https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/SunandNews_1989-01-03.pdf 03e7040a0aa6c8556abd588ef0746668 PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Middleville, Michigan 49333 118th Year No 50 I January 3, 1989 Caledonia honors the past, greets future of area by Barbara Gall The sesquicentennialcentennial anniversaries of Caledonia Township and the village of Caledonia made 1988 a “watershed " year, as residents honored the past while struggling to control the future of the area. Expansion in every aspect of life dominated issues both in the village and the township as increased industrial development brought with it the revenues and the headaches of rapid growth. Stcclcasc continued its ex­ pansion near the northern boundary of the township with the 1988 construction of its pyramid shaped Corporate Development Center in Gaines Township. Just down the road, the Foremost Insurance Company of America purchased 585 acres of tow nship property for its new corporate head­ quarters, while in the village, expansion of the Caledonia Village Centre was approved for two hanks and a fast-food restaurant to be built in 1989. Local boards, councils and commissions struggled to keep growth proceeding in an organized way. as residential, commercial and industrial developers presented an everincreasing number of requests to build in the area. These developments in turn created needs for expanding public utilities, public and private schools, and public services such as fire protec­ tion and road maintenance Sewers and sand pits The Steelcase ' pyramid" is symbolic of the increasing industrial and commercial development in the Caledonia area. Construction of the new high school brought a flurry of disagreement between school and village officials in 1988, but most of the problems had been worked ^ut by the end of the year. School board member Jim Newell, left, inspects the new building last fall with village council trustee Susan Berensci and Superinten­ dent of Schools Robert Myers. created controversy in 1988. as residents faced the problem of a shortage of the former and too many of the latter. But in the midst of these problems, both village and township residents took time out during the week of June 26-July 2 for a giant celebra­ tion to honor the nation's 212th. the township’s 150th. and the village's 100th birthdays. A museum was set up at Caledonia Elementary School displaying furniture, tools, toys, clothes and pictures from the area’s past, while craftspersons demonstrated pioneer skills like weaving, basketry and smithery. An ecumenical worship ser­ vice began the week's events, which included area farmers demonstrating how their grandfathers worked the land, businesses offering centennial specials, a Caledonia High School reunion being held and government offices displaying historic documents while elected officials greeted con­ stituents at village and township halls. An hour-long parade, festivities at Lakeside Park and a giant fireworks display climaxed the celebration, which allowed citizens to forget for a while the devastating drought of the summer, as well as personal and community problems. But sand pits and sewer pro­ blems do not go away. The village’s lagoon sewer system had been declared at capacity by the Department of Natural Resources late in 1987. Even though the Caledonia Village Council ap­ proved expansion of the system, a major problem kximed in the form of the new high school, approved by voters in a 1986 millage, and scheduled for completion in January of 1989. The building had not been allotted any sewer units when the last of these were distributed by the village council just before an increase in hcxikup fees became effec­ tive Jan. I. 1988. Council members justified their action, saying school of­ ficials had not submitted a re­ quired application for a permit to h<x>k up to the sewer School administrators, however, produced cor­ respondence dated April, 1987, that requested pro­ cedural information from the council which, school offcials said, never arrived in lime for the application to be filed before the deadline. The conflict, as well as the threat to the opening of the school, was alleviated when village engineers re-evaluated the sewer system and found it had enough capacity to serve the needs of the new building Township officials par ticipated in a happy resolution of another sewer issue, one that has dragged on for over 10 years. The long-awaited and Continued on page 6 School issues, development highlight ‘88 in Middleville Plans for a proposed mobile home were presented to the township and village in the spring. The paroperty managers, Cindy Sage Winters (left to right) and William Hefferan talk to village trustee William Hardy after the village council meeting. by Jean Gallup The controversies and plans for future growth that ruled the year of 1988 in Mid dleville started early and hadn't come to an end yet when 1989 began. The future plans involved downtown Middleville. The controversies revolved around the the Thomapple Kellogg schools. The plans for downtown Middleville started as early as the second week of January , when Progressive Architects. Engineers and Planners (PAEPl. a company hired by the village and township to study locations for a proposed municipal office complex, made its recommendation. In a report to a combined township and village building and site committee. PEAP of­ ficials said the proposed com­ plex should be located off Main Street in the village, and not at three other sites that had been under consideration. Meanwhile, a Configura­ tion Committee was meeting for the first time to decide if Thomapple Kellogg should change the way its students were assigned to elementary school buildings. One option considered was the traditional K-l grades be­ ing housed in all of the elementary schools, Linda Hoffman, chairperson reported. The other choice was to put K-l students in McFall, se­ cond and third graders in West, and grades 4-5 in the new Page Elementary , which was scheduled to open in Septmeber. An different kind of event at T-K High School in January that drew much media atten­ tion occurred when students watched with glee, whistles, good-natured ribbing and foot stomping, as five teachers paid off on a challenge they had made Computer science teacher Kevin Briggs started it all when he told students that if they could raise $5,000 in the annual charity drive, he would shave off the beard and moustache he had worn for "longer than some of these students have been alive." Four more teachers joined in the fun. Tom Lehman of­ fered to shave off all facial hair if the students raised $2,500. Tom Fletke agreed to do it if they got $2,750, Duane Peterson said he would for $3,500 and Duane fhatcher dared them to raise $3,000. The students, who normally raise about $1,200, rose to the occasion and raised $7,500 for their charities. Then they got to watch the furry five become ads for razor blades with their clean-shaven faces. The month of January clos­ ed with the news of the crea­ tion of a Citizens Task Force to study short- and long-term Continued on page 10 �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 3. 1989 Now we are back to normal after putting all the Christmas things away, we can get on with our lives. Wasn’t the holiday time a fun. hectic and busy time? I so thoroughly enjoy the hustle and bustle, but after it is all over I have to come down to ordinary living Monday. Dec. 26 I got the Christmas news from the peo­ ple below. Some did not answer for two weeks, so I take it you are somewhere on vacation. Wretha McNee had the most wonderful surprise. Her 85th birthday is Dec. 23. On the 22nd. Howard and June Colburn, asked if she would like to go out for a hamburg Wretha thought that they were going to the Tick Tock. but they kept right on going until they got to Nashville. When they came into the restaurant, she saw one of her grandsons, didn’t think anything about that. But then, all of the family was there. She was shocked and so completely unaware that they had managed to plan it and she didn’t even suspect anything. Howard and June had planned the whole thing. Wretha was still glowing and so pleased when she told me all about it. Wasn’t that a very wonderful gift for her family to give her. She cer­ tainly appreciated it very much. On the 23rd. she went to her son s Clarence and Kathleen's home, to have the actual birth­ day dinner and on the 24th. she went to daughter Fern and Charles Poland's. On the 25th she went to Teresa Bowman’s for Christmas dinner. As you can see Wretha has had a very busy, happy and warm birth­ day and Christmas. Sue Verlinde said they had a relatively quite Christmas. Son Jim and wife Elizabeth came over to have a gift ex­ change and dinner, because they were going to her family on Christmas Eve in the UP. She said her brother from Grand Rapids came over. Cathy Williamson had a very nice Christmas. The family were all home. Betty Koeplinger’s family all got together at daughter Marilyn and Brent's home for Christmas and spent the whole day together. Maureen Corson, from D C. and Annette Corson, came home Dec. 22 to spend the holidays with their folks. Dorothy and Chuck Corson. Dorothy’s side of the fami­ ly. the Ballish’s. along with the Rex Schard family and Pat Corson were all there off and on. on Christmas day Louise Elwood still hasn’t shaken the flu bug. so talked to son Lloyd. He said their family all got together on Fri­ day night. Alberta Hooper said they spent Christmas day with daughter Sandy and Dave Van Elst and family. All of Rose and Ken Morgan’s family that could come home, came Christmas night. Both of their father s were also there. It was a welcome event for both of them from their nurs­ ing home stay. They were tired but a nice tired. Rose said that they had a beautiful Christmas. Kevin Clinton and children came home to be with his mom. Barb, and sister An­ nette for Christmas dinner. Friday. Barb had a telephone call from her son and wife in California. Clare and Pat Tolan had Christmas dinner at their home, with his brother Lynn and Luana Tolan and family along with his sister Joyce and Mike Hula and family Pat said they talked with both of their parents. It was eighty degrees, both in Texas, where her parents are. and in Florida, where his parents are. Gladys Briggs had a wonderful Christmas. Her brother came from Gull Lake, as well as many of her family that could make it. She just loves to have her family all around her. Just wishes her own family in the south could be up here with them, also. The grandparents were also there. Don and Dorothy Dean went to Northville Saturday, Dec. 24 to stay with daughter Robin and family. On Christmas day all the rest of the family came to Northville to celebrate. We had the usual fun Heritage Christmas party, at Char and Rod Finkbeiner’s home on Dec. 21. The White Elephant ex­ change is always such a lot of fun. We all draw numbers, the gifts are all spread out on the floor. Who ever has number one chooses a package and then they progress numerically, choosing, either the gift the PRICE REDUCED TO $89,900 See this orchitectural marvel. A C" shaped home designed by Frank Lloyd Wright's firm. Located on three rolling acres. Call Cathy Williamson 795-9090. 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan rf/w brokers - CALL — 891-9219 person ahead of them chose, or taking one from the pile on the floor. I happened to have number one and got a lovely Victorian Doll. But of course. 1 got it taken a*ay from me by the next person, who lost it to so­ meone else Fortunately. Johnny had the last number, and so he got it back for me. None of us could understand why Dorothy Dean had put it in as a White Elephant. So we asked her. She said. ‘ Have you folks really looked closely at her?” She had ordered from this company before, but this time she realized why it was priced so low . Her eyes were pink, and she was cheaply made. She thought it was terribly homely. But with my low vision, I couldn't see that. So. I was very satisfied. You know, most of us parents don't really look at our children with a cold analytical eye. So. needless to say I’m enjoying her. Even my granddaughter thought she was beautiful. Even more when 1 said so­ meone told me she was home­ ly. She said that she herself wasn't pretty, so they would get along really well. Twila Elwood went to her nieces in Battle Creek for the family Christmas dinner. Had a wonderful time and a very nice meal. Kay Featherly had her fami­ ly at her home for Christmas. Just about everybody was there. Monday they went over to son Jim's house, had a nice lunch, and watched some films on video. Bob and Donna Kenyon went to her nieces in Hemlock for dinner. Son Rob was one of the lucky ones at the base who got chosen to go to so­ meone's home for Christmas dinner. Neva and Bill Kenyon had all their family home Sunday for Christmas. They started with a family breakfast and then had a full family day. Alberta and Ralph Kenyon went to Bert’s daughter in Wayland. Christmas day. The house was really bulging at the seams. There were 40 there. Mary. Chris, Melvin and Kay Noah went up to Noah’s cottage. Saturday. Dec. 24. They all got together at Greg and Ann's for Christmas dinner. Mary’s brother, Paul Leach, also was there. She said they had a super time. The grandsons called to visit with Mary at various times. Terry Lee’s wife had more time off and will spend her Christmas time off in Ten­ nessee with her family. Terry Lee will have a shorter time off between Christmas and New Year's and so will spend a few days hen: with his folks. The Noah family from California called to visit with everyone. Daughter Mary VanderWal spent Christmas day with her sons in Battle Creek. Also. Thursday. Dec. 29. Mary will leave to stay with a fnend near Las Vegas for a few days. After Christmas Eve church service, ly la Norton had sup­ per at her daughter s. Mr. and Mrs. Danny Curry's. They had a brief time together. Sun­ day. Dec. 25 Mr and Mrs. Curry left for Indiana to be with his folks. Grandson An id Northrop and lyla Norton went to stay with granddaughter Mr. and Mrs David Oke and great granddaughter Amanda. Grandson the Rev. Michael Northrop and Jeff Oakley came to visit and have a gift exchange. When I was talking with lyla on the 26<h. she heard thru her grandson Michael, that his mom. Arvis and Dan­ ny were caught in the sleet and snow storm in Indiana. She thought my call could have been more news, so we didn't talk very long. Rod and Char Finkbeiner. the Crosses and Gary Fink­ beiner attended the Methodist candle lighting service on Christmas Eve. Rod and Char went to son Larry and Jane's home for Christmas day. Edna Steeby had both her sons and families over for din­ ner at her apartment in Lin­ coln Meadows. She said it was a little crowded, but who really minds a short time of crowding at Christmas. The Glen Schondelayer's had the whole family home for Christmas dinner. Sue and husband came from Chicago. Donna Cox agreed with me that every thing tasted so good that we ate more than we should. But when it tastes so good we aren't very good at holding back. Donna also said her oldest grandson, who lives in California, has just graduated from college. Neva Aicken had a pleasant surprise on Friday, the 23rd when an old school chum, Keith Wilcox, from Tulsa, Oklahoma, dropped in for a nice surprise visit. The whole family came home for a family Christmas Andy’s son Bobby, who is in the Air Force, was also there. The Hilty's had a relatively quiet Christmas. Daughter Michelle and hubby Wade were home on Christmas Eve. They also went to Sandy and Dave Van Elst’s home. Then they drove thru Byron Center to see their Christmas lighted homes. Pat said they enjoyed it as much as we did. The Paul Newman’s went over to son Dave and Carol’s for Christmas Eve. Christmas morning, son John and Cheryl came over for breakfast. Some of the family were there for dinner. Lib Palmer said they were having a late Christmas. Mon­ day evening, Dec. 26, some of the folks were coming from Ann Arbor, New York and Kentucky. Virginia Root went to her sons, Jim Harrison’s, Christmas Eve. Christmas she spent with Ella Fisher. Monday, Dec. 26 Virginia and Chris Schad went to Otsego to meet with two other daughters. Josephine Klump and Pauline Brower (from Milwaukee). Anna Willy ward went to daughter Dyllis and hubby Don's home in Rockford, Monday. Dec. 26 for a family Christmas. We Velderman’s had a very nice Christmas Eve. Only part of the family was here, but it was such a nice time. Two sons and girl friends had to leave around ten to go to the other side of the family. One just to Kalamazoo and one to leave early Christmas morning to go to Tampa. Arlene and the children stayed until Monday. They left early because the weather forecast didn't sound good and she and kids had to go back up to Lake Leenau. Louise Miller was gone for four separate days to various family members over the Christmas holiday. Nell Schenkle went to son Fred and Sandy Schenkle’s Christmas Eve. On Christmas day she was with daughter Carol and Rod Kenyon’s, at their home. Everett White went to his daughter’s for Christmas and also went to his son's in Mattawan. Helena Dintaman said somehow her energy plug has been pulled and she has been unable to do all the things that she had planned. I had a very interesting talk with her about her family history. As soon as I can get it all straightened out I'll share it with you. Ted Mattingly went to Rockford to be with his grand­ children on Christmas day. He said he has 20 great­ grandchildren. Steven Secord and daughter. Elva. came to visit his parents. Lawrence and Myrtle, on Christmas day. Ett VanSickle went over Christmas Eve to son Gary and Joyce VanSickle's. Shelley and David and their youngsters. Steve and Cheri and Brad and Dave were also there. Christmas evening, they returned to Gary and Joyce's. Beth Palmer and Jim and Diane Slater from Steuben­ ville, Ohio, were there. Beth is attending Syracuse College. Also there, were Rick and Pam Palmer and their two children. Erin and Matthew. They had a real nice buffet and a lot of fun. Edna Bechtel went to see her niece and family in Clarksville on Christmas day. Edna said her other niece is here from California and she got to visit with her on Friday before Christmas. She is getting ready for a trip to Israel. Anna Harris said all the kids were home. So Christmas day they rented a hall. Daughter Jean came home Saturday, and is staying with her until Monday. Then Debbie came home Sunday and Monday. Now, Tuesday. Dec. 27, Jane’s daughter Kori is now with her. Jim and Marcie Robertson and their family had Christmas with his folks. All the Robertsons were home for the Christmas brunch. Barb and Phil Bender had her brother and family and her sister and family over to their house Christmas day. Maggie Kegestra had son Bruce and his family for Christmas as well as to celebrate Bruce’s birthday. Don and Janet Geukes and family and Evelyn Geukes had Christmas day with Chet, Eleanor and Ruth Geukes. Marge and Bob Wheeler had son Jim and Kathy Wheeler over Christmas day for dinner and to exchange gifts. Mildred Wiley said she had eight people over for Christmas Eve, and eleven over for Christmas day. Lois and Gordon McWhinney had part of the family home for Christmas on Sun­ day. Richard and Susann Ver­ burg, Dennis Ward, Ricky Cayne of Howard City, Bruce and Marilyn McWhinney and daughter. Marvin and Jess McWhinney and Cheryl McWhinney. There were fourteen in all. Fem Doyle and the family got together Christmas Eve at the home of daughter of Lor­ raine and Dan Thome. Had a real good time. Had a nice visit with John Miller and talked about how fast they actually get the house on the foundation. Of course, it is in two parts. But he said he and J4rry Henning sat in Jerry's truck and watched them move it off the truck onto the foundation. It only took five minutes to move it off and on to the wall It was so fast that it seemed unreal. It look a little longer to do the other half because of the joining of the peak of the roof. But John didn't feel good enough to stay and watch that All their family got together at daughter Sue's and family is home Christmas Eve. Bob and Helen Wenger had 20 of their family at their home on Christmas Eve day for brunch. Christmas day. Bob. Helen, Uncle Joe Wenger and brother Chris went over to have Christmas with Verne and Beatrice Wenger Bob and Wanda Hunt and family went to Paw Paw to her parents to celebrate Christmas Eve. On Christmas day they went to his folks in Tecumseh. All the kids were there, so they had a full house. Cindy and Marty Wenger and family had the Christmas holidays with the families on both sides. Lois Bremer had a wonder­ ful Christmas. All the children were home. Son Ken and Vicky and family from Wilmore. Ky.. son Dave and Colleen and family from Kirksville. Mo. While they were here they celebrated Kara’s fifth birth­ day. Then all the rest of the local family was there. There were 28 in all. Had a short visit with Fritz Steiner. His family got together on Friday, Dec. 23 at his home. Kathy Bremer, along with Mike and her family, went to Muskegon, where she and her sister, Laurie Gilbert, were co-hostesses of a baby shower for a member of her family. Saturday, Dec. 24 her whole family had their Christmas. Sunday, they were with Mike’s family at Lois’s. Phil and Becky Wenger and family were at his family on Christmas Eve day for brunch, along with the rest of Helen and Bob’s children and family. Lucina and Rich Ward had all their kids home for Christmas on Dec. 26. Also there were Lucina’s sister, brother and mother Beatrice Bowerman. Continued on next page The^SunondNeius 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 Founded in 1870 — Published by... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I January 3, 1989 / Page 3 John and Joanie Otto of Grandville spent Christmas day at his parents. Bob and Rosemarie s home. Also there were sons Russ and Lynn. Son Gary and Becky had gone to Florida to spend the Christmas holiday with her parents. Betty and Eugene Brady had all their kids and their families home for Christmas. Louise Schleh went to Bat­ tle Creek, Christmas day with her son Curtis Schleh and family. Her mother and brother also were there. Kathleen and Clarence McNee had all their family home for Christmas except daughter Sue. Fem Poland said they ahd their family Christmas eve, with her mom Then they had Christmas at his sister's in Lansing, with his side of the family. Had a real nice dinner and a real nice time. Grandson Wade Poland and wife had a 24-hour leave and so got to be home with his family for Christmas Eve but had to be back in Norfolk Christmas day. In order to be there on such short leave and having to drive up and back, they seem­ ed to be on the road a lot of the leave But. at least they got to see him before he left for Spain for a tour of duty. His wife will be coming back here when he leaves. He brought some friends and buddies with him. Also, Fern's daughter-inlaw's mom. Tess Caldwell, was there. They had 20 all together Ethel Haywcxxl had Betty and Chuck Flora over for Christmas Eve Monday. Dec. 26 they had their family Christmas in Hastings Monday. Dec. 26, Thelma Carl had all the family. About 30 to 35 were there Christmas day. Thelma went to Battle Creek to Chris Kalgreen’s home. Chris is Thelma's grand niece. Christmas Eve, Thelma went to Shirley Howell's for dinner. She and Shirley’s family all went to the Methodist Church for their candle lighting service. Betty Robertson said they had a wonderful Christmas. Christmas Eve. daughter Caroline and John Steensma and family came and stayed overnight. Christmas day. daughter Sharon O’Donnell and family came over and stayed overnight. Joel Dalman was also there. As. with a lot of families, the Christmas weekend was an ongoing thing. Some came early, stayed overnight, saw the next family as they were leaving to be with the other side's family, but having a wonderful flow­ ing time. Son Jim and Marcie and BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION POST 305 (9548 M-37) Thursday, 6:30 p.m. family were there on Monday. John and Caroline Steensma and family spent Christmas day with his side of the fami­ ly. Monday they spent with her family. Elaine and Ryal Northrop and family had Christmas with Judy Wiesendorf at her home Elaine's son-in-law had to work at the fire bam in Hastings so all the family went down there. They had a regular family party and the kids love being around the fire engines. Esther Larkin had her daughter Mary Anne and Len Vandal family over to Lincoln Meadows for Christmas Eve. First they all went to Holy Family Church in Caledonia and then they all came back to Esther’s. Even Wednesday evening when 1 called she was just glowing with happiness. There was Mitch and Michelle and little Michael, who is two; and Mary Ann and Len. daughter Linda. Nancy and Lauren. It was two a m. before it was all done. Marge and Tom Loew and family had Christmas with her family Christmas day. Then they had Christmas with his side of the family at Tom’s younger brother’s home in Cutlerville. Doris Apsey had her family at her home for the holidays. There were 23 there, of which nine were greatgrandchildren Christmas day. Pat and Roger Barnum had daughter Beth and son David. They got to visit Roger's three sons in Hastings, at different times. Son Gary and Jane Stauffer and family spent Christmas Eve with Lois and Don Stauffer. Doris and Emmett Camp­ bell had the whole family home on Christmas day. There were 17 of them. The Shear family went to John’s mom's home in Kent­ wood Christmas Eve. Doris’s family came to their house on Christmas day. When 1 asked her who her family was, I was pleasantly surprised to find out that she was Wayne Steeby’s daughter. Small world! Brings back many memories of my sum­ mers in Leighton when I lived with my Aunt Audie and Un­ cle George Steeby. I did that from the time I was two years old until I was 18. So I knew her father Wayne and Art and their parents Aunt Mary and Uncle Elmer. She and her husband have children. Becky 16. Julia 12. and Stephen 8. Bless Mrs. Slater. She told me that the news that 1 had at­ tributed to them was not even their news. Thank you very much, my dear. Just another of my big goofs. I hope that all of you folks will be patient with me. until 1 can get to know all of you. who belongs to who and so on. Mrs. Slater said they have three girls, and all were home for Christmas. They got to talk to their son and wife in Germany. They have four children in all. The Ron Strater's went to his parents Christmas day. — Caledonia — Sportsmans Club SUNDAY BREAKFAST Eggs. Sausage. Toast. Pancakes. Juice. Coffee $3.00 Per Person January 8, 1989 9 a.m.-Noon Fact sheet tells what a ‘DDA’ does munity Development of the by Jean Gallup Public Act 197 of 1975 per­ Michigan Department of Commerce given on a fact mits a city, village or township to establish a non­ sheet. The fact sheet also gives profit development corpora­ tion called a Downtown development implications as follows: Development Authority The authority can develop a (DDA). which the Village of downtown district by planning Middleville is considering. and promotion, developing DDA’s have broad powers, including taxation and bon­ housing and public facilities ding. They are designed to and raising operating focus on revitalization and revenues by public and private development within pre- contributions or from proper­ established “downtown” ties the DDA controls. Also, authorities may levy, boundaries. That's the explanation of a with village approval, an ad DDA from the Office of Com­ valorem tax of up to two mills Surplus food distribution set to get resume in March All U.S. Department of Agriculture surplus com­ modities distributions planned for January by the Community Action Agency of South Cen­ tral Michigan have been cancelled, according to CAA Executive Director Mark Schauer. In action at the CAA Board of Directors meeting Dec. 12 it was decided to keep the two products slated for distribu­ tion to low-income residents of Barry, Branch. Calhoun and St. Joseph counties until March, when those products, as well as peanut butter and honey, will be made available. Although the program depends heavily on volunteer efforts, the CAA Board of Directors decided that the cost of delivering available pro­ ducts could likely exceed the benefits. Distribution cost is reimbursed on a per-pound basis through Michigan Department of Education with Temporary Emergency Food Assistance Program funds. Because of declining volume and mix of products, only butter and flour were available in very limited quan­ They live in Plainwell. They they were with his kids on Christmas. Bessie and Carl Nelson all got together at daughter Carol and Norman Barlow's. They now have ten grandchildren. Granddaughter Tanya. Penny's daughter came for Christmas. Virginia Blood had a mix­ ture of both sides of the family in the community room at Lincoln Meadows on Christmas day. Sylvia Salmela and the whole Heikela family went to Battle Creek to grandson. Mike Heikela and family’s home. Christmas Eve. There was 27 there. Christmas day. the youngest daughter. Feith Heikela. had the family over for supper. Also. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Huexbey. from Warsaw. Wis. were there, as well as Henry and Shirley Heikela and Sylvia Salmela. Wow. folks! What a lot of news and I have probably made a lot of mistakes. If so. please help me to get it straight 1 may not be an absentminded professor, but 1 am sure an absentminded something I wish all of you. my com­ munity family a wonderful New Years, from our house to yours. I guess a good New Years resolution for me to make would be to get my calling lists all straightened out and all your family members on the cards “Love Ya." tities for the January’ distribu­ tion. Other products, in­ cluding surplus cheese and non-fat dry milk, are no longer available as surplus on a regular basis. Recent action of the federal government will result in distribution later this year of other sources of protein, to in­ clude peanut butter, dried eggs, canned meat, canned beans and raisins. on real property in districts w ith a population of under one million. Income raised through these taxes must be used for day-today operations of the authority. A DDA also may issue revenue bonds, and with village approval, the bonds will be secured by the "full faith and credit of the village." With the approval of the council, the DDA can create a "tax increment financing plan" using projected in­ creases in future tax revenues from increased assessed valuation in the project area, to satisfy debts made in some public improvments. Revenue bonds are issued in anticipation of future revenue. A DDA can ask that the village borrow money and issue notes in anticipation of collected taxes. The steps to establish a DDA are also outlined in the fact sheet. First, the need is recognized by the municipality , and they pass a resolutioan of intent to establish a DDA. A notice of public hearing on the proposed ordinance, in­ cluding legal description of the proposed downtown district, is advertised and posted. Property holders in the district are notified, and a public hearing is held. The village adopts an or­ dinance creating the DDA. and designating the downtown boundaries. The municipality 's chief ex­ ecutive (village president) serves on the board of eight to 12 members appointed by the executive. A majority of the board members must have "an in­ terest in property" located downtown. The DDA employ s staff and implements financing. Within its boundrics. it may plan, develop, acquire and control property , and acquire and or construct public facilites as needed for the economic growth of the downtown district. Anyone wishing futher in­ formation may contact: Michigan Department of Commerce. Office of Com munity Development. Fourth Floor. Law Building. P.O. Box 3(MM)4. Lansing Mi 48909. Phone: 517-373-0347. Get The Jump On Financial Planning You’ll be flying blind if you take off without a sound financial plan. See us to set up a schedule of savings and investing. Working with your current income and future goals, our helpful, professional staff will assist you in developing a plan you’re comfortable with. Look before you leap, and you’ll be assured of a happy landing. State Bank of Caledonia Offices in Caledonia, Dutton & Middleville 267 MAIN STREET CALEDONIA 3205 68TH ST. S E DUTTON Ph. 891-8113 Ph. 698-6337 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE Ph. 795-3361 LENDER FDIC �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I January 3. 1989 How about our “White Christmas?” It was a beautiful day. though. Did you have a nice Christmas? Now' for the New Year! Bernadine and Harry Reaser had Christmas Eve dinner with Pat and Mary and boys. Then Christmas a m. they came to the Reasers for a gift exchange. Nice to live close by Thursday, I spent in Kalamazoo to get results of my tests. All is well so far. Will find out more after the New Year Mary Beth and family from Spring Lake came to June Tungate's Sunday and took her with them to son Paul Tungate’s. They all stayed un­ til Tuesday at Clarkston. They had a big Christmas on Dec 26 with gift exchange Christmas night. Marie Kermeen and June Tungate shopped in Hastings. Friday. Harry and Bernadine Reaser played Santa Claus Friday. They called on Bob and Shirley with gifts, also Chuck and Louise. Nice to have a real Santa Claus call on you. Sunday. Christmas Day. we spent w ith Jim and Mary Spr­ inger at Delton. All the family called during the day. Then Mary and Jim came here Monday and we took them to Ryans for our Christmas din­ ner. They like to eat out and so do w e How many remember the Delance Matteson family? They lived on the hill where the first Thomapple Kellogg High School was built. They had three girls, Corinne. Marion and Louise. Corrine married a Paulson. Marion a Corwin and Louise remained single. Louise was buried in Middlesille last Friday, the last of that family. We called at the Metcalf-Jonkhoff Funeral Home on Cascade Road Thursday . She always attended our class of *24 reu­ nion and we will miss her in June. Local student on LSSU dean’s list Steven Mulder of Mid­ dleville was included on the Lake Superior State Universi­ ty dean’s list for the 1988 fall quarter. Students on the dean's list have earned a 3.5 grade point or better on a 4.0 scale. Active local senior citizen marks 80th birthday Congratulations go out to Lillians Schultz from Caledonia, who celebrated her 80th birthday Dec .11 She has been active with two senior citizens’ groups. One is the Caledonia ’Hap­ py 60 Club.” which will be celebrating its 25th anniver­ sary this fall. Lillian has been with this group for 20 years and has been its president now for 11 years. She also has been with the Caledonia Community Educa­ tion Senior Citizens group for 13 years, when it first started, and held offices as president and treasurer. She is now a charter member and is chair­ man of special events. Schultz also is a member of the Kent County Senior Citizen Senate, where there are many senior citizen groups involved, for three years. The birthday lady was given a special gift on her birthday when her 27th greatgrandson. Jeffrey Matthew Pontoni. arrived to grand daughter. Lauric, and hus­ band. Michael Pontoni. of Green Lake. Welcoming that new baby brother, too. were his sister. Lisa Marie, and brother. Mikey. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH St. Margaret Mary of the Sacred Heart Chapel 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St "The Church where everybody is somebody... Temporarily meeting at the Gaines Township Hall on 68th St. S.E. near Kalamazoo Avenue ... and lesus Christ is Lord" Sunday - Latin Tridentine Mass • 10 a.m. Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday f vening Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study Rev William Dobson, Pastor 9 30 am 10 30 a m 6 00pm 7 00 p m 891-8923 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church "People that care" ill Middleville at the | Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Community Hall Tlhe . Lutheran , „ . Church Missouri Synod Pastor Monte C. Bell (616) 795-2391 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. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office / 891-8978 - Church MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10 00 a m 11.15 am 6 00 p m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar r Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph 795-2370 2415 McCann Road, Irving, Michigan MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church S^eer Parmelee Morning Worship Middleville Sunday School Morning Worship 9 30 a m 9 45 a.m 11 00 a m Ret . Lynn U — 705-3798 Ret. Gil Boersmu — 765-5316 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Rosary and Confessions before Mass. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass. Daily Mass in Small Chapel • 8:30 a.m. Rectory Office Phone — 531-0432 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Rev. Wayne Smith, Rector Sunday Schedule Adult Choir....................................................................... 9:00p.m Church School and Adult Education............................ 9:30a.m. Holy Eucharist................................................................ 10:30am. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday............ 7:15a.m. Thursday.......................... 7:00p.m. Call for information about youth choir, Bible Study, youth group, and other activities. CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A church with a caring heart for our community and the world” Sunday Services...................... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, nortn of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music 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. PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11:00 a.m. LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Christian Reformed 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School............................................ 9:30a.m. Sunday Morning Worship......... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship........................................5:45p.m. <868-63(16 Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Adult Sunday School ............ 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship................... 10:00 a.m. Children's Sunday School ... 10:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. WcsMnun Pastor Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 “God Cares for You” Middleville Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. & Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School............................................ 10:00 a m. Morning Worship.............................................. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship............................ 6:00 p.m Pastor Wesley J. Coffey Phone 795-7076 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.................. .11:10 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:30 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 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Church School 9:45 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street PHONE 891-8119 Phone 891 9259 Saturday Evening Mass......................................... 5 00 p.m. Sunday Mass................................ 9:00a m and 11:00a m. First Friday Mass ................................................. 7:00 p.m. Rev. Wayne Kiel, Pastor Rev Stanley Vugteveen, Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar, Director of Christian Education Call 795-3345 today and have your church listed here each week! Reach Over 7,000 Area Homes Rev. James Cusack (The ©Id JHdhodist Church 5590 Whitneyville Avenue, S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School.......................................................... 10:00a.m. Morning Worship................... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship..................................................... 6:00p.m. Wed. Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes.......................... 7:30p.m. Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I January 3, 1989 I Page 5 Cook’s career changes result in carpet cleaning business ment to do the work the way by Jean Gallup they want it done. Jim and Sandy Cook "I take pride in doing a seemed to have realized the good job," Jim said, "and I American Dream. have the equipment to make He had a well-paying job that possible." at Hastings Metal Tile, and He said a trip to Detroit to she had a challenging career pick up a special chemical as a Realtor's associate. He and a few small pieces of had sickness and accident equipment not available lo­ insurance, dental insurance, cally is on this week’s life insurance and more. She schedule. had a satisfying vocation in Business cards and which she did very well. stationary have been print­ They had two healthy young ed, and the Cooks will send girls going off to college introductory letters to and into the larger world businesses and prospective beyond Middleville. clients this week. And, always they had a Sandy will make personal steady faith in the Lord. contact with each business But, Jim and Sandy Cook shortly after the letters now are going through a arrive, and the Cooks' social change that has yet to business will be officially be examined or explained by launched. sociologists and philo­ "We're Christians, and we sophers. With the loss of think the Christian philo­ thousands of jobs in the sophy is important in manufacturing sector in the business, as it is in life," United States, Jim became Sandy said. "Jim expects to another statistic a year and a go the 'extra mile’ with the half ago when he was laid jobs he does. We know there off from his job at Hastings will be a lot of hard work, Metal Tile, which had been well have to knock on a lot sold to Worldmark and of doors, but we think the renamed Hastings Building Lord guided us in this Products. direction. I feel it was meant Forty-five-year-old men to be." often face discrimination in "If Jim cleans every carpet the work place, and Jim like the Lord was coming to couldn’t find a job to dinner, we can't go wrong," support his family. she said. "I looked for so long — I The system Jim uses in tried a lot of things -- even cleaning commercial and delivering telephone books residential carpets has two in Grand Rapids last steps. December," Jim said. First, a rotary scrubber is But while working at one used to scrub and rinse the of the part-time jobs he did carpet fibers, then the to earn money, and quite by second step extracts the accident, he found the work chemicals from the carpet, that he thinks will be the taking dirt and grime, and means for him and Sandy to leaving a clean carpet, Jim prosper. explained. In January of 1988, Jim His system can use cleaned carpets on a try-out stronger chemicals than the basis for a man in Kala­ mazoo. other methods which leave This January, the husband residue on the carpets, and wife are beginning their because of the extraction new business, "Cook's Car­ method he uses, he pet Cleaning." commented. "If the carpet is not very Sandy said she feels the dirty, lots of systems will Lord told her that this was clean it, but if it's very bad, the time she should be at her the 'deep soil extraction husband's side to be a true method' that I use is helpmate. So she put her needed," he advised. "But real estate license in escrow and is taking computer different stains need dif­ ferent chemicals to neutral­ classes with Jim so she can ize them." run the business part of their The carpet cleaning new endeavor. industry has progressed in She also helped Jim in the research needed to find the the last several years, he right chemicals and equip­ said, and he expects further WANTED 3, 4 & 5 Year Olds! I £ 3 i To register or for more information contact Pam Olczak at 868-7567 or Kathy Gietzen at 698-9798 $ Sandy and Jim Cook look forward to the new year and a new business. Here, they show their new business stationary. their advice is not to do it. Dinner time is not the time to worry about getting the carpet dirty, and adults as well as children have accidents, she said. "When you sit to eat, it should not be a time of tension or anxiety, but a time of true fellowship to discuss your day," she added. Jim said he feels he and his wife make a good team, and with God's help, they will not fail. He said she likes people and enjoys dealing with them, while she said he is a diligent worker who *does very well at what he does." Ethnic food fest set by T-K athletic boosters by Jean Gallup One of the things most people like to do and have fun doing it is to eat, says Blanche Munjoy. And everyone likes to watch someone they know display talents no one knew they had. So, on March 4, the Thornapple Kellogg Athlet­ ic Boosters have scheduled an afternoon and evening of entertainment and eating, which promises to be unique in Middleville. "What we want to em­ phasize is that this is going to be fun. Fun for the people who will be supplying ethnic food in the booths for everyone to try, and fun for the people while they have an entertaining time, all done with local talent," she says. Munjoy, who asks anyone with an ethnic specialty to call and sign up on one of the five-person teams that will do the cooking, says the event will begin at 4 p.m. that Saturday, the same day as the regional final basketball game at the T-K high schoooi gym, which will start at 2 p.m. The booths and talent show will be held in the T-K Middle School gym, allowing the organizers to be ready for those who wish to attend both events, and make a day of it. Now, in the early stages of planning, Munjoy says she would like to ask any adult Senior citizens have holiday party Dec. 20 Does your three, four, or five year old enjoy social involvement, making crafts, listening to stories, and singing songs? Then the CALEDONIA PARENT CO-OP PRESCHOOL is the place for your child. The CALEDONIA PARENT CO OP PRE SCHOOL has classes for four and five year olds on Monday and Wednesday mornings and afternoons. The three year olds meet on Tuesday and Thurs­ day mornings and afternoons. i advances in the area. Both recognize the need to keep up with the latest technology through reading the periodicals about the business and attending seminars to keep up with the latest changes. For example, the new stain resistant (or fifth gener­ ation) carpet fibers will be damaged by improper cleaning, Jim said, and he has to know these things. In the general area of carpet cleaning, pet ac­ cidents should be handled immediately, and using a sponge is best, he reported. Neither he nor his wife would recommend a white or off-white carpet. "If they're not kept absolutely white, they look terrible," said Sandy. Also, to those considering carpeting in a dining room, On Tuesday. Det 20 Sara Colburn, co-ordinator from Caledonia Community Educa­ tion. entertained 35 senior citizens at a Christmas party in the community board room. Faye Freeman gase a pro­ gram » nh her guitar and sing­ ing. followed by the group singing Christmas carols, which was enjoyed by all. Refreshments were sened following the program. Col­ burn handed out mini baskets of candy. from the Middleville area with a talent to think about becoming part of the event, which will be held to raise funds for the support of the athletic program at Thornapple Kellogg Schools. "Singing, dancing, lip syncing, or a stand-up comedy routine--we don’t care what your talent is, we will use it. We need it," she says. Also needed are the cooks to supply the different dishes of foreign countries. At the last food fest, the booths were draped in flags of the country's food speciality and the women wore national costumes to match the food’s origin, for a colorful and festive display, Munjoy said. "The Chinese booth last year even was shaped like a Pagoda," she says. Greek, Mexican, Danish, Dutch and Italian cooks have already signed up, and any other country's cooks are most welcome, she says. With the setup of a chairman and four others to do the cooking, the cost to each person who donates the food is shared. That way there is no great burden on anyone, she adds. Anyone who would like to volunteer to whip up an ethnic dish, or who would care to get in on the talent show part of the event may call Munjoy at 795-9509. The last thing you need now is a problem with your condominium insurance. Ah condominium life! A home of your own ... without maintenance of your own. But like a home, you do have personal property and liability insurance needs ... and some building insurance needs. You also have some special insurance needs for your condominium. The Condominium Unit-Owners optional loss assessment coverage from Auto­ Owners covers some losses that may not be provided for through your condominium association. So it complements your protection. The condominium unit owners optional additions and alterations coverage provides for your building when not covered by your association policy. Just ask your "no problem” Auto-Owners agent about Condominium Insurance for you. You may enjoy your condo paradise an little more assuredly. TktNc DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. “When You Think of Insurance, Think of Us” 215 E Main Street, Caledonia, Michigan 49316 JEFFREY M. DeVRIES (616) 891*8125 JOHN J. DeVRIES �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I January 3. 1989 Caledonia area honors the past, looks to future development Continued from front page milch-needed Campau Lake sewer finally was begun in the closing weeks of 1988 after the DNR approved a second site for the treatment plant. The original site purchased by the township had been re­ jected by the DNR. creating a year-long delay in the con­ struction of a project which had first been discussed in 1977. The expansion of sand min­ ing in the township was another controversial issue in 1988 Blessed with an abun­ dance of sand in a county undergoing much construc­ tion. the township faced re­ quests to permit the opening of even more than the already large number of active sand pits m the area Armed with a stiff mining ordinance and a newly ap­ proved land use plan, the township planning commis­ sion and its parent, the Caledonia Township Board, turned down a planned mineral removal request in May. citing safety to a neighboring residential area, an inadequate road system and an unsatisfactory end use plan as reasons for the rejection. Pending this month is a decision by the planning com­ mission on whether to recom­ mend approval of another, even larger mining proposal which has been strongly pro­ tested by residents. Township officials, however, must have good reasons, such as negative environmental im­ pact or safety to residents before they can reject mineral removal requests. But not all 1988 expansion projects created hostility. Caledonia Community Schools proudly opened new classroom and library facilities at elementary schools last fall, while con­ struction of the new high school proceeded only slightly behind schedule. Expansion also occurred in the form of an alternative high school program, established under the direction of the Lowell-Caledonia-Thomapple Kellogg Consortium. A comprehensive plan for the future middle school was recently approved by the school board after a commit­ tee of administrators, teachers and parents worked for two years putting together a pro­ gram designed for Caledonia. The board also approved expanding the curriculum to include reproductive health and AIDS education. A few months ago, the new Dutton Christian Middle School looked like this. To­ day it is finished and occupied by busy sixth, seventh and eighth graders. Scott Diment, left, and Jon Swets are the instructors in the new Caledonia alternative high school program, offered for the first time in the fall of 1988. The Caledonia Township Planning Commission had to make some hard deci sions in 1988 as they worked for controlled growth in the township. Commis­ sioners John Dieleman, left, and Roger Keating are shown discussing a proposed site development plan with Township Planner Andy Bowman. In keeping with the expan ding mode. Dutton Christian School dedicated its new mid die school last fall, relieving, at least temporarily, the stu­ dent population crunch at the elementary school. Area churches also con­ tinued to expand their worship and educational areas to serve growing congregations. Both the Caledonia Christian Reformed Church and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church an­ ticipate completion of large additions begun in 1988. Problems still to be resolved in 1989 include not only sand pits, but also finding a means to bring public sewer and water into the township. Area growth has caused worsening of already hazar dous traffic conditions on M-37. Even though one traffic signal was installed al the 68th Street intersection, the in­ creasing volume of traffic on the two-lane highway remains a problem for both township and village officials to work out with the state highway department Allowing the township to develop, yet keeping that development controlled will be the biggest task facing residents and their elected of­ ficials as the centennial sesquicentennial year ends, and both village and township move on toward the next historic milestone. Past school board presidents of Dutton Christian School join in the official dedication of the new middle school last September. Centennial committee member Judy Kidder sells souvenir memoribilia outside the historical museum during the centennial festivities last summer. Township officials engineers and a representative from the construction firm join Campau Lake residents in the ground breaking for the lake s long awaited sewer system. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I January 3, 1989 / Page 7 Scots leave OK Blue with tie for all-sports honors Wrestling and track teams reach milestone by Barbara Gall The Caledonia Fighting Scots exited the O-K Blue Conference in a blaze of glory last spring as they tied Mid­ dleville for all-sports honors for the 1987-’88 academic year. Leading the way in the Scots’ successes for 1988 were the state record-setting boys’ track team and the wrestling squad. Caledonia's varsity wrestlers were victorious all the way to the state semi­ finals before meeting defeat, while 98-pound junior Rich Lintcmuth wrestled his way to individual state championship honors He is the first Fighting Scot to attain that distinction. Not to be outdone, track coach John Soderman’s 1988 team extended Caledonia’s dual meet winning streak to a state record 105 consecutive victories. The record was broken when the Scots defeated Comstock Park on May 18. The win also marked the team's I Oth straight undefeated season. Additional conference championships in both boys’ and girls’ cross country and in girls’ basketball, plus a se­ cond place in boys’ golf, all contributed to the Scots’ pro­ ud finish in the O-K Blue Individual wrestlers winn ing conference championships were Malt Burns. Brian VandenBerg, Pete Crumback. Scott Gnass. Troy Shane and Lintcmuth. Burns also was a state qualifier; VandenBerg. Rich Haywood. Keith Tubergen and Dave Gross district qualifiers, and Crumback. Shane and Gnass regional qualifiers. Eleven Scots were lapped for the boys’ all-conference track team: Tom Kazemier, P.O. Steinsland. Jim Lewis, Kirk Graham, Jeff Pierce, Mike Berends. Doug Curtis, Dave Smith. Scott Burd. Brad Nanzcr and Mike Naughton. Caledonia athletes chosen for the all-conference girls’ track team were Sally Clark. Becky Stauffer. Deb Schumacher, Sarah Ashbaugh. Amy Staffers. Jill Zandbergen. Carla Frantti. A jubilant track team hoists coach John Soderman to their shoulders after the Scots broke the state record for consecutive dual meet wins. With over 200 youngsters playing soccer in the elementary and junior high leagues, the future looks promising for the new varsity sport at Caledonia. Carrie Hill. Jenni Colburn and Korey Hofmann. Clark took a fourth place in the state 300-meter hurdles to become Caledonia’s all-time high scorer in track, earning 809 % points in four years. Seniors Mike Walker and Todd Walma were named to the al I-conference basketball team. Walker ended an outstanding varsity career with an average of 21 points a game, a game-high total of 45. and a two-year total of 806 points. He was named Caledonia's male athlete of the year, and was named to the Advance Newspaper’s all-area team two years in a row . He receiv­ ed all-area honorable mention from the Grand Rapids Press in 1988. Walker and Greg Kral were named all-conference in baseball, and Mike Foreman received the honor in golf. Tricia Kowal and Mindy Beck earned all-conference honors in girls’ softball, with Katie Kowalczyk receiving an honorable mention. The fall of 1988 marked the Scots’ move to the O-K Gold Conference. The boys’ cross­ country team set a good prece­ dent by taking second place their first season in the new league. Runners Sam Wilkinson. Dai Wessman. Andy Lillie and Tim Hodgkinson were tapped for all-conference honors in the Gold this Tricia Kowal was named to the O-K Blue all­ conference softball team on the basis of her .500 bat­ ting average, her pitching and her work as an infielder. season. The girls' team placed se­ cond in the Rainbow League with Deb Schumacher, Roni Robertson and Jeannie Boonstra receiving special recognition. Responding to more than 200 elementary and junior high youngsters playing soc­ cer in the community pro­ gram. the Caledonia high school sports program ex­ panded to include the increas­ ingly popular game, fielding its first soccer team last fall. Playing only at the junior varsity level, the Scots posted a 9-3-2 season, winning not only over the season, but also school board approval to in­ stitute soccer as a varsity sport for next year. The 1988 girls’ varsity basketball team continued a proud tradition by finishing second in the new conference behind undefeated Class B state champion South Christian. Senior starters Linda Powers and Becky Stauffer Complete Aulo Repair Sally Clark graduated last spring with the highest total career points of any athlete in the history of Caledonia track. were named to the allconference team and Sarah Ashbaugh received honorable mention. Stauffer and Powers also received all-area honorable mention from the Grand Rapids Press sports staff. The new year opens with boys’ basketball, wrestling and volleyball under way. as the Scots continue to try their wings in the O-K Gold. Sun & News Classifieds Call. WILDER’S B • AUTO SERVICE • Downtown Hastings and Middleville Only FRONT OR REAR LUBE, OIL COMPLETE and FILTER BRAKE JOB By appointment only, please. 124 N. Jefferson, Hastings 21O'/j E. Main St., Middleville\j \ (in the rear of Central Auto Parts) 795-2119 Caledonia's first soccer season benefited from the experience of exchange student Torgeir Torgersen. Mike Walker earned all­ conference honors both in basketball and baseball in 1988 j QUALITY to Anyone (directly behind WBCH Radio) r 948-2192 Both stores open 8 to 5:30 Mon.-Fri. and 8-1 Sat. We will honor any competitor's advertised prices which are lower than ours. �Page 8 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / January 3. 1989 Middleville Council tables DDA, sewer rate hike The Middleville Village Council met last Tuesday to adopt the budget for the year and approve a 4 percent pay raise for Department of Public Works employees and a fulltime secretary However, action on two other topics was deferred until the Jan. 13 meeting. A Downtown Development Authority (DDA) and possible sewage rate increases were discussed, but tabled so the council members would have time to gather more informa­ tion on both topics. Jeff Youngsma, from the village attorney’s office, gave the council background infor­ mation on what a DDA is and how one is estalished A DDA permits a city, village or township to establish a non-profit develop­ ment corporation called a Downtown Development Authority, which has broad powers including taxation and bonding. They are designed to focus on revitalization and development in preestablished downtown boundaries. “First, a DDA is quite complicated; it’s not something that’s done at one board meeting." Youngsma said. The establishment of a DDA requires a detailed plan with a description of the downtown district, what is supposed to be accomplished, the goals of the authority and the proposed methods of financing included in the for­ mation plans, he continued. The authority is a separate branch of the village and able to act on its own. but still must have some of its actions, such as issuing bonds, approved by the council, he said. Youngsma pointed out that the eight- to 12-member authority must include the chief executive officer of the village, with the rest of the panel appointed by the ex­ ecutive officer. subject of DDA's for the Trustee Terry Mason. “This may be just the tip of council to study, with further discussion at the next meeting the rate increases." President Pro-Tern William Hardy said. possible. “Ought we not go higher He also suggested a com­ mittee might be formed to now.’" Mason asked. How study the DDA and report to will the people feel getting an increase this quarter and then the full board. Trustee Floyd Bray said the another one down the line?” “The DNR said we should Public Works Committee had met recently and it was cover w hat we know now. and recommending a rate increase not being able to read the tea of S4.10 per quarter (or $1.37 leaves — we do know we have a month) in the sewage rates to do this at least." he said. The matter was tabled until charged to the village the next meeting at the request residents. The sewer fund is projected of Trustee Lon Myers who to have a SI5.000 deficit tor said. "I just got this paper 10 the next year because of the minutes ago. I'd like a chance cost of engineering studies be­ to study it." Mason asked if the commit­ ing done on the sewage lagoons in order to expand the tee had reviewed the connec­ capacity of the system, he tion fee charge and if so. did they feel there should be an in­ reported. The lagoons must be enlarg­ crease on that as well? ed because the present sy stem Since the fee for hookup to is being used beyond its the system was raised approx­ Rapids Press Salute during the designed capacity, according imately two years ago. and the to the Michigan Department difficulty of projecting the year. Rich Lintz directed the of Natural Resources (DNR) number of hookups that will freshman girls' basketball The possibility of further take place, the possibility was team to a 15-4 record. The JV rate increases for the same rejected, committee members girls, coached by Jim French, reason was brought up by agreed. were 19-1 overall; including a perfect 14-0 record in league play. The varsity girls won the championship in the OK Blue for the first time ever with a 13-1 mark. Coach Jim Sprague led the girls to a 16-5 overall record. Pam Eaglen. Martha Funk and Valerie Brian William Morgan Jackiewicz were named to the All-Conference Team. The MIDDLEVILLE - Brian cousins. Most Valuable Player Award William Morgan, 3 months, Funeral services were held went to Valerie Jackiewicz, infant son of William Morgan Monday, December 26 at the Most Improved Player was Stroo Funeral Home with Rev. and Michelle Sprik, died Cathy Grube and Robin Kid­ Thursday, December 22,1988. Jacob Eppinga officiating. der was named for the 6th Surviving besides his Burial was at Mt. Hope Person Award Winner. Mag­ parents are his grandparents, Cemetery. gie James was voted Best Memorial contributions Mr. and Mrs. William Morgan Defensive Player and Co­ of Middleville, Rev. and Mrs. may be made to Sudden Infant Captains for the year were Hubert Sprik of Moline and Death Syndrome Foundation, Pam Eaglen and Martha several aunts, uncles and Funk. Valerie Jackiewicz was named 1st Team All-County; Richard D. Hubbard while Pam Eaglen and Martha HASTINGS - Richard D. Billy (Roxanne) Smethers ot Funk were named 2nd team Hubbard, 57, of Hastings, Jacksonville, Florida, Miss All-County. A big thank you to the passed away Monday, Decem­ Trudy Hubbard and Miss cheerleading squads coached ber 26, 1988 at Pennock Gidget Hubbard, both of Hast­ ings; two sons, Robert by Diane Knight and Diane Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Hubbard was born on Hubbard of Tennessee and Wiersma. Mike Seger and Nick Mar­ June 24, 1931 in Charlotte, the William Hubbard of Hastings; ble added to the entire pro­ son of Jean and Gladys (Mill­ 8 grandchildren; two sisters, gram with their duties as er) Hubbard. He graduated Mrs. Peter (Rhoda) Dailey of Hackensack, New Jersey and from Algonquin School. athletic trainers. Also, a big thank you to the He was married to Neoma I. Mrs. Mary Shields of New Port boosters and those who have Hummell on August 2, 1953. Richey, Florida; his step­ donated money and given of He was employed at Bradford father, Paul Ward of New Port their time to make the fall White Corporation for 35 years Richey, Florida and one step­ season possible. in the Service and Repair brother, Roderick Ward of Department. He was a member Hastings. Funeral services were held of the Hastings Moose Lodge. Mr. Hubbard is survived by Thursday, December 29 at the his wife, Neoma I. Hubbard; Beeler Funeral Chapel, six daughters, Mrs. Robert Middleville with Rev. Stanley Slaw son 561. High Games - B. Heath (Barbara) Bodary of Caledo­ Vugteveen officiating. nia, Mrs. Kathie Mead of Memorial contributions 252. J. Freeman 220, G. Martin, Mrs. Delbert (Shelly) may be made to the Hastings Heard 220, J. Bennett 210. B Lancaster of Hastings, Mrs; Moose Lodge. Fuller 210. One advantage the DDA has is unique financing tools the village council does not have. Youngsma explained during the discussion. One is the use of a tax incre­ ment financing authority (TIFA). a popular method of raising funds, he said. A TIFA raises money in the following manner: With one year of properly tax informa­ tion to be used as a base, any increase in valuation of pro­ perty within the boundries of the DDA (and thereby taxes) for the following year is cap­ tured by the authority for its use. Youngsma said. Youngsma offered to pro­ vide written material on the Middleville Fall Sports summary The fall season at Thornap­ ple Kellogg High School was a tremendous success despite an interrupted practice schedule and a pay to par­ ticipate format. Approximately 175 students actively participated at the high sch<Mil level and 35 at the middle school level. The 7th grade girls' basket­ ball team, coached by Ron Strater. finished with a 7-5 record and were runners-up in the league tournament. The 8th grade girls, coached by Bruce Wyatt, also finished the season 7-5. The cross country team finished in a tic for 3rd place in (he OK Blue Coach Keith Middlebush placed 2 on the All Conference Team. Ed Neuman for the boys and Julia Kixiiman for the girls Tony Jones was named Honorable Mention. Coaches Tom Lehman and Dan Ploeg enjoyed a perfect 9-0 season with the freshman football team; while Monte M unjoy and Aaron Tabor led the J Vs to a 7-2 record. The JV’s were 7-0 in the OK Blue. The varsity football team, coached by Keith Rhines and Tom EUinger won a second straight OK Blue Title and finished 8-1 overall. This senior class finished 35-1 for their careers. Six players were named to the All-Conference Team: Don Peters, Jack Rosenberg, Mike Brotherton. Burke Thompson. Andy Ord­ way and Mike Smith. Chris VanStee was named Honorable Mention. Five players were named to the AII-County Team: Jack Rosenberg. Mike Smith, Mike Brotherton. Burke Thompson and Don Peters. The Most Improved Award went to Jeff Kares and Brad East wood. Don Peters was voted Most Valuable Player. The Grand Rapids Press GUN LAKE - WALKOUT RANCH — • Prime Frontage Location • 4 Bedrooms - 3 Baths Finished Walkout Level Extra Large Garage Plus Pole Born 70' U-shaped Dock with Shore Station Call for More Information GEORGE SINEN 795-7933 891 8571 We’re Growing! 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The girls’ tennis team, coached by Larry Seger, finished 2nd in the OK Blue with a 6-1 record and compil­ ed a 10-3 overall record. They placed 6th in regional com­ petition. Jill Dussia and Kathy Brock were named to the All­ Conference Team. The season's Most Improved Award went to Kathy Brock. The Most Valuable Award went to Jill Dussia. Coach Marty Wustman and the JV soccer team, made up of 12 young men and women, were 4-8-1 for the year. Many of the JV players also com­ peted at the varsity level at times durng the season. The varsity soccer team, coached by Steve Evans, finished the season 12-7-1 and 2nd in the Rainbow Conference. Ken Loew and Oliver Wilken were voted All-Conference honors. Oliver Wilken received the Most Valuable Player Award and David French the Most Improved Award. David French was named as a Grand Obituaries Bowling RESULTS Bow lerettes Hair We Are 4-0, Seif & Sons 2-2. Phil's Pizzeria 2-2, Hastings City Bank 2-2. The Water Doctor 2-2. Village Beaut) Nook 0-4 High Series - E. Brodock 514. T. Cooley 506. B. Meyers 500. G. Purdum 495. High Games - G Purdum 212. B Meyers 202 T. Coolev 186. E Brodock 180, L Rose 179. Wolverine Taylor Trenching 4-0, Hastings City Bank 3-1, Village Grocery 3-1. Purdum Const No. 1 3-1. Purdum Const No. 2 2. Gun Lake Inn 2-2. G&L Remodeling 1-3, Harrison Hardwrae 1-3, Caledonia Oil 1-3, Indian Valles Camp 0-4 High Series-B Heath 643. J. Freeman 627. M. Lestck 577. H McCulligh 564. D. The holiday hustle & bustle is over — so relax ... and treat yourself to a facial ONLY It’s relaxing and cleansing. $ ■> qq Vz Off The Reg. Price — During the Month of January — • Cut • Style • Perm • Eyebrow Arching • Ear Piercing • Manicure • Aqua Nails - WALK-INS WELCOME - The VILLAGE STYLIST«891-1591 134 E. Main Street, Caledonia Tues.: Senior Citizen Day Wed.; Students Day 2-7 p.m. Phone 795-3345 For Sun & News Classfied Ads! OPEN Tues.-Sat. including Wed. & Thurs. evenings it �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 3. 1989 / Page 9 ... Here’s Business 5ervite Guide Our Card I Local/area businesses offering important services to help you! CALEDONIA PRINTING Phil's Pizzeria 9790 Cherry Valley Rd., Caledonia Italian Specialties 891-2121 Letterheads • Photo Copying • Envelopes • Weddings Business Cards Rubber Stamps • Carbonless Forms • Computer Forms . • Facsimile Service Fax * 891-8074 795-7844 Ptzza • Dinner • Ziti • Steaks • Appetizers • Submarines • Calzone • Spaghetti • Cheesecake • Sausage Roll EAT IN OR TAKE OUT / WE CATER ALL OCCASIONS Donna Apsey. Manage' Jim & Colleen Shoaf Owners Downtown MIDDLEVILLE - Behma Stells s Pizza — HOURS Ttm ihun iiXam ii pm. Fn & Sat 11 Xam 1 pm Sun < 10 Closed Men Have your chimney cleaned for Santa and your safety. Wm. R. Getty Realty Stone's Chimney Service, Inc. COMPLETE REAL ESTATE end BUILDING SERVICE 117 E. MAIN ST IGAN 49333 f MlDDLFVILLt, Ph. (616) 795*3389 WM. R GETTY. 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Cal,f°r t ^HAIR DESIGNERS Appointment Men • Women • Children ACRYLIC NAILS • TANNING BOOTH 109 Railroad, Middleville Satellite Equipment, >2 CDs / Cassettes & More’ |KAMon Thurs 10 am 8 SNIDER HOME ENTERTAINMENT Caledonia Village Centre 891-9292 �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I January 3. 1989 School issues, development highlight ‘88 in Middleville Continued from front page financial needs of the school district, and to recommend solutions. February saw the con­ figuration issue heat up with special school board meetings and the results of the commit­ tee’s work announced. With a split decision of 6-5-1. the committee recom­ mended the configuration of three buldings housing two grade levels each. That sug­ gestion was adopted by the school board Feb 10. The village council voted to install and pay for a sidewalk between Bender Road and the existing walk, which ends in The Duncan Lake sewer project needed another special assessment district for the people on the east side (shown) of the lake who would benefit from the sewer installation. Louis Shoemoker, police chief of Middleville, observed his first full year on the job on Dec. 1. This photo was taken when he was being interviewed for the job in October of 1987. the 900 block of West Main Street in the village. The walk will replace a white line painted at the edge of the road to indicate where the elementary school children should walk, a solu­ tion no one in the village council or the school system says they are happy with. Boyd Cain. ex-Middleville police chief, was sentenced to 18 months probation in February, after his conviction on wage kickback charges. Cain was also ordered to pay a fine of $100, costs of $105, and restitution of $650. Once the sum was paid, the remainder of the probationary term would be suspended. Rebuilding the downtown area started in March with Ross Sclafani beginning the repair and expansion of Phil’s Pizzeria on Main Street. The pizza place had been damaged and the Kow Patties Saloon and village hall destroyed by fire the previous year. The village gave both businesses equal shares of the old village hall site to en­ courage them to rebuild. Also in March, the Parents Concerned About Configura­ tion petitioned the school board to reconsider its deci­ sion on the reconfiguration of the elementary schools. After much discussion, the board stood by its dedication to the new configuration. Meanwhile. Boyd Cain was sentenced to six months pro­ bation. plus fines and costs, for driving while impaired by alcohol. He was granted a restricted license during the three months his license was suspended. Then Louis Shoemaker, the new police chief hired in December 1987. suspended officer Joseph Wenger from the force when he learned of a warrent for Wenger s arrest on two counts of criminal sex­ ual conduct The March 14 election to choose village officers was just a formality, with only incumbents turning in nominating petitions for the offices. In the third week of March the Middleville/Thornapple Township ambulance crew was involved in an accident on the way to an area hospital. Continued on next page By the end of this year, the Middleville police force had a full complement of men on the force, including six reserve officers (from left to right) Gordie Osmun, Rodney Frazer, Chuck Myers, Dennis Lajcak, Ken Kaminski and Darin Leaf. Fulltime officers James Ayers and Andy Frantz are not pictured. The Barry County Board of Commissioners allowed a zoning change which would allow the park to start the process of gathering information and specifica­ tions needed to apply for a construction permit from the Michigan State Department of Commerce. Ground was broken in the fall with property manager. Cindy Sage Winters, (left to right) Linda Anderson Director of the Barry County Plann­ ing and Zoning Department, Willaim Hefferan, property manager, and Del Riley and Marilyn Vandenberg, trustees of the village attending. Work on the upkeep of any village is a constant thing. The installation of a sidewalk along Bender Road was started and the engineering work is in progress to replace the sidewalk and railings on the Thornapple Bridge. The photo shows the effect of years of weather of the bridge. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I January 3, 1989 I Page 11 while transporting accident victims. EMT Bill Sweeney was severly injured in the accident and EMT Vickie Breitner was treated at Blodgett Hospital and released. The Barry County Board of Commissioners OK'd a zon­ ing change for property adja­ cent to Middleville, freeing the developer of a 33-acre mobile home park to proceed with his plans. Heavy opposi­ tion to the project had been voiced by area residents, but commissioners said there was no reason to disallow the change of the zoning law. The all-school musical “Bye. Bye Birdie” played to rave reviews from audiences at Thornapplc Kellogg High School. Reviewer Phil Jahnke wrote. "The two-hour ex­ travaganza provided a delightful respite from the everyday cares and worries, and was a totally satisfying experience from the beginning overture to the final curtain call." April traditionally is the month when the top ten are named at T-K. 1988's group included Misty Knox. Jeanne Streeter. Tim Mcsecar. Ross Sprague. David Boshears. Heather Hannapcl. Angela Hilly. Jennifer Frey. Saman­ tha Porter and Heather Perry. In late April, a Citizens Task Force recommended a 5.9-mill increase in property taxes to fund present and future financial needs of the schixil district. In May. the Thornapplc Kellogg School Board decided to seek a 5.9- mill increase, plus a 16-mill renewal for one year at the June election. Also in the first part of May, the first steps were taken by the Thornapple Township Board to initiate the cleanup of Duncan Lake and provide a sewer to serve the east side of the lake The Middleville Rotary celebrated its 50th anniver­ sary. with Chet Geukes. a charter member of the club, attending the dinner The village master plan, which was developed by Williams and Works and the planning and zoning commis­ sions. was progressing with a series of public meetings. The first of two informa­ The Lions trditionolly have a delicious chicken din­ ner to raise money, and this year is no exception. Gerald Stagray flours the pieces of chicken just so, and passes them along the asembly line to be bar-bqued and added to the rest of the dinner they served to hundreds of Middleville area people. An institution of the Middleville Rotary Club is Chet Geukes, charter member. Even a well-loved institution pitches in and cooks the spaghetti every year for the annual Rotary Spaghetti Dinner in October. Chet says he is the best spaghetti cooker in the business, bar none. A memorable moment for Dick Gless happened on his birthday when his children gave him the medals he had earned in the Korean War but hod never received. Gary Gless (in uniform) reads the citation which goes with the medal as daughter Leslie and his other son, Ed (right) listen. tional meetings on the propos­ ed school millage request was held in May. The T-K Computer Club, led by teacher Kevin Briggs, went to Washington D C in June to compete against the highest ranking computer students in the country , and came home ranked sixth in the nation. The first alcohol-free allnight party held by parents of T-K graduating seniors was hailed as a great success. The old Moe School was sold for $1 to the Thomapple Heritage Association, and through Hazel McCaul. it was given to Neil and Marian Cook to be transported to Bowens Mills and used as a teaching museum. McCaul is the only living teacher who had a class at what was the first school in the Middleville school system. The combined request for a renewal and additional millage for the schools was re­ jected by the voters at the June 13 election and the school board scheduled another elec­ tion with similar requests for Aug. 15. In July the village council OK'd the purchase and demolition of four buildings on Main Street to make way for the planned township and village municipal building A Middleville native. Allan Eavey finished his schooling in veterinary medicine and joined Drs. Clark and Seidl in their practice in Hastings. Suspended police officer Joseph Wenger was acquitted in a jury trial on charges of criminal sexual conduct. And ex-chief Boyd Cain was cleared of a charge of attemp­ ted embezzlement in a deci­ sion by the state appeals court five days later. One of the few contested races in the August primary was in the 2nd District of the Barry County Commis­ sioners. Incumbent Republican Cathy Williamson faced Robert Wenger and T. Grover Lethcoe in the primary . With Wenger winn­ ing the primary , his election in the general election in November was assured as there was no opposition from Democrats. Also in the primary. Yankee Springs Township voters turned away incumbent Supervisor John Rough when they chose G. David VanElst to run on the Republican ticket in the November general elec­ tion. VanElst was unopposed in the general vote. In the middle of August, the Thomapple Township Board asked for direction from the public in making the decision on whether to join tlie village in the proposed municipal building, to rent space from the village or to drop the idea Continued on next page Bob Wenger, local farmer, won the primary in August when running for a seat on the Barry County Board of Commissioners, thus assuring a November victory. Groups and Clubs were busy with civic projects, and fund raisers to continue the groups activities. The Jaycees sold Christmas trees this year as they did last year. Jaycee Steve Evans donated his time to pick out just the right tree for each shopper. Thornapple Township was occupied with projects to improve water quality of Duncan Lake on the northern edge of the township during the year. The Duncan Lake water improvement plan meant a special tax assessment district to pay for the work to clean up the lake. The projects called for the township board (pictured) to take many steps to ac­ complish both objectives. �Page 12 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I January 3. 1989 School issues, development highlight 1988 in area, continued athletics and other extra­ curricular activities. School board members also set Oct. II as the date of a third vote on a millage re­ quest. this lime for a 16-mills renewal and for 2.85 addi­ tional mills for one year. More public meetings were held in September by Thor­ napple Township on Duncan Lake and the installation of the sewer. The village council heard of plans to revitalize the downtown area from Con Moelling. president of Midwest Development The beginning of the school year marked the opening of Page Elementary, the first new elementary school for Middlevile since 1965. when West Elementary opened. The Barry County Mental Health Department was negotiating with the school board to purchase the old school building in Freeport when the board agreed to talk with Freeport citizens who had asked for a meeting. Residents said they felt cheated by the way the sale of the building and grounds was being handled. The buildings and grounds committee of the school agreed to delay any sale of the building until the Freeport people had a chance to gather and discuss the pros and cons of buying the school and possibly make their own offer. Class representatives and Homecoming candidates were named at T K. King and Queen candidates were Pam Eaglen. Derek Surdam. Bar­ Both special assessment districts must be the sub­ bara Hoisted. Dan Keller, Heather Harvey and Mike ject of public meetings, and both were attended by Smith. Class representatives those who did not agree with the proposals. Here, were juniors Tony Marcukatis Emil Schultz details his objections. and Ginger Slovinski, freshmen Rob Hunt and Jessica Weatherhead, and sophomores John Scheib and Kris Thaler. In the first week of October there was a get- acquainted meeting for Middleville residents w ith officials of the Barry Area United Way, who told the community what the United Way does to benefit Middleville through its member agencies. Middleville In the third millage vote gained a Oct. 11. voters approved the dentist in 1988, renewal and denied the adwith Dr. Robin ditonal millage request. Vaughn setting A Boy Scout Camporee was up her practice held over three days in Oc­ with Dr. James tober. with 146 kids and 42 Budde D.D.S. adults living at Spring Park for the event. Scouts and Webelos from eight Scout and five W'ebelo packs came from all over Barry County for the Camporee. entirely. Township officials also agreed to fund the purchase of a defibrillation unit for one of the two township/village am­ bulance service. Several units of emergency care providers in the county were buying the units to in­ crease the life saving potential of local emergency medical technicians. With the defeat of the se­ cond millage request Aug. 25. the T-K school board eliminated most busing and suspended all extra curricular activities. A week later, at a special board meeting attend­ ed by about 500 area residents, the board rescinded the earlier actions, reinstituted busing and implemented a pay-to-participate program for Middleville Wado-Ryu Karate and Hastings Wado-Ryu Karate — presents — KARATE Demonstration Jan. 7,12-2 pm q THORNAPPLE KELLOGG * HIGH SCHOOL GYM Admission ... s3.00 Children Under 12 ... FREE Demonstration Will Include: Discussion on Karate, basics. Kata, self-defense, sparring, philo­ sophy. and board breaking Karate begins with courtesy, disciplines the mind and body; builds character, promotes respect; ends with courtesy and leads to Wa No-Minchi (Way of Peace) Engineering studies on the bridge over the Thornapple River were promised for this fall by the Middleville coun­ cil. with replacement of the railings and sidewalks set tor the spring of 1989. One full block of the sidewalk from Bender Road to West Elementary was com­ pleted. with the rest to be completed in the spring. The sidewalk work was delayed by the extremely wet fall condi­ tions following a record­ setting hot and dry summer. With the ruling by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources that the village of Middleville sewage treatment system was being used beyond its designed capacity. the v illage set in mo­ tion a procedure to apply for a construction permit from the DNR to increase capacity. Without the expansion of the system, the village faces no more hook-ups to the sewer, which would mean no growth in the community Alan Eavey. a local man, finished his training in veterinary medicine and begins his career as a vet with Clark and Seidl in Hastings. Taking Tolens place is Bill Sweeney, whose first tasks included overseeing the addition of a defibrillation machine to the service. Sweeney (left) and township treasurer, Shirley Eaton listen to a salesman for a defib unit expalin his machine. Primebank will move out and the State Bank of Caledonia will replace it with business starting around the first of the year. November" national elec­ tion brought few surprises in the balloting around the Mid­ dleville area, with results heavily Republican on the federal, state and local level. Village officials said in November that they would an­ nex the mobile home park scheduled to be finished in last spring or summer. The work on the master plan to be used by village of­ ficials in planning future growth neared completion in November. The next step is another public meeting for the area residents to give the Plan­ ning and Zoning Commission ideas and opinions on the plan. Donna Bray completed her tenure as business manager of T-K. and was replaced by Alice Jansma Jansma has been at the school for 22 years and has served in many capacities. The beginning of the season of bazaars started w ith the an­ nual United Methodist Church ladies and the Adult Education Department of the school holding two of first ones. The T-K school board made it official and agreed to sell the old school building in Freeport to a committee form­ ed by interested local citizens, who will use the facility as a community center. The cost was $50,000. to be paid over a 10-year period or sooner, with the village of Freeport paying the closing costs. The village will not take possession until September 1989. when the Barry County Mental Health Department"s lease will be up. The last of any charges against Boyd Cain was resolv­ ed with the dropping of the charges against him in circuit court. Duncan Lake again was in the news in the fall, with land being considered for a lagoon­ type sewage system ready to be optioned. The proposed sewer project al the lake has been in progress for several months, and will not be com­ pleted for several more. Notice that an Attention Deficit Disorder support group would form in Mid­ dleville was announced in November, with the first meeting set for early December. Middleville and Thornapple Township both agreed to donate funds to Recycling in Barry County (RiBC) to allow the organizaton to apply for a matching funds grant from the Clean Water Act of Michigan. The funds would be used to help start a plastic milk jug collection effort and continue recycling that the group does. Several other area govern­ mental bodies also contributed to RiBC for the same reason. Reminders of Christinas grew with the decorations up in Middleville and the lighting of the Christmas tree. Village President Duane Thatcher lighted the tree, donated by Bill and Neva Kenyon. The lights for the tree were given by the Lions Club of Middleville. A swinging evening of jazz music was presented by three high school jazz bands in November. Lakewood, Caledonia and host Thornap­ ple Kellogg put on a show ol traditional and non-traditional music for a large crowd. The prairie remnant in the Mount Hope Cemetery again was the subject of a grant re­ quest of the Michigan Depart ment of Natural Resources (DNR). About a year ago. the Barry County Water and Soil Conservation District applied for funds to conduct a study of the prairie. With a scaled back request, the soil and conserva­ tion district is applying again for money to study and mainContinued on next poge Sunday, Jan. 8 ROAST BEEF & HAM, _ SALAD BAR .... $500 Serving 12:30 to 2 p.m. Bring the family and friends H 1 CUNNINGHAM’S ACRE _ Corner of Bliss and West M-50 Lake Odessa, Michigan ~l I I I I III I I II I'-l �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / January 3, 1989 / Page 13 School milloge requests were voted on three times in the village in June, August and October. In October, the voters approved the renewal of 16 mills for the operation on the school system, but not the additional millage asked for by the school board. All three elections saw a large turnout of voters. tain the prairie. December started as usual, with Middleville making preparations for Christmas A local woman announced that Habitat for Humanity would Mxm build a house for so­ meone in need in Barry Coun­ ty. Pat Wagner, president of the board of directors of the organization, said the first home should be built sometime in the spring The Thornapplc Kellogg School Board decided to fund the National Honor Society, an intended budget cut. Also at T-K. months of study had been done on the problem of absenteeism in the high school, and the board was ask­ ed to become involved with suggccstions for policy revi­ sions. which now are under consideration. The new rules will be implemented sometime before the last semester of the 1988-89 school year. Principal Henry Dugan said. Police Chief Louis Shoemaker celebrated his first anniversary in the job and declared himself satisfied w ith how the department is work­ ing. He also said he is enjoy­ ing small town living. The riverfront was in the process of being cleared of underbrush and scrub trees. The Bradford White building remains, the paperwork so tangled that the village cannot acquire a clear title. A path to make travel to Spring Park safer will be in­ stalled by the Middleville Lions Club over the coming winter. With the path, the children will not have to walk along M 37. and more children will probabl} get to use the park the Lions built in the ear ly 1960s The Duncan Lake water im­ provement project and the in­ stallation of a sewer on the east side of the lake are both proceeding on schedule. Upcoming... TROJAN SPORTS BOYS’ BASKETBALL • FRESHMEN — Jan. 3 Delton.................................. .................... (H) Jan. 6 Comstock Park ..................... (T) .................... (T) Jan. 10 Wayland Jan. 13 Godwin................................ .................... (H) JV & VARSITY BASKETBALL Jan. 3 Delton.................................. .................... (H) Jan. 6 Comstock Park ..................... (T) Jan. 10 Wayland .................... (T) Jan. 13 Godwin................................ .................... (H) VOLLEYBALL Jan. 4 Ots/K.H. (H) Jan. 7 Delton - JV (T) Jan. 9 N’view/Coopers (H) Jan. 11 Cal/Hopkins (H) Jan. 14 Ferris (T) WRESTLING (H) Jan. 5 Hamilton Jan. 7 Hastings - V (T) (H) Jan.12 K’ville TKInv Jan.14 (H) Jan.14 Godwin • JV .... (T) The business completely destroyed by the Main Street fire in the summer of 1987 was the Kow Patties Saloon. In late fall of 1988 the rebuilding was complete and the business open. Also in December, the Thomapple Township board received a recommendation to develop its own planning and zoning ordinance. Local rules will exempt the township from county control in planning and zoning, if it adopt its own zon­ ing ordinance. The Middleville'Thornap­ ple Township Ambulance Ser­ vice has a defibrillation machine for use on heart at­ tack patients. The unit was paid for by a S3.000 donation from the Pennock Foundation, with the other S4.000 paid by the township. Bill Sweeney, coordinator of the ambulance service called it a "major step SCHOOL MENUS Tuesday, Jan. 10 Caledonia Elementary Fish nuggets, tator tots, but­ Tuesday, Jan. 3 tered corn, bread and butter, Hot dog or corn dog. baked cherries, choc. milk. beans, french fries, apple Wednesday, Jan. 11 crisp, milk. Spaghetti with meat sauce, Wednesday, Jan. 4 garlic toast, tossed salad, Cheeseburger/bun. chips, fruited jello, milk. veggies and dip. donut, fruit, Thursday, Jan. 12 milk. Baked chicken, rice, green Thursday, Jan. 5 beans, biscuits, fresh fruit, Ravioli or beef stew, mixed milk. veg., bread/butter, jello/toppFriday , Jan. 13 ing, fruit, milk. Pizza, baked beans, sliced Friday, Jan, 6 peaches, milk. Fish nuggets, coleslaw, High School bread/butter, brownie, fruit, Middle School & milk. Page Elementary Monday, Jan. 9 Tuesday , Jan. 3 Pizza, corn, juice, milk. Hamburger on a bun. Tuesday, Jan. 10 Sub sandwich, tator rounds, french fries, pickle, sliced mixed veg., cake. milk. pears. Wednesday, Jan. 4 Wednesday . Jan. 11 Chicken nuggets, mashed Spaghetti, salad, garlic potatoes, mixed veg., biscuit, bread, fruit, milk. Thursday, Jan. 12 fruit sherbet. Thursday , Jan. 5 Potatoes and chicken gravy, Chili or veg. beef soup, green beans, roll, jello/toppcheese/crackers, bread and ing. milk. butter, veg., sticks, Friday. Jan. 13 Macaroni and cheese/tuna applesauce. Friday, Jan. 6 casserole, peas, bread/butter, Pizza, baked beans, orange. cherry cobbler, milk. Monday, Jan. 9 Please note that snacks may Fish nuggets, mashed be purchased for the follow ing prices. Fresh fruit. Fruit Roll­ potatoes, cole slaw, bread and butter, peaches salad bar ups & Fun Fruits $.25. (H.S.). Tuesday, Jan. 10 West & McFall Chicken noodle soup, Tuesday. Jan. 3 Chicken nuggets, mashed crackers, grilled cheese sand­ wich. veg. sticks, pineapple potatoes, green beans, bread tidbits. and butter, applesauce, milk. Wednesday, Jan. 11 Wednesday, Jan. 4 Buddi Bull Day. Corned Chili, cheese crackers, beef or ham and cheese on a bread butter, veg sticks, ap­ bun, broccoli, fruit salad, ple. milk. cookie. Thursday, Jan. 5 Thursday, Jan. 12 Hamburger or cheeseburger Spaghetti with meat sauce, on a bun. mixed veg., chilled garlic toast, tossed salad, pears, milk pears. Friday. Jan. 6 Friday.Jan. 13 Pizza, buttered carrots, Folded pizza, sweet fresh fruit, milk. potatoes or com. fresh fruit Monday. Jan. 9 2% and whole milk Goulash w ith cheese, bread available every day. Hot dogs and butter, buttered peas, ap­ available al Page plesauce. milk Architect Brian Craig from Progressive Architects. Engineers and Planners, shows the proposed Middleville community services building and location they chose after a long and detailed evaluation. forward" for the service. In its effort to revitalize the downtown, the village council is thinking about forming a downtown development authority. They will have ad­ ditional information about a DDA provided at the first meeting in the new year by the village attorney. James Fisher. TO THE EDITOR: Speeding cars on Parmalee Road not appreciated To the editor: Was someone speeding, as usual, on Parmalee Road Fri­ day evening, Dec. 23, bet­ ween M-37 and Whitneyville at about 7 p.m. Some one was, and you know who you are. Did you have a Merry Christmas? I didn’t, because you murdered my precious beautiful gold-colored cat, Sandy. He was a constant companion and occasionally wandered across the road I always worried that some day some selfish heartless, heedless, self-centered maniac would run him down. He spent much time in the house, but he couldn’t catch mice if he was shut up all the time. He loved the (Mildoors when it wasn’t too stormy or cold. It is sad to think that when people get into a car they can cause it to be a lethal weapon. If you had wanted to, you could have slopped, but you had been traveling at an ex­ cessive speed. You probably saved a few seconds getting to your destination It's a crime that the residents of Parmalee Road must put up w ith the excessive speed that the drivers who use the road to travel. We have to live in fear if we have to cross the road. We have to live in fear when we try to enter Parmalee Road from our driveways. And then, when wc get on the road we are cut off when you pass us. Ninety-five percent of the drivers using Parmalee Road disobey every traffic law in the books. Nearly every one of you pass on yellow lines, cross roads, hills and travel at excessive speeds. When I meet a service man, stranger or a new traveler on the road they always ask what goes on here. This is like playing Russian Roulette. They can’t believe it. It will take me a long time to forget Sandy because he was loved by both my wife and I. You don’t care, though, because you saved a few seconds getting to your destination, but you murdered a darling pet. You can be sure that 1 will be looking for you as you go by and my eyes will be on you. Somehow, 1 hope you have a guilty conscience and that it burns deeply. Norman L. Carpenter �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I January 3, 1989 Former Caledonia stars ‘hoopit-up” at all-alumni holiday game The cheerleaders were missing, but nearly 30 former Caledonia basketball players turned out to have fun and put on a good show last Thursday evening at the high school gym. The former varsity eagers were divided into the “Odds " and the “Evens'* according to their graduation year with alumni from 1977-1988 par­ ticipating. In a hard fought contest, the Evens won this year's game 89-74. “We ll have it better plann­ ed next year." said Caledonia varsity coach Jon Meerman. who originated the idea. “We re also thinking of hav­ ing a doubleheader so each player gets more floor time, he said." The Evens were led by ‘88 graduate Mike Walker and ‘84 grad Mike Wilson who scored 11 and 12 respectively with Walker sinking three 3-pointers. The Odds were led by Gor­ dy Meycrmk and Tracey Crumback with 12 each Also participating in the fundraiser for the basketball program were Steve Cox. Bud Tolan. Rich Moon, Mark Mit­ chell. Tom Bont. Mike Poll. Steve Marsman. Ken Slaughter. Rob Wanzer, Kraig Geers. Kim Jones, Terry Crumback. Kory Keating, Ron Schultz. Bob Weaver. Todd Marsman. Brad Harrison. Rich McCar- thy. Tom Reed. Tom Patterson and Mike Patterson. Brad Harrison brings down the ball as fellow alumni seem to watch admiringly. From left are former Scots eagers Tom Bont, Robin Wanzer, Tom Reed, Harrison, Tracey Crumback, Steve Cox, and Gordy Meyerink. Robin Wanzer fights for a rebound while Ron Schultz, left, and Todd O’Conner look on. Slow 3rd period dooms Scots in 87-63 loss to Godwin Caledonia overcame a slow start, but couldn't survive a poor shooting third quarter Friday night in an 87-63 loss to a state-ranked Godwin quintet. The visiting Wolverines us­ ed a scrambling all-out assault on the basket and lightning outlet passes to run up a 24-12 lead in the first quarter. Terry Gabbert paced Caledonia ear­ ly with his steady inside play, scoring eight of the Scots' first-quarter points. The second quarter belong­ ed to the Scots, as the home team connected on II of 14 free throws and outscored Godwin 20-11 to creep to within three. 35-32. Senior co-captain Rick Dunn ac­ counted for 10 of Caledonia's tallies in the second period, connecting on all eight at­ tempts from the charity stripe. The second half began with Godwin showing a more deliberate pace, as the Wolverines capitalized on both inside and outside strength, at one point scoring 13 unanswered points. Hitting four three-point shots, controlling the defen­ sive boards and converting laser outlets into easy points, Godwin outscored the Scots 31 to 13, leaving the score 66-45 after three quarters. Caledonia's Rick Dunn (35) maintains possession as the Wolverines harrass the Scots during a non­ conference game lost Friday. The teams played evenly through the fourth quarter, but Caledonia never could cut into the Wolverines’ lead, and the Scots’ vision of upsetting the highly ranked Godwin team washed away after the torrent of unanswered third quarter points. “We made a lot of tur­ novers and poor passes in the third quarter, plus we went cold," said Caledonia coach Jon Meerman after the game. “We missed a lot of easy shots and they hit some unbelievable ones.” The Scots hit only 26 per­ cent of their shots for the evening, though they scored on 14 of 20 from the free throw line. Jason Maynard (22) beats a Godwin player to score on a fast break. Leading the Scots in scoring was Dunn with 16, while Gab­ bert contributed 11, and Andy McGuckin added 9. McGuckin also pulled down 9 of the 25 Caledonia rebounds. Meerman complimented the play of juniors Ryan Bcrends and Scott Johnson, who came off the bench near the end of the game to try to rally the Scots. "They really played hard and did a good job," Meer­ man said. Godwin was led by Scott Bloye with 26 points while Mike Marr scored 18 and Michael Harris 13. “We ll be back," promised Meerman. Terry Gabbert (12) fights for a rebound,but Godwin controlled the boards and the scoring to defeat the Scots 87-63. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 3. 1989 I Page 15 Call for Classifieds State Dept, of Education to conduct survey PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $2.00 then 10' per word. It you pay in advance, you save 50‘ billing charge. Deadline is Satur­ day 2:00 p.m. --------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------ > Business Services SNOWPLOWING: taking new accounts by season or per job. Low rates. 891-8750. Community Notices THORNAPPLE COOPERA­ TIVE PRE-SCHOOL has openings in three and four year old classes for the second semes­ ter. Call 795-7868 to register. For Sale ‘85 TIOGA MINI MOTOR HOME Ford 460, 27,500 miles, 26 fL, twin beds, $24,900 or reasonable offer. Call 616-945-4665 after 4 p.m. bTrRI^SFO^ALL all your needs, plastic or metal. Use for storage, flotation, trash, etc. None of our barrels have contained chemicals. Safe for feed storage. Available at Sinkc’s Service in Middleville and Caledonia Farmers Eleva­ tor. Phone 642-6852 for other locations.__________________ POI I Bl ILDINGS 24x40x8 completely erected $3798. Includes 1 service door and choice of 9x7 overhead or slider. Many sizes available. Fast starts on most buildings. Call MECCA Buildings for your District Rep. 1/800-544-6682. For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. ( all 672-7110. FOR RENT: 2 bedroom house at Payne Lake with lake access. T-K school district, $375 a month plus utilities, references and deposit. 795-3589 TWO BEDROOM APART­ MENT $325 per month, plus deposit, no pets. Middleville. 795-3532 or 795-7722. PLASTIC MOLDING FORE­ MAN - Thermo plasbc injection molding. Wamar has an opening for a shift foreman. This is a hands on position requiring someone who is responsible and mature. Excellent skills in estab­ lishing and maintaining proper molding parameters, supervi­ sion, CRT process control, SPC and communication are neces­ sary. We have a throughly modem molding plant with the latest state of the art equipment If you desire to be part of a vibrant, people oriented company, investigate Wamar. Send your resume and school records to: Wamar Products, Inc., 5041 68th St, S.E., Caledo­ nia, MI. 49316. PLASTIC MOLDING Wamar has an opening for an Assistant Foreman. Candidates must be responsible and mature. We require a person who is will­ ing and capable of learning total molding process. We offer a full range of benefits including insurance, pension and profit sharing. Please send resume and school records to: Wamar Products, Inc., 5041 68th St, S.E., Caledonia, M1.49316. PLASTIC MOLDING Wamar has an opening for a molding utility person. Some of the duties for this job include: material handling, setting up new jobs and assisting the mold­ ing foreman. Applicants must be good in math, willing to work overtime, and willing to attend school. Benefits include: pension, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, health and life insurance. If you enjoy partici­ pative management in a fast paced, hard charging environ­ ment and are willing and able to make things happen, send your resume and a copy of school records to: Wamar Products, Inc., 5041 68th St., S.E., Caledo­ nia, MI. 49316. Help Wanted Jobs Wanted PART TIME mature kitchen help needed. Apply in person at Kow Patti’s Saloon or call 795-3573 or 795-9204. BABYSITTING IN my Cale­ donia home, days. Call Christie 891-1247 evenings. PLASTIC INJECTION MOLD SETUP - Wamar has an opening for a Mold Setup Person. Prior experience is desir­ able but we will train the right person. If you are disciplined and self motivated and desire to be part of a vibrant people oriented company investigate Wamar. Send your resume and ^including school records to: Wamar Products, Inc., 5041 68th St., S.E., Caledonia, Ml. 49316. SEWING OPERATORS NEEDED, will train, good benefits, 1st and 2nd shifts available. Please call 616/792-2222 or apply In person at Kessler Inc, 801 S. Main St, Wayland, ML Phone 795-3345 for Action-Ads’. Miscellaneous WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 Thank You CARD OF THANKS Our darling daughter and granddaughter, Kristina Elaine Gillet, passed away December 22, 1988. We wish to thank family, friends and neighbors for all the prayers, flowers and cards that helped so much during this diffi­ cult time. Susan and Lawrence Gillet Edna Gillet Judy and Arnold Slachter Opal and Mack Nickelson reach over 8,000 homes STOP • Creditor Harassments • Garnishments • Foreclosures — CALL — KLINE & VAN ZYL BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEYS Located near Woodland Mai' • 957-4344 • FREE PHONE CONSULTATION we Also do simple Wills Sun & News Classifieds Call bs Jean Gallup The Michigan Department of Education's "Project Outreach" program, ad­ ministered by the state s superintendent's office, has agreed to conduct a telephone survey of Thomapple Kellogg School District residents, said Tony McLain, principal of Page Elementary The results of the survey, scheduled for later this month, will make the school more responsive to the community and the childrens needs. McLain said. The survey will be con­ ducted by an independent con­ sultant. Kathy Feaster, and will involve people from many areas of community life, he reported. Business owners, farmers, students, members from ser­ vice groups, community leaders, teachers and representatives from the parent teacher groups all will be asked to meet with Feaster Jan. 17 to offer thoughts and desires about the future of the T-K schools. McLain said Two meetings will be held Jan. 17. one in Middleville at the high school auditorium from 7 to 7:45 p.m.. and the other at the fire bam in Freeport from 8 to 8:45 p.m. Feaster will be at both meetings to ask questions and listen to citizens' views, he said. "The citizens’ ideas, thoughts and desires will be consolidated into survey form, which will be returned in time for another meeting with interested citizens on Jan. 25.” McLain said. That meeting will be used by Feaster and the poeple who attend to edit the survey to further tailor it to fit T-K School System requirements. When the format of the VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES President Thatcher colled the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present Hardy. Mason Myers, Riley and VandenBerg. Absent: Bray. Guests Jack Hooper Cindy Brooks. William Getty Shirley Miller Eldon Newmyer Con Moelling. Joseph Rahn and Jean Gallup, news reporter. Minutes of the November 22, 1988 were approved os read with the correction that Jane Norton approached and asked the coun­ cil about a proposal for the Clean Michigan Fund Recycling Opera­ tion Grant for a donation Hardy moved the minutes be accepted as amended. Support by Riley. Ayes all. Carried. Riley moved to deny the re­ quest of the vacation of Lincoln and Arnold Street. Support by Hardy. Ayes all. Carried. Myers moved the village allow the Middleville Lions Club to con­ struct a walkway on village pro­ perty from State Street to Spring Park. Support by Hardy. Ayes all. Carried. VandenBerg moved the printed bills be paid. Support by Riley. Ayes all. Carried. $863.16 added to General Fund making the amount $26,277.57. 563.35 added to Water Fund mak­ ing the amount 7 388.90 204.00 added to Sewer Fund making the amount 1,679.27. VandenBerg moved the printed transfers be allowed. Total to Payroll 21.956.30. Total to Motor Pool 2 695.72. Supported by Riley, Ayes all. Carried. VandenBerg moved the follow­ ing transfers be allowed. Water Receiving to Water Operating and Maintenance 9 500.00. Sewer Receiving to Sewer Operating and Maintenance 4.000 00 Support by Riley. Ayes all. Carried. Budget Transfers General Fund to Motor Pool 15 000.00. Water Fund to Motor Pool 5 000 00 Sewer Fund tc Motor Pool 5 000 00 Major Street to Motor Pool 5 000.00. General Fund to Local Street 5 000.00. VandenBerg moved to accept the 1988 Budget revisions Support by Riley Ayes all. Carried VandenBerg moved that the Village of Middleville turn over complete control of the Mid­ dleville Thornoppie fire and am­ bulance building to rhe Thornap­ ple Township The building located at 115 High Street to be given to the township for the sum of $1.00 to be used os a fire and ambulance station They would maintain the building and utilities as necessary to properly function as fire station The only stipula­ tion being should the building stop bemg used as a fire and am­ bulance station by rhe township the building would revert bock to the village The township to res­ pond to the proposal within 30 days Support by Hardy Ayes all. Corned VandenBerg moved to give Police Chief Shoemaker a $1.000.00 bonus effective January I, 1989 for one year. Support by Riley. Ayes all. Carried. Hardy moved to hire Dorrin Leaf as a part-time police officer at the appropriate wage for parttime officers. Support by Myers. Ayes all. Carried. Council and Manager Roon reviewed the Manager's report. A letter was read from village residences on vacating village property on Lem Paul Street. This was submitted to Public Works B committee for recommendation. Council and Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the November Police Activity report. Discussion was held by council on forming the downtown development area. Attorney Fisher to get further information for the next meeting. Discussion was held on village involvement in area recreation group. Council requested that Manager Roon get more informa­ tion on this. A letter was read from Centel Cable. Also a letter was read from the Middleville Reserve Officers thanking the council for there part for them to attend a Training School at Kellogg Community. With no further business. Hardy moved for adjournment. Support by Riley. Ayes all. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:13 p.m. Chris Mugridge. Deputy Clerk (1-3) survey is finished. 50 volunteers will do the actual telephone survey. McLain said. "The volunteers will take training on how to deliver the approximately 45-minute survey." he commented. Each volunteer will take about four hours talking to six people each, he added. The survey is structured to obtain a 95 percent accuracy rate. "Any assumptions we make based on the survey, we can be sure that 95 percent of the respondents feel that way.” he said. "This will give us the basis of the information we need to operate from to plan for the future of the schools." "We see ourselves at a crossroads.” he said. "This community has always sup­ ported this school, that’s been the message in the past. We have been told that people move into the district to get the education available here, but with the state financing mess, we are on the verge of losing that reputation." State inaction on school finance reform and more equitable funding to school districts is unfair, and a solu­ tion may come, he maintain­ ed, but he asked. "what do ye do w hile we wait? Do we con­ tinue to try to provide what we have in the past? Do we reduce the level of the educa­ tion for our children?." he asked. The telephone survey of ap­ proximately 350 people will be returned to the State Board of Education, where is will be collated, analyzed ami com­ pleted by Feb. 2. The results of the survey w ill be reported at the March 13 school board meeting, he said, and will be used to develop future funding plans for school programs. Middleville Jaycees hold holiday projects Organizers Bill Rich and The Middleville Jaycees recently concluded two tradi­ Steve Evans announce the tional projects to celebrate the winning classes as Mrs Slocum’s first grade from holiday season. The annual Christmas tree McFall. Mrs Swanson s third sales, organized by President grade at West, and Mr. Dan McCrath and members Evans's fourth grade from Steve Gulch and Steve Evans, Page The Jaycees will be kicking was very successful in generating revenue to be used the new year off with an up­ coming recruitment drive and later in the year for the Membership Night Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt If you are interested in Pastoors Market. Gavin Chevrolet, and Jim Featherly becoming a part of a local community service organiza­ all contributed to the Christmas Tree Sales Project. tion. call 795-3271 for more Accompanying this year’s information about the Na­ project was a "Holiday 50/50 tional Jaycees and its Mid Raffle" with a prize of $50 dleville chapter. won by Barb Jousma of Caledonia. ‘Happy 60 Club* cancel The Jaycees combined holi­ January meeting day forces with Love. Inc. and the Thornapple-Kellogg There will be no Caledonia Elementary schools to hold "Happy 60 Club" meeting in their yearly food drive. January because of much Students from all three sickness, unpredictable elementaries collected canned weather, and a few other and boxed goods numbering things that have come up. over 2300 items which were President Lillian Schultz distributed locally by Love. said that if all goes well, the Inc. and area churches. group will try to plan a Valen The class bringing in the tine Day potluck dinner. most items at each building Members will be notified later will be treated to an ice cream in the Sun and News. For sundae party, compliments of more information, call Lillian the Middleville Jaycees. at 891-8135. To all of our “long distance call customers — ...Caledonia, Dutton, Kentwood, Wayland, Alto, Grand Rapids. For your convenience, the Middleville Sun & News now has an 800 number to call our office for news, ads or information. 1-800-878-9554 �Page 16 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / January 3, 1989 by Barbara Gall While the summer celebra­ tion of the semicentennial and centennial anniversaries of the township and village provided a break from the worries over sewer problems and sand mining. Caledonia area residents also can look back on many community and individual achievements that brightenend 1988. For instance. Caledonia voters supported their schools by passing a millage renewal as well as electing two school board members last June Earlier, voters also had ap­ proved millage to support the Kent Intermediate School District programs for special education. The community effort of the year was the construction of the Boardwalk playground at Kettle Lake School. Volunteers worked for a year raising the S40.000 needed to build the Robert Leathersdesigned structure and then planned and supervised the five-dav construction period Sept 28-Oct. 2. School groups, students, parents, retirees and other people from all over the area joined in the effort as Board­ walk rose from a stack of wooden beams into a maze of towers, swings, dungeons, and walkways, many of which had been requested by Kettle Lake children, who helped plan the playground. Another, but less spec­ tacular community effort resulted in a reprieve for the I30-year-old Barber School, which had been slated for demolition because it stood where a parking lot was to be built for the new high school. Because of the questions raised about the ownership and responsibility of the historic little building, Caledonia Township officials created a new historical com­ mission that will oversee buildings and papers of historic value to the township. The commission now wants to move the schoolhouse and the blacksmith shop to a park setting, w ith hopes of adding another building like a far­ mhouse to the site. A suitable location for the historic park is being investigated. New classrooms and buildings were not the only bright spots in Caledonia educational news, as Caledonia Elementary School received national recognition as one of the nation’s ex­ OPEN 7 NIGHTS Two Pizzas for One Special Price Save up to 60% on second Pizza Good Mon.-Tues.-Wed. Only 3:30 ’til closing. -... — « i.... I... ir-'ir i» "V " y (2) 14" 3 items ■ 3 Meat 3 Veg (2) 14" Deluxe IPS & CHEESE • WET BURRITOS * FREE DELIVERY im nw—ir-r-t-m M B - .. ir-i i a V) w Q Sun. thru Thurs. 3:30 to 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 3:30 to 12:30 am. i ■ t g -■» ft- ; i;.... j... FREE POP * FREE EXTRA SAUCE Area happenings highlight 1988 o $1400 a S17S0 — PICK UP ONL Y - w Monday Specials Antipasto Salad Spaghetti & Meat Sauce HI $250 Tuesday specials 18x12 Big Pan Pizza Deluxe Cheese & Tomato Sauce 3 Meat, 3 Veg $1100 Wednesday special Ham & cheese Sub Includes mayo & lettuce.. $2<>o Specials not valid with any other offers or Free Delivery. 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Other Caledonia students took honors and won awards in 4-H and FFA programs, as Holli Bowman took top junior showmanship sweepstakes honors at the fair last summer and graduate Jim Good got to participate in a European tour and seminar because he was a national profiency winner in his Supervised Occupational Experience program con­ ducted through his agriculture classes. More recently. Chad Alver­ son won national honors at the FFA convention in Kansas Ci­ ty. Mo., last November. He placed second in the nation in the agricultural production proficiency area. And these are just examples. The unseen and unsung work of many people helps make Caledonia a “nice place to live." from those who donated to the students’ chari­ ty drives, to the teachers who spend that extra hour with a student having trouble, to the bus drivers who bowled to raise funds for muscular dystrophy, to the elected of­ ficials who give much more time and concern to the village, the township and'the schools than their pay cheeks could ever reimburse. Then there are all the volunteers who work in the community, the schools and the churches to make "nice" things happen for the children and citizens of Caledonia “Don't worry, be happy.” advise the lyrics of one of the hits of 88. ' Follow (hat advice. Tie a red bow on a sand truck Writing a winning public commercial put this class of Caledonia English students on network TV. In the photo, the students are staging a drinking party for the 30-second spot which warned of the dangers of drinking and driving. Admiring the banner awarded the school for its national exemplary school status are Caledonia Elementary students Amanda Platschorre, left, Jill Carter and Belinda Ward. Principal Tonya Porter and teacher Harley Mulder participated in the awards ceremony in Washington D.C. which was attended by President Reagan and Secretary of Education William Bennett. | Take Out Only • Only 1 Pw Coupon • Expires 1/31/89 | ' FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA | LOWELL or MIDDLEVILLE I $900 I db I flNy 14 •1S"OR I VI 1 18“x12” PIZZA , I Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop I I Take Out Only • Only 1 Per Coupon • Expires 1 31 89 i Ftft J liters of Pwl with any pick up p«„» order H-> com *< Nt I IMO All of our Pizzas include our Special Sauce and 1OO° 0 Mozzarella Cheese NO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY 15 MINUTES TAKE OUT OR EAT IN OR FAST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES Ji Completion last fall of the unique Boardwalk playground, located at Kettle Lake School, ended over a year of fund raising and planning by a group of area volunteers. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/SunandNews_1989-01-10.pdf fc4757e1a6da00afafd7a7bd2296e838 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY '“"inss, HI. 4905g The Sun ana iveivs®’ Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia No. 51 / January 10, 1989 Middleville, Michigan 49333 118th Year New PMR request laid before Caledonia planners by Barbara Gall Sand mining continues to dominate the agendas of Caledonia Township Planning Commission meetings, as another planned mineral removal (PMR) application was presented last Tuesday evening. Cherry Valley Develop­ ment of Kentwood has re­ quested a PMR permit for about 140 acres along the south side of 68th Street bet­ ween Cherry Valley Avenue and the Thornapple River. The company plans to remove six million cubic yards of sand over a 2O-year period The property, now zoned rural residential, is bounded by 68th Street on the north. Cherry Valley Avenue on the west, an inactive sand pit on the south and extends nearly to Thornapple River Drive on the east. All the property is owned by the applicant. Scott Velting. representing Cherry Valley Development, explained to the commission that the mining would be done in five-acre phases, with each parcel mined and re-vegetated before the next is begun. He estimated that each phase would take about one year with steeply banked parcels perhaps taking longer. Velting. who owns an ac­ tive pit on the west boundary of the proposed operation, said his pit is nearly depleted, but that the new operation would use his current access drive, rather than create another entrance to 68th Street. He also emphasized to the commission that every effort will be given to maintaining the present surface water flow. “We will be leaving the land in the same condition as before, only lowered.” he said. “When we’re finished, the (surface) water flow will be the same as it has been all these years.” Velting also said the mining would stay well above the water table. “We will not be Local developer speaks out on PMR request by Barbara Gall “I have become the biggest villain in Caledonia Township.” said Harry Mast of his company 's sand mining request But the local developer, a partner in VcrMeulen and Mast Mining and Develop­ ment. Inc . is hoping to change that image at a special township planning commis­ sion meeting next Monday. The commission called (he meeting to make a final deci­ sion on whether to recom mend approval of VcrMeulen and Mast s proposed sand mining operation at 7719 Whitneyvillc Ave. Mast said in a recent inter view that he and partner Douglas VeMeulen purposely have not made any public comment “so far” on the commission's response to their planned mineral removal (PMR) application, submitted in January. 1988. However, he said they intend to present information at the Monday evening meeting which they feel should have been con­ veyed to the public earlier by the commission. He said he was appalled” at the way the commission has treated the costly studies it had required of his firm regarding the sand mining proposal. They had the results of our studies for months.” he said, “but either did not bring them to their meeting, or had not read them.” He also pointed out that a costly model of the proposed end use of the operation “had been stuck in a closet” where no one could see it. and it had not even been on display at township meetings. Township officials said that the model was too large to display at their offices. Mast said that while he could understand residents' opposition to the proposed operation, he took offense al some of the comments made by the township planning commissioners in discussing the request. "I resented the remark by one commissioner that it didn't matter how much our company has to spend on these studies.” he said. “When we've paid over $ 3 0 . 0 0 0 on the hydrogeological study alone, we feel it matters.” No other sand mining pro posal has had such demands placed on it. Mast said, referr­ ing to the traffic, environmen tai and hydrogeological studies the township has re­ quired of the firm. These studies were requested in ad­ dition to those required by the PMR ordinance. But he said that he and VcrMeulen had agreed to fulfill these extra re­ quirements without public comment. “We understand the an­ noyances of sand mining.“ he said, “and the public has a right to say they want to put controls on it We have no problem with that. “We also realize that we are paying the price for the way some past sand pit opera lions have misused the land. I. too. object to that totally ir­ responsible use of land and the way it was left after the min­ ing was completed. •We believe in the township s PMR ordinance.” he continued, “and we would propose a lax on every yard of sand to be used to pay for the enforcement of it.” Mast said that as a resident of the township, he was com­ mitted to preserving and pro­ tecting the area. For instance, he pointed out. the proximity of Kettle Lake School to the proposed pit has been a concern of residents. “My grandchildren attend Kettle Lake School.” he said, “and 1 would never do anything that would threaten the safety of school children. Our traffic study indicates that our mining operation will not getting into ground water, he said. He explained that the com­ pany has discussed with the Kent County Road Commis sion the safety hazard created by the sand truck traffic emerging on to the hilly stretch of 68th Street. The road is presently “OK for trucks.” he said, but cars have a visibility problem in the pit's access drive area. To help alleviate the hazard. Velting said Cherry Valley Development will share with the county the costs of improving 68th Street “to correct the sight distance pro­ blem at the access driveway to the site.” “The area on 68th from Egan to M-37 has already been rebuilt to accommodate the existing sand truck traf­ fic.” he added. Velting later explained that correcting the sight distance problem would involve eliminating the “dip” and the “nob” in the road between Cherry Valley Avenue and Egan, creating a gradual, even grade. He estimated the work would cost between $40,000 and $60,000, with the county having to supply only the blacktop and the culvert work. “With that hazard cor­ rected,” Velting said, “I can’t think of a better or safer spot in the area to run a sand pit.” The firm’s PMR application also states that the developers do not anticipate an increase in the current level of truck traffic between 68th Street and M-37, though firm part ner John DenHartigh explain­ ed to the commission that the amount of sand liauled in i day could vary from as little as 500 yards to as much as 2.000 yards. “It s just not a predictable schedule.” he said. In an interview after the meeting. Velting explained that rehabilitation plans for the site presently call only for revegetation of the property. He said that health department rulings will not allow the firm to develop a residential addi­ tion there until sewer and water are brought to the area. He emphasized that he and his partners have been work­ ing hard to cooperate fully with the township’s PMR ordinance. “We’re even willing to leave 25 percent of the sand we could lake out out. just to incorporate what the township wants,” he said. Acknowledging that sand pit operations are not popular neighbors, he said. “We real­ ly are trying to get along with everyone Unfortunately, there are only certain places where minerals arc found. but if the operation is done right, everyone can benefit. “If we pave our driveways and try to keep noise, dust and erosion down, if we follow the book, and if everyone is reasonable, we can get along and we can work out compromises.” He pointed out that sand mining has been going on in that area of 68th Street for 20 years, long before many of the residences along the street were built. In its application, the firm Continued on poge b Continued on page 6 Middleville Master Plan ready for residents’ scrutiny by Jean Gallup The development of a master plan for the future growth of the village of Mid­ dleville is ready for the last step before consideration by the Planning and Zoning Commission. That step is a public meeting to allow village residents to comment on specific parts of the plan and make suggestions for possible changes in the final draft of the document. The commission, at its meeting last Tuesday, voted to set the meeting date for Tues­ day. Jan. 31. at 7 p.m. The meeting will feature a presentation of the master plan and a proposed land use map by Tim Johnson, project planner for Williams and The Planning and Zoning Commission looks at the land use pion which will guide the future zoning changes in Middleville. Works. After public inspection and comment, the commission members can adopt the plan that same night, if they chose However if the panel members believe they need to further discuss the informa­ lion gained from the public, they may schedule another meeting and adopt the plan at a later dale. Johnson said. The plan has been the sub­ ject of more than a year’s study and meetings between the planning commission and Johnson. Williams and Works was hired by the village in December of 1987 to guide the commission’s efforts in the detailed and comprehen­ sive plan that will be used in future development of Middleville. Johnson and the commis­ sion first divided the master plan into ' segments, with slated goals and policies for each part of the document. In addition, there are overall community goals for the plan A first public meeting was held to gain residents' thoughts and ideas Village council members also were asked for suggestions about what they would like included. Where the master plan does not match the village zoning laws, changes will be made in those laws. Johnson has said. but there is no time frame for such changes. The plan serves as a guide for future rezoning requests, but village officials can go against a master plan, and it can be revised or changed if it becomes outdated or situa­ tions change, he added “The master plan guide* the making of zoning laws," he said. The community goals of the master plan are to create an efficient, safe and compatible pattern of land use within the village, improve the overall image of Middleville to residents, visitors, shopper* and investors; ensure and enhance a desirable quality of life for Middleville residents while maintaining a small­ town feeling; provide ade­ quate public services and facilities to meet the health and safety needs of village residents and businesses; and provide for the enforcement and administration of zoning rules Other areas of life in Mid­ dleville were also the subjects of goals in the master plan. Continued on page 3 �Page 2 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I January 10. 1989 IVelghbors with: T-K High School students of Month named NORMA VELDERMAN Grxxl Morning, everyone. We can settle back into the normal way of living. One person said that it wouldn’t be long and she would be com­ plaining about the “winter blahs' Finally got a hold of Doug Hart They hadn't gone on a vacation, just were very busy going here and there with all the Christmas activities Now they arc back to school and the regular routine. Liz’s sister came over Christmas Eve. Then they all went to the children's Mass at Holy Fami­ ly Church where Anne-Marie and Michael sang with the rest of the children at 6 p.m. Pat and family, mom and dad Hart and Grandpa Brown then came back to Doug and Liz’s home to celebrate Christmas Sister Pat stayed overnight Christmas they all went over to Liz’s folks, with Grandpa Brown to celebrate Christmas with her folks. On Monday, they went back to Liz’s folks to celebrate with the Spit/ley's (her family). The Jim Oliver’s were traveling a lot during the holidays They spent some lime with his mom in Monroe and also went to Hillsdale to spend time with her family. New Years Eve, Jim. Kathy. Scott and Megan, along with Denny and Andres Storrs and family played ten­ nis in Grand Rapids Sue Verlinde’s news was the family was unwinding after Christmas. Everyone was home. Jim and wife Elizabeth were also there. Leo and Beth Verlinde spent Christmas with the girls on the East Coast. They say daughter Mary, who lives in Chappaqua, near New York City, and Ruth and Nancy who live in Rochester. Cathy and Don Williamson had all their children home for the holidays. There were Min­ dy and Mike Cullip from Grand Rapids, son Don from Chicago. Stacy who is atten­ ding MSU. and Ken who is going to Grand Rapids Junior College. He is living with his sister. Mindy and Mike. New Years day they went over to his brother’s, Doug and Nicky Greiner Miller’s home. Bette and Ray Koeplinger had most of their children home for the holidays. Maureen Corson left for D.C. after spending a few days with her parents for the holidays. Louise Elwood has been having a bout with bronchial pneumnia After being a good little “do-be” and taking her medicine, she decided nuff was enough. So now she is up and around In fact, when I talked to her. Mike and Walt Eavey were celebrating Mike’s birth­ day at her home. Also there, were granddaughter Ann. Mary and son Lloyd Elwood. Doris Brog spent Christmas week at her niece and hubby. Barbara and Glen Kett in Livonia. She had a wonderful time. Norma and Gladeon Lewis got to talk wittf son Roderick and wife. Marilyn. Roderick is in the Navy in Maryland. He works on experimental aircraft. Rod and Char Finkbeiner went over to son Al and wife's in Emmett. Mich, for New Years Eve. It was Rod and Char’s wedding anniversary and so they went out to eat in Sarnia. New Year’s Eve daughter Annie and Jeoff Cross and son. Joshua, as well as son Gary and wife Linda came over to Rod and Char’s. Rose Morgan said they had a very quiet New Year’s Eve and day. A gcxxj time to un­ wind. So it was a lovely weekend. Greta Greiner had her childen for Christmas. New Years Day. she went over to her daughter Barb and Dave Lund's for dinner. Greta also had her friends. Barb and Annette Clinton, and lyla Norton, over to her house Friday evening for dinner. New Years Eve, Barb and Annette Clinton, Greta Greiner and Debbie Eichenhaur got together. New Years afternoon. Barb and Annette went over to her Aunt and Uncle’s Mr. and Mrs. Meryl Neeb of Hastings. They also visited another uncle at Provincial House, Ray Neeb. Jean Tolan was home for the holiday college break, her mom, Pat Tolan told me. She was a real busy girl working most of the time. Anne and Dan Bartlett spent Christmas at Dan’s sister’s daughter. Jennifer spent Christmas with Anne’s folks in California. Ann also told me. proudly, that daughter Kate has been accepted at M.S.U. 1 got hold of Marian Mar­ tin. 1 hadn't called her since before Thanksgiving, because 1 thought that she was spen­ ding time with her family until The outstanding students for the month of Decem­ ber are (front row, left) Ann Dennis, Matt Standee Kate Bartlett. Jenny Middleton, Nathan Hillman, Jeni Eichenberg. (back row) Petra Muller, Rob Hunt, Ryan Millhouse, Burke Thompson, Jamie Payne and Staci Verstrate. Pictured separately is Kim Campbell. The "Student of the Month" award has been developed to encourage and recognize individual student performance in all areas of the curriculum. Each instructor may nominate one student each month from their classes that they feel had individually performed to the best of their ability or has shown outstanding improvement. Thornapple Kellogg High School students will receive recognition with their picture in the paper, a letter sent to their home, and a "Student of the Month" display in the library showcase. A student will be able to earn this recognition just once during the school year. after Christmas. But to my surprise, she had been home since Dec. 2. She had a nice Christmas with her local family. 1 asked her. if she had heard from Marge Williams. She said she is doing well. Bernard and Alice Wieringa had stopped on their trip out west. Marge had a lot of her own family come out to see her, so things are going nicely for her. Donna and Bob Kenyon went across the state for their Christmas. Then they went to see Art Kenyon at Thomapple Manor. He seemed to be coming along nicely when they dropped in on Dec. 30. Mary VanderWal spent the holidays between St. George and Los Vegas. They had a real good time. St. George was the town that the river went over its earthen dike. Fortunately, it was not at her friends home where the heavy damage was done. Terry Lee Noah came home. Wednesday. Dec. 28 and left New Years Day. While home, he and his mom and dad (Kay and Melvin) went up to their cabin. Greg, Ann and baby came to join them. Neva and Bill Kenyon had her brother and sister-in-law and two boys staying with them for a few days. He is from Salem, Oregon. New Years Day they left for Oregon. lyla Norton had a very nice holiday dinner at Greta Greiner’s Friday. Jerry and Regina Stein and family visited her family, the La Porte’s at her brother John’s home in Grand Rapids. Then, up to Jerry’s family in Traverse City on Dec. 26, where they stayed until Wednesday, Dec. 28. Since then, they have been busy with their friends, the Slanders, Schaad’s, and the Obituaries Marion A. Johnson CHARLOTTE - Marion A. Johnson, 75, of 1696 Island Highway, Charlotte and formerly of Middleville and Nashville, died Thursday, January 5, 1989, at HayesGreen-Beach Hospital in Char­ lotte after a six month illness. Mrs. Johnson was bom on August 29, 1913, in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Willis and Christina (Brown) Snow. She came to Nashville as a child and attended Nashville schools, graduating in 1931 from Nashville High School and served as class president. Following graduation she was employed by the State of Michigan in Public Trust Department until 1935. She was married to Clayton Johnson on August 31,1935 in Angola, Indiana. She lived in Charlotte since 1956 and had previously lived in the Middle­ ville area for seven years and in the Nashville area on the Curtis Road for 10 years. She coordinated class reun­ ions for many years. She was active in craft shows and was well known for her beautiful crocheting. She also was a long-time volunteer for the American Cancer Society. Mrs. Johnson is survived by her husband, Clayton; sons, Winston and Gregory Johnson of Charlotte; daughters, Mrs. Gerry (Deanna) Becktel and Christine Johnson of Charlot­ te; six grandchildren; three great grandchildren; one sister and four brothers. She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Marcel­ la Jean Johnson. Funeral 'services were held Monday, January 9, at the Vogt Chapel of Wren Funeral Homes in Nashville, with the Rev. Ronald Brooks officiat­ ing. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashville Putnam Library Fund. Corson’s. All the kids having a good time. Mary Ann Vandal had a lively and fun time working at the MidVilla over New Years Eve. Daughter Lenda will be going back to Central Uni ver­ sity next Sunday. Sandy and Dave Van Elst spent New Year’s Eve at the home of Ken and Sally Mingerink at Gun Lake. They also watched M.S.U. get beaten with Marian and Tom Anderson. As a Christmas present, Jason and Brooks VanElst and Jeremy Anderson received tickets to the Jan. 1 concert of the rock group. Information Society, from their Aunt Renee. Donna Cox said that hubby Charlie fell after Christmas. Fortunately no broken bones, just a terrific shock. He had to walk with a walker, but is coming along better. Like all of us, as we get older, we don’t like the jolts or falls. We’re so glad that you are coming along better, Charlie. Andy Aicken’s son from Wisconsin. Matt Aicken, came to visit on Saturday, Dec 31. John. Cheryl and Laurie Newman came to visit his folks, Paul and Betty Newman on New Year's Day. The rest of the family, Mark, Paul Jr., Dan and Dave also dropped in. Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Strong and daughter of Wayland, stopped in to see Betty and Paul. The five year old Strong girl was Fred Mattison's special girl friend. All of Lib and Ame Palmer’s delayed Christmas finally got there in spite of the various storm problems. Visiting were Don and Ber­ nice Wood and daughter Jana of Kentucky; Beatrice and Paul Liebauer of Oswego, New York; Doug and Katie Wood of Greenville, S. Carolina, and John and Enid Trick. Susie and Karl Go I nek were New Year’s Day guests. New Year’s Day, Ella Fisher and Ruth Klump met with Virginia R«x>t at her house to challenge each other to a rousing game of Dominoes. Had a real g<xxl time, too. Anna Willyard got a chance to visit with her sister, Vera McKinzie, from St. Charles on New Year’s Day. Her other sister, Mary Crumback from California has been here for two weeks. Mary stayed with her son, Eldon Crumbach and wife They live on 100th St. Sunday, New Years Day. daughter June and Howard Cobum picked up Wretha McNee and took her over to their place. Great granddaughter, Pam Elkins, came over to slay with her and is going home Mon day, Jan. 2. Pam is a sophomore at TK. Continued >n p >ge 3 The.Sun and News ■■ i11 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 Founded in 1870 — Published by THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 10, 1989 / Page 3 Local man recalls forerunner of State Tech Center by Jean Gallup Many longtime Middleville residents have done in­ teresting things in their past, and Marc Squier is no exception Squier last week shared memories of a camp that now is the State Technical Institute and Rehabilitation Center. Bom in New York, he mov­ ed from Brooklyn to Battle Creek in his junior year and completed high school at Bat tie Creek Central. He then went on to Battle Creek College. During the 1930s and the Great Depression, finding a job was extremely difficult for anyone, but Squier found one at a camp where children from Ann J. Kellogg School in Bat­ tle Creek went so they could continue their schooling over the summer ’There were about 200 children during the summer, and about 30 on the staff there. Of the 20 counselors, half were women and half were men from the area col­ leges/' he said. The camp consisted of 20 cabins, with seven children and one counselor in each There was a big wooden frame building that housed the dining area, kitchen and recreation area, and that was was it.” be remembered. The school, which started as an outgrowth of a school donated and dedicated by WK. Kellogg to his mother, is now called the State Technical Institute and Rehabilitation Center at Pine Lake. “The Ann J. Kellogg school was a public school, but was staffed with personnel who handled handicapped children, and the Pine Lake Camp was really an outgrowth of that." Squier said. “It was designed so in the summer­ time the children could con­ tinue their education and not get behind. " The first year it opened it was just a summer camp, but the following two to three years, it was opened both summer and winter, with a smaller staff, he reports. “1 worked as a cook and maintenance man. I did a little of everything. " he said Asked how he happened to come to Middleville, he replied that he met his future wife. Katherine Blake, at the school when she worked as a counselor there, and she was from Middleville. “1 was there for about four years in the '30s. It was a great place for a kid to work." he commented. A few months ago. area schools were invited to an open house to inspect the facilities at Pine Lake. As a member of the Middleville Rotary Club, Squier had the opportunity to visit the place he worked more than 50 years ago. "I recognized a few of the smaller buildings, but the mam part is different.*’ he recalled. “I think Mr. Kellogg would be happy to see it now. He gave away a lot of property in the last years of his life; he would be happy with it now.” “It is an excellent trade school that teaches a lot of dif- ferent vocations to prepare people." he added Squier also said he has heard about the school from several friends who have gone through its training, “one a fine watchmaker. " "Mr. Kellogg had a great interest in children with special problems, because he had a grandson. Kenneth Williamson, who had pro­ blems." he said. WK Kellogg's brother. John Harvey, established the Battle Creek Sanitarium in Banle Creek, where the elite of the day spent time to re­ juvenate themselves. Squier noted. "You might say it was a health club, built on diet prin­ ciples that he believed in. “No meat. He served a meat substitute of nuts, grains and soybeans. I guess it tasted pretty good.” he said. In his later years. Kellogg suffered from cataracts and ““for many years, he had a very fine German Shepard dog from Rochester. I never saw the dog guiding him. but he had one." he remembered. While attending high school. Squier submitted ar­ ticles for the Battle Creek Enquirer. "In those days, you would get paid by the inch. I’d send it in, and they would use some of it. and then they would pay you." he said. He also work­ ed on the college weekly newspaper. Like most during World War II. Squier served in the armed forces. "My whole Navy career was fortunate. I didn't get my Conunued h jm I had never heard of a Food Fest. She said that all the good cooks in Middleville and there are a lot, were enthusiastically getting ready to serve in their booths. There will be five people to a booth and they choose an ethnic food, they love to prepare. The gym will have all kinds of booths all around. So. if you love to try all dif­ ferent kinds of food and your family are afraid to be ven­ turesome in different prepara­ tions of different foods, why not mark it down on your calendar and sample all the various booths? Marcie Robertson. Barb and Ron. Jim, Rene'e and lit­ tle Jimmy, got together to play Pictionary at their house on Dec. 30. If you have ever played the crazy game you know how much fun it is and excited you can get. They had a real good time. Another one of my goofs’ Ethel Haywood was so nice to straighten me out. She did not have the Flora's over to her house, she went over to theirs for the holidays. Some of you folks may say. “What the heck is the dif­ ference?" Well, if you were the hostess or the guest it sure makes a difference. Give credit where credit is due 1 don't like to make mistakes, and do so appreciate Ethel telling me when I get mixed up I don't like to let my bead get away with any errors. So. by your telling me. I let my mind know, please no more of that. Last week when I talked with Thelma Carl she was a regular house afire with all the chores she had to hurry and get back in order after the Christmas rush. She just wore me out listening to her. This week, she is miserable with a severe case of phlebitis. She said that it was bothering her last week, but she had an appointment with the doctor on the 30th, so waited until then. e Louise Jackson had her 90th birthday celebration last Thursday at Lincoln Meadows. All the residents get together and all those who have a birthday in January celebrated their birthday on one day. Hers is later this month. Her family were all there except her nephew. She hadn't heard from him since he was four and he is now fifty. He lives in Oregon. So, all in all. it was a lot of fun and so rewarding to have her family all around her. Everett White said he had no particular news, he had gone to Louise Jackson's bir­ thday party as well as some others celebrating their January birthdays. Helena Dintaman is so cross with her body. She has so many things she wants to get done and she hasn't gotten over her tiredness. I think she told me that she was 89. Florence Owen spent Christmas Eve with her son Ron and family. They live in the Middleville area. She had a super time. On Christmas Day she went over to her granddaughter's. Bev and Frank Baron, in Caledonia. Had a very nice dinner and time Blanche Munjoy will be busy working on the Food Fest that the Athletic Boosters are planning for March 4 in the Middle School. feet wet. I had a job 1 did in civilian life. I was just for­ tunate." he said. He was at the Naval Air Station at Glenview. III. as a commissary officer in charge of food and recreation for 300 to 400 cadets learning to fly. He had his orders to go to Guam, “the end of the world." and had been detatched from Glenview . However, a five-day delay before going to San Francisco proved to be a life-changing event. During his delay enroute, the first atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima, and 48 hours later, he had orders to proceed back to Glenview. He had no duties at the sta­ tion. but only had to report in every day, so he took the op­ portunity to do a lot of flying the last month of his service time. After the war, Squier settled in Middleville and worked at Blake Manufacturing with his father-in-law, Glen Blake. The Keelers built a large house on the comer of Grand Rapids Street and Mam Street where they lived for 25 years. "When they moved out. we moved in." he said. Squier and his second wife. Doris Standley Squier. have been married for 20 years, and moved to their Finkbeiner Road home about 15 years ago. Serving his community also is a habit with Squier. who belongs to Rotary and has served as a public official at both the village and township level. He acknowledges keeping track of the current village and township officials, and says. "I think they are doing a good job. It’s more difficult now than it was then. “They have to integrate to some extent, and they’re working with the people of the community.” he noted. Commenting on things changing over the years, he said. "People don't stay in one place and do the same jobs for their whole lives like they used to. You did whatever your father did Now. most of us move around quite a bit before we find the right niche." he said. Today. Marc and Doris share their lives with his his daughter and her two daughters and son; many grandchildren, two Corgi dogs, a Siamese cat and a Ger­ man Shepard. Also keeping them busy is their hobby. raising champion Tennessee Walking Horses at their place called Sagittarius Farm. Marc smiles and says "Well. I help her. but they ’re really her horses." Marc relaxes in the kitchen area of his home outside of Middleville. Now, she is doing exactly what he tells her to, keeping her foot elevated higher than her heart and staying off it as much as possible. She is also taking some blood thinner and hopes when she goes to see him Friday, that she can be a little more active. Good luck, Thelma. Due to space limitations in this weeks Sun and News the remainder of Norma Velderman’s column will appear in next weeks issue. Middleville’s Master Plan is ready for residents’ scrutiny Conbnuttu from from page Residential, public facilities and services, commercial, in­ dustrial, recreational, transportation and roads, and environmental concerns all had goals determined, and policies stated. For instance, in the residen­ tial area, the goals are to strengthen its stability in Mid dleville, preserve the existing housing stock to satisfy ex­ isting and future housing needs, and encourage new residential developments that enhance the quality of life. With goals decided on in all areas, the planning commis­ sion then named specific policies to implement the goals. Wil HELP WE Illi FROM MER THOSE BILLS Tts the season for last month’s holiday bffls to pte up and up, but we’ve got an answer. Pay them all off with a low-rate loan from us, and make only one payment a month. In most cases, we can even defer your first payment for a month or two. So before you get buried under all those bifts, talk to one of our friendy loan officers. Richard J. 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June Tungate and Esther Kelley and other family members attended the Bap tism of Kristen Ruth Kelley , infant daughter of Kreg and Kann (Passenger) Kelley. Sunday at the Caledonia Methodist Church. Bcrnadine and Harry Reaser have been spending time with his sister. Pat Fuhr She lost her husband. Frank, last Thursday. Dec. 31. Loretta. Clarke and I spent New Year s Eve with Emma Jane and Maurice Ingram. We had a lovely din­ ner. played cards and just visited What did you do? January I. ingrams. Mary and Jim Sponger of Delton and Clarke and I had New Year's dinner at Ryans. Other had the same idea. Good food, good time Marj Williams talked with her sister. Bcrnadine Reaser. and all is well in Apache Junc­ tion. Arizona. Marty spent Christmas with his mother. Daughter Mary spent New Years weekend with her mother. Gertrude Higley. Accidential shooting leaves two hurt by Jean Gallup Two Middleville men were slightly injured on New Year's Eve when a gun belonging to one them ac­ cidentally discharged. Police Chief Louis Shoemaker has confirmed. The chief said that Dennis Lajcak. a reserve officer with the Middleville Police Depart­ ment. was examining a small caliber hand gun when it discharged, sending a bullet through his hand. The bullet then lodged under the skin of Mitch Mugndge's forearm, he said. The men. who are both from Middleville, were treated at Pennock Hospital for the injuries The investigation of the in­ cident by Shoemaker deter mined that the shooting was accidental and no further ac­ tion is planned, he said. Accountant group to meet Western Chapter. Indepen­ dent Accountants Association of Michigan, will meet Thurs­ day. Jan. 19. at Ducks Restaurant. 740 Michigan NE in Grand Rapids. Terry Torkko. a represen­ tative of the Workers Com­ pensation Bureau of the State of Michigan, will be the speaker. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m and discussion will be at 7:30. Phone 69b-1461 before Jan. 16 for reservations. Guests are invited. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY St. Margaret Mary of the Sacred Heart Chapel WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. "The Church where everybody is somebody... Temporarily meeting at the Gaines Township Hall on 68th St. S.E. near Kalamazoo Avenue ... and lesus Christ is Lord" Sunday - Latin Tridentine Mass • 10 a.m. Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Evening Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study Rev William Dobson, Pastor 910am 10 30 a m 6 00pm 7 00 p m 891-8923 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ' People that care' l|| Middleville at the -STjST Community Hall | Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. , Thr^:7s^7h Pastor Monte C. Bell (616) 795-2391 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. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 — Office / 891-8978 - Church MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service................................. 10 00 a m Sunday School 1115 a.m. E venmg Worship Service 6 00 p m YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 Daily Mass in Small Chapel • 8:30 a.m. Rectory Office Phone — 531-0432 Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Rev. Wayne Smith. Rector Sunday Schedule Adult Choir ................................................................ p m. Church School and Adult Education.................9:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist...................................................... 10:30 a.m. 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. CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Sunday Services...................... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Parmelee Morning Worship Middleville Sunday School Morning Worship 9.30 a m. 9 45 a m. 1100am. Ret Lynn Wagner - 795 3798 Ret. Gil Boersma — 765-5316 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Adult Sunday School .............9:00 a.m. Morning Worship..................... 10:00 a.m. Children’s Sunday School ... 10:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. V7essman Pastor Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 “God Cares for You” Middleville Wesleyan Church Services — Sunday School............................................ 10.00 a m. Morning Worship...................................................... 11:00a.m. Evening Worship.................................................... ....6:00p.m. Phone 795-7076 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST FIRST BAPTIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue M-37, norta of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music 9:45a.m. 11:00a.m. 6:00p.m. .6:45p.m. PEACE REFORMED PHONE 891-8119 111 Church Street CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Pastor Wesley J. Coffey CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 868-6306 Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. & Wing Rd. “A church with a caring heart for our community and the world” SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES i Sunday School............................................9:30a.m. Sunday Morning Worship......... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship....................................... 5:45p.m. 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. Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 2415 McCann Road, Irving, Michigan Christian Reformed 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Rosary and Confessions before Mass. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass. St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar r LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue Rev. Wayne Kiel. Pastor Rev. Stanley Vugteveen, Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar, Director of Christian Education Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired). 9:45 a.m. Sunday School........................................... 11:10 a.m. Sunday Evening Service . .6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 grade) Wed., 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting/Youth FellowshipWed. 7:00 p.m. REV KENNETH VAUGHT 891-8028 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. (the (Did 3ume JRefhodist Church Call 795-3345 today and have your church listed here each week! Reach Over 7,000 Area Homes 5590 Whitneyville Avenue, S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School................................................ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship.......................................... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship.............................................. 6:00 p.m. Wed. Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes........................................ 7:30 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 10. 1989 / Page 5 New Year’s baby born to Middleville couple Cynthia Nesbitt, daughter of Teresa and Steven Nesbitt of Middleville, is the winner of the 1989 Barry County New Year's baby contest. New PMR request laid before Caledonia Township planners i njm )jge states it does not feel the pro­ perty value of adjacent lands will be adversely affected by this PMR because the pits were in operation before residential development took place. The company states it also plans to buffer the mining area from the road and neighbors, and the phasing concept would allow restoration of the land to be done as the opera­ tion proceeded, not just at its finish. The commission agreed to ask the township planner and engineers to look over the ap­ plication and submit their For many people, IRAs are still tax deductible. Are you one of them? You have until APRIL 15th to find out! Because of tax law changes, many people are confused about IRAs. But the fact is, many people's IRA contributions are still fully or partially tax deductible. And even if your IRA contribution isn’t deductible, it can still be a good investment — because earnings grow tax-deferred! Which means your IRA accumulates rapidly. And helps you gain a comfortable retirement! Mass Mutual offers IRAs that are secure, flexible and convenient. To find out how sour IRA is affected by the new tax laws, contact a Mass Mutual representative today! BRAD HARRISON 180 N. Division. Suite 400. Grand Rapids. MI 49503 reports on it at the February meeting of the commission. Also to be reviewed by the planner for the February meeting is an application submitted by James and Katherine Newell to rezone 2.88 acres at 7143 Kraft Ave. from rural residential (RR) to neighborhood commercial (C-l). Newell explained that the house on the property may be remodeled to lease as an in­ surance office. The commissioners, who said they wished to avoid “spot'’ zoning, agreed to ask the planner to review the whole comer at the intersec­ tion of Kraft and M-37 in view of future land use. A public liearing on the Newells’ re­ quest w ill be set after the plan­ ner’s February report. Commission Chairman Steve Gould announced that a rezoning request from Old Kent Bank had been withdrawn, eliminating the need for a public hearing scheduled for that evening. He also announced that the Jan 16 special meeting on the Mast-Vermeulen PMR ap­ plication w ill be held at 7.30 p m. at Kettle Lake School. 8451 Garbow Drive Although the meeting is not a public hearing on the pro­ ject. the commissioners agreed to hear public com­ ment from those desiring to speak, including the applicant — (616) 459-7219 — MassMutual Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Compam and Subsidiaries. Springfield. MA 01111 A 7-pound, 13-ounce bun­ dle named Cynthia May who arrived Sunday evening was the first baby to be born in 1989 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Born to Middleville couple Steven and Teresa pVeedall) Nesbitt, Cynthia is the latest winner of the Barry County New Year's Baby contest and will re­ ceive numerous presents and gift certificates from Hast­ ings merchants. Teresa, 18, says that al­ though Cynthia was due to be bom Jan. 18, delivering a baby on New Year’s Day was a possibility. Her and Steven's oldest daughter, Jessica, who will be 2 in February, was 1 1/2 weeks early. "We figured she'd be ear­ ly, so we just hoped," says Teresa, who with Steven re­ sides at 211 W. Main St. in Middleville. Cynthia arrived at 7:49 p.m. and had no competition in the annual contest. Employees in the obstet­ rics unit at Pennock Hospital report that no other babies were born there New Year's Day, New Year's Eve or the day after New Year’s. Teresa says her contrac­ tions began at around 9 a.m. Sunday, but that she was still not convinced her new child would be born on New Year’s Day. "I thought it might be false labor at first because I had had false labor a couple of nights before, but it was nothing that big," she says. "I had a couple of contrac­ tions. Then it stopped." "We didn't even come to the hospital," adds Steven, 24, who is employed at Pro­ fessional Metal Finishing in Byron Center. Teresa works as a home­ maker and "mommy" to Jessica, whom she says "really doesn't know what to think (about the new baby), being so little." Steven's mother, Carolyn Bird, and Teresa's mother, Jean Barry, are both origin­ ally from Hastings but now reside in Middleville. Both Steven and Teresa attended Middleville schools. Steven, who has a son by a previous marriage, says the newest arrival makes his family complete. "I got my two little girls now," he says. "Basically that's what I wanted." Teresa says she was very happy to receive the prizes on behalf of this year's first baby. "The nurse brought the paper in and showed it to me," she says. "We need just about everything that they mentioned." Prizes awarded to Cynthia and her family include a pair of Angel Tread Slip­ pers for mom from Wayne's Shoe Store, a $10 gift certif­ icate from C & B Discount, savings accounts for $10 each at Hastings City Bank and National Bank of Hastings, a $10 gift certifi­ cate at McDonald's, a baby book from Jacobs Pharm­ acy, a floral arrangement from Barlow Florist, a Hankscraft vaporizer from Bosley Pharmacy, a $10 gift certificate from Big Wheel, a $5 gift certificate from Music Center's Treasure Cove Gift Shop, a $5 gift certificate from The Other Place, a baby ring from Hodges Jewelry, free film processing of the first roll of baby pictures at Brand's Photo Center, a $5 gift cert­ ificate from JC Penney, a framed miniature portrait from White’s Photography, a pacifier clip-on holder and a $5 gift certificate from Karen’s Kubby Hole, one week of free passive exer­ cise for mom at Exercise Made Easy, a set of dishes at Hastings House, a sticker calendar from Cinder Pharmacy and Hallmark Shop and a pair of Carhartt Brown Duck Working bibs for Cynthia from True Value Toys, Bikes and Sports. Colborns to mark their 50th year Glenn and June Colburn of Alaska. Mich . will celebrate their 50th wedding anniver­ sary on Jan. 14. There will be an open house on Jan. 15 at the Alaska Township Hall from 2-6 p m. It will be given by their children The last thing you need now is a problem with expensive home insurance. Your home is a big enough investment, so you don’t need a problem affording the kind of insurance you prefer. If you’re hunting for economical home insurance... with broad coverage ... from a reputable source.. .consider Auto-Owners Insurance. Auto-Owners has a number of premium discounts for homeowners which could reduce your premium costs by as much as 40 percent! So now you know .. .there’s a simple way to get just the homeowner’- policy you want—at the price you want. 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Midge Goes to the Movies ’ by Jewel Bothwell Tull, features Angie Warner as Midge, the kid around whom the plot revolves, as all This painting doesn't appeal to any of the characters in the production “The White elephant Comes Home.” Behind the couch, from left are Ann Schafer, who plays Ellen, and Jenny McCor­ mick, who plays Nettie. Seated are Veronica Greiner os Madge. Rebecca Moody as Solly and Kelly Stance as Ada. Everyone hos somewhere to go but Midge, played by Angie Warner. On the couch are Billy, played by Matt Lieske and Pete, played by Chris Love. Looking im­ patiently on are Michelle Nederhoed, as Wanda; Craig Schmidt, as Dick; Charles Dennison, as Art and Crystal Lanser, as Alice. Carol France, standing, right, plays Jone. the other characters try to find a way to avoid staying home with her. And Midge doesn't even want to stay home. “The White Elephant Comes Home” by Anne Coulter Martens, is about a painting that no one likes. However, all the characters pretend to admire it. hoping to find someone who can be fooled into taking it. A crystal ball plays a role in “Selma Goes Psychic" .because Selma (Kim VanKuiken) believes she can predict the future. Allen and Carl (Charles Dennison and Craig Schmidt) contrive a comic plan to prove to Selma that she is not psychic at all. Caledonia Junior High students, under the direction of teachers Eivor Swan and Diane Doot, have auditioned, learned their lines, assembled props and costumes, and built their set without even the lux­ ury of having the gym to themselves for rehearsals. Cramped quarters until the completion of the new high school and middle school have created strange partnerships at school facilities, and the drama students have shared practice time at the junior high gym with the seventh- and eighth-grade basketball teams. But the shows will go on, and area residents are invited to enjoy the three comedies at the junior high gym Thursday. Jan. 12. at 7 p.m. Admission is free, and only the actors will be “on the boards." Local developer speaks out on Caledonia’s PMR request Characters Carl and Allen, played by Craig Schmidt and Charles Dennison, try to fool Selma, seated, left, played by Kim VonKuiken. Gladys, played by Jenny Richard, seated, tight, believes in the psychic powers, while Harry (Tara Decker) listens from his hiding place and Mazie (Heidi Stephens) is giggling as usual. Community Pride Award Del Riley, Jr. and Greenridge Realty are proud to congratulate the Middleville United Methodist DEL RILEY. Jr. Church and its congregation for the effort put forth presenting the live nativity scene. Those who offered their time and help in the cold weather truly deserve a pat on the back for their Christmas spirit. GREENRIDGE Kentwood, ®16,5 K*'*“Michigan M*T Realty, Inc. Call 281*2100 1 C ■ F X f Conunued trjm front page have a negative irqpact on the school. ’' Mast also pointed out that he has developed property in the Buck Lake and Snow Ave. areas with the goal of improv ing or preserving the natural beauty of those locations. He said he could easily have made more money by building more houses per acre on the sites, but preferred to protect the lake and attract “better homes" by planning larger lots for each residence. “In all these months since we submitted our proposal, not one person has called me. or come to see me. or tried to find out what kind of person I am." Mast said. “If people knew me, and knew what kinds of things I have done in the township, if they would take a look at my developments, they would know that if I can improve the surroundings. I will do it." He explained that the revis­ ed end use plan for the pro­ posed sand pit is designed to restore the land to a more useable state than its current condition. Creating rolling grades and slopes and strategic tree planting will im­ prove the site more than steep banks, whether it will be used for housing or pasture, he said. And while the mining is go­ ing on. the company plans to construct an attractive en­ trance to the operation with pillars and wrought iron gates The mining itself will not even be visible from the road, he said. “All these we feel are our responsibility, but what is im­ portant is the end result, the way we leave the land." he said Mast added that the com­ pany will not even mine all the sand on the property, leaving behind about 1.5 million yards. “You do this to avoid it looking like a stripped piece of property." he said Mast emphasized that welcoming developments like Steelcase and Foremost into the area means more than just approving their use of township land. Besides pro­ viding utilities and servicing roads, the township must allow the companies to get the materials they need to con-, struct their buildings. Since many of the new developments will be built in clay soil, he said, sand is needed for their foundation work. He added that the demand for sand already is greater than the supply. This need, he said, plus the results of the studies requested by the township, demonstrate there is no reason to deny his com­ pany’s PMR request. As for ground and water pollution, another major con­ cern voiced by the commis­ sion. Mast said that according io the Environmental Protec lion Agency, no sand pit in the state has ever been cited tor pollution. He said he hopes that presenting this and other in­ formation will alleviate some of the public’s hostility to the project. "At the (Jan. 16) meeting at the (Kettle Lake) school, our company will enter a pledge to run a responsible, responsive pit." he said. "We intend to listen and respond to any com­ plaints from residents and do all we can to reduce any an­ noyance caused by the pit or its traffic. “If granted a permit for mining. VerMeulcn and Mast pledges to run a responsible sand mining operation, reclaim the property as sand is removed, keep the roads and entrance clean, and work with township officials as well as (he Kent County Road Com mission to insure safety on all roads." WANTED Year Olds! Does your three, four, or five year old enjoy social involvement, making crafts, listening to stories, and singing songs? Then the CALEDONIA PARENT CO-OP PRESCHOOL P is the place for your child. The CALEDONIA ft PARENT CO-OP PRE SCHOOL has classes for f/Mir and fivo r\r\ for four and five year Aide olds on Monday and Wednesday mornings and afternoons. The three year olds meet on Tuesday and Thurs­ day mornings and afternoons. {jj p To register or for more information contact Pam Olczak at 868-7567 or Kathy Gietzen at 698-9798 ft > ft rj ft �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 10. 1989 / Page 7 ... Here's Business Service Guide Our Card ! Local/area businesses offering important senices to help you! CAVIN SERVICE & BODY SHOP cXboue & beyond 795-3318 or 891-8151 TRAVEL Complete mechanical work • Frame work Auto glass replacement (we bill your insurance) Discount exhaust (we will beat any written estimate) Brakes • Alignment Warranty work done on Chevrolet, Buick and Pontiac Shirley Janose & Sharon Oldham, CTC Caledonia Village Centre, M-37 OPEN; M-F 8:30-6:00; Eve. by Appt, Sat. 10-2 Domestic & International Travel Arrangements OPEN Monday 8 to 8; Tuesday-Friday 8 to 5 - Credit Cards Accepted — 891-0090 or 1-800-647-0090 North of Middleville on M-57 TciilqtcdblilkJing /y/tcm/ VILLAGE HAIR SHOPPE POST FRAME AGRICULTURAL COMMERCIAL 1-8OO-824-1O88 DON OWEN - SALES REPRESENTATIVE Residence Phone 616-677-3356 CALEDONIA PRINTING Ernie Bogge of Gavin Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac is one of the trained staff available to take care of all your needs! Gavin's offers complete mechanical service and body work for cars and trucks. The service is friendly and the quality is top of the line! Call 795-3318 or 891-8151 today for your appointment. MOVIE RENTAL 9790 Cherry Valley Rd., Caledonia • Photo Copying • Weddings • Business Cards • Rubber Stamps • Carbonless Forms • Computer Forms 4 • Facsimile Service Fax 4 891 8074 Jim A CoIImh Shoaf. Ownara Bttbind Stella s Piua SftetXV HAIR ENTERTAINMENT Caledonia Village Centre Mon Thurs 10 a m 8 p m Fn & Sat 10 _______ wive DESIGNERS 795-7719 616-765-3167 891-9292 Sun & News Today 795-3345 ^7 THORNAPPLE FLORAL Call for Appointment 114 River Street, Middleville Downtown — Along the River COMPLETE FLORAL SERVICE FOR ALL OCCASIONS Men • Women • Children ACRYLIC NAILS • TANNING BOOTH 109 Railroad, Middleville Deb Mulford Call The - SNIDER HOME Satellite Equipment, CDs/Cassettes & More! OPEN Wednesday 8-5; Thursday 8-7; Friday 8-5; Saturday 8-2 THIS SPACE COULD BE YOURS! Rent Saturday Get Sunday ... FREE 891*2121 Letterheads • Envelopes 124 Division Freeport, MI 49325 — We wire flowers worldwide — OPEN: Mon.-Wed. 9-5 Thurs. & Fri. 9-5:30; Sat. 9-1 (Next to Hastings City Bank) Different Specials Everyday For Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. (616) 795-3331 795-3672 REGULAR HOURS: Mon thru Fri 6 am. to 8 p.m . Sat. 6 a m. to 2 p.m., Sun. 8 a m. to 1 p.m. Central Garage Towing ★ Reasonable Service Rates 795-3369 ILTSE'S 1-800-635-9964 Have your chimney cleaned for Santa and your safety. Alignment S Braf^e Service Stone's Chimney Service, Inc. 698-7375 202 E. Maui St. Middleville. MI 49333 On 68th St., 500 ft. off Broadmoor (M-37) Strata, Ft. Wheel Drive. Bear Wheel AHffnaaeat Call Anytime 795-9552 Xarli Phil’s Pizzeria Italian Specialties 795-7844 Pizza • Dinner • Ziti • Steaks • Appetizers • Submarines • Calzone • Spaghetti • Cheesecake • Sausage Roll EAT IN OR TAKE OUT . WE CATER ALE OCCASIONS hours Tm iMi tuo a* n Fn l sm n Xt p*.Sw» * Qoue ** Downtown MIDDLEVILLE KEITH BERGY — NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS FUEL OIL GAS / DIESEL SERVING HOME FARM INDUSTRY nfi/. 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA, Ml 49316 SELF SERVE GAS DIESEI*,, KEROSENE SNACK SHOP (616) 891-8198 PROPANE REFILL SERVICE The Print Shop lUm. R. Getty Realty COMPLETE REAL ESTATE and BUILDING SERVICE 117 E MiWffT tLMTM WOOL JVR.IW, ■nEHIG^N 48333 TONY WINGEtER 795*3379 795-3002 Commercial Printer Web & Sheetfed Offset Flyers • Newsletters • Tickets • Brochures Stationery • Business Cards • Invitations • Newspapers • Programs • Minitabs • Carbonless Forms • Magazines 945-5078 or 945-9554 1952 North Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / January 10. 1989 Trojan freshmen start with 5-1 record The Thomapple Kellogg freshman basketball team has begun the 1988-89 season with an impressive record of 5-1. Their 5th win came by defeating Delton Kellogg Tuesday night at home with a score of 70-32. The Trojans played good team defense and had a well balanced scoring attack. Leading the way for the Trojans were Rob Hunt with 15 points. Ryan Millhouse with 13 points and 23 re­ bounds. Dave Sherwood with 10 points and Bob Jansen w ith 8 points. T-K wrestlers place 2nd at Wyoming Park The Trojan wrestling team scored 158 points to finish se­ cond behind Rockford in the nine team invitational. Jim McCrath won the 112 lb. championship when he scored a reversal in the last 2 seconds for a 2-0 victory Earlier in the day Jim pinned an opponent that he had lost to earlier in the year. He was voted the outstanding wrestler of the tournament At 135 lbs. Del Craven won on a pin then advanced into the finals with a 12-4 victory . In the finals Del took only I mm and 4 sec to pin his oppo­ nent to take 1st place. Pete VanDenBroeck also had an outstanding day winn­ ing his first match with a pin in 2:43 followed by a hard earned 4-2 victory In the finals Pete was match with Kraig Kloostra from GR Christian who had beaten Pete earlier in the year. Pete won on a pm to claim the 152 lb. crown. Two Trojan wrestlers plac­ ed 2nd Kirk Scheib at 119 lbs. and Josh Berg at 130 lbs each won two matches before their loss in the finals. Third places went to Todd Kidder at 140 lbs and Chad Peters at 145 lbs. Zack Curths 125 lbs. Andy Monroe at 160 and Jack Rosenberg at 189 placed 4th. Scots coarch to speak at track meeting John Sodermon, head track coach of Caledonia, will explain his successful program at a statewide track coaches meeting Jan. 13. CLIP & SAVE Caledonia High School track coach John Soderman will be one of the speakers at the Jan 13 meeting of the Michigan Track Coaches Association in Livonia. Soderman. who has been head track coach at Caledonia since 1965. will give an over­ view of Caledonia’s boys’ track program, with an em­ phasis on ways to encourage young men to participate in high school track Last spring, under Soderman's leadership, the Caledonia boys’ track team completed its I Oth straight undefeated season and broke a stale record when it won its 105th consecutive dual meet. More than 50 young men. grades 9-12. participated in Caledonia track during the 1988 season. 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Tamee Ruffner, Robin Kidder, (back row) Valerie Jackiewicz, Kim Newman, Amy Rector, Petra Muller, Maggie James and Marcie Henry. T-K opens volleyball with split Last Wednesday night the Middleville varsity volleyball team opened its season by splitting a pair of matches. In the first match Otsego came from behind to take a hard fought match to win by scores 15-13. 1-15. 15-13. The Middleville varsity squad had leads in both the first and third games, but couldn't hold off a determined Otsego team. Middleville was led by Valerie Jackiewicz who had 6 aces. 6 kills and 7 blocks. Katie Elies added 5 kills while Pam Eaglen and Tamee Ruff­ ner each had 3 blocks. Marcie Henry led the teams with 11 assists. In the second match of the night Kenowa Hills took early leads in both games, but this time it was Middlevilles turn to come from behind to vic­ tory. Middleville defeated Kenowa Hills 15-11. 15-11. Pam Eaglen had 3 aces for the Trojans followed by Valerie Jackiewicz. Marcie Henry and Petra Muller each with 2 aces. Marcie Henry led the team in hitting with 5 kills Valerie Jackiewicz. Pam Eaglen. and Tamee Ruffner each added 3 kills. Marcie Henry led the team again in setting with 8 assists while Robin Kidder had 5 assists Scots frosh improve record to 5-2 The Caledonia freshman basketball team improved its record to 5-2 last week with wins over Forest Hills Nor­ thern and Godwin Heights. In the Forest Hills game the Fighting Scots took a 14-7 first quarter lead and never looked back. Brad Stegenga lead the Scots with 16 points and Todd Hudson had 12. Chris Durkee led the Scots with 9 rebounds. On Friday, Dec. 20 the Scots Freshman edged out the hustling group from Godwin by a 53-51 score. The Scots overcame the constant half court zone defense to come back from a 12-10 first quarter deficit to take the lead at half-time by 26-20. Godwin fought back and outscored the Scots in the second half but the Scots were able to control the last four minutes to con­ serve the victory. Caledonia’s scoring leaders were Steve Tafelsky with 13 and Chris VanRyn and Brad Stegenga had 12. Mark Uyl and Brad Feenstra led the Scots in re­ bounding with 9 and 8 respec­ tively. Brent Overmire and Shawn Malec were impressive coming off the bench and helping the Scots overcome foul trouble. The Freshman will try to keep on the winning track next Friday in a game against the Wayland Wildcats. Caledonia jayvees blast Godwin 73-52 The Caledonia jayvees Scots improved their record to 5-2 with a convincing 73-52 victory over Godwin over Christmas break. Bowling Results Bowlerettes Hair We Are 6-2. The Water Doctor 6-2, Seif & Sons 4-4, Village Beauty Nook 3-5, Phil’s Pizzeria 3-5, Hastings City Bank 2-6. High Series - G. Purdum 573. D. Blough 517. J. Soules 50”. C. Sinke 493. J. Marble 480. High Games - G. Purdum 208. J Marble 196. J Soules 193. T. Noffke 191. M. Fager 188. Wolveriae League Village Grocery 7-3, Hastings City Bank 616-1 Vi, Purdum Const. No. I 5-3, Purdum Const. No. 2 5-3, Harrison TV & Hdw. 5-3. Taylor Trenching 4 Vi-3 Vi, Caledonia Oil 2-6, Gun Lake Inn 2-6. Indian Valley 2-6. G&L Remodeling 1-7. High Series - J Long 672, B Haight 659. R Robbins 608. D. Risk 558. M Bishop 557. High Games - J. Long 254. R Robbins 245. B. Haight 242. C. Eggers 223, J Ger nhart 222. Nine players scored at least one basket in the victory, led by Tom Bednarsky’s 29 points. Bednarsky also con­ tributed 15 rebounds and 6 steals. Gregg Everest had 14 points and Phil Heyboer and Brent Wallis each had 9. Heyboer also had 11 rebounds and 7 steals. • NOTICE • Citizens of Middleville and the Public A PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with Public Act 285 of 1931, as amended, the Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, January 31, 1989 at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Community Hall, located at 314 East Main Street, Middleville, Michigan. The pur­ pose of the hearing will be to consider amend­ ments to the 1972 Middleville Master Plan. This proposed revised Plan is intended to serve as a guide to the future development of Middleville and contains recommendations about future land use, population projections and methods to implement the Plan. Anyone wishing to comment on this Plan are invited to attend this meeting. Copies of the Plan may be reviewed at the Middleville Village Hall at 314 East Main Street, Middleville, Mon­ day through Friday from 8:00 ’til Noon and from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Marge Loew Secretary Village of Middleville Planning Commission �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 10, 1989 / Page 9 Middleville defense hands Comstock Park 71-56 setback Defense was the name of the game last Friday as Mid­ dleville downed Comstock Park 71-56. The Trojans used some tight defense to overcome severe foul problems and icy shinning to record their third straight win. Middleville is now 6-2 overall. 4-1 in the O-K Blue "We played real well, especially on defense. W'e were outstanding on the defensive end." Middleville coach Kurt Holzhueter said. "We played with great inten­ sity, I thought. It was a great team effort Middleville, which never led by fewer than six points after the first quarter, led 53-43 after three quarters. With starters Doug Mesecar. Jason Pranger and Todd VanTil on the bench with four fouls, the Trojans received a boost from their bench which kept Comstock Park from narrowing the margin any closer. "Our bench was outstan­ ding." Holzhueter said. Bob Brown came off the bench to score seven second half points and grab three rebounds. Mesecar led the Trojans with 16 points with Pranger finished with 13 and Corey Dean 11 points and eight assists. Holzheuter had special praise for Pete Donker. who scored 15 points, grabbed 12 rebounds and made six steals. "He played a great all- Scots 7th graders take Comstock Park The Caledonia 7th graders improved its record to 6-0 with a 35-8 win over Com­ stock Park. Thirteen players scored for the young Scots. Jon VanRyn, Phil Stimac, Craig Kowalczyk. B.J. Folkersma and Daren Caskey led the way in scoring. The two top scorers for the team this year have been Daren Caskey and Brian Folkersma. but everyone has contributed according to Coach Jon Pelletier. Defense and rebounding have been a key for the team effort. Fun­ damentally the Scots seem to excel whether it be setting the screen or simply boxing out and each player wants to make everyone else look good, said varsity coach Jon Merrman. Upcoming... TROJAN SPORTS BOYS’ BASKETBALL - FRESHMEN Jan. 10 Wayland (T) Jan. 13 Godwin . (H) Jan. 20 Hamilton........ „...................................... (H) JV & VARSITY BASKETBALL — Jan. 10 Wayland...................................................(T) Jan. 13 Godwin.....................................................(H) Jan. 20 Hamilton.................................................. (H) JUNIOR HIGH BASKETBALL — Jan. 20 Hamilton................................................... (T) VOLLEYBALL — Jan. 11 Cal/Hopkins............................................ (H) Jan. 14 Ferris........................................................ (T) Jan. 19 Rogers...................................................... (T) Jan. 21 Wayland - V............................................. (T) WRESTLING Jan. 12 K’ville........ (H) Jan. 14 TK Inv...................................................... (H) Jan. 14 Godwin-JV.......(T) Jan. 17 Charlotte................................................. (T) Jan. 19 Godwin.................................................... (H) amund game." Holzhueter said Despite poor shooting. Middleville had led 16-8 after one period and 34-23 at the half The Trojans and Colts both hit only 40 per cent from the field Middleville was 21-of-52 while Comstock Park was 18-oM5 Middleville used some outstanding free throw shooting to fend off the Colts. With Mesecar going 11-for-14 and Pranger 5-of-7. Mid­ dleville hit 26-of-36 as a team ‘That helped a lot." Holzhueter said of the free Middleville jayvee eagers take Delton Middleville’s jayvee basket­ ball team came back from Christmas break to record a 75-43 victory over Delton. The key to the win was good team play. The Trojans used a full court press and balanced scoring with three players scoring in double figures. Mike W'ierenga led the team scoring with a showing of 19 points. 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Brad Bruner combined for 18 points. 15 rebounds. 7 steals and 7 assists. John Scheib found himself in foul Feature for feature, Suzuki gives you more. For on-the spot power, no one comes through like Suzuki Legendary 'eliability makes these high-output easy-start generators among the best values on the market today Stop by our showroom and see the entire Suzuki line. Whether you need a generator for work or for play, there’s a Suzuki model that’s right for you. West & McFall Tuesday, Jan. 10 Fish nuggets, tator tots, but­ tered corn, bread and butter, cherries. choc. milk. Wednesday, Jan. 11 Spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic toast, tossed salad, fruited jello, milk. Thursday, Jan. 12 Baked chicken, rice, green beans, biscuits, fresh fruit, milk. Friday, Jan. 13 Pizza, baked beans, sliced peaches, milk. Monday, Jan. 16 Hamburger or cheeseburger on a bun. bunered com, mold­ ed fruit salad, milk. Tuesday, Jan. 17 Taco’s with lettuce and cheese, peas, apple, milk. Wednesday, Jan. 18 Chicken noodle soup, tuna sandwich, carrot and celery sticks, cherry crisp, milk. Thursday, Jan. 19 Sloppy jo on a bun. buttered com, fruit juice, milk. Pizza. green salad, banana, milk. High School, Middle School & Page Elementary Tuesday, Jan. 10 Chicken noodle soup, crackers, grilled cheese sand­ wich. veg. sticks, pineapple tidbits Wednesday. Jan. 11 Buddi Bull Day. Corned beef or ham and cheese on a bun. broccoli, fruit salad, cookie. Thursday, Jan. 12 Spaghetti with meal sauce, garlic toast, tossed salad, pears Friday, Jan. 13 Bob's service Shop Nasvhille, Ml • 852-9377 The Trojan jayvee cage team once again chalked one up on the win column last Fri­ day night at Comstock Park. The T.K. Trojans defeated the Panthers 69-35. cheese/crackers, bread and butter, veg., sticks, cherry crisp. Friday , Jan. 20 Pizza, cole slaw, fruit juice. 2% and whole milk available every day. Hot dogs available at Page. Caledonia High School & Junior High Lunch Menu Tuesday, Jan. 10 Pizza burgers, fries, com, dessert, milk. Wednesday, Jan. 11 Chili w/crackers, grilled cheese sand., veg., stix w/dip, dessert, milk. Thursday, Jan. 12 Pizza, chips & dip, toss salad, dessert, milk. Friday, Jan. 13 Sandwich choice, macaroni and cheese, green beans, dessert, milk. Monday, Jan. 16 Chicken patty on bun, tomato soup, applesauce, cookie, milk. Tuesday, Jan. 17 Pizza, fries, green beans, fruit, milk. Please note that snacks may be purchased for the following prices: fresh fruit. Fruit Roll­ ups and Fun Fruits-.25 cents. Milk-.20 cents. Complete Rates: 5 words for $2.00 then 10' per word. It you pay in advance, you save 50c billing charge. Deadline is Satur­ day 2:00 p.m. For Rent In Meinoriam BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110.________ IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Helen (Travis) Mainline who died January 1’., 1988. Sadly missed by her family IN MEMORIAM Langkamp-In loving memory of my friend Carol who passed away two years ago January 10, 1987. There are other people 1 can talk to but it’s not like talking to you. There arc other people 1 can go places with but it’s not like being with you. There are other people who matter to me but no one matters in quite the way you do. There’s simply no substitute for you and your friendship. That’s why I just had to let you know I really do miss you so dear friend. It is a rare and special thing to find a friend who will remain a friend forever. Deeply missed _______________________ Pat CALEDONIA - a two bedroom apartment for rent, $395, heal included. 891-8056._________ TWO BEDROOM APART­ MENT $325 per month, plus deposit, no pets. Middleville. 795-3532 or 795-7722. Help Wanted FACTORY WORK: A wide variety of positions are available on the southend of Grand Rapids. Assembly, plastic injec­ tion, trim press, sorting/ stacking...the list is endless. Apply 7:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m. at 2401 Camclot Ct., S.E. Located behind Eastbrook Mall, off Lake Eastbrook Drive. PEOPLE­ MARK, INC., 957-2401. EOE GET PAID for reading books! $100 per title. Write: PASE J4328, 161 S. Lincolnway, N. Aurora, IL 60542.__________ PART TIME mature kitchen help needed. Apply in person at Kow Patti’s Saloon or call 795-3573 or 795-9204, SEWING OPERATORS NEEDED, will train, good benefits, 1st and 2nd shifts available. Please call 616/792-2222 or apply in person at Kessler Inc, 801 S. Main St, Wayland, Ml. Miscellaneous Thank Yon WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 D. L. T. B. A. L. IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Glrndon Caldwell, who passed away one year ago Jan. 7, 1988. Cherished memories will always stay in our hearts from day to day. Tess Caldwell and Diane Mr. and Mrs. Larry Poland and family Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Steward and family Three Man Basketball WL Parker............................ 6-0 Coburn........................... 5-1 Topolski......................... 4-2 Denniston...................... 2-4 Gulch.............................. 1-5 Elwood........................... 0-6 CARD OF THANKS The family of Arthur Johnson wishes to thank our neighbors and friends for flowers, cards, prayers and kind words in the loss of our loved one. Dale and Lauric Witzcak Steve Johnson Harry and Vivian Johnson Lyle and Linda Johnson Phil and Sherrie Johnson Gene and Bonnie Moyer TK wrestlers defeat Hamilton The Trojan wrestling team improved its record to 16-1 last Thursday by defeating Hamilton 49-16. TK got off to a good start getting pins from Corey Webster at 103 Jim McCrath 112 and Zack Curths 119. The Hawkeyes got wins at 125 and 130 by the Trojans quickly responded with a 13-5 victory by Delbert Craven at 135, and a pin by Todd Kidder at 140. Hamilton got a hard fought victory at 145 but Pete VanDenBroeck got those points back winning 9-2. The Trojans Finished out their scoring as freshman Dave Lehman and sophomore Brian Appel along with Don Peter all pinned their opponents. Hamilton won at heavyweight. Delbert Craven’s win was his 21 st of the year against on­ ly I defeat. WILDER’S • AUTO SERVICE • Downtown Hastings and Middleville Only LUBE, OIL and FILTER FRONT OR REAR COMPLETE BRAKE JOB Monday. Jan. 16 Macaroni and cheese sauce, green beans, fresh fruit. (Salad bar) Pizza burger, sliced carrots, peaches J3EJ 610 S. Wellman Road Trojan Jayvees win 69-35 Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Folded pizza, sweet potatoes or corn, fresh fruit. Tuesday. Jan. 17 SUZUKI trouble and still finished w ith 16 points and 8 rebounds. Middleville also got a strong game from their bench as they combined for 21 points and a good defensive effort. SCHOOL MENUS Friday, Jan. 20 ONE POWERFUL REASON TO BUYA SUZUKI GENERATOR. throws. Last Tuesday. Middleville used another fine defensive effort to turn back Delton 61-47 Mike Brotherton scored a season-high 12 points and eight rebounds and Donker chipped in 12 points to lead the Trojans. Pranger had II points and eight rebounds whille Mesecar had 10 points and Dean nine. Holzhueter said his team s schedule toughens in the next week. After playing at Wayland tonight. Middleville hosts Godwin on Friday and Hamilton on Jan. 20. Wednesday. Jan. 18 Baked chicken, savory nee. biscuit honey. mixed veg., otnearokThursday, Jan. 19 Chdi or veg beef soup. By appointment only, please. 21OV2 E. Main St., Middleville'S] ; and (j on the rear of Central Auto Partsi L QUALITY J Tto Anyone^ 795-2119 1 124 N. Jefferson, Hastings (directly behind WBCH Radio) 948-2192 Both stores open 8 to 5:30 Mon.-Fri. and 8-1 Sat. We will honor any competitor s advertised prices which are lower than ours �Page 10 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 10. 1989 New postmaster sworn in at office in Middleville by Jean Gallup The Middleville Post Office gained a new postmaster last Friday with a swearing-in ceremony for Patrick M Kelly. The event was attended by many friends, family, past and present postmasters from other offices, and local com­ munity leaders Kelly officially accepted the job. taking over from acting Postmaster Dennis Drotar. who has served since last Oc- tober to succeed Nancy Bar­ rett when she was appointed postmaster at Spring Lake. Kelly is the third postmaster of the Middleville facility since the office opened in February 1981. Darrel Willyard of Mid­ dleville was the postmaster from 1977 until his retirement in 1986, and he was succedded by Barren Kelly started his career with the postal service in Caledonia and has held several positions in his 21 years, including postmaster at Caledonia and superintendent at Grand Haven. The oath was administered by Fred Cole, associate office coordinator in the Grand Rapids management section center of the postal sevice. About 40 people attended the five-minute ceremony, which saw many smiles, some laughs and a few tears. In a short talk after the swearing in. Kelly thanked many people for their help and good wishes, and called the event “a life-long dream." Refreshments were served after the ceremony. Fred Cole, (right) associate office coordinator from the Grand Rapids Postal Service, is ready to administer the oath of office to a smiling Patrick M. Kelly. In the center is Kelly's wife, Carol. Corol Kelly sheds o few fears of happiness after the ceremony making her hus­ band the new postmaster of the Middleville office. Two of their sons stand by mom. Caledonia students score 100 on MEAP The following Caledonia High School tenth graders achieved mastery of 100% of the mathematics and reading objectives tested by the Michigan Educational Assess­ ment Program Test (MEAP): Matthew Austhof, Chris Beetham, Holli Bowman, Provincial House Hastings ...has opening for two full time licensed nurses and can use several part time licensed persons. PROVINCIAL HOUSE HASTINGS is a one hundred and fourteen bed facility, Medi­ care certified, where there are many op­ portunities to use your professional skills. Our patients range in age from fifty to one hundred and three years old and have a variety of diagnosis which require special skills. We do I V. Therapy, tube feedings, catheter care, Physical, Speach and Occupational Therapy. THERE ARE NO LAY OFFS or "green” time. Benefits available. Contact: Elden Vanderbrook, Personnel Coordinator >) at 945-9564 and get an appointment for a tour and interview. eoe h fc---------- —-xd Amy Campbell, Christopher Denison, Steven Douglas, Rob Driscoll, Andy Foster, Brad Garnaat. Jennifer Graham. Wendi Inderbitzin, Pamela Johnson, Susan Kl­ ingensmith. Tan Lai. Eric Lanser, Jeffrey McCaul. Cheri Nowak, Amy Olthouse, Rick Petchauer, Carla Potter, Katie Ramsey, Veronica Robertson. Matthew Schalk, Dawn Senneker, Gwyn Smith, Robert Stevens, Zachary Thompson. Michelle Torsky. Jillo VanOost, Todd Vanderwoude, Chad Vandervelde, Susan Welton, Todd Whitwam. The holiday hustle & bustle is over — so relax ... and treat yourself to a facial ONLY It's relaxing and cleansing. $ ar qq V2 Off The Reg. Price — During the Month of January — • Cut • Style • Perm • Eyebrow Arching • Ear Piercing • Manicure • Aqua Nails - WALK INS WELCOME - The VILLAGE STYLIST-891-1591 134 E. Main Street, Caledonia Tues.: Senior Citizen Dey Wed.; Students Day 2-7 p.m. OPEN Tues.-Sat. including Wed & Thurs. evenings • * . Sun & News Year-End Quiz by Jean Gallup Now that 1988 is over there has been time for reflection on the past year’s events in Middleville, so it is the time for the "first annual" news recognition quiz. All of the following events happened in Middleville during the last year, and all have been covered in more than one edition of the Sun and News. The scoring system is simple. Ten, nine or eight right means you're a news junkie and read every word of copy in the Sun and News, including minutes of all the municipal meetings (and Caledonia's meetings, too), as well as all of the personal, neighborly columns. You have no time to have a life, you're too busy reading, and you probably understand the Headlee Amendment and special tax assessment dis­ tricts, too. You also read the cereal box during breakfast. Seven right? You read the headlines and the first two paragraphs of the stories in the paper, and dazzle everyone everywhere you go to with your ability to keep on top of things. Six right means you are normal, with above average intelligence, read enough to keep you happy, and don't believe in stupid pop quizzes, right, bubble? Then why you do read your horoscope every day? Five correct means you probably get around to reading current events two or three months after they are published. You're not in any hurry to send in your license plate application either, and you always end up standing in a long line at the Secretary of State's office the day before your birthday too, don't you? Four is not really very good. You know there is a paper that covers events in Middleville, and you really do want to read it to keep up with what's happening, but you are so busy you just haven't gotten around to it lately. Your correct guesses will all come from the rumors you heard while having coffee at The Thomapple Kitchen. Three right is abysmal. This does not worry you you think abysmal is extra strength Pepto Bismol. You probably haven't been told yet that the Sun and News is free and is delivered inside the Reminder every Tues­ day. One or two right means you have never even heard of the Sun and News OR the Reminder. You are excused from taking the quiz. Now, on to the good stuff. 1. In the spring of the year, a mobile home park was proposed for Middle­ ville. Its location will be: a. Anywhere but here. b. On the technicolor shores of the sewage lagoon. c. In the parking lot of the village hall. Continued on nex t page Semester exams set at T-K On Wednesday, Jan. 18, the first hour exam will be from 8:30 to 10:15 a m. and the se­ cond hour test will be from 10:30 to 12:15. The third hour test will be from 8:30 to 10:15 Thursday, Jan. 19, with the fourth hour exam set for 10:30 to 12:15. Fifth and sixth hour tests on Friday, Jan. 20, will follow the same time sequences. A study hall period will be available to all students from 1-3 p.m. during each of the Local woman earns degree fromWMU Julie L. Beuschel graduated from Western Michigan University on Dec. 17, with a bachelor of business ad­ ministration degree. She graduated from Thor­ napple Kellogg High School in 1984. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. James Beuschel of Caledonia. BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION POST 305 (9548 M-37) Thursday, 6:30 p.m. three days. Semester exams for Thor­ napple Kellogg High School will be given between Jan. 18 and 20. All classes will have a final test and students are expected to report to the class during the scheduled test time. Study halls will be provided for students in the afternoon. If a student is ill, a parent must telephone the high school office the morning of the absence in order to be excused. Hot lunches will be available on exam days. STOP • Creditor Harassments • Garnishments • Foreclosures — CALL — KLINE & VAN ZYL BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEYS Located near Woodland Malt • 957-4344 • FREE PHONE CONSULTATION we Also do simple wills �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 10. 1989 / Page 11 State Bank of Caledonia open in Middleville The State Bank of Caledonia has completed its move into the former Primebank building on Ari- ME mgton Street in Middleville “We re really proud of be- MIDDLEVILLE OFFICE ALEDONIA THE FIRST NAME IN COMMUNITY SERVICE BANKING' mg in Middleville and becom­ ing part of the communitv We are looking forward to serving our customers and the Middleville communit) to the best of our ability.*’ said “Chip” DeVries, branch manager The office opened the first week of January, and will have hours from 9 a m. to 5 p.m Mondays through Thursdays. 9 a m. to 6 p.m. on Fridays, and from 9 to noon on Saturdays. Two Pizzas for One Special Price Save up to 60% on second Pizza Good Mon.-Tues.-Wed. Only 3:30 'til closing. $f400 (2) 14" 3 items (2) 14" Deluxe 1 ““ S17so — PICK UP ONLY — Monday specials $250 Antipasto Salad spaghetti & Meat Sauce STOP IN FOR GREAT RATES ON COS ANO MORTGAGES "Chip" DeVries is getting used to his new office ond the customers of the Mid­ dleville area. The new sign tells of the change from Primebank to State Bank of Caledonia. Year-End Quiz, continued from page 10 d. On part of the old Solomon farm. 2. The sewage lagoons in Middleville ran into trouble in the fall because a. A hole developed in one of the lagoons, and the water all drained away. b. A local resident, thinking the village council said they needed a new buffoon put on his clown suit and went downtown to wait for the parade. c. Twenty-five people were using jet skis on the lagoon, and made the water so choppy, it all turned to foam. d. They were being used beyond designed capacity. 3. Very late in the year, the letters DDA were beginning to be heard through the village. DDA stands for: a. Diligent Dukakis Activist. b. Dreaded Diarrhea Attack. c. Drunk Detection Alert. d. Downtown Develop­ ment Authority. 4. Configuration is an­ other term that was often heard through the year. Knowledgeable people know that the word configuration means: a. The method used to figure your income taxes. b. The latest scam in a maximum security prison. c. A brand new way to shape up the ol' body. d. How school children are assigned to school buildings. 5. In 1989, the bridge over the Thornapple River will be: a. Judged unsafe, blown up and a brand new rope to swing across the river will be installed before the spring floods. RNs and LPNs Immediate openings on the 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. shift. One full time and one parttime person needed immediately. Full-time benefits begin at 30 hours per week. Tuition opportunities available. Wages negotiable based upon experience. Contact Elden Vanderbrook, 616-945-9564. for an interview. Provincial House Hastings 240 East North Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 EOE b. Painted with great big green polka dots and yellow stripes to draw attention away from the peeling cement. c. Be redesigned with huge waves in it, so the parades going through town will last longer. d. Have the railings and sidewalks replaced after engineering studies are completed. 6. An organization in the village is holding events to raise funds to help the school athletic and extra-curricular programs. These people are called: a. Coolers. b. Over-achievers. c. Gluttons for punish­ ment. d Boosters. 7. Plans were made during the year to arrange for a new municipal building. Plans call for the village to: a. Level all existing buildings in the town and give up. b. Get slapped with huge lawsuits if they even think about touching landlord Eldon Newmyer’s vast holdings. c. Reconstruct the village in the image of Dodge City and hire Louis Shoemaker to be Matt Dillon. Marge Loew could be Miss Kitty. d. Demolish four buildings and construct the proposed building off Main Street. 8. In January of last year, Kevin Briggs and four other hairy teachers lost their beards and moustaches when they: a. Contributed the hair to a wigmaking company in exchange for a trip to Italy. b. Sent it all to Ed McMahon for a toupee and came this close to winning the Publishers Clearing House Sweepstakes. c. Went on a late-night snipe hunt and inadvertantly fell into a flaming fire pit. d. Grossly underestimated the determination of a bunch of students who were given a chance to humiliate five teachers all at once, provided they worked extrodinarily hard for charity. Just goes to show give them what they want and they will work for it. 9. The Sun and News hired a new reporter to cover the Middleville area just before the beginning of the new year. The reporter: a. Is often seen with an ear pressed to the walls of downtown buildings, hoping for the latest "scoop." b. 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Michigan 49333 118th Year ‘90 percent’ attendance policy to rule at T-K School h> Jean Gallup A committee formed 18 months ago to study atten­ dance problems at Thornapple Kellogg High School and to develop solutions presented a revised policy proposal to the board of education at its Jan. 9 meeting. The board approved the recommendations, and the new policy will be instituted at the beginning of the second semester Jan 23. Members of the committee included Principal Henry Dugan and teachers Pete Bishop, Bill Southworth. Kevin McGee and Skip Pranger. “Ninety percent of the students won't notice any change from the old policy to the new." Dugan told the board during the discussion of the proposed changes. “Some rules are being have exceptions, which may changed to enable us to reach allow a student to miss more those students who just don't than the allowed days and have the days discounted, come to school." he said. The major difference in the such as an extended absence code is a requirement that which is beyond the student's calls for a 90 percent atten­ control, he said. To meet the 90 percent re­ dance rate in all classes. Any student not in atten­ quirement. if a first semester dance for at least 90 percent of class meets for 90 days, the the days the class is scheduled student must be in class a may not earn credit in that minimum of 81. Dugan said. He noted that vacations also class, the rule says. Dugan emphasized that one are treated a little differently. provision should not be The first day of a vacation still misunderstood. counts as one day absent, but z “Excused and unexcused the remaining days are both count against the 90 per­ counted as one day absent for cent attendance require­ every two days of vacation, ment." he explained. “That’s and are counted toward the the reason we encourage student s allowable days, he students to make appoint­ said. ments with doctors and den­ Also, if a student is subject tists after school hours." he to extended absences beyond said. his or her control, those days The excused absences rules missed may be discounted from the total days absent it the student or parent contacts the office at the beginning of the extended absence. Those days absent may also be disregarded if the student returns with a note from a doctor telling the number of days the student could not at­ tend school. “We re not trying to stop family vacations or hurt or impair any student; we’re try­ ing to isolate and correct the chronically absent students, and get them back into school." Dugan stressed. Absences for school-related business, such as field trips, athletics, couseling and class meetings, will not count toward allowable absences. Dugan noted. The student still must first notify the classroom teacher whose class will be missed and turn in assignments uhen they are due. he cautioned. The notification and recor­ ding procedures have specific steps to be followed. Dugan continued. The rule changes read: "All absences from class will be recorded by the teacher and becomes part of the student's record. "Fifth absence-When a student gets his/her fifth absence, the classroom teacher will notify the atten­ dance secretary, who will in­ form the student's parents by mail. "Eighth Absence When a student receives his/her eighth absence, the teacher will notify the attendance secretary who will make every attempt to notify the parent by telephone. “Because is is impossible to contact every parent by telephone, we will also send a letter notifying the parents of the situation. "Removal from Class Any student who fails to meet the 90 percent attendance policy in an individual class will not receive credit for that class. The student will be removed from the class and placed in the study hall for the balance of the semester. An opportunity to receive credit after a student s atten dance falls below the 90 per­ cent requirement wil be pro­ vided if the student, along with his/her parent execute a written agreement with the high school principal, outlm ing specific guidelines for the student's attendance for the balance of the semester." Dugan pointed out that meetings with parents can be Continued on page t Middleville Village Council acts on growth issues by Jean Gallup The effects of plans for the development of Middleville were felt on several fronts by the village council last week when it dealt with issues directly related to growth. The panel approved an average $4.10 per quarter in­ crease in sewage rates charg­ ed to residents of Middleville to pay for upcoming engineer­ ing studies on the expansion of the sewage treatment lagoons. Also, a promotion commit­ tee. with funds for its use already included in the village s budget, has been formed to find ways to adver­ tise Middleville's strengths, set goals for the future and devise ways to help people see the village in its best light. President Duane Thatcher reported. The group now has five members and Thatcher has four more possible members who have not committed themselves, he said. Ken Bray, manager of the Middleville branch of the Hastings City Bank; Louis Veenstra. owner of Pastoor’s Family Market; John Miller, operations manager of Simp­ son Industries; and Village Manager Kit Roon will join Thatcher on the committee that will try to find ways to promote Middleville, he said. Thatcher and Roon will be on the steering committee of the new planning board, and will serve as liaisons to the village council. Another committee was formed to research the subject of a Downtown Development Authority, and to make a report to the full board on the feasibiltiy of setting up a DDA in Middleville, Thatcher told the council. A DDA allows a village to establish a non-profit develop­ ment corporation, with powers including taxation and bonding, for the revitalization and development of a downtown area within preestablished boundaries. Trustees Delbert Riley and Iaki Myers agreed to serve with Thatcher on that committee. In other business, the panel authorized Kit Roon to sign a construction permit with the state of Michigan, to allow work on a sewer improvment project. The permit is necessary any time a municipality works within the right-of-way boun­ daries of a state highway. “Even though we won't be digging up the street (M-37) it is a requirement, and 1 need your authorization to sign the permit for the village," Roon explained. Riley reported that the Public Works B committee met and recommended the village take action to vacate Lem Paul Street north and south of Thornton Street. A resolution to rezonc two lots from R-2 to C-l to allow for Gavin’s Car Wash wa> referred to the village Plann ing and Zoning Commission for the proper action. New DNR phosphorus standards could affect Duncan Lake sewer project by Jean Gallup A change this year in the amount of phosphorus levels allowed to be discharged into treated water will have an ef­ fect on residents of Duncan Lake who will be served by a planned sewer later this year. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources official­ ly will inform the company in­ stalling a wastewater treat­ ment facility of the changes in allowable amount of phosphorus levels, Ray Fix, engineer for Progressive Ar­ chitects, Engineers and Plan­ ners has said. While reporting to the Thornapple Township Board at its Jan. 9 meeting. Fix said the request to reduce or remove the substance from the treated water is a new require­ ment from the DNR. It couldn’t have been estimated in the original cost of the Dun­ can Lake project as a result. "This means an increase of $60,000 to $70.(XX) added to the overall cost of the sewage treatment plant, which is real ly quite minor to the cost of operations, but will mean a 10 to 15 percent increase in the cost to each homeowner,’’ he said. Previously, the maximum Continued on page? Winter Fiddlers Jamboree planned in Yankee Springs Part of America's heritage will come alive again Saturday, Jan. 21, with a celebration of old-time fiddling at the third annual Winter Fiddlers Jamboree in the Yankee Springs home of Joe and Marilyn Niewiek. Stringed instruments, such as the fiddle, guitar, banjo and mandolin, will featured, with people from as far away as White Pigeon, Athens, East Leroy and Sturgis, as well as the surrounding counties, coming to play at the day-long event. The players form per­ forming groups, which dissolve into other groups or single players who continue to play the same song, or start another. The music schedule will be free form, with fiddlers playing for a time or resting and visiting for a while, or stoping for a bite to eat. Card games start and stop depending on someone's whim, and everyone seems to know everyone else. Ken Willyord (left). Elina Hendrson and Wanda Moy ployed at the Winter Fid­ dlers Jamboree last year, and will probably be there again this year If they do not, it does not seem to matter in this friendly atmosphere. Any­ one with an instrument can approach a group and be welcomed with a nod to join in the song being played. Jigs, reels, waltzes and hornpipes from Ireland, England and Scotland are included in the music heard at the Niewiek home, Marilyn said. With Michigan Fiddlers Association jamborees available about every two weeks during the spring, summer and fall, the fiddlers thrive, but during the winter months there is nothing else scheduled, so the Niewieks devised the winter event to "tide us over the winter months," she said. The Niewieks said they would like to make the event open to the public, but there is not enough room. Still, the day does serve the purposes it is designed for: to give the fiddlers a day to play and to encourage the players to keep the art alive, Marilyn said. "Music lovers will go anywhere, almost any time to play," she has said. At the jamboree last year, Marilyn said she feels strongly about the fiddling, and fears that not enough people appreciate the value of the music to the American Heritage, but was pleased that there are some people who care deeply about it and are trying to preserve it. "It should be saved before it gets lost in rock and roll. People don't know how important it was to the American life," she said at that time. Mrs. Niewiek said she still fells that way this year. �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 17. 1989 ’JKiddfouMe, Neighbors with NORMA VELDERMAN As my usual column was divided in half last week I am adding the few that I called this week and will add it to the last half this week. I can remember asking I .aural Rock what she had been doing various weeks when I would call for news, and she would say it was this or that rush time to get this done in the kids business. [.aural is Mary’s mom Also. Jerry Spencer would also say. when I called, that she was helping the kids. John is their son. So. it can really be called a family business Mary and John Spencer live on Bender Road north of Green Lake Rd. I asked him if he used natural drying methods like a loose old wood bam. or evaporators, as Gene Stratton Porter told about in her book. The Harvester, (that is one of my favorite books). He said old barns are best They just bunch them and hang them to dry naturally. Did you nonfarmers realize that the big old barns that you sec scattered around the coun­ tryside. look solid, but are deliberately built loosely that way. so the hay stored in them can naturally cure and not burst into flame when the hay is not quite ready? Some of you old farmers will say. "Doesn't that dizzy dame know what every farmer from way back just naturally knew?" I never knew, as a girl raised in the city one half of the year, that Uncle George’s barn was not a rickety barn because of the space you could see in the mow. as you played in the loose hay. It was deliberately built that way. So, I thought that some of you other city folks might like that in­ teresting little trivia. Sandy Poland and I had a real nice gab fest. She told me she and Larry had three kids. Oldest is Lori, who is married to Brian Buchanan and they have a daughter Alicia. They live near Mary Aubil's home. (Ray and Addie Aubil’s home). Next is Sharon, who mar­ ried Tom Teunessen and they have a boy. five. They live three houses east of us on M-37. across from S & S Produce. They also have son Wade, and wife Hope. I told you about Wade last week, the son. who came home for a very short leave. He is in the Navy. He is going to ship out to Spain, so that was why. he made sure that he got home for Christmas, even if he spent a lot of time on the road. Hope will be coming back to Middleville when he leaves. The whole family work at Steelca.se full time, except Sandy, who only works part time She loves to babysit for her daughters when needed. Sandy comes from Utah. She met Larry thru her brother, who was also in the Navy Now. Wade is follow mg his father in the Navy. I think Sandy said that they both are machinist s mates. Kathy Bremer and Mike and family went to Muskegon to spend New Year’s Eve with her sister. Laurie and Paul Gilbert New Year's Day. Kathy had a chance to get together with her friend Mavis. They started school at the same time and stayed together all thru their school days. So the two families had a real good time together Marilyn and Bruce McWhinney went to Don Blaine's surprise 40th birth­ day New Year’s Eve at Yankee Springs Township Hall The rest of the time they all have been entertaining the flu She didn't sound very good even Tuesday. Jan. 3 when I called. Brenda and Lindsey Bremer spent time cross country ski­ ing over the New Year’s holiday. Monday. Jan. 2. Lindsey and girl friend Corey Wheeler, went to see Walt Disney’s Oliver and Co. Sue and Dave Enders along with eight other couples celebrated New Year’s Eve at the MidVilla, having a real good time. I misunderstood Jackie Bed­ ford, thinking that she had told me that they were going out to visit son Chuck and wife in California. Instead, they came home to Michigan. Chuck is out of the Navy. So he and his wife are now in the Middleville area. Much to my dismay. Jackie has been in the hospital for tests of all kinds, being releas­ ed to come home for the holidays. She has some kind of blockage. They aren't sure what caused it but after the holidays, they will operate and find out what caused the blockage. Good luck. Jackie! Fern Doyle went to Hastings with Fem Poland, and on the way home they saw nine deer. Fem thought them so beautiful, she pulled off the side of the road and they wat­ ched them. When they started to pull back on the road, they bounded away. John Miller said the men have not been out this week to work on their house. They did PUBLIC HEARING Village of Middleville Planning & Zoning Commission Tuesday. February 7. 1989 7:00 p.m Village Community Hall. 314 East Main St. Middleville PUBLIC HEARING FOR: To rezone property from R-2 (residential) to Commercial or C-1 PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION AS FOLLOWS: Lots 11. and 17. Blk 44 Village of Middleville, County of Barry State of Michigan PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS: 302 Arlington or M-37 PROPERTY OWNERS BEING: Mr Bill Gavin and Mr Tom Gavin Anyone with concerns or comments may attend the Public Hearing or send any written comments to Village Hall or any Planning and Zoning Commission member MARGE LOEW. Secty Planning & Zoning Commission WHEN: TIME: WHERE: come and try it. Wednesday, but it was too cold He is feel­ ing a little better the last few days Doug Thaler said that his sister Lynn and hubby are go­ ing back to Kenya next Week. But he thought it was so wonderful to have the family home for Chnstmas Ken and Vicky Bremer and family stayed with Lois Bremer Wednesday. Thurs­ day and Friday . They called Lois when they got home. Had no trouble at all. Lois Bremer know s the way to her grandchildren's hearts. New Years Day. they all came sliding down Bremer's wonderful big sliding hill. So she baked them Ole Kochen (fat balls) fresh and warm. Boy. are Lois's fat balls good; I’ve eaten my share in my days. New Years Eve. the Hunt’s went out with a group of their friends. Monday the Hunt's had a Rose Bowl party and all the trimmings. Last Friday . Lu and Rich Ward went over to Hemlock to an Open House. On Jan. 6. Lu is planning on a get together with some of her aunt's for dinner. Kathy and Chick Moma spent New Years Eve with the "Ringo Swingo" western square dancing group. They have a regular caller for their group. And they had a very good time. New Years Eve, Bob and Rosemarie Otto went over to friends in Moline Gary and wife had 80 degree weather all the while they were down in Florida. Betty and Eugene Brady had all of their family home for New Years Eve. Had a real good time. Had a good time visiting with Betty. I had even forgot­ ten exactly what she has been working at. Then, she told me that she has been a bus driver for 15 Seventh grade beats other junior high spellers in competition Shanda Nagel, left, and Craig Schmidt will compete at the regional level of the National Spelling Bee after coming in first and second, respectively, of the Caledonia Junior High spelling contest. Shanda Nagel correctly spelled "accrue" and then the word “bamboozle" to beat eighth grader Craig Schmidt as the two dueled for first place in the Caledonia Junior High portion of the national spelling bee. Sponsored in Kent County for the last 12 years by the Grand Rapids Press, and organized by the Kent In­ termediate School District, the competition is open to all students in grades five through eight. Winners and runners-up from individual schools meet at a regional competition for the chance to participate in the Greater Grand Rapids Spelling Bee Final. The winner of that contest is eligible to compete in Washington D.C. for the na­ tional championship. Twenty-two students took part at Caledonia Junior High, but one by one they bowed out of the contest, missing such words as ‘‘nausea.’’ "jargon." and "vagrancy." said teacher LuAnn Lewis, w ho coordinated the event and helped judge it. She was aided by teacher Diane Doot, who pronounced the words, using them in sentences if the contestant so requested, and by principal Marie Kelley, who was the sc cond judge. years. I asked her if she has seen any changes in the last few years. She said that she has a lot more positive feed­ back from her parents than before. They are very co-operative and very willing to work right along with her in working out any troubles that have come up. All 1 can say, is that my hat is off to anyone who does it for just a year, let alone 15. Keep up the good work all of our bus drivers. We’re proud of you. Louise Schleh went to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Schleh and their two boys, over to daughter Mr. and Mrs. Roger Tolan’s for New Years dinner near Alto. lyla Norton said that she and Lib Palmer each con­ tributed to their lunch at lyla’s home last week. They had a wonderful time begin together visiting. Harry Jr. and Shirley Schultz had all of their children home for Christmas and thru New Years. It was the first time they were together in 12 years. They got together at least three times during that time. Kathleen and Clarence McNee had a very quiet time over the New Years weekend. Kathleen said some of her family went over to Wayland School to their New Years Eve family party. They could do swimming, all kinds of games, etc. Hav­ ing a safe, sane and fun New Years Party. Quite a neat idea. Fem Poland said that she is enjoying babysitting her great granddaughter. She is about 15 months and at the very cute stage. Happy New Years to all of you folks. Talk with you next week. The Thornapple Heritage will meet at Lu and Dick Ward’s. Jan. 18 at 8 p.m. Sec you there. Fern Doyle and Bert Selder had Sunday dinner, on the 8th at the home of Barb and An­ nette Clinton. Had a good din­ ner and a nice visiting time. Fern Doyle and her cousin, Mil Nevins had dinner together in Byron Center on Jan. 5. Doug Thaler and his family got together at his parents, Theron and Lois Thaler's home on Jan. 8. His sister and her hubby leave for Kenya on Jan. 13. One last family get together. Lois Bremer’s daughter Francie and family came over to get the grandchildren. Jen­ nie and John got to stay over­ night with Grandma Lois. Bob and Wanda Hunt went to her sister's 30th birthday surprise party on the 7th. Her sister and her hubby are retur­ ning from Hawaii where he received his doctorate m oceanography and biology They stopped at Wanda’s SCHOOL MENUS West & McFall Tuesday, Jan. 17 Taco’s with lettuce and cheese, peas, apple, milk. Wednesday, Jan. 18 Chicken noodle soup, tuna sandwich, carrot and celery sticks, cherry crisp, milk. Thursday, Jan. 19 Sloppy jo on a bun. buttered com. fruit juice, milk. Friday . Jan. 20 Pizza, green salad, banana, milk. Monday , Jan. 23 Burrito with cheese sauce, green beans, applesauce, milk. Tuesday. Jan. 24 Fishwich on a bun. french fries, cole slaw, chilled pears, milk. Wednesday, Jan. 25 Chili, cheese and crackers, bread and butler, veg. sticks, fruit sherbet, milk. cheese/crackers, bread and butter, veg., sticks, cherry crisp. Friday, Jan.20 Pizza, cole slaw, fruit juice. Monday, Jan. 23 Burritos with cheese sauce, green beans, fresh fruit. (Salad Bar). Tuesday , Jan. 24 Taco’s with lettuce and cheese, buttered corn, pears. Wednesay, Jan. 25 Hamburgers on a bun, french fries, sliced pickles, applesauce. Thursday , Jan. 26 Sliced turkey or ham and cheese on a bun. buttered peas, fruited jello. Friday, Jan. 27 Pizza, baked beans, peaches. 2% and whole milk available every day. Hot dogs available at Page. Shanda is the daughter of Deb and Bernie Nagel of Caledonia, and Craig’s parents are Sue and Craig Schmidt, also of Caledonia Continued on page 4 Thursday. Jan. 26 Buddi Bull Day Corned beefed or ham and cheese on a bun. tator tots, buttered car­ rots. fresh fruit, milk. Caledonia High School & Junior High Lunch Menu Wednesday, Jan. 18 Friday, Jan. 27 No lunch. Pizza, green beans, pineap­ ple tidbits, milk No lunch. Thursday, Jan. 19 Friday, Jan. 20 High School. Middle School & Page Elementary Tuesday. Jan. 17 Pizzaburger, sliced carrots, peaches. Wednesday. Jan. 18 Baked chicken, savory rice, biscuit honey. mixed veg., pineapple Thursday. Jan. 19 Chib or veg. beef soup. No lunch Monday, Jan. 23 Hot dog on a bun. fries, baked beans, fruit, milk. Tuesday. Jan. 24 Cheeseburger, chips, cot­ tage cheese, cookie, milk. Please note that snacks may be purchased for the follow ing prices: fresh fruit. Fruit Roll­ ups and Fun Fruits 25 cents Milk-.20 cents. 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Ml I January 17, 1989 / Page 3 Thornapple Twp. grapples with sewer,fire station issue Roy Fix, engineer from Progressive Architects, Engineers and Planners, ex­ plains the Duncan Lake Sewer system to those at the Thornapple Township meeting. by .Iran Gallup Ownership of the Thornap pic Township/Middlcvillc I ire Station and the Duncan Lake sewer were key matters of discussion at the Jan. 9 meeting of the township hoard But the First order of business was the swearing in of three local residents to serve on the township’s an­ nual board of review. Jack Wing. Marty Wenger and Jack Spencer were sworn in by Supervisor Donald Boysen for two-year terms. A letter from the village council, offering to turn ownership of the fire station over to the township then was discussed. Boysen said he thought cur­ rent members of the council probably were not aware there is an agreement between the two governmental units, dating from October 1978, outlining the duties of each unit concerning the fire barn at 115 High St. The agreement states that the township will buy and maintain the equipment and provide the services of the ambulance/fire department, and the village will furnish the building to house the service. Boysen noted the village s copy of the contract probably was lost in the fire that destroyed the village hall in 1986 and he didn't think any of the members on the council now were serving in 1978 when the contract was made. The contract automatically is renewed evert December unless one of the two units asks for a change in writing al least 45 days before the renewal, be explained. Trustee Rex Schad ques­ tioned the reason for the shift of the ownership of the pro­ perty when the services pro vided and the financial responsibility would be the same. Boysen said he did not know the answer to that ques tion. and offered to appoint a committee to meet with the finance committee from the village council to let them work out a “mutually advan­ tageous solution to the situation." Clerk Donna Kenyon said the time involved with com­ mittees meeting other com­ mittees and reporting back to different boards probably would go beyond the time the township has before it must set its budget "Perhaps we should send someone to the council meeting, and have the council as a whole consider it. and then come back to us." she said. The board agreed that Boysen should ask the village to be placed on the agenda of its Jan 24 meeting for time to discuss it with the council. The question of the Duncan Lake sewage lagoon was brought up by three people who live on Cherry Valley Road, near the proposed site Two state legislators to appear at forum on school finance reform Two state representatives and the people they represent will have a chance to meet and talk about school finance reform in a public forum at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, at the Thornapple Kellogg High School auditorium. State Reps. Bob Bender from the 88th District and Paul Hillegonds from the 54th District, and a representative from Gov­ ernor James Blanchard's office will be on hand for the forum. The meeting, sponsored by the ,!Coalition on School Tax Reform” will offer state government officials a chance to discuss what they think will happen with school tax reform and the inequity in state funding between districts, with special attention on the governor's latest proposal. Time also will be scheduled for the public to ask questions of the representatives. United States Congress­ man Paul Henry and State Senator Jack Welborn also were invited to the meeting, but their appearances could not be confirmed. The school districts of Caledonia, Delton, Wayland and Hastings have been invited to send repre­ sentatives to the meeting. Bender's district covers all of Barry County with the exception of Thornapple and Yankee Springs Townships, while Hille­ gonds represents those two townships and all of Allegan County. Sun & News Classifieds Cail of the lagoons Jim and Colleen Shoef and Mary Kelly questioned Ray Fix. the engineer from Pro­ gressive Architects. Engineers and Planners (PEAPlabout the effects of a lagoon on surrounding neighbors. PAEP is in charge of install­ ing the sewer system at the lake Fix explained the type of system and lagoons to be used in the project, saying the lagoons are going to be "good neighbors." Shoef expressed concern that the lagoons would lower his property values, perhaps be a source of odor, and affect ground water his family and neighbors use. ‘ ’ I have been there 11 years and I don't want to see my in­ vestment dwindle away." he said. "This is my main concern." The lagoons for the Duncan Lake sewer are to be installed on a two-acre site, with each lagoon one acre in size. Fix said. As an aerated lagoon, air is pumped directly into the bot­ tom. allowing for no stagna­ tion. and so an odor problem is avoided, he reported. Middleville and Caledonia have stabilization type lagcxins in their waste treat­ ment plants, and that kind of lagoon may be susceptible to odor problems if it is overloaded or when the ice comes off in the spring, he said. The treated water will be discharged from the lagoons twice a year into Duncan Creek over a 30- to 45-day period at a rate and purity because of excessive cost, go­ level established by the ing to the north would send Michigan Department of the water into Kent County, a Natural Resources, he politically questionable op­ continued. tion. and the stream to the "The water going into Dun­ south of the lake is not large can Creek has to be "swim­ enough to accommodate to ex­ mable water" when discharg­ tra water. Fix said. ed. Fix noted Fix said water was not In answer to a concern piped to Middlevile or about the buildup of sludge Caledonia because both and the necessity of pumping systems are operating beyond the lagoons. Fix said there capacity and face expansion will be no sludge to deal with. projects before either can add Each home will have a to its systems. 1.000-gallon septic tank, The volume of Duncan which will collect any solids Creek will be raised by one The pressure type system tenth of its size during the pumps only the overflow from times of discharge, he said, the top of the tank, and if the and will not burden the pump malfunctions, a buzzer waterway. installed in the home goes off. The two-cell system is an alerting the homeowner. advantage, he said, because if The one-half horse pump there is a problem with one can be installed in about a half cell, water can be transferred hour. Fix said, and they are a to the other to allow work on stock item. the cell that needs it. he The septic tanks will be reported. maintained by a company Commenting on the designated by the township, relatively small size of the with the telephone number of lagoons. Fix said stabilization the company on the control lagoons get oxygen from the panel of the pump, he said surface of th<. ponds, so they "Remember that the system need large surfaces. is owned by the municipality. not the homeowner.” he The aerated lagoon supplies advised. its own oxygen, and can be a Also, the ground water will limited size, he said. not be affected, as both cells Colleen Shoef told the of the lagoon system are plac­ board she felt they had not ed in clay. given her the opportunity to The treated water is never reply to the township plans, or put back into the underground water table because that water given her a chance to tell them table does not flow like a she did not want a sewage river, but at a very slow rate lagoon near her property. Jim Shoef asked the board of speed, he said When looking for a site for to provide "numbers to work with. I'd like to look at the a logoon, running the treated I’d like water to the west side of Dun­ cost of going west can Lake was ruled out to see some hard numbers. " In a busy, impersonal world... We provide good, old-fashioned, personalized service. 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. 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 / January 17. 1989 beautiful things to see. but oh the paces! Loretta Clark and I went to Pinery Park Tuesday to join our friends in an afternoon of Grocery Bingo Is anyone interested in Wasn't Sunday a blinger of a day? Guess what - no one went out for dinner. Wednes­ day was a sunny day. also Thursday. Just can't beat this weather Oh. well the days are begin­ ning to lengthen, so the weather will begin to strengthen. Social club met at the home of Pat Osbun Thursday, Jan 12 with potluck dinner and a good attendance. Thursday. Jan. 5, Emma Jane and Maurice Ingram and Clarke and I attended the seniors' dinner at Caledonia. The Pastor Parish Commit­ tee met at the Middleville United Methodist Church Monday evening Esther Kelley. Clarke and I attended. Bernadine and Harry Reaser had Sunday dinner at Schultes, and Wednesday they attended the R.V. Show at Eastbrook Mall. Many beautiful deer head mounts? If so call 891-1355. Don't forget Ladies Aid at Parmalee Church Thursday. Jan. 19. Potluck dinner at noon. Come! Recreation council plans family night The first family night planned by the Thomapple Recreation Council for area parents and children is scheduled for Saturday . Jan. 21. from 6 to 9 p.m The Thornapple Kellogg High School gym. pool and weight room will be open that night for use by area families. Everyone is invited to par­ ticipate in the new program, but children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. A fee of $2 will be charged for each family to help defray costs. Family nights are also plan­ ned for Feb. 4 and 18. with future dates to be determined by attendance and the response of area families. Middleville neighbors continued Ofittnued from page 2 parents for the holiday, then went to Maine where he now has a job teaching. Sunday , they came back to Paw Paw to have a wonderful Thai complete meal. Bob and Helen Wenger, went to Ohio on Jan. 2 and 3 for a meeting, staying at the Worthington Inn. Their next trip is to Hawaii for two weeks. Part of the time Bob w ill be attending meetings, the rest of the time they will relax and have a wonderful vacation. Gary and Becky Otto had a good two weeks in Florida with her parents, but Michigan always looks good to come home to. Ethel Gibson is planning on going to the Middleville Womens Club meeting for a potluck at Lincoln Meadows Shirley Howell will be the hostess. Louise Jackson had five dinner guests and callers this last weekend Have a good week and I am thinking about all of you that I didn't get to call. Give yourself a big hug from me until I can visit with you again. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY St. Margaret Mary of the Sacred Heart Chapel WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St "The Church where everybody is somebody... Temporarily meeting at the Gaines Township Hall on 68th St. S.E. near Kalamazoo Avenue ... and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday • Latin Tridentine Mass • 10 a.m. Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday E 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 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church "People that care" Middleville at the ill j£S3fSF Community Hall Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. | TInc . Lutheran , . ... Church Minolta Synod Pastor Monte C. Bell (616) 795*2391 ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St. - Caledonia, MI Sunday Morning Warship...................................... 8:30 a m. Sunday School.......................................................... 9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship....................................... 11.00a.m. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office / 891-8978 - Church MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School E vening Worship Service 10 00 a m 11.15 a.m. 6 00 p m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar r Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 2415 McCann Road, Irving, Michigan MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship Middleville Sunday School Morning Worship t 9.30 a.m. 9 45 a.m 1100am Ret Lvnn Wagner -795-3798 Kit Gd Boersma — 765-5316 Church Office Phone — 795 9266 Rosary and Confessions before Mass. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass. Daily Mass in Small Chapel • 8:30 a.m. Rectory Office Phone — 531-0432 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Rev. Wayne Smith, Rector Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir........................................................................9:00p.m. Church School and Adult Education.................... 9:30 a m. Holy Eucharist....................................................... 10:30 a m. Weekday Eucharists: Wednesday ....... 7:15 a.m. Thursday.......................... 7:00p.m. Call for information about youth choir, Bible Study, youth group, and other activities. CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A church with a caring heart for our community and the world” Sunday Services...................... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, nortn of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music 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. 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, Raster Rev Stanley Vugteveen, Associate Raster Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education Call 795-3345 today and have your church listed here each week! Reach Over 7,000 Area Homes LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Christian Reformed 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School............................................ 9:30a.m. Sunday Morning Worship......... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship........................................ 5:45p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Adult Sunday School ............ 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship................... 10:00 a.m. Children’s Sunday School .. .10:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman Pastor Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 “God Cares for You” Middleville Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. & Wing R« Services — Sunday School............................................ 10:00 a Morning Worship.............................................. 11:00 Evening Worship.........................................................6:00p.m. Pastor Wesley J. Coffey Phone 795-7076 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.............................. 11:10 a.m. Sunday Evening Service . .6:30 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 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. (The ©Id Cime JHethodiot Church 5590 Whitneyville Avenue, S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School.......................................................... 10:00a.m. Morning Worship........................................ 11:00 a m. Evening Worship b OO p.m. Wed. Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes.................................................. 7:30p.m. Rev. Royle Baiterd - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I January 17, 1989 / Page 5 Pledge sheets ready for annual ‘Walk for Warmth’ set for Feb. 11 A mountain of pledge sheets is ready for the fourth annual “Walk for Warmth," spon­ sored by the Community Ac­ tion Agency (CAA) of South Central Michigan Those planning to par­ ticipate in the Feb. 11, walka-thon may begin now to solicit pledges from friends. relatives and co-workers. The money raised will be used to help low-income and elderly residents pay their winter heating bills. in Hastings Dorothy D. Clements. CAASCM County Coordinator, announced that the “Walk for Warmth" will kickoff at 10 a.m. Feb. 11 at Heart saver CPR class set at Parkway Centre Feb. 9 An American Red Cross ‘ * Heart Saver CPR’' class will be held Feb. 9 at the Parkway Centre (Gun Lake Family Medicine. Gun Lake Phar macy). 12850 Chief Noonday Road, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. The class is designed to teach the lay person single rescuer cardio pulmonary resuscitation and how to manage the choking victim. The class will be taught by Mark Jager, a certified in­ structor from Pennock Hospital’s education depart­ ment. The cost of the class is $5 and preregistration is necessary. For more information call Pennock Hospital’s education department at 948-3125. ‘90 percent’ attendance policy rule at T-K Schools Continued from front page — arranged during this time, if they are desired. An appeals process is also stated in the new policy. It reads: “Students and parents have the right to appeal teaching and administrative decisions when they believe that such decisions arc unjust or have not followed proper procedures. ’When unusual cir­ cumstances exist concerning absences not covered by the above rules, parents should contact the building principal. Upon notification of failure to meet the 90 percent atten­ dance policy the student/parents have five school days to file a written appeal to the building principal. “The administration reserves the right to use discretion in all situations regarding attendance and will make every attempt to see that the attendance policy is ap­ plied fairly and consistently for ail students.” The committee reached its conclusion after going to about a dozen other school districts to see how they han­ dle absentee problems and after meeting with a variety of students, teachers, and ad­ ministrators , Dugan explained. "Our proposal was submit­ ted to the total staff for review several times. A meeting was held last May with the student council and class officers to get their input.” he said. “A meeting was also held in May with a cross-section of parents participating, offering suggestions, and showing strong support for our pro­ posal,” he said. Dugan said attendance in schools, businesses or in­ dustries is a major concern, and poor attendance at work or school costs everyone invloved. He also said he believes tha now the school has consisten attendance guidelines that ar still flexible. Phosphorus standards could affect Duncan Lake project Continued from front page — allowable levels of the chemical element were five to six parts per million (ppm). The new allowable level will be one ppm. he added. Township Supervisor Donald Boysen said the peo­ ple affected “should be in­ formed right up front” of the situation and he suggested that the board schedule a public in­ formational meeting so the public can ask questions and BINGO i CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION POST 305 (9548 M-37) ; Z Thursday, 6:30 p.m. :| be kept up to date on what is happening. The public meeting was set for Jan. 30 at 7:30 p.m.. at the village hall. Fix commented that the bid­ ding process will have an im­ pact on the total cost overrun. “We hope we’re on the high side (when estimating costs), but we can’t tell what the bidding process will be.” He said he is expecting an official letter from the DNR this week abou phosphorus removal policy change The 75- to 90-day process of bonding for the project should “begin fairly soon.” Fix said, and PAEP will be ready to take bids for the work in between eight to 10 weeks. '<• The holiday hustle & bustle is over — J so relax ... and treat yourself to a faciaL ft 1/2 OFF THE REG. PRICE $E00 U During the Month of January — » • Cut • Style • Perm • Eyebrow Arching ’ • Ear Piercing • Manicure • Aqua Nails — WALK-INS WELCOME — J The VILLAGE STYLIST • 891 1591 J 134 East Main Street, Caledonia OPEN Tues -Sat including Wed & Thurs evening by appt the Free Methodist Church. 301 E. State Road (across from Tom’s Market), with registration at 9 a m. This year, along with a three-mile walk loop, a one-mile loop is charted for elderly walkers and families with children. In addition to the CAA of­ fice at 220 W. Court St., pledge sheets and other literature may be picked up at the following locations: Love Inc.. 305 S. Mich. Ave.; Department of Social Ser­ vices. 555 W Woodlawn Ave., and Hastings Public Library . 121 S. Church St. Those who would like to donate may obtain a pledge sheet or additional informa­ tion about the “Walk for Warmth" by contacting the CAASCM Barry County of­ fice by phone at 948-4883 8 a m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m.. Monday through Friday. Middleville’s newest officer takes oath Police Chief Louis Shoemaker (left) gives the oath of office to Middleville's newest policeman, Darin Leaf, while Village Manager Kit Roon watches. Leaf, 23, a recent graduate from Northeastern Basic Police Academy, will work part-time for the force. He has also has finished training as a paramedic and is waiting to take his final test later this month. TO THE EDITOR. Middleville community had plenty of Christmas spirit! The Middleville Communi­ ty Christmas Food Basket Program, which is a spin-off of the Love. Inc. organization of Hastings, would like to ex­ press appreciation to those who were involved and in­ strumental in gening the 125 Christmas baskets assembled and delivered. Thanks to the cooperation of the middle school and the three elementary schools’ an­ nual canned goods drive, we had an ample supply of nonperishable foods to fill the baskets. Many thanks to the students, teachers, and prin­ cipals of these schools. The Middleville Jaycee’s Organization, yearly sponsors a contest between the classrooms and provides a reward for the classroom with the most canned goods col­ lected in each of the three elementary schools. This year the winning classrooms will participate in an ice cream Sunday party. Also, the Jaycee’s donated eight of their live Christmas trees from their tree sale to needy families in the area, who otherwise may have gone without a Christmas tree this year. A thank you to the T.K. high school students and Jackie Hoover, student coun­ cil advisor, who direct money into this community basket program each year from pro­ ceeds collected from die an­ nual slave auction. This year their generous donation of S800 bought 92 turkeys and $80 worth of groceries. With the co-operation of the Pasloor s Family Market in Middleville, we were allowed to charge these items and later bill the high school for them. Owner Lou Pastoor. along with Jim, the meat department manager, went out of their way to be helpful, even to the point of selling the turkeys below cost This is a fine example of community effort and Christmas spirit in action. All eight of Middleville’s churches. St. Cyril and Methodist of Wayland, and Holy Family Catholic Church of Caledonia contributed tune, money, and help in assembling and delivering all these baskets to many needy families The Cemd Cable TV Com- pany donated a number of their collected canned goods from their local “free installa­ tion” promotional, which ran for two full months prior to the holidays. These were a welcomed addition to our school’s canned goods drive. A Barry County toy maker. Don Haight of 1012 Yankee Springs Road, provided several of his home-made wooden trucks and cars to be distributed along with the baskets for some lucky girls and boys in the area. Don would like to invite everyone to drive out and see his beautiful woodwork that he creates in his shop. All of these combined efforts of our community show the true spirit and love of Christmas. 1 am proud to be part of this Community organization. A heartfelt thanks goes out to all for their time and effort in this year’s Christmas Basket program. Mary Anne Vandal Middleville Kindergarten enrollment to start Those planning to enroll their children in kindergarten next year in the Thomapple Kellogg Schools should call the McFall Elementary office. 795-3637. A child must be 5 years old by Dec. 1 (bom before Dec. 1, 1984) to enter school next year. Again this year, a kindergarten evaluation pro­ gram will be conducted The evaluation will be held on April 17. 18. 20 and 21 at McFall Elementary School. The Barry County Health Department Vision and Hear­ ing Technicians will screen the children the week of April 24 through April 28 at McFall Elementary. The last thing you need now is life insurance that doesn’t give you a healthy discount. When you work hard to keep fit and stay healthy, you deserve a reward. You don’t deserve life insurance that charges you the same rates that a not-so-healthy person is charged. Did you know there’s a life insurance program that lets you qualify every five years for a healthy discount? It’s called Continuous Reissue Term Life Insurance from Auto-Owners. You can get a preferred lower rate for your preferred health. It’s excellent, low-cost coverage for the young family to begin and grow with. Just ask your “no problem’’ Auto-Owners agent about his very healthy attitude regarding Life Insurance. ThM PrMtonfaiA.- DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc "When You Think of Insurance, Think of U»” 215 E. Main Street, Caledonia, Michigan 49316 JEFFREY M DeVRIES (616)891’8125 JOHN J. OeVRIES �Page 6 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 17, 1989 Caledonia students share classes with visiting Japanese teachers by Barbara (jail Rudyard Kipling’s old cliche that “East is east, and west is west, and never the twain shall meet.” was prov­ ed obsolete last week as Caledonia Junior High students and staff shared ex­ periences with twe visiting Japanese teachers from the prefecture, or state, of Shiga. Michigan's “sister state” in Japan. Kiyotoshi Kawai and Shoji Shimbayashi. both high school English teachers, ar­ rived at the junior high Jan. 9 and spent two days not only observing American classes, but also providing the students with glimpses of their culture, using short talks, slide shows and question-and-answer periods. The seventh and eighth­ graders learned, for instance, that in Japan, class does not begin until the students, stan­ ding by their seats. bow together to their teacher and he or she bows back. The students also bow before leaving the class, ex­ plained Kawai to a group of eighth-graders. “In Japan, we don’t shake hands or hug.” he told them The presentations included information on all aspects of Japanese life, from sports to religion to geography to food. The students learned that, contrary to popular belief, baseball, not martial arts, is the most popular sport in Japan. But they also saw slides depicting traditional Japanese sports such as sumo wrestling, archery, judo and kendo, a Japanese form of fencing. And while Japanese people are familiar with “the Golden Arches” and Kentucky Fried Chicken. Shoji explained that the traditional tea ceremonies are still performed, and both traditional and western styles of dining are acceptable in Japan, he said. Both teachers emphasized that Japan is a “really crowd­ ed society” with a population of 120 million living in an area about the size of the American state of Montana. Both also explained similarities and differences in American and Japanese forms of government and education, and pointed out that the reason Shiga and Michigan had become “sister states” was because of their very similar geography and climate The teachers touched a little on their country’s history, taught the students some Japanese phrases and Japanese writing systems. They both were proud of the Japanese ’’bullet train.” con­ sidered the fastest and most comfortable in the world, traveling accident-free at speeds of 180 miles per hour. After visiting about 14 Michigan school districts since September, “Shoji” said he thought Japanese schools were more rigid in discipline and structure than American schools. But he also thought there was not as much pressure on American students because they did not have to pass examinations to be allowed to attend high school. “American students are more relaxed.” he explained. Since Japanese schools are supported by the state, rather than by local taxes, the system is more centralized, he said, and programs and texts are more uniform throughout the state. The two teachers gave the Caledonia students much to think about. In a seventh- After his presentation to a seventh grade geography class, Shoji Shimbayashi received some souvenirs of his visit from the students, including handmade cards from each. The two English teachers from Japan enjoyed some American folk "culture” watching seventh grade music appreciation students stage a spoof of the classic tale "Little Red Riding Hood.” To Eat On The Go ... Hot Dog 50C • COFFEE ? HOT fCHOCOLATE • FOUNTAIN POP Caledonia Self-Serve Marathon 9266 Cherry Valley phone Caledonia. Ml 49316 891-8198 our pricrs are the same for cash or credit grade geography class, Shoji displayed a Japanese map of the world and asked them what looked different about it. The students realized after a few moments that the Japanese map showed Japan in the center, just where the United States is shown in their world map. On this map. he pointed out. Japan is west of the United States, and while Americans think of Japan as part of the Far East. Japanese think of themselves 4s being “western.” After their first school day in Caledonia, the visitors were taken on a short tour of the area by Superintendent of Schools Robert Myers, and then went out to dinner with school officials and the Stephen Ramsey family, who had offered their home as a “bed and breakfast” for the two teachers. Japanese exchange student Hatsue Fukumon also joined the group for dinner. The teachers’ second day in Caledonia was spent visiting more classes and talking with staff members before they left The visiting teachers answered questions and discussed their educational system with Caledonia Junior High staff during lunch and during several scheduled observation periods. Here, English teacher Eivor Swan, right, and Shoji Shimbayashi share ideas as Shoji samples a "hot lunch" pr .-pared in the school cafeteria. for a similar visit in Hastings. 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The addition features a sanctuary with a seating capacity of 925. a consistory room, four new private of­ fices. a new work room and 15 additional classrooms. Total cost of (he project is $965,000. “There are so many in the community to thank. All the volunteers, the hours of work, the donated materials They all happened in a significent way. It could not be done at this cost without all this giv­ ing." Buwalda said. “The suppliers helped with discounts and there were many in the community who reduced the cost of materials and labor With all the giving, comes a blessing The organizations who helped so much have a feeling that it is theirs And that's what we would like — all the people to feel This Is yours. " he said. Thank you’s to the volunteers are to be a part of the ceremony, he added. Buwalda explained some of the innovations in the new The newly completed sanctuary of the Caledonia Christian Reformed Church is ready for the dedication scheduled for Jan. 28. sanctuary , noting that its upto-date features include complete handicapped accessibility. The first several rows of pews are not as wide as those nearer the front of the large room, with the space beside the pews providing ample room for wheelchairs. Also, the floor in the area that will serve people in wheelchairs is level to help prevent the chairs from drifting. From that level, the floor gradually slopes toward the pulpit and gives each person a feeling of closeness to the altar, Buwalda pointed out. In the floor immediately behind the pulpit is a covered ramp, which can be readily uncovered to allow access to all the areas of the raised plat­ form, he continued. Also incorporated into the room is a new sound system. with a master panel of controls. The new entrance to (he hexagon-shaped sanctury is a wide, sweeping ramp coming into the ground floor level, and there is an elevator for coming and going to the lower floor, he said. High praise was given by Buwalda to the chairmen of the committees which were formed to guide the financing and building of the project Dick Suwyn Sr., chairman of the building expansion committee, was responsible for the development of "the whole concept - from the idea to the reality,” the pastor said. As general contractor. Jerry Baker spent many, many hours on the expansion of the church. "He said he felt God had given him the gift of being able to oversee the building of things, and he wanted to make the work on this budding a direct (hanks to the Lord in (his way." Buwalda said Don Oppenhuizen. (he chairman of the building finance committee, also played an important part in "the day-by day construction of the construction process, and really put in the hours here." he continued. Another praised for his ef­ forts on the additon was Tom DeJong. "As on-site coordinator. Tom DeJong was involved in every day supervision. He was really an extension of Jerry Baker, and he was pro bably the one who put in the most hours on the project," Buwalda commented. While complimenting the men who guided the building. Buwalda said, "I'm thrilled for them that it's come together as it has." Caledonia senior takes honors The reverend Merlin Buwalda shows the new sound system in the sanctuary of the Caledonia Christian Reformed Church. To all of our ^“long distance call” 8^ customers — ...Caledonia, Dutton, Kentwood, Wayland, Alto, Grand Rapids. For your convenience, the Middleville Sun & News now has an 800 number to call our office for news, ads or information. 1-800-878-9554 The high scholarship and leadership skills of Caledonia High School senior Wendy Tucker. 18. have brought both honors to her and a benefit to her school. Last year Wendy received one of the Outstanding Junior Awards established by the Michigan State University Alumni Club of West Michigan. Based on scholarship, leadership and service, the award brings with it individual plaques for the win­ ners. and a promise from the alumni club to pay the ap­ plication fee if the student chooses to apply at MSU. The club also honors the winners at a luncheon, which Wendy attended with guidance counselor Mary Hill on Nov. 28 at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. In addition to the plaque for each winner, another is given to each of the winners' schools, and is engraved with the student's name. The recipients' schools each receive a S200 donation to benefit a school activity of the winner's choice. Wendy said she chose to purchase a new camera for the yearbook staff with her award money. as one of her activities has been sen ing as copy editor for the yearbook. In addition, she has been a cheerleader for four years, is Hi • 1 nji 1 m it M Wendy Tucker, a Caledonia High School senior, has recently been nominated for the Notional Principal s Award. a member of the National Honor Society , and carries a 3 94 grade point average (GPA) out of a possible 4.0 With these a c complishments in mind, the principal and staff at Caledonia recently nominated Wendy for the Principal's Leadership Award, which is presented to 150 students nationwide. Recipients will be chosen on the JwJjl of their demonstrated leadership, school and community in­ volvement and GPA. explain­ ed Caledonia High Sch<x>l Principal Tonya Porter The daughter of Norman and Brenda Tucker. Wendy said her favorite subject is English, and she plans to study journalism in college, first at Grand Rapids Junior College and then at Grand Valley State University. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I January 17. 1989 / Page 9 ... Here’s Business 5eruite Guide Our Card I Local/area businesses offering important services to help you! The Print Shop ILTSE’S Commercial Printer Web & Sheetfed Offset 1 Alignment S*2ra\e Service • Flyers • Newsletters • Tickets • Brochures • Stationery • Business Cards • Invitations • Newspapers • Programs • Minitabs • Carbonless Forms 698-7375 • Magazines On 68th St., 500 ft. off Broadmoor (M-37) 945-5078 or 945-9554 Service on 4x4 Tracks. Power Steering. Shocks & Stmts. Ft. Wheel Drive. Rear Wheel Alignment 1952 North Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 CALEDONIA PRINTING MOVIE RENTAL /- 9790 Cherry Valley Rd., Caledonia Rent Saturday Get Sunday ... FREE SNIDER HOME V7 CDs/Cassettes & More! ENTERTAINMENT Caledonia Village Centre 891-9292 Fred Wiltse of Wiltses Alignment and Brake Service can take care of just about anything with the combin­ ed experience of 47 years that the staff can offer. Fred has been a mechanic for 15 years, Glen TerMeer for 30 years and Todd Yonker for 2 years. One of the many services they offer is driveline repair. This includes drive shafts, u-joints and rear differentials. Fred has owned the shop, (located on 68th St. 500 ft. E of M-37) for 3 years. VILLAGE HAIR SHOPPE Different Specials Everyday For Breakfast. Lunch and Dinner. 616-765-3167 795-3672 REGULAR HOURS: Mon thru Fri 6 a m. to 8 p.m.. Sat. 6 am. to 2 p.m.; Sun. 8 a m. to 1 p.m. Italian Specialties Ulm. R. Getty Realty Pizza • Dinner • Ziti • Steaks • Appetizers • Submarines • Calzone • Spaghetti • Cheesecake • Sausage Roll f MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 Ph. (616) 795-3389 Downtown MIDDLEVILLE 1EALT0I Sun & News Today 795-3345 KEITH BERGY — NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS FUEL OIL GAS / DIESEL SERVING HOME FARM INDUSTRY 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA. Ml 49316 (616) 891-8198 PROPANE REFILL SERVICE j 9 HOURS: Tues.-Thun. 11:30 a.m-11 p.m.. Donna Apsey. Manager Jim & Colleen Shoaf. Owners — Behind Stell. s Pizza - ond Caledonia Village Centre, M-37 OPEN: M-F 8:30-6:00; Eve. by Appt.; Sat. 10-2 Domestic & International Travel Arrangements — Credit Cards Accepted — 891-0090 or 1-800-647-0090 I/7 THORNAPPLE FLORAL 114 River Street, Middleville Downtown — Along the River COMPLETE FLORAL SERVICE FOR ALL OCCASIONS — We wire flowers worldwide CAVIN SERVICE & BODY SHOP 795-3518 or 891-8151 • • • • • OPEN: Mon -Wed. 9-5 Thurs. & Fri. 9-5:30; Sat. 9-1 (616) 795-3331 Fri. & Sat. 11:30 a.m-1 p.m.; Sun. 4-10; Closed Mon Complete mechanical work • Frame work Auto glass replacement (we bill your insurance) Discount exhaust (we will beat any written estimate) Brakes • Alignment Warrant/ work done on Chevrolet, Buick and Pontiac Have your chimney cleaned for your family’s safety. Stone’s Chimney Service, Inc. Come in and Visit Our Show room 202 E. Main St.. Middleville. MI 49333 OPEN Monday 8 to 8; Tuesday-Friday 8 to 5 North of Middleville on M-37 SjfeCn* 795-7719 pteusni’e . Ca,lf°r t SELFSERVE GAS DIESEL KEROSENE SNACK SHOr» • Computer Forms • Facsimile Service Fax # 891-8074 EAT IN OR TAKE OUT / WE CATER ALL OCCASIONS WM. R. GETTY. Broker................... 795-3379 TONY WINGEIER............................. 795-3002 Call The - • Rubber Stamps • Carbonless Forms 795-7844 COMPLETE REAL ESTATE and BUILDING SERVICE THIS SPACE COULD BE YOURS! • Business Cards Shirley Janose & Sharon Oldham, CTC Phil's Pizzeria It 891-2121 • Weddings ~fRAVEL Deb Mulford 117 E. MAIN ST • Envelopes cXboue S- 124 Division Freeport. MI 49325 OPEN Wednesday 8-5; Thursday 8-7; Friday 8-5, Saturday 8-2 • Photo Copying Letterheads ^-HAIR DESIGNERS Call Anytime ET 795-9552 * Aisewte out mo Tailofcdbuikling /y/tem/ POST FRAME AGRICULTURAL COMMERCIAL Appointment Men • Women • Children ACRYLIC NAILS • TANNING BOOTH 109 Railroad, Middleville .. a matiomm 1-8OO-824-1O88 DON OWEN - SALES REPRESENTATIVE Residence Phone 616-677-3356 Central Garage Towing >24 Hour Service 795-3369 ★ Reasonable Rates -Crri 1-800-635-9964 �Page 10 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 17. 1989 Anderson to celebrate 80 years there non-stop. "She may stop for coffee on the way, but that's it. Otherwise she drives straight through. And it’s the same on the way back home," Phyllis Gless recounts. Besides her three children, Ruth gained two step­ children with her marriage to Guy Anderson in the early 1970's. Anderson is no longer living, but his children "just consider her "mom," Phyllis said, and her mother loves Ruth Anderson them as much as she does the Ruth Marie Anderson, for themselves others. For those who wonder former long-time Middle­ Her children, Phyllis and how the main street in the ville resident, will celebrate Dick Gless, Jack and Pat development got its name, a McLenithan and Pete and her 80th birthday on daughter, Phyllis Gless, said Marilyn McLenithan, and Monday, Jan. 23. her mother and Clare were her step-children, Barbara Born on Jan. 23, 1909, she came to Middleville as a out working on the early VanderVoors and Harold single parent of three in stages of the development, Anderson have given Ruth 1944, and through a and noticed a fawn watching many, many grandchildren lease-to-own agreement, them work and so named the and great-grandchildren to supported her small family street "Fawn Avenue". wish her a happy 80th by running The Arcade Ruth has always been an birthday. Restaurant. active woman, and still is, Gless said her mother Middleville residents will her daughter said. didn't want a big party or remember she also managed She is very involved in the celebration, but she would the Blue Ribbon Grill Methodist Church just down like her many friends and restaurant at one time. the street from where she acquaintances from Middle­ In 1947 she married a lives, and also likes to visit ville and Barry County to native of Middleville, Clare friends and eat out. send her a birthday card to Skinner, and they started When Ruth wishes to visit say "Hello." Sandy Knolls, a small her son Jack and his wife Ruth lives in Grand Rapids development of homes just Pat, who live 450 miles now, and her address is outside of the village, away in Marquette, she just 5722 Sandy Court, Kent­ building the first home there gets in the car and drives wood, 49508. T-K Schools to seek opinions on upcoming local ‘survey’ The Thornapple Kellogg schools will hold two meetings tonight (Tuesday, Jan. 17) to attempt find out what the public feels should be included in a proposed telephone survey to school district residents. The first meeting will be at 7 p.m. at the T-K High School auditorium, and the second will be at the fire barn in Freeport at 8 p.m. the same night. Both meetings will be attended by Kathy Feaster from the Michigan Depart­ ment of Education, who will lead the meetings and use the ideas and information to develop a Thornapple Kellogg community survey to be delivered in late January. All residents of the school district are invited to attend the meeting most convenient to them. ATTENTION HOMEBUYERS: Are you thinking of buying a new or existing home? The Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) has two programs to help cut the financ­ ing costs of homeownership. If you are a modestincome family or single person, call MSHDA at 1 -800-327-9158 (Monday-Friday 8 am.- 5 p.m.) for more information. The one for work and fun to work with features like a rugged 293cc engine and five-speed trans­ mission with reverse Pushbutton electric start and large front and rear carrying racks let you take off and load up quickly. But a QuadRunner doesn’t fust work. It also knows how to tackle rough terrain and break open new trails. Get one machine for both work and play — the QuadRunner 300E Right on, Suzuki QuadRunner300E Caledonia students score in math contest Caledonia math students Jason Ferguson, left, and Jason Jousma qualified for the second round of the Michigan Math Prize Competition sponsored by the Michigan Section of the Mathematics Association of America. They placed among the top 976 of 19,652 students statewide who took the test. These qualifiers took a second test in October, and the top 100 scorers in that round will be eligible for scholarships. transfer VILLAGE of CALEDONIA SUMMARY of COUNCIL MINUTES January 9, 1989 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Village Council was called to order with Berencsi and Soules absent. Several guests were present including three students from South Christian High School. Motion by Kidder, supported by DeVries to approve the minutes as printed. Carried Mo­ tion by Kidder, supported by Er­ skine to approve the financial statement as printed. Carried. Motion by Erskine, supported by Fund Balance VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES December 27, 1988 President pro tern Hardy call­ ed the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Bray, Hardy, Mason. Myers, and VandenBerg. Absent: Thatcher and Riley. Guests: Jean Gallup from the Sun and News. Minutes of the December 13, 1988 meeting were approved as read with the correction of November 22, 1988 meeting and residences should be residents. Manager Roon reviewed the proposed 1989 budget with corrections. Hardy moved that Council adopt the proposed budget for 1989. Support by Bray. Ayes all, Carried. Bray, chairperson of Public Works A Committee proposed a sewer and water rate increase. Discussion held. Council tabled till next meeting. VandenBerg. chairperson of Finance Committee proposed a 4% wage increase for the Secretary and Department of Public Works Employees also a $200.00 a year increase for the Treasurer and Clerk. VandenBerg moved that Council accept the proposed $ SUZUKI Pieaae nde The Quad Runner XOE <s recommended for ngere 12 rear* O' age or Older Adults must **40 Supervise ■••Jws under ’€ an other SuMu Quad Runners ar« '•commanded for nders age tt or older SunAu rugnty mcommends tnar ail A TV riders take a trammg course for safety and trening course .rtomaon see row' dearer or can the Scecaity Verucie institute of *-*'<4 at i »5?5344 A TVs can M nacar-dous to ope'ate For your sataty Ren-emier atuays near a ’ia*mer e,e protec tton and protec tire cloth.ng Never nde on pavec surfaces or puOK roads Never cany passengers or engage <n Hunt no<ng Riding and aacoho^drugs uon t mu Avoc axcassna speeds Ba • i rra carvtut on drfftcuff tartar Please Tread j C ~c Jr . • » ~r r J. ' -T.~ BOB’S SERVICE SHOP 610 S. Wellman Rd., Nashville, Ml 49073 • 852-9377 — FINANCING AVAILABLE — Kegerreis to pay the bills of the month. Carried. A request for a used car lot at the EZ Stop location was heard and discussed. This is in com­ pliance with the zoning of the area so Council has no problem with the request. Albers and Burt gave on up­ date on the hydrogeo testings. Motion by Kegerreis, sup­ ported by DeVries to amend the Sewer Fund budget to increase the Professional figure by $35,000.00 by an operating from Carried. Rodgers reported that lightn ing struck the lift station at the sewer treatment plant and hod to be replaced Another pump was damaged and will need work. A report from the Fire Board was heard. A new truck and skid unit have been ordered Kidder and Berencsi have been appointed as a committee to work on suggestions for up­ dating the Zoning Ordinance Other items discussed were Michigan Municipal league Con ference. MTS report, personnel wages, new construction at Mall, tree program, and snow on sidewalks in the business area Motion by Kegerreis, sup ported by Kidder to adjourn at 9 00 p.m. Motion carried Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (1/17) Ph: 795-3345 salary increase of approximate­ ly 4% for the Village Secretary and DPW Employees, also a $200.00 a year increase for the Village Treasurer and Clerk. Support by Hardy. Ayes all. Carried. Attorney Youngsma presented to Council the statute of Public Act 197 of 1975 (Downtown Development Authority Commission). Council tabled discussion till next meeting. With no further business, Myers moved for adjournment. Support by Bray. Ayes all. Car­ ried. Meeting adjourned at 7:41 p.m. Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk (1/17) Celebrates 94th birthday Jan. 22 Viola Secord will be celebrating her 94th birthday Sunday, Jan. 22, with a dinner at Ryan's in Grand Rapids with her grandchildren. — NOTICE — Public Hearing Village of Middleville Planning & Zoning When: Tuesday, Feb. 7, 1989 Time: 7:00 p.m. Where: Village Community Hall, 314 E. Main St., Middleville. Public hearing for variance for 2 family apartment in a commercial zone Property legal description as follows: lot 2 block 50, Johnson addition except the west 12 feet thereof. Property commonly known as 407 W. Main St. Property owners being Mr. Lon Lefanty. Anyone with concerns or comments may at­ tend the public hearing or send any written comment to Village Hall or any Planning and Zoning Commission member. Marge Loew, Secretary Planning and Zoning Commission �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 17, 1989 I Page 11 New Caledonia High School building in final stages The new Caledonia High School, though somewhat behind schedule, is neoring completion except for the auditorium, which is scheduled to open next summer. Classrooms are expected to be ready for student use in April. Caledonia Superintendent of Schools Robert Myers shows members of the Caledonia Women's Club around the nearly completed high school. Ml Besi Steel girders to support the stage structure in the auditorium are lowered into place by the giant crane, which has become a familiar silhouette in the Caledonia skyline. ____________ Don’t let great sports PASS you by. .. ■ "Exit, stage left.” A construction worker obligingly gives a preview of future performances that will take place on the auditorium stage, now under construction. Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $2.00 then 10c per word. It you pay tn advance, you save 50‘ billing charge. Deadline is Satur­ day 2:00 p.m. Real Estate Help Wanted MIDDLEVILLE: Great home for active growing family! Four bedroom, two baths, spacious rooms, lots of storage. Much updating including a new roof, new high efficiency furnace, newer carpeting, remodeled kitchen and bath, lots of original oak woodwork, three stall garage. Close to shopping and schools. Call Valerie Brown, 866-9033 or Kellogg & Associ­ ates, 361-6682 for your appointment. FACTORY WORK: A wide variety of positions are available on the southend of Grand Rapids. Assembly, plastic injec­ tion, trim press, sorting/ stacking...the list is endless. Apply 7:30 a.m. -4:30 p.m. at 2401 Camelot Ct, S.E. Located behind Eastbrook Mall, off Lake Eastbrook Drive. PEOPLEMARK, INC., 957-2101. EOE STOP • Creditor Harassments • Garnishments • Foreclosures GET PAID for reading books! $100 per title. Write: PASE J4328, 161 S. Lincolnway, N. Aurora, IL 60542.__________ SEWING OPERATORS NEEDED, will train, good benefits, 1st and 2nd shifts available. Please call 616/792-2222 or apply in person at Kessler Inc, 801 S. Main St, Wayland. MI. — CALL — Jobs Wanted KLINE & VAN ZYL BABYSITTING IN my Cale­ donia home, days. Call Christie 891-1247 evenings._________ BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEYS Located near Woodland Mall • 957-4344 • FREE PHONE CONSULTATION We also do simple wills CHILD CARE, in my Middle­ ville home. More than just a babysitter; planned activities, crafts, quiet time, fun things to do, good lunches, and lots of good old-fashioned tic. Large yard and close to park Call 795-2175 after 6p.m. Will also fill in for your ill or vacationing sitter. For Sale FIREWOOD: Seasoned hard­ wood. 795-7027.____________ FOR SALE: three pair Willow green jacquard drapes, two pair 70x84, one pair 42x84, $25. 795-3419.__________________ HOLLY PARK OVERLAND 1984, two bedrooms, two baths, all appliances, located in Dutton Mill Village. Owners moving, must sell. Call after 4 p.m., 698-9208.__________________ POLE BUILDINGS, horse bams and garages- 24x32x8 completely erected $3350. Price includes service door and 9x7 overhead. Many sizes available, fast starts on most buildings. Call Mecca Buildings for district rep. 1-800-544-6682. For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110.________ FOR RENT: two bedroom, util­ ity room, storage bam, 15 minutes from Sice lease No pets. $390 plus deposit. 795-7290 or 795-9775.__________________ SHARE HOME IN COUN­ TRY with all bouse privileges, one mile from airport, $250 per month including all utilities. Non-smoker perferred. 698-9837. Miscellaneous WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts Snyder and Son L’sed Auto Parts Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 NOW AVAILABLE PASS • SPORTS Exciting Red Wings action. Top Pistons match-ups. MAC Football. College sports from r your favorite schools. / CCHA Gameof-the-Week. All this and more when you subscribe to PASS CENTEL Centel Cable Television Company of Michigan 1-8OO-678-O622 *7.00 per month — PASS Installation *11.00 �Page 12 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 17. 1969 Middleville graduate returns from foreign study program abroad by Jean Gallup Chad Perry, son of Sharon and Douglas Perry of Mid­ dleville, recently returned from an extended foreign study program in Europe and was able to take trips to some I astern Bloc nations Perry lived with a host I >mily in Denmark from August to December of this ar and traveled to Poland, rmany. East Germany, eden and the U S S R for its Xn impression of what we I Russia is difficult to exun. Perry said because re is no “one" Russia. There arc 16 republics in issia, each with its own nguage, customs and story,” he said. It would be the same as soeone asking for an impreson of a “typical" resident of tic Western Hemisphere, which includes Alaskan I skirnos and South American natives, he noted Some of the Russian life dial we see on television is ac­ curate. he said, with the Sun & News Classifieds Call drabness of the clothes, the lines for shoppers and the cold “Russia in October is as cold as it is here right now very cold." he added. Perry said he became used to being stared at. because everyone watches American tourists especially their footwear A problem prevalent in all of Russia is the black marketeering. Perry said it is so pervasive in the Russian culture that the official response seems to be "Why bother catching them: there are so many?” “They’re everywhere, and you can always tell who they are by their clothes. They look about like an American tourist in the way they dress." he said. “I lived I V4 miles from Red Square and on one walk back home I was appoached more than once by black marketeers and asked if I wanted to sell or trade the clothes 1 was wear­ ing." he recounted. The black marketeers also exchange American money for the Russian currency at a much better rate than the banks. Perry said. A fellow student became acquainted with a black marketeer and went with him for two days to watch him do business. Perry reported. If you have money in Russia, and the black marketeers do. you can literally buy your freedom, he said. Guards can be bribed, and you can buy your way right out of the country, he continued The Russian who was deal­ ing in the market had paid off the mortage on his brother's home, and his mother and fathers home, bought his parents a summer home and was getting ready to go to the United States to meet his American fiance and get mar­ ried. he related. Perry spent time in the Republic of Russia, which in­ cludes Moscow , but said he preferred the Baltic states of Estonia. Latvia and Lithuania. Those places are more open and considered more middle­ class than the rest of the Soviet Union, he said. Even there. “The Soviets controlled what we saw; there was no way around it,” he commented. Tallin is the capital of Estonia and Perry said he would like to visit there again someday. Now back at work at Pastoors Family Market in Middleville, he recalls that, unlike most American stores, Soviet stores specialize in one thing. Lines are the norm for buy­ ing anything except bread at the bread store and “open markets." which Perry said “are kind of fun to shop at." The process of shopping starts with the first line, where you wait to get a slip for what you want to buy. which is then taken to the second line, where you wait to pay for those articles. Then, it's back to the first line to pick up what you have bought, he said. Perry waited in the two THORNAPPLE KELLOGG Community Education MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN* 795-3397 HIGH SCHOOL COMPLETION CLASSES: (Classes are FREE if being taken for high school completion, if you’re a senior citizen, or if you’re a recent day school graduate) Wednesday 6:30-10 p.m. Monday 6:30-10 p.m. Math Workshop/Learning Center English Personal Finance Beginning Apple Keyboarding Computers Office Procedures (full class already) Learning Center (Freeport) 6:30-10 p.m. Historically Speaking 1-4:30 p.m. Tuesday 6:30-10 p.m. Beginning Apple Computers Accounting I Accounting II Science Thursday 6:30-10 p.m. GED Prep/Learning Reading Improvement Center U.S. History ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Jan. 3-Jan 26 (Join anytime) Jan. 3-Jan. 26 (join anytime) Jan 31 Feb 23 Jan. 31-Feb 23 Feb. 14 Wed . March 1April 26 Stretchercise • Level I 6-7 p.m $20 Tues. & Thurs. Jan Leo McFall Stretchercise • Level 2 7-8 p.m. $20 Tues. & Thurs. Jan Leo McFal' Stretchercise - Level 1 6- 7 p.m. $20 Tues. & Thurs. Jan Leo McFall Stretchercise - Level 2 7- 8 p.m. $20 Tues. & Thurs. Jan Leo McFall Sr. Cit. Valentine Party 1-3 p.m. $1 for school bus ride LCTK Caledonia 7-9 p.m. $5 for all 8 classes Ml Trial Lawyer’s or $1 per Assoc , TKHS The Courts & How They Operate Estates. Wills & Trusts Worker's Compensation & Social Security Disability Real Estate Law - Buying. Selling & Leasing Property Rights of the Accused & Rights of the Victim Juvenile Rights & Parent s Rights Smail Claims Court Mock Thai of Actual Cnminal Case People's Law School a. b. c. d. e f. g h TK KIDDIE KAMPUS PRESCHOOL: Classes for 4 year olds with a_m and p.m times available Introducing a class for 3 year olds/young 4s on Mon & Wed afternoons. Held in the McFall Building KENT SKILLS CENTER: Vocational training classes start at the Skills Center the week of January 23. Cail the TK Community Ed office for further class information and for registration REGISTRATION/INFORMATION: Thomapple Kenogg Community Ed 7953397 Office hours • Monday through Fnday. 9 a.m -4:30 p m. Preregistration for all classes is necessary Classes carry a minimum and a maximum for number of participants in order for the class to be held Chad Perry, home from his travel and study in Europe, is again serving the customers at Pastoors Family Market in Middleville. lines for 20 minutes to buy a Russian flag, he commented. He reports seeing candy and shoe stores “just crammed” with people when there were sales. McDonald’s fast-food places have appeared in B-Ball Standings 3 Man Basketball Team........................... W Larry Cobum.............. 7 Dan Parker................... 7 TonyTopolski.............. 5 Bill Denniston.............. 4 Allen Gulch....................1 Loyd Elwood................0 L 1 1 3 4 7 8 Bowling Results Bowlerettes The Water Doctor 10-2; Hair We Are 9-3; Village Beauty Nook 5-7; Phil’s Pizzeria 4-8; Seif & Sons 4-8; Hastings City Bank 4-8. High Series - G. Purdum 572; D Levett 552; M. VanPolen 531; B. Meyers 517; D. Blough 511. High Gaines - G. Purdum 222; M. VanPolen 213; B Neil 204; D. Levett 198; C. Haight 187. Wolverine Village Grocery 11-1; Hastings City Bank 10^-1%; Purdum Construction #1 8-4; Caledonia Oil 6-6; Taylor Trenching 5Vi-6Vi; Purdum Construction tfl 5-7; Harrison Hardware 5-7; G & L Remodeling 5-7; Gun Lake Inn 2-10. Indian Valley Camp 2-10. High Series - J. Long 607; J Bennett 582; M Lesick 580; B Haight 542; H Lmdemulder 540 High Games - J. Long 245; B. Haight 223; M. Lesick 213; B. Heath 211; J Bennett 211. Moscow, with one for the foreigners and seven for the natives, he said. “I heard there was a Wendy’s in Poland, but 1 didn’t see it.” Talking of returning to Europe, Perry said his friends recommend the Ukraninc and Georgia as nice places to visit. He also said he would like to visit again his host family in Denmark, Jorgen and Bente Rasmussen. T-K junior varsity wrestlers have successful day at tournament Last Saturday the Mid­ dleville junior varsity wrestlers traveled to Plainwell to wrestle in a 13-team tournament. Taking first for the Trojans were Kirk Schieb, Andy Monroe and Steve Thompson. Third place finishers were Shane Dillion, Matt Smith, AJ. Leo Blough, while Pat Leppan, Jason Rogers and Shawn Monroe finished fourth. • NOTICE • Citizens of Middleville and the Public A PUBLIC HEARING In accordance with Public Act 285 of 1931, as amended, the Village of Middleville Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, January 31, 1989 at 7:00 p.m. at the Village Community Hall, located at 314 East Main Street, Middleville, Michigan. The pur­ pose of the hearing will be to consider amend­ ments to the 1972 Middleville Master Plan. This proposed revised Plan is intended to serve as a guide to the future development of Middleville and contains recommendations about future land use, population projections and methods to implement the Plan. Anyone wishing to comment on this Plan are invited to attend this meeting. Copies of the Plan may be reviewed at the Middleville Village Hall at 314 East Main Street, Middleville, Mon­ day through Friday from 8:00 ’til Noon and from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Marge Loew Secretary Village of Middleville Planning Commission �T-K Junior Varsity volleyballers take two The J.V. Volleyball season has successfully started at T.K. This years team consists of two returning players — Jamie Bcuschel and Sue Seger, along with other sophomores Mary Cisler. Pam Elkins. Cara Errair. Pol­ ly Kidder. Jennifer Merrill. Jennifer Middleton and Trade Smith, completing the team are six freshman — Alicia Batson. Michelle Griffin. Tina Neeson, Rosemary Sclafini. Sherry Swelnis. and Cristi Thomas On Jan. 4. the J.V. team met Otsego and Kenowa Hills, taking both matches Jan. 7 they placed third in the Delton Invitational competing against 11 schools, bringing home a trophy and medals Jan 9th. they met Coopersville and Northview taking both matches, with great serves and teamwork On Jan. II. the girts met Trojan freshmen basketball team on winning streak The T.K. freshman basket­ ball team continued their win­ ning streak by defeating Wayland Tuesday night by a score of 61-47. The Trojans got off to a good start by scoring 25 points in the first quarter The Trojans played good team defense which contributed to many Wayland turnovers. Ryan Millhouse lead the Tro­ jans with 18 points and 8 re­ bounds, followed by Dave Sherwood with 15 points and Rob Hunt with 14 points. Used car lot ok’d by Caledonia Council by Barbara Gall A commercially zoned site at 9807 Cherry Valley was ap­ proved for use as a used car lot by the Caledonia Village Council at its Jan 9 meeting The new business will be located next to the E-Z Stop convenience store, and will be a joint venture between Kyle Fate, owner of the store, and Sam D'Angelo, owner of the Great Lakes Car Company. 5 301 South Division, Wyoming D'Angelo explained to the council that he would like to expand his business, but em­ phasized that he would run “a clean lot” with no junk cars. He estimated he would keep 12-18 cars for sale at the Caledonia site. The car lot will share the existing driveway to the store, he said, as well as the store’s sewer hookup. D'Angelo said he was re­ questing a trial period of a year or two. and then, if the business succeeded, would construct a permanent building on the site. In the meantime, he said he planned to bring in a temporary mobile office that would be set on a foundation and would have skirting, a handicapped ramp and front and rear exits. Business hours at the lot would be from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Satur­ day. The lot would be open until 9 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, but would be closed on Sundays. Council President Glen Klaver said that Michigan Township Services was con­ cerned about having two com­ mercial uses on one site, but village attorney Jim Brown said the local ordinance allows two uses on a commercially zoned lot He said he will cheek with MTS on the matter The ordinance also states that the business would have to hook up to the village sewer system when the permanent building was constructed. D Angelo and Fate said they agreed to those terms. The lot will be opened as soon as possible, they indicated. Village engineers from Williams and Works then presented an update on the testing being done at the wastewater treatment plant, preliminary to expanding the system Ed Burt, hydrogeolog 1st from Williams and Works, said all observation wells are in and samples would be col­ lected beginning this week. Raw wastewater samples already have been taken, he said, and they seemed normal except for an above-average sodium content, perhaps a result of the many water softeners used in the area. Burt explained that a high sodium concentrate applied to clay soil could impede per­ colation and infiltration of the water at the treatment plant. This, however, was the on­ ly possible problem he could see in expanding the system either to the cast or west, he said. Engineer Laura Albers reminded the council that with the hydrogeological tests well under way. a decision soon will have to be made on the type of expansion desired for the sewer system. The choices before the council are continuing with a land application system, hooking up to the Grand Rapids sewer system, or go­ ing to a mechanical treatment plant. The latter has never been a viable solution to the village's sewer problems because of the difficulty in getting a surface water discharge permit from the Department of Natural Resources and because of the cost, she said. However. Albers pointed out that there has been much discussion recently about a regional treatment plant, and that Caledonia is a likely site for this project. She suggested that the DNR be consulted about restrictions for such a plant and the stan­ dards for the effluent. The last time the DNR evaluated the possibilities for a mechanical treatment plant in Caledonia was in 1975. she said. '"This is the time to look again at this alternative, before the (hydrogeological) studies go any further." she recommended The council agreed to in­ struct Williams and Works to come back w ith a cost estimate of defining the ser­ vice area and discussing a mechanical plant w ith the DNR In other business, trustees Judy Kidder and Susan Berensci were appointed to serve as a committee to make recommendations to the plan­ ning commission in revising village zoning ordinances The council also set Jan 30 as a budget workshop meeting Hopkins taking the match in three games with scores of 15-8. 14 16. 15-9 And Caledonia in three games 15-2. 13-15. 15-6. The key to these wins has been ace serves, great net play, and teamwork. JV Scots win a close one Caledonia's junior varsity won a 69-65 thriller over Wayland Friday night. Caledonia led most of the way but trailed by one with 50 seconds left. Joe Cox made a steal and fed Tom Bednarsky with a look-away pass for a layup. Bednarsky was also fouled on the play — he con­ verted the free throw for a 67-65 lead with 30 seconds left The Scots defense held Wayland and Bill Kowal seal­ ed the victory by hitting two free throws with two seconds remaining. For the game. Kowal was six of six from the line. He also was a key in breaking Wayland's press, playing ever minute of the game. Four players scored in dou­ ble figures for the Scots, led by Tom Bednarsky’s 25 points Brent Wallis had 11 points off the bench, and Eric Curtis and Bill Kowal each had 10. “It was a great team ef­ fort,’’ commented Coach Klunder. "everybody con­ tributed to the victory. It was a great game to watch, and I was especially happy with the determination the team show­ ed down the stretch.” T K wrestlers record victory at Kelloggsville The Trojan wrestling team recorded their 17th victory of the season in defeating the Rockets 68-4. Winning matches on pins were Corey Webster 103 lbs.; Zack Curths 119 lbs; Tony Palmer 125 lbs.; Pete VanDenBroeck 152 lbs.; Dave Lehman 160 lbs; and Brian Osbun Heavyweight. Winning on forfeits were Shane Dillon 112 lbs; Todd Kidder 135 lbs.; Brian Appel 171 lbs. and Jason Rogers 189 lbs. Pat Leppan won a 9-3 deci­ sion at 130 lbs. Obituaries Elma E. Belson HASTINGS - Elma E. Belson, 92, of 2397 McCann Road, Hastings died Friday, January 13, 1989 at Hastings Provincial House. Mrs. Belson was born on August 11, 1896 at Coats Grove in Barry County, the daughter of Henry and Emma (Ulrich) Norton. She was raised in Woodland Township and attended the Coats Grove school. She was marrid to John C. Belson on November 17, 1913 at Hastings. They lived at the McCann Road address since 1934. She was employed at Pennock Hospital for ten years as housekeeping supervisor. Many years ago, before her marriage, she worked at her parents restaurant on Jefferson Street in Hastings and the Novelty’ Factory in Hastings. She was a member of Algon­ quin Lake Bible Church. Mrs. Belson is survived three sons, Veryl and Artheal Belson of Hastings, Clifford and Laura Belson of Kalama­ zoo, Richard and Edna Belson of Hastings; one daughter, Norma and Joseph Lince of Malakoff, Texas; 14 grand­ children; 28 great grandchil­ dren; 14 great great grandchil­ dren; one sister, Minnie Taggart of Flippin, Arkansas. Preceding her in death were her husband, John; one son, Ronald Belson; two daughters, Nora Seeber and Irma Belson; four brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held Monday, January 16, 1989 at the Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Taggart officiat­ ing. Burial was at Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Algonquin Lake Bible Church or Hastings Provincial House. Fredrick L. Send FREEPORT - Fredrick L. Send, 31, of 6899 Buehler Road, Freeport died Monday, January 9, 1989 in Morgan, Illinois as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Mr. Send w as born February 27,1957 in Hastings, the son of Donald and Joyce (Belcher) Send. He was raised in Free­ port, Suttons Bay and the Ann Arbor area attending schools there, graduating in 1976 from Middleville High School. He was married to Kim Poplaski December 8, 1979, the marriage ending in divorce. He resided m Austin, Texas for seven years, returning to his present address nearly two years ago. He w as employed as a carpenter during Ins u orking life. Mr. Send is survived by his mother and step father, Joyce and Robert Brown of Freeport; sisters, Vivian Weidman and Terrena Chlebana both of Middleville, Jeannine Andrus of Freeport; one brother, Eric Send of Middleville; maternal grandmother, Vivian Belcher of Battle Creek; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Send in 1963 and a step father, Robert Brittingham in 1976. Funeral services were held Friday, January 13 at the Hast­ ings Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Michael J. Anton officiating. Burial was at the Freeport Cemetery’ Memorial contributions may be made to tlie Grace Lutheran Church or the Kidney Foundation. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. McAlary • DeGroote to wed Mr. and Mrs. Larry and Sandy McAlary of Mid­ dleville are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter. Carmen Marie McAlary. to Jeffery Paul DeGroote of Kentwood, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest and Darlene DeGroote of Hastings. Carmen is a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and she attended both Western Michigan University and Calvin College. Jeff is also a graduate of Thornapple High School. Vows of marriage will be spoken by the bride-to-be and future groom on May 5. Surplus Food Distribution scheduled for Jan. 26 locally The Caledonia Area and Kent County will have a surplus commodity distribu­ tion Thursday. Jan 26. at the Holy Family Hall from 10 a m. to 4:30 p.m. or until sup­ plies are exhausted. Those attending should be sure to be registered, or bring their old cards with them Lost cards cannot be replaced For more information call Lillian Shultz. 891-8135. Betty L. Tolan MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Betty L. Tolan, 65, died Thurs­ day, January 12, 1989 at Kent Community Hospital. Mrs. Tolan was born on October 31, 1923 in Thomapple Township, the daughter of Jervin H. and Bess B. (Whipple) Campbell. She was raised in the Middleville area and graduated in 1941 from Middleville High School. She was married to Ray D. Tolan on April 25, 1943. She was a member of the Middle­ ville United Methodist Church. Mrs. Tolan is survived by her husband, Ray; her children, Kareen and Bob Tripp of Grand Rapids, Anne and Lawrence Hawthorne of Dowling, Linda and Robert Spaulding of Hastings, Mitch and Sandra Tolan of Middle­ ville; five grandchildren; several stepgrandchildren; two great grandchildren; several great stepgrandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Paul (Jean) Armbruster of Dexter, Mrs. Maryon Sherk of Florida, Mrs. Galen (Emma) Brower of Montague; one brother, Lane and wife Grace Campbell of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, January 14, at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville, with Rev. Lynn Wagner officiating. Burial was at Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Middleville United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society. Garold V. Sherk MIDDLEVILLE - Garold V. Sherk, 85, passed away Saturday, January 7, 1989 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Sherk was bom on September 1, 1903, in Parme­ lee, Thomapple Township, the son of LeRoy and Nora M. (Miller) Sherk. He attended schools in Middleville. He was married to Laura B. Schleh on September 1, 1925. He was employed at Steelcase as foreman, retiring after 30 years. Mr. Sherk is survived by his wife, Laura; four daughters, Mrs. Lois Middleton, Mrs. Forest (Louise) Middleton, Mrs. Jack (Phyllis) Boger, all of Middleville and Mrs. Richard (Ruth) Beck of Hast­ ings; 15 grandchildren, 37 great grandchildren; a sister, Mrs. Louise Schleh of Middle­ ville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral and Committal Services were held Monday, January 9, at the Beeler Funer­ al Chapel, Middleville, with the Rev. Monte C. Bell offi­ ciating. Burial was at Parmelee Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Township Ambulance Service. The Better Quality Yarns at Affordable Prices! JACKIE'S YARN SHOP 795-3718 9 Market St., Middleville �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I January 17, 1989 Caledonia lose three in volleyball action CALEDONIA VARSITY Volleyball Schedule TIME DATE Jan. 19 Jan. 21 Jan. 23 Jan. 26 Jan. 30 Feb. 2 Feb. 4 Feb. 6 Feb. 9 Feb. 13 Feb. 16 Feb 20 Feb 25 Thu Sat. Mon Thu Mon Thu Sat Mon Thu Mon Thu Mon Sat OPPONENT Location: Creston 6:00............ ...... 9:00 ..... 6:00 ...... 6:00 6:00............ 6:00............ ...... 8:00 am ...... 6:00 6:00............ ...... 6:00 6:00 6:00 ...... .................... H A A A A H A A H A A H A Kelloggsville Wayland Tourn. Delton Byron Center Cedar Springs Hudsonville Delton Inv. South Christian F.H. Northern Wayland Coopersville Kenowa Hills O.K. Gold. Conf. Location: Wayland Feb. 27 ............................... A Pre-District Mar 4 Sat Mar 11 Sat Mar 18 Sat Monday thru Friday ............................. A District A Regionals ............................. A State In the Service... Members of the Caledonia varsity volleyball team are ( back row, from left) Susan Welton, Mindy Beck, Dora Thompson, Anne Andrusiak and Miriam Comegys. In the front row, from left, are Julie Scheid, mgr., Jodi Tuinstra, Cheryl Kral, Julie Kral and Hope Racz. This years Caledonia varsi­ ty volleyball team is a young team consisting of three sophomores, four juniors and two seniors. Victory has yet to arrive due to lack of ex­ perience although the team has shown improvement with each match Last Monday the team played a hard match against Hamilton, losing 15-5 and 15-9. Senior Mindy Beck lead the team with four kills and two aces and Jodi Tuinstra lead in scoring with six points. Last Wednesday the Scots traveled to Middleville to play a triangular with Hopkins and Middleville. The first match was against Hopkins. The Scots fell short in a tough three game match. The scores were 15-8. 12-15 and 11-15. Leading in kills was junior Anne Andrusiak with six. Against Middleville, the Scots inconsistent serving led them to a 6-15. 9-15 loss. Junior Miriam Comegys led the team with two kills. David J. Sutter Navy Seaman Recruit David J. Sutter, son of Pamela F. Haywood of 6928 Cherry Valley. Caledonia has com­ pleted recruit training at Recruit Training Command. Great Lakes. Ill During Sutter’s eight-week training cycle, he studied general military subjects designed to prepare him for further academic and on-thejob training in one of the Navy’s 85 basic fields. Sutter’s studies included seamanship, close-order drill. Naval history and first aid. Personnel who complete this course of instruction are eligi­ ble for three hours of college credit in physical education and hygiene. He is a 1988 graduate of Madison High School, Mid­ dletown, Ohio. Friday the 13th means fun at local schools Delighted confusion reign­ ed at West and McFall Elementary Schools in Mid­ dleville last Friday, the 13th. Bill Rich, principal for the two buildings, always plans something special for the students and staff on every Friday the I3th. With something up his sleeve, pupils and teachers both look forward to the day. “No one is safe,” said West Elementary secretary Marsha Seller. One year, he transplanted the entire elementary teaching staff of McFall to an elementry school in Grandville, and brought back the Grandville instructors to teach in Mid­ dleville for a day. He said he likes suprise field trips, but he also plans things like having the teachers trade classes for the day, or having them pick their teaching assignments for the day out of a fish bowl. The children this year went on a treasure hunt, with clues to guide them to the next goal. Teachers and staff all were involved with such clues as finding a person in this building whose last name would mean the same as a group of people who had items they wanted to buy (Seller). The student then was told to say. “I want to be amazed.' Students who said the exact words were given the next clue. If not. the teacher said. ’ I do not understand. Goback to your teacher, and get fur­ ther instructions.’’ Brian Schultz, son of Ken and Marilyn Schultz of Robertson Road. Caledonia, surprised all of his family by arriving home for the holidays earlier than expected. He was expected Wednes day, Dec. 28 from Germany after being in the Army in the helicopter division for 1\6 years. Brian called his sister and brother-in-law. Sarah and David Ryder from Lowell, and told them he would be at the airport on Friday, Dec. 23. Leaving Germany in the morning and in the air for 11 hours, with a some what rocky ride along the way he said he was a very tired per­ son and was glad to get to his destination. Saturday morning he made an important visit to his grandparents' home, the Don Kelloggs of Caledonia. He also met with his parents. Ken and Marilyn, with the surprise Welcome home. On Christmas Day. the Kelloggs were together for their special day at the Kellogg home. Christmas again was celebrated at (he Lillian Schultz apartment Wednes day. Dec. 28 for Ken and Marilyn Schultz and family. Brian is a grandson to Lillian. He has a sister and brotherin-law and little niece station­ ed in Turkey in the Air Force. Brian is home on leave for a month, then will be stationed in Colorado. The game continued, with children getting clues from different people and, if the right word was typed in, even the computer gave clues. Rich’s reputation as a Fri­ day the 13th surpriser makes for suspense, too. One Friday, nothing was happening all day long, except that Rich popped in and out of classrooms, keeping the ten­ sions and expectations high. Not until 2:30 that day did anything unusual happen. Just before school was to let out — the high school mar­ ching band “serenaded” the students by marching and playing through their classrooms. Each class that finished the treasure hunt received a prize, and each student ended up with an ice cream sandwich. Stocy I de ma (left to right), Josh Zoet Maria Cook ond Shawn Heise have entered a code word into the computer ond watch intently to see if the computer will give them another clue in the treasure hunt. Proving that "no one is safe," Teacher Barb Benner and aide Betty Haraburdo show the closet that someone filled with crumpled newspapers. They soy they ore launching on intense investigation to find who did it. P.S.-they already know. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I January 17, 1989 Trojans knock off staterated Godwin 83-77 to knot up title Faced with a sink-or-swim situation last Friday. Mid­ dleville's basketball team choose the latter. The streaking Trojans used some clutch free throw shooting and dominant re bounding to stun undefeated Godwin 83-77 in Middleville The team’s fifth straight win propels the Trojans (8-2) into a three-way tie for the O-K Blue topspot with the Wolverines and Hamilton, all knotted at 5-1. Middleville coach Kurt Holzhueter said a loss would have all but eliminated his team from the suddenly hectic O-K Blue title race. “if wed have lost we would have two losses and it would have been a struggle for us to stay in the race," he said. “I think this was our best overall game of the year. We’ve played this good in stretches, but never for a whole game." After holding a 41-31 halftime margin, the Trojans trailed only once in the second half when the Wolverines (9-1) scored the first nine points of the fourth quarter to grab a 63-62 lead with 6:09 left. But the Trojans’ Corey Dean, who hit all 10 of his free throws, hit a clutch oneand-one to make it 64-63 with 5:56 to go. Holzhueter said free throw shooting has been one of his team's strong suits and it helped the Trojans slide past Godwin. Middleville hit 19-of-25 free throws in­ cluding 11-of-14 in the fourth quarter Godwin, conversely, was only 11-of-19 from the line. “We’ve shot free throws well all year, especially Dean.” Holzhueter said “When you get him to the line he’s solid. Doug's (Mesecar) been shooting a lot of free throws lately and (Jason) Pranger is tough from there too.” After Dean's free throws, Godwin tied the game 64-64. but Dean tipped in a basket and Mesecar hit a jumper and a pair of free throws for a 70-64 lead with 3:33 left. A three-point play cut it to 70-67. but Mesecar and Dean answered * i th baskets to up it to 74-67 at the 2:18 mark. Another three-pointer cut the gap to 74-70. but the Tro­ jans salted the game away by scoring the next five points to make it 79-70 with only 54 seconds to go. In addition to the clutch free throw shooting. Holzhueter pointed to his team s 58 per­ cent (31-of-53) field goal percentage and dominating 40-29 rebounding edge Godwin was 30-of-69 from the field “Early on they hurt us with the rebounding but later on, especially with Donker. we snapped up everything.” Holzhueter said of his team’s rebounding. “That was a key." Middleville trailed 12-11 after one quarter, but used a 30-19 second period ad­ vantage to troop into the locker room up 41 -31. The Trojans led by as much as 11 with 58 seconds left in the third quarter before God­ win scored the last three points of the period to make it 62-54 Mesecar led the Trojans with 24 points. Dean finished with 21. Pranger 18 and Brotherton 11 points. Donker chipped in 19 rebounds and Brotherton had five assists. Last Tuesday the Trojans American Revolution comes to life at Dutton Christian General Washington, usually known as Dutton Christian teacher Gwen Kuik, and Martha Washington, played by teacher Lisa Van Solkema, prepare to introduce their students by the rank each has earned. by Barbara Gall Angry colonists, agreeing not to “let George do it” any longer, solemnly stepped for­ ward one by one to sign the document that would sever their ties with England and begin a war of independence. George and Martha Washington looked on as the Declaration of Independence was signed by the be-wigged dignitaries, and then joined in a celebration complete with punch and cookies that were served in the classroom across the hall. Not quite the way most history books document the beginning of the American Revolution, but to Dutton Students who earned the rank of general by completing a certain number of assignments got to sign the "Declaration of Independence Both land and sea divisions of the Revolutionary forces were represented Christian fifth-graders, the role playing made a history unit more meaningful and certainly a lot more fun. Teachers Gwen Kuik and Lisa Van Solkema said the signing ceremony was the culmination of a month-long unit on the war of in­ dependence, during which students earned a “rank" in the Revolutionary “army" by completing worksheets, reported on a book about that period of history and learned a Bible verse pertaining to war or authority. Each student also made a wig and put together an Army or Navy costume to wear at the ceremony. The teachers explained that fifth grade marked the first time that elementary students really began to study history, and that they hoped to en­ courage an interest in the sub­ ject with the Revolutionary War project. “Tliey just love this unit," agreed the teachers, who dressed up as George and Martha Washington for the program. “For one thing, they can work at their own pace," said the general "Yes. and they all want to earn the rank of general so they can be a signer." said the ocher half of the famous cou­ ple from Mount Vernon. The 43 students were all an nounced bv rank to the crowd of parents who came to view the ceremony, but only the generals got to sign the momentous document A variety of cookies that would tempt any soldier or civilian was provided by “Ar­ my moms.” along with punch, unfortunately never available to the American soldiers who wintered at Valle> Forge more than 200 years ago Middleville's Bob Brown gets a shot off during the Trojan’s 83-77 upset of Godwin, Friday. knocked off Wayland 79-64 behind a career-high 33 points from Mesecar. He also added 13 rebounds. Pranger and Donker had 10 points and Dean eight. Middleville hosts Hamilton on Friday. Caledonia wins 76-68 game at Coopersville Andy McGuckin scored 20 points and captured 13 re­ bounds to lead the Fighting Scots to a 76-68 conference win over Coopersville Friday evening. The win upped the Scots’ league record to 3-3 in the OK Gold and 3-7 overall. The Scots started fast behind a full court press, forc­ ing 10 Bronco turnovers, and rolling up a 19-9 lead by the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter, the Scots fell apart defensively, said coach Jon Meerman, and costly turnovers and fouls allowed Coopersville to come within four points by halftime. Coopersville hit 10 of 14 from the free throw line and took advantage of 7 Caledonia turnovers to end the half with only a 36-32 deficit. The third quarter was all McGuckin’s offensively, and belonged to the entire team defensively, Meerman said. The senior co-captein sank 13 points and grabbed 6 crucial rebounds as the Scots pulled ahead 5847 by the end of the quarter. In the fourth stanza, the Scots exploded early and Mike VanRyn hit two 3-point shots to give the Scots an 18-point lead with 5 minutes left in the game. Though poor free throw shooting again allowed the Broncos to close in, the Scots held on for the victory. The Scots hit only 12 of 30 free throws for the evening. Besides McGuckin, other leading scorers for the Scots were Josh O'Krangley with 17, VanRyn with 11 and Scott Feenstra, who contributed 5 points and 7 rebounds. t Graduation I Day f approaches be sure to . let friends k and family 1 know ' with a Graduation Announcement from... The Reminder 1952 N. BROADWAY HASTINGS 945-9554 1952 N. BROADWAY HASTINGS Business Services YOL WANT QUALITY at affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to new spapen and catalogs. Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. : 15%0ff: • LISTED PRICE S �Early morning accident injures two FARO’S ITALIAN by Jean Gallup Light freezing rain was Mamed for a three-car acci­ dent Saturday. Jan. 7. that left two men injured and one vehi­ cle tom in half. 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The force of the impact tore Vanhorn's 1984 Chevrolet Chevette in half, and the third vehicle driven by Johnson. Continued from p-ige 6 school year, including some in the Upper Peninsula, said Nan Lathrop of Lansing Com munity College's international programs department. Their travels will take them from Niles to Traverse City, to school districts around Detroit and Lansing, to Flint and to Bad Axe. Saginaw and Sandusky. They will even visit a one-room school in Skanee in the Upper Penin­ sula. Lathrop said. ‘And that 10 months is a long time to be away from home when you have a fami­ ly/' she said. Kawai has a wife and three children, though Shimabayashi is not married. LCC and the Michigan Department of Education jointly sponsor the program. Lathrop explained, with the college selecting the districts to be visited and doing the scheduling and coordinating for the visiting teachers. She said that the school districts are selected for a visitation based on the district's interest, and then on a first-come, first-served basis. “This is the fourth year for the program/' she said, “and now we have more requests from the schools than we can fill. We even have a waiting list." Dr. Peter Bunton of the Michigan Department of Educat ion agreed that the ex­ change program has been grow ing steadily in popularity since the DOE ux>k it over in 1982. He said the sister state'' relationship with Shiga actual­ ly dates back to 1968 when Governor George Romney in­ itiated it. Geographical similarities and common concerns with pollution and the use of natural resources brought the two states together to share in­ formation and work on problems Under the jurisdiction of the Department of Natural Resources until 1982. the pro­ gram has since been expanded by the DOE to include not on­ ly educational, but also cultural and goodwill ex­ changes Softball teams, music groups, and businessmen have v isited each other from both sides of the Pacific The teacher exchange pro­ gram has taken place yearly since 1985, Bunton said, with each state paying for its own teachers' international transportation costs and pro­ viding each a stipend. The state being visited pays its guests’ lodging and provides local transportation. This year, four teachers from Shiga are working in Michigan. While Kawai and Shimabayashi are traveling around the state, two others are working as language con­ sultants in Battle Creek and Garden City. Japanese and Michigan teachers interested in the pro­ gram must be able to pass language qualifications and an interview process. Michigan teachers also must present a lesson plan as part of their ap­ plication. Bunton said. However, while the Shiga teachers visit schools or stay in a district for 34 weeks, the Michigan teachers actually teach only one semester. They take six weeks of language study in Japan first. Bunton said one of the pro­ blems for Michigan teachers is that Japanese now is being taught only at Lansing Com­ munity College and at Wayne State University. “There are just not enough teachers of Japanese," he said. But one of the positive results of the program, he ad­ ded. is that Michigan now has 10 school districts offering courses in Japanese "W ith the growth of Japan as a world power and industry leader, and considering all the dealings we have with Japan, we think this is a truly impor­ tant and necessary expansion of our school programs." he said. But. he said, state budget cuts in the program may en­ danger its existence, and the DOE is already concerned that it may not be able to send as many Michigan teachers to Shiga as it would like. "We hope the program is not cut, because we feel that it has such importance More and more of our districts would like to meet our visiting teachers and more of our teachers would like to par­ ticipate. And we have an in­ creasing number of citizens who wish to go on the good­ will missions every other year." He explained that on the goodwill missions, par­ ticipating Michigan residents live for up to a week with a host Japanese family in Shiga, participating in all the family activities and visiting business and cultural institutions. Each member of the mis­ sion must pay his or her own expenses, however. Bunton said. This summer, the 150-member Shiga delegation will arrive in Michigan to help celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Shiga-Michigan Sister State program. Bunton emphasized that all aspects of the exchange pro­ gram offer opportunities for increased understanding bet­ ween the two countries, but he especially would regret seeing the teacher exchange program cut. "It's a wonderful oppor­ tunity for teachers and students in both countries to learn more about each other." he said. According to the DOE. the Sister State program has benefited both states. Markets for Michigan pro­ ducts could expand through such projects as the Michigan Shiga Sister Stale program, and Michigan agricultural products already find a large market in Japan, the DOE says. “By providing an open avenue through increased knowledge and communica­ tion. (the Sister Stale pro­ gram) has fostered coopera­ tion. understanding. com merce and most important of all. international friendship." In addition to the Sister State program, ten Michigan cities also have sister city rela­ tionships with cities in Shiga, while another six share with cities outside the Shiga prefec­ ture. Both visiting Japanese teachers fell their first hand look at American schixils and students would help them be better English teachers back home. Shoji said he plans to use the slides and video tapes that he has taken in America to help his students in Japan understand American culture “You cannot just teach the language," he said. "You also must teach the culture that goes with language /’ Upcoming... 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Michigan 49333 118th Year January 24. 1989 Environmental and traffic problems cited Caledonia Township turns down PMR request by Barbara (>all The Caledonia Township Board last Wednesday sup­ ported 4-1 a recommendation by its planning commission to deny a planned mineral removal (PMR) rezonmg and permit to VerMeuien-Mast Inc. The developers had re­ quested a rezoning of their ap­ proximately 80 acres at 7719 Douglas VorMeulon (in suit) «xplains to area residents a model of his firm's rehabilitation plan for its proposed sand mine on Whitneyville Ave. at a special meeting of the planning commission. Whitneyville from rural residential to PMR. and had applied for a permit to remove 4.5 million cubic yards of sand from the site over 10 years. The company submitted the request nearly one year ago to the township planning com­ mission. which, due to the scope of the project, required a number of studies be made on the traffic and environmen­ tal impacts of the proposed pit. A year's work both by the applicant and the commission culminated in a special meeting Jan. 16. at which the planning commission once again heard comment from the public and the developers. The commission also presented its own report on the PMR request, including in it the major concerns voiced about the mining operation, the information gathered by the commission on those con­ cerns. and finally listing eight “very serious adverse conse­ quences for the surrounding lands, the immediate area and for the township.” if the pro­ ject were approved. These consequences formed the basis for the planning commission's unanimous recommendation that the township board deny the PMR request. Planning Commission Chairman Steve Gould ex­ plained to the audience of more than 100 citizens that the PMR zoning was for the removal of minerals in excess of 5.000 cubic yards, and he quoted from the township’s PMR ordinance that requires an applicant to “sufficiently demonstrate that the proposed planned mineral removal operations and activities will not create any serious adverse effect or environmental im­ pact on adjacent or nearby lands or other lands elsewhere in the township or the area " The adverse effects cited by the commission included substantial and excessive truck traffic that would pose a safety hazard to residents, a decrease in property values in the vicinity of the sand pit and along the roads servicing it. a serious possibility of gnnind water pollution and the poten­ tial of pollution from surface water drainage Other problems cited by the commission were the impact of the mining machinery on air quality, and the adverse impact on property values, which would affect the township's tax base and long range plans for residential development of the area Specific concerns of the commission were the proxtmi ty of Kettle Lake School, located one-half mile north of the proposed pit. and the potential destructive impact of the increased heavy truck traf fie on Whitneyville Avenue, 68th Street and 84th Street. Both 68th and 84th streets have steep grades, and a report from the Kent County Continued on page 3 Meetings serve as prelude to survey for T-K Schools by Jean Gallup Before development of a survey of Thornapple Kellogg School District residents, meetings were held last week in Middleville and Freeport to seek opinions from the public. The results of the survey will be used to make the schools more responsive to the community and the students needs, said Tony McLain, principal of Page Elementary' School. The survey is being Middleville Planning and Zoning Board joins Michigan Society developed by Kathy Feaster from the Michigan Depart­ ment of Education, who led the meetings, he added. Recommendations gained from the meetings with com­ munity residents will be used to make a rough draft, which Feaster will bring back to Middleville for another public­ meeting on Wednesday, Jan. 25. That meeting, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. in the high school library, will be used to “fine tune" the questions in the survey by Feaster and the peo­ ple who attend that night, McLain explained. Different segments of the public met with Feaster and McLain during the day and evening of Jan 17 to provide insight from their perspec­ tives, he said. Feaster expressed delight at Continued on page 3 One group to meet with Kathy Feaster (dark hair, center) and Tony McLain (on her left) and suggest questions for the survey was the board of education and Superintendent Steve Garrett (far right). The Planning and Zoning Commission has worked all year to bring about the creation of a new master plan for the village for use by village officials when planning the future development of Middleville. Tim Johnson, from Williams and Works, has aided the commission throughout the process by Jean Gallup A tool that will help the Middleville Planning and Zoning Commission in efforts to guide the village into the future was approved by the village council at its Jan 9 meeting. A request by Marge Loew, secretary of the planning panel, asking that its members be allowed to join the Michigan Society of Planning Officials was OK d by the council in a unanimous vote. “1 believe this will help us perform our duties on the planning and zoning with more efficiency." said Dr. Eldon Newmyer. head of the commission Loew, outlining the advan­ tages of belonging to the society, noted the availability of “very, very informative seminars." She explained that in addi­ tion to two magazines a month dealing with planning issues, each member will have the opportunity to attend seminars The seminars cover several different levels of experience and knowledge useful to new commission members and those who are looking for more advanced information, she said. Planned throughout the stale at different times of the year, the seminars are design ed to make them available to planning commissions in loca lions that are not too distant to attend, Loew added. “We’re pleased that the council approved the action,’' she commented. The first meeting Loew and other members of the planning and zoning commission are looking forward to attending is coming up shortly in Kalamazoo and covers land use maps and master plans, she said. �Page 2 1 The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 24. 1989 Docs our touch of spring give you “Spring Fever?’’ Living in Michigan we know better, don't we? Dorothy Dean says her violets in the woods on the back of their place may get fooled by our January thaw. They are blooming right now . And the day lillies are pok­ ing up their noses thru last year's dead leaves. They may get those same noses nipped if they don't watch out. I have been limited to about one page for my news. So that means you may not get called every week, but I will try to call each of you at least twice a month. The holidays swelled my news to an unusual size. Even with my enlarged calling list (from 40 to 120 families) there will seldom be that much non-holiday news. So, if you are not called the week you have some special news, please don’t get cross with me, but call me to tell me what happened. I won’t deliberately miss any of you, but space is limited Lib Palmer called to say that she is in charge of the Middleville area’s “Walk For Warmth". This drive for funds is to help those in Barry County who have trouble pay ing their utility bills So far, these people have volunteered to walk three miles: Chris Schad, Helen Scott, Carol Bender and Lib Palmer. Additional walkers arc welcome. You can call any of the above to give your pledge. The Community Action Agency is spearheading this drive for Barry County. This is the fourth year that they have had the walk. Virginia Root had a nice visit with Ruth Geib Jan. 13. It was 20 years since they had gotten together. Eltha Nichols has been one worried mother. Son Bill has been very seriously ill. He was in intensive care for quite a while. Now, he is off the serious list, and is coming along better. Daughter Mary from Washington, and Larry and daughter, as well as all the local family were on pins and needles for a while. Now comes the slow part of getting well. Good luck to you and your family. Eltha, from your com­ munitv family John and Cheryl Newman took his folks Betty and Paul Newman, to a jazz concert. Jan 15 at Lincoln Country Club. Betty said it seemed nice to go and hear and see something different and in such a nice place. Neva and Rita Atcken at­ tended Dutch Cappon s retire­ ment banquet Jan. 14. There were 40 people there Mary Noah and daughter Mary VanderWaL went to Moline to visit Harold’s sister. Nellie and George Whitcomb Jan 15. Melvin and Kay went up to Beulah this last weekend. Mary said that for the first time in a long time, they do not have any birds coming to their feeders She said that’s very unusual because they always have such a large group to feed. No one seems to know why. Neva Kenyon and Bill had a family get-together for Sun­ day. Art Kenyon was there, as was son David. Later in the afternoon. Kathy and the boys came over. Rob Kenyon will graduate from navy basic training the end of this month. Mrs. Featherly is having a wonderful Florida four-week vacation. Doing a lot, relax­ ing and enjoying the warm weather Marian Martin went to son Larry’s in St. Louis to do some family sitting. Couldn't call it baby sitting because they are too old. Larry and wife were gone Thursday through Sunday. Marian en­ joyed the chance to be with her grandchildren and help their parents. Saturday, Jan. 14, Ann and Barb Clinton played scrabble with Greta Greiner. Jan. 15, Doris Borg and Shirley Howell went to daughter Stephanie and Ron Kinney’s for a birthday dinner for Shirley Roberts and Karen Kinney. Bette and Ray Koeplinger, had a family dinner with Marilyn, Brent and Missy at their place on Jan. 15. The Shermans attended their daughter Samantha's gymnastic group performance at a meet in Muskegon. Everyone was so pleased that they received a third. The group belongs to the Caledonia gymnastic group that meets in the old post of­ fice in downtown Middleville. This was Samanatha's first time to go with her group. Luana Toian said hubby Lynn had throat surgery Jan 16 He will be in the hospital four days. He went thru surgery fine and is coming along nicely. Well, folks, another of my goofs Harry Schultz called and told me that I had left out that he and his wife Shirley , celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary . Jan. 9 by going out to dinner at the Mid-Villa. Harry had hernia surgery and is now home doing very well. Glad to be home and have it taken care of. If things go as planned, Edith and John Miller will be in their new home, just north of their old house Jan. 28. Doug and Cindy Thaler and family went to be with her parents. Bob and Doris Green in Dowagia. Her sister, Marian Barnes, was also there Lois Bremer’s sister Trudy Truax, came to visit with her Jan 16. Kathy Moma said daughter Cindy's gymnastic group she teaches came home with rib­ bons and trophies and ribbons on the 15th in Muskegon. Grandson Thad had Sunday dinner with his grandparents. Bob and Rosemarie Otto, and Uncle Russ at their home, on the 15th. Howard Colburn came over to help Wretha McNee with some plumbing trouble Sun­ day. and so Wretha went back home to have dinner with June and Howard. Then they went over to Glen and June Colburn’s home in Alaska in the after­ noon. to help them celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Sunday evening. Cleo and Ard DeWinde came over. Tuesday afternoon grand­ daughter Janie McCarthy and little Heather came to see Wretha so she could give her a birthday present. Wretha also helped me with another goof. 1 said that Sharon Tunison was 5, but she is only about 2. Wretha. being a Sun correspondent for many years knows how irritating Car wash to open in Middleville A new car wash will be in operation in Middleville by early spring, with one automatic tunnel and four self service bays. Gavin's Car Wash will be located on Arlington Street right across from The State Bank of Caledonia. This photo show the future site just after the clearing of the building which occupied the lot. goofs can be to the writer. June and Howard took Wretha to dinner after atten­ ding the anniversary. Ethel and Paul Gibson had just gotten back from a day visit to the Prentiss’, when I called on Jan. 17. She told me about the Neighborhood Card group that she and Clara Stan­ ton started 46 years ago. At that time, it was all the “young people” of the com­ munity who got together. Four of the original group members are left. They have a rotating group of about 21 now. I asked her if the group members were the kind of players who stuck to playing cards, and she said they did get some of those occasional­ ly, but they dropped out in disgust, because it is a social group who love to visit and play. It must be a very con­ genial group or it couldn’t have kept going that long. I never play cards with my husband. He loves to play and SCHOOL MENUS West & McFall Tuesday, Jan. 24 Fishwich on a bun, french fries, cole slaw, chilled pears, milk. Wednesday, Jan. 25 Chili, cheese and crackers, bread and butter, veg. sticks, fruit sherbet, milk. Thursday, Jan. 26 Buddi Bull Day Corned beefed or ham and cheese on a bun, tator tots, buttered car­ rots. fresh fruit, milk. Friday, Jan. 27 Pizza, green beans, pineap­ ple tidbits milk. Monday, Jan. 30 Ravioli or spamsh rice, bread and butter, buttered com. sliced peaches, milk. Tuesday, Jan. 31 Pita pocket with taco meat, lettuce and cheese, mixed veg., pineapple, milk. High School. Middle School & Page Elementary Tuesday, Jan. 24 Taco’s with lettuce and cheese, buttered com. pears Wednesay. Jan. 25 Hamburgers on a bun, french fries, sliced pickles, applesauce Thursday. Jan. 26 Sliced turkes or ham and cheese on a bun, buttered peas, fruited jello. Friday, Jan. 27 Pizza, baked beans, peaches. Monday , Jan. 30 Fishwich on a bun, col­ eslaw, pineapple tidbits. Salad bar (H.S.) Tuesday, Jan. 31 Baked potato with chili or ham and cheese topping, green beans, fruit juice bar. 2% and whole milk available every day. Hot dogs available at Page. Caledonia Elementary Tuesday, Jan. 24 Taco's, french fries, com, fruit, pudding pop. milk. W ednesday. Jan. 25 Lasagna, garlic bread, stuf­ fed celery, fruit, milk. Thursday, Jan. 26 Potatoes and gravy, green beans, roll, fruit, jello'topping. milk. Friday , Jan. 27 Barbeque on bun. tator rounds, baked beans, vanilla tone. milk. As an alternative, soup and sandwich is available every day except Thursdays. Please note that snacks may be pur chased for the following prices: Fresh fruit. Fruit Roll ups & Fun Fruits $.25, Milk $.20. I drive him nuts, because I Pam’s children celebrated his consider it a game and not a birthday serious business. Frankly. I Chet Geukes and a friend think it is because I am lazy are now in Florida spending a mentally and I can’t bother the lot of time golfing. And from challenge of remembering ex­ the weather report, they are actly what each person plays. having just the right kind of Ethel agreed with me when I weather to play golf. learned to play bridge for the I called everybody on my mental challenge, as she did, list, and you can see what a but was both stopped playing. small amount of news there Friendships mean more to was to get January to me is both of us than winning. always a coasting month, cat­ The Gibsons also went to ching up on all the push of the the senior citizen's potluck holidays and slowly recharg­ dinner Tuesday. Jan. 17. Ray ing the batteries to get into Page spoke on the presidents. coming future plans. Bruce and Marilyn Some of you retired people McWhinney and Gordon. ought to come to the VFW Cheryl and Lois all got Hall Mondays, Wednesdays together, Thursday, Jan. 12 and Thursdays, from 10 until for a belated birthday for 12:30. This Monday Virginia Katie. Rixit and Louise Elwcxxi are Esther Larkin attended the going to bring back to me, Medicare seminar Tuesday how to play dominoes. Jan. 17 at Lincoln Meadows. I haven’t played since I Sunday, Jan. 15, Marge and played with the children. Tom Loew went snowmobiiVirginia says that they don’t ing at her folks residence at play a cut-throat kind, just a Cloverdale. They went out on social kind, talking, listening the lake. and just enjoying each other’s Chuck and Pat Bedford are company. staying at Marian Holes home My hubby and Rixl Finkwhile she is Arizona. Chuck is beiner are looking for so­ now working at St. Marys in meone to play pin<x.'hle. They the lab. are serious players and play Ett Van Sickle went to her for the mental challenge. son Gary and Joyce’s home to Mildred Wiley said that help Cheri (Mrs. Stephen) bunko was a fast, fun game. celebrate a belated birthday. Maybe some of you would Also there was Stephen, Bud rather play rummy, scrabble, Morgan (her father) Gary and or any other kind of game. No Joyce and their family. games are furnished, you have Anna Harris is hoping to get to bring yours with you. The rid of all her helping hall, tables and chairs are all paraphernelia this week. It that are furnished. will be a big relief to get about You have an hour and a half on her own without suppor­ before we eat at 11:30. The ting help. hot meal is healthy, diabetic, Her youngest daughter, and usually salt free, just the Pam, came down and got her. right amount for we folks who so Anna spent a little over one no longer require big farmer week at her home up in Sand meals. The other day we had Lake. While there, one of Continued on page 4 z--------------- --------------- -------------------------------------- ---------- and News ifTheSun f iriB 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 Founded in 1870 — Published by... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / January 24, 1989 / Page 3 CaledoniaTownship turns down PMR request Continued from front page Road Commission said truck traffic would be slowed by such conditions. Gould said, adding that the commission felt this posed a risk of serious accidents After Gould and other com­ mission members explained their concerns, the meeting was opened to comment, first from the applicant and then from the public Harry Mast, a partner in the company, emphasized that the proposal had been made only after much study of the pro perty and the township s PMR ordinance He said the firm has submitted, at much ex­ pense. all the information re­ quired by the commission. He said he felt that while the pit might seem to be bad. looked at objectively, it is a good thing. He said the firm was willing to work with the people of the township in developing the project. Douglas VerMeulen. the other partner, voiced his frustration at the findings of the planning commission. He said he was surprised that the commission s conclu­ sions could be so different from theirs after looking al the same studies. He. too. emphasized that the firm was willing to come up with “creative conclu­ sions’* to the residents' con­ cerns about the project In a printed letter handed out to the audience, the firm offered a number of promises designed to alleviate objec­ tions to the proposal. For in­ stance. having their haulers avoid the use of 68th Street would cut down both on the truck traffic passing the school and the dangers of more truck traffic through the Alaska area. VerMeulen pointed out. The developers also offered to install a tire bath to cut down on dirt tracked on to the roads, to donate land for a park, to pay for crossing guards at the school, to install more signs warning of the truck traffic, to construct an attractive entrance to the operation, to install and main­ tain monitoring wells in the upper aquifer and to post a let­ ter of credit to provide a liquid and easily administered en­ forcement mechanism to the township. The applicant's attorney. Randall Kraker. said he thought the tow nship. in deny­ ing the pit. was losing an op­ portunity “to demonstrate a model sand pit." Despite the offers made by the mining firm, nearly all of the citizens who spoke up at the meeting objected to the location of the sand pit Safety to children, especially in the summer; traffic; changing the rural atmosphere; the number of other pits in the area; and the lack of enforcement w ith existing pits were some of the reasons residents opposed the project. Some did speak in favor of the request, mentioning the need for sand to build new developments and the oppor­ tunity to set up standards the other pits would have to follow. After the citizens expressed their opinions. Gould ended the public comment period. The conflict, he said, is that what attracts potential residents to the area are the rolling hills and the rivers. But those same features also attract businesses like sand mining. “The planning commission is always dealing with trying to balance the rights of the in­ dividual property owners and those of the people that live around them." he said. In this case, he added, “the applicant's conclusion is dif­ ferent from ours." The motion by Commis­ sioner Dick Dunn to recom­ mend deny ing the request bas­ ed on the commission's report was then passed 6-0. Commis­ sioner Jake Austhof was absent. Last Wednesday night, the Caledonia Township Board then acted on the commis­ sion’s recommendation after hearing statements both by the applicant and a few members of the audience. Mast said he strongly disagreed w ith the findings of the commission and that not all the information had been presented at the meeting. He said the company will challenge "a capricious decision." One resident said he was concerned w ith the lack of or­ dinance enforcement in pre­ sent pits, and he hoped other requests will be subject to the same scrutiny as this one. Trustee Chip DeVries mov­ ed to accept the recommenda­ tion of the planning commission. and the motion carried 4-1. with trustee Tom Fischer casting the "no" vote. Meetings to discuss T-K schools survey Continued from front page the turnout of people to discuss their views and offer advice for questions to be ask­ ed in the survey. “Each group we met was well represented and we got good responses.” Feaster said. “In Freeport, we had a wonderful turnout of people, all interested in the survey. They provided page after page of suggestions.” she added Another group that impress­ ed Feaster was the students from the high school govern­ ment class. “The students were ab­ solutely great. I threw out a couple of topics, and they picked up on them. When they really got started they had good comments and suggestions. “One area we talked about and the students wanted put on the survey of questions was to see what the public thought about the new attendance policy. And. they wanted us to ask the people why they voted against the millage.” she commented. The current grade level con­ figuration. which was im­ plemented at the first of this school year, was mentioned at almost every group meeting. Feaster noted, “so that will probably be looked at in the survey.” The telephone survey will be taken by volunteers bet­ ween Jan. 30 and Feb. 2. Two hours of training in asking the questions will be taken by all volunteers, with the survey calling being done from a central location, Feaster said. Middleville Neighbors, continued from page 2 the best stew that I have tasted in a long time and the meal is only $1. You must let the folks know 24 hours ahead by calling 948-4856. If you don't they can’t have your meal there for you. If you like metal silver­ ware, bring your own service. Last Monday, Fay Freeman sang for us for just a short time. Any of you folks who have ever heard Fay Freeman share her talents, singing and enjoying life, you know that it was a very good experience. Maybe some of you have something you would like to tell us about, not necessarily a slide show, or anything that long or elaborate Just a warm, enjoyable event you would like to share with us. your community family. I am finding that as I get older, with children not right around me. when something new. different, or just very enjoyable comes to my atten­ tion. I love to share that ex­ perience with someone else. Next week Thursday. 1 want to bring my collection of old maps. 1860, 1873, 1895 and 1913 I have all the townships of Barry County of those years. Maybe you can see exactly where your grand­ parents lived and exactly who they had for neighbors; or old Middleville insurance maps showing exactly where each business was in 1893. 1899. 1911 or 1934 My hubby says who on earth is interested in that stuff, but you may have Ucccuntin^ (£ Sax Sxuuce MEMBERS OF NATP, IAAM, NSPA • INDIVIDUALS • FARMS • BUSINESSES Open Monday-Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. HASTINGS OFFICE 414 W STATE RO MIOOCEVIllE OFFICE 111 BROADWAY 945-5429 795-3387 WILLIAM J ROUSH GENERAL partner SUSAN A FOSTER GENERAL PARTNER remembered your dad talking about the pickle factory, or the street car diner, or the boarding house where the girls who worked at Globe Knitting lived, or the Felt Boot Factory. Many places that no longer are there. Wretha McNee has told me all about her calendar collec­ tion. I have never seen it maybe it is too valuable to bring. If transportation is your problem, maybe we can help you with that. Just call me, 795-9715. I am going to con­ tact Barry County Transit to see about that As Virginia Root said, “I can't come because I don't drive anymore, but I would be willing to paya dollar toward the gas someone would use to pick me up and bring me home. Just because my body doesn’t let me drive anymore that doesn’t mean I can’t pay my own way as a thank you to someone else who is willing to share their abilities.” One woman said she didn’t come because at our age, we never know what our bodies are going to tell us that we can do for that day until after we get up. I guess the only solution is to get stem with our bodies, and say to them, that if you are going :o ache and make me uncomforatble. I’m going to enjoy myself and do something with someone else. You will be surprised how soon the aches and pains are fogoaen when you are having a good time. Free regional clinic on diabetes planned The Michigan Masons and the Children's Hospital of Michigan are combining ef­ forts to help area children with diabetes by sponsoring a free regional dime Thursday, Feb 9. in Grand Rapids. A team of specialists in diabetic education and management from the Children’s Hospital of Michigan will evaluate each child's health status and make recommendations for future care Discussion groups for parents and children also are planned al the clinic For more information about the clinic, call William Lysdahl. Master of the R.C. Hathaway Lodge No. 387, Free and Accepted Masons, of Caledonia at 698-8559, Merle Shook at 891 8611 or Thomas Crane al 891-1061 The final date for accepting applications is Feb. 2. Midddle School Students of the Month ore selected by the faculty based on some of the following criteria: being cooperative, attentive, responsible, dependable, having good manners, a good attitude and for just be­ ing neat kids. The Middle School Students for the month of December are (first row, from left) Jeremy Anderson, Sarah Kaechele, Bruce LaBine, Kerri McNees, Nicole Price, Michelle Shepord, Tara Titus, Jared Zimmer, (se­ cond row) Sarah Beute, Britt Haraburda, Suzanne Landman, Heather Miller, Robert Satterfield, Jesse Strzyzewski, Tracy Wieringo, (third row) Tony Bubois, Sarah Flanagan, Amanada Henley, Ryan Kiel, Shannon McClelland, Kelly Schondelmayer, Carole Stevens, and Curt Thaler. Pictured separately are Candy Thompson and Melissa Cheblana. Film �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I January 24, 1989 Beautiful weather again. How did you like that snow storm Saturday. It really was beautiful, the trees, brush, bushes and ground. Now again, warmer weather Sunday. Pat, Mary and the boys had dinner with mom and dad Reaser. Always fun with the family home. Lets all give Mrs Alvah Loring. 9416 Alaska Ave., Caledonia a happy birthdaj card shower. Her day is Feb. 1. and she will he 90 years young. Happy birthday. An­ na, from all your friends Bernadine and Harry Reaser and Bob and Shirley Reaser of Hastings had dinner at Scheldes Saturday. Thursday, the “Sisters Par­ ty" was held at Eugene and Martha Balls near Martin We all had a chance to talk with Neva and Bill from Florida Aren’t telephones great? Twelve attended the dinner. June Tungate and Esther Kelley sang at the Methodist Church Sunday and later had dinner at Scheldes on 44th St Friday. I had more tests at Borg ess Hospital in Kalamazoo. Now I should soon know what will be done. Saturday was the Springer dinner at Circle Inn. There were 14 of us. Good food and much gabbing. Sunday w as a great day for me. I received a card and let­ ter at Christmas time from a Lillian Shooks from Sparta Now. who is she? I remembered that Roy worked at the shop with Jack Shooks. So I called her and she was Jack's wife. This has been at least 35 years ago. Emma Jane and Maurice and Clarke and I went to see her Sunday. Did we have fun. old times, memories of the farm, and soon she is now 86 but spry and has great memory We brought food from the restaurant and en­ joyed that in her home. She will long remember this day and so will I. I will try to have her come see me. Later. Sunday we attended the 50th wedding anniversary of Glenn and June Colburn at the township hall in Alaska. Many cailers and much fun. Four area students on Hope College dean’s list Three students from Caledonia and one from Mid­ dleville were among those named to the dean s list for first semester of the 1988-89 school year at Hope College in Holland. Earning spots on the list were senior Betty L. Smith and juniors Kenneth L. Olivier and Kari L. Schaafsma. all of Caledonia; and senior Brenda J. Swanson of Middleville. The make the dean's list at Hope, students must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Middleville resident on dean’s list Karen Lorraine Shoemaker of Middleville has been nam­ ed to the dean's list at for the fall semester at Union Univer­ sity in Jackson. Tenn. To make the dean's list, a student must have earned at least a 3 5 grade point average of as possible 4.0. Phone 795-3345 for Action-Ads! reach over 8.000 homes LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH St. Margaret Mary of the Sacred Heart Chapel 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St "The Church where everybody is somebody ... and jesus Christ is Lord" Temporarily meeting at the Gaines Township Hall on 68th St. S.E. near Kalamazoo Avenue Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday t vening Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study Rev. William Dobson, Pastor Rosary and Confessions before Mass. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass. 891-8923 Rectory Office Phone — 531-0432 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church "People that care ill sSjSF | Middleville at the Community Hall Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. , Pastor Monte C. Bell (616) 795-2391 ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St. - Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship................................................. 8:30a.m. Sunday School......................................................................9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship................................................ 11:00a.m. Rev Robert Gerke 891-8688 — Office / 891-8978 — Church MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School 1 vening Worship Service 10 00 a m. 1115am. 6 00 p m YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor Sunday - Latin Tridentine Mass • 10 a.m. *OOa m 10 30 am 6 00 p m 7 00 p m 795-3667 St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar r Rectory Ph 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 2415 McCann Road, Irving, Michigan MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship 9 30 a m. Middleville Sunday School............. 9 45 a m Morning Worship 11 00 a m. Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Church Office Phone — 795*9266 LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Christian Reformed 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School........................................ 9:30a.m. Sunday Morning Worship........ 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship.................................... 5:45p.m. Daily Mass in Small Chapel • 8:30 a.m. Ree. Bernard Mulder, Pastor EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Rev. Wayne Smith, Rector Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir..........................................................9'00 P Church School and Adult Education.................. 9.30 a m. Holy Eucharist.................................................. 10.30 a.m. 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. CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church, with a caring heart for our community and the world” CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Adult Sunday School ................ 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship.......................... 10:00 a.m. Children’s Sunday School ... 10:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman Pastor Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 ______________ ____ “God Cares for You” Middleville Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. & Wing R» Sunday Services................... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Services — Sunday School........................................ 10.00 a Morning Worship.......................................... 11 00 Evening Worship................................................... 6:00p.m Pastor Wesley J. Coffey Phone 795-7076 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST FIRST BAPTIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, norta of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 868-6306 9:45a.m. 11:00a.m. 6:00p.m. .6:45p.m. 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, faster Rev Stanley Vugteveen, Associate faster Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired). 9:45 a.m. Sunday School.......... .11:10 a.m. Sunday Evening Service ...................... 6:30 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 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. (The ©Id lime ^Refhodist ffihurd] Call 795-3345 today and have your church listed here each week! Reach Over 7,000 Area Homes 5590 Whitneyville Avenue, S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School..................... - .10:00 a.m. Morning Worship..................................... 11:00 a m. Evening Worship..................................... 6:00 p.m. Wed. Prayer Meeting/ Children's Gasses................... ............... 7:30 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 24, 1989 / Page 5 T-K School Board adopts amendment in budget in the basing program, he noted When figuring next year s budget, there will be only two options, he said. Because some of the money in the fund balance had to be used this year, those options will be either an increase in revenue or major reductions. Garrett said A projected fund balance, or contingency fund, of $85,105. 1.3 percent of the anticipated revenue budget is low. “Accountants tell us that figure should be at least 10 percent, and 15 percent is bet­ ter.” the superintendent said. In talks with the business manager of the Kent In­ termediate School District and others. Garrett said officials said they felt there may be a 2 percent increase in revenue from the state next year, but pan of that may be taken away by the Headlee Amendment. The Headlee Amendment does not allow local school boards to levy all authorized by Jean Gallup An amendment for general appropriations in the 1988/89 school budget has been adopted by the Thornapple Kellogg Berard of Education. The move leaves the pro­ jected unreserved cash fund balance at $85,105 for the current school year, which ends in June. That figure represents 1.3 percent of the anticipated revenues budget, said a report given by Superintendent Steve Garrett at the Jan 9 board meeting The total revenue expected from all sources is listed at $6,442,254. and total ex­ pected expenditures is at $6,624,942 “To formulate this budget, we had three options. One was to reduce programs, the se­ cond was to obtain more finances through a millage in­ crease and the third was to use part of our fund balance.” Garrett said. Reductions were made in the funding of athletic pro­ gram through pay-to-play and Caledonia school millage decreasing faster than expected Caledonia residents are sav­ ing money because the number of mills levied to pay for the school expansion is decreasing faster than an­ ticipated. reported Caledonia School Board member Fred Boncher at last Tuesday's board meeting He explained that the cur­ rent number of mills being levied for expansion is 3.02. instead of the the projected 4.15 mills. A three-mill levy wasn’t anticipated until the year 2002. Boncher said. The reason for the decrease in the local tax is because of an increase in State Equalized Valuation (SEV) for proper­ ties in the Caledonia area. The increased building and the coming of industries like Steelcase to the district ac­ counts for the increased value of area properties. Boncher said. “As the SEV increases," he explained, “the amount of mills necessary to pay the amount of debt decreases each year." He estimated that the lowerthan-expected tax rate saves the average homeowner in Caledonia about $60 per mill each year “And the millage will only go down from this point." Boncher added. His cost analysis also revealed that change orders for the school expansion pro­ jects accounted for only threetenths of one percent of the total contract amount. In other business. Director BINGOS CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION POST 305 (9548 M-37) I I • Thursday, 6:30 p.m. : of Academics Doug Busman was awarded a Caledonia “C” for his work developing programs in AIDS and reproductive health education. “The credit really goes to the people who worked on that curriculum.'' Busman responded. "But 1'11 accept this on behalf of the team." Trustee Sharon Oatley reported that information from visitations to school libraries was being compiled, and the Library Committee soon will make a recommen­ dation to the board about the needs of Caledonia school libraries. The board also approved the request of Dr. Marie Kelley to transfer from her position as junior high principal to classroom teacher, effective July 1. 1989. (See related story.) The board agreed that Deputy Superintendent Craig Schmidt will receive $1,600 in tuition reimbursement to at­ tend a seminar sponsored by the Selection Research In­ stitute for personnel training. The seminar will deal specifically with employment interviewing techniques, and was recommended by both the personnel and finance com­ mittees of the board. School principals and ad­ ministrators whose contracts will expire July 1 have receiv­ ed a continuation of their agreements until June 30. 1991. The board also approved hinng Dave Orszula as the new junior high wrestling coach, effective Jan. 17. After approving the finan­ cial report and a raise for elec­ tion workers, the board met in closed session to discuss the annual evaluation of the superintendent. 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 millage if the district's state equalized valuation <SEV) in­ creases more than the cost of living for the previous year, without a vote of approval from the people. The amount rolled back (or not levied! is the amount of the difference between the rise in the SEV and the cost of living. "We were affected by the amendment last year, and while I don’t have the figures on this year’s property tax assessments. I'm almost sure we will be subject to that again. Last year we had to roll back seven tenths of a mill. Garrett said He noted that another uncertainty in the current budget is final settlement of negotiations between the board of education and ad­ ministrators and the unions representing teachers and non-instructional personnel The teachers are represented by the Kent Coun­ ty Education Associa­ tion Thornapple Kellogg Educational Association agreement reached has higher raises, that will also impact (KCEATKEA). The non-instructional per­ the budget. The negotiations are stalled, sonnel are represented by the Kent County Educational and the KCEA TKEA has asked for fact finding. Garrett Assoc iat ion/Thor nappie Kellogg Non-instructional reported. “In fact finding, a represen­ Association (KCEA TKIA). The bus drivers are tative from the state labor represented by the Thomapple department meets with both Kellogg Bus Driver Associa­ sides in the negotiations. 1 istens to each sides "tacts. tion (TKBDA). A 4.5 percent raise for all and then gives the parties a personnel has been factored non-binding recommendation for them to consider." Garrett into the present budget. Gar rett said, but if the eventual said. Caledonia Junior High Principal requests classroom assignment “I love to teach” — says Marie Kelley by Barbara Gall “I find myself watching the seventh-graders, trying to remember their names and wondering which students will be in my class." smiled Marie Kelley as she talked about her eighth-grade teaching assign­ ment for the 1989-90 school year. After serving the Caledonia school district for the last four years as junior high principal. Kelley has asked the school board to reassign her to a teaching position in the new middle school, scheduled to open next fall. That request was granted at last Tuesday s board meeting. Kelley said she is excited about getting back to the classroom, especially since the middle school's new pro­ gram is one she has worked on for the last two years, along with a committee of parents and teachers. In announcing her request to her staff at the junior high, Kelley emphasized her desire to be a member of the faculty that actually initiates the new middle school plan. "We’ve developed a plan for an exemplary' middle school." she said in her announcement. "The success of Caledonia Middle School will be deter­ mined to a great extent by the commitment of the teaching and support staff during the coming years. I want to be a part of that staff. Kelley explained that as a principal she has had to spend most of her time meeting the demands of running a school, with little or no time left for being m the classroom. "You know." she said, ‘‘all the experts say that prin­ cipals should spend at least 50 per cent of their time as in­ structional leaders, but 1 have found there is just no time to be that leader. "I love to teach, and while teaching is certainly just as much, if not more work than being a principal. I feel a great sense of anticipation now that I'm returning to the classroom." She said she realized that teaching is what she enjoys the most, and decided to get back to the job she really loves. Although she has been teaching a class at Western Michigan University, which, she said, she has enjoyed, “college teaching just isn't as much fun as teaching the younger students." Kelley will continue as junior high principal for the remainder of this school year while district officials begin a search for her successor. Caledonia Superintendent of Schools Robert Myers said he and the school board members hope to have the new principal “on board” by early summer. He said that first he will meet with groups of teachers and parents to define the qualifications needed by the new principal, and then can­ didates will be interviewed to narrow the list down to about 10. Those 10 will be interview­ ed by committees of parents, board members and ad­ ministrators who will select three candidates. From these, the new principal will be chosen. "We hope to be down to those final two or three by May." he said. He added that the new prin­ cipal must have a philosophy about middle school education that will be compatible with the new middle school plan "I’m referring here to the idea that a middle school is not a mini-high school, but a school designed to n»eet the special needs of young adolescents.” he said. He added that the new ad­ ministrator also must have an understanding of sixth grade education since that grade level will be included in the Caledonia woman to receive diploma from Bible school Esther Elaine Humphrey. daughter of Mr and Mrs. Paul Humphrev of Caledonia has fulfilled all the re­ quirements of tbe three-year Bible school diploma at Pen­ sacola Christian College All degrees and diplomas »ill be granted during com­ mencement exercises on the campus on May 12. A Bible-believing, indepen­ dent. Christian institution, Pensacola Christian College enrolled this past year more than 2,400 students in its undergraduate and graduate programs Pensacola Chnstian College is one of the fastest-growing Christian col­ leges in the United States today. Caledonia Junior High Principal Marie Kelley is looking forward to teaching in the district's middle school under the new program she helped design for it. middle school. "We owe Marie a great deal for all her work in putting together the middle school plan,’’ Myers said. "However, she has missed being a part of furthering in dividual students’ education, and wants very much to get back to the classroom where she can work directly with the students. "And I know she is excited to try out the concepts built in­ to the new middle school plan "We thank her, and wish her well in her new role in the Caledonia schools.” For many people, IRAs are still tax deductible. Are you one of them? You have until APRIL 15th to find out! Because of tax law changes, many people are confused about IRAs. But the fact is, many people’s IRA contributions are still fully or partially tax deductible. And even if your IRA contribution isn’t deductible, it can still be a good investment — because earnings grow tax-deferred! Which means your IRA accumulates rapidly. And helps you gain a comfortable retirement! Mass Mutual offers IRAs that are secure, flexible and convenient. To find out how your IRA is affected by the new tax laws, contact a Mass Mutual representative today! BRAD HARRISON 180 N. Division, Suite 400, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 — (616) 459-7219 - MassMutual Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company and Subsidiaries. Springfield, MA 01111 �Page 6 1 The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I January 24. 1989 Caledonia Twp. board honors past officials by Barbara Gall The Caledonia Township Board last week honored two former township officials for their long and dedicated service. Township Supervisor Jerry Good presented Nancy Giar and Phil Datema with com­ mendations from State Senator Richard Posthumus and State Representative Walter DeLange for their 18 and 14 years of service, respectively. Giar served the township since 1970 when she was elected deputy clerk. She became clerk two years later and retained the position until 1988. when she campaigned unsuccessfully for supervisor. She was a founding member of the Kent County Clerks Association, which she served as secretary and president, and she has worked as secretary and as vicepresident of the Kent County chapter of the Michigan Township Association. She has been an active member of the Greater Grand Rapids En­ virons Transportation Study Committee (GRETS). Datema has served the township as supervisor for 14 years, choosing not to seek re­ election to that post in 1988. During his tenure, the township changed from an agriculturally based area to one of rapid growth as in­ dustry moved to the township and residential plats replaced many fields and pastures Datema still serves the township as building inspector Before receiving the sur­ prise award, he reported to the board that year-end building permits totaled 47 new houses, five commercial buildings, 43 remodelings and one church, in all totaling slightly over $7 million in value. The new home*, averaged about $99,000 in value, he said. After a short discussion, in­ cluding comment from the ap­ plicant and the public, the board voted to accept the recommendation of the township planning commis­ sion to deny a planned mineral removal application from developers Ver.Meulen and Mast. fSee related story.) Reporting on another im­ portant township concern. Bill Timmer, inspector from engineering firm Moore and Bruggink. said that the Campau Lake sewer project is under way. The drain field is in. he said, as are the three tanks. Piping and fill will be put in when the frost has left the ground, he explained, adding that “everything is set for when the weather breaks" Good reported to the board that a procedure has been sug­ gested for enforcing the township ordinance against junk cars being left as eyesores on township properties. A junk car is one that is unlicensed and inoperable, he said, and leaving such a vehi­ cle sitting in a driveway or lawn will bring a registered letter to the property owner informing him or her of the violation. The owner will have 15 days to move the car. or else be ticketed by the sheriff. Ignoring the ticket will result in the car being towed and impounded. Good said, with the costs of ticketing, towing and impounding put on the owner’s tax bill. This procedure was approv­ ed by the board. Fire Chief Butch Welton said delivery of the new grass rig truck is expected in two weeks and the skid unit by the end of February. He also presented the board with a check for $1,000. donated to the fire department by an individual from West Michigan Iron and Metal Cor­ poration in appreciation for the departments work in fighting a bam fire on his property. Welton said the department recommends using the money to buy a new air pack, an ap­ paratus which supplies oxygen to a fireman working in a bur­ ning building. The board agreed to con­ tinue levying the summer pro­ perty tax. and treasurer Shirley Tolan reported that 50 percent of the winter taxes and 90 percent of the summer taxes have been paid. Board members also an­ nounced several vacancies in township positions. Good said a deputy township clerk needs to be appointed, and trustee Chip DeVries reported that a vacancy exists on the library board. Welton said volunteers are needed to work on the annual Fourth of July celebration, and funds for the event also Caledonia Township planners set date for public hearings The Caledonia Township Planning Commission will hold a public hearing Mon­ day, Feb. 6, on a final development plan submitted by Reibel Development for the AustinRidge planned unit development on Alaska Avenue. While the commission had denied the preliminary plan presented by Reibel mainly because of the high density of units in the housing addition. Township Planner Andy Bowman said the developer has responded to the commis­ sion’s concerns in his revised plan. Instead of building two units per acre, as in the preliminary plan. Reibel now has reduced the density to 1.5 units per acre on the 80-acre site. Bowman said. Gould also announced another public hearing will be held at the Feb. 6 meeting for comment on Ron Wanzer’s request for a special use per­ mit to build mini-storage buildings at 6940 Whitney ville. The site is already zoned general com­ mercial (C-l), Gould said, but storage is not one of the uses listed in that zoning. Unless announced different­ ly. planning commission meetings are held at the Caledonia Township offices, 7248 68th St. The meetings begin at 7:30 p.m. FOOT PAIN CARE • Corns • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain Dr. Terrence J. Emiley OFFICE FOR PODIATRY 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call ... 891-9133 for Your Appointment Caledonia Township Supervisor Jerry Good presents certificates to former clerk Nancy Gior and retired supervisor Phil Datema. honoring their years of service to the township. are being raised. The board agreed “to get things going” by donating $500 to the cause. TO THE EDITOR Betty Tolan deserved a stronger epitaph To the editor: In our society we sometimes make room for the new by too quickly casting away that which seems old and insignificant. It is done not so much out of disrespect as it is done because human beings are oft times negligent in enscrolling that which at the time of execution seems trivial. Thus, to the relatively new residents and business persons of the Middleville area, the death of Betty L. Tolan on Jan. 12, past, as reported in a simple obituary in The Sun and News of Jan. 17 would seem at first to be the passing of yet one more of Mid­ dleville’s senior citizens. To those of us more oriented in the commercial history of Middleville, Betty’s life and work in this com­ munity is, deserving of a stronger, more impactful, and abiding epitaph. In the days when Mid­ dleville was a vibrant and thriving business community, such people as Betty Tolan, her husband Ray, the late Jerry Keegstra and his wife Maggie, along with many others, carried the ball and held high a torch on Mid­ dleville’s Main Street. Betty Campbell Tolan and Ray were childhood sweethearts. You seldom saw unc without the other They dated and worked at Liebier’s Store for Men and Boys, which came into being in Mid­ dleville more than a half cen­ tury ago. Bill and Ruth Liebier developed perhaps the finest men's store in Barry County, beautifully appointed and well-stocked. Upon his death. Bill’s widow sold the business to their long-time employees. Rav and Betts not only carried on the Liebier tradition of quality merchandise and long, hard hours of service to the customers, but continued to enlarge the business and im­ prove the store Working together as a team, Ra> and Betts Tolan — possessing attractive, gregarious personalities that won them hundreds of friends — were aggressive business people and staunch punchers for the betterment of the Mid­ dleville area. As clerks work­ ing in their own store, well versed on the merits of every garment and item, both Betty and Ray were especially helpful and interested in the complete satisfaction of their customer's needs; an art which has all but completely passed from memory as we witness the disinterested at­ titudes of sales personnel in today’s world. In spite of their long hours and devotion to their business, they still found time to raise a lovely family and become prominent in community and service club work. Joining the local Rotary Club in 1947, I recall Ray Tolan being one of the first presidents under which I served. With his Rotaryann Betty, they locally organized every facet of Rotary service, completing a term of office which to this day still stands as one of the finest in the history of the local club. Today, it is hard for new or young residents to imagine that once the downtown area of Middleville was replete with successful stores and agencies. Literally hundreds of people shopped and visited for hours on Main Street, and especially every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday night when the merchants con­ tributed cash prizes and free, sidewalk entertainment. In addition to Tolan’s, there were four grocery stores, a meat market, two restaurants, a jewelry store, movie theater, bank, two hardware stores, feed stores, flour mill, two farm implement dealers, a 5 cent and 10 cent store, a drygoods store, post office, I lumber yard, four auto dealer­ ships. six auto service sta­ tions. two appliance stores, hotel, two taverns, three barber shops, several in­ surance agencies, and a drugstore with an ice cream parlor that — with real Artic brand ice cream — made the best chocolate malts in all the world. But in the mutations of the business world, out-of-town competition grew stronger, and many local powers and personalities that could have bridged the gap became reac tionary. lethargic and at times downright selfish and nar cissistic. As merchants were forced to shutter, one by one. their surviving business neighbors faced progress and ever-increasing futility in their attempt to circle the wagons. In the end. Betty and Ray, and others like them — outgunned and no longer able to hold the fort in a hopeless commercial battle — were forced to seek other avenues of endeavor; abandoning their dreams, years of experience, and businesses stained with their own sweat. The pressures of such times on one’s heart, soul, and sanity are immense in those sub­ jugated or degraded by that valiant, lonely struggle. The weekly adveristment of Tolan’s Clothing Store has long been absent and forgotten in the pages of this newspaper. But it is not enough to simply write that Betty L. Tolan was born in 1923 and passed away in a Grand Rapids hospital in January of 1989, leaving a husband and many direct descendents. In the passing parade of the years in between — when she was healthy and strong — Bet ty, along with her husband, made waves in the commer­ cial waters of Middleville. Their dedication, drive, and spirit helped to make it a bet­ ter community. They did a good job. Gordon M Bennett Middleville valuable Coupon - Redeem at Mr. Jahnke s Classroom. Look kids look, Look at PHIL. He’s turning 40 and over the hill! Give to him this ad you clip it’s worth an A So watch him flip! Happy 40th PHIL JAHNKE �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 24, 1989 I Page 7 Thatcher attends statewide workshop Duane Thatcher Duane Thatcher, of Thornapplc Kellogg Htgh School in Middleville, was one of 40 musicians chosen to par ticipate in the state-wide Ad­ judicator Workshop spon sored by the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Associa­ tion (MSBOA) recently. The workshop was for new judges who are now eligible to judge for the numerous Band and Orchestra Festivals of­ fered by the association at various sites around the state each spring. At the festivals, judges hear junior and senior high school bands and orchestras and determine the rating each per­ formance merits when measured against a standard for the classification and grade level of the particular ensemble. In addition, they write com­ ments to enable each ensem­ ble and the director to im­ prove their future perfor­ mances. Each year over 70,000 young Michigan musi­ cians participate in these festivals. After the festival students display a medal worn on their band or orchestra uniform. _ The medal symbolizes an outstanding performance and indicates the musical talent present in many of today's youth, the skill and dediction of the school music direction and the willingness of all to made the extra effort necessary to attain this level of performance The participants in this Ad­ judicator’s Workshop, which was held at Clarkston High School, heard from a panel of experienced judges including Jack Saunders of Central Michigan University of Mihigan-Flint. The new judges practiced writing comments for bands and orchestras during a “mini-festival" held as part of the workshop. The event was coordinated and hosted by Clifford Chap­ man of Clarkston Public Schools. Middleville woman completes course from writer’s school Jennifer Frey of Middleville recently completed a special correspondence course for new writers at the Institute of Children's Literature, based in Redding Ridge. Conn. According to Frey. “The institute's course for new writers was worth every pen­ ny! My writing was once like a barren field, so I enrolled to increase my 'yield' of skill. Like an answer to prayers, it rained information and in­ structions. which have allow­ ed me to increase my yield. I ‘Spirit Week’ keeps away January blahs Caledonia Junior High students let a week of dress-up days, an all-school party, and a Friday evening schedule of basketball games and a dance keep away those post-vacation blahs. The week s events were planned by the student council and the Junior High Parents Group. Entering into the spirit” of Sports Day are (back row, from left) Becky Beland, Lisa Tarrien, Katie Trutsch. Jenny Neil and Mark Johnson. In front, from left, are Missy Scholten, Heather Burns, Ellen Klingensmith and Emmarie Schut. “Counselor Corner” by Bernie Weller Thornapple Kellogg Middle School Counselor What headlines don’t tell... This article is taken from a pamphlet titled ‘ Helping Your Kid Make the Grade,” by Sandy Dombusch. Although we do have data on the trend in grades for 2.000 students over a twoyear period, as well as records of family histories, almost all our information concerns a relatively recent period. It would be much better if we could track the on-going pro­ gress of each student over the long haul, enabling us to ex­ amine changes in family in­ teractions. student behavior and school performance. As it is, we cannot always tell the chicken from the egg and must settle for educated guesses about cause and ef­ fect. We can only report associations between family interactions and grades. These interactions may be the result of the grades, they may directly influence the grades — or they may. along with grades, be the product of some outside factor. In addition, we are repor­ ting results for groups of per sons — merely tendencies and probabilities, not definitive results for individuals. As Tolstoy wrote, "All happy families resemble one another; every unhappy fami­ ly is unhappy in its own fashion” All we can do is to trace resemblances. Certainly, we cannot pro­ vide advice for individual families. Not only is each family unique, but each beast or angel among its children responds differently to treat­ ment that appears similar. The best we can hope for is to ex­ pand the horizons of parents and educators, indicating to them which approaches may work better. Finally, parents are only one of the influces on children, albeit a crucial one. We have a duty to try our best to help our kids, but the final outcome depends on more than parental efforts. The adolescent makes some choices, and those choices are influenced by the influence of close friends, by role models portrayed in the media, by great historical events like depression and war, or by blind chance. Parenting docs not always get the result it deserves. On earth, if not in heaven, the correlation between virtue and reward is positive, but low. have learned to harvest my manuscripts." To help the institute spot potential authors, a free writing aptitude test is offered to applicants. Information about the growing young readers' market and a free test can be obtained by writing to Judith Brunstad. director of admissions, the Institute of Children’s Literature. Dept. CW8. Redding Ridge. Conn.. 06876-0260. or bv calling her toll free at I /8OO-243-9645. 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Pay them all off with a low-rate loan from us, and make only one payment a month. (EOE 267 MAIN STREET CALEDONIA 3205 68TH ST. S.E. DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE Ph. 891-8113 Ph. 698-6337 Ph. 795-3361 LENDER FDIC �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I January 24. 1989 Far-flying balloons launch new friendships by Barbara (Jail Educational experiences often •“arrive” in the most unexpected ways. Seldom is a balloon con­ sidered an educational tool, but balloons are responsible for providing some Caledonia first graders with a fun learn­ ing experience. Probably few of the Caledonia Elementary students who launched balloons on a blustery celebra­ tion day last October ever thought they ’d see or hear of those balloons again. But several days after the launch. Caledonia Elementary Principal Jeanne Glowicki started receiving phone calls and messages from some farflung places in Maine. Ver­ mont. Massachusetts and New This firs! grode class at Caledonia Elementary happily dk York, where hunters and peo­ third grade class in Albany, New York. ple working in their yards had seen the bright balloons, retrieved them, and were sur­ Carrie Mercer, left, points to Albany, New York, prised to find a note attached where their new pen pals at Westmere Elementary live. that explained how far the Barry VanVolkinburg, right, Angie Adrianse and Eric balloon had traveled on the Smith check the distance between Caledonia and strong westerly winds. Albany. The most exciting response of“all was a letter to Patti Hollstein’s first grade class from a third grade class in Albany. N.Y.. explaining that a student's uncle had found Counselors from the Tax- Tuesdays starting Jan. 31. several of the balloons tangled Aide/TCE program for senior together and had given them For seniors' convenience, to the class. citizens will be at the Thor­ call 795-9601 for an appoint­ napple Township Hall at 314 Hollstein decided to take ment. preferably after 5 p.m. advantage of the chance to E. Main St., in Middleville correspond with students so Tax assistance available for area senior citizens far away, and her youngsters sent back an ■experience chart.” a letter dictated by them and w ritten down by the teacher. The third graders at Albany’s Westmere Elemen­ tary replied, so the Caledonia students sent pictures of w hat each was hoping to get for Christmas and enclosed school photographs of each child. Much to their excitement, Hollstein said, when the Caledonia children returned from Christmas vacation, they found the Albany students had answered their ’“letter.” c*nly this time the older children printed their letters so the first graders could read them. “They were so thrilled when they realized they could actually read many of the words in the letters.” Holls­ tein said. She explained that each of the third graders had sent an individual letter to one of her first graders and had stapled his or her picture to the letter. “It was fun. because some of their students had the same names as ours. Our Ixa, for instance, was so excited to receive a letter from another Lea.” The Albany students includ cd pictures of what they got for Christmas, and asked (heir Michigan pen pals to write again Hollstein said the first Sun & News Classifieds Cail. 38 The last thing a landlord needs now is a problem with his insurance. 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Glowicki said that the balloons, which had been launched as part of the celebration honoring the school's receiving national ex­ emplary status, had triggered a very nice experience for the students through the calls and letters received by balloon finders in the eastern part of plained. and this was something new to them. It just opens up all kinds of chances to talk about how our country is a mixture of many different cultures, or about regional differences in the country . “It's just been really fun. but a learning experience, too. And when learning is fun. kids remember .*’ Hollstein said her students are already try ing to wnte let­ ters to their older friends. even though they are just lear­ ning the basics of reading and printing. “We're planning to do something for our 'big The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 24, 1989 I Page 9 From Caledonia to Albany is about 450 miles as the crow flies, but a few balloons have brought children in the two areas only a mailbox away. brothers and sisters’ for Valentine s Day.” she said “That should be fun. and perhaps we can make something as well as write.” Place your advertising message here by calling 795-3345 TODAY! ... Here’s Business Seruke Guide Our Card I Local/area businesses offering important services to help you! KEITH BERGY - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS Ulm. R. Getty Realty Thursday H Night Special COMPLETE REAL EfTATE and BUILDING SERVICE 117 E. M A IN St F UhDDL (Mitt,«<HIGAN 49333 //K 497 Arlington (M-37) Middleville (Next to Hastings City Bank) Ph. (616) 795-3389 Different Specials Everyday For Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. 795-3379 795-3002 WM R GETTY, Broker TONY WlNGEIER 795-3672 nC/. 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA. 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Ml I January 24. 1989 Middleville couple works to save the best of the past by Jean Gallup Look up the word "unique" in the dictionary, and you might find a picture of Marilyn and Joe Niewiek of Middleville. Joe is a blunt, hearty man who searches out the unusual from the past and refuses to let it be discarded. Marilyn in her quiet, agreeable way agrees with Joe and she works to save her long-time love, old-time fiddling. The Niewieks were hosts for the third annual Winter Fiddlers Jamboree last Saturday in the home they have filled with antique objects they have unearthed in 30 states over many years. The reason for the jamboree is to preserve and promote old-time fiddling, Marilyn said. Appreciating the worthwhile is part of their natures, and fighting to save an art that may be dying is natural for both of them, she added. The group of 35 to 40 fiddlers, guitarists, banjo and mandolin players gathered at the Niewieks to enjoy the cameraderie of playing together, she said. Another good reason for Joe and Marilyn Niewiek sit in front of their old nickelodeon surrounded by many other articles from the past. Sun & News Classifieds to GET Cail RESULTS! 795-3345 CALEDONIA Christian Reformed Church Merlin Buwalda to share in our celebration at the dedication of out new Sanctuary and Educational Facilties. Saturday, Jan. 28, 1989 at 7:00 P.M. Tours & Refreshments following ceremony. Sunday Services: 9:30 a.m. & 7:00 p.m. ★ Evening Service at 6 p.m. * keeping in touch with each other this way is that one player will remind another of songs that may be on the edge of being forgotten, she remarked. The house filled with 70and 80-year-old fixtures is somehow suited to the large circle of men and women, all with stringed instruments, playing old, almost forgotten jigs and reels brought to America so long ago from Ireland, England and Scotland. Joe, who holds no truck with "modern" anything when compared to the craftsmen's work of the past, has saved scraps of history and incorporated them all into the house he and Marilyn share. And he is quick to tell people that the things he had preserved are unique. "If everyone can own something, it don't mean nothing," he said gruffly with an impatient wave of the hand. A 400-pound bronze chandelier with 18 globes dominates the first landing on the stairway leading to a second floor. The heavy lighting fixture was first installed in a library in Chicago, but was removed in favor of flouresent lights. An electrician working on the library renovation got the piece and took it home, where it was stored it for 30 years, Joe recounted. "When he died, it went into his estate, and I brought it," he said with a satisfied smile. "That's all hand-cut french glass." Joe is known to hold things for a time, patiently waiting for inspiration to tell him the perfect use for the object. He tells of an old-fashioned child’s tricycle, with a horse for the body, that he had for 45 years until one particular night at 10 p.m. he suddenly realized what he should do with the child's toy. Taking off the wheels, and the crossbar on top meant for the child to hold on and steer, he positioned the horse into a semi-upright position, and it is now a bracket holding a tiffany lamp. "Ha! You've never seen one like fhat before have 'ya? You never will either," 61^ Mi pj pVQ 0____ o . 0 Suga* n C«eO*° »!«’ This 400 pound 18 globe chondelier storied out in o Chicogo librory oround the turn of the century. S s' 0^ Sisters Fabrics Pu:k. ub nation for M-37 at 100th St.. Caledonia. Ml 49316 Church Office (616) 891 1512 FRIENDSHIP mansion was up for sale he declared, without waiting within two weeks." for an answer. The antique dealer who With obvious pleasure, Niewiek demonstrated a bought the cherubs at the estate sale still had them in large nickelodeon sitting in the living room, adding that his rig when he went to a swap meet in Pennsylvania, it works perfectly and plays where he met Joe. 10 different tunes. It was not long afterward "This came from the that Joe became the proud Mount Vernon Tavern on the edge Fulton Street in owner of two more small symbols of the American Grand Rapids," he said. past in the cherubs. "That’s right about where The stained glass door the "S" curves are now (on window with the numbers the 131 expressway)", he 404 that hangs at the top of continued. the Nieweiks stairs is the Of World War I vintage, subject of another story. the automatic player piano, A poem describing the which provided a tune for history of that room tells every nickel inserted into that it was used for the the slot in its side, waited on practice of "the world's an unknown man's back oldest profession" until the porch for 30 years before local ladies applied pressure Niewiek discovered it, he and had it "cleaned up." said. The Salvation Army then As the nickelodeon played a full-throated rendition of occupied room 404, a move "Home on the Range," Joe readily endorsed by the ladies of New Orleans at the explained where he finds turn of the century. most of his antique A standing tiffany lamp treasures. "Most of these things come with a base weighing 185 pounds suits Joe fine. He to view when freeways are likes substantial things, and put in. This house is all pounds his prized objects made from urban renewal," with pride to demonstrate he commented. strength and Every article has a story their that Joe is happy to tell in his durability. Niewiek has the talent to "come over here and look at design things to this" manner. A guided tour of the house accommodate whatever he was accompanied by stories wants to put into his home. about different places he For example, the back door one-half of a and Marilyn have visited, is always looking for the two-inch-thick solid oak door taken from a stately different, the unique. "I like something old home in line for everyone else doesn’t have," destruction by the building is how he explained his of the Gerald R. Ford Freeway. choices. The half door of the past is Facing each other on a wall on the first floor are slightly narrower than a standard door of today, so to two cast bronze cherub make the eight-foot-high fireplace mantle brackets. Between 12 and 15 inches door appear wider, he high, with ornate Victorian fashioned extra wide trim flourishes, they were made around the door, which lends it width, he said. in the late 1800s for a rich For the window above the Russian businessman from door, he found a perfect fit Chicago, Joe said. with a half moon stained His mansion was increasingly surrounded by glass window from a commercial buildings, but pul Iman coach of a railroad car. according to Niewiek, the A 10-globe chandelier old man wouldn’t sell his from the lobby of the palace. With the old man's death, Sturgis Hotel overlooks the upstairs entrance, and an his son was also pressured to sell, but he too held onto the 1885 solid bronze kerosene mansion because "I know lamp, which the president of dad wouldn't want me to the railroad had installed in his personal pullman car, sell," the story went. The home was flanked by now greets a visitor opening a 15-story building on one the door on the second level. Niewiek admitted that the side and a nine-story building on the other at the many artifacts in the house time of the son's death, Joe cannot be absorbed with just one visit, but he is still recalled. With a sad shake of the adding things, with a head, Nieweik continued, balcony made of an oak "When the son died, the Continued On Page 15 "TT — ——i 218 E State St, Hastings | Open Mon.-Sat 9-5:30; Fri til 7 p.m.____ ----------- 0 6 6 6 0 ® tn 0 A bio A oxa M a �WEST MICHIGAN’S Best Advertising Buy! J-Ad Graphics, Inc Graphics 1952 N. Broadway, P.O. 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Wide differences in dives are demonstrated at open swims and lost week some of the unique styles were captured by the camera. ....the straight-up-scamper. A chilling and exciting experience for a little girl. Fun, but sooner or later, she will perform .......... The fill-your-noseupside-down and backward dive that looks good, but so does............ JV Scots up record to 8-2 Serving Our Country Timothy L. Navy Seaman Recruit Timothy L. Thompson, son of James E. and Martha M. Thompson of 4820 Patterson. Middleville, has completed recruit training at Recruit Training Command. Great Lakes. 111. During Thompson’s eightweek training cycle, he studied general military sub­ jects designed to prepare him for further academic and onthe-job training in one of the Thompson Navy’s 85 basic fields. Thompson’s studies includ­ ed seamanship, close-order drill, Naval history and first aid. Personnel who complete this course of instruction are eligible for three hours of col­ lege credit in physical educa­ tion and hygiene. the run-as-hard-as-you-can, fly-out-as-far asyou-can and-walk-right-in dive. Perhaps you prefer....... Caro - Steeby to wed A 1988 graduate of Thor­ napple Kellogg High School, he joined the Navy in August 1988. Bruce W. Scheltema During the mid-deployment Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Bruce W. Scheltema. picnic and party. Scheltema son of Terry J. and Nancy J. celebrated the end of the first Scheltema of 6912 84th St.. half of his current deployment Caledonia, recently par­ in Okinawa. Japan. ticipated in an “Over-theA 1984 graduate of Hump” celebration while ser­ Caledonia High School, he ving with Naval Mobile Con­ joined the Navy in August struction Battalion-Five, Port 1984. Hucnema. Calif. Scott F. Headley Army Sgt. 1st Class Scott Germany. F. Headley, son of Don F Headley is a maintenance and Janice Headley of 6630 Broadmoor, Caledonia, has supervisor with the 606th Or­ dinance Company. arrived for duty in West RN / Shift Supervisor Pennock Hospital, a progressive, community orient­ ed hospital, invites you to join our management team as a part time Nursing Supervisor for our 11-7 shift, combined with any 8 hr or 12 hr. shift as staff nurse, to give you full time benefits. Explore the opportunities at Pennock while you plan treatment programs, coordinate staff and systems, and assume responsibility for making critical decisions If you have a strong varied clinical expertise and are looking for enhancing your professional abilities, come discover why the benefits of working at Pen nock go beyond Flexible Benefits, paid-time-off. tui­ tion reimbursement and competitive salary Contact Terry Kostelec, RN Staff Development Coordinator PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 W Green St Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948 3115 (E OEJ The Caledonia jayvee eagers completed a 3-game road trip last week by defeating GR Central 70-64 and Coopersville 69-61. Tom Bednarsky led the Scots in scoring with 26 and 24 points, respectively.The Scots were well balanced against Central with Bill Kowal having 7, Phil Heyboer 10, Eric Curtis 8, Joe Cox 9, and Brad Walbridge 8. Joe Cox also had 8 assists, and Tom Bednarsky had 12 rebounds. ”1 was pleasantly surprised at how well our quickness matched up with theirs,” said Coach John Klunder, “the name of the game was our press and the defensive play of our inside people Eric Curtis, Phil Heyboer. Brent Wallis, and Tom Bednarsky really played physical inside They had to do this in order for us to win.” Against Coop, the Scots held a 15-point lead in the fourth quarter before Coop fought back to within 5 at one point. The Scots held on to win 69-61. Eric Curtis had 15 points and Bill Kowal and Brent Wallis each had 7. ”1 was really worried about the Coop game because it was our third game in a row on the road after two emotional vic­ tories against Wayland and GR Central,” said Klunder. “I’ll take any type of victory here.” The Scots stand at 8-2 overall and 4-2 in the league. Middleville J.V. volleyballers beat Wyoming Rogers Thursday night, Jan. 19, 17-15, 15-11 bringing their the Middleville jayvees record to 8-0. Jennifer Merrill volleyball team defeated had 6 acres, Jamie Beuschcl Wyoming Rogers in 2 games 4, and 12 assists by Polly Kidder Terry and Nancy Caro of Wayland are proud to an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter. Gena Marie, to Dean Allen Steeby. son of Linden Steeby of Middleville and Cathy Steeby of Wayland. Gena will be a May. 1989 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and a T-K Athletic Boosters seeking more volunteers The Thomapple Kellogg Athletic Boosters will have a special meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Jan 30. in the Mid­ dle School teacher’s lounge. The Boosters report they are planning for the upcoming district individual and team wrestling meets here on Feb 4 and 8. and would like more solunteers to work on ticket BLACK LAB PUPS graduate of Kent Skills Floral Design in Grand Rapids. Dean is a 1987 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and is now employed with Lacks Industries in Grand Rapids Dean and Gena have a June 10 wedding planned at Caledonia Peace Reformed Church. sales and concession stands The community response in volunteering to staff athletic events has been gratifying, said Booster Jerry Oosterhouse. but still more are needed Anyone interested in help­ ing the Boosters is invited to attend the Jan. 30 meeting. ”We can use all the help we can get.” Oosterhouse said. A.K.C. • 7 Weeks Old Excellent temperament, good hunting stock, own sire and dam. Shots and no dewclaws. Great with kids. Phone 868-6532 The holiday hustle & bustle is over — 7 so relax... and treat yourself to a facial. f\ 1/2 OFF THE REG. PRICE $ K00 U During the Month of January — /f Tj rtf kl X • Cut • Style * Perm • Eyebrow Arching L, • Ear Piercing • Manicure • Aqua Nails (i — WALK INS WELCOME — J The VILLAGE STYLIST • 891-1591 7 134 East Main Street, Caledonia \ Taes.: Senior Cttizea Day • Wed.: Stadenta Day 2-7 p.m. P OPEN Tues Sat including Wed & Thurs evening by appt �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 24. 1989 / Page 13 Freeport church to present Easter drama “Easter: Through the Eyes of Peter.” an original drama by the Rev. Steven L. Reid, will be performed al 9:30 a m. this Sunday (Jan 29) at Freeport United Methodist Church. First presented in 1980. Rev. Reid’s drama of Peter has been performed in California. Illinois, and all over Michigan. This drama covers Peter s 3*6 years with Jesus, portray - ing events leading up to and including the death and Resur­ rection of Christ. This Sunday's portrayal begins a series of perfor­ mances around Barry County and Michigan, which will conclude with an expanded version of the drama, com­ plete with a full choir, on Easter weekend in Nashville. Freeport United Methodist Church is located at 193 E. Cherry in Freeport. Place your ads in the Sun and News call 795-3345 today! The Rev. Steven L. Reid of Hostings will present his original drama, "Easter: Through the Eyes of Peter Sunday in Freeport. . the terrible-mistake-dive. This started out as a beautiful, graceful half gainer with a twist. Oh, well no matter how you execute your dive, you always look good and it always ends up looking like........ Your IDEAS on Founded — 1834 - this. Writer, continued from page 7 Frey has been privately tutored by mail throughout her new writer’s course by Joan Bowden, one of the in­ stitute's 95 instructors, who has had 28 books and more than 50 stories to her credit. Her stories for children have been published in magazines such as “Happy Times." “The Friend. “ “Humpty Dumpty's Magazine for Children” and “Wonder." Bowden’s books have been published by MacMillan. Houghton Mifflin. Golden Press. Raintree Publishers Ltd.. Whitman, and Concor­ dia. Her book “Why the Tides Ebb and Flow” was nominated as an American Library Association Notable Book. Upon her completion of the institute’s home study course. Frey received her diploma and congratulations from the institute’s president. Bryan K. Judge. The institute was founded in 1969 by a group of profes­ sional writers and editors who wanted to give aspiring writers the opportunity to learn their craft in their own homes. Attention • Senior Citizens Middleville’ MASTER PLAN Tuesday, Jan. 31, 1989 — 7:00 P.M LINCOLN MEADOW SENIOR CITIZEN APARTMENTS NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR RENTAL (Rent Schedule Based on Income Level) 1. Fully carpeted one bedroom apartments with draperies and utilities furnished. 2. Large community room with fireplace and kitchen. 3. Security door system. 4. Convenient laundry facilities. 5. Library facilities. 6. Live-in manager. 7. Postal service. 8. Activity programs. For personal tour and eligibility in form a tion, write: Middleville Housing Commission 500 Lincoln Street Middleville. Michigan 49333 or call ... 795-7715 or 795-3618 Sponsored by: Middleville Planning Commission a,n Street TS Copies are Available at the Village Hall - Village of MiddleviHe �Page 14 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 24. 1989 Gun Lake Winter Festival slated for Jan. 27,28 and 29 by Jean Gallup A torch light parade of snowmobiles will officially kick off the eighth annual Gun Lake Winter Festival on Fri­ day. Jan. 27. and for the following two days, there will be events to suit just about every taste. The parade will start at the south end of the lake and w ind its way across the lake to con- W' Showing the female of the species can be as daring as the male, these three ladies not only jumped into the hole chopped in the ice, they walked away displaying a great deal of 'cool." Note the blocks of ice around the opening in the lake. Thomapple Kellogg School Official Board Minutes January 9, 1989 Meeting called to order by President Williamson at 7 32 p.m., in the High School Library Present Miller VonElst, Verlinde, Thaler. Williamson Siebesmo. Absent Law. Administrators present San­ ford, Rich, Dugan, Jansma, Gar­ rett, Boysen. McLain, Barber Motion by VanElst, seconded by Verlinde to adopt the Agenda with additions of Item III, C. D. & E as recommended by the Superintendent. Yeas. All. Nays, None. Motion carried. Motion by Siebesma, second­ ed by Thaler to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting and Closed Session of December 5. 1988, as written. Yeas, All. Nays. None. Motion carried. Motion by VanElst, seconded by Verlinde to approve the bills for December. 1988 in the total amount of $922,873.57. Yeas Thaler. Miller, Williamson, Verlinde, VanElst, Siebesma. Nays, None. Motion carried. Motion by Verlinde, seconded by Siebesma to adopt the as ? Graduation*, Day ' approaches be sure to let friends I and family 1 know ' with a Graduation Announcement from... The Reminder 1952 N. BROADWAY HASTINGS 945-9554 1952 N BROADWAY HASTINGS 15%0ff LISTED PRICE Amendment to Generol Ap $6 624 942 Y«o* Member* Miller. Wiluomson Verlinde VonEht Thaler, Siebesma Nays Member* None Mohan carried. P 88 89 Budget Motion by VonElsi seconded by Thaler to adopt the Athletic Fund Budget for 88 89 os presented in the amount of $141,534.00. P Yeas Members: Williamson, Verlinde, VanElst, Thaler. Siebesma, Miller. Nays Members None. Motion carried. Motion by Verlinde. seconded by Miller to approve an unpaid maternity leave for Kim Hauschild, requested in her let­ ter of 1/4 89. Yeas, All. Nays. None. Motion carried. Motion by Siebesma, second­ ed by VanElst to lease a recondi­ tioned Xerox 1075 copy machine for $1095/month and to pur­ chase 22 reconditioned typewriters at $397.00 each. Savings in printing fees to offset cost of copy machine and typewriter purchase. Yeas Members Verlinde. VonElst. Thaler. Siebesma, Miller. Williamson. Noys. None. Motion carried. Motion by Miller, seconded by Siebesma to accept Lions Club offer to refoce Middle School and High School signs at no cost to the District. ($1395 donation of materials labor donated by Bob Hula and Rob Clark.) Yeas. All Nays. None. Motion carried. Consensus of Board to put Communicable Disease Policy on the February agenda for adoption Motion by Verlinde. seconded by Miller to approve the revised high school attendance pro­ cedure (JED) effective January 23. 1989. (First day of second semester) Yeas All. Nays, None. Motion carried. Motion by Siebesmo second­ ed by Verlinde to call a Special Meeting on January 14. 1989 at 9:00 a.m. at the MiddleVilla for the purpose of work session. Yeas. All. Noys. None. Motion carried. Motion by Siebesmo, second­ ed by Verlinde, to call a Special Meeting for Tuesday. January 17, 1989, at 6:00 p.m., in the High School Auditorium for the purpose of Board input for Com­ munity Survey. Yeas. All. Nays, None. Motion carried. Motion by VonElst, seconded by Verlinde to go into Closed Session at 11:00 p.m., for negotiations planning. Yeas, Miller, Thaler. Williamson, Verlinde, Siebesma, VanElst. Nays, None. Motion carried. Motion by VanElst. seconded by Miller to adjourn at 11:52 p.m. Yeas, All. Nays, None. Mo­ tion carried. Janice Siebesma. Secretary Thornoppie Kellogg Board of Education 0/24) Thank You In Memonam CARD OF THANKS The Family of Betty Tolan would like to thank friends, neighbors and relatives for (he floral offerings, cards, contribu­ tions, food and many acts of kindness shown to us during our time of sorrow. A special thanks to Rev. Lynn Wagoner for his comforting words. Also, the Middleville Methodist Women’s Club for the lunch, (he Pall Bearers and the Beeler Funeral Home for their kind and thoughtful service. A special appreciation and thanks to the staff of Kent Community Hospital. Your indi­ vidual canng concern is a credit to your profession. Your care and kindness will never be forgotten. God Bless each and everyone of you. IN MEMORIAM In memory of Maurice E. Meaney who passed away five years ago, January 14, 1980. Sadly missed by his wife, Marian Children Grandchildren CARD OF THANKS The family of Fredrick Send would like to thank all of oar friends for their kindness at our time of loss. Joyce Brown^ Vivian, Terrena, Jeannme & Eric Pets AKC GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES, champion blood­ lines, three males and one female. 676-8113. verge at the pavilion at the state park for the opening ceremonies. The Snow Stomp will follow at the Gun Lake Snowmobile Club from 8 until midnight. Drawings, raffles, pony rides, ice golf, cross-cut saw contests, bike races, downhill innertube races, liar s con­ tests. and a Las Vegas Night are just some of the events planned for the Yankee Spr­ ings Stale Park. Other parts of the festival will be held nearby. such as a breakfast buffet at 7 a m. Saturday and Sunday at the Gun Lake Snow mobile Club An information booth will open at 10 a.m. each day to assist visitors with events, times and locations and con­ cession stands will offer a variety of food and drink. One of the most noted ac­ tivities at the festival is the free swimming, also known as the “Polar Bear Dip." An added feature this year is the “Chicken Drop" to go with old favorites such as muzzleloaders’ novelty shoots, arm wrestling, broom­ ball tournaments and a swim­ suit fashion show. The weekend of events culminates with a grand prize drawing at 3:45 p.m. Sunday. Even o rainy day at the festival didn't seem to bother the ponies or the children at the pony rides last year. Caledonia wrestlers earn honors Caledonia's Rich Haywood grapples with his F.H. Northern opponent. Haywood won in a 13-3 decision. Matt Lintemuth placed Chapman and Pete Knight them Huskies. The J.V. team fourth in the 103-pound class also wrestled well for lost, however, .Scott Grinage at the Maple Valley Invita­ Caledonia at the West won by a score of 3-6. The varsity team won tional while his brother Rich Catholic Invitational. Pete Knight, Ken Amelia, however, 40-24. Winning for Lintemuth placed fourth at the Nate Austhof, and Rich Caledonia were: Rich West Catholic Tournament. Senior captain Chris Kinne Haywood all won junior varsi­ Lintemuth, Rich Haywood, ty matches against Hudson­ Chris Kinne, Pete Knight, upped his varsity wins to 20, Brian VandenBerg, Pete as he won the third place ville on Jan. 5. Rich Lintemuth, Chris Crumback, Dave Wilson and medal in the 135-pound class Kinne, Dave Gross and Fred Fred Sheldon. at West Catholic At the Rogers Invitational Co-captain Brian Sheldon all won varsity mat­ VandenBerg earned his 18th ches against Hudsonville on Saturday, Rich Lintemuth and varsity win and a fourth place Jan. 5. Caledonia gave up six Crumback took firsts, while medal in the 152-pound at voids during the varsity VandenBerg won a second match. Pete Crum beck and and Kinne and Dave Wilson West Catholic. Dave Gross earned this 17th Aaron Tafelsky are expected took third. In another Saturday tourna­ varsity win and a sixth place to return from injuries this medal in the 189-pound divi­ week which everyone is happy ment at Godwin, junior varsi­ to hear. ty wrestlers Haywood, Matt sion. Rich Haywood, Greg Last Thursday, the Lintemuth and Knight cap­ Caledonia wrestling team tured first, second and fourth hosted the Forest Hills Nor- places, respectively. School financing meeting tonight! The appearance of State Senator Jack Welborn from the 13<h district al a public forum set for tonight at 7:30 pm at the Thornapple Kellogg High School Auditorium has been confirm­ ed by Tony McLain, principal of Page Eiementarv School in Middleville. Also confirmed to appear at the meeting are State Reps. B»»b Bender from the 88th District. Paul Hiliegonds from the 54th Distict and a representative from Governor James J. Blanchards office. The forum is presented as an opportunity to question area legislators on school issues and especially future legislation affecting school financing and the funding ine­ quity between school districts, say organizers Middleville seventh graders lose to Comstock Park The Middleville seventh grade basketball team lost to Comstock Park 39-32 to lower their record to 2 wins and 4 losses. Darren VanElst played his finest game of the season as he scored 24 points. The Trojans came back twice but key tur­ novers, bad breaks and fine outside shooting by Comstock Park turned back the Trojans. The Trojans are working hard, showing improvemem and hoping to pull some upsets before the season ends. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 24. 1989 I Page 15 Dorcas N. Duffey Obituaries Rev. Lloyd C. Sanders CEDAR BLUFF, ALABA­ MA - Rev. Lloyd C. Sanders, 80, of Cedar Bluff, Alabama and formerly of Middleville, passed away Friday, Decem­ ber 23, 1988 after an extended illness. Rev. Sanders died at his residence in Cedar Bluff. Rev. Sanders was born on February 25, 1908, near Rochester, Indiana, the son of Charles E. and Ellen May (Hassenploug) Sanders. On March 28, 1930, he married Eleanor Marie Gephart, of Otterbein, Indiana, and in 1931 he graduated from Purdue University with a degree in electrical engineering. In 1943 he graduated from Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. From 1944 to 1955 Rev. Sanders pastored in White Lake Baptist Church in Montague, and from 1955 to 1966 he served as pastor of the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Rev. Sanders came out of retirement in 1975 to pastor the Kaleva Baptist Church of Kaleva, where he ministered until 1981. Rev. Sanders is survived by his wife, Eleanor M. Sanders; his son, Tim Sanders; his daughter-in-law, Marilyn Sanders; and two grandsons, Stephen and David. He is also survived by two brothers, Carl Sanders of Punta Gorda, Flori­ da and Irvin J. Sanders of Rochester, Indiana; one sister, Delta Blanton of Eustis, Flori­ da; several nieces and nephews. Services for Rev. Sanders were held Tuesday, December 27, at Perry Funeral Home Chapel in Centre, Alabama, with Revs. Melvyn Salter and Leon Smith officiating. Burial was at the Cherokee Memory Gardens in Centre. Vivian M. Anderson HASTINGS AND MIDDLEVILLE - Vivian M. Anderson, 93, of Hastings and Middlevil­ le passed away Monday, Janu­ ary 16, 1989 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings where she had been a patient for one day. Mrs. Anderson was born on April 12, 1895 in Bowne Township, Kent County, the daughter of Jacob and Helen (Kobel) Anderson. She was raised on a farm in the Alto area. She received her school­ ing at Rural Logan schools and in Chicago, Illinois. She was married to Farrell W. Anderson June of 1916. He preceded her in death February of 1917. She was employed by Doctors Voght, Griswold and Wedel in the Freeport area for many years. When Dr. Wedel moved his practice to Hastings in 1942, she went to work there as his office nurse until her retirement in 1962. Mrs. Anderson is survived by one son and daughter-inlaw, Farrell and Ellyn Ander­ son; two grandsons, James F. Anderson of LaPorte, Texas and Mark L. Anderson of Hast­ ings and one granddaughter, Martha M. Lyons of Hastings. Funeral mass was held Thursday, January 19 at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia with Father James C. Cusack officiating. Music for the mass was provided by Vivian’s niece, Mrs. Nancy Crowley of Grand Rapids, which was prear­ ranged by Vivian and Nancy. Burial was at St. Patrick Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Roetman Funeral Chapel, Caledonia. MIDDLEVILLE - Dorcas N. Duffey, 84, of Gun Lake passed away Friday, January 20,1989 at Thornapple Manor. Hastings. Mrs. Duffey was bom on November 18, 1904 in Barry County, the daughter of Char­ les and Daisy (Ullery) Baker. She was raised in the Middle­ ville area and attended Middle­ ville Elementary School and graduated from Hastings High School. She was married to John W. Duffey. They resided in the Gun Lake area all of their married life. She received her Teachers Certification from Western State Teachers College. Mrs. Duffey is survived by one sister, Mrs. Bernice Shat­ tuck of Central Lake; one neice, Mrs. Loita Stotz of Battle Creek; one nephew, Eugene Brady of Middlville; one brother-in-law, Glen J. McLravy of Lansing and very special friends, Ted and Betty Rosendall of Gun Lake. She was preceded in death by her husband, John on November 22, 1971 and two sisters, Ruth McLravy and Mabel Brady. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 24 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Rev. Lynn Wagner officiating. Burial will be in the Yankee Springs Cemetery. For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110.________ ROOM FOR RENT: $150 a month, plus utilities. Call after 5pm. 795-2213. Lost & Found FOUND: Mid December in Middleville Beagle/Beagle Mix pup. 948-4108 after 5 p.m. Local couple saves best of past Continued from page 10 railing taken from a home on Heritage Hill just three years ago. To avoid any misunderstandings about who the additions to the house belong to, Joe has very carfully not ’’installed" anything he values in the home. "Nothing is attached to the house, so every lamp you see is just plugged in and everything can be picked up and moved. "Every window is not part of the premesist You see, if it is attached to the house it becomes part of the it, and if something happens to me, and the place has to be sold, she can just lift them up and take them away," he explained. During the jamboree, with fiddles and banjos playing in the backgroud, Marilyn expressed pleasure at the many players who came to her home and share the music of American heritage. The fiddler was a very important part of old-time bands because the fiddle played the song, while the other instruments played chords for background, she explained. She said she was pleased that her father's sister, 80-year-old Lillie Malfroid, could attend the jamboree and join in with the mandolin. Her father, Elmer, could not come, but she told of a time when after several years of coaxing, she persuaded her father to attend a fiddlers jamboree. She persuaded him by telling him he really "knew the old tunes, and should show others." "He went, and everybody A child's toy from long ago is still being used to br­ ing pleasure. The horse pictured now holds a lamp, but used to be the main part of a childs tricycle. loved him. He had such a great time playing," she said. "He had his picture taken for the newspaper, and when someone found out we were a father-daughter team, we were interviewed for a television show on a Lansing station. He was so pleased. "Dad knows all the songs that are falling through the cracks. They must be saved or they will die when us few are gone," she said. The depth of the feelings Joe and Marilyn have for each other is illustrated by something that happened in 1974. During a discussion on politics, Joe swore he would shave his beard the day then President Nixon resigned. True to his word, when Nixon resigned, he shaved his off his beard. The next morning while eating breakfast, Marilyn burst into tears. Baffled, Joe asked, "Honey, what in the world is the matter?" Still crying, she responded, "Living and loving you without your beard, is like eating these eggs without salt. Please, let it grow back," she implored. Joe started to let his grow beard again that morning. For more information on jamborees for the public, sponsored by the Michigan Fiddlers Association, contact the secretary of the association, Beverly Johnson at 42593 CR 390, Bloomingdale, 49026, telephone 521-3120. Call for Classifieds T-K wrestlers take first in local invitational PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 The Trojan wrestling team showed outstanding team strength by placing all 13 team members in the Middleville tournament. The Trojans scored 195 points to out distance 2nd place Martin with 152 and 3rd place Portland with 115 in the eight team field. Todd Kidder won his first tournament of his career as he advanced into the finals with 14-0 and 11-5 victories before defeating Chris O'Brien of Decatur on a pin in 4:53 to take the 140 lbs . championship. Pete VanDenBroeck won the 152 lbs championship as he pinned all three of his op­ ponents to improve his season record to 26-5. At 189 lbs. Don Peters ad­ Rates: 5 words for $2.00 then 10' per word. <t you pay in advance, you save 50‘ billing charge. Deadline is Satur­ day 2:00 p.m. Help Wanted ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIS­ TANT: Wamar is a rapidly growing manufacturer of custom plastic molded products and molds. 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Must be a resident of HASTINGS BANNER Caledonia Township. 698-7678. subscriptions. Phone 948-8051. vanced into the finals with pins in 1:21 and 4:41 and then took a tough 8-7 victory for his championship. Three other T-K wrestler advanced into the finals but had to settle for 2nd place: Jim McCrath 112 lbs.. Josh Berg 130 lbs. and Del Craven 135 STOP • Creditor Harassments • Garnishments • Foreclosures — CALL — T-K wrestler travels to Godwin On Saturday, Jan. 14 the Middleville jayvee wrestlers traveled to Godwin to wrestle in the Wolverine J.V. wrestl­ ing tournament. Overall the TK wrestlers did very well. Place finishers for TK were Shane Dillion first, pinning Matt Laudermuth in 1.30; Jason Carpenter first pinning Charely Rapson from Sparti in 4.35; second place finishers THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP^ Synopsis of Board Minutes j January 9 IW9 Meeting colled at 7:10 p.m. Board members present-4. Absent-1 Others -8 Mmutes of the last regular meeting approved as printed. Printed bills in the amount of $12 758 31 approved by roll coll vote Communication from Village regarding Fire Station reviewed. Resident s concerns regarding proposed s«te of Duncan Lake Sewer logoon discussed. Cost over-runs on Duncan Lake Sewer lbs. Third places went to Corey Webster 103 lbs., Zack Curths 119 lbs. Brian Appel 171 and Steve Thompson at heavy weight. Fourths were taken by Tony Palmer 125, Chad Peters 145 and Dave Lehman, 160 lbs. project discussed with the project engineer. Public meeting with Duncan lake residents io be held January 30th. Funding request from Thornapple Recreation Council received. Request will be considered December reports from the Sexton Fire Deportment and Am­ bulance Service received and placed on file. Meeting adjourned at 10:18 pm. Donna Kenyon Clerk (1/24) for TK were Andy Monroe at 161 and Jason Roger at 189. Taking 3rd at 152 was Gray Stolenburg and taking 4th was Shawn Monroe. 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All 13 T-K wrestlers placed Jim McCrath had little trou­ ble taking the 112 pound championship, winning his first match 18-1 and then win­ ning on a 46-second pm before taking the finals 14-0. Jim improved his season record to 30-5. Del Craven captured the 135 pound division, getting into the finals with wins of 0 10and 9-8 before the 8-3 victory over Chris Kinne of Caledonia Del now owns a 34-3 record for the year. At 152 pounds. Pete VanDenBroeck advanced into the finals on two pins before winning his championship over Kirk Ziegler of Hastings Middleville's Finest 117 W. Main Middleville. Ml. 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Steve Thompson drew a bye in the first round and then won his second match with a pin in 1:21 before his loss in the finals. Taking thirds were Corey Webster at 103 pounds. Tony Palmer at 125. Brian Appel at 171 and Don Peters at 189 Fourths were taken by Zack Curths at 119 pounds. Jess McW'hinney 130 pounds and Dave Lehman at 160 pounds Trojans drop heartbreaker to Hamilton It literally takes only one se­ cond to fall out of the torrid O-K Blue title chase. Hamilton's Ross Blauwkamp nailed an 18-foot jumper from the comer as the final buzzer sounded, earning the Hawkeyes a dramatic 76-74 win over heartbroken Middleville last Friday The loss drops the Trojans (8-3 overall. 5-2 league) into second place, a game behind Godwin and Hamilton (6-1 league). Blauwkamp's clutch shot came after Hamilton inbound­ ed the ball with one second left in regulation, and wreck­ ed a furious Trojan rally which saw them rally from a seven-point deficit in the last six minutes to tie the game at 74-74 with 24 seconds remaining. After a Hamilton timeout with 15 seconds left. Mid­ dleville blocked a pair of shots — the second coming from Doug Mesecar. who recovered the ball but stepped on the end line with one se­ cond remaining. The in­ bounds pass went to Blauwkamp along the left baseline and he swished the Bowling Results Bowlerettes The Water Doctor 13-3, Hair We Are 10-6. Village Beauty Nook 9-7. Phil’s Pizzeria 7-9. Hastings City Bank 5-11. Seif & Sons 4-12. High Series - E Brodock 546. D Blough 540. G. Purdum 526. T. Cooley 517. G. Stevens 490 High Gaines - M VanPolen 207. D Blough 198. T. Cooley 197. E Brodock 196. L Riva 195 Woberine Hastings C i t y Bank 11 Vi-4 ft. Village Grocery 5. 11Purdum Const #1 11-5, Caledonia Oil 10-6. Taylor Trenching 9ft-6ft. Purdum Const #2 9-7. Harrison Hdw 7-9, GAL Remodeling 5-11. Indian Valley Camp 4-12, Gun Lake Inn 2-14 High Series - R. Finkbeiner 673. D Risk 612, J Long 604. B Fuller 584. H. McCulhgh 574. High Games - R. Finkbeiner 231-226-216. D. Risk 221, B Fuller 213 204. C. Eggers 213, J Klinge 213. jumper as the buzzer sounded. Middleville coach Kurt Holzhueter said the shot punc tured a hole in a fine Trojan second half comeback. “We really did everything down the stretch to win,” he said, “but we didn't necessarily do those things earlier to win. We missed our free throws in the first half and then we made a very poor play at the end of the half which let them get into the lead. “We just didn’t do what we had to do to get up on them.” The Trojans led 20-18 after one period and increased that to as much as 31-26 with 2:16 left in the half. But the Hawkeyes scored nine of the last 11 points to jump into a 35-33 halftime lead. The game was tied six times in the third quarter, including the last time at 47-47 with 3:10 left. The Hawkeyes then outscored Middleville 8-4 the rest of the way for a 55-51 lead as the fourth quarter opened. Hamilton upped it to as much as 62-55 with 6:35 left before the Trojans began their comeback. Mesecar rebound ed a missed free throw and scored with 3:22 left to finally tie the game 68-68. After a Hamilton turnover. Mesecar scored on a layup with 1:57 left to give the Tro­ jans a shortlived 70-68 lead. Hamilton scored the next four points to jump back into a 72-70 lead, but Jason Pranger’s two key free throws with a minute left tied the game again. Hamilton went ahead 74-72 on a layup with 42 seconds left, but Pranger hit a layup with 24 seconds left to set up the last second heroics by Blauwkamp. Middleville was able to stick in the game by hitting 11-of-14 fourth quarter free throws. Middleville also hit 52 percent ( 30-of 58) from the field as opposed to 47.5 per­ cent (29-of-6l) for the Hawkeyes. Pete Donker led the Trojans with 24 points including 12- of-15 field goals and 13 re­ bounds. Mesecar finished with 23 points, seven re­ bounds and four steals while Pranger added 15 points, six rebounds and nine assists. Holzhueter said the O-K Blue title race is still up for grabs — provided his team can win on the road. "Exactly,” he said “The key for us is to win the games in between the final two games at Godwin and Hamilton and then win there ” Middleville plays at Cedar Springs tonight and hosts Byron Center on Friday. Scots’ 8th-grade eagers end season with 7-3 The Caledonia eighth grade basketball team ended its regular season with a pair of victories. Against Wayland, the Fighting Scots won 41-26, with Jason Minor and Dave Scheid the leading scores with 8 points each. All Aho, Troy Barlow and Brad Allen each had 6 points, and Andy Brillowski and Karl Hoffman led the way on defense. Against Lee. Caledonia scored a 38-34 victory. Andy Brillowski led the team with a Jr. varsity Scots score 70-46 win over Kenowa Hills The Junior Varsity Fighting Scots upped their record to 9-2 with a convincing 7046 victory over Ke now a Hills. The game was close until the last three minutes when the Scots pulled aw ay . Joe Cox and Tom Bednar sky each scored 18 points in the victory. Brad Walbridge addedd 11 and Phil Heyboer had 9. The Scots sun round two of league play on Friday against Cedar Springs and then host a lough Allendale squad on Saturday night. season high 20 points. It was the young Scots’ best game of the year in “Playing as a team." Coach Paul Nixon said Caledonia ends the regular eighth grade season with a three-game winning streak and a 7-3 record. They open the tournament with first round action against the always tough Hamilton Hawkeyes at Hamilton on Friday. 8th grade A team loses to Saxons The Middleville 8th grade basketball team lost to Hastings 45-27. The Trojans played well but were no match for a much big­ ger Hastings team. The leading scorer for T.K was Tim Rybiski with 13 points. The B-team also played well and came up with a 28-27 win. The Trojans stoic the in­ bounds pass with 6 seconds to play and Scott Palazzalo swished a 15-foot jumper as time ran out. Scoring for T.K were Jim Flikkema 10 points; Steve Baldry 7 poinLs and Scott Palazzalo 6 points. T-K wrestlers win two, drop one at Charlotte The Trojan wrestling team defeated Portland 40-20 and Lansing Waverly 41-18 but lost to Charlotte 36-30 last night at Charlotte. Delbert Craven won all three of his matches by pins with Pete VanDenBroeck ear ning 2 pins and a 10-6 victory Todd Kidder had Don Peters also 3 victories each Jim McCrath was a winner in 2 matches, as was Corey Webster Dave Lehman had a win and a tie. Winning 1 match were Zack Curths. Josh Berg, Chad Peters, Brian Appel and Steve Thompson. The wrestler now have a season record of 19 wins and 2 losses The wrestling team will be hosting Godwin on Thursday with wrestling beginning at 6:30. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/SunandNews_1989-01-31.pdf c054abb4f61f72973282806291172fcc PDF Text Text X / & Hastings hAhcLibrary 121 Church x Z Hastings, HI. 49058 The Sun ana News Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Middleville. Michigan 49333 118th Year No. 54 January 31. 1989 Caledonia Schools plan continued enrollment growth by Barbara Gall The TV commercial that ad vises “You can pay me now. or you can pay me later” sum­ marizes the situation in Caledonia, as officials and residents face a steady growth in the district’s school population “As I see it. the Caledonia school district has two choices.” said Superintendent of Schools Robert Myers He said the district cither could add “little chunks” every year or two to keep up with the need for more classrooms and related facilities like gyms and cafeterias, or it could postpone building projects un­ til the schools become so crowded that the district has to go back to using portable classrooms and cafeterias for classroom space. The result of the second alternative eventually would be an extensive and expeasive building program to catch up. Myers explained. “The board and 1 would rather nip away” at these needs and handle them as they occur.” he said The new high school, scheduled to open this spring, is really a “catch-up facili­ ty.’” he said, because the building was needed in 1985. when voters turned down a millage increase to fund it A second election in 1986 was successful, with voters approving the construction of the new high school and addi lions to Kettle Lake and Dut­ ton Elementary schools. “Having to hold a second millage election and then still having to wait during the ac­ tual construction of the building has led to our gening behind where we should be in building and classroom space." he said. The board is not planning more than five years into the future because beyond that time things are just too un­ predictable.” Myers con­ tinued. But he said that of­ ficials already know the 1990-91 school year will find Caledonia schools again at capacity “We will need additions to our elementary schcxMs ready by the 1991-9^ school year." he said. In a December 1988 memo to the school board and ad­ ministrators. Myers said that according to the township planner, population statistics from demographic studies and Continued in page 3 Caledonia Superintendent of Schools Robert Myers compares the size and stu­ dent population of the Caledonia district to the neighboring Kentwood district State officials also frustrated with finance reform by David T. Young David VonElst (left), supervisor of Yankee Springs Township, questions Reps. Bender and Hillegonds at the meeting on school finance reform Four state officials, including two legislators from this area, told between 40 and 50 people at Thornaple Kellogg High School Tuesday night that they're equally frustrated about a lack of progress in recent school finance reform efforts. The occasion was a special forum on educational funding, sponsored by the local Coalition on School Tax Reform. Appearing as panel mem­ bers were State Represen­ tatives Robert Bender of the 88th District and Paul Hillegonds of the 54th District, both Republicans. Between them, they represent all of Barry County. Joining the legislators were Dr. Thomas Wagamon, associate super­ intendent for the State Department of Education, and Ruth Beier, deputy treasurer of the Office of Taxation and Economic Policy for the State Department of the Treasury. State Senator Jack Welborn of the 13th District also was scheduled to appear, but he was unable to attend. Bender told the audience, "No one is more frustrated with the process (of attempting to cme up with school finance reform) than we are sitting up here. It’s frustrating to us not to be able to help solve the problem." Middleville council defers decision on vacating 2 streets by Jean Gallup Members of the executive board of the Housing Com­ mission of Middleville last Tuesday aksed the village council to reconsider an earlier decision on vacating Lincoln and Arnold streets. The request to hold a public hearing as the first step toward vacating the two County Transit to extend service to Middleville area by Jean Gallup Residents of the Village of Middleville will have one more option when thinking about getting around, with the addition of a new service from the Barry County Transit, said Joe Bleam. manager of the service. Because of a specialized service grant from the One of these buses will be parked in Middleville to provide rides in a 12 mile rodius of the village storting Feb. 7. The number to coll for rides is 948 8098 Michigan Slate Department of Transportation, the extension of service is being started in Middleville Feb. 7, Bleam said. Besides the regular runs by the familiar white and red buses from Middleville to Freeport and Hastings, a Barry County Transit bus will be parked in Middleville Tuesday s and Thursdays from 10 a m. to 1 p.m. to act as a sort of shuttle or taxi service for tops to the doctor, dentist, grocery More or juM to visit friends. Bleam said. The response time when calling for a ride in Mid­ dleville will probably be about five minutes, with the possibility that the time may eventually be I Oto 15 minutes when ridership increases, he commented Besides the routine uses, another tune to think of using the service is when the family car has to go in for repairs or service, or is just unavailable when needed for a nde in and This problem has been significant recently for school districts such as Thornapple Kellogg, Hast­ ings and Delton Kellogg. All Continued on page 5 around the Bleam said. village limits, “I use it myself when my car is in the shop,” he said. The service is ideally suited to senior citizens and the han­ dicapped. but everyone is welcome to call and nde. he emphasized The charge is 50 cents for seniors and the handicapped, and $1 for the public. Middleville has a senior meals program sponsored by the Commission on Aging m Hastings that costs SI, so the bus offers the possibility of a trip to the VFW Hall on Mam Street for a noontime meal, all for Si 50 "We hope the service will be used." Bleam said. "It’s for everyone in the area, and especially the seniors and the handicapped We really would like it to catch on.” For more information about the bus service or to ask for rides when the service starts on Feb. 7, call 948-8098 streets was denied by the council at an earlier meeting. Donna Kenyon and Jack Hixiper. members of the board for the Housing Com mission, which administers Lincoln Meadows, gave several reasons for the request. With a new 70-unit multi­ family development being planned to the east of Lincoln Meadows, green space around the retirement facility will be replaced by roads and buildings, Kenyon said. If Lincoln and Arnold streets are vacated by the city, there Mill will be two access routes for the planned development. Hixipcr pointed out. Seeking to clear up confu­ sion about which unit of government the streets belong to. Kenyon reported that it is assumed they were originally platted by the village, but the description of the Mreets say half of the Mreets belong to the township and half to the village “The township has no streets or half streets,’’ Ke­ nyon emphasized. “That is on paper only.” Also, any development of Lincoln Meadows will have to be to the south, taking up even more green space, and the overall density in the neighborhood is already at high levels, she noted Trustee Terry Mason, a member of Public Works B. said that committee based its Continued on page 2 �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / January 31, 1989 Neighbors »»/> NORMA VELDERMAN Our good weather is still around, isn't it? I. for one. am not complaining, how about you folks? Another one of my goofs recently was due to my disorderliness. My foot slip­ ped on a piece of paper as I sat down to my desk. It was one of the sheets of my news So here it is. Bessie and Carl Nelson. Will you please forgive my oversight? Bessie had a baby shower for her daughter. Carol's oldest daughter. Star Swift, at the Nelson home Monday. Jan 16 It was just for the family. The Thornapple Heritage Association had a meeting at Lu and Dick Ward s home Wednesday. Jan. 18. 1 always remember it was the old Felpausch home I believe that Francis Haight, who bought it. worked hard at restoring and remodeling it I believe that his mother, Doris Haight, did the interior decorating So Lu and Dick gave us a quick tour of the work that they had done, and arc conti­ nuing. It is lovely? For exam­ ple. the dining room is the whole width of the house. Lu and Dick have the dining room set on one half of the nxim and Lu’s baby grand and other things on the other half, with gorgeous chandeliers. Then the Ward's gave us a wonderful meal, not a snack (that is one thing we folks in the Heritage group shine at. eating). So. with a lovely home for a beautiful setting and Lu and Dick’s hospitality, we went away with a warm glow. Norma Lewis called and told me that Jennie Davis will have her 90th birthday on Valentine’s day. Norma thought her old friends would like to know. Jennie just loves to get cards. She goes over and over them, enjoying everyone each time she takes them out. I wonder how many of us will ever reach that? Jen­ nie’s address is: 1546 Sher­ man SE. Grand Rapids, 49506. c/o Clarke Home. Jerry and Jack Spencer spent Monday. Jan. 23. taking care of their great grand­ children, 2 years and 8 mon­ ths old. Jerry said she went to the annual Ecumenical Service Sunday evening (Jan. 22) at St. Rose's Church in Hastings. There was Presbyterians and Methodist people also there. And she said the singers who sang were just beautiful She said she thought that it was nice to sec the churches get together and share the common goal of helping the community grow spiritually. After all. we are worshipping the same God. Doug Thaler said they haven't- done much because they were all down with colds and the flu But they seem to be coming out of it now . Rosemane Otto said he sister. Rachel, and daughter Jene from Oklahoma came to see her father. Mr Pederson, who lives in Lincoln Meadows Also, they will be visiting sisters in the area Louise Schleh said that her brother. Donald Shook, died Jan. 7. He was 85 years old. Kathleen McNee said they are taking advantage of the good weather for this time of the year to go for rides around the area. You never know when we will be housebound. Ethel and Paul Gibson at­ tended a belated Christmas dinner with Eileen Seeber of Hastings Sunday. Jan. 22. Louise Jackson, on Sunday. Jan. 22. had Ella Richards as an afternoon visitor Her grandson, Ralph, and family also dropped in. I would like to tell you about the fun we had Monday . Jan. 23. at the V.F.W. Hall Johnny and I have been going occasionally to the dinners for the people of the area, which are on Monday. Wednesday and Thursday. Virginia Root and Louise Elwood told me they would try to teach me how to play dominoes. I dug out my old box of dominoes that I hadn't used in years. I didn’t know it until we started to play with them that they were two dif­ ferent sets and were not mark­ ed the same.) There were six of us who came at 10:30. Johnny even played with us. We sure had fun. We played until 11:30 and the dinners still hadn't come. So we were taken over to the Thomapple Kitchen and had our meal. Helen had to tell us that we were to have a balanced meal, particularly a vegetable. Louise set us all to laughing when she muttered under her breath “just like at school — eat all your ‘vegies,’. folks.” But the Commission on Aging is pay­ ing the bill and we folks, as we get older, aren’t always watching what we eat. We had a relaxed and fun time. How about coming to join us? Bring a game that you would like to play. Be sure to call ahead the day before you warn to come. After Feb. 6. the Barry County Transit is going to have two days a week. Tues­ day and Thursday. from 10:15 to I. that they will be in Mid­ dleville area. They will take you around town for 50 cents a nde. or Si round top. So. if you need a ride on those days, call them and let them know ahead Or if you w ant to come on Mondays and Wednesdays the the V.F.W. Hall, call me and we will find transportation to and from. If you are worried about spong­ ing on people, you can offer the driver (he same rate that the Transit charges. Personally I would like to learn how to play scrabble, bunko, or any other simple game. I know Johnny is still looking for two more people to play his beloved pinochele game He is a serious player, and not too interested in relax­ ing games. I don’t think he knows how to play euchre or bridge, either. He loves any game that is a mental challenge. I prefer easy games. I am lazy mentally. Remember, for transporta­ tion of either kind, and to sign up for the dinner call, the day ahead. Norma. 795-9715, for games or transportation; Barry Co. Transit for transportation. 948-8098 and Commission on Aging 948-4856 for the meal. Florence Owen had her grandson. Brian Dipp, and his daughter from Hastings come over Sunday. Jan. 22. for the afternoon. Sunday. Jan. 22, Virginia Blood had her son. Roscoe, and family come over for dinner Myrtle Secord said the What’s the giant pink gorilla doing in Tami Byron Okuly’s classroom? The joke is on Tomi Byron Okuly lost Fridoy when o giant pink gorilla burst upon the scene to deliver a singing telegram. Here, she receives a hand full of ballons, including on shaped like a banana. Pinky the gorilla said the telegram came from someone who is a little "bananas." Secord family got together at Vicky Secord in honor of Viola's 94th birthday. She and Lawrence and Myrtle were there also, getting together on Sunday afternoon. Anna Harris’ brother and sister-in-law, the Lawrence Hewitt’s came Monday. Jan. 23. Anna was just leaving for Extension when I caught her. It was being held at Pat Osburn’s. Some of the Bowermans went to the Clark home to help Gladys celebrate her 91st birthday. I just found that we are hav­ ing a pre-Valentine potluck salad and dessert dinner Mon­ SCHOOL MENUS West & McFall Tuesday, Jan. 31 Pita pocket with taco meat, lettuce and cheese, mixed veg., pineapple, milk. Wednesday, Feb. 1 Macaroni and cheese, peanut butter sand., green beans, fruit juice bar, milk. Thursday, Feb. 2 Pizzaburger on a bun, com, applesauce, milk. Friday, Feb. 3 Pizza, baked beans, pineap­ ple, milk. .Monday, Feb. 6 Chicken noodle soup, tuna sandwich, tossed salad, sliced peaches, milk. Tuesday, Feb. 7 Hamburger or cheeseburger on a bun. buttered com, cherry squares, milk. Wednesday. Feb. 8 Fishwich on a bun. potato wedges, pineapple tidbits, cookie, milk. Thursday. Feb. 9 Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, fruit salad, biscuit, milk. Friday, Feb. 10 Pizza, buttered carrots, raspberry sherbet, milk. High School, Middle School & Page Elementary Tuesday. Jan. 31 Baked potato with chili or ham and cheese topping, green beans, fruit juice bar Wednesday, frb. 1 Hamburger on a bun. french fries, sliced pickles, apple cnsp Thursday. Feb. 2 Lasagna, tossed salad, bread and butter, pears. Friday. Feb. 3 Pizza, coleslaw, fresh fruit. Monday. Feb. 6 Chop suey nce. egg roll. mandarin oranges and pineap­ ple. fortune cookie. Tuesday, Feb. 7 Chili or veg. beef soup, cheese and crackers, bread and butter, veg. sticks, peaches. Wednesday, Feb. 8 Fish square or nuggets, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, fruited jello. Thursday, Feb, 9 Spaghetti/meat sauce, toss­ ed salad, garlic toast, applesauce. Friday , Feb. 10 Pizza or fishwich, com, pears. 2% and whole milk available every day. Hot dogs available at Page. Kettle Lake Dutton Christian Tuesday. Jan. 31 Pizza, chips, veg. sticks, fruit, milk. Wednesday, Feb. 1 Spaghetti and meat sauce, garlic toast, salad, pumpkin bars. milk. Thursday, Feb. 2 Taco’s, peanut butter sand­ wich, veg., apple crisp, milk. Friday, Feb. 3 Hamburg or fishwich. french fries, veg., desserts, milk. Monday. Feb. 6 Chicken patty or ham patty, french fries, veg., cookie, milk. Tuesday, Feb. 7 Pizza, chips, veg. sticks, fruit, milk. Wednesday, Feb. 8 Meal and gravy, whipped potatoes, homemade rolls, veg., jello, milk. Thursday. Feb. 9 Taco’s, peanut butter sand­ wich. veg., cherry crisp, milk. Friday. Feb. 10 No school day. Feb. 13. at the V.F.W. Hall at 11:30. Why not come at 10 and play some games and get together for fun and some eat? Call me 795-9715 or 948-4856. Anne-Marie Hart is going to Chicago with the Caledonia Dance Center for a dance competition. Lavonna Sherman said she and her cousins always get together every two or three months to have a card party, and this time (Jan. 20) it was her turn. Cathy Williamson’s sister. Dorothy, and Ken Slocum have been visiting in Michigan since coming for the holidays and they have not returned to their home in Florida. They have I I grandchildren. Cathy went to Grand Traverse Resort for a real estate meeting, Saturday through Tuesday. She said all the area resorts are really hur­ ting because of the lack of snow. Louise Elwood attended the Hospital Guild Tuesday, Jan. 24. She also went to see Art Kenyon. He was busy work­ ing on organizing his scrapbook. Friday, Jan. 20, she went to granddaughter Karen Elwood’s school near Holland. Karen's class had been saving soup labels. When Karen had asked Louise is she had some. Louise was very pleased to empty out her drawer that was chuck full. So, in appreciation, Karen had asked Louise to come as a special guest, to attend their winning celebration “popcorn party.” Karen had to in­ troduce her to her teacher and principal. Karen’s mother was also there. Caught Ken Morgan when he was eating. But we got to talking about he and Rose’s good weather rock hunting. Ken had received a saw for Christmas, and he had cut a lot of the agates that Rose had found last year. Because I am not very knowledgeable about them, he gave me an abbreviated ex­ planation on how an agate is formed, how after sawing them. Rose has been polishing them and the various types of grinding compounds that they have to use to get the finished product. Some day I would love to go over and see the lovely collection they have found. Here comes another Velderman goof I called Bert Felder. Selder Sorry about that, Bert. Barb Clinton thoughtfully told me of my mistake. Sunday, Jan. 22, after church, Bert Felder, Fern Doyle, Barb and Ann Clinton and Debbie Eichenaur went to Wayland for dinner. Then Tuesday, Jan. 24, lyla Nor­ ton, Barb and Annette Clinton went out to celebrate Barb’s birthday. They ate at Circle Inn. Greta Griner wasn't able to come. The Dan Bartletts had a Super Bowl Party Sunday, Jan. 22, at Ron and Barb Errair’s. I got to talk to Alma Wiesenhauffer, Wednesday, Jan. 26. I had talked to Mary Noah and she had no news But I knew that she does a lot of cookie making for her grand­ sons, so I asked her if she could give me some cookie recipes to send to my grand­ son, who is stationed as a paratrooper, in Alaska. She said that Alma had brought her some of the best molasses cookies that Mary had eaten. Alma and her husband have just moved kitty comer to Continued on next page 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........................ Outside Barry, Kent or Allegan Counties Founded in 1870 — Published by... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. $8.00 $10 00 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I January 31, 1989 / Page 3 It’ ‘Cookie Sale’ time again for area Girl Scouts by Jean Gallup For 17 days every year, local Girl Scouts become entrepreneurs and learn something about the Amer­ ican way of business. They market a product, learn to sell, keep accounts and benefit from their work. The Girl Scout trooj s in Middleville, which are called neighborhoods, have been selling their product, six kinds of cookies and one cracker, since last Fnday in the organization's annual cookie sales. The sales will continue until Feb. 12 to earn money for Scouts’ "neighborhood" and to earn credits, to be used toward going to summer camp, said Girl Scout Leader Jane Osborne. Each $2 box of cookies yields 25 cents that stays in the neighborhood, and 20 cents may be used by each Girl Scout to use as a credit toward paying the cost of going to summer camp. The purchaser can choose one or more of the tasty morsels to enjoy and support the Girl Scouts of Middleville at the same time. Osborne said the best selling cookies are the Hoe-Downs and Thin Mints, but there are also Jubilees, Savannahs. Classic Cremes, Scot-Teas, and a cheese-flavored cracker. Golden Yangles. The young businesswomen will be selling until the middle of February, but those who are missed may call Osborne at 795-7714 to arrange for the cookies. The highest individual seller will be recognized with badges and other prizes after the conclusion of the campaign. Caledonia Schools plan for continued enrollment growth Continued from front page birth rate figures, “all indica­ tions are that we will continue to grow at the rate of 100 or more students per year for the next several years. This means that we will need ap­ proximately six additional classrooms each year." The menu) went on to ex­ plain that the district will have enough classrooms in the fall of 1989 because moving the sixth graders to the new mid­ dle school will free some classrcxims in the elementary buildings But. the memo asks, how will the district house the KM) new students expected each year after that? Myers said while (he board is looking for a 40-acrc parcel to purchase, anticipating a future need for either another elementary school or a second middle school, the immediate goal of the board is to bring Kettle Lake and Dutton Elementary up to the recom­ mended elementary school population of about 500 students. Kettle Lake now houses 393 students, and Dutton Elemen­ tary 240, he said. Caledonia Elementary already serves 565 students, he added, and has a gym and library as well as a cafeteria. That facility, therefore, does not require further expansion. But at Dutton and Kettle Lake schools, not only are all classrooms being used, but also one room is used both for cafeteria and gym activities with the obvious inconve­ niences of having to set up the room for lunch each day and then put away all the tables before gym classes can resume. The “gym" also is not available for student use dur­ ing the lunch periods. Myers pointed out A suggested plan to enable the district to meet its enroll­ ment needs in the fall of 1990 includes adding 10 classrooms and related facilities to Dutton next year at an approximate cost of $2.5 million, and six classrooms and related facilities to Kettle Lake at a cost of $1.5 million. The two projects could be constructed at the same time or in consecutive years, depending on whether the district holds one bond issue for $4 million in 1989. or one bond issue for $2.5 million in 1989 and one for $1.5 million in 1990 The Kettle Lake addition would require raising the millage rate by 1.25 mills, costing the owner of a $60,000 home about $37.50. The Dutton expansion plan would require 1.58 mills, or about $45 a year from that same homeowner. Combining the two in one bond issue would mean asking for 2.1 mills, costing the owner of a $60,000 home about $66 a year. Myers pointed out that millage rates decrease each succeeding year, and that Caledonia's millage rates are going down even faster than anticipated because of rising property values in the area. In the memo, Myers also said that in 1992, a decision probably will be made about whether to build a new rhiddle school and allow the present high school-middle school combination to become a high school building only. Also at that time, a decision might be made about the need for a fourth elementary school, the memo stated. Myers compared the Caledonia district to neighbor­ ing Kentwood and Forest Hills, also facing rapidly ex­ panding student populations. While smaller in area, but greater in population density than Caledonia. Kentwood ‘Happy 60 Club’ plan potluck Monday. Feb. 6. the Caledonia “Happy 60 Club" will have its Valentine potluck dinner at noon in the com­ munity board room. Members are asked to bring a dish to pass, their own table service. Middleville Neighbors, Mary. So she gave me her number and Alma gave it to me. Now. 1 will have to make them up and get them off to him. Welcome hack to Mid­ dleville They sold their home on M 37 and moved into town. They have always lived in this area. I remember their children being in our children’s grades Mary VanderWal went to Battle Creek this last weekend Donna Cox said she had the nicest letter from Julia Shaw s sister. June Peters. Still another goof, and it was a bad goof. Neva Aicken and Forest Hills are meeting building needs as they arise. Myers said, pointing out that both districts have recently passed bond issues to con­ struct new elementary buildings or additions. Kentwood encompasses about 24 square miles but serves more than 6,000 students. Myers said, while Forest Hills, an area of about 80 square miles, has between 5.000 and 6.000 students. The Caledonia district en­ compasses about 100 square miles with a student enroll­ ment of about 2.200 students. “Whether we like it or not. some of that population densi­ ty we see in Kentwood is go­ ing to spill over into the Caledonia district."’ Myers said, “h's already happening. I would like to see us planning ahead year by year so that we don't have to play catch up." In last September's issue of the district publication "Take Five," Myers informed area residents that "All of our ex­ isting classrooms are now be­ ing used by students. Next year's increase in students will be served by the new rooms provided by the addi­ tion on the high school. We must now begin planning for classroom space for two years from now... We do not want to be caught without enough classrooms to serve the needs of our community." Paying a little now instead of a lot later will benefit both students and taxpayers. Myers suggested. The superintendent said he welcomes questions and sug­ gestions from area citizens. He can be reached by calling 891-8185. or by visiting the administrative offices at 203 Main St. a friend, and a Valentine with their name on it for the Valen­ tine Box for the afternoon pro­ gram and to show and express love. For information, call Lillian Shultz. 891-8135 Girl Scout Cookies ore on easy sell, as demonstrated here by Girl Scout Cadet Amanda Osborne as she delivers some of the popular cookies to Becky Otto. Save for a rainy day... Be prepared with the savings plan that covers your special needs no matter what they may be — to meet expenses, make a major purchase in cash, take a vacation, accumulate for later investments. Choose from regular passbook or monthly statement savings, fixed term certificates of deposit, or money market accounts. All ac­ counts except CDs are readily accessible at any time. Come in and talk with one of our bank of­ ficers. No appoint­ ment needed. continued from page 2 said that I had said Neva and Rita, instead of Neva and An­ dy Aicken in my last week’s news. Sorry about that. Andy . Altha Nichols said that son Bill is now home from the hospital, and sister Mary is helping him He came home Tuesday. Jan. 24. Wretha has had the flu for about two weeks and a nasty cough is still hanging on and wearing her Awn. She had a visitor. Beth Ploeg. when I talked to her Sunday evening. Jan. 22. three granddaughters, two of them had iheir families, came to visit Wretha. Wednesday. Jan. 25. Wretha went to daughter June Colburn’s. Daughter Janie had an interior decorating par­ ty The demonstrator was Tammy Minor lyla Norton went to Kalamazoo and had dinner with her daughter. Arvis. and hubby Danny Then Tuesday night she and Ann and Barb Clinton went io Circle inn to celebrate Barb’s birthday. Well, folks have a good week, forget all your pro blenis. aches and pains and thank God for all your bless­ ings that we forget about in our complaints that are really insignificant compared io the many wonderful Messings that we uke for granted. State Bank of Caledonia Offices in Caledonia, Dutton & Middleville 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST. S.E. DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 ;?.» N M LENDER FDIC �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I January 31. 1989 HAZEL McCAUL with. How about this for spring weather or early fall? Haven't we had a great winter9 You Florida people don’t know what you have missed. Hi. Mildred and Lancia Esther Kelley. Lois Bacon. Fem Doyle and June Tungate had Monday breakfast at Cir­ cle Inn. Scott Witte from Spring Lake spent Thursday through Saturday with grandma Tungate Bernadme Reaser and Shirley Reaser of Hastings were Tuesday Grand Rapids shoppers and had lunch out. Have you been to the Royal Fork Buffet (new) in Eastbrook Mall? It is similar to Ryans. Harry and Bernadine were there A great new buffet for ail Ingrams and Clarke and I attended Heritage Club in Middleville Wednesday even­ ing at the home of Jr and Lu Ward. A great setting and many beautiful antiques. A nice lunch was served by the host and hostess. Last Thursday was Parmelee Aid. We had a good attendance and the usual good potluck Come join us sometime on the second Thursday of the month. We plan to have a beef stew public supper March 30. We are try­ ing to earn money to buy carpet for the basement, so set this date aside on your calendar Esther Kelley. Lois Bacon and June Tungate had Sunday dinner at Bill Knapps. Good food there Friday evening. Emma Jane. Maurice. Clarke and I attended the V.F.W. fish and chicken fry at Nashville. My what a spread they give you. Plenty of fish and chicken Saturday we attended the Dulcimer Festival at Hastings. Did you see our picture in the Hastings Reminder9 Aren’t we the biggest bunch of eater outs? But we all enjoy retirement and good food. Jim and Lili Hall were evening callers of grandpa Clarke Middleville graduate makes Hillsdale CoFege dean’s list Tim Mesecar, son of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Mesecar of Middleville, has been named to the dean's list at Hillsdale College for the first semester of the 1988-89 academic year. Mesecar, a 1988 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School and a freshman at Hillsdale majoring in bus­ iness, earned a 3.785 grade point average. To be named to the dean's list at Hillsdale, a student must achieve at least a 3.4 grade point average of a possible 4.0. Gun Lake Women’s Club to talk about drugs The program "Everything you ever wanted to know about prescription drugs” will be presented at the Gun Lake Area Womans' Club Wednes­ day. Feb. 8. at 9:30 a m. Jeff Staple, registered phar­ macist at Weick's Pharmacy, will be the speaker. The club meets at Sam’s Other Joint. 2412 S Bnggs RtKui. Gun I akc Visitors and guests are in­ vited to attend and lunch will be available after the program LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH St. Margaret Mary of the Sacred Heart Chapel 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St "The Church where everybody is somebody... ... and lesus Christ is Lord" Temporarily meeting at the Gaines Township Hall on 68th St. S.E. near Kalamazoo Avenue 9 Ma m 10 30 a m 6 00 p m 7 00pm Rosary and Confessions before Mass. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass. 891-8923 Rectory Office Phone — 531-0432 Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday f ventng Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study Rev William Dobson, Pastor Good Shepherd Lutheran Church People that care" fl 48gjSF | _. . . , Middleville at the Community Hall Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. . 1 hf Lutheran C hutch Missouri Synod Pastor Monte C. Bell _ _ (616) 795*2391 ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St. - Caledonia, MI Sunday Morning Worship........................................ 8:30 a m Sunday School......................................................... o:45 a rn Sunday Morning Worship..................................... 11:00 a m. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office / 891-8978 - Church MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School 1 vent ng Worship Service 1000 a m 11 15am 6 00 p m YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest SUNDAY MASS *11:00 A M. Father Thomas B. U’irth, Vicar r Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 2415 McCann Road. Irving. Michigan MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship Middleville Sunday School Morning Worship 9 30 a m 9 45 a.m 1100 a m Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Sunday - Latin Tridentine Mass • 10 a.m. Daily Mass in Small Chapel • 8:30 a.m. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Rev. Wayne Smith. Rector Phone 945-3014 Sunday Schedule: Adult Choir......................................................... 9:00 p.m. Church School and Adult Education.................. 9:30 a m Holy Eucharist.................................................. 10:30 a m 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 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church with a caring heart for our community and the world” Sunday Services.................... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, norta of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music 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. 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 LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Christian Reformed 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School........................................ 9.30a.m. Sunday Morning Worship........ 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship.................................... 5:45p.m. Ret. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Adult Sunday School ........... 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship.................. 10:00 a.m. Children’s Sunday School ... 10:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. VPcwnan Pastor Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 “God Cares for You” Middleville Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. & Wing Rd Services — Sunday School........................................ 10.00 an Morning Worship.......................................... 11 00 a n Evening Worship................................................... 6:00p.m. Pastor Wesley J. Coffey Phone 795-7076 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 11:10 a.m. Sunday Evening Service .6:30 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 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Phone 891 9259 Saturday Evening Mass...................................... 5 oo p.m, Sunday Mass ................. 900 a m and 11:00 a m First Friday Mass......................... ................. 7 00 p.m (The (Old (Time IHrthodist Church Call 795-3345 today and have your church listed here each week! Reach Over 7,000 Area Homes 5590 Whitneyville Avenue, S,E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School........................................... 10:00 Morning Worship 11:00 Evening Worship 6:00 Wed. Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes ............................... 7;3O Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 ~ a.m. a.m. p.m p m �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 31, 1989 / Page 5 State officials also frustrated with school reform Contmu&j f<om from page three school systems last year went to local voters at least twice to ask for millage increases. Only Delton came away with the approval of an increase. Declining revenue and increased expenses caused the districts to seek more millage. But with failures at the polls, Thornapple Kellogg and Hastings have had to implement cuts in staff, programs and institute "pay-to-participate" policies for those who are involved in extra-curricular act­ ivities. The panel members said Tuesday night that the woes of Thornapple Kellogg and Hastings are shared by others around the state in increasing numbers. It was pointed out by Wagamon that while there were 11 school districts operating with a deficit at the end of the last fiscal year, as many as 80 could be in the same predicament by the end of the next year. Because of these money problems, many school officials and district resi­ dents have been asking state lawmakers to find ways to reduce the property tax burden while at the same time increase the state's commitment to educational funding. Also at issue is the discrepancy between school districvts in how much money per pupil they are able to spend. School officials have pointed out that some districts with high tax bases receive more than $7,000 per student in funding while others receive as little as $2,000 per student. Recent reform proposals in the State House and Senate called for a two-cent incease in the state sales tax and reduction in property taxes. They failed, however. Gov. James Blanchard then came up with a proposal to increase the sales tax by one cent, reduce property taxes by 25 percent and reduce business taxes by 10 percent. That proposal also failed. Wagamon said talk of school finance reform isn't new. In fact, he said, it seems to come up at the state level about every 10 years. He said a study in 1968 came to many of the same conclusions that people are making today. And in 1978 and joint House-Senate study also pinpointed the same problems. "A shift toward more state responsibility would ensure better equity," he said. "But this is not an easy problem with an easy solution. It's a very complex and difficult problem and it’s all over the place." Beier said the Governor's plan also would have capped all millage rates at 28, which was not to some school districts’ liking because they may have wanted to be able to levy more. She said that the business community opposed Blanchard’s plan and it failed in the Legislature much like the others did. Bender, who with Hillegonds voted for Blanchard’s plan and supported the previous two-cent sales tax hike proposals, said, "If everybody had thesame problems, this would be easier to solve." Bender said that satisfying the poorer school districts at the same time gets opposition from districts that are out of formula, or that do not depend on any state aid. Bender noted that Michigan's sales tax rate is below the national average while its property taxes are among the highest. "We have a tough project in front of us (lawmakers) with the budget this year," he said. "We going to be facing a tight budget." Bender said the gradual elimination of the state income tax hike of six years ago and the slower growth of the state's economy have contributed to less revenue in die state's coffers. On prospects of the Legislature and Governor coming to an agreement on a tax shift proposal to help the schools, he said he is not very optimistic. Hillegonds, the House Minority Leader, said that everyone still must ask themselves whether additional dollars equate to quality education. But he said inequities in funding for different school districts limits some school systems as to what they can offer. Adding to that problem, he said, is that despite the differences in what a mill will generate for each school system, teachers' unions still bargain for contracts on a regional basis. Hillegonds said that there are three potential ways to deal with the problem of financing the schools and all of them have drawbacks. One is to share the local tax wealth, Like from the richer districts and give to the poor. He said that idea is difficult to sell. Another is to continue the same funding for the richer districts and put more money into the poorer ones. This would necessitate a tax increase, also not a popular idea, he said. A third plan would be to keep taxes about the same, but earmark a certain percentage of existing revenue for the schools. This would take away money from other programs and it would receive opposition from different programs such as senior citizens, health care, social services, prisons and law enforcement. Some members of the audience asked questions of the panel and made comments. Tony McLain, principal at Page Elementary for Thornapple Kellogg, said, Senior Party organizers work on details of all-night event Rep. Robert Bender listens to Rep. Paul Hillegonds moke a point at the forum held for area school districts. Both representatives cover the surrounding school disticts. "We have had to make so many cuts in arts and language in the last 10 years. Studying improvements (of curriculum) is almost a frivolous act." He added, "It’s easy to be poor if everybody else is poor. But it's tough to look across 108th Avenue (at neighboring Caledonia) and look at what they're doing." (Caledonia has had a lot of development recently and now is out of formula). Cathy Williamson said the gap between property tax and sales tax in Michigan needs to be closed and that lawmakers need to come up with a "saleable and passable" reform plan. Bender answered, "The easy part is property tax reform, the hard part is educational funding re­ form." Arnie Rodriguez said he favors an increase in the state income tax and using the extra revenue to split up among the school districts. Beier said that is not "a politically saleable idea." Wagamon added that the income tax rate would balloon to 16 percent, which virtually no one would tolerate. Hillegonds agreed, noting that in 1983, when the state income tax was increased from 4.6 to 6.35 percent, two state senators were recalled. Chuck Baughman, a local resident who said he teaches at one of the "richer" school districts. East Grand Rapids, maintained that taking money from the out-of­ formula systems isn't such a good idea. He noted that if that idea spread nationwide, districts like Thornapple Kellogg would lose money to poorer districts in other parts of the country. While noting that edu­ cation's percentage of the state’s general fund has Continued an page 7 How do you guarantee a home for your family, even if you’re not there? No problem. Auto-Owners Mortgage Life Insurance goes beyond your homeowners insurance to make sure your family will have a home if something should ever happen to you. And, it’s a very affordable protection to have. Just ask your “no problem’’ Auto-Owners agent to tell you how Mortgage Life Insurance can be no problem for your home and family. '-'futo-Owien fnrunirur Graduation Doy still seems like a long way owoy, but the parents on the Senior Party Committee ore working hard to organize the best ever all-night senior party. The lost meeting saw many parents attending among them (from lower right, back to camera) Linda Groves Bob Tyner Paul Swelnis. Dave Thomas Colleen Swelnis, Ruby Thomas, Susan Tyner and Ken Yates The next meeting is scheduled for Monday Feb. 13 at 7 X p.m. in the TK high school cafeteria. DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. •‘When You Think of Insurance, Think of Us" 215 E Main Street, Caledonia. Michigan 49316 JEFFREY M DeVRIES (616) 891 -81 25 JOHN J. DeVRIES �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / January 31. 1989 Caledonia students study to ‘bee’ prepared by Barbara Gali To “bee" or not to “bee" indeed has become the ques­ tion for many area students Opportunities to compete in academic “bee’ competitions now extend beyond just the traditional spelling bee which, though alive and well, is now being imitated in other subject areas. So. while some area students are learning to spell words like "ombudsman" or “politician.” others are learn­ ing exactly what those words mean as each group prepares for a different regional “bee" competition One of these, the national Citizen Bee. is structured much like a spelling bee. said Caledonia High School history teacher Stan Spencer, except that students are quizz­ ed on facts from American history, government, economics, geography, culture and current events. in other words, for a stu­ dent competing in the Citizen Bee. knowing how to spell "capitalism" is not as impor­ tant as knowing how to ex­ plain it Just as spelling bee winners earn the chance to represent their schools at regional con­ tests. Citizen Bee competitors first must win the competition Aleosso Schambers, right, quizzes other members of Caledonia High School's Citizen Bee team as they prepare for regional competition. Joel VanderWall. left, Greg Hoekstra and Kim AAeines listen to the prac­ tice question. at their own schools by scor­ ing well on a 100-word writ ten test given to all interested ninth through 12th graders. Caledonia High School juniors Aleassa Schambers. Kim Meines and Greg Hoekstra scored highest on the local test this year and will represent their school at the regional contest, with Joe! VanderWall as the alternate. Success at the regional level could lead them to the state and perhaps even to the na t ion a I competition in Washington D C., where cash prizes and scholarships await the winners. Spencer said prizes of $7,000. $5,000. and $3.(MX) are the top three awards this year. Although now a national competition, the Citizen Bee actually began in Kent County about six years ago It was in­ itiated by Robert Clarke, a political science professor at Grand Valley State University. At first the contest only in­ volved students in Kent Coun­ ty. Spencer said, and was sponsored by Grand Valley and the Grand Rapids Press. It then expanded to include the whole state, and its spon­ sorship was taken over by the Close Up Foundation when it became a national contest. Spencer said the regional contest will be held in March, the state in April and the na­ tional in early June, when state champions will enjoy an expense-paid trip to the na­ tion's capital for the finals. Spencer said he hopes his students will earn the same opportunity as Caledonia stu dent Kathie Kuhn, who ad vanced all the way to the na tional contest in 1986. "The contest is a fine op portunity for students to enhance their knowledge of social studies outside the classroom." Spencer said. He added that participation also can benefit the student's class work if he or she seriously prepares for the contest. "That student is then better prepared in those subjects w hen he or she studies them in school," he said. For those who choose to "bee.” rewards can range from being a national winner to being above "B" in the grade book. All that's necessary is Io “bee" prepared. Thornapple-Kellogg Middle School ‘honor roll’ set 8th Grade All As - Bill Baldry. Melanic Cooper. Becky Fitch. Catherine Hart. Angela Jensen. Angela Jerkatis. Zachary Kinney. Shannon McClelland. Shannon McMurray. Brian Newhouse. Bryan Thompson. Shelly Wolverton. Mark Pullen. B Honor Roll - Jessica Ainsworth. Theresa Baerman. Amy Baragar, Monique Barber, Robin Basarabski. Richard Baughn, Jacob Ben nett. Wendy Blain. Shawn Blough. Charles Brown. Melissa Chlebana. Medea Clairmont. Sarah Count. Dave DcHaan. Jason DeVries. Laura Donker. Brian Drummond. Sarah Flanagan. Becky Fliearman. James Flikkema. Leigh Flynn. Bill Gutschke. Corey Harrison, Dustin Harig. Cory Heald. Amanda Henley. Emi­ ly Henning. Rachel Hillman. Sue Ellen Hinckley, Adam Hoisted. Lesa Kaecbele, Min­ dy Lake. Amy Madden. Mark McNutt. Robert Middleton. Tracie Middleton. Jared Miller. Scott Oliver. Sara Postema, Terica Potts, Ryan Recker. Mandce Rick. Renee Robertson. Kristine Roehl. Tim Rybiski, Beth Schoen­ dorf, Trisha Shook, Carole Stevens. Darla Stewart. Jan Terpening, Curt Thaler. Min­ dy Truer. Ryan Walker, Jen­ nifer Wiesenhofer. Jason Wilkins. Kimberlee Wohl ford. Brent Wustman. Sarah Frank. Matt Hopkins, Katie McWhinney. 7th Grade All As - Sarah Beute, Angela DeBoer. Jeremy Hilty, Kelly Ignatoski. Caritta In­ gersoll. Charlyne Janose. Philip Johnson. Meagon Mid­ dleton. Amy Missad. Carla Ploeg. Michael Sarver. Ken­ dra Weatherhead, Kathryn Zoe me r. B Honor Roll - Brian Baughman. Metta Bedrick. Katie Berg. Nicole Carpenter, Jason Clark. James Cole, Katie Curits. Jeff DeMaagd. Corinne Drake. Aaron Goforth. Tina Griffin, Britt Haraburda. Jamie Hermenitt, Timothy Keizer. Jennifer Kid­ der, Erik Lake. Suzanne Landman. Adam Leppan, Jennifer Lewis. Bridget Lof­ tus. Steve McKiernan, Ryan Mugridge. Amy Nash, Kim Novak. Shannan Olthouse, Mark Overbeek, Josh Parker. Stephanie Pennington. Matt Polhemus, Bianca Pratt. Jessica Pratt. James Ramey. Deanna Reed. Tim Rothhaar, Robert Sat­ terfield. Jayme Schut. Joseph Scott. Kim Scott, Robert Seger. Amy Snider. Jaime Strater. David Timm. Donald Toler. Bradley Totten, Jason Tutsch. Brooke Van Elst, Tracy Wieringa. Trisha Williams, Carrie Williamson, Kevin Wright. Josh Zimmer, Jesse Strazyzewski, Candace Thompson. 6th Grade All As - Jeremy Anderson. Hillary Blough, Kari Bustraan, Jessica Coe, Christopher De Blaay, Eric De Groote, Rhonda Hesselink, Michelle Shepard. B Honor Roll - Shane Adams. Kevin Bluhm, Wayne Bowerman. Andrew Brewer, Jeremiah Briggs. Rachel Brock, Nathan Bundy. Jason Clinton, Steven Converse. Wendy Dickinson, Matt Doornbos, Jennifer Dykstra, Kelli Eichenauer, Aime Evans. Amanda Fliearman, Ben Forbes, Jeffrey Frei, Jamie Giar, Angela Gildea, Dale Glidden, Eric Griffith, Shannel Haigh, Kevin Holst, Rebecca Holwerda, Paul Hunter. Vikki Jansen. 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In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the university college of the Air Force. He is a 1988 graduate of Caledonia High School �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 31, 1989 I Page 7 Kettle Lake School’s retiring librarian enjoys 'special day’ by Barbara Gall "1'1! miss you. but I'll be back to visit.' said Kettle Lake librarian Marcia Martin to the kindergarteners who lined up Fridas to say good­ bye with pictures and hugs. Ocher classes arrived in turn to thank Martin, who retired after 15 years at the school. On Friday, the school honored her by proclaiming Jan 27 as ‘Marcia Martin Day Her first two years at the school were spent as a reading aide, she said between class visits, but the last 13 were spent helping children find books, encyclopedias and magazines. The advent of the computer also happened during her tenure, with a number of the school's computers housed in the library for student use. She said her favorite thing about her job was being able to work with the children. “Watching them grow up through the years has been a wonderful experience.' she said. "Now many of the students 1 knew as second graders are graduating. It's hard to believe." She said she and her hus­ band will be busy building a new home in Caledonia, and all her children live fairly close by . “I have a large and active family." she grinned, "and they keep me plenty busy.'' Martin said she also plans to do some substituting in her former domain whenever she’s needed. Crowned with a glittering tiara made by the first graders. Martin displayed the cake, flowers, cards and gifts piling up on her desk, and she greeted most of the youngsters by name as they added their handmade gifts during the class visits. She assured all the students that she would be back to v isit them “lots." "Marcia is one of the most caring individuals I've ever met in the education field." said Kettle l ake Principal Jeff Worman "She's made our library a really enjoyable place to be." State officials frustrated with school finance Kettle Loke first graders crowned their retiring librarian with a glittering tiara, presented by Martin s granddaughter Jennifer. Kindergarteners presented Martin with pictures and added big hugs as they came to the library to say thank you and goodbye. SCHOOL MENUS Caledonia Elementary Tuesday. Jan. 31 Waffle or french toast/syrup. sausage, ap­ plesauce. juice, milk. W ednesday , Feb. 1 Goulash, mixed veg., bread and butter, fruit, milk. Thursday, Feb. 2 Potatoes & chicken gravy, corn. roll, sweet potatoes, fruit, jello/topping. milk Friday, Feb. 3 Macaroni/cheese or tuna casserole. peas, bread'butter. apple crisp, milk Monday , Feb. 6 Soup or chili, grilled cheese, cracker, mixed veg., orange half, milk Tuesday. Feb. 7 Taco s, lator tots, green beans, truit. milk W ednesday, Feb. 8 Fish nuggets, salad, bread butler, fruit, milk Thursday. Feb. 9 Potatoes & beef gravy. com. roll, fruit, jello topping, milk Friday. Feb. 10 No school, teacher inservice. As an alternative, soup and sandwich is available every day except Thursdays. Please note that snacks may be pur­ chased for the following prices: Fresh fruit. Fruit Roll ups & Fun Fruits $.25. Milk $.20. Monday. Feb. 6 Hog dog on a bun. chips and dip. baked beans, pears or peaches, milk Tuesday. Feb. 7 Pizza, fries, com. cookie or fruit, milk Wednesday. Feb. 8 Macaroni and cheese, fish nuggets, veg. sox w dip. fruit choice or jello, milk Thursday , Feb. 9 Pizza, fries, toss salad, fruit choice, milk. Friday , Feb 10 In-Service, no school. Please note that snacks may ve purchased for the following vrices: fresh fruit. Fruit Rollips and Fun Fruits .25 cents, vtilk .20 cents. Caledonia High School & Junior High Lunch Menu Tuesday, Jan. 31 Pizza, chips and dip. com. brownie, milk Wednesday, Feb. 1 Turkey gravy, mashed potatoes, dinner roll, loss salad, fruit or cherry crisp, milk. Thursday. Feb. 2 Pizaa. fries, green beans, cookie or fruit, milk Friday. Feb. 3 Chili w crackers, grilled cheese sand., veg. stix w dip. applesauce or peaches, milk. Continued trp n paue t> decreased in the last 20 years, Beier said that per-pupil funding has increased steadily every year. "Earmarking (a percent­ age of state money for education) is a gorgeous legislative option, but I don’t think that's the answer," she said. When asked if recent increase of funding for prisons is cutting into money for education, Bender said correctional facilities now have 3,700 more inmates than what the system can take. "I don’t think the corrections system is overstaffed," he said. "They're making do with a lot less than what they can Retiring Kettle lake librarian Marcia Martin displays the cake that was part of use." the Marcia Martin Day celebration at the school last Friday. Hillegonds said education is losing only a small amount of general fund money to prisons now, but by the end of 1991 it is expected that an additional $500,000 will be appropriated for facilities and operating them. Linda Groves, president of the Boosters at T-K for the last five years, said, "I've watched this district deteriorate in the last five years and we've welcomed people to come in and tell us why. What can we do to stop the whys and start the thank you's?" Hillegonds said, "Keep doing what you are doing. Two years ago school finance reform was not an issue. What's happened is that people like you have told us that you want some action.” The forum’s sponsor, the Coaltition on School Tax Reform, was led by that group's co-founders, Wen­ dy Romph and Jan Siebesma. STOP • Creditor Harassments • Garnishments • Foreclosures — CALL — KLINE & VAN ZYL BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEYS Located near Woodland Malt • 957-4344 • Ph: 795-3345 FREE PHONE CONSULTATION we Also do Simple Wilis �Page 8 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 31. 1989 Middleville sewage lagoon expansion project has ‘long way to go’ by Jean Gallup Engineering studies and surveys are under way for the planned expansion of the village sewage treatment system, but the project has a long way to go. the village council was told at its meeting last Tuesday Richard A Meyers, prin­ cipal engineer from the firm handling the expansion. Meyers. Bueche and Nies Inc . said a meeting scheduled with the Michigan Depart­ ment of Natural Resources (DNRi for Friday. Jan. 27. would give direction The DNR has reviewed all the old and the new data, and ‘ we think they will find our Th* village council of Middleville ponders the challenge of expanding the sewage treatment plant which serves the village. Here, they listen to engineer Richard Meyers give preliminary plans for the upgrading of the facility. plans accectable. After the meeting, we will know exact­ ly what the DNR will want." he said. The preliminary plans for a third lagoon have been made, he noted, but are still flexible enough to accommodate changes "We re looking for sugges­ tions from the DNR and the council on the plans. It depends on what you want Whatever you want, we will do it.” he said. The current system treats about 220.000 gallons a day. and is now being used 15 per­ cent above its designed capacity . Meyers said. So far. the system is handl­ ing the excess efficiently, possibly because of a leak in the lagoon, he said. "Middleville has a closed municipal water supply, and no private wells in the area, so any minor leak that finds its way to the ground water is not critical.” he commented The DNR is aware of the leak, he added Plans call for boosting capacity to cover the next 15 years, which is about the length of time the first lagoons operated before going over capacity, he said. Members of the council questioned Meyers about costs and the size of the improvements. Trustee Floyd Bray asked if the new lagoon couldn't be larger than the mentioned figure of seven acres, possibly 14 acres, to carry the village's needs longer than 15 years ’We could." Meyers responded “It depends entire­ ly on how big you want to go. if you want to guess w hat w ill happen in the future We usually recommend these things be done in phases. Then you don’t spend so much up-front money for something that will just sit there." he said. “But won't that be a lot of trouble trying to expand a lagoon that's already install­ ed ?' ' Bray asked. Upgrading existing lagoons is relatively simple. Meyers said. One lagoon could be shut down for the work to be done, with the other two handling the sewage treatment for as long as it would take Many options still exist for the system. Meyers maintain­ ed “You do have a little room left to maneuver.” he said. Deepening the existing lagoons and aerating them with pumps is a possibility, he said. One option is no longer available to municipalities, he said, and that is piping treated water back into a river such as the Thornapple. “There is no alternative here. The DNR will n<»i let treated water go into the river. It has to be flixxl type or spray (irrigation). “No one can do it; that’s why you never see a sewage treatment plant by a river." he said. The plan under considera­ tion now provides for the ad­ dition of a third lagoon to boost the daily capacity to 320.000 gallons of sewage. Meyers said. That plan should be enough capacity for the lagoons to operate for another 15 years. Meyers said, and it is up to the council to control the growth that will use the system "If the Industrial Park is developed, is that going to take away some of those 15 years’." asked Trustee Del Riley. Meyers acknowledged that it would. "This plan is designed w ith no heavy industry which uses a lot of water.” he said "If you allowed a wet' industry to move in. it would use up part of the 15 years, yes." "Well, that's what we want We need growth here,” Riley said. "This (plan) is a picture.” Meyers said "If you want to change it. fine. If you feel un­ comfortable with it — if you want to build a little more, we will. "A lot of dollars are involv ed. it just depends on how much you will you spend," he concluded. Middleville Council defers decision on vacating streets Gjn.muK/ /< rn ’ o first recommendation not to have the public hearing on the same facts just given by Hooper and Kenyon. With no new information, she would be inclined not to reconsider her recommendation. "We’re for growth — when that complex was built they know there would be more things moving in there," she said. Kenyon said the housing commission has been attemp­ ting to obtain property around Lincoln Meadows since the facility was completed, with no success. They have applied to the federal government, which denied the request, and to the village, which also declined, she said. "Now. it s in development and too expensive for anyone to buy." she added “You wouldn't buy it because you say you ow n too much land in the village now.'' she observed. Trustee Lon Myers brought up the fact that Lincoln Meadows is already owned by the village. "We have control of that now. Are we to vacate village property to be village property1 Village President Duane Thatcher entered the discus­ sion. saying he could unders­ tand the housing commsission’s concern. "Curt (property holder Curtis Solomon) may have problems selling the lots back there, but I can see the pro­ blems for the residents.” he said. Hooper pointed out if the street is developed and used, it will take up 66 feet and run very close to the building. “Arnold Street can come north yet. and serve that area. There are still two entrances into the property.“ he said Trustee Delbert Riley asked the council to see if there is a survey of the building with figures on it that would tell them exactly how far away the road would be from Lincoln Meadows The discussion ended with the panel agreeing to turn the matter over to the Planning and Zoning Commission, w hich w ill bring it back to the council with a recommendation. On other business, the council heard reports from (Lcceuntm# <£ far Szwice MEMBERS OF NATP, IAAM, NSPA • INDIVIDUALS • FARMS • BUSINESSES Open Monday-Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. HASTINGS OFFICE 414 w state no MOOCEVULE office 945-5429 795-3387 WILLIAM J ROUSH GENERAL PARTNER SUSAN A FOSTER GENERAL PARTNER 111 BROADWAY Richard Meyers, an engineer with Meyers. Bueche and Nies on the progress of replacement of railings on the bridge crossing the Thornap­ ple River. Meyers read from a letter from the man who inspected the bridge. John Potter, of John Potter Inc. of Grand Rapids. He estimated the cost of the rail and subrail removal and replacement with the same type of design would be bet­ ween $84,000 and $88,000. Potter's letter also said that figure does not take into ac­ count sandblasting the under­ side of the bridge, Meyers said. Some cost saving could be realized if pre-cast railings are used, and Meyers said he felt sure Potter would supply drawings for the council to approve. Meyers agreed to work with Potter and Village Manager Kit R<xm to find a similar ar chitecture style for the rails The council also set Tues­ day. Feb. 14. at 6:45 in the village hall as the time and place for a public hearing on vacating part of Lem Paul Street. ing units of government that levy property taxes in the unit R<x>n explained that Simp­ son had been granted a tax abatement district in 1977. The abatement will expire this year, and the firm has made appli 'ation for another Also, the first step in the ap­ plication for a tax abatement for Simpson Industries was taken by asking Village Clerk Cheryl Htxiper to notify the township assessor and all tax­ The l<K*al legislative fxxly must act withn 60 days after a public hearing on the matter is held. March 14 was set as the date for that hearing T-K senior wins VFW essay competition by Jean Gallup District judging for an essay contest on America's Future.'' sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars posts throughout the state, has concluded anil Thornapple Kellogg High School senior Heather Harvey has won the lop spot in the eighth district. The next step for Haney was to be the state-level com­ petition in Muskegon Jan. 28-29 “This is the first time we've had a w inner sponsored from our post.” said Charles Hummell, commander of Mid­ dleville VFW Post No. 7548. "We re very pleased. The eighth district is made up of VFW Posts from a sixcounty area, he said. Harvey and a chaperones stayed at the Harbor Hilton Hotel in Muskegon during the judging of her taped essay. Expenses for her accommoda­ tions will be paid for by the eighth district. Hummel! said the essay contest has been held for many years, but the Mid­ dleville post became active in it only in the last six years. The runners-up from TK in the contest are Brad Luttrell. Chris Van Stee, Dawn Harder Local student on dean’s list Mark S. Verhnde of Mid­ dleville has been named to the dean's list for the fall term at Northwood Institute Verlinde is the son of James and Susan Verlinde of Middleville To achieve dean's list recognition. student must earn i 3.0 grade-point on a 4.0 scale Northwood Institute is a pro ate. accredited college specializing in practical career preparation and offering twoand four-year degrees in the fields of business and management North wood has campuses in Midland; West Palm Beach. Fla.; and Cedar Hill, Texas. The college also maintains the Northwood Institute Margaret Chase Smith Library Center in Skowhegan. Maine, and a residence teaching facility for international study in Paris, France Phone 795-3345 for Action-Ads! reach over 8.000 iomes and Marc Wiley. Winning the district com­ petition has earned Harvey a trophy and a cash award which will be presented to her during the May Awards Ceremony at Thornapple I Judging of the essay was done by writers from televi sion station Channel 13 in Grand Rapids. Chronic fatigue group to meet Feb. 7 in Grand Rapids The Chronic Fatigue Syn­ drome support group meets on the first Tuesday of each month at Metropolitan Hospital, 1919 Boston S.E., in Grand Rapids The next meeting will be held on Feb. 7, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the hospital's East/West Con­ ference Room Dr. Jerome Janda, a physi­ cian associated with the sup port group, and Brian Ivory, a representative from the Kent County Health Department, will discuss the chronic fatigue surveillance study which will be developed in Grand Rapids. Goals of the study, conducted by the Centers for Disease Control, include gathering information and identifying characteristics associated with this syndrome. Attendance is free and open to the public �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / January 31, 1989 / Page Barry County Transit THE “Middleville Quickie Bus” Serving Middleville Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. (Begins February 7th) Simply Call 948-8098 for a ride anywhere in Middleville. We will pick you up in 15 MINUTES or less, or your ride is FREE! • The Doctor • The Grocery Store • A Friend’s Home • The Drug Store • A Restaurant • And So Much More! FARES ARE JUST: Senior Citizens Handicapped General Public One-Way Fare Up to 12 Miles 50c 50< 90‘ 90* $J00 $ J 80 BARRY_______ COUNTY TRANSIT 948-8098 ‘Trips also available to Hastings. One Way Fare Over 12 Miles �Page 10,/ The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / January 31, 1989 Caledonia students monitor river in ‘Stream Team’ project by Barbara Gall The stream is the Coldwater River and the team is a hand­ ful of Caledonia High School freshmen directed by science teachers John VanOrman and Joe Zomerlei. The site is a wooded section of the Coldwater River managed by Trout Unlimited, an area conservation organization dedicated, ob­ viously. to preserving habitat for good fishing. On a cloudy day last week, three students and the two teachers donned waders, pull­ ed down caps, and began "fishing" for data as they performed a scries of tests on the waters of the Coldwater Like doctors giving a pa­ tient a checkup, the students measured the river’s temperature (a chilly four degrees Celsius) and its width and depth before taking samples of water to test for its dissolved oxygen content They also measured the river's velocity by timing a tennis ball as the river carried it down a 20-mctcr stretch, and they carefully picked up rocks from the bottom of the stream to sec what kinds of organisms lived in the clear, but fast-flowing current. The living organisms were taken back to the school, where they would become part of the standard collection the students are preparing All these and other tests were designed to measure the health of the Coldwater, to see if it had been contaminated, for instance, or to chart any changes that might signal the river was at risk “Today ail we found are good indicators. " said Van Orman. The amount of dissolved oxygen in the test sample measured by the students showed 14.3 milligrams of oxygen per liter, “which is excellent '■ Oxygen, of course, is essential for the survival of any living organisms in the river, and the U.S. En­ vironmental Protection Agen­ cy states that five milligrams of oxygen per liter is necessary to maintain life. Another sign of the Col­ dwater’s good health is the large number of organisms living in it that demand high amounts of oxygen. Van Orman found a crayfish and mayfly larvae cl­ inging to the rocks on the bot­ tom of the river. He said the team has found caddis flies on other trips, also in the high oxygen demand category. A test for coliform bacteria will be conducted by the school's microbiology class later this year, he said. While Van Orman and Zomerlei supervised and helped, two of the three students did the sample taking and measuring, while the third perched on the rocky bank, recording the data on a form used by all the teams m collec­ ting their information. “Now this is what you call cold." said Jeff Velthouse as he dipped a sample bottle into the stream. “I can't feel my hand anymore." He said he also enjoyed ex­ ploring the terrain of the river, shouting out when he discovered a hole that lowered him chest deep into the water. Chip Hoebeke helped the teachers measure the width and depth and called out numbers to recorder Mike VanderPloeg on the bank All three seemed to enjoy the work, commenting on changes in the river since their last visit and exchanging threaLs about unwanted dips in the icy water. Even a few deer welcomed the team as the four-wheel drive vehicle wound through the pines to the river, and the teachers marveled over the beauty of the site “This is just like being in the mountains." said Zomerlei of the clear icy stream and wixxled banks. The stream team program was organized last fail by the Environmental Education Ad­ visory Council of the Kent In­ termediate School District. Van Orman explained, although Kelloggsville has done some monitoring work in the past. "But this is the first year it has been organized." he said, "with all the teams sending in their information to a central source." The data is all sent to Gus Anseld. a science teacher at Kelloggsville High School, who puts the information into a computer. The plan is to have all participating schools eventually plugged in to this computer. Van Orman said, so the teams can check and compare each other’s results. Networking among the Chip Hoebeke takes the river's temperature" while Mike VanderPloeg waits to record the data. teams will be promoted when they all get together March 10 at the Eberhard Center in downtown Grand Rapids. "It should be fun." said Van Orman. “All the kids finally will get to meet each other and they’ll get to com­ pare what’s been going on at all the sites. "We’ll be bringing along other interested students, too. and hopefully some new teams will get started." According to the manual given to each Grand River Watershed Stream Team, the goals of the program are threefold: to develop stream testing and data gathering skills in the students "that will foster an awareness and con­ cern for the watershed," to provide students with prac­ tical application of scientific stream monitoring skills in studying the community’s use of the watershed, and to "confirm” the student's ef­ fective and positive impact on the watershed. According to the council, the stream team project pro­ vides hands-on experience for science students in the in­ creasingly important study of water use and it provides data that can be used by govern­ ment and educational institu­ tions in monitoring the team. Van Orman said a number of other students have voiced an interest and he ex­ pects that warmer weather will bring exit more In the meantime, the "liaid core" members and their teachers will continue their regular monitoring of the Col­ dwater River, hoping that their concern will help keep the rushing stream in its pre­ sent good health. Sun & News Classifieds Cail. Upcoming... TROJAN SPORTS Game times for junior high is 4 p.m , freshmen, 4 p.m.; junior varsity at 6:15 p.m.; with varsity games to follow BOYS’ BASKETBALL • FRESHMEN — Jan. 31 Kelloggsville (T) Feb. 3 Calvin Christian (H) Feb. 7 Maple Valley (H) JV & VARSITY BASKETBALL — Jan. 31 Kelloggsville ................. (D Feb. 3 Calvin Christian (H) Maple Valley Feb. 7 .................... (H) ................ Feb. 10 Lee (T) VOLLEYBALL — Jan. 30 Byron Center <H) Feb. 2 Kelloggsville (H) Feb. 4 Delton - V............................. (I) Feb. 4 Wayland - JV (T) Feb. 6 Calvin Christian (T) Feb. 9 Lee........................................ (H) WRESTLING — Feb. 1 Pre-Districts Feb. 4 Ind. Districts Feb. 8 Dual Districts Jeff takes a sample of the icy water to check it for its oxygen content. Attention • Senior Citizens LINCOLN MEADOW SENIOR CITIZEN APARTMENTS NOW TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR RENTAL (Rent Schedule Based on Income Level) 1. Fully carpeted one bedroom apartments with draperies and utilities furnished. 2. Large community room with fireplace and kitchen. 3. Security door system. 4. Convenient laundry facilities. 5. Library facilities. 6. Live-in manager. 7. Postal service. 8. Activity programs. For personal tour and eligibility information, write Treat Your Sweetheart to a New You! • Call Us Today W f\ 1/2 OFF THE REG. PRICE W Middleville Housing Commission 500 Lincoln Street Middleville. Michigan 49333 or call ... 795-7715 or 795-3618 watershed. “It’s a good project because the kids arc really con­ tributing something." Van Orman said. Twelve teams are par­ ticipating in the project, monitoring six tributaries of the Grand River. Van Orman said it will take time for the teams to "get to know” their rivers. "We don't really know that river yet. because we’ve only been out there four times. The river has never been the same; it changes each time we're there and during each season. "Now in a year, we’ll know that river, when it’s sick and when it's healthy. Then our data will really become im­ portant. and we’ll be able to tell right away if something is wrong with our river." While only a small group is participating in the stream JV P fl • Cat • Style • Perm • Eyebrow Arching • Manicnre • Ear Piercing • Aq«a Sail* • Gift Certificates - WALK INS WELCOME — j The VILLAGE STYLIST • 891-1591 U Stream team member Jeff Velthouse helps teacher John Von Orman measure the width of the river. $C00 During the Month of January — \ ’ 134 East Main Street, Caledonia |\ T«e» : Senior Citizen Day • Wed.: Stndent* Day 2-7 p.m. ( y OPEN Tues Sai including Wed & Thun evening by appt ] �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I January 31. 1989 I Page 11 Caledonia gymnasts take third place in Muskegon tourney On Jan. 15 eight girls from Caledonia gymnastics travel­ ed to Muskegon for the M L G. Winter Games Meet. In only their first meet of the 1988-89 season, and with only the returning gymnast from the squad last year, the girls had a great performance and finished a surprising third. Returning in her second year of competition. Danielle Idema in the novice division had an outstanding day. Com­ peting against 19 other girls in her division she took third place on vault, second on bars, eighth on beam. 10th on floor exercises and fifth place in the all-around. She also qualified to com­ pete in the first sectional meet to be held in Flint in mid­ February In the children's division, competing against 14 other gymnasts, the girls had a great day Krista Shavey took fifth on beam, fifth on floor and eighth in the all-around Sam Sher­ man brought home eighth place on vault, seventh on bars and I Oth on floor. Heather Allerding placed se­ cond on vault, eighth on bars. 10th on beam, and took 10th in the all-around. In the junior division the girls from Caledonia also had a fine showing. Shayne Shavey took second on the vault, sixth place on bars, sixth on beam, and fourth on floor Michael Ban no* took sixth on vault, fifth on bars, fourth on beam and fifth on floor. Heather Mitchell had a great day and just missed qualifying for sectionals. She took first place on vault, fourth on bars, third on beam, sixth on floor and finished third in the allaround. Anyone interested in wat­ ching the team workout or in signing up for classes is welcome to stop by the gym or phone Mike MacEachron. The club is located in the old variety store in Middleville. Business Service Guide ... Here’s Our Card / Local/area businesses offering important services to help you! VVIITSE'S thornapple floral 114 River Street. Middleville Downtown — Along the River Alignment £ BraJ^e Service 698-7375 Service on 4m4 Track*. Power Steering. Shock* & Strat*. Ft. Wheel Drive. Rear Wheel Alignment 124 Division Freeport. MI 49325 COMPLETE FLORAL SERVICE FOR ALL OCCASIONS OPEN Wednesday 8-5; — We wire flowers worldwide — On 68th St., 500 ft. off Broadmoor (M-37) OPEN Mon Wed 9-5 Thurs. & Fn. 9-5:30; Sat 9-1 VILLAGE HAIR SHOPPE Friday 8-5; The Print Shop Commercial Printer Web & Sheetfed Offset QoIuImJIj 0£ fuel oil SNIDER HOME Satellite Equipment, ( Ds/Cassettes ENTERTAINMENT & More’ Caledonia Village Centre Mon Thun 10 « m Q&-. <3rub. 891-9292 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA. Ml 49316 616-765-3167 Saturday 8-2 KEITH BERGY — NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS GAS / DIESEL SERVING HOME FARM INDUSTRY Deb Mulford Thursday 8-7; (616) 795-3331 SELF-SERVE GAS DIESEL KEROSENE SNACK SHOP Flyers • Newsletters • Tickets • Brochures Stationery • Business Cards • Invitations • Newspapers • Programs • Minitabs • Carbonless Forms • Magazines (616) 891-8198 945-5078 or 945-9554 PROPANE REFILL SERVICE 1952 North Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 Phil’s Pizzeria Italian Specialties 795-7844 Pizza • Dinner • Ziti • Steaks • Appetizers • Submarines Calzone • Spaghetti • Cheesecake • Sausage Roll EAT IN OR TAKE OUT Downtown MIDDLEVILLE Domestic & International Travel Arrangements - Credit Cards Accepted — • Photo Copying • Business Cards • Rubber Stamps • Carbonless Forms • Computer Forms • Facsimile Service Fax # 891-8074 Donna Apsey. Manager Jim 4 Colleen Shoat. Owners Sat. 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sun. 8 a.m. to 1 p m UJm. R. 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Main Si , Middleville, Ml 49333 Call Anytime 795-9552 Central Garage Towing *24 Hour Service 795-3672 REGULAR HOURS: Mon. thru Fri. 6 a.m. to 8 p m CAVIN SERVICE & BODY SHOP 891-2121 • Weddings Different Specials Everyday For Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 891-0090 or 1-800-647-0090 & Sat 11:30 a.m 1 p m Sun 4 10: Closed Mon • Envelopes «■ Caledonia Village Centre, M-37 OPEN: M-F 8:30-6:00; Eve. by Appt.; Sat. 10-2 HOURS Tues.-Tim. 11:30 mi-11 pm. 9790 Cherry Valley Rd., Caledonia g Shirley Janose & Sharon Oldham, CTC WE CATER ALL OCCASIONS CALEDONIA PRINTING Letterheads TRAVEL gg ★ Reasonable Ta* Rates 1-8Q0-635-996a �Page 12 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 31. 1989 Student ‘old-timers’ help out the young ones at T-K. by Jean Gallup For two periods every day at Thornapple Kellogg Middle School, youngsters called stu­ dent teacher aides go to the elementary school classrooms to provide role models, com­ fort and inspiration to students younger than themselves. Thirteen year-old eighth grader Chad Tava is assigned to Janet Geukes' kindergarten class as a student teacher aide at McFall Elementary It is a job he said he enjoys. As part of an enrichment program at the middle school, the aides get the satisfaction of helping the teachers, and becoming fnends with the smaller children they help during their time with them. “These kids are just super neat." said Geukes. of the middle school aides. “The little ones at the kindergarten first grade level especially like the bigger kids to come in." she added The time in one classroom by the aides normally lasts for nine weeks, but in some cases assignments can be made for the whole school year, she said. New student aides were in­ troduced into the classrooms last week, she reports. "Jason Wilkins was here the first nine weeks, and the children just idolized him. Just like a big brother. And he treated them the same way. kind of like little brothers or sisters, she said. Geukes commented that having another young man. following Wilkins in her classroom is a good influence on her students There are so many women around the school, the children need ex­ posure to men too. she said. "And the children relate so well, they just love them." she added Local spelling bee winners prepare for regionals Caledonia area schools have announced their represen tatives who will compete in the next round of the Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee on March 1-2. Sponsored in Kent County by the Grand Rapids Press and coordinated by the Kent In­ termediate School District, the competition begins in each participating sch<x»l that holds a spelling bee for its own students in grades five through eight The winner and first runner-up at each school is eligible to participate in the regional round, and the cham­ pion at that level then ad vances to the city bee held in April The winner of the city com­ petition will compete in the national contest in Washington D C this May. Representing the Caledonia area schools in the regional are Shand a Nagel and Craig Schmidt from Caledonia Junior High. Katie Trutsch and Raymond Stewert from Kettle 1-akc. Kristina Wallace and Rachel (.aBelle from Caledonia Elementary. Jason Gardner and Brad Mulder from Dutton Elementary , and Jenm Zuiderveen and Julie Hutt from Dutton Christian. While all competitors are given a book of practice words, the rules warn that any word from the 1986 “Webster's Third New Inter­ Student teacher aide Chad Tava helps Travis Wenger and Abby LaVoie moke their own unique designs with rubber bands on a peg board. national Dictionary" is fair' game, and champions must be prepared to conquer such demons as “splenectomize." * ‘leggieramente’ ’ or “phrenicectomy " And at the national level, the words must be spelled orally. There is no chance to write the word to see if it “looks right " Local champions who qualify for the finals are rewarded with a week’s sightseeing and entertainment in Washington D C.. and cash prizes are awarded, totaling more than $15,000 Good incentives to spend time wrestling with “pinacotheca.” “quinq u a g e n a r y ’ ’ and i nt u.s.suscept. " First runner-up Jason Gardner, left, tries to stump Dutton Elementary’s spelling bee winner Brad Mulder as they practice for the regional contest. The two boys outspelled 18 other contestents. Forty-eight students competed at Caledonia Elementary for the chance to ad­ vance to the regional spelling bee. Emerging victorious were runner-up Rachel LaBelle, right, and winner Kristino Wallace, who spelled "ammonia" to win the contest. STELLA’S PIZZA Raymond Stewert, left, thinks he's found a tricky word for Katie Sobczak os the two practice for the regional contest. Raymond was the runner-up and Katie the winner out of 42 contestants in Kettle Lake's spelling bee. Sixth-grader Jenni Zuiderveen spelled "bruise ' to win the Dutton Christian spelling bee. Not available for the picture was runner-up Julie Hutt. Both girls wiil compete in the regional competition. Mon. • Tues • Weds. Buy any 14” or 16” pizza with 2 items O more - get second pizza at ... x/2 Price Expires Wednesday. March 15. 1989 Stellas Pizza fa ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ COUPON • ■ ■ 9790 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia 891-9287 Open for LUNCH ’ Tues . Wed.. 4 Thurs.. Fri. OPEN: Tues.-Thurs. 11 a m. to 10 p.m.; Fri. 11 a m. to Midnight; Sat 4 p.m. to 12; Sunday and Monday 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Storytime set at area libraries The Kent County Library System is offering monthly storytimes for pre-schoolers ages 3 1/2 to 5 years. There is no charge, but pre-registration is required. Storytimes at the Cale­ donia branch, 240 Emmons, are scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Thursdays, Feb. 23, March 23 and April 27. The phone number is 891-1502. Storytimes at the Alto branch, 6059 Linfield, are planned for Thursdays, Feb. 16, March 16 and April 20. The phone number is 868-6038. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I January 31. 1989 I Page 13 Middleville man’s hobby is looking like Lincoln by Jean Gallup Gerald Bestrom of Middleville is used to hearing that, "Boy, do you ever look like Lincoln." And, since last June, Bestrom has attempted to become a real-life person­ ification of our 16th president. Even without a small amount of eye make-up, Be strom looks startlingly like Abraham Lincoln, and he has made several public appearances as the Illinois native, the most recent in Washington D.C. during the five days of celebration of the inauguration of George Bush as president. Bestrom traveled to Washington with the Grand Rapids contingent of the "pro-life" organization of Michigan, but did not tell them that he was going to portray Lincoln. "Well, I went dressed in my civilian clothes and kept it a secret. But, the people on the bus, when I came out of the bus on Friday morning, they said 'we knew it all along, we all said if that man had a hat on, he Gerald Bestrom of Middleville portrays A. Lincoln. would be Lincoln.” he said with a laugh. The response to him wearing the Lincoln attire was fantastic he said. ’You can't imagine. When I hit die ground, off the bus, the cameras just went click, click click all day. Interviews with networks. It was incredible!” he said. He was also on the news shows in Washington D. C. coverage of the event, he said. "People were just holding their cameras up, over the crowds of people, and and pointing and shooting down, and the reporters with their cameras, had them right up to my nose. It was unreal." he continued. "The thing that struck me. that humbled me, is how much respect they had for Abe Lincoln," he said. Bestrom praises the principles Lincoln lived by, and said he will do his best to emulate them. In his 1861 inaugural address, Lincoln named four principles to live by. Intelligence, patriotism, Christianity and God working in the affairs of the land, Bestrom explained. He is in the process of buying a motor home, he said, and plans to travel to different places as Lincoln to carry his message. "How far this will take me Your IDEAS on down the road, I don’t know, but I know there is a real future portraying the principle that made our county strong. Lincoln’s four favorite books tells about the man, he commented, naming them as one about George Wash­ ington, Aesop's Fables, Pilgrim's Progress ami the Bible. "I can share the books with the school systems. Books that influenced his life. I’ll take those books with me," he said. Bestrom has a twin brother, who does not resemble him at all, but they were born in February, as was Lincoln, and he displays an article written about a quotation made by Lincoln on his birthday, 77 years before he was born. "That quotation was made on the very day me and my twin brother were born. When I read that date I went, whew!" The coin­ cidence! And Lincoln is left handed, as I am." he said. While recognizing the man had a fine sense of humor, Bestrom said Lincoln was "dogged by disaster, hounded by tradegy, stalked by defeat, yet never gave up." He said Lincoln was a man to pattern your life after, with the love of God to guide you. Founded - 1834 - Middleville’s MASTER PLAN — — AMan Called —. — NormaN Featuring Mike Adkins Come see the com ing those who reach out pelting true story that prompted one of the toothers Catch a glimpse of largest responses in the God's heart as this history of Dr humorous yet heart­ warming family film lames Dobson s Rkus on the Tuesday, Jan. 31, 1989 — 7:00 P.M. — Fwralv' radio broadcast "A Man at the ... Called down to the inner beauty of your fellow man Vera II learn how God common tnendship who triumph over their unexpected OSI THF F Adkins life A A K 1 T V* ,hrouFh * fYlVLlEI m4n called E-I 1 M S No™ A New Film From Focus on the Family Sponsored by: Middleville Planning Commission 314 e ^ity Film Shown: Sunday, Feb. 5, 1989 J 11:00 a.m. Sunday Services: 9:30 AM & 7:00 PM *1’ M im» sm. t.aiSn . mi «sn» FRIENDSHIP Copies are Available at the Village Hall - Village of Middleville �Page 14 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / January 31. 1989 Middleville Trojan wrestlers defeat Comstock Park The Trojan wrestling team traveled to Comstock Park for the showdown meet m the O.K. Blue with both teams having 4-0 records. At 103 Corey Webster got off to a slow start and dropped an 11-3 match Jim McCrath was in control Middleville's Todd Kidder, shown here against Godwin, was one of eight Tro­ jans to beat Comstock Park last week. Caledonia up record to 9-2 with sixth straight win The Caledonia Freshman basketball team upped its record to 7-2 last week with a 64-55 win over the Wayland Wildcats. The game was very close from the start to finish. Caledonia held a 2 point lead after one quarter, expanded it to 4 al half and ended up win­ ning by a 9 point margin. Todd Hudson was the leading scorer for the Scots with 17. He was followed by Chris Durkee and Steve Tafelsky with 12 each. Chris VanRyn and Mark Uyl led the Scots in rebounding with 6 each. The Caledonia Freshman basketball team won its 6th game in a row last week with wins over Coopersville and Kenowa Hills. The Scots overcame a 24-21 halftime deficit in their 58-46 wino ver Coopersville. A torrid full court press and some timely jump shots by Steve Tafelsky sparked the Scots in the third quarter. Steve Tafelsky led the Scots in scoring with 17. Todd Hudson and Chris Durkee had 12 each. Chris Durkee also led the Scots in rebounding with 10. In the Kenowa Hills game Marion B. Miller | Obituaries Neil S. Proctor Mr. Proctor is survived by one brother, Howard and Mabie Proctor of Freeport; two nephews and one niece. Preceding him in death was one brother Roger Proctor in February 1986. Funeral services were held Friday, January 27 at the Beel­ er Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Rev. Wesley J. Coffey officiating. Burial was at Free­ port Cemetery. He moved to Wood School Memorial contributions Road, Freeport in 1937 from may be made to the church, Nebraska and his life was comer of Woods School Road devoted to farming. and Wing Road. FREEPORT - Neil S. Proctor, 87, died Wednesday, Janu­ ary 25, 1989 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Proctor was bom on November 10, 1901 at Burwell, Nebraska, the son of Ira and Viola (Todd) Proctor. He grew up in the Burwell, Nebraska area and attended schools there, graduating from Rosehill School. Nursing Opportunities Pennock Hospital currently has nursing opportunities available in: MEDICAL SURGICAL 7-3 Shift Part time 3-11 Shift - Full or Part-time 11-7 Shift - Part-time We offer a salary commensurate with your background along with an innovative FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PROGRAM that allows you to design your own benefits package by selecting the kinds and levels of coverage you and your family need. To find out more contact Terry Kostelec. R.N. Staff Development Coordinator PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 W Green St Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-3115 the SCOTS broke a halftime 18-18 tie and outscored Kenowa 20-9 in the third quarter to take a 60-51 vic­ tory. Blake Osborn played his best game of the season for Caledonia coming up with 15 points and 6 rebounds. Chris Durkee and Todd Hudson also had exceptional games for the Scots with 13 points and 10 rebounds each. Caledonia was sparked in the 3rd quarter by Brent Overmire who came in and scored 4 quick points and played some tough defense. The Freshman Scots are now 9-2 for the season. (EOE) NASHVILLE - Marian B. Miller, 73, of 10566 M-66, Nashville passed away Monday, January 23, 1989 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. Mrs. Miller was bom June 21, 1915 in Pella, Iowa, the daughter of Tunis and Lottie (Bruinekool) Klien. She came to the Middleville area as a child and attended Duncan Lake, Caledonia and Middle­ ville schools graduating in 1933 from Middleville High School. She went on to receive her teacher’s certification from Barry County Normal. She taught school three years at the Ellis School in Assyria Township. She was married to Oral D. Miller on May 21, 1937. She had lived all her married life at the present farm home on M-66. She was a former member of Briggs Methodist Church. Mrs. Miller is survived by her husband, Oral; three daughter, Mrs. Eugene (Sand­ ra) Conklin, Suzann Miller and Elizabeth Miller, all of Battle Creek; one son, James Miller of Nashville; four grandchil­ dren; two brothers, John Klien of Jenison and Chuck Klien of California. He was preceded in death by one brother. Ralph Klien. Funeral services were held Thursday. January 26 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hast­ ings with Rev. Mary Hom and Rev Lynn Wagner officiating. Burial was at the Ellis Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association or the chan­ ty of one’s choice. all the way building an 11-0 lead before getting a pin in 3.11. At 119 lbs Kirk Scheib returned to the line-up after recovering from an injury and was a little rusty as he drop­ ped a close 4-3 decision. Tony Palmer then had to work every second of the match to earn a 6-5 victory at 125 lbs. Bry an Cooley returned to the Trojan line-up to wrestle at 130 lbs. and defeated CPs Joe Baker 16-4. The Panthers had to forfeit at 135 to Del Craven and Todd Kidder followed with a 9-2 victory at 140. At 145 Chad Peters scored 7 points in the 2nd period and won his match 7-5. Two first period pins then put the meet out of reach as Pete VanDenBroeck and Dave Lehman 160 won on pins of 1:54 and 1:26. Brian Appel got caught in a bad spot and was pinned in the 171 lb. match but Don Peters added the final Trojan points TK wrestlers defeat Godwin win, remain perfect in league The Trojan wrestling team defeated Godwin 45-13 on Thursday to keep their OK Blue record perfect at 4-0 heading into next weeks final dual w ith Comstock Park Corey Webster wrestling at 103 lbs. was decisioned 10-0. but Jim McCrath came right back with a pin at 112 lbs. At 119 Zack Curths put lip a gixxi fight but was defeated 5-0. Tony Palmer then gave Middleville Trojan Freshmen defeat Godwin 84-56 Middlevilles jayvee basket­ ball team ran into tough times last week, losing two hardfought games against Hamilton and Ceder Springs. Last Friday, the Trojans hosted an undefeated Hamilton team. Hamiltons size played a big factor as the Trojans found themselves down by 10 at the half. Mid­ dleville did not give up. In the second half, the Trojan played even with Hamilton, losing 74 to 61. Brad Bruner led the team Three Man B-ball T-K Community Education results WL Larry Cobum................... 11-1 Dan Parker....................... 10-2 Tony Topolski.................. 7-5 Bill Denniston.................... 6-6 Loyd Elwood................... 1-11 Allen Gulch...................... 1-11 with 22 points and 7 rebounds while John Scheib added 15 points and 11 rebounds. Scott VanAartsen and Bob Flik kema had strong games with 7 points each. Tuesday, the Trojans made the long tri0 to Ceder Springs in what turned out to be a very close contest. Until the last 2 minutes, the two teams were never more than 3 points apart. Middleville hit five 3 pointers and shot 17 for 20 from the line, but could not overcome Ceder Springs balanced scoring as four of the Hawks hit in double figures. Ceder Springs won the contest 63 to 58. Brad Bruner had another fine performance scoring 27 points with 8 rebounds. Followed by John Scheibs 11 points and 5 rebounds. Mike Wierenga broke out of a shooting slump with 9 points and 4 assists. T-K vollerballers lose pair The Middleville jayvee volleyball team lost 2 close matched last Monday making their record 8-2. The first match against Lakewood went three games with scores of 15-17, 15-13, 12-15. The se­ cond match against Hastings went two games with scores of 8-15, 17-19. Mary Cisler and Jennifer Middleton served 4 aces each and help at the net from Polly Kidder, Pam Elkins, Jamie Beuschel, and Jennifer Merrill. VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES January 10, 1989 President Thatcher called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Bray, Hardy. Mason, Myers, Riley and VandenBerg. Absent: None Guests: Marge Loew, Jean Gallup from the Sun and News and Tom Smith from the East Press. Minutes of the December 27, 1988 meeting were approved^os read Bray Chairperson of Public Works A recommended that Council approve an increase in Sewer rotes. Discussion held. Bray moved that council accept Public Works A recommendation of raising the Sewer rotes. (Rate increased attached,. Support by Hardy. Ayes all, Carried. Thatcher recommended to Council a committee of Lon Myers Delbert Riley, and Duane Thatcher to be formed to research rhe Downtown Development Authority. Council agreed Hardy moved that Council adopt rhe resolution authorizing Manager Roon to sign construc­ tion permit for the construction of the water main located on Second Street. Support by Bray. Ayes all. Carried. (Resolution attached; Bray moved that Council send the issue of rezoning lots No. 11 of the final match on an injury default to make the final team score TK 40-CP 19. The Tro­ jans finish 5-0 in the league an are 21-2 overall for the season. and No. 17 of block 44 from R2 to Cl (to allow Gavin s Car Wash) to the Planning Commission for their consideration. Support by Riley. Ayes all. Carried. Riley chairperson of Public Works B Committee recommends to the Council, vacating a portion of Lem Paul Street at Thornton Street. Riley moved that Council draw up a Resolution and hold a Public Hearing on February 14, 1989 for the purpose of vacating Lem Paul Street from Thornton to north end and Lem Paul Street from Thorn­ ton Street to the south end Sup­ port by Bray. Ayes all. Carried. VandenBerg moved the printed bills be paid. Support by Riley Ayes all. Carried VandenBerg moved the printed transfers be allowed. Total to Payroll $18 096 36 Total to Mo‘or Pool. ....... I 967.37 Support by Riley. Ayes oil. Cart led VandenBerg moved the follow •ng transfers be allowed Major Street to General Fund...... $246 01 Local Street to General Fund.......................... 187.69 Water Receiving to Water Operating & Maintenance .......................................... 4,000 00 the Trojans the lead for good with a win of 11-5 and Josh Berc add a pin in 1:21 at 130 lbs. Del Craven suffered his 3rd loss of the year dropping a 6-3 decision, but Todd Kidder at 140 and Chad Peters at 145 lbs. each picked up wins for the team. At 152 lbs. Pete VanDen­ Broeck lost a tough 4-1 deci­ sion but that was Godwin's last points of the night as Dave Lehman al 160 and Brian Ap­ pel at 171 recorded pins in 0:29 and 0:16 seconds to wrap up the team victory. Don Peters added a technical fall 22-6, and Steve Thompson pinned at heavy weight to make the parents night a success. In jayvee matches Andy Monroe 160. Shane Dillon 103, Pat Leppan 130, Jess McWhinney 135 and Jason Carpenter at 152 all recorded pins. The Trojans season record now stands at 20-2. T-K Freshmen defeat Godwin The Middleville freshman basketball team defeated God win last Friday night 84-56. After trailing by one point at (he end of the first quarter the Trojans picked up the pace of the game by playing gtMxl team defense. The Trojans outscored God­ win 25-10 in the second quarter and never let up. The Trojans were led by Rob Hunt with 25 points and 9 rebounds, Dave Sherwood with 18 points. Bob Jansen with 12 points and 8 re­ bounds. and Ron Hooper with 9 points and 7 rebounds. The Trojans also got a strong defense effort from Mark Harcek, Jamie Berg, and Jamie Brooks. Sewer Receiving to Sewer Operating & Maintenance 6.500 00 Support by Mason Ayes all, Carried. Thatcher updated Council on the Promotional Committee. Thatcher recommended the reappointment of John Miller to the Housing Commission. Hardy moved, support by Bray, that Council approve the above ap­ pointment. Ayes all. Carried. Thatcher read a letter received from James Verlinde. updating Council of the T.K.Y.B field project. Minutes of the regular November I 1988 and December 6. 1988 Planning Commission meetings were read and placed on file. Letter read from Dr Eldon Newmyer, asking Council to con­ sider the Planning Commission become members of the Michigan Society of Planning Officials. Council and Monaget Roon received the Manager * Report. Council end Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the December and yearly Police Ac­ tivity Report Hardy moved that Council authorize the Planning Commis­ sion tc become members of the Michigan Society of Planning Of­ ficials with o yearly membership tee of $120.00 Support by Bray. Ayes oil. Carried. With no further business. Hardy moved for adjournment. Support by Bray Ayes all. Corned. Meeting adjourned at 7:33 p.m. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk 0/31) �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / January 31, 1989 I Page 15 Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $2.00 then 10' per word, tt you pay in advance, you save 50' billing charge. Deadline is Satur­ day 2:00 p.m. For Sale Help Wanted FIREWOOD: Seasoned hard wood. 795-7027.____________ ACCOUNTING CLERK/ DATA ENTRY: Wamar has an opening for an Accounting ClerL' Data Entry person to provide support to our Accoun­ tant and do additional computer data entry. Position requires basic accounting knowledge and computer skills. Send your resume and school records to: Wamar Products, Inc., 504168th SL, SE, Caledonia, Ml 49316. POLE BUILDINGS, horse bams and garages- 24x32x8 completely erected $3350. Price includes service door and 9x7 overhead. Many sizes available, fast starts on most buildings. Call Mecca Buildings fordistrict rep. 1-800 544-6682. i SED STORE sni i \ ING show casing and store fixtures. Also used restaurant equipment Selling cheap. Call Scott at 538 8476 or 669-8797. For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. ROOM FOR RENT: $150 a month, plus utilities. Call after 5pm. 795-2213._____________ For Sale Automotive FOR SALE: 1983 Renault Alliance, 4 door, 5 speed, air, runs good, $800. Call 795-3094. Thank You CARD OF THANKS Dear friends and family - 1 was certainly surprised and a little embarrassed to sec what my children put in the paper to honor my big, old birthday, but is was worth it. 1 enjoyed a beau tiful day with my family I received so many beautiful cards and letters from both new and older friends, many of whom 1 have lost track. I have many fond memories of my life in Middle­ ville and 1 thank you all from the bottom of my heart. It made my day. Thanks again. Ruth M. Anderson In Memoriam IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our dear husband, father and grandfather, Clair W. Tungate, who passed away three years ago, February 4, 1986. He filled our lives with happiness, He gave us all his love. For all the years we shared with him, We thank the Lord above. Loved and sadly missed by, Wife, June, Paul & Anne Mary Beth & Dale Jeff, Steve, Scott & Doug Miscellaneous AVON: to buv or sell call Barb 616-698-0595 or 616-242-4809, THROUGH FEBRUARY: up to 100 winners. Featuring free pizza and subs. Plus as much as 30% off your order. Southside Pizza Gun Lake, call 672-5577 for details. WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 Jobs Wanted CHILD CARE: in my Middle­ ville home, full time and part lime. More than just a babysitter; planned activities, crafts, quiet time, fun things to do, good lunches, and lots of good oldfashioned tic. Large y ard and close to park. Call 795-2175. Will also fill in for your ill or vacationing siller. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIS­ TANT: We have an opening on our staff for an Administrative Assistant to our Engineering/ Sales Dept. Position requires good office, management and people skills. This person must be self motivated and assertive. Send you resume and school records to: Wamar Products, Inc., 5041 68th SL, SE, Caledo­ nia, MI 49316._____________ ESTIMATOR: Wamar, a lead­ er in the plastic injection mold­ ing industry, has an exceptional opportunity for an Estimator. Expertise in drafting and engi­ neering math required. Prior experience in thermo plastic injection molding processes, mold design, assembly and decorating would be a plus. Send your resume and school records to: Wamar Products, Inc., 5041 68th SL, SE, Caledonia, MI 49316._____________________ EXECUTIVE SECRETARY: Wamar is a rapidly growing manufacturer of plastic molded products and molds. We have an opening for an Executive Secret­ ary to our General Manager. We require excellent communica­ tion, organizational and analyti­ cal abilities. This is a high visi­ bility position requiring some­ one with strong human relations, computer, word processing and math skills. Please send your resume to: Wamar Products, Inc., 5041 68th SL, SE, Caledo­ nia, Ml 49316._____________ FACTORY- Many long and short term (some have perma­ nent potential) positions avail­ able. No experience required. Men and women needed! Apply 7:30 am to 4:30 pm at 2401 Camelot Cl SE. Located behind Eastbrook Mall, off Lake East­ brook Dr. Peoplemark, Inc. 957-2101. EOE.____________ GET PAID for reading books! $100 per title. Write: PASE J4328, 161 S. Lincolnway, N. Aurora, IL 60542.__________ Caledonia students learn to jump for health bv Barbara Gall Though the Pointer Sisters sang. ’Jump for My Love.” Kentwood students said. “Jump for Your Health." at recent demonstrations for Ket­ tle Lake and Dutton Elemen­ tary students. The "Jazzy Jumpers" from Brookwood School in Kent­ wood last Wednesday showed the Caledonia children everything from basic jump­ ing to some knee-boggling “Cossack" leaps and fancy group routines Oohs and aahs from the youthful audiences showed they were properly impressed. Joyce Signor, physical education teacher at Brookwood and sponsor of the jump rope program there, in­ troduced her team and ex­ plained to the Caledonia youngsters why the team had come to visit. She said that in 1981 studenLs at her school formed a team to “Jump for Heart.” a program in which jump rope teams solicit pledges and col­ lect money for the Heart Association of America, bas­ ed on how long the team jumps. From there. Signor said, the teams at Brookwood kept go­ ing. until the local Heart Association chapter asked them to become a demonstra­ tion team and perform at other schools. The team's purpose, she ex­ plained. is to promote the Jump for Heart program and to encourage studenLs to jump rope as a good exercise for their own hearts. “All you need is to get one pledge, and you can form a team.” she said to the students. “Plus, you’re learn­ ing. and it’s fun.” She told the children not to be discouraged if they couldn't do the fancy tricks the Brookwood students would show them. “I don’t know anyone who was bom knowing how to jump rope,” she said. “Everybody learns the same way. trying and failing and trying and finally learning. “You’ll see this team make mistakes, and it’s OK to miss or make a mistake. Just keep trying.” The Kentwood students first The Brookwood Elementory jump rope teom hopes to encouroge other schools to participate in the Jump for Heart program as well os interest students in jumping rope for their own health. did some simple tricks, like the side swing, the “X” and the “wounded duck.” But gradually the jump rope stunts became harder and the audience oohed when jumpers performed the “Russian Cossack" and the “spread eagle.” The team also demonstrated routines done individually, by pairs and even in groups. Signor suggested things the kids could do at recess or for contests and included a few old-fashioned jump rope games that brought some smiles and nods of remem­ brance from teachers and parents watching the show. Signor said the Jump for Heart is “a great activity for a school to do” and that the American Heart Association provides all the information, even videos, that the school or group needs. “They even tell you how to do the tricks,” she added. Schools earn points for the pledges they obtain, she said, and with the points, the school can get prizes and gifts. She said that at her school, however, the program has become a family affair, with parents and teachers jumping rope along with the students. “It goes beyond just a money-making thing,” she said. RECEPTIONIST: Local manufacturing firm, near airport, requires mature respon­ sible person, to maintain a friendly professional rapport, with customers on telephone and in person. Accuracy and timelyness a must, previous office experience required, word processing a plus. Salary commensurate with experience. Send resume to Ad No. 372, c/o The Reminder, P.O. Box 188, Hastings, MI, 49058. CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION POST 305 (9548 M-37) Thursday, 6:30 p.m. The Better Quality Yarns at Affordable Prices! JACKIE'S YARN SHOP 795-3718 RN’S/LPN’S needed for pediatric home care case in Middleville. Hours available are 7 to 3 and 11 to 7. Individuals must have pediatric experience and reliable transportation. For interview, call Amicare Home Health at 774-6776._________ 9 Market St., Middleville SEWING OPERATORS NEEDED, will train, good benefits, 1st and 2nd shifts available. Please call 616/792-2222 or apply in person at Kessler Inc, 801 S. Main St, Wayland, MI. Richard ]. Choryan, O.D DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan COOK’S CARPET CLEAN­ ING Winter Special, $19.95 per room. Call 795-9337. OPEN SATURDAY 'TIL NOON Pets COCKER SPANIEL: one vear old, spaded $50. 891-8429' Brad Lapchik. Michelle Capio. Kelly Gibbons. Marci Tafel. Kris Tafel. Anna Baumgras and Lydia Uccllo. Signor said that any school or group that would like to participate in the Jump for Heart program should call the local American Heart Association, which w ill gladly provide the necessary information. Two is twice the fun. Jumpers con do individual routines or work out a routine to jump with a friend. Business Services BINGO Schools or groups that would like to see one of the two demonstration teams from Brookwood should call Signor at the school. The team that performed in Caledonia included third, fourth and fifth graders who tried out for that special team. Members are Jenny Lane. Lisa Doyle. Elisabeth Murawski. Stacy Zbikowski, The Brookwood "Jazzy Jumpers' showed the Caledonia students a few fancy flips of the rope. • Family Vision Cure • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 �Page 16 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / January 31. 1989 Middleville Trojans hang on to defeat Byron Center eagers 67-64 FARO’S ITALIAN Middleville's Finest 117 W Main Middleville. Ml. 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"It’s a huge week for us." he said "We ll be in good shape if we win; if we lose we’re out of it." Middleville withstood a late Byron Center rail) to knock off the Bulldogs 67-64 and re­ main w ithin sight of the O-K Blue championship. The win raised the Trojans to 9-4 overall and 6-2 in the O;K Blue. Godwin and Hamilton, both of which also won Friday, are tied for first at 7-1. “Really ail the games are important now." Middleville coach Kurt Holzhueter "We need to win all our league games from here on in to con­ trol our own destiny Against the Bulldogs. Mid­ dleville nearly let a 10-point lead with 2:20 to go slip away. Byron Center cut the lead to three w ith a couple of thre-point bombs, but the Tro­ jans hung on in the warning seconds to grab the victory. Middleville hung on despite poor free throw shooting. The Trojans missed four one-andones in the last two minutes to allow the Bulldogs to close to within three. The Trojans were 2-of-6 in the fourth quarter and only 11-of-18 for the game. Byron Center, winners of only one of eight league games, jumped off to a 21-14 first period lead as Todd Spandstra tossed in 11 points. "We made some ad­ justments and more or less contained him after that." Holzhueter said. "Mike Brotherton did a good job defensively in the second and third quarters." Middleville outscored the Bulldogs 15-10 in the second period to lead 29-21 at the half The Trojans upped that margin to 48-35 before the Bulldogs began their comeback. "We played pretty well.” Holzhueter said. "It was not an easy game, but overall we did okay." Other than from the line, the Trojans shot well. Mid­ dleville hit 47 percent (27-of-57) from the field, but did commit 20 turnovers. Pete Donker led the Trojans with 19 points and 10 re­ bounds. Tim Mesecar chipped in 16 points, five assists, four blocked shots and three re­ bounds. Jason Pranger con­ tributed 12 points, eight re­ bounds and six assists and Corey Dean added 10 points. Last Tuesday, the Trojans dropped a 64-62 decision to Trojan frosh defeat Cedar Springs eagers 106-40 Trojans capture first ever O-K Blue wrestling crown Saturday The T.K. freshmen basket­ ball team defeated Cedar Spr­ ings 106-40. The Trojans played good team defense and had a well balanced scoring attack. Leading the way for the Tro­ jans were Ryan Millhouse with 24 points and 15 re­ bounds. Rob Hunt with 16 points and 10 rebounds. Dave Sherwood w ith 15 points. Bob Jansen with 14 points and 13 rebounds. Jeff Geukes with 11 and Jamie Berg with 9 points. The Trojans also defeated Byron Center 67-62 in a well fought battle The Trojans found themselves trailing at the half 36-32. but managed to tie the game at 48 after three quarters of play The Trojans then took the lead and w ith foul shooting never lost it. Leading scorers for the Tro­ jans were Dase Sherwood with 26 points and 7 assists. Ryan Millhouse with 17 point* and 12 rebound*. Bob Jansen w ith 11 point* and 11 rebounds and Rob Hunt w ith 7 point* and 8 rebounds The Trojans also gut a good defensive effort team from Jamie Berg. Mark Harcek and Jeff Geukes Middleville's Corey Dean (24) tries to get a shot off before o Byron Center defender pounces. If Tom Lehman had known it was this easy, he would have done it years ago. All 13 Middleville wrestlers placed as the Trojans easily swept to its first ever O-K Blue championship last Satur­ day. Middleville accumulated 204 points to easily out­ distance runnerup Comstock Park, which finished with 140. Godwin was third with 134. Hampton was fourth with 91. Byron Center fifth with 63 and Kelloggsville seventh with 34 points Middleville gains the O-K Blue overall title as the Tro­ jans went 5-0 in league duals and were 21-2 overall. "All 13 kids placed and wrestled real well,” said Lehman, whose teams had placed runnerup five times and third seven times. "I’m very pleased with them, it was a fine effort." Four Trojan wrestlers cap­ tured individual titles led by Bryan Cooley at 130. Cooley won three straight pins Jim McCrath at 112. Todd Kidder at 140 and Don Peters at 189 also took firsts. Second places went to Kurt Shibe at 119, Del Craven at 135, Chad Peters al 145, Pete VandenBroeck at 152 and Dave Lehman at 160. Tony Palmer at 125 and Brian Appel at 171 took thirds Caledonia wrestlers take third in OK Gold Caledonia edged Forest Hills Northern by one point to place third in the O.K. Gold conference wrestling meet Saturday behind Cedar Spr­ ings and Hudsonville. Three Caledonia wrestlers brought home individual championships. Rich Lmtemuth. state champion last year in his weight class, won the 103-pound division, along with teammate Chris Kmne (135) and Pete Crum- back (160) Brian VandenBerg took a second in the 145-pound divi­ sion while Greg Chapman placed third at 130. along with Aaron Tafelsky (152) and Dave Wilson (189). Pete Knight placed fourth m the 140-pound division. The Fighting Scots will compete Wednesday m the pre-district round of the state tournament. while Corey Webster at 103 and Steve Thompson at heavyweight tixik fourths. Bowling Results Wolverine Hastings City Bank l4'/i-5’/i; Village Grocery 14-6; Purdum Const #1 12-8. Purdum #2 12-8; Caledonia Oil 11-9; Harrison Hdwe 11-9; Taylor Trenching 9'/i-10'/i; G & L Remodeling 9-11; Indian Valley Camp 5-15; Gun Lake Inn 2-18. High Series - B Haight 675; T. Cooley 594; C. Pur­ dum 562; D Slaw son 562, H. Purdum 554. High Games - B Haight 258-212-205; T. Cooley 327; J Gernhart 217; S. Hanson 216; H McCalligh 214 Bowlerettes The Water Doctor 14-6; Hair We Are 13-7; Village Beauty Nook 10-10; Phil’s Pizzeria 10-10; Hastings City Bank 9-11; Seif & Sons 4 16. High Series - G Purdum 544; G Meaney 533; D. Blough 525, D Pin 483; P. Miller 478. High Games - G Purdum 241; D Blough 201; G Meaney 191; L. Riva 176. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/SunandNews_1989-02-07.pdf a047df85b35bbb613bed5ae3d9089ca3 PDF Text Text Bvik Ran FA It) U.S. postage Hastings PiilicHbrarv ammvH 121 Oxrch Hastings, HI. 49056 ■ ■ |Hk I w . Hastings, mi wn Thet juri uiimHltUlSr Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia 118th Year Middleville. Michigan 49333 08 m? No 55 I February 7. 1989 Public, local officials discuss local master plan tn Jean Gallup Representatives from Thornapplc Township. the Village of Middleville, the planning and zoning commissions of both governmental units, and the public came together at a public hearing Jan. 31 to discuss the village's future growth The representatives were at­ tempting to put the finishing touches on the Village Plann­ ing Commission's 18 months of work on a master plan for the controlled and orderly growth of Middleville. The planning commission had the option of approving the document at the conclu­ sion of the bearing, but Chair­ man Dr. Eldon Newmyer said people at the hearing had of­ fered several ideas that should be considered before a final vote. The vote to implement the master plan probably will be Middleville area residents listen to the planning commission, and give them their ideas at a public hearing on the master plan. taken at the March meeting. Newmyer said Tim Johnson, a planner with Williams and Works who guided the commission in the development of the plan, gave background information at the meeting, explaining the methods used to determine what the village has and it was projected what the future needs would be. The finished plan is a guide to achieve that, he said Johnson stressed that the land use map of the master plan was not the same as the zoning map in use. The zoning map is law. while the land use map is a guide to use when future zon­ ing laws are being considered, he said. The population of the village has increased from 1.797 in 1980 to 1.906 in 1988. leading to a projection of 2.2 percent growth annual ly. This would make an estimated population of 2.836 by the year 2009. Johnson pointed out. Many areas in the plan were debated with an easy ex­ change of ideas from the au­ dience of about 50 One concerned the village owned property on Irving Road, which was the former "Eskar" ski resort It is designated PQP t public quasi public) in the plan Several said the hilly, scenic 27 acres shimld be opened for private develop­ ment. possibly for homes in the $100,000 to $150,000 range. Duane Thatcher noted there is interest building in the use of the industrial park on the north edge of the village, ami he has already been asked where executives could live in the area. ' This would be the perfect place." he noted. Improve ment in the tax base was cited by Lon Meyers, a village trustee, as a reason to open the area to private development The old ski hill originally was given over to planned low desity residential) L DR) use, Newmyer said, but after reflection the panel decided the area should be kept in its Continued on page 12 Five T-K School Board members targets of recall by Jean Gallup Petitions calling for the recall of five of the seven members of the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education have been requested by Norman and Charlene Bird of Middleville. Barry County Clerk Nancy Boersma has confirmed that the petitions seek the recall of Board President Donald Williamson, Secretary Jan Siebsma, Trustee John Miller, Vice President James Verlinde and Treasurer Gary VanElst. The petitions charge the five board members with a number of wrongdoings, ranging from failure to keep the public informed to failure to comply with the Open Meetings Act. Trustees Dan Law and Gary Thaler are not included in the recall effort. Boersma said the board members have been notified of the reasons for recall stated on the petitions and the date of a clarity hearing scheduled for Feb. 15 in the Probate Courtroom at 10 a.m. That hearing will be conducted by the Barry County Election Commisson to determine if the language on the petitions is clear enough to show the subjects and the electors the basis for the recall attempt, Boersma said. "Interested parties are more than welcome to attend, to talk or just to sit and listen," the county clerk said. "This is a clarity hearing. As a board, we have no right to judge on the validity of the charges," she stressed. To recall a board member, the petitioners must gather the signatures of 25 percent of the number of electors in the school district who voted in the last gubernatorial election, or a total of 671, Boersma said. Charlene Bird said the recall drive was triggered by the refusal of the Barry County Prosecutor’s office to send a letter of censure to the board after of an alleged violation of the Open Meetings Act during an Aug. 15 school board meeting. Bird maintains the board violated that act by not allowing public comment. Williamson notified the audience that night that the meeting was public, but because it was a work session, there would be no public comment allowed. Bird said she went to the Barry County Prosecutor’s office, and was denied an appointment with then Prosecutor Judy Hughes. The current prosecuter, Dale Crowley, said Bird had visited the office last Continued on page 12 Localboosters give a lift’ to Caledonia musicians, athletes by Barbara Gall Ever play on a tennis team and watch a stiff breeze carry your winning lob over the fence? If only your school could afford a wind screen! Do you have a child who max hit a few low notes academically. but who can made by CIMA members, looks over a newly purchased flog with officers Candy Bowman Tomi VanOost. Carlo Johnson and Sharon Johnson play clarinet along with your old Benny Goodman records? And would you like to see him or her in a music program that encourages such talent .’ Caledonia musicians and athletes might be lacking both in sports equipment and tn p-ogram offerings if it weren't for the support of volunteer "booster" groups Formed by parents and in­ terested residents to enhance the district's instrumental music and athletic programs, two booster groups have donated mans hours to fun­ draising and also have worked with 4eachers and ad­ ministrators to help meet the needs of both departments They have provided not only funds for equipment, but also fun and educational help for students by sponsoring dances and scholarships Both groups, however, share a need for more parent participation if the services they now preside are to continue. Where would fans get that hot coffee during a cold even­ ing of football’ And who would organize the band's trips to perform in places like Florida or Mackinac Island? "Our purpose is to enhance the athletic program by pro­ viding extra equipment the department's budget won’t allow . ' ’ said Lynn Schumacher, treasurer of the athletic boosters. Active in the group since 1983. Schumacher explained that selling concessions at girls' and boys' basketball games and during track and football seasons provides most of the funds the boosters donate to the athletic program They also earn income by selling ads in the programs given to fans al fall and w inter sports events, she said In the last three years, the boosters have provided more than $26,000 worth of equip ment and awards to Caledonia sports programs, the pointed out proudly. Among these are items like a $1,700 fixitball blocking sled, a $2,200 high jump pit. a $600 tennis wind­ screen. a $1,400 softball field backstop and $3,500 to help construct dugouts at the new softball field 'Recently we've con­ tributed a lot to the weight room." Schumacher explain­ ed, "because it’s*new and because we felt it would benefit all sports ” The boosters also provide roses for the annual parents* night and in 1986, they established the Carl Kaechele Memorial Basketball Camp Scholarship, which is award­ ed to a junior boy and girl to attend the basketball camp of his and her choice. ( Kaechele was a teacher and coach at Caledonia from 1967 to 1972 who died m a car-tram accident shortly after being Continued on page 3 �Page 2 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 7. 1989 Neighbors with.. NORMA VELDERMAN, Managing to keep busy? I’m .really working hard on my schools in Northwest Barry County. I'm so absorb­ ed in it. I hate to slop and do anything else, like calling for news Most of it right now is sor­ ting. checking all the informa lion I have to see just exactly what is there Lib Palmer called me to let me know that son Fred Palmer and wife Shirley of White Cloud came over to visit her and Amc Fred has recently retired from Michigan Bell after 33 years. I guess the first things on their agenda is to go to Florida Mrs. Haywixid had no news, but her flowers are get­ ting eager to start and they have their noses coming up through the ground. She is worrying that they might get frosted Ground Hog Day was com­ ing up Thursday. Feb. 2. As we recently were taking our morning walk. Johnny went over to our ground hog (wiMxlchuck’s) hole and said if we were smart, we would ng up a camera to catch him if be came out here in our area But which one of his holes is he supposed to come out? He always has one front and back and I believe he has many more. He lives in the dump near the house We never tried to find all of them. But then other people tell me it has to be the ground hog on the cast coast. So we’ll forget it. Thelma Carl was just get­ ting back on her feet and then, whammy , she got the flu bug She did manage to go in to Calvin Carl’s home Sunday, Jan. 29, but she was beginn­ ing to feel punk, so she did not stay too long. It was their 40th anniversary- and also his birth­ day, so they celebrated both. When Thelma gets feeling better, I would like to talk with her about the history of Middleville area. She said she has lived here 70 years. It was fascinating just to hear her tell all about the things that she remembers. Jim and Betty Robertson and daughter Caroline and John Steensma and family all went to daughter Sharon O’Donnell and family 's home in Holland for dinner Sunday . Elaine Northrop said she is helping on the Methodist Church’s Soup and Supper Friday. Feb. 3. from 5-7 p.m. As far as she knows, they will be having another one on Feb 24 Elaine said that she has her granddaughter there, who is four months, and she is such a happy baby and they are hav­ ing fun matching her Gordon McWhinney’s sister. Margaret LaMaire. called on Lois and Gordon Jan 23. Marilyn McWhinney said they attended a Chili Gang Benefit Saturday Jan. 28 in Grand Rapids Kathy and Mike Bremer haven't been going any place because they are working on building in their home Kathy says that this lime they are working on her sewing room, building cabinets. So. all their time is getting that done Brenda Bremer said that daughter Lindsey has been sick with a strep throat, but is coming along better On Super Bow I Sunday. Sue Enders celebrated her bir­ thday . w ith Dave's folks com­ ing over and Lois Bremer was also there. Esther Larkin said that Ann Kenyon s Quilting group is still working on the memorial quilt to honor Ann Esther also said her grand­ daughter. Nancy Vandal, is planning to go to Florida with girlfriend and family. I believe in March Michelle Vandal 1 Mugndge celebrated her 22nd birthday at the Vandals' Sunday Jan 29 Of course, her son. Michael, and Dad. Mitach. were also there. Mom. Mary Ann. even took the day off from work Io be there too Grandma Esther Larkin was also there Friday. Jan 27. Eunice Brown s brother and wife. Bob and Martha Crofoot. as well as Eunice s place to visit On Tuesday. Jan 24 Eunice's three sisters. Helen Haven from Marshall. Ruth Wobma and Mary Marcott from Wayland, along with Eunice's two nieces. Robin Elliston of Wayland and Becky Good of Marshall, visited. They were there most of the day. having brought in the meal So they had a really relaxed family visiting day Then they went over to San­ dy Creek to see their two aunts. Gladys Jackson and Myrl Haskins January 26. Agnes Bedford of Delton called on Doris and Emmett Campbell Joan Shear said that Julie and John have been sick with the flu. so no real news. John and Edith Miller are now settled in their new home just north of their old place on Bender Road. Jerry and Jack Spencer went one day to the three-day American Vegetable Growers at the Grand Center. Bob and Helen Wenger had a wonderful time at the meeting in Hawaii. Bob said that they spent a lot of time on Maii. He only saw one dairy farm while there. They had a 600-cow herd. The farm buys a lot of com from “the Big Island." and use native grass for hay. The cows also are fol pulp that they get right on the island. Rosemarie Otto’s sister Rachel and daughter Jene' spent last weekend flying from Oaklahoma to be with Bob and Martha Burghdoff and dad Albert Pederson. They all had dinner at Rosemarie and Bob Otto's Sunday. Jan. 29 Kathleen McNee said that daughter Brenda and hubby are going to Mex.co to visit his family for two weeks. Now Kathleen will get to see how well she can do on her own Hubby Clarence says that they can handle it very well, but Kathleen's not too sure She says she tends to lake the pessimistic view and Clarence lakes the optimistic view , and he is usually right U’hen I got a hold of Ethel Gibson, she had a nasty cold. But she said that didn't stop her and Paul from going to Bellevue to watch their grand­ son. Ben Gibson play basket­ ball foe his school. Potterville. Anna Willy ard had her daughter Dyllis and Anna's great-granddaughter come Saturday. Jan 28. for a visit It was Anna s 85ih birthday Virginia Root was expec­ ting her son and w ife here They were coming to attend his daughter's wedding Satur­ day . Feb 4. So things may get a little heetk. but Virginia was looking forward to the time that they will be here As 1 understand it. the wedding is in Parmalee Church An old fashioned wedding in an old fashioned church It is one to the few churches around that has been contmously open for over for 100 years. Pat Hihy said it was she and Jerry 's 25th wedding anniver­ sary. Feb. 1. Neva Aicken said that most of the family got together at Jane's home to help Jane's son. Scott, celebrate his 14th birthdav. on Saturday. Jan 28 The Lynn Tolan family went to Auburn Hills near Pontiac to hear the Neil Dia­ mond concert at the Palace The Jerry Stein family went to Lynnwood to visit with Regina s mom. in Bay City. It was Michael's 10th birthday. They were there over the weekend of the 28th and 29th. Mary Noah said that Melvin and Kay went up north to their cabin Greg and Ann and son came over to be with them. Mary says that she always looks forward to her grand­ sons calling her. Terry Lee from North Carolina and Ran­ dy from California. She does so appreciate their thoughtfulness Dorothy and Don Dean went to visit his sister and hus­ band in Ohio for four days last week Well, folks, here is another one of my goofs. Louise Sherk Schleh gave me the news last week that her brother. Don Shook, (should have been Garold Sherk) came over to see her I hope Don Shook, of Caledonia, didn't receive too much of a shock, when he heard that he had a full grown new sister. Maybe, if I live long enough. I will learn all the members of all the families I call every week. So I hope you folks will be pa­ tient with me while I am lear­ ning who you all are Wreth McNee had daughter June and Howard Colburn over for Sunday dinner. Then later in the evening of Jan. 29. Clarke Springer and Hazel McCaul came to visit. Rose and Ken Morgan went to Detroit Sunday. Jan. 29 to see his mom and the rest of his family. Ray Koeplinger enjoyed our good weather by riding about 100 miles on their motorbike Friday, Saturday. Monday and Tuesday. Just think that you could be comfortable on a bike at the end of January. He and Bette went for a good ride on Saturday, stopping off to eat. Stacey Williamson and mom Cathy had a good time shopping and visiting while Stacey was home for a few days from MSU. Then Min­ dy, Stacey and Cathy were going over to the new mall at Holland The Oliver family went to the Chicago Dance competi­ tion, where their daughter was with the Caledonia Dance group. They received a third. Jim said that he and Kathy Caledonia Jr. High Student of the Month Caledonia eighth graders Kevin Kietzmon and Jennifer Tuinstra left, and seventh graders Todd Hoek and Meredith Denison were named the January students of the month based not only on their achievements in the classroom but also on their citizenship. While all four enjoy sports. Meredith listed science and English as her favorite subjects, with Todd and Jenny choosing math and Kevin industrial arts and science as favorite academic areas. noticed that there were a lot of family groups with quite a lot of the students, which they both thought was really nice. Lavonna Sherman said very proudly that they went golfing on Saturday Jan. 28. and real­ ly enjoyed it. A lot of other avid golfers were also taking advantage of the unusual winter weather. Neva and Bill Kenyon went up north to their cabin snowmobiling from Friday the 27th through Sunday the 29th. There are enough snow to have a good time. Bob and Donna Kenyon had a good time being with son Rob at Great Lakes, where they had gone to see him graduate from basic tnaning. They just got word that he is now at Lakehurst. N.J. The Doug Hart family also went to watch their daughter. Anne Mane, in the competi­ tion in Chicago with the Caledonia Dance group As Doug said. "It was a very interesting but ex­ hausting weekend. Were try­ ing to settle back down into the regular routines. " I wonder what ever happen­ ed to the process perfected in 1929, producing gasoline from coal, that the German Nazi War Machine used to completely furnish all the gasoline that powered their World War II bid for supremacy? It was discovered 60 years ago. proved to be a success by heavy use. but shelved? Next week at the VFW Hall on Feb. 8. after our dinner from 11:30 to noon, a dulcimer group will play for us until 12:30 And they are really good. I've heard them before Call 795-9715 or 948-4854 before Tuesday. Feb. 7 at I p.m. Have a good week. Admission to be charged at Caledonia track meets ‘‘One of the few disadvan­ tages of joining the O.K. Gold Conference is that the Caledonia Athletic Depart­ ment will for the first time, charge admission for varsity home track meets," announc­ ed Caledonia head track coach John Soderman. The O.K. Gold Conference track admission prices are $2 for adults and $1.50 for students, he said. Soderman also announced that to encourage continued support of the Fighting Scot track teams, the Caledonia Athletic Department will sell a special family season track pass for $10 and an individual season track pass for $5. This season pass will entitle the holder admission to the Scots’ nine home dual meets and the Caledonia Relays. Soderman explained that the regular Caledonia Athletic Season Pass, which was pur­ chased for fall and winter TO THE EDITOR: athletic events will be accep­ table for the track meets. Also, those parents and in­ terested citizens who plan to help in the administration of track meets as timers, pickers, judges, or field event judges will be admitted without charge to all home meets, he said. passes may purchased at the athletic office located in the high school. The office’s business hours are from 8 a m. to 3 p.m., Monday-Friday. A pass also may be pure has ed at the Scots* first home meet on April 11. against Lowell. District for wrestling team district announced Pairings for the Feb. 8 team wrestling district at Mid dleville have been announced At 5 p.m Wayland will wrestling Hastings with the winner going against Mid dleville at approximately 6:30 p.m. Also at 6:30 p.m., Caledonia will wrestle Wyoming Rogers. The sur­ viving teams meet in the finals scheduled for approximately 8 p.m. The district winner will ad vance to the Hastings regional on Feb. 15. YOU WANT QUALITY al affordable prices when you buy printing. Call J-Ad Graphics for everything from business cards and brochures to newspapers and catalogs Ph. 945-9554 or stop in at 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings. The.SunandNeius Publication No USPS 347580 To the editor: 1 recently bought an old album at an auction and rather than dispose of the photos 1 thought 1 would try and find the relatives There are no names on the pictures but there were a few clues. 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Sd 00 S10 00 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I February 7. 1989 / Page 3 Local boosters give a ‘lift’ to Caledonia musicians, athletes Continued from 'ront page named the school's athletic director < The 50-50 free throw raffle held at halftime during girls' and boys' varsity basketball games supports this scholar­ ship. Schumacher said Suggestions for booster pro­ jects come from the athletic department, she said, and new ideas being considered are championship banners to hang in the new gym and equipment tor the new concession stand in the high school. Athletic Director John Soderman said the department was highly appreciative of the group s support. “Even though the number (of members) is small, they 're doing a fantastic |<>b for Caledonia athletics. " he said. “Everybody would like to see more members taking part " The athletic boosters were formed in 1976 by athletic director and coach Marv Folkcrt One of the charter members of the group, high school secretary Bonnie Crumback. said that the group has never been very large, though as many as 15 to 20 may have been active in some years. The group now numbers about 10 active members, led by Mike Thompson, the cur rent president. Thompson emphasized that attending the monthly meetings was just one way parents and residents could support the organization While a president-elect is needed tor next year, the boosters also need members who arc willing to work at the concession stand, order sup plies, sell ads lor the sports program, or work on the layout of the program itself. He emphasized that conces­ sion workers are never scheduled to work when their son or daughter is playing. Another way members can participate is to chaperone the dances the group sponsors for the students after home basketball and football games. Schumacher pointed out that several of the present members have sons and daughters graduating this year, and there is a real need for the parents of younger athletes or any interested residents to participate if ser­ vices like funding equipment, running the concessions and providing programs are to continue for the benefit of the sports program Members pay no dues, he added, and meetings are held at the high school library on the first Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. In the same year that the athletic bexnters organized, another group of parents got together to provide some positive support for the in­ strumental music department T oday. the hand boosters have changed the organization s name to reflect its new image, said Ardon Schambers. president of the Caledonia Instrumental Music Associatum (CIMA) W ith the addition of an or­ chestra program to the music department, the group feh the new name more accurately fits the area it serves. "We now provide direction and support as well as money for equipment." Schambers explained of the group's ex­ panded goals. “We're-not just a fund-raising operation any more. We can help in redirec ting the program to meet the changing needs of the ■students Like the athletic boosters, the band boosters have pro­ vided funds for many projects over the years, including scholarships, uniforms, in­ struments. music, flags for the flag corps and one year they even refurbished a bus for the band And like the athletic boosters, the music group has depended on volunteer workers to run the fund­ raisers and put in the time to make possible such incentives for band students as trips to Mackinac Island and Florida The officers explained that the band bus. decorated with the Fighting Scots logo and specially outfitted for the band, could never have hap­ pened without community support from local businesses who donated labor, equipment and talent to refurbish a school bus donated by the school board. “The whole town did it. really." said Sharon Johnson, secretary of the CIMA The group provides funds for the annual awards given to music students and for scholarships to Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp and Knollcrest Music Camp They also have organized the fund raising and logistical efforts to enable the band to march at Mackinac Island and in Florida. When the Florida invitation arrived in the 1985-86 school year, the boosters raffled a car and began selling sweatsuits as money makers. “That's when we got into the retail business." laughed Schambers. The sweatsuit sale has become an annual event since then, he said. But. the officers explained. The athletic boosters come to gomes eorly to set up the concession stand. Solly Ruth prepares plenty of popcorn for hungry fans while Bill Schumacher pauses before boxing the popular treat the music program today faces more complicated problems than just raising money. One of these is that students often have to choose between hand and academic subjects they need to enter college or other vocational training. Band is offered only one period a day." explained Can­ dy Bowman. a vice president of the group, "and that means the student has to try to schedule all the other classes around hand "Well, some other sub­ jects. like chemistry or physics, also are scheduled only once a day. so the student has a real problem trying to get in requirements as well as band " Far too often, the parents agreed, the student ends up dropping band in the junior or senior year, just as he or she is reaching a really skilled level. “Our hand won't continue to be competitive without those upperclassmen." Schambers pointed out. He said that one way the CIMA could help with this problem is to encourage the administration and school board to take a look at the structure of the school day. possibly adding an optional seventh hour to avoid the scheduling conflict, for instance The CIMA parents also noted that students today have a diversity of musical in­ terests. with some enjoying the jazz band, some the con­ cert hand, and some the mar­ ching band. “Not all the students want to be in all those groups." Bowman said The CIMA officers agreed that not all musicians want to be in a competitive group, cither, and that should be another choice offered to the students. “The question is. what is the intent of the program and where is it going?" Schambers said. "The students, parents and the teacher must agree. “We need a more complex program to reflect the more complex interests of the students." Bowman pointed out that peer pressure also can affect the band dropout rate. "It's hard for some kids whose friends don't think band is cool.she said. Schambers responded that one way the parents' group could counter this is by help­ ing the band attain more prestige and look more desirable The rewards and in­ centives. like the trip to Florida and the performances in Mackinac, do appeal to the students, he commented. Another nev thrust of the CIMA has been to encourage the school board to lake on some of the responsibility for improving the music program After the boosters proved that the community did indeed support the program, the board established a regular cycle for uniform and equip­ ment replacement that eliminated many hassles over how department money should be vpent But. like (he athletic boosters, the CIMA needs members They especially would like to recruit parents of hand memfvrs in junior high and ninth grade, because many of the present CIMA members have children graduating in the next year or two If parents want their kids to have«trsc trips), that w ill re Lynn Schumacher, treasurer of the athletic boosters, hands out soft drinks dur­ ing o busy moment at the concession stand run by the group. Profits go toward equipment and awards for Caledonia athletes. Sixth, seventh and eighth quire more parent participa­ helping at the group's Fourth tion." warned Bowman. of July booth, serving at the grade band parents arc especially urged to get annual chili supper, taking Schambers agreed, saying involved that planning the excursions tickets at competitions held at "We need hrip from the and other incentives takes Caledonia, chaperoning dances and trips and even middle school parents because “months of preparation." often it takes more than a year And. he added, it would be a driving buses were some of shame if all the information the ways parents could help to get a p r o j c c t i m plemented." Schambers said out besides serving as of gathered by present members Both groups hope that “the fleers, they said couldn't be passed along to baton will be passed." the The CIMA meets the se the parents of future band and play will continue, ami that orchestra members. cond Thursday of the month, more parents will "join the Like their sports counter­ and parents are urged to at team" so the boosters, can parts. the CIMA doesn't re tend whenever they can so of­ quire regular attendance at ficers and chairmen can Find continue to “make beautiful meetings. The officers em­ out who will help with pro­ music " with the athletic and instrumental music depart phasized that there’s jects. Attendance is encourag ments tor the benefit of something everyone can do. ed so parents can offer ideas. no matter how much time he “We always get support Caledonia students, whether or she has to give. when we ask." 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Michigan 49316 JEFFREY M DeVRIES (616) 891 -8125 JOHN J DeVRIES �Page 4 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 7. 1989 It’s.been great weather for January, but watch out for February and March Two errors tn lat week’s news. The aid will meet Feb. 16 at the Parmalec Church in­ stead of Feb. 9. Also our Beef Stew Supper is March 3 in­ stead of March 30 Sorry Mark you calendar and come help us with our carpet project Saturd /Jan. 28. Fem and Charlc- ->land. Fern Doyle. Lois Bm. »n and June Tungate enjoyed breakfast at Tick Tock in Hastings Ashley Reaser celebrated her sixth brithday on Friday Grandpa and Grandma Reaser attended her party. Happy Birthday Ashley Loretta Clark. George Crapsey. Clarke and I had Sunday dinner at Elias Brothers in Hastings Clarke and I spent Sunday evening with Wretha Me Nee Of course, a light lunch a much visiting. Russel Cisler made the Reasers happy by giving them a nice fish catch These were a real great gift from him Loretta. Clark and I attend­ ed the seniors bingo. Tuesday at the senior center tn Wy om­ ing Good luck today Esther Kelley. Lois Bacon and June Tungate had Sunday dinner in Nashville. Jan. 26. we drove to Delton and had Kentucky Fried Chicken with the Jim Spongers Wednesday. Emma Jane and Maurice Ingram and Clarke and I shopped in Grand Rapids and stopped at Fables for their Wednesday Fish Fry on the way home. Hase you ever tried their fish fry special ‘Active parenting’ class set The Butterworth Women s Connection will sponsor ‘ Ac­ tive Parenting." a six-week course to help parents teach their children how to take responsiblity, act cooperative­ ly and accept challenges Classes will begin Feb. 15 and they will be held Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Women’s Connection. 335 Bostwick A\e . N E in Grand Rapids. 774-1626 or 1-800-942-4453 for more in­ formation. Cost is S25 per person or S35 per couple. on Wednesday evening? Clarke and I spent Thursday evening at Ruth Larsen’s. An old neighbor from Bowens Mill was there. Dorothy (Kloosterman) Bradshaw from Chicago. Many old times were discussed. Clarke and I went w uh Em­ ma Jane and Maurice. Satur day to see Marjory and Bill Hall near Wayland Then we went to the dedication of the Caledonia Christian Reform­ ed Church’s new addition It is beautiful. They had a very nice program and a huge crowd. Saw a few of my former scholars, always a great joy for me. Did you attend’ Are you interested in going to see the Bill Cosby show at Muskegon? If so. call Sara at Community Education Office. 891-8117. for more particulars Freeport Library plans Science Saturdays’ ’’Science Saturdays.’ a monthly program to be held the second Saturday of each month It will begin with Sim­ ple Science Projects The First Science Saturday will be held Saturday. Feb II. from 10 to 11 a.m. All children ui grades two through six are invited to par­ ticipate in the program Sign up is a must Phone 765-5181 or slop during library hours by Feb. 8 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY St. Margaret Mary of the Sacred Heart Chapel WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St "The Church where everybody is somebody Sunday • Latin Tridentine Mass • 10 a.m. and lesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday f vening Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study Rev William Dobson, Pastor 9 JO am 10 30 a m 6 00pm 7 00 p m Rosary and Confessions before Mass. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass. 891-8923 Rectory Office Phone — 531-0432 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church "People that care ill Middleville at the •SSLS? Community Hall Sunday Service 9:30 a m. | . _. . Pastor Monte C. Bell (616) 795-2391 ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St. - Caledonia, MI Sunday Morning Worship................ 8:30 a.m. Sunday School........................................................... 4:45 am Sunday Morning Worship...................... ..11:00a.m. 891-8o88 Rev. Robert Gerke - Office 891-8978 - Church 708 West Main Street 10 00 am 1115am 6 00 p m YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. 'Father Thomas B. W’trrh, Vicar r Rectory- Ph 948-2936 • Church Ph 795-2370 2415 McCann Road. Irving. Michigan MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship Middleville Sunday School Morning Worship 9 30 a m 9 45am 11 00 a m Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Christian Reformed 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School............................................ °:30a.m. Sunday Morning Worship......... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship 5:45p.m. Daily Mass in Small Chapel • 8:30 a.m. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Rev. Wayne Smith, Rector Sunday Schedule Adult Choir Church School and Adult Education Holy Eucharist Weekday Eucharists Wednesday 7:15 a m Thursday 9:00 p.m 930 a m 10.30 am Call for information about youth choir, Bible Study, youth group, and other activities. CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Services...................... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office; (616) 891-1512 868-6306 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Adult Sunday School ............ 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship....................10:00 a.m. Children’s Sunday School ... 10:00 a.m. Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 “God Cares for You” Middleville Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. & Wing Rd Services — Sunday School Morning Worship........................... Evening Worship............................... Pastor Wesley J. Coffey 10:00 an 11 00 a n 6 00 pm Phone 795-7076 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, nortii of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer Ret. Bernard Mulder, Pastor Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessnwn Pastor 7:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buu alda MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Morning Worship Service Sunday School t vemng Worship Service Temporarily meeting at the Gaines Township Hall on 68th St. S.E. near Kalamazoo Avenue LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 9:45 a m. 11:00a.m 6:00p.m. 6:45p.m. PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue 1st Service b: ? a m. • 2nd Service 11:00 a.m. Church School 9:45 a.m. Evening Service tach Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 R&v Wayne Kiel. Pastor Rev Stanley Vugteveen. Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar, Director of Christian Education 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 6:30 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 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Phone 891 9259 Saturday Evening Mass................................... .5 00 p.m Sunday Mass............ —.........~...... 900 am and 11 00 a m First Friday Mass ................. „.„ 7:00 p.m. (The ©Id Jimr JHdhodist Church Call 795-3345 today and have your church listed here each week! Reach Over 7,000 Area Homes 5590 Whitneyville Avenue, S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School ........................... 10:00a.m. Morning Worship.............................. 1100 a.m. Evening Worship................................ 6:00 p.m. Wed. Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes.................................... 7.30 p m. Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News. Mtddleville. Ml I February 7. 1989 I Page 5 Area couple’s vacation leads them into being foster parents by Jean Gallup When Denny and Peggy Brinks several years ago used their vacation time to attend a winter crusade in Haiti, they had no idea the trip would so profoundly change their lives. While there, they saw hun­ dreds of homeless children living on the streets. “Really precious kids." said Denny The haunting memory of all those children drove the cou­ ple to sec if they could help in Mime way. Inqurics into adopting a foreign child proved fruitless, even talking to a lawyer in Bolivia brought the response “too much red tape — there’s just no way to get them out." Peggy said So they decided to apply to the Allegan County Depart ment of Social Services (DSS) to become foster parents They live on Patterson Road which borders both Allegan and Barry counties, and now they arc licensed in Allegan County. One of their first ex­ periences as foster parents also was the most emotional It started when their pastor and his wife, the Rev Richard and Pam McClain, were transferred to Georgia. The McClains had been caring for a little girl not yet 2 years old named Lisa But being under the protection of the court, she could not be mosed out of the state Peggy had baby-sat Lisa, and cared for her when the McClains had gone out of town for a weekend So the natural thing to do was ask to have Lisa placed with the Brinks family as a foster child. it was approved by the DSS. and Lisa became part of the family on Easter Sundas in 1986. Mr and Mrs Brinks both took part in the courses re­ quired of foster parents, where the first three of the six classes were devoted to teaching them to let go of children who have become part of their lives. Peggy said The goal of the foster care program is to eventually unite the children with their families, she commented. But their love for Lisa grew, and when the time came in July for the little girt to go back to her mother, the par­ ting was very emotional and wearing on both Peggy and Denny, he said. "We had no contact with Lisa from then until October on 1986. when wc got a phone call saying Lisa had been left alone again, was being removed from the home, and MEAP test results offered at Thornapple-Kellogg Thornapplc Kellogg students fared better in almost areas than the state average in the annual Michigan Educa tional Assessment Program test, a summary of the results show. MEAP tests are given to students at the fourth, seventh and Khh grade levels and they measure some of the essential skills expected of Michigan students, such as reading math and science. Knowledge of each objective is assessed by three test questions. An objective is attained by students who answer two of the three test items correctly. Students are considered to have passed each test (earned an “acceptable" score) if they demonstrate attainment of 75 percent of the objectives tested More than 87 percent of the fourth graders at TK scored 75 percent in reading, while the state average showed 82 percent reached that objective. In math, the TK scored the same as the state average w ith 87 percent Testing in science at the fourth grade level showed TK 10 percent below the state average, with 35 percent Seventh graders were above the state scores in reading by 91 to 84 percent, and science by 48 to 32 percent. A small advantage of 72 percent to 69 percent was shown by the stale average in math. TK tenth graders widened the gap in reading with 94 per­ cent to the state’s 80 percent; math by 84 percent to 68 per cent for the stale; and 26 to 25 percent in science. Tony McLain, principal of Page Elementary and cur­ riculum director of Thomapple Kellogg, said the tests show valuable information about minimum skills, and can be used as "guideposts.’’ The MEAP tests are not standardized tests, so com­ parisons across levels cannot be made, he said. However, taken with the Science Research Association tests which TK also uses, they provide useful information for curriculum review, he said. OPEN HOUSE • Sun.. Feb. 12, 1-4 p.m. 10009 CARBOW RO.. MIDDLEVILLE M37 to Gorbov fid West SPACIOUS AND BRIGHT Three bedroom two be’h ronch with new kitchen on five plus ocres with creek frontage Call Cathy Williamson 795 9090 MLS 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan brokers - CALL — 891-9219 did we want her back again^" Peggy explained. "Did we! We couldn't wait." Peggy exclaimed. During the second time w ith Lisa the bond between child and foster parents was grow­ ing ever stronger, but they dared not let their expecta­ tions rise. After ail. they knew their goal is always to put the child back into her own family unit. In January 1987. the Brinks were stunned when they were notified that Lisa was official­ ly terminated from her mother Their hopes soared w ith the news that Lisa might be adopted, and they immediate­ ly started the proceedings. The process was drawn out by Lisa's mother appealing the court order, and the wait and uncertainy stretched over 18 months. Peggy recalled with a sigh. "We were on pins and needles for quite a few mon­ ths.” she said Denny added."We prayed a lot during those months. " The appeals court denied the mother the right to Lisa, which meant the situation would stay as it was. Lisa could be theirs Aug 29. 1988. “was the big day We had 28 people, friends and family, with us to witness the offical adoption." Peggy said with a wide smile "Our social worker, a girl named Cathy, swore that this was one adoption where she was not going to cry," Denny relates "But she did. When the last signature was signed, she broke down and cried along with the rest of us.” "That same night, we had an open house with 150 peo­ ple in Lisa’s honor." Peggy added Adjustment problems were quickly worked through with the new sister and daughter. “When she first came, she wouldn’t even sit on my lap." Denny said “That’s right." Peggy agreed. "In fact, she was afraid of all men at first, but now she’s Daddy's little girl.” "Now. she is a major tom­ boy. She's a wrestler too — she's a tough one. She loves to be tossed around." said Denny. When asked if they would recommend foster parenting to others, they both hesitated before saying “yes." The best part of caring for others' children is “sharing and getting the love in return.” said Denny For Peggy. "The hardest thing is the separating, but it is a rewarding thing But it's not for everyone 1 guess you have to weigh the good and the bad and decide For us. it’s definitely yes.” "You have to remember to expect all the children have to go back. Denny cautioned. The Brinks have had children for a little as a day. and though they arc not part of the foster parent network, they have just welcomed 18-year-old Tina Hareston. who will share their home at least for the summer Tina will finish school at Thornapplc Kellogg this May. and she plans to attend Ferris State I mvcfMty to study dental hygiene. Peggy commented The Brinks do have a cer­ tain rule, however They agreed to take only children their own kids’ ages Curt is 10 Chad. 8 and Lisa 4 Their thinking is they have seen what stages the children have gone through, and will better understand the foster children. They also said they want to shield their other children from things of the world they don't feel they should have to deal with at a young age The Brinks attend yearly classes on different issues dealing with children Topics include dicipline. mental retardation and AIDS, among others They also w ill go to the an­ nual Michigan Foster and Adoptive Parent Association Convention, which is held this year in the first part of March And. they said they look forward to taking foster children as far as the eye can see. Denny expressed a preference for younger children, but says with a grin that they have already broken their own rule, with the addi­ tion of Tina, who is a "super, super girl. " When the children are brought to them, they come "sometimes w ith a half a bag of clothes, sometimes less." Denny said, so thev keep a supply of boys’ and girls’ clothes for all sizes and shapes. "We re just getting into The Brinks family include this." said Peggy, "lots of families have more children than this. " "We’ve only been in it for four years, and we see some who have been in it for 20 to 25 years Even retired people will keep on diving it and lots of people prefer older children I guess it’s the Lord’s will that different peo pie like to take care of children of different ages." Denny noted "The good Lord saw fit to give us this five-bedroom house, so we have plenty of room." he said "And plenty of love to share." she added rom left) Peggy. Chad, Lisa. Curt, and Denny SAVE for their tomorrow. TODAY What do your children want to be when they grow up? Whatever it is. they’ll need a good education to go very far. It s not too soon to start saving for their education. In fact, the sooner you start, the bet­ ter There are a variety of savings plans available, and one is just per­ fect for your needs. Stop in and discuss your children s future with a personal banker today. Then, re­ lax and enjoy the growing years, knowing their future is secure. State Bank of Caledonia Offices in Caledonia. Dutton & Middleville 267 AAA1N STREET CALEDONIA 3205 6BTH ST $E DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE Ph. 891*8113 Ph. 698*6337 Ph. 795-3361 FDIC �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / February 7. 1989 Middleville youngster welcomes new challenges by Jean Gallup Those who say teen-agers today are disrespectful, lazy and just unbearable to live with, probably should meet Michael Rauschenberger Rauschenberger. who lives and plays in Middleville, could be the symbol of the slogan of the 1980s — “Go For It" Just 16. Mike sets his sights on a goal and through hard work, perserverence and Michoel Rauschenberger (right) and his instructor Kirk Steward demonstrate a Korote move. Mike is a second degree brown belt. PANCAKE SUPPER talent, achieves that goal And. achieving a goal to him just means setting another First chair drummer in both the marching and concert bands, be "really runs the section for me." said Duane Thatcher, music director of Thornapple Kellogg High School. “He is one of my finest students.” Next weekend. Thatcher reported, he and Mike are go­ ing to a solo and ensemble competition where Mike will compete with a snare drum solo. On New Year’s Eve while playing volleyball. Mike broke his thumb, and had to have a cast put on his hand. Showing a drive and flex­ ibility unusual in one so young. Mike immediately started to figure out how to play drums with a cast on his right hand. “He worked out a way. us­ ing mostly his left hand and double bassing with his feet.” his mother Beverly said. He was scheduled to play the next day. she said, and he did. "He’s a hard worker. I’d say he gives 110 percent, plus, to whatever he does,” she said with pride in her voice. “He has a serious de- Bruntons to appear in Alto — All You Can Eat — February 11, 1989 Serving from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Free-Will Offering Sponsored by ... Sale Sponsored by UMW^ HASTINGS OFFICE 414 W STATE RD MIDDLEVILLE OFFICE 111 BROADWAY 945-5429 795-3387 WtLLIAM J ROUSH GENERAL partner SUSAN A FOSTER general partner Bob and Becky Brunton Bob and Becky Brunton, a husband and wife vocal duet team from Eaton Rapids, will present a concert of sacred music at 11 a m. Sunday. Feb. 12. at Calvary Grace Brethren Church. Alto, located at the comer of 84th Street and Pratt Lake Road between Alto. Clarksville and Freeport The Bruntons have been seen by millions on national syndicated television. Their records are heard on radio sta­ tions from Canada to Equador and from Korea to West Middleville Lions Club LAS VEGAS NIGHT Sat., Feb. 11, '89 • 7-11 p.m. MiddleVilla Inn, Middleville. Michigan COUPON This Coupon worth $100 In FREE CHIPS CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION POST 305 (9548 M 37) Thursday, 6:30 p.m. rj| Game times for junior high is 4 pm ; freshmen, 4 pm, junior varsity at 6:15 p.m with varsity games to follow Everyone Welcome! • INDIVIDUALS • FARMS • BUSINESSES Open Monday-Saturday 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. BINGO TROJAN SPORTS 250 Vine Street Caledonia. Ml 49316 MEMBERS OF NATP, IAAM, NSPA works at Pastoors Family Market after school on Mon­ days. Wednesday s. Thursdays and Saturday s These are two more things that add to his reputation as a dedicated, responsible young man. Kirk Stewart, his karate in­ structor. also compliments him as "one of my best students " “Mike is a born Karate Ka (student) His techniques are very precise. And if it isn't precise, he will work on it un til it is. ” he said with a smile “He is very respectful, honest and you can count on Mike If you ask him to At something, he’ll do it." he continued In a lighter vein. Steward laughed when he said at one time Mike had the nickname. "James Bond” because he was so self-contained. "Hair perfect, never saw him sweat, always unflap­ pable You |ust couldn't ruffle his feathers." he commented. Mike will tell you that the karate helps his concentration, which he uses in his drumming. The adults who have met or worked with him call him “just a good kid. " His mother summed up hi\ dedication and attitude by say ing. “If he sets his mind to it — he’ll Ai it." Upcoming... Caledonia United Methodist Church flowA’.Clccautitin# <£ .Tax Sewice meaner, but he has a fun side, too.” she added. Mike is interested in avia­ tion mechanics and attended an aviation camp at Lowell Airpoirt last summer, where he won a $500 scholarship for being the best camper there, his mother reports. Another interest Mike is dedicated to is karate, a discipline he started when he was 12 years old Many youngsters get in­ volved w it h karate and drop it after a time, but not Mike “It's fun. and I like to beat on things.” Mike said. Besides. I found out it was easy and a natural thing to do.” After he had been into karate for a while, he started going to tournaments and said he thought. “I’d like to see how well I'd do against the others.” Now a second-degree brown belt, he will work to become a first degree brown belt, and will work through the eight degrees in the black belt to reach the highest level. that of master. “Mike was invited to repre­ sent the state of Michigan by the Michigan Karate Circuit at the nationals in Kentucky last summer." Beverly said. “This was the first junior sparring team, and they came home national champs for a nice end of his junior career.' ’ she commented. Now competing in the adult class, he is currently third in forms and fourth in sparring in the men’s brown belt divi­ sion in Michigan, she said. Mike carries a solid “B” average in school, and he Proceeds for Sight Conservation and other Lions Club Civic Programs Africa. They have had concert tours, taking them from Maine to California and from coast to coast and even beyond the borders of the U.S. Today, as it becomes more important to discern between Christian music entertainment and Christian music ministry, they have become a standard of what ministry in music is about. The concert will include familiar songs, as well as some of their own composi­ tions, and will feature something for all ages and musical tastes. Bob and Becky were mar­ ried in 1963 and were involv­ ed m educational careers for many years in the Lansing area. Becky, a music teacher for the Michigan School for the Blind, and Bob Director of Payroll for Michigan State University, resigned their positions in 1979 to begin their singing ministry . They currently have seven albums released on the Pinebrook label Their delivery features the use of live piano, synthesizer, violin, and taped aecompani ments. The concert is open to the public BOYS’ BASKETBALL • FRESHMEN Feb. 7 Maple Valley............... Feb. 14 Comstock Park Feb. 17 Godwin JV & VARSITY BASKETBALL Feb. 7 Maple Valley Feb. 10 Lee Feb. 14 Comstock Park Feb. 17 Godwin (H) (H) (T) (H) (T) (H) (T) VOLLEYBALL — Feb. 9 Lee Feb. 11 Godwin - JV Feb. 13 Comstock Park Feb. 16 Godwin <H) (T) (T) (H) WRESTLING — Feb. 8 Dual Districts Feb. 11 Ind. Regionals Feb. 15 Dual Regionals Feb. 17 Indv. Finals JUNIOR HIGH WRESTLING — Feb. 14 Byron Center Feb. 16 Kelloggsville (H) (H) Send a Valentine's Day message to your Valentine through Viola's Floral & Gift Plants • Arrangements • Cut Flowers Valentine's Day • Tuesday, Feb. 14 Viola’s Floral & Gift Shop 7900 Cunningham Rd , Lake Odessa • 616-374 8788 • �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 7. 1989 / Page 7 Valentine’s Day drawing to be held at local business To celebrate Valentine's Day and recognize romance. Snider's Home Entertainment Center will hold a drawing at 2 p.m. Feb. 14 to give away 10 prizes. Also a special prize of flowers from Country Town Floral and a gift certificate from Snider s will be awarded to the longest married couple who register in the drawing. Rosalyn Snider shows the sign to look for to leorn about the Valentine's Day drawing. Registration is at Snider’s Home Entertainment Center in Caledonia Village Centre Moll. SCHOOL MENUS Caledonia High School & Junior High Lunch Menu Tuesday, Feb. 7 Pizza, fries, corn, cookie o fruit, milk. Wednesday, Feb. 8 Macaroni and cheese, fts nuggets, veg. stix w/dip. fru choice or jello, milk. Thursday, Feb. 9 Pizza, fries, toss salad, fru choice, milk. Friday, Feb. 10 In Service, no school. Monday, Feb. 13 Cheeseburger on a bun pickle slice or veg. tomat soup, cherry cheesecake o fruit, milk. Tuesday, Feb. 14 HAPPY VALENTINE. DAY! Taco w cheese and let tuce. corn chips, com or tos salad, fruit or cookie, milk. Wednesday. Feb. 15 Spaghetti w/cheese. texa toast, green beans, apple cris or fruit, milk. Thursday. Feb. 16 Pizza gumba. fries, com fruit choice, milk Friday. Feb. 17 Sandwich choice, fries baked beans, fruit choice milk Fruit choices and assorte sandw iches daily W ednesday, Feb. 8 Macaroni and cheese, fis nuggets, veg. stix w dip. fru choice or jello, milk Thursday, Feb. 9 Pizza, fries, toss salad, fru choice, milk. Friday, Feb 10 In-Service, no school. Please note that snacks ma be purchased for the foliowin prices: fresh fruit. Fruit Roll ups and Fun Fruits-.25 cents Milk- 20 cents. Caledonia Elementary Tuesday , Feb. 7 Taco’s, tator tots, green beans, fruit, milk. Wednesday . Feb. 8 Fish nuggets, salad, bread/butter, fruit, milk. Thursday . Feb. 9 Potatoes & beef gravy, com. roll, fruit, jello/topping. milk. Friday. Feb. 10 No school, teacher inservice. As an alternative, soup and sandwich is available every day except Thursdays. Please note that snacks may be pur­ chased for the following prices: Fresh fruit. Fruit Roll ups & Fun Fruits $.25. Milk $ 20 West & McFall Tuesday. Feb. 7 Hamburger or cheeseburger on a bun. buttered com. cherry squares, milk W ednesday. Feb. 8 Fishwich on a bun. potato wedges, pineapple tidbits, cookie, milk CALEDONIA PRINTING 9790 Cherry Valley Rd.. Caledonia Letterheads • Envelopes • Business Cards • Photo Copying • Weddings 891*2121 • Rubber Stamps • Carbonless Forms • Computer Forms • Facsimile Service Fax • 891-6074 Donn* Apse, Thursday, Feb. 9 Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, fruit salad, biscuit, milk Friday. Feb. 10 Pizza, buttered carrots, raspberry sherbet, milk. Monday , Feb. 13 Spaghetti, tossed salad, garlic toast, pineapple, milk. Tuesday, Feb. 14 Chili, cheese and crackers, peanut butter sandwich, veg. sticks, pears, milk. Wednesday. Feb. 15 Taco’s lettuce/cheese. but­ tered com, cherries, milk. Thursday , Feb. 16 Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, mixed veg., dinner roll, pumpkin square, milk. Friday, Feb. 17 Pizza, green beans, applesauce. Kettle Lake Dutton Christian Tuesday. Feb. 7 Pizza, chips, veg. stick; fruit, milk. Wednesday. Feb. 8 Meal and gravy, whippe potatoes, homemade roll; veg.. jello, milk Thursday. Feb. 9 Taco’s, peanut butler sane wich. veg., cherry crisp milk. Friday, Feb. 10 No school Monday. Feb. 13 Waffles, smokey links cheese wedge, fruit, fm juice, milk Tuesday. Feb. 14 Pizza, chips, veg. slicks fruit, milk Wednesday. Feb. 15 Pig tn a blanket, has browns, veg., brownies milk Thursday. Feb. 16 Taco’s, peanut butter sam wich. veg . apple crisp, milk Friday. Feb. 17 Burnim or com dog; french fnes. veg . dessert milk. High School. Middle School A Page Eietnentarv Tuesday. Feb. 7 Chih or veg beet «oup. cheese and crackers, tread Entering the drawing for oneself and sweetheart can be done at the entertainment center in the mall, which is owned by Kerry and Rosalyn Snider All of the gifts for the draw ­ ing were donated by mer­ chants in the Caledonia Village Centre Mall, she said. "’I had such a great response from the other mer­ chants. They were happy to support the idea of a drawing, and donated really neat prizes," she said Snider reported that plans are now being made for the first event to feature mallwide participation; a Saint Patrick s Day in March. ‘ We re looking for com­ munity involvement." she continued. “The reason I picked Valentine's Day for my draw ing is you hear all the time about divorces, in fact they are quite commonplace. So. I thought it would be nice to do something nice for the special couples w ho are still in love even after many years of marriage." The longest married couple will be taken out of the entries and announced, and the rest of the winners will then be drawn. Gifts were donated by Sniders. Country Town Floral. The New Design, Rainbow’s End. D&W. Above and Beyond Travel, Vintage Country, Cedar and butter, veg. sticks, peaches. Wednesday, Feb. 8 Fish square or nuggets, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, fruited jello. Thursday , Feb. 9 Spaghetti/meat sauce, toss­ ed salad, garlic toast, applesauce. Friday , Feb. 10 Pizza or fishwich, com, pears. Monday , Feb. 13 Burrito’s, cheese sauce, green beans, pineapple tidbits. Salad Bar (H.S.) Tuesday , Feb. 14 Ravioli or macaroni and cheese, peas, bread and but­ ter, cherry crisp. W ednesday , Feb. 15 Pizzaburger on a bun mix­ ed veg., applesauce. Thursday , Feb. 16 Sliced turkey on a bun. broccoli, pineapple tidbits, cookie. Friday , Feb. 17 Pizza or fishwich, baked beans or sweet potatoes, peaches. 2% and whole milk available every day. Hol dogs available at Page. Closet. Caledonia Hardware and Uptown Cleaners W inners need not to be pre- sent to receive prizes. For more information, call 891-9292. Kelley - Womack to wed Annette Marie Kelley and Scott Cameron Womack ex­ changed wedding vows on Dec. 3 at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia Parents of the couple are Michael and Vicky Kelley of Middleville, and Charles and Kathleen Womack of Battle Creek. The bride wore a white satin gown with a cathedral length train, outlined with chantilly lace. The bodice and sleeves were accented with pearls and opalesent sequins. The cathedral-length veil was trimmed with chantilly lace, attached to a circlet of flowers and pearls. Bridal attendants were Kar man Whittemore of Bedford as matron of honor and bridesmaids were Treina Taylor (sister of the bride) from North Carolina, and Laura R. de Miranda from Florida. Flowergirl was Dannielle Erway of Middleville, attired as a miniature brale The attendents' floor length gowns were emerald green velvet. The groom was attended by Charles Trace Womack, brother of the groom; Jeffery Taylor brother-in-law. and Bob Hungerford, friend. Ringbearer was Adam Er way. attired as a miniature groom. The groom wore white and his attendents wore black with red ties and cumberbunds. The couple will honeymoon in Florida after which they will return to their home in Bedford. Mich. George 0. Sinen III • • • • • • Listing/Selling Market Analysis New Construction Relocation Investment Properties Serving Barry/Eaton, Kent, Allegan, Ionia, Ottawa Counties • Results O cornerstone 4145 Kalamazoo, S.E Grand Rapids, Mi 49508 GR 281 2828 Home 891-8571 realty inc. 4611 N Middleville Rd Middleville. Ml 49333 GR Direct 891 1551 Middleville 795 7933 / Treat your loved one to dinner at the Villa Greenery Tom Zalaoras’ 13 piece Big Band will entertain from 7-11 p.m. . • Free Heart- • Make your Shaped reservations vVKBalloon TODAY* Middle Villa IniP^ > x / 795-3640 or /a on M-37 Just North of Middleville 891-1287 �Page 8 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 7. 1969 Spelling Bee winners named at Thornapple-Kellogg The winners and runners-up of the annual spelling bee were announced last week in the Thornapple Kellogg School District. Champion spellers were named from the fifth grades. and also from the middle school level Middle School winners of the spelling bee ore already getting reody to go to the regionols. First place went to Mark Overbeek, with Cathy Hart coming in second. Consolidated Report of Condition of Jessie Van Amen and runner-up Arnie Bergakker were the winners from the fifth grade At the middle school, the winner was Mark Overbeek. with Cathy Hart coming m second. The work on the spelling contest began last November in the middle school, with in­ dividual English classes holding competitions, said Carol Bender, sixth grade reading teacher. "These kids worked really hard, and survived through three levels of spelling bees she said. After the class tests, there was a grade level test, follow­ ed by the school-wide bee. “It’s really amazing when you stop to think that these kids spelled some words that I can’t even pronounce.” Bender said. “I had to look them up to be able to say them.” The students in the fifth grades at Page Elementary also had individual contests before the grade level bees were held. Insert finalists in the fifth grade here. Finalists in the sixth grade were Rhonda Hesselink. Bon me McMurray. Randi Neeson. Jamie Nink. Christina Oaks, and John Sarver. Seventh grade finalists were Andy Botwinski. Jeff DeMaagd. Chad Featherly. Mark Overbeek and Josh Zimmer. In the eighth grade. Rick Baughn. Dan Fogg. Cathy Hart. Brian Newhouse and Mark Pullen were the semi finalists Semi-finalisLs from the fifth grades at Page Elementary were Becky Bowyer, Ryan Streeter. Leah Dodd. Greg Kotrba. Curt Brinks, Tarah Beuschel. Kori Hutchens. Leisa Idema. Theresa Krueger. Andrea Kokmeyer. Angela Kuh tic. Brett Bremer. Chad Brewer. Chnssie Hypnar. Kristi Peters. Angie Keysor. Andy Myers. Rob Kiel and Rene Ellinger. The event, named the Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee. is sponsored by the Grand Rapids Press. Winners and runner-up will go to the regional spelling bee March 2. First ‘Family Night'planned for Feb. 18atT K Middle ville-area residents looking for some kind of fami­ ly recreation may want to at­ tend the first Family Night sponsored by the Thornapplc Recreation Committee. Saturday. Feb. 18 is the date for the first of its kind event, to be held at the Fhornapple Kellogg High School. The p*M'l w ill be open from 6:30 to 8:30 pm.. and the gym and weight room will be open from 6 to 9 p.m. Students under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. STATE BANK OF CALEDONIA of Coludomo. Michigan And Foreign and Domestic Subsidiaries at the close of business December 31. 1988 a stole bonking 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 mode by the State Banking Authority ond by the Federal Reserve Bank of this District Mil Thou Dollar Amount* in Thousand* — ASSETS 1. Cosh ond balances due from depository institutions a. Noninterest bearing balances ond currency ond coin ’.................... b Interest bearing balances1.......................................................................... 2. Securities (from Schedule RC B) 3 Federal funds sold ond securities purchased under agreements to resell a Federal funds sold4 b Securities purchased under agreements to resell 4 loans and lease financing receivables a loons ond leases net of unearned income (from Schedule RC-C) 41.076 b LESS Allowance for loon and lease losses 425 c. LESS: Allocated transfer risk reserve -0d Loans and leases, net of unearned income. allowance, and reserve (item 4.a minus 4.b and 4,c)............................. 5. Assets held in trading accounts.................................. 6. Premises & fixed assets (including capitalized leases) 7. Other real estate owned 8 Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies 9. Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding. 10. Intangible assets (from Schedule RC-M).. 11. Other assets (from Schedule RC-F).................................................................. 12. a Total assets (sum of items 1 through II)................................................... b Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j) (from Schedule RC M)........................... ............................. c. Total assets and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j) (sum of items 12.a ond 12.b) 9 284 12.717 40,651 -0867 -0-0-0253 877 66 149 -0 66.149 — LIABILITIES - 13. Deposits: a. In domestic offices (sums of totals'of columns A and C from Schedule RC-E)............................................................................ (1) Noninterest-bearing'...................................................... (2) Interest bearing .................................. b. In foreign offices Edge ond Agreement subsidiaries and IBFs (1) Noninterest bearing............................................. ............................. (2) Interest bearing. • 14. Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase a. Feder al funds purchased’ ■■ b Securtties sold under agreements to repurchase 15 Demand notes issued to the U S Treasury 16. Other borrowed money 17 Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases 18 Bank s liability on acceptances executed ond outstanding 19. Notes ond debentures subordinated to deposits..................... 20. Other liabilities (from Schedule RC G) 21. Total liabilities (sum of items 13 through 20)................................................ 22. Limited-life preferred stock EQUITY CAPITAL 23 Perpetual preferred stock 24 Common stock 25 Surplus ................... 26 Undivided profits and capital reserves 27 Cumulative foreign currency translation od|u$tments 28 a Total equity capital (sum of items 23 through 27) b Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. I823(| (from Schedule RC-M)........................................................... c. Total equity capital and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823l|) isum of items 28 a ond 28 b) 29. Total liabilities limited-life preferred stock equity capital and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j) (sum of items 21 22 ond 28.c)..................................................................... MEMORANDA Deposits of State Money Michigan 58 650 7,617 51.033 3-man basketball through TK Community Ed Team W Larry’ Cobum.............. 11 Dan Parker..................10 TonyTopolski...............7 Bill Denniston.............. 7 Loyd Elwood................ 2 Allen Gulch................... 1 L I 2 5 5 10 II Bowling Results 1 600 1 600 3 920 7.120 7 120 66 149 None I George Edgar Exec Vice Pres of the above-named bank do hereby declare that this Report of Condition has been prepared in conformance with the instructions issued by the Boors of Governors of the Federal Reserve System ond the State Bonking Authority and is true to the best of my knowledge We the undersigned directors attest to the correctness of this Report of Condition end declare that it has been examined by us and to rhe 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 ond rhe State Bonking Authority and is true and correct State of Michigan County of Kent ss Sworn to and subscribed before me this 2nd day of February 1989 Darlene Biilett Notary Public The fifth grade will be represented by two able spellers, Amie Bergakker (left) who is the runner-up, and Jessie Van Amen, the first place winner. George Edgar Executive Vice President Harold J Gloss Director James E G ess Director John I DeVries Director Wolverine Caledonia Oil 13-7; Hastings City Bank 12 l/i-V/2; Taylor Trenching 12'^-716; Purdum Const. #1 12-8; Village Grocery 11-9; Har­ rison Hardware 11-90, Pur­ dum Const. #2 10-10; G & L Remodeling 8-12; Indian Valley 7-13; Gun Lake Inn 3-17. High Series - H. Purdum 614 J. Long 606; R Finkbeiner 589; N. Gardner 569; D Risk 562. High Gaines - J. Long 257; D Risk 223; H. Purdum 220; R. Fmkbeiner 217; H Kollar 215. Bowlerettes The Water Doctor 17-7; Hair We Are 13-11; Hastings City Bank 13-11; Phil’s Pizzeria 13-11; Village Beau­ ty Nook 11-13; Seif & Sons 5-19 High Series - G Purdum 590; T Cooley 528; E. Brodock 496; B Neil 483. B Ecthinaw 466; L Rose 466 High Gaines - T. Cooley 212; G Purdum 201; E Brodock 184; B Ecthinaw 177; M Jager 177. 3 Treat Your Sweetheart to a ft New You! • Call Us Today • 81 VILLAGE STYLIST r) • Cat • Style • Perm • Eyebrow Arching • Manicure M Jfi) • Ear Piercing • Aqua Nail* • Gift Certificate* a — WALK INS WELCOME — $ 134 East Main Street, Caledonia f\ Tue*.: Senior Citizen Day • Wed.: Student* Day 2-7 p.m. y» OPEN Tues Sat including Wed &_Thurs evening by appt February is International Dining Month! This week is ITALIAN! (After 4:00 p.m. specials) Tues., Feb. 7th - LASAGNA (Includes Texas Toast, Cole Slaw & Dessert) Thurs., Feb. 9th • SPAGHETTI (Includes Italian Bread. Salad & Dessert) CHILDS PORTIONS AVAILABLE Feb. 8th is ASH WEDNESDAY FISH DINNER All-You-Can-Eat (Includes French Fries, Texas Toast & Cole Slaw) 795-3672 497 Arlington (M-37) Middleville (Next to Hastings City Bank) Different Specials Ereryday for Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 7, 1989 / Page 9 Clinics provide a little ‘cheer’ for Caledonia girls by Barbara (.all “Keep your back straight!" “Point your toes, ladies “ “Push til you get a nice stretch. OK?" Pretty appropriate com­ ments to hear coming from a gym. but on a wintry Saturday morning7 When you can sleep in? But over .30 young ladies who think they might like to be cheerleaders some day showed up at the Kettle Lake gym by 8 a m. last Saturday to register for a cheerleading clinic sponsored by the Caledonia cheerleaders and their coaches. Beginning with a lesson in warm up exercises and conti­ nuing with group work in side chants, the school song, jumps, and even gymnastics. the girls, ranging from sixth through ninth grades, watch­ ed. listened, and tried to copy the motions, steps, and yells that make up the repertoire of any cheerleader. Amy Diment, junior varsity cheerleading coach, explained that until they actually try out. most girls have no exposure to cheerleading other than what they sec at the games “The climes are set up so the girls can see what a cheerleader does, and they can find out if this is something they want to do “Most don’t have much idea about what goes into cheerleading That’s why we’re showing them how to •stretch out.’ for example ” Freshmen, junior varsity and varsity cheerleaders cir­ culated among the girls, help­ ing them with the excercises. Following a demonstration of jumps, chants and gym­ nastics. the girls were divided into groups where they work ed with several cheerleaders on developing the right form for jumps or how to lead the crowd in chants Saturday, the clinic lasted from 8 a m. to 3 p.m. with lunch provided for those who didn't bring a sack lunch Another clinic will be held this Saturday, also at Kettle Lake, and will last from 8 a m to 12 p.m. Karen Van Kuiken. varsity coach, said the clinics will High School registration set at TK for 8th graders High School registration for Thornapple Kellogg eighth grade students is about to begin Bernie Weller, middle school guidance counselor, will conduct a parent meeting concerning scheduling for ninth grade classes Tuesday. Feb. 14. in the middle school library at 7 p.m. The topics that will be discussed at the meeting will he high school enrollment procedures, a preview of the curriculum guide, class offer­ ings for ninth grade, the fouryear plan, and general information. become an annual event to promote interest in cheerleading at the junior high level, to teach some cheerleading skills, and to help the girls work on coordination • ' Cheerleaders are athletes. " she said "In every other sport, kids sun at a very young age except in this one. “We’d like to change that, so students are acquainted with the option cheerleading provides. Not everyone wants to play basketball or volleyball, and cheerleading gives both guys and girls another sport to try." Anyone who didn’t come to Saturday 's session, but would like to attend the Feb. 11 ses­ sion should call 891-1757. Cheerleoders help their possible successors os they leorn the correct position for arms and hands during group sessions at last Saturday s cheerleading clinic. From your heart to theirs For red hot lovers. Just call or visit us today to send the FTD* Candy Hearts “ Bouquet FTD Flowers-The feeling never ends. Get a big hug! Fresh Flower Arrangements As low If parents are unable to at­ tend this meeting, but wish to discuss scheduling, they may call Weller at the Middle School. Schedules are due in Weller's office on Feb. 15. Choose from traditional red and whites or romantic pink and lavenders. In a variety of styles! Music and drama concert to benefit Love Inc. Feb. 12 Fresh Blooming — PLANTS Choose from ... Azaleas , Cyclamen, Primroses, Chrysanthemums, & Daisies, Tulips & Hyacinths. Planters filled with green r foliage plants & Valentine trim L — Always appropriate and Traditional Romance Roses ... jCall and reserve yours. All colors available y appreciated. Mixed Flower Bunches Just riKht for her favorite vase Cash and Carry Bunches Send Kisses for Kisses — Hershey Kisses The Rev. Steven L. Reid will perform on original Easter drama. Proceeds will benefit Love Inc. of Barry County. Original drama and gospel music will be featured at 2:30 p.m Sunday. Feb. 12 during a special benefit concert for Love Inc. of Barry County at Middleville United Methodist Church. Hosea Humphrey and the New Life Singers will be sing­ ing during the afternoon Hosea is host of "Gospel Song Roundup" on WBCH and is well known in Barry County for his concerts at area churches and other events. The New Life Singers are likewise known in the county for their lively renditions of well known hymns and light contemporary gospel music “ Easter: Through the Eyes of Peter" will also be presented that afternoon. Written and performed by the Res Steven L. Reid, the drama portrays Peter’s 3Vi years with Jesus Reid is the executive direc­ tor of Love Inc of Barry County which will receive the proceeds of the free w ill offer­ ing. Love Inc is a Christian clearinghouse that helps those in need find solutions to their problems Since it began March 1. 1983. Love Inc has worked with nearly 6.000 families Middleville United Methodist Church is located at III Church St. in Middleville - Sold Here Nurting at Add a Balloon > Bouquets Starting J' SPECIAL — Order by February 10 for Delivery Feb. 13 and receive A FREE Valentine Balloon! THORNAPPLE FLORAL 114 River Street, Middleville Downtown — Along the River COMPLETE FLORAL SERVICE FOR ALL OCCASIONS — We wire flowers worldwide — OPEN Mon Wed 9-5 Thun & Fri. Sat 9-1 (616) 795-3331 0 SPECIAL HOL RS: Sat., Feb. 119 to 3; Feb. 13 & 14 9 a.m. to 7:30 p. =O? 23? 23? 23? 23? <33? 23? 23k. �Page 10 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 7. 1989 T-K Musical ‘The Boyfriend’ set for March 17-18 Casting for the 1989 AllSchool Musical al Thornapple Kellogg High School is com- rehearsals have begun Tad Thatcher appears in the plete. and tide role of Tons. Bos friend, and Amy *«il sing the rote of The Smit Polly Browne, his lads love. Kate Bartlett will appear as Madame Dubonnet, head mistress of the Villa Caprice, a school for young ladies. Scott Parker is Percival Browne. Polly 's father Other students with major rotes are Rustic Sloan as Bobby. Shelly Duiper as Massie. Kris Thaler as Dulcie. Michelle Helman as Nancy. Danna Carpenter as Fay. Matt Smit as Alphonse. David French as Pierre. Eric Cast Seubrmg as Marcel and Millie Knox as Hortense, the French Maid The play, which is a com­ edy spoof of musicals of the 192O's. is under the direction of Duane Thatcher and w ill be presented on Friday and Saturday. March 17 and 18. at 8 p.m. in the high school auditorium f© chorus PollyTony - | '3 lorn Mme Uibonret- k Hr«»v*i ®r**'*‘** ** !' Bobb/- k'u-.hr Hof Terrt>e.* MiUre Lor 4 Brock >uerrBockhursT- fVtellr H Vulcie.- k'r r IKihi Ndr<y_ MukxrlV fkiman Duane Thatcher, director of the school play, "The Boyfriend" goes through one of the first readings of the script with the cast. Caledonia grad heads realtor board Italian Specialties 795-7844 Pina • Dinner • Ziti • Steaks • Appetizers • Submarines Catzone • Spaghetti • Cheesecake • Sausage Roll BAT IN OR TAKE OUT / WE CATER ALL OCCASIONS Downtown MIDDLEVILLE HOURS Tut* Thwn ii X am it Prt a Sat ifXin i pm. Sim 4-ie. Ctowo Mon Walter K. Bowman, a 1956 Caledonia High School graduate and son of Keith and the late Pauline Bowman, was recently installed as president of the West Orange County Board of Realtors in West Orange County. California The installation took place at a dinner dance at the Disneyland Hotel. Bowman, who grew up on his family's farm in Alto, ljueen Anne Cordial Cherries 9l’ML Sweetheart ■■ A Candies 45v 1 ¥<-oz. (Also Other Selections) Warm Up-On The Go! >• Coffee • Ro Ils • Hot V --J Chocolate • Hot Sandwiches fl PEPSI & COKE 2 Liter Z4V 50^v $1°° i99c Quick Stop Shopping Winter Car Needs Milk • Bread • Eggs Lunch Meat Snacks • Soft Drinks • Windshield Washer Solvent • Motor Oil • Anti-Freeze BRAT­ WURST HOT DOCS Plus dep. owns his own real estate firm. Bowman Real Estate, in Stan­ ton. Calif. He and his wife. Ethel, and their three children. Beth. Gretchen and Eric, reside at 6086 Barry Drive. Cypress. Calif Caledonia grad earns 4.0 at MSU Caledonia High School graduate Sally A. Clark of Alto was one of 428 students at Michigan State University who earned perfect 4.0 grade point averages for the fall term at Michigan State University. Clark, a freshman, is involved in health edu­ cation, psychology and humanities at MSU. Talent search for Food Fest Mar. 4 The Thornapple Kellogg Athletic Boosters are seeking talent for the International Food Fest to be held al the TK Middle School Gym on Satur­ day. March 4 If you sing, dance, perform comedy routines or play a musical instrument, won t you share your talent to help our local athletic department. If interested call Duane Thatcher at 795-3394 and leave a message during the school day or call 795-7497 after 5 p.m. STOP • Creditor Harassments • Garnishments • Foreclosures — CALL — Caledonia Self-Serve \ Marathon 1 I / 9266 Cherry Valley Caledonia. Ml 49316 PHONE 891-8198 ^OUR PRICES ARE THE SAMS FOR CASH OR CREDIT KLINE & VAN ZYL BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEYS Located near Woodland Malt • 957-4344 • FREE PHONE CONSULTATION we Also do simple wills Vanna Cartxnter Marcel- l t>< rubr.,Rerre »a«id i ,enth Wditer^endarrTe-'^ lUwpon The cast is set for the school play "The Boyfriend" and is posted in the hall at TK. i I ! I I I* i. fat! 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David Morrell & Son Otsego, Michigan Phone 616 692-3572 For more information contact Dairy Field Rep Gerald Lar son (home) 61^527-0269 Financing available, contact sale management BEFORE sale date LAKE ODESSA LIVESTOCK AUCTION 488 West Tupper Lake Road Lake Odessa, Michigan • 616-374-8213 r/fLO AZPAfsZNM rnrzs Lw Pft SIC 527 026V »nd John Huitl ?h ill 6M0O77 VERM LETT INGA PK BIB T92 M3* "TlNK BROWN Ph Alt *73 3753 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / February 7, 1989 I Page 11 Junior High Science students make wind work projects Caledonia eighth graders in John Butler s advanced science class recently com­ pleted wind machine projects in which student-built devices lifted weights using only the power of wind created by a hair blow-dryer. The students recycled common items like paper cups books and building toys to build their machines combining science skills with problem solving Butler said. r r* ’ 1 K - The device constructed by Holly Pelon. left. Heather Burns and Krista Price suc­ cessfully lifted the most weight, raising 166 grams within 60 seconds. Registration begins for Caledonia kindergarten screening in April Parents of children who will be five years old on or before December I. should contact the elementary school nearest to their homes to begin the kindergarten registration pro­ cess. The three schools are: 891 - 8181: Dutton Elementary 698-8982; Kettle Elementary 868-6113. Joe Kopenkosky, left Charles Dannison and Kurt Orcasitas turn on the wind supplied by a hair dryer hoping their machine will lift the 80 gram weight attach ed to it. Lake Detailed informaton about the kindergarten curriculum and screening process will be shared with parents during an cvcing meeting scheduled at each of the school* in April GffEAT BALLS OF F/RE.”C ASK US! Lon LeFanty, Agent MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 Office 795-7925 CAVIN SERVICE & BODY SHOP 795-3318 or 891-8151 • • • • • Complete mechanical work • Frame work Auto glass replacement (we bill your insurance) Discount exhaust (we will beat any written estimate) Brakes • Alignment Warranty work done on Chevrolet. Buick and Pontiac OPEN Monday 8 to 8; Tuesday-Friday 8 to 5 North of Middleville on M-37 ----------------------- — FOOT PAIN? • Corns • Bunions • Hee! Spurs Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts Ankle Pam • Foot Related Knee Pain Dr. Terrence J. Emiley A the whole house down With a roar like a freight train, it can rattle a stovepipe apart spew burning creo sole into the room Flam Ing balk of soot and mor- Every winter flue fires blamed on woodstoves burn down houses and kill [>eople especially little kids who were sleeping or just couldn't get out in time A lot of these needless fires happen dunng the holiday season The cul­ prits are two a thick build up on flue walk of highly flammable creosote and too hot a fire down below. Holiday wrappings, ever green branches or trash burned tn woodstove or fire place can send flames lick tng up stovepipe or chim­ ney to catch the creosote on fire Once ablaze, this stuff bums with blast fur nace intensity the kind of abuse most chimneys were not designed to tolerate tn case of a flue fire, get everyone out of the place (if the house catches, fire can spread with terrifying speed) call the fire depart ment. close dampers on NEW OFFICE FOR PODIATRY Call lire bghts up re 4th of July lemng and 612 Main Street in Caledonia 891-9133 for Your Appointment ChimFex extinguishers to put it out. A few will say your flue is all clean now. and the structure around it checked by an experienced chimney sweep before you build another fire* Even a stout chimney thai withstands a flue fire or two can be damaged never theless and is no longer safe Flue tiles can crack, fill with creosote from fut ure wood fires and open up wide under heat Even a Class A factory made met al flue can warp and separ ate If the chimney beyond is deteriorating or damag ed. fire may have a path way to the structure of the house If beams, studs and flooring are close by. heat radiating through a mason ry or metal flue can cause them to ignite it doesn't take direct flame to do the job Combustibles exposed to radiant heat do a "slow burn.” lowering their igni non temperature so they will eventually (it can take years, or just hours) catch fire at lower temperatures than you would think pos­ sible - 275 to 300 F An unlined chimney. es­ pecially an old one. is more vulnerable to a flue fire's ravages than one that’s bned and it gives far less protection to the house It is therefore critical that stove or fireplace insert be lined with a stainless steel pipe or cast tn place liner, correctly sized to the apph ance An oversize flue causes a sluggish draft, so that smoke and flue gases linger to condense creo sole on chimney walk, where it sticks like glue If you bum small, hot fires (using seasoned wood or a mix of seasoned and green) with a good draft never close those dampers down very far - much of the creo sole will burn up in the fire box The iieat it generates flue, increase the draft and prove your burning habits, have your flue lined, have it ( leaned more often and give up those slow smolder mg. oxygen starved all night fires that cause ex cessive creosote bulk! up There’s a gocxi possibility that your homeowner's policy wiN cover the cost of repairing or lining your chimney If your agent claims a chimney fire is a "friendly” one dispute that ruled that a flue fire is sweep in or ftrepL had an . tem Yr; HELP WANTED Customer Service Representative — Middleville Branch — Professional appearance, greet customers, open new accounts, telephone, typing duties. Full-time posi­ tion with benefits Apply at the Personnel Office Hastings city Bank 150 W. Court Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 Our woodstoves and fireplaces are priced for everyone's budget. Call or visit our showroom this week for a ... F/tCC ■$4 00 ▼ gift of cozy logs Offer good thru February 14th. 1989 STONE’S CHIMNEY SERVICE, INC 202 E. MAIN STREET. MIDDLEVILLE • Ph. 795-9552 or 457-2800 �Page 12 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 7. 1989 Dutton kids learn about humans’ responsibilities for animal care Dutton Elementary students learned that they have certain responsibilities for their pets and other animals during a visit from a Kent County Humane Society animal specialist. Anna Renton, accompanied by a Dutch rabbit named Cor­ ncob. last Tuesday gave two presentations to the Dutton students, emphasizing the needs of animals She showed a film. "Friend for Life." to students in kindergarten through third grade, which presented the responsibilities and rewards of pet ownership Lots of "Awww< from the soung audience greeted Cor­ ncob when Renton let him out of his travel crate, and all the students were given a chance to pet the dark gray and white rabbit whocleariv didn't mind all the attention Corncob also permitted himself to be used as a "demo." so Renton could show how animals should be handled For example. Renton explained that Corncob shouldn't be picked up by his ears because that would hurt him. She then had the children grab their own ears and pull on them so thes would unders­ tand how Corncob would feel. "They really liked getting to pet that bunny.” said aide Cheryl Walbridge after the presentation to the younger children, "and I think they en­ joyed the film about pets, too." Teacher and assembly chairman Pat Vanlterson said the children asked a number of questions after the movie. “The movie pointed out that animals shouldn't be left outside." Vanlterson said. "and this clearly bothered some of the children w ho pro­ bably have outside pets So they asked about whether it was OK to keep a dog outside all the time." Vanlterson said Renton ex­ plained to the children that it would be all right for a pet to live outside if it had shelter from the elements, plenty of water at all times and was on a long enough leash that it could move around freely. The older students, who came to a separate assembly, saw the film "The Empt) Ark: 2002." which deals with the extinction of certain species of animals. They. too. enjoyed a chance to stroke their long-eared guest Besides seeing the films and petting the rabbit, the students also received handouts from Renton relating to whichever film the student had seen Vanlterson said she thought the children enjoyed the presentations and had no trou­ ble understanding the messages Renton tried to convey. "She spoke to them on their level." Vanlterson said, "ansi the films were excellent " Officials discuss Middleville master plan Continued from front page Anno Renton, from the Kent County Humane Socie ty, encourages a Dutch rabbit named Corncob to meet the children at Dutton Elementary School. Renton ond Corncob presented two films about the needs of animals to the Dutton students. ’ 13 ilia ge Sarber 207 E. Main Street Downtown Middleville * John Hampton, Barber-Stylist — FAMILY HAIRCUTS — V natural state, with possible hiking and biking paths Planning Commission Member Dan Parker agreed with Newmyer. saying the hill is a unique piece of property, well suited to hiking or just viewing the scenery from the vantage point of the hilltop. "We think it makes Middlville a little unique, and it is important to save it." he said. One resident of the village. Blanche Munjoy. pointed out that a little remembered old landfill was on the hill. She asked what if anything could be developed there if the land­ fill contained toxic wastes. Another resident. Gina Stein, suggested the site merited a study to see if there was anything toxic in the landfill Continued from front page summer and was informed of the procedure to file a complaint. A complaint must be given to a police agency for investigation before the prosecuter makes a decision OPENING SOON! 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"I think they Allen; his father, Merwin C. feel they are above the law Stout, Sr. of Florida; mother, and the way they are Dorothy Marcellus of Trufant; protected by the county, six brothers; four sisters; they are." she said. grandfather, Herbert Race of Steve Garrett, Trufant; father and mother-in- superintendent of the school law, Frank and Sharon Godz- district, issued a statement wa of Middleville and sister- supporting the board in the in-law, Tammy Godzwa of wake of the recall Denver, Colorado. announcement. Funeral services were held "I believe the Thornapple Monday, January 30 at the Archer-Hempel Funeral Home Kellogg School District is with Rev. Stephen DeKok of fortunate to have an Moline Baptist Church offi­ excellent board of education ciating. Burial was at the that is concerned about the Coman Cemetery. welfare of the students of Merwin (Mike) Stout, Jr. MEDICAL SURGICAL (616) 948 3115 on any action, Crowley said. He acknowledged receiving a letter from Bird asking for a letter of condemnation against the school board. Bird’s letter stated the school board had not Obituaries Pennock Hospital currently has nursing opportunities available in: 1009 W Green St Hastings. Ml 49058 little quieter. Look at Caledonia with nothing but businesses along through there." he said. Thatcher concurred with that opinion. Leaving the strip part com­ mercial and part residential "will give a small town feel­ ing. The trees ami houses lend character, and I’d like to see it stay that way. We can develop the highway north and south of the village." he said. The areas studied by the commission were sewer capacity, annexation by the township, lack of nxim for single residences, downtown development. code enforce­ ment. review of proposals and the size of building lots. The update information be ing used for the master plan should make a good guide for 10 to 15 years. Johnson reported Before the hearing was ad journed. Thatcher com­ plimented the commission on its work. Working for months on a committee is not easy. That cher said, ami he wanted the members to know the v illagc appreciated the tremendous amount of time the commix sion members put in on the master plan. The day after the meeting. Marge Loew, secretary ot the commission commented on the meeting “I'd like to thank the people for their input, we were very pleased with the turnout We especially want to thank Tim Johnson for a super good job." she said. Five T-K board members targets of recall Member of State Barber Association Terry Kostelec. R.N. Staff Development Coordinator PENNOCK HOSPITAL Thatcher replied that would be checked out in any case, and he cautioned against using the words "landfill" and ‘‘toxic dump*' interchangably. Fire Chief Robert Kenyon had the final word on the sub­ ject. saying there are test wells at both of the villages landfill sites, and they are monitored by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The suggestion that a "commercial strip" be set for along all of M-37 going through the village was answered by Newmyer. Along with increased traffic congestion and depth of set­ back problems, he said having trees and residences along the highway "tells them that Mid dlevillc is a little different, a MIDDLEVILLE - Merwin (Mike) Stout, Jr., 19, of Middleville and a Fireman Apprentice at Great Lakes Navel School in Chicago passed away Friday, January 24, 1989 from accidental this district," he said. "I have contacted the school district legal counsel, and have no further comment at this time." "I’m a little disappointed on behalf of the school district, that this is occurring at this time," said Williamson, "I’m finishing 15 years on this board; I’ve been president four times, and I have never been accused of anything." Calling the board "the best I’ve worked with," Williamson continued, "they (the members) are very, very dedicated. We will ail stand on our records." 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Division, Suite 400, Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 - (616) 459-7219 - MassMutual Massachusetts Mutual Life insurance Company and Subsidiaries. Springfield MA 01111 �Page 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml ■ February 7. 1989 TK turns back Calvin Christian 71-53 in key OK Blue cage game Thc’differcnce between the first meeting and the second was easy, defense. Middleville turned in one of its best defensive efforts of the season last Friday to turn back pesky Calvin Christian 71-53. The win avenged an earlier loss to Squires and kept the Trojans in the O-K Blue title hunt. Middleville is 11-4 overall and 8-2 in the league Godwin and Hamilton arc tied for first at 9-1. “We just played phenomenal defense.' said Trojan coach Kurt Hdzhuctcr. whose team drop­ ped a 74-70 decision to the Squires on Dec. 16. ‘ That was the big difference bet ween the first time we played them and now Holzhuetcr pointed to senior guard Mike Brotherton and forwards Pete Donker and Doug Mesecar Donker grab bed eight rebounds and had three steals while Mesecar had three blocks. 10 rebound" and took three charges “Everybody played good defense.' noted Holzhuetcr. The Trojans’ defense limited Calvin Christian to on­ ly 20-of-59 field goals (33 percent) The Squires were also hurt at the line where they went !3-of-2l Middleville hit 30-of-59 shots (51 percent) from the floor “The field goal shooting was a huge difference." Holzhuetcr said Mesecar led the Trojans with 23 points while Corey Dean added 21. including five three-pointers. The Trojans had eight triples in the game. Donker and Jason Pranger had seven points each Middleville led 15-9 after one period and 29-20 at the half Both teams scored 17 points NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING The Caledonia Village Council will hold a PUBLIC HEARING for the adoption of the Budgets for the General Fund, the Major Street Fund, the Local Street Fund and the Sewer Fund. The Public Hearing will be February 13, 1989 at 7:30 at the Caledonia Village-Township Hall at 640 Emmons Street in the Village of Caledonia. Jacqueline Cherry, Village Clerk RN / SHIFT SUPERVISOR Pennock Hospital, a progressive, community oriented hospital, invites you to join our management team as a part-time Nursing Supervisor for our 11-7 shift, combined with any 8 hour or 12 hour shift as staff nurse, to give you full-time benefits. Explore the opportunities at Pennock while you plan treatment programs, coordinate staff and systems, and assume responsibility for making critical decisions. If you have strong varied clinical expertise and are looking for enhancing your professional abilities, come discover why the benefits of working at Pen­ nock go beyond Flexible Benefits. paid-time-o*f. tui­ tion reimbursement and competitive salary. Contact: Terry Kostelec, RN Staff Development Coordinator PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 W Green St. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948 3115 (EOE) in the third period before Mid­ dleville New out the Squires w ith a 25-16 edge over the last eight minutes. The win keeps Mid­ dleville's chances of an O-K Blue title very much alive. “It sure does. " Holzhueter said. It keeps us in the hunt. We have to get two more games before we get to the big guys (Godwin and Hamilton Feb. 17 and 24) and we re allowed to decide our own destiny." The Trojans host Maple Valley tonight and play at Lee Friday. Last Tuesday, the Trojans topped Kelloggsville 62-56. The Rockets led 20-11 at the end of one period and 30-24 at the half before Mid­ dleville made its move. "We played outstanding ball in the second half." Holzhueter said The Trojans, who were held to only 16 field goals in the game, began hitting free throws The team wound up 28-of 35 for the game and 17-of 20 in the fourth quarter. Dean went 4-for-4 while Brotherton hit 6-of-7 and Mesecar 4-of-5 in the last eight minutes Mesecar finished the game with 14 points and seven re­ bounds. Dean had 11. Pranger 10 and Brotherton 10. South Christian downs Caledonia 72-55 The Fighting Scots played probably their best all-around game of the year against the South Christian $rilors, but it wasn’t even close to being enough. The defending state champs used their height ad­ vantage to beat the Scots 72-55 at Caledonia. In the second quarter the Sailors made some changes and decided to get the ball into their two post players, Brett Dykema and Mike Hangoten. The two big men hit back to back three point plays to give the Sailors the lead they never relinquished. The Scots mean­ while went in cold in the third period hitting a miserable 3-for-15 shots. “We missed four to five easy dog shots in the second period that really hurt us. You just can’t miss shots like that STELLA’S PIZZA Mon. • Tues • Weds. Buy any 14” or 16” pizza with 2 items more • get second pizza at ... Expires Wednesday. March 15. 1989 &■■■■■■■ 'COUPON • ■ ■ ■ ■ Stellas Pizza 9790 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia 891-9287 Open for LUNCH Tues . Wed.. Thurs.. Fri. OPEN: Tues.-Thurs 11 a m. to 10 p m.. Fri. 11 a m. to Midnight; Sat. 4 p.m. to 12. Sunday and Monday 4 p.m. to 10 p.m Pete Donker scores two of his seven points in Fridoy's 71-53 win over Colvin Christian. against good teams." said coach Jon Meerman. The Scots trailed at the half 34-25. In the second half the Sailors continued to get the ball inside and the Scots couldn’t stop them. Senior guard Rick Dunn scored 10 of his 16 points in the second half to keep the game close. Even though the Scots lost their eleventh game of the year, Scots coach Meerman is not giving up. "We knew this would be a tough year, especially moving into the O.K. Gold Con ference and playing the tough non league schedule that we play," he said “But, we’re not giving up. I have super kids with super attitudes and will try to win our remaining five games and then go into the tournaments on a positive note." TK freshmen win pair The T.K. freshmen basket­ ball team defeated Kellog­ gsville last Tuesday 85-43. The Trojans got off to a good start by outscoring Kelloggsville 24-8 in the first quarter with Dave Sherwood scoring 12 of his 29 points. Following Sherwood were Jamie Berg with 15 points and 10 rebounds. The Trojans improved their record to 12-2 Friday night by defeating Calvin Christian 61-50. The Trojans got a strong game from Ryan Millhouse scoring 21 points and pulling down 20 rebounds. Dave Sherwood followed with 17 points. Caledonia JV see winning streak end The Caledonia jayvee basketball team split a pair of games this weekend to bring its record to 10-3. On Friday, the Scots beat a red-hot Cedar Springs team 65-47 behind the scoring of Billy Kowal (19 points) and Joe Cox (18 points). Eric Cur­ tis also had 10 points and Phil Heyboer 9 The Scots led 18-17 at the half and pulled away from that point On Saturdas the Scuts had their 7-game winning streak broken by Allendale, who beat the Scots 65-52. Tom Bednarsks had 21 points for the Scots and Joe Cox add­ ed 13. MOVIE RENTAL SNIDER HOME Satellite Equipment. CDs/Cassettes ENTERTAINMENT & More! Caledonia Village Centre Mon Thur* 10 a m H 891-9292 ulbove Shirley Janose & Sharon A.OIdham, CTC Domestic & Intemationai Cruise, Tour & Air Travel Caledonia Village Centre 891-0090 or 1-800-647-0090 OPEN Mf a 306:00: Eve by Appt. Sot 102 — Caledonia — Sportsmans Club SUNDAY BREAKFAST Eggs. Sausage, Toast, Pancakes, Juice, Coffee $3.00 Per Person February 12, 1989 9 a.m. to 12 Noon �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 7, 1989 / Page 15 Thornapple Kellogg wrestlers win O.K. Blue Championship The Trojan wrestling team, for the third tournament in a row. placed all 13 wrestlers to score 204 points and win the OK Blue wrestling meet last week. Comstock Park was se­ cond with 140 and Godwin third with 134. The championship is the first league title ever won by a Trojan wrestling team The Trojans had placed second five times and third seven times in previous years Four Trojans won in­ dividual honors. Jim McCrath improved his season record to 34-5 as he took the 112 lb. finals with a 10-6 victory over Steve Farrell of Byron Center Bryan Cooley won all three of his matches on pins as he dominated the 130 lb. class for his second individual league title Todd Kidder pinned Tom Mireles of Hamilton in the finals to capture the 140 lb. championship and move his season record to 31-6. Don Peters won on a pm to advance into the finals Don scored an 18-2 technical fall over Brian Marr of Godwin to win the 189 lb. class Trojan netters win pair Last week the Middleville jay vet volleyball team had a very successful week winning both matches. Monday night against Byron Center the scores were 13-15. 15-0, 17-15. Serving aces were Sherry Swelnis. Pam Elkins, Mary Cisler, Jamie Beuschel, and Sue Seger Thursday night the match against Kelloggsville was won in 2 games with scores of 15-9, 15-7. Ace served by Jennifer Middleton. Tina Neeson and Jennifer Merrill with help at the net from Trade Smith. Polly Kidder and Cara Errair. Five of the Trojans were able to get into the finals but had to settle for second Kirk Scheib defeated Jeff Kenny of Comstock Park 6-2 before his loss in the finals At 135 lbs. Del Craven pin­ ned Adrian Mireles of Hamilton but then dropped a UJ (2) 14" Deluxe HI Middleville’s league champion wrestling team: (front row) Don Peters, Del Craven Bryan Cooley Pete VanDenBroeck, Todd Kidder and Jim McCrath. (Se­ cond row) Tom Lehman, Dave Lehman, Tony Palmer, Steve Thompson, Chad Peters, Brian Appel, Kirk Scheib, Tom Fletke. Trojan netters record at 12-8 J Last Thursday the Mid­ dleville varsity volleyball team defeated Kelloggsville 15 13. IS 1() raise iK ( )k Blue record to 2-0 and its overall record to 12-8. The first game started out even with the score tied at 5-5 before the Rockets took an 11-7 lead. The Trojans fought back behind the serving of Robin Kidder and Valerie Jackiewicz with Valerie serv­ ing the final four points. In the second game the Tro­ jans took an early lead 7-2 with Marcie Henry serving 6 SELF-SERVE GAS DIESEL KEROSENE SNACK SHOP MACHINE SHOP 1300 Front •Grand Rapids. Ml 4950 REMANUFACTURED ENGINE OVERHAUL KITS AGRICULTURAL PARTS • Engine Blocks • Cylinder Heads • Generators • Starters • Turbo Chargers • Injector Pumps • Water Pumps • Oil Pumps • Crankshafts • Camshafts TOLL FREE (800) 442-2522 ■Qsn of the points. Middleville never looked back and took an easy victory The Middleville varsity volleyball team took second place at the Delton-Kellogg High School Invitational Volleyball Tournament Satur­ day. In addition to their se­ cond place finish the Trojans also won the sportsmanship trophy based on the sport­ smanship of the players, coach and fans. The Trojans started off the day by splitting a pair of games with Hamilton, winn­ ing the first 15-7 and losing the second 11-15. Next the Trojans defeated Maple Valley 15-8. 15-11; Three Rivers 15-13, 15-2; and Caledonia 15-10. 15-4. This placed Middleville first in it’s pool and gave the Trojans a bye in the quarter-finals. In the semi-finals the Tro­ jans defeated the host Pan­ thers 15-8. 15-7 to go the finals for the second year in a row. In the finals the Trojans were defeated by Vicksburg in a hard fought three game match. Middleville took the first game 16-14, before los­ ing the final two by the scores 12-15, 14-16. The Trojans were led on the day in hitting by Pam Eagles with 33 kills and Valerie Jackiewicz with 25 kills. The leading setters were Robin Kidder with 42 assists and Marcie Henry with 26 assists. Valerie Jackiewicz also led the team in aces with 22 while Marcie Henry also added 15 aces. Caledonia frosh extend record to 11-3 The Caledonia Freshman basketball team extended its record to 11-3 over the weekend with a pair of im­ pressive victories On Friday night the Scots got off to a 40-15 halftime lead and never looked back Hot shooting w as the name of the game The Scots hit 56 percent from the field. Todd Hudson shot 9 for 12 from the field on his way to 21 points. Brad Stegenga was 5 for 7 a total of 12 points. Chns Van Ryn led the rebounders with 5. On Saturday, the Scots beat a previously undefeated Allendale team Steve Tafelsky led the Scots with 13 first half points. Chris Durkee led in rebounding with 13. The margin of victory was provided by the Scots free throw shooting. Led by Uy I, Stegenga. and Brad Feenstra, the team shot 11 out of 14 from the une. The junior varsity Scots had a rough week last week losing games to Hudsonville 84-69 and to South Christian 76-49 The Hudsonville game was a hard fought exciting contest to the end Hudsonville led most of the game and held the Scots off during several rallies Tom Bednarsky led the Scots with 31 points. Eric Curtis had 11. and Billy Kowal 9 The South game was a blowout after one quarter, with South leading 25-6. The Sailors' size and talent proved to be too much for d»e Scots Tom Bednarsky scored 16 points and Joe Cox 10 to lead the Scots Billy Kowal added 8 and Brad Gamaat came off the bench to score 4 points in the fourth quarter The JV’s now stand at 10-5 overall and 6-4 in the O.K. 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Michigan 49333 118th Year HALTING' .<U490f* Decision on Austinridge housing project tabled poses to construct a housing development on the 80-acre site, which is located just north of 84th Street on Alaska Avenue, and presently is zon­ ed agricultural The commission turned down Reibel’s preliminary site development plan Nov. 28. The main objection then was the population density of the 167-home proposal Other concerns leading to the preliminary plan's rejec­ tion were whether the site could support so niany septic by Barbara Gall The Caledonia Township Planning Commission, at a public hearing last Monday, tabled a decision on Reibel Development's proposed Austinridge residential plann­ ed unit development (PUD). The commission then scheduled a special meeting for 7:30 pm Monday. Feb 20. at the Kettle Lake School to decide whether to recom mend approval of the PUD request Reibel Development pro­ systems, the creation of traffic problems on a partially unpav­ ed rural road and the develop­ ment's lack of compatibility with neighboring properties. At the start of the hearing. Dennis Brinks of Reibel Development explained that the company’s revised site plan reduced the density to 120 homes, or approximately 1 */2 homes per acre. The new plan also eliminated making two condominium units from an existing home on the site, and moved a recreation area T-K Board to join caucus efforts on state school fund inequities fund. The money firm all par ticipatmg school districts in the caucus will not actually be collected to be put into an escrow account until enough districts are included. by Jean Gallup The Thornapplc Kellogg Board of Education is suppor ting an effort to find out if a school district can use public money to sue the state over in­ equities in school funding The board last Monday evening passed a resolution authorizing Superintendent Steve Garrett to allot $575.50 to the In formula School District Caucus' litigation If the court finds that public funds could be used in a suit against the state, the money will go toward the litigation However, it will be returned Middleville senior sets sights on being ‘Tops Gun’ 4 David Reibel. president of Reibel Development, pointed out that while this meant four years of parcel sales, all lots probably would not be built on immediately. Reibel also said the PUD rezoning would give the township a voice in w hat hap­ pens to the property. If the company simply platted the land, it could build 92 homes and the township would have no control over the project, he said. After the company’s presentation. Commission Chairman Steve Gould opened the hearing The majority of objections to the project remained the same as those voiced when the project was first presented last fall: too many homes for an agricultural area and the possible inability of the sandy soil to support a large number of septic systems John Lynn, engineer from the firm Abonmarche. Inc., which designed the develop­ ment. said soil borings show­ ed clean beach sand at the site He added that the health department will not test the site until the planning com­ mission approves the develop­ ment plan Several residents pointed out that soil in the area varied from clay to sand, ami the Continued on page 2 Hearts and lace for “Valentine’s Day” Caledonia first-grader Wendi Kristoff will be celebrating Valentine's Day today at her class party. A puppet show featuring valentine mice just may be port of the fun. Gavin Car Wash business gets plannings’ go-ahead Air Force Academy appointee Mike Brotherton by Jean Gallup Middleville may be able to boast of having two ’ Top Guns" as native sons, if Mike Brotherton accomplishes what he thinks he can. Kelly Baragar of Mid­ dleville is one Top Gun. a member of an elite group of extensively trained Air Force pikas, and he has gone on become an instructor After a year of going through the process of quali­ fying for a place in the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Colo.. Brotherton has been offered an appoint ment to the academy and has just accepted the offer His drive to reach the ac­ claimed status of “Top Gun will be long and hard, hr said, but he has confidence tn his to the local districts if the public funds cannot be used in the suit. In a letter to the school. Richard Wilson, chairman of the caucus, said attorneys from the legal firm of Plunkett and Cooney said they doubted that public funds could be us­ ed to sue the state over ine­ quitable school funding. However, the attorneys also said they did believe public money could be used to seek a “declaratory " judgment from the court, agreeing that the Michigan Court of Appeals was incorrect in its earlier decision prohibiting public money funding such a suit. “The firm is willing to risk its legal fees in this belief. Thus, if the court rules it is not lawful to use public funds, the firm will have done the work for free." Wilson said. The caucus is considering a suit that will maintain the State School Aid Act is un­ constitutional because it does not deal with differences bet­ ween districts in what they receive from the state in perpupil funding. Garrett has said that the dif­ ference in money from the state from one district to another varies as much as $2,000 per student to $7,000. with tennis courts, pool and clubhouse to the front of the property The road network within the development also was revised. Brinks pointed out. and the larger lots would better in­ tegrate the project with neighboring land use. He emphasized that the layout of the development followed the natural contours of the site, and that every ef­ fort would be made to save as many of the existing trees as possible. He added later in the hear­ ing that the project would be done in phases over a fouryear period, assuming the economy continued at its pre­ sent pace. ability Basically, my whole day will be structured. They set up times for everything." he said of his duties Mike has talked to Mid­ dleville native Jeff Wohlford. who has graduated from the academy. and got tips on what to expect during his four-year career at Colorado Springs Wohlford told him the freshman year was the hardest part, and to just remember to do as he is told by the upperclassmen A friend from Grand Rapids who just completed his freshman year there gave him the same advice. Brotherton's coaches all have compliments on his athletu prowess and acedemic Continued on page 2 by Jean Gallup The Middleville Planning and Zoning Commission last Tuesday gave a proposal for a cash wash the green ligh’ and sent another request to the Zoning Board of Appeals A zoning change m two lots from residential (R-2) to com­ mercial (C-l) will be recom­ mended to the v illage council to allow William Gavin to proceed with plans for a car wash operation on M-37 a few Mocks north of the traffic light at the comer of Arlington and Mam streets Gavin and Gary Nowicki, from Northwood Car Wash Systems, appeared at the meeting to answer the com­ mission members questions. As the contractor of the pro­ ject. Nowicki explained the plans tor the business. An automatic touchless wash tunnel will be the center piece of the facility, with four self-service bays for the do-ityourselfers. he said. The se’f-service bays will be open 24 hours a day. and the automata, tunnel will operate during routine business hours. The property has already had two houses removed and to prevent draining onto the highway, leveling will be done to let rain water to dram toward the back of the lot. he said. The water used in car washing will go into the sanitary sewer system, as mandated by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Nowicki said He said using the automated system rather than washing the car at home saves water Nowicki pointed out that us mg a Ik-inch garden hose, left Continued on page 2 Guests visit Kettle Lake Aggie, on Angora rabbit, gets a hug during her visit to Kettle Lake School lost week. For story and pictures of other visitors, see inside. �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / February 14. 1989 Decision on Austinridge housing project tabled Continued ffadfrfront page question was raised about bow the health department deals with the problem of varying soil types on a large site. Township Supervisor Jerry Good said that each lot had to qualify for a septic permit from the county before a building permit would be issued for that residence. Township Planner Andy Bowman suggested that if the rezoning was approved, one of the conditions could be that the PUD would end if any per­ mits could not be issued by the health department “in a nor­ mal fashion" because of the emergence of “an unhealthy situation." Other concerns raised by residents were protection of neighboring properties, the need for additional fire pro tection, impact on the local schools, and the possible crea­ tion of a need for public utilities, which township residents, not the developers, would have to pay for. Several pointed out that before the township land use plan was approved last year, a number of residents in the Alaska area had objected to the proposed low - to medium­ density zoning of the property along Alaska Avenue between 68th and 84th streets They had requested larger lot sizes be required to protect the Thornapple Riser and to maintain the rural nature of the area Several asked the developer why larger lots and fewer homes wouldn’t work for this development. Brinks explained that the company had decided against lots as large as one acre to keep the properties affor dable. He also read a list of proposed restrictions for the project, which included the Middlecille senior sets sights on being ‘Top Gun’ Continued from front page — record at Tbomapplc Kellogg. While quarterbacking the football sqaud. Brotherton completed 44 passes for 657 yards and rushed for 474 yards and IO touchdowns. Coach Keith Rhine said Brotherton will do what needs to be done to get the job done. “If you ask about leader ship. Mike shows leadership by his own example, on and off the field He's just a good, clean kid," be said Basketball coach Kurt Holzhueter said there was no question that if Brotherton wanted to be a “Top Gun," he could do it. “He’s a real pleasure to coach. He comes and plays at one speed all the time — that’s as hard as he can. “He started every game this season and is the best defen­ sive player we have. In fact, he always guards the other team’s best player.” the coach said. Brotherton also has a 3.65 grade point average, which puts him in the Top 10 of his senior class. Athletic Director Skip Pranger calls Brotherton an outstanding young man “who embodies all those qualities you would like in your own son He’s hard working, per­ sonable and a good student.” Brotherton and his parents said they are “very excited” about his career in the Air Force. He will leave June 28 to become a member of the class of 1993 and begin the journey to the wild blue yonder. ASK US! Lon LeFanty, Agent MIDDLEVILLE, MICHIGAN 49333 Office 795-7925 j February is International Dining Month! This week is ORIENTAL f (After 4:00 p.m. specials) Tues., Feb. 14th s VALENTINE SURPRISE! ’ the country. ” Roger Keating said he felt the density was too great because of possible w ater pro­ blems both now and “down the road. " He said he was concerned that the sandy soil might result in leakage into the main aquifer. “There is definitely a need for housing." he said, "but is there a need for that much?" He also questioned whether the cost of larger lots really would be prohibitive, pointing out that large lots were selling well in other developments. Dieleman then moved to table the final development plan so the commission could consider conditions on the number of units, on buffering and so the health department could be contacted about monitoring the water supply . The motion carried 5-0. with commissioners Jake Austhof and Dick Dunn absent. The Feb. 20 meeting then was set. Also to be discussed at the special meeting is a request by James Newell to rezone his property at 7143 Kraft from The commission postponed setting a public hearing date for a special use permit re­ quested by Rod Wanzer. who wishes to build two 44-umt mini-storage buildings on his property at 6940 Whitneyville Road After hearing an explana­ tion of the project and discuss­ ing whether the use fit into a general commercial zone, the commission voted 4-1 to con­ sider a permit for one building in the C-i zone. Gould cast the dissenting vote. He then announced that Old Kent Bank has decided to resubmit its request to rezone its property at the comer of 60th and M-37 from residen­ tial to a commercial PUD. Good reported that he had asked Scott Veiling of Veiling Contractors Inc. to prepare a proposal for the commission on areas in the PMR or­ dinance that were difficult for the mining operators to comp­ ly with and still operate their business efficiently. Veiling told the commission he would prepare such a pro­ posal for their consideration. rural residential to the com­ mercial zone C-1. The commission recom­ mended that Newell consult with the planner on whether the planned use for the pro­ perty. an insurance office, would more appropriately be zoned R-3. Gould told the commission that a decision was needed on how far a commercial zone should extend south on Kraft Avenue, and Bowman added that in order to avoid “spot” zoning, the commission need­ ed to decide if more than Newell's three-acre parcel should be rezoned. In other business, a public hearing date was set for March 6 on the planned mineral removal (PMR) ap­ plication submitted by Cherry Valley Development Com pany. The firm wishes to remove six million cubic yards of sand from their 140 acres along the south side of 68th Street between Cherry Valley Ave and Thomapple River Drive. The hearing will be held at Kettle Lake School at 7:30 p.m. Mammography unit to be in Caledonia The Butterworth Mobile Mammography Unit will be at the Caledonia Village Centre j M 17 from 9 a m. to 5:30 p.m. on Monday. Feb. 20. A spokeswoman from But­ terworth Hospital's Mam­ mography Services said that a mammogram is recommended every two years for women over 35. and yearly for women after age 49. She said the procedure, which is done by a female technician, takes about one half hour, and results are mailed to the client’s doctor in three to four weeks. Cost of the test is $96 if the client wishes to pay cash, and she should bring proof of in­ surance if her insurance com­ pany is to be billed, the spokeswoman said. She added that Medicare will not cover mammograms done on the mobile unit, but will cover those done at the hospital center. Images, which is part of Butterworth's Mam­ mography Services. It is located at the Towers Building. 21 Michigan NE. across from Butterworth Hospital Call 776-1372 to make an appointment with either the mobile unit or Images. Gavin car wash gets OK Continued from front page Wednesday ... Chop Suey a Thursday ... Chicken Stir Fry CHILDS PORTIONS AVAILABLE developer's approval of ar­ chitectural sty les and plans for the homes After the public hearing was closed, the commissioners of­ fered their comments on what Gould described as “a tough decision " “The issue,” he said, “is density. density and density. ‘ ’ Until this proposal, he con­ tinued. all developments in the Alaska Avenue area plan­ ned for at least one acre per residence. “The decision is what precedent are we setting if we recommend this PUD1 Is it the time to do this? The developments that follow this one will also follow this pattern “There’s no question that it’s an adequate development for Cascade, but is it for Caledonia?” Commissioner John Dieleman said he thought the density was “way too high for this piece of property and this area.” though he said he realized the need for housing. Beryl Fischer agreed, say­ ing the development would create “a little village out in running, between 120 and 200 gallons of water are used. Us­ ing four gallons a minute of pressurized water for the fourminute wash time in th< automatic wash takes 16 gallons. In the self-service bays. 20 to 22 gallons of water are used to clean the family car. he said Areas to “stack" cars to prevent traffic on the roadway are designed to hold 12 cars waiting for the automatic wash That system will handle 60 cars an hour. Nowicki said. One commission member voiced concern about the availability of the sewer system to handle water from a commercial car wash “I don’t like not knowing about the sewer Wc were told Middle School ‘Students of the Month’ January's Students of the Month are (first row, from left) Matthew Doornbos, Charity Finkbeiner, Angela Gildea, Emily Nicholson, Robert Rosa, Ryan Winchel, (second row) Chuck Chapman, Jason Clark, Angela Deboer, Kelly Ignatoski, Jessica Pratt, Jaime Strater, Jason Tutsch, (third row) Bill Baldry, Robin Basarabski, Jocob Bennett, Shawn Blough, Steve Hall, Mindy Lake, Mandee Tick and Tim Rybiski. Pictured separately is Amy Ybema. Each month, teachers at the Thornoppie Kellogg Middle School nominate one student from each class they teach for the honor of Student of the Month. Those students receiving more than one vote are named Student of the Month. Qualities considered for the nomination of a student are good attendance, good classroom behavior, grade improvement, leadership ability and good manners.. The honor can be won only once during the school year. last week that only small hookups were being allow­ ed." commission member Linda French said. Commission Member Dan Parker said the project was us­ ing the current hookup and would not be in addition. In any case. Chairman Eldon Newmyer noted, the commission’s job was to decide only on the zoning change requested After more discussion about green space and landscaping for the business, the panel voted unanimously to recom­ mend approval of the zoning change to the village council In the second case. Lon LeFanty requested a variance that would allow him to move a two-family house onto the property adjacent to his Main Street business. After some confusion about the nature of the request and a past variance issued by the Zoning Board of Appeals in March 1987, LeFanty was ad­ vised the matter properly belonged with the ZBA Jeff Youngsma, represen­ ting the village attorney's of­ fice, told LeFanty the com- ' mission decided matters con­ nected with changing zoning from one designation to another, and the ZBA had control over special uses or varienccs inside zones. - ----------------------------------------------- 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 Ctass 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 . Founded in 1870 — Published by... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. 58 00 510 00 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 14. 1989 / Page 3 Caledonia art students qualify for national competition by Barbara Gall Photographs submitted by two Caledonia High School students won blue nbbons in a regional art contest, making them eligible for the national level of competition in New York City. Seniors Melinda Kopenkosky and Rani Young won blue nbbons for their photography in the West Michigan regional contest of the National Scholastic Art Awards Competition They will know by mid-May if their entries earned any of the many prizes awarded at the national level. An oil painting also submit­ ted by Young won a Gold Key award, the second highest honor given Other Caledonia students winning awards were Came Barron, a Gold Key for her mixed media entry . Rebecca Berkenpas. a Gold Key for her colored pencil drawing; Melissa Pnce. an award cer- tificate (meaning her work was selected for exhibition) for her pencil drawing; and Colleen W'oolpen-Young. a certificate award for her photograph The scholastic competition, the largest student awards program in the country, begins in the classroom, said Winning regional recognition in the National Scholastic Art Awards Competition are Caledonia students Mindy Kopenkosky, left, Carrie Barron, Rebecca Berkenpas. Melissa Potter (back), Colleen Woolpert-Young and Rani Young. Mark A. Cherpes Serving Our Country Jason C. Dawson Navy Seaman Recruit Jason C. Dawson has completed his basic training course at Great Lakes U.S. Naval Base in Chicago. When joining the Navy in August of 1988. he was part of the Tiger Company, which received top honors and was the “Color Company." Jason graduated with the highest test scores in his company With completion of basic training, he was stationed in San Diego, Calif., where he completed a course of study as a mess management specialist. He graduated in the top ten of his class. Jason was home on leave over the Christmas holidays and then headed to his new duty station in San Franisco. He is assigned to Patrol Squardon 19 and will be deployed to Japan sometime in February. He is the son of Ken and Diane Dawson of 9569, 68th Street. Alto. He is a 1988 graduate of Caledonia High School. MON PRODUCTS, INC? Calling on America Since 1886 TO BUY OR SELL, CALL 616-698-0595 or 616-242-4809 & HELP WANTED Customer Service Representative — Middleville Branch — Professional appearance, greet customers, open new accounts, telephone, typing duties Full-time posi­ tion with benefits. Apply at the Personnel Office Airman Mark A. Cherpes has graduated from the U.S. Air Force aircraft maintenance course at Shep­ pard 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. Cherpes is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gary A.K. Cherpes of 8585 Patterson. Caledonia He is a 1988 graduate of Caledonia High School. Karen Davis, marketing director for North Kent Mall Her position at North Kent also makes her regional chair­ woman of the Scholastic Art competition, since NKM sponsors the West Michigan area contest, she said She explained that 150 schools m 10 counties were notified of the contest and in­ vited to participate Of these. 37 teachers in 35 schools sent in more than 800 student en­ tries for judging “We did everything we could to keep the judging fair." Davis said. “We hid or removed every possible means of identification on each entry so the judges had no way of knowing who the artist was.” Davis said that the 800 en­ tries were first narrowed to 200 pieces, which the judges selected for the exhibition at North Kent. From these, they then chose a group that would receive at least an honorable mention. The Gold Key w inners were selected from that group. Davis explained, and finally 27 Blue Ribbon finalists were chosen. All Blue Ribbon cn tries will be sent to New York for the national competition, she said. Five of the Blue Ribbon winners also were nominated for the special Hallmark Honor award. Davis said that the Hallmark Card Company helps sponsor the competition and gives a $100 cash award to one entry in each of the 59 contest regions, which include Canada and U.S. schools abroad. Davis, who chaired the event for the first time this year, said she has appreciated the support and cooperation from the area art teachers dur­ ing the competition “I could never have handl­ ed it all without their help." she said. "They have been so patient with me during my first year at this. " Pat Young of Caledonia, whose two daughters entered the competition, echoed Davis's thanks ‘Barb VandenToorn (Caledonia High School art teacher) deserves a lot of thanks for the time she takes encouraging the students to enter competitions and then seeing that the work is done." said Young. “Not every art teacher will do all that, and they certainly don't get paid anything extra for it. except the satisfaction of seeing their students get recognition for their work. “But it means a lot to the kids, especially when it comes to scholarships and national awards." Last year a Caledonia art student. Gina Grinage. won a full scholarship to college after her prize-winning photograph was noticed by a college representative. "What’s really tun." Davis said, "is that we're going to be hearing the names of these talented students in a few years as they graduate and go into careers To me. that’s exciting " The exhibit of the regional winners will continue until Feb. 18 at North Kent Mall on Plainfield at Five Mile Road NE. The mall is open from 10 a m. to 9 p.m. every day ex­ cept Sunday, when hours arc from noon to 5 p.m. Kerry L. lambert Army Chief Warrant Of­ ficer Kerry L Lambert, son of LeRoy and Patricia A. Lambert of Middleville, has arrived for duty at Fort Rucker. Ala. Lambert is an aviator with the 14th Aviation Regiment. He is a 1983 graduate of Hastings High School. Local K-9Club to meet Mondays The Caledonia K-9 Club meets every Monday from 6 to 7 p.m. at 10727 Cherry Valley Ave.. Caledonia This 4-H club is recruiting members, ages 6 to 19. who are interested m learning dog obedience skills Participants will have the opportunity io demonstrate what they have learned at the Kent County Youth Fair in August Interested persons should contact Georgia Fox at 891-0014 between 10 a m and 9 pm or call the Kent County 4-H office at 774-3265. Hastings City Bank The last thing you need now is a problem with your IRA. Retirement can be bliss. Or you can sit around and wonder why it isn’t.. .because you didn’t have an IRA that made a pleasant difference. Sc long before you retire you should plan an Individual Retirement Account based on retirement income experience plus a high rate of return on your savings. Plan to see your “no problem” Auto-Owners Insurance agent. He’s been planning retirement incomes for others long before there was anything called an IRA. And, he can also provide the accurate, timely, records you’ll need to varify contributions, accumulations and distributions with the Interna] Revenue Service. You learned that experience can make a difference. Find out exactly how an Auto-Owners IRA can make a difference with no problems. ThtNc PrMtnPhcfiPf DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. 150 W. Court Street. Hastings, Ml 49058 e.o.e. Sun & News Classifieds Cail "Whon You Think of Inauranca, Think of Ua" 215 E. Main Street, Caledonia, Michigan 49316 JEFFREY M DeVRIES (616) 891 ’8125 JOHN J DeVRIES �Page 4 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 14. 1989 Hojv about this beautiful snow as of Monday? Not too cold, just enough to use the snow blowers. Loretta Clark. George Crapsey. Emma Jane and Maurice Ingram. Clarke and I had Sunday dinner at TickTock in Hastings, then later called on Rev Lynn at Pen­ nock Hospital. He was much better, but the pain has been terrific from gall bladder or kidney stones. He hopes to be home this week. Esther Kelley. Lois Bacon and June Tungate had Sunday dinner at Bob Evans on 28th St Be mad me and Harry enter­ tained the grandchildren. Brian and Ashley , so the parents could go out Saturday evening. Wasn't that a nice gesture’ And the kids were happy, too. June Tungate and Lorene Kachele had lunch Saturday noon at Haywards in Caledonia Emma Jane and Maurice In­ gram and Clarke and 1 shop­ ped in Grand Rapids Wednes­ day and later enjoyed the fish supper at Fables Have you had their fish suppers? They are great Reserve the date March 3 for the Parmelee Beef Stew Supper at the church Wc know you will enjoy it. Time is 5 to 7 p.m. and with hot biscuits, salad bar and desserts will also be served Come. Friday Jim and Mary Spr­ inger and Clarke and I attend­ ed the Kalamazoo Kiwanis Travelogue “The Blue Ridge Parkway." Wc had traveled part of it. so it was nice to renew the places. Thursday. I was in Kalamazoo to see Dr Patil Now I must wait for a bed and time. They called me Monday to say the doctor had been in an accident and would not be able to do any surgery this week. So here goes until next week! Grandma (Lucy) to celebrate 94th birthday For Grandma (Lucy) Bean's 94th birthday, a card shower is planned for Valen­ tines Day. Tuesday. Feb. 14. Her address is Thomapple Manor. Room C-101. Hastings. MI. 49058. ‘Supermarket Survival’ to help consumers Feb. 23 “‘Supermarket Survival." a slide presentation designed to help consumers get the most out of their food dollars, will be presented at 7 p.m. Thurs­ day. Feb. 23. at the old Bowne Township Hall. 8240 Alden Nash SE. The presentation, sponsored by the Alto Library Board, w ill help consumers learn how to select the most nutritious foods available; how to eat healthier with fewer calories, less fat. sodium and cholesterol and more fiber They may learn how to read the fine print on the nutrition labels and choose the healthiest products by brand names and how to provide the most nutrition for their families Cheryl Doyle, a registered dietician, will present the slide program Admission will be free and refreshments will be served. For more information, call the Alto Library at 868-6038. Phone 795-3345 for Action-Ads! reach over 8.000 homes LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH St. Margaret Mary of the Sacred Heart Chapel 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St "The Church where everybody is somebody... Temporarily meeting at the Gaines Township Hall on 68th St. S.E. near Kalamazoo Avenue and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday t vemng Woohip Wrdnrtday Midweek prayer & Bible study 9 30am 10 30 a m 6 00pm 7 00 p m Rev William Dobson, Pastor 891-8923 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church __ if ’ People that care" Middleville at the Community Hall Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. | TThe . Lutheran , , Church Mtwouri Synod Pastor Monte C. Bell (616) 795-2391 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. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office / 891-8978 - Church Sunday - Latin Tridentine Mass • 10 a.m. Rosary and Confessions before Mass Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass. Daily Mass in Small Chapel • 8:30 a.m. Rectory Office Phone — 531-0432 708 West Main Street EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Rev. Wayne Smith. Rector Sunday Schedule Adult Choir........................................................................ 9:00p.m. Church School and Adult Education............................ 9:30am. Holy Eucharist............................... ........................10:30 a.m. 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. CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A church with a caring heart for our community and the world" Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10 00 a m 6 00pm YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest SUNDAY MASS *11:00 A.M. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar r Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 2415 McCann Road, Irving, Michigan MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship Middleville Sunday School . . Morning Worship 9:30 am 9 45 a.m. 1100 am Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Sunday School............................................9:30a.m. Sunday Morning Worship......... 10:30 a m. Evening Worship........................................5:45p.m. 868-6306 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Adult Sunday School ........... 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship.................. 10:00 a.m. Children’s Sunday School .. .10:00 a.m. Rev. Dr Robert L. VC’essman Pastor Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 “God Cares for You” Middleville Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Comer of Wood School Rd. & Wing Rd Sunday Services...................... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda Services — Sunday School............................................ 10:00 a.n Morning Worship.............................................. 11 00 an Evening Worship........................................................ 6:00p.m, Pastor Wesley J. Coffey Phone 795-7076 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, nortii of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service . .11:00 Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer Christian Reformed 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue 9:45a.m. a.m. 6:00p.m. 6:45p.m. 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 R&v Wayne Kiel, Ftistor Rev Stanley Vugteveen. Associate FOstor Sheryl Boar. Director of Christian Education Call 795-3345 today and have your church listed here each week! Reach Over 7,000 Area Homes Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) 9:45 a.m. Sunday School............................................. 11:10 a m. Sunday Evening Service............................. 6:30 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 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 am and 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass................................................... 7:00 p.m. Ihr ©Id (Time JHdhodist Church 5590 Whitneyville Avenue. S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School.......................................................... 10:00a.m. Morning Worship.................................................... 11:00a.m. Evening Worship............................................ 6:00 p.m. Wed. Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes.. .................................. 7:30 p.m. Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 14, 1989 / Page 5 West Elementary students to perform ‘Wackadoo Zoo’ James Hallberg directs one of the auditions to cost the West Elementary School musical. an earnest and hard-working professor of linguistics who tries to correct the animals’ speech defects’ (when the animals really don’t have speech problems).” the pro­ gram for the production says. The costumes can be elaborate or simple, and the set design is also as simple as desired, it continued. The cast will consist of about 30 children from the second and third grades of West by Jean Gallup Staging an all-school musical is always an eventful experience, enjoyed by teachers and those who attend the final stage show . But when second and third graders are the students in the musical play, the activity pro­ mises to be even more entertaining. West Elementary School in Middleville will produce the play “Wackadoo Zoo.“ a musical for unison voices, in the last week of March m an evening presentation at the Thornapple Kellogg Auditorium. The play is funded through the state Gifted and Talented program, said Diane Hallberg. one of the directors. “Through six delightful songs, our animal friends in the Wackadoo Zoo’ lead us into the problems that befall Upcoming... TROJAN SPORTS Game time for junior high is 4 p.m; freshmen. 4 p.m. /unior varsity at 6:15 p.m.: with varsity games to follow BOYS’ BASKETBALL • FRESHMEN Feb. 14 Comstock Park Feb. 17 Godwin Feb. 24 Hamilton JV & VARSITY BASKETBALL — Feb. 14 Comstock Park Feb. 17 Godwin Feb. 24 Hamilton TK Board hears recreation council update by Jean Gallup The Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education last Mon­ day (Feb. 6) listened to plans and progress of the Thomapplc Recreation Council Lon LeFanty. the founder of the council, told the board the group has voted to incor­ porate and has started staging events to provide recreation for residents of the Mid dievillc area. LeFanty explained that some of the problems with starting a new program and getting it funded. “I know the school can’t help with money, but you have the facilities. We looked at the YWCA, but who will pay for its programs? We thought about starting our own United Way. but getting one started here is difficult; and why give money that will go to Hastings?,” LeFanty asked. “Who could do it,?” he continued. “Not the schools, townships or village, but all together we can.” The council has received $5(X) in start-up funds from both the Rotary Club of Mid­ dleville and Irving Township, and has applied for grants from Yankee Springs and Thomapple townships, and the Village of Middleville, he reported Local attorney Jeff Youngsma has volunteered his time to draw up the papers of incorporation for the council, and once that is done, there are three options. LeFanty said. The council could run the operation with a coordinator, there could be a contract for the YMCA to run the pro­ gram. or a contract could be made with the schools to pro­ vide the program to meet the needs of the school district, he said “It all depends on the money raised from the units of government that we have ap­ proached." he said Recognizing that “funding for the school is bad.” he said that using the school facilities would be good public relations. “The best public relations is to get them into the schools to see what you have, how it is run. to showcase the school,” he commented. LeFanty ended by saying he would report to the board when the program was more fully developed. In another matter Monday, the board adopted the reproductive health guidelines and health materials of Michigan Public Act 226, but delayed a deci­ sion on the communicable disease policy to allow for fur­ ther study. The guidelines to be follow­ ed are: — Materials will have been used and approved by the Reproductive Health Commit­ tee, Curriculum Council and Board of Education Parents are notified of the upcoming units and provided an opportunity to preview MIDDLEVILLE Great neighborhood on quiet cul-de-sac street. Three plus bedrooms with two baths. Very specious rec. room. Newer roof and furnace Call Cathy Williamson 795-9090. 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan RF/MSC brokers - CALL 891-9219 materials. Those wishing to have their children excluded from a program, film. etc. may do so without penalty to the student. The approved materials in­ cludes for the fifth grade, the Michigan Health Model Cur­ riculum "How My Body Grows and Works." videos “Boy to Man" and “Girl to Woman. ” and filmstrips “The New Me. parts 1 and II Seventh grade materials in­ clude the Michigan Depart­ ment of Public Health “Cur­ riculum on AIDS for Michigan students’ and the video ‘‘AIDS, Taking Action”. For the ninth grade, materials to be used are the Michigan Department of Public Health “Curriculum Recommendations in Ac­ quired Immune Deficiency Syndrome" and the video “A Letter from Brian. " On another matter Gary VanElst, treasurer of the board, asked for clarification of a recommendation to ap­ prove special trips for students. VanElst said he wanted the resolution to make very clear that the trips are paid for by the individuals or groups who take them, and are not funded by the school. "Every time a school bus leaves on a trip, they think it’s school funded, and it’s not,” he commented. “I wish we could fund them.” VanElst added as he voted along with the rest of the board to approve the trips. During the public comment part of the meeting. Blanche Munjoy questioned the board about the delay in reaching agreement on a new contract with teachers and support per­ sonnel and how the board members might become more visible in the community . Board President Donald Williamson reported the teachers and the school negotiating team had “a gentlemen s agreement” with a proposal waiting for ap­ proval from the teachers He also said he hoped they “could wind up this week." Munjoy said she had no suggestions on how to make the board members more visi­ ble in the community but thought there should be more public awamess of the work the board w as doing "I see a lot of people, and I plug the school every chance 1 get. said VanElst "We know we have a Elementary. with auditions already completed. Parts in the musical are two narrators, the professor, lions, monkeys, pigs, goats, cows, and there will be small speeches by two children. Directors are James Hallberg. Diane Hallberg. Sharon Bancroft and Jan Muir The exact date of the pro duction will be announced in the near future. school system to sell — every school is in the same posi­ tion.” he noted. Williamson repeated an earlier statement of support for the work of the board as a whole. “In my 15 years with the board of education, this is the best board I’ve worked with We had seven special meetings in January, and they (members) were all there We’re working on this side.” he said. He suggested the board members might make an ef­ fort to visit the schools once a semester to increase visibility. (H) (T) (T) (H) CD (T) VOLLEYBALL — Feb. 16 Godwin Feb. 20 Hamilton Feb. 23 Conference 1st Rnd. (H) (H) JR. HIGH VOLLEYBALL — Feb. 23 Hastings WRESTLING Feb. 15 Dual Regionals Feb. 17 Indv. Finals Feb. 22 Dual Quarter Finals Feb. 24 Dual Finals JR. HIGH Feb. 14 Feb. 16 Feb. 21 Feb.23 (T) WRESTLING — Byron Center Kelloggsville Caledonia Allendale (H) (H) (H) CD Save for a rainy day... Be prepared with the savings plan that covers your special needs no matter what they may be — to meet expenses, make a major purchase in cash, take a vacation, accumulate for later investments. 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Not to be forgotten are “Beaker" the toucan, who ac­ curately snatched grapes from mid-air. or “Bufo." a South American marine toad who was happy to plop most anywhere, including on top of a younster’s head The students probably wouldn't want “Aggie," the docile Angora rabbit, or “Mr. T." the golden tegu lizard to be left out, or “Sparky." the Amazon porcupine who wrap ped his prehensile talc around the students' fingers. And then there was "Bo Diddely, ’ * a usually cooperative boa constrictor who was feeling a bit ornery that day... but then, how would you feel if you were about to lose your skin? These animals were among those who. with their handlers from the Living Science Foundation, braved icy roads and blowing snow to travel across the state from Novi to visit Kettle Lake last Wednesday Sponsored by the Kettle I-akc PTO. the program con­ sisted of an al I-day visit by the living mammals, reptiles, birds and amphibians who were presented to the children in their classrooms, instead of merely appearing from afar in an all-school assembly. A model of a piranha, whose potential for a live hands-on demonstration was ruled a bit nasty by the foun­ dation. and a huge tropical beetle safely encased in an acrylic block provided visual examples of other orders in the animal kingdom Karen Wendt and Anne Tittenngton of the foundation focused one of their classroom presentations on how the senses of the various animals both protected them and pro­ vided them a means of finding food Wendt explained to a fourth-grade class, for in­ stance. that the Amazon por­ cupine never comes to the floor of the jungle and that his very distinctive body odor was part of the protection nature had provided him. “He smells like mustard and pickles and a few other things, doesn't he?" she ask­ ed the children, who wrinkled their noses much as Sparky's natural enemies probably do in the Amazon forests. Fourth graders also learned other information about the different kinds of animals. Wendt explained that the natural habitat of Emmet the parrot was daily diminishing as the Amazon rain forests are cleared for development. They also learned that am­ phibians like the giant toad. Bufo. cannot drink water, but must absorb it through their skin And that lizards have ear holes and eyelids and snakes don't But the exciting part of the varying "lessons" planned for each age group was that the children actually could see and touch the animals as Wendt or Titterington talked about them. Teachers said they . too. en­ joyed the presentations, and were complimentary about the way Wendt and Tittenngton demonstrated the animals. They said they also ap­ preciated the preparation materials that the foundation sent the teachers. Follow-up worksheets also were included. “It’s not just a program for an hour." said PTO member Joeilyn Potgetcr. who was helping with the logistics of moving the animals from room to room. “This is a program that not only fits with science, but can be integrated with language arts too." she said, adding that both PTO members and teachers would like to bring the foundation back for another program. Teachers agreed with Potgeter. and said they especially liked the idea that any child who wanted to touch the animals could do so. Another commented on the fun of having the animals loose in the room. After noting that the macaw is one of the birds her fourth­ graders study. Cindy Whalen paused and summed up the children's reaction to the pro­ gram by saying. “The kids had a good time." "Our goal is to provide every teacher with a complete science unit." said Living Science Foundation marketing coordinator Bill Neill, "and There ore foods, and then there are foods. And then there are foods who will sit on children's heads. Much to his surprise, David Friedrich provides a comfy rest for South American toad "Bufo.’’ the visit itself is really just a part of the unit.” He said that some schools now have the Living Science programs as part of their science curriculum. The foun­ dation offers five program areas in natural science with special presentations for dif­ ferent age groups. There are also programs in marine biology and space. Neill said. A day camp program is another aspect of the Founda­ tion that provides five days “of complete science immer­ sion" for the participants. Neill said that the foundation offers a dinosaur day camp, an air and space camp and one in marine biology. Although the camps are be- ulbove £• beyond ing run mostly through com­ munity education programs all over the state. Neill said presently there were none in the West Michigan area. He said that the Living Science Foundation began in 1982 when Tim Joslyn left a zoo in Battle Creek to develop an outreach program that brought animals to children. Neill said that Joslyn had been the educational director of the zoo, and believed that the outreach concept was a powerful educational tool. He and Bonnie Neff found ed the Living Science Founda­ tion. visiting 14 schools in their first year. This year. Neill said the foundation would probably visit close to 600 schools all over the state and even in Ohio. The foundation is based in Novi, where the animals arc housed. The organization moved to to its fourth location in Novi just l‘Z? years ago, Neill said. “We constantly needed more animals and more vehicles to meet the de­ mand," he said. He added that the animals are purchased from zoos and breeders, and the non-profit organization meets its ex­ penses through the fees it Shirley Janose & Sharon A.OIdham, CTC Domestic & International Cruise, Tour & Air Travel Ji Caledonia Village Centre 891-0090 or 1-800-647-0090 OPEN MF 830*6'00; Eve by Appt; Sat 10-2 tillage Harber 207 E. Main Street Downtown Middleville Oooh, he's so soft.'' Fifth-grader Lisa Hall strokes Cheech the chinchilla verwij/ charges for the programs There is also an adopt-ananimal program in which schools and Either groups can raise money needed to pur­ chase an animal chosen from a list of desired species. The sponsoring gnxip abo gets to name the animal “Professor Hoppadopolis” (“Hoppy”), the resident wallaby, came to the fixinda tion, for example, because of the fund-raising efforts of an elementary school in the Chippewa Valley School District. The foundation’s visit here was the result of Kettle Lake Principal Jeff Wonram's at tending the Middle School Principals’ Association con­ ference in Traverse City last fall. It was there that Worman saw the foundation’s display and he recommended the presentation to the PTO. Information about any of the Living Science Foundation programs, the day camps or the adopt-an-animal program can be obtained by contacting Bill Neill at tlie Living Science Foundation. 4O4(X) Grand River, Suite F. Novi, or by calling him at 313-478-1999. Tell him “Casey the Ca(nen” referred you. John Hampton, Barber-Stylist - FAMILY HAIRCUTS - i . Member of State Barber Association OPENING SOON! MACHINE SHOP 1300 Front • Grand Rapids, Ml 49504 SPRING SPECIALS Buy ENGINE OVERHAUL KITS AGRICULTURAL Case • John Deere International Allis Chalmers Ford • Perkins Massey Ferguson Kits include cylinder kits, rod bearings, main bearings and frame gaskets. Our Kits Are Guaranteed for 3000 hours. 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Explore the opportunities at Pennock while you plan treatment programs, coordinate staff and systems, and assume responsibility for making critical decisions. if you have strong varied cbnical expertise and are looking for enhancing your professional abilities, come discover why the benefits of working at Pen­ nock go beyond Flexible Benefits, paid-time-off, tui­ tion reimbursement and competitive salary Contact: Terry Kostelec, RN Staff Development Coordinator PENNOCK HOSPITAL 1009 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 (616)948-3115 IEOE) * Ji �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / February 14. 1989 I Page 7 Blood drive scheduled in Gun Lake area Feb. 15 An American Red Cross blood drive is scheduled for 1 to 6:45 p.m. Wednesday. Feb. 15. at the Yankee Spr­ ings Township Hall. Gun Lake. 284 Briggs Road Audrey Alflen. the Gun Lake area's blood service cochair. said. “This is only our second blood drive. Our first area drive was held last July and we collected 67 pints, seven pints over our goal. ” Don Turner, director of the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross, said. “This drive affords the oppor­ tunity for our residents of the western areas of the county to participate in the blood drives without unnecessary winter driving ” Turner said that he hopes that the successes of the first two blood drives in Barry County in 1989 spill over to Gun l^ake. "The two previous Barry County blood drives this year have shown that more and more donors are turning out to give blood.” he said. “So we are very optimistic and ask that our regular area donors bring a friend or recruit a first time donor.” Yankee Springs Township Supervisor G. David VanElst will be the ceremonial first donor when the drive begins Turner said that with the ex­ ception of Pennock Hospital s drive early last December. ‘ ‘the weather has been good to us. We arc hoping that this latest system of fronts works its way east and south before Feb. 15.” The donation process starts with registration, where the client gives a verbal health history to a registered nurse and undergoes a mini­ physical.” The donor’s temperature and blood pressure are taken and small drop of blood is taken from an earlobe to be tested for iron content. The donor, after drinking a cup of juice, then is escorted to the donor area, which in­ cludes two units, each with one registered nurse and three cots. The actual time it takes to draw a pint of blood is about six to 10 minutes. Turner said that first-time donors should not hesitate to tell the nurses. "They (the nurses) all have a gentle and unique way of making one feel at ease.” he said. From the donor area, the client will be escorted to a canteen. Donors are required to drink one cup of water or juice and remain in the can­ teen area for at least 20 minutes Sandwiches, cookies and coffee also will be available al most drives The donor's blood then is taken to the Regional Blood Services Center in Lansing, where it is typed and tested The donor receives in the mail a blood donor card that should be used at future drives. Every donor s blood is tested for the AIDS antibody If the test is positive, a second is taken and if tests repeatedly are affirmative, the Western Blot test is taken. Those who test positively for AIDS after that stage, the donors are notified Blood also is tested for heapatitis and syphilis and donors are notified if these tests are positive. Turner said that all materials used to collect blood, including needles, syr­ inges. tubing and collection bags, are autoclaved and then incinerated. “Absolutely nothing is ever reused.” Turner said. For more information, call the Barry County Red Cross office at 945-3122 Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a m. to 1:30 p m T-K High School ‘Students of the Month’ named The outstanding Student of the Month of January are (front row. from left) Kelly Neuman, Lisa Wyatt, Julie Gulch, Coro Erroir, Dawn Harder. Maureen Bartlett (back row) Mike McKiernom, Diane Bender, Mandy Ainsworth, Jackie Kempema, Jeff Hypnar, Holly Jackson and Mike Wierengo. The Student of the Month'' award has been developed to encourage and recognize individual student per formance in all areas of the curriculum. Each instructor may nominate one student each month from their classes that they feel has individually performed to the best of their abiltiy or has shown outstanding improvement. Friday, Feb. 17 SCHOOL MENUS West & McFall Tuesday, Feb. 14 Chili, cheese and crackers, peanut butter sandwich, veg. sticks, pears, milk Wednesday. Feb. 15 Taco’s lettuce/cheese, but­ tered com. cherries, milk. Thursday. Feb. 16 Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, mixed veg., dinner roll, pumpkin square, milk. Friday , Feb. 17 Pizza, green beans, applesauce. Monday, Feb. 20 Barbeque beef on a bun. french fries, pears, milk. Tuesday, Feb. 21 Goulash with cheese, but­ tered com. bread and butter, pineapple tidbits, choc. milk. Wednesday, Feb. 22 Chili, veg. sticks, cheese and crackers, bread and but­ ter. apple, milk. Thursday. Feb. 23 Burrito with cheese sauce, green beans, peaches, milk. Friday , Feb. 24 Pizza, buttered carrots, fruit cocktail, milk. High School, Middle School & Page Elementary Tuesday , Feb. 14 Ravioli or macaroni and cheese, peas, bread and but­ ter. cherry crisp. Wednesday. Feb. 15 Pizzaburger on a bun. mix­ ed veg . applesauce Thursday, Feb. 16 Sliced turkey on a bun. broccoli. pi neappie tidbits. cookie. Friday, Feb. 17 Pizza or fishwich. baked beans or sweet potatoes. MEMBERS OF NATP, IAAM. 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Shelby began working with Kent County ouths in 1978 as 4-H program assistant. In 1980, she became the Exten­ sion home economist As 4-H program youth agent, she will assist in the 4-H Expanded Food and Nutritional Educa­ tion Program Shelby will work with 4-H staff members, community leaders and committees to identify needs and oppor­ tunities for Kent County youths and to recruit and train adult and teen volunteers. Planning, organizing, im­ plementing and evaluating youth development programs responsibilK*es Shelby received he HASTINGS OFFICE lit BROADWAY 945-5429 795-3387 WILLIAM J ROUSH SUSAN A FOSTER GENERAL farther general partner tional education home economics from Central Michigan University and her master’s degree in public ad ministration from Grand Valles State or fruit, milk. Thursday , Feb. 16 Pizza gumba. fries, com. fruit choice, milk. Friday , Feb. 17 Sandwich choice, fries, baked beans, fruit choice, milk. Monday . Feb. 20 Hot dog. chips, cottage cheese, fruit choice, milk. Tuesday , Feb. 21 Pizza, fries, com, fruit choice, milk. Wednesday , Feb. 22 Beef in gravy, whipped potatoes, dinner roll. peas, fruit jello or fruit, milk. Thursday , Feb. 23 Pizza, fries, coleslaw. cookie or fruit choice, milk. Friday , Feb. 24 Fish with bun. hash browns, green beans, fruit choice, milk. 2% and whole milk available every day Hot dogs available at Page. Kettle Ijtke Dutton Christian Tuesday. Feb. 14 Pizza, chips, veg. sticks, fruit, milk. Wednesday, Feb. 15 Pig in a blanket, hash browns, veg., brownies, milk. Thursday, Feb. 16 Taco’s, peanut butter sand wich, veg., apple crisp, milk. Burritos or com dogs, french fries, veg., desserts, milk. Monday, Feb. 20 Him dog or com dog. french fries, veg. cookie, milk. Tuesday. Feb. 21 Pizza, chips, veg. sticks, fruit, milk. Wednesday. Feb. 22 Meat and gravy, whipped potatoes. H.M rolls, veg. jello, milk. 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The Trojans are 10-1 while Middleville slips to 8-3 in the league and 12-5 overall. Hamilton, which was upset by Kelloggsville. is 9-2. “The most disapointing thing is that we’ve lost the situation where we control our own destiny." Trojan coach Kurt Holzhueter said “We need to have Hamilton beat Godwin now for us to have a chance." Middleville, which had crushed Lee 75-53 tn the teams' first meeting, led the entire game until the last three minutes. The Trojans led 19-15 after one period and 31-26 at the half Lee chipped at the lead until it trailed only 48-45 at the end of three. The Rebels finally Frosh Scots fight off F - H Northern for 71-54 win The Caledonia Freshman basketball team fell on some hard times with two tough losses. On Jan. 31, the Scots ran into a buzzsaw in Hudson­ ville. who avenged an earlier loss to the Scots by running up a 71-44 win Steve Tafelsky led the scots with I4 points while Todd Hudson had 10 points and 6 rebounds Feb. 3 the Scots played a tough Cutlerville Christian team point for point The Comets were ahead 19-13 in the first quarter and held on through three quarters to lead 56-49 at the end of three The Scots mounted a com­ eback behind a full court press and some fast break oppor tunnies to take a one point lead with 26 seconds left in the contest. Two free throws with seven seconds left on the clock put the Comets back in front 70-69 The Scots had the oppor tumty to set up a last-second shot when Brad Stegenga hit Tafelsky in the lane with a great pass. "Tafelsky’s shot sat on the rim for what seemed to be forever before falling out.” said coach Ken Demeuse. The Scots were led in scor­ ing by Tafelsky with 24 table 10-point lead at halftime, expanded it to 16 before the Huskies* made another run in the third quarter to bring them within two points Paced by Tafelesky’s shooting, a strong full court press, and an effec­ tive fast break, the Scots pull­ ed away for good in the decisive fourth quarter The Scots were led in scor­ ing by Tafelsky. Hudson and Stegenga who had 24. 15 and 12 points respectively. Mark Uyl and Brad Fecnstra led the team in rebounding with 11 and 9. The Scots also were sparked by Chris Berends who came off the bench to do some strong rebounding. Ten players scored for the Scots, who stand 12-4 for the season. had allowed an average of 72 points per game, held Wayland to only 14 second half points en route to the win. "Offense didn't win this game," Meerman said. “It was tough defense from peo­ ple like Dan Burd. Jason Rodgers. Terry Gabbert and Mike VanRyn " Offensively. Rick Dunn led the team with 19 points and Andy McGuckm added 16. Jason Maynard added 10. CALEDONIA PRINTING 9790 Cherry Valley Rd.. Caledonia • Letterheads • Envelopes • Photo Copying • Weddings 891-2121 • Business Cards • Rubber Stamps • Carbonless Forms • Computer Forms • Facsimile Service Fax • 891-8074 Cd lee n S*o*f Owners j _ 9 The Trojans suffered through a dismal fourth quarter which saw them hit only 2-of-8 field goals and turn the ball over five times. points. Stegenga added 13 and Hudson 12. Stegenga and Chris Durkee led the team in rebounds with 8 and 7 respectively. The team returned to its winning form last Tuesday with a 71-54 win over Forest Hills Northern. It was a seesaw game from the start, with Caledonia pull­ ing out to an early 8-0 lead before the Huskies tied it up 8-8. The Scots had a comfor- Caledonia smashes Wayland eagers 64-42 for fifth league win Caledonia saved the best for last when it knocked off Wayland 64-42 last Friday. Ahead only 30-29 at the half and 45-36 at the end of three quarters, the Scots took all the excitement out of the game with a 19-6 fourth quarter run Caledonia is now 5-11 overall and 5-7 in the O-K Gold. Caledonia Coach Jon Meer man said defense was the key to the win. The Scots, which gamed the lead with three minutes left, and although the Trojans tied the game on a couple occasions. Middleville never led again. “I can't explain it," Holzhueter said of the loss, which came on the heels of an impressive 85-69 thumping of SMAA runnerup Maple Valley on Tuesday “We look some n;ghts like we can beat anybody. and some nights we look like we couldn't beat an v one "Just when we re at the point 1 think we're solid, we look like we don't know what we're doing. " “We didn't have that many turnovers for the game (16). but they came at key times." Holzhueter said. Lee. on the other hand, made some critical plays in the final eight minutes. The Rebels hit all six of their free throws and 5-of-8 field goals. For the game, Lee was 20-of-40 from the field and 14-of-16 from the line. Mid­ dleville hit 21-of-45 field goals and !3-of-18 free throws. Doug Mesecar led Mid­ dleville with 26 points. Corey Dean added 17. Pete Donker and Jason Pranger. both averaging in double figures, were held to four and three points respectively. Last Tuesday, the Trojans played an outstanding game in blasting the Lions 85-69. The Trojans were up 29-20 at the half and slowly increas­ ed that lead as the second half went on. Donker tossed in a seasonhigh 33 points and grabbed 14 rebounds. Mesecar added 19 points and 12 rebounds and Pranger chipped in 11 points. Dean had eight. Middleville hosts Comstock Park on Tuesday and plays at Godwin Friday. Three Middleville wrestlers qualify for state team At the regional wrestling tournament at Low-ell the Tro­ jan wrestling team was represented by Jim McCrath. Bryan Cooley. Del Craven, and Pete VanDenBroeck Bryan Cooley was regional champ at 125 lb winning all three of his matches as he moved extremely well, outscoring his opponents 27-7 and winning the third match on an injury default to take first. Del Craven and Jim MeCrath also advanced to the slate tournament on Frida) and Saturday by placing fourth Each won two matches and suffered two losses Pete VanDenBroeck won one match before being eliminated from the tournament. Members of the Caledonia eighth grade basketball team are, front row, from left, John Meyers, Dave Scheid, Karl Hofmann, Jason Huisman, Allan Aho and Josh Clark. Middle row, from left, are Brad Allen, Joe VanEnk, Andy Brillowsky, Chris Holdiay and Troy Barlow. Back row, from left, are Mark McCaul, Jason Minor, Coach Paul Nixon, Joe Kopenkoskey, Zac Ellerbroek. Not pictured is Kevin Kietzman. Caledonia eighth graders stop Lee 43-32 The Caledonia eighth grade boys basketball team conclud­ ed their season by defeating Wyoming Lee 43-32. With the victory the Fighting Scots finish in third place with a 9-4 record. In the Championship (Con­ solation round) game vs. Lee. Andy Brillowski was leading scorer with 8 points. Carl Hoffman 7 points, and Dave Scheid and Allen Aho pitched in with 6 each. The Scots jumped out to a big lead but almost lost it in the fourth quarter. With the Scots leading by 3 with 2 minutes left in the game, the Scots scored seven straight points to seal the victory. Great TEAM defense and re­ bounding were the difference, said coach Paul Nixon. "We really started to play nice defense the last 3-4 games of the year” Nixon said. "My players work on Trojan frosh eagers bury Maple Valley Lions 62-32 The Middleville freshmen basketball team played another fine game by defeating Maple Valley last Tuesday night 62-32. The Trojans plased good team defense and had a well balanced scoring attack Leading the way for the Trojans were Dave Sherwood with 21 points and 9 steals. Rob Hunt with 16 points and 7 rebounds. Ryan Millhouse with 11 points and 11 re­ bounds, and Bob Jansen with 10 points and 8 rebounds. The Trojans also got good defensive play from Steve McCrumb. Mark Harcek and Jeff Geukes their defensive skills daily in practice, and it started to say dividends. "Overall, it was a very Bowling ResultsiiiBi Bowlerettes The Water Doctor 19-9; Hastings City Bank 16-12; Village Beauty Nook 15-13; Hair We Are 15-13; Phil’s Pizzeria 14-14; Seif & Sons 5-23. High Series - G. Purdum 547; M VanPolen 532; D. Cooley 523; B Meyers 499; D Blough 492. High Games - D. Cooley 199; G. Purdum 190; M VanPolen 187; E. Brodock 174; B Smith 173. 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Daren Caskey and Bran Folkersma both broke the scoring record of 97 points set by Jason Minor last year, each having over 100 points for the season Daren had a total of 118 points and Brian scored 14 in his last game to tally 101. In the season ending touranment. Caledonia lost in the opening round to Hamilton, but bounced back for wins against Kelloggsville and Lee to win the consolation cham­ pionship 49-20 Folkersma's 14 and Caskey’s 8 plus scoring from II other players helped the young Scots post their 10th win. “I'm very proud of my team." said a pk'a^M coach Jon Pelletier. ‘It was nice to get the tenth one to finish the year.” Pelletier also said he was pleased that the hole team was healthy for the final game The Scots finished with a team total of 559 points and allowed only 351. “ It is unusual to have an of­ fensive and defensive minded team at the same lime, but Caledonia achieved in both areas." Pelletier said. Varsity Trojan volleyball team beats Calvin, Lee Seventh grade Fighting Scots celebrate their consolation round victory last Wednesday. In the bock row, standing, are Jeremy Anderson (35), Daren Coskey. Benji Lillie, Keith Bohez, Dustin Ruth and Coach Jon Pelletier. Middle row, from left, ore Peter Parbell Jason Wongerin, Marty Burgess (11), Kevin Tafelsky (50), Brian Folkersma, Mott Wurm, Chris Smith, Chris Overmire. Jon VanRyn. Adorn Gall and Phil Stimac. In front are Brad Harmon and Craig Kowalczak. “Counselor Corner” by Bernie Weller Thornapple Kellogg Middle School Counselor by Bernie Weller Information for this arti­ cle is taken from a pamphlet titled, “A Report on Adoles­ cent Health.” There are times in most of our lives when we need so­ meone to talk to or have a pro­ blem that we just cannot han­ dle by ourselves. There are many fine places to turn to in difficult times. The list below does not ac­ count for all of these centers, but there should be enough here to help get you going. Barry County Mental Health Services 1005 West Green Hastings. Ml 49058 Area served: Barry County. Comprehensive counseling services to families, outpatient individual; family or group treatment for adults and children, crisis intervention and outreach. Fee: Based on ability to pay. No person is denied ser­ vices based on inability to pay Hours: Monday through Friday. 8 a m. to 5 p m. Barry County Health Department 110 West Center Hastines. Ml. 49058 (616) 945-9516. Area Served: Barry County These departments provide nursing services for com­ municable disease, pregnancy and children (especially highrisk). nurse counseling relative to general health con­ cerns; school health examina­ tion services; environmental and health education services; pregnancy testings, referral to a dentist or other medical providers. Fee: Based on ability to pay. 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Serves as a contact point for runaway youths who either want to contact their parents or simply give them a message Hours: 24 hours a day. seven days a week The Bridge 115 Ball. N.E. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)451 3001 The Bridge ts a residential facility that provides food, shelter and counseling to runaway children Hours 24 hours a day, seven days a week Barry County Child Abuse Council (616) 945-9414 T-K grad wins U-M academic honors Misty Dawn Knox, daughter of John and Patricia Knox of Freeport, has been named to the dean’s list at the University of Michigan for the first semester of the 1988-89 academic year. Knox, valedictorian of the 1988 graduating class of Thornapple Kellogg High School and a freshman pursu­ ing a pre-med course pro­ gram, earned a 3.793 grade point average. Because of her grade point average and placement in the top five percent of her freshman class academically, she was also awarded the William J. Branstrom Freshman Prize. This award is presented annually to freshmen whose academic standing places them in the upper five percent of their class. Along with the honor, Knox is given a choice of a book from a superior list of classic art, music, medical, and other subjects. She has selected a book of a collection of Ansel Adams works that will be presented to her with her own nameplate after display with other awards in the Michigan Student Union. night for the Middleville volleyball teams The host Trojans took an easy 15-6. 15-7 win over the visiting Rebels from Lee Once again it didn’t start out well for the slow starting Tro­ jans They fell behind 6-0 before scoring 15 points in a row for the victory Katie Elies served the final 7 points in the game. Lee took another early lead in the second game 5-1 before Jeni Eichenberg served 4 points. 3 of them aces to kmw the score at 5 points apiece The Trojans then t»x>k control and went on to an easy vic­ tory. Pam Eaglen served the final 5 points to put the Rebels away for good Last Monday, the Mid dleville varsity volleyball team defeated Calvin Chris­ tian 15-7. 17-15. In the first game Calvin Christian took an early 3-1 lead, but Marcie Henry serv­ ed 4 points to put the Trojans up 5-3 and they never looked back. Katie Elies scored the final 2 points on Aces for Middleville. The second game was a dif­ ferent story as the Trojans had to fight back from a 9-point deficit. Middleville trailed 6-14 with the host Squires ser­ ving for the second game. The Trojans got a side out and Maggie James came off the bench to serve 5 points. 3 on aces, to pull within 3 points II 14 From there they fought back to eventually tie the score at 15 points apiece before Marcie Henry served the final 2 points for the nar­ row victory. Middleville was led by Maggie James and Katie Elies each with 3 aces, Robin Kid der with 6 assists, while Katie Elies had 5 kills with Valerie Jackiewicz and Marcie Henry each adding 4 apiece. Thursday night was parents Leading the team were Jem Eichenberg and Pam Eaglen with 3 aces Marcie Henry led the team with 4 assists while Jane Vcstergaard added 3. Tamee Ruffner had 6 kills for the Trojans with Pam Eaglen adding 5 and Maggie James with 4 kills. The win kept the Trojans perfect in the tough O-K Blue conference with a 4-0 record. The Trojans overall record now stands at 18-9. 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Ml / February 14. 1989 Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $2.00 then 10‘ per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50‘ billing charge. Deadline is Satur. day 2:00 p.m. Help Wanted ESTIMATOR. Wamar. a lead­ er in the plastic injection mold­ ing industry, has an exceptional opportunity for an Estimator. Expertise in drafting and engi­ neering math required. Prior experience in thermo plastic injection molding processes, mold design, assembly and decorating would be a plus. The person selected for this position will be a self-motivated, persis­ tent acheiver, committed to attaining excellence in a partici­ pative management environ­ ment. Send your resume and school records to: Wamar Products, Inc., 5041 68th St., S.E., Caledonia, Ml. 49316. Dutton moms‘submarined’ Dutton Elementary PTO moms literally hod their hands full last Thursday as they put together 3,700 sub­ marine sandwiches to fill orders taken by the students in January. The fundraiser will net the group about $2,000. which is earmarked for playground and library needs. Six area Methodists return from Far East Six United Methodist church members from the West Michigan Conference returned Jan 28 from their short-term mission at Harris Memorial College in Manila. Philhppian Islands The participants in this pro­ ject were Joyce and Dick Hawkins from the Bownc Center Church. Eva Engle from Caledonia U M.C. and Rena Broe and Therron and Roberta King from the Lake Odessa U.M.C. Short-term missions are a few days spent doing a special project at the U.M. Mission. This group had as their pro­ ject the task of painting the large conference room in the administration building of the new campus just outside Manila in the city of Tay Tay. The group purchased all paint and supplies to paint the con­ ference room, the president's office and her secretary's room, and the office of a longtime West Michigan Con­ ference Missionary1. Chaplin Doris Garrett. This was the first Mission Group ever to visit Harris College. The Harris Memorial Col­ lege is a mission project of the General Board of Global Ministerics of the United Methodist Churches worldwide. The college trains Deaconesses for the U.M. churches. When they graduate FOOT PAIN? • Corns • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain Dr. Terrence J. Emiley NEW OFFICE FOR PODIATRY 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call 891-9133 for Your Appointment MOVIE RENTAL Rent Sat. Get Son. FREE 2 for 1 Wednesday ' Satellite Equipment. CDs Cassettes & More' SNIDER HOME ENTERTAINMENT Caledonia Village Centre 891-9292 at the end of four years train­ labor using water buffalo as ing. the Bishop will appoint their only beast of burden. them to serve in local Philip­ This look them to Baneau pian United Methodist and the terraced rice fields, churches. which have been growing rice They will be certified as for hundreds of years in these kindergarten teachers, lay terraces. These are called the pastors, choir directors and “Eight Wonder of the church leaders The PhilipWorld." pean government does not After returning to Manila, a have kindergarten as part of short flight took the group to their school system, so the Hong Kong for two days. churches supply that aspect of They then flew to Guilin, the child’s education. China, for a day trip on the Li While at Harris the group River. stayed in the dormitory, The peasants live in small where they ate in the dining brick homes or in commune­ room with the staff and type homes along the river students. This afforded an op­ bank. Many were fishing portunity to be a part of the from boats made of several Daily Devotions conducted by bamboo logs and with fishing the young ladies and to mingle with cormorants tied to them. with them becoming personal­ Women were washing clothes ly acquainted with them. by beating them with sticks on On Sunday, each group rocks along the river. Life ap­ member was previliged to at­ peared to go on as it has for tend church with one of the hundreds of years. ladies in her place of worship. The next stop was in Can­ This was a unique opportunity ton, China, for a day of tour­ to go by Jeepney. bus or on ing the city, visiting a jade foot through the streets of factory, lunch in a Chinese crowded Manila and ex­ Restaurant with chop sticks perience a native Philippian and visit a museum and church service. Some were houses of Chinese antiquties. even invited into native A train ride through the China homes. country side took them back to At the end of I2 days, the Hong Kong for three days. students had prepared a In Hong Kong another special Devotion Service in Caledonia foreign exchange appreciation for the work, the student, Gisela Moller love and attention they had Switzer, met them and was received from American their guide for two days. She women and men. who had helped them explore the city brought messages from each by public transportation. of their congregations The The Star Ferry took them service closed with many from Kow loon across the bay emotional expressions from to Hong Kong, the cable car the students and staff for the took them to ’ The Peak" to help from U.S.A. have a view of the city from An added pleasure while in the top of the mountain, the Manila came from Maruja subway helped to get to "The Peredes, a former foreign ex­ Stanley Market" for shopping change student to Caledonia and the double deck bus went High School She escorted the back to the hotel On the final group m Manila for a day. and night in Hong Kong. Gisela had lunch with them in a and her husband, Lutz, enter­ restaurant in Quezon City, tained the group in a Chinese where she lives In the even­ restaurant They were served ing. they were dinner guests unusual Far East food such as in her home and met her hus­ shark fin soup. Alaskan king band. Jesse, and her three crab, and roast pigeon children This was for each one not Upon leaving Manila, the only a successful mission group fk* to Baguio, a resort tour, but ended with many area and enjoyed the moun­ unexpected pleasures They tains to the north. From there said they are very appreciative they traveled by bus. through of the many people w ho work­ farm lands, where rice and ed to make a pleasant tnp for vegetables are grow n by hand them FACTORY WORKERS needed on second shift in custom plastic injection molding plant We are a high quality producer of small precision parts. Good potential for personal growth as we strive to promote from with­ in. Excellent benefits. Send resume and school records to: Wamar Products, Inc., 5041 68th Sl, S.E, Caledonia, Mi. 49316. NURSE AIDES NEEDED for home care patients in Gun Lake area. Hours available are 7am to 5pm or 7am to 12 noon and 12 noon to 5pm. Individual must have recent experience and reli­ able transporation. For inter­ view, Call Amicare, affilliated with St Mary’s Hospital at 774-6776.__________________ PLASTIC INJECTION MOLD SET-UP. Wamar has an opening for a Mold Set-Up Person. Prior experience is desir­ able, but we will train the right person. If you are disciplined and self-motivated and desire to be part of a vibrant people oriented company, investigate Wamar. Send your resume including school records to: Wamar Products, Inc., 504168th SL, S.E., Caledonia, Ml. 49316. PLASTIC MOLDING. Wamar has an opening for a molding utility person. Some of the duties for this job include: material handling, setting up new jobs and assisting the molding fore­ man. Applicants must be good in math, willing to work overtime, and willing to attend school. Benefits include: pension, profit sharing, tuition reimbursement, health and life insurance. If you enjoy participative management in a fast paced, hard charging environment and are willing and able to make tilings happen, send your resume and a copy of school records to: Wamar Products, Inc., 5041 68th Sl, S.E., Caledonia, Ml. 49316. RN’S/LPN’S NEEDED for pediatric client in Middleville area. Individual must have pediatric experience, current nursing license and reliable transportaion. Hours available 7am to 3pm and 11pm to 7am. For interview call Amicare, affilliated with St. Mary’s Hospital at 774-6776. SEWING OPERATORS NEEDED, will train, good benefits, 1st and 2nd shifts available. Please call 616/792-2222 or apply In person at Kessler Inc, 801 S. Main St, Wayland, ML Help Wanted WANTED: hardworking man, outdoor work, mobile washing, great opportunitv. Call 676-2980. Thank You CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank my Grand Rapids Press customers for the thoughtfulness at Christimas time. The gifts were much appreciated. Thank you. Jared Miller. 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Call Mecca Buildings for district rep. 1-800-544-6682. 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: 1985 Pontiac Sunbird, four door, five speed, am/fm stereo with tape, air, power steering, power brakes, low mileage. Phone Nashville, 517-852-9384. BINGO: CALEDONIA AMERICAN I LEGION POST 305 ! (9548 M 37) ; Thursday, 6:30 p.m. : STOP • Creditor Harassments • Garnishments • Foreclosures — CALL — KLINE & VAN ZYL BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEYS Located near Woodland Mall • 957-4344 • Ph: 795-3345 FREE PHONE CONSULTATION we Also do Simple wills �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 14. 1989 / Page 11 Caledonia special ed. teacher to receive an ‘Apple’ by Barbara Gall Caledonia teacher Sharon Meerman and her class are eagerly awaiting the arrival of a very special “Apple" this spring An Apple HGS Teacher Desktop Solution, that is. The $2,200 computer system will be installed in Meerman s special education classroom as a result of a grant from Project ACCESS, a program of the Wayne County Intermediate School District. Meerman applied for the grant last November, and received word at the end of January that ACCESS would fund her proposal. “The computer will help (the students) commit infor­ mation to longterm memory in a fun way." Meerman ex­ plained It also will provide reinforcement of their daily lessons, but again, it will be fun It's like a game to them. " Meerman s students, who Teocher Sharon Meerman, right, and classroom aide Cheryl Walbridge, left, and their students enjoy prac­ ticing with a computer like the one they soon will see installed in their class. The new equipment is funded by a grant Meerman applied for last fall. Mental Health Center to leave Freeport bldg. by Jean Gallup A Freeport establishment soon will leave the community where it has been running a program for more than nine years. The Day Treatment Center run by the Barry County Men­ tal Health Department will locate next September in a new facility because the former elementary school is being sold to the Village of Freeport for use as a com­ munity center. In reality, the center runs several programs Hilled into one. “We service a wide range of individuals, from those who need a lot of personal can.*, to the more advanced skills for people who can live independently.” said Fay Featherly. coordinator of the adult day treatment center. The 77 clients in programs at the former elementary school have times scheduled at the center according to their needs and the programs they are in, Featherly said. Clients come two to three times week­ ly. and they are served by a 12-person staff, she added. The day starts with the staff members arriving at 8 a.m. and the clients at 8:30 a.m. Barry County Transit pro­ vides rides to the center from adult foster care homes, in­ dividuals' homes or the family homes where clients live, Featherly said. After clients spend the day. Barry County Transit returns them to their homes. “We provide help in com­ munication, self care, advanc­ ed daily living skills, asser­ tiveness training, sensory motor skills, whatever is needed by the client," Featherly continued. The building has four classrooms, a gym and kit- chen. The kitchen is used to with other emotional needs teach cooking techniques for x The developmentally daily living. disabled are helped with "We help them be as nor­ special education needs by the mal as they can be. Our goal school systems until age 26. is to help them learn to be part Featherly has worked at the of a community. We do what center since 1982, and she we have to do. and we do it said she has enjoyed the time well,” she noted. she has been in Freeport. The facility runs two “We really have ap­ separate adult programs, she preciated being here. It’s been said. One is working with beneficial to the staff and developmentally disabled peo­ clients and the Freeport ple over the age of 26, and residents have been very another is designed for clients helpful,” she said. are classified as cducably mentally impaired, have an IQ range from 50 to 70. and before this year, had to be bused to ocher districts to receive the services they needed This year, because of the expanded facilities at the elementary schools, the Caledonia system finally could provide its EMI students with a class in their own district. Meerman said she is excited about the latest equipment for the program. She said the computer will provide a means for the children to hear information over and over, something that is very’ important for their learning. “It also will also provide them with some i n dependence." she added. “This will be something they can do themselves without an adult standing over them. It will give them some self esteem, too. even the younger children." She explained that the com­ puter will be used in the sub­ ject areas of spelling, reading and math. “They can type their own spelling words into a game,” she said, "and the computer will be perfect for practicing math facts." She said that the computer will help the students' reading skills in phonics and word recognition. The younger children will use a program called the "Muppet Keyboard." which. 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Besides helping the students with their daily lessons. Meer­ man said she hopes using the computer will provide some occupational skills for them. She plans to teach them keyboarding. she said, and she also pointed exit that for children who. because of physical or neurological damage, cannot learn to write, the computer can provide a means of using the written word. She said while she spent more hours worrying than writing, completing the ap­ plication for the grant took her at least six hours, plus she spent 10 to 12 hours review ing software. The criteria she had to pro­ vide ACCESS included an ex­ planation of how the computer would help meet the needs of her students and a list of specific software programs that would work in her classroom. She also hail to ex­ plain why the school district couldn't fund the request. According to the letter Meerman received from Hunt Reigel. the project director, installation of the computer system and a demonstration on how to use it are included in the grant “All that’s left now is an­ ticipation." Meerman said. “And the pictures are in color!” exclaimed one of her students. Carpenter - Sutherland announce engagement Mr and Mrs Thomas Carpenter Sr of HaMings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Ann. to JaMMi Sutherland, son of Mr James Sutherland of Solon. Iowa, and Mrs. Janet Nichols of Middleville. A March 4 wedding is plan­ ned at the United Sfethodist Church in Middleville. We are located at ... SHAPE UP AND SHOW OFF! — 101 East Main — Middleville See you at the gym! �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I February 14. 1989 TK students get experience in anatomy FARO’S ITALIAN Fifth graders at Page Elementary spent some time removing and inspecting wind pipes (treacheas) and learning about how the inside of pigs work last week Middleville's Finest The biology program in­ cludes dissection of hearts, lungs and eyes of animals and is being used by the teachers not only to learn about how a body works, but to acquaint girls with science. “Every school has the same problem. We find that when the young ladies get into high school, they tend to stay out of science." Principal Tony 117 W. Main Middleville, Ml. 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The field is losing a lot of “high quality young ladies who don’t take a lot of interest in science.” he added. The fifth grade students worked with animal lungs, the six graders with a heart and second graders have dissected sheep eyes. “We’ve found the kids get so excited about the learning aspect, they forget it might be repelling Maybe if the kids get used to it. we will keep more young ladies in the field.” The teachers have taken training for the science and health units of the Michigan Health Model, a program Thornapple Kellogg Schools adopted a year ago. McLain said. “What we hope to do at the elementary level is create a desire to learn; an enthusiam to learn. We want them to be excited about what they see They can learn specifics when they get into the higher level.” he said Cheese & Tomato Sauce 3 Meat. 3 Veg. 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In the bock row are Tracy Bachelor, left, and Eiixzine Higgins. The Middleville J V Volleyball team placed second in their pool play at the Wayland Volleyball Tourna­ ment, by defeating Byron Center, splitting with Hastings, losing to Wayland and defeating Big Rapids In the semi-final round v West Ottawa in a is gam< match Monday night tl Volley balIt cam suft first league loss to Calvin Christian 2-15, 11-5. Serves of the match were Polly Kid­ der and Jennifer Middleton with great net play by Rosemary Scalfam and Jen­ nifer Middleton Thursday night the team honored the parents for their support throughout the season and then beat the Lee Rebels 15-12, 17-15. Serves of the match were Jennifer Merrill. Alicia Batson and Mary Cisier. Mary Culer, Sue Sager and Polly Kidder were aggressive at the net � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/SunandNews_1989-02-21.pdf b47c7a646d523f719865e3ece521b997 PDF Text Text Ypur HpO^towrutJ^wspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia 118th Year 121 SOUTH T \ ■ _ I ' Middleville. Michigan 49333 No 57 / February 21. t989 HASTINGS. MICHIGAN Thornapple Township balks at helping fund recreation council by Jean Gallup The Thornapple Recreation Council heard some disap­ pointing news last week Mon day while seeking a financial contribution The Thornapplc Township Board, at its meeting Feb. 13. agreed to support the concept of a Recreation Council, but didn't offer financial help While not closing the door completely on any future con­ tributions to the newly-formed council, board members men­ tioned budget restraints and the availability of other pro­ grams in the community as reasons for the township’s lack of financial support now. Regina Stein said the Recreation Council is in the process of incorporating and has held a “Family Night" at the Thornapple Kellogg School, using the gym. weight room and pool The council had already received seed money from the Middleville Rotarians and Irv­ ing Township, she said, and does have other avenues to ex­ plore for more funding The recreation group also is asking Yankee Springs and Ir­ ving townships and the Village of Middleville for funds to hire an administrator for its programs. Clerk Donna Kenyon com­ mented that as a mother of one. it seems to her there are more things for her son to do than he has time for “Look at all the things they are offered now.” Kenyon Long-time sweethearts win Valentine’s Day contest Adeline Walker receives her flowers and gift cer tificate from Rosalyn Snider, owner of Snider Home Entertainment and sponsor of the Sweetheart contest. by Barbara Gall A Kentwood couple mar­ ried for 57 years won a Valen­ tine's Day Sweetheart Contest sponsored by the Snider Home Entertainment Center in the Caledonia Village Centre. Adeline and Merrill Walker, who have been mairied since Feb. 6, 1932. won a flower arrangement made by Country Town Floral and a $10 gift certificate from Snider s for being valentines longer than any other couples entered in the contest The parents of eight children, the Walkers have seen their family grow to in­ clude 37 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren, said Rosalyn Snider, owner of the entertainment center, and who talked to the couple after the contest Snider said Adeline Walker advises other couples to '’take things as they are. and make the best of what you’ve got " Ten drawings were held as pan of the contest, w uh pnzes pros >ded by several other Village Centre merchants besides Snider's and Country Town Floral. Regina Curtis of Mid dleville w<»n a gift certificate from D&W; Ruth and Gary Kuipers, also of Middleville, won a gift certificate from The New Design; C. Whitten of Caledonia won some ser­ vice from Uptown Cleaners; and David Vellanga of Caledonia won candy and a free movie club membership from Snider's Other winners included Allen Sherman of Mid dleville who won a D&W' gift certificate. Pam and Tim Bar ron of Allo, a New Design gift certificate; Darlene Boshears, a gift certificate from the Cedar Closet; Jackie Klinge of Middleville, a travel bag from Above and Beyond Travel Agency ; Roger and Mary Hill, a gift certificate troni Caledonia Village Hard ware, and Renardo and Bren da Lemons of Dorr, w ho won “love tuts" from Vintage Country. In all. 124 people entered the contest. Snider said Because of the response, the event will be repeated next year, she added. "The best thing for me was calling the winners." she said "Some of the reactions were tunny. and everyone w as so excited io win s«.*mething said. “I don't feel that they need to be occupied all the hours of the day Stem said. “We don’t offer much during the winter, and nothing at all in the summer. ” Kenyon explained her opi­ nion that children need unstructured times to just sit and do nothing, and she said she felt summer was the perfect time to do that Stein said she appreciated the frank discussion, but maintained there is a tremen­ dous need for recreational programs for the community. She said that she would always support such programs. A visitor. Barry County Commissioner Robert Wenger, offered his advice. “I can’t see where that's a township responsibility . ” he said. “If they want to set up programs, have a user fee. If they (the people) want it. let them pay for it. We just can’t go on funding every program that asks. ” Stein said a survey indicated strong support for such pro­ grams at the elementary school level. Wenger then suggested the schools take down the bleachers and have only in­ tramural sports until junior high school. “That way everyone gets to play instead of just a team. You get more bounce for the buck that way." he added Trustee Rex Sc had remark­ ed that decisions on allocating funds would have to be made during the annual budget set­ ting process, which is the sub­ ject of current workshops. board He said the budget will be done m the middle of March, and “we would have to see the numbers before we could know Township Supervisor Donald Boysen cautioned that township money will cover only a set number of projects. “I’m afraid if 1 recommend including this in the budget and take care of that instead of roads, there will be calls about my priorities.’' he said Caledonia Township’s annual meeting slated by Barbara Gall The Caledonia Township Board set 7:30 p.m. March 29 as the time and date of its an­ nual meeting, which will be held at the Village Township Hall on Emmons Street. Reports will be given on all aspects of township business, such as police and fire protec­ tion. roads, planning, building inspection and the budget Township residents also may ask questions of their elected and appointed officials during tne “public comment" por­ tion of the meeting. Business at last Wednes­ day’s meeting of the board in­ cluded renewing a publication contract with the Grand Rapids Press and receiving a monthly report of $631 in building permit fees paid to Building Inspector Phil Date ma The board also approved a list of hardware needed to hook up the township office to the county computer. The list was compiled by a computer committee composed of township residents and chaired by Steve Gould, who explained the report to the board. Township Supervisor Jerry Good said bids on the equip­ ment will be opened March 7 with an April I delivery date expected. Installation will be included in the bids, he said. Gould, who is also chair­ man of the planning commis­ sion. reported that a public hearing on the Cherry Valley Development planned mineral removal application will be held March 6 at Kettle Lake School at 7:30 p.m. He also announced a Feb. 20 special meeting of the com­ mission to decide on a recom­ mendation for the Austinridge development site plan A rezoning request from James Newell will be discussed at that meeting. Gould said that Old Kent Bank plans to reapply for a commercial planned unit development rezoning to con­ struct a bank building on pro­ perty at 60th Street and M-37. Rim! Wanzer also has ap­ plied for a special use permit to build storage units on his property at 6940 Whitneyville Ave. Jim Williams, president of the Campau-Kettle Lake Association, said the group agreed with the proposed con tract for chemical treatment of the lake by Lake Weed A Way for $8.4(X). However, the association board recom­ mends postponing an extra $2,800 treatment for eel grass, Williams said The board concurred with this recommendation Williams said the associa tion would like all properties with lake access to be assessed for weed control, not just the lakefront properties Township Treasurer Shirley Tolan explained that if the other properties were to help pay the weed control ex pc rises, a new district would have to be set up. since more parcels would be added to the Continued on Pg 3 T-K Township to develop Plan by Jean Gallup As the Village of Mid­ dleville prepares to adopt a finished master plan in March. Thornapple Township starts the same process by ac­ cepting a contract with a com­ pany to help develop one of its own. On Feb. 13 the township board agreed to pay Progressive Architects, Engineers and Planners (PEAP) $17,415 for the “complete compilation of a land use plan" for the township, said Supervisor Donald Boysen. Robert Toland, director of community planning services at PEAP. will guide the township planning commis­ sion in the building of the plan, Boysen said. The first meeting to start the process was scheduled for I ch 20 at the township hall on High Street in Middleville. Both Boysen and Regina Stein, from the planning com­ mission. stressed the impor­ tance of township residents giving their views on the future direction and growth of the township. "We can’t do it in a vacuum, we ll need informa tion from the people,’’ Boysen said. “The first step in the plann­ ing process is gathering facts. We ll research from available sources and resources from existing documents from the village, county, the soil con servation district and the cen­ sus,’’ explained Toland “We ll look at the village master plan, and we’ll con duct our own community survey.” The first meeting will be us­ ed to l<M»k at mapping infor­ mation from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources in its raw form, and to determine some of the sample questions to be includ­ ed in the community survey, he added Toland said he will also listen to the commission members “to try to get what they think is important ” Continued un Pg. 3 T-K Board of Education recall off for now by Jean Gallup A recall attempt against five members of the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education was hailed in a hearing last Wednesday, but another try has been promised Petitions filed by Norman and Charlene Bird of Mid­ dleville were declared "too vague” by the Barry County Elections Commission at a clarity hearing Feb 15 in Barry County Probate Court. The purpose of the hearing was to decide if the petition's charges were clear enough to be understood by voters and by school board members threatened with the recall Board President Donald Williamson. Vice President James Veriinde. Treasurer Gary Van Elst. Secretary Jan Siebesma and Trustee John Miller were the targets of the recall petitions Trustees Dan Law and Gary Thaler were not included The commission members explained dunng discussion of each petition that such charges as “failure to keep the public informed" and "failure to comply with the Open Meetings Act” were not specific enough Commission Chairman Pro bate Judge Richard Shaw read the petition charges against each of the school board members and then listened to comments from the other members of the elections commission. Barry County Clerk Nancy Boersma and Barry County Treasurer Juanita Yarger Anyone who attended was encouraged to contribute opi mons and ask questions After the first two petitions were disallowed because of lack of clarity. Bird told the commission he could see that all of the petitions would be denied "I can see you’ve already made up your minds on all of them, ” Bird accused the com­ mission "That’s OK. you go ahead This (hearing) is just an education We'll get the facts and figures. This is just one step; we’ll go one step at a time ” After all five petitions had been denied for lack of clan ty. Bird was advised of his right to appeal the decisions, and the hearing was concluded “I would concur that the petitions were very unclear,” said Thornapple Kellogg Superintendent Steve Garrett. “They definitely are his opi­ nions. but they’re not facts.” Bird requested and received five more recall petitions on the way out of the courtroom, saying. “They won the first round; we’ll win the next one There ain’t no hard feelings, we'll just do it again — and do it right next time ” �Page 2 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 21. 1989 Miss me not calling you last wedk ’ I doubt that you even thought about it, until you didn't find the column in the paper Feb 14 The old flu bug and I went around and around. So now I am back into the present and trying to catch up on things left undone A lot of you seem to be struggling with some kind of bug. so let’s turn to something more positive and talk about something else. We had our “ Pre Valentine'' party at the VFW Hall Monday. Feb 13. Several folks brought some dominoes and we learned how to play “Crazy Dominoes.” I guess there are many different ways to play them. So. I. for one, enjoyed learning another way. Our salad and dessert potluck was way more than 1 needed to cat. and we had plenty for everyone Kathy Kermeen’s. Mrs Overholt’s and Mrs. Geukes* combined kindergarten classes made us the cutest pink and while mice for our place cards Here are the names of the children who so thoughtfully made them for us: Amanda Seaman, Emily Green, Patrick Tutsch. Brandon McGillicudy, Tami Smith, Kristy Minor, Jennifer Giar. Katie Schultz. Josh Holwaczyk, Adam Lucas, Hilary Ignatoske, Kylem. Erika Enyart, Jimmy Nichols, (wonder if he is Altha's grandson?) Lon Kooiman. Danny Parker. Danielle Erway, Jon Schiefla, Ben Poest and Amanda Parks. The place cards sure made our table look much nicer. As far as most of us are concern­ ed, you all are our grand­ children and your shared love made us feel much richer. Nell Schenkle spent a week with her son. Bill, and family in Jackson from Jan. 27 to Feb. 3. He had a good time, but home always looks so much better when we come back to it. I guess it is good for us to get away and find how fortunate we are to have our own private place to recharge our batteries. We take too much for granted un­ til we are without it. Katy Wiereinga said that hubby Ed had been having trouble with kidney stones at Christmas time, but is OK now. They are both busy with bowling tournaments and en­ joying life as it comes. Rod and Char Finkbeiner saw both his father. Herman, and her dad. Art Kenyon, last week. Rod will be busy with his survey work for several weeks. Last weekend. Barb and Phil Bender went to the funeral of Dr Carlton Par malee. Lois Bender's brother I think she said that it was in Indiana So Saturday, they stopped to surprise daughter Vonda at college. Marge Wheeler said it was such a nice day Valentine's Day. that she and hubby Bob went up to their cabin at Houghton They didn't seem to have as much snow as we did. The tnp up and back was with good roads and weather, beautiful sunshine all day. Gordan McWhinney’s sister. Margaret LaMaire. came Sunday to have dinner with Lois. Gordon and daughter Cheryl. Cheryl got the dinner for all of them. Marilyn and Bruce McWhinney and family were guests of Mary and Gary Lux to help their daughter. Sharon, celebrate her first birthday Kathy Bremer said that she and Mike and family went to Indiana to help sister Margaret move into their new home over the weekend of Feb 11 and 12. Jackie Bedford said she is feeling much better, busy and enjoying life. John Shear will sing at the Alto Baptist Church Sunday, Feb. 26. If you aren’t busy that day. I understand that he does a nice job. John Miller said he got home from the hospital Valen tine’s Day. He had to go and have some scar tissue cut away and says he is coming along well enjoying his new home very much Doug and Cindy Thaler and family went to Portage last weekend, Feb. 11 and 12 to help their nephew. Jamie, celebrate his fifth birthday. He is Cindy’s sister, Maria's son. There were 16 children at the party. Bob Wenger is finally recovering from a bout with bronchitis. Bob said he hated to be in the house when the rest of the family was working so hard. He‘tried to get out and help with the chores, but had to go back home. He will come and help when he’s back on his feet. Can’t keep a good man down. Bob. Lois Bremer said that sonin-law Dave Enders celebrated his birthday. Sun­ day, Feb. 12. Sue Enders’ line was busy, so I could not get that from Susie. Lois didn't think Susie would mind her telling me. Dave’s mom and dad. as well as his brother and family, were also there. Julie Stratton had surgery Feb. 14 and she is already up and around. I think it was her daughter who answered the phone and said very proudly that Julia was coming along Doubles and a triple multiply the ‘class’ of Caledonia seniors The 1987 edition of The New Book of Knowledge states that twins occur once in every 80 births while triplets may occur only once in every 6,400 births. But three sets of twins and one set of triplets in a class of 158 Caledonia High School seniors prove that statistics don’t keep unusual circumstances from multiplying in real life. Clark and Carin Hirt, left, pose with twins Robert and Rebecca Stouffer, right, and Colleen and Ran. Young, front. Triplets Christine, Christopher and Corrine K. ne complete the unusual number of "multiples” in one class. very nicely. Dick and Lu Ward went on vacation in Florida. On the way. they stopped to see friends in Marshall Dick said the weather was wonderful and they had a good vacation. ( lift Da ms thanks folks for the outpouring of love to Jen­ ny Davis with thoughtful cards on her 91st birthday. It overwhelmed him with such kindness and love. Their family tried to make her birthday stretch out by starting early and continuous­ ly giving gifts all through February. Jenny was delighted every time she received something. Kathleen McNee said they are doing very well. Charlie has been just wonderful. She said that daughter Bren­ da called from Texas. They were right in the middle of the sleet storm. It got so bad that they closed the roads, sending out Jeeps to pick up all the stranded people and bring them back to a shelter. They provided bedding and all the comforts. They fed all of the people and when the storm was over they took everyone back to their cars. Brenda said that at first it was a very frightening ex­ perience but later a very war­ ming, friendly one. As most of us realize, Texas is not used to handling those kind of weather conditions. I talked to my daughter-inlaw. Arlene Veiderman. who said her son. Brian, was on that plane that crashed in Alaska. They were out on manuevers (he is a paratrooper). When the engine started to vibrate, they lined up and out they went. Those who jumped landed safely, but the plane crashed and eight of the remaining crew members were killed. Quite a frightening experience for an 18-year-old. Then they went on manuevers, a night one. It certainly was a learning ex­ perience. The jumpers collid­ ed in the air and Brian said he was really scared. He landed OK, but someone landed on him, breaking his ribs and TO TH£ EDITOR: T-K teachers sensitive to tragedy for student To the editor: These past months our hearts hase been heavy with our family's many afflictions. In July, my father was told he had terminal cancer because of a lung tumor. Also in July, my sister who has multiple sclerosis, was hospitalized with a severe in­ fection. which left her 80 per­ cent dependent In late September, we learn­ ed our daughter. Shen, had Hodgskin's Disease with a 40-45 percent chance of remission In November, my oldest sister in Minnesota had a mastectomy due to a cancerous tumor On Jan 4 I »as told I had cancer below m> nght eye and needed surgery with follow­ up plasiK surgery repair. My father died Jan 14 and his funeral was on the first day of our son Mike s exams at Thornapple Kellogg High School His teachers all went out of their way to help Mike and he was allowed to take some ex­ ams later. Bob, Mike and I deeply ap­ preciate all the many ways Mr. Jahnke. Mr. Bishop, Mrs. Ivesop. Mr. Thatcher, Miss Kalahar and Miss Hen­ drickson showed caring con­ cern to Mike. Mrs. Perry. Mr. Pranger. Mrs. Van Duine. Mrs. Rounds. Mrs. Ploeg. Mr Dugan. Jackie Hoover and all the rest of the T.K. staff have shown excep­ tional support and comforting encouragement to our son. We are grateful beyond ex­ planation and we are very pro­ ud of our T.K staff. We are grateful that Mike is a part of such a fine learning institution. Sincerely, Bertie. Bob and Mike Wierenga Middleville knocking him out. When he came to, they strapped up his ribs and he is OK. I guess it was the first time that he realized that he was being trained for war. not just fun and games. He also went out on manuevers during that terribly cold spell before they called them off. Some of the fellow paratroopers had frostbite, but Brian didn’t. Now Arlene isn’t so sure she is glad that he is in the Army. Johnny was in the Army during World War II, right from the invasion of Africa, Anzio, then on into Italy and on up to Germany. He was in for three and one half years. Glad that it is over, hate to see our family go through war training, hoping that they never have to experience the real thing. Life is real and earnest and all we can do is to ask God to protect them and have faith that the powers that be will resolve the problems without bloodshed. Fern Poland said that mother Wretha was having supper with them when I call ed Wednesday evening. Fem said her daughter and family came over Valentine’s Day. Wretha said she was over to June and Howard Colburn’s Valentine’s Day then the great-great-grandchildren came over Tuesday. Valen­ tine’s Day Then Tuesday, Teresa and Brian Bowman and family came over. Wretha said that she had a nice family time. Wretha was planning on go­ ing to Ladies Aid, Thursday. Feb 16. at Parmalce Church. Fern Poland said that Sandy and l^arry Poland sent a beautiful Valentine to her and her husband. Joe and Florence Fiala went to the combined Valentine Parly of the Lowell. Caledonia and TK groups at Caledonia High School. They had the room decorated, ovely favors and a very good pro­ gram One of finalists in the Miss Michigan Pageant gave a good program. Lib Palmer said that Feb. 10 son Fred and wife came over for dinner and to do some things for his parents before they left for Florida. The third lucsilay <>t the month. Feb. 28, the senior citizens will have their mon­ thly dinner. Jerry Page will show his slides on their trip to Russia. The 28th is the day that the Reminder comes out, so for you folks who have forgotten that the meeting day is the third Tuesday of the month will read it a little late, I will try to get it in the column the week before to help you remember. Esther Larkin said the 19th was her daughter Mary Anne’s birthday and the 13th was grandson Michael Mugridge's birthday, so they were planning on celebrating it on the 18th. Daughter Len da will be home from college to help celebrate the combined birthdays. This is all for now I will try to make sure I get the rest of you folks next week. Have a good week. Tjje^SuirandjMews 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 SecontFCIass Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058.9998 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE SUN ANO NEWS P O Bom B. Hastings Ml 49058 0602 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local, Per Year $8.00 Outside Barry, Kent or Allegan Counties $10 00 I___ Founded in 1870 — Published by.. THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 21. 1989 / Page 3 New industry will add 50 jobs to Middleville by Jean Gallup A new automobile assembly plant will locate in Mid dleville and provide jobs for 50 people, the Middleville Village Council was told last Tuesday evening Through a combination of loans, grants and bonds, a total of $1,726 million will be used to fund the project at the Industrial Park, north of the village Joe Rahn, director of the Joint Economic Development Commission, explained how the funds would be raised to provide a street and water and sewer service to the park. He asked the council to authorize its president. Duane Thatcher, to sign a notice of intent to start the process. The company, whose name has not been released, expects to have the legalities com­ pleted and the business open by June I. Rahn reported “The whole thing usually takes about five months to get done, but I think if we really push it. we can get it done in three.“ he said The only question raised by the council members was about sewer facilities, when Trustee Delbert Riley said he wondered about how it would cher said “It’s great to get a be handled Village Manager Kit Roon portion of the infrastructure replied that an on-site sewer done using state money and system would be installed first this may lead to more and when the village sewage development in the Industrial system expansion was com­ Park " plete. a transfer would be Rahn agreed that the new made industry coming to Mid­ Trustee Lon Meyers sug­ dleville was just a start and gested Roon “find out would lead to more develop­ definitely what the DNR s ment in the area (Michigan Department of “ And it’s good to know that Natural Resources! views are Middleville has a work force before starting anything readily available " he said. Roon agreed that comPlans for eight-inch sewer mu meat Kin with the DNR was and water mains, a storm important. sewer and a street have been “I think the DNR will take made. Roon said, but are still an accommodating look at this flexible enough to be changed project. ” offered village at­ jf need be. torney James Fisher. The council also appointed On the notice of intent, the Roon the certified labor of­ estimated costs call for a ficer and Rahn the certified $300,000 industrial revenue bond from the State of environmental review officer. Rahn said he recognizes Michigan, a $923,000 loan that the target date of June I from the Michigan Strategic isn ’t very far away, but he Fund to the company owners, could arrange an interim along with loans to them from facility in Hastings. banks for another $216,000. “Everyone understands that The village will supply the situation would be tem­ $100,000 toward the project, porary The jobs are destined and the company will provide for Middleville." he said. another $127,000 to make the In other business at Tues­ total $1 726 million day s meeting, the council ap­ “We’re very excited and hope it will all come to frui­ proved a Planning and Zoning tion. become a reality." That­ Commission recommendation T-K Township balks on funding council Continued from front page assessment list Williams said that member Rita Padgett has offered to help research this project, and Goixl said he would check with the township attorney on the procedure to be followed. Williams also reported that a tornado siren is still needed in the Campau Lake area, and he agreed to bring a report to the board on possible costs and sources of this equipment. In response to an associa­ tion request for street lights on Kettle Lake Drive. Good said residents must sign a petition so a district for the area receiving the lights could be set up Tom Seymour, engineer from the village consulting firm of Fishbeck. Thompson. Carr and Huber, reported that a hookup with the Gaines Township sewer would not provide much capacity for Caledonia Township. BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION POST 305 (9548 M 37) Thursday, 6:30 p.m. He said service might reach some frontage properties on the border of the two townships, but there would not be enough capacity to ser­ vice the Foremost develop­ ment. which lies between 60th and 68th streets and Kraft and Egan avenues. Other options for bringing public sewer and water to the industrial areas of the township will have to be in­ vestigated. Seymour said. In other business, the board approved raising the fee for copying township records from 10 to 50 cents a copy. Good pointed out that the time involved in pulling the re­ quested files, running out the material and then re-filing the papers warranted the in­ crease. especially since such requests had increased tremendously. He cited as an example the request from Mast-Vermeulen Inc. for copies of all the township records, statements, minutes and financial reports for the last two years. While most requests were not of this magnitude, he said, the township was losing money in terms of employee hours spent on this work The board agreed with the fee increase, which will become effective immediately Good also reported that let­ ters have gone ixit to owners of “junk” cars sitting on township properties, warning them such vehicles would be ticketed if they aren’t removed “We hope to have this mat­ ter all taken care of by spr­ ing." he said. He also explained that in­ stead of appointing a second board of review, a computer will be used to provide infor­ mation to the board to save time during the appeal process. Township Clerk Sharon Buer said that a part-time clerk. Pat Snyder, has been hired to help with clerical work at the township office two days a week. “With all the phone calls coming into the office and all the requests for information and for copies of files, we really needed some help." Buer said. T-K Township to develop Master Plan Continued from front page In other business the board agreed to write a letter to Dave Dykstra stating no ob­ jection to his removing his farm land from Public Act (PA)1I6 PAI 16 is an agreement bet­ ween a farmer and the Stale of Michigan in which the farmer agrees not to make any use of his land except farming in return for tax breaks from the slate If successful in nullifying the aggreement *nh the stale of Michigan. Dykstra said he would plat his land for development Also. Mark SevaJd of Noffke Drive. Duncan Lake, was appointed to fill an unfinished term on the township planning commission until November 1989 to change the zoning for two lots on M-37 from R-2 ( res idental) to C- I (commencal). That move will allow the construction of a car wash within the village limits. The facility being built by local businessman William Gavin will feature four self-service bays and an automatic, touchless wash system in the center bay. The car wash is expected to be opened this spring. Also, an undeveloped part of Lem Paul Street was vacated by action of the council. Trustee Terry Mason com­ mented about the clearing of snow and ice on sidewalks in the village, saying. “As long as we have funds set aside to finish sidewalks up to Bender Road, we should remind the residents to clean the ones we have. If we set money aside from new ones, we should keep the old ones clean " Thatcher told the rest of the council he would have a report from the committee formed to promote Mid­ dleville at the next council meeting. Joe Rahn, director of the Joint Economic Develop­ ment Commission tells the village council of a new business coming to Middleville. SCHOOL MENUS West & McFall Tuesday , Feb. 21 Goulash with cheese, but­ tered com. bread and butter, pineapple tidbits, choc. milk. Wednesday. Feb. 22 Chili, veg. sticks, cheese and crackers, bread and but­ ter. apple, milk. Thursday . Feb. 23 Burrito with cheese sauce, green beans, peaches, milk. Friday , Feb. 24 Pizza, buttered carrots, fruit cocktail, milk. Monday , Feb. 27 Hamburger on a bun. tator tots, pickle slices, fresh fruit, milk. Tuesday, Feb. 28 Fishwich on a bun. col­ eslaw, applesauce, milk. High School, Middle School & Page Elementary Tuesday, Feb. 21 Chicken noodle soup, crackers, grilled cheese, veg sticks, pears. Wednesday, Feb. 22 Taco's, lettuce/cheese. but­ tered com. apple crisp Thursday. Feb. 23 Baked chicken, savory rice, sliced carrots, dinner roll, pineapple. Friday, Feb. 24 Pizza or fishwich. coleslaw. fresh fruit. Monday. Feb. 27 Hamburger on a bun. french fries, sliced pickles, mixed fruit. Salad Bar (H.S.) Tuesday. Feb. 28 Chili or vegetable, beef soup, cheese and crackers, bread and butter, vegetable sticks. 2% and whole milk available every day. Hot dogs available at Page Kettle Lake Dutton Christian Tuesday. Feb. 21 Pizza, chips, veg. sticks, fruit, milk. W ednesday. Feb. 22 Meat and gravy, whipped potatoes. H M. rolls, veg. jello, milk Thursday. Feb. 23 Taco’s. PB sandwich, veg . cherry cnsp. milk. Friday, Feb. 24 Grilled cheese, chili or chicken soup, salad, dessert, milk Caledonia High School & Junior High Lunch Menu Tuesday. Feb. 21 Pizza, fries, corn, fruit choice, milk Wednesday. Feb. 22 Beef in gravy, whipped potatoes, dinner roll. peas, fruit jello or fruit, milk Thursday. Feb. 23 Pizza, fries, coleslaw, cookie or fruit choice, milk Friday. Feb. 24 Fish with bun. hash browns, green beans, fruit choice, milk Fruit choices and assorted sandwiches daily. ??????????????????? 9 ? Have you lost your ? AVON Representative? ? We Can Help! ? Call (616) 698-0595 \ or (616) 242-4809 ? ? ? \ ? 79997999979???????? For many people, IRAs are still tax deductible. Are you one of them? You have until APRIL 15th to find out! Because of tax law changes, many people are confused about IRAs. But the fact is, many people’s IRA contributions are still fully or partially tax deductible. And even if your IRA contribution isn’t deductible, it can still be a good investment — because earnings grow tax-deferred! Which means your IRA accumulates rapidly. And helps you gain a comfortable retirement! Mass Mutual offers IRAs that are secure, flexible and convenient. To find out how your IRA is affected by the new tax laws, contact a Mass Mutual representative today! BRAD HARRISON 180 N. Division. Suite 400. Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 — (616) 459-7219 - MassMutual Mavsachutenv Mutual Life Imuraixc Company and Subsidiaries. Springfield. MA Oil 11 �Page 4 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 21. 1989 Beautiful weather again. A slight drift of snow, but need ed for the fields. Beautiful Valentine s Day. Many par­ ties too. Monday the COA had a great party for the seniors. Norma Velderman had made favors and the tables were beautifully decorated. Another party was held at the Caledonia High Sch<x4 Tuesday’ Feb 14. The Lowell. Middleville and Caledonia seniors were enter­ tained and they had a nice treat for us Thanks to the leaders' Lois Bacon. Esther Kelley and June Tungate had Sunday dinner at Tick Tock. south of Hastings. Friday. George Crapey. Loretta Clark. Clarke and I enjoyed the fish supper at Gun Lake Try them sometime for good food and a good time. Sunday afternoon, we call­ ed on Clarke's cousin Clarence Sponger and Hester, in Grand Rapids and had lunch with them at Wendy's. Emma Jane and Maurice. Clarke and I attended the pan­ cake supper at Caledonia Methodist Church Sunday evening They also had a bake sale with lots of goodies We had supper Monday night with daughter Lili Hall and Jim in Middleville My, this news is the eatmgest bunch this week. All had good times and too much food! Don't forget March 3 is the Beef Stew Supper at Parmalee Church. Come and bring your friends. I'm finally headed for Borgess for surgery on my neck Tuesday. Feb. 21. Pray for me. please. Tax help for senior citizens There is still time for area senior citizens to hase there tax forms prepared by “TaxAide" personnel Counselors will be at the Village Community Hall in Middleville on Tuesdays star­ ting at 10 a m. Call 795-9601 for an appointment ‘Family Night' set for Feb. 18 Middleville-area residents looking for family recreation may want to attend the first “Family Night. ' sponsored by the thomapple Recreation High School. The pool w ill be open from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.. and the gym and weight room will be open from 6 to 9 p.m. Committee. Saturday. Feb. 18. is the date for the event, which will be held at Thomapple Kellogg Students under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult Place your ads in the Sun and News call 795-3345 today! LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH St. Margaret Mary of the Sacred Heart Chapel 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St "The Church where everybody is somebody ... Temporarily meeting at the Gaines Township Hall on 68th St. S.E. near Kalamazoo Avenue ... and lesus Christ is Lord" Sunday - Latin Tridentine Mass • 10 a.m. Sunday S< hool 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 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ill JSjSF | People that care' Middleville at the Community Hall Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. . the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Pastor Monte C. Bell _ (616) 795*2391 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 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office / 891-8978 - Church MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Worship Service Sunday School t venmg Worship Service 10 00 a m 1115am 6()0pm YOU ARE INVITED Rev. Roger Timmerman, Pastor 795-3667 St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Father Thomas B. Vk’irth, Vicar r Rectory Ph 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 2415 McCann Road. Irving. Michigan MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship Middleville Sunday School Morning Worship 9 30 a m 9 45 am . 11 00 a m. Rev. Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Rosary and Confessions before Mass. Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass. Daily Mass in Small Chapel • 8:30 a.m. Rectory Office Phone — 531-0432 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Phone 945-3014 Rev. Wayne Smith. Rector Sunday Schedule Adult Choir.. ................................................. 9:00 p m Church School and Adult Education.................... 9:30 a m Holy Eucharist ......................................... 10:30 a m. 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. CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A church with a caring heart for our community and the world” Christian Reformed 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School................................. O;30 a m. Sunday Morning Worship......... 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship............ 5:45 p.m. Ret. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Adult Sunday School ........... 9:00 a.m. Morning Worship.................. 10:00 a.m. Children’s Sunday School ... 10:00 a m. Ret. Dr. Robert L. VTessnuin Pastor Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 “God Cares for You” Middleville Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. & Wing Rd Sunday Services..................... 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buu alda M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Services — Sunday School........................................ Morning Worship................................ Evening Worship................................. Pastor Wesley J. Coffey 10:00 a n 11 00 an 6:00 p.m. Phone 795-7076 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, nortii of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue 9:45a.m 11:00a.m. 6:00p.m. 6:45p.m. 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. Fdstor Rev Stanley Vugteveen, Associate Pastor Sheryl Boar. Director of Christian Education Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) . 9:45 a.m. Sunday School............................................. 11:10 a.m. Sunday Evening Service . 6:30 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 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Phone 891 9259 Saturday Evening Mass .............. 5:00 p m. Sunday Mass 900 a m and 11:00 a m. First Friday Mass....................................... -........... 7 00 p.m. (The ©Id (Time JHfthodist Church Call 795-3345 today and have your church listed here each week! Reach Over 7,000 Area Homes 5590 Whitneyville Avenue, S E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School............................................... 10:00 a.m. Morning W'orship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship .................. •............... 6:00 p.m. Wed. Prayer Meeting/ Children s Classes 7:30 p.m. Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 21. 1989 / Page 5 Caledonia council to save with bond discount offer by Barbara Gall The Caledonia Village Council will save about $50,000 by participating in a bond discount offer from the Farmer’s Home Administration The FmHA purchased the $160,000 worth of bonds issued by the village in 1977, with payments by the village scheduled to continue until the year 2016 under the present arrangement By taking advantage of FmHA’s offer, the village could pay off the loan now for $76,000. instead of paying a total of $126,000 by the time the bonds matured Village attorney Jim Brown said the $76,000 could come from using funds in village ac­ counts and by negotiating a private sale of taxable bonds to a bank or some other institution Despite a higher interest rate on the new loan, the village would still save money because of the smaller amount borrowed. Brown explained. He described the offer as "a very favorable opportunity" for the village, "a one-time chance to save a considerable sum " He told the council at its Feb 13 meeting that the ac­ tion must be closed by March 9 or at least an intent to par­ ticipate must be shown by that date with a non-refundable deposit He also told the council that FmHA has sold many of its loans recently. and if it should sell Caledonia's, this oppor­ tunity would be lost The council agreed that the T-K student places 3rd in state essay contest by Jean Gallup Thomapple Kellogg High School student Heather Harveys essay on ‘America's Future" earned her third place in state wide competition, sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Harvey already had cap­ tured a first-place finish in the 8th district competition with her taped essay She was supported locally by the Middleville VFW Post No 7548 The first-place finish in the district contest for Haney was also a first for the Mid­ dleville VFW post, said com­ mander Charles Hummell ‘ This is the first time we've had a winner from our post We're very pleased." he said at the time Winners at the state level were announced at an evening ceremony held in Muskegon on Jan 28. "The dinner and ceremony were both very nice, but the really neat thing was meeting all the other kids.” Harvey said. " They all had their Parents & Children! The Caledonia Gymnastics Club — of Middleville begins its next 8-week session beginning Feb. 20. The classes are on a first come, first serv ed basis, so please call in to make your reservations early Classes are held Monday thru Thursday and on Saturday mornings Cali 795-7620 for Times and Days We offer beginning through advanced gymnastics for boys & girls and have a USGF registered boys & girls team We are located at ... SHAPE UP AND SHOW OFF! — 101 East Main — Middleville See you at the gym! goals laid out. I was just sur­ prised to be there. " The 8th district, made up of VFW posts from a six-county area, paid for Haney's and a chaperone's stay at the Muskegon Hilton when they were there. As a winner. Haney will receive a scholarship from the VFW at the May Awards Ceremony aheld each year at Thornapple Kellogg High School ‘Fire House’ funds sought for elementary students by Jean Gallup Children have heard lec­ tures about what to do in case of a house fire, but they soon will be able to experience what it's like actually to go through a fire Because of fund-raising ef­ forts by the the wives of Middleville/Thornapple Township firefighters the ‘fire house’ will be at the elementary schools in Middleville on April 11,12 and 13. More money is needed to buy a video for teachers to use with the ‘fire house’ demonstration, so the women are planning a chili supper for 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Feb. 28. at the fire barn on High Street in Middleville, organizer Nancy Young said. Young will be the chili cook for the evening, and served with the chili will be dessert and a beverage The ’fire house’ has bedrooms with beds where the students will experience the room darkening, an alarm sounding, simulated smoke coming into the room, and a fireman in full gear appearing through the smoke. The experience of having a firefighter coming into a "smoke-filled" room is im­ portant. Young said. Children have died because they crawl under beds to hide from what look like “monsters" lothem. Finding hiding panicstricken children in a real fire is difficult for rescue person­ nel. but if the kids become familiar with the sight ahead of tune, they will know recuers are there to help, she added Situations covered with each student include how to escape from a window; how to get from different floors of the house io the outside; where to go once outside and how to check doors to see if they are safe to open Young praised area businesses for the generosity shown with donations to help bring the safety demonstration to Middleville's children. ".Almost all of them gave, and they all gave as much as they could," she said attorney should initiate the necessary proceedings, and Brown said he w ill present the arrangement to the council at a special meeting Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. The council also approved its 1989-90 budget after a public hearing at the Feb. 13 meeting. The $280,933 budget in­ cludes $162,441 for the general fund. $83,500 for the sewer fund. $28,044 for the major street fund and $6,948 for the local street fund. Larry Fleis. project manager from the village’s engineering consulting firm. Williams and Works, reported that five of the existing monitoring wells at the village's wastewater treatment site were in bad shape. He also said a second set of samples will be collected. He recommended that the council communicate with the State Department of Natural Resources about a mechanical treatment plant to serve the future needs of the village. Fleis also presented a $65,000 estimate for repair work on West Street. The council approved renewing a street sweeping contract with Giar and Son for $3,710 and agreed to the $1,311 bid from Mid­ Michigan Display Co. for 1989 Christmas decorations in the village. The council also agreed to forego any tree planting at the wastewater treatment plant this year. After some discus­ sion on the subject. Council President Glen Klaver asked the tree committee to bring the council a proposal on the types of trees to plant and where to put them. A request from Hastings Ci­ ty Bank for permission to in­ stall a holding tank for a new branch bank to be constructed this year was approved by the council 6-1, with Susan Berensci dissenting The bank needed approval from the council before it could, in turn, seek approval from the Kent County Health Department. The holding tank is necessary since no sewer units presently can be issued by the council until its sewer expansion is complete or unless the DNR approves. A new Toshiba copy machine will be purchased for the village clerk's office for RN I $1495. A recommendation from the labor committee to grant a 4 5 percent wage increase for village employee John ‘Buff Rodgers also was approved Klaver reported that the sewer committee had been meeting with the school district on deciding an exact sewer fee for the new high school He said that a plan for metering the schools and other major users was being considered Berensci said a vacancy ex­ isted on the library board, and adiied that a FAX service would be installed at the library. SHIFT SUPERVISOR Pennock Hospital, a progressive, community oriented hospital, invites you to join our management team as a part time Nursing Supervisor for our 117 shift, combined with any 8 hour or 12 hour shift as staff nurse, to give you full time benefits Explore the opportunities at Pennock while you plan treatment programs, coordinate staff and systems, and assume responsibility for making critical decisions. 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Ask him if your home qualifies, and find out what I00*» peace-of-mind is all about. DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc unwuinct When You Think of Insurance, Think of U»" 215 E Mam Street, Caledonia, Michigan 49316 JEFFREY M. De VRIES (616) 891*8125 JOHN J. DeVRIES �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 21. 1989 Band students ‘snare’ top ratings at contest Kidder-Sensiba were united in marriage Denise Ann Kidder and Terry Lee Scnsiba were united in marriage Sept 24. 1988. at Peace Reformed Church in Middleville The ceremony was performed by Pastor Stan Vugtevecn Denise is the daughter of Donald and Deanna Kidder of Freeport Her grandparents arc Mr and Mrs Donald Kid der Sr. of Aho Terry is the son of Robert and Susan Scnsiba of Mid dlcvillc His grandparents are Mr and Mrs. Robert Steeby of Hastings and Mr and Mrs Ted Gillette of Lake City and Clarke Springer of Caledonia The bride wore a satin gown with a Sabrina neckline, pearl-beaded and sequin em­ broidered lace bodice, rosettetrimmed long sleeves and a cathedral train. Headpiece was made of pearls and em­ broidered roses with a double flyaway veil. She carried a bouquet of red and white roses with carnations and baby's breath Attending the bride as her matron of honor was her sister Doreen Weber. Her bridesmaid was Pam Scnsiba. sister-in-law of the groom. The flowergirl was Nichole Miller, niece of the groom. The best man was David Scnsiba. brother of the groom. The groomsman was Eric Timm, friend of the groom. Devin Kidder, brother of the bride, and Jim Weber, brother-in-law of the bride, were ushers. Master and mistress of ceremony were Bob and Cin­ dy Miller, sister and brotherin-law of the groom Bob and Donna Mallison sang the musical selections “You and I” and “The Wed­ ding Song.” Diane Hanna was the organist. Attending the guest book was Missy Perry, friend of the bride. The wedding reception was held at Dari’s Inc. in Alto. After a honeymoon at Myr­ tle Beach. S.C. and Gatlin­ burg. Tenn. The couple now resides in their new home on West State Road. Middleville. by Barbara Gall Caledonia Junior High band students teamed up for duets, trios and quartets or braved solo performances to record 21 firsts and 16 seconds at the District X Solo and Ensemble Festival at Hastings High School Feb 11 A pleased Nancy Ten EJshof. junior high band director, said her students had been working on their music since November, but lots of preparation didn’t prevent an outbreak of the “tMrtterflies” before performance times “They all were nervous." she said, “but they want to go back next year, now that it’s over. The judges were kind ano helpful, and they (the students) all had a good experience.” The 40 Caledonia youngsters were among more than 2.000 junior high musi­ cians who competed only against themselves. Charles Bullard, past District X president of the Michigan State Band and Or­ chestra Association, said that 1.280 events were scheduled for this year’s competition, which included students in an area from Ionia to Holland. Judging was handled by 20 band instructors from all over Competition is serious stuff. Adam Gall, left, Todd Hoek and Brent Boncher concentrate os they worm up before performing their drum trio. Before performing, the instruments hove to be in tune, so bond director Nancy Ten Elsof quickly tightens up a drum so Brent Boncher, center, and Todd Hoek can warm up. MMMMMMMMM M ■ From the M I Middle M M M I to the M M i BIG M. M M M M yi®° M Blue! M MMMMMMMMM L j a m. and judging lasted until after 5 p m. Food served by the Hastings Band Boosters provided staying power until the last trill and drum roll had been heard. Michigan, most of whom are active teachers. Bullard said Some judges are retired, and others are working on their doctorate, he added The first events began at 8 Helping students through their warm-up and a few jitters is also part of the band director's job. Caledonia Junior High Band Director Nancy Ten Elsof works with seventh grader Angie Stack before she plays her solo for the judge. •J //\ M IKd February is International Dining Month! 'TL I 1 his week i:is ... MEXICAN (After ,------- 4:0C J:00 p.m. specials) J| Wed , Feb 22 pj Thurs., Feb. 23... Child's Portions Available i'J « fl. TACO DINNER BURRITO DINNER Fri. FISH DINNER -r All-You-Can-Eat (Includes French fries, Texas Toast & Cole Slaw) 793-3672 497 Arlington (M-37) k Middleville 1 (Next to Hastings City Bank) S REGULAR HOURS different specials EVERYDAY FOR BREAKFAST. LUNCH ANO DINNER �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 21. 1989 / Piye 7 Eoch of the figures the students portroyed hove a birthday in February. Buffalo Bill Cody (front, from left) might look like Jenny Ringelka. Honus Wagner could resemble John Scott as (back, from left) Shauna Oresik plays William Henry Har­ rison and Jon DeVries stands in for A. Lincoln. Dressing up as historical figures gives the students a chance to stetch their minds and think of other times and lifestyles. Here Heather West (front row left) is Thomas Edison, Sarah Bishop is Babe Ruth, (back row, left) Jennifer Seifert por­ trays Laura Ingalls Wilder and Nicki LeFanty depicts artist Norman Rockwell. What would these people talk about if they knew each other? What would the students ask them, if they could? (front, from left) Erica Walker as Elizabeth Blackwell, could talk to Jenny Harmon as Honk Aaron, and (back, left) Allison Lesert as Frederick Douglas or Amber Dennison as Cyrus McCormick New Merchandise Josh Cnossen (front, from left) wears a white wig to play George Washington, Ross Lucas portrays Jose de San Martin, (back, left) David Liu shows how Winslow Homer might look and Brian Enders could be Jules Verne. There will be more living history in the month of March. Bedroom Furniture J I 1 VZ^/ V AAA/ STOP • Creditor Harassments • Garnishments • Foreclosures — CALL - KLINE & VAN ZYL Lincoln! Laura Ingalls Wilder and Charles Dickens!” Evans exclaimed. ”How do you top a gather- ing of living history such as that?” asked Evans. “Just wait until March and the likes of Michelangelo, Andrew Jackson, Cy Young without canopy) 4 styles available in Pine, Ash or Tupelo _ • Stepstools • Side Tables rlEC • Lace Canopies • Dressers ■ ■ • Chest of Drawers Living history presented at Page History came alive at Page Elementary recently when teacher Steve Evans' fourth graders presented their February “Hall of Fame" biographical reports. Each month, the students research and report on historical personalities whose birthdays occur during that month. Evans explained The reports are presented in a different way each time. 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Godwin avenged an earlier loss to the Trojans by firing in 13-of-16 third quarter field goals to transform a two-point halftime deficit into a convin­ cing 75-68 win The win officially clinches the O-K Blue championship for Godwin, which climbs to 12-1 in the league and 17-1 overall Middleville falls to 9A and 13-6. “I don't sense the kids are down.'' Trojan coach Kurt Holzhueter said following the game “We played as hard as we could against a good team I thought before the season three losses would tie for the championship and two would win it. With only one loss, they (Godwin) should get all the credit.'' Godwin used the sizzling third quarter to overcome a 25-23 halftime deficit. The Wolverines' Mike Marr, who had burned Hamilton for 27 points on Tuesday, tossed in 14 third period points as God­ win outscored Middleville 28-16 to take a 51-41 lead Marr, who scored only four points m the first half, hit 11 -of-13 second half shots to finish with 28 points After Marr's heroics. God­ win proceeded to use some equally deadly free throw shooting in the fourth quarter, hitting 9-of-12 shots, to clinch the win. Godwin connected on 16-of-22 free throws for the game as the Trojans could come no closer than four points in the fourth period. Holzhueter said a key to the game was a big three-point shot by Godwin's Michael Harris with two seconds left in the first half. Middleville had the ball and a 25-20 lead w ith 20 seconds left, but a turnover gave Harris and the Wolverines the chance to cut it to 25-23 at the half. "We expected a team as ex­ plosive as them to go on a run. but maybe we could have sur­ vived it better.'' Holzhueter said of the momentum­ changing basket. Middleville had led 10-5 after one quarter Holzhueter admitted his team, which upset Godwin 83-77 on Jan. 13. didn't play as well this time around, but still looked good. Middleville outrebounded Godwin 33-27. committed only 16 turnovers, and nearly shot as well. God­ win was 28-of-56 from the floor as opposed to 2 7-of-57 for the Trojans. “Obviously we didn't play we well, but we didn't play poorly." Holzhueter said. We played outstanding defense in the first half." Doug Mesecar (Hayed an outstanding all-around game for the Trojans, scoring 16 points, grabbing 10 rebounds and dishing out eight assists. Pete Donker added 14 points and nine rebounds and Corey Dean chipped in 10 points. Mike Brotherton scored nine while Bob Brown came off the bench for eight points and three rebounds Last Tuesday, the Trojans topped Comstock Park 79-55 as Mesecar led four players in double figures with 18 Donker had 17. Dean 14 and Jason Pranger 14. Brotherton had nine Middleville closes out the regular season Friday at Hamilton. The Trojans drew Hastings in a first round district clash at Middleville on Tuesday Feb 28. The winner plays Wayland on March 2 with the title game scheduled for March 4 at 2 p.m. Scot eagers split with Lowell, Coopersville Caledonia's Mike Von Ryn (23) goes up for a shot during the Scots' game against Coopersville last Friday. —■— FOOT PAIN? • Corns • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain Dr. Terrence J. Emiley NEW OFFICE FOR PODIATRY 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call 891-9133 for Your Appointment ■m Him. R. Getty Realty COMPLETE REAL ESTATE and BLMUMNG SERVICE 117 E MAIN ST MIDDLEVILLE. MICHIGAN 49333 MIDDLEVILLE 3 bedroom, two story 175 frontoge on M-37, Zoned Commerciol ocross from Hastings City Bonk. $44,000. Coll Bill 795-3389. m I Ph.(616)795-3389 795-3379 WM R GETTY Broker REALTOR’ tony WINGEIER 795-3002 Bowling Results Wolverine League Caledonia Oil 20-12, Village Grocery 19-13, Hastings City Bank 18*/i-13Vi. Purdum Const. #1 18-14. Harrison Hardware 18-14. Purdum Const. #2 16-16. Taylor Trenching 15^-16%, G&L Remodeling 15-17. Indian Valley 13-19. Gun Lake Inn 7-25. High Series - M Will yard 651. B Haight 636. R Rob­ bins 636. D. Slawson 594, L. Lydy 586 High Games - M Willyard 267. B Haight 245. R Rob­ bins 242. L Lydy 241. D. Slawson 222. Bowlerettes The Water Doctor 22-10, Village Beaut) Nook 18-14, Hastings Cih Bank 17-15. Hair We Are 16-16. Phil’s Pizzeria 15-17. Seif and Sons 8-24 High Series - D Levert 495. M. VanPolen 490. P Miller 487. J. Soules 484. G Purdum 483. High Games - P Miller 186. J Marble 186. D Levert 18L T. Cooley 181, M Fager 179. Terry Gabbert scored 26 points and hauled down 10 re­ bounds to lead Caledonia to an 82-80 win over Lowell last Tuesday. The Scots got off to a shaky start early in the first quarter and were down 14-6 before rallying to take a 19-17 lead. In the second quarter, Lowell hit four 3-pointers to outscore the Scots 26-21, en­ ding the half with a 43-40 lead. The third quarter, however, was Caledonia’s, as the Scots stiffened their defense and scored 26 points to lead 66-56 going into the fourth stanza. The Red Arrows came back, diminishing the Scots’ lead, and some clutch free throws by Jason Maynard and Rick Dunn enabled me Scots to hold on for the victory. Dunn and Aidy McGuckin scored 17 and 15 respectively in the contest. It was a different story Fri­ day evening as the Scots lost their last home game of the season to Coopersville 55-45. The loss drops the Scots io 5-8 in the league and 6-12 overall. "The game was not a fun one to watch." said Scots' coach Jon Meerman "Both teams played very poorly throughout the contest, but Coopersville gained the edge with a higher shooting percentage The Scots shot a lowly 20 percent from the field, and after a brief 6-2 lead, could muster only 14 points in the next 20 minutes of play . "We shot poorly and we played poorly,” said Meer­ man. "I thought with it being Parents’ Night we would play better. We were not ready, and I take full responsibility for that.” Coopersville led 24-13 at the half, and in the third quarter an aggressive Bronco squad increased their lead to 34-22. The Scots, who missed in­ side shots, layups and outside shots, hit on only 2 of 16 in the third quarter. In the fourth quarter, the Scots came back and at one time had cut the lead to four, scoring 23 points before runn­ ing out of time. Leading the Scots were McGuckin with 10 points and 11 reboounds, Jason Rodgers with 10 points, and Dunn and Gabbert each with eight. "Friday was the last home game for seniors Dunn and McGuckin.” said Meerman. “They will be missed.” The Scots play their last regular game of the season Friday at Kenowa Hills, where a win will earn them fourth place in the O-K Gold standings. CALEDONIA PRINTING 10% OFF ALL Wedding items ordered by March 31. 1989. Stop in and browse through our extensive selection of wedding albums. M-F 8 to 5. Ever ng on<j weekera oppotriments avolarite _____ -t»Nrx!9*—o« Pzzc_________ ’ Mlage fiarber SMjop 207 E. Main Street Downtown Middleville John Hampton, Barber-Stylist — FAMILY HAIRCUTS — Member of State Barber Association OPENING SOON! I * �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml / February 21. 1989 ' Page 9 Detroit Lions to play “close-Up’ basketball in Caledonia Six members of the Detroit Lion> professional football team will scrimmage in Caledonia at 7 p.m. today, but with a round ball instead of the pigskin. And their opponents on the court will look familiar, but because they're not exactly playing in their field.” you might have trouble placing them Facing the Lions at tip-off time will be a team whose full-court press is normally used to get to a classroom while students are changing classes. But among the 27 Caledonia teachers and coaches who will suit up for the contest is some formidable talent, like Dr. J" Wor­ ms n . Sharon ‘‘The Mailwoman'' Mecrman. John “Thunder” Klunder. Shirley “Typhoon” Timmer. Noel “Magic” Johnson. Ron “Sky High " Hulst. Pete “Slam Dunk DeLille. Ken Wind mill” Demeuse and Jumpin' Jerry Phillips. Scheduled to appear for the Lions are Rob Rubick. Jeff Chadwick. James Jones. Carl Bland. Mike Cofer or Paul Butcher, and Eddie Murray. The Lions will be taking on the faculty hoopsters to benefit the Caledonia High School Close Up program, which is try ing to earn funds to take 22 juniors and seniors to Washington DC. and Williamsburg. Va.. this spring The goal of Close Up is to provide just that kind of look at local, state and national government. Students will learn first hand what is going on in America and the world, and will sec how-government affects the future of each citizen The high school students already have visited local and state governing bodies in Grand Rapids and Lansing, and during the May visit to the nation's capital. they will at­ tend Congressional sessions, visit the Supreme Court and Library of Congress and have an opportunity to talk to na­ tional leaders about their jobs and where they stand on im­ portant issues. According to the Close Up program, the participants will take part in seminars led by experts in such areas as foreign policy, domestic issues and the legislative pro­ cess. The Close Up staff also tries to arrange meetings bet­ ween the students and their own representatives and senators during the Washington experience Visits to federal agencies, a bus tour of Washington, meeting students from ail over the country and enjoying sight seeing and social activities in the nation's capital are other activities planned for the students. But there is a price for such a trip, and the Caledonia Close Up group has been in­ volved in a number of fund­ raisers to help pay half of the $836 each student needs for the five-day trip The students have sold can­ dy. pizza. posters and coupon books and even have worked in the cafeteria to make money for the trip. Tonight, the final fund­ raiser * ill take place as the six professional football players meet the challenge flung down by the Caledonia educators to compete on the neutral ground of the high school basketball court. Sponsors Barb VanEenenaam and Mars Folkert said a drawing also will be pan of tonight's show, with autographed sports memorabilia and a weekend getaway package going to lucky ticket holders The Lions and the teachers will be available for autographs at halftime. Folkert said, and promised a unique demonstration of athletic prowess along with a hM of fun for spectators and players alike. The cost for admission to the Caledonia Close lip Clash of the Titans is $3. JV Scots take two of three in close contests The Caledonia junior varsi­ ty haskeball team rebounded from a three game losing streak by winning two down to-the-wire contests at Fixes! Hills Northern 47-43 and al home against Wayland 69-66. Both games saw the .Scots blow leads of 10 points late in the game, but then bounced back to win At Forest Hills Northern, the Scots used their pressure defense to lead at the half 23 X Forest Hills was held to only two baskets the entire half The second half was a dif­ ferent story as Forest Hills outscored Caledonia 35-24. The Huskies led on two dif­ ferent occasions late in the game Both times the Scots bounced back on baskets by Phil Heyboer. who led the Scots with 11 points. Bill Kowal hit four clutch free throws in the last minute to help hold off the Huskies. “It was a team effort for the Scots. “ said Coach John Klunder Bill Kowal. Joe Cox and Eric Curtis each had six points. Brad Walbridge has nine, and Tom Bednarsky seven. On Friday. Feb. 10. the Scots played a tough Wayland squad The Scots, who trailed at the half by four, pulled to a 10-point lead early in the fourth quarter However. Wayland rallied and led by one with a minute to go. Two free throws by Bednarsky gave the Scots a one-point lead, and Phil Heyboer then hit on two more free throws to give the Scots a 69-66 victory. Bednarsky led the Scots with 36 points, while Heyboer added 10. Kowal 6 and Cox 5. “I was pleased with the way we held on at the end of each game.” said Coach John Klundel. ‘ Obviously the momentum is not going your way when you blow 10-and 15-pomt leads and trail with a minute to go. but 1 have kids who are not afraid of close games and it showed in these two victories.” In another close game last Tuesday, however, the junior varsity lost to Lowell 55-54. The Scots fought back from an eight point deficit to lead by four with 30 seconds left, only to see the Red Devils rally and score the winning basket in the last seconds of the game. Bednarsky scored 18 for the Scots with Brad Walbridge adding 14 and Eric Curtis 9. Jeff Chadwick is one of the Detroit Lions playing in tonight's benefit basketball game for the Caledonia Close Up organization. MUSCLE IN ON A GREAT DEAL FOR JUST 5% DOWN. Caledonia freshmen win pair of games The Caledonia Fighting Scots freshman basketball team upped its record to 14 4 last week with a pair of wins over Wayland and Lowell. The Scots jumped out to a 24-7 first quarter lead against Wayland and never looked back Against the Wildcats, the Scots showed just how deep they are with 13 players in the scoring column. Todd Hudson led the team with 18 while Brad Stegenga scored 12 and Berends and Brent Overmire again sparked the Scots, com­ ing off the bench to score four and six points respectively. Every Scot player pulled down at least one rebound with led by Steve Tafelsky and Brad Feenstra with 7 each while Blake Osborn had 6. Against Lowell, the Scots were paced by Brad Stegenga s 14 points and Steve Tafelsky's 13 to upset the home team from the O-K White Conference. 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Stacie Lutz. Douglas Mesecar. Anthony Neeson. Lon Newman. Kimberly Rillema. Regina Sherd. Derek Surdam. Keith VanderWoude. Oliver Wilken. Honorable Mention Stacy Anderson. Stephanie Barnhill. Ann Blain. Cunts Bode. Donald Britten. Kimberly Campbell. Gena Caro. Jill Dussia. Russell Eichenauer. Juliette Esakson. David French. Tracy Frowem. Mar­ tha Funk. Jennifer Groves. Nickoie Harrison. Melissa Higley. Mark Kaecheie. Daniel Keller. Annette LaBine. Amy Likpscomb. Matthew Lytle. Adelle McLain. Glen Miller. Shan­ non Morford. Edward Neuman. Scott Parker. Angela Pullen. Shark Raab. Andrea Reunnk. Kristina Roaema. Cassandra Schantz. Michael Seger. Michael Weather, flu hampers blood drive The American Red Cross Blood Drive Wednesday. Feb. 15. at Yankee Springs Township Hall. Gun l>akc. netted 41 pints. 19 below the goal of 60. Audrey Alflcn. Gun Lake area blood chairwoman, said. “We had an overnight snowfall that lasted through mid-morning " She noted that several donors said friends and relatives who planned to at­ tend the drive were in the mid­ dle of. or getting over, flu symptoms. “We arc confident that our mid-summer drive will more than make up those 19 pints." Alflcn said One gallon pins were awarded to Al Ixwis and David Holes. There also were four first-time donors, which Alflcn said is very encourag­ ing First-timers were Karen Swainston. Margihnc Lewis, the Rev Stan Craig and Bev Bykcrk The drive was kicked off at 1 p m by Yankee Springs Township Supervisor David Van Elst. All the sandwiches, cookies, brownies and other snacks were home baked and donated by the General Federation Women's Club. Gun Lake area, which also provided the volunteer staff and ran the canteen. Weick’s Grocery of Gun Lake donated fresh baked bread and candy. Gun Lake Family Medicine Clinic. Dynamic Real Estate. Gun Lake Inn and The Circle Inn provided free promotion and advertising for the blood drive. Five registered nurses from the area. Linda Gruver. Jayne DeWitt. Lois Page. Jan Kuhtic and Judy Akers, donated their professional ex­ pertise during the drive. “This was only the second blood drive held in the Gun l^ike area." said Don Turner, director of the Barry County Red Cross. The way everything was set up and organized, you'd think they have been doing this for years "We certainly hope the volunteers and staff aren't disappointed with the totals. Considering the weather and this flu bug that has been ram­ pant in the area, the drive was a well-earned success, as far as the Blood Services Region is concerned Gun Lake Blood .Services co-chairs Audrey Alflen. Ann Keolsch and Lin­ da Rough, along with the GFWC Gun Lake, did a super job. We’ve never seen a better stocked canteen, either." Other county elected and appointed officials who have participated, with VanElst, in previous drives Sheriff David Wood. Middleville Police Chief Louis Shoemaker and acting Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver. "We appreciate the time they have taken to kick off area drives, donate blood and talk with area citizens. We will be asking other county of­ ficials to participate in future blood doves." Turner said. The next area blood drive will be held at Pennock Hospital April 7 from 10 a.m. to 3:45 p m Those between the ages of 17 and 72. who weigh at least 110 lbs and haven’t donated in 56 days are eligible donors. The Red Cross office is open Monday through Thurs day from 8:30 a m to 1:30 Smith. Stacey Steeby. Timothy Trumbull. Brent VanPolen. Jane Vestergaard. Tammy Winslow. Lisa Wyatt. James York. 11th Grade All A’s - Jennifer Flynn. Thomas Thatcher Honor Roll - Jennifer Carter. Delbert Craven. Corey Dean. Michele Duyser. Jennifer Eichenberg. Maggie James. Robin Kiddei. Michael Millhouse. Petra Muller. Tori Novakowski. Enn Rwn Honorable Mention - Aman­ da Baerman. Bonnie Bekkering. Robert Borrink. Katherine Brock. Amanda Chlebana. Gina Cline. Howard Cook. Catherine Grube. Michelle Helman. Marcie Henry. Jeffery Hypnar. Lucas Jeffrey. John Jousma. Rochelle Kuehn. Robert Lawrence. Amy Lewis. Raymond Mello. Steven Miner. Amy Pelli. Philip Rakowski. Michael Rauschenbcrger. Amy Rec­ tor.. Andrew Roy. Sara Selleck, Marcus Sevald. Ryan Smith. Staci VerStrate. Tacy Vis. Sherry Walton. 10th tirade I Thornapple Kellogg School | Big Band Ballroom Dancing Tom Zalaoras’ 13-piece Big Band will return to the MiddleVilla Inn on ... Friday, Feb. 24th from 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. DON 'T MISS IT! Call 795-3640 or 891-1287 for Reservations Official Board Minutes February 6 1989 Meeting colled to order by President Williamson of 7:35 pm in the High School Library Present Williamson Verlinde low VanElst Siebesma Thaler. Miller Absent None Ad ministrators present Garrett. Jansma, Sanford. McLain. Dugan. Barber. Boysen Motion by Siebesma seconded by Low to adopt the Agenda as presented Yeas. All. Nays, None. Motion carried Motion by Verlinde seconded by Siebesma to approve the minutes of the Board of Education listed below as written: Regular Meeting, January 9, 1989 Special Meeting January 14. 1989 (Workshop) Special Meeting. January 17 1989. Special Meeting. January 25, 1989. Closed Session, January 9, 1989 Closed Session January 14 1989. Closed Session. January 25, 1989 Yeas All. Noys None. Mo­ tion carried Motion by VanElst. seconded by Low to approve the January. 1989 bills per list presented doted 2 6 89. in the total amount of $891 356.60. Yeas Thaler. Miller, Williamson. Verlinde. Low. VanElst Siebesma. Noys, None Motion corned P101A. B Mun joy remarked it is hard to hear Board discussion Why hosnt the Teacher s Contract been settled9 Reply We have met 20 times have a gentlemen's agreement Con the Board be more visible? - We II moke effort to be at the buildings more often Lon Lefonty reviewed the pro­ gress of the Thornapple Recrea­ tion Council which is mode up of representatives of Village of Mid­ dleville Thornapple Yankee Spr­ ings and Irving Townships and :-s in the process of becoming incorporated Motion by Verlinde seconded by VanElst to adopt the Food Ser­ vice Fund Budget as presented in the amount of $287 690 PI018 Yeas All Noys None Motion carried. (Ref 1) Motion by Law. seconded by Verlinde to adopt the Public Library Budget as presented in Ref 2 in the amount of $28 850 P10IC. Yeos All. Nays None Motion carried. Motion by Thaler, seconded by Siebesma to adopt the Guide lines for use of materials under PA226 as presented listed below GUIDELINES FOR USE OF MATERIALS UNDER PA226 Materials and films concerning reproductive health and or fami­ ly planning should be used in the following circumstances: 1. Materials have been used and approved by the Reproduc­ tive Health Committee. Cur­ riculum Council and the Board of Education. 2. Parents are notified of the upcoming units and provided on opportunity to preview materials. 3. Parents wishing to have their children excluded from a pro­ gram, film, etc., may do so without penalty to the student. Yeas, All. Nays, None. Motion carried. Motion by Law. seconded by Verlinde to approve the Reproductive Health materials as listed: Fifth Grode Materials: 1. Michigan Health Model Cur­ riculum "How My Body Grows and Works" 2. Video - Boy to Man 3. Video • “Girl to Woman" 4. Filmstrips - "The New Me. Parts I and II" Seventh Grode Materials: 1. Michigan Department of Public Health Curriculum on Aids for Michigan students grades 7 & 8 Lesson 1 thru 3. 2. Video "Aids Taking Action". Ninth Grode Materials 1. Michigan Department of Public Health "Curriculum recom­ mendation in Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome for Michigan Students. Grades 9 & 10" - all lessons approved except Wiesenhofer. Wendy Yoder. 9lh Grade All A’s - Donald Geukes. Mark Harcek. Rob Hunt. Rvan Millhouse. Sherry Swelnis Honor Roll - Scott Barnhill. Ann-Marie Butler. Mary Elwood. Angela Frowein. Marcia Gildea. Mac Missad. David Sherwood. Matthew Smith. Jessica Weatherhead. Denise Wyatt. Leanne Zawierucha Honorable Mention - Darrell Baughman. Steven Baumgart ner. Beth Beard. Connie Becker. Brian Beute. Daniel Bud. William Bray. Jeremy Brooks. Deelane Camhng. Matthew Caw son. Kevin Coe. Lisa Einberger. Michelle Griffin. Robert Jansen. Atlan­ ta Kinney. David Lehman, Arminda Lipscomb. Daphne Moore. Kellie Mulder. Brett Muller. Patrick Neuman. Jeremiah Niles. Monica Pat noude. Patricia Postma. Philip Postma. Matthew Pratt. Enn Seger. Lisa Shockley. Laura Sieracki. Craig Stolsonburg. Catherine Thompson. William Thompson. Jason Walters. Angela Weston. Sarah Wiennga All A’s - Diane Bender. Nathan Hillman. Aaron Lytle. Michael McKiernan. Kristina Thaler. Honor Roll - Joshua Carpenter. Amy Cravero. Cara Errair. Donald Filcek. Robert Flikkema. James Freeman. Michelle Kooiman. Jack Miller. Jamie Payne. Matthew Slander. Regina Stem. Karen Thomas. Steven VanDuine. Susan Wheeler Honorable Mention - Brian Appel. Maureen Bartlett. Jamie Beuschel. Joyce Chambers. Mary Cisler. Jen­ nifer Cole. Zachary Curths. Bethann DeHaan. Shawn Frey. Dawn Haney. Anthony Jones. Polly Kidder. Philip Lawrence. Nicholas Marble. LeAnn Matson. Karen McCrath. Jestin McWhmney. Tracey Medaris. Jennifer Middleton. Shannon Newman. Betsy Overbeck. Jason Pranger. Tracy Robert son. Bobbi Rosa. Krista Rothhaar. Edward Rumbergs. John Scheib. Penny Secord. Philip Seubring. Susan Smelker. Amy Smit. Timothy Totten David VanTil. Michael Wicrenga. Matthew page 51. activity 3. part 3. 2. Video A Letter From Brian . Yeas. All. Nays. None Motion carried Motion by Verlinde seconded by law to table consideration of the Communicable Disease Policy until further date. Yeas. All. Nays. None. Motion carried President Williamson ap pointed Gary VanElst as official voting representative for the An­ nual Budget meeting of the KISD February 23. 1989 James Verlinde appointed alternate Motion by VanElst. seconded by Miller that the trips listed below, funded by the individuals or groups be approved by the Board of Education ■ at no cost to the TK District. Physics Class - Trip to Cedar Point (same as trip taken last year). Bond Trip ■ Cedar Point (Saturday). Band Camp ■ 5 days. July-August. Close-Up Washington, D.C. (7 students) Senior Party 2 buses-after school. English Classes - Strat ford, Ontario-October. 1989 Yeas, All. Noys, None. Motion carried. Motion by Law, seconded by VanElst. that the unpaid leave of absence approved for Mrs. Kim Houschild at the January Regular meeting be extended to begin on April 10, 1989, and end on June 2, 1989. requested in her letter dated January 20. 1989. Yeas. All. Noys, None. Motion carried. Motion by Verlinde. seconded by Miller to approve the Thornap­ ple Kellogg School's participation with the Caledonia School District to provide an internship for School Psychologist with a federally-funded stipend. Yeas. All Noys None Motion corried Motion by VanElst seconded by Siebesma that all personnel ab sent lor five or more consecutive days due to illness or injury must present a release signed by doc tor to return to work Yeas All Nays. None Motion carried Motion by Siebesma seconded by Miller to approve the Resolu lion Appropriating Funds for the Litigation Account of the Infor mulo School District Caucus (P99A B) Yeos Members Thaler Miller Siebesma Verlinde Low VanElst Nays Members William son Motion carried Finance Committee to meet with Superintendent for planning for June millage S. Converse re School dance policy. Should contact Mr Dugan, it is an administrative policy not Board of Education. J. French re Inform TKEA members of the five day absentee policy. Motion by Thaler, seconded by Verlinde to go into Closed Session for the purpose of Negotiations Planning at 9:23 pm Yeas Members Thaler Miller. Siebesma. Williamson, Verlinde. Law. VanElst. Noys Members None. Motion carried Motion by Thaler, seconded by Law to return to Open Session at 9 59 p m Yeos, All. Noys, None. Motion carried Superintendent Evaluation Motion by Low. seconded by Thaler to adjourn ot II 28 pm Yeas. All Nays. None Motion carried. Janice Siebesma. Secretary Thornoppie Kellogg Board of Education (2/21) 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 Central Garage jowing WS4 ★ 24 Hour Service 795-3369 1-800-635-9964 �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml / February 21 1989 / Page 11 PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates*, o words lot $2.Ou then IG per wore, d you poy »•> advance, you save 50‘ billing charge. Deadline is Satur day 2:00 p.m. Miscellaneous Thank You CLLLIGAN MARK 512 waler conditioner, automatic, Western Flyer boys 26” 10 speed. 891-9527 after 4pm.________ CARD OF THANKS Many thanks to our dear fami­ ly and friends for the beautiful flowers, cards, fruit, hospital visits and phone calls. A very speical thank you to Rev. Keil and Pastor Stan and for all the prayers offered. And to the doctors at St. Mary’s Hospital for their skilled knowledge for helping Roy through the very crucial hours. It is with our most sincere appreciation that we again thank you all. Roy and Tavie Knoffke NEED MONEY FOR COLLEGE, BUSINESS or Trade School7 We will locate 5-25 sources of financial aid. SCHOLARSHIP LOCATING SERVICE, Box 53, Nashville. MI. 49073.________________ THROUGH FEBRUARY: up to 100 winners. Featuring free pizza and subs. Plus as much as 30% off your order. Southside Pizza Gun I^ake, call 672-5577 for details. VACANCY - AFC licensed home, private room, workshops and activities with transporta tion. 795-3733.____________ WANTED: Wrecked or wed pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 Community Notices A A MEETINGS at Peace Reform Church, 7:30 p.m., Monday evenings.__________ THANK YOU I wish to thank everyone who sent a card for my 90th birthday. It was so nice to be remembered. Jennie Davis For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. Jobs Wanted CHILD CARE: in my Middle ville home, full time and part MOTORCYCLE SWAP time. More than just a babysitter; MEET: Stadium Arena, Grand planned activities, crafts, quiet Rapids, Mich., Sunday, Febru­ time, fun things to do, good ary 26, 11-5. Information, lunches, and lots of good old616-521-4203. fashioned tic. Large yard and close to park. Call 795-2175. F or Sale Will also fill in for your ill or vacationing sitter. FIREWOOD: Seasoned hard wood. 795-7027. VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE | OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES I January 24, 1989 President Thatcher called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. Present: Bray. Hardy, Mason, Myers, Riley and VandenBerg. Absent None. Guests: Marge Loew, Donna Kenyon, Jack Hooper. Dick Meyers from Meyers, Bueche and Nies and Jean Gallup from the Sun & News. Minutes of the January 10, 1989 meeting were approved as read. Letter read from Jack Hooper chairperson of the Housing Com­ mission requesting reconsidera­ tion of vacating portions of Lin­ coln and Arnold streets. Discus­ sion held. Hardy moved that council refer the request from the Housing Commission vacating portions of Lincoln and Arnold streets to the Planning Commission. Support by Bray. Ayes 6 and noy 1. Motion carried. Dick Meyers from Meyers. Bueche and Nies updated council on the engineering progress of the lagoons and also updated council on the bridge renovation. Letter read from the Thornap­ ple Township Board concerning the Fire and Ambulance building transfer, proposed by the village. Discussion held. Thatcher appointed VandenBerg and Myers to meet with Township Committee to discuss village proposal or alter­ native solutions. Letter read from the Michigan Municipal League about the up­ coming Annual Legislative Conference. Meyers moved that Council hold a Public Hearing February 28. 1989 at 6:30 p.m. for the pur­ pose of Simpson Industries, Ap­ plication for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate. Support by Hardy. Ayes all. Carried Meyers moved that council authorize manager Roon to at­ tend the 60th Anniversary Con­ ference. Local Government. The Public and you-60 Years of Management. Support by Bray Ayes all. Carried. With no further business. Bray moved for adjournment Support by Hardy. Ayes all Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8 03 p.m. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (2/21) GAVIN SERVICE & BODY SHOP 795-5518 or 891-8151 • • • • • Complete mechanical work • Frame work Auto glass replacement (we bill your insurance) Discount exhaust (we will beat any written estimate) Brakes • Alignment Warranty work done on Chevrolet. Buick and Pontiac OPEN Monday 8 to 8; Tuesday-Friday 8 to 5 North of Middleville on M-37 ulboue fiQcgond Qftave# Shirley Janose & Sharon A.OIdham, CTC Domestic S International Cruise, Tour A Air Trayel Caledonia Vllloga Contra 891-0090 or 1-800-647-0090 OPEN M-F 8 30-6 00. Eve try Appt Sat 10-2 Help Wanted Help Wanted A GRAND RAPIDS AREA MAMF AC 1 L K h K oI plywood parts for the office furniture industry is currently taking applications for machine operaton. Wages start at S5.50 per hour with regular reviews and increases. We offer a full benefit package, including insurance bonuses, overtime and 50c second shift premium. If you're looking for a future with opportunity apply in person at Davidson Plyforms, 5505 33rd St, SE, Grand Rapids, 49508. FACTORY WORK - Trim press ana assemois mana or machine), will train if willing to make long term commitment. 1st and 2nd shift openings near the Kent County Airport. Must have a home phone and a car. Apply 7:30am - 4:30pm, Mon.-Fri. at 2401 Camelot Cl, SE. Located off M-37, behind Eastbrook Mall (turn right onto Lake Eastbrook Dr. and left onto Camelot Dr.). PEOPLE­ MARK, INC. 1-957-2101. EOE._____________________ NURSE AIDES NEEDED for home care patients in Gun Lake area. Hours available are 7am to 5pm or 7am to 12 noon and 12 noon to 5pm. Individual must have recent experience and reli­ able transporation. For inter­ view, Call Anucare, affillialed with St Mary’s Hospital at 774-6776. RN’S/LPN’S NEEDED for pediatric client in Middleville area. Individual must have pediatric experience, current nursing license and reliable transportaion. Hours available 7am to 3pm and 11pm to 7am. For interview call Amicare, affiliiated with St. Mary’s Hospital at 774-6776. SEWING OPERATORS NEEDED, will train, good benefits, 1st and 2nd shifts available. Please call 616/792-2222 or apply in person at Kessler Inc, 801 S. Main St, Wayland, ML WANTED: hardworking man, outdoor work, mobile washing, great opportunitv. Call 676-2980.____________' Business Services A & M TOWING We buy junk cars or haul away free. 942-7253.__________________ ATTENTION: now taking orders for tile floor stripping and recoating. Call 891-9400. VACANCY FOR MAN OR WOMAN in licensed AFC home, private room, 17 years experience, churches, work­ shops, activities and shopping available with transportation. Elderly welcome. SSI or private pay accepted. 868-6779 or 868-6003._________________ For Sale Automotive ‘82 BRONCO XLT, $4,750. Call after 6:30 p.m., 795-7187. OPEN 7 NIGHTS a a Sun. thru Thurs. 3:50 to 11 p.m. Fri. & Sot. 5:50 to 12:50 P.m. x w “ Two Pizzas for One Special Price Save up to 70% on second Pizza O Ul UJ tt (2) Small 10" litem............... $750 (2) Small 10" deluxe 3 M** a M250 (2) 14" 1 items... UJ S14°° (2) 14 3 items .. Lost & Found UJ FOUND IN IRVING: young female Black Lab, about Feb. 12. Call 795-3927 after 6 p.m. UJ UJ UJ Ul UJ (2) 14" Deluxe IA o THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Official Board Minutes * MONDAY SPECIALS * Spaghetti & Meat Sauce JX............... $250 $2” ★ TUESDAY SPECIALS ★ t«M 18112 “8 township audit. Motion passed unanimously for microfilming of Township Board minutes with Microdata Technics, Inc. per their proposal. Motion passed unanimously authorizing supervisor to petition DNR to remove Duncan Lake sewer treatment site from PA 116 agreement. Motion passed unanimously authorii.ng Supervisor to submit a surface water discharge ap­ plication to the DNR relative to Duncan Lake sewer project. Motion passed unanimously to accept low bid of $4,600.00 by Thomas Fire Service for 10 sets of turn out gear for the fire department. Meeting adjourned at 10:10 p.m. Donna Kenyon, Clerk (2/21) GO Pan Pizza CMrsr « Tomato Sauer................ O Each Additional item Add *1°° Wednesday Special Ul Ul UJ Ul z u 4 IA Ham & Cheese sub $000 ported by Soules to approve the Local Street Fund budget os presented. Carried. Public hear­ ing closed at 7:35. Motion by Kegerreis supported by Erskine to approve the use of a holding tank for Hastings City Bank until sewer capacity is available. Ayes: DeVries. Er­ skine Soules, Kegerreis Kidder and Klover Nayes Berencsi Carried. Motion by DeVries supported by Kegerreis to file an indication of intent with Formers Home Ad­ ministration to participate in the discount purchase program Carried. Motion by Soules supported by Berenso to purchase new copy machine for the Clerk » office Corned. Motion by Soules supported by Erskine to approve an increase in wages of 4.5% for full time maintenance personnel Corned Other items discussed were Penn Central bill letter to DNR street work for this year inventory. Motion by Kidder supported by Berencsi to odjourn at 9 10 Corned Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (?.?') IA Ul Specials not valid with any other offers or Free Delivery BEST PIZZA AROUND — FASTEST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES! O IA a UJ FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA | I LOWELL or MIDDLEVILLE VILLAGE of CALEDONIA SUMMARY of COUNCIL MINUTES I $900 UrT I I a IA VI flNV 14 *16 § 12 OR i i8"m12" pizza I Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop I I Taka Out Only • Only i Par Coupon • Expire* 131 W ! I IA s dfa Includes mayo & lettuce i February 13 1989 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Village Council was called to order by the President with all members present. Several guests were also present Minutes and financial report were approved as printed Motion by Kidder supported by Berencsi to approve payment of the bills. Corned Motion by Kidder supported by DeVnes to contract with Gior and Sons for street sweeping for 1989 90 Corned Motion by Soules supported by Kegerreis to approve the contract witri Mid Michigan Display for Christmas docorations for 1989 90 Christmas season Corned Motion by Kegerreis supported by Kidder to delay any tree plan ting at the farm until the sewer expansion is comp e’ed Corned PUBLIC HEAPING for rhe consideration of the budgets was called to order at 7 30 Motion by Kidder supported by Soules to approve the General Fund budget as presented Corned Motion by Kegerreis supposed by DeVries to approve the Sewer Fund budge* as presented Corned Motion by Serenes supported by Kdde* *o appro*e *ne Motor Street Fund budge* as prevented Carried Motion by Erskwse. sup­ IA (2) Small 10" 3 items............. Antipasto Salad ...................... February 13. 1989 Moating called at 7.15 p.m. Board members present-5. Absent-none. Others-8. Minutes approved as printed Printed bills in the amount of $11,024.92 ap­ proved by roll call vote. Motion passed unanimously stating no objection by the Board to removal of the Dykstra farm from PA 116. Motion passed unanimously authorizing Supervisor and Treasurer to negociate agree­ ment with the schools for summer tax collection in the amount of $3.00 per parcel. Resolution passed unanimously entering into on agreement with PAEP for a township master plan in the amount of $17,415.00. Motion passed unanimously to accept proposal for a 3 year con­ tract with Scott McKeown for the O Good only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday & Saturday) Ul V) UJ FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA ] LOWELL or MIDDLEVILLE : s2oooef I IA i Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop I hth 2 itm of Pepsi wrtu MO COUPOM NEEDED All of our Pizzas include our Special sauce and 1OOH Mozzarella Cheese NO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY IS MINUTES TAKE OUT OR EAT IN OR FAST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES Mere s what our customers say about Faro s Pizza coutan t Mart ho* goon Faro * Pizzo every friing' �Page 12 / The Sun and News. M.ddleville, Ml I February 21. 1989 Middleville man dies in crash by Jean Gallup Middleville resident Henry Herman Heikkila lost his life in a one-vehicle accident on Parmalee Road at about 5 45 pm fast Friday. Michigan State Police dispatcher Sharon Rich reports Heikkila. 67. was driving e? oound on Parmalee Road t .ward Whitneyvillc Avenue when his 1979 Chevrolet El Camino left the roadway and crashed into a tree, the police report said Ruh said a witness to the accident reported the El Camino swerved off the road, making no attempt to stop. Heikkila. who at one time was the ow ner of the Heikkila & Sons Feed Mill on Mam Street in Middleville, was known to have a history of heart problems. Rich said However, with the severity ot the injuries caused by the acci­ dent. there is no way to tell what happened. she said. Middleville Thornapple Twp Ambulance transported Heikkila t<» Pennock Hospital in Hastings, where he was pronounced dead The victim was not wearing seat belts at the time Police also said there was no alcohol involved. Michigan State Troopers Tim Permoda and Terry Klotz Italian Specialties 795-7844 Pizza • Dinner • Zitl • Steaks • Appetizers * Submarines Calzone • Spaghetti • Cheesecake • Sausage Roll EAT IN OR TAKE OUT / WE CATER ALL OCCASIONS Downtown MIDDLEVILLE HOURS TuetDwi ilJDaw1lp.au Fa » U HJOaaii pi.Sw 4-x>Ctowrt Mo. KEITH BERGY - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS FUEL OIL gas / diesel SERVING HOME FARM INDUSTRY AC. 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA Ml 49316 SELF SERVE GAS DIESEL KEROSENE SNACK SHOP (616) 891 6198 PROPANE REFILL SERVICE were the officers. investigating Trogan frosh win opening game The Middleville freshman basketball team defeated Godwm Friday 50-48 in the first round of rts tournament The Trojans were patient on of­ fense and played g<*od team defense. Coming off the bench and giv mg the Trojans a spark was Mark Harcek scoring 6 points, pulling down 4 key re­ bounds and making 2 steals. The Trojans also had a well balanced scoring attack which was lead by Ryan Millhouse with 12 points and 9 re­ bounds. Following Millhouse were Bob Jansen. Rob Hunt and Dave Sherwood with 10 points each The Trojans also defeated Comstock Park last week 66-38. New Caledonia Christian Reformed Church Richard Suwyn offically presents the keys for the new church to the vicepresident of the Consistory Bill Steenwyk Middleville JV team takes two cage games Last week the Trojan's jayvee basketball team defeated both Lee and Com­ stock Park to even their record at 6-6 in the O.K. Blue division. Last Friday. Middleville traveled to Lee and came home with a 71-40 victory over the Rebels The first half found the Tro­ jans in a close battle with a slim 36-28 point lead In the second half Middleville tightened up their defense allowing only 12 points for the Lee Rebels The Trojans had balanced scoring with John Schieb leading the team with 17 points. 10 rebounds and 9 assists Brad Bruner and Steve VanDuine scored 11 each Mike Wierenga added 10 points and 6 rebounds while Marc Brown scored 9. The following Tuesday Middleville hosted Comstock Park and defeated their oppo­ nent 78 to 55. It was a game of 3 point shooting as Bob Flikkema set a team record with 6 for 7 from 3 point range, to lead the team with 22 points John Scheib added 21 points and 9 rebounds. Brad Bruner hit 12 points and 6 rebounds while Mike Wierenga scored 9 points and led the team with 7 assists. MOVIE RENTAL Rent Sat. Get Sun. FREE 2 for 1 Wednesday ’ SNIDER HOME Satellite Equipment. 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Michigan 49333 118th Year No 5$ / Februar£28 1989 Caledonia Township planners recommend ‘no’ on Austinridge by Barbara Gail The Caledonia Township Planning Commission Feb 20 recommended demal of the Reibel Development's pro­ posed Austinridge bousing development on Alaska Avenue The decision to recommend that the township board deny approval of a rezoning request for residential planned unit development (PUD) came after three months of delibera­ tion on the project. During that time, the commission also rejected the firm’s preliminary site plans. Reibel first came to the commission with plans for a 240-unit mobil home park on the 80-acre parcel That plan was rejected without ever be­ ing presented publicly because it fit neither the current agricultural zoning nor future zoning plans for the area Last November, Reibel presented a preliminary site plan for a PUD which called for 167 single-family homes, a two-unit condominium and a recreation area to be con­ structed on the property That plan was rejected by the com­ mission main!) because of the density of the proposed development However, concern over the ability of the soil to maintain so many on-site septic systems, increased traffic on the partially unpaved rural road and the proximity of the Thornapple River were among other reasons given for the rejection. The developers returned with a revised site plan, which reduced the number of homes to 120 and eliminated the condominiums. Neighboring property owners, however, still ex­ pressed concern that the soil could not support so mans septic systems. They also con­ tinued their argument to retain the rural atmosphere of the area by planning larger lots and fewer homes on the parcel as other developments in the area have done At last week's meeting. Planning Commission Chair­ man Steve Gould explained that the state's Subdivision Control Act (the "Plat Act”) would allow the developer to split agriculturally zoned pro­ perty with the township governing the actual lot size requirements. Caledonia Township re­ quires a 40.000-square-foot lot with a minimum width of 200 feet at the setback, he said. Some quick work on the calculator revealed that if Reibel had chosen to plat the Alaska property instead of re­ questing a PUD. only 75 homes could have been plann­ ed for the site. Under the proposed PUD. the commission pointed out. lot sizes varied from 52,000 square feet (the largest) to 21.000 square feet, which is far smaller than the plat requirement. Dennis Brinks of Reibel Development responded that the project fit with the township's land use plan, and that if water problems developed, obviously the pro­ ject would have to be changed because the land would be unsalable. He commented that Caledonia Township's con­ cept of low density housing was different from that of ocher townships. Township Planner Andy Bowman pointed out that the land use plan was a guide, “not a regulatory document. ” "We must deal with the regulatory reality, which is agricultural zoning.” he said. "It could turn out that some parcels may not be suitable for the uses on the (land use) plan.” In answering Gould's ques­ tion “What Ic# sizes make sense in 1989°” Commis­ sioners John Dieleman and Dick Dunn both said they felt the revised density was still too high for the area. Commissioner Roger Keating raised the specter of water problems developing at the site in a few years in an area where public sewer is not Continued on P«g« 3 Reverend Mike’s courage makes grandmother proud Taxpayer concerns prompt township meeting by Barbara Gall Taxpayers' concerns about property assessments, have prompted Caledonia Township Supervisor Jerry Good to arrange a special meeting at 7 p.m. March 7 at the Caledonia High School gymnasium. “We’ve been overwhelmed with calls from residents who are upset about their property assessments,'* said Good. A panel of township, coun­ ty, school and state officials will be present at the special session to discuss the assess­ ment process and explain why many residents have ex­ perienced huge increases this year. Good said James Cook, Caledonia Township Assessor; Dave Jager. Direc­ tor of the Kent County Bureau of Equalization; Robert Myers. Superintendent of the Caledonia Community Schools; Walter DeLange, state representative; and Richard Posthumus, state senator; have agreed to attend the meeting and discuss the Caledonia Township Supervisor Jerry Good looks through property files which are being transferred to the computer. All township porperty records are being redone to make the assessment procedure more accurate and efficient. problem with the citizens Good said he is hoping for a large turnout at the meeting. “We’re getting call after call,” Good said, “and some of the people are mad. While I can understand why they’re upset, they usually find out that it’s the law they should be mad at, not the township.” He said that he wanted the legislators to be at the meeting so they could hear first hand how the citizens felt. “We can’t do anything about the assessments at this level,” he said. “Reform and relief have to come from the state.” Good explained that by state law, all property is assessed at its true cash value, and the tax amounts to 50 percent of the market price. In the case of a number of callers, he said, the owner had just purchased the property within the last year or so, and the previous assessment no longer equaled 50 percent of the new price of the property Property values in Caledonia have gone way up. Good said, adding that 240 parcels of land changed hands in the township last year. “There is so much develop­ ment going on. we haven’t been able to keep up with our records. The office is beseigContmueU ex' Page 3 The Rev. Michael Northrop using one of his many talents, playing the organ. by Jean Gallup Whenever lyla Norton talks of her grandson "Reverend Mike," her eyes shine and she can’t seem to stop smiling. The Rev. Michael North­ rup is pastor at the Comstock Church of the Nazarene in the Kalamazoo area, but Norton, a former teacher in Middleville, will tell you that is not all he does. Mike is 27 years old, a painter, teacher, choir director, actor, artist, a member of the Bach Choir, a ceramics instructor and he plays the organ for the church. Mike also has Multiple Sclerosis, a degenerative disease of the centra) nervous system, in which hardening of tissue occurs. His disease is in remission now, and "When he’s in the pulpit, you would never know," lyla said, "It must be the Lord's way." "He’s such an inspirational man," she added about her grandson. "He just does so much, I don't know where he finds the time." Ordination is scheduled for Mike next summer. He is being privately tutored by the Educational Board of the Church of the Nazarene. Becoming a minister isn't that unusual in her family, Conhnued on Page 3 Freeport residents urged to attend building meeting by Jean Gallup Freeport residents are invited to attend a meeting at the fire barn at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 2, to decide how best to use the old school building the village is buying from the school district. A steering committee has had one meeting and it will run this Thursday night’s session. Committee mem­ bers hope the community will come out in force to volunteer for service on the several committees needed to pilot the project, said temporary chairman Ken VanToL One possibility being discussed is using the building as a hall. Research on halls in surrounding areas has been done, and VariTol reports that all of them are in heavy demand, with most booked through 1990. Chairmen will be chosen for several committees including a group that will decide on uses for the building, one to research and wT.ie grant requests and a building maintenance and improvment committee. Also, needed will be committees for promotion, donations and fund-raisers, VanTol said. "The chairmen will be responsible for getting as many people as necessary. If they need more, it'll be up to them to drum up a few more," he explained. "The building committee espec­ ially will need lots of hands; this is a good time for the community to get involved. They haven’t had a big project in a couple of yea^s, so they've had a few years off." Many groups, including church groups, senior citi­ zens' organizations, young people's clubs and others, have already expressed interest in using the building. A gymnasium and a kitchen make it ideal for many functions associated with halls, from weddings to exercise classes, he added. "This is a dandy deal. Tm sure it’ll get a lot of use and we’re really looking forward to this. It's exciting," he said. Altough committees to run the project have not yet been chosen, the goal is firmly in place. "Our goal is to be self-supporting. We want to be kind of non-profit, but make enough money for the school to pay for itself," he said. �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / February 28. 1989 Neighbors with...NORMA VELDERMAN Hi everyone! How is your life going? Same as always? Full of ups and downs, full of interesting challenges, full of one wonderful thing right after the other? How about a good mixture of ail of them? Helen Wenger called me to tell me she and Bob now have 10 grandsons and three grand­ daughters Doug and Mary Wenger Newman Jan 29 had a son. Joshua William Feb. 17. Son Dan and Ann Wenger had Sarah Elizabeth. Daughter Christine Gibson has been spending a few days up here with her family and the new family members. The Doug Harts spent Sun­ day. Feb. 19 with his parents, enjoying dinner together I^aVonna and Alan Sher­ man celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary Satur­ day. Feb. 18. by going to din­ ner and to Muskegon for a hockey game The last was a first for them. It was nice to do something completely different. It was Kathy Oliver’s birth­ day Feb. 19, and Saturday she and Jim. with friends, went out to celebrate. IjOo and Beth Verlindc had a months vacation going out West. They had good weather while out there. They did get some rain, but not really very much. Home was certainly a wonderful place to come back to. Cathy and Don Williamson spent an enjoyable evening last week, with scats right down in front at the perfor­ mance of “Cats” at DeVos Hall. Friends went along with them. Daughters Stacey and Min­ dy have their birthdays one week apart. One Feb. 12, the family got together to help celebrate, but son Don couldn’t make it. Char and Rod Finkbeiner had their son, Al. and family visiting with them Feb. 18 and 19. The rest of the family were in and out on the weekend also. Then Char and Rod went in Sunday afternoon to see his father, Herman. Greta Greiner, Annette and Barb Clinton and lyla Norton enjoyed the Hastings Kiwanis Travelogue on “Italy” Feb. 17. Ralph Briggs returned Sun­ day from his trip to Germany. Then Gladys was surprised when their son and wife came home to see her on Valen­ tine’s Day. Ralph’s wife is going to stay here in the U.S. to work on her masters in business ac­ counting degree in the North Carolina mountains. She will finish about the time her hus­ band is discharged in the fall. She is getting courses she u as unable to get in Germany Then the) will both come back to the Middleville area On Sunday. the family members were all home to be together before be went back to Germany. Anne and Dan Bartlett w ent to the Holy Family's Valen­ tine party last Saturday. Feb 18 Joe and Carol Sanford also were with them Mae Rollo Bowerman came home from Florida Feb. 2 and found they had to drill a new well. Son Theron had bypass surgery Feb. 20. He was do­ ing nicely the last they heard. Mary Noah said all the boys came home for the baptism of their nephew. Randy and Chen Yen from California on Friday They had breakfast with Mary Saturday Terry Lee and wife, Margaret, had a longer time to be home, so they drove. Un­ fortunately. they hit that terri­ ble storm in the mountains in the Carolinas and West Virginia, and had to stay over­ night Saturday They called to tell Mary that they wouldn't have time to slop on the way up to his folks’ cabin but would get to see her Later. Of course. Kay and Melvin, along with her folks, were also there The baptism was held in the Methodist Church in Frankfort. Mary decided that she would not go as much as she wanted to. and so she got to see all of them during the weekend or afterward Randy and wife flew back to California Monday. They had lunch with Paul Leach and Mary Noah before they left. Donna Cox talked with son. Charles, who called to ask ex­ actly what time he was bom Donna knew that she had it somewhere but couldn't lay her hands on it. Neva Aicken said all her family got together to celebrate Red's birthday. Feb. 19 This last weekend. Pat and Jerry Hilty spent the weekend in Detroit just shopping and relaxing. They had a good time riding the People Mover that took them anywhere they wanted to go downtown. It is an overhead train, completely enclosed Lib Palmer told me they cancelled the Senior Citizen's dinner Tuesday due to weather. She said John Misak had fallen and broken his leg and is in Pennock Hospital. I would imagine he would still be there on Tuesday when the paper comes out. Why not send him a card. Rex Schaad came and got Virginia Root so she could have Valentine’s dinner with them. Anna and Darrel Willyard went to Rockford to see her daughter and hubby, the Don Wilsons, at Silver Lake. The Wiesenhoffers met with their friends, the Gillispies, and went to dinner at Nashville Friday. Feb. 17. lyla Norton spent last Satur­ day and Sunday, the 18 and 19, at her daughter Arvis’ in Kalamazoo. Arvis’ company that she works for. Richard Allen Medical Industries, took 17 of their employees on an extended seminar and vacation to Mexico and Anneheim, Calif., for an eight day reward for work well done. Arvis even got to go on a big ship in the Pacific. Sunday , grandson the Rev. Michael Northrop had a wonderful afternoon dedica­ tion ceremony to consecrate the beautiful windows that he had made for the church. lyla said the Kalamazoo Bell nngers performed. Each win­ dow was dedicated to some in­ dividual. Mike made Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane for lyla. They had put out a 12-page book on the history of the church It has been in Kalamazoo since 1871, not always the same denomina­ tion Now it is the Nazarene Church Mike has been there five years They found the date 1871 when they took one of the handles off. Jean Gallup u going to do an ankle on tt. So you will read about it a little later Sunday. Feb 19, Ralph and Ruth Palmer and Ett Van Sickle came out to visit Arne and Lib Palmer Sunday. Feb. 20. in the afternoon. Fem Doyle and cousin Orlah Frank go together. Friday. Feb. 17, Fem went to Wayland to see some friends in Sandy Creek Nursing Home Sunday evening Fern visited with her brother and wife. Mr. and Mrs. Merland Pepper from St Petersburg. Fla They were telling her that it had been so hot and dry there that they all have to take turns watering their lawns John and Edith Miller had a lot of fun play ing cards with the Wiesenhoffers this last weekend, the gals beat the men but not by much. John has been feeling better since he went to see his mom in Sandy Creek Nursing home. She doesn't always know everyone. But she does remarkably well for 95. Wanda Hunt very proudly told me that their oldest daughter. Lane, graduated Saturday Feb. 18 from Ferris State University in hospitality management. All the family were there to see the ceremony. Lu Ward said her sister and hubby Agnes and Dave Mon­ tgomery with three of their boys and one wife came to visit. Dave's father had died and they had a memorial ser­ vice for him in Battle Creek. I felt terrible that I hung on so long trying to get Lu and when she came to the phone, sounding terrible. 1 found that 1 had awakended her just to get the news She has been down with the flu. Lynn Otto told me his mom and dad. Rosemane and Bob. are now in Florida. Kathleen and Clarence Me Nee were glad to see daughter Brenda and hubby Sunday Feb. 19 when they returned from their vacation in Mexico. He had not seen them for two years. Kathleen says Brenda can read, write and speak Spanish, so could join right in and felt so very much at home. Thankfully, the kids had no trouble on the return trip home. The sleet storm, in Texas on the way down, was not repeated One daughter and hubby came home.and another daughter and hubby, Sharon and Doug Elam, left for Detroit where Doug has to go to school for a week, so Sharon and Doug’s son went with him. Ethel and Paul Gibson went to their month) card club at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lenz Saturday , Feb. 18. On Tuesday, the 21. they at­ tended Henry Heikkela’s funeral Ethel Haywood and her sisters have a unique way of keeping in touch with each other. When they are separated by distances, they have agreed to always call one perso-' and that person calls the others. Less cost, but it permits close and continued contact with each other. They take turns being the one con­ tacted. This limits hurt feel­ ings from whatever sibling rivalry can exist in a closeknit family. Her sister, who is vacationing in Yuma, Arizona, called Tuesday, the 21. to let her sisters know that they arrived. She teased her sisters by telling them that she was running around in shorts because it was 85 degrees. Elaine Northrup was just leaving to go to the Methodist Church in Middleville, where she will work with others on crafts to get ready for the an­ nual bazaar before Christmas. She also reminded me that they were having the regular soup, salad and dessert supper this Friday. I forgot to put it in the paper last week. Johnny, Cay and I went to the last one two weeks ago and we all en­ joyed it. They had sandwiches to go with the other things. To me. that just rounded out a very satisfying and enjoyable meal. Marilyn and Bruce McWhinney and family went to a Daytona Party at Marv and Marian McWhinney’s home Sunday, the 19th. Satur­ day, the 18. they called on friends in Nashville. Eunice Brown, Mr. and Mrs. Athol Hazen, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Marcott, Ruth Wobma, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Crofoot, as a family, got together to give the Robert Crofoots a warm send off on their trip and vacation in Florida. They all went out to dinner in Richland. Weltons observe 55 married years Fifty-five years of marriage was observed on Wednesday, Feb. 22, by Harold and Marie Welton of Caledonia. An open house in honor of the occasion will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, March 5. at the Caledonia Methodist Church. Children of the couple are Robert and Shirley Smith. Richard and Barbara Rose, Butch and Donna W»lton, and Paul and Sheila Dykstra. They have 10 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The family requests no gifts, please. seem to snap back as quickly as it used to. Bessie said she was very pleased, that Carl’s mom is now sitting up in her chair now. They arc pleased that she is improving. I had the most challenging visit with Gladys Jackson. 1 am working on the Jackson School No. 9 and the church that used to be on the John Shear will sing March southeast comer, now, of Pat­ 5 at the Good News Baptist terson (County line) and Bass roads (in Allegan County it Church in Grand Rapids. Bessie Nelson is now much becomes 135th Street.) Gladys is living at Sandy better. She had to go to the hospital with the flu bug. I Creek Nursing Home in Wayland. Her name was guess a lot of us are finding out that the old flu bug gets given to me as probably the quite a firm grip once we let only living person who would him in. And our old rubber be a fountain of stories and band of recovery just doesn’t facts about the church and school. I had been told that she was 95. When I got there I was greeted by this lovely, lively pretty 80-year-old woman. She was such a Events gracious hostess, helping me W ednesday , March 1 Hastings-Sing a long at 10. with my coat, giving me her chair and getting out a folding Stan Pierce and Dulcimer players at 11. Nashville-The chair for herself. I hope she Richard’s Slide show on didn’t see my shocked Australia at 11:45. Delton- expression. She was bustling around as Blood pressure 11-12. if she was 72 and I was the Thursday, March 2 95-year-old woman, being Nashville -Bingo Hastin -Hearing Aid Clinic 10 a.u*. sure that I was comfortable and could see. Her sister, to 1 p.m. Merle, was in her chair doz­ Friday, March 3 Nashville--Popcorn, Hastings-Blood Pressure 10.30-11:30. Barry Cty. Commission on aging menu Menu Wednesday, March 1 Baked chicken, stewed tomatoes, baby lima beans, wheat bread, oleo, brownie, milk. Thursday, March 2 Meatloaf, baked potatoes, wheat bread, oleo, peaches. milk Friday, March 3 Baked ham, yams, mixed veg., rye bread, oleo. pears, milk. Monday, March 6 Swiss steak, parsley potatoes, peas and carrots, roll, oleo. fresh fruit, milk. Monday , March 6 Tuesday. March7 Hastings-Bingo DeltonDorothy Texter librarian on talking books at 12:15. Pork cubes in gravy. mash­ ed potatoes, coleslaw, wheat bread, fruited jello cubes. milk All Sites Puzzles. Nashville-Meredith Gilbert slide show at 11:45. Tuesday, March 7 Caledonia Schools conferences set Parent teacher conferences have been set for the spring of 1989 The schedule for K-12 is as follows Wednesday. March 1 K-12. H day. afternoon con­ ferences (100- 4 00 p m.) Thursday. March 2-7-12. full day, evening conferences. (6:30-9.30 p.m.) K-6, day. conferences (1:004:00 p.m & 6:30-9:30 p.m ). Friday, March 3 - No School (Unless needed for snow day make-up). ing I got to meet her also. Then we got on with our visit. She helped me so much, loan ing me a school picture and identifying all the people in it. She hesitatingly loaned me the precious picture to have a negative made of it, by Randy Bass, our local photographer, who does all my picture work for the Northwest Comer of Barry County History Book. When I left, still over whelmed by such a warm, vivacious challenging woman, she helped me with my coat, walked with me to the door, held my arm, opened the door for me, and bid me such a gracious good-bye. 1 got so very much in more ways than history from that visit. She, unconsciously, challenged me to straighten up and go on with a wonderful rich life. I was alive and had a lot ahead of me. 1 thank God that I had this opportunity to have meet such a challenging and shining example of life spent doing for others. 1 bet she was a cracker jack of a teacher. For those of you who know her, you do not need to be told this, but for you who don’t know her, I just had to share my experience with you. 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"I was ordained in 1937 and in 1939 I was on the committee to help ordain my mother and father, and I'll be on the committee to help ordain Mike," she said with pride. Another grandson, Mike's brother, Arvid, will also follow the family tradition after completing high school and further study, she noted. Mike has been offered a larger church, but declines the offer. With the up from less than 20 when he came there to 70 today, he said he knows his church is small and humble, but ’he’s been there for five years and will be there another 25," his grandmother said. A large portrait of Christ, just finished by Mike, will be hung in the Tabernacle at the headquarters of the Church of the Nazarene in Indian Lake. Commissioned by the Michigan Confer­ ence, the portrait so impressed his congregation, they have asked him to do one for his church. Designing and sandblast­ ing windows for the church is a labor of love for Mike, and he has a special one dedicated to lyla. After settling on a design, a pattern is made of the window, with cutouts left for the areas to be sandblasted. One has colored borders with a lilly in the center. In the middle of the lilly is a faceted Ruby center portraying the blood of Christ, with a small teardrop below that. To represent the biblical belief that "He is the vine, we are the branches," Mike chose to duplicate the vine that grows around his church. Years ago, when he graduated from Olivet College, lyla presented said. Mike with an organ, a When he was ill, his sister, gesture he returned to her Michelle, who lives near last year on her birthday. him "would get up in the The present arrived on her night and tend to him and birthday, and Mike came bring in food." However, from Kalamazoo the next doctors finally told him he day to set it up. had to have live-in help, so "I want you to have this to he started the search for play," he said, "because I someone to help him. know bow much you love A mutual acquainance music," he told her. She has brought up Jeff Oakley's played the organ every day name. Jeff was attending since then with the exception Kalamazoo College and needed a place to stay while of about five days when she continuing his studies. So a stayed overnight in deal was struck to both Kalamazoo to visit Mike, men's advantage. she reports. Oakley is now the teacher Mutiple Sclerosis is of a class for young adults in extremely difficult to the church and is the song diagnose, but after trips to leader in the choir. He also doctors in Chicago and teaches foreign languages at Kalamazoo and a visit to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Kalamazoo College, lyla Minn., the correct name for said. A highlight in the Rev. his illness was found, lyla Mike’s life was a trip to Jeruselem in the summer of 1987, sponsored by a couple in his church and a private foundation. While there, his health seemed to improve in the hot, dry climate and he was able to climb mountains and go for long walks. He also used the time there to earn 14 college credits. "He just doesn’t know when to stop. But his whole family idolizes him. he lives what he preaches," lyla said. Norton is enjoying another generation of her family. A special day was spent recently with Mike and Michelle and her family last weekend. It was Michelle’s daughter Aman­ da's second birthday, and great-grandmother lyla had to be there. The Shepord Window shows Jesus' as the shepard and his relationship to the lamb. A window dedicated the lyla Norton depicts Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane. Planners recommend ‘no’ on Austinridge Continued from front page The Rev. lyla Norton shows the organ her grandson the Rev. Mi< gave her os a birthday present. Concerns prompt meeting Continued from front page cd with phone calls from in­ terested buyers, real estate people, people wanting to sell, and there are all kinds of people here to look up records, fill out applications and ask questions Good said that a file is kept on each residence that in­ cludes al) information about the home and ocher im­ provements on the property But all the files are not up to date, and Good said the township is working hard to get all that information on computer so that “catch-up" assessments will not happen again He said he has asked the township assessor to put together a budget proposal on what it would cost to get the records updated by Dec. 31 so all records would be com­ puterized and fair for next year. "We can maintain the records with our current staff once we get caught up " he said. The meeting next w cek will include a short presentation from each official and then a question and answer penod for citizens. Good said He said he dislikes the system as much as anyone else and wants to see n changed. "I feel really sorry for those w ho live on fixed in­ come. like the elderly." he said. "Some of these folks have lived here all their lives and supported the township all these years, and now we're practically forcing them out of their homes because they can't pay their taxes That bothers me the most. And that’s what our legislators need io hear." available. "How do we avoid the pro­ blems of our neighboring townships?” he asked, referring especially to developments in Cascade which, several years after construction, have begun to experience water problems from too many on-site systems. "The density is different here," stated Commissioner Beryl Fischer. “For some of us who farmed this land, to have that many homes on 80 acres seems unbelievable.” Fischer said he felt that as long as no sewer was available, he preferred the township ordinance require­ ment of 40,000-square-foot lots. He added that he felt the larger iocs would still make good profits for the developer. After the discussion, Dieleman moved to recom­ mend to the township board that it denj the PUD rtzoning on the basis of density, the plan’s incompatibility with neighboring properties and because of the lack of public utilities in the area. The motion passed 5-0, with members Sharon Buer and Jake Ausihof absent In other business, the commssion agreed on April 3 as the date for two public hear­ ings on rezoning requests One is from James Newell, who w ishes to rezone his pro­ perty at 7143 Kraft from rural residential to R-3. and the other is from Old Kent Bank to rezone its property at 60<h Street and M 37 from residen­ tial to a commercial PUD The banking corporation is working on a final develop­ ment plan, said Dan Boomstra of OKB. He said he understood the bank intends to follow the existing applica­ tion, even though that preliminary plan already has been rejected once by the planning commission. Gould reminded the com­ mission that a public hearing will be held at the March 6 meeting on the planned mineral removal application submitted by Cherry Valley Development to mine sand bn its property on the south side of 68th Street between Cherry Valley Avenue and Thornap­ ple River Drive. In the evening's final ac­ tion, the commission chose Keating, Fischer and Buer to serve on the site plan review committee with Dieleman as alternate. According to the or­ dinance, the township planner and the building inspector also serve on the committee as non-voting advisory members. Thornapple Twp. BOARD of REVIEW The Thornapple Township Board of Review will meet at the Township Office, 104 N. High St. (across from fire station) Middleville, Michigan, on March 7 to organize, review and make necessary adjustments of the Thor­ napple Township assessment roll for 1989. The Board of Review will be open to the public Monday, March 13 and Tuesday, March 14, 1989, and as many other days as needed: Hours: 9 a.m. to 12 noon: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Also on Wednesday evening, March 15 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tentative recommended equalization ratios and multipliers used to attain 50% of true cash value is as follows: CLASS RATIO MULTIPLIER AGRICULTURE 51.29 .9748 COMMERCIAL 1.0000 50.00 INDUSTRIAL 50.00 1.0000 RESIDENTIAL 46.06 1.0855 DEVELOPMENTAL 1.0000 50.00 Those wishing to be heard by the Board of Review will be by first come first served basis. DONALD BOYSEN, Supervisor �Page 4 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 28. 1988 with. HAZEL McCAUL Beautiful weather again How's Florida? Too hot? You will soon be headed home to our good old Michigan weather. Hello, folks. Thursday the Parmalee Aid met with the always good potluck and good attendance Wc made our final plans for our “stew supper” March 3. Come help us w ith our carpet project and basement renewal Fern Doyle and June Tungate had breakfast. Fri­ day. at Harvest House in Cor Caledonia then went inth to visit Mrs. Minnie Allis Thursday evening. Loretta. Clarke and 1 attended the salad supper at Middleville Methcxlist Church After the lunch and meeting Rev. Lynn showed his slider of the Holy Land They were beautiful and his narration was g<xxi. too. Esther Kelley. Lois Bacon and June Tungale had Sunday dinner al Schcldcr on 44th Street Friday, we were at Kalamazoo at Borgess Hospital If no interruptions I will have surgery Tuesday at noon on my carotid artery Pray for me. please Loretta and George. Emma Jane and Maurice. Clarke and I had Sunday Brunch with the Boy Scouts at Wagon Wheel in Caledonia. A worthy cause. P.S. Hurray. I have finally made it’ I had surgery Tues­ day. Feb. 21 at noon and do­ ing fine. ‘Happy 60’s’ potluck March 6 On Monday. March 6. the Caledonia Happy 60 Club' will have a potluck dinner at noon at the community board nxim The group had to cancel twice for February for Valen­ tine's programs due to the weather, so it will have it for March, along with a March program, consisting of St Patricks Day and the beautiful Easter season Members are asked to bring WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St "The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord" Reach Over 7,000 Area Homes Middleville at the Community Hall Sunday Service 9:30 a m. Pastor Monte C. Bell I’* LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY 891-8923 "People that care" The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (616) 795-2391 St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest SUNDAY MASS •11:00 A.M. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 2415 McCann Road, Irving, Michigan ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE MISSOURI SYNOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, MI 111 Church Street Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Sc hool Sunday Morning Worship 8:30 am. • 45 a ■ 11:00 a.m. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 — Office/891-8978 — Church MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Wonbtp Service Sunday School Evening Worship Sendee 10 00 a m 11 15 O m 6 00 p m YOU AR< WV1TED Abv Roger Timmerman. Pastor Thomapple Kellogg High School band students were very excited with the results Call 795-3345 today and have your church listed here each week! Good Shepherd Lutheran Church I Band Students Rated Excellent 930am 10 30 a m 6 00 p m 7 00 p m Sunday School Sunday Morning WooNp Sunday f vemng Wortfvp Wednmday Midweek prove* 5 febM ihxJv Rev William Dobson. Pastor a dish to pass, their own table service and a friend to enjoy the day. A business meeting will follow the dinner. The group will soon be welcoming spring and welcoming many folks back from southern regions to en­ joy our dinners and to enjoy get together* for an afternoon of fun and fellowship and programs. For more information, call Lillian at 891-8135. Winners of the Solo ond Ensemble competition ore (front row, from left) soloists Mike Rouschenberger, snore drum: Tod Thotcher. boritone; Shelly Duyser, trumpet; Mandy Ainsworth, saxophone: James York, trumpet (second row) ensembles Stacy Steeby, saxophone: Dawn Harder, saxophone; Jenn Karel, saxophone; Bonnie Bekkering, saxophone: Bill Bray, trumpet Scott Barnhill, trumpet; (third row) ensembles Angie Frowein, saxophone Marcie Gildea. sax­ ophone; Jessie Weatherhead, saxophone: Amy Rector trombone Jason Rogers, trombone; and Eric Seubring, trombone. Not pictured is Michelle Helman, saxophone. 795 3667 EMMANUAL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings Ret U'ayne Smith, Rector Phone 945-3014 Sunday Schedule Adult Choir 900 p m Church School & Adult Education 9 30 am Holy Eucharist 10.30 am Weekday Euchanst Wednesday 7 15 am Thursday 700 p m Cail for information about youth choir, Bible Study youth group and other activities Parmelee Morning Worship Middleville Sunday School Morning Worship................ Rev. Lynn Wagner 9 30 a m. 9 45 a m. 4 4 00 a m. - 795-3798 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 of judging at the district solo and ensemble festival at Calvin College on Saturday. Feb 4. The band had ten entries and received six first divisions and 4 second divisions. Those participating and receiving first divisions were: Shelly Duiper. trumpet solo; Tad Thatcher, baritone solo; Bill Bray and Scott Barnhill, trumpet duet; Angie Frowein. Marcie Gildea. Jessica Weatherhead and Jennifer Karel, sax quartet; Bonnie Bekkering. Dawn Horder, Michelle Helman and Jennifer FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Sun & News Classifieds Cali “God Cares for You” Middleville Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. 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 Karel, sax quartet; and Amy Rector. Jason Rogers and Eric Surbring. trombone trio. Those receiving second divisions were Mandy Ainsworth, alto sax solo; James York, trumpet solo; and Dawn Harder ami Stacey Steeby. alto sax duct. Directors Duane Thatcher and Tom Nash accompanied the students ami served as room chairman for the after noon session. 9:45a.m. 11:00a.m. 6:00p.m. 6:45p.m. PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11 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 Services — Sunday School ........................ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .................... 11.00 a.m Evening Worship........................ 6:00 p.m. Pastor Weley J. Coffey Phone 795-7076 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) Sunday School Sunday Evening Service Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday Prayer Meeting. Youth Fellowship. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. REV KENNETH VAUGHT 891 8028 9 45 a.m. 1110 a.m. 6 30 p m. 6 30 p.m. St. Margaret Mary of the Sacred Heart Chapel LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Temporarily meeting at the Gaines Township Hall on 68th St. S.E near Kalamazoo Ave. Christian Reformed 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Sunday • Latin Tridentine Mass • 10 a.m. Daily Mass in Small Chapel • 8:30 a.m. Sunday School...................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship 5:45 p.m. Recotory Office Phone — 531-0432 Ret . Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Rosary and Confessions before Mass Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass. “A church with a aznng heart for our cummumry and the uorid” Sunday Services 9.30 a.m. fc o 00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buualda M 37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Adult Sunday School........9 am. Morning Worship............. 10 a.m. Children’s Sunday School .10 a.m. Ret. Dr. Robert L. Wessman Pastor Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage. 891-8167 Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 900 a_m & 11:00 a.m First Friday Mass ........................7:00 p.m. (The OOld Iimr JUrthudisi Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School............... 10 00 a m. Morning Worship . .1100 a.m. Evening Worship.............. 6:00 p.m. WednesOay Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . 7:30 p.m. Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 28. 1989 I Page 5 Middleville woman discovers time to try and do it all b> Jean Gallup Terry Mason of Middleville is a business owner, a mother of five and a public servant. Some may wonder bow she finds time just to think. “I’m not a ‘supermom’" Mason acknowledged She already had a busy life with her recent marriage to John Mason, which brought in three children to add to her two, with a job at a drugstore in town and with a position as trustee on the Middleville Village Council. But when she had the chance recently, she quit her job in the drug store and benight a clothing store in Grand Rapids to begin a career in business. Organization and energy are needed to keep up with her work and home schedule, with heavy emphasis on organiza­ tion. she said For example, she has three weeks of menus on the refrigerator door. Once a week, she makes a shopping list of things needed for the coming week's meals. In the morning before work, she will arrange the dinner meal as much as possi­ ble, and will call home when read) to leave for the das and tell one of the children someting like, "Put the meat loaf in the oven at 325. peel the potatoes, and I'll be home in 25 minutes " After attempts to locate a business in the immediate area did not work out. Mason bought “Sherry Lynn’s” on 30th Street in Grandville. Giving herself a tentative goal of 18 months. Mason said she will see how the first business does and then she will make a decision about opening a store nearer to home. Caledonia offers opportuni­ ty ’’because of growth already. Now is the time to get your foot in the door." she said. “It's something I’ve always wanted to do The shop was a very exclusive boutique, and I will be making major changes. I'm for the average person, and my business will be aimed at the average citizen.” she said. She said she knew the new enterprise would take a lot of time, but she was a little sur­ prised at the amount of work it takes. Buying for the spring line is usually done in October, but because of the late start. Mason is talking to buyers now. at the same time she is researching the latest trends by going to shows and ex­ hibits. reading fashion jour­ nals. checking out displays in other stores, and talking to other store owners “I spend a lot of time at the Woodland Mall.” she said. Remembering the market is paramount, she said. When talking to a buyer from Texas, she reminds him that West Michigan is not West Texas, and the things that would sell there, may not move well here. Mason said her customers tell her. “We are conser­ vative. frugal, and looking for a quality product at a good price. If we find that in your store, we’ll keep coming back" Of the five ranges in women's sizes. Mason will concentrate on two: Missy, which range in sizes from 10 to 20 and Women's, which are sizes 32 to 40. She credits her husband and their five children with help­ ing and supporting her in the new business. “I am kind of nervous. In our society , we are not pro­ grammed for failure. But. all of us don’t have successes in us. Our society does not teach you how to deal with failure.” she said “This is my first try." she said. ” and I know I have a lot to learn, but I’ll be gaining a lot of experience. I'm going to go for it.” Terry Mason is Middleville's newest businesswoman with the purchase of Sherry Lynn's clothing store. Students fascinated by forces of physics The children watched in suspense to see how many bowling balls Aaron Tafelsky, left, and Torgeir Torgersen could stack. The pillar of bowling balls demonstrated the importance of getting the center of gravity over the support. by Barbara Gall Physics fasc inated Caledonia third and fourth graders last week, as high school students demonstrated scientific principles to them, using everyday objects Pounding a nail into a board with a fast-frozen banana, stacking bowling balls, split­ ting a board “by hand." and collapsing pop cans were among the feats of physics performed at Dutton and Caledonia Elementaries with Kettle Lake students schedul­ ed to see the show this week. High school science teacher Loralyn Clark explained that while the purpose of the “Physics Phantasia” was to promote an interest in science among the elementary students, the physics students themselves also benefited from the project. “The high school students learn more about the subject when they have to teach it to someone else.” she said, "and having to get up in front of a group is also good ex­ perience for them. "There are just all kinds of pluses from a program like this.” At Caledonia Elementary, Principal Jeanne Glowicki in­ troduced the high school pro­ gram by asking the youngsters what an experiment is. “Trying something that might not work,” offered one third grader. “Mixing chemicals." said another. “You do it in science.” volunteered someone else. After putting their answers into a definition, Glowicki then explained that the guests would be showing them some experiments. Clark emphasiz­ ed to the children that they should never try any of the ex­ periments without a parent or teacher to help them. Enthused volunteers and eager hands in the air to answer questions showed the physics students they had the attention of their young au­ dience. who watched every event closely and applauded vigorously at the conclusion. Teachers applauded, too. “This was great,” said Pat Packer. “And it’s so nice to have our former students come back and do these things.” “It was good,” agreed one third grader as his class prepared to leave. And then his face lit up. “I really liked it when he chopped that board in two with his hand!” he said. “Yeah,” agreed his fnends. It was not clear w hether the boys knew that Jason Ferguson and Derek S’ratman had used an unbalanced force to ’’distort’ the board. But thev said the) thought science taught you "some good stuff. ’ Tom Grimes and his "pet" gyroscope put on one of the performances at the "Physics Phantasia." Caledonia Jr. High Academic Improvement Roll announced Beginning this year, Caledonia Junior High students will be recognized for academic improvement by earning a place on the Academic Improvement Roll. Students must show improve­ ment by one full grade within one or more year-long courses in order to qualify. All ocher letter marks must be as high or higher than those earned the previous marking period, and students must maintain satisfactory conduct and work habits in all of their courses. 7th Grade Daren Caskey, Sara Dawson, Melissa Dykgraaf, Cheyl Gamaat, Jesse Gordon, Brad Harman. Jody Hatnck, Chris Overmire, Matthew Patterson. Sth Grade Jason Bushman. Kari Doom, Kevin Kietzman, Jen­ nifer Richard, Carrie Stevens. MOVIE RENTAL SNIDER HOME ENTERTAINMENT Senior Vonnie Morin shows the third groders what a little air pressure con do os they "lift" one of their classmates seated on on aluminum sled by blowing air into giant "balloons" under the sled. Satellite Equipment, CDs/ Cassettes & More’ Caledonia Village Centre 891-9292 �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I February 28, 1989 MEPEPP promises more than ‘pep’ in physical education programs by Barbara Gail There’ve been “pep" clubs, ‘‘pep step.’’ the Pep-si generation. Dr Pep-per and back a generation ago there was "even a cereal called “Kellogg’s Pep " And now there’s MEPEPP, the latest in a long line of words associated with energy or fitness An acronym for the Michigan Exemplary Physical Education Programs Project, it will be presented to the Caledonia community tonight during a 7 pm meeting at Caledonia Elementary School. The meeting is sponsored by the Caledonia Community Schools physical education teachers, who hope that educators, parents and other Kettle lake physical education teacher Laura Crump is active in MEPEPP and anxious to bring it to Caledonia. Here, she is handing out materials to student council members Tricia Davis and Adam Paarlberg as they form teams to Jump ♦or Heart. Area woman to represent Extension at capitol Sandra Springer of Grand Rapids has been chosen to represent the Michigan State University Cooperative Exten s i o n Service in Washington. DC March 11 14. as one of the 1989 Ex­ tension lay leaders. As a lay leader. Springer will spend two days meeting with lay leaders from other states and attending briefing sessions with representatives from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. On her last day, she will talk with Michigan legislators, especially those from the western part of the state, about how the Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice is working to benefit the people of Michigan. “Lay leaders are people who have been involved with and benefited from the Michigan Extension Ser­ vice.” says Jerry Halm. Extension program leader and cixirdinator of the 1989 lay leader group “They can make our legislators more aware of the role Extension plays in people’s lives." Springer, an employee of the Michigan Bell Telephone Company, is chair of the Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice’s Cultural Heritage Com­ mittee and a member of the Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice Advisory Committee. She is active in the Kent County 4-H Youth Program and a member of the Negro Business and Profesional Women’s Club. Parkinsons group will meet March 21 A Parkinsons Support Group is having a meeting on Tuesday. March 21, at I p.m. at the Plainfield Library . 2650 Five Mile Road. Grand Rapids. Dr. Richard Paschke, psychologist, will be the speaker. interested residents will volunteer to help bring this special project to Caledonia "Caledonia can be on the cutting edge with this pro­ gram." said Kettle Lake teacher Laura Crump about MEPEPP She explained that all the physical education teachers m the Caledonia district have agreed to participate in the new project, which is sponosred and funded by the Michigan Association for Health. Physical Education. Recreation and Dance The purpose of MEPEPP is to improve physical education programs in Michigan schools by providing expert leader­ ship in coordinating elemen­ tary. middle and high school curricula into an integrated K-12 program. “We’ve never had K-12 continuity before.” said Crump. In a brochure explaining MEPEPP. Dr. Sam Reuschlein of Michigan State University and the consultant coordinator of the project, points out that despite scien­ tific evidence of the impor­ tance of a healthy active lifestyle, and the current popularity of fitness programs in our society, many physical education programs have been curtailed and even eliminated. MEPEPP’s goal, he says, is to provide consultants “who can help schools define clear and obtainable objectives” for each school’s specific needs. Crump explained that she thought the best part of MEPEPP is the consultant service which will custom­ design a program especially for Caledonia, based on the district’s present facilities, staff and scheduling. “The consultant may recommend improvements. ’ ’ she said, “but the program will be designed for what the district has now. " Along with the program will come instructional materials on how to develop skills in each area and at all levels. Crump continued, and these will not cost the district anything. She said she is part of the team writing some of these materials this summer, all of which will be ready for the 1990-91 school year. Participating in MEPEPP first requires the support of all the physcial education teachers, the administration and the school board. Then, a committee of parents, community members and educators make recom mendations to the MEPEPP steering committee about what they think is needed in their district’s program. And this is where tonight’s meeting comes in. The physical education staff invites the community to learn about the program from a group of state and local con­ sultants who plan to attend the meeting at Caledonia Elemen­ tary. and then perhaps volunteer to serve on the self­ study committee. Caledonia Jr. High Honor Roll set Caledonia Jr. High 7th (>rade Honor (3.5-4.00) - Brent Boncher, Lindy Burrows. Wendy Cizauskas, Meredith Denison. Jamie Detwiler, Kimberly DeVries, Melissa Dykgraaf. Brian Folkersma. Trista Frantti. 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Peter Parbel, Sarah Perrin, Jayme Poll, Benjamin Potgeter, Erin Potas, Dustin Ruth, Terri Scheidel, Paul Slachter, Michael Slaughter, Elizabeth Smith, Chris Stephens, Heidi Stephens, Myla Steward, Philip Stimac. Eric Vander Loon, Jon VanRyn, David Wisz, Jenny Young DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. £ When You Think of insurance Think of Us~ 215 E Mam Street. Caiedorva Michigan 49316 JEFFREY M. DeVRIES (616) 891-8125 Dr Vern Seefeldt of Michigan State, co-director of MEPEPP and a member of the steering committee will be on hand, as will his collegue Dr John Haubenstricker. Consultants Crystal Branta. and Reuschlein also will at­ tend. along with teacher Ann Merrill of Godwin Heights Public Schools (which has already started the program) and Joyce Signor, a MEPEPP steering committee member and a teacher in Kentwood After the volunteer commit­ tee is formed, a consultant will be assigned to the district. Crump said, and the self­ study of the district’s needs will begin. "The final product is a writ­ ten curriculum." Crump said." with the how-to’s, recommendations for im­ provement, and an evaluation process all included "There will be real gams in every area with this approach " She added that Michigan is the first state to pilot such a program and that other states are waiting to see how it progresses. "It’s a wonderful oppor­ tunity to get started right away,” Crump said. "We need a continuous program, and our kids need to learn the skills for a healthy life style. "I think it's fantastic that all the phys cd teachers are willing to participate. We hope to get communitv sup­ port so we can get the pro­ gram going this year." JOHN J. DeVRIES 8th Grade Honor (3.5-4.00) - Becky Beland. Heather Burns. Molly Doane, Shannon Flynn, Kathryn Haley, Ellen Kl­ ingensmith, Elizabeth Mast, Mark McCaul, Jennifer Mc­ Cormick, Kristen Neely, Debra Nickels, Kathei Oosterhou.se, Holly Pelon, Erin Peterson, Krista Price, Susan Pries, Jennifer Richard, Leah Thompson, Jennifer Tuinstra, Amanda Wisniewski. Honorable Mention (3.00-3.49) - Michelle Ander­ son, Camas Breen, Andy Billowsky, Joshua Clark, Karen Cox, Kan Dixirn, An drew Driscoll, Deanna Foote, Jacci Geddes, Todd Hudson, Jason Huisman, Kevin Kictz man, Joseph Kopcnkoskey, Kip Mack, Nicole Miller, John Myers, Chad Neff, Jon Olivier, Kurt Orcasitas, Mar­ cia Post, Jonathan Ramsey, Kelly Jo Rider. Craig Schmidt, Melissa Scholten, Heather Sheehan, Angela Smith, Kelly Stanar, Carrie Stevens, Paula Streit, Lisa Tarrien, Katherine Trutsch, Kim VanKuiken, Chad VanHailsma, Andrew VanMeter, Jodi VanOost, Emily Whisncr, Jeremy Whit warn, Susan Wilcome. Start your own business as an indpendent respresentative with Avon Call Today ... 616-698-0595 or 616-242-4809 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / February 28, 1989 I Page 7 Caledonia schools to explore expansion plans by Barbara Gall The Caledonia Board of Education last Tuesday in­ structed Superintendent Robert Myers to begin work on plans and to consult with state officials about expanding classroom space at two district elemcntanes “In the fall of 1990. we won't have room for all of our elementary students,” Myers said. In a report prepared for last week s meeting. Myers gave the board the population figures for all the district's schools as of Feb. 1. 1989 This report showed that with 26 students per class as the maximum size, both Caledonia Elementary and Kettle Lake Elementary are at capacity with averages of 26.4 and 26 7 students per class, respectively. Dutton Elementary. with 20.2 students per class. still has some nxmi for expansion. Myers said, but this means that any children moving into the district must be sent to Dutton, no matter where they might live. Since over 30 elementaryaged children already have moved into Caledonia during this school year, the extra space may not even last until spring, he said. The district expects io add about 100 new students each year, according to demographic studies and population statistics Myers said that this fall the elemcntanes should be able to house all students because the sixth-graders will be moving to the new middle school, freeing enough classroom space for the 1989-90 year It is the 1990-91 school year that will bn ng overcrowded conditions, he said. The board has asked Myers to report in March on plans and actual dollar amounts for the proposed expansions to Kettle Lake and Dutton schools. The expansion will bring both to the recommend­ ed elementary school popula­ tion of 600 and provide facilities equal to those at Caledonia Elementary , which houses 566 students and has separate library, gym and cafetena spaces Estimates given to Myers include adding 10 classrooms and related facilities to Dutton for $2.5 million and six classrooms and facilities to Kettle Lake for $1.5 million. Myers said the cheapest way to fund the construction would be to hold one bond issue this year for 2.1 mills, decreasing over 20 years, which would allow both addi­ tions to be constructed at the same time. The other option would be to hold a 1.3-mill bond issue this year for the Kettle Lake addition, and then hold another next year for the Dut­ ton expansion, which would require 1.7 mills. “Our goal is to pass the millage June 12 and start con­ struction immediately. instead of passing the millage and then drawing up the plans.” Myers said He added that the middle school and the high school still have room to accommodate the growing student population “Our immediate problem is at the elementary level.” he emphasized. The board also approved purchases of a computer for the athletic department, using department funds and soft­ ware for the middle school. It also approved two junior high “lock-ins” at the South Branch YMCA this spnng. and referred to the education committee a request by the senior high band to travel to Mackinaw City. Architect Neale Baughman reported that the new high school will be ready for students by April 10. except for the gym and the auditorium. Trustee Sharon Oatley said she will present a report from the library committee at the March meeting. The commit­ tee’s goal is to bring the district’s school libraries to the 75th percentile ranking based on the materials and media resources contained in them, she said. Middleville artist finalist in contest Mary Jo Druekc. a resident of Middleville, has been nam ed a finalist in the competition for the poster design of an up­ coming exhibit at the Detroit Institute of Arts Michigan artists were in­ vited to design a poster that will be featured at the museum’s upcoming “Arts Mary Jo Drueke's poster design, which was a finalist entry in the Detroit Institute of the Arts ex­ hibit, "Art and Flowers." FOOT PAIN? • Coms • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain Dr. Terrence J. Emiley NEW OFFICE FOR PODIATRY Call 612 Main Street in Caledonia 891-9133 for Your Appointment and Flowers: A Festival of Spring”, slated for April 11-16 A total of 326 Michigan artists submitted works to the contest, which was sponsored by the Automobile Club of Michigan. First prize winner. Kathleen Thompson of Farmington was awarded $1000 for her entry "Almost Spring.” Drueke's "White Iris" en­ try was one of the 24 original works showcased in the traveling exhibition, which opened at the Automobile Club Headquarters in Dear­ born. Jan. 30. This traveling exhibition will be featured at Jacobson’s in Grosse Pointe. Feb. 14-19; Jacobson’s in Birmingham, Feb. 21-26; Millender Atrium, Detroit. Feb. 28-March 5; Fisher Building Lobby, March 7-12; Bonwit Teller. Troy, March 14-19; and the Detroit Institute of Arts, March 21-April 17. "Arts and Flowers: A Festival of Spring” was orginally held in 1985 as a commemorative event mark­ ing the Detroit Institute of Art’s centennial. However, the festival soon proved so successful that it has become a biennial event and institute tradition. This year’s festival will focus on flower arrangements created by members of the Federated Garden Clubs of Michigan to complement over 50 works of an from the DiA’s permanent collection. The celebration also features spectacular flcral displays from Detroit area celebrities. dynamic daily programs which include nationally renowned speakers, outstan ding horticultural exhibits, demonstrations of Japanese flower arranging, luncheons, informal modeling, guided docent tours, and afternoon teas. And of course, it all begins with the Preview Party and its Fantasy Auction. For more information, call the DIA Development Office at (313) 833-7969 Mrs. Sherman’s 80th Birthday Long time Middleville resi­ dent (50 years) Jeanette (DeRoo) Sherman will celebrate her 80<h birthday March 4. She lives on Moe Road with her husband. (Ike). They were dairy fanners. Mr. Sherman's hobby was raising melons and he was known for his yellow watermelons. Mrs Sherman had worked for Dick Smith in the Mid­ dleville Drug Store for years and at Baby Bliss and Cutler’s in Grand Rapids, where she retired. She has two daughters. Della Busscher of St. James City. Fla . Janice Rogers of Middleville, and four grand children. Debe jo and Ronda Busscher of Florida and Jason and Maraget Rogers of Middleville A card shower for Jeanette would be appreciated Anyone wishing to send her a card may do so at 7858 Moe Road. Middleville. Michigan, 49333. BINGO I • 2 • CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION POST 305 (9548 M 37) 2 Thursday, 6:30 p.m. 2 Save for a rainy day... Be prepared with the savings plan that covers your special needs no matter what they may be — to meet expenses, make a major purchase in cash, take a vacation, accumulate r\ for later investments. Choose from regular passbook or monthly statement savings, fixed term certificates of deposit, or money market accounts. All ac­ counts except CDs are readily accessible at any time. 6 Come in and talk with one of our bank of­ ficers. No appoint­ ment needed. Central Carage Towing * 24 Hour Service ★ Reasonable Rates Call 795-3369 or 1-800-635-9964 State Bank of Caledonia 1^> Offices in Caledonia, Dutton & Middleville 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST. S.E. DUTTON • • 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 lender FDIC �Page 8 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / February 28. 1989 Middleville/Caledonia counseling service is growing The staff of the Middleville/Caledonia Area Center for Christian Counseling pause for o photo. Thomas Von Tongeren,(from left) Morrie Dieleman, Jackie Boekestein and Robert VandePol meet often to coordinate their activites at the center. Recreation Council’s second annual ‘family night’ a success by Jean Gallup More than 300 people Feb. 18 took advantage of the second "Family Night," sponsored by the Thornapple Recreation Council, and as a result a third night is being planned for March 18, said organizer Lon LeFanty. "The pool was packed, the gym was packed," he said. "It's very encouraging. This is something that has been needed for a long time." The first Family Night in January attracted only about 25 people, so LeFanty said he was gratified by the large increase for the second night. Also, he said he thought the program would continue gaining participants because of the growth in the area. "We're a growing community, getting bigger all the time," he commented. "Recreation is not just for kids, it's for everyone. That's why we hold nights for the whole family," he said. People from Freeport, Gun Lake and several other surrounding communities were at Thornapple Kellogg High School to use the pool, gym and weight room, he noted. "Using the school really works well, they can shut off the rest of the building and use just those parts we need," LeFanty said. "We appreciate Lee Wieringa for volunteering his time to come down and open up and close the building for us. We're so happy with the turnout, we're working with the school to put the night of CAVIN SERVICE & BODY SHOP 795-3318 or 891-8151 • • • • • Complete mechanical work • Frame work Auto glass replacement (we bill your insurance) Discount exhaust (we will beat any written estimate) Brakes • Alignment Warranty work done on Chevrolet, Buick and Pontiac OPEN Monday 8 to 8; Tuesday-Friday 8 to 5 North of Middleville on M-37 March 18 on the schedule." "We got a lot of thank you’s’ that night. They appreciate being able to be there with their families," he concluded. by Jean Gallup A counseling service that started with four appoint­ ments per week a little more than a year ago for the Middleville and Caledonia areas has grown by leaps and bounds. The Middleville/Caledonia Area Center for Christian Counseling, a satellite of Pine Rest Christian Hospital in Grand Rapids, now has 35 to 40 appointments per week, has added two part-time counselors and is looking for a third. The service has become a success in such a short time due to the growth in the number of clients from the surrounding area, said Bob VandePol, the coordinator and primary clincician at the center. "The most rewarding thing about my work here is when after successfully finishing a case, the client will say, 'I never would have gone for help unless it was available locally,’" VandePol said. "We're very pleased at the response we've received here," he added. "People in small towns are independent and tend to think they should be able to handle all their problems by themselves, but we are being used. We treat people like people, not just numbers, and they have responded." The client list has grown through word of mouth, referrals and those who call on their own to seek help. Statistics compiled for the first year of service show that 19 percent of the clients are self referrals, 21 percent come from family or friends and 28 percent come from church personnel, with the rest from a variety of sources. Barry County accounts for 49 percent of those seeking counseling, Kent County 41 percent, and the rest from Kalamazoo, Allegan, Van Buren and Ionia counties. Individual problems ac­ count for 74 percent of the counseling requests, marital difficulties for 17 percent and family troubles for the other 10 percent. The staff now includes VandePol, who has a masters degree in social work from the University of Iowa, and is a licensed marriage counselor and certified social worker. Morrie Dieleman, who has a bachelor's degree in education from Western Michigan Univeristy, and a Psychologist intern joins school’s staff by Jean Gallup Psychologist intern Kay Hannah joined the staff of Thornapple Kellogg School Jan. 21 on a shared part-time basis with Cale­ donia Schools, said Naomi Barber, director of special education and school psychologist at TK. Having the new staff member in the system is what Barber called "a win-win situation," with Hannah serving an intern­ ship under a qualified school psychologist to attain the same status for herself. Hannah also will do some of the work now being done by the school principals, Barber said. "Because of funding, the principals have had to carry the load. But, we knew in the beginning, it would not work well. We have only a half-time school psycholo­ gist, and we should have a least a full time one in a Class B school of this size," she explained. Hannah has degrees in guidance and counseling and education from Eastern Michigan University and the University of Michigan and has worked as a curriculum director, special education coordinator and principal, coming directly from DeWitt Public Schools. Her desire to return to the classroom led her to TK and International Food Festival is set for March 4 at T-K School by Jean Gallup Residents of Middleville have something special in store on the afternoon of March 4 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Middle School Gym. say organizers of the International Food Fest. Foods from different na­ tions and talent from the local area will combine to let everyone relax and enjoy a taMe of delicious foods from different cultures at the same time they listen and watch talent perform, sax! athletic booster Blanche .Munjoy The event is being organiz­ ed by the Athletic Boosters of Thomapple Kellogg to sup­ port athletic and extra­ curricular programs in the school While sampling any or all of the foods from 14 different booths, the public will be entertained by talent such as The Oser the Hill Beach Boys.” a dance troupe from Caledonia Dance Studio. Faye Freeman and the local rock group. ‘Splitting Headache ” Also, Marry Wustman will provide recorded music dur- ing the afternoon and evening, said Duane Thatcher, who is in charge of rounding up talent for the event. Philippine, Mexican, Greek, Hungarian. Danish, Dutch. German Polics and Italian are just some of the countries which will con­ tribute authentic foods thanks to local cooks who are suppor­ ting the boosters. Munjoy said. She is especially excited by the Philippine food booth, chaired by Esther Mathews, that will be decorated in a Philippine motif, she explained. The March 4 date is also the day of the district basketball playoff, so the use of the Mid­ dle School Gym allows the cooks to set up the booths at the same tune the games are being played at the High School. Munjoy noted. After the game, the public is invited to come to the Mid­ dle School Gym and sample the cuisine and talent provided by Middleville area residents, she said. Caledonia. "She wants to get back to teaching children, diagnosis and casework and I can teach her," Barber said. "We're very pleased, I've always enjoyed the teaching part of it. It's in my special area." The $100 a day salary for the position is paid for by federal funds administered through the Kent Inter­ mediate School District Special Education Program. To become a qualified school psychologist, Hannah must have the internship to get temporary approval, and then work a full year under a qualified school psychologist to be fully approved, Barber com­ mented. "I’m sure well do a good job for her, and she will do a good job for us," Barber concluded. master's degree in social work from the same college, is also on the staff. Dieleman has three years experience in psychiatric consultation services and two years in the Grand Rapids Public School Sys­ tem as a social worker. He and his wife, Mary, have three children. The third staff member is Tom Van Tongeren who has a bachelor's degree from Calvin College, and a master's degree in social work from the University of Michigan. Van Tongeren worked at Bethany Christian Services in Grand Rapids for five years and on the campus of Pine Rest Christian Hospital for six. He and his wife, Sherrie, have three child­ ren. The staff is rounded out by the secretary/receptionist, Jackie Boekestein. VandePol is highly active as a public speaker for church and civic functions. He and his wife, professional singer Julie Michaels, frequently com­ bine their efforts at conventions, workshops and retreats. The center will sponsor a Pastor's Conference on April 19 on "Conflict Management in the Church" to be held at its facility at 6950 Cherry Valley Road. Anyone who wants to contact VandePol about speaking to a group can call 891-8770 or the toll-free number 1-800-678-1279. The same numbers can be used to obtain information on the center’s services. VandePol stressed that no one is denied treatment for lack of financial resources. Fees are based on a sliding scale, he said and he pointed out there is a patient assistance fund to help those in need. "It's important to know that no one is turned away because of lack of money," he said. Pine Rest has offered mental health care for more than 75 years, dealing with problems with outpatient and counseling programs, partial hospitalization pro­ grams, inpatient services for adults, children and adolescents, residential services and educational programs. Ulm. R. Getty Realty COMPLETE «EAL ESTATE and BWlLhNG SERVICE 117 E MAIN ST / MIDDLEVILLE. MICHIGAN 49333 MIDDLEVILLE 3 bedroom, two story, 175' frontage on M-37, Zoned Commercial, across from Hastings City Bank $44 000. Call Bill 795-3389 TH Ph.(616)795-3389 LjJl 795-3379 REALTOR" WM R GETTY Broker TONY WINGEIER 795-3002 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / February 28, 1989 I Page 9 Middleville man ordered to pay $24,000 back welfare fraud charges. Foster, of 221 Dearborn, was accused of misinforming the DSS about his net worth while he received Aid to Dependent Children, food stamps and general assistance between October 1986 and August 1988. by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A Middleville man has been ordered to repay more that! $24,000 to the Barry County Department of Social Services that he illegally received for nearly two years, ending in 1988. At $25 a week, Carl D. Foster will be repaying the debt for just over 18 years. At the heart of the matter is a 1969 Plymouth Roadrunner that Foster owned during the time he was collecting welfare. Foster had not told DSS authorities that he owned the vehicle. In court, defense attorney Foster, 36, was sentenced Feb. 15 in Barry County Circuit Court on one count of welfare fraud. Earlier he pleaded guilty to one charge in exchange for the dismissal of additional Charles Stiles said his client was caught by a technicality. "The welfare department came along and appraised the car at $7,000,’ Stiles said. "Strictly according to the law, he committed welfare fraud, but it's not like he was bringing home a check.” He asked the court not to sentence his client to serve time in jail. Foster said he was trying to work to make restitution to DSS. ’I’m working now, trying to get my life together," he said. Judge Thomas Eveland agreed that jail time might not tie entirely appropriate for a first-time offender. "When you take that much money when you’re not entitled to it, you have to expect some kind of punishment," Eveland said. Foster was ordered to serve 90 days in jail with work release. Another 90-day term was set for the end of his five-year probationary period. If Foster completes his probation successfully, the second 90-day sentence likely will be suspended. Student athletes recognized at TK PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • Thank You Help Wanted CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank my fami­ ly and friends for the flowers, cards and visits while I was at Pennock Hospital. Also Dr. Baxter and the nurses on third floor for being so nice to me. Alice Strumbcrger BABYSITTER WANTED: for two boys, gradeschoolers, second shift, my Middleville home. Non-smoking, mature responsible woman over 30. Live-in possibility. 795-3496, CARD OF THANKS Thanks so much for all your prayers, cards, visits, food. It so nice to be remembered and loved. What a lovely card show­ er on our 50lh Wedding Anniversary, February 20. A party had been given in November by their three daught­ ers and families at Mrs. T. Goorhouse, Kalamazoo. Mr. & Mrs. Lyle Stauffer Jobs Wanted CHILD CARE: in my Middle­ ville home, full time and part time. More than just a babysitter; planned activities, crafts, quiet time, fun things to do, good lunches, and lots of good old fashioned tic. Large yard and close to park. Call 795-2175. Will also fill in for your ill or vacationing sitter. MOTHER OF TWO would like to care for your children in my home, lots of tender loving care, meals and snacks provided, located near elementary and high school. For more informa­ tion call 795-7720. Business Services A & M TOWING We buy junk cars or haul away free. 942-7253._______________ Students who porticipote in o school sport and achieve ail A s for a 4.0 GPA; maintain a 3.5 GPA as honor students or have a 3.0 to 3.49 GPA to earn honorable mention in a marking period are given a certificate of recognition. The certificates are awarded by Athletic Director Skip Pranger as a way to congratulate the student athletes for their work. Shown are the 49 students who have earned the honor the lost marking period. Helen J. Siereveld Obituaries Clarence C. Rohrbacher EDWARDSBURG - Clarcnee C. Rohrbacher, 81, of Edwardsburg and formerly of Freeport, died Wednesday, February 22,1989 at the Veter­ ans Hospital in Battle Creek. Mr. Rohrbacher was born on November 28, 1907 in Lans­ ing, the son of John N. and Helena (Schmidt) Rohrbacher. He attended the Tilley School in Mancelona. He lived and fanned in Lansing until 1937 when he moved to Freeport, where he farmed and worked for Bradford - White for 16 years. He retired in 1970. He lived in Baldwin from 1970 to 1979, moving to Edwardsburg. He was married to Zenith Whitman on June 4, 1936. She preceded him in death in November 1984. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving in World War II. He was a member of the American Legion of Edwardsburg. Mr. Rohrbacher is survived by four daughters, Marion Eye of Edwardsburg, Mrs. Peter (Helen) Hernandez of Middle­ ville, Mrs. Gerry (Louella) Allen of Freeport and Sandra Ricketts of Baldwin; five sons, Lawrence of Lake Odessa, John of Texas, Clarence, Jr. of Pueblo, Colorado, Jamie of Schoolcraft and Jerrell of Baldwin; 35 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; 6 great, great grandchildren; a brother, Charles of Hawaii; several nieces and nephews. Also preceding him in death was one son, Kenneth. Funeral services were held Saturday, February 25, at Ginbach Funeral Home, with Rev. Richard Taggart officiat­ ing. Burial was at Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Phil’s Pizzeria Italian Specialties 795-7844 Pizza • Dinner • Zrti • Steaks • Appetizers • Sutx-a- ~ts Calzone • Spaghetti • Cheesecake • Sausage Rod EAT IN OH TAKE OUT Downtown MIDDLEVILLE WE CATEH ALL OCCASIONS HOURS Tm-TlMl Ri (Sat 4-» Qomc W* WAYLAND - Helen J. Siereveld, 82, of Wayland passed away Friday, February 24, 1989 at her residence. Mrs. Siereveld born on July 7, 1906 in Easton, Pennsylva­ nia, the daughter of Peter and Emily (Bray) Colter. She graduated from high school and had two years of college. She was mamed to Frank L. Siereveld on January 18,1936. She was a resident of Wayland for 16 years. She was a member of the Second Congre­ gational Church of Grand Rapids. Mrs. Siereveld is survived t/ her husband, Frank L. Siereveld; three daughters, Mrs. Helene Thompson of Grand Rapids, Mrs. Zaid (Louise) Assfy of California and Mrs. Nancy Bowerman Collins of New York, New York; one son, Robert L. Siereveld of Wyoming; former daughter-in-law, Susan Siereveld of West Olive; eight grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one great great granddaughter and two cousins. Henry H. Heikkila_______________ MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Henry H. Heikkila, 67, of Middleville, passed away Friday, February 17, 1989 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Heikkila was born on October 17, 1921 in Caspian, the son of John and Ida (Norgard) Heikkila. He was mamed to Shirley A Johnson on November 9, 1946. He served in the United Slates Army under General Patton three and a half years during World War II. He worked for 21 years in the Iron mines in Iron River, before moving to Middleville m 1973 He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Middleville. Mr Heikkila is survived by his wife, Shiriey; four daught­ EASTON GREY STABLES: WhitneyviUe and 60th; three stalls available. Superior care and quality boarding. 868-7325. In Memoriam IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Duane C. Woodmansee who passed away March 3, 1988. A lot has happened this past year. We wondered how we'd handle it without your loving guidance. But we made it with a prayer and remembering all the things you taught us. But know­ ing that you no longer have to suffer gives us peace. And your memory will always be with us. Sadly missed by Carole, Joyce Jeaninc, Eric & families Lost & Found Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Burial will be at the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wayland Ambulance or the Salvation Army. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. ers, Mrs. Gecrge (Pam) Cronk of Newaygo, Mrs. Mike (Lois) Huseby of Wausau, Wiscon­ sin, Mrs. David (Beth) Brown of Belding and Faith Heikkila of Grand Rapids; two sons, Mark Heikkila of Battle Creek and Richard Heikkila of Middleville; 11 grandchildren; one brother and three sisters. Funeral services were held Monday, February 20, at the First Baptist Church of Middleville, with Pastor Bruce Stewart and Pastor Wesley Smith officiating. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $2.00 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Satur­ day 2:00 p.m. FOUND IN IRVING: young female Black Lab, about Feb. 12. Call 795-3927 after 6 p.m. Real Estate 10 ACRES FOR SALE: Cale­ donia area. Kettle Lake Schools. 891-1883. FACTORY WORK - Trim press and assembly (hand or machine), will train if willing to make long term commitment. 1st and 2nd shift openings near the Kent County Airport. Must have a home phone and a car. Apply 7:30am 4:30pm, Mon.-Fri. at 2401 Camelot Ct. SE Located off M 37, behind Eastbrook Mall (turn right onto Lake Eastbrook Dr and left onto Camelot Dr). PEOPLE­ MARK, INC. 1-957-2101. EOE.______________________ SEWING OPERATORS NEEDED, will train, g<x>d benefits, 1st and 2nd shifts available. Please call 616/792-2222 or apply in person at Kessler Inc, 801 S. Main St, Wayland, Ml. 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For Sale DELIVERY WARFHOUSE man needed. Part or full time, apply by appt. 698-0666 or 942 1450. Erika's Distribution Co. Caledonia. Our Classified Department will be happy to assist you — 8:00 to 5:30 Monday-Friday 8:00 to Noon on Saturday FIREWOOD: Seasoned hard wood. 795-7027. 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 �Page 10 The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / February 28. 1989 Middleville upsets Hamilton 71-50 to finish jn second place tie It hardly carries the prestige of an O-K Blue title, but it's the next best thing. Middleville upset Hamilton 71-50 on the road last Friday to finish in a second place deadlock with the Hawkeyes. Both teams end the season 10-4 with Middleville upping its overall record to 14-6. The Trojans, who had sput tered lately by winning only two of their last four games, put it together against Hamilton, which had beaten Middleville 76-74 on Jan 20. “It was probably our best 32 minutes of basketball, even better than the Godwin game (83-77 win on Jan. 13)." Tro­ jan coach Kurt Holzhueter said Middleville roared to a 25-12 first period lead, in­ creased the margin to 41 -25 at the half, and never let the Hawkeyes get any closer than 10 points the rest of the way Holzhueter said a lack of turnovers and timely shooting were the keys to the win Mid­ dleville committed only four first half turnovers and 15 for the game while hitting 47 per cent (26-of 55) from the field. “We played much better defense against them than when they (Hamilton) was over here." Holzhueter acknowledged. “Those (field goals and tur­ novers) were the main things and we were very patient on offense We got a good shot each time down the court." The Trojan defense was tough on the Hawkeyes, who hit only !9-of-5l field goals. The Hawkeyes outscored Middleville 17-11 in the third period to draw to within 52-42. but could get no closer. Doug Mesecar led the Tro­ jans with 23 points, nine re­ bounds and five steals Jason Pranger added 14 points and Pete Donker II. Mike Brotherton scored eight points and added nine assists. The win was tempered somewhat when junior guard Corey Dean broke his wrist late in the game Dean, averaging 14 3 points per game, will be lost for the season The Trojans host Hastings tonight at 7:30 in the first round of the districts The winner plays Wayland on Thursday with the finals scheduled for Saturday at 2 p . m . Holzhueter said the Saxons should be tough. “It was the toughest mat­ chup we could draw." he said. “We got beat by 20-some against them earlier, but I have a better feeling about this game. " Trojan frosh lose heartbreak The T.K. freshman basket­ ball team lost a heartbreaker last Wednesday to Hamilton 62-60 in the tournament finals The Tojans played a good KftCai* 795-7719 nleasfii’e . CaUf°r t ^•HAIR DESIGNERS Appointment Men • Women • Children ACRYLIC NAILS • TANNING BOOTH 109 Railroad, Middleville team game, but just couldn't get the ball to fall in the last few minutes of the game The Trojans were lead by Dave Sherwood with 16 points. Ryan Millhouse with 14 points and Bob Jansen and Rob Hunt with 12 points apiece. The Trojans also got good play all year long from Steve McCrumb. Jamie Berg. Ron Hooper. Jeff Geukes. Mark Harcck. Jerry Niles. Matt Pratt and Jamie Brooks The Trojans finished the season with an impressive 16-3 overall record and placed second in the tournament The 1988-89 K — K Blue League Champion Middleville wrestling team MVP wrestling award a tie The vote for Most Valuable W restler was a 3-way tie bet­ ween senior Todd Kidder, who compiled a 32 and 9 record and was a team leader by example, junior Jim McCrath with a 40-10 record and junior Delbert Craven with a 45-10 record. The Dan Dykstra award for sportsmanship was taken by Todd Kidder and Delbert Craven. The Kevin Babcock award for the most promising J.V. wrestler went to Andy Monroe. Most Improved wrestler again was a tie between Pete VanDenBroeck and Chad Peters Coaches Tom Lehman. Tom Fletke and Aaron Tabor would like to thank everyone that helped make this season the huge success it was Caledonia Gymnast qualifies for state meet PROPERTY ASSESSMENT & VALUATION MEETING for Property Holders in Caledonia Township MARCH 7,1989 • 7 PM Caledonia High School Gym Tax discussion participants: • Jim Cook Caledonia Township Assessor • Dave Jager, Director of Kent County Bureau of Equalization • Bob Neger, Superintendent Caledonia Schools • Representative Wally DeLange State Representative • Senator Dick Posthumus State Senator Discussion on the property tax structure and assessment procedures for Caledonia Township with question and answer period for the property owners. JERRY GOOD Caledonia Township Supervisor Danielle Idema practices with the Caledonia Gymnastics Club. She recently qualified for the state gymnastics meet in Flint. The Caledonia Gymnastic Club would like to con­ gratulate Danielle Idema from Caledonia for her state quali­ fying performance Feb. 19 at Gennesse Valley in Flint. Danielle was one of 52 out of 115 gymnast to qualify for the state meet to be held April 22-23 in Detroit. In order to qualify, Danielle had to score 27 or higher at a regional or local meet to ad­ vance to a sectional. Once at the sectional she must score 29 points or higher. Danielle score 30.05 with scores of 7.8 on vault placing 3rd, 7.25 on bars, placing 5th. 7.5 on beam placing 7th, 7.5 on floor plac ing 10th and a 30.05 all around placing 6th. Danielle is in her second year of gymnastics competi­ tions and has progressed well for coach Mike MacEachron, who predicts that Danielle will be one of the lop gym­ nastics in the state of Michigan. Danielle competes as a Class IV Novice and is only 7 years old. Danny Beltz and David Baker from the Caledonia Gymnastic Club traveled to Saginaw Feb. 19 for a regional boys meet and show­ ed the rest of the state that the Caledonia Middleville area is right up there in Boys Gymnastic s. Danny and David com­ peting in only their third meet, showed that with a lot of prac­ tice and hard work your scores will continue to risk and sooner or later place in each respective events in Boys Gymnastics which are Par rallel bars, High Bar, Pommell horse, Vaulting, Rings and Floor Exercise. Danny placed 6th on pom­ mel horse; 9th on rings 1st on Vault, in three meets Dan has placed 1st 2 at 3 meets with scores 9.0 or higher at a possi­ ble ten 9th on Parrallel bars 8th on Hi bar 5th on floor and 7th all around. David only seven years old placed 9th on floor. 10th on pommel horse, 5th on rings with a score of 7.8, 6th on vault 10th on Parrallel bars 9th on Hi bar and 9th all around. These boys plus other members of the boys and girls team can be watched or any person interested in gym­ nastics can talk to coach Mike MacEachron at the Club STOP • Creditor Harassments • Garnishments • Foreclosures — CALL — KLINE & VAN ZYL BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEYS Located near Woodland Mall • 957-4344 • FREE PHONE CONSULTATION we Also do Simple wills Shirley Janose & Sharon A.OIdham, CTC Domestic & International Cruise, Tour & Air Travel Caledonia Village Centre 891-0090 or 1-800-647-0090 OPEN MT 8 306 Thors N 8 P m. Omer Eves by Appt Sat 102 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 28. 1989 I Page 11 Seniors lead Scot Cagers to Victory over Kenowa Hills Seniors Rick Dunn and An- the" Aguiar season careers on a good note Friday might is dy McGuckin wanted to end Kenowa Hills , and they did The pair combined for 27 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Scots to 72-64 win. The win ended the Scots league season with a 6-8 record, good for 4th place in the OK Gold Conference “I wanted both of them to go out on a good note," ex­ plained coach Jon Meerman “They both have worked so hard all season and there great kids to coach " Overall, its been a tough year for both Rick and Andy An early season injury to Dunn, which has hampered him throughout the season, and a mild scoring slump tor Andy during mid season add on a tot of tough losses and its been a tough season. “I feel that Friday’s win over Kenowa was the best An- Cooley Places Third in State Senior co-coploins Rick Dunn ond Andy McCuckin. Scots face West Catholic in first round of districts first game of the district tour­ nament at Wyoming Park High School at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. March 1 against West Catholic If they win that game they will return to Wyoming Park on Saturday. March 4 at 7:30 p.m. to play in the district finals. The Caledonia Fighting Scots basketball team will play in the Class B. District #49 state basketball tourna­ ment along with teams from Wyoming Rogers, Wyoming Park. Grand Rapids Catholic and West Catholic. The Scots will play their Bowling Results Wolverine Hastings City Bank 22^-13 Vi, Caledonia Oil 21-15, Purdum Const. #1 21-15. Harrison Hdw 21-15. Taylor Trenching 19Vi-16Vi. Village Grocery 19-17. G&L Remodeling 19-17. Purdum Const. #2 16-20, Indian Valley Camp 13-23, Gun Lake Inn 8-28. High Series - D. Siawson 584, J. Freeman 574, J. Long 563. B. Fuller 555. M. Lesick 554 High Game - J. Freeman 235-212. D. Siawson 217, J Long 212. R. Coykendall 209, C. Purdum Jr. 208, M. Bishop 207-200. Bowlerettrs The Water Doctor 25-11, Hair We Are 20-16, Hastings City Bank 20-16, Village Beauty Nook 19-17. Phil’s Pizzeria 15-21, Seif & Sons 9-27. High Series - T. Cooley 547, G. Purdum 535, D. Pitt 526, C. Sinke 499, T. Noffkc 484. High Game - D. Pitt 226, D. Cooley 197, T. Cooley 194, J. Marble 193, G. Pur­ dum 191. Three Man Basketball TK Community Education Final Standings WL T. Topol ski..........................7-7 L. Elwood......................... 2-12 A . Gulch............................. 1-13 WL D. Parker........................... 13-2 L. Cobum.......................... 12-3 B. Denniston.......................8-6 Middleville’s Bryan Cooley went to the state wrestling finals looking to win the State Championship, but in his first match Cooley was upset by Bob Wallace of Sturgis in a wild 9-8 match. After suffering the loss, in order to place as high as last years third places finish. Cooley had to win his next five matches against an outstanding group of quality wrestlers at 125 pounds In his next match, he defeated Tim Phillips of Riverview 15-1 and then decisioned Sean Klebler of Jackson C. Purma Western 9-2. The third match was against Rob Delatorre of Coloma who came into the match with an (Hitstanding record of 48-4. but Cooley quickly took con­ trol of the match and finished with a 9-4 victory. Jeff Murdock, of OtisvilleLakeville. with a 36-4 record, was next in line and Cooley again scored his lakedown and went on to a 7-1 victory. The win put Cooley into the con­ solation finals with third place going to the winner Andy Lint of Mt Morris, with 47 wins to his credit, was the opponent standing in the way of third place. Bryan scored a takedown near the end of the first period and then escaped to begin the second period Leading 3-0 Bryan worked in for another takedown and then showing true determina­ tion Bryan put Linte on his back and recorded his fifth straight win on a pin in 2:37. Delbert Craven wrestling at 135 pounds lost his first round match to Kevin Stowell of Birch Run 7-3. Stowell went on to win the tournament. Del then defeated Rick McKennon of Grose lie 11-10 in overtime. In his next match Del defeated Mike Brooks of Midland Bullock Creek and then lost a 12-5 decision to Ken Crim of Perry. Crim went on to place 4th. Jim McCrath wrestled well at 112 pounds but was unable to win a match. Jim’s first came at the hands of the se­ cond place finisher Chad Graham of Eaton Rapids His second loss was to Gary Williams of Fenton. This Wednesday the wrestl­ ing team will be honored for this years outstanding 21-3 record with the annual awards night starting at 6:30 in the high school home economics room. A dessert buffet will follow the awards. dy and Rick have played together all season. " said Meerman They clicked the entire game. " And when they weren’t clicking, sophomore Josh O’Krangley and Dan Burd were O’Krangley ran the show from the point guard position and Burd was the under man dow n low grabbing a season high 9 rebounds. The Scots got off to a slow start offensively falling behind 17-15 m the first period. In the second period the Scots sw itched to a full man-to-man defense and caused Kenowa all sorts of problems The score at half was 35-27. McGuckin led the Scots with 12 first half points. O’Krangley added 8. In the third period O’Krangley connected tor 10 points and junior Jason May nard came off the bench to score 6 to lead the Scots to 56-51 lead entering the fourth. In the final quarter, the Scots outscored the Knights 17-13 to bring home the win Dan Burd led the Scots with 6 points in the quarter. We played well tonight. I just hope we can keep things going into the tournament.” said Meerman. The Scots will play West Catholic in the opening round at 7:30 Wednesday evening at Wyoming Park High School KEITH BERGY - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS FUEL OIL GAS l DIESEL SERVING HOME FARM INDUSTRY Ce.. (5*6. 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA. Ml 49316 SELF-SERVE GAS DIESEL KEROSENE SNACK SHOP (616)891-8198 PROPANE REFILL SERVICE DINNER Specials Oven BBQ Pork Chops THUR Cook’s Choice FRl: Fish Dinner — All-You-Can-Eat WED: (Includes French Fries, Texas Toast and Cole Slaw) CHILD’S PORTIONS AVAILABLE J.V. Cagers fall to Godwin Last week Middleville traveled to Godwin, losing a tough 62-52 league battle. The Trojans quickly found themselves behind as Godwin jumped off to a 17-7 first quarter led. The Trojans came back in the second quarter to narrow Godwins lead to 28-26 by the half. Middleville stayed close through the second half, but finally fell to a scrappy God­ win team 62-52. Mike Wierenga led the team with 14 points and 7 rebounds, follow­ ed by John Scheibs 10 points and 4 assists. Scott VanAartsen had a strong game with 9 points. Brad Bruner scored 7 points with 5 rebounds. Steve VanDuine and Jaime Payne help off the bench with 4 points each. 795-3672 DIFFERENT SPECIALS EVERYDAY FOR BREAKFAST. LUNCH •■d DINNER 497 Arlington (M-37) Middleville (Next to Hasting* City Bank) J Regular Hour» Mon Fn 6a m -8pm , Sat 6 a m -2 p m , Sun 8am 1 pm. CALEDONIA PRINTING 9790 Cherry Valley Rd., Caledonia 891-2121 10% OFF ALL Wedding items ordered by March 31,1989. Stop In ond browse through our extensive selection of wedding albums. M-r 8 to 5; Evening and weekend appointments avolat>*e. - Caledonia Township Caledonia, Michiban 49316 "At the Growing Edge of Kent County" Nnd rete » Pte - MUSCLE IN ON A GREAT DEAL FOR JUST 5% DOWN. $ SUZUKI • NOTICE • CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW March 13 & 14 • 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. By Appointment: March 13 • 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP HALL, 7248 68th St., Caledonia Bob's Service Shop ■■■M MM 610 S Wellman Road Nashville, Ml • 852-9377 Signed; Jerry Good, Supervisor �Page 12 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I February 28. 1989 Dutton students return to the age of dinsosaurs FARO’S ITALIAN w Middleville's Finest 117 W Main Middleville. Ml. PHONE 795-7911 s OPEN 7 NIGHTS w Sun. thru Thurs. 3:30 to 11 p.m. Fri. & Sot. 3:30 to 12:30 P.m. “ Two Pizzas for One a Special Price Save up to 70% on second Pizza MS IM IM Good only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday & Saturday) (2) Small 10" 1 item <2) small 10" 3 items (21 Small 10" deluxe $12so tt m (2) ir 11tems... Ml50 $14oo (2) ir 3 items .. Ul IM LU (2) 14" Deluxe “ ★ MONDAY SPECIALS ★ Antipasto salad.................... $250 Spaghetti & Meat Sauce ex n ★ TUESDAY SPECIALS ★ 18x12 Big Pan Pina ChMM 4 Tomato Sauca Each Additional item B hi in IM IM . Add *1°° Wednesday Special Ham & Cheese sub In on oil-school ossembly lost week, Dutton Elementary students enjoyed a return to earth as it was four billion years ago. 'when your teachers were just little kids.' Mark Maher of All-American Programs presented the program Dinosaurs and Fossils.' but gave the students plenty of chances to show off their own knowledge of the fascinating giant reptiles. Standing behind a model of a baby apatosaurus are Jason Floyd, left, and Dan Rundhaug while Mike Miller. Jamie Daniels. Nicole Vanderloon and Angela Pifer gather with Maher in front. Middleville youngsters may sign up for soccer Registration for all first graders in Middleville in­ terested in playing AYSO soc­ cer for the first time will be held Tuesday, March 7. at McFall School from 5-8:30 p.m. The cost is 315 per person and this price includes a soc­ cer shirt. All children who can are urged to register in person March 7 with a parent in order to get some volunteer help from the parents. Lots of will­ ing volunteers are needed to run a gtxxi soccer program. Those who cannot attend the registration night are ask­ ed to call the registrar. Barb Williams at 891-9115 or Marilyn Liu. commissioner, at 891-8998. Registration must be in and paid for by March 15. Shirts must be ordered and teams set as soon as possible. The first soccer game is April 22. Players who played last fall do not need to register again, they will be on the same teams. There will be five Saturday Includes mayo & lettuce.. specials not valid with any other offers or Free Delivery BEST PI2ZA AROUND — FASTEST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES! I $200 off is ■ Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop | Take Out Only . Only 1 Pw Coupon • E«pv»» » FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA Trojan J.V. girls third in league The Middleville jayvee volleyball team tied for third at the OK Blue Conference Tournament held at Calvin Christian Feb. 11. They easily defeated Com­ stock Park and Lee, and split with Godwin to take second in pool play but lost to Hamilton in a tough 13-15, 13-15 2-game match. Serving well for the day were Mary Cisler. Tracie Smith, Jamie Beuschel and Sue Seger. Polly Kidder and Cara Errair did a fine job at the net. On Feb. 13. they easily defeated Comstock Park 15-7, 15-12. Doing a fine job at ser­ ving for the Trojans were Alicia Batson, Jenny Mid­ dleton. Tina Neeson and Rosemary Sclafani, good ag­ gressive play by Cristi Thomas. Sherry Swelnis and Michelle Griffin. February 16 they lost to Godwin in a 2-game match 2-15, 14-16. “ The girls have worked hard all season, making a commitment to excel and developing a fine team spirit. Great job!’” said coach Joyce Domi re. morning games and then Soc­ cerfest will be on June 3. Practice will begin soon after spring break. If there are any second through eighth graders who did not play last fall, but would like to play this spring, they may come to the soccer registration to be put on teams or on a waiting list. Junior High Wrestlers 3-1 The Caledonia Junior High wrestling team is off to a win­ ning season so far, with a 3-1 record in the OK Blue league. They had a slow start, however, losing their first four non-conference meets to Hastings, Wayland, Newhall and Valleywtxxl. “Each meet we came closer until finally we got our first win against Hamilton 45-21,” said coach Dave Orszula. “Then we lost to Godwin 15-36. We regrouped and worked on our technique to get ready for Middleville.” The Fighting Scots went after Middleville and beat them 44-20. Still pumped up from that victory the Scots took it right to Comstock Park and came home with a 42-22 victory. “The junior high wrestlers’ intensity is high and everyone on the team is giving their best,” said Orszula. The young wrestlers will meet Byron Center, Kelloggsville and compete in the Middleville Invitational before their final match against A Hendale. The conference match is scheduled for March 14. Caledonia retailers new hours Retail merchants and some of the service-oriented business in the Caledonia Village Centre are extending their Thursday evening hours to 8 p.m., said a spokesman for the mall merchants’ association. While some of the shops and stores already were open on Thursday evenings, now all the Village Centre's retailers are providing area residents the extra shopping hours, she said. LOWELL or MIDDLEVILLE Regional Spelling Bee at T-K : $200 off Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop ««2 tten or Hes eitti NO COUPON NEEDED All of our Pizzos include our Special Sauce and lOO°t> Mozzarella Cheese NO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY 15 MINUTES TAKE OUT OR EAT IN OR FAST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES Here s what our customers say about Faro s Pizza HU-JD by Jean Gallup Thomapple Kellogg was selected as the permanent host for the Regional Spelling Bee last year, and the first "regional" will be held here at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 2. The winners from several area schools will compete for the nght to go on to the state level of the Scripps-Howard National Spelling Bee. Mark Overbeek and Cathy Hart, along with Jessica VanAmen and Amie Bergakker, will represent TK Middle School and Page Elementary, respectively, in the contest, which is sponsored by the Grand Rapids Press. Others who will be in the bee include Shanda Nagel and Craig Schmidt from Caledonia Junior High, Katie Sobczek and Raymond Stewart from Kettle Lake Elementary, Rebecca Mun­ ger and Kent Alles from Milo A. Brown Elementary, Jim Warren and Jason Axel from Robert Nickels Middle School and Brad Mulder and Jason Gardner from Dutton Elementary. Rounding out the local school representatives will be Nick Barr and Brian Desmond from Meadow­ lawn Elementary, Traci Aronson and Tuan Tran from Bowen Elementary, Knstina Wallace and Rachel LaBelle from Caldeonia Elementary and Jenni Zuiderveen and Julie Hutt from Dutton Christian. 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Newmyer said two areas in the zoning ordinances should be reviewed and probably changed, including laws covering condominiums and variances There is doubt if con­ dominiums are included in the section of the zoning or­ dinance covering Planned Multiple Family zones, he said Also, granting variances to the zoning code has the same effect as a rezoning without going through the rezoning process, he said. “If they (condominiums) are not under any zoning rules, that would allow a developer to come in and build whatever they wanted with no way to govern their development.“ he explained. Variance standards do exist that should be met. but they are not very well understood and the ideal way to control growth and be fair is to disallow variances and manage growth through zon­ ing changes, he said “That sounds cold and hard, but in order to be fair to everybody, we should have the same rules for everyone,” he added. There are two use variance standards endorsed by the Michigan Society of Planning Officials. One is that the applicant must show an “unnecessary hardship" exists, and this re­ quires demonstrating that the property could not be used (be put to a reasonable use) for the purposes permitted in that zone; or the plight is due to unique circumstances peculiar to the property and not to general neighborhood condi­ tions; or that the use would not alter the essential character of the area, or ihat the problem is not self- Continuod on Pg. 3 T-K School survey results to be presented March 13 by Jean Gallup If all people who took part in a survey to find ways for Middleville's schools to be more responsive to the community attend a meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 13, to hear the results of their answers, there will be an overflow crowd at the TK Auditorium. Kathy Feaster, from the Michigan Department of Education, will return to report on the opinions gathered by that survey. Feaster previously had chaired meetings with people from Middleville and Freeport, along with students, farmers and businessmen to find out what questions they wanted included in the survey. She also held another meeting in January to listen to the public and "fine tune" the questions suggested from the first meetings on Jan 17. The survey was taken by volunteers from the community between Jan. 30 and Feb. 2. At that time, Feaster said she was gratified by the response to the idea of a survey and was pleased at all the helpful suggestions she got during the day and evening spent with representatives of the school district. One group Feaster was especially impressed with was the government class at TK. "The students were absolutely great," she said. "I threw out a couple of topics and they picked up on them. When they really got started, they had good comments and suggestions." The students wondered what the public thought about the new 90 percent attendance policy and why they voted against the millage, she said. Also mentioned by Feastei was the large turnout ii Freeport and the continuinj interest in the recent changi in grade school config uration. Two Caledonia staff members honored by special education by Barbara (>all Grand Rapids Chapter No. 21 of the Council for Excep­ tional Children (CEC) recent­ ly recognized Dave Orszula and Beverly Blaser of the Caledonia Community Schools for their outstanding work with special education students Although nominations are open throughout Kent County, only five are chosen for the award. Orszula. a custodian and wrestling and football coach at Caledonia Junior High, was nominated by Lois DeMeester who also works at the junior high. She cited his work with the special education students who compete on his junior high football and wrestling teams. She also pointed out his par­ ticipation in the school's in­ school. pre-vocational pro­ gram in which special educa­ tion students learn occupa­ tional skills by working on maintenance projects during and after school. Through lhe Kent County Court system. Orszula also employs juvenile offenders at the school, some of whom have been special education students. DeMeester said She added that in the sum­ mer of 1987, he befriended a severely emotionally impaired junior high student, not only employing him to cut his grass, but also spending time with him and taking him out for snacks. Orszula also has served on the junior high discipline com­ mittee and chaperoned both the annual school trip to Cedar Point and the student “lockins" held in the spring. Beverly Blaser was nominated for the CEC award by collegue Kim Gates, but there were many seconds to Gates’ motion from other teachers, from parents, and from the district's director of special education. Gates said all these different groups of people applauded Blaser s professionalism, her competence and her creative ideas in helping the students under her charge One parent told Gates that Blaser established relation­ ships with students and parents and then helped make the parent-student relationship stronger. Another told about a child whose low self-esteem made him a discipline problem at school. The parent said Blaser showed the child the choices he can make in friends and that different choices can result in different conse­ quences. Realizing that he did have some control over his life increased the child’s selfesteem and resolved the discipline problem. Blaser also was cited for making home visits on her own time, not just during school hours, and for being available during emergencies. Gates said she received let­ ters commending Blaser from principals, the school psychologist, from parents, from lhe elementary resource room teacher and from the learning disabled selfcontained classroom. "Bev and Dave are people who really care about our children.“said Gates, “and who go out of their way to help them “ Dove Orszula, junior high wrestling coach arx building custodian, was recognized recently for hh work with special education students. Middleville council hears of sewer expansion Beverly Blaser school social worker was recogniz­ ed by the Council for Exceptional Children for her help In special education. by Jean Gallup The first phase of expansion for the sewage system in Mid­ dleville is finished, and a PuNk- Works Committee will study the matter before the Village Council takes lhe next Mep Village Manager Kit Roon sax! the preliminary survey work has been completed and the council “now must decide to continue. Mop or get so­ meone else to continue the work. ’' "W'hai is the next step9” Trustee Floyd Bray asked Roon replied that it would be the actual design of the lagoons, with how much earth would be moved, decisions on whether one or two Lagoons would be needed, the place ment of lagoons and so on. Those plans would be sub­ mitted to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNRj for ap­ proval, he added Trustee Terry Mason asked if there were qualified people who could do the rest of the project and if future work would be let out for bids. The preliminary work was done w ithout bids by the same team that designed the original lagoons. Richard Meyers and William Nies when they worked for Williams and Works company. Roon said. I Those two men are now; part of Meyers, Bucche &. Nies Inc. from Jenison. The next phase is a hydrogeological study and will cost about $30,000. R<x»n said Trustee Delbert Riley asked where the DNR stands in the process at the present time. Continued on Pg. 3 �Page 2 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 7. 1989 Neighbors with... NORMA VELDERMAN Well. Marth came in like a lamb, didn't k? But a cold nip­ py lamb. * When Johnny and I went for a walk in the early morning, the wind chill factor turned me into a chicken. I had my snowsuit and scarf on my face Johnny didn't have anything on his ears, no gloves and he was willing to go on. but not overbundled me. Louise Jackson said she is so busy going to various things at Lincoln Meadows that she doesn't have tune to get sick. She is thoroughly en­ joying herself, and life is rich and good. She said she had at­ tended a class that afternoon on Indians and the Civil War. My phone is starting to act up Hope I get you all called before it gets balky and refuses to work at all. Most of you folks arc say­ ing that you are staying inside with this kind of weather - so there is no real news. Don't give up. This is now March. Whatever comes can’t stay too long now. Blanche Munjoy called and told me that she had the most enjoyable day she had had in a long time. The middle school had "Spirit Week" and she went to the final day. The youngsters, in sixth, seventh and eighth grades planned, organized and performed the whole program This was on Friday. Feb. 24 Blanche's batteries were charged and overflowing with amazement and pride in all the youngsters’ accomplishments. She said that people who talk about the modern youngsters should have been there. Their abilities, enthusiasm and talents would have pleased any doubter as to our future being safe in their hands. Blanche was still high in the evening when she was telling me about them. 1 was so pleased to have her call and tell me. I call that age, "the meat and potato age.” They still have the en­ thusiasm of a child absorbed in this wonderful world and the warmth and sincerity of a trusting person. They are a warm wonderful child one minute and a very sophisticated adult the next. Peer pressure hasn't yet set in to hide their emotions and act bored. Half child and half adult. Don't mistake them for angels because they are anything but that. To me. as a teacher, they are a very big. warm, exciting challenge to keep up with and ahead of. It's a wonderful, exhausting, hectic and very rewarding age So Blanche's and my hats are off to you folks, students and faculty , for having such a wonderful idea to challenge them and provide an avenue to put all this energy and creativeness to a constructive purpose The Food Fair took place at the Middle School gym Satur­ day. March 4 from 4 to 8 p.m. There were 14 food booths See Jean Gallup's good arti­ cle on it in last week's Sun and News. It sure sounds like a wonderful way to try all kinds of food cheaply, and with a lot of others having a good time. There was live entertainment all dunng the evening Duane Thatcher was in charge, and as we all know, when he is in charge of the musical pro­ grams. they are good. I heard they even had one group called. "Over the Hill Beach Boys. " Ed Wteringa said that son Nick and Nancy. Ed and Cheri Harman and family bor­ rowed Ed and Katie's motorhome and are in Florida having a good vacation Ett Van Sickle said that all her family got togehter at Joyce’s and Gary’s home to celebrate daughter Shelley's 16th birthday Sunday, the 26th Marcie Robertson said that the family planned go to watch and hear the Middle School band perform at Ionia Saturday. March 4. I believe she said it was a contest. Good luck, kids. Thelma Carl attended Doris Brog’s birthday get-together Sunday, the 26th, at Shirley Howell’s. There goes my phone. I stopped and waited and called a few more later. Then it quit again. I did that three times. So I had to give up. folks. Hope I have a new phone by next week. Helen Shellenberger called and gave me the entertainment schedule for the dinners on Wednesday and Thursday and the following Monday at the VFW Hall On Wednesday, March 8. Stan Pierce’s Dulcimer players, with seven in the group, will perform. On Monday, March 13, a lady is coming to talk about books. So mark it down on your calendars. The meals are get­ ting pretty good. Impotence meeting set for Thursday "Successfully Overcoming Impotence ” will be discussed at a free educational meeting Thursday, March 9. at 7:30 p.m. at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. The meeting, pan of the Im­ potence Help Program spon­ sored by Metropolitan and Butterworth hospitals, is open to men and their partners who are dealing with the problem of impotence. Most men experience im­ potence as an isolated incident at one time or another. but for an estimated 10 million American men, impotence is a chronic or long-lasting condi­ tion. Causes may include an illness, an accident, a hor­ mone deficiency or the effect of medication of surgery The Impotence Help Pro­ gram is a free educational and support service designed to help inform impotent men and their partners about recent medical advances in diagnosis and treatment. The right of privacy is respected for all who attend For further information, call 776-2001. Correction:__ In an announcement m last week's Reminder about Mrs. Jeannette (DeRoo) Sherman celebrating her 80th birthday. it was incorrectly reported that she still lives with her husband Mr. Sherman is deceased Senior party ticket sale going fast by Jean Gallup Ticket sales are going well for the senior all-night party planned for the Thomapple Kellogg Class of 1989. organizers say. Marge Loew, one of the committee members planning the second annual alcohol-free event, said she is gratified with the response to the party. "This will be the last night they will be together as classmates." she said "And another neat thing is they get prizes and souvenirs of their last night together. " The big day is May 28. Loew said, and anyone who w ishes to buy a ticket or make a donation can call Loew at 795-3503 or Linda Groves at 891-9954 The deadline of March I for early ticket purchases has passed, so the price is now Bill Getty of Getty Realty buys a ticket to the senior party being organized by parents in the community. After buying the ticket, he also gave Marge Loew a donation for the cause. S30. she said. "This is the last chance for the kids to say goodbye before they go off to college, jobs or the military , and I think they ought to take it." she said PMS Support Group to meet Ninety percent of all women will adm.t to having some symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. Anyone who would like to learn more about PMS may attend a Premenstrual Syn­ drome support group meeting at Metropolitan Hospital. 1919 Boston. S.E., in Grand Rapids on the second Tuesday of each month. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday. March 14. from 7-9 p.m. A social worker and a registered nurse will moderate the discussion. Meetings arc free and open to all women with concerns about PMS. Registration is requested. Call 247-7376 weekdays for further information or to register. Mark Frei of Graphic Communications supports the senior all night party by donating posterboard to Marge Loew. Posters are placed around town and in the schools. TO THE EDITOR: The future under present conditions To the editor: The scenario will read as follows: Millage Denied! Millage Denied! Millage Denied! Hastings Schools lose accreditation! Middleville Schools lose accreditation! Delton Schools lose accreditation! New businesses steer clear of these communities, know­ ing they lack the resources to provide an adequate education for their children! Local businesses must relocate or even close for lack of quality The Recreation Council’s donation is disputed To the editor: The Thomapple Recreation Council is a farce! My township. Irving, voted to give $500, but I disagree. The people are just like leaches, only not blood, but money They warn to hire an ad­ ministrator for the program. They cry for money for schools. Now, they want money for play Regina Stem can sen e at no cost and can hold every of­ fice That s a feather in the hat for you. Lon Lafancy is another pushing the program. He can share dimes and I’m sure he would be delighted These poor, neglected kids of today Summertime, the ones around to help haying and so forth are few and far between You better check the few closely too. They stole a page from teachers Always, money is first issue, not the quality of work. The teachers are still work­ ing. Has there been an under the table settlement? There will be no new millage vexed for their raises. To think the Board of Education cnes no money, and sets aside enough for 4.5 percent raises for teachers. You students, paying for sports and all other activities, take note Are your teachers as concerned for your wellbeing as they would try to make you believe? I wouldn’t wager one cent in their favor You people that moan so much about how much space is delegated to coverage should be thankful you get the coverage the Sun & News provides. I didn’t see anv Middleville residents buying the paper and publishing Donald W Johnson Middleville employees! Doctors, nurses, dentists, lawyers, accountants, carpenters, plumbers, and countless others steer clear of these communities because of the economic climate. Jobs become unavailable in these communities because of departing businesses. Families must survive so they relocate elsewhere also. And all we can become is a rest stop on the highway to nowhere! Is this the future we are building for our young peo­ ple? The people who are sup­ posed to lead us into tomor­ row! Do you want to be a part of Barry County’s history that lays claim to this epitalh? I certainly don’t! Sincerely. Richard R Cole Co-Chairman Barry County Futuring Committee Action Group on Education Vision program set forMarch13 Good vision is a valuable asset often taken for granted, but everyday experiences such as reading a newspaper or recognizing a familiar face can be hampered by poor eyesight. A health education pro­ gram, co-sponsored by Metropolitan and Butterworth hospitals, will explore how aging effects vision and what people can do to protect their eyesight. The program will be held Monday. March 13, from I to 3 p.m. at Metropolitan Hospital, 1919 Boston S.E., Grand Rapids. “Aging Eyes," is aimed at the "Fifty Plus" generation, but is open to interested people of all ages Attendance is free, but registration is required. Call 247-7376 to register or for further information. TheSun and News 4 antlia if 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 0 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. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I March 7. 1989 I Page 3 Middleville hosts first annual Regional Spelling Bee on March 3 All of the students who mode it to the regional contest gather on the stage to receive a certificate for their hard work. Corrie Campbell of Forest Hills Central Middle School was the winning speller at the Regional Spell­ ing Bee held in Middleville on March 3. TK s Mark Overbeek and Cathy Hart placed second and third in the contest. Chronic fatigue group meets The Centers for Disease Control now call it "Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.” but it's also known as “‘Chronic Epstein Barr Syndrome.” Individuals who have been diagnosed with this ailment have formed a support group which is open to anyone in­ terested m learning more about it. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday. March 7. from 7 to 9 p.m. in the East/West Conference Rixim at Metropolitan Hospital. 1919 Boston S.E., Grand Rapids Attendance is free. CALEDONIA PRINTING 9790 Cherry Valley Rd.. Caledonia 891-2121 Letterheads Photo Copying • Weddings • Envelopes • Rubber Stamp • Business Cards • Carbonless Forms • Computer Forms • Facsimile Service Fax # 891-8074 Donna Apsey Manager Jim & Colleen Shoaf. Owners —Behind Stellas Piua — Middleville council hears of sewer expansion Continued from front page Roon said the DNR was waiting for the information that will be in the hydrogeological report The report will have infor­ mation gathered so far. in­ cluding documents telling what the village proposes to do. well supply records, water quality data and regional water supply data. Also re­ quired in the study is another test well near the site. A minor problem has been picked up by the present monitoring wells near the lagoons. Rixin reported. Slightly elevated counts of nitrogen and ammonia have been detected in the ground water and will be tracked by the DNR. he added. “They don’t know where it is coming from, but because it is up a little bit, this is the time to find it and fix it." he said. Roon emphasized that even at these higher levels, the drinking water is still far below the minimum unaccep­ table levels determined by the DNR Mason asked if "a time fac­ tor" was important to the decision to approve the hydrogeological study. Roon said it was. "The longer it takes (to get the study approved)." said Roon, "the longer it's going to take to get the rest of it done." Discussion on the sewer was abruptly halted by Presi­ dent Pro Tern William Hardy when he said the matter was going to the public works committee chaired by Floyd Bray, for study and recommendation. Almost immediately Hardy apologized to Roon and Trustee Lon Myers, whose conversation he had inter­ rupted. saying he felt there were too many unanswered questions on the subject and that the matter should go into committee. In other business, the coun­ cil agreed to let Middleville Boy Scout Troop No. 65 park a 30-foot trailer on village property to collect paper for recycling. Also approved was advanc­ The one life policy that’s with you every step of the way. ed training for officers Andy Frantz and James Ayers of the police department. Ayers will attend four days of classes on breathalyzer use at a cost of $225 at Lansing Community College, and Frantz will take 10 days of training in evidence detection in May at Grand Rapids Junior College. A request by Garrett Raterink to vacate parts of River Street was received and referred to Committee Public Works "B" for study Eldon Newmyer. chairman of the village Planning and Zoning Commission. gave a report on what the PZC learn­ ed at the first seminar given by the Michigan Sociey of Planning Officials. Also, l^iwton will exchange mayors w ith Middles tile on Mayor Exchange Day that will be in May. Roon said Zoning laws changed Continued from front page created. Two, the Zoning Board of Appeals must insure that the "spirit of the ordinance is observed, public safety secured and substantial justice done." Newmyer said it is impor tant to remember that a variance is a license to break the zoning law, and its per­ mission is not intended to be easy to get The PZC members will be learning more about zoning in the months ahead by attending seminars put on by an organization they have just joined, the Michigan Society of Planning Officials, he added. Six members of the com mission went to a Basic Train ing Workshop in Holland Feb. 21. sponsored by MSPO. Marge Loew, Don Hut­ chins, Adam Chy rowski, Lin­ da French, Shirley Miller and Newmyer were the members who attended the seminar. Newmyer said he was pleased with the information gained at the seminar, and is looking forward to attending a three-day meeting in October with others on the commission. "These seminars give us better background to be better commissioners. It was well worth it. It gives us a better handle on what we're suppos­ ed to be doing," he said DINNER Specials Baked Catfish Dinner Smelt Dinner FRl. Fish Dinner — All-You-Can-Eat — WED.: THURS Auto-Owners Per ma Tferm 2 Universal Life offers the ultimate in flexibility for your changing life insurance needs. Call your Auto-Owners agent for all the details. Includes french fries, texas toast and cole slaw • CHILDS PORTIONS AVAILABLE • TktNc 795-3672 A DIFFERENT SPECIALS EVERYDAY FOB BREAKFAST. LUNCH and DINNER 497 Arlington (M-37), Middleville ■ Whan You Think of Insurance. Think of Ut 215 E Mam Street. Caledonia. Michigan 49316 JEFFREY M. De VRIES (61 6) 891 ’81 25 JOHN J. DeVRIES (Next to Haatinga City Bank) X Regular Hours Mon -Fn. 6 a m 8 p m �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 7, 1989 Friday. March 17 Macaroni w/cheese, fish on bun. peas, fruit choice, milk Fruit choices and assorted sandwiches daily. SCHOOL MENUS Caledonia High School & Junior High Lunch Menu Tuesday, March 7 Pizza gumba, fries, cole slaw, fruit choice, milk. Wednesday, March 8 Baked chicken, baked potato, dinner roll and corn, apple crisp or fruit, milk wich. cheese stix, applesauce or peaches, milk Monday. March 13 Hot dog on bun. fries, com. applesauce, milk. Tuesday, March 14 Taco w/cheese, lettuce, macaroni salad, fruit choice, milk. Thursday , March 9 Pizza, fries, veg stix w/dip. fruit choice, milk. Wednesday. March 15 Spaghetti w'cheese. garlic toast, green beans, jello or fruit, milk. Friday. March 10 Tomato soup, tuna sand­ Thursday. March 16 Pizza, cole slaw, fries, cookie or fruit, milk. 0 0 "i Start your own business as an indpendent respresentative with Avon Call Today ... 616-698-0595 or 616-242-4809 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St "The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord" School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday I venmg Worth© Wednaiday Midweek prayer » 8©ie Hud» Rev William Dobson Pastor 9 30 a m 10 30 a m 6 00 p m 700 p m “People that care" Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Pastor Monte C. Bell ||| 1* The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod or or Friday. FeblO In-Service, no school. Please note that snacks may be purchased for the following prices: fresh fruit. Fruit Roll­ ups and Fun Fruits-.25 cents. Milk- 20 cents West & McFall Tuesday. March 7 Sloppy joes on a bun. tator tots, pineapple tidbits Slicker Day. VS ednesday. March 8 Chili/Veg. sticks, crackers and cheese, bread and butter, applesauce. Thursday. March 9 Sliced turkey and cheese on a bun. buttered carrots, sliced pears. Monday. March 13 Hamburger deluxe on bun. french fries, fresh fruit choice. Tuesday. March 14 Taco lettuce and cheese, buttered com. peaches W ednesday. March 15 Chicken noodle soup, grill­ ed cheese sandwich, crackers veg. sticks, rasp, sherbet. Thursday. March 16 Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, bread and butter, fruited jello. Friday. March 17 St. Patrick's Day. Pizza, broccol i. applesauce. High School. Middle School & Page Elementary Tuesday. March 7 Spaghetti Meat sauce, garlic toast, tossed salad, applesauce. Wednesday. March 8 Chili or veg., beef soup, crackers/cheesc. bread and butter, veg. slicks, fruit juice. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Call 795-3345 today and have your church listed here each week! Reach (Xcr 7,000 Area Homes St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest Thursday. March 9 Sliced turkey and cheese on a bun, mixed vegetables, fruited jello/whipped topping. Friday. March 10 Pizza or fishwich. coleslaw. pears. Monday. March 13 Barbeque on a bun. potato wedges, sliced peaches Tuesday. March 14 Taco/lettuce and cheese, buttered corn, pineapple tidbits. (616) 795-2391 SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Rectory Ph 948 2936 • Cberch Ph. 795-2370 2415 McCann Road, Irving, Michigan MEM Wednesday. March 8 Chicken rice casserole, oriental blend, tossed salad, plumbs, milk Thursday. March 9 Scrod, augratin potatoes, spinach, white bread, cookie, olco. milk. Friday. March 10 Goulash, winter blend, baby carrots, olco. grapefruit sections, milk Monday, March 13 Cook's Choice. Tuesday . March 14 Hamburger, tossed salad, parsley potatoes, olco. pineapple, milk. EVENTS Wednesday. March 8 H Sing A long at 10:30 W. Slide Show at 12:15. M The Western Chapter of the Independent Accountants Association of Michigan will meet March 16 at Ducks Restaurant. 740 Michigan NE in Grand Rapids. The speaker will be James B Burr Jr., attorney, who FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH 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 6:00 p m 6:45 p m. PEACE REFORMED MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, MI 111 Church Street 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11 a.m. Parmelee Moming Worship .. .9:30 a m. Middleville Sunday School......... 945 a m. Moming Worship ...................... 11:00 a m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. Rev Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Sc hool Sunday Morning Worship 830 am 9 45 a m 1100 a m Thursday. March 16 Cheeseburger, french fries, sliced pickles.applesauce. Friday. March 17 St. Patrick's Day. Pizza or fishwich. sweet potatoes or carrots, pears. 2% and whole milk available every day Hot dogs available at Page Stan Pierce and the Dulcimer Players al 12 00. Thursday. March 9 N Bingo H I'he Richard’s Slide Show on Australia al 11 D. Slide Show Friday. March 10 \ Popco W fhe Hennenitt's Musical Program at 12:15 Mondas. March 13 H Bingo’at 10:30-11 H Patty Meh or on "Preparation of your Congregratc Meals’’ at 11:00. N. Patty Meh or on ■ Preparation of your Con gregratc Meals at 12 15. W. The Richard s Slide Show on Australia at 12:15 M Judy Cane on "Talking Books Tuesday, March 14 H Barb Schondlemaycr on “Talking Books’* al 11:00 Accountants group to meet March 16 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES ST. PAUL LUTHERAN Wednesday. March 15 Chicken noodle soup, grill­ ed cheese sandwich, veg. sticks, crackers, cherry crisp. Barry County Commission on Aging Menu Set M-37, north of Middleville Middleville at the Community Hall a—J^eer o. Thursday. Feb. 9 Pizza, fries, toss salad, fruit choice, milk. 891 8923 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church l|| <: Wednesday. Feb. 8 Macaroni and cheese, fish nuggets, veg. stix w/dip. fruit choice or jeiio. milk. Friday. March 10 Pizza, buttered carrots, fruit juice, milk. 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue Church School 9:45 a.m. PHONE 891-8119 will speak about the "Un collectability of Fees and Malpractice Made 1-asy." Dinner is at 6:30 p m. and discussion at 7:30 Phone 696 1461 before March 13 for reservations Guests are welcome. “God Cares for You” Middleville Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School ........................ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a m. Evening Worship.........................6:00 p.m. Pastor Weley J. Coffey Phone 795-7076 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Moming Wonhip (Interpreted for hearing impaired) 9 45 a m. Sunday School 11 10 a m Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday 6 30 p m Prayer Meeting Youth Fellowship, Wednesday 7 00 p.m. REV KENNETH VAUGHT 891 8028 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Rev Wayne Kiel. Pastor Rev Stanley Vugteveen. Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED St. Margaret Mary of the Sacred Heart Chapel LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 708 West Main Street Temporarily meeting at the Gaines Township Hail on 68th St. S.E. near Kalamazoo Ave CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Christian Reformed 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Rev. James Cusack Morrxng Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 1000 a m 11 15 o m 600 P m YOU ARE WV1TED Rev Roger Timmerman Pastor Rosary and Confessions before Mass Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass Daily Mass in Small Chapel • 8:30 a.m. 953667 EMMANUAL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Ret Sunday • Latin Tridentine Mass • 10 a.m. W avne Smith, Rector Phone 945-3014 Sunday Schedule Adult Choir .. 900 p m Church School & Adult Education 9X am Holy Euchanst iO X am Weekday Euchanst Wednesday F15 a.m Thursday 700 p m Cail for information about youth choir Study youth group and other activities Sunday School........................ 9:30 a.m. Sunday Moming Worship 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship 5:45 p.m. Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass ............... 5:00 p m. Sunday Mass 9 00 a m & 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass ................... 7 00 p.m. Recotory Office Phone — 531-0432 Rev. Bernard Mulder,Pastor 868-6306 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST (Ebe (Dlrf {Eime JHrthodiat (Church Adult Sunday School.......... 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 00 a m. Moming Worship 11 00 a m Evening Worship 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes 7 30 p.m. ‘‘A church uuh a carmg heart jot out community and the uorid" Sunday Services 9.30 a.m. A trOO p m. Morning Worship.................. 10 a.m. Children’s Sunday School .10 a.m. Pastor .Merir Buuaida Ret. Dr Robert L. Weisman Pastor M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891 1512 Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 7, 1989 I Page 5 Beauty’ and ‘Beast’ visit reading council by Jean Gallup The “Beauty" and the “Beast " were guests of at the first ' regular meeting of the Barry Area Reading Council Feb 22 at Thornapple Kellogg School The “Beauty" was Mem Warren, associate professor of Education from AquinaCollege. She presented methods on how to use popular children's literature in the classroom, including techniques to connect oral language, vocabulary development and creative writing. Mary Kay Stark,(Viola Swamp) draws a name of one of the prize winners. The winner had to be dressed in Hawaiian garb to claim the prize. Bill Rich helps Mary Kay. T-K resident on Albion honor list FOOT PAIN? • Corns • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain Dr. Terrence J. Emiley NEW OFFICE FOR PODIATRY 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call 891-9133 for Your Appointment Michelle Mulder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Mulder, of Middleville, has been named to the dean’s list at Albion College for the fall semester. Mulder is a junior, major­ ing in economics. Students on the list much achieve a grade point average of at least 3.5 of a possible 4.0. ANNUAL TAX SALE OF PROPERTIES DELINQUENT FOR TAXES IN BARRY COUNTY This notice is provided under the authori­ ty of Section 63 of P.A. 206 of 1893, as amended. Lands delinquent for real property taxes of 1986 and prior years are scheduled to be offered for sale by the County Treasurer at the County Building in Hastings on May 2, 1989. The legal description of properties to be offered for sale will be published on March 16, 1989, March 23, 1989 and March 30, 1989 in the Hastings Banner, Hastings. Robert A. Bowman State Treasurer Lansing, Michigan The “Beast" was Mary Kay Stark, a teacher from Walled Lake Public Schools, who portrays a character nam­ ed Viola Swamp. Swamp is an infamous substitute teacher who visits and “thrills and terrorizes” children in different schools. A well-known character in Western Michigan. Swamp s impending visits to schools br­ ing chills of delight to the students who "can hardly wait" for her to come into their classrooms. Stark used the character to illustrate ways she attempts to increase a child’s love of reading. The evening was intended as a way to have a good time, and to learn in that environ­ ment. said Bill Rich, principal of West and McFall Elemen­ tary schools. Rich emphasized that the group will have events on a regular basis, and will try to involve parents as well as others interested in literacy . For example, author David Small will talk at all three elementaries in Middleville March 28t. and will hold a meeting for the public at 4:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium, he said. “We’ve been trying for some time to get a reading council formed that is closer to Middleville. This is a local grass-roots effort, so local people get to plan the events and we get to put on things that we know would like to at­ tend." Rich said. The afternoon and evening event had a Hawaiian theme, with a Hawaiian Luau for din­ ner. and traditional island clothing optional. People interested in rending and literacy relax and have fun too. Bill Rich, principal of West and McFall Elementary Schools, enjoys the antics of legendary substitute teacher, Viola Swamp. She's so mean she voted against Rich as vice-president of the BARC. PROVINCIAL HOUSE HASTINGS NEEDS AN L.P.N. PART TIME FOR THE DAY SHIFT 6-2 Contact ... Kay Rowley R.N. D.O.N. at 945-9564 for an interview Wages negotiable based upon experience, e.o.e HOME BARRY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS THURS., FRI., SAT, * MARCH 9 10 11 THURS. 4:00-9:00 PM FRI. 1:00-9:00 PM SAT. 11:00-7:00 PM Sponsored by the ... Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Located at... BARRY COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS INDOOR DISPLAYS Thursday, Friday & Saturday • March 9-11 • Join Us for — • Demonstrations • Family Fun • Entertainment Friday and Saturday Evening Refreshments Available Great family entertainment planned for the weekend. • Register to Win • FREE PRIZES �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / March 7. 1989 Lions’ antics bring roars of laughter at benefit game Girls' varsity bosketboll coach Becky McKee shows ♦he Lions how the game is played with this layup. Six members of the Detroit Lions defeated a team of Caledonia teachers and ad­ ministrators 88-87 in a rollicking “basketball’’ game last Tuesday that saw 8-yearoids shoot free throw s for the Lions and the visitors’ score go up six points when the forward ran 40 feet for a “touchdown.” The Lions’ winning shot at the buzzer resulted when the quarterback hit his forward with a long pass from the line of scrimmage at center court. The receiver swished the shot to snatch the victory from the teachers. The enjoyable hodge podge of basketball, football, theatrics and audience par­ ticipation netted a profit of about $900 for Caledonia High School’s Close Up pro­ gram. said teacher and Close Up sponsor Mars Folkert. Traveling to Caledonia for the benefit game were Lions Jeff Chadwick. James Jones. Eddie Murray, Carl Bland, Paul Butcher and Rob Rubick. lion Corl Bland tries to demoralize the Caledonia teacher* by leading Caledonia students in a cheer, "Carl, Carl, he's our man... PROVINCIAL HOUSE HASTINGS NEEDS AN R.N. PART TIME FOR THE DAY SHIFT 6-2 Confacf ... Kay Rowley R.N. D.O.N. at 945-9564 for an interview Wages negotiable based upon experience, e.o.e. James Jones is mobbed by autograph-seeking fans after the Lions played the Caledonia teachers last Tuesday evening. Sunday, March 12 ANTECKI’S ROAST BEEF & HAM, SALAD BAR . . . .$500 INCOME TAX SERVICE Serving 12:30 to 2 p.m. Bring the family and friends * CUNNINGHAM’S ACRE Corner of Bliss and West M-50 Lake Odessa, Michigan STEVE ANTECKI fa Lion James Jones mugs for the camera before tak­ ing a shot. ajzxi 891-9401 528 Main Caledonia, Ml 49316 Thornapple Twp. BOARD of REVIEW • NOTICE • CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW March 13 & 14 • 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. By Appointment: March 13 • 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP HALL, 7248 68th St., Caledonia Signed; Jerry Good, Supervisor The Thornapple Township Board of Review will meet at the Township Office, 104 N. High St. (across from fire station) Middleville, Michigan, on March 7 to organize, review and make necessary adjustments of the Thor­ napple Township assessment roll for 1989. The Board of Review will be open to the public Monday, March 13 and Tuesday, March 14, 1989, and as many other days as needed: Hours: 9 a.m. to 12 noon: 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. both days. Also on Wednesday evening, March 15 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tentative recommended equalization ratios and multipliers used to attain 50% of true cash value is as follows: MULTIPLIER CLASS PATIO 9748 AGRICULTURE ............... 51.29 1.0000 COMMERCIAL..................50.00 1.0000 INDUSTRIAL.................... 50.00 RESIDENTIAL 46.06 1.0855 DEVELOPMENTAL.......... 50.00 1.0000 Those wishing to be heard by the Board of Review will be by first come - first served basis. DONALD BOYSEN, Supervisor I �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 7. 1989 / Page 7 Local realtor wins award A bit of o minuet on the basketboll court? Actually. Dutton teacher Renee Nieuwsma is putting up a shot over Lion defender Rob Rubick. I’m Looking For A Home Buster is just one of the many fine animals looking for a home at the Barry County Animal Shelter. Immediate adoption is arranged from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Animal shelter personnel remind pet owners they have free dog bedding donated by the Humane Socie­ ty at the shelter to protect animals in the winter. Pet owners can purchase 1989 dog licenses at the shelter for $10 If interested in buying a license or adopting a cat or dog stop by the shelter, located at 825 Apple St. in Hastings. — Caledonia — Sportsmans Club SUNDAY BREAKFAST Eggs, Sausage, Toast, Pancakes, Juice. Coffee. $3.00 Per Person March 12th, 1980 9 a.m. to 12 Noon George 0. Sinen III • • • • • • Listing Selling Market Analysis New Construction Relocation Investment Properties Serving Barry/Eaton, Kent, Allegan, Ionia, Ottawa Counties • Results □ cornerstone realty inc. 4145 Kalamazoo, S.E. Grand Rapids, Ml 49508 G.R. 281-2828 Home E91-8571 4611 N Middleville Rd Middleville. Ml 49333 G R Direct 891 1551 Middlevine 795-7933 "With o little help from your friends...” Detroit Lion Rob Rubick gives a boost to a walk-on free throw shooter who puts one in for the Lions. Freeport begins renovation of a new community center by Jean Gallup About 40 people from the Village of Freeport gathered Thursday at the fire barn and started in earnest the task of making a community center out of a former school house the village is committed to buy. The building had been used as an elementary school in the 1960s by the Thornapple Kellogg School District, which includes Freeport. For the last several years, the Barry County Mental Health Department had leased the building from the school district. The BCMHD's lease will be up in September, and the TK Board of Education has agreed to sell the building to the Village of Freeport. At the March 2 meeting, temporary chairmen were appointed to standing com­ mittees, with the choice of permanent chairs left to the committee members, said Ken Van Tol, head of the group. "We're very pleased with the turnout. We knew there were a lot of people interested, but we didn’t know this many would be interested in putting effort into it," Van Tol said, "We've had a good response." All of the chairmen have assignments to start the structuring of each committee, and will have a meeting to report their progress in two weeks, Van Tol said. "Our goal is to have a community activity one month from now, and report to the people what we’ve got done so far," he added. The temporary chairmen are the Rev. Jerry Drummond for donations, Sue Bennett to head promo­ tions, Noreen Reigler chairing the committee to decide on rentals, Clayton Reigler handling improve­ ments and maintance to the building and Chns Price guiding the fund-raiding "We're fortunate to have two people on the threeperson committee to write grant requests who are experienced in writing gram requests," he said. Van Tol also serves on the management committee that will determine policies to govern the use of the building. "We're looking into non­ profit corporation status right now," he commented. "We’ve found the com­ munity is eager to be involved. We're going to go for it - and do iL" Anyone interested in volunteering to work on a committee may call Van Tol at 765-5119. Local realtor Henry Nyhuis of RE MAX Brokers in Caledonia recently was honored with an award for having an outstanding real estate sales record and service to customers in 1988. Nyhuis was the recipient of the RE MAX President’s Club Award for having sold more than Si million of real estate in 1988 The award was presented at RE MAX of Michigan's 10th anniversary awards banquet recently at the Grand Traverse Resort in Traverse City. Norman Helm, regional director for RE/MAX of Michigan, said. 'Last year, our President s Club members closed two to three times more transactions than the typical agent in the National Associa­ tion of Realtors. We honor award winners like Henry Nyhuis for their full-time commitment to serving their clients. You don't become a top producer in RE/MAX or in any other organization without first thoroughly meeting the needs of your clients.” RE MAX Brokers is af­ filiated with both RE. MAX of Michigan and with RE MAX International Inc. located in Denver. Colo. RE MAX of Michigan, headquartered in Kalamazoo, serves the statewide real estate market with 37 franchise and more than 300 sales associates out­ side the Detroit Metro area. Founded in 1973. REZMAX International has more than 23.000 Sales Associates in nearly 1.500 offices in North America The Roulac Real Estate Group, a division of Deloitte Haskins and Sells, named RE MAX the number two real estate organization, in terms of residential gross volume and number of tran­ sactions for the United States. The franchise network ranks first in achieving the highest number of transactions per agent fBINGOl : : CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION POST 305 ; (9548 M-37) I • : Thursday, 6:30 p.m..! KEITH BERGY - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS Oolulsnui, 0£ FUEL OIL GAS / DIESEL SERVING HOME FARM INDUSTRY 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA. Ml 49316 (616) 891 8198 PROPANE REFILL SERVICE SELF-SERVE GAS DIESEL KEROSENE SNACK SHOP �Page 8 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 7, 1989 T-K teacher says schools neglect fine arts should be a part of every students education We must make sure our children leave Thomapple Kellogg with a balanced education and essen­ tial skills that they w ill need as they face the future.” Thaler told the council. She cited reports from na­ tional arts educat lonl projects that suggest that arts have a positive effect on student achievement, behavior and attitudes. “They have better self esteem and feel better about being in the total school en­ vironment. too." she added The Citizens Task Force, formed earlier this year to assess the Middleville schools4 position now and in the future, stressed the impor­ tance of music programs at the elementary level, and recom­ mended two music directors, one for the kindergarten through second grades, and one for third through fifth grades. The group also reported that “most students who went on to college felt the background they received was good, however, they lacked oppor­ tunities for advanced study in science, math, languanges. art. English and music." by Jean Gallup The arts arc being neglected in the Middleville schools, says West Elementary Linda Thaler, and now someone is going to try to do something about it. Thaler reported the results of her research and a survey taken among Thornapple Kellogg students to the Cur­ riculum Council of TK As a result. Principal Henry Dugan will meet with depart ments in the school and ex­ plore possiblilities of pro­ viding more classes in the fine arts Thaler s survey showed that ninth. !0<h and I Ith grade students missed theater play production, vocal music, jewelry and ceramics and humanities classes and would like them hack Her rcascarch into other students’ exposure to art show that Thornapplc Kellogg of­ fers fewer programs in music, art. drama, band, and choir at the high school and middle sch<M>l levels than Hastings. Delton. Caledonia and Wayland TK clemcntarics have no music or art classes, her report says. “Arts arc not a frill. They MOVIE RENTAL OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES SNIDER HOME Satellite Equipment. ENTERTAINMENT ( Ds/Cassettes Caledonia Village Centre & More! 891-9292 February 14 1989 President Thatcher declared the Public Hearing open at 6:45 p.m. for the purpose of discussing the vacating of a portion of Lem Paul Street lying West of Lots 9 and 10 of Thornton Addition. The hearing was declared closPresident Thatcher colled the Present Bray. Hardy. Mason. Are You Financially Do you work as bard to keep your finances in the same good shape as you do your body? If the answer is no, it's time to give your budget a workout ped from the elemantary staff, The budget cuts hase tom apart the fine arts program and left us with a lop-sided curriculum. Thaler said in her report to the council. The nice thing about art is the opening of the mind to different things. Teacher Linda Thaler helps Brian Ploeg and Julie Giar show some of their original art works. VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL VILLAGE COUNCIL MINUTES Kent Sat. Get Sun. FREE 2 for 1 Wednesday Mon Thurs 10 a m 8 “Everyone beard about the need for math and science, and those areas are getting a lot of attention, but the report also said languages, art and musts My two girls get plen­ ty of math, science and English — excellent programs — but they need something to balance it.” Thaler said ‘ We re try ing to work out something to get art back into the classrooms, and it might not take a lot of money to do it.” she continued. Thaler has just finished teaching a twice weekl) after­ school art class for 31 students with federal funding from the Gifted and Talented Program. The same program will be used to pay for the presenta­ tion of the play The Wackadoo Zoo” by students of West Elementan March 29. ‘ In 1974-75the highschool had 63 students enrolled in vocal music. The class is no longer offered. Theater arts, play production and a ninth grade Cadet Band are also no longer taught In 1988-89 the vocal music teacher was drop- Myers. Riley, and VandenBerg. Absent: None. Guests: Walt and Shirley Eaton, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wiesenhofer. Marge Loew. William Getty, Joe Rahn director of the Joint Development Commission and Jean Gallup from the Sun and News. Minutes of the January 24. 1989 meeting were approved os read. Letter read from the Planning Commission with their recom­ mendation to the Council, to rezone the property. Lots II and 17 Block 44. Village of Mid­ dleville from R-2 (residential) to C-l (commercial) commonly known as 302 Arlington. Hardy moved that Council amend the zoning ordinance and zoning map of the Village of Mid­ dleville, changing Lots 11 and 17 of Block 44 of the Village of Mid­ dleville, Barry County, Michigan from R-2 Medium Density Single Family District to the C-1 General Business District. Support by Bray. Ayes all, Carried. Mason moved that Council ac­ cept the resolution to vacate a certain portion of Lem Paul Street immediately West of Lots 9 and 10 of Thornton Addition. Description os follows. Commencing at the Southwest corner of Lot 9 of Thornton Addition to the Village of Middleville. Barry County, Michigan, thence Easterly along an extension of the South line of said Lot 9, 33 feet, thence North 89 degrees 55 West, 305 feet, thence Westerly along on exten­ sion of the North line of Lot 10, 33 feet, thence Southerly along the West Lot lines of Lots 10 and 9 to the place of beginning. Support by Riley. Ayes all. Carried. Joe Rahn from the Barry County Economic Development Commis­ sion. approached Council on a proposed Industrial plant in the Industrial Park asking permission to file a Notice of Intent with the State of Michigan. Riley moved that Council give permission to Joe Rahn to file Notice of Intent with the State of Michigan. Support by Hardy. Ayes all. Carried. Riley moved that Council ap­ point Manager Roon as Certified Labor Officer and Joe Rahn as Certified Officer for the En­ vironmental Review. Support by VandenBerg. Ayes all. Carried VandenBerg moved the printed bills be paid. Support by Riley. Ayes all, Carried. VandenBerg moved the printed transfers be allowed Total to Payroll..............$19,733.42 Total to Motor Pool..........2.119.06 Major Street to General Fund ................................................ 561 89 Local Street to General Fund ................................................. 374.56 Support by Mason. Ayes all, Carried. VandenBerg moved the follow­ ing transfers be allowed. Water Receiving to Water Operating & Maintenance ......................................... $22,000,00 Sewer Receiving to Sewer Operating & Maintenance ......................................... 14,000 00 General Fund to Payroll Fund-*4 year Treasurer and Clerk's Fees.................................. 4,600.00 Support by Riley. Ayes all, Carried. Thatcher updated Council on D.D.A. and Promotional Commit­ tee meetings. Letter reod from Bill Kenney. Scoutmaster of Troop 65. Hardy moved that Council per­ mit Boy Scout #65 place a 30 foot trailer on Village Property for paper storage. With stipulation and guidance from Manager Roon. Support by Bray. Ayes all. Letter read from Dr Eldon Newmyer chairperson of the Planning Commission. Hardy moved that Council grant permission for the Planning Com­ mission members to attend the MSPO Seminar in Holland Sup port by Bray Ayes all. Carried Request reod from Planning Commission on a possible raise for members, secretary and chairperson. Matter referred to finance committee Minutes of the Planning Com mission regular January 3 and January 16, 1989 meetings and January 31, 1989 Public Hearing were read and placed on file Hardy moved that Council per mit the Village Clerk to attend Saminor March 7. 1989 at Or and Rapid*. Support by Bray Ayas all. Carried. Council and Manager Roon reviewed the Manager » report Attorney Fisher updated Coun­ cil on the Bradford White property Council and Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the January Police Activity Report With no further business. Bray moved for adjournment. Support by Hardy. Ayes all. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 7 34 p.m Cheryl Hooper. Village Clerk (3/7) SENIORS As Graduation Day approaches, be sure to let friends and family know wi»h a graduation announcement from The Reminder 1952 N BROADWAY - HASTINGS — 945-9554 :15%Off: • Listed Price { Kessler's Outlet Store Manufacturer of Quality Infant Sleep and Playwear We’ll be happy to help you plan a regimen to help you trim the fat from your investments and beef up your return. Isn't it time you started flexing your financial muscles? Come in and we'U show you all the right moves. PRC-USTfRSAlf Wed., March 8 thru Sat., March 25,1989 ASSORTED SLEEPERS 50% OFF State Bank of Caledonia Offices in Caledonia, Dutton & Middleville 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST. S.E. DUTTON _______ 303 ARLINGTON LENDER ____________ _______ MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 FDI€ Regular Price ASSORTED FABRICS INCLUDING • Calicos • Muslin • Weavers Cloth • Challis • Printed Dotted Swiss • Broadcloth Solids • Sportswear Solids • Polyester Fancies.......... <Only All SIMPLICITY PATTERNS $1" 1/2 Price 801 South Main, Wayland • Phone 792-2222 HOURS: Monday thru Fnday 9:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m.; Saturday 9:00 a.m to 1:00 p.m. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 7, 1989 I Page 9 T-K students are winners in dental health poster contest Third graders from West Elementary Steve Wiersma (left) and Rachael Buist show imagination in their posters on dental health to celebrate Dental Health Month Big and bold are the designs on the winning posters of Beth Schramm (left) and Amanda Neeson from the sixth grade at the Middle School. Several students at Mid­ dleville schools have won movie passes to the Quad Theater with their winning posters on dental care. The kids’ posters will now be sent to the state level of competition forjudging. Rachel Buist and Steve Wiersma were the two win­ ners from the third grade at West Elementary. Paula Sweeney and Wanda Penn­ ington placed highest at Page Elementary and Amanda Neeson and Beth Schramm took top honors in the sixth grade at the middle school. At the state level, winners of first and second places win $100 and $75 United States Savings Bonds, but each child who has a poster entered will receive a certificate recogiz- ing their efforts. The winners at the state level will be announced al a March 20 meeting of the Michigan Dental Association. The local contest, to celebrate Dental Health Month, was sponsored by three local dentists. Drs Robin Vaughan. F. James Budde and Thomas AnderMXi. (Mher posters made by the students will be put up for display in the windows of Middleville business places. Shirley Janose & Sharon A.OIdham, CTC Domestic & International Cruise, Tour & Air Travel Caledonia Village Centre 891-0090 or 1-800-647-0090 OPEN: M-F 8306. Thufs til 8 p m. Other Eves by Appt Sat 102 Wanda Pennington(left) and Paula Sweeney proudly display their winning posters which will go on to the state level of competition. Both are fourth graders at Page Elementary in Middleville. Dulcimer players to entertain by Jean Gallup Stan Pierce and seven other dulcimer players will entertain at the Senior Meals dinner • NOTICE • A hearing on the proposed budget for fiscal year 4-1-89 thru 3-31-90 will be held prior to the regular meeting of the Thornapple Township Board, 7:00 p.m., March 13, 1989. The meeting will be held at the Township Office, 104 High St., Middleville. DONNA KENYON Thornapple Township Clerk HELP WANTED Assemblers, Utility People. Plastic Injection Mold Operators and General Factory Workers Needed Now I! Women or men! Good pay. All shifts. Most work in SE area of Grand Rapids. Call Now — 940-TEMP (8367) Temd Force ii Assoc, with ■ Stagg and Crociani Personnel. Inc. 3835 28th St. S.E.. across from K Mart E.O.E. M/F ... No Fee al the VFW Hall in Mid­ dleville Wednesday. March 8. Anyone 60 or over in­ terested in attending this or any dinner can let the organizers know by calling 9484856 by I p.m. the day before the meal. The dinners are held every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday in Middleville, and are funded by a federal pro­ gram administered through the Barry County Commission on Aging. Dinner is served al 11:30 am.. and any scheduled entertainment starts directly after the meal. The menu for tomorrow’s meal is chicken and rice casserole, tossed salad, orien­ tal vegetables, plums and milk. The Barry County Transit bus is now available by calling 948 8098 for the Thursday dinner only Barry County Transit started a mini bus ser­ vice in Middleville recently and a bus ts available for use by village residents on Tuesdays and Thursdays. However. Joseph Bleam. manager transportation coor­ dinator of the transit service, said he has hopes the days the buses will be available in Mid­ dleville can be increased “If it continues to do as well as it has. we may expand our services there.” Bleam said A donation of SI is sug­ gested for the meal Grand Opening Special — 6 TONING & EXERCISE TABLES 1st Month $9Q9^ S1 (Unlimited Visits) M .X European Body Wraps Fades stretch marks & cellulite _ WOLFF Tanning Beds b <J Q 9 □ SPECIAL JL J 1st Month Guaranteed 6” loss (unlimited) . or 1st visit - or 2nd Month the visit is FREE SPECIAL........... L v CALORIE BURNING VIBROSAUN Machine 95 A 2nd Month ___ $QQ95 O Zr HALF PRICE Schwinn AIR-DYNE Exercise Bike Aerobics Classes Coining Soon! flip Fl RIM Located in the ***'•’’ 1 i Caledonia Village Centre 891-1820 (between D&W and Rite Aid) - open - Mon Fri 9 to 9; Sat. 9 to 4 on M-37 �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 7, 1989 Hastings winner, 80-78 by Steve Vedder In the end. a single controvcnhal shot over shadowed a teammate’s incredible per­ formance. And today neither player is complaining. Jeff Young’s 14-foot buzzer-beater from just inside the top of the key handed Hastings a thrilling 80-78 con­ quest of Middleville Tuesday night in the first round of the districts at Middleville Hastings, now I4-7. plays Wayland in a second round game tonight at 7:30 in Mid­ dleville The Trojans close the season with a I4-7 mark. Young’s clutch shot swish­ ed cleanly through the net touching off a wild celebration by Hastings players, but the basket wasn't ruled good until game officials met with the game scorer to see if Young released the ball before the buzzer. Middleville coach Kurt Holzhueter and Saxon mentor Denny O’Mara had conflicting views afterward on whether the shot should have counted "I don’t know what to say.” said a disappointed Holzhueter. ’Maybe I’ll be convinced when I see the (game) film, but I think right now my kids deserve to be in overtime “I don’t feel this is fair; I hate for it to end on a note like this. The guys played their hearts out. ” O’Mara said he couldn’t see the clock in relation to when Young released the ball. “I didn't see it.” he admit­ ted. “He (Young) said it counted and I think we had enough time to get the shot off...I really don’t know for sure.” Young’s shot overshadowed an outstanding performance THORNAPPLE FLORAL 114 River Street, Middleville Downtown — Along the River COMPLETE FLORAL SERVICE FOR ALL OCCASIONS We wire flowers worldwide OPEN Mon Wed 9-5 Thurs 4 Frl 9-5:30. Sat 9-1 I (616) 795-3331 Millage Barber Bljtip 207 E. Main Street Downtown Middleville I John Hampton, Barber-Stylist — FAMILY HAIRCUTS — Member of State Barber Association — NOW OPEN — I V" \ — ■■ - - a» UNIQUE CRESCENT SHAPED TWO BEDROOM RANCH on three rolling, wooded acres. Lots of glass — bringing the outdoors in! Call Cathy Williamson 795-9090. fc^^MOVINGjOi * by teammate Gary Parker. The Saxon’s senior point guard poured in 12-of-16 field goals, including seven threepointers. and added 7-of-8 free throws for a career-high 38 points. Parker poured in 21 points alone in a wild third quarter which saw the Saxons break a 34-34 halftime tie to lead 65-59 entering the fourth quarter Jeff Pugh’s free throw in the opening seconds upped the lead to Hastings’ largest of the game. 66-59. before the Tro­ jans began creeping back. With Doug Mesecar scoring a pair of baskets, the Trojans went on a 10-4 run to close to within 70-69 with 5:04 left. But Hastings made some clutch plays in the last four minutes to keep the Trojans from tying the contest. A driv­ ing layup by Young with 2:37 remaining made it 77-73. and then Hastings appeared to clinch the game when Parker hit a free throw to up the lead to 78-73 with 38 seconds left. But the Trojans’ Pete Donker scored inside to cut it to 78-75 with 20 seconds left. Then after a crucial Hastings turnover, seldom-used Jim Grube tossed in an incredible 22-foot three-pointer with eight seconds left to tie the game. After a timeout. Parker drove to the left side of the key looking for the shot, found himself tied up. and then located Young just behind the free throw line. Young nailed the jumper, set­ ting off the wild celebration and subsequent controversy. Young finished with 14 points while Pugh and Doug Maurer chipped in 10 each. Doug Mesecar led the Tro­ jans with 25 while Donker ad­ ded 21. Bob Brown, starting in place of the injured Corey Dean, tossed in nine points while Mike Brotherton had six. Holzhueter said the loss of Dean, the Trojans’ third leading scorer at 13.9 points per game, was a blow. Dean suffered a broken wrist against Hamilton last Friday. "It changed the complexion of our lineup.” Holzhueter said. "But the guys picked up the slack. I won’t fall back on that reason (losing Dean) for us losing. "We made all the correct Middleville's Bob Brown (42) battles Mark Steinfort of Hastings for a rebound in the Trojans' narrow loss last Tuesday. plays at the end. Parker just gave the ball up and the other kid (Young) hit the shot." By scoring 80 points, Hastings broke out of a recent scoring slump. The Saxons had averaged only 50.5 points in their last four losses. Against Middleville, the Sax­ ons hit 46 percent from the field, but what pleased O’Mara more was the 54 attempts. "We stressed to the kids that when you get the good shot, take it,” O’Mara said. "We struggled last week. We played well in spots, but made too many mistakes at other times. "It’s nice to come back after we struggled. These kids are a resilient bunch." The Trojans shot better than the Saxons from the floor -we. Bowling Results 131 East Main Street — CALL — brokers 891-9219 Wolverine Hastings City Bank 26*6-13 Mi. Caledonia Oil 24-16. Purdum Const. #1 24-16. Taylor Trenching 23S4-16I6. Harrison Hdu Central Carage Towing * 24 Hour Service * Reasonable Rates Call 795-3369 or RA 'Agk 1-800-635-9964 ^5 22-18. Village Grocery 20-20. Purdum Const. #2 19-21, G&L Remodeling 19-21. Indian Valley Camp 14-26. Gun Lake Inn 8-32. High Series - R. Finkbeiner 678. B. Haight 627. M Willyard 601. J. Long 600. T. Cooley 597. High Games - R Finbeiner 254-233. C. Eggers 246. H McCulligh 245. B Haight 236-226. D Risk 226-201. Bo u k reties The Water Doctor 26-14. Hair We Are 23-17, Village Beautv Nook 22-18. Hastings City Bank 21 19. Phil’s Pizzeria 17-23. Seif & Sons 11-29 High Series - D McCulligh 512. M Van Polen 507. D Blough 499 High Gaines - D. Blough 212. T Cooley 196. D Mc­ Culligh 191, M Van Polen 190, G. Purdum 187 (30-of-50 for 60 percent), but couldn't overcome poor free throw shooting down the stretch. The Trojans hit only 7-of-15 second half free throws, including 3-of-8 in the fourth quarter, and were 15-of-25 for the game. Hastings was even worse from the line in the second half, connecting on a woeful 11-of-18 shots. The Saxons were I0-of-l0 in the first half. O’Mara, whose team en­ joyed a commanding 31-16 rebounding edge, said the poor free throw shooting was a key as was several crucial turnovers. "We let them off the hook," he said "We made some poor judgements out there and we wound up lucky to win." Middleville, which led by as many as seven in the early going, led 17 13 after one period. Hastings battled back, even­ tually tying the game 34 34 with four seconds to go in the half on two free throws by Jamie Murphy. The third period was dominated by Parker, who hit seven straight jumpers in­ cluding five three-pointers. T-K Junior High volleyball now underway Junior High volleyball is underway at Thornapple Kellogg Middle Schixd. The seventh grade, coached by Deb. El linger are busy work­ ing on new skills and serving techniques. There are 24 seventh graders out for the sport The eighth grade, coached by Joyce Domi re has 15 girls out who are perfec­ ting some skills and working on being aggressive players. IS YOUR CHIMNEY SAFE AND CLEAN? NOW AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA THE VENTINOX™ SYSTEM AMERICA S FINEST STEEL FLUE UNER LET US CLEAN YOUR CHIMNEY FOR YOUR PEACE Of MIND Also, the very best prices on woodburning appliances and fireplaces. Stone’s Chimney 202 E. Main St., Middleville Phone 795-9552 or 457-2800 OPEN: Monday thru Friday 7 a_m to 5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m to 2 p.m — 24 Hour Emergency Service — �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 7, 1989 I Page 11 Dutton Christian ‘A’ team finishes 10-13 The Dutton Christian 'B' team, all seventh-graders, are (front row from left) Tim Jelsema, Sean Harris, Mark Vandermaas, Craig TerBeek, Jason Sysfma, Kurt Zuiderveen. In the bock row, from left, are Jon Harkemo, Chuck Corwin, Matt Buwalda, Nothon Banner, Todd Remtema and Ted DeJong. Win over Cutlerville highlights Dutton Christian’s‘B’season A first-ever Du I ton win over Cutlerville Christian highlighted the Dutton Chris­ tian **B" basketball team's successful 10-6 season which included defeating each team in (he league at least once. The i mproved throughout the year despite losing poing guard Kurt Zuiderveen to a knee injury early in the season. Matt Buwalda was the team s leading scorer with several games over 20 points and Scan Harris and Tony Bonnema were gixxl defen sive players. All players made a fine ef­ fort this season also also in­ cluded Charles Corwin. Todd Remtema. Jason Systma. Tim The Dutton Christian boys “A” basketball team, con­ sisting of 8th-9th graders, finished the season with I0-13 Gymnastic Club places second in Holland The Caledonia girls gym­ nastic club traveled to Oak Gymnastic Club of Holland to compete against eight other clubs and showed why for the last two years it is one of the top Western Michigan Class IV teams barely being edged out for first Coach Mike MacEachron 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 GAVIN SERVICE & BODY SHOP 795-3318 or 891-8151 • • • • • Jelsema. Jon Harkema. Ted DeJong. Nathan Bonner. Craig Terbeek and Mark VandcrMaas The Dutton Christian Boys' A' basketball team members are, front row. from left, Neal Newhof. Scott DeVries. Greg Gunnink, Brian Wierenga. Dennis Dykhouse and Dan DeKraker. Back row, from left, are Matt Baxter. Vince Hutt, Russ DeKock Dean Postma Matt VanEk, Steve Hoven, Coach Conroy Zuiderveen. Complete mechanical work • Frame work Auto glass replacement (we bill your insurance) Discount exhaust (we will beat any written estimate) Brakes • Alignment Warranty work done on Chevrolet. Buick and Pontiac OPEN Monday 8 to 8; Tuesday-Friday 8 to 5 North of Middleville on M-37 HELP WANTED Office and Clerical Workers Needed Typist. Receptionists. Word Processors. Fil­ ing Adding Machine Operators ... all types of office skills needed. Good pay $$$. Good working conditions Most companies SE Grand Rapids area. Call now. Temp Force 940-TEMP ii (8367) 3835 28th St. S.E., across from K-Mart E.O.E. M/F ... No Fee has a whole new team com­ peting this year and the girls are just now beginning to come into their peaks, which he hopes will be within the next three weeks He has one girl Danielle Idema. already going to the slate meet and four more girls qualified for the second sec­ tional March 11 and 12. They are Susan Fenstemacker, Sam Sherman. Krista Schavey and Michael Bannow. The list could grow this weekend in Grand Rapids when the team competes in a local meet being held by Alpine Gymnastic Club. The scores and places in Holland are as follows in the Novice Division: Danielle Idema 8.65 vault 1st place; 6:05 bars 3rd place; 7:05 beam 2nd place 7.5 floor 2nd place and 29.25 2nd place all arounds. Susan Fenstemacker 7.95 vault fifth place; 5.65 bars 4th place; 6.5 beam 6th place; 7.2 floor 6<h place; and 27.25 all around 5th place. This was Susan's first meet and she qualified for the second sectional. Sara Baker in only her first meet had a fine meet, scoring 7.3 on vault 3.85 bars, 4.45 on beam. 5.05 on floor and 20.65 all around. Children Division: Maggie Dingerson who is becoming one of the Clubs surprise finds did very well with scores of 7.35 on vault. 4.8 bar placing 8th. 6.85 beam placing fifth. 7.7 floor placing 4th and 26.60 placing eighth Krista Schavey a very talented young lady from Middleville is turning some heads at local meets and hopes to continue doing well scoring 8.5 vault placing 2nd. 5.00 bars placing 7th. 7.1 beam placing 3rd. 8.15 floor plac­ ing first and 28.75 placing 2nd. Heather Allerding. another talented gymnast from Mid­ dleville. scored 7.9 vault plac­ ing 9th, 4.4 bars, 5.3 beam 6.95 floor and 24.55 all around. A couple unfortunate falls hurt Heather's scores. Sam Sherman is another very talented Middleville gymnast did qualify with scores of 8.2 vault placing 4th, 5.65 bars placing 5th, 6.9 beam placing 9th, 8.10 floor placing 3rd and an all around score of 28.35 placing 3rd. In the Junior Division: Heather Mitchell is turning in­ to one of the top juniors in the area scoring 8.5 vault placing 2nd, 6.0 bars placing 2nd, 4.65 beam placing 6th, 8.25 floor placing 2nd and 26.75 placing 4th. Shayne Schaveys the talented sister of Krista is also another talented junior mak­ ing waves scoring 8.2 vault placing 2nd, 4.15 bars placing 7th. 6.15 beam placing 4th. 8.25 floor placing 2nd, and 26.75 placing 3rd in the all around. The suprise of the group, Michael Bannow, pulled off a great day to qualify for sec­ tionals with scores of 8.1 vault placing 5th, 5.05 bars placing 5th, 6.6 beam placing 2nd. 7.8 floor placing 3rd and 27.55 placing 2nd in the all around Upcoming... TROJAN SPORTS Game times for junior high is 4 p.m.; freshmen, 4 p.m.; junior varsity at 6:15 p.m.; with varsity games to follow JR. HIGH VOLLEYBALL: March 7 Caledonia................. March 9 Holland Christian.... March 14 Comstock Park ..... March 16 Godwin..................... JUNIOR HIGH WRESTLING: March 9 Godwin................... . March 11 Middleville Tourney March 14 Hamilton................... March 18 Conference at T.K. record after playing a very rugged schedule. The defenders concluded with an exciting game in the sailor tournament at South Christian with a one point overtime loss to Hope Proles tant School. The team was led in scoring and rebounding by Dean Postma and Russ DeKock who both averaged nearly ten points and nine rebounds per game. Defensively. Matt Bax ter and Vince Hutt, who led the team in steals and assists, were both outstanding. Other players who made valuable contributions in many games were Mat Van Ek. Lou Nor- (house ami Brian Wierenga All players worked hard throughout the season improv ed their basketball skills and sportsmanship. Other team members were Steve Hoven. Greg Gunnink. Scott DeVries. Dennis Dykhouse. 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Richard Taggert for the comforting service, Girrbach Funeral Home, the American Legion for their service, and the Moose Lodge for the luncheon. You all helped make our loss so much easier » bear. Clarence C. Rohrbacher family FIREWOOD: Seasoned hard wood. 795-7027.____________ 795-7911 2 Thank You For Sale Middleville's Finest 117 W. Main Middleville. Ml. F * Fann GRASS HAY FOR HORSES 150 bales, 891-8312. Chuew 4 Tomato Souct Each Additional item . Add $i°° Wednesday Special Ham & Cheese Sub Includes mayo & lettuce. CLERICAL PERSONNEL to work long and short term posi­ tions (some lead to permanent) at various businesses in the south Grand Rapids area. Our most frequent openings are for secre­ taries, receptionist-typists, clerk typists (45wpm), and switch­ board operators. Call 1-957-2101 for appointment. Peoplemark, Inc. 2401 Camelot CL, SE. EOE.______________ ing to make long term commit­ ment. 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Jesus called his chi|drcn dear, “Come to me and never fear, for I love the little children of the world, I will take you by the hand, Lead you to the bitter land, For I love the little children of the world.” Loved, remembered and missed by, Grandma, aunts, uncles, & cousins NO COUPON NEEDED All of our Pinas include our Special sauce and lOO*e Mozzarella Cheese NO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY 15 MINUTES TAKE OUT OR EAT IN OR FAST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES Here s what our customers say about Faro s Pizza ot Fam's Pirns Call... Community Notices 795-3345 AA MEETINGS at Peace Reform Church, 7:30 p.m., Monday evenings. Our Classified Department will be happy to assist you — 8:00 to 5:30 Monday-Friday 8:00 to Noon on Saturday Jobs Wanted MOTHER OF TWO would like to care for your children in my home, lots of tender loving care, meals and snacks provided, located near elementary and high school. For more informa­ tion call 795-7720._________ MOTHER OF TWO would like to watch your children in my Caledonia home. Call 891-0008 or 868-6817. Miscellaneous STOP NEED MON E Y FOR COLLEGE, BUSINESS or Trade School? We will locate 5-25 sources of financial aid. SCHOLARSHIP LOCATING SERVICE, Box 53, Nashviilc, Ml. 49073, VACANCY - AFC licensed home, private room, workshops and activities with transporta­ tion. 795-3733. _____________ WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 • Creditor Harassments • Garnishments • Foreclosures — CALL — KLINE & VAN ZYL BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEYS Located near Woodland Mall. • 957-4344 • Sun & News Classifieds FREE PHONE CONSULTATION we Also do simple wills Call SlfeflL’ 795-7719 Call .sn w CaI1 for for HAIRDESIGNERS Appointment IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of Steven R. Riley, who went to be with the Lord on February 26, 1988. Though our eager waiting, watching, did not end as we had planned, as our little lad was transferred to a far and better land, It was too delicate, too fair, here to thrive by earthly care, So our little, tiny flower was transplanted by God’s love. To that land of radiant glory in God’s garden here above, here to shine so pure and bright and to bloom both day and nighL Though our eyes could not behold it, just you trust it to God’s care, He will guard it and protect it, plant it in a place most fair and when by and by we’re transferred, we will see our darling there. Lovingly remembered and greatly missed by mom and dad and especially big brother, Michael. Men • Women • Children ACRYLIC NAILS • TANNING BOOTH 109. Railroad, Middleville Phil’s Pizzeria Italian Specialties 795-7844 Pizza • Dinner • Zill • Steaks • Appetizers * Submarines • Calzone • Spaghetti • Cheesecake • Sausage Roll EAT IN OR TAKE OUT I WE CATER ALL OCCASIONS Downtown MIDDLEVILLE HOURS Tues Thun 11 JO aoUI m. 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Michigan 49333 No 60 / March 14, 1989 Township officials say they're committed to fair taxation Caledonia’s ‘catch-up’ assessments draws residents’ protests by Barbara Gall “Trying to catch the township up" is one of the township’s board's first priorities. township assessor Jim Cook told a standingroom-only crowd last Tuesday night. Between 600 and 700 residents braved frigid temperatures and bypassed other activities to attend a special meeting of the township to listen to their township, county and state of­ ficials explain why residential On hand to oxplain the assessment system and answer questions from township residents were, from left, Dave Jager from Kent County, attorney Jim White, Superintendent of Schools Robert Myers, Caledonia Township Assessor Jim Cook, State Senator Richard Posthumus, Rep. Walter DeLange and Caledonia Township Supervisor Jerry Good. assessments have jumped from 7 to more than 30 per­ cent this year, While most in attendance clearly were upset over the unexpected leap in their taxes, officials said they felt citizens listened, asked reasonable questions of their officials, and with few exceptions treated them courteously and tried to understand the com­ plicated system of property taxes. Most residents who asked questions did not seem to be surprised that their taxes had increased, but they did want to know why assessments haven’t increased more gradually over the last few years. They also asked why some property assessments had jumped drastically and others in the same area had not Township Supervisor Jerey Good, who. with the rest of the township board, had called the special meeting, said the inequities were a result of the assessment system not being kept up in recent years The other reason for the in­ equities is a lag in updating assessments because of the large number of properties in the township that have chang- ed hands this year Good said that about 240 pieces of property have changed hands this war alone, and all must be assessed before they are sold Those not on the market obviously wait for assessment until the assessor can get to them. CkmkI also explained to the township residents that Caledonia has only a part time assessor, so to get the 2.427 residential parcels re assessed this year, the township is con­ sidering hiring an outside firm to do the job. That way. everyone will be on an equal footing next year The township also is work­ ing hard to get its property records on computer, he said. Kent County Director of the Bureau of Equalization Dave Jager gave the residents a brief explanation ol how the county figures the percentage of increase or decrease in a property’s State Equalized Valuation (SEV). (See related article.) He said he was willing to work with anyone on a one-toone basis who had a question about assessments, and he reminded the residents that they had recourse through Continued on Pg. 3 Change ‘overdue’ in Caledonia Township assessments Caledonia Township pro­ perty owners who found themselves staring at a stag­ gering increase in their pro­ perty assessments this year are victims of the painful game of “catch-up" with their tax assessments, say township and county officials. A tremendous boom in development in Caledonia has boosted land values in the area, and that, coupled with not keeping assessments up to date, has led to a big jump in the State Equalized Valuation (SEV) of properties instead of the gradual increase that would be expected in a developing area. Residents should not think that recent school building programs are responsible for the tax increases, say both school and township officials. The recently completed addi­ tions to elementary schools and the nearly finished high school wing are. like the higher residential assessments, results of the commercial growth in the Caledonia area, not causes of it. While the only recourse in­ dividuals have is to take a seemingly unfair assessment to the Township Board of Review, officials say Caledonia residents can ex­ pect an equalizing of the assessment process in the township, so everyone is treated fairly. T-K School Board endorses reform bill by Jean Gallup A proposal to cut propert) taxes about 33 percent and raise tlie stale income tax from 4 to 6 cents on the dollar last week was endorsed by the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education A resolution approving the concept of the latest school tax reform proposal was presented by Superintendent Steve Garrett at the March 6 board meeting Submitted by State Reps Glenn Oxender of Sturgis and Michael Nye of I itchfield. House Joint Resolution "B " calls for a special election in June to raise the sales tax The plan features a rollback of school nullage to a base (or foundation) of 17 mills, with an optional four mills by a ><xe of the people. " said Jack Mown, executive director of the Republican Caucus “All schools will start with a base of $2,550 per student. plus $100 for each of the first eight of the 17 foundatxMi nulls for a total of $3,350.” Mown said. Added to that is another $250 to $350 per student depending on the amount of millage the school district is levying "In Thomapple Kellogg s case, they're levying 30 29 mills and they would get pretConttnuedonPg 3 All properties in Kent County are divided into five categories, explained Dave Jager, director of the Kent County Bureau of Equalization. Deeds of sale of properties in all of these categories. residential, commercial, agricultural, developmental and personal property, pass through the county’s bureau of equalization. Jager said that there are 2,427 residential parcels in Caledonia Township, and ideally, each of these would be evaluated annually by the township assessor. The market value of the property would be set, based on its assets and on sales of other properties in that neighborhood, Jager said. And, by law, the SEV amounts to 50 percent of the market value of the property. This annual evaluation is what has lagged in Caledonia Township, he pointed out. With both inflation and inContinned on pg 3 Thornapple Township starts work on survey by Jean Gallup Thomapple Township tax­ payers later this year will get a different kind of letter than usual when the Planning Commission ’ s survey is distributed The survey will have ques­ tions about most aspects of life in the township It will ask those on the tax roils to pro­ vide information on how they want the township to grow and how to control that growth. After development of a master plan and a zoning or­ dinance. the township will im­ plement ns own planning and zoning The first meeting to deter­ mine which questions will be put on the survey was held Monday. March 6 Another meeting is scheduled for Thomapple Kellogg High School March 27, when a rough draft of the quest ions on the survey will be discussed The quesuonaire is the just the first step in building a master plan that will be used to guide officials in thieving future goals The plan is being w ntten by the Thomapple Township Planning Commission with the advice of Robert Toland, director of the community planning services of Pro­ gressive Architects, Engineers and Planners (PEAP). Thai firm was hired by the township to provide services, at the request of the Planning Commission, When the master plan is finished in about six to nine months, a zoning ordinance will be developed by the com­ mission and Toland A Dec. 12 report and Continued on Pg. 3 Robert Tolond attends the first of many meetings with the Thomapple Township Planning Commission to develop a master plan for the township. �Page 2 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 14 1989 MitUlmlli Neighbors I NORMA VELDERMAN Good morning, everyone. Well, everyone seems to be buss. but the storm seemed to limit your activities, or maybe you are just doing the usual daily living, but nothing very exciting I always call it a coasting plateau, where we are quietly recharging our bat­ teries for the coming spring surge of renewal and joy in just being alive and out of the winter. I guess the Scandanavian peoples have a festival to greet the new season Ray Koeplinger got chewed out from wife Betty because he forgot to tell me they did have news the week of Feb 1. they had their 25th wedding anniversary So belated con gratulahons. Betty and Ray Saturday. March 4. they went to Byron Center to the motorcycle club meeting of the Countryside Riders to plan their coming season. He said it is a club of motorcycle owners who ride to various areas to try out different restaurants Then Sunday, they went to Grand Rapids to another motorcycle club to plan their summer schedule Rod and Char Finkbeiner went Sunday. March 5. to see her dad. Ari Kenyon. I guess he is doing pretty well Art's 85th birthday is this coming week, and thie whole family is getting together to help him celebrate Larry Martin and family from St Louis, Mich., came to stay with his mom. Marian Martin Then Sunday. March 5, daughter Marilyn and hub by and family came to have a family get-together. They hadn't had a chance for quite a while. Rollo and Mae Bowerman, and two of his sisters, Doris Haight and Alice Stromberger. went to Clarke Home in Grand Rapids March 6 to see another sister, Gladys Carter. Don and Dorothy Dean returned Saturday. March 4, from a three-week vacation in Florida. They had quite an ex­ perience while there. Dorothy was looking at the menu posted on the window of a restaurant and someone behind her said. "Can’t you decide what you want to eat. Dorothy?" She turned around and there was Jerry and Jack Spencer from Middleville They were delighted and got to have an enjoyable visit with home folks. Dorothy and Don had a super vacation. Dorothy said that she is ready to go again. Donna and Bob Kenyon at­ tended the Young People’s Musical Program Sunday, March 5, at the Peace Reformed Church. Lenda Vandal is one of our area college students home for her spring break. I was quite surprised, it seems very early to me. Spang can’t actually be very far away if college kids are starting to come home. Angela Hilly is another col­ lege student home for spang break Betty Newman is planning to go to Loretta Clark s home in Caledonia for the Literary Club meeting. She will pick up some other members on the way over. Lib Palmer wants to remind folks that Senior Citizens will meet for their meeting Tues day, March 21. at the VFW Hall for their moodily potluck dinner Chad Perry will talk about his tap. Also, Lib said they will have their first surplus foods distribution. Wednesday. March 15. at the Community Building from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. First time in quite a while. When Wretha McNee answered the phone, she sounded awful She said that she has had the flu since last Friday. March 3 So. I only gave her a verbal hug from all of us and let her go. Ethel Haywood and Leona McGee went to Betty and Chuck Flora s March 5 to help her daughter-in-law. Mellisa Flora, celebrate her birthday. They had ice cream and cake and cards, then wat­ ched the video that had been taken of the get-together Elaine Northrop said they had a surprise birthday party for her dad. Elmer Wiesenhoffer. Sunday. March 5. Lois McWhinney said she is getting so sick of this winter weather I guess in books they call it “cabin fever." Jackie Bedford said they spent two weeks in Florida Beautiful weather, and they got home ahead of the storm On the way down, they had sort of a caravan. With Max and Jackie leading, then came Bud and Jo Ann Pennington and then Fred and Melinda Bedford Brown They came home in a pouring rainstorm. But they came home separately. Doris and Emmett Camp­ bell went to visit George and Agnes Bedford, who now live in the Delton area Jerry Spencer told me about their chance meeting with Dorothy and Don Dean in Florida. Then Jerry said when they got home and were tell­ ing their grandson about it, he said he had the same ex­ perience. He was in Florida and saw the Dean’s daughter, Marta Blough. Quite a double coincidence, for the Spencer and Dean families. Daughter Mary Rock and girls followed the Spencers home from Florida. Son John had to finish some courses, then he will come home. Doug Thaler and his family went to Wayland to visit friends Friday, March 3. and because of the weather had to stay overnight and come home Saturday. Helen Kelly called to give me some news. Her daughterin-law. Gert, had a surprise 40th birthday party for her husband. Dale. Saturday, March 4. at the VFW Hall. To get her husband to go. she told him it was a surprise birthday party for Jim VanHouten. She had sent out a lot of post cards. They had a beautiful cake and the 40 candles made it light up the room Don’t forget that March 20. the Richards will show a film on Australia at the VFW Hall after dinner. Then on Wednesday . March 22, we will have our Easter potluck salad or dessert dinner The meal that the COA will fur­ nish is ham and cherry sauce, mashed potatoes, creamed carrots with cheese sauce, and a bran muffin and milk. The Easier dinner meeting theme is "Bang a Fnend ’ There w ill be prizes for the one banging the most friends, one that comes the farthest, etc So why not see how many you can get to come’’ Maybe even come early and bring your favonte game that you like to play and teach the rest of us how to play « . Let the After five generations you might see double It's not often anyone lives to see his or her great-great grandchildren, but Iva Langkamp of Caledonia received two special valentines this year when her great-granddaughter Becci gave birth to twins on that most appropriate day. Gathered clockwise around Langkamp and babies Macenzie and Anthony are mom Becci, great grandmom Millie Wenger and grandmom Debbie Baird. At birth, Macenzie and Anthony weighed 6 lbs., 13 oz. and 6 lbs., 9 oz. respectively. Both were 19 inches long. fun work up your appetite. I almost forgot. Thursday, March 23. the Wash Tub Band will come and entertain us. That sounds like a super week to sign up for Monday the 20th, Wednesday, the 22nd and Thursday. 23rd. Three days you don’t have to fix a meal and have good com­ pany while you are eating pretty good meals. Don’t forget to sign up for Monday. March 29. when the lady from the center in Battle Creek who prepares our food, will come to tell us how our food is prepared. There will be a question period after­ ward, so here is your chance to give honest, but construc­ tive suggestions. Where else can you get a balanced hot meal for so little? Don’t any of you play pinochele? My hubby and Rod Finkbeiner are looking for one or two more players. It is no fun to play with only two players. Well, it is Wednesday even­ ing and the Stan Pierce Dulcimer players were really good. Sorry more of you weren’t there so you could have enjoyed them. Helen Shellenberger. who is in charge, wasn’t there. She has to be off her feet until, maybe, the first of April. Rosemane Otto said they had a nice vacation in Florida. This Sunday the family is get­ ting together to help son John’s oldest boy celebrate his birthday He will be 6 on March 12. Kathleen McNee said that most of the family decided to get together at mom and (Eds for Sunday dinner. It was tike "Topsy," it just grew. Paul and Ethel Gibson at­ tended a wedding at the Methodist Church. Saturday. March 4. The bride and groom were Ann Carpenter and Jason Sutherland. Thursday. March 7, Ethel and three of the ladies from the Methodist Church are go­ ing to Ravenna for a District meeting, called “Day Apart." Blanche Munjoy said that the Food Fest turned out well, in spite of the weather. Didn’t get to read my Sun &. News this week. They forgot to put on in our Reminder box with the Reminder. So I yelled about it. First time that has ever happened. Judy Cain, the TK Head Librarian, came to the COA Dinner Monday, March 13. I had heard that a woman from the Hastings Library was coming to talk about cassette books that TK Library now has for all patrons. Brenda, who has taken over for Helen Shellenberger, who is off for a while due to a leg problem, looked it up and told me that the lady was our librarian, Judy Cain. I don’t think whether you folks in this area know too much about the wonderful ser­ vices that are available, besides just going to the library and get some books to read. All of our schools in this area, TK, Caledonia, Wayland, Hastings, Lake Odessa, are a part of a com­ puter hookup with all the schools in Kent, Ottawa, Allegan and Muskegon coun­ ties Actually, it is connected to all libraries, by computer, all over United States. Just for an example. Johnny read a book by an author he really enjoyed So he asked for another book that was listed in the book he read. They didn’t have another one in our library, so went to the computer and searched. They called us to tell us that they now had three books and was waiting to hear about a fourth Lueila Murphy, another of our librarians, told us when we went to pick it up that two books came from Lake Superior College at Sault St. Marie. Mich.; the other came from Falling Rock. Pa. Then fourth one came from Western University of Kalamazoo. How about that for wonder­ ful, thorough service for a very simple request? If they don’t have it in our library (and Judy Cain has only so much money to purchase so many books), by this com­ puter hookup, there is no numerical limit to the amount of books available. And all our folks at TK are so obliging and helpful. In my history writing, there just were not many requests that I made for material 1 needed that they did not hunt for until they found exactly what I needed. I can no longer drive to the various towns around to get census tapes to help me find if the person I was hunting for and his family. And Johnny works steadily during the growing and harvesting season So winter was the on­ ly time he could take me. I kept requesting our Barry County census tapes of 1840, 1850, I860. 1870. 1880, etc. Judy alloted some of her precious money to purchase them for the community history buffs to use. So we have those in our own library, along with an an­ cient "Micro Reader" (that Mr. Osterhart keeps running with a lot of ingenuity) Then site can get all the surrounding counties' census tapes, so you can use them in our own library. Another thing that Judy Cain has done for me. I didn't have a certain Atlas map that I needed, so I told Judy and she used the computer to find out which library had (hat par ticular year Bingo! Here it was. All I had to do was to go pick it up, at no cost to me It was just another wonderful service that our library loves to give us. So please don’t say our little local library is just for reading books and so what is so great about that? They have our own books and millions of others as near as our library compiler. And their will­ ingness to do everything possible for us makes Johnny and me feel loved and cared for. Nothing is too great or too hard for them to try to do for us. And then would love to have you use all our facilities, just as we do You will feel just as rich and proud of how much they have available to help as they did for us You ought to come and see what they really have and if they don’t have it, they will try to get it for you. I know it would be nice to have our own local library separate from the school, but we don’t as yet. So until that happens, why not use the public library at TK School? TheSun and News Publication No. USPS 347580 Support Group formed for parents with A.D.D. children Children w ith attention deficit disorders is a support and teaching group for parents of children with A.D D.. and for the educatKxi and health professionals who work with them. CH.ADD will meet at St Man’s Hospital in room 204. Xavier Hall. 240 Cherry Street (Mercy Center en­ trance) Meetings will be the third Tuesday of each month at 7 p m m Grand Rapids The first meeting will be March 21. with Special Education Teacher. Linda Morgan, speaking on the topic of ADD. A TEAM Approach The public is welcome to participate For more information call (616) 241-3789 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 $8 00 Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties 510 00 Founded in 1870 — Published by... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 14, 1989 I Page 3 Caledonia’s ‘catch-up’ assessments draws residents’ protests Continued from front their Township Board of Review if any thought their assessments exceeded 50 per­ cent of the property’s market value or if anyone thought he or she had been discriminated against Also on hand to offer infor­ mation to the crowd and to answer questions was Superintendent of Schools Rrrtjert Myers, who said the school's debt millage had decreased more rapid!) than anticipated because of the ris­ ing SEV Citizens, therefore, were paying less in school taxes, even though they were paying more in assessments, he said State Representative Walter DeLange discussed the ine­ quities in taxation for those living in mobile homes or sen­ ding children to private schools, and explained current bills for property tax relief pending in the state legislature State Senator Richard Posthumus also discussed pro perty tax relief, saying Michigan ranks fourth among the states in property tax relative to income He said there is no easy Michigan * lax problems, but problems Good told the people it would cost about $80,000 to hire the personnel to get all the properties in the township reappraised, thus ar least removing the inequities in the local system After each official spoke. T-K Board endorses bill Continued from front recommendation to the township board of trustees said the Planning Commission "had concluded that local control of planning and zoning for our township is the only way that we can have the ability to guide the quality of future growth which will allow the community to main­ tain its current character and Dave Jager. Director of quality of life." "Along with the develop­ the Kent County Bureau of Equalization, explains how ment of zoning will be re­ the county figures the quired a Zoning Ad­ ministrator. office space and percentage of increase or equipment, issuance of per­ decrease in property mits. inspections, and forma­ assessment. tion of a Zoning Board of Ap­ peals." the report stated. that "the buck stops here, Toland had provided the with the Legislature and the panel with surveys used in governor" when it came to several other communities, in­ finding some answers to those cluding Caledonia, to show Change ‘overdue in assessments Continued from front creasing development con stantly affecting the value of property in the township, get­ ting all the parcels re­ appraised this year would at least put everyone on the same assessments, he said. It would also remove one big complaint of residents, that some pro­ perties have been re-assessed and others have not. If a residential property is sold. Jager explained, the sale is checked by the county for any difference between the SEV and the actual sale price If a home had been assessed at $90,000, for example, but actually sold for $100,000, the county bureau would note residents had a chance to ask questions, and the last half of the meeting w as opened to the citizens to ask questions of any of the panel. These inquiries ranged from the lottery (it does not provide more money for schools; though the profits do go into the percentage of increase, and that would affect the SEV for other properties in the area for the next year. Jager said. "If people will pay more than the market price, they arc driving up the assessments of all the homes in the neighborhood." he said. "Like any commodity on the market, supply and demand affect the rates the rest of us have to pay." The officials pointed out that there are some safeguards written into the system to pro­ tect homeowners from errors and from discrimination in assessments. The first is the board of review, which is set up in each township specificially to han- die the grievances of homeowners who feel their assessments are unfair. In Caledonia Township, this board is meeting this week. Another help for the residential property owner is that property taxes can be deducted from his or her federal income tax "a cross section, plus typical questions that show where are we going and how do we get there”'? “This survey takes the place of a mass meeting of township residents." Toland said. “It’s also a good soun­ ding board and gives good insight.’’ Questions used to find out what the people in the township want cover such topics as preservation of forest and agriculture lands, where commercial and in­ dustrial development should be located, the proposed joint township/village municipal building, and the type of residential development need­ ed in the township. Also, if the village and township should become one unit of government, where mobile homes should be allowed; if the township should become chartered, and how to handle future mineral extraction requests. The panel discussed the number of pages the survey should have, format, and the necessity of keeping it simple. Toland cautioned. "Remember, the questionaire is for policy — for general, big picture results." And. there is also the Homestead Act. which pro­ vides a rebate for the taxpayer if his or her property tax amounts to more than 3.5 per­ cent of his or her total income. This legislation especially protects those on fixed in­ come. particularly senior citizens, said township and county officials. and general fund and the tax increase will be in the safe fund, he stressed. “I'm encouraged 1 think this has a good chance. Don't think this is just a tax shift — it’s not; we’re not hiding anything. There is $350 million in additional tax. But it does give a fair amount of property tax relief." he said Garrett said he asked for the TOTAL SERVICE REAL ESTATE BROKER RF/MKK brokers — CALL — 891-9219 resolution because he felt there is a need to bring equity and adequate funding for education and the taxpayers of the school district need pro­ perty tax relief. He added there is a need for a base millage so the district does not have to rely on repeated millage votes, he said. He agreed with Mowat that without the chore of trying to raise millage to support the schools, the teachers and ad­ ministrators could devote their time to education. “This will allow us to make provision for the future to be able to plan ahead." Ga.rett said. "1 would like it better if there were more equity for the students in the in-formula districts. but it does represent a mayor effort on a com­ promise effort that the people can get behind and support." he added Garren also noted that 85 percent of the members of the Michigan House of Represen­ tatives supported the plan, showing a wide base of sup­ port for the proposal Mowat acknowledged that the proposal is difficult to understand, saying. "Il is very difficult to understand the current system, and anything to replace a will also be complex." meeting, "but it’s a big pro­ ject to get all this evened out. We’ll try to come up with a proposal that fits the township” He said that computerizing the township s records will continue, and the board will discuss the best plan of action in getting all the properties correctly appraised. He said he knew $80,000 was a lot of money to spend, and the board would have a better understanding of the assessment problem after citizens bring their grievances before the board of review •hi< week “But our number one priority is to equalize assessments. he emphasized Representative Walter DeLang® explains proposed property tax legislation at the Caledonia Township meeting last Tuesday evening. Make this Christmas Special for Yourself and Your Family T-K School Board endorses bill Continued from front ty close to the $350," he explained. Mowat pointed out the ex­ pected $370 million raised by the increase will be "be in a safe fund. All the money will go into a repository, and can­ not be used for anything but the schools." All money earmarked for the schools from the Lottery the education fund, that much less then goes into education from the general fund) to more questions on how to get the Legislature to change the state tax system. "You'll have to do some work to get what you want." Posthumus said After the meeting, local of­ ficiate hoped some confusion had been cleared up for township residents. “I think it was a good meeting." Good said. He said he hoped residents understood the new board is committed to gening the assessment problem straightened out. but that it would take some time. “We know there’s a lot of inequities." he said after the COME CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WITH US! Peace Reformed Church offers you three opportunities: Thurs., March 23 7:30 p.m. Tenebrae Communion Service Nursery Available Easter Morning Mar. 26, 6:30 a.m. Sunrise Service Mar. 26, 6:00 p.m Easter Evening LOVE-LIGHT Choir Nurserv Available New Life Singers Easter AM Worship Services 8:30. 9:45 & 11:00 Sr Choir sinqing all 3 ser Nursery Available Peace Reformed Church 6950 Cherry Valley Middleville, MI 49331 891-8119 Special Easter Musical �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I March 14. 1989 No news last week. I just didn't feel up to it. I am getting along real well after my surgery at Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo for a carrated artery on the right side of my neck. It was real painful but I'm coming along ok now Eva Engle called Saturday and brought me a lovely bou­ quet of carnations as a welc me home gesture I had many plants and bouquets while in the hospital I had lots of callers and cards, too. Sunday. Emma Jane and Maurice and Mary and Jim Springer from Delton brought our dinner to us. Wasn't that nice, too? Wednesday. March I. was Loretta's birthday. so between Clarke and Emma Jane, we had cake and ice cream for a light lunch. Did you attend our "Stew Supper " at the church March 3? It was a real success and very good. too. We now have enough to do some painting and decorating in the base ment Won’t we be real good looking when we are done? Thanks to all the donations of money for the "Stew Sup­ per" and all who helped, it was a great success June. Esther and Lots had Sunday dinner at Bill Knapp's in Grand Rapids Later in the afternoon. Ver­ non dame's brother! and Carol Burgess from Jenison called. They had a good time and later, with Esther Kelley, had lunch at the Elias Brothers Restaurant in Hastings Tuesday. March 7. Clarke s granddaughter and husband Deed and Scott, came to v isit us and took us out to dinner So 1 am getting out a little each week. I appreciate all my friends, relatives, and neighbors for their thoughtfulness at the time of my surgery The Senior Citizen gave me a planter; Busy Bee. carnations; friends gave plants and flowers. Food was brought to us and there were many . many cards I appreciate the prayers, too I am sure they were answered The Rev Lynn and Rev Adam and Phyllis came to Kalamazoo to see me God Bless All of you. kind people Classifieds Call... 795-3345 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. "The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord' Sunday School Sunday Morning Wonhtp Sunday Evening Worthip Wodnmdch MOweek pray* 930am 10 30 am 6 00 pm 7 00 p m T-K Middle School Students of the month February's Middle School Students of the Month of February ore (first row from left) Casey Bell, Kevin Bluhm, Wendy Dickinson, Andy Knight. Laura Nelson. Joy Smith, Sarah Wisniewski, (Second Row) Nicole Carpenter, Robin Hesseltine, Erik Lake, Michael Marble, Steven McKiernan, Josh Parker, Valerie Spicer, (third row) Mindy Truer, Geoff Cook, Corey Harrison, Zachary Kinney, Mark Pullen, Trisha Shook and Kimberlee Wohlford. Each month, teachers at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School nominate one student from each class they teach for the honor of Student of the Month. If two teachers select the same student, that student is a “Student of the Month" Good work habits, manners and leadership ability ore some of the qualities the teachers look for when nominating candidates for "Student of the Month." A student may be given the honor only once in the school year. Call 795-3345 today and have your church listed here each week! DIRECTORY LOCAL CHURCH Reach Over 7,000 Area Homes S fctMe tiudy Rev Wiltram Dobson. Pastor 891 8923 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church "People that care" St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Middleville at the Community Hall ||| ^r<ny Sunday Service 9:30 a.m Pastor Monte C. Bell II I’ The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (616) 795-2391 ST. PAUL LUTHERAN MISSOURI SYNOD Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, MI SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Rectorv Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 2415 McCann Road. Irving, Michigan 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 and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES PEACE REFORMED 111 Church Street 1st ServL <. b; >0 a.m. • 2nd Service 11 a.m. 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue Church School 9:45 a.m. 8 30 a m 9 45 a m. 11 00 a m Sunday Morning Worship Sundav School Sunday Morning Worship Parmelee Morning Worship Middleville Sunday School Morning Worship . 9:30 a.m. 945 a m. 11:00 a.m. Rev Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Reir Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church Church Office Phone — 795-9266 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED St. Margaret Mary of the Sacred Heart Chapel 708 West Main Street Temporanly meeting at the Gaines Townshio Hall on 68th St. S.E. near Kalamazoo Ave. Morning Worshrp Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 1000 am 11 15 am 6 00 p m YOU ARf INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman Pastor 795-3667 EMMANUAL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings Ret. Wayne Smirk. Rector Phone 945-3014 Sunday Schedule Adult Choir............ 900 o m Church School & Adult Education 9 30 a m Holy Eucharist 10J0 a.m Weekday Eucharist Wednesday .7:15 am Thursday 700 p m Call for inlormat»on about youth choc 8<t*e Study youth group and other activities Sunday - Latin Tridentine Mass • 10 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 pf Christian Education “God Cares for You” Middleville Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School ........................ 10.00 a.m. Morning Worship.................... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p m Pastor Weley J. Coffey Phone 795-7076 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted lor hearing impaired! 9 45 am. Sunday School 1110 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Gradel. Wednesday 6 30 pm. Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship. Wednesday 7:00 p.m. REV KENNETH VAUGHT 8918028 LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Christian Reformed Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Rev. James Cusack Sunday School......................... 9:30 a.m. Rosary anc Confessions before Mass Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament afte* Mass Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Daily Mass in Small Chapel • 8:30 a.m. Evening Worship 5:45 p.m. Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass ........... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:00 a m & 11:00 a m. First Friday Mass.......................... 7:00 p m Recotory Office Phone — 531-0432 Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST (the (Did lime JRrtliodtat (Clnirrh Adult Sunday School.......... 9 a.m. Sunday School................ 10 00 a m Morning Worship........... 11:00 a m. Evening Worship . 6 00 p m Weanesday Prayer Meeting/ Chiiaren's Classes . 7 30 p.m. “A ctumdi uith a umng Heart for our community and the world" Sunday Services 9.30 a.m. ft. 6:00 p.m. Morning Worship.................. 10 a.m. Children’s Sunday School .10 a.m. Pastor Merle Buuedda Ret. Dr. Robert L. Wessman Pastor M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 5590 Whitneyville Ave, S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / March 14. 1989 I Page 5 T-K teacher happy with her school, community and life by Jean Gallup Middleville was the first in­ terview Judy Hendrickson had when she was fresh out of Michigan State University, looking for a job as a teacher She took the job in 1967, and has been happy with her decision ever since, she says Hendrickson is the kind of teacher who gives each girl on a losing volleyball team a red carnation because they work ed as hard as any team, and “Why not?“ She also loves her kids, but insists they work for her. and they do “What I want is for every kid to succeed, but J also want them to work." she said. “I’d like them to know they have to work hard and get a broad-based education because you never know what you’ll be in life,’’ she explained Judy takes sports photos for the local paper, and while she’s at it. takes a picture of each student in action and gives them the picture Her co-workers get praise from Hendrickson, especially high school principal Henry Dugan “Once we got Hank Dugan, things became much easier He is a strict disciplinarian, but very fair.’’ she said. A special favorite is retired athletic director Ray Page While talking about an old friend whom she lived with when first in Middleville. Judy mentioned that Dorothy Bonneville had a sharp mind and memory Dorothy’s eyesight failed near the end of her life, and she developed the ability to identify people by their voices. Judy said. “Another one who can do that is Ray." she said. “He's such a neat guy. When he hears a student, he can remember when you graduated, who you went with in school, who your parents and grandparents are. and probably who you mamed.” she said with a laugh She said she also noticed at parent-teacher conferences that the longest lines of parents were waiting to talk to the teachers of math and English because they were hard subjects. But there was always another long line for teacher Gary McKee "because the mothers just enjoyed talking to him. and the fathers too. He’s another really nice guy.” she said. Advanced biology , college prep biology, zoology and botany are courses she teaches She is qualified and has taught computer sciences, but doubts she will ever get back to it because of the sizes of her biology classes “In 10 years. 1 can see TK Judy Henrickson naturally has a personal computer at her home. She taught computer sciences, and now teaches biology and zoology. ANTECKI’S INCOME TAX SERVICE STEVE ANTECKI 891-9401 Lenten Dinner Specials Wednesday and Thursday FRl Fish Dinner — All-You-Can-Eat — Includes french fries, texas toast and cole slaw • CHILD'S PORTIONS AVAILABLE • 795-3672 DIFFEBEMT SPECIALS EVEBYDAY FOB SBEAKFAST. LUNCH ..d DiSSEJI 497 Arlington (M-37). Middleville J Two promotions announced at Hastings City Bank 528 Main Caledonia, Ml 49316 DINNER Specials * being a large Class B or a Class A school.” she said with conviction. “We’re growing, and we’ll keep on growing. I think we ll become a bedroom communi­ ty and quite quickly too.” she noted. "I also think they will change the rules on classifica­ tion — especially football — to make them more uniform.' ’ Judy talks lovingly of her Norwegian Elkhound German Shepard dog “Lady” who recently died. “That's the only dog in Middleville who had a charge card at the Dairy Dip. When I stayed with Dorothy on the comer of Arlington and Main, the Dairy Dip was right next to the house. Whenever the mood struck her. Lady would twist her collar right off. and go over and beg an ice cream cone. The girls used to lean out of the front of the stand to feed her the ice cream.” Judy recalled. Another game her dog liked to play after dark was to hit her from the back and then sit on her chest. Lady was black, and Judy couldn't see her coming. That really was “hit and run.” She won’t have a dog now because she thinks it wouldn't be fair to the animal. “There is no time to play with a dog. or to disipline one. Good manners in a dog are important for other people.” she noted. Judy has coached softball and cheerleading and now keeps score at volleyball games Saying Middleville is a real sports-minded community, she added that the school of­ fers many different sports for the students. And. she said she thinks the school could have a good swim team again. “We’ve got a good teacher, (Next to Hating City Bonk) Regular Hours Mon Fn 6 a m 8 p m Sat 6 a m -2 p m Sun 8 a m 1 p m Mary Jane Bradshaw Gregory S. McGandy Robert E. Picking. presi­ dent of the Hastings City Bank, has announced two pro­ motions on behalf of the Board of Directors Mary Jane Bradshaw has been elevated to officer status as branch manager. Bellevue Office; and Gregory S McGandy has been promoted to officer status as assistant branch manager. Middleville Office Branshaw joined Hastings City Bank in May of 1987 as a branch supervisor She had previously been with Comenca for five years in its branch system. McGandy joined Hastings City Bank in December of 1986 as a loan administrator He was promoted to branch supervisor in January 1988. He earned a bachelor of science degree in businesss administration from Acqumas College in 1983 McGandy is on the board of directors of the YMCA and the Barry Area United Way. Terri VanderKooi. who already runs the pool, and she has taught girls, and I think she’s taught boys, too.” she said. A robust sense of humor is one of the first things people notice about Judy. She laughs a lot. and enjoys making jokes. An example of her O. Henry style of humor is revealed in an anecdote she relates. “Ever since 1 was 5 years old. I wanted to be a vet and go to MSU. Well. I got to MSU. but at that time girls were not expected to be vets. Girls had to carry a 4.0 grade point average, the boys had to have 3.5. we had to have vet experience and we could only treat small animals. “Well, I didn’t mind study­ ing hard, but 4.0? I had the experience with the vet. but I wanted to treat horses and cows. So. I never did get to treat aniamls. So. I just teach them." she joked. “My sister calls me a creature teacher.” she says continuing the joke. Kidding aside. Judy said "I like what 1 do. I enjoy the changes; it’s always different because of the different per­ sonalities. And. you can watch the kids grow through four years. “The thing is you have to be honest — nght up front. 1 like teenagers, you can reason with them. Plus, you’re only with them for an hour. You can live through any hour." she said with another of her explosive laughs. Travel is another love, she said. She has seen all of the sates except Alaska. Hawaii and about five southern sates She used to drive and camp, but has been able to fly to see some of Europe in the sum­ mers for the last 10 years or so. she said. Her dream trip would be a week in Hawaii, two or three months in Australia and a week in Hawaii on the way back. That’s the dream, but it’s not likely, she said, but she may join Donna Tagg and l-ec and Gordon Yoder to visit Scandinavia this summer. Judy likes the game Tn vial Pursuit and given a chance to tweak her friend, fellow player and teacher Kevin Briggs, happily named an im­ aginary perfect Tnvial Pursuit team — without him She named Ray Page for history and sports. Duane Thatcher for the questions on literature, art and music, and herself for sciences. “With that team, we could whip anybody." she crowed Are you listening. Kevin Briggs? TO THE EDITOR: Yankee Springs voters should attend hearing Dear editor: We have a great priviledge in our country of having freedom of speech, press and politics, which includes casting our votes and voicing our opinions on matters con­ cerning our government. So many of us will criticize our local, Mate or federal governments to other people instead of attending the public meetings or writing, voicing our opinions about the matter to be discussed. I’m sure our elected of­ ficials are glad to hear from us and what direction we would hope they would take, and make it easier for them to reach a decision. We elected these officials and it is a shame we do not have more people attending the monthly meetings to show H5 them support or concern over the issues Io be settled Yankee Springs Township will have a public hearing Thursday. March 16. al the Township Hall to determine rezoning a parcel from com­ mercial and agriculture to commercial and M H P (Mobile Home Park) for 250 sites. We have the opportunity of attending this meeting mi voters of Yankee Springs Township, use your priviledge of letting the board know your opinion or thoughts. Don't complain about the outocmc if you haven't attended the meeting or written the board members Thank you and glad to be an American Avis I Martin Yankee Springs Now Open... The TRAVEL STORE “We Deliver" it ★ ★ ★ Genuine personalized service Complete traveling services Customized to meet your needs Bus tours, honeymoon and vacation packages, weekenders Don’t make the journey to plan your travel arrangements ... “We Deliver" ★ Comfort of your home ★ Convenient-you name the time Sally Frisbee to mark 80 years Sally Frisbee will be celebrating her 80th birthday oa Friday. March 24. Make this year special by sending her a card at 303 S Maple, Caledonia Call Susan for appointment . Monday Friday; 10 AM 8 PM 795-7644 yi �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / March 14. 1989 Ryan Olthouse (left to right) says the numbers, Chris Niles presses down two strings while Chris Mason strums all four strings. That's all there is to it. they re playing the dulcimer. Page Elementary students learn to play the dulcimer Kori Wheeler (left) ond Dona Stowell learn a dulcimer is a fun and easy instru­ ment to play. by Jean Gallup A musical instrument most children have never seen was brought to Page Elemen­ tary School last week, and students found to their sur­ prise that they could play the dulcimer without a lesson Shirley Folkersma. who says she has no musical talent at all. brought several of the American folk instruments for a hands-on experience for the children. "The dulcimer originated 200 years years ago in the Ap­ palachian mountains, so the kids get some history and geography at the same time,” she said. To play the instrument, all one has to do is press down two strings, strum all four str­ ings. and follow the notes, or the numbers. Folkersma explained For those who don’t read music, the dulcimer has numbers on it. and the music­ notes arc numbered “It’s really a cooperative thing. They have to work together, and they did it beautifully." Folkersma said. “I’ve never worked at a nicer school with nicer children or staff. I definitlcy will come back to Page Elementary. Folkersma first saw a dulcimer at Michigan State University, and found she could "do it without a lesson, right there, without any musical talent " Several months later, her husband. Jack, made her a dulicmcr Now. Jack makes them to sell "Jack has made over 2.(MM) of them He retired early from Stec lease because we had such a fun thing to do." she said Anyone interested in con tacting the Folkcrsmas may call 868 6272 in Allo Shirley Folkersma (left) shows teacher Helen Jahnke the basics on the dulcimer, while Curt Martin ond Tony Taylor seem absorbed with interest Surplus food distribution set for March 30 The Caledonia Area and Kent County surplus f«>od commodity distribution will be held Thursday. March 30. al the Holy Family Hall on Krall Avenue. A greater variety of food choices will be available al this time. Participants arc ask­ ed to bring their registration cards before they can receive any of the commodities. Registrations will he given March 30 for those who have not done so. Applicants arc required to bring proof and bugs, lost cards cannot be replaced For more informa­ tion call Lillian .Schult/ at 891 8135 HELP WANTED ON-SITE Car wash Manager ‘Pancake Day’ set for March 18 Middleville’s United Methodist Men’s group once again will sponsor its annual "Pancake Day" Saturday. March 18, from 7 a m. to 9 pm at the church’s Fellowship Hall Tickets are S3 for adults and $1.50 for children. Full-time position: Monday thru Sat­ urday. Qualifications: Dependable and must have mechanical ability. Send resume or apply in person to Brad Goebel at Cavin Chew., Buick, Pontiac, Inc., 938 Mid dleville Rd. (M-37), Middleville, Ml 49333 e.o.e �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I March 14. 1989 / Page 7 Forty acts respond to call for ‘Caledonia Capades’ Feb. 24 The Spartons and the Wolverines forget old rivalries to make beautiful music on the spoons. First-graders Andy Jackson, left, and Joey Lillie perform a virtuoso rendition. by Barbara Gall A 40 oct show con seem pretty long if your're woiting bockstoge for your turn to perform. Teochers and moms wisely provided some movies and creative tools to help performers like Andrea King keep busy. They played the spoons, they lip-synched the "Top Forty." Some danced, some sang A few soloed on the vidin. the piano or in gym­ nastics and others performed with a group. But whatever the talent, the Caledonia Capades. produced by Deann "Demillc" Lican and Chris "Zefferelli" Zeeff showcased it. The Feb 24 evening of entertainment featured 40 acts in all. shown to a packed hall at Caledonia Elementary com­ plete with spotlight, stage crew, props, live and taped accompaniment and a small squad of teachers and parents who entertained waiting per­ formers or served intermis­ sion refreshments to enthused but thirsty families. "Isn’t this great?" said Licari of the response to the variety show 'What would’ve happened if we d advertised'7" The art of lip sync knows no bounds Rich Milock gets into his saxophone solo.' I PROVINCIAL HOUSE HASTINGS | 5 NEEDSAN R.N. PART TIME FOR \ Kindergarten roundup set at McFall School in April Keri Reiffer helps fellow fifth-grader Sarah Parbel get her moke-up just right. Serving Our Country Jeffery L. Groendyke Airman Jeffery L. Groen­ dyke has graduated from a U.S. Air Force strategic air­ craft maintenance course at Sheppard Air Force Base. Texas During the course, students were taught aircraft maintenance fundamentals to repair and service aircraft with turbo engines Also, maintenance management and documental ion were taught for assessing the aircraft readiness capability Graduates earned credits toward an associate degree through the Community Col­ lege of the Air Force. Groendyke is the son of Mr and Mrs. James L. Groendyke of 251 N. Lake Drive. Caledonia The airman is a 1988 graduate of Caledonia High School A kindergarten evaluation program for the Thornapple Kellogg Schools will be con­ ducted April 17, 18. 19 and 20 at McFall Elementary School Parents who plan to enroll their kindergarten-age children next fall are asked to call the office at McFall School. 795-3637. Children must be 5 years old by Dec. I of this year to be eligible to at­ tend school for the first time in the fall. The Barry County Health Department’s vision and hear- Julie A. Swartz Navy Seaman Recruit Julie A. Swartz, daughter of Milton B. Swartz of 7205 Cherry Valley SE. Caledonia, has completed recruit training at Recruit Training Command, Orlando. Fla. During Swartz’s eight-week training cycle, she studied general military subjects designed to prepare her for further academic and on-thejob training in one of the Navy ’s 85 basic fields. Swartz's studies included seamanship, close-order drill. Naval history and first aid. Personnel who complete this course of instruction are eligi­ ble for three hours of college credit in Physical Education and Hygiene She is a 1988 graduate of Caledonia High School. f ing technicians also will offer screening services to children between April 24 and April 28 at McFall Elementary. THE DAY SHIFT 6-2 Contact ... Kay Rowley R.N. D.O.N. at 945-9564 for an interview / • j Wages negotiable based upon experience, e.o.e. t } Now and for their future. It's important to look out for your family's financial security right now. But it's just as important to plan for the future — especially your children s. Come in and talk to us about financial planning. We have a variety of services that can be tailored to fit your budget and special needs. Don t put it off any longer — begin planning today. • Cut • Style • Perm • Eyebrow Arching • Manicure • Ear Piercing • Aqua Nails • Gift Certifictes • Walk-Ins Welcome Tues Sr. Citizen Day WedsStudents Day 2 7 pm 134 E. Main St., Caledonia 891-1591 OPEN Tues Sat including Wed & Thurs eve by appt Library friends plan book sale The Alto Friends of the Library w ill sponsor a used book and record sale Tuesday, March 21, from noon to 8 pjn . at the library, 6059 Linfield State Bank of Caledonia Offices in Caledonia, Dutton & Middleville 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA I I | 3205 68th ST. S.E. DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I March 14. 1989 Thornapple-Kellogg Middle School students train for Institute by Jean Gallup Thomapple Kellogg Middle School students are looking forward to a special day April 15, thanks to nine high school students taking a weekend of training to provide their younger friends with a "Teen Institute.” The nine spent the March 11-12 weekend at the Outdoor Education Center m Dowling at the fourth annual Regional Teen Institute RT1 is an education and training program for high school students. It provides leadership skills and education "Friends Helping Friends" club members who ore going to take training to hold a junior high "Teen Institute" are (front row. from left) Ann Dennis. Mary Elwood, Faith Smith, Kelly Neuman, (bock row) Petra Muller, Pat Neuman. Jenny Mid­ dleton, Mike Wierenga. and Sam Hayes. SftetU’ 795-7719 Callfor for SM VC Call hair’desicnirs SCHOOL MENUS Appointment Men * Women • Children ACRYLIC NAILS • TANNING BOOTH 109 Railroad, Middleville Caledonia Elementary Tuesday, March 14 Taco w/cheese. lettuce, macaroni salad, fruit choice, milk. Wednesday. March 15 Spaghetti w/cheese. garlic of New Owners ■ vSCafe In the Caledonia Village Centre — On M-37 in Caledonia — • BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER AND Take-Out Orders /A 891-9480 BREAKFAST and S LUNCH SPECIALS 7 - DAILY - toast, green beans, jello or fruit, milk. Thursday, March 16 Pizza, coleslaw, fries, cookie or fruit, milk. Friday, March 17 Macaroni with cheese, fish on bun, peas, fruit choice, milk. Monday, March 20 Chili w/crackers, sdw. choice, fruit choice, milk. Tuesday, March 21 Pizza, fries, green beans, fruit, milk. Wednesday, March 22 Turkey in gravy, mashed potatoes, Calif, blend w/cheese, dinner roll, cherry cheese cake or fruit choice, milk. Thursday, March 23 Pizza, fries, com, fruit choice, milk. Friday, March 24 Good Friday, No School. As an alternative, soup and sandwich is available every day except Thursdays. Please note that snacks may be pur­ chased for the following prices: Fresh fruit, Fruit Roll­ ups & Fun Fruits $.25, Milk $.20. West & McFall Tuesday , March 14 Tacolettuce and cheese, buttered com, peaches. Wednesday. March 15 Chicken noodle soup, grilled cheese sandwich, crackers/veg. sticks, rasp sherbet. Diursday, March 16 Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, green beans, bread and butter, fruited jello. * Friday. March 17 St. Patrick’s Day. Pizza, broccoli, applesauce Monday. March 20 Hot turkey sdw., mashed potatoes, golden com. diced OPEN Mon.-Sat. 6:30 AM to 8 PM h designed to positively affect health-related behaviors. The high school students, all members of the “Friends Helping Friends" club, will offer the "Teen Institute” to all seventh and eighth graders in the junior high "The goals of this Teen Day are to enhance the level of awarness of healthy adolescents w ho wish to avoid alcohol and other drug abuse and to assist others in avoiding those problems.” said Counselor Jeanne Perry The TK High School students will be trained by the RT1 staff, which includes pro­ fessionals in substance abuse, counseling, education, health care and human services. Amy Rector. Petra Mulder. Sam Hayes. Ann Dennis. Jen­ ny Middleton. Sue Wheeler. Mike Wieringa. Faith Smith. Kelly Neuman and alternates Mary Elwood. Tammy Ruff­ ner. Pat Neuman and Christie Thompson all were selected on the basis of their leader­ ship potential and their desire to make positive changes among their peers. Perry said. The Teen Day April 15 will give junior high students a ? V. Tuesday. March 21 Fun Meal Hamburger on a bun, french fries, frwt juice. Wednesday, March 22 Chili/vegetable sticks, crackers and cheese, bread and butter, pineapple tidbits Thursday, March 23 No Lunch Friday, .March 24 Good Friday. The “Natural Highs” part of the day will show that social and sports events can be used as alternatives to drugs. choice of many areas in “Skill Builders” to learn about positive self esteem, decision making, depression, com­ munication. and how to positively impact their peers. In “Family Groups" the juniors will discuss and share ideas about alcohol and other substance abuse lifestyles, in terpersonal relationships, and common interests Featured speaker of the day will be Rob Taylor of the Tampa Bay Bucaneerss. and the evening will close with a dance open gym period until the day comes to a close at 8 p.m. Easter Egg hunt set for March by Jean Gallup The annual Easter egg hunt sponsored by the Middleville Jaycees will again be held for area youngsters at the Middle Villa Inn m Middleville. The fun begins at 10 R.m. with special eggs, prizes, refreshments and an ap­ pearance of “The Easter Bun ny” himself promised by Jaycee Steve Evans The sale of Christmas trees by the Jaycees always funds the annual event and Evans reports additional financial support from other sources this year. “We’ve had a real good response from the local mer­ chants and civic groups this year.” he said. The egg hunt is also a good time to recruit new members for the civic organization, he added The Bradford White Com­ pany is donating four $25 United State Savings Bonds to be put in special eggs, a dona­ tion they make every year, he said Supporting the egg hunt is an easy way to bring enjoyment to hundreds of kids, he commented “We had about 4(X) kids last year, and I’ll bet we have more this year.” Evans said. High School, Middle School & Page Elementary Tuesday, March 14 Taco/lettuce and cheese, buttered corn, pineapple tidbits. Wednesday. March 15 Chicken noodle soup, grill­ ed cheese sandwich, veg. sticks, crackers, cherry crisp. Thursday , March 16 Cheeseburger, french fries, sliced pickles.applesauce. Friday, March 17 St. Patrick's Day, Pizza or fishwich, sweet potatoes or carrots, pears. Monday , March 20 Burrito/cheese sauce, green beans, pineapple tidbits. .Salad Bar (H S ) Tuesday, March 21 Pizzaburger on a bun. car­ rots or spinach, sliced peaches. 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Main St., Middleville Phone 795-9552 or 457-2800 OPEN: Monday thru Friday 7 a.m to 5 p m ; Saturday 8 a m to 2 p m — 24 Hour Emergency Service — �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / March 14. 1989 / Page 9 Thornapple-Kellogg High School play ‘The Boy Friend’ set Ladies and gentlemen, the cast of the 1989 all-school musical "The Boyfriend." Seated in front (from left) are Michelle Helman, Millie Knox, Chris Thaler, (second row) Rusty Sloan, Amy Smit, Matt Smit (back row) Scott Parker, Danna Carperter, Eric Seubring, Tad Thatcher, Dave French, Shelly Duyser and Kate Bartlett. Reheorsols ore o greet time just to fool around and feel good. Megan Oliver hitches a short ride from Min­ dy Bray, just for the fun of it. The cast is rehearsed, the props are all gathered, and the lighting and the music are ready, a* the date for the all­ school musical “The Boyfriend" comes closer The play is scheduled for 8 p.m. Friday. March 17, and Saturday. Maich 18. at the Thomappple Kellogg High School Auditorium Tickets for the comedy spoof of the musicals of the 1920s can be obtained from any cast member or from director Duane Thatcher by calling 795-7497. The play, written by Sandy Wilson, has the inevitable wide-eyed, innocent heroine who falls in love at first sight with an earnest, well-meaning young man. and together the\ sing a variety of melodic love songs. For contrast, there are the principal ingenue and juvenile, full of ginger whose legs seem to be afflicted with a spastic compulsion to burst into dance with almost no pro­ vocation whatever. These youngsters are surrounded by a geometrically tidy group of friends, who arrive with the first downbeat of the orchesta and vanish into the wings on the last note of approximately every third musical number. While flaming youth must have its day. the dramatic per­ sonae is also populated by an older father and mother type, and their comic equivalent, an old. doddering, flapper­ chasing codger and his humorless, nagging wife. There is an optional character of the maid , who If you ore going to direct a high school play, it pays to be versatile. Here, direc­ tor Duane Thatcher nails another brace on the platform that holds the second piano used in the musical The Boy Friend." makes saucy suggestions to the principals and provides details of information that might not normally be accessi­ ble to them. Musicals of the 1920s were generally played in three brief acts, with a different setting for each; with at least one love ballad, comedy song, and dance routine per act. “The Boy Friend" no only satisfies all these academic re­ quirements. but. in addition, it happens to be an entirely beguiling, tuneful, happy evening in the theater as well Barry County Commission On Aging Menu Wednesday. March 15 Roast beef, baked potato, mixed veg. wheat bread, oleo, fresh fruit, milk. Thursday, March 16 Creamed chicken, winter mix, diced beets, rice, fruit cocktail, milk. Friday, March 17 Pork chop, tossed salad, squash, wheat bread, peaches, milk. Monday, March 20 Salisbury steak, whipped potatoes, coleslaw, roll, oleo, plums, milk. Tuesday, March 21 Lasagna, tossed salad, peas and carrots, white bread, pears, milk. Events Wednesday, March 15 Hastings-Sing a long at 11-11:30. Woodland-Patty Mclvor on “Preparatation on Congregrate Meals" 12:15. Nashville-Blood Pressure from 10:45-12. Thursday, March 16 Nashville-Bingo. Hastings-The Unique Washtub Band at 11:00. Middleville—Slide show at 12:00. Friday, March 17 St. Patrick’s Day Party. Nashville-Bingo. Monday, March 20 Hastings -Bing o. Middleville-The Richrad's Slide Show on Australia at 12. Woodland Kathy Lucas on "Large Print Books " Tuesday, March 21 All Sites Puzzles. PROVINCIAL HOUSE HASTINGS NEEDS AN L.P.N. PART TIME FOR THE DAY SHIFT 6-2 Contact... Kay Rowley R.N. D.O.N. at 945-9564 for an interview Wages negotiable based upon experience, e.o.e MOVIE RENTAL Rent Sat. Get Sun. FREE 2 for 1 Wednesday ' SNIDER HOME ENTERTAINMENT Satellite Equipment, CDs/Cassettes & More! Caledonia Village Centre \ 891-9292 ALL MERCHANDISE HAS BEEN MARKED DOWN TO OUR NEW EVERYDAY LOW PRICES Round Oak Tables and Dining Chairs are our specialty 25% Off wi Robins0’' Furniture . Oak chairs starting at I s89 .„9 Oak Pedastal Tables with 2 /iFieaves reo 36" 42" . . 48 . . 54” . . . I W fit I emce new discount price .‘419 ‘449 *319 ’339 ’369 ’429 ‘489 ‘569 V ( j Layaway 126 N Main Street Beiie^ue open Tu®. 14 s®« km ■yr? T/l/l*> ____ a- • -o tore » Everyday low Discount_______ < vJ'JnQZ No. its not dueling pianos — it's Pot Thatcher and Jim Oliver rehearsing the music for the school play set for on March 17-18. �Page 10 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 14. 1989 What is going to happen to the T-K Junior High students on April 15? And, what are ‘Warm Fuzzies^? The "Worm Fuzzies” were everywhere Here, two of them give hugs to the brand new Students of the Month. School counselor Jeanne Perry said they were going to hug them, and asked the junior high students to remember April 15, but she didn't say what was going to happen on that day. AIDS policy adopted by T-K Board by Jean Gallup The Thornapplc Kellogg School District now is prepared in case any student or staff member should con­ tract Acquired Immune Defi­ ciency Syndrome (AIDS) or other communicable diseases The policy was adopted at the Board of Education meeting on March 6. If someone in the system should contract AIDS, a special panel will study all tnfomation related to the case before giving a recommenda­ tion to Superintendent Steve Garrett, the policy report said. The panel would be made up of the doctor treating the patient, a health official from the Barry Eaton District Health Department, a child/employee advocate, the building principal, the parent/guardian of the student and an administrator from the school other superintendent than the If the student or staff member's physician thinks the patient is well enough, the victim will stay in school dur­ ing the review process But. if the physician says the patient poses a potential health threat through casual contact, the patient will be ex­ cused from school during the review When the review is com­ pleted. the panel will give Garrett its recommendation. Garrett may affirm, modify or take exception to the recommendation. An appeals process is in­ cluded in the policy, and all members involved in the review are required to insure confidentially of the information. In another matter at the Board of Education meeting last week Monday, tenure was approved for teachers Celeste Diehm. Nancy Iverson, Monte Munjoy. Tami ByronOkuly. Mary Rood. Phyllis Miner. Linda Meyers. Susan Lyn Farnham and Charlotte McKee The board also extended two-year contracts to the four administrators, including Principals Henry Dugan. Bill Rich and Tony McLain, and Special Education Director Naomi Barber Transportation Director David Kenyon's letter of resignation was accepted with a special notation of apprecia­ tion for his skill in maintain­ ing the schools' transportation department Also. Principal Joseph San­ ford received commendation from the board for his 30 years of service in the system. Sanford will resign effec­ tive July 1. Joseph Sanford, principal of the Middle School, knows what the junior high students will be doing on April 15, but he won't say either. What is going on? He just keeps mum as he gets a big hug from a 'Warm Fuzzy.” GET RESULTS DeWent-Brown wed April 8 Call... 795-3345 Hey, Dad, look at this old violin I found in the attic. What does Stradivarius mean?" This may be the nght tune fix a free review of your homeowner’s policy. From your Auto-Owners agent. \^4uto-Owners Insurance To be joined in marriage on April 8. 1989. will be Sara Lynne DeWent and Frank Loren Brown, both of Middleville The bride-elect is the daughter of Duane and Alyce Peterson and Howard and Marge DeWent. all of Middleville The groom-elect is the son of Frank and Alice Brown, also of Middleville. The couple arc both graduates of Thornapple Kellogg High School ! Millage Harber &ljop DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. 207 E. Main Street Downtown Middleville ! John Hampton, Barber-Stylist Crnutuinc* “When You Think ot Insurance, Think of Us" 215 E. Main Street, Caledonia. Michigan 49316 JEFFREY M. DeVRIES (616) 891-8125 JOHN J. DeVRIES — FAMILY HAIRCUTS — Member of Stale Barber Association — NOW OPEN — Jl �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / March 14, 1989 I Page 11 Cerebral athletes win honors for Caledonia at Science Olympiad by Barbara Gall A . Caledonia sophomore placed fourth and three other students were eighth, as more than 1.400 students from 72 schools participated in the Grand Valley Regional Science Olympiad Feb. 26 at the Grand Valley State University Field House. Steven Douglas earned a fourth in the periodic table event, a rapid-fire interroga­ tion on the families and groups in the Periodic Table of Elements Meanwhile, the team of Chris Todd and John Farhat took an eighth place in identi fying anatomy and physiology The partners could confer on the questions presented on overhead projectors and slides, explained Caledonia High School science teacher John Van Orman Aron Bravata. another member of the Caledonia con­ tingent. also captured an Coledonia"Science Olympians" study between events in the Grand Volley State University Fieldhouse. From left ore Steve Douglas, Margie Conway, Chip Hoebeke and Jeff Veilhouse. Middleville residents visit Guam “Chuck" an<l Joyce Morgan and Lucy Karcher recently returned to Mid dleville from the Island of Guam in the Pacific. Morgans arrived on Guam on Feb 3 after traveling almost I2.IXM) miles to visit with some of their family who had been there for almost one and a half years. Chuck and Joyce where visiting with their daughter (Julie) and her family. Julie is presently with the United Stales Aii Force and assigned to the 43rd Civil Engineering Squadron al Anderson Air Force Base. Guam She recently re-enlisted in the Air Force and is planning to make it a career like her husband did When asked “Why travel so far”? (he Morgans said “It was the first opportunity in a long time to get away from it all and see some other part of the world. ” With Guam being a United States territory, it wasn't that hard to do. 1 was a long trip, but they had a lay­ over in Hawaii for approx­ imately 14 hours and it helped get them rested up to see their family and grandchildren (Becky and Charlie) whom they hadn't seen for quite awhile. Plus, it gave them an opportunity to take a second honeymoon of sorts. They had a rough time go ing to “Blue Lagoon,” "Talofofo Falls.” Two Lover’s Point.” and touring many of the sights around Guam. Lucky Karcher said, many people back in Middleville w ill be surprised to sec Joyce and her walking through trails of mud and rocks to see where a Japanese soldier had hid for 30 years or more after W orld War 11 and had been found ap­ proximately 10 years ago. Joyce climbed down the Spanish steps and found it ex­ citing. but regreted it for several days later. It was fun going on a sub­ marine ride underwater, they said, to see the various fish and coral off of Guam's shores, to go to the beach and enjoy 85-degrce temperatures and hear about the temperatures being 32 degrees below back in Michigan, but they suffered through and came back with tans They had backyard buarbeques and HELP WANTED Office and Clerical Workers Needed Typist Receptionists Word Processors. Fil­ ing Adding Machine Operators ... all types of office skills needed. Good pay $$$. Good working conditions Most companies SE Grand Rapids area Call now. Temp Force ii 940-TEMP (8567) 3835 28th St. S.E.. across from K-Mart ___ E.O.E. M/F ... No Fee met with many new friends from Guam, the Philippines and the States. When their daughter. Julie McMillan, went to Guam, the Morgans said they had mixed emotions about their going so far from home for a three-year tour of duty with the USAF, but after visiting for awhile, they said to Julie's husband, that they hoped that Julie would stay there for another tour of duty so they could come back again to visit. Marty McMillan is working for the Department ot Defense Police at Naval Air Station. Guam and recently was selected assistant watch com­ mander for one of the sections due to his experience and background in police work. Marty was also recently given a letter of appreciation from the Naval Air Station's Commanding Officer "For endangering his life in preven­ ting the escape of a prisoner, while showing great control and professionalism by using the correct amount of force necessary in ensuring that a suspect didn't escape The Morgans and Lucy Karcher are glad to be back and get into the old routines for working and 'akmg care of their homes They took many rolls of film and have brought back some souvenirs of their trip. They were given some shells, which had been found 40 feet underwater near the wreck of two ships from two different wars that were lieing on top of each other Karcher sad her brother. George, would never believe some of the things that she did or some of the places that they went to. but they enjoyed the fiesta's, sights and the people of Guam The Morgans wdl have to wait to sec where their daughter will be stationed next and see if they will be able to visit them tn the years to come As for the Sk Millam,. they will look forward to Julie's retiring and their returning to Middleville to settle down and build their new house eighth with the bridge he designed for the bridge building contest. Bridges were judged both on their lightness and their strength. The bridge holding the most weight while weighing the least was declared the winner Van Orman said 21 events were set up for the students with middle schoolers work­ ing on similar but separate events as those being con­ tested by their older peers. At no time did the younger group compete against the older, he said. Several of the "events” ac­ tually are prepared ahead of time, he added, like the packaging for the egg drop, and the designing and building of the bridge and the "mousetrap” vehicle. Van Orman said another event he thought the students enjoyed was the pentathalon. in which students answered questions after completing a five-obstacle course “The Olympiad was beneficial to the students, as well as fun because it com­ plements the science cur­ riculum,” said Van Orman. “It makes science facts fun to learn.” “We see a lot of potential for it,” he continued, "and we would like to see some of the ideas from the olympiad brought right into the classroom.” He said that the science department was happy with the students' ac­ complishments, especially since preparation time was short this year for the Caledonia students. Besides Van Orman, science teachers Loralynn Clark. Joe Zomerlei and Al Steeby accompanied the students along with student teacher Marcia Klug and Prin­ cipal Tonya Porter. Van Orman said industrial arts teachers Ron Hulst and Charles Lothschutz provided help with the engineering events. Brian Boot works on perfecting his mousetrap vehi­ cle" before the judging. CALEDONIA PRINTING 9790 Cherry Valley Rd , Caledonia 891-2121 1O% OFF ALL Wedding items ordered by March 31, 1989. Stop in and browse through our extensive selection of wedding albums. M-F 8 to 5; Evening and weekend appointments available - behind Stella s Pizza — �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / March 14, 1989 J.V. Scots finish season at 14-6 and 10-4 in Gold, a league record The Caledonia junior varsity basketball team finished a successful season at 14-6 overall earning a third place finish in the OK Gold with a 10-4 league record The team relied on pressure defense and great competitive spirit throughout the sear to Tom Bednarsky lays in a couple of his season team-leading points for the Fight­ ing Scots. He averaged 21.9 points per game. Girls Youth softball registration begins by Jean Gallup Middleville and Freeport area girls from first grade through the eighth in school can sign up now for the sum­ mer league play. The time to register in Mid- BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION POST 305 (9548 M-37) Thursday, 6:30 p.m. dieville is Wednesday. March 15 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the West Elementary School. In Freeport, registration will be Friday. March 17 from 7 to 8 p.m. at the fire bam. Deadline for signing up is April 15. “We’d like to leave registration open until prac­ tice starts in mid-May. but it takes so long for equipment to get here, we just can’t,” said Ben> Haraburda. one of the organizers. Shirley Janose & Sharon /LOkJham, CTC Domestic ft International Cruise, Tour ft Air Travel Caledonia VIHoge Centre 891-0090 or 1-800-647-0090 OPEN MT 8 30-6 Thors N 8 p m Other Eves by Appt Ser 10-2 KEITH BERGY — NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY lEWIS FUEL CXL GAS i DIESEL SERVING HOME FARM INDuSTRX SELF-SERVE GAS DIESEL kerosene 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA Ml 49316 (616) 891-8198 PROPANE REFILL SERVICE SHACK SHOP The girl's league has games scheduled from the first of June until the middle of July. “Also, we need volunteers in many capacities to help with a fun activity for girls that stresses good sportsman­ ship and the fundamentals of softball play,” Haraburda said. The four age groups play locally and in Freeport during the season, with the oldest group also playing in Caledonia, she noted One reason for the call for additional volunteers is the growth of the number of teams Haraburda said “This is the fourth year and we have grown from 77 girls to 250,” she reported Those who cannot register on the nights mentioned, can pick up registration forms at any elementary school in Mid­ dleville, or the TK Middle School For more information, call Haraburda at 795-9624 or Judy Jackiewtcz at 945-9298 hold their opponents to a 57.9 points per game average for the season “We relied on our full court press all year,” said coach John Klunder “If a team con­ sistently beat our press, it usually beat us. in rebounding with 9.8 average. Heyboer (5.4). Cur­ tis (3.9) and Walbndge (3.3) were big contributors in this area as well Joe Cox led the team in assists with a 3.4 per-game average. Bill Kowal con­ tributed with 3 per game “Defense wins, and that’s how this team won We con­ centrated all year on our defensive intensity . “I really felt that every in­ dividual who played was an exceptional defender for us We didn’t have any weak spots on the floor." Tom Bednarsky led the Scots in scoring with a 21.9 per game average. He was also the league leader with a 20.9 average in league games. Other scorers for the Scots in­ cluded Bill Kowal (7.9). Eric Curtis (7.4). Joe Cox (6.8). Phil Heyboer (6.1) and Brad Walbridge (5.7). Bednarsky also led the team “Tom averaged over 20 points a game and obviously we counted on him to score and rebound but we had a lot of people contribute all year." said Klunder “When Tom didn't score, we always had someone else pick up the slack. Without Joe Cox and Bill Kowal, we would’ve had trouble getting the ball up the floor. Without Phil Heyboer coming off the bench, our press wouldn’t have been nearly as effective. Phil. Brent Wallis. Gregg Everest, and Kent Taylor all played significant minutes for us." Klunder said he thought the team showed a lot of character winning senen games by seven points or less. In three of these games the Scots w ere behind with less than a minute to go. but pulled out the victory. “I really felt confident in the team in close games." said Klunder. "These guys were used to winning and were experienced in close games Mental toughness is hard to teach, but this team had it." Klunder commented that everyone on the team rarely missed a practice and con­ tributed to a successful year The team consisted of guards Joe Cox. Bill Kowal. Gregg Everest, and Kent Taylor The forwards were Brad Walbridge. Brad Gar naat. Chad “The Bad" Williams. Tom Bednarsky. and Phil Heyboer. Centers for the Scots were Eric Curtis and Brent Wallis. (Front row, left to right) Brod Walbridge, Joe Cox, Bill Kowal, Kent Taylor, Gregg Everest, Tom Bednarsky. (Back row, left to right) Wayne VanDam, Eric Curtis, Chad Williams, Coach John Klunder, Phil Heyboer, Brent Wallis, Brod Garnaat. Scot freshman eagers finish with two wins The Caledonia freshman basketball team ended their season on a high note with two impressive wins over Kenowa Hills and Coopersville. In the Coopersville game the Scots rode 11 first quarter points by Steve Tafelsky to take an early 19-13 lead. The Scots increased their margin to 10 at half time and won go­ ing away by a score of 74-60. Steve Tafelsky and Todd Hudson led the Scots in scor­ ing with 21 and 19. Blake Osborn had his best game of the season for the Scots. Blake came up with many fast break lay-ups and tough rebounds. He ended ti.e game with a team high 9 rebounds and 8 points. Brad Feenstra also had a good game off the boards with 7 rebounds. Brad Stegenga had nis usual great floor game, leading the Scots on the fast break and coming up with many assists. In the Kenowa Hills game, the Scots broke open a close game by scoring 20 pointe and holding the Knights to 4 in the third quarter The teams was led by some hot shooting by Mark Uyl and Chris VanRyn and the rebounding of Brad Feenstra Todd Hudson and Mark Uyl led the team in scoring with 14 and 10 respectively. The team ended its season w ith 5 straight s ictories to end with a great 16-4 record Bowling Results Wolverine Hastings City Bank 30^4-1314, Purdum Const. #1 25-19, Harrison Hdw. 25-19, Caledonia Oil 24-20, Village Grocery 24-20, Taylor Tren­ ching 2314-20*4, Purdum Const, #2 20-24, Indian Valley 20-24, G&L Remodel ing 19-25, Gun Lake Inn 11-33 High Series - S. Hanson 597, B. Fuller 582, H Me Culligh 581, R. Robbins 575, R. Finkbeiner 574. High Games - R. Robbins 230, H McCulhgh 226, S. Purdum 223, S Hanson 219, R. Finkbeiner 219, B Fuller 211-203. Bowlerrttes The Water Doctor 28-16, Village Beauty Nook 25-19, Hair We Are 24-20, Hastings City Bank 22-22, Phil's Pizzeria 19-25, Seif & Sons 14-30 High Series - M Fagcr 553, D Levctt 536, D Blough 525, G. Stevens 487, J Soules 487. High Games - M Fagcr 214, D Blough 205, D. Levctt 204, M VanPolen 203, G. Purdum 189 Freestylers visit Cedar Springs Six wrestlers from the Mid­ dleville Freestyle Wrestling Club braved the icy roads Saturday, March 4th, to par­ ticipate in the first Kids Freestyle Tournament held at Cedar Springs The tourna­ ment hosted 300 kids for the day Doing a fine job in the 8 &. Under division was Scott Ploeg placing 3rd in the 58 lbs wt class The 9 & 10 division place winners were 7-ycar-olds 70 lb Shawn Heise; 75 lb. Brian Ploeg and Allen Martemes all taking home 3rd place medals. Also participating in the tournament was Josh Zoet at 65 lbs Chns Thompson placed 2nd in the 11 & 12 division at 140 lbs Wrestling in the Cadct/Jr. tournament at Cedar Spnngs Friday night, March 3, was 94 lb Corey Webster 1st, 1431b. Del Craven 2nd and 220 lbs. wt class Fred Fox 3rd. Winning matches but not placing were Jim McCrath. Dave Lehman, Pete Vanden Broeck and Craig Stolsonberg �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 14. 1989 / Page 13 1 KW MMT w OK Gold honors two Scot eagers Two Caledonia Fighting Scots received 1988-89 OK Gold All-Conference recognition this year. Senior Andrew McGuckin was selected for the All­ Conference team and sophomore Terry Gabbert was elected to the Honorable Mention team McGuckin averaged 11 points and 8 rebounds a game in the conference, but it was his leadership on the floor that was the strongest part of his game Gabbert averaged 13 points and 8 rebounds a game in the conference. “Terry is only a sophomore has a bright future." said ■’M Three Scots named to All-Conference team Two Caledonia seniors and one junior received O-K Gold wrestling honors this year. Senior Chris Kinne, left, wrestled this year at 135 pounds, and ended the season with a 38 9-1 record. He totaled 96 career wins as a Fighting Scot. Rich Lintemuth, center, also is ending his career at Caledonia with a 33-12 record for this season in the 103 pound class. His career record is 135-39, and he was the 1988 state champion in the 98 pound class. Junior Pete Crumback wrestled this season at 160 pounds, and recorded a 13-1 record. around score of 29.35 for 3rd place. Sara Baker vault 6.9. bar 4 8, beam 4 45. FX scrat­ ched and an all around score of 16.15 Childrens Division: Maggie Dingerson: vault 8.05 8th place, bars 5 45 8th place, beam 6.65 8th place, fkxir 7.5 9th place and an all around score of 27.65 9th place. Krista Schavey: vault 8.1 7th place, bars 4.8 9th place, beam 7.7 1st place, floor 8.75 1st place and an all around score of 29.55 for 5th place. Susan Fenstemaker: vault 8.0 4th place, bars 5.1 4th place, beam 6.5 5th place, floor 7.65 5th place and an all Upcoming... around score of 27.25 for 4th place. Heather Allerding: vault 8.8 1st place, bars 6.45 3rd place, beam 6.7 7th place, floor 7.5 8th place and an all around score of 28.95 to finish 7th Junior Division: Shane Schavey vault 6.65 5lh place, bars 5.6 5th place, beam 6.5 3rd place, floor 8.5 2nd place and an all around score of 27.25 for a 4th place finish. Michael Bannow: vault 8.25 2nd place, bars 5.6 4th place, beam 6.3 5th place, floor 8.4 3rd place and an all around score of 28.55 for 3rd place. Heather Mitchell: vault 8.2 3rd place, bars 6.85 2nd, beam 6.8 2nd, floor 7.8 5th place and an all around score of 29.65 for 2nd place honors. Chandler Bolhuis. Hudson ville. Brent Myers and Jeff Dunn. Forest Hills Northern: Mike Keas. Kenowa Hills and Roger Carr. Cedar Springs ■■m Meerman. Other All-Conference Mindy Beck gets all-conference mention Cal. Gymnastic Club takes 2nd in Alpine St. Patricks Meet The girls class IV team traveled to Grand Rapids the weekend of March 5 and took runnerup honors During this meet 4 more girls qualified for the third and final sectional to be held April 2 in lensing. They are Heather Mitchell. Shane Schavey. Ma. gie Dingerson and Heather Aller ding, congratulations girls and good luck. That brings to total 9 out of 10 girls which will give the club an excellent chance during the state meet April 22 in Detroit. The results were as follows: Novice - Danielle Idema: vault 8.2 2nd place, bars 6.55 3rd place, beam 6.9 3rd place, floor 7.7 4th place and an all basketball players selected by the O.K. Gold team are Gret Mast and Mike Hangloten. South Christian; Elmer Straub. Wayland; Jeff Boudice. Hudsonville; Senior co-coptain Andrew McGuckin, left, was nam­ ed to the O-K Gold all-conference squad with sophomore Terry Gabbert receiving honorable mention. Mescar on O-K Blue Team Caledonia volleyball team captain Mindy Beck was selected honorable mention honors this year. Beck completed her third varsity season for the Fighting Scots, serving a 79 percentage with 53 aces. She also totaled 102 points for the season with 49 kills and 23 blocks. Middleville senior Doug Mesecar has been named to the All-O-K Blue basketball team. Two other Trojans, senior Pete Donker and junior Corey Dean, who named honorable mention. Mesecar led the Trojans in scoring with a 19.0 p<rtnts per game average. The 6-6 for­ ward also averaged 8.1 re­ bounds, 3.2 assists, 2.2 strals and 2.2 blocks. Mesecar shot 48 percent from the field and 73 percent from the line. Joining Mesecar on the select team were Scott Bloye, Mike Harris and Mike Marr from league champion Godwin. Hamilton landed Chad Burch, Comstock Park were represented by Mark Lamoraeux and Kevin Kooiker. Rounding out the squad are David lee of lee. Than Ly of Kelloggsville and Todd Spanstra of Byron Center. Donker averaged 14 4 points and 9.8 rebounds while Dean scored 14 0 points per game while adding 76 assists, 32 steals and his 86 percent from tie free throw line led the league. TROJAN SPORTS JR. HIGH March 14 March 16 March 21 March 25 VOLLEYBALL: Comstock Park Godwin.................................. Hamilton............................... Godwin (8th Grade Tournament) NOW OPEN!!! JUNIOR HIGH WRESTLING: March 14 Hamilton March 18 Conference at T.K. SLENDER BODY and TANNING #2 Game times for junior high is 4 p.m.; freshmen, 4 p.m.; junior varsity at 6:15 p m.; with varsity games to follow Sell it in the Sun & News Classifieds 122 W. 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Ml ' March 14. 1989 Elementary listeners enjoy high schoolers ‘fractured’ fairy tales by Barbara Gail Costumes added realism to the reversed or modified classic fairy tales, and the third-graders enjoyed Dennis Elmhirst's rendition of The Three Little Pigs done with mask and modern street talk. Brod Garnaat told another version of the famous porkers' adventures. Tricia Joyce reads her modernized version of Cinderella' to a third-grade au­ dience while Jeff Rundhaug waits his turn. Students throughout Caledonia's elementary schools "grooved" last week with "fractured." reversed, or updated versions of fairy tale classics. Cinderella scrubbed her stepmother s Porsche instead of her floors and Hansel and Gretel coerced an elderly jog­ ger to go off her diet by offer­ ing her homemade chocolate chip cookies. Sophomores were fulfilling an English assignment to write cither a reversal of a well-known myth or fairy tale or an update of such a myth in celebration of Reading Month. They also had a chance to earn some extra credit by reading their stories to some expert listeners, the elementary students. Added to the extra credit, of course, was the fun of seeing the younger students' reac­ tions to three bears who were part of a motorcycle gang, and a prince who turned into a toad when kissed by the lovely princess. “This is fun." said one of the sophomores after visiting classrooms. "They really listen. And to think I was so nervous." English teacher Marilou Boncher listed a number of purposes for the writing assignment, but reading to the younger students was purely voluntary. In encouraging the students to share their stories. Boncher said she hoped they would realize that stories are meant for an audience, and that in reading the stories the writers would discover both their strengths and weaknesses as writers and speakers She said she also hoped the younger students would be en­ couraged to write by hearing the high school students' stories, especially with the an­ nual Young Authors program coming up in the elementary schools. “So far it’s been very well received by the teachers." Boncher said. She pointed out that the students had to prac tice for the “performances" and think about the way their young audiences might receive the stories and the questions the sophomores were supposed to ask them. “During the practice time. they realized that the little children won’t alway s unders­ tand the things the older kids would." she said. Despite a lot of ner­ vousness. most have returned "all smiles" to the high school. Boncher said, adding that she thought the storytell ing had been a positive experience "In this case, it wasn’t always the top students who got the most succeess." she said. “The ones who did the most preparation got the big­ gest response, especially from the little ones.” Visual aids, like pictures, masks and costumes went over big with the young students, the sophomores found, and those who could “ham it up" were rewarded with lots of audience empathy But all the story tellers received gratifying attention and applause, and the little ones understood the reversals of plot and character that made the stories funny or relevant. As the storytellers were leaving, one third-grader con­ fided. “I liked it that Cinderella had freckles. " Visual aids were much appreciated by the elementary students, who enjoyed looking at the pictures done by the sophomore artists. Here, Amy Leatherman holds up the illustrations for the story written by Amy Olthouse. NOTICE All Thornapple Kellogg School Electors - The last day to file Nominating Petitions is Monday, April 10, 1989 at 4:00 p.m., to fill one four-year term on the Thor­ napple Kellogg School Board of Education. Petitions may be picked up at the Administration Bldg. The Annual School Election will be held June 12, 1989. T-K Jazz band to visit W.M.U The Thornapple-Kellogg High School Jazz Band will perform in the ninth Annual Western Invitational Jazz Festival at Western Michigan University on Saturday, March 18. The competing bands per­ form for three judges and the top group of the festival is in­ cluded in an evening concert with the Western Michigan University Jazz Orchestra. Of the 17 bands perform­ ing, the judges will select the Central carage Towing ★ 24 Hour Service ★ Reasonable Rates Call 795-3369 or 1-800-635-9964 L_SS 4 top groups and they will qualify for the National Jazz Band Finals in Philadelphia. The T-K Jazz Band was judg­ ed in the top four bands in the 1988 contest. Other schools competing in the 1989 Festival will be St. Joseph, Marcellus, Portage Central. Vicksburg, Caledonia. Hartford. Com­ stock Park. Forest Hills, Novi, Roscommon, Plainwell. Trenton. Monroe, Southfield-Lath rup. Suttons Bay and Northview The high school concerts run from 8 a m. to 3 p.m. and are followed by a clinic for the participants at 3:15 p.m. The W.M.U. Jazz Or­ chestra performs at 4:15 p.m. and the announcement of recognitions, outstanding bands, music festival awards and individual citations are made at 5 p.m. The T-K Jazz Band per­ forms at 9:40 a m in the Dorothy U. Dalton Center The T-K Jazz Band will also be performing a Four-Way Jazz Band Concert on Mon­ day. March 20. 1989 with Caledonia. Lake wood and Lansing Waverly at the Lakewood High School gym I’m looking for a home C.C. it just one of the many fine animals looking for a home at the Barry County Animal Shelter. Immediate adoption is arranged from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Pet owners con purchase 1989 dog licenses at the shelter for $10. Anyone interested in buying a license or adopting a cat or dog can stop by the shelter, located at 825 Ap­ ple St. in Hastings. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 14, 1989 I Page 15 Local Dealer attends launch of new Ford vehicles Duke Suwyn of Caledonia Farm Equipment Inc. has recently returned from a Ford New Holland dealer meeting in Nashville, Tenn., where a new line of Ford industrial equipment was introduced. Suwyn. who has been a dealer for Ford industrial equipment since 1987. receiv­ ed training on the new Ford C Senes equipment which in­ cludes tractor loader backhoes and tractor loaders “This is an all-new line and Ford New Holland has thought of everything to make these machines the ultimate in reliability and comfort for contractors,” Suwyn said •‘The machines are ergonomically designed; that is designed and built around the operator Comfort and ease of operation was design­ ed into the machines based on studies of how operators work with such machinery ” The meeting at Nashville was the first time the C Series has been revealed to dealers He was among the 1.300 Ford New Holland dealers who at­ tended the hunch of the new products. The new machines he saw were models 345C. 445C and 545C tractor loaders; and models 455C, 555C and 655C tractor­ loader-backhoes “The Ford C Senes is new from the ground up including new engines, transmissions, loaders and backhoes.” Suwyn said “Performance and versatility were major considerations in the design of the new machines “For example, the C Series tractor loader backhoes have fully synchronized torque converter transmissions to im­ prove performance in all loading gears. Tractor loaders are available with a new eightby-eight transmission. It’s ful­ ly synchronized in all eight gears and high-low range It’s coupled with an independent 540 RPM power take off,” he added For more information, call Suwyn at 891-9233. T-K High School outstanding Student of the Month named The outstanding Student of the Month of February are (front row, from left) Kris Rozemo, Sarah Wieringa. Mandy Boermon. Shelly Duyser, Marcie Henry, Brenna Frank, (second row) Chad Schut, Ed Geiger. Andrea Reurink Sarah Sabin, Bob Brown, Tad Thatcher, and Ryan Millhouse. Not pictured are Sara Selleck and Brod Luttrell. The "Student of the Month" award has been developed to encourage and recognize individual student per­ formance in all areas of the curriculum. Each instructor may nominate one student each month from their classes that they feel has individually performed to the best of their abiltiy or has shown outstanding improvement. Sixth graders learn about hearts at T-K Middle School The girls were also interested in the structure and function of the heart. Malisa Merlau (left) and Tina Ringleka help Bianca Frank get started. Behind Frank is Amy Ybema. Jeni Eichenberg, Mike Segar, Matt Smit, Jamie Stewart and Jason Thomas were the high school assistants. High school students served as student helpers for James French's sixth grace science class. Last Friday, they dissected animal hearts supplied by Geukes Meat Market to learn about "the delicate machine." Mike Sanderson watches as Nathan James concentrates on the dissecting. Caledonia planners table Cherry Valley PMR request March 6 by Barbara Gall The Caledonia Township Planning Commission unanimously March 6 tabled discussion on a planned mineral removal (PMR) ap­ plication submitted by the Cherry Valley Development Company after a public hearing. The commissioners agreed lime was needed to study the environmental and traffic ef­ fects of the proposal, and wanted to discuss with the township planner any ocher areas that should be considered. The mining firm had pro­ posed basically an extension of its current sand removal operations on 6Xth Street bet ween Cherry Valley Avenue and Thomapple River Drive. Owners Scott Veiling and John and Peter Den Hartigh said they planned to remove more than six million yards of sand during a 20-year period. The mining would be done, they said, in phases, with fiveacre ““cells” mined and re­ vegetated at a time. After public utilities were available in the area, the com­ pany would complete rehabilitating the mined site by developing a housing addi­ tion there Veiling said the company would strive to maintain the present topography as much as possible, and at no time would the mining be visible from the street. He said the company also has considered the truck traf­ fic problem on 68th Street, and is willing to even out the grade on the street to improve visibility and avoid accidents. He said the single drive into the pit will be paved, and he predicted there would be no greater traffic volume than that already coming from the pit The company also submit­ ted an environmental impact statement that indicated that local wildlife would not be adversely affected because over the 20-year penod. the animals would find ocher places to live as the mining gradually encroached on the habitat Veiling said that the state has no record of a sand pit ever contaminating ground­ water. and he added the com­ pany was willing to work with the Department of Natural Resources in this area He concluded the com­ pany s presentation by say mg that “We can t expect people to say they like sand pits However, on our behalf, we have tried to run the best sand pit we can.” Commission Chairman Steve Gould then opened the public hearing to more than 100 audience members. While many concerns were voiced by area residents, en­ vironmental issues seemed to dominate the hearing The effect of the mining on the neighboring shallow wells m the sandy soil, the removal of the mature hardwoods from the site, erosion, the removal of protecting layers of soil from the water supply and the destruction of “the natural beauty ” of the acreage were discussed or questioned Other issues concerned the truck traffic, the lack of benefits to the township from sand mining operations and the postponement of residen­ tial development in the area. Some residents said they could cue numerous v Relations of the mining ordinance by area sand pits, though others sax! Veiling had been a good neighbor ” Truckers pointed out the need for sand with all the commercial development go­ ing on in the area, and reminded residents that a law w ill go into effect Apnl 1 re­ quiring sand trucks put tarps over their loads. Gould told the audience that the township cannot tax a mineral, which is why there is no benefit to the township from the sand mining. Commissioner Roger Keating said he had done some research on ground­ water. and all the agencies he called told him there had to be a problem before any action can be taken. The irony, he said, is that “then it’s too late to do anything Keating said that the water table will move, and ap­ parently mining will increase the “hardness” of water as the filtering layers of sand are removed. ““What’s scary is that nobody really knows” the answers to these problems, he said. Commissioner Beryl Fischer moved to table the discussion and after unanimous agreement on this action, the commission allow­ ed Veiling an extension of his PMR permit for five months The commission will meet with the township planner March 20 to work on the application Township Supervisor Jerry Good reported that the sand mining operators in the township had met with him to discuss problems and had formed an association to regulate their mining opera­ tions so that all would be in compliance with the ordinance. In return. Good said, they would like to suggest some changes in the ordinance that affected the efficiency of their operating procedures only. Sun & News Classifieds Call HELP WANTED Assemblers, Utility People, Plastic Injection Mold Operators and General Factory Workers Needed Now!! Women or men! Good pay. All shifts. Most work in SE area of Grand Rapids. Call Now — 940-TEMP (8367) Temd Force Assoc, with ■ Stagg and Crociani ii Personnel, Inc. 3835 28th St. S.E., across from K Mart E.O.E. M/F ... No Fee �Page 16 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / March 14, 1989 FARO’S ITALIAN Kiddie Kastle celebrates St. Patrick’s Day M iddleville ’ s Finest 117 W Main Middleville, Ml. PHONE 795-7911 sa OPEN 7 NIGHTS rx Sun. thru Thurs. 5:10 to 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 1:50 to 12:50 am. IU Ul tt Two Pizzas for One Special Price o Save up to 70% on second Pizza Good only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday & Saturday) Ul ui (2) Smail 10" 1 item a (2) Small 10" 3 items (2) Small 10" deluxe a s115» u (2) 14 1 items $14oo (2) 14" 3 items The Kiddie Kostle crew (from left to right) Adam Nesbitt. Amy Demond Ben Strimbock Jenea Golden Ray Colburn. Eddie Landon. Bobby Schutz, and Danny Fox show off their leprechaun costumes they are wearing to celebrate St. Patricks Day. Amanda Golden (front) is in charge of watching the pot of gold Community Notices PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $2.00 then 10‘ per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50‘ billing charge. Deadline is Satur day 2:00 p.m. w (2) 14" Deluxe ★ MONDAY SPECIALS ★ Ul Ul a Antipasto Salad 8 Spaghetti & Meat Sauce ★ TUESDAY SPECIALS * a a 18x12 Big co Pan Pizza ui 3 Ul IA Ul Ul X >4 in Each Additional item . Add s1°° Wednesday Special Ham & Cheese Sub Includes mayo & lettuce.. Specials not valid with any other offers or Free Delivery BEST PIZZA AROUND — FASTEST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES! ; $200 Off ,B«.Z"PIZZA I Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop i a FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA LOWELL or MIDDLEVILLE ! $900 I IA VII ANY 14 , IS" OR 18x12 PIZZA i Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop N aniKft up pan order NO COUPON NEEDED All of our Pizzas include our Special Sauce and 1OO*9 Mozzarella Cheese HO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY 15 MINUTES TAKE OUT OR EAT IN OR FAST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES Here s what our customers say about Faro s Pizza Business Senices Help Wanted A & M TOWING Wc buy junk cars or haul away free. 942-7253. SEWING OPERATORS NEEDED, will train, good benefits, 1st and 2nd shifts available. Please call 616/792-2222 or apply in person at Kessler Inc, 801 S. Main St, Wayland, MI. Help Wanted CLERICAL AND FACTORY - Long/short term positions. (Some lead to permanent). On southeast end of Grand Rapids. Call 616-957-2101 for more information or apply 7:30 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. at 2401 Camelot Court, SE. No experience required for many of our openings. Peoplemark, Inc. E.O.E. COUNTER HELP NEEDED at local golf course in Caledonia area. Must be at least 18 years old and willing to work days, evenings and/or weekends. Please call 698-9868._______ NURSES - Are you tired of short-term relationships? Does it irritate you that no oie ever listens to you? Clark Home may be the opportunity for which you are looking. We provide care to people living in our 347 Resi­ dent continuing care retirement community. Nurses, L.P.N’s, as well as R.N.’s, make decisions that impact the quality of life of our residents. If you are a caring person with the ability to direct people, why not consider Clark Home? Those interested should apply in person 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. daily at the Human Resources Office. MJ. Clark Memorial Home, 1546 Sherman, S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan. RN7LPN NEEDED FOR HOME CARE CLIENT in the Middleville area. Hours avail­ able 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Individual must have current nursing license, pediatric experience and reliable transportation. For inter­ view, call Amicare, affiliated with St Marv’s Hospital at 774-6776.__________________ WAMAR HAS AN OPENING for a Molding Utility Person. Some of the duties for this job include: material handling, setting up new jobs and assisting (he molding foreman. Applic­ ants must be good in math, will­ ing io work overtime, and will­ ing to attend school Benefits include: pension, profit sharing, tuiuoo reimbursement, health and life insurance. If you enjoy participative mugrnrnT in a fast paced, hard charging envi­ ronment and are »tiling and able to make things happen, send your resume and a copy of school records to: Wamar Products, Inc., 504! 68lh St, SK. Caledonia, Ml 49316. TRIM PRESS OPERATORS Will train if prior factory experi­ ence, willing to make long term commitment and can begin immediately. Work 10 hour days, Mon-Thur and usually eight hours on Friday. Near Kent County Airport. Apply 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at 2401 Camelot Court, SE, located behind East­ brook Mall, off Lake Eastbrook Dr. Peoplemark, Inc., 616-957-2101. E.O.E._______ WAMAR HAS AN OPENING for a Mold Setup Person. Prior experience is desirable but we will train the right person. If you are disciplined and self­ motivated and desire to be part of a vibrant people oriented company investigate Wamar. Send your resume including school records to Wamar Products, 5041 68th St., SE, Caledonia, MI 49316. A A MEETINGS at Peace Reform Church, 7:30 p.m., Monday evenings._________ For Rent Jobs Wanted For Sale FOR SALE: Rxxar sewing machine, 3600 series, freearm, all metal gears, 12 built in stitch­ es, including button holer, has approximately 25 hours on it, built in light. Retails for $700.I uill sell for $300. Call 795-3503 and ask for Marge KLINE & VAN ZYL BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEYS MOTHER OF TWO will babysit your children in my country home. Have references. Thomapple Kellogg School District. Call Par at 948-8354. Located near Woodland Mall NEED CARE FOR YOUR CHILDREN? Clean and loving environment, located in the Downs area. 795-2186. we Also do Simple wills • 957-4344 • FREE PHONE CONSULTATION 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 GAVIN SERVICE & BODY SHOP 795-3318 or 891-8151 • • • • • Complete mechanical work • Frame work Auto glass replacement (we bill your insurance) Discount exhaust (we will beat any written estimate) Brakes • Alignment Warranty work done on Chevrolet, Buick and Pontiac OPEN Monday 8 to 8; Tuesday-Friday 8 to 5 North of Middleville on M-37 WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 FIREWOOD: Seasoned hard wood. 795-7027,____________ STOP • Creditor Harassments • Garnishments • Foreclosures — CALL — MOTHER OF TWO would like to watch your children in my Caledonia home. Call 891-0008 or 868-6817._______________ Miscellaneous VACANCY - AFC licensed home, private room, workshops and activities with transporta­ tion. 795-3733.____________ Call... 795-3345 BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. EARN EXTRA $$$$ right where you work. Call Barb 616-698-0595 or 616-242-4809. FRIENDLY HOME PARTIES has openings in this area for managers and dealers. Free training. Commission up to 25%, override up to 7%. No paper work, no delivering or collecting, highest hostess awards. No handling or service charge. Over 800 dynamic items - toys, gifts, home decor and Christmas decor. For free cata­ log call 1-800-227-1510. Classifieds MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODISTS WOMEN: Arc having a bake sale at the church Saturday, March 18 start ing at 9 am (during the men’s Pancake Day). *>/7THORNAPPLE FLORAL -3^ 114 River Street, Middleville Downtown — Along the River COMPLETE FLORAL SERVICE FOR ALL OCCASIONS — We wire flowers worldwide OPEN Mon Wed 9-5 Thurs & Fn 9-5 30 Sat 9-1 (616) 795-3331 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/SunandNews_1989-03-21.pdf 1fdedaba22da2767cfd36befc6f3d02d PDF Text Text MfD U3. PQST4CJ X hastimq, Hasting Wbl ic Library M| Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Middleville. Michigan 49333 118th Year No 61f wirch 21, 1989 Thornapple Kellogg High School names ‘TopTen’ for 1989 Jeff Carter Burke Thompson Henry Dugan. principal of Thornapplc Kellogg High School, has announced the top students of the class of I989 Dugan said he is extremely pleased with the high academic standards set by these young women and men and their total involvement in all phases of school life, academic and extracur ricu la r Jeffery Carter, son of Theron and Pam Carter. 4105 Crane Road. Middleville, is the leading member of T.K.’s Top Ten with a 4.0 grade point average. He has majors in math, science, and English and a minor in business Jeff is a two-year National Honor Society member. Dur­ ing his junior and senior years he served as basketball team manager. He earned a varsity letter as a junior on the baseball team and will be on the varsity baseball team this spring. His name is on the list of National Outstanding High School Students of America. Jeff s future is undecided, as he is awaiting word from Stanford and Harvard and has been accepted by the Univer­ sity of Michigan He plans to study pre law, with his goal being corporate attorney Dick and Feather Thomp­ son. 7630 Stimpson Road, Middleville, are the parents of Burke Thompson. Burke has a 3.949 grade point average, with majors in math. English. and science and minors in ac­ counting and music Burke was inducted into the National Honor Society as a sophomore. He participated in band for two years, track one year and basketball one year. Football really captured his interest as he played each season in his four-year high school career His church's youth group has been an important outside activity. He has served as an officer for that group. Burke also works on the family farm, as well as for Long Masonry. Western Michigan Univer­ sity is Burke's choice for fur­ ther education. He plans to major in business and finance Geraldine Surdam of 4507 Buehler Road. Hastings, is the proud parent of Derek Sur­ dam. Derek has a 3.886 grade point average, with majors in math. English, and science and minors in accounting and history Derek played football dur­ ing his ninth. 10th, and I Ith grade years, lettering in his junior year. He also played basketball as a freshman and sophomore. Tennis attracted his interest in the 1 Oth and 11th grade and he earned a varsity letter for the sport m his junior year. Derek also served T.K in a variety of other areas He was a Student Council member for two years, served on the Cur- Request for PMR injunction against Caledonia Twp. denied By Barbara Gail A request by MastVerMeulen Inc. to prohibit Caledonia Township from considering other planned mineral removal (PMRi ap plications while a lawsuit against the township is pen ding was denied in Circuit Court last week The suit resulted from the Township Board's denial m January of the company s re­ quest to mine 4.5 million cubic yards of sand from its 80-acre parcel at 7719 Whitneyville Ave. The company has since filed suit against the lownship. claiming its constitutional rights are being denied by the * ‘ arbitrary and capric ious application of the township s PMR zoning ordinance to its parcel. The company is seeking a reversal of the rczonmg demal and monetary damages Mast VerMeulen also filed the in­ junction request, according to township attorney John Speria of Mika. Meyer. Beckett and Jones Speria said the latter request was slightly unusual since the purpose of a preliminary in­ junction usually is to keep a situation from changing until the law suit is resolved "It's ususual to bring in a disinterested third party, in this case another pit owner." Speria said He said he felt Kent County Circuit Judge Dav id Soet turn- Contmued on Pg 3 Derek Surdom Todd Sprague Doug Mesecar Jason Reichard Dawn Harder riculum Council for two years and was elected to the Homecoming Court for two years. National Honor Society also benefitted from his membership for two years, where he is serving as presi­ dent in his senior year. A scholarship from the Holland Chamber of Com­ merce allowed Derek to at­ tend SIB VS (Students in Business) camp. This will find Derek at Western Michigan University in the accounting field. He would like to become a cer­ tified public accountant. Marshall and Joyce Mesecar are the proud parents of Douglas Mesecar, 10009 Garbow Road. Middleville. Doug's 3.857 grade point average was achieved with majors in English, math, and science and minors in biology and social science. Doug was inducted into the National Honor Society as a sophomore and served on the Student Council during his junior year. He was a finalist Pamela Eaglen in McDonald's "America" essay contest and served on the editorial staff of the school newspaper. Doug has excelled in athletics. He played soccer in his junior and senior years. After-school hours included more activities for Doug. He was active in 4-H for four years and holding a part-time job. Doug has received the Distinguished Scholar Award from Hope College, where he will attend this fall. He has not Heather Harvey Adelle McLain declared a major Todd Sprague, son of James and Jennifer Sprague, 5580 Stimpson Road, Mid dleville, is another top 10 stu dent. Todd has English and science majors and math and social studies minors. Todd has worked very hard in the athletic arena. He played two years of football as a freshman and sophomore. Four years of basketball and tour years of baseball not only kept Todd busy, but gave him Continued on Pg 3 Compromise reached on Austinridge Caledonia Board sets up sewer ordinances by Barbara Gall "First-time-ever'’ sewer proprietors, the Caledonia Township Board. Wednesday hammered out ordinances to govern operation and maintenance of the Campau Lake sewer, which is only about six to eight weeks from completion. The first new ordinance sets up a three person sewer and w ater committee composed of the township supervisor, the township treasurer and one ocher resident appointed by the township This committee w ill oversee sewer operations and make recommendations to the township board, which will have final say m any action. After appros mg the or­ dinance 4-0. with treasurer Shirley Tofan absent, the board then unanimously ap­ pointed Jim Williams, presi­ dent of the Campau-Kettle Lake .Association, to serve as the third member of the committee After agreeing to a S60 quarterly operation and maintenance fee. the board then approved a second or­ dinance that will cover such areas as fees, connection per­ mits, billing schedules and the property owner’s responsibili­ ty in maintaining the sewer system. Still to be decided is whether B & B Water Wastewater Consultants or W W Operation Services will be given the contract to maintain the new sewer system Bids submitted by the two com­ panies were nearly identical, and the board requested time to study the proposal from each operator and reach a decision at the April meeting In another important action Wednesday, the board chose to override the recommenda­ tion of its Planning Commis scon and approve a planned unit development for Ausunndge. which will be located on Alaska Avenue The housing addition, however, will include a max imum of 90 units instead of the 120-unit plan presented to the commission last month Dennis Brinks of Reibei Development presented the site development plan for the 120-home addition, which, he reminded the board, had first appeared about 18 months ago as a 300-unit mobile home park. At that tune, the Township Planning Commission had ad vised the development com­ pany that such a park was not appropriate for that area of the township, and so Reibei came back with a 167-umt housing addition, which also was turn ed down by the planning board mainly because of the density of the housing on the 80-acre parcel, which is located in an agricultural district In February, the commis­ sion held a public hearing on the addition, and most neighbors said they opposed the development because of the number of homes being planned, and because of the many septic systems that would be put into sandy soil near the Thornapplc River. At a special meeting held to discuss the proposal, the com­ mission voted not to recom­ mend the planned unit development on the basis of density, lack of compatibility with neighboring properties, and because of lack of public utilities in the area. At the Wednesday Township Board meeting. Brinks said that though the planning commission still was not happy with the develop­ ment, it dal fit within the guidelines of the township master plan, and that "the landowner has an appropriate use for the property that is in accordance with the master plan "Surely under these cir­ cumstances, the owner should be allowed to develop his pro­ perty as he wishes." he said. The board pointed out that under the Plat Act, the com­ pany could develop 72-75 homes on the site, but Brinks said he felt this layout would cause destruction of many of the trees on the property. and that the PUD also would give the township some say in the project In response to a question by Supervisor Jerry Good. Continued on Pg. 3 �Page 2 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 21. 1989 Neighbors •M NORMA VELDERMAN Have any of vou folks ever played Uno? Mildred Wiley brought it to the VI W Hall Monday. March 13. Hazel McCaul said that ,he would show me how (Mildred was playing Dominoes) It was fun Mary Noah called to tell me that last week Friday . March 10, she had two very unex­ pected visitors when she came hack home after staying at Kay and Melvin's. Dick and Bobby Smith (who used to own Smith s Drugs, had sold their home, turning into modern gypsies, by buying a nice trailer and off they went They have been staying in Arizona. Dick got word that his mom, in Portland had had a stroke, and so they headed for Florida to leave their trailer with their son When they got there his mom had died and so they flew to Michigan to at­ tend the funeral They dropped in to see Mary, who said that both of them looked the best she had ever seen them look And they arc having a wonderful time. Dick and Bobby had always been so kind to her and Harold She said she hated to see them sell their home and go. So was doubly glad to see them and sec how much they were enjoying their new life Daughter Mary Vander Wai spent a week in Florida, and son Melvin had to go to a con­ ference al Aspen. Colo, so Mary went to stay with Kay while they were both alone. Grandson Chris and Ann and great grandson Chris, came to his Mom’s Saturday, March II. and Sunday, March 12. As many of the family got together on Sunday as could to celebrate Melvin’s birthday, the two grandsons called and visited with Mary, as they do every weekend. So Mary had a very full and wonderful week. Sunday, March 12, the Wiesenhoffer family went to their parents. Ethel and Elmer, to participate in a sur­ prise birthday party for their dad, Elmer On March 7, Elmer’s former co-worker. Cliff Gillispie, and wife took them out to dinner at the Royal Fork Buffet in Grand Rapids. They also did some shopping and stopped at Clark Home to visit Cecil Arlhart. When they came home after a very full day. they found a big balloon with a little monkey attached Elmer laughed and said he didn’t have to see the card, he knew exactly that his grand­ daughter, Jenny, had given that to him for his birthday Florence and Joe Fiala went to Kalamazoo, Sunday, March 12. to visit son George and Judy Fiala. Florence also said, that she was going to her grandson-s. Mark Arens' third grade room to read a story to the class. Sunday. March 12. Virginia Root, daughter Christine and Rex Schaad went to Mr and Mrs. Ken Klumpp's home in Otsego to celebrate four of their birthdays. Lib and Aime Palmer had Sunday afternoon guests They were Ett VanSickk and Russ and Eileen Palmer Tuesday. March 7. Audrey Heydenburg and Doris Olen. Aim’s two nieces, came to visit. Harold and Sarah Nichols and family took Eltha Nichols and daughter Mary out for dinner and to Charlotte to see Sarah's parents Betty and Paul New man had a birthday party for son Mark at their home. Sunday. March 12. John and Cheryl Newman. David and Carol Newman. Shannon New mam. David and Carol Newman. Shannon Newman (Mark's daughter) and her fnend. Diane, as well as Paul Newman Jr. also attended Red and Neva Aicken Fri­ day March 10. went to daughter Jane and Carl's home, along with the rest of the family, to celebrate grand­ daughter Celsea's 12th birthday. Charlie and Donna Cox. with son Greg, drove Sunday. March 12, to visit his family near Portland. Charlie's sister, Ella Smith, had died and so the family got together Michelle Mugridge and Nancy Vandal took their sister. Lenda. back to Central Michigan Sunday. March 12. She had been home for her spring break. Saturday was their dad Len's. birthday so the family all got together to celebrate John Paul I .aporate visited his aunt and uncle. Regina and Jerry Stein. Over the weekend John Paul. Jerry and Michael went to the Scout First Aid meeting at the Moose Lodge. It was Art Kenyon's 84th birthday, so all of the family and a lot of grandchildren had dinner out at the Moose There were 19 there. It was just for the immediate family. Ken Morgan said that he and Rose just got back from a ten-day tnp to Florida. They stopped to see their daughter in Hollywood. Then Ken met with a business acquaintance and they played some golf. They also visited with his daughter. Penny Then they went to Panama City to see stepson Joe Char Finkbemer said that she and Rod went to Art Ke­ nyon s birthday party Thurs­ day. Most everybody was there. Bette and Ray Koeplmger got a little spmg fever and went for a 70-mile motorbike nde Saturday. March II. Here's the activities and menu for the COA dinners at the VFW Hall Wednesday. March 22 Pre-Easter Ham dinner, we bring salad or dessert. Activity-Bnng a Fnend Day. door prizes for the most friends, oldest male or female who came the farthest, longest married, most children. Thursday . March 23 - Uni­ que Wash Tub Band Menu: Beef cube/gravy. asparagus, com, rice, peaches, milk. Monday. March 27 - Menu: spaghetti with sauce, tossed salad. California blend, fruit mix, milk. Be sure to bring your own plate and silverware. Call me 24 hours before. 795-9715. Have a good week folks. SPRING IS COMING? SCHOOL MENUS West & McFall Tuesday, March 21 Fun Meal. Hamburger on a bun, french fries, fruit juice. Wednesday, March 22 Chili/vegetable sticks, crackers and cheese, bread and butter, pineapple tidbits. Thursday, March 23 No Lunch. Friday , March 24 Good Friday . Monday , March 27 Sweet and sour meatballs. Spanish rice, green beans, bread and butter, applesauce, choc. milk. Tuesday. March 28 Burrito with cheese sauce, mixed veg., apple crisp, sticker day Wednesday, March 29 Lasagna, garlic toast, toss­ ed salad, sliced peaches Thursday, March 30 Hamburger steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, bread and butter, banana Friday. March 31 Happy Vacation. High School. Middle School & Page Elementary Tuesday . March 21 Pizzaburger on a bun, car­ rots or spinach, sliced peaches Wednesday. March 22 Chili or veg beef soup, cracke rs cheese. bread but ter. veg sucks, fresh fruit Thursdav. March 23 PAGE—NO LUNCH Bak ed chicken, savory nee. peas, biscuit, apple cnsp Friday. March 24 Good Fridas Monday. March 27 Hamburger, french fries, pickle slices, applesauce, salad bar (H S.) Tuesday. March 28 Chop suey. rice. Chinese noodles, buscuit, honey, man­ darin oranges and pineapple. Wednesday, March 29 Lasagna, garlic toast, toss­ ed salad, sherbet. Thursday , March 30 Chicken noodle soup, hot dog or grilled cheese sand­ wich, veg. sticks, cherry crisp. Friday, March 31 Happy Vacation. 2% and whole milk available every day. Hot dogs available at Page. Caledonia High School & Junior High Lunch Menu Tuesday. March 21 Pizza, fries, green beans, fruit, milk. Wednesday, March 22 Turkey in gravy, mash potatoes. Calif, blend w/cheese, dinner roll, cherry cheese cake or fruit choice, milk. Thursday, March 23 Pizza, fries, com, fruit choice, milk. Friday, March 24 Good Fridav. no school. Monday. March 27 Turkey noodle soup, sand­ wich choice, cottage cheese, cookie or fruit, milk Tuesday. March 28 Pizza, fries, com, fruit, milk Wednesday, March 29 Beef in gravy, mash potatoes, dinner roll, green beans, cake or fruit, milk Thursday, March 30 Pizza, chips, toss salad, pudding or fruit choice. milk Friday. .March 31 Baked potaloe, chicken nuggets, texas toast, mixed veg . dessert or fruit choice, milk Fruit choices and assorted sandwiches daily So THAT’S Gerald Page Tony McLaine, principal of Page Elementary in Middleville, squares up the por­ trait of Gerald Page. The new school was named after Page to honor his years in the Thornapple Kellogg Schools. Out of the camera range, Alice Jansma, business manager of the school system, helps by giving directions. Men have to have the help of a woman's eye in these things. Right? Mobile home park receives 1st Health Department report by Jean Gallup A report from the Barry Eaton District Health Depart­ ment on the planned mobile home park near Middleville names I0 issues on sewage disposal and five to do with water supply that must be revised before the department will approve a site plan. “The Barry Eaton District Health Department is very concerned about the possible nuisance issue arising from the close proximity of the park to the Middleville waste water lagoons.” the letter adds. “This is fairly normal as a preliminary report,” said Envimomental Health Sanitarian William DeBoer. “Some of the issues are serious, some are minor details. The ar­ chitect has to readdress the things named and send us a revised plan. How long it takes is up to him, but it usual­ ly doesn’t take very long.” One of the things listed by DeBoer was the necessity “to provide a letter from the village of Middleville in­ dicating proposed availability of the municipal sewer system, including both ap­ proval for the park to connect and anticipated connection date.” Also, clarification on low pressure dose specifications, surface water relief in the drainfield, discrepancies in the sewage effluent flow rates reports, and the lack of a visual alarm cn the dosing tank were cited Sewer drop installation details were not provided in the plan, and clarification is needed to determine if a bed or trench system is being pro­ posed for the site, the letter also noted In the water supply evalua­ tion, it was pointed out that Postema must have a letter from the Village of Mid­ dleville, giving him approval to connect to the ullage water supply system Looping several water mains that show "dead-ends” is advised and the health department also asked for more information on riser details, materials to be used on construction of the water main, and how the water sup­ ply will be protected from contamination should a leak develop in the sewer lines. "This is all part of the ap­ plication process,” said Cin­ dy Sage Winters, from the property management firm of William Hefferan Inc. “When you file application, they come in and raise questions, this is not unusual at all We are working at the present time to satisfy the concerns that the (Barry Eaton District) health department has rais­ ed." she said. Master Plan formally approved for the Village of Middleville by Jean Gallup The future development of the Village of Middleville now has a plan to guide of­ ficials when making decisions about growth. The village has been surveyed, inventoried and studied for the past 18 months by the Planning and Zoning Commission before the for­ mal adoption of the master plan on March 7. The plan has recommenda tions for future uses for all of the village in the form of a land use map. Public meetings have been held to solicit opinions, and profesional planner Tim Johnson from Progressive Ar­ chitects, Engineers and Plan ners sat in on the meetings of the commission to guide the building of the plan. Three areas of disagreement surfarced at the last public meeting to discuss the master plan. The property owned by the village called the “Ski Hill" was an area some wanted opened to development for higher-priced homes, while others wanted it kept as ‘‘green space” to be used for recreation. The panel finally voted to leave the area undeveloped. All of the Industrial Park was left zoned industrial, as it is in the current zoning ordinance The new land use map originally called for high den sity residential zoning for part of the land in the future. Also, the panel denied a re­ quest by Realtor William Get­ ty to designate four acres he owns on Green Lake Road as planned multiple family (PMF) instead of single fami­ ly residential (R-l). Copies of the master plan will given to the PZC on April 5, and will be available for public inspection after that date Sun & News Classifieds Cali TfeSun and Netos Publication No. USPS 347580 1952 N Broadway - P O Box B Hastings, Michigan 49058 The Sun and News" (USPS 347 580) i« 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 change* to THE SUN AND NEWS P O Bom B, Hastings Ml 490580602 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year Outside Barry, Kent o< Allegan Counties Founded in 1870 — Published by... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. 58.00 $10 00 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 21, 1989 / Page 3 Thornapple Kellogg High School names‘TopTen’ for 1989 Continued from t,™,, I'M Continued from front 1986 Running track in the 10th an opportunity to exhibit grade and serving as track talent' in those areas. Todd was a sophomore inductee to manager in the 11 th grade rounded out Heather s high the National Honor Society school activities and he participated in “Close Outside of school. Heather Up" his junior year. was a youth group team leader Todd will attend the and sang in “Love-Light" for University of Michigan next two years. She also taught year He has not decided on a Sunday school for two major summers Heather Harvey has a The fall of 1989 will find 3.842 grade point average and Heather at Michigan is the daughter of Ron and Technological University, Linda Harvey, 481 Holes where she pnll pursue a Avenue. Middled. She has degree irfWhgy Her desire majors in science, math. is to become a biology English and social studies and teacher a minor in Spanish. Alan and Romona Reichard A three year member of are the parents of Jason National Honor Society. Reichard. 265 East State Heather has served as its vice Street. Freeport With majors president in her senior year in science math and minors in As a junior she competed in drafting. Jason has a 3 842 the Science Olympiad. As a grade point average. senior she placed third in the Jason has been a member of State of Michigan in a National Honor Society for V.F.W sponsored essay three years and was the competition Heather also won the title of publisher of the school newspaper his senior year Homecoming Queen in the Two years of competition in fall of 1988 and served as the the American Computer IOth grade representative on Science League kept him the Homecoming Court in busy. » d>d two vears of combusy. as did two years of com­ petition in the Michigan Science Olympiad Jason was also the track manager during his freshman year. Outside of school. Jason also has been busy. He is an Eagle Scout and Senior Patrol Leader of his scout troup. Michigan Technological University is in Jason’s future, where he plans to ma­ jor in mechanical engineering and minor in business management. Dawn Harder. 7385 Bouman Drive. Middleville, has a grade point average of 3.838. Her parents are Joann and Ken Yates and Ron and Kathy Harder Her majors were math. English, science and music and she had a minor in business. Dawn was inducted into the National Honor Society as a sophomore She also was a member of both the jazz and symphonic bands for two years each As a ninth grader she was a member of the ten­ nis team Dawn's musical talents ear­ ned over to her out-of-school hours. For For two two years she sang sang hours. years she in “Love-Light” a Christian choir. Michigan Technological University is Dawn s choice for college She will major in engineering Pamela Eaglen. with a 3.735 grade point average, is another top 10 member Her parents are Edward and Rosemary Eaglen. 8035 Irv­ ing Road. Middleville. Pam has majors in math. English, and science and minors in business and history Pam has excelled athletical­ ly during her entire high school career. She has run four years of varsity track, qualifying for state competition in three of those years. Her junior year she made it to the semi-finals in the 100-yard dash. Pam served as track team captain in her 10th and 11th grade years and was choxen as “most valuable” in her junior year. Four years of volleyball and four years of basketball also played a large part in Pam’s athletic career. She played on the varsity team Request for PMR injunction against CaledoniaTwp. denied Continued from front ed down the injunction mainly because it violated the tradi­ tion of free enterprise “He (Soet) said he couldn’t restrain competition because the company had been denied the permit." Sperla said of the decision “The judge made a point of not wanting to en­ danger the free enterprise system.*’ Sperla said that had the re­ quest been granted by the court, the action “would have shut the township down” as far as other mineral applica­ tions were concerned, and it could have interfered with renewals of present mining operations Other factors Sperla said he thought were important in the injunction were the number of sand pits in the greater Grand Rapids area, and the impact on both traffic and road condi tions with an increased number of sand trucks. “The testifying traffic engineer said the roads were designed for the truck capaci ty," Sperla said, “but he had to admit that the trucks would damage them. " The steep grades on both 68th Street and 84th Street also were important in the discussion of the impact of the pit on traffic, he added. “The thing that makes this pit different from the others in the area is that it’s so far removed from M-37," Sperla said “Therefore, the sand trucks have to use local roads. Even though they may be county roads, like Whitncyville. those roads still are lined with houses and, of course, in this case, even a school." Sperla said that since over 30 pits are working in an area that includes Lowell. Plain­ field and Barry County, what happens to the pits in Caledonia, especially to just one of them, is not that significant in the overall market for the mineral. Since a decision on an in­ junction is not usually appeal­ ed, Sperla said both sides now will go ahead with pre-trial preparations, though the case may not reach court for a year to 18 months. “This was just round one," Sperla said, acknowledging that the lawsuit could be both long and costly to both parties. Caledonia Council adopts FHMA ordinance By Barbara Gall The Caledonia Village Council unanimously adopted an ordinance to put into effect the council’s decision to ac­ cept a bond discount offer from Farmer's Home Administration. Last month. FHmA offered to let the council pay off village bonds held by the com­ pany for $76,000 instead ot the $126,000 the council would have to pay by the time the bonds matured in 2016. The council agreed to this offer, which will save the village about $50,000. The council will use funds from village accounts and from a sale of bonds to Hastings City Bank to finance the $76,000. said village at­ torney Jim Brown. The council also agreed to clean and “televise" the West Street sewer before doing any replacement work there. A committee of Dan Erskine, Hugh Kegerrais and Susan Berensci will check the street and report back to the council in April on what work they think needs to be done. Laura Albers, engineer from the village consulting firm William and Works, reported that second samples have been taken from wells at the wastewater treatment plant. She said that the firm’s hydrogeologist Ed Bun felt there was now enough data to meet with the Department of Natural Resources on the sewer work. She said it would take three to four weeks to get the test results prepared for the meeting. In other business, all coun­ cil members agreed to con­ tinue serving on the same committees except that the centennial committee will be dropped, and Jay Shook and Judy Kidder will replace Jackie and Conard Cherry on the Mayor Exchange Committee Council President Glen Kia ver announced that the terms of Conard Cherry, Yogi Berensci and Glen Klaver on the Village Planning Commis­ sion are expiring, and he ask­ ed council members to bring nominees' names to the April meeting. Bill Robinson was unanimously reappointed to a three-year term on the Village Zoning Board of Appeals. The village farm will be rented this summer to Bill Neal and Wayne Rodgers at last year’s rate of $30 per acre, the Council agreed. Erskine reported that Michigan Township Services has approved a building per­ mit for a storage area for the fertilizer plant division of the Caledonia Farmer’s Elevator The 28 by 32 foot garage will be located at the intersection of South, Lake and Kinsey Streets and construction will begin as soon as the weather permits. three years in each of those sports Three years in National Honor Society', one year in Science Olympiad competi­ tion. and a year as section editor of the school newspaper completed Pam s high school activities. After school hours were busy ones for Pam as well. Her interests are education and journalism. Tony and Melissa Mclain. 5IO Payne Lake Road. Mid­ dleville. are parents of Adelle McLain. Adelle ahs a 3 703 grade point average, with ma jots in Spanish. English, math and science She also has a minor in social science. Adelle has proven her ver satility through her extra­ curricular activities. She ran two years of cross-country and three years of track. She has participated in four musicals and one play play, as well andone as a year of Close-Up. A three-year member of Na­ tional Honor Society, she also competed in forensics for three years. Two years in the peer resistance group rounded out Adelle’s high school career. She worked with elementary students, teaching them how to handle peer pressure Beyond high school hours. Adelle served for two years as a Grand Rapids district Methodist youth council member She also was a member of the Grand Rapids Amateur Astronomy Club Adelle spent time for four summers working for Habitate for Humanity volunteer, building and repairing homes. Adelle will attend Hope College next fall, majoring in clincial psychology. New sewer ordinances Continued from front Brinks said the company would settle for 90 units, and he reminded the board that each lot would have to pass county health department per­ colation tests before a home could be built there. “It very well could be that not all the lots will meet the department’s standards and there will be some larger lots or some open spaces.” he said. A motion by trustee Tom Fischer to accept the PUD with a maximum of 90 homes was then passed 4-0. Reibel Development will need to submit a revised plan to the planning commission to make sure it meets township requirements, Good told Brinks, and the 90-unit plan approved by the commission then will have to be returned to the board for final approval. The board also approved fee increases for planned mineral removal (PMR) per mits. These higher fees will help offset the legal, engineer­ ing and salary expenses incur red by these applications and renewals, and are not planned to be money makers for the township, Good explained. The board voted to increase application fees from $500 to $800 for the first 20 acres mined, with $10 charged for every additional acre. A new fee, called a surveillance fee. will provide for the cost of installing monitoring wells at each sand pit to check the quality of the ground water as the mining proceeds The fee is set at $ I .(XX) per year with an additional fee of $750 for each 100.000 cubic yards of sand removed. Good reported that he and Fire Chief Butch Welton met recently with the West Michigan Fire Chiefs Association which will send a committee into the township to assess the demographics, the assets and the needs of the fire department Results from the study will be available this summer, they said. Welton, who also is on the Caledonia Township Board of Review, said that over 300 grievances concerning proper ty tax assessments were heard by the board with about 20 more appointments still to be met. While both Welton and Good agreed that the pro­ ceedings went well, they also said that the township will continue to work with the county equalization director to get all properties assessed properly and on an equal footing. Thi.. lack of equity seemed to bother many residents more than the raise in taxes, they said. The board also authorized opening bids for cemetery maintenance service, and it approved Cheryl Bergy as the new member on the library board Gcxxi reminded the board and the audience that the an­ nual township meeting will be held at 7 p.m. March 29 at the Village-Township Hall Diabetes, alcohol lead to accident last Tuesday A woman suffering from diabetes was hospitalized last week after passing out behind the wheel of her car and running off the road in Middleville. After Ramona Martinez. 69. was taken to Pennock Hospital last Tuesda). she also was arrested for drunken driving Michigan State Police Trooper Robert Nofrris said Martinez, of 1700 Hammond Road, was driving on East Main Street near Church Street at 12 30 pm when she veered into a driveway and got her 1978 Oidsmobtie stuck in a snowbank A resident of the 200 block of East Main found the woman passed out in her car and summoned for police and Thomapple Ambulance Norris said a physician at Pennock Hospital confirmed that Martinez had suffered a diabetic reaction and had been drinking alcohol A blood test was taken to determine her blood alcohol level The test was sent to the state police crime lab in Lansing After police found a half empty bottle of whisky in Martinez' car. she also was issued a citation for driving with open intoxicants T80RMAPPU C0L0MAL 3 lorge bedroom*. mo»ter i* o wile, doubt* mirrored closets. upper * lower both* & deck*, family room i» cedor poneled. with boy window. eo»y core country kitchen with built-in*. foundry. *ewtng room open ttoirwoy. basement TK School* $94 900 lu Word 795 3723 4)^ FREE MOV,NG wCr MLS --------------- SSL RELINK brokers 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan — CALL — 891-9219 �Page 4 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 21. 1989 T-K Library to have special hours soon Bcautrful weather again I am up and about as usual, get­ ting better each day I had many callers this past week. We have our new carpet laid at the Parmelee Church basement. It sure looks beautiful. The men have painted the basement wall and now for new curtains Come sec us sometime soon Clarke and I attended the “Sister Party'” at ^ashvffle with Ruby Ball March 9 'It* always a good time with this gnwp Did you go to the "Soup Supper" Friday9 It sure was a good meal and good crowd, too Bcrnadine and Harry Reaver have returned from California spending five weeks with their daughter. Dianne and Frank Drogowski and family at Mollit Field on the air base at Mountain View. Calif, they had many trips around nearby, stopped at La* Vegas to have fun and stayed at a ”Circ».s Circus" Hotel Big crowds were at the casinos and temperatures there were 90 degrees The> traveled 5.470 miles in their mini-van Glad to see them home again, safe and sound Clarke and I called on Hester and Cy Springer in Grand Rapids last Saturdays afternoon Cy is not to well again Sundas afternoon we spent with Ron and Loma Baker l>ater called at Delton with Mary and Jrtti Sprin^¥r -t- ix rs a a . by Jean Gallup A mini-grant of up to S500 is being sought by the Thor­ napple Area Substance Abuse Council to help combat substance abuse in the Mid­ dleville schools, reports Jeanne Perry . a member of the committee. Perry explained that any grass-roots, volunteer-based group that works to prevent substance abuse is eligible to apply for the grants. The substance abuse prevention project must be clearly designed to encourage adults and teens to volunteer. 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St "The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord" bjrvX* School 9 30 a m 10 30 a m 6 00 o m 100 P m rtuch Good Shepherd Lutheran Church People that care" Middleville at the Community Hall Ear ., or it must be a program that is educational or informational, she added. The program also should serve as a catalyst for more community involvement in substance abuse prevention. The application was submit­ ted before the March 8 deadline and Perry said she would know by the end of March if the committee will be awarded the grant The mini-grant is ad­ ministered by the Prevention Network of the National C o u n c i I o n Alcoholism/Mlchigan Inc. New barber business opens in Middleville by Jean Gallup A shave and a haircut now costs a lot more than two bits, but at least there will be another place to get a hair cut without an appointment in Middleville again. The retirement of Glenn Schondalmeyer as Mid dleville’s barber last year left the shop vacant until John Hampton from Grand Ledge heard about it and located here. “I heard the place was for sale, and there was a need for a barber in town," Hampton said. Only open for two weeks. Hampton said he was en­ couraged by the business he has attracted. "I had a good week for an DIRECTORY LOCAL CHURCH opening week, and every body said I should do well." he commented Hours for the new business are from 9 a m. to 6 p.m Tuesday through Friday and 9 am. to 1:30 pm. on Saturdays. Hampton said he will cut men’s, women's and children's hair Call 795-3345 today and have your church listed here each week! Reach Over 7,000 Area Homes St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. !|| Sunday Service 9:30 a m. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar 1’ Pastor Monte C. Bell Rectoiv I’h. 948-2936 • Church Ph 795-2370 The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod John Hampton shows the equimpment of the barber shop he has just opened in Middleville. 891 8923 Rev William Dobson Pastor l|| z-x T* K Substance Abuse Council seeks mini-grant WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Sunday Mommy WooNp Sunday f ven.rg Worship Wednesday Midwee* prove' 8 The Thomapple Kellogg School and Community’ Library will have special hours on upcoming school vacation days. The schedule is as follows: March 24. 9 a m to 3 p m.; March 31. 9 a m. to 3 p.m.; Apnl 3. 9 a m. to 3 p.m.; April 4. 9 a m. to 3 p.m and 6 p.m to 9 p.m . April 5. 9 am. to 3 p.m.; Apnl 6. 9 a m. to 3 p.m and 6 p.m. to 8 p m and Apnl 7. 9 a m to 3 p.m. (616) 795-2391 24 15 McCann Road, Irving. Michigan St. Paul Lutheran MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE MISSOURI SYNOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES (Come join our family ... God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia. Ml Sunday Morning Worship.................. 8:30 a m. Sunday School............................. ........ 9.45 a m Sunday Morning Worship................. 11:00am 111 Church Street Rev Lynn Wagner Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church 9 30 a m. 9 45 a m. 1100am. Parmelee Morning Worship Middleville Sunday School Morning Worship 795-3798 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 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 9:45 a m 11:00am. 6:00 p m 6:45p.m. PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue 1st Servi 3 a.m. • 2nd Service 11 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 “God Cares for You’’ Middleville Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School ... 10:00 am Morning Worship .11:00 a m Evening Worship ........................ 6:00 p.m. Pastor V7eley J. Coffey Phone 795-7076 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 11:10 a.m Sunday Evening Service 6 30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade*. Wednesday 6.30 p.m Prayer Meeting; Youth Fellowship, Wednesday 7 00 p.m REV KENNETH VAUGHT MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED St. Margaret Mary of the Sacred Heart Chapel 708 WeJ Main Street Temporally meeting at the Games Township Hall on 68th St S E near Kalamazoo Ave. Mo»nmg Worship . e Sunday School Evening Worsh.p Setv*?e 1000 am 11 15 a m 600 pm. YOU ARE WVITtD Rev Roger Timmerman Pastor 795-3667 EMMANUAL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Ret. Wayne Smith, Rector Phone 945-3014 Sanaa* Schedule Adult Choir. . . . 900 p m Church School & Adult Education 930 am Holy Euchanst 10 30 a m Weekday Euchanst Weonesdav 7 15 am Thursday 700 pm Call for information aoout youtn cho< B>We Study youth group and other activities Sunday - Latin Tridentine Mass • 10 a.m. 891 8028 LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Christian Reformed Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Rev. James Cusack Daily Mass in Small Chapel • 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship. 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship 5:45 p.m. Recotory Office Phone — 531-0432 Ret. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868^306 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST (The (Did (Time IHrthaditt (Church Adult Sunday School......... 9 a.m. Morning Worship................ 10 a.m. Children’s Sunday School .10 a.m. Sunday School.......... 10 00 a m. Morning Worship 11 00 a m. Evening Worship 6 00 p.m, Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . . . 7 30 p.m Rosary and Confessions oe’o'e Mass Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament ahe' Mass “A Jiurdt a caring heart for our community and the uorid" Sunday Services 9:30 a m. It 6.00 p.m. Pastor Merte Buualda M-37 at 100th St.. Caledonia. Ml Church Office (616) 891 1512 Ret Dr. Robert L Wessman Pastor Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass 5 00 p.m. Sunday Mass .9:00 am & 1100 a m First Friday Mass ......................... 7:00 p m. 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 21. 1989 / Page 5 Two survive fall through ice on Baker Lake with help from stranger b* Jean Galkip A man from Wayland and his fishing companion from Dorr fell through the ice on Baker Lake last week Monday. but were Me tc► get themselves out of the water with the help of an umden- lifted man. Leonard Schaendorf. 73. of Wayland and Lihon Wycoff. also 73. from Dorr, both were transported to Pennock Hospital, where Wycoff refused treatment and Schaen­ dorf was treated for hypother­ mia and then released. The MiddlevilleThomapple Township Fire Depart­ ment and Ambulance crews, the Michigan State Police, the Barry County Sheriff’s Department and the Barry County Dive team all responded to the accident The rescuer who helped the men in the fngid waters said he would answer questions but would not allow his name to be used. He said both fishermen went through the water at the same time, and he was im­ mersed up to his waist while helping them "One of the guys was m the water for about 20 minutes. 1 thought we were going to lose him.” he said. He said he’d never gone through the ice before and w as not anxious to do it again, calling the experience “scary." When the emergency workers arrived at the scene both men w ere on the shore of the lake, assistant fire chief Robert Woodard confirmed. The unidentified rescuer also went hack with the boat he borrowed from a renter at the lake to help retrieve the men’s fishing cguipment Dave Middleton. an EMT Specialist, and firefighter Tom Young, both from the Middleville squad, went through the honeycomb ice while bringing the boat back to shore. Middleville Fire Chief Robert Kenyon praised the cooperative effort of the rescue workers, especially the Barry County Dive Team “I called them from the sta­ tion before we started our run. and when we walked down to the lake. I turned around. and they were right behind us." he said. Kenyon reported that after the last accident involving so­ meone going through the ice. the fire department and dive team met to “critique” pro­ cedures. and we learned a lot from that The dive team is not only responsible for recovering bodies, they are also there for rescue.” he added Young (in the boot) and Middleton (in the water) bring the boot to shore while the man who helped the fishermen in the water (left) walks along the shore with firefighter Ted Stone and chief Robert Kenyon. Firefighter Tom Young (left) and EMT Specialist Dave Middleton (right) were both soaked when they were bringing a boat back along the shore line and went through the ice on Baker Lake. Firefighter Ted Stone watches as Middleton pours water out of his boot. Surplus food distribution set for March 30 A surplus food commodity distribution will be given Thursday. March 30. at the Holy Family Catholic Hall on Kraft Avenue, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sited V 795-7719 Sfi__VC CallCafor“for haiiT'desicners Appointment Men * Women • Children ACRVLIC NAILS • TANNING BOOTH 109 Railroad, Middleville Applicants should be sure they are registered at this time. If they are not registered for this year, they may do so on this day by bringing proof of documentation of household income for the past three months. More high protein foods will be distributed. Applicants are asked to come to the fur­ thest entrance on the west side of the hall and to bring grocery bags along. For information, call Lillian Schultz at 891-8135. Please join us at Holy Family Catholic Church 9669 Kraft Avenue Caledonia, Michigan 49316 891-9259 Holy Week MARCH 23 - HOLY THURSDAY 6:00 p.m. Paschal Potluck 8:00 p.m. Mass of the Lord’s Supper MARCH 24 — GOOD FRIDAY 12:10 p.m. Ecumenical Service (Caledonia Elementary School Gym) 1:15 p.m. Good Friday Liturgy 7:30 p.m. Stations Of The Cross MARCH 25 - EASTER VIGIL MASS 8:00 p.m. (Reception following Mass) MARCH 26 - EASTER SUNDAY MASSES 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / March 21. 1989 T-K graduate at home in women’s athletic administration by Martha S. ZJokovkh Special to the Sun and News Most people would be sur prised if a girl wanted to join her high school football team In the late 1950s she wouldn't even be taken seriously But Ann Mane Lawler was serious She felt her kicking ability was good enough to land her a spot on Thomapple Kellogg High School’s 1957 team and tried to talk the coach into letting her play football * ‘The coach would tell me ‘ I wish you could play for the team — you could play way back.” she says. Though she never made the football team. Lawler turned a girlhood enthusiasm for sports and competition into a distinguished career in athletic administration. Today she is Assistant Athletic Director of Women’s Sports at the University of Florida in Gainesville. Fla As assistant director. Lawler oversees every aspect of the women s sports pro­ gram. This means she hires and evaluates coaches, manages the budget and makes sure all women's spor ling events run smoothly One of the most important aspects of her job involves working with both the promotions of­ fice and sports information of­ fice Io improve publicity and fan support for the female athletes Encouraging fan support is obviously on her mind as she Former Middleville physician indicted on drug charges by Jean Gallup Dr. Tony Scalici, who practiced medicine in Middleville before moving his practice to Grand Rapids about six years ago, has been charged with illegally prescribing drugs in a 108-count indictment issued by a federal grand jury, according to the U. S. Attorney’s Office. Scalici, 37, an osteopathic family physician who still has many patients from the Middleville area, was arrested Friday morning along with four other men named in the indictment as co-conspirators, say published reports. David Barwacz, 40, and Raymond Gallagher Jr., 29, both from Grand Rapids, and Lawrence Strauss and Vincent Stadnik of Detroit were arrested on St. Patrick’s Day. The FBI reportedly is still seeking a sixth man. Earnest Clark, 42, of Grand Rapids. Scalici is accused of prescribing about 5,700 pills over the last three years, "not for a legitimate medical purpose to individuals he knew were not patients of his," an area daily newspaper reported. He is also accused of prescribing pills from his home and not keeping proper medical records of those prescriptions, accord­ ing to the indictment. The indictment also charged that the pre­ scriptions were filled in area drug stores by the co-conspirators, usually in Wyoming, Grand Rapids and Kentwood, the new­ spaper reported. Scalici was lodged in the Kent County jail at least until Monday, March 20, when the court was to consider a government request to hold him without bond. If convicted of the charges, Scalici and the others could face maximum penalties of 20 years in prison and $5 million fines. The two Grand Rapids men were released on bond, and the pair from Detroit were to appear in U.S. District Court in Detroit on Friday. When Scalici left Middleville in the early 1980s, he opened the Family Practice Center at 5491 South Division. finishes one last ph»>ne call before settling down to talk about her work. “Did you request the cheerleaders for Mississip­ pi?” she asks the voice on the other end of the line. *' Be sure that they stay to cheer for the women too.” she emphasizes before hanging up A large hooked rug hanging behind her. emblazoned with an orange and blue rising sun and Florida Lady Gators — The Best Under The Sun. seems to proclaim Lawler s motto A pink pad of paper shaped like an alligator per­ ches at the edge of her massive desk Bookshelves along one wall are topped by two large silver disks — each a Brodenck Sports Award for Outstanding Achievement in Womens Collegiate Athletics Windows along one wall overlook the modern dome of the Stephen C. O’Connell Center sports com plex The walls are covered with pictures of smiling female athletes. Lawler seems surrounded by evidence of her commit­ ment to supporting and publicizing UF’s female athletes Although gymnastics events are relatively well at­ tended. Lawler feels that basketball and volleyball receive little fan support because more public accep­ tance of women in competi­ tion against women is needed “We’re working a lot on getting more promotion, more fan support, more visibility for our teams — and continu­ ing to recruit student athletes, with the emphasis on stu­ dent.” she says. In contrast to today's female athletes, Lawler and most other girls growing up in the 1950s were never recruited for college athletic teams. Even when she was in junior high and high school in Middleville, sports were not part of a girl’s education. At the time this seemed logical rather than discriminatory. The girls did not even have a physical education teacher. Since there were no organized sports for Anne Marie Lawler girts. Lawler played clarinet in the marching band instead. Lawler describes herself as a teen-ager as competitive in both academic and athletic pursuits, and doesn't think her old friends would be surprised by her career. "I don’t think they’d be all that surprised, because they knew how competitive I was. that 1 was getting into playing (basketball] at lunchtime and playing after school.” she says. After graduating from Thomapple Kellogg. Lawler went on to Michigan State University, where she com­ peted in lacrosse, swimming and fencing, even though there were no scholarships available for women athletes. She earned her bachelor’s degree in physical education in 1963. Six years later she earned a master’s degree in physical education from Eastern Michigan University, and in 1985 she earned another from the University of Alabama, in administration of higher education. After completing her bachelor’s degree. Lawler first worked as a high school physical education teacher, later leaving to teach at Smith College. Her decision to pur­ sue collegiate level coaching, however, was not easily made. “At that time I couldn’t have verbalized why 1 wanted to leave.” she says. “There was frustration in the back of my brain somewhere. I in­ tuitively made good choices — it was a good choice to leave high school teaching. ”1 took a big pay cut when I left, but I thought it would im­ press (future employers] that I had taught at Smith. ” Lawler also took a pay cut when she left Smith to coach tennis and teach physical education at Princeton But she did not switch to col­ legiate level coaching with the express goal of pursuing a career in sports administration. “It’s hard to say (athletic administration] was a career choice, because there were no Serving Our Country Robert A. Kenyon The Middle Villa is the perfect choice for Easter Dinner. Join us for Easter, March 26th from noon to 6:30 for our Annual Easter Buffet. This year we will be serving Fried Shrimp, Carved Ham, Baked Chicken, sweet and whip­ ped potaotes, mixed vegetables, plus we will be bringing back our gourmet table with all your favorites on it. The cost is $9.50 for adults, $4.95 for children under 10, and children under 3 are free. Bring the whole family because the Easter Bunny will be here handing out treats to all the children, young and old!!! Phone the Middle Villa Inn for reservations at 891-1287 or 796-3640 On M-37 just North of Middleville Navy Seaman Recruit Robert A. Kenyon, son of Donna B. and Robert A. Ke­ nyon Sr., of 407 Johnson Street, Middleville has com­ pleted recruit training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill. During Kenyon’s eightweek training cycle, he studied general military sub­ jects designed to prepare him for further academic and onthe-job training in one the Navy’s 85 basic fields. Kenyon’s studies included seamanship, close-order drill, Naval history and first aid. Personnel who complete this course of instruction and are eligible for three hours of col­ lege credit in physical educa­ tion and hygiene. A 1988 graduate of Thor­ napple Kellogg High School, he joined the Navy in March 1988. Joel DeGood Navy Seaman Recruit Joel DeGoud. son of Marvin and Karabell DeGood of 2033 Fawn Ave., Middleville, has completed recruit training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill During DeGood’s eightweek training cycle, he studied general military sub­ jects designed to prepare him for further academic and onthe-job training in one of the Navy’s 85 bask fields DeGood’s studies included seamanship, close-order drill, Naval history and first aid. Personnel who complete this course of instruction are eligi­ ble for three hours of college credit in physical education and hygiene. A 1988 graduate of Thor­ napple Kellogg High School, he joined the November 1988 Navy in jobs like that for women. ’ ’ she says. Despite the lack of ad­ ministration positions offered to women. Lawler eventually bene fitted from the 1972 passage of Title IX. which was intended to equate the op­ portunities for male and female college athletes. More job opportunities became asaihble for women, and in 1974 she left Princeton to take her first full-time athktk director s position at the University of Alabama Coach Paul ’Bear” Bryant was her boss. “He was so entrenched in men’s sports and football, it was difficult for him to deal with women's sports ... when our program was given to him. I’m not sure he was real enthusiastic.” she says. “Every time when I would go in his office he would put his arm around me and say ‘What’s a sweet little thing like you doing in a business like this?"’ Since then, both the image of women's sports and Lawler’s job have changed. Today she conducts business from the University of Florida football stadium, where her office is located She smiles at the memory of Bear Bryant as she leans forward to rest on her arms.-* ”1 came to Florida because Title IX was state law.” she explains. She also decided to take the UF position because the state of Florida was closest to equality under Title IX. and had fewer money problems than other states Lawler feels that acquiring her position has enabled her to provide one of few female role models for the women athletes at UF while they are in college “By not seeing role models, it’s almost like many of these young mwomcn are saying it’s all right if I play, but I don’t have a place in the coaching/admimstration area. That’s another reason I’m so proud of Florida — because we have both minorities and women as head coaches and in the administration. “We try very hard to pro­ vide role models and to counsel any of the women, give them opportunities dur­ ing their fifth year to finish their degree, to give them an opportunity to work ... and get some experience in the field ” Working with female athletes and managing the women’s sports program of a major university has been fulfilling and frustrating for Lawler “It’s been an interesting career. It’s certainly had its rewards,” she says. “It’s had its frustrations too, trying to promote and be successful in a male-dominated field.” HELP WANTED ON-SITE Car wash Manager Full-time position: Monday thru Sat­ urday. Qualifications: Dependable and must have mechanical ability. Send resume or apply in person to Brad Goebel at Gavin Chew., Buick, Pontiac, Inc., 938 Mid dleville Rd. (M-37), Middleville, Ml 49333 e.o.e. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / March 21. 1989 / Page 7 New Cherry Valley Cafe owners hope meals go ‘over easy’ by Barbara Gall If homemade cinnamon roils and homemade soups, bread and pie sound like welcome changes from fast food and pizza. the new owners and managers of the Cherry Valley Cafe in the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 hope customers will stop in. especially during their grand opening this week. John and Donna Itterly of Middleville recently took over managemem of the restaurant. and John said they are com­ pletely changing the hours and the menu. ■‘There will be daily breakfast, lunch and dinner specials.'' he said, “and we plan to feature home-cooked meals and sandwiches. “Our goal is to provide a family restaurant with a cheerful atmosphere and friendly service. We’re definitely not a fast-food restaurant, but a place where we hope our customers can come in and enjoy a good meal." Itterly said breakfast is served from 6:30 to 11 a m Monday through Friday, and from 6:30 to noon on Saturdays. The cafe offers daily breakfast egg specials, he said, and French toast is made with homemade bread. Homemade cinnamon rolls are another morning treat, he added Lunch features soups made from fresh produce, and homemade pies and bran muf­ fins are served all day. Daily dinner specials in­ clude such down-home en­ trees as country ribs, meat loaf, pork chops and lasagna. Itterly said, and the vegetables served with the meal or the soup and salad bar will be fresh, not frozen Homemade bread will com­ plement the meal, he said while apple, cherry or blueberry pie are available for dessert lovers. Local children of all ages will be glad to hear the ice cream counter is one of the few features of the restaurant that hasn't changed, and cones and sundaes made with Hud­ sonville ice cream will con­ tinue to tempt the strongestminded dieters The Itterlys. who own The Sports Team shop in Mid­ dleville. plan some remodel­ ing for the restaurant, too. Booths are gradually replac­ ing tables and chairs in the restaurant, and some of the light futures and wall decora­ tions gradually may be chang­ ed. they said. Itterly said ' that closing hours probably will be extend­ ed in the summer for that late evening ice cream cone, though he isn’t sure how much later the gnll will stay open after 8 p.m. A veteran area coach in youth baseball, he said he looks forward to serving a cold cone to the after game crowd during the baseball and softball summer season Classifieds Call... Donna Itterly brings out steaming orders of French toast mode with homemade bread for some hungry breakfast customers. 795-3345 John Itterly, wearing his baseball cap trademark, pours a soft drink for one of his customers at the Cherry Valley Cafe. He and his wife, Donna, have recently taken over the restaurant located in the Caledonia Village Centre cakes, and eggs during breakfast hours at the restaurant. 3rd Family ^7THORNAPPLE FLORAL Night set for 114 River Street. Middleville March 25 Downtown — Along the River COMPLETE FLORAL SERVICE FOR ALL OCCASIONS We wire flowers worldwide OPEN Mon Wed 9-5 Thurs 4Fn 9-5 30; Sal 9-1 (616) 795-3331 HELP WANTED Office and Clerical Workers Needed Typist. Receptionists. Word Processors Fil­ ing Adding Machine Operators all types of office skills needed Good pay $$$. Good working conditions. Most companies SE Grand Rapids area. Call now. Temp Force ii 940-TEMP (8367) 3835 28th St. S.E.. across from K Mart E.O.E. M/F ... No Fee The Thornapple Recreation Council will he hosting the third Family Night for all the families in the school district on Saturday. March 25 at the Thornapple Kellogg High School gym. weight room and pool The time is from 6 to 9 p.m. for the gym and weight room, and 6:30 to 8 30 p m. for the use of the pool Organizers of the recrea­ tional events say this new pro­ gram is to proside recreation for area families in their own community The tamdy nighu have i become popular with the' se- ’ cond night attracting several hundred. Lon LeFanty has reported Everyone is invited and children under 18 must me ac­ companied by an adult. �Page 8 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 21. 1969 Caledonia High School band earns first division at ‘Festival’ The Caledonia High School band received straight first division ratings, the highest attainable, in the District High School Band Festival held at Hastings High School March Three judges rated the band as it performed “Coat of Arms Concert March' by Kenny. ‘Concert Overture'by Johnson, and “Majestia" by Swearingen In a separate room, the band then performed for another judge two pieces it had never seen The band’s sight reading of the two pieces earned it a grade of “A” in every category: rhythm, tone, technique and interpretation “All the band members should be congratulated for this achievement.” said high school band director Peter DeLille. “but some special recognition should go to our soloists Brad Walbridge. Kent Taylor and Joy Chamness on trumpet. Katie Ramsey on alto saxophone; Doug Stanek on baritone; Paula Hansen on flute and Colleen Young on clarinet " Cramer-Conrad to Wed Caledonia High School band seniors helped the group earn a first division rating as they competed for the last time in their high school careers at the District Festival. Seniors Clark Hirt Brent Walbridge and Mike Foreman are seated in the back row, while in the middle row, from left, are Debbie Downing, Christine Kinne, Kim Wild, Corin Hirt, Hatsue Fukumori and Amanda Zoet In front are Colleen Young, left, Christine Fowler, Heidi Porter, Kristen Molis and Elizabeth Snyder. Washtub Band to appear at Senior Meals A popular musical group from the area will perform at the site of the senior meals program, the VFW Hall in Middleville. Thursday. March 23. The Unique Washtub Band will entertain after the 11:30 a m. meal is served. Also. Wednesday. March 22. will be “bring a friend day" with a traveling trophy awarded to the site that brings in the most “new" people Nashville has won the trophy in the friendly com­ petition for the past two years. The menu for Wednesday will be Chicken Tettrazinm, Italian blend, baby Lima beans, oleo. Jello and milk. On Thursday, beef cubes in gravy, asparagus, com. rice, peaches and milk will be • NOTICE • THE ANNUAL MEETING for CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP will be held at 7:30 PM Wednesday, Mar. 29,1989 AT THE Village / Township Offices 640 Emmons St., Caledonia SHARON K. BUER, Township Clerk served. Senior meals are available every Monday. Wednesday and Thursday at the VFW Hall for a suggested donation of $1. The only restriction for those who want to attend is they should call 948-4856 a day ahead of time to let the organizers know how many meals to prepare. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the Barry County Transit System has a bus in the village of Middleville to provide transportation for those who call 948-8098. Page Elementary students say RAH RAH by Jean Gallup Usually around bedtime, the children gather around mom or dad, and the ritual of a story before bed is observed. But. for the next two weeks, the children will turn the tables and read stories to their parents during a celebration of March is Reading Month. RAH stands for Reading At Home, and is being designed to encourage parents to become involved with their childrens reading, said teacher Linda Hoffman. To help the children with their reading. Hoffman sug­ gests the parents talk to the children about characters, problems in the story irxLaetion steps that lead to solutions in the stones. Also, she said to make sure the child is not trying to read a story above their level. If a child misses more than five words in 100. the parent might pick another book closer to the childs skill level, she said. Charts will be sent home with the students of Page so they can keep track of the hours read, and the readier* with the most hours will be announced on April 12 Everyone who participates will get a slicker. Hoffman said. Mr and Mrs. Ace Abbott of Middleville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Carol Cramer, to Gregg Conrad, son of Mr and Mrs. Reva Conrad of Hastings and Mr and Mrs Robert Conrad of Lowell A May 13 wedding is plann­ ed at Charlton Park Church in Hastings Kids may visit library during spring break School-age children can stop by any branch of the Keny County Library System during spring break (April I to 8) and pick up a free balloon buddy activity kit to take home and put together. Spring vacation is also a good time for kids to check out a book or two for leisure­ time reading. Keny County Library bran ches are located at 6059 Lin­ field in Alto; 240 Emmons in Caledonia; 2865 Thornhills Dr in Cascade Township. 746 Lakeside in East Grand Rapids; 421 68th St in Games Township; 4700 Kalamazoo in Kentwood; and 325 W. Main St in Lowell. KEITH BERGY - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS FUEL OIL GAS / DIESEL SERVING HOME FARM INDUSTRY OlE 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA, Ml 49316 SELF SERVE GAS DIESEL KEROSENE SNACK SHOP (616) 891 8198 PROPANE REFILL SERVICE IS YOUR CHIMNEY SAFE AND CLEAN? NOW AVAILABLE IN YOUR AREA THE VENTINOX™ SYSTEM AMERICAS FINEST STEEL FLUE UNER LET US CLEAN YOUR CHIMNEY FOR YOUR PEACE OF MINO Also, the very best prices on woodburning appliances and fireplaces. Stone’s Chimney 202 E. Main St., Middleville Phone 795-9552 or 457-2800 OPEN Monday thru Friday 7 am to 5 pm Saturday 8 a m to 2 pm — 24 Hour Emergency Servtce — �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 21. 1989 / Page 9 ‘The Firm’ is strong on fitness inCaledonia with passive exercise Ann Rider, owner of The Firm, welcomes new customers to her exercise and tanning business, especially during her grand opening. Special packages are available for both tanning and exercise equipment. The Firm is located at the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37. Caledonia Historical Comission meets The Caledonia Township Historical Commission met at the library on Wednesday. March 8 at 4 p.m. Present were Dorothy Mer­ riman. Ken Gacklcr and Eva Engle Absent were Barbara Waite and Arlene Hodgkinson The Chairman explained that the main business was to give final approval to the Sesquicentennial Centennial Celebration Booklet. After looking at the pages in the rough draft and making some minor changes, all agreed it should go to print. The chairman announced that the Village and Township were moving the Barbar School to the County Highway Department grounds. The meetings was adjourn­ ed at 4:45 p.m. b\ Barbara Gall The name of one of Caledonia’s newest ventures. “The Firm." is a play on words, referring both to business and to what the customer is promised: a firm, toned body The latest addition to The Firm franchises around the area is celebrating its grand opening at the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 with special packages for tanning, and for the Vibrosun and ex­ ercise machines, said owner Ann Rider The passive exercise machines and European body wraps available al her center are designed to improve cir­ culation and tone the body without affecting heart or back problems, said Rider, who also owns The Firm fran­ chise in Cascade. In addition to the exercise machines, body wraps and tanning machines, aerobic dance classes will be available to her clients by the end of March, she said “I also offer the Vibrosun machine, which bums up calories." she said. She pointed out a sleek machine which somewhat resembles a large covered snowmobile, and said that the Vibrosun was like a sauna in that the client “sweats out” the toxins in the body, “but unlike the sauna, you leave these (toxins) in the capsule and breathe in pure oxidized air.” One half hour in the machine is the equivalent of running three to four miles, she said “I’m also very proud of my tanning beds.” she said. "They are Wolff System Bellanum beds, and the top of the line." Rider also sells a manual and series of tapes and workbooks which make up what she calls a ‘ neurop­ sychology'* weight loss program “It's a system based on metabolism control." she said. “It teaches you how to think like a thin person ." She said the program helps the client establish goal weights and then reach them. The book offers suggestions on foods and nutrition, she said While the tanning and exer­ cise machines are good for anv age from 13 and over. Rider said that am one under 18 must have parental ap­ proval to use them Hours at The Firm are from 9 a m. to 8 p.m Monday through Fnda\. and from 9 a m. to 4 p.m on Saturdays. The Firm is closed on Sundays. Rider said that appoint­ ments should be made for body wraps. For more information, or to “firm" a reservations, call The Firm at 891-1820. SENIORS As Graduation Day approaches, be sure to let friends and family know with a graduation announcement from The Reminder 1952 N BROADWAY - HASTINGS — 945-9554 [ Listed Price J Grand Opening Special — 6 TONING & EXERCISE TABLES Caledonia Junior High Students of the Month Each month, Caledonia Junior High chooses two seventh graders and two eighth graders as students of the month based on their academic eHort and their citizenship. Seventh grader Phil Stimac, left, was chosen for this honor last month. He en­ joys sports, especially soccer, basketball and golf, and his career goal is to become a mechanical engineer. Deb Nickels, an eighth grader, also is a sports enthusiast, with her favorites being volleyball, basketball and softball. She also enjoys snowmobiling. Deb would like to be a physical therapist. Andy Von Meter plans to be an engineer, which may explain his interest in radio-controlled cars. He listed skiing as his hobby. Seventh grader Amy Overholt would like to be on astronaut someday, and her hobbies of skiing, swimming and tennis should help her attain the physical stamina needed for that job. Central Carage Towing ★ 24 Hour Service ★ Reasonable Rates Call 795-3369 or '"V") AA5. 1-800-635-9964 5 1st Month (Unlimited Visits) Xrf 7 European Body Wraps Fades stretch marks & cellulite SPECIAL........... ~ _ b O Q9□ Sr Guaranteed 6” loss or 1st visit - or -the visit is FREE CALORIE BURNING VIBROSAUN Machine X“ 2nd Month WOLFF Tanning Beds SPECIAL 1st Month (unlimited) . . „ _ „_ $QQ95 Sr 2nd Month HALF PRICE Schwinn AIR-DYNE Exercise Bike Aerobics Classes Coming Soon! fflP FIRM L lilt t 891-1820 - open — Mon -Fri. 9 to 9. Sat 9 to 4 Located in the Caledonia Village Centre (between D&W and Rite Aid) on M-37 �Page 10 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 21. 1989 T-K Twp. Board refers mobile home park issue to village by Jean Gallup A request to approve preliminary site plans for a mobile home park outside of Middleville was denied by the Thomapple Township Board at its March 13 meeting The Township Board, in its letter of rejection, included advice to the developer to con­ tact the Village of Middleville about the request Trustee Rex Schad sug­ gested the board tell the mobile home park's architect that ‘the plans have been reviewed, and while we have no particular objection with the plan, it is inappropriate for the township to give the ap­ proval; you should ask the village for approval Richard Postema, design engineer of the proposed 33-acre park, which has been named “Cider Mill Estates." said in his letter to the board that approval was needed “to allow the state to continue its review Thornapplc Township Supervisor Donald Boysen read a letter received from the company managing the pro­ ject when it first notified the board of plans to build a park in the township The letter from William Hefferan of Propertv Manage ment Inc said the park would be annexed to the Village of Middleville so the village could provide sewer and water to the park. “This thing could have been simplified if they had an­ nexed to the village in the beginning — and they should have. " Boysen said “The park should be part of the village taxing unit, and the village should come in now before problems develop, said Trustee William Getty. Boysen said he thought it was the board members feel­ ing that they had no objection to the park, and that it was still a needed facility. But. he said, it would be in­ appropriate to ask the township to approve any plans when the park will be annexed to the village, therefore under its jurisdiction. In other township business last week Monday. Bruce Blake asked the board about the plans for a road w here he plans to build a home Upgrading the part of Finkbeiner Road that Blake asked about is included in the township budget, but work on the rest of the road, west of Schad and Patterson, probably will not be scheduled any time soon, he was told Boysen said the board had "agonized" about where to allocate road repair money during the recent setting of a budget. When the board members met with the Barry County Road Commission to discuss which road projects to con­ tract for the year, they were given an indication that the county could do the 1.400 feet in question. Getty said Blake asked the board members if they thought the road work could be done before the building season ends. “We will do everything we can on this end to get them to commit to a timetable, and we have a good working relation­ ship with the county . " Boysen said. "They try to cooperate as much as possible. " FOOT PAIN? • ( nub • Bunions • l ted Spun • Ingrown Naib • Ar< h Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain Dr. Terrence J. Emiley NEW OFFICE FOR PODIATRY 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call 891-9133 for Your Appointment The Easter Bunny will have hundreds of eggs hidden by this Saturday March 25, when several hundred area children will come to the Middle Villa Inn for the Easter Egg Hunt sponsored by the Jaycees. Prizes, refreshments, special eggs and an appearance by the Easter Bunny will be featured at the annual event. STIFEL, NICOLAUS Easter Bunny visits March 25 IS PLEASED TO OFFER YOU ALLIANCE MONEY RESERVES (“AMR”) The “East Bunny" has been spotted making his way from the "East" and is to ar­ rive in Middleville just in time for the annual Jaycees Easter Egg Hunt Saturday. March 25 at 10 a m. Children up through fifth grade are invited to see the Bunny and search for his hid­ den eggs at the Middlevilla Inn’s former driving range. Three areas will be designated for specific age groups and in two of the areas the Easter Bunny will hide four specially-colored eggs that can be exchanged for 25 savings bonds, donated yearly by the Bradford-White Company. A MONEY MARKET FUND WITH A CURRENT YIELD OF 9.09% NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS ON PURCHASES. NO PENALTIES FOR WITHDRAWALS • Daily compounding of dividends • Next-day funds for withdrawals • Free checkwriting • $ 1.000 initial investment * "Current yield for seven days ended March 15. 1989. Past performance is no Freeport residents injured in a 2-car crash guarantee of future performance. CaU for a prospectus containing mere complete information including management fees and espenses. Read the prospectus carefully before investing or sending money." For further information about this fund call 942-1717 or send in the coupon below I 4450 Cascade. Grand Raptds, Ml 49506 • 942 1717 I □ Please send me a prospectus on Alliance Money Reserves I NAME ADDRESS CITY PHONE STATE ZIP I I I I Two Freeport residents were injured last week in a two-car crash on M-37 in Middleville. Russell F. Bundy, 56. and Nathan Bundy. 12. both were treated at Pennock Hospital and released after the accident last Tuesday. Russell Bundv. of 6371 Woodschool Road, was wearing a seatbelt at the time, but his young passenger wasn’t. The other driver. Suann Hewlett. 44, sought her own treatment for minor injuries after the 8:15 a m. accident Michigan State Police Trooper Robert Norris said the accident occurred on East Main Street when Hewlett made a left turn into the path of Bundy 's westbound car. Hewlett, of 131 Manor Drive, received a citation for making an improper left turn All other eggs can be redeemed for fun prizes, courtesy of the Middleville Jaycees, the VFW, and several other local sponsoring merchants. Refreshments will be pro­ vided, the Easter Bunny will pose for pictures, and "the sun is guaranteed to be shining.” Happy 60 Club enjoys their potluck dinner On Monday, March 6. 15 senior citizens braved the day with their baskets of gcxxlies for their potluck dinner for the "Happy 60” Club at the Community Board Room after having it postponed twice in February because of bad and cold weather Tables were decorated with cherubs and valentines of red hearts A display of a variety of dishes was made by the cooks, the “Senior Citizens". After the dinner, the business meeting was called by President Lillian Schultz. There was a program of two guessing games on George Washington and Abe Lincoln. After giving eight prizes to the winners of boxes of Valentine candy, three readings were given by lone Aldenuk, Ber­ tha King and Hazel McCaul, closing the program. It was followed by refreshments of heart cookies and punch. Watch the papers for the April potluck on Monday, April 3, in the Community Board Room, with a belated Easter program and Easter Egg Hunt This has been done before in the “60" Club and all enjoyed it Seniors are urg­ ed to come out and enjoy the day and food. For more information, call Lillian Schultz at 891-8135. • NOTICE • All Thornapple Kellogg School Electors The last day to file Nominating Petitions is Monday, April 10, 1989 at 4:00 p.m. Due to a resignation, there will be two vacancies to fill. One four-year term, and one two-year term filling out the unexpired time of the position left vacant by the resignation. Petitions may be picked up at the Admi­ nistration Bldg., and the Annual School Election will be held June 12, 1989, for two positions for the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 21. 1989 / Page 11 Academic ‘A-wards’ announced atCaledonia Sophomore Rob Driscoll receives his ocodemic award from Board of Education President Dave Clark. Teacher Glenda Compton helps Clark hand out the awards to students maintaining a 3.5 grade point average. Phil’s Pizzeria 795-7844 Pizza • Dinner • Zill • Steaks Appetizers • Submarines Calzone • Spaghetti • Cheesecake Sausage Roll Coledonio's Top Ten Seniors this yeor were onnounced at the banquet Seated in the gym. they are (back row from left) Dai Wessman. Rani Young, Kim Wild. Deb Schumacher and Brent Walbridge. In the front row, from left, are Kristi Haupt, Kristen Molis. Vonnie Morin and Colleen Young. Missing from EAT IN OR TAKE OUT / WE CATER ALL OCCASIONS Downtown HOURS Tu» Thun H30«m iipm. MIDDLEVILLE Fn & Sat it 30 am i pm Sun 4 10 OomO Mon. the picture is Wendy Tucker. HAPPY EASTER • Closed Sunday Mon., Mar. 27 • io:so am No small Items so please be on time! OWNERS: Farm Credit Services of West Michigan, Kevin Moran LOCATION: 7 miles north of Centerville, Mich, on Covered Bridge Road, or west of Mendon 4 miles on 60 to Silver Street, south % mile. feed: 400 Tons of Corn Silage 2000 Bu. of Shelled Corn 1600 crates of Ear corn (approx.) • FARM MACHINERY • Kristen Molis and Dai Wessman were named valedictorian and salutatorian of the graduating class of 1989 at the awards banquet. by Barbara (Jail Teachers and administrators joined proud parents last Tuesday in honoring students who have hit the books instead of the hay. boned up instead of partied down and. as a result, have “aced” instead of ‘'flagged.” School officials presented 72 students who have main­ tained a 3.5 grade point average (GPA) with cer­ tificates. academic letters and pins in recognition of consis­ tent academic effort and achievement Of the 23 seniors so honored, ten received the coveted Top Ten award for the highest GPAs maintained over the first five high school semesters Kristen Molis and Dai Wessman also were named valedictorian and salutatorian of the Class of 1989 Believing that the parents of students are instrumental in the successes of their children, the awards ceremony takes place at a din­ ner pros ided by the school for parents and students As each student receives his or her award, a flower is also presented io the parents, who are asked to stand as their son or daughter is being honored Principal Tonya Porter welcomed the honorees, sav­ ing that the evening was “to celebrate the students* academic achievements in a very special way.” Business teacher Sharon Weaver then gave the opening remarks. She said that after Director of Student Activities Mike Pintek asked her to give the talk, she “pondered" the request, and when she realiz­ ed there were 2.5 million teachers he had not invited, she decided to accept. Weaver told the students. “You have made our classes interesting and our jobs more challenging.” as she con­ gratulated them The chairman of the mathematics department. Larry Timmer, presented Jason Jousma and Jason Ferguson w ith awards they won earlier in the year in the Michigan Math Prize Competition He said that though the two students did not make the top 50 in the state, they did rank in the top 4 and 5 percent of the 20-25.000 math students who took the test in Michigan Caledonia Board of Educa­ tion President David Clark. English teacher Glenda Com pton and Porter then presented the academic awards to the rest of the students In accordance with school policy, the 15 freshmen who earned a 3.5 GPA in their first semester received a Cer­ tificate of Academic Achievement An academic letter plus the certificate were awarded to 14 sophomores w ho had mam tamed a 3.5 GPA after three semesters Juniors receiving an academic award for the first time received the academic letter and the certificate to recognize their 3.5 GPA after seven semesters. Those juniors receiving an award for the second time received a bronze lamp of learning pin and a certificate After maintaining a 3.5 GPA for seven semesters, seniors received a first-time award of a letter and a cer­ tificate. Second-time honorees received the bronze pin and a certificate, and third-time honorees received a silver pin and a certificate Receiving a plaque for earn­ ing Top Ten status this year were Kristin Molis. Dai Wessman. Wend) Tucker Vonnie Monn. Kim Wild. Brent Walbridge. Deb Schumacher. Rani Young. KnsiJ Haupt and Colleen Young CORRECTION In the Mar. 14 edition of The Sun and Sews. two students were incorrect!) identified in a picture used with the story “Cerebral athletes win honors for Caledonia at Science Olympiad.” Scott Minder and John Sagd were shown in the photo, not Steve Douglas and Chip Huebeke as the caption stated. 80 JD 2400 Tractor JD 2 row com Head for 5800 Chopper w/JD 145 Loader JD 216 Forage Box on JD 1065 wagon Gear 80 JD 2640 Tractor jd 216 Forage Box on JD 1065 wagon Gear w/JD 148 Loader Kasten Forage Box on JD 1065 wagon Gear 80 JD 40200 Tractor wf Ni Forage Box wagon 76 JD 42 500 Tractor wf JD 65 Silage Blower 76 JD 500 Compicker w/JD 244 2 row Com Head 81 JD 4240 Tractor, wf, no cab, w/JO 148 75 JD 6600 Combine Loader JD 215 Grain Table 75 JD 4450 Tractor, wf, jd 4 row Com Head cab Parker 150 bu. Gravity Box on JD 955 wagon '41 JK -A" Tractor Gear JD MAM Tractor J&M 200 bu. 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Sicklebar Mower Smidley Steer stuffer cattle Feeder c , 1209 Mower Smidley "Steer Stuffer Cattle Feeder Conditioner Smidley "Steer stuffer Cattle Feeder JO 660 Hay Rake jd 54 Manure Spreader JD 660 Hay Rake JD 54 Manure Spreader JO 556 PTO Rectangular Perrin 12' dbi. axle Livestock Trailer Baler JD Loader Bucket JO 410 Round Baler JD 5 pt. Fork (10) Hat Hay Racks on JD16A Chopper wagon Gears JD 5800 Forage JO 428 dbi Chain Harvester Elevator JD Hay Pickup Head Ge hl Chopper * A/f machinery sold as is where is. Not responsible for accidents. TERMS: CASH * LUNCH ON GROUNDS AUCTIONEERS: C»-tvtn ~Hnir Brown. Loon Casey For more information, contact: Vern Lettings 616-792 9938 or “Tink' ’ Brown 616-673-3753 SALS MANAGEMENT Lake Odessa Livestock Auction 616*374-8215 Box 573, 488 West Tupper Lake Road. Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 • �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I March 21, 1989 Plans for mobile home park in Yankee Springs cancelled by Jean Gallup Stunned silence followed by thunderous applause met the announcement last Wednes day night that Joseph Panyrek “withdrew and canceled his request for a zoning change" for a mobile home park in Yankee Springs Township Panyrek s announcement came at a public hearing on the rezoning rquest The rezoning, if approved, would have allowed construc­ tion of a mobile home park on Panyrek‘s property on Chief Noonday Road in the township Because of the large number of interested parties expected to attend the hearing, the Planning Commission moved the meeting to a larger community room The request for rezoning was the first thing on the agen­ da. but after the minutes of the last meeting were read, com­ mission chairman William Schultz said he had a letter from Joseph Panyrek to read Saying in the letter that “he did not want to cause hard feelings or disruption in the community." Panyrek asked that the request be dropped Panyrek. who serves on the commission, had agreed not to vote on the issue. He said nothing until after one person asked to speak when the ap­ plause died down. Nancy Near of Parker Drive stood and asked. “This seems too easy. What will happen next with that land? Will you sell it to someone else? Will we have something The Yankee Springs Planning Commission waits for the noise to die down after the announcement that the request to rezone property for a mobile home park was withdrawn. Joseph Ponyrek Middleville student makes dean’s list at Liberty Cindy Manage of Mid­ dleville has been placed on the dean's list for the fall semester 19X8 at Liberty University in Lynchburg. Va She is the daughter of Duane and Sally Manage A student qualifies for the dean's list by earning a grade point average of 3.5 or better in a semester George 0. Sinen III • • • • • • Listing/Selling Market Analysis New Construction Relocation Investment Properties Serving Barry/Eaton, Kent, Allegan, Ionia, Ottawa Counties • Results n cornerstone realty inc. 4145 Kalamazoo. S.E. r*T^ Grand Rapids, Ml 49508 I 11 G R 281-2828 | | Home 891-8571 reaudr 4611 N Middleville Rd Middleville. Ml 49333 G R. Direct 891 1551 Middleville 795-7933 TO THE EDITOR: Analysis of two letter writers To The Editor In answer to the two letters to the editor in March 7 edi­ tion of the Sun &. News. Mr. Cole would have us believe that his scenario is se­ cond only to a nuclear war. It seems to me he gives no credit to school officials, business people, the village council, and yes, the taxpayer of the communities, for getting these communities where they are today. While on the other hand, Mr. Johnson confused the issues, to the point to where it would try the patience of Job. 1 thought of dealing with each one of these claims and disagreements, but I don’t believe either of these gentlemen have done their homework. I will state that the gentlemen sounded very much like used car salesmen. Both were over-stating their thoughts and trying to turn the taxpayers into sheep to be led around in the direction they would choose us to go. What are the answers? I don’t have them all, no one does. But, I believe if leaders like Mr. Cole would quit play­ ing used car salesman and get down to common sense think­ ing, taxpayers of these com­ munities would listen a lot more closely. Then, maybe Mr. Johnson wouldn't have so much to write about. Sincerely, Gerald John Riva Taxpayer Education can help in writing To the editor: For months I have been reading letters to the editor from people who oppose ap­ propriating more money to educate the children of our community Many of these letters con­ tain poor grammar, incorrect sentence structure, and sub­ standard English. These letters are proof that we need to support our schools in educating our children. Perhaps, then, when our children grow up and write letters to the editor, they will use correct English. Jan Evans RESULTS Call... 795-3345 right down the road?” Schultz said “The commis­ sion doesn't concern itself with that, but Joe can address it. if he likes. ” “I’m going to put com on it. Does that answer the ques­ tion0" he responded, to more applause Panyrek was asking for the zoning for his 80-acre field on Chief Noonday Road to be changed from agncutural to mobile home park (MHP). with an additional 100 feet ad ded to the 200 feet of frontage already zoned commercial. Supervisor David Van Elst explained The meeting was expected by some in the nxwn to be “explosive." but uith the subject of the mobile home park out of the w ay. the rest of the session was routine A request to change a four acre parcel on Cobb Lake from agricultural to commer cial was discussed and tabled until the next meeting to give the panel time «• study the question Alto man elected to MMPA panel An Alto man has been elected a representative to the Michigan Milk Producers Advisory Com­ mittee for 1989. Paul Fuss of Alto was elected a delegate from the 6th District at district meetings that took place in late February and early March. The terms of represent­ atives from the II MMPA districts will begin at the panel’s April meeting. Each MMPA district sends four persons, all dairy farmers, to the advisory committee for staggered two-year terms. Other area representatives elected were Jack Fenton of Wayland, District No. 2; Loren Wilmore of Charlotte, District No. 4; and Robert Hoff master of Hopkins, District No. 11. BINGO: CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION POST 305 (9548 M 37) • ; J Thursday, 6:30 p.m. • ( Building a business? There’s a lot involved in starting a business of your own. Buying the land, construction or remodeling, insurance, maintenance — and that's before you even hire employees or serve customers. Before you give up your dream, give us a visit.. A small-business loan can help you get off the ground. We can also work with you to set up an investment plan that will maximize your return. It's our business to help you build your business State Bank of Caledonia Offices in Caledonia, Dutton & Middleville teui twsiK 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST. S.E. 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Marge Ho begger of Caledon io, left, puts her children's names on one of the Easter eggs after donating to the Village Merchants Association drive for needy Caledonia children. Sarah Hobegger, 2, and her brother Adam, 3, look over the pictures they plan to enter in the Easter coloring contest, while Rosalyn Snider of Snider s Home Entertainment explains the fund raiser to their mother. Schaefer-Space to exchange vows May 27 GAVIN SERVICE & BODY SHOP 795-3318 or 891-8151 • • • • • Complete mechanical work • Frame work Auto glass replacement (we bill your insurance) Discount exhaust (we will beat any written estimate) Brakes • Alignment Warranty work done on Chevrolet. Buick and Pontiac OPEN Monday 8 to 8; Tuesday-Friday 8 to 5 North of Middleville on M-37 Julie Anna Schaefer, daughter of Don and Sharon Schaefer of Caledonia, and Rick R. Space, son of Calvin and Bonnie Space of Williamston, have an­ nounced their engagement. The bride-elect is a 1980 graduate of Caledonia High School. She received an associate's degree from Grand Rapids Junior College in 1982 and she earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan in 1984. She is scheduled to receive her master's degree in clinical psycholody from U of M in August. Schaefer is an outreach programs coordinator for Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids. Space is a 1970 graduate of Haslett High School and he earned his bachelor's degree from Grand Valley State University in 1978. He received a master of divinity degree from Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary in 1984. Space is director of the traumatic brain injury program for the Hope Rehabilitation Network Inc. of Grand Rapids. A May 27 wedding date has been scheduled. explained that merchants had noticed that some children in Caledonia needed items like warm mittens and snow boots, but that most chantable fund raisers took money out of Caledonia to be used elsewhere Snider said that Sharon Oldham of Above and Beyond Travel suggested that the Cen­ tre raise some funds that would help children right in the area, and the Merchants' Association decided to take on the project School Superintendent Robert Myers agreed to help by contacting elementary school counselors who would know children who might be in need. Snider said, and the merchants then set up a fund raiser with an Easter theme Anyone who wishes to donate must "purchase" a paper Easter egg at any of the participating businesses, she explained. The donor's name will be added to the decora­ tions on the egg. which will be displayed at that business. When the drive ends March 27. all the money will be col­ lected and a check given to the Superintendent to be used to purchase items the children need, like clothing. Snider said. In conjunct.<,n with the fund raiser. Rainbow's End is holding its annual Easter col­ oring contest, and the pictures with the entry forms can be Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads’ "30 Remarkable Years" Mom and Dad: You've shared your home, your love, your friendship with us and all those who know you ... always giving without hesi­ tation. You raised us a happy bunch and the neighborhood kids too! We all have beautiful beginnings thanks to your patience and love. On this 30th anniversary', we are wishing you the smiles you shared those 30 years ago to continue to last forever. We love you whole bunches! Lovingly ... Your Kids Rainbow’s End. With a good cause to pro­ mote and some nice prizes to give away, the Caledonia Village Centre Merchants Association hopes that all the "good eggs" among its customers w ill keep their sun­ ny sides up and donate to the project for Caledonia kids. THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Synopsis of Board Minutes Morch 13. 1989 Motion by Schad. supported by Prior to the regular meeting a Getty to adopt the budget for budget hearing for fiscal year fiscal year 1989 90 General budget 4-1 89 thru 3 31 90 was Fund $260 000 Fire Fund called to order at 7 00 p.m. $82 477 00 and Ambulance Fund Expected revenues and expen­ $51 155 00 Motion carried ditures were reviewed with input Motion by kenyon supported noted from electors present on by Getty that salary schedules as the road program. listed in the budget be accepted Budget hearing adjourned at Motion carried 7 45 p.m. Motion by Getty supported by Supervisor called the regular Eaton authorizing Fire Chief to meeting to order at 7 45 p.m purchase repair parts for the Board Members Present 5 emergency brakes on 856 per Others-7. estimate. Motion carried. Minutes of regular meeting and Meeting adjourned at 10 00 special meetings approved as p.m. printed. Printed bills in the Donna Kenyon, Clerk amount of $20 654 86 approved (3/21) by roll call vote 20% Off 40% tO 60% Off Sweat Outfits Winter Sweats - Dresses - Skirts Blouses Cedar Closet in the Caledonia Village Centre Casual wear shop for missy & juniors with prices you can afford MON TUES SAT. 10-5 30 WED.THURS.-FRI 10-8 891-1584 Make this Easter Special for Yourself and Your Family COME CELEBRATE EASTER WITH US! Peace Reformed Church offers you three opportunities: Thurs., March 23 7:30 p.m. March 24, 1959-March 24, 1989 picked up near the containers for the fund drive. All color­ ing entries should be returned to Rainbows End forjudging. Judy Groendyke of Rain bow's End said impartial judges will select the winners, who will receive prizes of a 38-inch stuffed rabbit or one of three S5 gift certificates for Tenebrae Communion Service Nursery Available Easter Morning Mar. 26, 6:30 a.m. Sunrise Service LOVE-LIGHT Choir Nursery Available Easter AM Worship Services 8:30. 945 & 11 00 Sr Choir singing all 3 ser Nursery Available Peace Reformed Church 6950 Cherry Valley Middleville, MI 49333 891-8119 Mar. 26, 6:00 p.m. Easter Evening New Life Singers Special Easter Musical �Page 14 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 21. 1989 During the month of February. Boy Scout Troop 65 met weekly on Tuesdays at 6 45 p.m in the West Elementary multi-purpose room. Time was spent in working on advancement and planning summer camp The troop camped out the Area Scouts resemble the ‘Stand By Me’ crew weekend of Feb. 24-26 on Buehler Road to earn their Polar Bear award. (Par­ ticipants must camp in weather below 32 degrees for 24 hours in order to qualify.) During the weekend the boys and adults took a fivemile hike through woods, fields and swamps noticing several deer and an owl The annual potluck dinner was held on Feb. 28 During the program. Bill Kenney, newly-attained scoutmaster, discussed with the parents about the future of the troop. troop with new leadership and returning Eagle Scouts com­ ing to assist more. A new "esprit de corps’* is developing among the boys — a renewed scouting spirit Boys 10 and a half years old and older are invited to come and join in on the excitement. Troop 65 is sponsoring a paper drive on March 25. The scouts will pick up newspapers and magazines that have piled up Call 795-7898 for pick up information. the importance of supporting and encouraging their boys, and plans for a summer camp­ ing trip to Canada Parents expressed their con­ cern for service projects re­ quired for the rank of Eagle (four boys are currently work­ ing towards Scourings' highest award). Rank Advancement was awarded to Mike Neal and Ed Reese; Tony Hernandez and Tim Wilkins received merit badges The troop program as a whole is looking better for this Bray moved that Council ap President Thotcher to the D D A Seminor for a total cost of $120 00 Support by Myers Ayes di Carried Dr Eldon Newmyer updated Council on the MSP O Seminar VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES February 28. 1989 President pro tern Hardy declared the Public Hearing open at 6:32 p.m. for the purpose of Simpson Industries. Application for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate. The Hearing was declared clos- meet with a committoa of two from th® Planning Commi*»ion to discuss wag«s Raterink on a request to vacate a portion of River Street Request referred to Public Works B for consideration. Police Chief Shoemaker re­ quest that Council consider sen President pro tem Hardy called ding Police Officers Frantz and the regular meeting to order at Ayers to the following schools. 7:00 p.m. Troop 105 from Middleville, along with 150 other area Boy Scouts, learned about Police Alcohol Enforcement Train­ Present Bray, Hardy. Mason. ing at Grand Rapids Junior Col­ first aid at the Moose Lodge in Hastings recently. Since Scoutmaster Dann Tobin Myers. Riley, and VondenBerg lege. Breathalyzer School. Lons lives on Irving Road, and it's only about five 1/2 miles away, they decided to hike Absent Thatcher. Guests: Dr. ing Community College and Eldon Newmyer. it. Evidence Technician School. Lans Minutes of the February 14, ing Community College for a total Showing the terrible effects” of the walk are (from left) Brian Hansford, Matt 1989 meeting were approved as cost of $478.00. Newton, Dale Glidden, Traverse Bird and Bruce Buckley. read. Hardy moved that Council ap­ VondenBerg, chairperson of Tobin (read) lives only one-eighth of a mile from where this photo was taken. prove Police Chief Shoemaker's the Finance Committee desires to recommendation of sending Of­ The soulful plea "Will you give us a ride" was denied by the hard-hearted ficers Frantz and Ayers for further photographer training at a total cost of $478.00 Support by Riley Ayes all. Carried. Manager Roon undated Council on the lagoons, preliminary Engineering work will be com­ DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY pleted soon. The next step referred to Public 131 East Main Street Works A Committee to consider Caledonia. Michigan Middleville w’ll exchange with OPEN SATURDAY ’TIL NOON allew Of Portage and Mrs. Lawton <or Mayor’s Exchange Day NEWAYGO - Myrtle L. Richard J. Choryan, O.D Obituaries Myrtle L Miles______ Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 Film Developing Easter Special tea (Rider) Miles, 92, of Neway­ go, formerly of Hastings, died Wednesday, March 15,1989 at her home. Mrs. Miles was bom on July 14, 1896 in Aurora, Iowa, the daughter of Frank and Nettie (Wardell) Heacock. She was employed at Hast­ ings Manufacturing Company for 16 years as general labor. Mrs. Miles is survived by four sons, Frank Rider and Charles Rider, both of Neway­ go, Raymond Rider of Hast­ ings and James Rider of Grand Ledge; four daughters, Mrs. Martha Thompson and Mrs. Keith (Ruth) Chaffee, both of Hastings, Mrs. Adelaide Buck- Nancy Yelkin of Wall, South , • . .. Dakota; three sisters, Mrs. Ella Henney, Mrs. Julia DePreister and Mrs. Grace Bronson, all of Hastings; three stepsons; 35 grandchildren; 76 great grand­ children; 28 great great grand­ children; many nieces and nephews. Funeral and Committal services were held Saturday, March 18, 1989 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Rev. Michael Anton offi­ ciating. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. ,n , r ... Manager Roon ask Council to 9„nding him ond P,.„ denf Thatcher to the Downtown Development Associotion Seminar mombors attended With no furthor business Bray moved for od|ournment Support by Mason Ayes all Carried Meeting odiourned at 7 30 p m Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (3 21) Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads’. STOP • Creditor Harassments • Garnishments • Foreclosures - CALL - KLINE & VAN ZYL BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEYS Located near Woodland Malt • 957-4344 • FREE PHONE CONSULTATION we Also do simple wills • NOTICE • Thornapple Twp. Residents Regular meetings of the Thornapple Township Board for fiscal year 1989-90 will be held at the township Office, 104 High St., Middleville, on the second Monday of each month beginning at 7:00 P.M. VILLAGE of CALEDONIA SUMMARY of COUNCIL MINUTES rVALID: March 26, thru April 1st Film Developing $-|99 12 exposures DISC 2 69 24 exposures 4 19 36 exposures 6 99 March 13 1989 Caledonia Village Council was called to order by the President at any people interested in serving on the Planning Commission to pointments to be mode at that An ORDINANCE to authorize several other persons Revenue Refunding Bonds to re­ fund all outstanding sanitary^ sewage disposal system revenue for other matters relative to said improvements and bonds was DINNER Specials Lenten Dinner Specials Wednesday and Thursday FRI. Fish Dinner — All-You-Can-Eat — Includes french fries, texas toast and cole slaw • CHILD’S PORTIONS AVAILABLE • Raymer until further clarification odopted Motion by Erskin seconded by 115 E. Main. Middleville. Michigan Phone - 795 3625 795-3672 Motion by Erskine seconded by DeVries »o approve appointments Sewer Committee Ordinance DiFFEBENT SPECIALS EVERYDAY FOB BBEAKFAST. LUNCH DINNER 497 Arlington (M-37), Middleville to (Ladder and Shook Carried Motion by Erskme seconded by Soules to rsappomi Willard Robertson to the Zoning Board of (Next to Hxttingx City Bank) Regular Hours Mon Fn 6 a m -8 p m Village Clerk (3 21) �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 21. 1969 I Page 15 I Thornapple Kellogg School I Official Board Minutes March 6. 1989 Meeting colled to order by President Williomson ot 7 35 pm m the High School Librory. Present Miller. Williomson Verlinde, VanElst. Siebesma (Thaler entered 7 40 p m.) Ab sent low Administrators pre­ sent Dugan Soniord. Boysen Barber Jonsma McLain. Rich. Garrett Motion by Siebesma seconded by Verlinde to adopt the Agendo with addition os recommended by the Superintendent of item III, E 8 leave of Absence for D. Vender Yeos All Nays None Motion carried. Motion by Verlinde. seconded by VonElst to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting February 6 1 989 and the Closed Session of February 6. '989 as written Yeos, All Noys None Motion earned Motion by VanElst. seconded by Miller to approve the bills listed dated 3/6.89 in the amount of $642 675 31 P Yeos Thaler. Miller Williamson. Verlinde. VonElst. Siebesma Noys None Motion carried Bev Middleton asked if March 24 is holiday or no school Answer no school (unless 4 snow doys) Motion by Verlinde seconded by Siebesma that the Thornoppie Kellogg Board of Education adopt the Resolution HJR "B" os written (Ref i) p------------. Yeos. All Nays, None Motion carried Motion by Siebesma seconded by VonElst to adopt Policy GHCO/JHCD Communicable Disease Control as drafted (revis­ ed) Yeos. All Noys. None Mo­ tion carried Motion by VonElst, seconded by Thaler to adopt the Resolution calling for the Annual School Elec tion to be held June 12. 1989 P Yeas. All Nays None Motion carried Motion by Miller, seconded by Verlinde that second year proba­ tion be granted to the following named teachers: Dor iel Erb - H.S. Soc Science. Karen Kalohor - H.S. Business Ed/Computer, Andrew Kopf • H.S. Industrie! Arts. Mary Francisco - H.S. 6th gr English/Science. Deborah Farina • H.S. Special Ed Resource Rm Yeas, All. Nays, None. Motion carried. Motion by Verlinde. seconded by Siebesma to approve Celeste Diehm for Tenure. Yeas. All. Nays. None Tenure granted Motion by Thaler, seconded by Miller to approve Noncy Iveson for Tenure Yeos All Noys. None Tenure granted Motion by VonElst seconded by Verlinde to approve Monte Munjoy for Tenure. Yeas All Nays. None Tenure granted Motion by Thaler seconded by Miller to approve Tomi ByronOkuly for Tenure Yeas All. Ny, Nona. Tenure granted. Xfotion by Miller seconded by Siebesma to approve Mary Rood for Tenure Yeos All Nays, None Tenure granted Motion by Verlinde seconded by Miller to approve Phyllis A Miner for Tenure Yeos Alf. Nays None Tenure granted Motion by Thaler seconded by VonElst to approve Lindo Meyers for Tenure Yeos All Nays. None Tenure granted Motion by Thaler seconded by Miller to approve Susan byn For nhom for Tenure. Yeos. All Nays. None Tenure granted Caledonia High School business students brought home two awards after competing last week against 230 Motion by VonElst seconded by Thaler to approve Charlotte other students from 30 area schools in the Grand Rapids Junior College Business Competition. McKee for Tenure Yeas All. Junior Dan Scheid took a third place in the business math event and senior Kristi Haupt received honorable Noys None Tenure granted mention in Accounting I. Motion by Verlinde seconded by Miller that Henry Dugon be ex Business teacher Larry Ferguson said the students chosen all are top-ranking students in their various tended a two-year administrative business courses, and they entered events in filing, spelling, Typing I and Typewriting Speed and Production contract as High School Principal. II as well as the math and accounting events. Yeos. All. Nays. None Motion Pictured left to right are Dan Scheid, Trisha Price, Sharon Post. Jeff VanBelkum, Laura Hubach, Kristi carried Motion by Thaler, seconded by Doom and Kristi Haupt. VonElst that William Rich be ex­ tended a two-year administrative contract as Elementary Principal. David Kenyon os submitted in his of a used platform lift at a cost of Miller to return to Open Session Yeas All Noys None Motion Yeas. All. Nays, None Motion letter dated March 1 1989 with $8 800 from Caledonia Tractor ot 10.44 p.m. Yeas. All Nays, carried. carried. appreciation for the manner in and Equipment Co., os specified None. Motion carried Janice Siebesma. Secretory Motion by Miller, seconded by which he has maintained the in their letter dated February 20. Motion by VonElst. seconded by Tkornapple Kellogg Board Siebsmo thot Dr Tony McLain be Thornapple Kellogg bus fleet and 1989 Yeas Thaler. Miller Verlinde to adjourn ot 10:46 p m. °* Education extended a two-year ad­ transportation deportment Yeas Siebesma. Williamson, Verlinde. ministrative contract as Elemen­ AM Noys None Motion carried VonElst. Nays. None. Motion tary Principal. Yeas. All. Nays, Motion by Miller, seconded by carried. None Motion carried. Verlinde to approve the request Special meetings March 13. Motion by Thaler seconded by of David Vender for an unpaid 1989, to receive telephone survey Verlinde that Naomi Barber be leave of absence for the rest of report. 7:00 p.m. High School extended a two-year ad the 1988 89 school year Yeas Librory; March 27. 1989 Millage ministrative contract os Special AN Nays None Motion carried Forum, 7:00 p.m. High School Education Director on hall time Motion by Miller seconded by Library. basis Yeos All Noys. None. Mo Verhnde to accept Fmonce Com­ Motion by Verlinde seconded tion carried. mittee's recommendation of Ad­ by Thaler to reschedule the Motion by Siebesma. seconded ministrative Support Salaries regular meeting of April 3, 1989 by VanElst that the Board of P------------- . Yeas All Nays, to be held on Monday, April 10, Education accept the resignation None. Motion carried. 1989 at 7:30 p.m., in the High for the purpose of retirement of Motion by Siebesma. seconded School Library, to accomodate Mr. Joseph b. Sanford, effective by Verlinde to approve the ex­ spring break. Yeas, All. Nays, July I. 1989. as submitted in his penditure of $17,060.55 for com None. Motion carried. letter received February 13. 1989. paters. related computer equip • Cut • Style • Perm • Eyebrow Arching Motion by Verlinde. seconded and that Mr. Stanford be ment and software as outlined in by VanElst to go into Closed Ses­ • Manicure • Ear Piercing • Aqua Nails recognized and commended for the Recommended Purchases for sion for the purpose of Negotia­ his 30 years of service to the Thor­ Computer Department 1988-89. tions Planning and Personnel, at • Gift Certifictes • Walk-Ins Welcome napple Kellogg School as a Yeos: Miller. Williamson Thaler, 9:21 p.m. Yeas Thaler, Miller, teacher and administrator. Yeas. VanElst. Siebesma. Verlinde. Williamson, Verlinde. VanElst, Tues Sr. Citizen Day Weds Students Day 2 7pm All. Noys. None. Motion carried. Nays. None Motion carried. Siebesma. Nays, None. Motion 134 E. Main St., Caledonia 891-1591 Motion by Thaler, seconded by Motion by Thaler, seconded by carried. 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Bowlerettes The Water Doctor 32-16, Village Beautv Nook 26-22. Hair We Are 25-23. Phil’s Pizzeria 22-26. Hastings City Bank 22-26. Seif & Sons 17-31. High Series - T Cooley 540. D. Pitt 500, G. Purdum 436, L. Riva 475 High Gaines - G Purdum 200. T Cooley 198. D Pitt 193. D Levett 184. B Meyers 180 Wolverine Hastings City Bank 32 Vi-15 Vi. Caledonia Oil 26-22. Purdum Const I 26-22. Harrison Hdw 26-22. Taylor Trenching 25 -22 *6. Village Grocery 25-23. Indian Valley 23-25. Purdum Const 2 22-26. G&L Remodeling 22-26. Gun Lake Inn 14 34 High Series - T Cooley 605. J. Klmge 593. N Gard net 583, B Haight 569. J Freeman 559. High (James - T Cooley 254. B Fuller 243, J Klinge 230, C McKeen 230. J. Freeman 224. Middleville Wrestlers Three Man Basketball go to Freestyle WL On Saturday. March 11, the Middleville Wrestling Club traveled to Lakewood for their annual freestyle wrestling tourney. A total of 553 wrestlers attended the tourna­ ment. which sported trophies for the first place winners. Placing in the eight and under division were: 40 lb. Dusty Moma. 1st; 58 lb. Scott Ploeg, 3rd; 67 lb. Pat Jamison. 3rd. The 9 and 10 year old placers were: 50 lb. Justin Chavis. 3rd; 70 lb. Cory Schut. 1st; 75 lb Brian Ploeg. 2nd; 75 lb. Matt Appel. 3rd; and 85 lb. Josnua Stauffer. 3rd. Placing m the 11 and 12 division were: 95 lb Paul Jamison. 2nd; 115 lb. 1y Middleton. 2nd; and Joll Ap­ pel. 2nd. Other wrestlers par| ocipating in the tournament were: Dan Brinks. Dave Osborne. Tom Haynes. Robert Walker. Ron Haynes, Josh Zoet. Shawn Heise, Jeremy Vanderfifer, Ben Osborne, Walt Wisniewski, Allen Martenies, Steve Lehman. Chris Thomas and Marvin Walker. Six Middleville freestylers wrestled in the Cadet/Jr. Tournament held at Lowell Friday, March 10. Placing first were; 90 lb. Corey Webster and Del Craven at 143. Others winning matches but not placing were Brent Bums, Andy Monroe. Shawn Monroe, and Jason Rogers. Also playing in the Jr ./Open tournament held at Northview on Saturday March 11 were Pete VandenBroeck. 1st and Brian Osbun, 3rd Competing in both the Jr. and Open divi­ sions was Del Craven taking 2nd in both divisions. Team L. Cobum.............. ......... 12-2 D. Parker................ ......... 12-2 B. Denniston......... ............ 8-6 WL Team T. Topolski.......... .............. 7-7 L. Elwood............ ............ 2-12 A. Gulch.............. ............. 1-13 • Custom embroidery & silk screen shirts, jackets, uniforms, hats • Complete line of sporting goods • Team discounts available • Softball teams & youth associations MIDDLEVILLE (616) 795-3122 ; CALEDONIA PARENT J i COOPERATIVE g PRE SCHOOL g 7 Caledonia boys 11th at Grand Valley track 8 Caledonia ’* boys finished 11th of 24 teams at last Thurs­ day’s Grand Valley Invita­ tional while the girts had two placers ai the meet Dave Wibon tossed the shot 47-3 for Caledonia's top boys finish at fourth The 800 meter team of Brian Berends. Darwin Caskey. Scott Burd And Brad Nanzer look third whle Dai Wessman finished sixth in the 3200 The boys finished with 11 points to rank 11th. Hudson­ ville finished w ith 62 points to win the meet. In the girts meet. Becky Stauffer finished fifth m the 800 with a tune of 2:34.9. The 1600 meter relav team of Came Hill. Julie' Kral. Korey Hofmann and Sarah Ashbaugh took sixth at 4:41.1. Enrollment for 1989 Fall $ d Programs has begun.?} 2 day programs offered for three and four year olds. Optional 3 day program for 4 year olds. Mornings and afternoons. OPEN HOUSE April 18 • 7 P.M. For Farther Information Call... PAM 868-7567 or KATHY 698-9798 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 21. 1989 / Page 17 TO THE EDITOR: Efficiency gas furnaces can cause deadly problems To the editor: I have been a full time chimney sweep for more than a decade and have spent much time attempting to educate not only my customers, but also woodslove salespeople, in­ stallers. masons, heating con tractors and heat i ng/mechanical inspectors At first it was educating as to the need for cleaning flues regularly Then installations became the emphasis. Woodstove and chimney in­ stallations have improved a great deal due to education and the fact they must now be approved by a mechanical in­ spector and installers are re­ quired to have a state license. Publicity about a few chimney fires with fatalities has helped make chimney cleaning rcspectabe. This is heartening to see after IO years of struggle. Unfortunately, a new crisis is taking over where these two are subsiding This one is even more life threatening I am referring to deterioration (hat occurs inside masonry flues that service high efficiency gas furnaces Most owners’ manuals of these furnaces recommend that the flue size remain the same diameter as the furnace vent (usually under $'*) all the way up Some even specify a certain type of vent ma.crial. Poor draft results when effi­ cient gas and oil funmaces are discharged into a much larger, cool masonry chimney flue. The already low temperature exhaust gases expand and cool further, losing the bouyance necessary to carry them up and out. As a result, they re­ main in the chimney longer, increasing the possibility of carbon monoxide leakage into the home. Unfortunately most local codes have yet to adopt any guidelines for these vents. Therefore, heating contrac­ tors install these units into unhned. oversized masonry flues with the approval of the inspectors (if they obtain a permit for the job). Homeowners assume that since it's been installed by a licensed porfessional and in­ spected. it must be safe. However, the enormous amounts of condensation causes within these flues by these furnaces absorb into the masonry and cause it to deteriorate rapidly The acid in the condensate aids mortar rot. Many older flues previously had coal venting into them and the residue left from that, combined with the moisture, can turn brick and morur into sand All this debns falling to the bottom of the flue can block the vent pipe, and since the carbon monoxide gases ex­ iting the furnace are fairly undetectible. this condition can go unnoticed until so­ meone’s health is seriously af­ fected, or if the house is air­ tight. people can actually die from it Carbon monoxide poison­ ing often passes for cold or flu symptoms An improperly operating chimney and ven­ ting system can cause recycl­ ing of the products of combus­ tion into the furnace intake air. If this oxygen-starving process continues long enough, deadly carbon monoxide can quickly build up to toxic levels inside the home via weak mortar joints and the healing duct system. I was called to a house recently, where the chimney had collapsed, taking a chunk out of the house next diun on its way down It was a classic worst case: three high effi­ ciency furnaces installed into an unlined flue, which was painted on the outside. The paint helped trap the moisture inside, causing rapid deteriortion to the brick and mortar inside, which was not noticeable from the outside until it was too late. The impetus for my writing this letter is that I’ve been see­ ing so many collapsed chimneys lately. I also find it frustrating that I’ve been try­ ing to sell the need for these linings for the last eight years and continually get painted as the bad guy by my com­ petitors. who say I’m trying to seal a bill of goods and they have the code inspectors behind them. For example, a homeowner called last month to unplug his chimney. A heating contractor had installed a new efficient gas furnace within the last Caledonia Township Board of Review has busy week Caledonia Township's Board of Review spent many hours last week at the township office listening to tax­ payers who hod a question or complaint about their property assessments. Hearing over 300 grievances were board members Butch Welton (seated, left). Rob Finkbeiner and Howard Zoet. Township Supervisor Jerry Good (standing, left) checks the paper work on a parcel. year. The unit was vented into an unlined brick shelf chimney oversized for its 5” vent. At the base of the chimney, the vent was block­ ed by sand, mortar and pieces of brick. On top of this was bird nesting material that looked like it had been there for years. I explained the condition to the homeowner and recom­ mended the chimney be lined. A week later. I phoned him to see if be was ready to schedule the liner and he told me he had decided not to do anything because two other contractors had told him a liner wasn’t necessary. In fact, he was considering writing the Attorney General and the BBB to complain about my “unethical business practices. ” Although I didn't ask who the other contractors were, I gathered that they had the Fredenburg-Hair engagement told SNIDER HOME ENTERTAINMENT & 891-9292 i PROVINCIAL HOUSE HASTINGS | \ NEEDSAN R.N. PART TIME FOR \ ! ! ' THE DAY SHIFT 6-2 Contact ... Kay Rowley R.N. D.O.N. at 945-9564 for an interview Wages negotiable based upon experience. Sincerely, Thomas E Stone Certified Chimney Sweep Middleville J I Q 207 E. Main Street Downtown Middleville ? I John Hampton, Barber-Stylist Member ot State Barber Association — NOW OPEN — For many people, IRAs are still tax deductible. Are you one of them? You have until APRIL 15th to find out! Because of tax law changes, many people are confused about IRAs. But the fact is, many people's IRA contributions are still fully or partially tax deductible. Mr and Mrs John Fredenburg of Middleville and Mr and Mrs. David Harr of Middleville are pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of their children. Ann Fredenburg. to Brian Hair Brian is employed with United Parcel Service in Grand Rap»ds and Munn Mfg. in Freeport, Ann is employed with Geneses Hair Salon in Dutton A May 20 wedding is being planned And even if your IRA contribution isn’t deductible, it can still be a good investment — because earnings grow tax-deferred! Which means your IRA accumulates rapidly. And helps you gain a comfortable retirement! Mass Mutual offers IRAs that are secure, flexible and convenient. To find out how your IRA is affected by the new tax laws, contact a Mass Mutual representative today! BRAD HARRISON ISO N. Division, Suite 400, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 I J J - FAMILY HAIRCUTS - I Rent Sat. Get Sun. FREE 2 for 1 Wednesday _ „ c ficient furnaces, so be sure your chimnev professional can explain the differences. I just hope it doesn’t take as many tragedies to change at­ titudes and codes to prevent this problem as it did for the others in this industry. tillage Barber IMpip I V. W MOVIE RENTAL Satellite Equipment. _________ Cassettes & More' Caledonia Village Centre same credentials as myself. Under these circumstances it's obvious why this man chose to believe them They weren't asking him to spend money I can supply photo evidence of the problems I've describ­ ed, but common sense should be enough. If you know of a situation where this might be happening, see that a compe­ tent professional inspects it soon. There are specific types of liners out now for these ef­ Buy, sell with classifieds — 795-3345 - (616) 459-7219 - MassMutual Massachusetts Mutual U(e Insurance C.xnpany and Subsidiaries. Springfield, MA 01111 k �Page 18 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 21, 1989 Tronsfer Agent The Bonds shall be signed by the original or facsimile signature of the President and countersign- Legal Notices VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN Village Council of the Village of Caledonia. County of Kent Michigan held at the Village Hall located at 640 Emmons Street in the Village, on Monday March 13. 1989 at 7 00 o'clock, pm PRESENT Members Soules Kid der. Kegerreis Borencsi. DeVries. Erskine. Klover AB SENT Members None It was moved by Member Er­ skine and seconded by Member Borencsi »hot the following Or dionce be adopted ORDINANCE NO. 1-89 AUTHORIZE ANO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS TO REFUND All OF THE OUTSTANDING SANITARY SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS TO PROVIDE FOR THE RETIREMENT AND SECURITY OF THE BONDS HEREIN AUTHORIZED AND TO PROVIDE FOR OTHER MATTERS PROVEMENTS AND BONDS Upon roll coll vote, the upon the motion adopting said Ordinance was os follows YEAS Members Soules. Kidder skine. Klover NAYS Members None The Village Clerk declared the Ordinance adopted The following is Ordinance No 1-89 os adopted VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA ORDINANCE NO. 1 89 (k) "Council" or "Village Coun cil" means the Village Council of the ViHoge (l) Consulting Engineers means the engineer or engineer such amounts as to be fully suffi- thereof provided for such Consultmg as they come due obligations or cosh shall be plot the State Bonk of Caledonia or such other bonk as shall be pursuont to this Ordinance by resolution of the Council (n) "Government Organize tions means direct obligations of (including obligations issued or books of) the United States of Amprico: (o) Investment Obligations hereafter permitted by law, the investments permitted by Section 24 of Act 94 (p) "Net Revenues means the Revenues remaining after deduc ting the reasonable expenses of administration, operation, and maintenance of the System redemption shall be given to the (bb) System means the com­ plete sanitary sewage disposal system of the Village including all irrigation facilities waste stabhzation lagoons lift stations and force moms together with all (>) Replacement Fund means Replacement and Improve ment Fund established pursuant to Section 11 (C) of this Ordinance («) Revenues means the m come derived from the rotes i___ Revenue Refunding Bonds Series 1989 of the Village authorized by this Ordinance (h) Bonds means the 1989 facilities and commodities fur n.shed by the System Revenues *ho" eormngs on invest ment of funds and accounts of the any Additional Bonds in the Receiving Fund pursuant to this Ordinance and other Sufficient ment Obligations simile form. No Bond shall be valid until authenticated by on authorized officer of the Transfer Agent The 1989 Bonds shall be delivered to the Transfer Agent for authentication and shall be delivered by the Transfer Agent with instructions from the Village upon payment of the purchase price for the 1989 Bonds Ex­ ecuted blank 1989 Bonds for registration and issuance to transferees shall simultaneously and from time to time thereafter Transfer Agent for safekeeping Any Bond upon surrender of the Bond to the Transfer Agent by the Registered Owner thereof accompanied by delivery of a duly executed written instrument of January 1. 1990 $4 500 10.20% January 1. 1991 $5 000 10.20% January 1. 1992 $5 500 10.20% January I. 1993 $6 000 10.45% January 1 1994 $6 500 10.45% January 1. 1995 $7 000 10.45% January 1. 1996 $7 500 10.70% Jonuroy 1 1997 $8 000 10.70% Interest shall be payable by check drown on rhe Transfer Agent and mailed to each Registered Owner at the the registration books of the Village maintained bv the Revenues or. until Sufficient cosh fully insured by the Federal Registration and Execution. The 1989 Bonds ■ hall be designoted SANITARY SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS SERIES 1989 shall be payable solely out of the Net Revenues and other monies pledged under this Ordinance and shall not be a general obligation of the Village Bonds shall be issued in fully-registered form in a single manuscript bond or in the denomination of $500 or integral multiples thereof not exceeding the amount of the 1989 Bonds maturing on the same date and shall be numbered in consecutive order of authentication from 1 upwards The 1989 Bonds shall be dated os of the date of deliver and shall mature on January 1st in the years 1990 to 1997, and shall bear interest at rotes payable on July I 1989 and semionnually thereafter on January 1st and July 1st of each year, as follows (Maturity Date, Principal, Rate of Interest respectively! The dote of determination of Registration Owner for purposes thereof (oo signature of the Village Clerk. The Bonds shall have the cor­ porate seal of the Village affixed Transfer Agent may be exchang ed for Bonds of any other authorized denominations of the same aggregate principal amount maturity dote and in­ terest rote os the surrendered Bond Any Bond may be transferred upon the books of the Village maintained by the Transfer Agent by the Registered Owner, thereof, in person or by his duly authorized attorney, upon sur­ render of the Bond for cancella­ tion, accompanied by delivery of a duly executed written instru­ ment of tronsfer in a form approv­ ed by the Transfer Agent Whenever any Bond or Bonds shall be surrendered for tronsfer. the Transfer Agent shall authen­ ticate and deliver a new Bond or Bonds, for like aggregate prin­ cipal amount, maturity, and in­ terest rate. The Tronsfer Agent shall require the payment by the Registered Owner requesting the tronsfer of ony fax or other governmental charge required to be paid with respect to the transfer. The Village shall not be re­ quired (i) to issue, register the transfer of. or exchange any Bond during a period beginning at the opening of 15 business days before the date of the mailing of a notice of redemption of Bonds selected for redemption under this Ordinance and ending at the close of business on the day of that mailing, or (ii) to register the transfer of or exchange any Bond so selected for redemption in whole or in part, except the unredeemed portion of Bonds be)ng redeemed in part. The Village shall give the Transfer Agent notice of call for redemption at least 20 days prior to the date notice of redemption is to be given. _____ _____ ______ of _____ r Section 5. Payment Bonds; Defeasance. The Bonds and the interest thereon shall be payable solely from the Net Revenues (exCept to the extent payable from the proceeds of bond insurance or other credit enhancement, if any. or from the proceeds of Bonds). and to secure such payment, there is hereby created a statutory lien upon the whole of the Net Revenues Pursuant to provisions of Act 94, the Village hereby pledges to the repayment of principal of, redemption premium, if any, and interest on the Bonds the funds and accounts established by this Ordinance, and a statutory lien is hereby _____________________________ created on such funds and occounts The liens and pledge pro­ vided by this Ordinance shall continue until payment in full of the principal of and interest on all and properties, used or useful in connection with the collection and treatment of sanitary sewage and all additions extensions and hereafter acquired (cc) "Transfer Agent means The Hostings City Bonk or such successor os shall be named by the Village Section 2 Necessity. It is Maintenance Fund” means the Operation and Maintenance Fund necessary public purpose of the established pursuant to Section Village to refund the Prior Bonds 11(A) of this Ordinance pursuant to the 1989 Discount (r) Ordinance means this Or dinance and any other ordinance Purchase Program of the Farmer House Administration the effect amendatory to or supplemental to this Ordinance and shall in­ of which will be to (a) reduce the clude any resolution authorizing principal and interest cost to the Village of financing the System (s) "Outstanding Bonds means which was acquired with the pro­ Bonds theretofore or thereupon ceeds of the Prior Bonds and (b) eliminate restrictive covenants delivered under this Ordinance applicable to the Prior Bonds Section 3 Payment of Prior (I) Bonds cancelled by the Bonds: 1989 Authorized. To pay the cost of refunding the Prior Bonds the Village shall borrow date (ii) Bonds (or portions of Bonds) the sum of Fifty Thousand Dollars for the payment or redemption of ($50,000) and issue the 1989 Bonds therefor pursuant to the Obligations, equal to the prin­ provisions of Act 94 Section 4 1989 Bond Details, cipal amount or redemption price borne by such vor.oble rate Bonds Notwithstanding the foregoing the Bond Reserve Re quirement for the 1989 Bonds shall be $-0(g) 1989 Bonds means the _ .. . donee with Section 18 of this Ordinance. (i) "Village means the Village of Caledonia Kent County Michigan (j) ' Code" means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 as amended without favoroble reputation for skill and AUTHORIZE AND PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS TO REFUND ALL OF 1HE OUTSTANDING SANITARY SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM REVENUE BONDS TO PROVIDE FOR THE RETIREMENT AND SECURITY OF THE BONDS HEREIN AUTHORIZED AND IO PROVIDE FOR OTHER MATTERS RELATIVE TO SAID IM PROVEMFNTS AND BONDS THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS Section I Definition*. thereof, as the case may be, with Whenever used in this Ordinance, interest to the date of maturity or except when otherwise indicated by the context, the following redemption date, shall be held in trust under this Ordinance and terms shall have the following set aside for such payment or meanings redemption (whether at or prior (a) "Act 94" means Act 94. to the maturity or redemption Public Acts of Michigan 1933. os date), provided that if such Bonds amended (b) "Additional Bonds" means (or portions of Bonds) are to be redeemed, notice of such any additional bonds of equal standing with the 1989 Bonds redemption shall have been given as provided in this Ordinance or issued pursuant to Section 18 of provision satisfactory to the this Ordinance. Transfer Agent shall have been (c) Aggregate Debt Service" for any period means, as of any mode for the giving of such notice; dote of calculation by the Council, (iii) Bonds in lieu of or in the sum of the amounts of the debt service for such period with substitution for which other Bonds shall have been authen­ respect to all Outstanding Bonds. ticated and delivered hereunder (d) Aggregate Debt Service Requirement means for any and (iv) Bonds no longer deemed to period, and os of any date of calculation, Aggregate Debt Ser­ be Outstanding Bonds as provid­ vice for such period, less any ed in Section 5 of this Ordinance. (t) “Prior Bonds means the capitalized interest to be paid . _____ outstanding portion of the from the proceeds of the Bonds. Tej ''Bond'^Reserve Account Sanitary Sewage Disposal System Revenue by ru. Or­ means the Bond Reserve Account “ “ “* Bonds authorized —r t— of the Redemption Fund dinance No. 75-2 of the Village (u) "Receiving Fund means the established pursuant to Section Receiving Fund established pur­ 11(B) of this Ordinance (f) Bond Reserve Require­ suant to Section 11 of this ment means the lesser of the Ordinance (v) ‘ Purchase Fund means the maximum annual Aggregate Debt Service Requirement on all Purchase Fund established pur Outstanding Bonds for any cur­ suont to Section 16 of this rent or future fiscal year, or the Ordinance (w) Redemption Fund' means maximum amount permitted by the Code for purposes of the the Bond and Interest Redemption Fund established pursuant to Sec Bond Reserve Requirement on nual debt service on any variable tion 11(B) of this Ordinance rate Bonds shall not after the is­ suance of such variable rate the registration records kept by delivered payments upon which Sufficient Investment Obliga­ tions consisting of direct obliga­ tions of or obligations rhe prin­ cipal and interest of which ore un conditionally guaranteed by the United States or any combination thereof shall hove been deposited in trust for payment in full of the principal of and the in­ terest on oil Bonds to be paid to their maturity or. if coiled or if ir­ revocable instructions hove been gtven to coll for redemption to together with the amount of the redemption premium if any Upon deposit of Sufficient cosh fully insured by the Federal or any com thereof the principal and interest Sufficient Investment Obligations consisting of direct obligations of or obligations the principal and interest of which ore uncondi­ in the Receiving Fund, after provi­ tionally guaranteed by the United sion for the credit or deposit to States or ony combination the Operation ond Maintenance thereof the statutory lien created Fund there shall next be set by this Ordinance shall be ter aside quarterly ond transferred mmated with respect to the Bonds to the Tronsfer Agent for deposit to be paid from the cosh Invest­ in the Redemption Fund a sum ment Obligations consisting of proportionately Sufficient to pro­ direct obligations of or obliga­ vide for the payment of the prin­ tions the principal and interest of cipal of redemption re which are unconditionally quirements if ony ond interest guaranteed by the United States on the Bonds as and when the or combination thereof the some become due ond payable Registered Owners of such Bonds subject to ony credit therefor os shall have no further rights under provided in this Section. If there this Ordinance except for pay shall be any deficiency in the ment from the deposited funds amount previously required to be ond for the rights of replacement set aside then the amount of registration and tronsfer provid­ such deficiency shall be added to ed by this Ordinance and such rhe next succeeding quarters Bonds shall no longer be con requirements. sidered to be Outstanding Bonds There is hereby established in under this Ordinance the Redemption Fund a separate Section 6 Management, he account to be known os rhe Bond operation repair and manage Reserve Account In addition ment of the System shall be under from the proceeds of the sole of the supervision ond control of the the 1989 Bonds or other available Village Council funds there shall be deposited on Section 7 Charges. The rotes amount in the Bond Reserve Ac­ to be charged for service furnish­ count which shall couse the ed by the System and the amount on deposit in the Bond methods of collection and en Reserve Account to equal the forcement of the collection of the Bond Reserve Requirement The rotes shall be those permitted by Village may meet the Bond low and established by the Coun Reserve Requirement by a letter cil ond in effect in the Village on of credit, a surety bond or an in­ the dote of adoption of this Or surance policy d ’he provider or dinance and thereafter as issuer thereof shall be rated Aao established by the Council. by Moody s Investors Service ond Section 8 No Free Service. No AAA by Standard and Poor s Cor­ free service shall be furnished by poration or ony successor to the System to ony person firm or either Except as hereinafter pro corporation, public of private or vided the moneys credited to the to any public agency of Bond Reserve Account shall be instrumentality. used solely for the payment of the Section 9 Rate Covenant. T he principal of redemption Villoge will at all times fix. premium, if ony ond interest on establish, maintain and collect the Bonds as to which there rotes fees ond charges for the would otherwise be a default if sale of the capacity, use or ser at any tune it shall be necessary vice of the System which, to use moneys credited to the together with other income are Bond Reserve Account for such reasonably expected to yield Net payment then the moneys so us Revenues equal to at least 100% ed shall be replaced over a period of the Aggregate Debt Service Re ol not more than 5 years from the quirement for the forthcoming Net Revenues first received twelve (12) month period plus thereafter which ore not required such amount os is necessary to for current principal and interest comply with all covenants in this requirements If at ony time there Ordinance and to pay all charges is any excess in the Bond Reserve and liens whatsoever payable out Account over the Bond Reserve of Net Revenues in such period Requirement such excess may be Section 10 Operating Year. transferred to such fund or oc The System shall continue to be count as the Council shall direct operated on the basis of on If Additional Bonds except Addi operating year commencing on tionol Bonds issued to refund March 1st ond ending on the lost Bonds from time to time ore day of the following February issued each ordinance authoriz Section 11. Fund* and Ac­ ing such Additional Bonds shall counts, Flow of Funds. All provide for additional deposits to Revenues of the System shall be the Redemption Fund for credit Io set aside os collected and the Bond Reserve Account from credited to a fund established the proceeds of such Additional with the Depository to be Bonds equal to not less than one designated SEWER SYSTEM half of the maximum annual prin RECEIVING FUND (the Receiving cipal ond interest requirements Fund"). The Revenues so credited for such Additional Bonds and ore pledged for the purpose of shall require additional equal the following funds and shall be deposits for a period of live years transferred or derived from the from the dates of issuance of Receiving Fund periodically in the each issue of Additional Bonds in manner and at the times such an amount as will result in hereinafter specified the total credited to the Bond A OPERATION AND Reserve Account being equal to MAINTENANCE FUND: not less than the Bond Reserve Quarterly, out of the Revenues Requirement credited to the Receiving Fund No further payments need be there shall be first set aside in. or mode into the Redemption Fund credited to, a fund hereby after enough of the Bonds have ordered to be established and been retired so that the amount maintained with the Depository then held in the Redemption Fund and designated OPERATION AND is equal to the entire amount of MAINTENANCE FUND, a sum suf principal and interest which will ficient to provide for the payment be payable at the time of maturity of the ensuing quarter s expenses of all Outstanding Bonds ond the of odministation and operation of monies so held shall be used sole­ the System including such current ly to pay the principal of and in­ expenses for the maintenance terest on the Bonds including thereof as may be necessary to redemption premium, if any, as preserve the some in good repair the Bonds become due either by ond working order. maturity or by redemption prior The Village Council, prior to the to maturity commencement of each A redemption requirement for operating year, shall adopt a the Bonds may be satisfied by budget covering the foregoing colling the Bonds os provided in expenses for each year During this Ordinance or by the purchase the course of the operating year ond surrender to the Tronsfer the total of such expenses shall Agent of Bonds of the some issue not exceed the total amount ond maturity from moneys specified in the budget except by allocated therefor as provided o major vote of the members herein, or purchased with other el6ct“bf the VHIoge Council No funds legally available therefor. payments shall be mode to the The Villoge shall elect the man­ Village from monies credited to ner in which it intends to satisfy a the Operation ond Maintenance redemption requirement ond Fund except for services directly shall give written notice of such rendered to rhe System by the election to the Tronsfer Agent at Village or its personnel least forty-five (45) days prior to B BOND AND INTEREST the date of the required REDEMPTION FUND. There redemption shall be established and mom C REPLACEMENT AND IM­ tamed a separate depository fund PROVEMENT FUND: There designated BOND AND INTEREST shall be established and main­ REDEMPTION FUND (the tained with the Depository a fund Redemption Fund"; the moneys designated REPLACEMENT AND on deposit therein from rime to IMPROVEMENT FUND (the time to be used solely for the pur Replacement Fund ) Except as pose of poymg the principal of hereinafter provided the money redemption premium if any and credited thereto shall be used interest on the Bonds The solely for rhe purpose of making moneys m the Redemption Fund major repairs replacements im­ shall be kept on deposit with the provements and extensions to the Transfer Agent for the Bonds Continued on next page Out of rhe Revenues remaining �t Legal Notices Continued from Pg. 18 System There shall next be set aside in or credited to the Replacement Fund after provi sion is mode for the requirements of the foregoing funds and oc counts on amount, if any, so that the amount in the Replacement Fund is not less than Ten Thou sand Dollars ($10 000, If at any time it shall be necessary to use moneys in the Replacement Fund the moneys so used shall be replaced from any moneys in the Receiving Fund which ore not re­ quired by this Ordinance to be us­ ed for the Operation and Maintenance Fund and the Redemption Fund, including the Bond Reserve Account 0 SURPLUS MONEYS: Any Revenues m the Receiving Fund at the end of any quarter of any operating year after satisfying all requirements of the Operation and Maintenance Fund the Redemption Fund including the Bond Reserve Account and the Replacement* Fund, shall be deemed to be surplus moneys, and may, at the option of the Council be used for any of the following purposes 1. Transferred to the Replace ment Fund 2. Transferred to the Redemp ton Fund and used for the redemption, payment, or pur­ chase of Bonds If there should be any deficit in the Operation and Maintenance Fund Redemption Fund, in­ cluding the Bond Reserve Ac­ count. or the Replacement Fund on account of defaults in setting aside required amounts therein, then transfers shall be mode from the moneys remaining in the Receiving Fund at the end of any operating yeor to those funds in the priority and order specified herein, to the extent to any deficit, before any other disposi lion is mode of the monies in the Receiving Fund at the end of any operating year Section 12 Depository end Funds on Mend (a) Moneys in the several funds and accounts established pur suont to this Ordinance, except moneys in the Redemption Fund, including the Bond Reserve Ac­ count, and moneys derived from the proceeds of sale of the Bonds, may be kept in one bank account with the Depository, in which event the moneys in the bank ac­ count shall be allocated on the books and records of the Village or deposited to the fund and ac­ counts herein established, in the manner and at the times provided in this Ordinance. (b) Upon delivery of the 1989 Bonds, funds on hand under the ordinance authorizing the Prior Bonds shall be deposited as follows: (1) Funds in the Operation and Maintenance Account established under the Ordinance authorizing the Prior Bonds shall be deposited in the Operation and Maintenance Fund established under this Ordinance. (2) Funds in the Sanitary Sewage Disposal System Revenue Bond ■ Bond and Interest Redemp tion Fund established under the ordinance authorizing the Prior Bonds shall be deposited in the Redemption Fund in on amount sufficient to pay the interest on the 1989 Bond due on July 1 1989 and the balance of said funds shall be deposited into the Pur­ chase Fund established under this Ordinance. (3) Funds in the Bond Reserve Account established under the or dinonce authorizing the Prior Bonds shall be deposited in the Purchase Fund established under this Ordinance (4) Of the funds in the Gener al Purpose Account established under the ordinance authorizing the Prior Bonds. Ten Thousand Dollars ($10 000) shall be deposited in the Replacement Fund established under this Or­ dinance and the balance shall be available to the Village for such application as is provided for in this Ordinance for surplus monies. (5) Funds of the System on hand shall be deposited in the Receiv­ ing Fund and transferred in occordance with the provisions of Sec tion II hereof Section 13 FMortty Fund*. In the event the moneys in the Receiving Fund ore insufficient to provide for the current re­ quirements of the Operation and Maintenance Fund or the Redemption Fund any moneys or securities in other funds of the System except the proceeds of sole o< the 1989 Bonds shall be credited or transferred first to the Operation and Maintenance Fund and second to the Redemp­ tion Fund, to the extent of any deficit therein Section 14 Investment*. Moneys in the funds and accounts established herein and moneys derived from the proceeds of sole of the Bonds except os provided in Section 16 of this Ordinance may be invested by the Council on behalf of the Village in Invest ment Obligations Investment of moneys m the Redemption Fund bemg accumulated for payment of the next maturing principal or interest payment on the Bonds shall be limited to Government Obligations bearing maturity dotes prior to the dote of the next maturing principal or interest payment respectively on the Bonds Investments of moneys in any other funds or accounts, in­ cluding moneys derived from the proceeds of sole of the Bond shall be limited to obligations bearing maturity dates or subject to redemption at the option of the holder thereof not later than the time estimated by the Village when the moneys from such in­ vestments will be required. Any securities representing in­ vestments shall be kept on deposit with the bonk or trust company having on deposit the fund or funds or account form which such purchase was made Earnings or profits on any invest­ ment of funds in any fund or ac­ count established in this Or­ dinance shall be deposited in or credited to the Receiving Fund. Section 15 Applicable Law. The 1989 Bonds shod be sold ond the proceeds applies in accor­ dance with the provisions of Act 94 Section 16 1989 Bond Pro­ ceed*. From th* proceeds of the sol* of the 1989 Bonds there first shall be immediately deposited in the Redemption Fund on amount equal to the accrued interest and premium, if any. received on delivery of the 1989 Bonds and the Village shall receive a credit to the amount so deposited against the amount required to be deposited in the Redemption Fund for payment of the next maturing interest on the 1989 Bonds There shall be established a separate depository account with the Transfer Agent designated PRIOR BONDS PURCHASE FUND (the "Purchase Fund"). From the proceeds of the 1989 Bonds and other available funds deposits shall be mode in the Purchase Fund established for the Prior Bonds consisting of cash and in­ vestments in direct obligation of or obligations the principal of and interest on which are uncondi­ tionally guaranteed by the United States of America, not redeemable prior to maturity at the option of the issuer ond in an amount sufficient, without reinvestment, to pay principal of redemption premium ond interest on the Prior Bonds which shall be used to immediately purchase ond refund the Prior Bonds on the date of issuance of the Series 1989 Bonds in accordance with the 1989 Discount Purchase Pro­ gram of the Former Home Administration No costs of issuing the 1989 Bonds ond refunding the Prior bonds shall be paid from pro­ ceeds of the 1989 Bonds Section 17 Covenant*. The Village covenants and agrees with th* Registered Owners of the Bonds that so long as any of the Bonds remain as Outstanding Bonds ond unpaid as to either principal or interest (a) The Village will maintain the System in good repair and working order and will operate the same efficiently and will faithfully ond punctually perform all duties with reference to the System required by the Comtitutson and laws of the State of Michigan and this Ordinance (b) Th* Council will maintain and keep proper books of record and account separate from off other records ond accounts of th* Village m accordance with Act 2 Public Acts of Michigan 19&8 as amended The Council will couse an annual audit of the books of record and account of the System for the preceding year each year by on independent certified public account. The audit shall be completed and so made available in accordance with Act 2 Public Acts of Michigan 1968 as amend ed The audit may at th* option of the Village be used in lieu of the statement ♦© be prepared for the Michigan Deport ment of Treasury and for all purposes which the statement u required to be used by this Ordinance. (c) The Village shall maintain and carry for the benefit of the Registered Owners of the Bonds insurance on all physical proper­ ties of the System and liability in­ surance. of the kinds ond in the amounts normally corned by municipalities engaged in the operation of sanitary sewer systems. All moneys received for losses under any such insurance policies shall be applied solely to the replacement and restoration of the property damaged or destroyed ond to the extent not so used shall be placed in the Redemption Fund and used for the purpose of redeeming or pur chasing Bonds (d) The Council will not sell, lease mortgage or otherwise dispose of any port of the System except for sales or exchanges of property or facilities which will not impair the ability of the Village to comply with the rote con venom described in Section 9 of this Ordinance (e) Any bonds issued by the Village payable from the Net Revenues of the System shall be issued under this Ordinance, and the Village will not issue any bonds pursuant to the ordinance which authorized the Prior Bonds Section IE Additional Bond*. The right is reserved in accor­ dance with the provisions of Act 94 to issue additional bonds payable from the Net Revenues of the System which shall be of equal standing ond priority of lien on the Net Revenues of the System with the 1989 Bonds, but only for the following purposes ond under the following terms ond conditions. (a) For repairs, extensions, enlargements and improvements to th* System or for the purpose of refunding a port of any Outstanding Bonds (unless such partial refunding is done in com­ pliance with (b) below) and pay­ ing costs of issuing such Addi­ tional Bonds, including deposits which may be required to be made to the Bond Reserve Ac­ count. Bonds for such purposes shall not be issued pursuant to this subparagraph (a) unless the average actual or augmented Net Revenues of the System for any consecutive twelve month period out of the 16 months preceding the adoption of the Ordinance authorizing the issuance of such bonds shall be equal to at least one hundred twenty (120%) per cent of the maximum Aggregate Debt Service Requirement in any current or future fiscal year on the Outstanding Bonds and on the Additional Bonds then being issued. If the Additional Bonds or* to be issued in whole or in part for refunding Outstanding Bonds the maximum Aggregate Debt Service shall be determined by deducting from the principal ond interest requirements for eoch operating year the annual Aggregate Debt Service Re­ quirements of any Bonds to be refunded from the proceeds of the Additional Bonds Net Revenues may be augmented as follows for the pur­ poses of this subsection (a). (1) If the System rotes fees or charges shall be increased at or prior to the time of authorizing the Additional Bonds the Net Revenues may be augmented by an amount which in the opinion of the Consulting Engineers will reflect the effect on the increase had the System s billings during such time been at the increased rates (2) The actual Net Revenues may be augmented by >he estimated increase in Net Revenues which m th* opinion of the Consulting Engineers will ac­ crue as a result of new customers which hove not been serviced during the preceding 12 months or as o result of the acquisition of the repairs, extensions, enlargements and improvements So sard System whtch hove been mode during the preceding twelve months or which will be acquired m whole or tn port from the proceeds of the Additional Bonds to be issued (3) H th* Bond Reserve Account ■s to be fully funded to an amount equal to th* Bond Reserve Re quirement from the proceeds of Additional Bonds then the actual Net Revenues may be augmented by an amount equal to the invest­ ment income representing in­ The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 21, 1989 I Page 19 terest on investments estimated to be received eoch operating year from the addition to the Bond Reserve Account to be fund­ ed from the proceeds of the Addi­ tional Bonds being issued No Additional Bonds of equal standing as to the Net Revenues of the System shall be issued pur­ suant to the authorization con­ tained in subparagraphs to) or (c) if the Village shall then be m default in making its required payments to the Operating and Maintenance Fund or the Redemption Fund. (b) For refunding all of the Outstanding Bonds and paying costs of issuing such Additional Bonds including deposits which may be required to be mode to the Bond Reserve Account For refunding a part of the Outs ton ding Bonds and paying costs of is­ suing such Additional Bonds, if after giving effect to the refun­ ding the maximum amount of Ag­ gregate Debt Service in eoch future fiscal year shall be less than the Aggregate Debt Service in eoch future fiscal yeor prior to giving effect to the refunding. (c) Additional Bonds may be issued without meeting any of the conditions ond tests set forth in subsection (a) above for any one or more of the following purposes (i) to pay the cost of acquisition ond construction of any repairs replacements, betterments im­ provements. major renewals or corrections of any damage or loss to the System necessary, in the opinion of the Consulting Engineer, to keep the System in good operating condition or to prevent a loss of Revenues therefrom to the extent that the cost thereof cannot reasonably be paid from the Replacement Fund or from insurance proceeds, or (ii) to pay the cost of decommis­ sioning. disposal or termination of the System. Determination by the Council as to existence of conditions per mitting the issuance of Additional Bonds shall be conclusive. Section 19. Appointment of Receiver ond Statutory Rights. In the event of a default in the punc­ tual payment of principal of and interest on the Bonds when due. any Court having jurisdiction in any proper action may appoint a receiver of the System in accor­ dance with provisions of Act 94. The Registered Owners of Bonds representing in the aggregate principal amount not less than twenty percent (20%) of all Outstanding Bonds, may protect and enforce the statutory lien and pledge of the funds and accounts and Net Revenues created by Act 94. ond enforce ond compel the performance of all duties of the officials of the Village and the Council, including the fixing of sufficient rates, the collection of Revenues, the proper segrega­ tion of Revenues, and the proper application of Revenues. In addi­ tion to the rights conferred to Registered Owners by the Or­ dinance. the Registered Owners shall have all the rights conferred by Act 94. The statutory lien upon the Net Revenues, however, shall not be construed to compel the sole of the System or any part thereof. Section 2C Remedies Not Ex­ clusive. No remedy by the terms of the Ordinance conferred upon or reserved to the Registered Owners is intended to be ex­ clusive of any other remedy, but eoch and every such remedy shall be cumulative ond shall be in ad­ dition to every other remedy given under the Ordinance or ex­ isting at low or in equity or by statute on or after the date of the Ordinance. Section 21 Effect of Waiver and Other Circumstance*. No deloy or omission of ony Registered Owner to exercise ony right or power arising upon the happening or on erent of default shall impair any right or power or shall be construed to be a waiver of any such event of default or be on acquiescence therein and every power and remedy given by this Ordinance to the Registered Owners may be exercised from time to time ond os often as may be deemed expedient by the Trustee or by the Registered Owners Section 22 1989 Bond Form. The 1989 Bonds shall be in substantially the form attached to this Ordinance as Exhibit A. Section 23 State Treasurer Approval; Sale of 1989 Bond*; Selection of Transfer Agent The Villoge President or Clerk shall prepare and submit applica­ tion to the Department of Treasury for its approval of the is­ suance of 1989 Bonds The 1989 Bonds shall be sold on a negotiated sale basis to The Hastings City Bank on the terms set forth in this Ordinance The Village President Clerk and Treasurer are hereby authorized to do all other acts and take all other necessary procedures re­ quired to effectuate the sole is­ suance and delivery of the 1989 Bonds It is hereby requested that the State Treasurer waive any re­ quirement for a good faith check m connection with sale of the 1989 Bonds Section 24 Amendment*; Consent Owner*. of Registered (a) The Villoge from time to time ond of any time subiect to the conditions and restrictions in this Ordinance may enact one or more supplemental or amen­ datory ordinances or resolutions or bo’h which thereafter shall form a port hereof for any on* or more of all of the following purposes (i) To issue Additional Bonds (ii) To odd to the covenants ond agreements of the Villoge con­ tained in this Ordinance other covenants and agreements thereafter to be observed or to surrender restrict or limit any right or power herein reserved to or conferred upon the Villoge (including but not limited to the right to issue Additional Bonds) (iii) To moke sure such provi­ sions for the purpose of curing any ambiguity, or of curing, cor­ recting or supplementing any defective provisions contained in this Ordinance, or in regard to matter or questions arising under this Ordinance, as the Village may deem necessary or desirable and not inconsistent with this Or­ dinance ond which shall not have a material, adverse effect on the interests of the Registered owners of the Bonds and (iv) To increase the size or scope of the System. Any amendment or supplmen­ tal ordinance or resolution authorized by the provisions of this Section 24 (a) may be enacted by the Village without the con­ sent of or notice Io the Registered Owners of any of the Outstanding Bonds notwithstanding any of the provisions of Section 24(b) below (b) With the consent of the Registered Owners of not less than fifty one percent (51%) in principal amount of the Bonds then outstanding, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, the Village may from time to time and at ony time adopt an ordinance or ordinances supplemental hereto for the pur­ pose of adding any provisions to or changing in ony manner or eliminating any of th* provisions of this Ordinance or of ony sup­ plemental ordinance; provided, however, that no such sup­ plemental ordinance shall (i) ex tend the fixed maturity of ony Bond or reduce the rate of in­ terest thereon or extend the time of payment of interest, or reduce the amount of the principal thereof, or reduce or extend the time for payment of any premium payable on the redemption thereof without the consent of the Registered Owner of eoch Bond so affected, or (ii) reduce the aforesaid percentage of Registered Owners of the bonds required to approve such sup­ plemental ordinance, or (iii) deprive the Registered Owners of the Bonds, except as aforesaid, of the right to payment of the bonds from the Net Revenues, without the consent of the Registered Owners of all the Outstanding Bonds or, (iv) couse ony modifica­ tion or reduction of the lien on or pledge of the Net Revenues or the funds or accounts established hereunder It shall not be necessary for the consent of the Registered Owners under this Section 24(b) to op prove the particular form of any proposed supplement ordinance but it shall be sufficient if such consent shall approve the substance thereof Promptly after the enactment by the Village of any suppiemen tol ordinance pursuant to the pro­ visions of Section 24(b). the Village shall cause the Transfer Agent to moil a notice by registered or certified mail to the Registered Owners of all Outstanding Bonds ot their ad dresses shown on the bond reg ster or at such other address os IS furnished in writing by such Registered Owner to the Transfer Agem setting forth in general terms the substance of such sup piemental ordinance Section 25 Tax Covenant. The 1989 Bonds and the interest on the 1989 Bonds shall be exempt from taxation by the State of Michigan or by ony taxing authority within the State of Michigan The interest on the 1989 Bonds shall be subject to federal inconv taxation pursuant to the Interne Revenue Code of 1986 as amended Section 2' Ordinance to Con­ stitute Contract, in considerotion of the purchase ond accep­ tance of ony ond all of the Bonds authorized to be issued hereunder by those who shall hold the same from time to time this Ordinance shall be deemed to be ond shall constitute a con­ tract between the Village and th* Registered Owners from time t© time of the Bonds and the lien and pledge mode in this Ordinance ond the covenants and agreements herein set forth to be performed on behalf of the Village shall be for the equal benefit protection ond security of the Registered Owners of any and all of the bonds all of which, regordless of the time or times of their authentication and delivery or maturity shall be of equal rank without preference, priority or distinction of any of the Bonds over any other thereof except as expressly provided in or permit­ ted by this Ordinance Section 27 Conflicting Or­ dinance*. All ordinances resolu tions or orders or ports thereof, in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance are repealed Section 28 Severability and Paragraph Heading*. If any sec tion paragraph clause or provi sion of this Ordinance shall bo held invalid, the invalidity of such section, paragraph, clause or pro­ visions shall not affect any of the other provisions of this Or dinonce The paragraph headings is this Ordinance are furnished for convenience of reference only and shall not be considered to be a part of this Ordinance Section 29 Publication and Recordation. This Ordinance shall be published in full in the Sun and News a newspaper of general circulation in the Village of Caledonia qualified under State low Io publish legal notices promptly after its adoption, and shall be recorded authenticated by the signatures of the President and the Village Clerk Section 30 Effective Date. This Ordinance is hereby defer mined by the Village Council to be immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, property health, and safety of the Village and shall become ef fective immediately upon its adoption Passed and adopted by the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia, County of Kent. Michigan, on March 13. 1989. and approved by me on March 13, 1989 Attest Glen Klover President Villoge of Caledonia Jacqueline Cherry Villoge Clerk EXHIBIT A UNITED STATES OF AMERICA STATE OF MICHIGAN COUNTY OF KENT VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA SANITARY SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS SERIES 1989 Interest Rate. Maturity Date. Date of Original Issue. CUSIP January 1,------------- . 1988 REGISTERED OWNER PRINCIPAL AMOUNT The Villoge of Caledonia, Coun­ ty of Kent. State of Michigan (the Village), for value received, hereby promises to pay the Pnn cipol Amount shown above to the Registered Owner specified above on the Maturity Dote specified above with interest thereon from th* Dot* of Original Issue specified above until paid ot the Interest Rot* per annum specified above payable on July I 1989 and on each January I and July 1 thereafter until the obligation of the Village to pay the Principal Amount is satisfied Principal of this bond is payable at the principal office of The Hastings City Bonk Hostings Michigan or such other transfer agent as the Village may hereinafter designate by notice moiled to rhe registered owner not less than 60 days prior to ony interest payment date (the "Transfer Agent") Interest on this bond is payable to the registered owner of this bond as the 15th day of the month next Continued on back Page �Page 20 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / March 21. 1989 car r:-w Legal Notices i.wzs FARO’S ITALIAN Continued from Pg 19 \hddlei file's Finest 117 W Main Middleville. Ml. PHONE 795-7911 « OPEN 7 NIGHTS X Sun. thru Thurs. 5:50 to 11 p.m. Fri. & sot. 5:50 to 12:50 a.m. H Two Pizzas for One a Special Price VI w o 9 VI u Save up to 70% on second Pizza Good only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday & Saturday) Hl LU a (2i Small Iff litem............... (2) small 10" 5 Items $750 “a a $1250 (2) Small 10" deluxe IU (2) 14" 1 items (2) 14" 3 items (2) 14" Deluxe w ui a ★ MONDAY SPECIALS ★ $250 Antipasto Salad VI Spaghetti & o Meat Sauce a a ca 5 $275 ★ TUESDAY SPECIALS ★ 18x12 Pan Pina ...........5goo Each Additional item Add $1°° 0 Wednesday Special Ham & Cheese Sub LOWELL or MIDDLEVILLE n« ANV 14 •PIZZA 16 OR 18x12 UTT FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA LOWELL or MIDDLEVILLE UTT ANV14 , 18 OR 18"Xl2” PIZZA 1 Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop nten ot i>w any ptct up mna oroet NO COUPON NEEDED hth All of our Pinas include our Special Sauce and WO*' Monare Ila Cheese 100% Notice of call of bonds for redemption shall be given to the registered owner by registered moil moiled not less than 30 but not more than 45 days prior to the dote fixed for redemption to the registered address provided thot the failure to receive such notice shall not affect the validity of the redemption Bonds so colled for redemption shall not bear in­ terest after the date fixed for redemption, provided funds ore on hand with the Transfer Agent to redeem the bonds colled for redemption This bond is a self-liquidating bond ond is not a general obliga­ tion of the Villoge and does not constitute on indebtedness of the Villoge within any constitutional statutory or charter limitation but is payable both os to prin­ cipal ond interest solely from the Net Revenues of the System, The principal of ond interest on this bond are secured by a first priori­ ty statutory lien on the Net Revenues of the System. The Villoge has covenanted ond agreed and does hereby covenant and agree to fix and maintain ot all times while any bonds payable from the Net Revenues of the System shall be outstanding, such rates for ser­ vice furnished by the System os shall be sufficient to provide for payment of the principal of and interest on the bonds of this issue and any other bonds payable from the net revenues as and when the same shall become due and payable and to maintain a bond redemption fund therefor to provide for the payment of ex­ penses of administration and operation ond such expenses for maintenance of the System as are necessary to preserve the same in good repair and working order and to provided for such other ex­ penditures and funds for the Sf 15 MINUTES TAKE OUT OR EAT IN OR FAST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES evwyrftMp' FOR SALE: Bagged Shavings, S4/bag. (616) 945-4274, leave message.___________________ CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank our family for the lovely party in celebra­ tion of our fifty-fifth anniversary. We were so surprised and happy with the portrait of our children. The cake made by Betty Welton was beautiful. We also wish to thank our relatives and many friends for the cards, flowers and gifts of money. It was so nice of you to come to our party. Harold & Marie Welton POOL TABLE For Sale In good condition. Call after 5:30 p.m. 795-9671._____________ POST BUILDINGS, INC. 24x24x8, 1 ft. eaves, 1 9x7 over­ head door, 1 service door, all colored steel. $2800 completely erected, others sizes available. 517-676-5803.______________ HO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY Here s what our customers sav about Faro s Pizza Thank You POLE BUILDINGS - Horse bams and garages. 24x32x8 completely erected, $3,350. Price includes service door and 9x7 overhead. Many sizes avail­ able, fast starts on most build­ ings. Call Mecca Buildings for your district rep. 1-80^544-6682.____________ I Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop dfa Redemption Price For Sale FOR SALE: Riccar sewing machine, 3600 scries, freearm, all metal gears, 12 built in stitch­ es, including button holer, has approximately 25 hours on it, built in light. Retails for $700.1 will sell for $300. Call 795-3503 and ask for Marge._________ > FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA I I July 1. 1989 ond thereafter PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 BEST PIZZA AROUND — FASTEST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES! Xa Redemption Dates (both inclusive) Rates: 5 words for $2.00 then 10c per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50‘ billing charge. Deadline is Satur­ day 2:00 p.m. Specials not valid with any other offers or Free Delivery I expressed as a percentage of principal amount set forth in the following table plus accrued in­ terest tot he dote of redemption Call for Classifieds Includes mayo & lettuce....... I preceding rhe payment dote as shown on the registration books of the Village kept by the Transfer Agent by check or draft moiled to the registered owner at the registered address and for the prompt payment thereof, the revenues of the Somtory Sewer System of the Village (the System"), including all ap­ purtenances extensions and im­ provements thereto after provi sion has been mode for reasonable and necessary ex penses of operation, maintenance and administration (the Net Revenues : ore ir­ revocably pledged and a statutory hen thereon has been created The principal of and in­ terest on this Bond shell be payable in lawful money of the United States This bond is one of o senes of bonds of like tenor except os to denomination rate of interest and dote of maturity aggregating the principal sum of S50 000 issued pursuant to Ordinance No - (the Ordinance ) duly adopted by the Village Coun­ cil of the Village and under and in full compliance with rhe Constitu­ tion and statutes of the State of Michigan including specifically Act 94 Public Acts of Michigan 1933 os amended for the pur­ pose of poymg port of the cost of refunding certain outstanding revenue bonds of the Village. For a complete statement of the revenues from which and the conditions under which this bond is payable a statement of the conditions under which additional bonds of equal standing may hereafter be issued the rights ond limitations on the owners of the bonds ond the general covenants and provisions pur suant to which this bond is issued reference is mode to the Ordinance. Bonds of this series maturing on January 1 1990. and thereafter are subject to redemp tion prior to maturity ot the op­ tion of the Villoge ot any time on ond after July 1. 1989 in whole or in port in the amount selected by the Village, in inverse order of maturities ond within o maturity by lot, at the redemption prices. 1 STORE FIXTURES: store shelving, showcases, clothing racks, cheap. Call Scott, 669-8797 CARD OF THANKS Wish to thank all the ones who sent me Birthday cards. 1 want to thank Mrs. Cleo De Wind and her helpers Nancy Kelly, Loretta Clark and Betty Schnurr, for giving me a Birthday party. 1 would like to thank those who gave me the lovely gifts. Also, my daughter Janice Rogers for her thoughtfulness. May God bless you all Jeanette Sherman Help Wanted System os ore required by the Ordinance. This bond is tronsferoble only upon the registration books of the Villoge kept by the Transfer Agent by the registered owner hereof in person or by his at­ torney duly authorized in writing upon the surrender of this bond together with a written instru­ ment of transfer satisfactory to the Transfer Agem duly executed by the registered owner or its at­ torney duly authorized in writing ond thereupon a new registered bond or bonds in the some og gregate principal amount and of the some maturity shall be issued to the transferee m exchange therefor os provided in the Or dinance authorizing the bonds ond upon the payment of the charges, if any. therein prescribed. It is hereby certified and recited that oil acts conditions ond things required by law prece­ dent to and in the issuance of this bond and the senes ol bonds of which this is one have been done and performed in regular and due time and form as required by law This bond is not valid or obligatory for any purpose until the Certificate of Authentication on this bond has been excuted by the Transfer Agent IN WITNESS WHEREOF the Villoge of Caledonia. County of Kent State of Michigan by its Ci­ ty Council, hos caused this bond to be executed by its President and its Villoge Clerk and its cor­ porate seal to be affixed on this bond VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA By By---------------------------------Its Village Clerk oppoints-----------------------------ottorney to transfer the within bond on the books kept for registerotion thereof, with full power of substitution in the premises. Doted-------------------------- Signature Guaranteed NOTICE The signoture(s) to this assignment must correspond with the name as it appears upon the face of the within bond in every particular without alteration or enlargement or any change whatever Signature!*) must be guaranteed by a commercial bonk or trust company or by a brokerage firm having a membership in one of the major stock exchanges The transfer agent will not effect transfer of this bond unless the information concerning the transferee requested below is provided Nome ond Address (Include information for all joint owners if the bond is held by joint account) PLEASE INSERT SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER OR OTHER IDENTIFYING NUMBER OF TRANSFEREE (Insert number for first nomed transferee if held by joint account) CERTIFICATE OF VILLAGE CLERK I hereby certify that the forego ing is a true and complete copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Villoge Council of the Village of Caledonia. County of Kent State of Michigan at a regular meeting held on March 13 1989 and that CERTIFICATE OF public notice of said meeting was AUTHENTICATION given pursuant to the Open This bond is one of the bonds Meeting Act being Act No 267. described in the within Public Acts of Michigan 1976 as mentioned Ordinance amended including in the cose of THE HASTINGS CITY BANK a special or rescheduled meeting Transfer Agent notice by potting of least eigh By teen (18) hours prior Io the tune Authorzied Representative sot for said meeting Date of Authentication I further certify thot said Or dinance hat been recorded in the ASSIGNMENT Ordinance Book of the Township FOR VALUE RECEIVED the and such recording hot been undersigned hereby sells, assigns authenticated by the signatures ond transfers unto ol the President and the Villogo Clork. the within bond and all rights Jacqueline Cherry thereunder, and hereby ir­ Villoge Clork revocably constitutes and (3/16) Help Wanted Miscellaneous COUNTER HELP NEEDED at local golf course in Caledonia area. Must be at least 18 years old and willing to work days, evenings and/or weekends. Please call 698-9868. EARN EXTRA $$$$ right where you work. Call Barb 616 698-0595 or 616 242 4809. HIRING ALL POSITIONS cooks, wait staff and bartenders. Apply in person, 9 a m. to 5 p.m. daily. Saskatoon Golf Club. INDUSTRIAL WORK Will train if prior experience in factory environment and able to make a long term commitment. Trim press operating, stacking metal parts for operators, sorting/inspecting and plastic injection. Positions are located near Kent County Airport, South of Grand Rapids, 1st and 2nd shifts. Apply 7:30am-4:30pm at 2401 Camelot Ct., SE. Located in Grand Rapids behind East­ brook Mall, off Lake Eastbrook Dr. 1-957-2101. Peoplemark, Inc. EOE. For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. 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PART TIME FOR THE DAY SHIFT 6-2 Jobs Wanted CLERICAL PERSONNEL needed to work long'Short term positions, some will lead to permanent hire. Most frequent openings are for secretaries, receptior.sts (type 40 wpm) and switchboard operators. Pay depends on skill level and exper­ ience required for position. Call 1-957-2101 for appt. People­ mark, Inc. 2401 Camelot Cl-.SE, Grand Rapids. EOE. NEED CARE FOR YOUR CHILDREN? Clean and loving environment, located in the Downs area. 795-2186. DENTAL ASSISTANT with experience for busy Caledonia practice. Three io four days per week. Cail 891-1240. Wages negotiable based upon experience. e.o.e Business Services A & M TOWING We buy junk cars or haul awav free. 942-7253. | Call... Contact ... Kay Rowley R.N. D.O.N. at 945-9564 for an interview � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/SunandNews_1989-03-28.pdf 8966b36bbb08c2f06b8fea9ec49657b5 PDF Text Text Bulk Hastings PAI ic Library paid The Sun unu News Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia 49050 K£T No 63 I March 28. 1989 Middleville. Michigan 49333 118th Year U * POSTAGf ^UKSTInqs Ml Caledonia High School announces the 1989 ‘Top Ten’ by Barbara Gall Hard work in all their high school classes has brought Top Ten honors to a select group of Caledonia High Sch<M>l students ‘ These students have worked hard to achieve academically." said Principal Tonya Porter, adding that she thought one of the most im­ portant things students can learn for the future is how to learn “I’m proud to know them." she said A career in accounting is the goal of Top Ten senior Kristie Haupt after she ma jors in business and accoun­ ting at Grand Rapids Baptist College The daughter of Carol and Lance Haupt. Kristie has received an academic award all four of her high school years, is a member of Na lional Honor Society and recently received an honorable mention in an area wide business education com­ petition held at Grand Rapids Junior College. She said she enjoys running and earned a varsity letter in track as a freshman. She also enjoys downhill skiing and socializing with friends. Kristie was chosen for the Homecoming Court her sophomore year and par ticipated in the Close Up pro­ gram her junior and senior years. Kristen Moiis. valedic­ torian of the class of 1989, was tapped for membership in the National Honor Society as Wendy Tucker Brent Walbridge a sophomore and has earned the academic excellence award each year. She has also earned athletic honors, winning varsity letters both in basketball and golf. She received O-K Blue all­ conference honorable mention in golf in 1987. and was nam­ ed to the all-conference team last spring. She also was co-captain of the golf squad last year and was selected as the Most Easter Bunny stops off in Middleville They said the Easter Bunny would moke on ap­ pearance at the egg hunt in Middleville, and he did. Tyler Giles got his chance to see and talk to the big bunny in Middleville lost Saturday right after the hunt. Here he smiles for the camera, and so does the Easter Bunny Doi Wessmon Kim Wild Colleen Young Valuable player in 1988. Kristen has received a fouryear scholarship from Michigan Technological University, where she plans to major in engineering and business. She hopes to find a career in the Grand Rapids area with one of the large firms, and while she says she is looking forward to college, she added she has ‘ had a great time in high school. " She lists tennis, golf, swim­ ming. sailing and music as her main interests. Kristen is the daughter of Mary and Anthony Moiis Jr. Keeping finances in order for the Class of 1989 has been the job of Top Ten senior Vonnie Morin, who has serv­ ed as class treasurer for three years. She also was elected treasurer of the National Honor Society to which she has belonged for three years, and she earned the academic excellence award every year She was chosen Caledonia's 1988 Homecoming Queen and is captain for both the girls’ tennis and golf teams Vonnie was one of the par tici pants in Caledonia’s prize­ winning television commer­ cial, which was aired on WZZM-TV last year, and she participated in 4-H for eight years, showing horses. Roni Young The daughter of G. Rex and Cindy Morin, she plans to at tend the University of Michigan next year, though she hasn’t yet decided on a major. Top Ten senior Debra Schumacher plans to attend Michigan State University next year to major in psychology While at Caledonia, she earned academic excellence Continued on Pg. 2 Middleville sewer expansion goal is planned for the fall of 1990 by Jean Gallup The expansion of the sewage treatment lagoons in Middleville will rxx be com­ pleted until the fall of 1990. Village Engineer Richard Meyers told the council at its last meeting March 14. ’ And that’s if everything works out nght." he added. Meyers, of the firm Meyers. Buesche and Nies ap­ peared at the meeting to up­ date the council on the pro gress of the sewer project. and recommend what steps should be taken next He recommended, and the council agreed, io go to step two of the design phase of the plans "It's in the best interest of the council to continue. Meyers said "We would like to be under construction by this fall, but even that may not be possible We have to furnish a kit of in­ formation io the Michigan Department of Natural Resources There are steps to lake, and it must be done one step at a time So. we'11 take it one step * a time These things are done the same way with all municipalities. We just must be on the same wave length as the DNR." he said. Expansion of the lagoons has been planned since last October, when the DNR notified the village the sewage system was operating beyond capacity. The time necessary to com­ plete the project will affect growth in the village, most notably the "Cider Mill Estates." the mobile home park planned for the outskirts of Middle ilie To gam preliminary site plan approval from the Barry Eaton District Health Depart­ ment. the developers of the park must have a letter from the village, approving sewer and waler hookups for the park and an anticipated con­ nect ion date The original goal for the opening of the park was the spnng of 1989. with ground­ breaking in September of last year "Until we receive official word, it is premature fix us to comment." said Cindy Sage Winters, spokeswoman for William Hefferan Property Management Inc., developers of the park Myers explained that several of the things required by the DNR will be done at the same time "We have a work plan; we’ve tried to do what is best for Middleville, trying to get the bare minumum,” he said. "Our work plan will be submitted and we ll find out exactly what we have to do. Then we ll wait one, two, three months for a response This is a time consuming thing." "There are too many mon­ ths involved with the agencies involved. Cross your fingers for September of 1990," he said Other action taken by the council included granting a 12-year tax abatement to a village industry Simpson Industries already is operating under such an agreement and requested another tax assessment "district " be set up to include a planned expansion of the plant Village Manager Kit Roon said that the expansion will cost 55.206,000 and 50 per cent of the value of that ex­ pansion would be exempted from v illage property taxes under the agreement Also, the annual "Clean Up Week" was set for the first full week in May Roon reported the cost to the village for the picking up and disposing of trash is about $5.(MX) Asked how much work it was for his crews, Roon replied the only problem is the scattering of the trash. People put out the things to be picked up, and during the time the trash sits at the curb, other people come along and take things they want, Roon said. "It’s really no problem, they just scatter the trash all over the place It’s just a little more work for us," he said. The council agreed with Trustee Lon Myers when he said, "This is an important taxpayer service, and 1 cer­ tainly am in favor of it." Also, a part of Lem Paul Street was vacated by the village, with the council declining to speculate about a portion of the street that seems to belong to no one Property owners Shirley and Walter Eaton were advis­ ed to treat the question of ow nership of the piece of land as a civil matter. �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 28. 1989 Caledonia Board approves administrative positions bv Barbara Gail The Caledonia School Board voted unanimously last week , to offer contracts to Robert Myers and Jeanne Glowicki for 1989-90 and 1990-91 as school super inten dent and principal of Caledonia Elementary School, respectively. Glowicki has been acting principal at the school this year after last summer’s reassignment of Principal Tonya Porter to the high sch<x)l The recommendation to re tain Myers, now in his third year at Caledonia, followed a January evaluation of his work by the board The board also approved a change order of $12,819 for the new high school The sum will cover costs in creating two "nearly standard-sized" classrooms in place of a wrestling room, revise a roof support structure in the living skills room and provide addi tional fire protection for the concession area The Building Committee explained that the fire protec­ tion deficiency resulted from an oversight in the original bid by the contractor, who is not charging the school for cor­ recting the problem except for the cost of the second set of shutters that would close off the concession area in case of fire The change order also will pay for re-routing some heating lines. In other action, the board adopted the dales of Aug 28. 1989. and June 8. 1990. as the beginning and ending dates of the students' next school year. A special education room at the middle school was approv­ ed after board member Ber­ nard Nagel explained that the addition basically will be funded by federal money, and that one new employee will be hired to staff the class. The board approved bids by the Dan Charles Agency for building, contents and liability insurance; by Seidman & Seidman-BDO for audit ser­ vice and by Blair Mechanical Inc. for the sale of obsolete kitchen equipment Myers explained briefly the Myers said that the recent approval of the 90-home Austinndge housing develop­ ment will put an even bigger strain on the elementanes' capacities, and that he will continue to keep the state in­ formed of the school popula­ tion growth Board Members Arlene Hodgkinson and Sharon Oatley reported on the recom­ mendations of the Media Assessment Committee (see related article.) The architect and project director reported the new high school classrooms should be ready for students in April and that remodeling of the old wing into a middle school then will begin this summer. Thornapple Township Board of Trustees adopts a new budget Caledonia Elementary Principal Jeanne Glowicki elementary classroom addi­ tions being discussed to meet the needs of the growing school population. He said that even though the schools will be at capacity next year, the state questions whether Caledonia's needs are so great that the additions are needed "When the officials look at ocher areas of the state like the Detroit area and the Upper Peninsula, they find it hard to believe that we are growing at the rate we are.” he explained by Jean Gallup Spending in Thornapple Township will be a little higher next year if the budget just adopted by the board of trustees is adopted. The 1989-90 budget expects an estimated general fund balance of $207,633 for the beginning of new fiscal year on April 1, and a fund balance of $187, 864 on March 31, 1990. The fire fund, which will start April 1 with an anticipated fund balance of $126, 638, has estimated revenues of $95,440 and expenditures of $82,477. The equipment reserve fund will receive $20,000 this year, up from $10,000 in last year's budget. The reserve fund is being built up to accomodate the purchase of a fire truck. Including the money set aside for reserve, the fund balance for the fire fund is projected to be $139,601 at the end of the 1989-90 fiscal year. The ambulance fund should have a $51,124 fund balance to start with, and with revenues of $42,550 and expenses of $51,155 is expected to have $42,124 for a fund balance to start the 1990-91 fiscal year. A total of $19,000 is budgeted for a computer system, which is being studied, and $2,500 each for the office of township supervisor, clerk and treasurer to pay for health insurance. Township Board members had been holding workshops for several weeks prior to presenting the budget, which they approved at the March 13 meeting. Caledonia High School announces the 1989 ‘Top Ten’ Continued from front page awards each year and was named to the National Honor Society as a sophomore Deb also received athletic honors, earning varsity letters in cross country and track, and was named to the all conference team twice in cross -country and three times in track, qualifying for state competition in both sports. She says she also enjoys basketball, swimming and volleyball. Along with her parents. Bill and Lynn Schumacher. Deb has participated for the last ten years in the Kent Special Riding Program, in which handicapped children get to enjoy horseback riding. She also has shown her own horses at the Kent County Fair, and has represented the county at the state fair where she has won silver and bronze medals Journalism will be the ma­ jor of Wendy Tucker, who plans to attend Grand Rapids Junior College next year as the first step in her goal to become a magazine or newspaper editor The daughter of Norman and Brenda Tucker, she already has gained some career experience while serv­ ing as the copy editor of the yearbook. Her honors include three years' membership in the Na­ tional Honor Society and win­ ning the Michigan State University Outstanding Junior Award. This year she was honored with the Principal's Leadership Award. |?m~ts20% Off| Cedar Closet in the Caledonia Village Centre Casual wear shop for missy & juniors with prices you can afford MON TUES SAT 10 5 30 QQS 1 EQ/f WED THURS FRI 10 8 O ZF 1. • A. 6 CALEDONIA PARENT i COOPERATIVE g PRE-SCHOOL i Enrollment for 2 1989 Fall 0 Programs has has hAniin begun. i 2 day programs offered for three and four year olds. Optional 3 day program for 4 year olds. Mornings and afternoons. OPEN HOUSE April 18 • 7 P.M. for Farther Information Call ... PAM 868-7567 or KATHY 698-9798 I Wendy served as vice presi­ dent of her class in ninth grade, and has backed Fighting Scots athletic teams for four years as a cheerleader. The son of Ronald and Cheryl Walbndge. Brenton R. Walbridge plans on a career in electrical engineer­ ing after studying at Grand Rapids Junior College and Michigan Technological University. In addition to his Top Ten honor, Brent is a member of the National Honor Society and has served on the Student Congress as a representative and this year as assembly chairman. He has played both football and baseball for four years and earned recognition as a member of the Advance all­ area football team, and he received honorable mention in the O-K Gold all-conference football awards. Rounding out Brent's high school career are four years in the symphonic and jazz bands, and this year he received the 1988 Best Musician Award. He is active in his church youth group, serving as presi­ dent. and was chosen for the 1988 Caledonia High School Homecoming Court. Brent also edited the TV commer­ cial. which was one of only three area entries chosen to be aired on WZZM-TV to discourage students from drinking and driving. Senior Dai Wessman plans to continue running cross­ country. next year for the Hope College Flying Dut­ chmen after representing the Fighting Scots on the O-K Gold all-conference cross­ country team last fall He also led the team in mileage for the last two years and received the team's leadership star his senior year. In addition to kmc ring in cross-country for four years, Dai also has run track for four years, and played basketball tn ninth. 10th and 11th grades. He was named Most Valuable as a junior varsity eager and earned a varsity letter his junior y ear As a scholar. Dai has earn­ ed the academic excellence sward each of nt* four years. and he served as vice presi­ dent of the National Honor Society as a senior. His scholastic efforts also were recognized when he received the Hope College Distinguished Scholar Award scholarship, and he attended the National Young Leaders Conference last December. Dai considers long-distance running one of his main in­ terests and has just completed a year of running without missing a day’s workout. He is a member of his church youth group, and con­ tinues his hobby of collecting lead toy soldiers. In his spare time, he says he enjoys reading Louis L’Amour novels. Dai is the son of Drs. Robert L. and Leslie L. Wessman and plans a career in medicine with a specialty in exercise physiology “working with world-class athletes." The editor of Caledonia High School’s yearbook for the last two years, Kimberly Wild plans to earn a double major in math and journalism at the University of Michigan. She says she’s not yet decid­ ed on a definite career goal, however. Kim is the daughter of Byron and Susan Wild, and she lists going places with her family and friends as among her favorite things to do. She also listed reading and writing as interests and hobbies Kim helped write, produce and edit the WZZM-TV com­ mercial entry from Caledonia, and she has been a member of National Honor Society for three years She has earned the academic excellence award each of her high school years. Colleen Young has not yet decided on a definite career, but she lists many interests in the fine arts, especially in music, where she has received a number of honors She has studied clarinet at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp for five years, and for the last three years was chosen for the top performing group She has been in band for four years and is the first chair clarinetist in the organization Colleen also attended the summer program for the gifted and talented at Olivet College in 1987, and she en­ joys photography, dance and film making as well as music. She has been accepted at both Western Michigan University and Northeastern University in Boston, and she is waiting to hear of her place­ ment in the WMU Medallion Scholarship competition. The daughter of Robert and Patricia Young, Colleen has been a member of the Na­ tional Honor Society for two years and participated in its peer tutoring program. The current president of the National Honor Society, Rani Young, daughter of Robert and Patricia Young, has earn­ ed academic excellence achievement awards all four of her years at Caledonia. This year she also served as a representative on the Stu­ dent Congress. Winner of numerous awards in painting and draw­ ing, Rani plans to earn the Bachelor of Fine Arts of Degree at the School of the Art Institute in Chicago where she plans to major in painting. Her ultimate goal is to be a free-lance artist in the Chicago area She has attended Blue lake Fine Arts Camp the past five summers and one year won a half-scholarship for being named "Best Artist" of that session. She has been commissioned to do many portraits, and her entry was named "Best in Show" in an exhibit spon­ sored by the Kent In­ termediate School District and Grand Rapids Education Association. Rani says she likes to read and work on her art projects in her leisure time, and she also pursues her interests in psychology and philosophy. She majored in philosophy at the 1988 Summer Institute for Arts and Sciences at Eastern Michigan University. TheJunandJNeius^ Publication No USPS 347580 1952 N Broadway — P O Box B Hastings, Michigan 49058 The Sun and News (USPS 347 580j 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 Bo* B Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year . $8 00 Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties S10 00 Founded in 1870 — Published by... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I March 28. 1989 / Page 3 Fhornapple Kellogg Board of Education recall is renewed Ii ne rw latest latent netftk*ns petitions also also face face a claritv hearing, set for 9 Recall petitions have been a m Friday. March 31. -n the said taken out against five Probate Courtroom member- of the Thornapple Barry County Clerk Nancy Kellogg Board of Education Boersma. Trustee John Miller. for the second time, by the same people who started an Secretary Jan Siebesma. Vice President James Verlinde. ill-fated drive last February. All five petitions against the Treasurer Gary VanElsl and same board members, started President Donald Williamson earlier by Norman and are the board member- named ther petition* Charlene Bird of Middleville.on _____ were dismissed at a Feb 15 . Trustees Dan Law and Gan clarity hearing because it was* ‘Thafct do MAt base filed against them ruled that the charges made Miller. Siebsema and against the board members VanElsl are charged with ”’rwere not specific enough. , , .. _ by Jean Gallup responsible spending spending of of tax tax-­ responsible payer’ money in regards to the tOM of the following: in­ surance. S4I2.780.00. superintendent. S55.OOO; High School principal. $51,620. Middle School Prin­ cipal $51,240; Elementary School Principal. $44,048. Elementary Principal. S42.589; business manager. S25.000 and library assistants (five) $57,630 ” The peti­ tions face JA an^ hate A^erl both violated the Open Meetings Act at a school •— eting. The Counts Election Election The Barrs Barry County Commission, which includes Boers ma. Barry County Treasurer Juanita Yarger and Probate Judge Richard Shaw. will conduct the hearing. Boers ma explained what will happen at the Friday meeting. ‘Were not allowed to judge the contents of the peti­ tions; we have to decide if the charges are clear enough for the person who is being recall­ ed to respond to the charges made against them.” she explained. Also, the the people people who who will will Also, be asked to sign petitions should be be able to unders­ tand *he charges being made, she added. The board members, the Birds and the members of the election commission are being notified by letter of the time and date of the hearing, and all those interested are welcome to attend. 'Interested parties are more than welcome to attend, to talk or just to sit and listen.” Boersma said al the time of the first hearing. Thornapple Kellogg b Superintendent Stese Garrett said he would not be able to . omment on the development "I have no comment I’ve received no notice or informa­ tion on this matter, but I would like to say again; I believe the Thornappie Kellogg School District is for­ tunate to have an excellent board of education that is con­ cerned about the welfare of the students of this district he said. Norman Bird said he would have no comment until after the clarity hearing Survey on opinions toward Thornapple Kellogg Schools completed by Jean Gallup The result! of a survey showing what registered voters of the district think of Thornapple Kellogg Schools and the people who run them are now available for public inspection. (For facts and figures, see related chart). The survey questions dealt with where people get their information about the schools, what they thought of the school system as a whole, why they thought last year's millage requests were turned down and their opinions on the adequacy of the school curriculum. The respondents were also asked to "grade" the school district employees and officials and the system with the standard A, B, C, D or E marks. The survey was conducted by Kathy Feaster as part of the Michigan State Board of Education’s "Project Out­ reach" in late January and early February. Feaster, who was coordinator of opinion research for the project, also trained volunteers from the school district who conducted the telephone survey. Grade level configuration, importance of certain school programs and services, financing the local public schools and past school millage elections all were areas probed in depth by the survey takers, who talked to 340 people. The surveyers also asked why millage proposals were defeated, what was thought of the extra-curricular pro­ gram, door-to-door sales projects, future millage plans and what information the voters wanted before an election, their thoughts on eliminating all sports and extra-curricular activities, what subjects they thought could be cut, what sports to cut, and what additional cutbacks could be suggested. The questions followed the same format, with the question posed first, and a then request was made for suggestions to improve any problems mentioned in the response. A probability survey sample was drawn from a list of registered voters who had voted in a school election at least once in the past two years, or were newly registered voters. Attitudes and Opinions of Voters Toward the Thornapple Kellogg Schools A Public Opinion Survey of Registered Voters The following chart is edited for length Multiple choice questions may total more than 100%. Some lesser percentages are dropped to accommodate space requirements. Do you think the local schools do an excellent, good, fair or poor job of keeping people informed about what happens in the school district? Excellent.......................... 8% Fair...................................31% Good ...51% Poor................................. 7% From time to time you get information from the local schools that tells how and what the schools are doing. How believable is that information — is it believable, somewhat believable, or not very believable? Believable 57% Somewhat believable 35% Not very believable 4% Suggestions to improve the credibility of the information was offered by those who said ' somewhat" and "not very" More honest/truthful information...................................... 10% Tell the whole story/give all the facts 7% More detaiied/accurate/understandable information. .4% Improve cooperation/involvement with parent s/community............................................................ 3 % Can't say/don’t know.......................................................... 11% How could the schools here do a better job of getting information to the public? More detailed information in the newspapers.................. 24% Publish district newsletter more often............................. 21% Send letters/f lyers/bulletins................................................ 18% More open houses/school programs................................... 9% Encourage more parental/community involvement in the schools..........................................................................9% Send more information home with students...................... 7% Can’t say/don’t know........................................................... 22% Whaf kinds of things about the schools would you like to know more about? Financial/budget information 34% Curriculum information.............................. School board news 8*” Special programs, services available to the students 7% Teachers/teaching methods 6% My child's progress........................ 4% Can’t say/don’t know 18% Where do you get most of your information about the local public schools? Middleville Sun and News............................... 53% School district newsletter. "The Key" 51% Word of mouth/friends/neighbors/relatives 46% My own children/other students 14% School district employees J4% Hastings Banner 80,» Of all your sources of information about the Thornappie Kellogg Schools — which one is your most reliable source? Middlevile Sun and News 26% The Key................................................................................ 26 Word of mouth from friends/nelghbors/relatives 17% School district employees 9% My own children/other students 5% Own observation/personal involvement .5% If you were to grade the schools in the same way that students are graded — what grade would you give the TK school system as a whole — A. B. C, D, or E? A..................................... 18% D 1% B.................................... 53% E . 1% C...................................... 17% Don't know/can’t say 9% Those whose answer was C, D, or E, were asked what should be done to improve the system? Better teachers/teaching methods. 4% Improve communication with parents/communlty. 4% Better administration/management of the schools 4% More emphasis on basics...................... 3% Improve curriculum — more variety in class selection 2% How would you rate the overall performance of classroom teachers? A....................................... 26% D........ 1% B....................................... 40% E...................................... 0% C....................................... 11% Can’t say/don’t know 21% Continued on next page ANTECKI'S INCOME TAX SERVICE STEVE ANTECKI 891*9401 U O rZ jn Caledonia, Ml 49316 IS YOUR CHIMNEY . > SAFE AND CLEAN? 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Middleville, Ml / March 28. 1989 Those who gave a C or D were asked how to improve classroom teachers Teachers should be more dedicated.............................. 3% Retire some, hire in better teachers 3% More communication/cooperation with parents.......... 1% Improve attitudes/actionsof teachers................................. 1% How would you rate building pnncipals? A „.................................. 24% D........................................ 2% B .................................. 33% E.................................... 0% C....................................... 10% Can't say/don’t know...31% Those who gave a C or D were asked how to improve building principals Improve communication/cooperation with parents/ community...................................................................... 2% Listen to students/be more understanding...................... 1% Improve leadership/management skills .......................... 1 % Stay m buildings/do own work............................................ 1% Can’t say/don’t know... ............................................... 5% How would you rate the superintendent and other admimstra tors? A 9% D.......................................... 9% 8 21% E........................................ 4% C .... 23% Can't say/don’t know. .35% Those who gave a C, D or E were asked for ways to improve performance More communication/cooperation with parents/commumty/ fewer threats 10% Improvement leadership ability/management skills 4% Superintendent should be more believable........................ 3% Hire a new superintendent................................................... 3% How would you rate the board of education? A 7% D.......................................... 9% B ............................ 31% E ..................................... 3% C 29% Can’tsay/don’t know...21% What do you like about TK? Good classroom teachers....................................................30% Small school system with friendly atmosphere 25% Good curriculum/vanety of subjects................................. 19% Individual attention given to students............................. 13% Good communication/cooperation with parents/community 11% Sport s/ath let ics.................................................................... 10% WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St "The Church there everybody is somebody and Jesus Chris! is Lord" Sunday School Sundry Morning Wo’sMj Sunday I vening t/yonhiO ^•anewav M.aweei pto, v A 80* Huai Rev William Dobson Pastor 9 JO a m 10 30 a m 6 00 p m 7 00 p m "People that care" I Middleville at the Community Hall Sunday Service 9.30 a m. I’" Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (616) 795-2391 St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family What don't you like about the schools? Lack of financial support/commumty support for schools/miilage failures/cutbacks 11 % Too much emphasis on sports/extra curricular activities.......................................................................... Lack of discipline in the schools 5% Poor cumculum/lack of vanety in class selection 5% Poor money management/money wasted/misspent 5% Lack of communication/cooperation with parents/community/staff.............................................. 5% Taxes are too high.................................................................. 5% Can’t say/don’t know.............................................................6% Do you think the curriculum prepares students to live in today's world? Yes.......................................................................................... 49% Needs to be changed 33* Can’t say/don’t know........................................................... 18% If it needs to be changed, how should it be changed? More emphasis on basics — 3 Rs 10% More practical, applied courses, survival skills 6% More vocationai/technical classes 5% Better college preparation.................................................... 4% Do you approve of the changes in attendance policy at TK? Yes ....................................................................................... 74 * No........................................................................................... 24% Do you approve of the new grade school configuration? Yes......................................................................................... TO% No...........................................................................................21% Do you think the schools have too much, enough or not enough money at the present time to provide a good school program'’ Too much...................... 3% Not enough 43% Enough.......................... 46% Can’t say/don’t know 8% How would you rate the way the school manages their money? Excellent.......................... 5% Good............................... 30% Poor.................................. 18% Fair................................... 38% Can’t say/don’t know 9% Do you think the teachers' salaries are too high, low or just right'’ Too high ...... 9% Just about right 56% Too low ...15% Can't say/don’t know. 20% DIRECTORY LOCAL CHURCH 891 8923 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church l|| Good quality of education offered to students 10% Can’t say/don’t know........................................................... 15% God's family) St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A M. Fath *• Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Recto 24 ... 948-2936 • Church Ph 795-2370 McCann Road, Irving, Michigan MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street 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. Parmelee Morning Worship Middleville Sunday School Morning Worship Rev Lynn Wagner 9 30 a m. .9 45 a m. 11 00 a m. 795-3798 Rev Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church Church Office Phone — 795-9266 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED St. Margaret Mary of the Sacred Heart Chapel 1am Street 708 We Morning Worship Sunday School Evening Worsh, B 1000 am 11 <5 a m 6 00 p m ¥<X ARE INVITEO Rev Poger Timmerman Pastor Temporarily meeting at the Gaines Township Hail on 68th St. S E near Kalamazoo Ave Sunday - Latin Tridentine Mass • 10 a m. Rosary and Confessions before Mass Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass Daily Mass in Small Chapel • 8:30 a.m. 795 3667 EMMANUAL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Ret W'uvne Smith, Rector Phone 945-3014 Sunday Schedule Adult Choir 900 p m Church School & Adult Education 9 30 am Holy Eucnanst 1030 am Weekday Eucnanst Wednesday 7 15 am Thursday 700 pm Call for information about youth choir. BOie Study youth group and other activities How much do you think the teachers should be paid? Less than 25 thousand........................................................... 2% 25-30 thousand...................................................................... 37% 30-35 thousand.......................................................25% 35-40 thousand........................................... 6% Over 40 thousand................................................... Depends on the teacher ................................................... 18% Can’t say/don’t know........................................................... 11% Why do you think the last three millage requests failed? Taxes are too high now....................................................... 20% On fixed income/can t afford more taxes 13% Too much waste/money misspent 13% Proposal was confusing/didn’t understand proposal ...12% Renewal and additional millage should have been separate issues 12% Lack of credibility/distrust of administration 10% Need not apparent/have enough money now 10% Lack of information on proposal........................................ 9% Would you vote for a renewal when it expires ? Yes........................... 84% Undecided........................ 6% No................................... 6% Did not respond 4% Would you vote for about 4 additional mills now? Yes.................................. 47% No.................................... 40% Undecided..........................7% Depends............................3% Did not respond 4% What kind of questions do you think need to be answered by the district before an election? Exactly where the money will be spent/on which programs and services 65% Specifics on how money is currently spent 33% Prove the need for additional millage 29% Honest/truthful information on the entire proposal 14% How education will be improved/students will benefit 6% If the district were forced to make more cutbacks, would you favor... eliminating busing? Yes...................................14% No.................................... 83% Can’t say 3% Eliminate all sports and extra curricular activities? Yes...................................20% No.................................... 78% Can’t say .2% Reduce the number of teachers? Yes.................................. 29% No.................................... 63% Can’t say 9% Go to a five hour day? Yes.................................. 36% No.................................... 56% Can’t say 8% Reduce the number of sub/ects? Yes..................................37% No................................... 50% Can’t say 13% Can you think of any other cutbacks the district could make, in order to help meet the rising costs facing the schools? Reduce the number of administrators/ehminate superintendent/cut administrators’ hours 7% Make cuts in support staff 6% Reduce/freeze salaries of administrators/ superintendents........................... 5% Reduce waste/improve money management 4% Reduce/freeze teachers salaries 3% Can’t say/don’t know....................................................... 63% FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE 9 45 11:00 t>00 6 45 a m a.m p m p m PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue 1st Seni 1 <i.rn. • 2nd Service 11 a.m. Church School 9:45 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. phone Middleville Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. 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 “God Cares for You” 891-8H9 Rev Wayne Kiel. Pastor Rev Stanley Vugteveen Associate Pastor Sheryl Boar. Director of Christian Education LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Services — Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Worship . Pastor Weley J. Coffey 10.00 a m 1100 a m. .6:00 p.m. Phone 795-7076 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worthip (Interpreted for hearing impaired) 9 45 a m. Sunday School 1110 a m Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p m Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Gradel, Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Youth Fellowship. Wednesday 7 00 p m REV KENNETH VAUGHT 8918028 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Chn.Han Reformed Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Rev. James Cusack Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a m. Evening Worship 5:45 p.m. Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass 5 00 p.m, Sunday Mass 900 a m & 1100 a m First Friday Mass 7 00 p m Recotory Office Phone — 531-0432 Ret . Bernard Mulder. Pastor 868^306 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST (The OOltf Adult Sunday School......... 9 a.m. Sunday Scnool 10 00 a m. Morning Worship 11 00 a m. Evening Worship 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . 7 30 p.m. “A church uuh a carmg heart for out community and the uodd" Sunday Services 9 30 a.m i o 00 p.m. Morning Worship................ 10 a.m. Children’s Sunday School. 10 a.m. Pastor .MctL Buualda Ret. Dr. Robert L. Westman Pastor M 37 at 100th St., Caledonia. Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 Jflfthodist Churrli 559C A/hitneyville Ave , S.E. A,:o, Michigan 49302 Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - 1 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 28. 1989 I Page 5 Composition of the Survey sample 95% Confidence Level (Plus/Minus)5% Sample Error n — 340 Sex'of Respondents Female 56: Male *4% Designation of Respondents •Respondents with children in the Thomapple Kellogg Schools 52% ‘Parents with children in grades K-1 (32%) 17% •Parents with children tn grades 2-3 (36%» 19% •Parents with children m grades 4-5 (32%) 16% •Parents with children middle school age (27%) 14% •Parents with children in high school (38%) 20% Respondents with children attending private or parochial school.................. ......................... 1% Respondents with pre-school age children only................................................................. 2% Respondents with school-age children who are not currently enrolled in the local schools 1% Respondents who formerly had children in the Thornapple Kellogg Schools................................ 30% Respondents who have never had children in the Thornapple Kellogg Schools ...* ...................16% Respondents who themselves attended the Thornapple Kellogg Schools ......................... 31% Age of Respondents 18 through24years old.......................... 2% 25 through 34years old................................................. 17% 35 through 44 years old.......................... ’................... 33% 45 through 54 years old 25% 55 through 64years old ................................................ 12% 64 years old and over...................................................... 11 % Length of Residency Less than one year 1% One through three years .......... ................ 9% Four through six years 11% Seven through nine years 5% Ten or more years 73% Property Owner or Renter Properly owner 96% Renter 2% Neither; live with relatives...............................................2% Occupaton of Respondents Retired 1% Unemployed/laid-off............ 2% Business/professional................................................... 21 % Olfice/clencal . . . .9% Sales 4% Self-employed 4% Skilled labor 19% Unskilled labor 11% Homemaker 17% Farmer 2 Undesignated................................................................... 1% Political Precinct % of % of Actual Survey Precinct 1 90% 90% Precinct 2 10% 10% Dr. Weatherhead’s Office ... will be closed March 28 thru April 10 In case of an Emergency Call 945-9567 ; Spring Has Arrived S [ J Take a break and try one of our different daily specials for... BREAKFAST • LUNCH or DINNER Everything is available for take-out — for your early spring picnics! J Chod Rodaz keeps up with the swinging rope os he jumps for heart.' Kettle Lake’s ‘Jump for Heart’ is heart warmer b> Barbara Gail Donations of hours and energy from 144 Kettle Lake students and from their teachers, parents and prin­ cipal to “Jump for Heart" is a heart-warming story all by itself. But a personal dedication from a brother and sister whose grandfather had been saved from a nearly fatal heart attack, produced an extra tug of the legendary heart strings that had nothing to do with jumping rope During a break time in the three-hour jump rope marathon, second-grader Crystal Meyerink told the crowd in the school gym that she was dedicating her fund­ raising efforts to her Grandpa Maxim, who she said had been suffering heart trouble since his first attack in 1979. Crystal told the story of how her grandfather had suf­ fered a cardiac arrest at Southkent Veterinary Hospital in February 1988 and that even though he had been pro­ nounced dead, the personnel at Southkent and June Ed­ wards. an emergency nurse at Blodgett Hospital, who hap­ pened to be at the vet’s, “never stopped try ing to save Grandpa s life” Although his condition stabilized. Crystal said that for days the family didn’t know if he would live or not. ’But through God’s miracle, prayers and medical help, he is still with us to­ day.” said the little girl. She added that she also had a "a small heart condition which is a heart mur-mur. and that when she grew up she planned to be a nurse so she could help save people’s lives. Crystal and her brother Jacob, a fourth-grader, together raised more than S400 in pledges for the Jump for Heart event March 20. Physical education teacher Laura Crump said she never dreamed the fund-raiser would draw so much support as the teams of jumpers were CHILD’S PORTIONS AVAILABLE Chronic fatigue to meet April 4 795-3672 497 Arlington (M-37). Middleville (Next to Hating* Cit> BanA* Regular Hows Mon Fn 6 a m -8 p m Sat 6am 2pm Sun 8am 1pm The Meyerinks dedicated their jump rope efforts to their Grandpa Maxim, who survived a nearly fatal heart attack. Crystal, left, and her brother Jacob, right, raised over $400 ip pledges during the Jump for Heart event. Seated with their children are Diane and Bruce Meyerink. The Chronic Fatigue Syn­ drome support group meets on the first Tuesday of every month at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids The next meeting will be held on Tuesday. April 4. from 7-9 p m in the hospital s East West Conference Room Attendance is free and open to the public encouraged by parents and teachers who either jumped rope themselves, fixed snacks or just offered encouragement. Fruit for the participants was sold at a discount by the D&W store, she said, and the student council provided graham crackers and lots of support. Parents sliced apples and served beverages to keep the jump rope teams going, and when the 6.30 p.m. ending of the marathon rolled around, more than $3,000 had been raised for the American Heart Association. Crump reported that the largest pledges had been rais­ ed by Blake Sinclair. $175; by Julie Scheid. $100; and by Nick Ten have. $81. besides the money promised to the Meyerinks A hearty contribution to the fight against heart disease THORN APPLE FLORAL 114 River Street. Middleville Downtown — Along the River COMPLETE FLORAL SERVICE FOR ALL OCCASIONS PVe wire flowers worldwide OPEN Mon Wed 9-5 Thurs.&Fn 9-5:30. Sat 9-1 (616) 795-3331 $0 Down • No Payments for 90 Days, Plus 90-day FREE Financing with Polaris Star Card ‘ The way we see it there are two basic things to look for in an ATV. One is performance. The other is paying for it. 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Middleville, Ml / March 28, 1989 McFall Elementary students celebrate Easter with contest Brittany Barber shows her award winning egg creation while brother Jordan just seems to be enjoying the atmosphere at the McFall all purpose room. All the entries are done by kindergarteners or first graders. The Land of the Eggasours is an attractive display, one of many that Heather Punt and her little sister Jennifer enjoyed looking at after the judging of the Easter Egg Decorating Contest at McFall Elementary School in Middleville INVITATION TO BID Caledonia Township will take bids for the mowing of the Township Cemeteries for the 1989 season. Specifications are available at the Township Office, 7248 68th Street, Caledonia, Ml. Bids are to be submitted to Township Clerk by March 31, 1989. Sharon K. Buer, Clerk MOVIE RENTAL Rent Sat. Get Sun. FREE 2 for 1 Wednesday ’ SNIDER HOME Satellite Equipment. 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Mt / March 28. 1989 / Page 7 Committee presents library recommendations to board base program a Northview November and agreed with the suggestions of Academic Director Doug Busman on a procedure to survey the needs of the libraries The group also studied the characteristics of an exemplary "media" or library system As pan of the mformationgathenng process, the com- After four months of study, a committee of school librarians, administrators and parents submitted to the school board last week its recommendations for up­ dating and coordinating the five Caledonia school libraries. The committee first met last mmee visited five area school media centers that offered ex­ emplary programs. In November, it Msited K-5 libraries m East Grand Rapids to learn about their programs for working with the gifted and talented Also in November, the committee studied the data HighSchool In December, the commit­ tee traveled to Godwin Heights. Forest Hills Central High School. Charlotte Public Schools, and in January visited the middle school libraries at Forest Hills Nor­ thern Middle School. Dutton Christian’s victory in ‘Battle of Books’ The two teams which represented Dutton Christian in the sfteov 79Call 577 19 for sni*e Ca// {or hair DESIGNERS Appointment Bottle of the Books" quiz each other in a mock practice session. ... _ . Seated, from left, are Mandy Kwantes. Valerie Hutt, Angel Selvius, T J. Grant, Meredith Fynwever and Jennifer Vining. Standing from left, are Becky Kwantes. Erin Meyer by Barbara (*all Dutton Christian fourth and tilth graders who have been "in training” for two months, found their practice paid ott. as they distinguished themselves in the "Battle of the Books” March 17 at South Christian High School. If a "Battle of the Books” creates (he image of works by Judy Blume "duking it out” with editions by Beverly Cleary, rest assured that this particular “warfare” is a reading incentive program that culminated in some literary competition between area Christian schools In its first year of participa tion in the program. Dutton Christian fielded teams that missed only one of 16 ques­ tions about events, authors and characters of the 30 txxiks on the Battle's” required reading list. "The goal is reading incen­ tive.” said Dutton Christian teacher Teunis Witte, "with the competition secondary .” Witte said though the 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 Men • Women • Children Mark Roosien. Josh KwekeL Kern Lucas, Beth VanderWeide and Debbie Poll. Missing from the picture is David Baxter. mended that tha. a long-range lone range plan be developed "with specific building and district goals" for the media program, in­ cluding curriculum, instruc­ tion and training. The committee included a recommendation that the media centers’ hours should be scheduled so they will be open for student and com­ munity use beyond the regular school day. Copies of the full report, in­ cluding statistics on the numbers of books and periodicals in each library, were presented to the school btxird members for their study Board members Sharon Oat ley and Arlene Hodgkin­ son commented that they feh the report addressed a long­ standing weakness in the district's academic program, particularly at the high school level High school librarian Liz Lewis, who was part of the study committee, told the board that she "was excited” about the recommendations and eager to see them im­ plemented as the new high school opens E»* district had something special —-1-* for the Caledonia group to study, and the com­ mittee met at the end ot January to review what had been learned during the v isitations and to begin drafting a report to the school board After analyzing both the strengths and weaknesses ot the present Caledonia school libraries, and then discussing the problems of the program, the committee issued its final recommendations to the board Paramount among these is the recommendation to coor­ dinate all the libraries by ap­ pointing a certified K-I2 district media coordinator who will be provided with a full-time secretary-clerk Each "media center" as the libraries will now be called, will be staffed by a full-time, non-certified aide The goal in developing the media centers will be to meet the standards for schools in the 75th percentile of high ser­ vice programs as reflected in the guide "Statistics of Public and Private Scluxd Library Media Centers. 1985-86 " The committee also recotn- ACRYLIC NAILS • TANNING BOOTH children were elated at doing well and actually tying for a first place finish with two other schools, no one was really worried alxxit who placed where. Approximately 80 fifth and sixth grade students read more than 929 books in attempting to qualify for one of the two teams Dutton Christian spon­ sored. Witte explained. The children then took a written test on the books, with the top scorers chosen for the teams. Each team member then was assigned to be the "authority” for five or six books, though the team was allowed to confer on questions. Witte, a fourth-grade teacher and assistant building principal at the elementary school, credited Vicky Grant, mother of one of the con­ testants. with the program’s success. "They really worked hard and read so many more txx than we'd expected.” she said 109 Railroad, Middleville She made sure the readers were rewarded with a con gratulatory party after the competition was over. ^McCULLOCH irfiiffaftf ?? 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Ml / March 28. 1989 National Honor Society inducts 22 Caledonia students by Barbara (Jail Twenty-two Caledonia juniors and sophomores last Tuesday received the distinc­ tive square gold pm given to students chosen for member­ ship in the National Honor Society Selected for their scholar­ ship. leadership, character and service, the new members were congratulated by their fellow students, and by teachers and parents at an in­ duction cerenuwy at the high school library New inductees to the Coledonio High School chopter of the Notional Honor Society are, front row, from left, Pom Johnson, Todd VonderWoude, Ken Schulte, Steve Douglas, Jim Nickelson, Kent Taylor, Richard Petchauer and Kathleen Ramsey. Middle row, from left, ore John Forhot, Miriam Comegys, Anne Andrusiak, Amy Siler, Holly Hunter, Aleassa Schombers, Kristi Simkins and Gwyn Smith. Standing ore Jeff McCoul, left, Dan Scheid, Brett Maynard and Robert Driscoll. r^\ We novq haxie Queen Size Maternity EasJhlors AND Ne,vy 1 odd ter Two’s _ Compaw 309 S. TelTtrsort. (next to SLvTktrUftutt) Middleville Girl Scouts sell about 6,000 boxes of cookies Salesmanship apparently is one of the skills local Girl Scouts learn well, judging by figures for the recently completed annual cookie sales in Middleville. The nine troops in Middleville sold about 6,000 boxes of cookies to people in the community. The Girl Scouts earn 20 cents for each box sold and each troop keeps 25 cents per box. Most of the NOTICE THE ANNUAL MEETING for CALEDONIA TOWNSHIP will be held at 7:30 PM Wednesday Mar. 29,1989 proceeds go to camp activities, but a good share of tche money raised by the cookie drive is usually spent on a fun activity or special trip at the end of the year. Amounts earned by each of the different troops varied, but $1,500 was the total amount the scouts earned by working together this year. The top seller was Amanda Osborne with 305 boxes. Brooke Holzhausen was second with 212, and Kasia Willett earned third place by selling an even 200 boxes. Others who did well selling were Brownies Justina Killgore, Sara Huff, Kriste Sutler, Kelly Bush, Becky Worth and Melissa La Lone. Pamela Jamison, Nicole Belson, Misty Blain, Becky Bowyer, Danell Haigh, April Matzen, Wendy Wisnieski and Tricia Williams were Girl Scouts who also helped raise the total number of boxes sold. Leader Jane Osborne said the Middleville Girl Scouts appreciate the community’s support during the cookie sale. Present officers of the organization also were honored with special pins and words of thanks from sponsor Lois Lamb, who had only compliments for President Ram Young. Vice President Dai Wessman. Secretary Kristen Mohs and Treasurer Vonme Morin. The ceremony included short speeches to the in­ ductees. who were reminded just what the four qualifying concepts were and the impor­ tance of maintaining those qualities. Senior Dai Wessman. for example, chose to define “scholarship" by looking up the antonyms, or opposite characteristics, of the word. He said he found that op­ posites of scholarship were traits like illiteracy, ig­ norance. not having the remotest idea about something, and incomprehension He pointed out that these antonyms accurately describ­ ed what the new members were not when it came to be­ ing scholars. He compared scholarship to distance running, saying both are ’concentrated, tough, intense ’ Vonme Morin reminded her audience that leadership is a trait that one is not bom with, but acquires. ’ Leadership involves mak mg decisions and being responsible for them." she said Pam Kuiper explained that gtxxi character is difficult to achieve, and Wendy Tucker said that NHS members have tried to serve the school and community with their tutoring program, with fund raisers for charities, and with their program for elementary students describing the dangers of drug abuse After being led in the NHS pledge by Caledonia High School Principal Tonya Porter, the junior high or chestra entertained with several selections and then guests and members enjoyed refreshments Men s. Women's & Children's Hair Design • • Cut • Style • Perm • Eyebrow Arching J • Manicure • Ear Piercing • Aqua Nails • • Gift Certifictes • Walk-Ins Welcome • Tues Sr Citizen Day Weds Students Day 2 7pm J 134 E. 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BUER, Township Clerk lions and putting them all together in their very own creation Introduce your child to a lifetime skill and the yoy of sewing Our KaisCanSew -classes arc developed just for 6-12 year olds Our classes are fun and our patterns are simple Students learn from a qualified instructor how io • Choose appropriate material colors, patterns notions, etc • Press, pm. mark, cut and assemble a pattern • Stitch, buttonhole hem. etc on the newest sewing machines • Complete and wear their own clothes (What a way to build their confidence') Beginning and intermediate KidsCanSew classes are available Enrollment » limited to insure in dividual attention So be sure to register your child early to get the best selection of class times Foe more mfoemaiion please call Josi Sarver 795-7048 �I this week, so I will try to get her and visit with her next week Well, our COA Bring a Fnend and Pre-Easter dinner is all done now. You folks who didn’t evome sure did miss a real good dinner. I had more to eat than I could han­ dle. And we had a nice potluck addition dessert and salad The TK Kiddie Kampus Pre-schoolers made us some nice and colorful Easter piacemaLs Here's a big verbal hug to all of you involved. Here are the children who made them for us: Linda Wisenwsiu. Stacy Vandenfifer. Enc Holmquist. Rodney Frazer. Paul Garrett. Kyle Feltke. Austin McKien. Christine Dood. Cody Finkheiner, Victoria Stanton. Lindsey DeLillie. Jason Brown. Jessie Scott. Nicky Perkins. Mike Bush. Stephanie Stauffer. Amanda Kowalczy k. A lan Endsley. Christopher George. Neil Bruinsma. Angela Wilkeins. Lisa Brinks. Adam Mejeur. Dustin Snow. Ashley Ulberg. Michael Scaturro. Melissa Quiscnberry. Dominic Panza. Kelli Reil. Cassandra Getzen. Michael Michaelson. Mat­ thew Blacksma. J»H Weave/s Kevin Ehmry. Kelly Brings. Bob and Dons Green's home Sunday. March 19 to help her mom. Dons, celebrate her birthday. Brother and family and her sister and family were also there Lots Bremer and sister Trudy Truax spent 12 days on a trip to Florida. Lois said a lot of that time was used dnvmg here and there to see various people Saturday. March 18. Judy and three children. Bruce and family, and Lois took Fritz Steiner out for his birthday Wanda Hunt said that daughter Jamie had gone to South Carolina for Easter break. Terence Kelly Taylor also will be there for Easter break Daughter Lane went to Washington. DC for her break. Kathy and Chic Moma went with some others from Mid­ dleville and Hastings to spend last weekend. March 18 and 19. square dancing at Pokagon. Ind (near Angola). Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Prentice, Ethel Gibson's brother, came over to visit Rachel Kcnnicott. Melissa them Wednesday. March 15. Ainslie. Melissa Smith. Devin They are from Okemos. Slagel. Jasmine Venden Betty and Jim Robertson got Toom. Justin Rauch. Mandee home from their six-week stay Schantz. Jennifer Burks, in Florida. Betty said she had Samanth Harthy, David a good time, but it is always DeVormer and Matthew so good to get home and be Dykstra with her family. The yellow placemats and Marilyn McWhmney still the white tablecloth, with the has quite a prolonged case of egg favors made us all feel as laryngitis but hopes to finally if spring had moved into the nd of it soon. Saturday night, VFW Hall the 18th. the McWhinneys at Here are the generous mer­ (ended the White Credit chants who helped us say to Union dinner at the Moose those who came. “Welcome! Hall Then Sunday they were We were glad you joined us. ” (he guests of Barb and Al Hair We Are, Unique Palmer of Hastings (Marilyn’s Ceramic Shop, Professional side). They were helping Mac Pharmacy, Phil’s Pizza, Cow Birch celebrate. Patty. Village Grocery, Esther Larkin was planning Crystal Flash, Bass Photo. A on being with her daughter friend at Cappon’s, Thornap­ and family, the Vandals, for ple Kitchen. Middleville Easter. She was pretty sure Bowling Lanes. Mid Villa that the Easter Bunny was go­ Dining, two separate gifts ing to be there for the smallest from a Friend, Pastoor’s, member of the family to en­ Shear Pleasure, Thomapple joy. Nancy Vandal is now in Florist. Florida with her girlfriend and Then Brenda Bearup, who her family. She will be there is filling in for Helen about two weeks. Shellenberger, our boss wrap­ Marge Loew and family ped them all up so they were planned on going to her couldn't guess what they were family, Lloyd and Shirley getting. Frey’s at Cloverdale, to join We are starting something the rest of her family there for new in April. The first week Easter. If most of the family of every month we will hole come, there should be about “Rememberance Day.” We 20. arc asking each of you, for in­ Pat and Roger Barnum were stance. one time, to bring planning on having Dave and your baby picture, in an Beth Richardson there for din­ envelope, so no one can see it. ner. Also, they are planning Then we will lay them out on on having Mike and Randy (be table and see who can inBarnum there for Easter dentify the most correctly. dinner. Another week we might Lois and Don Stauffer were have the Sun and News planning on son Don and Mystery farms pictured in the Susan. Molly and Ryan Stauf­ older issues and see who can fer from Pennsylvania, there identify them. with them for Easter. Or maybe you have an old Friday. March 17. Dons picture in your family that has Campbell and Agnes Bedford a real interesting story to it. went out to lunch They were Or pictures of threshing rigs, expecting the family home for or a picture of an old school Easter. Dons thought that house, an old church, etc., there would be 17 some story of our local area 1 was told that Lucille Geny that you could share with us. would be back from Honda Oh. there are so many things mat I can think of 1 would like to hear about. Liz Hart's folks and Grand­ SERVICE & BODY SHOP pa Brow n came io the Harts Sunday, the 19th Easter they 795-3318 or 891-8151 were to be over again, along • Complete mechanical work • Frame work wnh Liz’s sister. • Auto glass replacement (we bill your insurance) Rod and Char Finkbcmer • Discount exhaust (we w<u beat any written estimate) went over to Herman Fink • Brakes • Alignment beiner’s the 23rd for dinner • Warranty work done on Chevrolet. Buick and Pontiac Thea the last weekend. March 18 and 19. son Al and his OPEN Monday 8 to 8; Tuesday Friday 8 to 5 family were there Annette and Barb Clinton and Debbie Eichenau r went to With the lovely sunshine. I feel that spring is really on the way. even if temperature is cold. On gloomy dark days. I get discouraged. Maggie Keestra will have son Bruce and family coming to be with her off and on this week. They’re supposed to be arriving Tuesday. March 14. and will spend the time bet­ ween Middleville and Grand Rapids, where her folks live. Nell Schenkle read me the cutest poem over the phone, that son Bill sent to her. I wanted to share it with you but she said that she would have to ask Bill if it was ok to put it in the column. It was titled. “I Can’t Remember ” Was it ever appropriate for a lot of us. Virginia Blood had her brother in law and sister-inlaw from Laming came to visit her Monday. March 20. Katie Wiennga went to Sparta Wednesday. March 15 to bowl with her team. Western Auto Over the weekend, Jenny and Eric, son Paul and Sally’s children, stayed with them while son Nick and Nancy were on a ten-day trip to Florida, using Ed and Katie’s RV Florence and Joe Fiala went to daughter Janet Arens for Sunday, March 19. for dinner. lyla Norton went to her grandson's church in Kalama/cxi Sunday and the family went back to daughter Arvis’ home for dinner Ett Van Sickle went to son Gary and Joyce’s for dinner It was to celebrate Gary's bir­ thday Most of the family were there, as was Bud Morgan, Joyce’s dad. Blance M unjoy hopes to have the family all home for Easter dinner Dorothy Dean said she had gone to Page Elementary for an Educational exhibit put on by the children. She was amazed at the quality of the children’s exhibits. I think she said that it was the fourth and fifth grade children. Wretha McNee spent a week with daughter June Colbaurn due to her return bout with the tlu. Then daughter Fem came home with her to stay with her for at least five days. But Wretha says she feels she is improving a little each day. She gets so disgusted with the slowness of her body throwing off the bug Mr. and Mrs. Adam Chyrowski came to visit with her Monday evening. March 20. Granddaughter Barbara Elkins also came over the same evening. Wretha said that she was working on getting some Avon orders ready She said she doesn’t go out to people’s homes anymore. She has worked for them lor 31 years, and they gave her a wonderf ul surprise parly with gifts and two dozen roses. Cindy and Doug Thaler and family went to her parents. GAVIN North of Middleville on M-37 The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I March 28. 1989 / Page 9 Reading is celebrated by ‘Celebrity Readers’ As part of March is Reading Month, Thornopple Kellogg elementary students heard local "celebrities" read their favorite stories. At Page Elementary School, Mother Goose (Sharon Scholdelmayer) read from the book of Mother Goose stories. The students pay close attention os she reads. Shoron Scholdelmayer really looks like Mother Goose as she reads her story, doesn't she? Some of the children came in costumes to fit the stories. Samantha Pagona from Kay Noah's class is Mary, who hod a little lamb. Here, she introduces herself to the other children. Notice that Mrs. Noah carries on the theme with a mother goose on her sweater. _________________________ ___________________________________________________________ the Health Fair at Pennock Hospital, Saturday. March 18. Then Sunday, Fern Doyle and Priscilla Matthews came over and they all went out to eat together. Clare and Pat Tolan have daughter Jeanne home from MSU on her spring break. Anne Bartlett’s niece, Marie Duda, from Fremont, Calif., spent her spring break with them. She came into Michigan in her summer clothes to our sleet and snowstorm. But like most young folks, she shifted gears very quickly. She went to school with Maureen. Ann said that the play was such a lot of fun and, as usual, the kids did a super job. The play that they did, was “The Boy Friend.’’ They had last done it in 1973 and they had some of the original cast come back to see it. The fun that everybody had doing it, makes you doubly enjoy wat­ ching them perform Saturday. March 18, the nieces of Twila Elwood, Con­ nie Donihue and Suzanne Sprau of Battle Creek, with the help of Kathy Kermeen. planned a surprise (Shock) party for Twila’s birthday at Mid Villa. The one niece and husband had come over to take her out to dinner. Twila just took if for granted because the other niece had come the week before. When they walked in to go to their table, turning the comer there sat 22 Twila’s family members and friends Twila said that she wasn’t just surprised, she was shock­ ed. She was speechless, and is still going around weak kneed, glowing with the Mary Noah said that every one in her family is busy this last week, and so not much news. Mary Vander Wai went to Battle Creek to have dinner with her sons. March 18 and 19. Betty Newman said that she and Paul Newman enjoyed the “Bring a Friend Day” at the VFW Hall Wednesday, March 22. With the decora tions, white tablecloths, placemats and favors and dixir prizes, they felt that maybe spring had come into the VI W Hall. Ethel and Elmer Wiesenhoffer went to Assyria Center, Wednesday. Shirley Janose & Sharon A.OIdham, CTC Domestic & International Cruise, Tour & Air Travel Caledonia Village Centre 891-0090 or 1-800-647-0090 OPEN M-F 8 30-6. Thurs ti 8 pm, Other Eves by Appt. Sat 102 PRICE REDUCED on this bright and spacious 3 bedroom, 2 bath ranch. On 5 plus acres with creek. Two 2-stall garages - one attached. Coll Cathy Williamson 795-9090. moving MLS -------- RF/MKK brokers p. jay, 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan — CALL — 891-9219 �Page 10 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / March 28. 1969 Obituaries Cecil W. Comstock DELTON - Cecil W. Comstock, 70, of 8545 Norris Road, Delton, died Tuesday, March 21, 1989 at his residence. Mr. Comstock was born on November 9, 1918 in Blanchard, the son of Chris and Lena Comstock. He served with the Naval Seabees on Okinawa during World War II. He was married to Doris Martens on July 6, 1940. He was employed for sever­ al years at Bell Motor Freight of Kalamazoo and BradfordWhite Corporation of Middleville He was a life and past commander of Delton VFW <422 and past commander of the Eaton-Barry County VFW Council, charter member of the National Farmers Union and a member of the Teamsters Union, Local No. 7. Mr. Comstock is survived by his wife, Doris; two daught­ ers, Sharon Flynn of Orlando, Florida and Shirley Conner of Delton; six grandchildren; one great granddaughter; one brother, Vera Comstock of Dimondale; two sisters, Beth Butler of Holt, Wilma Camp­ bell of Lansing; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one grandson. Timothy Diller in 1987. Funeral services were held Friday, March 24 at Langeland Memorial Chapel with Rev. Mr. Duane Vedders officiat­ ing. Burial was at Fort Custer National Cemetery, where military honors were conducted by the Delton VFW. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of one’s choice. Charles Bruce Brodock TOPEKA. KANSAS Charles Bruce Brodock, 57, died Wednesday, March 1, 1989 at a Topeka, Kansas hospital. Fie was bom on January 24, 1932, at Newaygo, the son of the late Earl Brodock and Edna Brodock Heaven. He was a 1951 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School. He served in the Army from 1951 to 1964. He retired as a janitor from Memorial Hospital, Topeka in March 1988. Mr. Brodock is survived by his wife, Elizabeth of Topeka; two daughters and two sons of Salina, Kansas; two step­ daughters; three sisters; three brothers; four grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; her mother, Mrs. Edna Heaven of Middleville. ‘The Boyfriend’was an excellent performance Thoughts of spring and love uere in the air at the Thomap­ ple Kellogg High School Auditorium, as the cast and crew dazzled their audience with this years musical parody of “The Boyfriend. ” A standing ovation capped the entertaining and steadypaced Friday evening produc­ tion smoothly delivered from beginning to end by polished and picturesque characters. With their first scene together, the two leads. Tons and Polly, respectively, played by Tad Thatcher and Amy Smit, enraptured their spectators The melodious quality of Tad’s voice and the con­ tinuous. professional and mature manner in which he moved about the stage was ac­ companied by Amy’s soft, yet agreeable singing quality and her unchanging believeability of her characterization. This easily established them as the stars of the production Their charming and pleasing rendi­ tion of “I Could be Happy with You" was the favorite musical number of the night. The mood of the delightful entertainment was set with the first musical presentation of “Perfect Young Ladies." apt­ ly earned off by Michelle Helman. Danna Carpenter. Kris Thaler and Shelly Duyser who portrayed the 1920s gaie­ ty with their carefree naivete and robust deliver of lines, which resulted in enjoyable scenes every time they were on stage. Kris’ ease at dancing, along with her forceful handling of musical numbers, especially seen in “Never Too Late." and Shelly’s vigorous and . COFFEE or £ SOFT DRINK ...with the purchase of any meal THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY SWISS ALL— After YOU 4CAN EAT p.m. — STEAK FRIDAY & SATURDAY • BREAKFAST • LUNCH • DINNER B reakfast and BREAKFAST LUNCH SPECIALS - DAILY „ , AN^ , Take-Out Orders - J 891-9480 OPEN Mon.-Sat. 6:30 AM to 8 PM In the Caledonia Village Centre — On M-37 in Caledonia — Under the Management of New Owners The dancers perform the number "Won't you Chorlston?" during the production of TK's all school musical "The Boyfriend" energetic demeanor w itnessed in “Safety in Numbers” pro­ vided many pleasurable moments. Shelly often shared the spotlight with Rustie Sloan's determined and per­ sistent Bobbie VanHuesen. who. along with Shelly, amus­ ed their viewers with their nostaligic rendition of “Won't You Charleston?" The musical was not without a comedic flair. Kate Bartlett was excellent as the school’s understanding and “proper" head mistress. Madame Dubonnet, who was after the pompous, domineer­ ing. and over-protective British Percival Brown, con­ fidently portrayed by Scott Parker Kate's quite, but emphatic, “bubbly” and persistent man­ ner was contrasted nicely by Parker’s gruff and somewhat overbearing and not-so-easyto-get Percival. Two other standouts were the Brockhursts, superbly created by Adelle McLain and Brent VanPolen. Adelle’s stuffy, prudish, and haughty Lady Brockhurst was meticulously achieved, while Brent combined creative facial gestures, mannerisms, a raucous British accent and ex­ act timing, which produced some of the funniest action of the performance, compelling both audience laughter and ap­ plause on more than one occasion. The French maid, Hortense, was superbly ex­ ecuted by Millie Knox. Her flawless accent and consistent pacing throughout truly prov­ ed that she could handle a leading role. Other favorites included Matt Smit’s handsome and muscular Alphonse, Eric Seubring’s somewhat shy and restrained Marcel, and David French’s giddish Pierre, all of whom were "held by a str­ ing” and finally received an overwhelming “yes” to their marriage proposals at the stroke of midnight. All were interesting and gratifying every tune they were on stage and added final touches to an engrossing experience. All of the leads established strong, polished, believable characterizations throughout the evening and made each scene come alive with action, color and excitement The 30-member cast was large; the ocher characters depicted by the musically ap­ pealing chorus added much to the total success of the show Their colorful and eye­ catching costumes and profi­ cient tap dancing ability were added specialties that were immensely satisfying for an appreciative audience Lines Suzanne McIntyre, who created period and time by elaborate and beautifully detailed costuming; by Janet Cooper who expertly choreographed the tap darn ing sequences and the “Car­ nival Tango,” which she per formed masterfully with her partner Zach Curths; and by Duane Thatcher, whose ar tistic, musical, and technical expertise brought together the whole 23rd annual event. I applaud the director, cast and crew for a magnificent performance, which resulted in two enjoyable hours of theatrical magic for all who sat in the audience and movements alike were ex­ pressively executed by every cast member and supplied strong support for the leads. Finishing touches were add­ ed by Ken Kresm. Mike Wierenga. Man Wiesenhofer. the Roon family, and the cast members, who constructed a simple but very workable set; by Pat Thatcher and Jim Oliver, who expertly accom­ panied the entire acting troupe and helped set the mood for each scene; by Jamie Stewart. Mike Wierenga and Matt Wiesenhofer. whose effective lighting conveyed atmosphere for the various scenes, by KEITH BERGY - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS FUEL OIL GAS / DIESEL SERVING HOME FARM INDUSTRY OlE SELF SERVE GAS DIESEL KEROSENE SNACK SHOP (B*-, 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA. 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Call Barb 616-698-0595 or 616-242-4309. BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant hybnd bluegills, Rainbow trout, Walleye, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Hybrid striped bass. Charnel catfish, Perch, and Fathead minnows. LAGGIS’ FISH FARM, INC. 08988 35th St, Gobles, Ml. 49055. Phone (616)628-2056 Days, (616)624-6215 evenings. T.L.C. PET SITTING: Let me feed and wercise your pct when you’re vacationing. Quality care, references. 868-7657. The "Wockodoo Zoo" cost work on the finishing touches of the all school musical that West Elementary will perform on Thursday night at 7 p.m. at the TK High School. by Jean Gallup Pigs, goats, monkeys, cows and lions, as well as the professor and two nar­ rators, will entertain area residents in a musical stage play at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, at the Thornapple Kellogg High School. A cast of about 30 second and third graders from West Elementary School will be ready to entertain when the curtain goes up for "Wackadoo Zoo.” Rehearsals for the musical for unison voices have in been in progress for more than a month. James Hallberg, Diane Hallberg, Jan Muir and Sharon Bancroft will direct the production. "Wackadoo Zoo's" plot centers around what happens to a professor of linguistics who tries to correct what he thinks are "speech defects" in the animals. Area residents are urged to attend what promises to be a unique evening of children dancing and singing. "I'm sure it will be a delighfui evening," said West Elementary staff member Marsha Sellers. • Custom embroidery & silk screen shirts, jackets, uniforms, hats • Complete line of sporting goods • Team discounts available • Softball teams & youth associations MIDDLEVILLE (616) 795-3122 For many people, IRAs are still tax deductible. Are you one of them? You have until APRIL 15th to find out! 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Send resume to Alice Jans ma, Thomapple Kellogg School, 3885 Bender Rd., Middleville ML 49333. MATERIAL HANDLER: Wamar has an opening on 1st shift for a Material Handler. Position includes total responsi­ bility for staging materials, stock roution, and maintenance of perpetual inventory. Benefits include insurance, profit sharing and pension. Send resume with school records to: Wamar Products, Inc., 5041 68th St. S.E., Caledonia, MI 49316. Wanted CARD OF THANKS The family of Kay Linton wish to thank all who helped in so many ways at the time of his death. The food, flowers, visits and memorial contributions in his memory are very much appreciated. Also a special thank you to Rev. Mcg Peterson for her comforting words and prayers. To the ladies of the Alto United Methodist Church for the lovely lunch after the service, thank you. We sincerely appreciate every act of kindness shown us and will not forget your thoughtfulness. .. , . . ° Mary Linton Dwayne & Joan Durkee & Family Ralph & Janet Wheeler __________________ & Family AMBUCS was founded in 1922 and has chapters located throughout the United States. Its motto is "Shoulders Together.” Nationally. AM BUCS sponsors “Scholar ships for Therapists.” and have given thousands of scholarships to junior and senior college students major­ ing in one of the many fields of therapy . Pre-charter meetings will be held in the Caledonia area during April Anyone interested in learn mg more about AMBUCS and attending a pre-charter meeting should call District Governor Frank Geidenfelder at 698-0202 (work) or 868-6622 (home) Phil’s Pizzeria Italian Specialties 795-7844 Pizza • Dinner • Ziti • Steaks • Appetizers • Submarines • Calzone • Spaghetti • Cheesecake • Sausage Roll EAT IN OR TAKE OUT Downtown MIDDLEVILLE Business Services A & M TOWING We buy junk cars or haul away free. 942-7253. HOME DAY CARE - Great location 1 mile from Caledonia Schools on Kraft Ave., large inside craft and play area, huge yard. Accepting full and part time. Call 891-8356. WE CATER ALL OCCASIONS HOURS Tim Thun HX FOOT PAIN? • Corns • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain Dr. Terrence J. Emiley NEW OFFICE FOR PODIATRY 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call 891-9133 for Your Appointment ............ Save for a rainy day... 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DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 �12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / March 28. 1989 Unusual Birthdays celebrated on Easter FARO’S ITALIAN Bowling Results Bowlerettes The Water Doctor 35-17. Hair We Are 28-24, Village Beautv Nook 27-25. Hastings City ' Bank 25-27. Phil’s Pizzeria 23-29. Scfi & Sons 18-34 High Series - G Purdum 550. J. Soules 549. D Blough 532. G Stevens 486. E Brodock 473. High Gaines - J Soules 224. D Blough 199. G Pur dum 195. L Riva 181. E. Bnxlbock 181. Middleville's Fine 117 W Main Middleville. 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March 28 Chop suey. rice, Chinese noodles, buscuit, honey, man­ darin oranges and pineapple. Wednesday, March 29 Lasagna, garlic toast, toss­ ed salad, sherbet Thursday, March 30 Chicken noodle soup, hot dog or grilled cheese sand­ wich. veg. sticks, cherry crisp. Friday. March 31 No School. April 3-7 Happy Vacation. West & McFall Tuesday. March 28 Burrito with cheese sauce, mixed veg., apple crisp, sticker day. Wednesday. March 29 Lasagna, garlic toast, toss­ ed salad, sliced peaches. Thursday, March 30 Hamburger steak, mashed potatoes, gravy, bread and butter, banana. Friday, March 31 No School. April 3-7 Happy Vacation. Middleville pool spring break hours are now scheduled Hours for the Thornrpple Kellogg swimming pool over spring break have been scheduled. The pool will be closed on Saturday, April 1, Monday, April 3, Wednesday, April 5, and Saturday, April 8. On Tuesday, Apnl 4, the schedule will be as follows: adult lap swimming, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.; water walking, 5:30 to 6 p.m.; family swim, 6 to 7 p.m.; and open swim, 7 to 8 p.m. On the Thursday, April 6, the schedule will be adult lap swim, 4:30 to 6 p.m.; family swim, 6 to 7 p.m.; and open swim, 7 to 8 p.m. Wolverine Hastings City Bank 33*6-18*. Harrison Hdw. 29-23. Taylor Trenching 28W-23W. Village Grocery 28-24. Caledonia Oil 27 25. Purdum Const. No. I 27 25. Purdum Const No. 2 25-27. Indian Valley Camp 24 28. G&L Remodeling 23-29. Gun Lake Inn 17-35 High Series - D. Risk 632. H. Purdum 620. R Fink beiner 587. C Purdum 585. T Cooley 574 High Games - D. Risk 232-211. S Purdum 221. H Purdum 220-219, C Purdum 217. B Haight 217 Caledonia school board candidate deadline slated Voters in the Caledonia Community School District will elect one sch<x)l board member at the annual school election slated for June 12. The term of board president David Clark is expiring, and so far he has not picked up the necessary papers to file for re­ election, said administration officials. Any eligible resident who is interested in running for the position must turn in a petition endorsed hy 20 registered voters by 4 p.m. on Monday. April 10 The applicant must be at least 18 years old. a reskient of the state for 45 days and a resident of the school district at least 30 days preceding the election. Officials reminded residents new to the area that to be eligi hie to vote in the lune dec lion, they must be registered by Monday. May 15 CALEDONIA PRINTING 9790 Cherry Valley Rd., Caledonia 891-2121 1O% OFF ALL Wedding items ordered by March 31, 1989. Stop in and browse through our extensive selection of wedding albums. 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STOP • Creditor Harassments • Garnishments • Foreclosures - CALL — KLINE & VAN ZYL BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEYS Located near Wooetane Uall • 957*4344 • "W'» svpe- pO2» "* FREE PHONE CONSULTATION we Also do Simple wills * Modern Facilities and Latest Methods * Convenient Location Some Day Treatment Most Insurance Accepted Call Today 891-8153 600 E. Main CALEDONIA Central Garage Towing ★ 24 Hour Service ★ Reasonable Rates Call 795-3569 or 1-800-635-9964 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/SunandNews_1989-04-04.pdf 73237d8b6a6c3ed0e313b4f2e077574c PDF Text Text * Hastings PublicLibrary —~| ££?».«■ z-> a21 « O^kJXti T-sr ._____ The.Suri unu iVeios : 49098 HASTfNCS. Mi ’Rost) Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia No 64 / April 4, 1989 Middleville. Michigan 49333 118th Year Three recall petitions against T-K School Board pass clarity test by Jean Gallup The language on three recall petitions naming Trustee John Miller. Secretary Jan Sicbesma and Treasurer Gary VanElst of the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education passed a “clarity hearing" Friday in Probate Court in Hastings. Petitions against President Donald Williamson and Vice President James Verlinde were denied because of lack of clarity. Originator of the drive. Norman Bird of Middleville, said he would “be back later" to refile the petitions against Williamson and Verlinde in clearer language. Bird submitted the two new petitions that will be studied at another clarity hearing at 4 p.m. Monday. April IO. The purpose of the clarity hearing is not to rule if the charges against a particular person ‘ are true or not. but to judge if the petition is of suffi­ cient clarity for voters to understand the basis of the recall effort." explained Pro­ bate Judge Richard Shaw. Also, the wording must be clear enough for the person who is being accused to understand the charge and to be able to respond, he said. Shaw. Barry County Clerk Nancy Boersma and Barry County Treasurer Juanita Yarger make up the Board of County Elections Commis­ sion. which rules on the first step in a petition process. A problem with the name of John Miller was brought to light after the petition was judged understandable. Miller, who Superintendent Steve Garrett reported was not going to run again in this year’s June 12 annual school election, was identified as John Miller, and Boersma questioned if he was not. in fact. John Miller Jr. Bird told the panel he would not ask for another petition aginst Miller, if he was not seeking another term. Petitions that have passed the clarity test can be cir­ culated for signatures and returned to the Barry County Clerk’s office within 90 days. Boersma said. She will then send the peti­ tions to the clerk of the township, where they will be collected for verification. If the required 671 signatures are collected and verified. Boersma will notify the persons named on the peti­ tions and they may respond to the charges in 200 words or less. The responses will also go on the recall ballot, she said. Dunng discussion near the end of the hearing. VanElst stated his belief that “to go through something like this in the public media is a slap in the face. I totally disagree with unjustified recalls. It’s a bad mark on our community when we’re having a hard time trying to keep the school functioning. It’s a big load on local people. " Robert Klinge. a Mid­ dleville citizen who attended the hearing, replied to Van Elst’s comment by saying that “if the school board com­ municated more and better with the people, the public would be able to know more, and if the board would give a little bit. they might be more flexible to public comment.” Boersma said she had witnessed the effects of the recall effort against the Maple Valley Board of Educat km in the summer and fall of 1987. “That split the community; people over there hate each other. The kids were forgot­ ten. It’s sad — that communi­ ty will never be the same again," she said. Bird responded that if the school board had been more responsive in the first place, the recall might not have come about Shaw observed that the usual way to get elected of­ ficials removed is to vote them out. but “you have the right (to try to recall board members.)” Commenting to VanElst. Shaw noted that the signatures have to be collected first, but if he were a school board member, “before it gets to the ballot. I guess I would ask the people not to sign the petitions.*' Contacted later in the day. Bird’s wife Charlene confirm ed that he had refilcd the peti­ tions against Williamson and Verlinde "He will wait until the clanty hearing on the other two petitions before cir­ culating all of them to avoid separate elections. “ she said “Our object isn't to spend money, we're trying to save it.” “If we do get enough signatures, or don’t get enough signatures — whatever the outcome, we won’t attempt this again because it's too much hassle for (Mir kids, who arc in the school system.” she declared “If it succeeds, fine If it fails, it fails. ” Budget to be approved at later session Annual meeting reports reflect Caledonia Township growth by Barbara Gall The facts and figures reported by Caledonia Township officials at last week’s annual township meeting were indicative of the increasing development in the area. About 50 citizens attending the meeting heard reports on higher assessments, new equipment, an active building program and an increased number of official township meetings, all of which reflect a year of “unprecedented growth” for the area Township Supervisor Jerry Good presented a service award to Township Planning Commission Chairman Steve Gould for his leadership ’’through the transition from a rural community to a more residential one. ” Good also thanked Gould for his help with computeriz­ ing the township records. Because of the transfer of the township's finances to computer, however, the budget report was not ready for the citizens’ vote. Good explained. Instead, the township board presented a tentative budget to the au­ dience for their input. He said a later meeting will be announced, when all the financial records can be presented and the budget of­ ficially voted on by the township. Some highlights of the ten­ tative budget include a $25,000 allowance in the T-K teachers, support staff settle contracts by Jean Gallup Teachers, support staff and bus drivers will see an in­ crease in their paychecks for the next two years as a result of an agreement ratified by the unions and administrators at Thomapple Kellogg. Increases of 4 5 percent the first year and 5.5 percent the second were agreed to after 14 months of negotiations by the three unions and Superinten­ dent Steve Garrett and B<urd of Education members Donald Williamson and James Verlinde “I’m pleased with the board and the school association's performance dunng this try­ ing lime with what everyone had to go through to reach a settlement Everyone involv­ ed worked hard. Garrett said Susan Rounds, representing the support staff, said there was a feeling of relief that the negotiations were finally complete “We’re proofing the final copy of the contract now, and when that is finished, everyone will sign it. We’re pleased with the outcome." she said Garrett remarked that since February of 1988. he had at­ tended 47 negotiation sessions involving one or the other of the three unions in the search for a settlement. The teachers are represented by the Kent County Education Association/Thornapple Kellogg Education .Association; the support staff by the Kent County Educational AssociationThornapple Kellogg Non-Instructional Associa­ tion. and the bus drivers by the fbomapple Kellogg Bus Drivers Association. “professional services" ex­ penditures to cover fees in the Mast-Vermeulen lawsuit. Capital outlay expenditures also were increased to accom­ modate the new computer in the township office. The board anticipates total expenditures of $62,900 in the general board category. Tentative budget totals in other areas include $19,400 for the supervisor’s office; $36,000 for the assessing department; $1,600 to cover elections; $19,300 for the clerk's office; $2,200 for board of review salaries; $22,250. treasurer’s office; $12,000 for drain projects and maintenance; $23,950, buildings and grounds (including the township’s share of library maintenance); $16,450 for cemeteries and $48,000 for law enforcement. Expenditures for the fire department, including wages and maintenance of equip­ ment. are anticipated to be $$46,000. Other totals include $20,950 for highways; $18,000 for library services and $28,000. planning and zoning. The board also made provi­ sion for smaller line items such as the Fourth of July celebration, street lights and play ground equipment Total anticipated expen­ ditures came to $406,250 In other reports, board trustee Chip DeVnes said the library has installed new equipment this year, including a copter and a better book drop Librarian Pat Cavner has been promoted by the county to full-time status. DeVnes said, and he added that improvements to the han­ dicapped ramp and front en­ trance are being considered Fire Chief Butch Welton reported that between Nov 1. 1987. and Oct 31. 1988, the The Caledonia fire department welcomes the addition of this grass fire rig, which will provide off-rood capabilities for the department. It also will be used as a mini-pumper. Firemen Norm Buer, left, and Tom Basarabski look over the new truck. department had made a total of 167 runs, compared to 136 last year. The services were categorized as follows: 44 medical emergencies; 38 auto accidents; 6 assists to other departments; 23 grass fires; 9 car fires; 4 false alarms; 6 trash fires; 8 miscellaneous; 5 chimney fires; 13 structures; 8 car or truck pm-ins and 3 downed wires He also announced the pur chase of a grass fire ng, and said he was pleased that the new truck had come in under budget Gould, representing the planning commission, told the audience that 1988 was “the year the township was discovered.’’ He said the commission had averaged 1.5 meetings per month in dealing with all the requests and site plan submis­ sions dunng the year. The newly approved land use plan had been very helpful to the commission, he said, and one of its 1989 goals is to finish the explanatory text to accompany the map Public hearings will be held on that text, which he said he hopes will be finished in September He reported that all four major sand pits in the area are up for permit renewals, with some of them seeking permis­ sion to expand, as well. "We’re looking for another busy year,” he said, pointing out that commission meetings were being scheduled at a rate of two a month. Building Inspector Phil Datema announced that 49 new homes had been built in the township this year at a total cost of $4,874,000 Per­ mits also were given for 18 bams totaling $175,000; 11 garage and storage units, $156,500, 11 remodelings $207,000. one child care facility. $150,000, one church addition, $770,000; and four commercial buildings touting $960,000 Gixxl reported that road construction presently is "on hold” because the township presently is involved with re­ assessing property. Paving projects for both lOOtli Street and 108th Street may be looked at, however, he said Good also announced that the township's assessed valua­ tion had risen from last year’s $85 million to $101 million, including new construction. He said that while the coun­ ty listed an 11.73 percent increase in residential assessments, the Township Board of Review found residential assessments actual- Continued on page 2 �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / April 4. 1989 Annual meeting reports reflect Caledonia Township growth Continued frjm front o,ige ly had increased an average of f6.5 percent. He commended the work done by the Board of Review which looked at approximate ly 500 parcels this year due to the increased assessments. Caledonia Township Supervisor Jerry Good, right, recognizes Steve Gould for his leadership as chairman of the planning commission. The question was raised whether assessments in Caledonia Township are equalized with others, and whether those in Kent County arc equalized fairly with sur­ rounding counties and with other parts of the state Good said he will look into the question, especially why land values vary so much between Kent and Barry counties. Township Treasurer Shirley Tolan reported a total tax col­ lection of S3.808.819.55 for the year. Good reported that the Campau Lake sewer could be finished by May 1. and he ex­ plained that engineering firms felt bi-monthly inspections would prolong the life of the system, but that this also would mean higher maintenance fees He said the health depart­ ment will be doing a study on the west side of Campau Lake this summer because of failing septic systems. The Campau Lake sewer problems prompted a discus­ sion of the Reibel Develop­ ment on Alaska Avenue, with residents worried that allow­ ing the 90-home addition also poses a risk of failing septic systems. The township will have to pay the price for another sewer system and more classrooms at the local school. pointed out one resident. Another resident suggested that Reibel be asked to do an environmental and traffic im­ pact study before being allow ­ ed to develop the former agricultural property. and others pointed out that objec­ tions to the zoning density for the area had been voiced when the land use plan was drawn up. Good said that Reibel has to bring its latest plan back to the planning commission where all conditions on the planned unit development will be decided. He said that the com­ mission also will be re­ assessing the density numbers on the map. and suggested that residents take part in both activities. A suggestion that the population growih in the township should be reflected by adding two more trustees to the township board was discussed. It was agreed that this action would be put on next year's agenda, according to law. Before the meeting adjourn­ ed. Good answered questions about a fire department needs assessment which w ill be done this summer He said a citizens’ committee will be appointed after the survey is completed to evaluate the report and make recommendations ‘Nothing is impossible,'says novelist Local author visits Caledonia Junior High writing class by Barbara Gall Two seventh-grade students in the Caledonia Junior High advanced reading and writing class were assigned to greet author Donna Winters when she arrived at the school last Thursday morning. They had no trouble recognizing her Attired in a mid-1890s dress and hat. Winters easily could have been a character from her latest book. Mackinac. which is set on Mackinac Island in 1895 Escorted to the classroom by Crystal Lanser and Kristi Winegar. Winters promptly caught the attention of the students, not only with her costume, but by announcing she had gifts to give the win­ ners of a drawing Before she left. Matt Lieske had won an 1830 Farmer's Almanac and Katie Kerkstra had won an autographed copy of one of Winters’ books. She made sure everyone understood her genre, historical romance, before ex­ plaining to them how she became a writer and offering some suggestions to aspiring authors. Winters, who now has four published books to her credit, told the class a little about each book, beginning with For the Love of Roses, which was published in 1985. “This one was a contem­ porary romance." she told the class and then asked them to define “contemporary " With semantics taken care of, she then went on to describe briefly her three historical romances. Elizabeth of Saginaw Bay. Jennie of L'Anse Bay and the recently released Mackinac She also described to them some characteristics of what is called the Victorian Era. in­ cluding the belief that women should be “covered up" with broad-brimmed hats and highnecked. floor-length dresses with long sleeves. “Women did everything they could to avoid gening a tan. which is just the opposite of today when we go to tann­ ing booths and lay in the sun." she pointed out to the class. She told them how women laced themselves into corsets to give their bodies a “distinc­ tive" shape "This is not the most com­ fortable undergarment I've ever worn." she told them. “ but I have to wear it so I’ll fit into this dress properly." Historical background over. Winters then turned to answering questions the students had sent her in ad vance. many of which asked about her childhood and what led her to become a writer. She told the students she had a very “normal’’ childhood, went to public schools in her home town, was an “A" and “B" student and played the trumpet from fourth grade on through col­ lege. where she studied to be a teacher. “I never thought, as 1 was growing up. that I would be a published author." she said, explaining that she didn’t begin to write until she was 33 years old. “But I want to point out that nothing is impossible for you." she emphasized to the seventh-graders. She said that as she looked back, she realized that she had enjoyed writing when she was in school, but that she had never planned on writing as a career “Look at (James) Michener.” she added. "He didn’t start writing until he was 50, and his books are all best sellers and some have been made into plays and movies. “Just because you’re not a sterling wnter today doesn’t mean you might not be a published writer down the road. What you’re doing today may or may not indicate Hopper, left, and Erin Kaiser present author Donna Winters with a gift and flowers after her presentation. what you’ll be doing tomor­ row. Don't forget, nothing is impossible." Winters said that she began writing romances because she kept hearing about how popular they were. She told students that she was “not too impressed" when she finally read some. The romances that were so popular were actually reprints of books written in the 1950s, so naturally were outdated by the time she read them She decided to give writing a try. went out and bought a typewriter, and wrote three books before selling the fourth one “I was lucky that finally the right editor happened to read my manuscript." she said. She told the students she gets her ideas “‘from life," from things that she really knows about. For her historical novels, she said she had to do a lot of research by reading about the places in her books and visiting them. She also advis­ ed students to talk to people who had been to places in their stories or who had ex­ periences like the ones being written about. She told aspiring writers to read a lot and to “write as much as you can." She said fiction writers need to describe the senses of the characters, what they see. hear, taste, smell and how they feel. She said non-fiction writers must practice including the five “W’s" of who. what, when, where and why in their writing, along with the ““how’s.” She said students had asked if she had won awards and why she didn’t live in Florida or California. She replied that not all writers make a lot of money, even though their books get published “And 1 haven’t won any awards.. .yet." She smiled and added. “But don’t forget nothing is impossible. Maybe I’ll win an award, someday." After a random drawing, Caledonia author Donna Winters gave an 1830 Farmer’s Almanac to Matt Lieske and an autographed copy of one of her books to Katie Kerkstra. Author’s 4th novel will launch in grand style Donna Winters of Caledonia will soon launch her fourth book. Mackinac. from Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, the setting of her story about a young woman who visits the resort in 1895 at the height of the Victorian era. Winters, whose two previous books, Jenny of L 'Anse Bay and Elizabeth of Saginaw Bay. also featured historical Michigan settings, began writing in 1982 when she was 33 years old and employed full time at Lear Siegler Inc. Two years later. Thomas Nelson, a religious publisher in Nashville, offered her a con­ tract for her first novel. For the Love of Roses, a contem­ porary religious romance which was released in 1985. Since April 1984. Winters has been writing full time. From late 1984 until early in 1987. she was under contract to Zondervan Publishing Hou*e for her second and third romances For the last 18 months she has devoted her writing efforts almost ex­ clusively to developing Mackinac ““This book represents a departure for me. since it does not include a religious message, but it s a completely innocent story with no explicit sex, no swearing, no gratuitous violence," Winters explained, saying that both Thomas Nelson and Zonder­ van had stopped issuing new contracts for religious romances in 1988 and that her fourth book went to a non­ religious publisher. “I’ve enjoyed tremendous­ ly the research I’ve done on Mackinac. Every day for over a year. I got to take a trip to Grand Hotel, 1895. Not many people can spend an entire year at a resort hotel!" she quipped In her story, Mackinac, a 20-year-old heroine, Victoria Whitmore, travels from Grand Rapids to Grand Hotel to collect payment owed her cabinetmaker papa, money necessary to keep him from bankruptcy . While attempting to collect from Rand Bartlett, the elusive hotel manager. Victoria falls in love with him. Despite the research Winters conducted by con­ sulting several books and tak­ ing trips to the island, she was unable to locate certain facts about the interior appearance of the Victorian resort. Following a suggestion from another author, she called Bill Rabe, the Public Relations Director from Grand Hotel Her contact with him led to a plan to launch the book at the hotel during the opening weekend of the season. May 12 and 13. In attendance at the launch will be over two dozen relatives, friends, and readers of the author, including ten who are driving over 500 miles from her hometown near Rochester, New York to put in an appearance When Winters greets her friends. she'll be in historic costume, authentic in detail right down to the corset and petticoat. Winters says she has a story in mind for her next romance, but won't start writing it until she has finished with her cur­ rent project, a 365-page Great lakes Calendar containing a different historical fact on every page ““I look forward to getting back to fiction, though, and plan to follow Mackinac with another historical romance next year,” she said. ................................................................ s The.Sun and News ar aiArn + ml l‘m ~ Publication No USPS 347580 1952 N Broadway - P O Box B Hastings. Michigan 49058 The Sun and News (USPS 347 58O> 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 Bom B Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year Outside Barry, Kent or Allegan Counties Founded in 1870 — Published by... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. W 00 S10 00 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / April 4. 1989 / Page 3 Junk ordinance applies to boats, too, Middleville woman learns by Jean Gallup What to do with a very large boat permanently parked in the village was discussed last Tuesday at the Middleville Village Council meeting. The panel ultimately advised the boat's owner to ask the Village Planning Commission for a special use permit to keep it stored on her property in winter months. The boat, owned by Susan Sahlbom of Holes Avenue, was found to be in violation of the village's "junk car ordinance," which states that any vehicle parked in the village must be in operating order. Sahlbom said she was advised to get rid of the boat, move it about the yard or start the engine to show Trustee Terry Mason asked Village Manager Kit Roon if the R&M 76 service station at the corner of State and Arlington was covered by the same law. "How many cars can he park there? Can he keep wrecked cars?,’ Mason asked. "He would fall under the same ordinance. We do get after Central Garage if they have more than two wrecks there at a time, but we give them two weeks before we say anything," Roon re­ plied. President Duane Thatcher said the owner may be leaving the cars there while waiting for payment from an insurance company. "If you are going to crack down on the individuals, I guess I feel that you have to that it is an operating piece of equipment She sajd that none of the three options could be met. One is because the boat is so big it would take a semi-tractor to move it. The second is that the engine is water cooled and should not be run out of water. The third is that she is refurbishing the boat with the intention of using it on Lake Michigan during the summer season. Since Salbohm would be cited with a ordinance violation if she does nothing with the boat, the 15-day grace period, given after the warning was issued, was extended to allow her the time to seek a special use permit for the craft. In another matter relating to the junk car ordinance, do it for everyone," Mason said. In other business last week Tuesday, the council agreed to sent two Department of Public Works employees to a three-day "Lagoon Operators School" in Grayling at a cost of $110 per person, plus travel and food expenses. Lodging will not be charged to the village because a family friend of one of the men has offered the use of his cabin at Houghton Lake, and the men are willing to stay there while attending the classes. Roon reported. He said he thought sending the two men was a smart move for the village, since he is the only licensed lagoon operator at the present time. Gerald Britten is expected to gain background in the management of the lagoons, and there is a possibility that Brian Finkbinder might get a license, Roon said. Also, in answer to a request from Marge Loew from the Planning and Zoning Commission, the council agreed to pay $55 apiece for two members of that panel to attend an information seminar. The one-day event is sponsored by the Michigan Society of Planning Officials and will be held Tuesday, April 18, at Grand Valley State University. A request by Loew for permission to start a search for a consultant to work with the commission to make the zoning ordinances better match the new master plan was tabled. Council members asked for more concrete information about how much needed to be done to bring the zoning ordinance in line with the master plan. Trustee Del Riley said he didn’t think there would be enough changes to warrent hiring a consultant. He maintained that there "shouldn’t be that many things to change." Saying the zoning ordinance was updated a few years ago, Riley mentioned required lot sizes and square footage in the building of new homes as "the main thing" that might change with the new master plan. Loew agreed to compare the plan and come back at a later date with more detailed information. Peer-tutoring a ‘peerless program’ at Kettle Lake School by Barbara (rail On Wednesdays, around 12:30 p.m., first- and secondgrade classrooms at Kettle Lake School are filled, not just with students, but with the soft murmur of student voices reading to each other Two girls, one in second and one in fourth grade, sit with heads close together over the original version of Alice in Wonderland The younger child reads to the older, who helps occasionally with a hard word. In a group of three boys, two listen attentively while the third reads to them. All are second-graders, but, as the reader explains, “They don’t like to read, but I love it, so I read to them They like it this way. and I like it, too.” This is peer tutoring, a pro­ gram in which fourth-, fifthand sixth-graders give up their lunch recess once a week to come and work with their younger peers in first-and second-grade "Right now we have more than 55 volunteer tutors.” said teacher Cheryl Davis pro­ udly as she checked on the young mentors. Davis originated the peer tutoring program, and said she has been pleased with the response from both the older and younger students First-graders work one-toone with their tutors, she said, while second graders often share a tutor. The tutors may listen as the younger students read aloud, or they may read the story to someone. Davis explained In either situation, the peer tutoring idea has been popular with both the students and their teachers. “It seems to be going great,” said Principal Jeff Worman. “From my observa­ tion. it looks like both grade levels are enjoying it. “I’ve always believed that you really learn something when you have to teach it to someone else." he added, “so I'm sure our older students are learning a lot from this program.” “I’ve been very pleased JeH Post. left, and Daniel VanKalker, right, listen closely os Aaron Buys shares a good story with them. with the program.” agreed first-grade teacher Arda Cushman, “and the children have enjoyed it, too. ” She said that so far the peer tutors have just worked in the reading area and with helping the first-graders write original stories. The first-graders dic­ tate their stories to the older students who write the “copy” down for them. “Right now the children are finishing their books for the Young Authors program. The tutors helped my class get their stories on paper, and to­ day they are offering sugges­ tions to them on where their illustrations should go.” The fourth-and fifth-grade veterans of the writing incen­ tive program indeed were of­ fering ideas on pictures, though the first-graders were doing all the actual art work themselves. They proudly displayed careful renderings of the characters and animals featured in their stories, drawn after listening to the friendly suggestions of the older students. "So far, we’ve just used the program with reading and with writing stories,” Cushman said. “But I’d like to try it with math. too. Many of the fifth-graders have asked to work with my class in math ” Cushman said that while the first-graders now read to the tutors, she plans to have the older children read some ar­ ticles from publications like Ranger Rick to her students. "They like hearing other children read.” she said. Having the tutors has been an incentive for the younger Middleville’s junk car trouble being cleaned up by Jean Gallup In a concerted recent effort to clean up Middleville’s im­ age. all dismantled, non­ operating and unlicensed cars m Middleville are being slow­ ly removed. Village of Middleville Police Chief Louis Shoemaker said the enforcement program Middleville Lions Club wiU continue throughout the summer months Shoemaker and village manager Kit Roon are enforc­ ing a junk ordinance that pro­ hibits inoperable cars from re­ maining in one place for a cer­ tain period of tune Better than 90 percent is voluntary compliance.” said Shoemaker The car owner is first given a copy of the ordinance, \ which details what cars must be removed. If those cars not m compliance are not remov­ J ed within 15 days, the owners i are cued with ordinance viola­ tions. he said Shoemaker reported good CHICKEN DINNER I Sunday, April 16 • 12-3 pm ? TK High School Cafeteria ADULTS.. R/ children 10 & Under *4.00 Z.OU • progress at the last village council meeting, with 21 cars removed so far and 20 more owners notified that they must move their cars. “This causes some dif­ ferences of opinion and heated words, but we are adamant about doing this,” the chief told the council. "This is a perpetual thing, we’re just go­ ing to keep at it. But. we re try ing to do it as fairly as possible." To dispose of a non­ operating car. owners can call Snvder and Son Used Auto Parts at 792-2606 or 792-2812 or M-37 Auto Parts at 945-2346. children to pick more advanc­ ed reading books." noted second-grade teacher Diane Fortuna. “They want to read bigger books so their tutors won’t be bored. They also know the older student will be there to help out with big words and hard sentences, so they’re not afraid to try a book they pro bably wouldn’t have picked out otherwise." Fortuna said her students look forward to Wednesdays when the older students visit “I’d like to have more of them.” she said of the tutors, explaining that each of her students would like to have a tutor each week. “There just aren’t enough of them to go around.” she said. Both Fortuna and Cushman said they hope the program will continue next year And the tutors themselves? When a group of fourth­ graders were asked what they though! of the program, they responded with “Hey, it’s cooi,“ "great.” “really fun” and “I like coming here.” “This is better than going outside, even on nice days," said one fourth-grade girl, ad­ ding, “It's more fun to help them read. ” Second-grader Emily Friederich, left, reads Alice in Wonderland Io fourth-grader Condi Olszewski, a peer tutor. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Kent Special Riding Program needs people who can spend 2 or 3 hours per week helping han­ dicapped people learn to horseback ride Fa mae information please call Connie 891-8243 Sunday, April 9 2 ROAST BEEF & HAM, _ SALAD BAR .... *500 Serving 12:30 to 2 p.m. Bring the family and friends 2 CUNNINGHAM S ACRE Corner of Bliss and W«$t M 50 Lake Odessa, Michigan �The Barry County Commission on Aging menu is set Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / April 4. 1989 Did you attend the pancake meal on a recent Saturday at the M E. Church in Mid­ dleville? It was an all-day af­ fair. They had a goodly number of people Manon Martin from Mid­ dleville spent a Tuesday with Harry and Bernadine Reaser On Sunday. George and Loretta. Emma Jane and Maurice and Clarke and I had dinner at the Tic-Toc in Hastings The Heritage Club met Wednesday evening. March 15, with the Jack Spencers. We had a good attendance, a good meeting and much food. Thursday. March 16, was the Parmalee Ladies Aid at the church. We have a different arrangement of the furniture in the basement, and it seems to make more room We enjoy our new carpet and now for new curtains to go with our newly-painted walls. Come see us. we think we are great. Mary Beth came Saturday and took her mother. June Tungate, home with her to Spring Lake June came home Tuesday after a good visit and she saw Doug play basketball Grandparents are always glad to see these kids in action. Harry and Bernadine Reaser had dinner at the Hong Kong Kitchen on 28th Street West in Grand Rapids. Bernadine Reaser attended the open house at the McFall Building to see Ashley's Easter pictures. Another great event for grandparents of kindergarteners. Leighton United Methodist to showcase youth singing team Monday, April 10, “Carpenter s Tools.” a sing­ ing team from Youth for Christ, will sing at the Leighton United Methodist Church. 4180 2nd Caledonia, at 7 p.m. A love offering will taken to cover expenses. WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. 'The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord " Sunday School Sunday Mcvrvng Worship Sunday Fvenrng Wo**htp Wednevtay M-awee* proye 4 S»b>e studv 9 30 a rn 10 30 a m 6 00 P m 7 00 p m Rev William Dobson. Pastor be Grace Brass to appear at Middleville church Tim Zimmerman and the Grace Brass will appear in concert at First Baptist Church. 5075 N. Middleville Road. Middleville, on April 7 at 7 p.m. The Grace Brass includes four trumpets, one trombone, one french horn and a baritone. This spring, they will tour from Detroit to "People that care" Christian liberal arts college in Winona Lake. Ind. The 1989 Grace Brass tour is directed by Tim Zimmer­ man. artist-in-residence and chairman of the Grace Col­ lege music department. Cail Sun & News LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Middleville at the St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Community Hall 1 Chicago and from Kalamazoo to Iowa. Through their instrumental concerts of worship and praise, the Grace Brass blends favorite hyrtins of old with a love for the classics and the technology of the synthesizer. All the members of the ensemble are students at Grace College, a four-year 8918923 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ||| St., Tim Zimmermon ond the Groce Brass will be at the First Baptist Church in Mid­ dleville Friday. April 7, at 7 p.m. Sunday Service 9:30 am. I’ Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church (616) 795-2391 Missouri Synod St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God s family! 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 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 2415 McCann Road, Irving, Michigan MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship Middleville Sunday School Morning Worship 9:30 a m. .945 a m. 11:00a.m. Rev Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Classifieds Menu Wednesday. April 12 Beef stew, winter mix veg., biscuit, grapefruit sections, oleo. milk. Thursday. April 13 Pork chop, augratin potatoes, spinach, wheat, bread, peaches, oleo. milk Friday. April 14 Veal parmesan. com. peas and carrots, white bread, fresh fruit, oleo, milk. Monday. April 17 Fish fillets, mixed veg., stewed tomaloes, rice, fruit mix. oleo. milk. Tuesday . April 18 Ribettes. red potatoes, col­ eslaw. white bread, ap­ plesauce. oleo. milk. Events Wednesday. April 12 Hastings- Sing a long at 11-11:30. Thursday. April 13 Nashville -Bingo. Hastings -Cards. Friday. April 14 N ash v i I le--Popcorn. Monday , April 17 Delton -The Herminetts, Hastings--Bingo & Popcorn. Tuesday. April 18 All Sites Puzzles. Nashville -Back 40 Bunch Call 795-3345 today and have your church listed here each week! Reach Over 7,000 Area Homes 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 “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Hd. and Wing Rd. 9:45a.m. 11:00a.m. 6:00p.m. 6:45p.m. PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue 1st Servii. e 8:10 a.m. • 2nd Service 11 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 Services — Sunday School..........................10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ..................... 11:00 a m Evening Worship.......................... 6 00 p.m. Pastor Wesley J. Coffey Phone 795-7076 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 1J-Wa.m. Sunday Evening Service b30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade). Wednesday 6:30pm. Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship. Wednesday 7:00p.m. REV KENNETH VAUGHT MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED St. Margaret Mary of the Sacred Heart Chapel 708 West Main Street Temporarily meeting at the Gaines Township Hail on 68th St. S E. near Kalamazoo Ave. Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10-00 a m 11 15 a m 600 p m Sunday ■ Latin Tridentine Mass • 10 a.m. 795 3667 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Ret. Wayne Smith, Rector Phone 945-3014 Sunoay Schedule Adult Choir 900pm Church School i Adui! Education 930am Holy Euchenst 1030am Weekday Eucharist Wednesday 7 15 am Thursday 700 pm Cail for information about youth chow BrtNe Study youth group and other activities CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Christian Reformed Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Rev. James Cusack Daily’ Mass in Small Chapel • 8:30 a.m. Sunday School. . . . .9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship . .5:45 p.m. Recotory Office Phone — 531-0432 Ret. Bernard Mulder,Pastor868-6306 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST (Ihr (Did Cimt JHrihiidiet (Church Adult Sunday School......... 9 a.m. Sunday School 10 00 a.m. Morning Worship 11 00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . . . 7:30 p.m. Rosary and Confessions before Mass Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass YOU ARE INVITED Re\ Roger Timmerman. Pastor LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 8918028 “A church u.uh a caring heart for our community and the acrid" Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. k o 00 p.m. Pastor Mede Buuaida M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Morning Worship................ 10 a.m. Children’s Sunday School .10 a.m. Ret. Dr. Robert L Wessman Pastor Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass .. .9:00 a m & 11:00 a m. First Friday Mass ..................... 7:00 p.m. 5590 Whitneyville Ave, S E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I April 4. 1989 / Page 5 Thornapple Township ‘opinions’ survey is in the mail.... almost by Jean Gallup Finding out what the residents of Thornapple Township think about their township now, and how they want it to grow in the future is the subject of a survey property owners will be getting in the mail in a few weeks. The questions on the survey were discussed and given final form at a March 27 public meeting of the Thornapple Township Plan­ ning Commission. The next meeting of the panel is scheduled for 7 p.m. April 24, at the township office. The public is invited to attend any or all of the planning sessions and to give their thoughts to the commission. Robert Toland, director of community planning serv­ ices from Progressive Architects, Engineeers and Planners, guided the making of the survey. Toland was hired by the township to assist in forming the master plan and when that is done, a new zoning ordinance. Special attention was given to how to frame questions, taking into account that all Middleville residents are township residents, too. Public services, recrea­ tion, business and industry, community concerns and values, government and taxes and background information are six areas of interest outlined in the survey. With the questions decided, printed labels from the tax rolls will be checked for duplications and printing and mailing of the survey and should be completed in about four weeks. The survey is expected to take about 15 to 20 minutes to complete, and a self­ addressed stamped envelope will be included to encourage residents to return the finished survey to the township office. A "good" response from the mailing of 1,500 surveys is "30 to 40 percent," Toland said. The survey starts with a chance to rate the township services in place at the present time. Park facilities and recreation programs, ambulance service, county drains, fire protection, police protection, public sewers and water, streets and roads and zoning and land use regulations all will be judged excellent, good, fair, poor or not sure. After rating the services, respondents are asked "Which one would you most like to see improved?" Some questions require yes or no answers, while others are multiple choice or ask for specific opinions. Each heading has questions probing specific things under that area. For example, the govern­ ment and taxes segment asks: "What are your priorities for how the township should spend your tax dollars?", "If it meant an increase in property taxes, which of the following services do you think Thornapple Township should increase or add?" and "Which use of tax money do you approve for encour­ aging economic growth?" Each question has several choices for an answer. A part of the master plan still to be developed is a land use plan. The map will be used as a guide in planning future zoning changes. The map and its suggested land uses does not have the force of law, but will indicate to those making decisions what the people in the township have decided is in the best interests of the township. When the panel members have completed a land use map and a master plan, they will make a zoning ordinance for the township, and using people from the township, will issue permits, hear appeals and enforce zoning regulations. On the agenda for the April 24 meeting is discussion of soil maps and background census data. Between now and then, Toland is going to drive around the township to get a first-hand look at Thornapple Township, he said. T-K School Board member Dan Law is moving to Texas by Jean Gallup Change is part of life, and Dan and Judy Law will be making a major one in their lives this summer. The l^w family, which has lived in Middleville for seven years, is moving to Victoria. Texas, where Dan and judy have purchased a Little Caescr's Pizza franchise In the time the Laws have lived here they have become deeply involved in the political and social life of the community. Judy also has decorated cakes and is ‘ into crafts; real­ ly anything that you do with your hands." But this summer the group will pull up stakes and head for Texas. The couple s three children. Mark. 18. Christopher. 11 and Scott. 9. all attended Thornapplc Kellogg Schools and Dan has served on the Board of Education for the past two years. Judy was the president of the West Elementary PTO for two years, and with Dan has coached and refereed children's soccer games. Mark law was on the varsi­ ty soccer team, so they attend­ ed four years of soccer games. Dan Law “We looked all over the country to get what we wanted." Dan said. "Victoria is a friendly, growing com­ munity and it's warm weather. That’s one thing we looked for — warm weather." he said. Sun and News writer honored at meeting Barbara Gall, reporter for the Sun and News in the Caledonia area, was honored at the Caledonia Township Annual Meeting, Thursday, March 29, before a crowd of 50 people. Mrs. Gall was cited for her in-depth coverage of com­ munity events, school pro­ grams and Township Planning Commission and board meetings. A plaque with a citation was presented by Township Super­ visor Jerry Good, who recognized her for outstan­ ding local journalism. Her citation reads as follows: ‘‘This Service Award is presented to Barbara Gall, Sun ond News reporter Barbora Gall, right, receives a plaque from the township in thanks for her coverage of area news. Supervisor Jerry Good mokes the presentation. TRAVEL I professionaIs INTERNATIONAL v GOING SOMEWHERE? TRAVEL is our BUSINESS! ANY KIND • ANYWHERE Steve Sullivan, Owner Breton at 44th • (616) 455-3242 Pat Sullivan, Owner • fves. (616) 796-3393 reporter for the Sun and News, by the residents of Caledonia Township. Barbara has done an excellent job of reporting community and school activities. She has per­ formed an invaluable service to our residents by keeping them informed of the growth and development issues that affect us all in our daily lives. Her articles on our communi­ ty and schools are accurate and well researched, a talent much appreciated by the peo­ ple of our Township. We wish her continued success in her professional approach to reporting local issues. The residents of Caledonia Township are proud to present this outstanding service award to Barbara Gall." Good noted that a wellinformed public is very im­ portant in a rapidly growing Township such as Caledonia, and that Mrs. Gall’s accurate reporting is well appreciated by the residents. “Middleville is a nice small community. and we really have appreciated Gun Lake." he added Asked to give advice to whomever replaces him on the school board. Law said. "I'd say. have patience at this point in time." However, he offers kind words to those now serving on the board. * I’m very impressed with the people I've worked with on the board. They arc a good group of people; they have the students' interests at heart." he said. “It was satisfying to be able to have positive input in our schools.*' he added The new business will re­ quire both Judy and Dan's time and effort, so the pair will be in a ‘‘joint partnership " They will take management training for three weeks tn Farmington Hills, ami then five weeks in-store experience will be taken in Lansing. The move to Texas is scheduled for mid-Junc. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! Phil’s Pizzeria Italian Specialties 795-7844 Pizza • Dinner • Zlti • Steaks • Appe^zers • Submarines • Calzone • Spaghetti • Cheesecake • Sausage Roll EAT IN OR TAKE OUT / WE CATER ALL OCCASIONS Downtown MIDDLEVILLE hOlinS Tutt Thurt 1130 am It pm Frt 4 Sal It 30 am I pm Sim 4 10 Clotml Mon �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 4, 1989 T-K Community Ed’s new classes The Thornapple Kellogg Community Education office is presenting a new array of enrichment class offerings. “Crafty” people may choose to participate in either the strip quilting class or perhaps the beginners stained glass class They may receive construction help for the “Trip Around The World" pattern in the quilting class Instruction will be held April 10. 12, 17. and 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Middleville High School. The “Copper Foil” method of stained glass will be taught Io beginners on Monday evenings for four weeks, beginning April 10 at 6.30 p m. Pcipies Law School will cover these six different topics; ' The Courts and Ho* They Operate" (includes Small Claims Court); “Estates. Wills and Trusts;" “ Worker's Compensation and Social Security Disability." “Real Estate Law. Buying. Selling and Leasing Proper ty;“ Rights of the Accused GAVIN SERVICE & BODY SHOP 795-3318 or 891-8151 • • • • • Complete mechanical work • Frame work Auto glass replacement (we bill your insurance) Discount exhaust (we will beat any written estimate) Brakes • Alignment Warranty work done on Chevrolet. Buick and Pontiac and Rights of the Victim w nh Juvenile Rights and Parent's Rights " and “No Fault Insurance." The instructors for People s School arc from the Michigan Trial Lawyers Association. This opportunity to gam legal knowledge will be held Wednesday evening, starting April 12. for six weeks. Dropped stitches are no problem with learning the fun­ damentals of knitting in the “Knit One. Purl Two" class being offered for four Wednesday evenings beginn­ ing April 12. “Stretchercise" classes are from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m and on Tuesday s and Thursday s from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m Passive excercise business at Middleville’s Main Street by Jean Gallup OPEN Monday 8 to 8; Tuesday-Friday 8 to 5 North of Middleville on M-37 STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY in the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 in Caledonia, Ml 49316 • AUTO • HOMEOWNERS • BUSINESS • LIFE (616) 891-9294 • HEALTH • INVESTMENTS Call us for a quote for all your insurance needs. The latest trend in physical fitness has arrived in Middleville The passive exercise con­ An estimated 2.5 million Americans are afflicted by Alzheimer's Disease. Area residents can learn more about Alzheimer's Disease at a free three-session health education program sponsored by Butterworth and Metropolitan Hospitals, in cooperation with the Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders Association Turning a dream into reality couldn't be easier. We offer competitive rates and approve most loans in 24 hours. There are no application or processing fees. Y ou can get extra protection through us with credit life, credit disability and mechanical breakdown insurance. State Bank of Caledonia and make your dreams come true! Offices in Caledonia. Dutton & Middleville 891-8113 ST S E DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 698-6337 795-3361 LINDE » work during peak hours. Also at the Main Street business is a Wolff System tanning salon, she added. Owner Franco (aiFranka also owns another Slender Body and tanning business, as well as Franco's Pizza Van Beekom and her hus band Lee live in Grand Rapids, but plan to relocate in Middleville “I’m new here, and I'm looking forward to meeting the area people." she said • Cut • Style • Perm • Eyebrow Arching • • Manicure • Ear Piercing • Aqua Nails J • Gift Certifictes • Walk-Ins Welcome • Tues.-Sr. Citizen Day Wed';.-Students Day 27 p m 134 E. Main St., Caledonia • 891-1591 J OPEN Tues Sat. including Wed & Thurs eve by appt • The Caledonia Community Schools will hold an informa­ tional meeting for parents of next fall’s kindergarten class on Tuesday. April 18. at 7:30 p.m. in the High School library. This meeting will pro­ vide information about Caledonia’s kindergarten cur­ riculum. All parents of the Class of 2002 are invited to attend. Whether your dream is to build a backyard pool, buy a new car or remodel your home, i State Bank of Caledonia can help you get the loan you need to make . that special purchase. 3205 Inc. The series will be held at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids from 1 to 3 p.m. on consecutive Fridays, beginning April 14. Topics to be discussed will include signs and symptoms of the disease, coping with Alzheimer's Disease, care op­ tions. and financial and legal considerations. The programs are aimed at the “Fifty Plus" generation. However, they are open to in­ dividuals of all ages. Class size is limited, so registration is a must. To register or for further infor­ mation, call 247-7376. tables designed to help tone specific areas of the body by using different muscles groups. Van Beekom said “Eight minutes on each table gives the benefit of hours of traditional exercise with no muscle strain, weight lifting or sweating." she said. Van Beekom will manage the business with the help of her assistants. Kelly Mugridge and Amber Schliewe. and she is looking for an “on-call*’ aide for Area Kindergarten registration meeting set Make your dreams come true! 267 MAIN ST CALEDONIA cept is being used in the com­ munity's newest business. "Slender Body." which is managed by Terrie Van Beekom. The business has a series of Alzheimer's programs planned Me Give Terrie Van Beekom explains how the table will help tighten the inner and the outer thigh muscles of a customer. Parkinson’s group to meet April 22 The Parkinson’s Support Group will have a meeting on Saturday. April 22. at 1 p.m.. the Third Reformed Church. 2060 Michigan. N.E. (comer of Michigan and Lakeside) Grand Rapids. The speakers will be Sidney and Donna Dorros. authors of “Parkinsons. A Patient’s View”. Give yourself a break g during SPRING BREAK... J) Try one of our daily specials for BREAKFAST LUNCH - DINNER Everything is available for takeout, for your early spring picnic. CHILD S PORTIONS AVAIL ABLE FR1: a call Fish Fry All You Can Eat) Correction: In a March 21 story about the adoption of the master plan for the Village of Mid­ dleville, n was incorrectly suted that professional plan ner Tim Johnson worked for Progressive Architects. Engineers and Planners Johnson actually works for the firm of Williams and Works. 795-3672 497 Arlington (M-37), Middleville INni to Hatting* City Bank) Regular Hour, Mon -Fri 6 a m 8 p m Sai 6 a m -2 p fn , Sun 8 a ml p m (0 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / April 4. 1989 / Page 7 Children’s ‘Kids Can Sew’ class is started for kids in Middleville by Jean Gallup The concept of teaching children 6 to 12 years old to sew some of their own clothes has been introduced in Middleville by Josi Sarver of Whitneyville Road. A franchised operation called "KidsCanSew" is designed to teach children to pick their own fabrics and colors and put them all together in their own creations. Sarver’s daughters, Alison and Avonlea, demonstrate the success of the program by wearing skirts and blouses they have made. "When Alison finished her first pair of pants, she wore them for three days straight," Sarver said. "It was Mom, will you wash these so I can wear them again tomorrow,?*" Sarver said. "This builds selfconfidence in children. It's nice for them to do something that they can do well. And, a lot of schools are cutting back on home economics because of budget cuts." Night shirts, swimsuit cover-ups, jogging pants, surf shorts, pants skirts, blouses, shirts and jackets are the things that students of sewing from 6 to 12 can fashion for themselves the program says. The patterns and sewing methods are designed by Carolyn Curtis, with the writing and illustrations Alison con use a sewing machine after instruction by her mother. The students spend their first lessons learning the proper way to use sewing machnes and other sewing equipment. For more information call especially written for use by intermediate classes are planned. 795-7048. children. Sarver has set a limit of four students for each hour class, to insure individual attention for each child. Classes will start during the first week of April, and they will be held daily from 3 to 6 p.m. in the Sarver home at 6627 Whitneyville Road. Beginning and FOOT PAIN? • Coms • Bunions • Heel Spurs Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts » Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain Dr. Terrence J. Emiley NEW OFFICE FOR PODIATRY I’m looking for a home Call Avonlea models her own creation, complete with bow. She is one of her mother s students in the new sewing class. Come in and register to win this 1989 Polaris Trail Boss worth s2749 to be given away April 17,1989 CALEDONIA PRINTING 9790 Cherry Valley Rd., Caledonia 891-2121 • Photo Copying • Weddings • Envelopes 612 Main Street in Caledonia for Your Appointment 891-9133 • Business Cards • Rubber Stamp • Carbonless Forms • Computer Forms • Facsimile Service Fax # 891-8074 • Letterheads NO purchase necessary. Donna Apsey. Manager Jim & Colleen Shoal, Owners —Behind Stellas Pma — Now Accepting — Letters of General Inquiry for United Way Budget ’89 ’90 Interested Barry County Non-profit groups may submit letter to ... Barry Area United Way P.O. Box 81 Hastings, Ml 49058 ATTENTION: Budget & Allocations Committee — Deadline is April 13, 1989 — :■ Foxy and Jack are just two of the many fine animals looking for a home at the Barry County Animal Shelter. Immediate adoption is arranged from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Pet owners can purchase 1989 dog licenses at the shelter for $10. Anyone interested in buying a license or adopting a cat or dog can stop by the shelter, located at 825 Ap­ ple St. in Hastings. Buy, sell with classifieds 795-3345 Must be 18 or older to enter and win. P0LRRIS tul recommend 1 Bob's Service Shop 610 Wellman Road Nashville • 852-9377 fnm h FINANCING AVAILABLE i_2U WARNING: ATVa can ba hazardous Io operata. These are full size machines, designed to be ridden only by adults age 18 and older For your safety always wear a helmet, eye protection and protective clothing Never ride on paved or public roads Polaris recommends that all ATV riders take a training course For safety and training information, see your dealer or call Polaris al 1 800^28-9975 In MN, 14002474670 TRY OUR NEW HIGH OCTANE GASOLINESAND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE SPECIALS. SENIORS As Graduation Day approaches, be sure to iet tnends and family know with a graduation announcement from The Reminder 1952 N BROADWAY - HASTINGS — 945-9554 ■15%Off • Listed Price 12 Pack COKE & PEPSI $079 Z With minimum ’5.00 purchase of new super-m unleaded or EXTRA-M Premium unleaded + dep. without gas HIGH OCTANE /• m\caledonia Self-Serve GASOLINES Marathon UMJVLIHKJ ^MARATHONy 891-8198 �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 4. 1989 'TftcddLcvct.tz Neighbors wM. NORMA VELDERMAN Did you all have a super Easter0 Even if you didn’t have company or do anything special, the weather was real­ ly something special wasn’t it? Cay and the grandchildren went walking down to the creek. One youngster fell in but enjoyed it, and came in and changed her clothes Ella Morton went out for Easter dinner with niece Don­ na Kenyon. Louise Miller spent the weekend with daughter. Jackie Miller, son Doug and Nikki Miller and family came for Easter dinner Louise Jackson went away for Easter dinner. She also had such a wonderfully long ride such a beautiful day. Sylvia Salmcla went to Newaygo with her daughter. Mrs Hcikkela. They went up to granddaughter Mr. and Mrs. George Cronk’s for Easter dinner. Also. Mr and Mrs. Richard Hcikkela were there On Easter, they went to Fremont to the Baptist Church and watched the members of the congregation portray the life of Christ and the crucifixion Everett White went to his daughter s for three days over Easter weekend. His greatgrandson and greatgranddaughter from DC. were there, so the family members were in and out all the weekend Also, the great-children had a wonderful time at the Easter egg hunt at the Mid Villa I had a wonderful visit with Helena Dintaman recently. I loved to listen to her tell about her many years as a nurse. She has lived a very wonder­ ful and productive life. She said that she has received some very beautiful 90th bir­ thday cards Virginia Blood said she spent Easter with her son. the Halls, and had a very good time Pnscilla Matthews spent Easter with her family. Ed and Katie Wiennga had most of their family home for Easter dinner Tom and Sandy had her family over, so they didn't come. Katie said that there were 18 there Anna Harris spent Easter with her sister in Clare and with her daughter. Debbie and family. Son Charlie came for dinner Marcie Robertson said her mom came for Easter dinner It was the first time that she had gotten out since breaking her hip So she is gradually gening better Eleanor Geukes’ sister and hubby. Mr and Mrs. Russell Gray, came for Easter dinner. Mildred Wiley’s daughter and hubby and four children came over Friday. March 24. and stayed through Easter. Everybody had fun flying kites up in back of the cemetery Thelma Carl went to her nephew’s for Easter dinner. Thelma and some other gals went to Kalamazoo March 24. having supper while there Betty and Jim Robertson had their family home for KEITH BERGY - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS FUEL OIL GAS / DIESEL • SERVING HOME FARM INDUSTRY Oil! (Be., (9nO. 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA, Ml 49316 SELF-SERVE GAS DIESEL KEROSENE SNACK SHOP (616) 891-8198 PROPANE REFILL SERVICE For many people, IRAs are still tax deductible. Are you one of them? You have until APRIL 15th to find out! 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March 28 She is working at Central Auto Parts Lindsey Bremer. (Tom and Brenda Bremer s young lady) said that her class. Mrs. Bower’s, had just started to work on a newspaper called “Bower’s Drain Press. ” Lindsey said all the kids were quite excited about it. Eunice Brown spent Easter Sunday with her sister and hubby , the Ralph Marcotts. Her sister. Helen (Mrs. Athol Hazen), picked her up. Then. Easter afternoon they went to visit their aunts. Myrl and Gladys Jackson, at Sandy Creek in Wayland Pat and Roger Barnum had a full Easter with their families. LaVonna and Alan Sher­ man. Melinda and Fred Brown and Max and Jackie Bedford had Easter dinner at the Red Brick Tavern. Here's another one of my goofs, folks. Don Stauffer and his family came to spend Wednesday through Saturday with his folks. 1 said that they were going to be there for Easter But they came home to be there before Easter, leav­ ing Saturday. Doris W'hite said she and Everett had a nice weekend. Then Tuesday . March 24. she and some of the ladies from church went on a shopping trip to Holland. They are planning to go again. They didn't get to see alt the new shopping centers Lucille Getty had a very nice vacation in Florida with her sister and hubby, Velma and Al Steeby. It was very warm, but she thoroughly en­ joyed her visit. But. as with most of us, it is nice to get home Ruth Klump spent Easter with her daughter, Mabel, and family. Fem Doyle spent Easter with her family at daughter Sandy’s in Grand Rapids. Jack and Jerry Spencer had their whole family with them for Easter Daughter Carol and son Johnny, daughter Becky and Rick Quesaba and Erin and Austin, son Todd and friend Dawn helped to make a full Easter celebration. Doug and Cindy Thaler went to Doug’s parents, Theron and Lois Thaler’s, for Easter. Lois knew they were all coming to have cake and ice cream to celebrate Lois’ birthday . But they made it a surprise get-together instead. Family, as well as friends, were there to surprise her Bob Wenger told me they look Verne Wenger to the hospital Friday. March 24. he had heart problems They feel that they can help him with medication instead of surgery Bob thought Verne was hop­ ing to come home Tuesday. Lois Bremer said 12 members of the family, brother-in-law Fntz Steiner included, came to her house for Easter dinner Lu and Rich Ward had two of their children and families home for Easier The kids had a good time going on the Ea^er Egg hunt Ch*. and Cathy Moma went square dancing Saturday. March 25. Then Easter the whole family came over for dinner Kathleen Me Nee said she and Clarence had the whole family home for Easier din­ ner Clarence prepared the Local Girl Scouts do more than just selling Girl Scout cookies by Jean Gallup Say the words "Girl Scout" and cookies spring to mind this time of year. But, that isn't the only thing the young ladies do to raise money for their activities. Neighborhood Leader Glenda Willett says the girls of Troop No. 268 of Middleville have been making crafts and selling them over the last month to earn money for patches, supplies and a year-end trip. Hastings City Bank was the site of the latest craft sale, held on Friday and Saturday, March 24-25. Most of the crafts are made by the scouts themselves, said Willett. A surprise announcement she made after the sale was greeted with squeals of delight. She told the Girl Scouts that one of the ways they will get to spend the money they have earned is on a day of horseback riding. The girls have already been roller skating, and are looking forward to a mother-daughter banquet in May. "If you want something, go out and earn it" could be the motto of Troop No 268 of Middleville. They held a craft and bake sale at the Hastings City Bank to earn money for their aactivities. Shown here are (from left) Kosia Willett, Malisa Merlou, Ronetta Smith and Karen Browne displaying some of the goodies that were for sale. Leader Glenda Willett stands behind her girls. ham and the family brought all the rest of the fixings Kathleen said that she spent the whole day out in the sun. it was such beautiful weather. She felt just like she had been let out of her cage. Daughter Sue was unable to come from the Carolinas. Daughter Brenda and hubby Juan have moved into an apartment in Middleville. Brenda's daughter still keeps telling her mom,” Let’s go home to grandma's” Monday, March 27, Kathleen said they went out to eat. Ethel and Paul Gibson had son Keith home for Easter weekend. Thursday. March 23, the Rev. Wager and Ethel went to Lansing to an Agriculture and National Resources award dinner at Kellogg Center. A distinguished award was given to Diane Langrhau for her Third World countries work. Diane also was recognized for her intergeneration group work. The president of MSU was the main speaker. Ethel Haywood was with her sister for Easter. Our Easter weekend was a full and enjoyable time. Son Dave and daughter-in-law Arlene and three of the children came Saturday and left Sunday evening. Cay very thoughtfully helped the grand­ children prepare a surprise Easier basket for Arlene, placing her basket right m front of her face, so when she woke up. that would be the firsi thing she saw. They had even pooled their small funds and brought her a kite along with all the ocher goodies Cay. David and Johnny went out and hid the kids’ eggs, while 1 stayed in the house to make sure that the children didn’t peek. Dave didn't think that Dad would empty the waste baskets, as he usually does every morning. So. he hid one of Jason’s eggs in the burning barrel. Yup! you guessed it. it got burned. Fortunately, it wasn’t the one with the money in it. It was so nice that the youngsters spent a lot of time outdoors, even wading in the creek. Well, folks, I had an eye ex­ amination Wednesday, March 29, so when I came to finish my last list of names, my eyes were still dilated and could not stand the strong light of my closed circuit TV magnifier (can’t read the list without it). So I did not get your Easter news. This list was you folks who were on my original list. Sorry about that. I had to spend the rest of the day, in the dark, listening to the Cassette Books from the Association for the Blind, now called Vision Enrichment Services. I will visit with all of you I missed first, next week. Read something this morn­ ing, “Every thing 1 need is within me.” It really hit home. I only have to turn within and He is waiting to help me. Quite a solid founda­ tion to operate from, isn’t it? If I only set aside my personal ego. He is eagerly and patient ly waiting to do just that I almost forgot. This next week is the first week of the month. Each month at the COA dinners at the VFW Hall, we are disignating that week as Remembrance Week So, on Thursday. April 6, we want folks to bring a baby pic­ ture. Keep it in an envelope so that the rest of us cannot sec it. Then we will lay it on the table, numbering each one. We want each of you to take a paper and pencil, writing down all the numbers of the picture, putting down the name of the person present that you think it is. The person with the most correct wins the first prize. We will have some small consolation prizes for those of us who are not as quick to guess the correct names. If you do not have a baby picture of yourself, why not bring a picture of your old home, church or school, or an unlabeled picture of yourself as an older child or person? It will certainly help to make us scratch our memories and have some fun while doing it. George 0. 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Kurt Holzhueter led the var sity basketball team to a 14-7 .. . r__ overall record and a tie for 2nd place in the OK Blue Con­ ference Doug Mesecar was named 1st team al I-conference while Pete Donker and Corey Dean were honorable men­ tion Todd Sprague was given the Hustle Award. Most Im­ proved was Jim Grube. Top Rebounder was Pete Donker. Best Defense was Mike Brotherton Most Valuable was Doug Mesecar and the Ray Pranger Memorial Award was given to Todd VanTil. Doug Mesecar. Pete Donker and Corey Dean were named to the all-county team Doug Mesecar was named 4th team all-state in the Detroit News and 5th team all-state in the Detroit Free Press. ... . Varsity Coach Tom Lehman and JV Coach Tom Fletke led the wrestling pro­ gram to an outstanding year, including a first ever OK Blue Championship, compiling a 21-3 record overall and a perfect record in league play. Jim McCrath. Todd Kidde and Del Craven were voted MVP’s for the season. Pete VanDenBroeck and Chad Peters won the Ml awards and Del Craven and Todd Kidder shared the Dan D> kstra Sport­ smanship Award Jim Mc­ Crath. Bryan Cooley. Todd Kidder and Don Peters won conference championships. Jim McCrath. Bryan Cooley, Del Craven and Pete VanDen n____ i______________ i . .. Broeck were named to the all­ county team. Three wrestlers: Del Craven. Bryan Cooley and Jim McCrath. qualified for the state tournament w ith Bryan Cooley finishing a fine 3rd place. Coach Joyce Domire coach­ ed the JV volleyball team con­ sisting of 15 9th and 10th grade girls to a fine 13-3 record and 3rd place finish in the league. During the year, the team finished 3rd at the Wayland and Delton tour­ naments. The varsity team, coached by Kevin McGee, compiled a school record total of 27 wins compared to 13 losses and I tie. The eleven members of the team won the league cham pionship in the OK Blue and finished second at the Delton Invitational. Robin Kidder was voted team MVP. while Kim Newman received the Most Improved award Valerie Jackiewicz. Pam Eagien and Marcie Henry were named honorable nxn lion all-conference. Aaron Tabor, with the help of Bob Weller, coached the junior high w restling team to a conference championship Thirty seventh and eighth grade boys made up the team that finished 5-3 for the year. S PORTING GOODS Caledonia Girls Track Team receives medals Another Family Is Moving Into Your Home. Roccoon* tQuirrota and bird* love to nmt in open, worm chimney* Their unhealthy. your chimney con be fuel for place or wood*fove lire Chimney cap* keep them out Protect your family and your home Call u». your pro fewonai chimney expert* to moto and bird* from making your chimney into their home Call us for expert reliable service APRIL SHOWER SPECIAL... FREE INSTALLATION! Stones Chimney 202 E. Main St., Middleville Ph. 795-9552 or 457-2800 OPEN: Mon. thru Fri. 7 a m. to 5 p.m.; Sat. 8 a m. to 2 p.m. 24 Hour Emergency Service The Caledonia girls track team had another very suc­ cessful outing March 22 at the Grand Rapids Junior College Invitational. The ladies garninshed three medals in a meet in which no score was kept, but instead was intended to allow some early season competition. In the two mile run. Deb Schumacher won a fourth place medal io 12:49. which Roni Robertson was eigth in 13:38 Becky Stauffer earned the silver medal in the 880 yd. run m 2:34.8 and Carla Frantti won the bronze for a third in the mile run in 6:03.1. Jenny Wilkinson was seventh in the mile at 6:12.7. The six lap relay team of • Custom embroidery & silk screen shirts, jackets, uniforms, hats • Complete line of sporting goods • Team discounts available • Softball teams & youth associations Rosalyn Risdon. Cheryl Kral. Lisa Parbel. and Carrie Hill finished in 2:42.7. The four lap relay team of Judy Brodock. Nicole Buer. Robyn Poll, and Laurie Rozell finish­ ed in 1:37.5 and the eight lap relay team of Julie Kral. Korey Hofmann. Treasure Hylkema. and Sarah Ashbaugh were 7th in 3:41.3. MIDDLEVILLE 115. John Myers at 110. Chris Love at 95 and Dan Phillips at 130 Caledonia wrestled 14 out of 19 weight classes, and placed 10 out of 14 wrestlers. Third places went to Mark Rogge at 90. A.J. Sabin at 155 and Jason Johnson at 167. Fourth went to Brad Deleeuw at 85-pound wt. class The wrestlers finished 6-1 in the league, took third place at Middleville tournament, and wrapped up the season with third place at conference. (616) 795-3122 — Caledonia — Sportsmans Club Caledonia wrestlers finish third in 0-K Blue Caledonias junior high wrestling team wrapped up their season taking third place at the OK Blue conference meet Caledonia placed two cham­ pions. Bill Zetty at 125 and Ryan Haik at 145 Second places went to Jason Boot at Deb Ellinger 1^4 led .kthe 7tl» 7th grade volleyball team to a fine season. Twenty-five 7th grade girls participated in eight games, winning two. Joyce Domire. doubling as 8th grade volleyball coach, had 15 young ladies on her team. The team won two matches and nlaced third in their pool at the Sth grade league tournament. Diane Knight and Diane Wiersma coached the cheerleading squads and their work is appreciated by all. Mike Seger did his usual outstanding job of being athletic trainer for another winter season! SUNDAY BREAKF Eggs, Sausage, Toast, Pancakes, Juice, Coffee. $3.00 Per Person April 9th, 1989 9 a.m. to 12 Noon Freestyle Wrestlers compete in tournament Twenty-six Middleville Freestyle Wrestlers traveled to Delton’s tournament Satur­ day. March 25. Wrestling in the 8 & Under division and placing were: 40 lb. Dusty Moma. 1st; 58 lb. Scott Ploeg. 3rd; 64 lb. Pat Jamison, 1st. Place winners for the 9 & 10 age group were: 50 lb. Correction: In the March 28 issue of the Sun and News, the names of Matt Shane and Holli Bowman were inadvertently omitted from the list of Caledonia students inducted into the National Honor Society. Matt and Holli were winn­ ing honors at the state FFA convention the night of the NHS induction ceremony. Justin Chavis, 1st; 70 lb. Cory Schut 1st; 75 lb. Brian Ploeg. 2nd; 80 lb. Luke Middleton, 2nd; and 85 lb. Josh Stauffer. 3rd. In the 11 & 12 division tak ing home medals were: 115 Kessler’s OUTLET STORE Ty Middleton. 1st; 140 lb. Joel Appel; and 140 lb. Chris Thomas, 2nd. Placing in the 13 & 14 divi­ sion were: 75 lb. Kiley Webster, 2nd and 85 lb. Brian Thomas. 3rd. Manufacturer of Quality Infant Sleep and Playwear Bowling Results Bowlerettes The Water Doctor 36-20; Hair We Are 31-25; Village Beauty Nook 30-26; Hastings City Bank 28-28; Phil’s Pizzeria 24-32; Seif and Sons 19-37. High Series - B. Echtinaw 529; G Stevens 498; T. 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Industrial Park Hastings, Ml 49058 A; �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I April 4. 1989 Thornapple Kellogg students devise experiments in a NASA sponsored contest by Jean Gallup Some people have wondered about space and how some ordinary thing we have on earth might be different if it were in space. Four of teacher Kevin Briggs’ science students at Thornapple Kellogg High School wondered, and then set out to design an experiment that could prove what they believe is true. The experiments, which could theoretically be performed on a space station, were designed by seniors Adelle McLain, Alison Borsum and sophomores Sue Wheeler and Matthew Stander, all students in a physics class. The projects started as a regular class assignment to build research and writing skills, Briggs explained. When the class had finished the projects, Briggs offered them the challenge of reworking their hypotheses, using specific guidelines supplied by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and entering the regional competition. "They don't get any extra points, or do it for a better grade-they already have their grade. They do it for the challenge and possibly the recognition," he said. Winners of the regional competition and their teacher/advisor will win an expense-paid trip to a space science symposium at a NASA center, where they will give an oral presentation of their paper to the space scientists and engineers. They will also be given a tour and have the chance to talk to the men and women who run the United States space program. If any of the TK students go past the regionals to win Caren L. Dermody Airman Caren L Dermody. daughter of John P and Janine L. Dermody of 3631 60th S.E.. Caledonia, 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 m human relations In addition, airmen who complete basic training earn credits toward an associate degree through the communi­ ty college of the Air Force. Tanya C. Bartley Allison Borsum, (left, front) Adelle McLain. Matt Stander, (back) and Sue Wheeler have finished their papers on experiments in space. If they win in the regional competition, it's on to the nationals. the national contest, they and their teacher will win trophies and an expensepaid trip to the National Space Science Symposium, and will be eligible to compete for National Science Teachers Asso­ ciation Space Foundation scholarships. Wheeler explored the feasibility of putting electric motors on the outside of a space station to increase the station's overall operational efficiency. Her hypothesis was that cold temperatures and weightlessness in spc?e will allow motors to run cooler and with less effort, which would reduce resistance and increase efficiency. A motor would be run on earth with several measure­ ments taken, and then the same motor would be taken into space to perform the same task with identical measurements. W7 THORNAPPLE FLORAL 114 River Street, Middleville Downtown — Along the River COMPLETE FLORAL SERVICE FOR ALL OCCASIONS — We wire flowers worldwide OPEN Mon Wed 9-5 Thurs 4Fn 9-5:30; Sat 9-1 HBz (616) 795-3331 ONE DAY TOUR c 2 Chicago’s h JU Chinatown I N Eli She is a 1987 graduate of East Kentwood High School — APRIL 22 — s45°°per person for ... T /Oj ★ Browse the ethnic shops. Q ★ Savor the flavor of China at a as i. sumptuous buffet M * Travel in style in a comfortable motor coach jC ★ Reservations limited. Call now! The Travel Store 1-795-7644 See Susan The outcome of the experiment will tell if motors should be run outside a space station. Borsum designed an experiment to determine if those in space would develop skin cancer faster than people on earth, because of intensity of heat and the relative lack of ozone to filter ultra violet rays in space. She would use 16 geiger counters with three types of skin cancer cells and healthy skin cultures placed next to them and would place them throughout the space craft and on one astronaut. The geiger counters would be used to measure the sun's ultraviolet rays, or roent­ gens. The readings and locations of the geiger counters would be compared to the growth rate of skin cancer cultures over six to eight months. Borsum concluded that if the data proves that skin cancer will develop faster without the ozone layer and with the enormou? heat intensity, then immediate procautions can be taken to I>ro’.ect space travelers. Adelle McLain designed an experiment to determine if an extended stay in the microgravity of space will lead to an increase in dental cavities. Studies have already been shown that spending extended time in space leads to calcium depletion. Twenty astronauts would be examined by dentists before a minimum stay of three months in space, with a record of demal health made to establish a base line. A control group of people on earth with identical ages and dental habits would be selected for comparison, McLain's paper said. The astronauts would be examined every six months for five years and all dental activity recorded for her experiment. McLain's expei ment "will try to disprove that tooth enamel will deteriorate, soften and encourage the development of dental cavities at the same rate in micogravity and on earth." Matthew Slander's experi­ ment deals with a way to successfully separate in space bovine sperm cells by sex. Slander said he thinks that since the smaller male sperm cell is negatively charged, and the larger female cell is positively charged, the use of continuous flow electro­ phoresis in microgravity will separate the sperm, based on their weight and electrical charge. If agricultural industries have the technology to produce more cows, hundreds of millions of dollars could be saved annually, his paper said. Electrophoresis has already been shown to work in space on cells, organic matter and hormones, and it may be possible it will work with sperm cells without damaging their reproduct­ ive ability. Briggs said he didn't have a firm timetable for the judging of the student's papers, but the results would be known sometime in May. Middleville already has had two regionals winners in the past. Chris Noah and Cindy Mariage have earned that honor. The contests are sponsored by NASA and the National Science Teachers Asso­ ciation, and is called the “Space Science Student Involvement Program for Senior High Students." Army supply system, unit and organization supply, fitting of clothing, packaging and stor­ ing of supplies, and orgam/a tional maintenance of small arms. She is a 1985 graduate of Caledonia High School. Scott A. Kauffman homeported Calif Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Scott A. Kauffman, son of Toni Kauffman of 541 Round Lake Drive, Caledonia, recently reported for duty aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson. in Alameda. A 1986 graduate of Wayland Union High School. Wayland, he joined the Navy in August 1986. Timothy J. Trumbull Trumbull will be a 1989 graduate of Thornapplc Kellogg High School and will enter the United States Air Force on June 7 Following graduation from the six-week basic training course at Lackland Air Force Base. Texas, he will receive technical training in the mechanical area and be assigned to a duty station. Timothy J. Trumbull of Middleville has entered the United States Air Force’s Delayed Enlistment Program (DEP). According to TSgt Jeffrey P. Pols, the Air Force recruiter in Wyoming, his en­ try 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. Wesley E. Geren Navy Seaman Recruit Wesley E. Geren, son of Avis V. Geren of 5250 Lindsey Road. Delton, has completed recruit training at Recruit Training Command. Great Lakes, III. During Geren’s eight-week training cycle, he studied general military subjects designed to prepare him for further academic and on-thejob training in one of the Navy’s 85 basic fields. Geren’s studies included seamanship, close-order drill. Naval history and first aid. Personnel who complete this course of instruction arc eligi­ ble for three hours of college credit in physical education and hygiene. A 1988 graduate of Thor nappie Kellogg High School, Middleville, he joined the Navy in June 1988 Bob N. Dunkelberger Airman Bob N. Dunkelberger has graduated from the U.S. Air Force elec­ tric powerline specialist course at Sheppard Air Force Base. Texas During the course, students were taught to construct and maintain overhead and underground electrical distribution systems. They also earned credits toward an associate's degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Dunkelberger is the son of Nancy Aicken of 2415 Kiser Road, and Melvin Dunkelberger of 7315 Mid­ dleville, both of Middleville He is a 1988 graduate of Thornapplc Kellogg High School, Middleville. Richard J. Choryan, O.D Correction: In the March 28 issue of the Sun and News, the names of Matt Shane and Holli Bowman were inadvertently omitted from the list of Caledonia students inducted into the National Honor Society Man and Holli were winn­ Pvt. Tanya C. Bartley, daughter of Ricarda Bartley of 8325 Broadmoor S.E., Caledonia, has completed a unit and organization supply specialist course at the U.S. Army Quartermaster School. Fort Lee. Va. Students were trained in the ing honors at the state FFA convention (see related arti­ cle) the night of the NHS in­ duction ceremony, and thus were missing from the picture of new initiates. Our apologies and our con­ gratulations to these two scholars. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision (Jure • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / April 4. 1969 / Page 11 Obituaries Minnesota; grandson and granddaughter, Tim and Jenny Shendan, a brother, Gerald A Wells of Lowell and five nieces. Funeral services were held Wedenesday, March 29 at the Roetman Funeral Chapel, Caledonia, with Dr. Robert Wessman officiating. Burial was at the Lakeside Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Society. Ollie B. White MIDDLEVILLE - Ollie B White, 97, of Middleville, died Monday, March 27, 1989 at Sunshine Acres. Mrs. White was bcm on October 20, 1891 in Galeton, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Allison and Eurma (Ritchey) Moffitt. She is survived by one son. Bob (Betty) White of Middle­ ville; four grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, March 31, at the Snyd­ er Funeral Home, Reynoldsvil­ le, Pennsylvania. Burial was at the Reynoldsville Cemetery, Pennsylvania. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. Will iam Henry Bechtel BAYTOWN. TEXAS - Mr. William (Bill) Bechtel, 58, of 10626 Ocean Drive, Baytown, Texas, passed away Thursday, March 23, 1989 at South Moore Hospital in Pasadena, Texas. Mr. Bechtel was born November 10, 1930 in Hast­ ings, the son of Robert Eaton and Loyola Mary (Miller) Bechtel. He was raised and schooled in the Caledonia/ Middleville areas. He married Lorraine (Sncden) Hodges on June 10, 1955 in Grand Rapids. They made their home near Grand Rapids and moved to Crest­ line, Ohio. He was employed at G.M. Fisher Body Plant in Ontario, Ohio, were he retired then moved to Baytown, Texas four years ago. Mr. Bechtel was a Past Commander at VFW Post 2920 Crestline in 1970, and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. In Baytown he was a member of VFW Post 912 an 33 year member of American Legion and lifetime member of AMVETS. He also joined the Army in 1948, served four years during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Rates: 5 words for $2.00 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Satur day 2-00 p.m. Help Wanted - Floyd B. Wells CALEDONIA • Floyd B Wells, 78, of Caledonia passed away Sunday, March 26,1989. Mr Wells retired from the Sales Department of the Pack­ aging Corporation of America He was active in the Rotary Club International for 35 years, the last 12 years with the Middleville Rotary having served as president. He is survived by his wife, Harriet Wells, a daughter, Susan Sheridan of Ednia, Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Lorraine; three step-daughters, Mrs. Dennis (Virginia) Kurbad of Baytown, Mrs. David (Barbara) Dykstra of Middle­ ville, Mrs. Cyril (Bonnie) Cochran of Crestline, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Donald (Alice) Aldrich of Caledonia; one brother, Leo and Patricia Bechtel of Grand Rapids; two maternal aunts and uncle, Mrs. Gertrude Becker and Mr. Percy Becker; two fraternal aunts and uncles Mrs. Floyd (Tessie) Foote and Mrs. Marie (Hackett) Bechtel; ten step­ grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Joseph in 1945; his father, Robert in 1972; his mother Loyola in 1980; a sister Helen Getman in 1980, a step-grandson Daniel Dykstra. Funeral Mass was held Tuesday, March 28,1989 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Crestline, with the Reverend Jerome Niedermeir officiating. Scripture service was at the Mark A. Schnieder Funeral Home in Crestline. A grave­ side military services was conducted by the VFW Post of Crestline, burial at Crawford County Memorial Gardens. Lloyd L. Finkbeiner MIDDLEVILLE - Lloyd L. Commerce, Lions Club, TK Finkbeiner, 69, of Middleville, Band Boosters, Square dance passed away Thursday, March caller for seven years for 30, 1989 at Grand Valley Woodland Whirleways and Nursing Centre. Thomapple Sasbayers. He was He was bom September 29, a member of the New Life 1919 at Leighton Township, Christian Fellowship of Allegan County, the son of Dutton. Jacob (Bernice Tungate) Fink­ He is survived by his wife beiner. He was raised in Lucille L. Finkbeiner; his Leighton Township and children, Cheryl and Bob attended Thomapple Kellogg Bergy of Caledonia, Pastor Gary and Chris Finkbeiner of School, graduating in 1937. He was married to Lucille L. Middleville, Debra and Chip Stehr on April 5, 1947 at DeVries of Caledonia; 11 Middleville Methodist grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Olive Halloran of Martin, Church. He ou ned and operated the Mrs. Rosena Lussenden of Finkbeiner Implement Wayland; sister-in-law, Mrs. Company with his brother Esther Finkbeiner of Middle­ Emory in Middleville for 22 ville; several nieces and years, was a Sexton of Thor­ nephews. napple Township Cemeteries. Funeral services were held He was 1st Sergeant m the United States Marine Corps in Saturday, April 1 at the Beeler World War II. Zone manager Funeral Chapel, with Pastor for International Harvester Steven G. Brady officiating. Interment was at Mt Hope Company, charter member of the Middleville VFW Post Cemetery , Middleville. Memorial contributions 7548. Mr. Finkbeiner was a may be made to New Life member of the Middleville Christian Fellowship Building VFW Post 7548, Chamber of Fund. In Memoriam CLOTHING HANDLERS Count, bag, inspect, hang... We get assignments (lengths vary from 2 days to 2 months) al 3 different location: Wayland, Cutlerville and near Kent Coun­ ty Airport Days only. Call or apply 7:30am - 4-3:pm at 2401 Camelot Ct, SE. Behind East­ brook Mall, off Lake Eastbrook Dr. PEOPLEMARK, INC. 1-957-2101. EOE.__________ IN MEMORIAM BLISS - In loving memory of our mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Constance Bliss, who passed away one year ago April 1, 1988. It’s been one year since God took you away, You’re in our thoughts and hearts every day. From the Heavenly skies above, I hope you can see ELECTRONICS ASSEMB­ you feel our love. LY: stuff and solder PC boards, You’re sadly missed full or part time, good manual and loved by all. dexterity. Custom Circuits, From the biggest 9240 Cherry Valley, Caledonia to the small. 49316. The Easter lilies are RN/LPN NEEDED FOR in bloom today, HOME CARE CLIENT in the And the birds are send­ Middleville area. Hours avail­ ing messages our way. able are 11 p.m. to 7 am. daily To say when the Heavenly and weekends 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. stars are bright. Individual must have current When we meet again, nursing license, pediatric experi­ it will be alright. ence and reliable transportation.. Remembering with love, For interview, call Amicare, Ken and Kay affiliated with St Mary’s Hospi­ Kreg and Karen tal at 774-6776.____________ Kristen, Ruth, Kirt HOUSEKEEPERS: Clark Miscellaneous Home has two full-time posi­ FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant tions available for housekeeping hybrid bluegills, Rainbow trout, and laundry duties. Apply in WalLye, Large mouth bass. person from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Smallmouth bass, Hybrid the Human Resources Office, striped bass, Channel catfish, MJ. Clark Memorial Home, Perch, and Fathead minnows. 1546 Sherman, S.E., Grand LAGGIS’ FISH FARM, INC. Rapids, Ml._____________ 08988 35th St., Gobles, MI. MECH ANIC/SER VICE 49055. Phone (616)628-2056 TECHNICIAN. AIS Construe Days, (616)624-6215 evenings. tion Equipment Corporation in Grand Rapids has immediate FRIENDLY HOME openings for service technician. PARTIES has openings in this Applicants should have basic area for managers and dealers. mechanical skills with know­ Free training. Commission up to ledge with construct»on/farm 25%, override up to 7%. No equipment Hourly rate comme- paper work, no delivering or sorate with experience. Will collecting, highest hostess train young aggressive individu­ awards. No handling or service al. Full benefits. Calls will be charge. Over 800 dynamic items accepted between 10am & 1pm - toys, gifts, home decor and at 616-538-2400 ask for Ruth. Christmas decor. For free catalog call 1-800-227-1510. EOE. NURSE AID needed for home care client in Caledonia (84th-M37) area. Hours avail­ able are Saturdays 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Individual must have home care experience and reliable transportation. For interview, call Amicare, affilliated with St. Mary’s at 774-6776.________ NURSE AID needed for home care client on 92nd Sl Hours available Monday thru Friday 8 a m. to 4 p.m. Individual must have recent home care experi­ ence and reliable transportation. For interview, call Amicare, afilliated with St Mary’s Hospital, at 774-6776. T.L.C. PET SITTING: Let me feed and exercise your pet when you’re vacationing. Quality care, references. 868-7657. 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. CaH 672-7110.________ TWO BEDROOM DUPLEX: with utility room, storage shed, snow and yard care, no pets, $425 month plus deposit. 795-7290.__________________ FACTORY - Work is available on southeast side of Grand Rapids. Skill levels vary, but TWO BEDROOM WITH many do “not” require experi­ LAUNDRY ROOM: bath and a ence. Apply 7:30am - 4:30pm at half, oo pets, $450 plus deposit PEOPLEMARK. INC. 2401 795-7290. Camelot Ct., SE. Loc ated behind For Sale Eastbrook Mall, off Lake East­ brook Dr. (1st light north of 28 th PIANO: Kimball Console, Si). 1-957-2101. EOE. $725, very good condition. 795-9894. __________________ NURSING ASSISTANTS: POLE BUILDINGS - Horse Clark Home has a limited number of part-time positions bams and garages. 24x32x8 completely erected, $3,350. available for sincere and dedi­ cated Nursing Assistants. Clark Pnce includes service door and 9x7 overhead. Many sizes avail­ Home pays S5.25 per hour plus an additional SI.00 per hour able, fast starts on most build­ weekend differential. Apply in ings. Call Mecca Buildings for district rep. person from 1:00 to 5.00 p.m. al your the Human Resources Office, 1-800-544-6682.____________ MJ. Clark Memorial Home, 1546 Sherman, S.E., Grand Rapids, MI Community Notices NEWSPAPER RECYLING: Bagged or tied, can be dropped off 24 hrs a day. 7 days a week. Reeling Buiiding (green) at 8146 68th Sweet, near Whitneyvilte Avenue. 698-8567. Business Services A & M TOWING Wc buy junk cars or haul away free. 942-7253. STORE FIXTURES: store shelving, showcases, clothing racks, cheap. Call Scott, 669-8797. Lost & Found FOUND: jacket 3/23/89 in Middleville area. Phone (616) 792-2998. ______________ FOUND: young female Dober­ man mix. 795-7359. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! Several attend Easter egg hunt The Middleville Jaycees promised a beautiful day for their annual Easter Egg Hunt Saturday. March 25. and nobody was disappointed, as nearly 600 area children poured onto the Middleville Driving Range tn search of colored eggs The record number of children far exceeded all preparations and Jaycee members frantically raced to area stores to stock up on toy prizes, juice and cookies. Jaycee President Dan McCrath opened the festivities by thanking the many sponsors who had contributed to this year’s hunt and by welcoming the Easter Bunny, who signal­ ed the hunt to begin. Four specially-colored eggs earned $25 savings bonds to Allison Belson. Loranda Tib ble. Jacob Carpenter, and Jared McDuffee. courtesy of the Bradford-White Company. The Jaycees also mentioned the other sponsors who donated, including the Mtddleville VFW. the Middlevilla Inn. Gene Poll Realty . Green­ wood Glass. Caledonia State Bank. Kow Patties. Village Grocery. Midwest Fitness. Wildlife Taxidermy. Action Auto Glass. Harrison’s True Value, and Van Dyken's Disposal. The Egg Hunt also provided the opportunity to welcome several new members into the Jaycees’ chapter Anyone interested in com­ munity service is encouraged to call 795-3271 for more in­ formation about the Mid­ dleville Jaycees. VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES March 14. 1989 President pro tom Hardy collad the meeting to order at 7 00 p.m. Present: Hardy. Mason, Myers. Riley, and VandonBorg Absent: Bray and Thatcher Guests Mr. and Mrs. Elmer WiesenhoHer. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Eaton. Fire Chief Robert Kenyon. Dick Meyers and Jean Gallup from the Sun and News. Minutes of the February 28. 1989 meeting were approved as read. Hardy moved that Council ac­ cept and amend the description of the Industrial Development District of April 12, 1977. Support by Riley. Roll coll: Hardy aye. Mason aye. Myers aye. Riley aye, and VandenBerg aye. Mo­ tion Carried. Hardy moved that Council ac­ cept the Resolution, Application of Simpson Industries, Inc., Mid dleville Operation for Industrial Facilities Exemption Certificate for a New Facility. Support by Riley. Roll coll: Hardy aye. Mason aye, Myers aye, Riley aye, and VandenBerg aye. Mo­ tion Carried. Fire Chief Kenyon reviewed the Middleville-Thornapple Township Fire Department and Thornapple Township Am­ bulance Service annual reports. VandenBerg moved the printed bills be paid. Support by Riley. Ayes all. Carried. VandenBerg moved the printed transfers be allowed as follows. Total to Payroll........... $18,695.67 Total to Motor Pool........ 2,138.53 Major Street to General Fund ............................................... 573.75 Local Street to General Fund ............................................... 257.51 Support by Riley. Ayes all. Carried. VandenBerg moved the following transfers be allowed. Water Receiving to Water Operating and Maintenance $9,500 00 Sewer Receiving to Sewer Operating and Maintenance ..........................................7,500 00 Support by Riley. Ayes all. Carried. VandenBerg moved that Council pay each member of the Planning and Zoning Commis­ sion an increase of $5 00 a month. Support by Myers Ayes all, Carried. Hardy moved that Council ac cept the amendment of the Resolution to vacate a certain portion of Lem Paul Street because of error in legal description. Support by VandenBerg Ayes all, Carried Legal description attached Attorney Youngsma updated Council on the Bradford White property. Council and Manager Roon reviewe*4 the Manager's Report Mason moved that Council support clean up week and Manager Roon bring Council a definite time and stipulations pertaining to clean up week to the next meeting. Support by Riley. Ayes all. Carried. Council and Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the February Police Activity Report. Hardy moved that Council con­ tinue with the design phase Engineering service* of Meyers, Buesche and Nies. Also the re­ quested Hydrological Study at approximately $23,000.00. Sup­ port by VandenBerg, Ayes all. Carried. With no further business. Mason moved for adjournment Support by Riley. Aye* ail, Car­ ried. Meeting adjourned at 7 55 p.m. Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk (4/4) INVITATION TO BID Caledonia Township will take bids for the mowing of the Township Cemeteries for the 1989 season. Specifications are available at the Township Office, 7248 - 68th Street, Caledonia, Ml. Bids are to be submitted to Township Clerk by March 31, 1989. Sharon K. Buer, Clerk SfteilP _____ _ sni>e HAIR DESIGNERS 795-7719 Call for Appointment Men • Women • Children ACRYLIC NAILS • TANNING BOOTH 109 Railroad, Middleville �Page 12 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / April 4, 1989 FARO’S ITALIAN ijj/a w IA Caledonia members excel at FFA convention Middleville's Finest 117 W. Main Middleville. Ml. a PHONE IA U 795-7911 IA s| OPEN 7 NIGHTS Ml Mi Ml Sun. thru Thurs. 5:30 to 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 3:30 to 12:30 a.m. “ Two Pizzas for One u Special Price a o Save up to 70% on second Pizza Good only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday & Saturday) HI UJ (2) small 10" litem.............. s750 $950 S125° (2) Small w S Items............ (2) Small 10" deluxe X (2) 14" 1 items mi $1400 (2) 14" 3 items Ml (2) 14" Deluxe ■■ UJ in g a m ★ MONDAY SPECIALS ★ Antipasto Salad.................. s250 Spaghetti & Meat Sauce * TUESDAY SPECIALS ★ 18X12 Big Pan Pina 8 Ml W UJ Ml $f.oo .... Each Additional item Twenty-three members of the Caledonia FFA chapter brought back many honors from their state convention March 21-23 at Michigan State University . Melissa Potter was elected state FFA secretary for the 19X9 90 year and was named slate winner in the horse pro­ ficiency division of the na­ tional proficiency award pro­ gram Melissa has worked as manager and assistant trainer at Carousel Arabians in Caledonia She also received a gold award m sheep proficiency for her work with the Michigan Suffolk Breeders Association. Senior Phillip Bowman was honored with the silver state FFA degree, the highest awarded by the Michigan Association of FFA. He also was slate winner in the diver­ sified livestock production division of the proficiency award program, received a silver award in the swine pro­ duction proficiency division, and was recognized for outstanding scholarship Three other Caledonia chapter members received their state FFA degrees. Wilbur Welton. Mike Stephens and Scott Rittenger were among the 3 percent of the total state membership receiving this honor. Matt Shane, another Caledonia student, received the Outstanding Junior Award, sponsored by Alpha Melissa Potter Gamma Rho fraternity. He also was chairman of the agricultural forum team that received a silver award in the state leadership contest finals. The other members of the team were Claire Gerke. Tina Lovett. Scott Hilton and Tony Grinage. Freshmen members of the chapter also distinguished themselves. Rodger Sinen received a fourth-place gold award in the prepared public speaking contest for first-year members, and freshman of­ ficers Brandon Bodary, Shawn Malec. Chris Proxmire. John Slachter. Matt Burgess. Randy Foreman and Tim Smith were named state runners-up in the conduct of meetings contest for first-year members. All contestants in the state Caledonia Junior High Students of the Month . Add $1°° Wednesday Special Ham & Cheese Sub Includes mayo & lettuce.. Specials not valid with any other offers or Free Delivery BEST PIZZA AROUND — FASTEST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES! FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA LOWELL or MIDDLEVILLE $2°°oh Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop LOWELL or MIDDLEVILLE ! I 4fa net UTT "Hy ” 18"II?" PIZZA Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop I Take Out Only • Only 1 Per Coupon • Expires 4 30® ] NO COUPON NEEDED AH of our Pizzas include our Special Sauce and 100*9 Mozzarella Cheese NO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY 15 MINUTES TAKE OUT OR EAT IN OR FAST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES Here s what our customers say about Faro s Pizza cited about the changes in FFA that are coming at the local, state and national levels. In addition to participating in individual and team com­ petitions and business ses­ sions. ail the Caledonia members attended a leader­ ship training workshop con ducted by two members of the National FFA Washington Leadership Conference staff The theme of the workshop was that no matter what. "You can do it?" Accompanying the FFA members to the convention were their advisor, Al Stceby. and chaperones Jackie Stceby and Jay Johnson The students said they appreciated all of Johnsons help, and the transportation provided by Candy and Mike Bowman Seventh-grade student of the month Brent Bonchcr, left, enjoys water sports and playing the drums. He plans to become an engineer. Heidi Hoekstra, also in seventh grade, wants to be an actress, and she enjoys basketball, volleyball, runn­ ing and soccer. Eighth-grader luiura Shane also enjoys sports and is an active 4-H member. She veterinarian Liz Mast would like to be a junior high English or history teacher someday. She is an eighth grader, and par ticipates in church activities and sports. Summer exercise classes set Caledonia Christian Reformed Church is holding a womens exercise class at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays. A video series is used to lead the class. Take Out Only • Only 1 Per Coupon • Expires 4 30® FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA Matt Shane Phillip Bowman leadership contest finals com­ peted against the winners from the other seven FFA regions in Michigan. The chapter also was represented musically, as Jen­ nifer Johnson competed in tryouts for the National FFA chorus. Holli Bowman was selected to represent Michigan in tryouts for the National FFA band and participated in the first state FFA band to perform at the convention in 40 years Caledonia's official delegates to the business ses­ sions were Theresa Lockman. Melissa Memmer and Chris Burri. They participated in the approval of 16 amendments to the state constitution that will broaden the appeal of the organization beyond its farm ing stereotype Members say they arc ex­ Expert in the field of cults scheduled to speak in church Bill Fisher, an expert m the field of culls, will present a seminar at the Leighton United Methodist Church. 4180 2nd Si. Caledonia. STOP • Creditor Harrassments • Garnishments • Foreclosures — CALL — KLINE and VAN ZYL A freewill offering will be taken to cover expenses — Bowne Center — UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Corner 84th St. and Alden Nash April 15 5-8 P.M ROAST BEEF DINNER Adults ... *5 Children (6-12)... *25e April 2 and April 9 from 6-8 p.m 5 and Under FREE Central Garage Towing ★ 24 Hour Service ★ Reasonable Rates BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEYS Located near Wood/and Ma// • 957-4344 • FREE PHONE CONSULTATION »eAHo do Simple WilK Call 795-3369 or 1-800-635-9964 VISA � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/SunandNews_1989-04-11.pdf d0dba246aa9cd289afc7ac7d6322005d PDF Text Text rar* Hastings^®1 ictib 1 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Maintenance ordinance enforcement to be tied to a week of cleanup by Jean Gallup Enforcement of the village maintenance ordinance will be more aggressive after an ef­ fort to explain it is made, and after Middleville residents have had a chance to have trash hauled away at village expense The ordinance covers nor­ mal maintenance of properly in the village, but the measure is being ignored by some pro­ perty owners, said Eldon Newmyer. chairman of the Planning Commission "Things like refrigerators on porches and air condi­ tioners laying in front yards, have to be taken care of." Newmyer said Marge Loew, secretary of the commission, observed that "Clean Up Week " is schedul cd for May 1-5, and that would provide residents with the chance to clean up ac­ cumulated litter and be in compliance with the ordinance The village provides a crew and trucks every year to haul away anything left at curbside but garbage "Well, they know about the junk cars because of the ar­ ticles in the paper, but they may not know we have rules about appliances and so on." said Commission Member Adam Chyrowski. "They No 65 / Apni 11. 1989 Middleville. Michigan 49333 118th Year should be told we have a maintenance code on other aspects as well. " The idea of having officials canvass the village and then report what they have seen was talked about, but then rejected "We don’t want to get into a ‘big brother' situation here." noted Ron Errair. Linda French agreed, say­ ing. "We should wait for a complaint " It was agreed that those who have comphints about un­ sightly things in the village will be asked to write a letter outlining the problem to the enforcer of the code. Village Manager Kit Roon In other Planning Commis­ sion business last week. Loew is expected to go to the next Village Council meeting to ask if some of the members of the planning group would be welcome to join village of­ ficials for Mayor Exchange Day. "1 think it would show the other town that we care.” said Newmyer. "1» is neat to meet others from a small town to see how they handle their problems." Loew said. Chyrowski added that the council should be happy to see people are interested. In another matter, it was an­ It’s moving day for high schoolers in Caledonia nounced that two members of the commission will attend a Michigan Society of Planning Officials-sponsored seminar on April 18 Discussion on the need to reconcile the present zoning law w ith the just-completed master plan ended with the decision to ask Professional Planner Tim Johnson to attend a Village Council meeting to explain what areas need to be changed Johnson, who works for Williams and Works, guided the commission during the making of the master plan for the future growth of the village The question of vacating two undeveloped streets near Lincoln Meadows was refer­ red back to the Village Coun­ cil. for possible review by the village attorney An estimate will be given to the Village Council for the cost of plants to fill the planters that will be set out around the village. Members of the commis­ sion have agreed to do the work of filling of the planters again this year. And, a letter will be sent to the council thanking them for the $5 increase in pay to members of the commission for monthly meetings Today is a momentous day for Caledonia High School students as they officially move into the new high school wing. A group of seniors, the first class to graduate from the new building, carry belongings from the old to the school to the new high school Caledonia planners recommend Old Kent development by Barbara Gall The Caledonia Township Planning Commission last week recommended “with conditions" that the Township Board approve a rezoning re­ quest from Old Kent Financial Corporation Old Kent resubmitted an earlier request to rezone its property at the comer of 60th Street and M-37 from lowdensity. single-family zoning to a commercial planned unit development (PUD) The commission denied an earlier site plan, stating that it wished to reserve the land for industrial use. and because it did not like the phased con­ cept proposed by the hanking institution John Martin of Progressive Architects. Engineers and Planners Old Kent's con­ sulting planning and engineer­ ing firm, reviewed Old Kent's proposal which differed only slightly from its original plan. He said the phasing concept was planned "to meet today s reality " concerning the site, which is located at a hub of development m the township, but which is not yet served by public utilities. The first phase of the Old Kent plan, therefore, consists of a small, but attractve modular banking facility, Martin said. The 3.700-square-foot building will house six to eight employees and a drivethrough banking service. PAEP’s engineer Charles Guikema explained that soil borings done at the site in­ dicated it would not be suitable for a septic system, and he added that the county health department was not anxious to promote on-site sewer systems because of the need to bring public sewers to the area The county will accept a "pump and haul" system that follow s certain restrictions. he said, and that is what is pro­ posed for the first phase of the OKB development The site meets the state Department of Natural Resources criteria for the pump-and-haul type of system. Martin said He explained that the se­ cond phase will be built on the 12-acre sue when public utilities are m place ft will consist of a three-story office building housing Old Kent banking services primarily for its commercial customers an the area Fu t The building also will have office space for related com­ mercial businesses such as mortgage companies The third phase of the plan calls for construction of a se­ cond office building when the life lease ends on an existing home on the property. This building will be of similar size and use as the first. Martin said, and the modular building would be removed from the site. During a public hearing on the request, no residents pro­ tested Old Kent s plan and one neighboring family spoke in favor of it They would rather have the commercial development than an industrial one. the residents said. Commissioners also voiced opinions on the proposal Dick Dunn said he stood by his original feeling that OKB should go with phase two and the permanent structure "That makes the zoning change worth n.” he said. "We don't have much in­ dustrial zoning in the township, and this change means there is even less." Township Planner Andy BiPknun iQtced two con­ demns. aaquuiog whether the RCH STREET company is required to hook into the sewer system when it comes in and asking OKB of­ ficials if they were aware that 60th Street was not in very good condition because of all the truck traffic related to building in the area. He reminded the company that phase three would have to be approved by the Planning Commission, and Township Consulting Attorney Jim Brown agreed, stating that all specifications of the second office building would be sub­ ject to the approval of the commission. Robert Byrne, vice presi­ dent of properties for OKB. assured the commission that the corporation has no inten­ tion of developing anything but commercial uses in the PUD. and that it planned to join with other businesses in the area to get sewer to the northern pan of the township as soon as possible He also said the company planned to book into the public sewer system as soon as it was available Commissioner John Dieleman said he felt the com­ mission should stick to the land use plan and reserve the area for industrial use. "An industry there will supply a number of jobs, which a financial corporation would not,” he pointed out. He also said he didn't like the temporary building tn phase one, and felt that OKB could have purchased land that was designated for com­ mercial use "They knew what we wanted here," he said. Commissioner Beryl Fischer agreed that the com­ mission should hold to the plan as much as possible, but there were times to be flexi­ ble. too. Dieleman moved to deny recommending the rezoning because of lack of utilities and because the proposal did mx fit the land use plan The mo­ tion died for lack of a second Fischer then moved to recommend approval of the request with the conditions that the third phase of the PUD must be approved by the commission and would consist of an office structure similar to phase two The second con­ dition is that the buildings would be hooked up to the public sewer as soon as it was available in that section of the township. In wnting up the ordinance governing the PUD. the at­ torney said he would include all specifications necessary to govern the pump and haul system, a building description and such items as lighting and signage The motion to recommend approval under these condi tions passed 3-2, with Dieleman and Dunn dissenting. Commissioner Jake Austhof and Clerk Sharon Bucr were absent. Another public hearing was held on a rezoning request submitted by James and Katherine Newell to rezone their property at 7143 Kraft from rural residential to a medium-density, multiple­ family district (R-3). Reasons for the request to R 3 included the location of a child care center adjacent to the properly and that the new use for the former residence would fit the R-3 re­ quirements, which includes b<xh residential and office use in its parameters The home will be remodel­ ed into an insurance office housing four or five employees. Newell said. The land use plan also Continued on page 2 �Page & The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I April 11. 1969 Caledonia planners recommend Old Kent development Continued Uom Jwnt designates future commercial use for the area There were no comments voiced during the public hearing. The commission discussed whether rezoning the 2 88 acre-site would be spot zon­ ing, but agreed the site would no longer be desirable as a family residence due to the heavy traffic Chairman Steve Gould cau­ tioned that this rezoning would be setting a precedent, and that the land use map designated the area for high density with the idea that public services would be there when rezoning took place However. Commissioner Rober Keating pointed out that without sewer, large developments could not take place along Kraft due to the heavy clay soil in the area While Dieleman said he disliked rezoning such small parcels. Dunn said he felt the request "was a reasonable way to go with the parcel." and was a legitimate use of the site Fischer’s motion to recom­ mend rezoning the parcel to R3 based on the commercial property adjacent to it and because it fit the land use plan earned 4-1. with Dieleman dissenting Another important decision was made when the commis­ sion unanimously agreed on conditions to be placed on the Austinndge housing addition being developed by Reibel Development on Alaska Avenue The commission previously had recommended the township board reject Reibel's proposal because the 120-unit development did not fit with the agricultural area and because there was no sewer available In an unusual action, the township board went against its commission’s recommen­ dation The board compromis­ ed with Reibel and approved a 90-umt PUD for the site. The revised plan then had to be presented to the planning commission for considera tions and conditions. with the exception of a play area, and he emphasized that each lot would have to meet Kent County Health Depart ment approval before a building could be constructed on it. Gould noted that the com­ mission had not endorsed the plan Ron Schultz of Abonmarche Inc., architects and engineers for Reibel. explained that all lots had been enlarged because of the reduction in the number of units. Recreational facilities originally planned for the ad­ dition had been eliminated After a short discussion. Dunn moved that if the Township Board approved the development, there be a max­ imum of 90 homes con­ structed. and that the 80-acre site be appropriately fenced, subject to the approval of the site plan review committee. Other conditions included in the motion stated that a threeto five-acre site meeting DNR and county health department standards be set aside for an on-site sewer to be used if sep­ tic systems should fail. A pro­ cedure would be clearly outlined by the Austinndge homeowners’ association ex­ plaining the conditions under which such a sewer system would be activated. The motion stated that this procedure would have to be approved by the Kent County Health Department This report will be sent to the Township Board for actum at its next meeting T-K teacher Kevin Briggs wins award from GVSU A Thornapplc-Kellogg High School teacher is among 20 West Michigan science and math instructors who are be ing honored for teaching ex­ cellence by Grand Valley State University. Physics and computer science teacher Kevin J Briggs will receive the Na­ tional Science Foundation (NSF) Partnership Teaching Award during an awards ban­ quet Wednesday. March 29. at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel in Grand Rapids Briggs was selected from a field of 165 teachers who were nominated by their students, colleagues, school administrators and parents His principal says. "He is one of those individuals with whom a principal comes into contact only once every few years He has turned the chemistry and physics classes into very meaningful courses in our curriculum " known as Recognize Ex­ emplary Teachers - Expand Enlist and Extend (RET - EJ). Funded by a $380,000 grant from the National Science Foundation. RET - EJ is a cooperative effort between GVSU, West Michigan businesses and industries and Kent. Muskegon and Ottawa County Intermediate School Districts. The second phase of the program will allow the honored teachers to, expand their knowledge and skills through summer internships in one of several participa’ ng. West Michigan businesses. There they will be able to app­ A student adds. "Mr Briggs makes learning fun and exciting. His enthusiasm is contagious." The recognition of 20 outstanding teachers is the first phase of a larger program ly their academic know ledge of math and science to the workplace. During the summer of 1990. the teachers will reconvene on Grand Valley’s Allendale campus where they will develop curriculum materials - based on their previous summer's work - to share with students and colleagues. "RET-E’ is designed to im­ prove the quality of science and mathematics education in our schools by motivating and encouraging teacher and up dating their perceptions of skills needed in America’s workplaces." says GVSU Dean of Science and Mathematics P Douglas Kindschi. “Ultimately, students will gain more ac­ curate career information and will be more aware of ways they’ll be able to apply what they’re learning in the classroom.’’ Among the participating West Michigan businesses are BASF Corporation-Chemical Division. Cascade Engineer mg. Prince Corporation. Smiths Industries. Steelcase Inc. and Universal Companies Inc. Local mother, and son open new travel agency by Jean Gallup Middleville may have its own lady of the ’80s in Patricia Sullivan. Though she plans to con­ tinue her 21-year association with the Thornapple Kellogg schools, she and son Steve recently bought the Travel Professionals Agency fran­ chise and opened up shop in Kentwood. Pat and her late husband Bob came to Middleville in 1952 and raised three children. Pat has worked as an executive secretary in the TK School system since 1968 She is also the recording secretary for the TK Board of Education, and a boardappointed election official. Most recently, she was the “Employee of the Month" in the school system for the cur­ rent issue of the school paper "The Key." As a grandmother of five, with more than 21 years of working in the school system, some may think it might be time for her to think about slowing down, and possibly retiring. She says she had thought about retirement, but what she did about it may be a reflec­ tion of a new national attitude about how to live life in the 1980s and 90s. "Someday," when she does retire, she will work at the travel agency full time. Steve is working at the Kentwood office “100 per­ cent” of the time, with Pat covering evenings, weekends and doing bookeeping and advertising. Launching the new venture took nine months to complete. Steve and Pot Sullivon ore on the job and ready to help travelers to ony destina­ tion in the world. Their new office has the latest in computer equipment to do what ever is needed. with the office at 4443-C Breton, opening Feb. I The pair picked Travel Pro­ fessionals for the wide range of services it could provide for their customers, Pat said. "The majority of the travel business is not leisure. Sixty to 80 percent is for business travel, including hotels and car rentals,” Steve said. However, they will also concentrate on group, incen­ tive and vacation travel ser­ vices, he said. A VIP protocol package provides information and ser­ vices to hosts of foreign travelers who come here, and to American tourists going to other lands. "We provide translators, banquets with foods suitable for the particular travelers; we can even suggest the type of gifts to give,” he said. "Eighty percent of trade business is lost through ig­ norance of foreign protocol,” Steve noted. They also have an Academic Division that makes special arrangements for peo­ ple traveling anywhere in the world to further their studies or non-students who just want to gain knowledge. Pat added "We re geared for all kinds of business Any demand can be met." Steve said. "The travel agency is the only business where the ser­ vice is absoiutly free to the customer,” he remarked "The travel agent gets paid from commissions from the May 15 is registration deadline INTERNATIONAL " £ oplando 4 Days me *■ hotel c«i FREI SERVICE $07 A 1X5 Z/w 3 Days 177 ANY KIND • ANYWHERE Steve Sullivan, Owner Breton at 44th • (416) 454-3242 Pat Sullivan, Owner • Eves (616) 796-3393 Monday, May 15. 1989. is the last day on which per­ sons 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 12. 1989. Persons registering after 5 p.m. on May 15, 1989, are not eligible to vote at the annual school election. airlines, hotels, and car rental agencies." As part of a worldwide computer network, the Sullivans can shop for the very best deals for their customers, Pat said. "We check all flights, all schedules to make the best deal, and when we have decided with the customer on the best route and times, the tickets for the carrier is printed on our computer, complete with boarding pass and seat assignment,” Steve said. “You don’t have to go to the airport until just before time to board your plane, and you don’t have to wait at the ticket counter. Everything is all arranged — right down to the car waiting for you at your destination," Pat added. A May 11 open house for the travel agency is planned, with gifts ami prizes, and a special invitation is extended to their Middleville friends, Pat said. For more information, call 455-3242 from 8:30 a m to 5:30 p m. weekdays, from 9 a m. to I p.m. Saturdays and 795-3393 evenings. 4443-C The Sullivans sign welcomes those who are thinking of traveling. ....... Tfae^Sun pnd Netos Publication No. US PS 347580 1952 N. Broadway - PO 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 SecondClass 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 38 00 Outside Barry KentorAHeganCounl.es $10 00 Founded in 1870 — Published by.. THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml Guard rail and seatbelt combined save life of driver in two-car crash A two-car broadside collision nearly drove a car over an embankment and into a creek below last week. No one was seriously hurt in the accident April 3 on M-37 at Parmalee Road, but police said seatbelts and the guard rail may have saved some lives. (Sun & News photo by Jeff Kaczmarczyk). by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A guard rail and a seatbelt may have saved the life of 79-year-old driver last week after a broadside accident on M-37 north of Middleville. Edward Allred, of Grand Rapids, was walking around after the April 3 collision near Parmalee Road that sent his 1984 Buick into a guard rail overlooking a small creek. “It's a good thing that thing held up there." Allred said, pointing toward the remains of the twisted guard rail. “That's a deep ditch " The other driver. Jill Zoet. 28. of Allo, and two of her passengers were taken to Blodgett Medical Center in Grand Rapids, where they were treated and released. Barry County Sheriff s deputies said Allred was driving south on M-37 when his car was struck in the driver's door by Zoet's van. which was westbound on Parmalee Road. Of Zoet's six passengers. Joshua Zoet. 9. and Shannon Zoet. 8. also were taken to Blodgett for treatment. Three other children and 8-year-old Lisa McClaud. of Freeport, weren't hurt in the accident. Deputy Sheriff Dave Oakland said everyone involv­ ed in the accident was wearing a seatbelt. “Everybody was lucky." Oakland said. “From where the van hit (Allred), it was just in front of his door." Allred said the driver's door on his car began to collapse around him. but his seatbelt held him in place "She came sliding through there and hit me right in the middle." he said. “My seat belt held me up” The accident remained under investigation Tuesday, but Oakland said Zoet was supposed to yield the right of way and would probably receive a citation. Allred was taken to Blodgett after the accident and was treated and released. B Honor Roll - Shane Adams. Kevin Bluhm. Jeremiah Briggs, Wendy Dickinson. Kelli Eichenauer. Benjamin Forbes. Jamie Giar. Kevin Holst. Sarah Kaechele. James Mason. Penny Minor. Chnstma Oaks. Nicole Price. Karen Richards. Michael Sanderson. Kary Schondelnuser. Joy Smith. Jennifer Wiennga. Sarah Wisniewski. Ryan Zawierucha Heather Altoft. Wayne Bowerman. Rachel Brock, Matthew Doombos. Aime Evans. Bianca Frank. Angela Gildea. Rebecca Holwerda, Tracey Lee. Bonny McMur­ ray. Carrie Mugridge. Chelsea Peck. Sonya Recollet. Katiea Ringleka, Jon Sarver. Beth Schroeder, Aimee Thaler. Jason Wilkins. Enn Wolverton. Jeremy Anderson. Andrew Brewer. Nathan Bundy. Jen­ nifer Dykstra. Amanda Fliearman. Jeffrey Frei. Shannel Haigh. Vikki Jansen. Matthew Liu. Jennifer Mellon. Emily Nicholson. Isaac Pratt. Courtney Rich. Sabrina Risk. Apnl Scharphom. Michelle Shepard. Tara Titus. Bradley Williams. Gina Yoder 7th Grade AH A’s - Brin Haraburda. Charlyne Janose. Amy Missad. Joseph Scott. Josh Zimmer. Jeremy Hilty. Jen­ nifer Lewis. Carla Ploeg. Jaime Strater. Carrie Inger ^7 THORN APPLE FLORAL 114 River Street. Middleville Downtown — Along the River COMPLETE FLORAL-SERVICE FOR ALL OCCASIONS — IVe wire flowers worldwide OPEN Mon-Wee 9-5 ThufS & Fn 9-5 30 Sat 9-1 (616) 795-3331 soil, Meagan Middleton, Mike Sarver, Kendra Weatherhead. B Honor Roll - Brian Baughman. Sarah Beute, Can­ dy Carter. Angela De Boer, Aaron Goforth. Philip Johnson. Suzanne Landman. Steve McK’ernan. Ryan Mudgndge, Josh Parker, Biance Pratt, Deanna Reed. Robert Seger. David Timm, Brooke Van Elst. Carrie Williamson. Dana Johnson. Metta Bednck, Chris Bush, Jason Clark, Jeff De Maagd, Jamie Holes. Tim Keizer. Adam Leppan. David Moore, Amy Nash. Stephanie Penn­ ington, Jessica Pratt. Tim Rothhaar. Jesse Strzyzewski, Donald Toler. Tracy Wier inga, Kathryn Zoemer, Kim Scott Katie Berg. Nicole Carpenter. Katie Curtis, Cornne Drake. Kell) Ignatoski, Bridget Loftus. Brea Moser. Kim Novak. Man Poihemus. James Ramey. Jay me Schut. Candace Thompson. Jason Tutsch. Trisha Williams, Heather Miller Sth Grade AH A’s - Bill Baldry. Rachel Hillman. Shannon McMurray. Mark Pullen. Shannon McClelland. Dave De Haan. Angela Jerkatis. Tracie Middleton. Bryan Thompson. Cathy Hart. Zach Kmnev. Brian Newhouse. Shelly Wolverton Waldo is just one of the many fine animals looking for a home at the Barry County Animal Shelter. Immediate adoption is arranged from 8 o.m. to 5 p.m. daily and on Saturdays from 9 a m. to noon. Pet owners con purchase 1989 dog licenses at the shelter for $10. More than 70.000 pupies and kittens are born each day in the United States. Nearly 12 million dogs and cots end up in animal shelters every year because there are no homes for them. The Humane Society of the United States is colling attention to the problem by designating April as "Prevent-A-Litter” month. Anyone interested in adopting a cat or dog can stop by the shelter, located at 825 Apple St. in Hastings, or call 948 4885. Rickard J. Choryan, O.D DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Onre • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 STAUFFER & WIGGERS B Honor Roll - Tonya Adams. Theresa Baerman. Robin Basarabski. Shawn Blough, Melanie Cooper. Laura Donker, Jerri Eichenauer, Sarah Frank. Corey Harrison, Emily Henn­ ing. Angela Jensen. Mindy Lake, Robert Middleton. Scott Oliver. Sara Postema. Jodie Robertson, Beth Schoendorf, Darla Stewart, Mindy Truer. Jamie Rolison. Jessica Ainsworth. Amy Baragar, Richard Baughn, Melissa Chlebana, Sarah Court, Brian Drummond. Becky Fliearman. Adam Frisbie, Cory Heald. Adam Hoisted. Lesa Kaechele. Amy Madden. Mark McNutt. Michelle Nelson. David Olthouse, Ryan Recker, Renee Robertson, Trisha Shook, Jan Terpening, Jen­ nifer Wiesenhofer. Todd Boonstra Monique Barber. Wendy Blain, Medea Clairmont. Jason DeVries. Tony Duboi Jim Flikkema. Bill Gutschke. Amanda Henley. Matt Hopkins. Ryan Kiel, Chad Mason. Katrina McWhinney, Seth Nelson, Scott Palazzolo. Mandee Rick. Timothy Rybiski. Carole Stevens. Curt Thaler. Kim Wohlford. Chris ‘Foster. INSURANCE AGENCY in the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 in Caledonia, Ml 49316 • AUTO • HOMEOWNERS 795-3345 * • BUSINESS • LIFE • HEALTH • INVESTMENTS (616) 891-9294 Call us for a quote for all your insurance needs. CALEDONIA PARENT S COOPERATIVE PRE-SCHOOL $ 1 Enrollment for 1989 Fall jS hac hpniin 2 Programs has begun. 2 day programs offered for three and four year olds. Optional 3 day program for 4 year olds Mornings and afternoons. Classifieds Call... April 11. 1989 / Page 3 I’m looking for a home Thornapple-Kellogg Jr. High Honor Roll set 6th Grade All A’s - BHillary Blough. Eric De Groote, Ty Mid­ dleton. Laura Nelson. Amy Ybema. Kan Bustraan. Eric Griffith. Darcy Mugridge. Kiley Thaler. Jessica Coe, Chris DeBlaay. Lisa Lafanty. Rhonda Hesselink. Ryan Winchel. I £ Due to the kindergarten meeting at Caledonia School the time for our Open House has been changed to 6:30 p.m. instead of 7 p.m. For Further Information Call... PAM 868-7567 or KATHY 698-9798 I �Teen institute set at T-K Sr. High Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 11, 1989 Good morning’ Missed the news last week, always something to take time Beautiful sunshine this am but we might have showers today We can use the rain. Did you attend the soup supper^ It was yummy’ George and Loretta and Clarke and I went Much visiting with friends, too. There will be one more Fri­ day, April I4. Do you think they might celebrate my birth­ day that day? Sunday. George and Loret­ ta. Clarke and I had dinner at Ryans, then drove to Marne to see Charlotte Luneke She was looking real good and always wants the news from home We visited with her about an hour Bernadine and Harry Reaser spent Easter at Hastings with brother Bob and Shirley Reaser. More food! Clarke and I spent Easter in Grand Rapids with Decel and Scott Christian and the Jim Hall family. We had a great meal and a good time. It was a great time to be out of doors that day Bernard and Alice Wieringa have arrived home from their five-month trip west They visited and stayed with their children m California and called on friends while there They stopped in Florida on their way home to call on her brother. Harry Williams and family. They’re glad to be home, but it was a great trip for them Clarke and I were in Grand Rapids shopping Saturday Bob Highley spent the weekend with his mother. Gertrude, who is about the same. Call her sometime. Thomappie Kellogg High School Friends Helping Friends ’ Club this Saturday will be host for a Teen In­ stitute. a day of “fun. friends, and a drug-free atmosphere” for junior high students • ‘Challenge.... To Be Yourself' will be the theme of the day and a goal the junior high students are en­ couraged to accomplish Rob Taylor, a football player with the Tampa Bay Bucs. and Tim James from the Barry County Sustance Abuse Staff both will speak at the day-long kick-in The day will also have skill building sessions, food, natural highs, family groups, free time and will close with a dance at around 8:30 p m. Several members of the “Friends Helping Friends” Club have taken a weekend of training to be able to be host for the event for junior high students Buy, sell with classifieds — 795-3345 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St "The Church *h&e everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord 9 30 o m 10 30 a m 6 00 p m 100 p m Sunday School Sunday Morning Worthip Sunday E v«n<ng Worship Wednetdo, pro. <- 4 B<t*e tfuc. Rev William Dobson astor “People that care" Middleville at the Community Hall III Sunday Service 9:30 a m. I” Pastor Monte C. Bell 795-2391 The Lutheran Church MisMuri Synod The proceeds from a quilt raffled last yeor during Caledonia's centennial celebration were used to purchase a microfilm reader for the Caledonia Historical Society. The group so far has put all their back issues of The Caledonia News on microfilm, and encourages any residents who have old scrapbooks containing in­ formation on Caledonia history to bring them in for microfilming at the public library. Reading some Caledonia news' in a 1917 issue of the now-defunct newspaper are Historical Society members Ken Gackler. left, Liz Finkbeiner and Betty Ward (seated), who made the quilt. Joseph Finkbeiner, 2, seems to enjoy the history lesson. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Call 795-3345 today and have your church listed here each week! Reach Over 7,000 Area Homes 891 8923 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church l|| aamygr Centennial quilt raffle buys microfilm reader St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Fath - Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Recto 24 ... 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 McCann Road. Irving, Michigan FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE 9 45 11:00 6 00 6 45 a.m a.m p m p.m St. Paul Lutheran MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE PEACE REFORMED MISSOURI SYNOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue 1st Servi h a.m. • 2nd Service 11 a.m. ( nu.* n School 9:45 a.m. Evening x r,iKe Each Sunday at 6 p.m. (Come join our family ... God's family) 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 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship Middle 'lie Sunday School Mom/ s Worship 9:30 a m. 9 45 a m 1100 a.m. Rev Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 PhONE 891-8119 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office 7891-8978 - Church Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Rev Wayne Kiel. Pastor Rev Stanley Vugteveen. Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED St. Margaret Mary of the Sacred Heart Chapel LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 708 W< lain Street 10 00 a m 11 15 am 0 00 p m Morning Worship SunOQv Scnoo* Evening Worth Ate 9W1TE0 Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 Temporarily meeting at the Gaines Township Hall on 68th St. S.E. near Kalamazoo Ave. Sunday • Latin Tridentine Mass • 10 a.m. Daily Mass in Small Chapel • 8:30 a.m. Recotory Office Phone — 531-0432 Rev. Berru.rd .'didder, Pastor 868-6306 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH CHRISTiAN REFORMED Cornet of Broadway and Center tn Hastings Ret Wayne’ Smith, Rector CHURCH Phone 945-3014 Sunoay Schedule Adult Choir 900 pm Church School i Adult Education 9 30 a m Holy Eucharist ’030 a m Weekday Eucharist Wednesday 7 15 a.m Thursday 700 pm Call tor information about youth chore Study youth group and other activities Christian Reformed 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School. 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship .5:45 p.m. Rosary and Confessions before Mass Benediction of the Biessec Sac'ament after Mass CA. zDONIA *’A Jurtvh uirh a caring heart for our community and the uorld” Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. k o 00 p.m. Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. M-37 ru h of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer “God Cares for You’’ CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Adult Sunday School....... 9 a.m. Morning Worship............. 10 a.m. Children’s Sunday School. 10 a.m. Pastor Merle Buualda Ret. Dr. Robert L. Wessman Pastor M -7 at 100th St . Caledonia. Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 Services — Sunday School............................ 10:00 am Morning Worship........................ 11:00 am Evening Worship 6:00 pm Pastor Wesley J. Coffey Phone 795-7076 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 10 a m Sunday Evening Service 6 30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade). Wednesday 6 30 p.m Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship. Wednesday 7 00 pm. REV KENNETH VAUGHT 891-8028 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 & 11:00 a m. First Friday Mass ..................... 7 00 p m (The OOld (Time JHrtlmdist (Church 559C A/hitneyville Ave , S E A. o, Michigan 49302 Sunday School................. 10 00 a m. Morning Worship........... 1100 a m. Evening Worship . .6 00 p m Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes 7 30 p.m. Rev Royle Bailard - 868 6437 - �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 11. 1989 I Page 5 Volunteers welcome Fourth of July festival needs funding for the entertainment The July Fourth celebration always is a highlight of the summer, and the tradi­ tional parade for years has featured kids on bikes decorated with red. white and blue crepe paper, balloons and streamers. The Caledonia Area July Fourth Committee is working on plans for this year's celebration and needs donations of both time and funds. The Caledonia Area In­ dependence Day celebration will luck off with the tradi tional sounds of the band and fire sirens as color guards, decorated bikes and floats, scouts and horseback riders parade down Main Street on Saturday. July 1. at II a m. Sharon McConnon. cochair of the celebration com­ mittee. said the holiday plans also include the annual festival at Lakeside Park following the parade. She said the committee hopes to see the same kind of community involvement that made last year’s centennial celebration such a success. “We need community par­ ticipation to keep the park ac­ tivities and the fireworks go­ ing.” she said. “We’d like to put on another fantastic fireworks display again this year, but they are funded mainly by donations from area businesses. "We re hoping for business support again this year, but families could help out just by contributing a few dollars If all the families in the township donated two dollars, we d have enough to fund most of the celebration.” she pointed out. Besides the fireworks, the committee is planning enter­ tainment. an evening dance, a tractor pull, pony rides, clowns "and much more.” she said Non-profit organizations again are invited to operate booths at the park Food, crafts, games, entertainment and membership recruitment are activities she suggested the groups might like to consider Volunteers also are needed to make the day a success, she noted, and she urged in­ terested area residents to at­ tend the next committee meeting on Tuesday. April 18. at 7:30 p.m at the Village-Township Hall on Emmons Street “It’s work, but it’s also very rewarding.” she said, “and if you’re new in the area, it’s a great way to meet people McConnon said that ques­ tions also mav be directed to her by calling* 891-1800. Businesses or individuals wishing to donate to the celebration can sent the ci»n tn but ion to the Caledonia Area July Fourth Committee. P O. Bin 252. Caledonia. 49316 In asking for community support. McConnon said.“With the help of everyone, we can keep the Caledonia Fourth of July a special day with the traditional events we all enjoy so much. ” Middleville VFW Post 7548 supports T-K party Roman Karpenski, a member of VFW Post 7548 of Middleville, presents a check for $300 to Thornapple Kellogg senior Ken Loew. The money will go for the annual senior party, an all night drug-free event held after graduation. The money is raised by the VFW bingo games held each Tuesday at 7 p.m. "Bingo is our livelihood right now,” Karpenski said, "It's been good to us, so we try to help out where we can." Lions install new signs at T-K Schools For many people, IRAs are still tax deductible. Are you one of them? New signs were in place at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle and High Schools when the staff and students returned from spring break on April 10. Middleville Lions club members volunteers installed the signs on a Saturday during the break. Lion members (left to right) Rob Clark, Gerald Stogray, Bob Hula, Steve Garrett and Jim Verlinde pose for a photo with at the Middle School. You have until APRIL 15th to find out! Northwood Institute names area student to dean’s list OPEN HOUSE: SUN., APR. 16 — 1 .00 to 4:00 P.M. — 511 ARTHUR COURT. MIDDLEVILLE W. of M-37 on Edward to Arthur Ct. Three plus bedrooms 1 'A bath ranch with large rec. room. Newer furnace and roof On a quiet cul-de-sac street. $65 900. See it with Cathy Williamson or call 795-9090. M0VING aa“L E -Q. brokers 131 East Main Street Caledonia. Michigan - CALL 891-9219 Mark S. Verlinde of Mid­ dleville has been named to the dean’s list for the winter term at Northwood Institute. Verlinde is the son of James and Susan Verlinde of Middleville To achieve dem’s list recognition, students must earn a 3.0 grade-point on a Northwood Institute of Because of tax law changes, many people are confused about IRAs. But the fact is, many people’s IRA contributions are still fully or partially tax deductible. Midland is a private, ac­ credited college specializing in practical career preparation and offering two- and fouryear degrees in the fields of business and management. And even if your IRA contribution isn’t deductible, it can still be a good investment — because earnings grow tax-deferred! Which means your IRA accumulates rapidly. And helps you gain a comfortable retirement! 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Girls wanted for Middleville/ Freeport softball by April 15 First through eighth grade girls from Middleville, Freeport and surrounding areas still have time to sign up for the Thomapple Giris Soft­ ball League Program em­ phasizes good sportsmanship and teaches the rundamentals of softball play Ail registra­ tions must be received by April 15 so that teams can be selected and league shirts ordered Registration forms can be picked up at any elementary school in Mid­ dleville or the TK Middle School Practice will begin in mid­ May and games are scheduled for the first week in June and end about mid July For more information call Betty Haraburdd 795-9624 or Judy Jackiew icz 945-9298 BRAD HARRISOS 180 N. Division, Suite 400, Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 — (616) 459-7219 - UassMutual ‘ Massachusetts Mutual Lite Insurance Company and Subsidiaries, Springfield. MA 01111 �• •». n-. . . .4 - . - ■ - .J Page 6 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / April 11. 1989 » /»,-»• Senior Meals Director to return to Middleville post by Jean Gallup Helen Shellenbarger. direc­ tor of the senior meals site at the VFW Hall on Main Street in Middleville, was back on the job last week after recovering from an injury Shellenbarger. known as a volunteer for many causes, drove for the Home Delivered Meals program for years and then in 1987 volunteered to manage the site of the meal program, which provides din­ ners to senior citizens in Middleville A few months later the director s job became a pay­ ing position, and she stayed to direct the volunteers who help run the program “She's a sweetheart." says volunteer N<»rma Velderman “She is warm, generous, hard worker who is doing such a good job She loves the people — and they respond But Helen suffered an in­ jury to her leg about a month ago. and has been confined to a wheelchair waiting for the tom calf muscle to heal How to run the meals pro­ gram was now the question, but Helen didn’t have to worry Her friends took over and did her job until she was ready to come back. “My volunteers have all been terrific," she said “Everybody, even people who just came in. helped serve they were just great Brenda Bearup even changed her hours at work so she could come in and do this for me “ She planned to be back at the site in her job on April 3, but first attended the “Bring a Friend Day" on March 22 to personally thank those who had helped “I can't name them all. but I have sent personal thank you cards to them. My volunteers have all been terrific." she said The meals program, which was in danger of being closed last fall, is slowly gaming people, who share a meal on Mondays. Wednesdays and Thursdays at the VFW’ Hall on Mam Street. Velderman said New things are being developed to increase interest, such as entertainment provid­ ed after the meals are served, she added A “Rememberance Day " is being revived. Shellenbarger said The day was observed about once a month for a time, but was discontinued. It now is being brought back. One activity planned for that day will involve diners bringing pictures of themselves as babies or children, and seeing who can match the most pictures with the person. Velderman said. Another idea being considered is going through the archives of The Sun and News to locate a series of articles that ran during the 1960s call­ ed “mystery farms" and see if anyone can identify the farms from aerial pictures and descriptions. “We’re going to work around Middleville more to find people to provide enter tamment." Helen said Phil's Pizzeria Italian Specialties 795-7844 Pizza • Dinner • Ziti • Steaks • Appetizers • Submarines • Calzone • Spaghetti • Cheesecake • Sausage Roll EAT IN OR TAKE OUT / WE CATER ALL OCCASIONS Downtown MIDDLEVILLE HOURS Tues Thurs 1130 tm-11 p.m Fn & Sal tl 30 am 1 pm. Sun 4 10. Closed Mon Those with collection days they would like to share, a musical talent such as piano playing, or any special in­ terest the seniors might like to hear about is encouraged to call Velderman at 795-9715. "We've had the lady from the Tbomapple Floral and Gift here to show us flower arranging." Helen said. “The food always was good, but now it's better than ever.' Helen added. “Everyone is invited to give us a try." The meals program is a federally- and state-funded program administered by the Commission on Aging in Hastings The meals are provided by the Community Action Agen­ cy of South Central Michigan. Those who wish to attend a meal should call 948-4856 by I pm the day before to reserve a place The cost is a $1 donation, and the meals are open to those 60 years and older The senior meals program is steadily gaining diners which makes Director Helen Shellenbarger happy. Here, the people on one side of the table start in on the ham dinner. The other side of the table was filled too. Pastors’ conference set at Reformed Church A conference for pastors, dealing with the subject of conflict within the church, will be held Wednesday. April 19. at Peace Reformed Church at 6250 Cherry Valley Road. Middleville The day will have a morn­ ing and afternoon session to explore methods to deal with the theology of conflict and the attitude and development of personal conflict manage­ ment styles. Group involvement and role playing will be used to teach ways to mediate conflict. Recognizing different types of conflict and ways to deal with management styles, pastoring to sub-groups, deci­ sion making and direction for the church, personal theology, and conflict between parishioners also will be studied. The Rev. Duane A. Visser and the Rev Robert A Nykamp. both from Pine Rest Christian Hospital in Grand Rapids, will speak at the conference. Jim Vander May. director of the Pine Rest Life Enrich­ ment Center also will par ticipate in the pastors' conference. The event is sponsored by Middleviile/Caledonia Area Peace Reformed Church is a satellite of Pine Rest Chris tian Hospital For more information, call Robert VandcPol at 891 8770 or 800-678-1279. Counseling. ‘Dinosaur Tales’ set at libraries They’re mighty, colossal, exciting, exotic, and a source of fascination of young children. They’re the dinosaurs, and interest in them has reached “mam­ moth” proportions in recent years. The Kent County Library System is presenting a pro­ gram that can mezmerize any small dinosaur-lover ages 3 to 6. "Dinosaur Tales” transforms the world of prehistoric animals into a “This is the day George pays his insurance premium.’’ multi-media event, with stories, poems, puppetry, film, music and creative dramatics. The Children’s Services department has purchased many new books on dinosaurs, and they’ll all be on display at the branches and ready for kids to check out. Children will also receive free dinosaur finger puppets, so they can create their own prehistoric dramas at home. “Dinosaur Tales” is for pre-schoolers ages 3 to 6. Adults are welcome, but children under 3 are discouraged from attending the program. Gropus must pre-register. -SlteCTI* For more information, call 774 3253, or local Kent County Library branches in Caledonia or Alto. The programs will be Thursday. April 20. at 10:30 a.m. at the alto branch and at 10:30 a m Thursday. April 27, at the Caledonia branch Call 868-6938 (Alto) or 891-1502 (Caledonia) Classifieds CWL. 795-3345 795-7719 ___ _ I Call for HAllT*)ESIGNEBS Appointment K Men • Women • Children ACRYLIC NAILS • TANNING BOOTH 109 Railroad, Middleville TOWNSHIP OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN Easy-to-handte monthly payments are “no problem’ with Auto-Owners. ThtNc MfarifafA ■ DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. JEFFREY M D. VRIES (616) 891*8125 JOHN X 0*VRIES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED TOWNSHIP BUDGET PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on April 21. 1989 at 7:00 p.m., al the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, Emmons Street, Caledonia, Michigan, the Town ship Board of the Township of Caledonia will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget of the Township of Caledonia for fiscal year 1989 A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection at the offices of the Caledonia Township Clerk, 7248 68th Street, Caledonia, Michigan, during regular business hours All interested persons may attend the public hearing on the proposed budget and be heard with regard to the matter Dated April 6, 1989 SHARON K BUER, Township Clerk �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I April 11, 1989 / Page 7 Students lead the way as Caledonia opens new high school These Caledonia High School students find themselves in the class Pocking 101 instead of physics. Boxing science equipment in preparation for the big move ore Scott Hinkley, left, Ken Douglas, Doug Stanek and Steve Douglas. by Barbara Gall It was almost two years in the making, and this $11.5 million production included a cast of hundreds. Though no one actually called “Lights, camera, ac­ tion!” the opening of Caledonia’s new high school yesterday and today did have some of the characteristics of a movie set as classes met in the new cafeteria to receive final instructions Monday The students also had some time to locate lockers and classrooms, and lunch was prepared and served for the first time in the new kitchen and cafeteria, which only last week were still in the finishing stages. Today the real move is tak­ ing place as class by class, students and teachers carry books and equipment from the “old” school down the hall, through the freshly-painted doors, and into the new wing. officially launching a new era in Caledonia education Now the student body and staff will be settling into their new quarters and. just like brand-new freshmen, will be trying not to get confused atxxjt which wing is the science wing and just where the library , er. media center, is. Not yet completed are a greenhouse in the science wing, the new gymnasium and the 866-seat auditorium, but all are scheduled for student use next fall, the same time the former high school becomes home to the middle school. For most of the community the opening of the new school has been eagerly awaited, and for the Caledonia School Board, teachers and ad­ ministrative staff, it culminates several years of studying, planning, budget­ balancing and. no doubt, worrying Dust will be settling for quite a while, however Besides the gym and auditorium there are parking lots to finish, and plenty of construction details yet to take care of. Boxes need to be un­ packed and shelves and drawers organized But students are sitting at desks in the new classrooms as teachers explain lessons and make assignments. Lockers contain coats and books and phones are ringing in the office Thornapple Recreation Council to join YMCA Also, those six members with Irving Township being asked for a donation of will sene on the Thornapple Kellogg Program Committee, $1,000 In addition to the programs along with another six TK school district people, she offered by the Barry County YMCA. LeFanty mentioned reported The 12-person program teen dances, senior citizens* events and summertime committee will develop a three-month program playground programs in both schedule to start with TK’s Middleville and Freeport as opening in Septmeber. and at things tailored for the Thor nappie Kellogg School the same time, devise the first full-year program, she said. District. The committee is also com­ Dave Storms, director of mitted to working for the the YMCA in Barry County United Way Fund Dnve held called the merger "Terrific.” in October, she said 'The goal of the Barry “The Barry Area United County YMCA has always been to provide programs us­ Way funds 44 percent of the Y program. ” Norris noted. ing Christian principles to Volunteer help from the develop the body, mind and Middleville and Freeport spirit and to serve all of Barry communities will be solicited County.’* he said. The Thornapple Kellogg for the drive, she said. People to work in different YMCA will have ‘mirror im­ age” programs, operating areas of the campaign might be interested in working on through the school system, the same way the YMCA does in special events, residential, retail, professional, in­ Hastings. Storms added. He agreed that much sup­ dustrial. trades or with the port is needed and a full time public agencies segments of administrator is necessary. the drive. Norris explained. “We’ll need as much help “We need support from the United Way. townships and from the people in the TK school district as possible to villages, plus some program revenues Thornapple Kellogg provide a quality program.” she added. has already shown interest in Storms said he was looking developing along the same forward to the county-wide lines as the YMCA. Really, program, with things such as a anyone who gives to the “Y” swim team to compete United Way is considered a member of the YMCA.” he with other “Y*s.” Also, on tap is a national said. In the future. Freeport child/parent ”Y” series designed to improve interper­ should have programs developed. Storms said, and sonal communication. The programs are called “planning for the Delton area “Indian Guides.” for fathers isn’t too far off.” and sons. ‘Indian Two people from the TK School district already serve Princesses.” for dads and on the BAUW Executive daughters. ‘‘Indian Board of Directors, and six Maidens.” for mothers and “Indian more new members from the daughters, and Braves" for mothers and district will be added to that sons, he said board, reported Terne Norris, “They meet m little tribes, chairman of the 1989 United and twice a month they meet Way Fund Dnve in what is called a cluster. That will bring the number “ The YMCA will not affect of Middleville-area residents to eight on the 18-member or compete w uh existing pro­ grams. our goal w ill be to sup­ board plement and develop new pro­ grams for the Thornapple Kellogg YMCA. Everyone collaborates — not com­ 9790 Cherry Valley Rd.. Caledonia petes ** Storms stated 891*2121 The United Way funds • Photo Copying several programs for youngsters m Middleville, in­ Weddings Envelopes cluding 4-H dubs. Camp Fire • Rubber Stamp • Business Cards Girls and the Boy Scouts • Computer Forms • Cartxiniess Forms Adults in the Middleville • Facsimile Service Fa* f 891-8074 area use the United Way fund­ • Letterheads ed programs provided by the Salvation Anm. Love Inc . The Commission on Aging, and the Barry County by Jean Gallup The Thornapple Recreation Council has agreed to merge with the Barry County YM CA. and will now be known as the Thomapplc Kellogg YMCA, said Lon LeFanty. organizer of the council. The move will give the fledgling council financial support from the Barry Area United Way and allow children and adults in the Thornapple Kellogg school district to have the same pro­ grams that are provided by the Barry County YMCA However. “To get this thing to fly, it is imperative that we get local government support in funding from Yankee Springs. Thornapple. Irving Townships and the village of Middleville.” LeFanty said. A commitment of $2,500 annually from Yankee Springs and Thornapple Townships and the village of Middleville will be sought. LeFanty said. Thanks to you.., it works... for ALL OF US United Wriy Substance Abuse Council. Greg McGandy. Jeff Youngsma. Tony McLain. Cathy Williamson. Terri Nor­ ris and Max Miner have been serving on the Middleville Ex­ pansion Committee to develop plans to increase participation in the BAUW over the 'ast year. Anyone interested in volunteering to help with the annual fund drive is asked to call 945-4010. Also, non-profit groups may submit a letter of inquiry for the BAUW budget to Barry Area United Way. P.O. Box 81. Hastings. Mi. 49058. Students had no trouble adapting to the inconve­ niences of moving. Corners of tables, corners of the room and just about anywhere on the floor were fine with these students as the 'old” library is readied for the change. Are You Financially Do you work as J| bard to keep your finances in the same good > shape as you do your body? If the answer is no, it's time to give your budget a workout. We'll be happy to help you plan a regimen to help you trim the fat from your investments and beef up your return. Isn't it time you started flexing your financial muscles? Come in and we'll show you all the right moves. CALEDONIA PRINTING State Bank of Caledonia^. Offices in Caledonia, Dutton & Middleville fQuat LZ1J NOtisiac 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST. 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Ml / April 11. 1989 Middleville Lions to serve up their annual fried chicken dinner by Jean Gallup Fried golden brown chicken, sage dressing, whip­ ped potatoes, chicken gravy, creamy coleslaw and hot biscuits, topped off with a slab of homemade pie. will be on the menu from noon to 3 p m April 16 for the Lions Club s annual dinner The men of the Lions Club of Middleville order the chickens, put on their big. white aprons, dust and bake the chicken, and stage the fund raising Sunday Chicken Dinner each year at me Thor napplc Kellogg High School cafeteria They serve all the trimm­ ings with the tender chickens and provide good humor with the meal for hundreds of area residents All the preparation and work by the civic-minded men and their wives, who hake the pies, cakes and bread, is for the benefit of the Middleville club s local projects During the year the Lions have handled many civic and bread will all be for sale to take home duties, the latest being the in­ stallation of new signs at the Tho mappie Kellogg Middle School on Mam Street and at TK High School on Bender Road During the past winter, the Lions have been al work in their garages, constructing foot bridges for installation from State Street to the park they built and maintain Spring Park is located near the south village limits and the only access is by car. or walk­ ing along the busy highway The Lions volunteered to build a path off a side street in the village, so younger children wouldn’t have to walk on M-37 to play on the softball fields or swings. Carlton 4-H Club gathering unused papers The idea was OK’d by the village council, and this spr­ ing the path will be completed with needed bridges ready to go over streams in the path Lions member Robert Hula reminds everyone of the bake sale, which also is held at the dinner Pies, cakes, cookies Middleville Lions Club j CHICKEN DINNER \ \ Sunday, April 16 • 12-3 pm ! r w-—. "X TK High School ! Cafeteria / ADULTS.. ' CHILDREN . *4.00 10 & Under.. 4.3V j / • The Carlton Community 4-H Club started spring clean­ ing with eight trips to R E. Henry Trucking Service Co. Inc . with 12.340 lbs of paper and cardboard. The club members have collecting since fall in their third "Save a Tree" paper drive. Members collecting were Carl and Myra Fedewa. 5.605 lbs.. Megan Daniels, 2.392 lbs.: Laun Landes. 1.515 lbs ; Sara. Elizabeth and James Frizzell. 574 lbs.; Jamie Club. 432 lbs.; and Stacy and Paige Foley 51 lbs. The businesses the club col­ lected from were Doug’s Market. Classic’s. Woodland Post Office and Dr Huhn's office. It also collected 1,771 lbs of paper for fair improve­ ment from families and clubs in Hastings area In closing its first year and third paper drive, it has a combined total of 18.010 lbs. of recycled paper and card­ board The group is not stopp­ ing there, but starting its fourth paper drive and runn­ ing till the end of September Club awards were given out to all participating members, at the monthly meeting. Our Lower Total Price Includes a FREE 10 x 13 Our Entire Portrait Package is Just $17.95 You get our best poses in the advertised package We NEVER hold back the better pictures to sell at a higher price. 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This year, he will probably do the same thing, with the rest of the men of the Lions pitching in to help with the annual event. ; VAN SYOC CHIROPRACTIC J NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS * Treating Headache Neck & Back Pain * Auto Accident & Workers Comp Specialist DR. VAN SYOC * Modern Facilities and latest Methods * Convenient location Same Day Treatment Most Insurance Accepted May 1-5 to be Middleville’s clean up week The village of Middleville will hold its annual Clean Up Week on May 1 through 5. Pick up days will be May 1, 2, 3. 4 and 5. Trash will be picked up at curbside only. No garbage will be picked up. Please place brush and metal in separate piles from other trash. The crews will make one trip through the village, star­ ting on the east village limits on Monday the 1st and work­ ing west. Once the crews have covered an area, they will not return Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the annual trash collection by placing un­ wanted items at the curb to be picked up. Call Today I. Main CALEDONIA 891-8153. 6OO �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / April 11, 1969 I Page 9 Page Elementary School has an ‘Education Investigation’ Marta and Hillary Blough attended the "Education In­ vestigation” and con­ gratulated Jacob Blough for his sail boot structures Page Elementary fourth and fifth graders held an education investigation recently and displayed their ability to investigate and develop an idea. Jason Gearhart got a ribbon for his work on "Corny Facts." Dutton (Gaines Township) firefighters set pancake breakfast on Saturday April 22 About 4 a m. in the morn­ ing on Saturday. April 22, Games Township firefighters will be wide awake and hard at work at the fire bam on 68th Street getting ready to serve the public its fifth an­ nual pancake breakfast. The breakfast, with serving from 6 to 10 a m., is held every year to raise money for the Fireman’s Fund, which is used to support community events in Dutton. All proceeds from this years event will be given to The Christian Learning Center of Grand Rapids in memory of Ray Vander Wai. VanderWal, a firefighter with the department for many years, died of accidental in­ juries earlier this year Butterworth’s Aero Med helicopter will touch down at 8:30 a m on the Saturday morning and its crew will at tend the breakfast Pancakes, sausage, eggs, coffee and orange juice will be served. with the firefighters doing the serving. The wives and children of the men in the fire department also become actively involved in putting on the breakfast every year. Last year's event attracted about 400 people, and Gipe said he expects even more this year. PANCAKE BREAKFAST April 22 6:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. • Pancakes • Eggs • Sausages • Coffee • Orange Juice See what happens when you don’t get a Home Improvement Loan! Your home is probably the single largest investment you will ever make. Let us help you preserve it. Stop by one of our convenient offices today! DllttOn (Gaines Twp.) Fire Barn Join Us! DONATIONS Sponsored by Gaines Township Fire Department ffitp Sank Safe and Sound Hastings • Middleville LENDER Bellevue • Nashville �Scots field 55 for boys’ track season Page 10 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / April 11. 1989 On the links in oil kinds of weather ore members of the Caledonia girls' golf team. In the front row ore Deb Torrien, left, Hatsue Fukumori, Jerra Campbell. Vonnie Morin ond Beatrice Meulders. In the middle row, from left, are Kristen Molis, Jodi Tuinstro, Janine Dent and Debbie Downing. In the bock row, from left, ore Renee Romeyn, Lori Bergy, Gretchen Grevers, Holli Bowman ond Sally Berencsi. Missing from the picture is Aleossa Schambers. Experience adds strength to Caledonia golf team The Caledonia girls’ golf team has twelve returning members this year, including seniors Debbie Downing. Kristen Molis. Vonmc Morin, and Elizabeth Snyder. All of the seniors were strong per formers Iasi year and Kristen’s performance earned all conference honors Returning juniors Alcassa Schambers and Debbie Tar ricn both have played numerous varsity matches and have shown outstanding potential. This year’s sophomores were vying for varsity starting positions throughout last year’s season. Sally Berencsi. Lori Bergy. Holli Bowman. Janine Dent, and Gretchen Grevers all had match ex­ perience during their freshman year and will be challenging the up­ perclassmen for starting posi­ tions on the team. New members to the team include junior Jodi Tuinstra. sophomore Jerra Campbell, freshman Renee Romeyn, and exchange students Beatrice Meulders and Hatsue Fukumori. “Neither of our exchange students were golfer, at home, but they have developed very nice swings on the indoor practice mats, using wiffleballs,” said Coach Diane Doot. “I am hoping they can maintain their swing when the team gets on Broadmoor Golf Course to experience some outdoor practice. Doot said the team faces an exciting season as it competes in the O-K Gold conference for the first time. Barb Greendyke will return to assist Doot and senior Wen­ dy Gotch will be working as a student coach Gotch has been an outstanding golfer in Il­ linois, but she was not granted eligibility to play, at Caledonia this year. “We hope that Wendy will enjoy serving as a student coach and sharing her talent with us," said Doot. The Caledonia Fighting Scots track team has just com­ pleted their pre-season workouts with a total of 55 boys participating in coach John Soderman’s program The captains of this year’s Caledonia track team are Kirk Graham. Tim Hodgkinson. Jim Lewis and Brad Ruth. Other seniors on the team are Bill Crandall. Chns Lentz. Jeff Schumacher Aaron Tafelsky. Torgeir Torgerson. Dai Wessman. and Dase Wilson The 22 juniors on the team are Joe Benedict. Ryan Berends. Paul Burchfield. Scott Burd. Darwin Caskey. Tom Cox. Ken Douglas. Scott Elkey. Scott Feenstra. Ted Grevers. Scott Hoek. Scott Johnson. Greg Lentz. Andy Lillie. Matt Meaney. Brad Nanzer. Rick Olson. Alan Roetman. Matt Shane. Doug Stanek. Chris Thompson and Pete Woodfield. • The sophomores currently on the team are Greg Chap­ man. Chris Dennison. Andy Foster. Scott Hilton Jeff McCaul. Rich Petchaver, Chris Todd, Todd VanderWoude. Todd Whitwam and Eric Curtis. The 11 freshmen currently workong out are Chris Berends. Jason Boersma. Jason Carter. Chris Durkee. Jason Elkey. Brad Feenstra. Rob Moorney. Bryan Nelson, Tim Stack. Brad Stegenga. and Ryan Wilson. Tim Hodgkinson Brod Roth Scot netters to rebuild in doubles THE WORKAHAUUC. Representing Caledonia in boys' varsity tennis are Ryan Lieske (front row, left), Casey Young and Scott Minder. In the middle row are James Speigel, left, Jeff Velthouse, Jeff Van Belkum and Joe Stimac. In the back row, from left, are Brian Boot, Bob Stauffer, Sam Wilkinson, and Kent Taylor. 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"After a loss of seven seniors, we are facing some rebuilding in the doubles department." said coach Steve McKee Returning to singles, however, are third-singles conference runner-up Rick Dunn. Jim Speige* at first singles and Sam Wilkinson and Jason Maynard, who played second and fourth singles respectively. McKee said that Bob Stauf­ fer. a new addition to the team and a fourth singles plas er as a sophomore, should be a big plus for the Scots Also returning from last year’s squad are Kent Taylor, a part-time third doubles player and Joe Stimac and Bnan Boot, who were extra singles players last year. The Scots also have five freshmen on the team “We are going to need some big playing from the seniors in singles,” said McKee. “We should improve on last years 4-6 overall record and a fourth place finish or higher would be a big step for the Scots, entering the stronger O-K Gold league ’ ’ Caledonia finished 3-3 in the O-K Blue last year, earn­ ing fourth place. SPORTING GOODS • Custom embroidery & silk screen shirts, jackets, uniforms, hats • Complete line of sporting goods • Team discounts available • Softball teams & youth associations MIDDLEVILLE (616) 795-3122 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 11. 1989 I Page 11 Distance runners to lead Caledonia girls’ track team in spring of 1989 The Caledonia girls track team has opened its 1989 workouts with 38 girls participating The team will be led by senior captains Sarah Ashbaugh. Becky Stauffer and Deb Schumacher Deb is the team s eighth all-time scorer, while Sarah ranks tenth, and Becky fourteenth Amanda Loetz is returning for her fourth year of com­ petition along with juniors Judy Brodock. Carla Frantti. Kim Graham, Carrie Hill, and Hudsonville transfer Ellen Van Geest. The 14 sophomores are Nichole Buer. Korey Hof­ mann. Cheryl Kral. Julie Kral. Amy Leatherman. Stephanie Lund. Melissa Deb Schumacher Memmer. Lon Nodorft. Min­ dy Postma. Carla Potter. Kel­ ly Purdy. Roni Robertson. Jill VanOost and Susan Welton. The 15 freshmen are Tracey Batchelor. Heather Comegys. Aimee Cook. Jessica Cook. Jenny Cox, Michelle Crowe. Heather Hoekstra. Treasure Hylkema. Lisa Messer. Lisa Parbel. Robyn Poll. Rosalyn Risdon. Laurie Rozell. Pam Stephens and Jennifer Wilkinson. They open their dual meet season today at home with the Red Arrows from Loweh. “The strength of this year’s team should be the distance runners while the ladies are untested in the field events, sprints and hurdles.” said coach Joe Zomerlei. HELP WANTED Assemblers, Utility People. Plastic Injection Mold Operators and General Factory Workers Needed Now!! Women or men? Good pay. All shifts. Most work in SE area of Grand Rapids. Call Now — 940-TEMP (8367) Temp Force ii Assoc, with ■ Stagg and Crociani Personnel. Inc. 3835 28th St. S.E., across from K Mart E.O.E. M/F ... No Fee New faces may spark scot softball Caledonia’s 1989 varsity girls’ softball team opens its first season in the O-K gold at home against Lowell tomorrow. “We have many new faces on this year’s team.” said second-year coach Paul Nix­ on, “but our new players are moving up from a junior var­ sity team that went 11-4 last season.” Nixon said that despite graduating seven seniors from last year’s team, he expects a competitive season. Returning from last year’s squad is all-conference center fielder Mindy Beck, along with Hope Racz, Heidi Porter. Carin Hirt. Amy Kious and Angie Laxton. The Fighting Scots varsity girls’softball team members are (front row, from left) Jenny Burri. Kendra Townsend. Dana Sobczak and Hope Racz. In the middle row. from left, are Melissa Kietzmon. Michelle Goodnough, Kristie Haupt. Tracy Homrich and Dana Sizelove In the back row. from left, are Angie Luxton. Heidi Porter. Corin Hirt. Anne Andrusiak and Amy Kious. 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Ml / April 11. 1969 Boys and girls track teams among four Trogan teams which are seeking improvement in finishes T-K tennis team: (front row) Dave Lehman, Rob Hunt. Andy Hutchins, Matt Slander, Dan Keller; (second row) Coach Lorry Seger, Dave Sherwood, Thomas Goeldner. Dirk Stroter, Pete Donker; (third row) Jeff Geukes, Cory Dean, Colin Mackie-Smith and Scott P ker. Missing: Mark Harcek, Tod Thatcher and Oliver Wilkin are seniors Pam Eaglen in the and Sherry Walton (high Four Middleville teams sprints. Ron Curths in the jump). which finished runnerup a middle distances and Martha Sophomores back are Cara year ago will be looking to im­ Funk in the long jump and Errain (distances). Julia prove on those finishes this hurdles. Kerry Karpinski in Kooiman (distances). Faith spring the shot is the fourth returning Smith (distances). Janet The boys and girls track lettermen. Cooper (sprint, high jump), teams, second to powerful Juniors back include Robin and Lon Wiennga (middle Caledonia in 1988. have a Kidder (sprints). Tammy Rufdistances) combined 24 lettermen back fner (long jump). Amy Van Coach Jeanne Perry said while the softball team, which Aarsten (long jump). Tricia her team could compete with Wright (shot, discus). Jenm also finished second in the Calvin Christian and Godwin, OK Blue, has eight Eichcnburg (sprints). Mandy both of which beat the Trojans lettermen Baerman (sprints). Sara last year, for the league title. Heading the girls track team Selleck (middle distances). ‘ We’re looking for an ex­ citing season." Perry said. “We don’t have as much depth as in past seasons, but the team has several strong in­ dividuals and excellent leader­ ship in Eaglen, Funk and Curths.’’ Perry especially likes her team's sprints, long jump and shot events. The boys team is led by <n the Caledonia Village Centre senior Brad Eastwood, who Casual wear shop for missy & juniors with prices you won the O-K Blue in both hur­ can afford dle events; Jim Grube, who MON.-TUES.-SAT. 10-5:30 on| 1 Efi/1 finished second in the 200 and WED THURS-FRI. 10-8 , OZFVUOT 100; Bill Atkinson, who took second in the long jump; Eric Seubring. third place finisher in the pole vault; and Ed Neuman, who took fifth in the . Corns • Bunions • Heel Spurs conference in the 3200. . Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts Andy Monroe in the distances. Phil Seubring in the . Ankle Pam • Hoot Related Knee Pam pole vault, and Shawn Hayward in the shot and discus also return NEW OFFICE FOB PODIATRY Coach Keith Middlebush, 612 Main Street in Caledonia whose team went 9-1 m duals, Call 891-9133 for Your Appointment said the Trojans will be tough in the spnnts and hurdles. "We should have good in­ T-K track team: (front row, left) Ed Neuman, Tim Trumbull, Dean McNutt, Todd Kidder, Mike Brotherton, Eric Sevbring, Stefan Bayens; (second row) Jake Brewer, Phil Sevbring, Matt Wiesenhoffer, Andy Monroe, Bill Atkinson. Brod Eastwood, Jon Kermeen; (third row) Coach Keith Middlebush, John Scheib, Jim Grube, Nick Fox, Tony Jones. Ed Rumbergs and Chad Sitzer. Cedar Closet FOOT PAIN? Dr. Terrence J. Emiley T-K girls track team: (front row, left) Shelly Kooiman, Lori Wieringa. Martha Funk, Pam Eaglen, Robin Kidder, Tonya Rauschenberger; (second row) Mandy Baerman, Alicia Batson, Tamee Ruffner, Tricia Wright, Angy Johnson; (third row) Coach Jeanne Perry, Rori Curths, Cara Errair, Julia Kooimon, Daniel Bird and Manager Kelly Neuman. dividual performers, but 1 think we lack the depth to be a real strong team,” said Mid­ dlebush, who likes Godwin and Calvin Chrisitan. "We might be in the hunt. " The Trojan softball squad could improve on last year’s 15-8 team, said coach Shen Ritz. Heading the team are TRY OUR NEW HIGH OCTANE GASOLINES AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THESE SPECIALS. 12 Pack COKE & PEPSI Z with minimum *5.00 nurchase of new super-m premium Unleaded or EXTRA-M Plus unleaded + dep. without gas HIGH OCTANE ... Caledonia Self-Serve Marathon GASOLINES (Ja A MARATHON 9266 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-8198 outfielder Maggie James, third baseman Vai Jackiewicz, and second baseman Marcie Henry. James was an all-conference pick while Henry and Jackiewicz started as sophomores Pitcher-outfielder Sue Seger and first baseman Sue Wheeler also saw varsity ac­ tion a year ago Rit said her team should score runs with Wheeler. Jackiewicz, James, Jenny Merrill and Pam Elkins sup­ plying the offense Pitching is a question with only sophomore Trena Hermenitt with any ex­ perience, but she is currently sidelined with a knee injury Seger is also a possibility Ritz said the pitching mir­ rors a team which is extreme ly young with five juniors and six sophomores to see con­ siderable action. "1 have a lot of confidence in my team.” Ritz said "I ex­ pect the newcomers to step in and play important roles. " Ritz likes defending Class C stale champ Calvin Christian Continued on page 13 �The Sun and News. Middle e. Ml ' April 11. 1989 / Page 13 Trojan squads seeking to improve Runner-up finishes T-K varsity baseball team (front row) Don Britten, Dave French, Todd Sprague, Paul Getty, Chris Van Stec, Mike Millhouse, Manager Jim Romey: (back) Scott Lewis, Jeff Carter. Mike Scott, Brod Bruner, Brian Shafer, Bill Glovec, Coach Ber­ nie Weller. continued from page 12 and Godwin. who took the league crown, to be challeng­ ed by Hamilton and Byron Center The Trojan baseball team hopes to better a 5-17 mark on the basis of nine returning let lermen The team is heading by senior shortstop Todd Sprague and centerfielder David French. Sp-aguc hit 365 a year ago while French batted 273 Other returnees include pitcher-shortstop Mike Millhouse, outfielders Don Bnstler. Jeff Carter. Bill Glover, and Paul Getty, pit cher Brian Shafer, and pitcher-first baseman Chris VanStec Coach Bernie Weller said the experience will help. “We have five starters and 84 innings of pitching ex­ perience back." Weller said. BINGO i CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION POST 305 • ; (9548 M-37) "We also have aggressive hitters.” The team's weakness, he said, is lack of depth combin­ ed with no experience at third base and catcher Weller is Godwin is always strong. Hamilton lost only three seniors, and Kelloggsville is ready after playing two years of young players. “We have our work cut out for us." Weller said. The Trojan golf team finish­ ed 8-5 a year ago and returns five players in Amy Rector. Shellie VanSickle. Anne Browne. Petra Muller and Regina Sherd. Recor. a first team all-conference pick, and Browne, a medalist in the league meet, are the top returnees finished second in the O-K Blue Pete Donker. a second team al I-con fere nee player, and Dan Keller have established themselves as the first two singles players while Dirk Strater. Corey Dean. Mau Slander. Scott Parker and Tad Thatcher are vying for spots. Coach Larry Seger said depth will not be one of his team s strong suits. “We have some fine seniors returning and we'll start two freshman and have two sophomores among our top players." said Seger, whose teams have strung together 18 straight winning seasons T-K girls softball: (front row, left) Sue Seger Sue Oliver. Valerie Jackiewicz. Maggie James, Marcie Henry, Trena Hermenitt; (second row) trainer Mike Seger, Bonnie Bekkering, Jennifer Merril, Pam Elkins. Jenny Miller Jamie Beuschel and Coach Sheri Ritz. T-K girls golf team: (front row) Mary Elwood, Missy Higley, Anne Marie Butler, Gina Cline; (second row) Ginger Zoulek, Anne Browne, Shellie Van Sickle. Gino Sherd, Petra Miller and Coach Tom Fletke. "We have some good girls with a lot of ability and great attitudes." said coach Tom Fletke. "We hope to finish somewhere near the top of the conference." The boys tennis team is another squad likely to move up in standings. 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Ml / April 11, 1989 Nice rains so far. so the earth can get its face washed for the spring flowers Most sinus suffers don't appreciate too many atmospheric pressure changes. Iwt i feel that the pretty flowers that will be coming more than make up for it The Hart family visited Liz's folks Sunday. April 2. for the day and to celebrate their cousin's birthday Leo and Beth Verlinde arc proud of their granddaughter. Natalie While, who played center on the championship basketball team for Mercy High School in Rochester. N.Y They had 24 wins and no losses, but finally lost in the state semifinals Mercy is one of the smallest schools in Class A. Ray and Bette Koeplmger went bike riding to Richland. Grand Rapids and Lowell over the weekend of April I and 2. On Friday. March 31. they attended “Les Miserables.” then it was on to the Amway Grand ballroom to the dinner dance that was for the benefit of AIDS relief. Rose Morgan said ther her son and wife. Brenda, just had a little girl, four pounds and two ounces Her name is Amanda Danielle, born March 29. Rose said she and Ken were delighted liecausc in their combined families, they have 21 grandsons and three granddaughters They have seven great grandchildren. on*v one of them is a girl Ken participated in the bowling tournament Sunday, April 2. in Battle Creek. He was grateful that he bowled a good game. Barb Clinton said she at­ tended her monthly Avon meeting March 29 at the Mid­ Villa. Friday. March 31, they went to see her aunt and un­ cle. Mr. and Mrs. Meryl Neeb. in Hastings. Mae and Rollo Bowerman expected daughter and hus­ band and their daughter to visit them Monday, evening April 3. When I called to see if Bob and Donna Kenyon had any news, son Rob answered the phone He is home on leave. He came home Friday . March 31. and will leave for Italy on April 17. Mary Noah's family got scattered this last weekend Mary s birthday was Monday. April 3. so Melvin and Kay and Chris and Mary went out for dinner for an early celebration. Then they went to visit Terry Lee and his wrife m North Carolina. Greg. Ann. little Chns and Chris also went to visit Terry Lee and wife this last weekend On Saturday. April 1. Mary Noah. Paul Leach and grand­ son Chris took Mary out to dinner Sunday. April 2. Mary VanderWal look her mom. Mary Noah, and her uncle. Paul Leach, for a short drive to see Mary 's son’s work he has done on his home in Battle Creek lyla Norton had a long weekend with her family in Kalamazoo, having a wonder­ ful Sunday attending the Rev. Michael Northup's two ser­ vices. She stayed over, com­ ing home on Monday . April 3 Pat and Clare Tolan went to Lynn and Luana Tolan’s for Easier. Son Marty and room* mate were home last weekend Then Monday. April 3. everybody was home to help Luana celebrate her birthday Neva Aicke said they had everybody home for Easter dinner. Anne Palmer has had some visitors this last weekend Clair and Betty Mugridge and John and Enid Trick took the four grandchildren to a motel for four days. J.J. went to visit his mom. Vicky Sheffer, and then went to .he motel with the rest of the children. Wreth McNee had Easter dinner with Joyce and Charlie Fisher and family. Then Sun­ day. April 2. Wreth spent the day with June and Howard Colburn. She went to Parmalee Church Sunday . She said that the new rug looks nice and the walls are painted, and they have new curtains. Wretha said she had just found out that Mike and Izadora Schnurr are now home from Florida. Barbara's daughter. Tammy, was going CAVIN SERVICE & BODY SHOP 795-5318 or 891-8151 • • • • • Complete mechanical work • Frame work Auto glass replacement (we bill your insurance) Discount exhaust (we will beat any written estimate) Brakes • Alignment Warranty work done on Chevrolet. Buick and Pontiac OPEN Monday 8 to 8; Tuesday-Friday 8 to 5 North of Middleville on M-37 to spend Monday evening with Wretha. In talking w ith Fern Poland, she told me that her mom. Wretha McNee. was over to their home for supper Satur­ day. April I. It was Fem Doyle's birth­ day. and her brother and sisier-m-law called to wish her a happy birthday. Wednesday, she go< together with family and friends She said that she has received a lot of lovely cards. She has them all spread out on the table so she can glance at them every time she goes by. Jerry and Jack Spencer had dinner with pre marriage friends. Bobby and Al Sponner at Middle-Villa on Wednesday. March 29. The Spooners are from Canadian Lakes Lois Bremer had Sunday dinner with daughter Sue and Dave Enders, in honor of Dave's mom's birthday . The Hunts had a belated Easter dinner w ith her folks at Paw Paw. Sunday . April 2. Had a short visit with Alice Wiennga. They had just got­ ten home last week from a leisurely five-month vacation to all over They headed out toward California, stopping along the way to see friends and relatives. She said that they had super weather for all that time They had no motor home trouble, just a perfect trip all around Ethel Gibson is planning to go to the Sunshine Club Wednesday . April 4. al Mar­ tha Castletein's home Sunday. April 2. she and Paul had dinner out with Mr. and Mrs Meyers. Ethel Haywood spent the weekend of April I and 2 with her sister in Hastings. Thelma Carl had company Saturday. April I. with six gals from the Kalamazoo area. They were Ilah Bowen. Dorothy Sergeant. Ruth Man­ ning. Esther Misterka. and Evelyn. They went out for lunch and visited all after­ noon. Sunday, they went to Circle Inn to celebrate Ilah Bowen's birthday. March 30. Thelma went to the Meijer's Party at Com­ stock. near Kalamazoo, with the same group. Sunday. April 2, Thelma at­ tended a baby shower in Grand Rapids for her grand­ nephew’s wife. Then she spent the balance of Sunday visiting with her nephew Calvin and family. Tuesday. April 2, Betty Robertson went to Holland to spend the day with her daughter. Sharon O’Donnell. Betty plans to attend the Sew ’n Sew Quilting Club at Roberta Wilcox’s home. Wednesday. April 5. Here I go again, folks! Another big goof. I forgot to draw a line between two families news' I got Craig Northrop's 17th birthday celebration in with the Robert­ sons’ news So here is the corrected ver­ Central Carage Towing ★ 24 Hour Service ★ Reasonable Rates Call 795-3369 or SB AM. 1-800-635-9964 sion. The Elaine and Ryal Northrop family celebrated son Craig's 17th birthday Easter evening at their home. The Northrop family had gone over to her folks'. Ethel and Elmer for Easter dinner Sorry about that, folks. I really do appreciate it very much when you take your courage in hand to tell me when I make a goof. I feel worse if you just stay it doesn't matter To me. it definitely does matter I don't want to make mistakes, and when I do. I intend to straighten out my lazy head by correcting it. Lois McWhinney was grateful to Gordon's sister. Margaret LaMaire. w ho came over to the McWhinney's from Friday . March 31. to Sunday evening. April 2. By Margaret's being there. Lois could get out and do all the necessary errands that had pil­ ed up. Easter Sunday, daughter Marilyn McWhinney called Lois and asked her want her plans for Easter were. When she heard that they had no plans, then she cooked and brought over the whole din­ ner. So Gordon and Lois had dinner along with Bruce and Marilyn's family. Daughter Cheryl was also there Kathy Bremer (Mrs Mike) said she has a new nephew now. Her sister just had a son. Brenda and Lindsey Bremer (Mrs. Tom) went horseback riding. Tuesday . April 4. Spr­ ing is coming, isn't it? Esther Larkin says she only has 17 more blocks of the log cabin quilt she is making in memory of Ann Kenyon. Esther and daughter. Mary Ann. went out to dinner and to see a show. On March 31. Esther Larkin's mom. Mary Worth, was 102 years old. Esther says she is as sharp as a tack and gets around real well. She is living with Esther’s sister. Sarah Stephens. As with all of us. as we get older, the more confused we tend to get. So sister Sarah gets her up and has to watch her very careful­ ly or out the door she goes to head for home in Springfield. Sarah lives in Florida. Esther says that she is grateful to her sister for taking on the load of caring for her mom. Jackie Bedford thought that her mom’s friends might like to write to Marian Holes, who is now a resident of Fountain View Home, 2233 East Paris Road, Grand Rapids, 49506. Ruth Klump spent Sunday, April 2, with her daughter, Mabel, and family. The Commission on Aging informed Helen Shellenberger that the Middleville area group would have to find their own entertainment for April, but will provide some s’arting in May and on. So 1 am com­ ing to you, my community family, for help so we can find entertainment during April and alternating with the entertainment that the com­ mission will provide for the rest of the time. We eat Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays at 11:30 a m. to noon. The Hall opens at 10 a m. for games and visiting. The enter­ tainment can be from 11 to 11:30 a m. or after 12 to 12:30 p.m. The entertainers will get their dinner. Would any of you want to play the piano for us or for us to sing along with you? Slide shows are nice, but we have only about 30 minutes Do any of you play an in­ strument and sing, hate a col­ lection that you could share ’ You could tell stories about the early days of your family w ith accompany ing pictures or about bow >ome of the clubs got started - Mason's. Upcoming... TROJAN SPORTS JV BASEBALL: April 11 Lowell April 12 Otsego - DH April 13 Wayland April 15 Hastings at LW April 18 Maple Valley April 21 Delton VARSITY April 11 April 12 April 13 April 15 April 18 April 21 BASEBALL Lowell Otsego-DH Wayland Hastings Maple Valley Delton CD CD ...................... (H) ....................... CD (H) CD GIRLS GOLF: April 12 Caledonia April 13 Kenowa Hills April 17 Calvin Christian April 19 Godwin ................... CD ................... (H) CD ................... CD JV SOFTBALL: April 11 Lowell April 12 Otsego ■ DH April 15 Hastings April 18 Maple Valley April 19 Caledonia April 21 Delton................ VARSITY SOFTBALL: April 11 Lowell.... April 12 Otsego - DH April 15 Hastings April 18 Maple Valley April 21 Delton (H) (H) CD CD (H) (H) CD CD CD (H) CD BOYS TENNIS: April 11 Caledonia April 13 Hastings April 14 Lowell April 18 So. Christian April 20 Lakewood TRACK: April 11 Wayland April 14 Co-Ed Relays April 18 Caledonia CD (H) (D (H) (H) CD (H) CD JR. HIGH TRACK: April 21 Wayland................... (H) Game time is for junior high is 4 p.m.; freshmen, 4 p.m.; junior varsity at 6:15 p.m.; with varsity games to follow IOFF, Woodsman’s Lodge; when the pickle factory started and how long it’s been here in Middleville; old harvesting equipment (pic­ tures); the Ali-Bar farmers' group, when it started and why; when M-37 came in from the west to the trafficlight comer and then came in­ to Middleville at the present place. You could bring school pictures and stories of school happenings, who the first bus drivers were, and even the first woman bus drivers. Town nights in Middleville on Wednesday and Friday? When did the first movies come to Middleville? (I can remember going to a five-cent movie in Caledonia, where I won an aluminum pan at 9 or 10.) Farmer s picnics? Most of us going there like to visit about the old times, and share in the reminiscing. How about your favorite game? Why not bring it, and teach us how to play it? Bunko. Uno. Aggravation, Euchre, etc any one of you ever play Mah Jong9 I have a set. but don't have the rules anymore Call Helen Shellenbarger at 795-9322 or me. Norma Velderman, 795-9715. Everett White was waiting for his daughter to call. He had been asked to go out w ith them to help her celebrate her birthday, so we didn’t talk very long. Florence Owen had her daughter-in-law, Imogene Owen, of Freeport, visit her Tuesday. April 4 Then Mon­ day. April 3, Lucille Myers of Freeport came to visit. Anna Harris said her oldest sister died, so her brother and sister-in-law. Harold and Helen Hewitt were coming to attend the funeral. Thursday, April 6, in Litchfield. Tried calling Lois and Walt Bender to see if they were home from Florida yet. I had seen Ward Bender and Bette in the D & W store in Caledonia. Wednesday, April 5. Lois vaid that she and Walt got home Tuesday, April 4. the same day that Ward and Bette had come home. They both said they had a nice winter. Ward said that it was the hottest winter he had ever remembered. Marge and Bob Wheeler had just gotten back from a two-weck vacation in Florida Marge said it was so nice to be in the warm weather. She said that she had picked strawber­ ries twice, at four quarts for a dollar. It also seemed nice to go to a large four-block flea market and get fresh vegetables. Mildred Wiley attended the Hastings potluck Senior Citizen's meeting Wednes­ day, April 5. She said they played Bunko, with four at a table The winner moved on to another That way they continually changed partners. It was held at the Moose Hall. Want to plant some hedge roses that just came from Jackson and Perkins this weekend. Johnny rototilled the bed, so I’d better get with it. Wednesday, April 5, we unexpectedly had a group call­ ed the Back Forty Harmonicas The Commission on Aging had forgotten to notify us that they were coming. So last week we couldn’t let you folks know about it a week ahead so you could put it down on your calendar Visit with all of you next week �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I Apr.. 11. 1989 / Page 15 PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $2 00 then 10* per word. If you pay in Thank You CARD OF THANKS Help Wanted The family of Lloyd L. Fink­ beiner wish to express our heart DISTRIBUTION: very light felt thinks to relatives, friends, work! 1st shift only. Ticketing, and neighbors. To Roger Blains, bagging, hanging, inspecting, Rich Beukcmas, Randy Palmers, etc , clothing. Openings become Elaine Brady, and to Pastor available at 3 locations: Steven Brady, for the lovely Wayland, Cutlerville (near 76lh message and the comforting Sl and Division) and Kentwood words; New Life Christian by the Airport. 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Also for the Eastbrook Mall, off Lake East­ many floral tributes, cards, food, brook Dr. E.O.E.___________ and memorials.To the New Life HELP WANTED: Caledonia Christian Fellowship Fund, or Middleville area. Home­ words cannot express how over­ bound or shut-in person to intel­ whelmed with the kindness ligently answer telephone shown Lloyd and his family at WATTS line supplied by the time he was in the hospital company and take simple phone and at the time of his death. God orders in their home. Phone Bless all of you. 891-1003 for information. Lucille Finkbeiner Bob and LIVE IN TO HELP take care of Cheryl Bergy and family handicapped man, free room and Pastor Gary and Chris board plus $50 a week. Finkbeiner and family 891 9364,__________________ Chip and Deb DcVncs MECH ANIC/SER VICE _________________ and family TECHNICIAN. 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Hours avail­ Perch, and Fathead minnows. able are Saturdays 5 p.m. to 8 LAGGIS’ FISH FARM, INC. p.m. Individual must have home 08988 35th St., Gobles, MI. care experience and reliable 49055. Phone (616)628-2056 transportation. For interview, Days, (616)624-6215 evenings. call Amicare, affilliated with St. VACANCY ~F()R~man or Mary’s at 774-6776. woman in licensed AFC home, NURSE AID needed for home private room, 17 years experi­ care client on 92nd Sl Hours ence, churches, workshops, available Monday thru Friday 8 activities & shopping available a.m. to 4 p.m. Individual must with transportation. Elderly have recent home care experi­ welcome. SSI or private pay ence and reliable transportation. accepted. 868-6779, 868-6003. For interview, call Amicare, afilWANTED JUNK CARS: Haul liated with St. Mary’s Hospital, away free, Rapid Towing. at 774-6776._______________ 698-9858.__________________ RN7LPN NEEDED FOR WANTED: Wrecked or used HOME CARE CLIENT in the pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Middleville area. Hours avail­ Son Used Auto Parts. Phone able are 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily 792-2606 or 792-2812 and weekends 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. J&S CONCRETE: Hal work’ Individual must have current nursing license, pediatric experi­ floors, slabs, sidewalks, drive­ ence and reliable transportation. ways, patios. Free estimates, For interview, call Amicare, insured. Call John 795-2276. affiliated with Sl Mary’s HospiFor Sale tal at 774-6776.____________ WOULD LIKE TO SELL PROM DRESSES: 1 powder blue, lace top, pleated, knee length size 15 $10; Peach, sheer lop lace on standup collar, flow­ ing floor length size 9-10 S25; Mauve, sheer overlay top-lace on top of collar, flowing floor length size 9-10 $25; Violet, puffed short sleeves, sheer lop­ lace stand up collar, satin floor length size 9-10 $35; Mauve, some sheer some lace on top, flowing floor length size 9-10 $25. Call Bertie Wierenga 795-7256___________ 6 PIECE BROYHILL: Bedroom set. Dark Colonial $350. Call 765-3145 evenings. STORE FIXTURES store shelving, showcases, clothing racks, cheap. Call Scott, 669-8797__________________ USED LUMBER 2X10’S by 14ft. maple flooring, approxi­ mately 1,000 square feet.; used chimney blocks and floos. Mike 891-8454. For Sale Automotive FOR SALE: 1982 4 door Chevette, $950. 795-7040. WELL DRILLER'S HELPER: Caledonia area Well Driller needs someone to help drill waler wells and install water systems. Call Rav Rensland, Well Drilling, 891-8546. For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities a vailable. Call 672-7110.________ TWO BEDROOM DUPLEX: with utility room, storage shed, snow and yard care, do pets, $425 month plus deposit. 795-7290._______________ TWO BEDROOM WITH LAUNDRY ROOM: bath and a half, do pets, $450 plus deposiL 795-7290. Business Services A & M TOWING We buy junk cars or haul awav free 942-7253._______________ OPENING IN ADULT FOSTER CARE: Large very clean semi-private first floor room, excellent personal care, reasonable rales. 945-45<M Open house to mark Eva Huver’s birthday Friends, family and neighbors are inv ited to an ice cream social in honor of Eva Huver’s 80th birthday Sundas. April 16 from 2 to 5 p.m. FARO’S ITALIAN at the Saranaci Senior Hous­ ing Recreation Room. 203 Parsonage St.. Saranac 48881 No gifts, please. SCHOOL MENUS XtidJk’i iUf s Finest 117 W. Main Middleville. Ml. 4 PHONE VI w 795-7911 a Caledonia High School & Junior High Lunch Menu Tuesday. April 11 Pizza, chips, vegetable, fruit, milk. Wednesday. April 12 Sandwich choice, fries, vegetable, fruit. milk. Thursday. April 13 Pizza, fries, vegetables, fruit, milk Friday . April 14 Sandwich choice, fries, veg., fruit choice, milk Monday . April 17 Hamburger on bun. fries, vegetables, fruit, milk Tuesday , April 18 Pizza, chips, veg., fruit, milk. Wednesday. April 19 Sandwich choice, fires, veg., fruit, milk Thursday, April 20 Pizza, fries, veg., fruit, milk. Friday , April 21 Sandwich choice, fries, veg., fruit, milk. West & McFall Tuesday. April 11 Chicken noodle soup, crackers, tuna sandwich, vegetable sticks, peaches, milk. Wednesday. April 12 Taco/lettuce and cheese, buttered com, fresh fruit. Thursday, April 13 Fish nuggets, mashed potatoes, green beans, bread and butter, apple crisp. Friday , April 14 Pizza, coleslaw, pears, milk Monday, April 17 Burrito/cheese sauce, green beans, pineapple tidbits, milk. Tuesday , April 18 Barbeque beef on a bun, potato rounds, fruited jello, milk. Wednesday. April 19 Baked chicken, savory rice, peas and carrots, biscuit/honey. applesauce, milk. Thursday. April 20 Hamburger helper, buttered com. bread and butter, pears, choc. milk. Friday . April 21 Pizza, peas or sweet potatoes, fruit crisp, milk 2% and whole milk available every day. Hot dogs available every day. High School. Middle School & Page Elementary Tuesday. April 11 Chicken noodle soup, crackers, grilled cheese sand­ wich, vegetable sticks, sliced pears. W ednesday . April 12 Taco/lettuce and cheese, buttered com. fresh fruit. Thursday , April 13 Fish nuggets, mashed potatoes, green beans, bread and butter, apple crisp. Friday , April 14 Pizza, coleslaw, pears. Monday, April 17 Burrito/cheese sat.ee, green beans, pineapple tidbits, salad bar (H.S.) Tuesday, April 18 Barbeque beef on a bun. potato rounds, fruited jello. Wednesday, April 19 Baked chicken, savory rice, peas and carrots, biscuit/honey. applesauce. Thursday , April 20 Ham and cheese or sliced turkey on a bun, ccleslaw or baked beans, pears. Friday, April 21 Pizza, peas or sweet potatoes, fruit crisp. 2% and whole milk available every day. Hot dogs available at Page. Middleville Civil War ‘buffs’ set in Woodland bv Shell* Suker Middleville’s First Michigan Light Artillary will join Civil War re-enactors from around the state at a ‘boot camp” in Woodland Tow nship this weekend The group, which attended the event last year, will in­ clude a pack cannon among its weaponry , according to Mike Black of the 27th Virginia Company G in Lake Odessa which is hosting the enampment at the Woodland Memorial Park on Velte Road The weekend is designed to give Civil War buffs a chance to dust off the cob webs and sharpen their marching and artillary skills. Some small battles and skir­ mishes are expected to break out as well. Black said The second Tennessee Cavalry from Breckenridge will also join the gathering in a return visa to have sword practices, while the 7th Michigan Company will have authentic musical instruments The public is welcome to observe the drills and the Sun­ day dedication of the grave of Union soldier. Oscar E Sheldon, believed to have died at a skirmish in Alexandria. Va m 1863 The ceremony will be held between I and 1:30 p.m. and will involve the placing of a wreath on Sheldon’s grave. Black said. Most re-enactors attending the event are also members of either the Sons of Confederate Veterans of the Civil War or the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War Black said he hopes to supp­ ly the camp youngsters with period toys, such as the hoop and stick “to show people this is how it was ” In all, 600.000 lives were lost during the war, which began on April 12, 1861, with the attack on Fort Sumter by Confederate forces. Bitter fighting included the battles of Bull Run. Shiloh, Antietam. Fredericksburg, Chancellors il le. Gettysburg and Cold Harbor The southern sutes sur­ rendered at Appomattox on April 9. 1865 In the end, the Union was preserved and slavery was abolished The troops plan to set up camp on the 17 acres owned by Lawrence Chase across from the Woodland Memorial Park (cemetery ) Friday night Much of the activity will oc­ cur Saturday and Sunday 5 OPEN 7 NIGHTS -i VI IV Q m Sun. thru Thurs. 3:50 to 11 p.m. ■tt hi O UJ ft Fri. & sot. 5:30 to 12:30 a m Two Pizzas for One £ Special Price a Save up to 70% on second Pizza Good only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday & Saturday) (2) Small 10" 1 item.............. tt u -D <7 50 (2) Small 10" 5 Items............. ’9’” (2) Small 10" deluxe J Mel S1250 (2) 14 1 items .. $1400 (2) 14" 3 items .. (2) 14" Deluxe ★ MONDAY SPECIALS * Antipasto Salad..................... $250 spaghetti A Meat sauce ... S2’s t ★ TUESDAY SPECIALS * 18x12 Big Pan Pizza $-00 A Tomato Sauce.................. Each Additional item Add »1<* Wednesday Special $ Ham & Cheese sub Includes mayo & lettuce..... Specials not valid with any other offers or Free Delivery BEST PIZZA AROUND — FASTEST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES! i FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA LOWELL or MIDDLEVILLE I $200 off • I ANY 14”, 16 OR 18”Xl2” PIZZA Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop Take Out Only • Only 1 Per Coupon • Expires 4 3040 f FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA | LOWELL or MIDDLEVILLE ! $900 I dfa UTT NO COUPON NEEDED All of our Pizzas include our Special sauce and lOO*» Mozzarella Cheese 14 -11 °" 1 18x12" PIZZA NO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY 15 MINUTES TAKE OUT OR EAT IN OR FAST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES Here s what our customers say about Faro s Pizza tfta mxm everything cru»t �Page 16 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / April 11, 1989 New laws... This concludes the summary of statutes enacted by the 1987-88 Michigan Legislature. Recycling Initiatives (P.A. 414, 428. 430). Michigan communities still bury 80 per cent of their wastes in land­ fills. These measures are pan of an aggressive state program to reduce that disposal method by encouraging resource recovery; they authorize a DNR oil recycling project and impose plastic labeling re­ quirements. effective in 1992. to facilitate the recycling of plastic containers Medical Waste Dumping (P.A. 397). In response to the discovery of syringes that had washed up on a Lake Michigan beach, this act prescribes criminal penalties for littering violations involv­ ing medical wastes. Child Care Homes in Neighborhoods (P.A. 447, 448i. Public Acts 447 and 448 amend the county and township rural zoning laws to assure that state-licensed family and group day-care homes may be located in residential zones Public School Employees Retirement Ad Amendment (P.A. 385). New members of the public school retirement system may purchase service credit for up to five years of service performed as a non public school employee Tracking Prisoners’ In­ carceration Status (P.A. 401). By requiring the Cor­ rections Department to make an entry into the statewide Law Enforcement Informa tion Network when a prisoner has been paroled, violated parole or transferred to a minimum security facility. PA 401 will establish a “warning system" for local police INTERIORS RETAIL SALESPERSON WANTED Some decorating knowledge ond skills required os wen os o r'leosont personality to sell floor coverings window treatments, wallpaper, ceramic tile, countertop, and roiated products About 30 hours per week including some Friday evenings and Saturdays Experience a plus however, we wilt tram the right person APPLY IN WRITING TO (No Phone Calls Please) Brown’s Custom interiors Attn Kathy 221 N Industrial Pork Hostings Mi 49058 kA®. i ,’i wni • mJ*1 * ■r r -* i ' ■ «■■" Addressing Nuisance Suits Against Roller Skating Rinks (P.A. 389). The 35 to 50 lawsuits filed annually against roller skating rink operators since 1981 have threatened the availability of insurance coverage and con­ tinued operation of such facilities The intent of the Roller Skating Safety Ad is to reduce nuisance suits by prescribing the duties of rink operators and by providing for the legal assumption of nsk by roller skaters Punishment for Driver Hight from Police (P.A. 407). Drivers convicted of willfully failing to stop at a police officer s direction will face increased felony penalties Protection for In­ capacitated Persons (P.A. 398). This measure amends the revised Probate Code to provide additional protections for persons who are alleged to be legally incapacitated, such as defining the duties of a court-appointed guardian, periodic review of the guar­ dianship and the right to counsel for indigent persons wishing to contest allegations of incapacity Emancipation of Minors (P.A. 403). Sadly, runaway shelters have been reporting an increasing trend of children being banned from their parents’ household. Under this act. parents cannot unilaterally terminate their rights to support a minor child — but a minor who us not be­ ing supported by his or her parents can seek emancipation by initiating a court proceeding. Division on Deafness Act (P.A. 434). P A 434 express­ ly gives the Labor Depart­ ment s Division on Deafness the responsibility to advocate for hard of hearing and deaf persons who meet com­ munication and ocher dif­ ficulties in employment, hous­ ing. public accommodation and education. Customer Privacy (P.A. 378). This act prohibits the disclosure of the identity of a purchaser, renter or bor­ rower of materials such as library books or video tapes. Stronger Child Abuse Reporting Requirements (P.A. 372). Public Act 372 clarifies a recent circuit court interpretation of state law by requiring that suspected cases of child abuse or neglect must be reported, regardless of who the alleged guilty party might be. Anyone who has contact with a child — such as a teacher, family member or spouse of an abusive parent — has a legal duty to file a report. Alternatives to Prisons (P.A. 511). This Community Corrections Act is intended to promote less expensive rehabilitative options for non­ violent offenders. A new state advisory board will assist the Department of Corrections in developing a program to pro­ vide technical assistance to communities interested in developing alternatives to imprisonment. Regulating the Importa­ tion of Solid Waste (P.A. 475). Public Act 475 prohibits the owner or operator of a landfill from accepting solid waste generated outside of Michigan, unless the importa­ tion of such waste is consis­ tent with a county’s manage ment plan Professional Licensure Amendments (P.A. 421, 473). These new statutes; 1) Serving Our Country Richard B. Coe Army Spec Richard B Coe has arrived for duty in South Korea He is an infantryman with the 503rd Infantry Coe is the son of Joyce L. establish a state licensure pro gram for professional counselors, though members of the clergy and volunteer counselors w ith non-profit organizations remain excempt from regulation; 2) create a new psychology license for persons w ith masters degrees in psychology — with super­ visory requirements and professional advertising restrictions Consumer Information for Health Insurance Pur­ chasers (P.A. 454). Now an insurer that offers a medicare supplement health insurance policy will be required to pro­ vide applicants with an outline explaining exactly what the policy covers. Studies have indicated that purchasers of such coverage often do not realize that many suppiemen tai policies do not pay for custodial nursing care expenses. Encouragement of Alter­ natives to Nursing Home Care (P.A. 410). Public Act 410 mandates the Social Ser­ vices Department to seek a federal Medicaid waiver that would allow Michigan to offer home and community-based service coverage to eligible Medicaid recipients who otherwise would need hospital and Warren E. Coe of 1401 N Middleville Road. Hastings The specialist is a 1986 graduate of Caledonia Hich School. or nursing home services, as long as the home care is castcompetitive Intangibles Tax Change (P.A. 465). The intangibles tax on dividends from stock holdings will be partially ex­ empted for shareholders of Subchapter S corporations, because such persons also pay the state income tax on dividends they receive. Easing Aircraft Owners’ Liability (P.A. 427). Aircraft owners will no longer be liable for an injury caused by the negligent operation of the aircraft, unless it was being operated with the owner's ex­ press or implied consent or know ledge. Asbestos Workers Regula­ tion (P.A. 440). Public Act 440 provides for the certifica­ tion and regulation of in­ dividuals and companies that perform asbestos-related removal work in public and private school buildings The U.S. Environmental Protec lion Agency has mandated this regulatory program. Marine Safety (P.A. 494). This measure creates, within the Department of Natural Resources, a Manne Safety Education Commission. The commission will review boating accidents ami promote the development of marine safety education programs � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/SunandNews_1989-04-18.pdf 12a66a2adef4f3edb8c198fb66286a72 PDF Text Text The Sun urn, News Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and CcrtedOfVficlBTAC LIBRAJtT Middleville. Michigan 49333 118th Year 121 SOUTH JH'JaCH&OTT18. 1989 Five millage proposals to face T-K voters in election by Jean Gallup Voters in the Thornapple Kellogg School District will face five millage propositions in the June 12 annual school election The TK Board of Education last week Monday night adopted a plan to ask voters to approve a renewal of 20.5 mills and an additional 3.5 mills to meet rising operating expenses Also on the ballot will be re­ quests for 6 mill for bus replacement and for one mill to pay for athletics and extra curricular activities, along with what is commonly called the Headlee Amendment override All five propositions on the ballot are for three years. The millage request will be voted on at the annual elect ion on June 12. at the same time (wo scats on the Board of Education will be decided (Sec related article) fhe reasoning behind the board's decision to ask for a ’hree-year package was ex­ plained to those who question­ ed the move. Board members said they feel they can't count on the state helping with school finance reform. “We feel the slate is not go­ ing to step in; and when and if they do. it will take at least a year to implement. The com­ munity doesn’t want to go through this next year We start thinking about a millage campaign in December or January for June I'm sick and tired of all this, and so are the people.'* said Secretary Jan Siebesma The reasoning for re­ questing the millage for three years was also discussed by Trustee John Miller ' We can't operate in lim­ bo. We've got to plan for three to five years, and three years will give us tune to plan It won't work to say just get by. just gel by ' That just puts you behind We arc behind and there is no way these kids will catch up The state is not going to do anything, we have to pay for our own education That s just the way n is The parents will determine the level of education that we can provide." Siebesma agreed, saying. “I think people are not wor­ ried about the length of time, just the figures " The recently completed survey of voter attitudes in the TK system was mentioned several times during the discussion of the millage proposal The board heard questions on why it needed 3.5 mills, the possibility of asking for 2.5 mills additional instead, and why it could not go for one year instead of three Also, discussion was held on whether or not to levy the earmarked 6 and I mills if the 3.5 additional did not pass and if the community would sup­ port the ballot as it is proposed Linda Groves, president of the Athletic Boosters, told the board it was possible the com­ munity would not vote for an increase of 3.5 mills. She cautioned the board Readers make a monkey out of Mr. Rich members that they would have to itemize everything the 3.5 mills would buy. “I hear from the people in the community that they want you to go to bare bones. If you ask for 3.5. you will have to make a list of exactly where it will go — what it will buy." she said. Superintendent Steve Gar Continued on page 2 Marianne Baerman (left) listens as Cheryl Cravero discusses the millage issue with members of the TK board of education. Three to run for vacancy on Caledonia school board Three residents have turned in petitions making them eligi­ ble to run for a four-year term on the Caledonia Board of Education in the June 12 election. Incumbent David Clark has chosen not to run for re­ election. Confirmed as candidates are Stephen Donker. 10220 68th St.. Alto; Cherie Driscoll, 6139 76th St., Caledonia; and Luann “Lani” Forbes, 4909 Thor­ napple River Drive, Grand Rapids. Donker owns Stedfast Con­ struction Company in Alto, and moved to Caledonia with his family 13 years ago. The Donkers have three children in Caledonia schools, two at Kettle Lake Elementary and one at the junior high Donker worked on building the Boardwalk playground project at Kettle Lake last fall. Driscoll, an 11-year resi­ dent of Caledonia, works parttime as a dental office manager. She has been active with many school activities, including the Citizens Ad­ visory Committee and the Caledonia Junior High Parent Organization, which she serv­ ed as president The Driscolls have two sons, one a sophomore at Caledonia High School and the other an eighth grader at the junior high. She ran for a schixil board position last year, losing to board members Fred Boncher and Sharon Oatley. A 1981 graduate of Caledonia High School, Lam" Forbes has lived in the community for 12 years She and her husband, also a Caledonia graduate, have a 3-year-old child and a kindergartener who attends Kettle Lake She also was involved with the Boardwalk project, and is a room mother and a member of the Caledonia FFA alumni support group. T-K School Board election attracts eight candidates by Jean Gallup Keeping count right up the last minute Principal Bill Rich extends the chart of number of pages read by the students to over 125 000. He had promised to play monkey for a day if they read 80 000 pages to celebrate March is Reading Month The students of West Elementary School in Middleville did a fine job and so did Mr. Rich. See Story on on page 7 Eight people have filed nominating petitions for two seats on the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education that will be vacated by Trustees Dan Law and John Miller Filing for the two-year term now open because Law is moving out of state are Robert Blain. Lon LeFanty, Gary Middleton. John Saylor. James Wert Jr and Keith Wilson Norman Bird and Wendy Romph are competing for the four-year post that was held held by Miller, who announc ed he w ill not run for a second term Blain, a Stee lease employee and 15-year resident of the county, ran for election to the board last year. LeFanty owns a kxrai in­ surance business, and is active in community affairs. Yankee Springs resident Gary Middleton has lived in the county for 31 years, and is vice president of Middleville Tool & Die Co. This is the first attempt at elected office for newcomer Saylor, who lives in Thomappte Township Township He has three children attending TK schools Wert, who also ran for the TK Board of Education last year m the general election, works at Bradford White Inc, and has three school-age children Wilson lives on Loop Road and is retired after working for 25 years for the postal service Bird has not run for the school board before, but his wife Charlene ran last year. They are currently circulating petitions calling for the recall of Board President Donald Williamson, Vice President James Verlinde. Treasurer Gary Van Elst and Secretary Jan Siebesma Romph is active in the parent-teacher organization (PETj and is a volunteer teacher’s aide in the school system. Current board members Williamson and Gary Thaler both have terms that will ex­ pire in 1990, Siebesma’s term lasts until 1991, and VanElst and Verlinde hold terms that will come up for re-election in 1992 �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / April 18. 1989 Five millage proposals to face T-K voters Contmuned from front page Trustee John Miller listens to the concerns of the au­ dience at the TK Board of Education meeting where the language for the June millage request was set. reft explained ho* budget projections are made Expenditures are fairly easy to figure, he said Starting with the expenditure budget, increases in personnel costs and projections on insurance costs are added, and with 5 percent added for inflation, and “you can make a a pretty good projection. “ he said. “The big ifs are in state aid." The uncertainty comes with the projections of income because the state does not set enrollment fees until the beginning of the next school year, and enrollment may go up or down, making projec­ tions on incomes very dif­ ficult. he said. “We took the middle road on projecting income figues." he said. “In 1971. 30 percent of the state general fund went to education. In 1989. it was down to 7 percent." said Treasurer Gary VanElst. ‘ We just have to buckle dow n and get it. and then go after the Legislature They (politi­ cians) say it will get worse before it gets better — I hope it doesn't get any worse in this district." In ocher school business the board accepted the resignation of Charlotte Finkbeiner. who is retiring at the end of the school year, and approved an unpaid leave of absence for Leslie Lintz for the remainder of the school year. The deadline for submission of applications for the prin­ cipal's post at the middle school closed April 12. with 50 applicants. Garrett said he hoped the in­ terview process would be con­ cluded in time for a recom­ mendation to the board at the May meeting. The board also authorized the sales of buses numbers 4 and 15. The buses have been replaced at the end of the 1987-88 school year, and kept for spares, but are being van­ dalized. so they are being sold Approval was given to pur­ chase 21 gas cylinders from Purity Cylinder Gas at a cost of $3,723. “This is an economy move. There is a two to three year payback, and we we will save money by not having to rent them.” said Garrett Russ Osterhart will keep the position of lock security manager with a yearly re­ tainer of $300. and an hourly rate of $10. “We’re lucky to get so­ meone of that caliber, he is so conscientious.*’ Garrett said of Osterhart. Caledonia village, schools, township plan joint projects by Barbara Gall The Caledonia Village Council will be working with the Caledonia school district and with the township if several proposed projects materialize Special needs of both the school district and the village possibly could be met if the district follows through on an option to purchase 168 acres of land just north of the pre sent junior high school building, said Caledonia Superintendent of Schools Robert Myers. Speaking at the council’s April 10 meeting. Myers ex­ plained that the schools had been looking for property for more than a year This parcel was “the best buy at this time." he said The land would be purchas­ ed as part of the district's long-range planning to accom­ modate the growing school population in Caledonia, Myers said. The board some day will use the land as a site for one or two school buildings, with an access road from those buildings to the present junior high and the football field. Since the southern 80 acres of the parcel are in the village and are presently zoned agricultural. Myers said he wished the council to tell him how to request a variance that would allow a school to be constructed on the site. The northern portion of the property falls under township jurisdiction, and Myers said he would be requesting the same variance from the Township Planning Commission. He pointed out to the coun­ cil that if the school district could purchase the property, expansion needs of both the village and the schools could be met. The school district would not only have enough land for new buildings, he said, but also enough to sell to the village the acreage it needs to expand its wastewater treat­ ment system The council’s attorney. Jim Brown, explained that the council could either change the ordinance for the agricultural zone to include schools as a use, or it could rezone the agricultural pro­ perty to single-family and the school board could then apply for a special use permit under that zoning. As the agricultural or­ dinance exists, he said, a variance for a school building would not be permitted. Brown suggested that the school board submit a specific request of one option or the other to the Village Planning Commission for their consideration. On the sewer issue, con­ sulting engineer Laura Albers from Williams and Works reviewed the hydrogeological work being done at the site and explained the invoice from Raymer Company whose bill exceeded the estimate by more than $11,000. Raymer submitted a bill of $36,745 for putting in obser­ vation wells at the wastewater treatment site, but the estimate THORNAPPLE FLORAL 114 River Street. Middleville Downtown — Along the River had been $25,000 Albers explained that the additional cost resulted from having to drill wells deeper than expected and also because the Department of Natural Resources had re­ quired two extra wells be drilled that had not been in­ cluded in the original bid. Albers also introduced Lou Van Liere. the new project director for Caledonia. He told the council that the engineers were completing the collection of data needed at the site and that initial review of the data showed the lagoon system could probably be ex­ panded either to the east, where the village owns pro­ perty, or even more suc­ cessfully to the west, where the percolation capacity was greater and the ground water flow was toward the Emmons Drain. He cautioned the council that a 50 percent expansion may not be possible to the east, and that the only pro­ blem to the west was a fairly high nitrate level in the ground water, which could impede waste water treatment. Albers also explained a new Michigan regulation regar­ ding underground storage tanks that contain flammable or combustible material. In other action at the meeting last week, the council agreed to split with the township the cost of painting the interior and cleaning the curtains of the VillageTownship Hall on Emmons. District Governor of Lions to visit Middleville Lions Club COMPLETE FLORAL SERVICE FOR ALL OCCASIONS — We wire flowers worldwide — OPEN Mon-Wed 9-5 Thurs & Fn 9-5:30; Sat 9-1 (616) 795-3331 BOPER SPECIAL Big Savings On Roper s Toughest Troctof a Powe*-Pocked IfrHP Gorden Tractor wim Kohler Magnum E ngne And RA BOB’S SERVICE SHOP * S52~9377 610 S Wellman Rd , Nashville, Mt Township Supervisor Jerry Good also discussed with the council the possibility of using the village-township building as a central office for the township, since the facility on 68th Street was overcrowded. He pointed out that sharing the hall would facilitate com­ munication between the two boards, as well as help cen­ tralize township records. Good announced that the township budget meeting will be held May 21 at 7 p.m. so that township residents can approve the budget. Because of the transfer of the township's financial records to computer, the budget could not be voted on at the annual meeting last month. The council appointed Steve Antecki. and reappointed Zoltan Berencsi and Glen Klaver to the Caledonia Village Planning Commis­ sion. Antecki will replace Conard Cherry, who chose not to stay on the commission as his present term expires. Discussion was held con­ cerning Mayor Exchange Day with Brown City. Caledonia officials will travel there on May 22 and Brown City of­ ficials will spend the day in Caledonia on May 24. Plans to entertain the visitors include a bus tour of the area and lunch at the new high school. The council agreed to donate $200 to the Fourth of July celebration fund, and Clerk Jackie Cherry announc­ ed the books would be audited April 17. Wes Owen, district gover­ nor of the International .Association of Lions Clubs will make an official visit to the Middleville Lon's Club on Wednesdaj, Apnl 26. Owen is the 1988-89 ex­ ecutive officer of District 11-C-l, which includes six counties: Muskegon. Allegan. Ottawa. Barn. Ionia and Kent. An active Lion for 9 years in the Fruitport Lions Club, Owen served on the executive board and worked his way up to president in 1985-86, zone chairman in 1986-87 and deputy district Governor in 1987-88 As District Governor his motto is “Communicate — Educate — Motivate." Employed as a pattern­ maker foreman at Ravenna Pattern & Manufacturing, Owen and his wife Pam are members of the Fruitport Congregational Church and are the parents of two daughters. Debra and Lynda Lions International is the largest service organization in the world Best known for its projects for the blind, the visually handicapped and the deaf, the Lions Clubs also are involved in community projects TO THE EDITOR: Schools need support, not system disruption To the editor: I would like to appeal to the voters of the Thomapple Kellogg School District Please do not sign a recall petition. If you wish to replace a school board member, do so in a regular scheduled election. Recall can be destructive to a community. Find a can­ didate that supports your thoughts and opinions and en­ dorse him or her for a seat on the board. If you do not agree with the opinions of the can­ didates that are running, then take a position and run yourself. Recall will only aggravate, irritate, disrupt, and mislead the real focus or purpose of the educational system at Thomapple Kellogg. The cost of a recall election to the T.K. taxpayers is a minimum of $3,000. Plese do not put this district through a recall disaster! There will be two seats open on the T.K. Board of Education this June, so ex­ plore and study the candidates before you go to the polls. If you do not agree with the way the school board functions, why not come to the meetings to voice your opinions. This can not be accomplished in one or two meetings a year. Be concerned, be active, be constructive, be positive, and be open minded. Being negative and belligerent will not solve the problems that we as a community are faced with today. Communication is an area that can always be improved. I support positive and improv­ ed communication between T.K. Schools and the com­ munity The following are examples. 1. 12 to 14 issues of the “Key" per year. 2. More visitations to all the buildings. 3. Handouts for the students from each building or building newspapers 4. A public relations video for take-home viewing. 5. Encourage more parent involvement. 6. Information about T.K. Schools included in a com­ munity brochure. One of the reasons that my wife and I moved back to the Middleville area after college was the strong support this community has for education I believed that then and I believe that now! T.K. is the place that you and I have chosen to raise and educate our children. We must pull together to ac­ complish this. The K-12 period is a short time in our children's lives and it is im­ portant for a child's growth and development. Why should this period be limited, reduced or cutback? I ask that the people in the T.K. school district be sup­ portive of our school system and get involved in our children's education. These young people will be the leaders of tomorrow Support them now to make a better world. Vote Yes June 12! Education is our future. Gary Van Elst TK School Board Treasurer Tfae^SunandNeigs Publication No USPS 347580 1952 N Broadway — PO 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 Bom 8 Hastings, Ml 49058 0602 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year $8.00 Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties . $10 00 . Founder in 1870 — Published by... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I April 18. 1989 / Page 3 T-K Middle School principal to stepdown after 30 years From that contact, Sanford got a phone call asking him to meet Van Sickle at his cabin at Brevort. where he inter­ viewed for the job that turned into a 30 year career at Middleville. After five years of teaching here, Sar.ford and his wife Carol decided to move to Detroit. He had secured employment there for more money, so he resigned his job, and they packed up to move to Detroit. by Jean Gallup "I'm doing everything for the last time. It’s scary." That's how Joe Sanford says he feels as he prepares to leave the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School building where he has worked for 30 years. Starting in 1959 as a seventh-grade teacher, San­ ford is stepping down as principal of the middle school. Altough Sanford is leaving his post in Middleville, he has no plans to stop working. He has circulated resumes in the area, including the Grand Rapids diocese, seeking a teaching position in a parochial school. "I might even work with personnel outside the school area," he said. Teaching at the junior high school level is not an accident, but a personal preference for Joe. “When I first subbed, I decided this was my age group. They have enough enthusiam to be exciting, but are independent enough to carry individual work; they can supervise themselves," he said. "Elementary teachers can make no Joe Sanford works on the lost master schedule he will do at the Middle School. This is his 22nd time figuring the complex chart, and his successor will benefit from Joe’s organizational ability. mistakes. They are always looked up to by the children. The child goes home and says 'teacher says....’, but here they challenge. "This is not an easy ti ne for the children. They go through total social and physical changes dur ng the middle school years," he said. Air Force right out of high school, and the results of an appitude test in the service led him to studying business administration at Northern Michigan University at Marquette. Born in Newberry, and raised in Rapid River in the Upper Peninsula, Sanford had no plans to become a teacher. In fact, he says with sincerity, "If you had told me in senior class that I would be a teacher and principal, I would have punched you in the nose." Sanford joined the U.S. Two more recall petitions against T-K Board of Education pass test A total of 671 signatures of by Jean t.allup registered voters must be A recall drive started b) gathered on each petition to Norman and Charlene Bird of Middleville now includes four force a recall election. The Barry County Election current members of the Thor nappie Kellogg Board of Commission, made up of County Treasurer Juanita Education. Recall petitions against Yarger, County Clerk Nancy President Donald Williamson Boersma and Probate Judge and Vice President James Richard Shaw, voted unanimously that the petitions Verlinde were found last week were clear. to be clear enough to be This is the second attempt to understood by anyone asked start the petitions against to sign them. Willamson and Verlinde. The Also, they were found to be clear enough for the targets of first was denied at a March 31 the recall to be able to respond hearing. The original petitions to the charges Earlier petitions naming charged Williamson and Verlinde with violating the Secretary Jan Siebesma, open meetings act. with addi­ Treasurer Gary VanElst and tional language saying that the Trustee John Miller passed a public had been denied the clarity hearing on March 31. right to speak at a school with the one against Miller board meeting The commis­ dropped when he announced sion Monday judged them ‘ of he was not seeking a second sufficient clarity " term Shaw briefly explained the “I don’t think I will have reason for the hearing, say ing any trouble." Bird said. "I the purpose of the hearing is have 90 days from the clarity not to judge the correctness of hearing to get the names. I'll the charges, but the clarity of start all of them tomorrow the language night after 5 p.m because “Whenever there has been most people are home after an attempted recall, it has that." Bird said. been very disruptive to the school systems and the com­ munities. I don’t believe this disruption is justified," said Superintendent Steve Garrett. "I think it would be very good if the people would support their Board of Education and not sign the petitions." he said. The petitions against Siebesma. Miller and VanElst charge them with irresponsi­ ble spending. Trustees Dan Law and Gary Thaler were not named in the recall attempt. The appitude tc.>< showed he had clerical talent, and would be good at working with people. Also, he showed a good organ­ izational ability, he reported. He later went on to earn his master's degree at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. Joe first came to this area when a friend in Iron River, Duane Peterson, had to travel to Middleville to interview for a job with the schools, and wanted some­ one to help with the driving. So Joe and Duane drove to Middleville. Peterson got the job, and Joe spent some social time talking to thenSuperintendent Earl Van Sickle, while waiting for Duane. The housing conditions in the area where they were to live "turned us off. so we came back and I started over," he said. "Middleville is a nice place to live. It has fishing and hunting, and you can be in Grand Rapids in 20 minutes," he said. "It's also near good schools and universities, and is a good place to raise four boys." The Sanfords' sons are Michael, David, Patrick and Monty. Advice for the man or woman who will follow him as principal is simple, but he thought for a time before offering it. "Whatever style you are-you have to be true to yourself. If you are, you'll be O.K. Work w ith the staff, community and teachers; be consistent and fair with people," he advised. "Remember all parents have an emotional invest­ ment in their kids, and they operate from that base," he said. Discipline is the worst part of his job, he says, but it is part of the job, and "you can make progress if the parent, teacher and principal work together. If any of those three drop the ball, it doesn't work." He paraphrases from one of his college professors, noting that ’two irrational people never solved a problem.’ “As long as a parent is presenting the problem, we can work on it." he said. The best part of teaching at Thornapple Kellogg is easilv listed by Sanford. The Middleville schools have always moved for­ ward. he said, and the students are excellent to work with. He added that he has had a great staff, and Middleville is a great place to raise children. And. I'd like to see Middleville keep its fine reputation," he said. The process to replace him has already started. Applications were taken until April 12, with people from outside the system also submitting resumes. After the deadline. San­ ford and his staff will pare the total applicants to six, and those names will go to Superintendent Steve Garrett and High School Principal Henry Dugan, who will decide on two or three to forward to the Board of Education with a recommendation. The new principal will inherit an excellent staff. Joe noted. "I’ve worked with Emily Harrison for 17 years, and the new principal will be lucky to have her," he said. "Don't try to be dictatorial or authoritarian." Sanford advises, because "It won't work." "Principals may not believe this; superintendents may not believe it; but it's true. You only have as much power as your staff will give you," he said. "Work with cooperation and mutual respect." But.he cautioned with a smile, "If you can’t live with this noise level and movement, don't go *o this age level." “Sorry mom.” \ "Don’t worry Billy we’re covered by Auto-Owners.’ James B. Verlinde joins The Howard Agency The Darrell Z Howard Agencv has announced its association with James B Verhnde as a registered representative with the Equitable Financial companies Verlinde. a resident of Mid­ dleville. is a member of the Board of Education for Thor­ napple Kellogg, as well as be ing a Lions Club member, and he participates in mans other community activities He is a graduate of Michigan State University. and prev iousIv has been in the automobile business. Fast, fair claim service is “no problem" with Auto-Owners TklNo • DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. 215 E. M»n Street CaMdtwa. Mtcfugan 4«3i6 JEFFREY M DeVRiES (616) 891*8125 JOHN J. DeVRIES �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 18. 1989 Author David Small at T-K schools with. How about our Michigan weather again9 Just wait a day. it will change. Steve and Terry Pickerd and children spent Friday evening with June Tungate Shirley Reascr and Bernadine Reascr spent Friday in Grand Rapids Aren’t spring breaks great? Wednesday. March 29. Paul. Anne and son Steve and his friend from Carson City spent the day with June Tungate Mary Beth and Dale and bo>s from Spring Lake spent Fri­ day with June Tungatc Pal Reascr had a birthday, so his folks. Harry and Bcr nadinc Reascr. had a dinner for him. with grill time with barbecued ribs. etc. April 6. Clarke and I spent lime in Battle Creek with Florida friends Bud and Lau Meyers. Sunday. April 9. George Crapscy and Uiretta Clark. Clarke Springer and I attend cd the Bill Cosby show in Muskegon al Walker Arena It was a great show and all the senior citizens enjoyed the stand-up comedy of 90 minutes How much do you think he expected to take away from this show9 $90,000' Tuesday. Harry and Ber nadine Reaser attended Bryan's bowling banquet at the Mid Villa Monday. Shirley Reascr of Hastings and Bernadine Reaser were in Fort Wayne to visit the Shirley Reaser family. Monday. I was in Kalamazoo to see Dr Patil and he said all is well with my surgery. W ednesday. Dorothy and timer Fischer from Texas (Clarke's daughter) and Clarke and I had fish supper at Fables on 44th Street. Cherry Valley Livestock Club schedules its first meeting On Monday. April 10. the Cherry Valley Livestock Club held its first official meeting The meeing started by all members introducing themselves and telling what projects they are going to take to the Kent County 4-H Youth Fair this summer The members then proceed­ ed to elect chapter officers. The 1989 officers of the Cherry Valley Livestock Club are Matt Shane, president. Amy Kaechele. vice presi­ dent; and Dana Rogers, secretary'treasurer. WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St "The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is lord" 9Xam 10 30 a m 6 00pm 7 00 p m Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday fvenmg Worship Wednesday M>dwe<* (*□,»•’ 4 B»We shKh Rev William Dobson >\jstor After the meeting, the members participated in a game of volleyball. The next meeting will be Monday. May 8. at the Chris Wenger Dairy Farm. This meeting will include a dairy presentation. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! "People that care" Middleville at the LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest SUNDAY MASS *11:00 A M. Community Hall Sunday Service 9:30 a m. II Pastor Monte C. Bell 1’ (616) 795-2391 The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family Author David Small autographs his book "Imogene's Antlers" for students at Page Elementary School in Middleville. He was brought to Page. McFall and West Elementary by the P.E.T to talk to the students about how he became a writer and illustrator. Small has illustrated for other authors, as well as doing the drawings for his books, "Imogene's Antlers," "Paper John" and "Eulaie and the Hopping Head." 891 8923 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ||| HAZEL McCAUL God's family) 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 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church Fath r Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Recto. 24 h 948 2936 • Church Ph 795 2370 McCann Road, Irving, Michigan MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship Middleville Sunday School Morning Worship 9 30 a m. 9 45 a m 11 00 am. Rev Lynn Wagner — 795 3796 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Call 795-3345 today and have your church listed here each week! Reach Over 7,000 Area Homes FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37. noilh of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music Sunday School 9 45 a m Sunday Morning Worship Service 1100am Sunday Evening Service 6 00 p m Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6 45 p m. PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue 1st Servi 3 a.m. • 2nd Service 11 a.m. ( hunh 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 “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School.......................... 10:00 am. Morning Worship........................... 1100 am Evening Worship..................... 6:00 p m. Pastor Wesley J. Coffey Phone 795 7076 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Wonhip (Interpreted for hearing impaired) 9 45 am Sunday School II 10 am Sunday Evening Service 6;X p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday 6 X pm Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship. Wednesday 7:00 p.m REV KENNETH VAUGHT MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED -lain Street 708 We Morning Worship Sunday School Evening Wotsh< - u 10 00 O m 11 15 a m 600pm VQU AWE tNVITfD Rev Roger Timmerman Pastor 795-3667 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Rci Wayne Smith, Rector Phone 945-3014 Sunday Schedule Adult Cho»r ........................ 900 pm Church School 4 Adult Education 930 i m Holy Euchanst . 10 X a m Weekday Euchanst Wednesday 7 15 am Thursday 700 p m Call for information about youth choir Bible Study youth group and other activities St. Margaret Mary of the Sacred Heart Chapel Temporarily meeting at the Gaines Township Hall on 68th St. S E near Kalamazoo Ave. Sunday - Latin Tridentine Mass • 10 a m. 891 8028 LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Christian Reformed Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Rev. James Cusack Daily Mass in Small Chapel • 8:30 a m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a m Evening Worship 5:45 p.m. Recotory Office Phone — 531-0432 Ret. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868^306 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST (The CDlrl fcimr JRrthodiit Churrli Adult Sunday School......... 9 a.m. Morning Worship................ 10 a.m. Children’s Sunday School. 10 a.m. Sunday School................. 10 00 a m. Morning Worship . ... 11:00 a m Evening Worship . . 6 00 pm Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . . 7 30 p.m. Rosary ana Confessions before Mass Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass “A church utth a caring hrurr for our community and rhr uorld Sunday Services 9 30 a m. k o 00 pm. Pastor XWc Buualda M-37 at 100th St.. Caledonia. Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Rei Dr Robert L. Wessman Pastor Church Office; 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 Phone 891 9259 Saturday Evening Mass 5:00 p m Sunday Mass 9 00 a m 4 1100 am First Friday Mass .......................... 7 00 p m 559C A/hitneyville Ave , S.E Aho. Michigan 49302 Rev .Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / April 18. 1989 / Page 5 Neighbors with... NORMA VELDERMAN Hi everyone! Did you drag out your winter things, and wish there was not the need for it, again7 Before I forget, the Thor­ napple Heritage Association will meet at the Veldermans' Wednesday. April 19. at 8 p.m. It is to be a potluck snack for the refreshments Ethel Haywood’s grandson came to visit her Sunday. April 9 Thelma Carl and Ethel Haywood and another friend helped celebrate her birthday Thelma attended the Profes­ sional Business Women's meeting in Hastings, going out for dinner before the meeting. Thelma did volunteer work at Charlton Park at the Bristol Inn There are school children coming to the park John and Caroline Steensma and their two children spent Caroline’s and the children's spring break at her parents' home in Honda John said they had a relaxed time on the beach, out in the sun and hun ting for shells It was 76 degrees when they left and came back with a jolt to cold Michigan Elaine Northrop was work ing on the Methodist Soup and Supper dinner Friday even­ ing. April 14 Sandy Poland was telling me that their son. Wade, who is in the Navy, along with some other buddies, went to Rome over the Easter holidays They rented a car and Wade did all the driving I asked her if it was true about the crazy Italian drivers, and she said, that her usual un talkative son had a ball driving amongst them. Marilyn and Bruce McWhinney attended Chris Timm’s and Mark Hubbel’s wedding Saturday. April 8, in Hastings. Daughter Janine attended a roller skating and slumber party for Stacy Idema Saturday. Eunice Brown was pleased to have her former school teacher. Robert Shomey. visit her Thursday. April 6 I believe she said he was from Saginaw Then Thursday evening. Orpha Jensen called on her Another goof, folks. I have been calling Joan Barnum. Pat instead of Joan Sorry about that Joan Barnum said when I called her that her sister. Pat Barager. Jim and Carol Smalley (Joan’s family) where there for dinner or supper, whatever you want to call it Doris and Emmett Camp­ bell visited with Agnes and George Bedford April 6. They live at Bclker Lake, in the Delton area John Shear will sing at the Huron Baptist Church at Ann Arbor April 16 So the whole family will go there for the weekend. Wednesday. April 12 at the COA dinner at the VFW Hall. Hazel McCaul brought her father William Hulett's wood carvings that he had made after retiring from the Pere Marquette Railroad He became a crossing guard in Middleville on Main Street Hazel thought he did that about 25 years. There arc some early pic­ tures showing the little house that he sat in Hazel thought every youngsters in Mid dlcvillc had one of his hand carved guns. You couldn’t believe your eyes, that the other things he made had been carved out of one piece of wood. Balls within a rec­ tangle. pliers that moved, scissors, emblems, you'll just have to see it to believe it Next Wednesday. April 19. Steve Miller, the TK social worker, is coming to the COA dinner at the VFW Hall to tell us about the work he does. He would like to have questions about his work at the end of his visit. During spring break. Doug Hart said that he and his fami­ ly participated in a dance competition. He and some of the other GAVIN SERVICE & BODY SHOP 795-3318 or 891-8151 • • • • • Complete mechanical work • Frame work Auto glass replacement (we bill your insurance) Discount exhaust (we will beat any written estimate) Brakes • Alignment Warranty work done on Chevrolet. Buick and Pontiac OPEN Monday 8 to 8; Tuesday-Friday 8 to 5 North of Middleville on M-57 eat for quite a few meals after­ parents had worked up a his cockpit When they landed presentation with their Clara Jane, and Tom Tucker, wards. Even if she didn’t feel the pilot called him up to the children They even took u to while the rest of the group loo good, she had meals. cockpit and showed him a Battle Creek competition went on to Florida. While she Great granddaughter Kimmy around and won a first. Ann-Marie was there, they had many Campbell brought over her Ilya Norton’s grand­ won a second. Doug said that family get-togethers, even go­ friend to meet Wretha. Sun­ daughter. M issey Oke and he and Jim Oliver did that for ing to visit some of the old day afternoon, great grand­ great-granddaughter Amanda, daughter Tammy stayed a the first time for both of them family cemeteries came over to visit. They went Doug said that because son Wretha McNee is still couple of nights with her last to dinner and shopping. Michael is in soccer. Doug is fighting off a cold Her girls week. Regina Stein said that one of doing coaching of the team Middleville Neighbors w/A both brought in Sunday dinner the things that they did during They have had two practices for her so she had enough to be continued next week spring break was to go over to LaVonna Sherman said they the Capitol to visit the newly have a new granddaughter. opened Slate Library and Their son. who is in Califor­ Museum. She said they have nia in the Air Force, had a computer terminals for you to daughter weighing 7 pounds. sit down at and type in w hat it 1 oz. and they are calling her is you would like. Alyssa Beth It is their first Residents of Caledonia report on the budget, explain­ During spring break. Township will vote on the ed Township Supervisor Jerry child Brooks. Jason and Sandy Van The Oliver family went to propojted township budget at a Good. Elst and Aunt Renee flew to a the dance competition in Bat special meeting Friday. April small town near Dallas to visit A tentative budget was ex tie Creek over the weekend 21 at 7 p.m family. Lisa. Jack. Alexandra The meeting will be held at plained at the March 29 an Their group received two and Loren Brook said she the village-township hall on nual meeting, but a final vok firsts and a second Then they rather hated to come back was postponed until went to a musical at De Vos Emmons Street home after being in such nice records were available. Though the budget usually Hall in Grand Rapids Sunday . weather Approx ing the budget is ths is approved at the annual April 9 Virginia Root went on an only item on the agenda f< Doris Brog’s niece. Barbara meeting, the transfer of the 11 -day vacation to Georgia to Friday 's meeting, said Clci township’s financial records Kelt of Livonia, came Sun­ visit her oldest daughter. to computer delayed the Shamn Bucr day . April 9. to take her shop­ ping and out to dinner. Rod and Char Finkbemer and Linda Finkbemer spent 11 days during the spring break taking Linda to be with her meet with parents of current seventh graders on April 25 Junior High Principal Mane husband. Gary , who is atten­ and the seventh grade lean fifth graders on April 24. Kelley has announced that the ding college in Buffalo. N.Y. The eighth grade team will will meet w ith parents of pre Caledonia Middle School Rod and Char visited the sent sixth graders on May 2 faculty academic teams have meet the parents of present Strong Museum and Char scheduled orientation visited a Victorian Doll meetings for parents of next Museum near Rochester. Rod year’s middle school students. had a chance to work on his All the meetings will be Finkbemer family, getting held at the new high school more relatives in that area. cafeteria at 7 p.m. Kate Bartlett spent her spr­ At the meetings, team hair DESIGNERS ing break in Georgia. members will discuss how the Marian Martin attended the middle school will differ from 60lh wedding anniversary of the junior high program. They Dorothy and Niles Castlien. also will describe the cur­ along with Ed and Katie WierACRYLIC NAILS • TANNING BOOTH riculum and answer questions. mga. in Hastings at the Moose Parents are invited to tour Lodge the new high school after the Russ and Alice Bender are meetings. now home from Florida, com­ The sixth grade ’cam will ing back about a week ago. He said it seemed so good to be where it was cool. It had been a very hot winter in Florida. On April 5, Rollo and Mae Bowerman’s cousins, Sarah and Gerald Andres, spent the day with them. Theron and Mary Ann, Henry and Cleora Elgersma. and Robert and Marcie Waalkes and family spent the evening. Bill and Neva Kenyon had been planning for this vaca­ tion for quite a while. They wanted to wait until their two grandsons were old enough to enjoy a trip to Disney World. So during this spring break they left Saturday and came home a week later. They had lovely weather, not too long lines and saw many things at Disney World, as well as other places. They flew both ways. I forgot which grandson Whether your dream is to build a backyard Neva said it was. Dan or Phillip, but on the flight he pool, buy a new car or remodel your home, drew a picture of the pilot in t State Bank of Caledonia can help you Caledonia Township tc vote on budget April 21 Orientation meetings planned for Caledonia Middle School parents on April 24 at 7:00 p.m. Sfteav _~ " Call for Ca// for Appointment Men • Women • Children 109 Railroad, Middleville Make your dreams come true! TONE & FIRM THE EASY WAY! lose Spring Special 415” per wrap WRAPS for body .SfIVC 795-7719 3$rO00 V>V /products^ (Aloe Vera & Herb Inch Loss) i get the loan you need to make that special purchase. ' Turning a dream into reality couldn’t he easier. We offer competitive rates and approve most loans in 24 hours. There are no application or processing fees. 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Bill, have been in the program since it was organized in the summer of 1976. when the' Kent County 4-H program joined with parents, special education teachers and ad­ visors to develop a riding pro­ gram for handicappers in the county The Schumachers initially were interested because of their special 7-year-old son. and they have been with the program ever since Though the riding classes first were held at Kentree Stables in Ada. the Schumachers offered space for the Saturday sessions in 1977. and since 1981. all the classes have been held at their Caledonia farm Lynn said that between 95 and 100 handicappers par­ ticipate each term, some com­ ing with school groups and some as individuals. “We have one rider who has ridden every term since the beginning of the pro­ gram.*' she said, “and others by Barbara Gali The Kent Special Riding Program indeed is special, not only because of the children and adults who benefit from it. but also because of the dedicated people who run it The program is pan of the Michigan 4 H Horseback Riding for Handicappers, and its goals are to provide physical and emotional therapy for handicapped children and adults Though the state 4 H organization coordinates the 35 to 40 programs in Michigan, it is the dedication of volunteers that makes the riding program a turning point in the lives of many mental!). physically and emotionally impaired people. “We had one young adult in the program who had never spoken a word in her life, and she was in her 20s at that time." said Lynn Schumacher of C aledonia, director of the KSRP “One day. just out of the blue, she said Walk on* (a command for the horse) to her horse Her mother just sat and cried We all did Schumacher can tell many |x;. 20% Off | Cedar Closet in the Caledonia Village Centre Casual wear shop for missy & juniors with prices you can afford. MON TUES SAT 10-5 30 OQ1 1 WED THURS FRI. 10 8 037 >•**><>** onlv come in the summer term She explained that the classes are geared to the in­ dividual nder's disabilities with volunteers making sure the rider gets as much help as he or she needs Each class is led by a train­ ed instructor and instructor assistants Volunteers lead the horses and supervise the in­ dividual riders “Some riders have as many as four volunteers helping them. “Lynn explained. “One will lead the horse, two will walk on each side and one might even ride behind the student “On the other hand, some of our riders learn to ride in­ dependently . though under supervision. It just depends on the disability of the rider. “ She emphasized that the KSRP participants really learn to control the horse. "They 're not just on a pony ride The volunteer holds a lead rope. yes. but the special rider is actually making the horse respond to the com­ mands." she said Lynn said that while learn­ ing to master the skills of riding means a great deal to the emotional progress of the handicappers, the physical benefits shouldn't be overlooked. “The movement of the horse is therapeutic and riding is good for those w ith balance problems." she said. "It also can help improve coordination. “ Volunteers benefit from the program, too. she pointed out. IT CAN SHIFT FOR ITSELF. The new LAWN BCh’ LT12H is equipped with hydrostatic dnvr. Now yxxj can cut wku nx wing time and haw fun doing it. The LT12H is highly maneuverable, changes direction and speed without dutch mg. makes tnmnung a pleasure. For those long straight aways. there’s esen cruise control. ArugRtdl2HP o»nmen.ial grade engine pi"vers the LT 12H and its wide 38' axle mourned mowing deck V<u\eg:x to drive this une. at yuur krai LAWN BOY dealer now. LAWN-BOY OPEN HOUSE fiPSEY’S AUTOMOTIVE 115 W. Main Street Caledonia. Ml 49316 OOH APSEY Reg. House: Mon-Fri. 8-5: Sat. 8 Noon • Small Engine Repair 891-8160 KSRP volunteers ond instructor give Cheryl a boost os she mounts up for her riding lesson. Students in the program are taught to control the horse with a goal of being able to ride independently, though under supervision. of the program has been that volunteers who didn't know much about handicaps have become aware. Working with the children and the adults here really opens their eyes." Some volunteers even find it too painful an experience and don’t come back “They just can t handle it." Lynn said sympathetically, “especially seeing the children." But for those who can “handle it." the program of­ fers heart-warming rewards as volunteers see the progress the riders make and the joy it brings. “We had a student who just talked constantly w hile he w as here for his class.” Lynn recalled. “He just never was quiet and loved the horses and being in the class. Then one of his teachers told us that in school he hardly said a word. . . unless someone asked him about horses or riding. Then he’d get excited and start talking. " She explained that for many physically disabled children, riding a horse means getting around without a wheelchair or crutches. It might mean that a child who can't run and play like his brothers and sisters can do something they can’t. For others it means mastering a skill so that they don’t have to be dependent on the volunteers any more. "Some may never ride in­ dependently." she said, “but every bit of progress is a big step and very important to them." Schumacher explained that the program is divided into spring, summer and fall terms, each lasting six weeks. Usually only four students nde at a time, so there is plen­ ty of supervision. If there are more than four students in the class, then riders rotate, she said. Nine horses are used in the KSRP. and five of them belong to the Schumachers The ocher four have been donated to the program Right now, they are looking for another well-trained, very quiet horse. Lynn said Riders learn how to groom the horse and if possible, they do the saddling and bridling, loo, though usually this is done by the volunteers, she said The program is run by a volunteer board of directors, but the trained instructors and instructor assistants do receive pay "All the instructors in the state are trained at Cheff Center in Augusta." Lynn said Tim handles his pony, Sugar Babe,' while instructor assistant Deb Schumacher supervises and holds a precautionary lead rope. She does not guide the pony, however. Tim does that himself. Besides paying the instruc­ tors. costs of the program in­ clude veterinary expenses for the horses, feed, and an everincreasing insurance premium. The program must cover an estimated $40 per rider, Lynn said, since the $10 registration fee covers the insurance. In all, the estimate for this year, including all expenses, will total more than $12,000. “There’s always a need for money,” she sighed. Volunteers, however, are also critical to the success of the program, and there is always a need for people who can donate two hours a week for one or more terms. A training session for volunteers is held before each term, and some experience with horses is requested, though a volunteer doesn't need to be an expert rider "If the volunteer has at least been around horses before, we can teach them what they need to know for the program." Lynn said "But occasionally we’ve had volunteers who are more timid around the animals than the students. “We especially need volunteers who can come to the day classes and the Satur day sessions. " Classes are held on Mon days, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays during the day, and on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings Each class lasts from one to two hours. KRSP riders participate in their own horse show and in the 4-H Fair in August. The group also puts on fund raisers such as the annual Ride A Thon, which works like Bike A Thons and WalkA Thons The volunteers also help with these activities. Lynn said there is need for a few more volunteers for the spring term, which will begin April 22 and last until June 2 The volunteer training session for the spring term will be held April 20, and the session for the summer term will be held June 14. Between 30 and 40 volunteers are needed each session, special people who would like to help special people Interested volunteers should call 891-8243 For informa­ tion on the riding classes, parents or teachers should call 891-8066 FOOT PAIN? • Corns • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nail • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankie Pain • Foot Related Knee Pam Dr. Terrence J. Emiley NEW OFFICE FOR PODIATRY Ca’ 612 Main Street in Caledonia 891-9133 for Your Appointment �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 18. 1989 I Page 7 Sewer expansion report given to Middleville council by Jean Gallup Plans for a 50 percent in­ crease in capacity of the Mid­ dleville sewage lagoon waste treatment plant have been unveiled by Village Engineer Richard Meyers Bringing a contour map to illustrate the plans to the coun­ cil at its April 11 meeting. Meyers said another lagoon eight feet deep covering 12 acres would be installed The treated water will be disposed of by a series of ir rigat ion ponds instead of spraying as is done with the present lagoons. “It’s a simpler system if it's flooding. The flood system uses pumps but we’ll use gravity as much as possible." be reported Meyers remarked that 550.000 yards of dirt would have to be moved and stressed that the engineering studies will continue to try to find the best combination of din removal and fill dirt re­ quirements to contain cost* “We want to minimize the movement of dirt if we don't have to." be continued. Each lagoon will have ac­ cess and dikes will be built around each irrigation pond, he said. The planned expansion will use up the entire site. Meyers said, and he strongly recom­ mended that the council think about buy ing more land for future expaasions. “Please try to buy more property You’re going to have to expand, at least another 20 to 40 acres. We thought we would never have to worry wben we brought the first 100 acres But. 17 years later — here we are asking for more land." he said. Trustee Lon Myers asked if there was any more informa­ tion of progress from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. “No. we have heard nothing from the DNR. And no word on the geological study But. we're doing some of the things we will have to do anyway, such as interview­ ing industries to estimate needs." Meyers replied. Thornapple elementary principal ‘makes a monkey of himself’ How to challenge West Elementary students in Mid dleville to read during March is Reading Month was the problem The answer was simple Give them what they want and they will respond. Principal Bill Rich promis­ ed the children that if they would read a total of 80.000 pages during March, he would spend one full school day wearing a gorilla suit and reading monkey stones. The kids read 80.000 pages, then they read 100.000 pages and then they read 125,000 pages, and they were still ad­ ding pages on the day Rich had to pay off on the challenge The theme for the month­ long reading effort was “Make a Monkey Out of Mr Rich." a chore the children delighted in Margaret Finkbemer. a staff member at W’est Elemen­ tary. said that children in the second and third grades really enjoy a dare, and would work hard. Rich probably counted on that, and the children didn't let him down. Through their hard work and dedication, last Wednes­ day they were treated to see­ ing their principal make a monkey out of himself. He even passed out bananas to the students when he read them the stories. The first book to be read by Rich to the first group of students at West Elementary is "KoKo s Kitten." Rich read monkey stories all day long on April 12. for Donations made to the “Fire Safety House” Gavin Chevrolet Pastoor’s Market D&W Foods Felpausch Middleville P.E.T. Faro’s Pizza Phil’s Pizza Middle Villa Inn Thomapple Kitchen Geuke’s Meat Market W.B.C.H. Zig Zag Upholstery Roblen Farms Professional Pharmacy Kow Patty Saloon Eldon Newmyer, D.0. Hair We Are Middleville, Tool & Die R.A. Bass Photo Booth Insurance Booth Insurance Bill Getty1 Due to an accident involving the safety house, fire safety demonstrations will be scheduled at a later date. > Thank You... Thornapple Township Women’s Assoc Fire Amb. In ocher business at last week's meeting of the coun­ cil. Village Manager Kit Roon announced that Middleville's drinking water has won in the regional best-tasting w ater contest, and a sample will be sent on to the state competition Middleville won the state ti­ tle of having the best dnnkmg water several years ago Myers directed a request to Police Chief Louis Shoemaker to ask his night-time officer to talk to people who go through the discarded material placed at the curb during Clean-Up Week “Louis, ask people to come back in the daytime. They don't have to do it at 3 a. m." Myers said. In the past Roon has said the village has no objection to people collecting things left at the curb. In fact, it will save the village money in landfill fees, he said. But. he has asked the recyclers not to leave a bigger mess than they found, because that makes the job harder for the cleanup crew In another matter. Village President Duane Thatcher said the village would welcome participation by Planning and Zoning Com­ mission members during Mayor Exchange Day during Michigan Week in May Thornapple Township asks the people to return survey by Jean Gallup Thornapple Township property owners have received a survey in the mail this week and local officials hope residents will respond by answering the questions to tell planners how they want the township to grow, and how to control that growth. Bill Getty, a member of the Planning Commission, asks that the surveys be filled out and returned by April 25. The survey results will be considered in the develop­ ment of a master plan the Planning Commission will use to make decisions for future growth in the township. The survey was sent to 935 township residents and 537 people who live inside the Village of Middleville, which is completely inside the township. The questionnaire uses "yes" or "no" type questions and multiple choice and has places for comments. It is expected to take about 15 to 20 minutes to complete, and a stamped envelope with the return address of Prog­ ressive Architects, Engin­ eers and Planners (PAEP) is included to make it easy for residents to return the survey. Robert Toland, director of community planning serv­ ices with PAEP, is working with the Township Planning Commission in forming the master plan and will tabulate the results of the survey. Extra copies of the survey are available at the Thornapple Township of­ fice on High Street in the village, for those who want to fill out the survey but have not receved a copy in the mail, Getty said. He stressed the importance of completing the survey. "The more surveys returned, the better. With a good response, we can get a feel for what the township residents want. They can provide us with a good general direction," he said. At a March 6 meeting to formulate the questions for the survey, Toland said, "This survey takes the place of a town meeting. It’s also a good sounding board and gives good insights." The survey is just a first step toward developing the master plan, a process expected to take about six months. When the master plan is completed. Toland and the Planning Commission will develop a zoning ordinance, and then will implement its own planning and zoning. "Along with the development of zoning, a Zoning Administrator will be required, office space and equipment, issuance of permits, inspections, and the formation of a Zoning Board of Appeals," the report stated. KEITH BERGY - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ — LARRY LEWIS FUEL OIL GAS I DIESEL SERVING HOME FARM INDUSTRY Ca&z/fffUZl/ 0£ 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA. Ml 49316 SELF SERVE GAS DIESEL KEROSENE SNACK SHOP (616) 891-8198 PROPANE REFILL SERVICE to the residents of the Caledonia Community School District! The students, staff and Board of Education of the Caledonia Community School District thank you for providing us with a beautiful new addi­ tion to our High School. To let you see what you have provided you are invited to an — Sunday, April 30 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m, or visit on any school day! �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / April 18. 1989 ENGAGEMENTS Middleville baseballers drop first 2 Middleville’s baseball team dropped its first two games of the season last week, 10-0 to Lowell and 17-7 against Wayland Wayland erased a 5-1 Tro­ jan lead by scoring two in the fourth and three in the fifth to make it 8-5 The Wildcats then wrapped things up by plating seven in the sixth Seven Middleville errors led to eight unearned runs The Trojans committed five errors which led to seven unearned runs against Lowell. which had 14 runners on base in only four innings Chris VanSiec had both of the Trojans’ hits The weather has combined with inexperience to hinder the Trojans, coach Bernie Weller said "We haven’t has much out­ side practice yet." he said. "Well get better as the season progresses. We have some inexperienced people at some positions.’’ The Trojans were also defeated by Hastings 16-2 in round one of the Hastings Invitational. The Saxons scored six in the first and two in the second to help with the easy win. Boysen-Davison to be wed Mr. and Mrs. Robert Davison of Grand Rapids wish to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter. Janine, to Martin C Boysen, son of Mr and Mrs Donald E. Boysen of Middleville The couple are graduates of Hope College and plan a May 20. 1989 wedding at Charlton Park Church 7 STOP • Creditor Harrassments • Garnishments • Foreclosures Courts-Hodgson are engaged bridegroom. son of Frederick and Marion Hodgson ot Washington. Mo . graduated from Westminster College in Missouri and received his medical degree from the University of Missouri Columbia They plan to marry May 20 at the First Presbyterian Church in Ann Arbor. — CALL — KLINE and VAN ZYL BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEYS Located near Woooiana Mall • 957-4344 • FREE PHONE CONSULTATION Middleville first bosemon Chris VonStee reoches for a throw during the loss to Wayland. The Trojans opened the season with losses to Wayland and Lowell. we Also do Simple Wills Caledonia varsity softball opens season with a win over Byron Center at 26-4 MOVIE RENTAL Rent Sat. Get Sun. FREE 2 for 1 Wednesday SNIDER HOME Satellite Equipment. CDs/Cassettes x Monri \ pm. Fn & Sat 10 ENTERTAINMENT Caledonia Village Centre 891-9292 The Caledonia varsity softball team beat Byron Center 26-4 last Thursday Senior Cann Hirt pitched a four-hitter and also helped her own cause with a three-run homer **Grand Slam** Savings! Now On Sale - NAPA’s most popular Lawn and Garden Tractor Battery! #8221 • Sizes to fit most garden tractors • Pre-filled and fully charged. $21.95 (With trade - otter good until May 1.1989) “The Scots had balanced hitting and good defense to help the cause, said Coach Paul Nixon. “All in all, it was a positive way to start the year!” Jayne Ellen Courts and Dr. Richard James Hodgson, both of Ann Arbor, have announc­ ed their engagement The bride-to-be. daughter of Robert and Jan Courts of Duncan Lake. Caledonia, is a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and Hope College. She will graduate in June from the University of Michigan Medical School. Caledonia Happy Sixty Club plans a potluck dinner The Caledonia “Happy 60“ Club will have a Mother’s Day potluck dinner Monday, May 1, at noon in the board room Members should bring a dish to pass, table service and a friend or two. Beverages will be furnished. A short business meeting will be followed by an after­ noon of bingo. Each member is to bring a household item or food staples for the prizes, as each one will go home with a prize. This will take the place of the Mother’s Day program that is usually held. This time it is a fun day for senior citizens, as May is the celebration all over the world for “Senior Citizens’’. For more information, call Lillian Schultz at 891-8135. BINGO • CALEDONIA AMERICAN • LEGION POST 305 • (9548 M 37) • Thursday, 6:30 p.m. professionaIs INTERNATIONAL ORLANDO 4 Days (inc. air. hotel, car) $07 A Z LAS VEGAS J Days from * 1 99 FREE SERVICE Steve Sullivan, Owner Breton at 44th • (616) 455-3242 Pat Sullivan, Owner • Eves. (616) 795-3393 STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY in the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 in Caledonia, Ml 49316 • AUTO • HOMEOWNERS _ business • life • HEALTH • INVESTMENTS (616) 891-9294 • Call us for a quote for all your insurance needs. 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Ml / April 18. 1989 / Page 9 Scots open with a win in boys track The Caledonia Fighting Scot track team opened the 1989 dual meet season with a 103-34 victory over the injury-riddled Squires of Calvin Christian The Scots’" team depth in the hurdles and running races proved to be the winning difference. Caledonia athletes who scored in field events were: Shot put 45'1”. second. Dave Wilson, third. Joe Benedict; long jump 19’11%”, second. Chris Lentz; discus - 137'2”. first. Kirk Graham; pole vault 12'6”. first. Jim Lewis, se­ cond. Ryan Berends. In other events 32OOM relay. Caledonia. Chris Durkee. Andy Lillie. Jeff Me Caul and Paul Burchfield. 9:00.1; high hurdles - 16.9. first. Brad Ruth, second. Ryan Berends; 100M dash 12.0. first. Scott Burd; 800m relay. Caledonia. Ryan Berends. Scott Burd. Darwin Caskey and Brad Nanzer. 1:37.6; 1600M run - 5:02.9. first. Andy Lillie, second. Tim Stack. 400M dash - 54.8. first. Paul Burchfield, second. Alan Roetman. low hurdles 44 0. first. Brad Ruth 800M run - 2:14.7. first. Jeff McCaul. second. Chris Durkee; 200M dash 25.0. second. Darwin Caskey; 3200M run - 10:44.0. first. Todd Whitwam. second. Dai Wessman; 1600M relay. Caledonia. Tom Cox. Alan Roetman. Scott Burd, and Paul Burchfield. 3:40.4 Questions mark Caledonia varsity baseball chances The Caledonia’s boys varsi­ ty baseball team opened its season at home on the new Caledonia baseball field April 12 vs. Kelloggsville The team returns five starters from last year’s 10-11 team. This year Caledonia is in the OK Gold Scott Burd hod on outstanding meet against Calvin Christian with three excellent legs in the 400M. 800M and 1600M relays. Gone from last year’s team is the battery of Mike Walker (first team all-league pitcher) and Rich Moon (honorable mention all-league catcher) •We will miss these guys (Mike & Rich) tremendously. Pitching and catching are both very important positions and these two were as good as anyone. No doubt we have some holes to fill. ’ ’ said coach John Klunder. This year’s team consists of Bill Kowal. Jeff Tolan and Brent Walbridge as catchers. The infielders are Mike Foreman. Brad Zoet. Todd Danforth. Andy Postma. Phil Heyboer. Brad Walbridge and Greg Kral, and outfielders are Rob Andrusiak. Tom Barron. Gregg Everest and Jeff Fdkersma The team has an interesting blend of eight seniors; three juniors and four sophomores. Tryouts were very com­ petitive. as 26 players tried out for the varsity team. "It will be an interesting season.” said Klunder. "I think it’s easier for sophomores to play at the var­ sity level in baseball than in some other sports but I am still concerned about it. For­ tunately 1 have a good core of senior starters returning.” This ’core’ includes three year starters Rob Andrusiak. tom Barren, and Greg Kral Defense seems to be the main emphasis this year to help make up for the loss of All-League pitcher Mike Walker, now playing for Aquinas "Our pitching will be average We have no real stopper this year. We’ll try to make up for that w ith a group effort on the mound and some improvement on defense You have to play defense to w in at any sport and I’m hoping we can improse over last year in this area." Klunder said. Middleville Caledonia host meet Middleville's Freestyle Club held its first kid's freestyle tournament in a suc­ cessful joint effort with the Caledonia Club on Saturday. April 1. There were 400 wrestlers participating that day. Upcoming... TROJAN SPORTS JV BASEBALL: April 18 Maple Valley April 21 Delton April 24 Allegan DH April 26 Byron Center April 28 Comstock Park VARSITY BASEBALL. April 18 Maple Valley April 21 Delton............. April 24 Allegan - DH.... April 26 Byron Center... April 28 Comstock Park GIRLS GOLF: April 19 Godwin April 24 FHN April 26 Kenowa Hills JV SOFTBALL: April 18 Maple Valley April 19 Caledonia April 21 Delton April 24 Allegan - DH April 26 Byron Center April 28 Comstock Park VARSITY SOFTBALL: April 18 Maple Valley April 21 Delton April 24 Allegan - DH April 26 Byron Center April 28 Comstock Park BOYS TENNIS: April 18 So. Christian April 20 Lakewood April 22 Cal/CP/Otsego April 24 Byron Center April 26 K’ville TRACK: April 18 Caledonia April 22 Hastings April 24 Byron Center April 26 K’ville JR. HIGH TRACK: April 21 Wayland April 25 Byron Center April 27 Kelloggsville CD (H) CD (H) CD (H) (D (H) CD (H) CD (H) CD CD (H) (H) (T) (H) CD (H) CD (H) (Tj (H) (H) (H) (H) CD (H) ..... CD CD CD (H) (H) (H) CD Placing in the 8 and under division were: 40 lb. Dusty Moma. first; 58 lb. Scott Ploeg. third; and Pat Jamison, first. The 9 and 10 year old MIDDLEVILLE (616) 795-3122 Club traveled to Lowell Satur­ day. April 8. for the district tournment. Fifteen Mid dleville freestyles qualified for the regional tourament to be held Saturday. April 15. at East Kentwood High School. Qualifies for the 8 an under group were: 40 lb. Dusty Moma. first; 58 lb Scott Ploeg. second; 61 lb. Dave Osborne, fourth; and 671b. Pat Jamison, second. In the 9 and 10 division place winners were: 50 lb. stin Chavis, first; 70 lb. Jory Schut. third; 75 lb. Brian Ploeg, third; and 80 lbs Jeremy Vandefifer. fourth Qualifiers in the 11 and 12 division were: 65 lb Ben Osborne, fourth, 95 lb. Paul Jamison, fourth; 105 lb Steve Lehman, third; 105 lb Marty Bender, fourth; 115 lb Ty Middleton. third; and 140 lb Chris Thomas, second David Bloem placed fourth in the 100 lb wt. class in the 13 and 14 division Trojans top Caledonia in tennis The Middleville boys’ tenms team opened the 1989 season with a 5-2 win over Caledonia. Pete Donker (2-6, 6-4, 6-3), and Dave Sherwood (6-1, 6-4), both won singles matches to lead the Trojans to their opening win of the 1989 season The Trojans also swept the doubles matches, winning all three in straight sets. Dirk Strater and Matt Stander won the first doubles match 6-1, 6-4. Scott Parker and Jeff Geukes won the second doubles match 6-1, 6-0. Tad Caledonia girls track lose first dual meet The Caledonia Giris Track Team lost its first dual track meet since 1986 to Calvin Christian on Thursday after­ noon by a convincing 82-46 score. The Squires from Calvin demonstrated a very wellbalanced team that was especially strong in the field events where they soundly out performed the Fighting Scots by a 34-2 margin T-K varsity softball team wins opener In the season opener the varsity softball ’earn defeated Lowell KM. Doing an outstanding job on the mound was sophomore Sue Seger Vai Jackewicz and Sue Wheeler led the team in doubles Martie Henry was one for two at the bat and Jen­ ny Miller led the team in RBI s with two and the Tro­ yans committed zero errors Men’s softball to meet on April 18 • Custom embroidery & silk screen shirts, jackets, uniforms, hats • Complete line of sporting goods • Team discounts available • Softball teams & youth associations placers were: 50 1b. Justin Chavis, first; 70 lb. Cory Schut, third; 75 lb. Brian Ploeg. second; 80 lb. Luke Middleton. first; 80 lb. Jeremy Vandefifer. third; and 85 lb. Josh Stauffer, second. Placing in the 11 and 12 age group were: 100 lb. Steve Lehman, third; 105 lb. Marty Bender, second; 115 lb. Ty Middleton. first; 140 lb. Joel Appel, second; and 140 lb. Chris Thomas, third. The Middleville Freestyle .An organizational meeting of the Middleville men's soft ball league will he held at 7 pm today. Apnl 18. at the Middleville Community Hall Representatives of teams are asked to attend the meeting and new teams are welcome For more information call 795-7157 In the field events Kim Graham placed third in the discus and Judy Brodock was third in the long jump. Caledonia’s 3200 M relay team of Becky Stauffer, Deb Schumacher, Carrie Hill, and Sarah Ashbaugh won with a time of 10:58.2. Judy Brodock won the 100M and 200M dashes in 13.9 and 29.4 Becky Stauffer was first in the 800M run in 2:37.2, while Sarah Ashbaugh captured the 1600M run in 5:59.1 and Deb Schumacher was victorious in the 32OOM run in 12:35.7. Thatcher and Andy Hutchins won the third double match 6-2, 6-3. Also playing very well in losing efforts were singles players Dan Keller (2-6, 3-6) at first singles, and Oliver Wilkin (4-6, 4-6) at third singles. In exhibition matches Thomas Goeldar won 9-8 and Dave Lehman won 8-0. The Trojan team was without starter Cory Dean who we hope to have back in the lineup this week. Cory played first doubles for us last year and will add a great deal of depth to our team when he is able to return, said coach Larry Seger. "While we have plenty of work to do we were generally pleased with our first perfor mance of the year Our doubles teams had not played together before the match, but players did a nice job of adap ting,” Seger said "Players of the match" were Scott Parker and Jeff Geukes for their exceptional performance while playing the second doubles position Phil's Pizzeria Italian Specialties 795-7844 C** Dinnar • Zltl • Steaks 1 • Appetizers • Submarines * Calzone • Spaghetti • Cheesecake • Sausage Roll EAT IN OR TAKE OUT / WE CATER ALL OCCASIONS Downtown MIDDLEVILLE HOURS Tutt Thurt iiJO aa ll Frt I Sat HXam Ip*. Sun 4 Cloud Mon Kessler's Outlet Store Manufacturer of Quality infant Sleep & Playwear SPRING SALE Tues., Apr. 18 thru sat., April 29 M Simplicity _AQ/ A££ SOW Color 45'Wide t,,, CPttoaWiy-BMd PATTERNS 50% Orf T-SHIRT KNITS . ..I;? (j I- . 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Main St., Middleville OPEN: Tues.-Fri. 9-6:30; Sat. 9-1:30 | SCHOOL MENUS Thornappte Kelloggs School West and McFall Tuesday. April 18 Barbeque beef on a bun. potato rounds, fruited jelk). milk Wednesday. April 19 Baked chicken, savory rice, peas and carrots, biscuit honey, applesauce, milk. Thursday. April 20 Hamburger helper, buttered com. bread and butter, pears, choc. milk. Friday . April 21 Pizza. Peas or sweet potatoes, fruit cnsp. milk. Monday, April 24 Hamburger or cheeseburger on a bun. french fries, pickle slices, applesauce, milk Tuesday. April 25 Spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic toast, tossed salad, fresh fruit, milk. Wednesday. April 26 Chili, cheese/crackers. bread and butter, veg sticks, fruit juice bar. milk Thursday. April 27 Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, sliced carrots, roll. peaches, milk. Friday, April 28 Pizza, coleslaw or baked beans, pineapple, milk. 2% and whole milk available every day. Hot dogs available every day. Caledonia High School Jr. High Tuesday, April 18 Pizza, chips, veg., fruit, milk Wednesday. April 19 Sandwich choice, fries, veg., fruit, milk Thursday. April 20 Pizza, fries, veg., fruit, milk. Friday, April 21 Sandwich choice, fries, veg., fruit, milk. Monday . April 24 Sandwich choice, beef stew, fruit choice, milk. Tuesday. April 25 Pizza gumba. fries, veg., fruit, milk. Wednesday. April 26 Spaghetti w cheese, garlic toast, green beans, fruit or dessert, milk Thursday. April 27 Pizza, chips, veg., fruit, milk. Friday. April 28 Baked potato w butter, com. roll, fruit choice, milk Fruit choice and assorted sandwiches daily. Salad bar available every Monday Wednesday -Friday Thornapple Kellogg School High School. Middle School Page Elementary Tuesday. April 18 Barbeque on a bun. potato rounds, fruited jello W ednesday . April 19 Baked chicken, savory rice, peas and carrots, biscuit/honey. applesauce. Thursday. April 20 Ham and cheese or sliced turkey on a bun. coleslaw or baked beans, pears. Friday , April 21 Pizza, peas or sweet potatoes, fruit crisp. Monday , April 24 Cheeseburger on a bun. french fries, pickle slices, ap­ plesauce. salad bar (H.S.) Tuesday , April 25 Spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic toast, tossed salad, fresh fruit. W ednesday . April 26 Chili or veg. soup, veg sticks, cheese/crackers, bread and butter, fruit juice bar. Thursday , April 27 Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, sliced carrots, din­ ner roll, peaches. Friday, April 28 Pizza, coleslaw or baked beans, pineapple tidbits. 2% and whole milk available every day, hot dogs at Page each day. VILLAGE of CALEDONIA SUMMARY of COUNCIL MINUTES April 10. 1989 The regulor meeting of rhe Caledonia Village Council was col’ed to order by the President with all members present Also present were Rodgers Brown Albers ond several guests. The minutes and the financial statement were approved as printed. Motion by Kegerrets second­ ed by Kidder to approve the ap pointment of Steve Antecki. Zolton Berencsi and Glen Klaver to the Planning Commission for three year terms. Corned. Mayor Exchange Day plans ore under way We will ex change with Brown City. Penn Central sewer agreement was discussed. West Street protect has been put on hold pending the County s decision concerning the Park ond the use of West Street as on entrance or exit Mrs Willyord told of their pro blem with water runoff caused by the Condominium protect Council will try to help Mr. Myers relayed information con cerning plans for future school expansion and asked about the possible reioning of some land that is being considered. Mr Good reported on the Township annual meeting, the coming budget hearing and of the number of fire colls in the Township during the post yeor He also asked about painting the interior of the Village-Township Hall. Motion by Berencsi sup ported by Soules to share 50 50 with the Township the cost of pointing the walls and ceiling of the building ond of having the drapes cleaned Carried Mr Terry DeVries expressed a con- cem about the large trucks using Mom Street in Caledonia as a short cut to the expressway Albers and VanLiere gave a report on the testing that has been done. Mr VanLiere reported that all looks favorable for expansion to the east Or to the west ond next is a mid-point meeting with the DNR Albers told of the new regulations con­ cerning under ground storage tanks Motion by Kidder seconded by DeVries to pay the bills of the month. Carried. Motion by Soules seconded by Kegerrets to transfer $00 000 from the Ge>serai Fund to the Sewer Fund to cover the cost of the Bond Pur chase and the bills of the month Carried. Motion by Soules seconded by Berencsi to donate $100 00 for the 4th of July Celebration Ayes Soules Kegerrets ond Berencsi Noyes DeVries Erskine Kidder and Klaver Motion failed Motion by Kidder, seconded by Kegerrets to donate $200 00 for the 4th of July Celebration. Carried Rodgers reported all is well with the exception of water in filitration into the lines when it rains. He asked if Council would have objections to his working part-time for the Township os their sewer maintenance per son Council has no objection Other items discussed were stop ond speed signs building permits and our tree program Motion by Kegerrets. second ed by Soules to adjourn at 10:15 Carried Jocqueline Cherry Village Clerk (4 18) CALEDONIA PRINTING 9790 Cherry Valley Rd., Caledonia 891*2121 • Photo Copying Weddings • Envelopes • Rubber Stamp • Business Cards • Carbonless Forms • Computer Forms • Facsimile Service Fax 4 891 8074 • Letterheads Donna Apsey. Manager Jim & Colleen Shoaf. Owners —Behind Stella s Puts Courts-Needham speak vows Cathy Ann Needham of Lowell and Craig Robert Courts of Caledonia were united in marriage Feb. 3 at the LaGrave Christian Reformed Church in Grand Rapids. The bnde is the daughter of Mrs. Ann Jankowski of Lowell. Parents of the groom are Robert and Jan Courts of Duncan Lake. Caledonia. Central Garage Towing ★ 24 Hour Service * Reasonable Rates Call 795-3369 or 1-800-635-9964 The Rev. William Curnow of the Sunshine Christian Reformed Church officiated at the ceremony. Maid of honor was Melissa Jankowski of Lowell, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Lynne Elizabeth Gale of Ket­ tering, Ohio, and Jayne Ellen Courts of Ann Arbor, both sisters of the groom. Best man was Todd Robert Courts of Caledonia, brother of the groom. He and Richard James Hodgson of Ann Ar­ bor. future brother-in-law of the bride and groom, served as ushers. Assisting at the wedding reception were Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Hulst and Renee Esse runac her Music was provided by Jay Rounds on the hammered dulcimer, accompanied by singers Elyse Miller and Judy Taylor. The bnde is a graduate of Lowell High School and she attended Grand Rapids Junior College. She is employed by the Amway Corp m Ada in the product marketing department The groom, a graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School and Western Michigan University, is employed by .Amway in the internal audit department A reception took place at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel and the couple took a honey­ moon tn the Bntish Virgin Islands. The newlyweds now make their home in the Cascade area PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE PLANNING and ZONING COMMISSION WHEN: Tuesday, May 2, 1989 TIME: 7:00 p.m. WHERE: Village Community Hall 314 East Main Street, Middleville PUBLIC HEARING FROM Mr Gary Lydy; To rezone Commercial property to PMF PROPERTY LEGAL DESCRIPTION AS FOLLOWS PARCEL "A” DESCRIPTION: All that part of the Northwest Va of Section 26, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornap­ ple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as, Com­ mencing 94 feet North of R M Serqan’s Northwest Cor­ ner, as a place of beginning, thence East parallel with his North line 198 feet: thence due North to Thornapple River's Southwest bank; thence Northwesterly about 4 rods to the South line of land owned by R T French, thence Southwesterly to the East line of Russell Street; thence South along East line of Russell Street 42 feet to place of beginning, also the North '/? of the following describ ed premises Beginning at the Northeast corner of the land previously deeded to Raphael M Senjan and Leona Sen jan by William Holes; thence North 94 feet, thence West 132 feet; thence South 94 feet, thence East 132 feet to place of beinnmg, also beginning at a point 94 feet North and 198 feet East of the Northwest corner of R M Senjan's land, thence North to the Southwest bank of Thor nappie River, thence Southeasterly along the bank of the river to a point due East of the place of beginning. PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS 201 Russell Street Middleville Michigan NAME OF APPLICANT Mr Gary Lydy ADDRESS OF APPLICANT 5806 Solomon Road Middleville, Michigan 49333 Anyone with any concerns or comments may attend the Public Hearing or send any written comments to Village Halt or any Planning and Zoning Commission member Marge Loew Secretary Planning and Zoning Commission �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I Apnl 18. 1989 / Paqe 11 Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $2.00 then 10' per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50' billing charge Deadline is Satur day 2:00 p.m. Miscellaneous Community Notices ARTS AM) CRAFTS - persons interested in having a crafts booth at Caledonia Indepen­ dence Day Celebration on J uly I, please contact Deb Shaffer at 891-1883._________________ THE 1ST ANNUAL Fighting Scotts Double Elimination Softball Tournament. May 20th at the Caledonia Fields. Individuals and a sponsor trophy to first place and spon­ sor trophys to second and third. We will present a batting champion trophy and a home run champion trophy. Teams limited to Class C and below. Cost is $85 plus two Red Dot Softballs. For information call 765-3190 or 891-1960. Proceeds to the Caledonia Basketball Program. CONGRAI LLATIONS Mr. Kes in Briggs on jour winning NJ5.F. Partnership Teaching Award! You more than deserved it. We are proud of jou! From jour Middleville Apple Aides. FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant hybrid bluegills, Rainbow trout, Walleye, Largcmouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Hybrid striped bass, Channel catfish. Perch, and Fathead minnows. LAGGIS’ FISH FARM, INC. 08988 35th St.. Gobles, Ml. 49055. Phone (616)628-2056 Days, (616)624-6215 evenings. Help Wanted A.F.C. LIVE IN MANAGER in Middleville, must have car, experience helpful, ideal for single or couple, age 25-65. Call 795-3429 for information. COO K WANTED prefer mature person with experience. Apply Thomapplc Kitchen, 499 Arlington (M-37) Middleville. DISTRIBUTION? very light I• R I I \l) I. Y II O M E PARTIES has openings in this area for managers and dealers. Free training. Commission up to 25%, override up to 7%. No paper work, no delivering or collecting, highest hostess awards. No handling or service charge. Over 800dynamic items * k»ys, gifts. home decor and Christmas decor. For free cata­ log call 1 K00 227-1510. work! 1st shift only. Ticketing, bagging, hanging, inspecting, etc., clothing. Openings become available at 3 locations: Wayland, Cutlerville (near 76th St. and Division) and Kentwood by the Airport. Call 957-2101 or stop by to apply 7:30a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday. People­ mark, Inc., 2401 Camclot Cl S.E. Located behind Eastbrook Mall, off Lake Eastbrook Dr. E.O.E._____________________ VACANCY FOR man or woman in licensed AFC home, private room, 17 years experi­ ence, churches, workshops, activities & shopping available with transportation. Elderly welcome. SSI or private pay ! 868-6779, 868-6003. FACTORY/LIGHT INDUST­ RIAL: 1st and 2nd shifts. No experience required. Call 957-2101 or slop by to apply 7:30a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday Friday. Peoplemark, Inc., 2401 Camelot Cl. S.E. Located behind Eastbrook Mall, off Lake East­ brook Dr. E.O.E. WANTED JUNK ( IRS II away free, Rapid Towing. WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 FARM HELP: Dependable full or part-time. Knowledge of machinery and references neces­ sary. 698-8555._____________ In Memoriam IN MEMORIAM Riddcrikhoff - In loving memory of our son and brother, Dave Riddcrikhoff and friend and neighbor, Dan Dykstra, who left us so suddenly 14 years ago, April 21, 1975. Sunshine passed, shadows fall Love’s rcmcmbcrancc outlasts all. Though the years be many or few They are filled with Memories of both of you. So dearly loved and sadly missed, Liz, Dick & Family NURSE AID needed for home care client in Caledonia (84th-M37) area. Hours avail­ able arc 8 a.m. - 11 a m. and 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. daily. Individual must have home care experience and reliable transportation. For interview, call Amicarc, affilliatcd with St. Mary’s al 774-6776.___ NURSE AIDES NEEDED for home care clients in the Caledo­ nia area and Gun Lake area. All shifts available. Individuals must have recent experience and reliable transportation. Immedi­ ate placement if qualified. For interview, call Amicarc, affil­ iated with St. Mary’s Hospital al 774-6776. Garage Sale BARN SALE: Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m. Furniture, bikes, toys, clothes, lots’ 9692 92nd, two miles cast of Whitncyvillc. RN/LPN NEEDED FOR IT IM \ I RI< ( 1 II NT in the Middleville area. Hours avail­ able arc 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. daily and weekends 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Individual must have current nursing license, pediatric experi­ ence and reliable transportation. For interview, call Amicarc, affiliated with St. Mary’s Hospi­ tal at 774-6776. _______ MOVING SALE: April 21 and 22. Baby items, toys, clothes. 9-6. 6932 McCords. For Sale POLE BUILDINGS: 24’X40’10’‘ all galvanized steel $3868 erected, price, service & quality by Miller Builders, Inc. (517)372-0033. G ET M O R E N E WS ! Subscribe today to the Hastings Banner. Only $13 per year in Barry County. Ph. 948-8051 WELL DRILLER’S HELPER: Caledonia area Well Drill er needs someone to help drill water wells and install water systems. Call Rav Rcnsland. Well Drilling. 891-8546. Richard J. Choryan, O.D DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia. Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Qure • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 For Rent Business Services BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Cali 672-7110,________ A & M TOW ING - Wc buy junk cars or haul awav free 942-7253. TWO BEDROOM DUPLEX: with utility room, storage shed, snow and yard care, no pets. S425 month plus deposit. 795-7290. __________________ GRASS HAY FOR SALE; also, 16 acres for rent. 891-8312. TWO BEDROOM WITH LAUNDRY ROOM: bath and a half, no pets, S450 plus deposit 795-7290. FARO’S ITALIAN Middleville's Finest 117 W. Mam Middleville. Ml. W W 3 Classifieds Call... 795-3345 795-7911 a Obituaries OPEN 7 NIGHTS Ul Ul Sun. thru Thurs. 5:50 to 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 5:50 to 12:50 a.m. o Mrs. Jack (Shirley) Kent of Williamston, Mrs. Charles (Lois) Clark of Lansing and Mrs. Russell (Diana) Cava­ naugh of Bay City; one son, Keith McGill; ten grandchil­ dren, one great grandchild; two brothers, Leo Verlinde of Middleville and Maurice Verlinde of Diamondale; one sister, Elsie DeLaere of Lansing. (2) Small 10" litem............... (21 Small 10" deluxe im (2) 14" 5 items Nancy and Dawn; his mother, Beatrice Harris of Boyne City; one brother, John W. Harris of Boyne City; two sisters, Flora Jensen and Phyllis Hansler, both of Boyne City; dear friends, Walter and Esther Brodock and Pam Lewis. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 5, 1989 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Rev. Richard Taggert officiating. Burial was at Irving Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in the name of Linnia J. Harris. Ul $12SO . (2) 14" Deluxe ★ MONDAY SPECIALS * IA Antipasto Salad.....................s250 O a u n J Ul Ul Ul Spaghetti & Meat Sauce ew»« s275 ★ TUESDAY SPECIALS ★ / »................. 18x12 Big scoo Pon Pizzo :nmim * r.xnit . ............ Each Additional item Add «1°o Ul Wednesday special 4 Ham & Cheese Sub 5900 Aw Includes mayo & lettuce Specials not valid with any other offers or Free Delivery BEST PIZZA AROUND — FASTEST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES! a (4/18) $750 HI50 «1400 (2) 14 1 items... ui Ul Ul a 2. Pick up days will be Moy 1. 2. 3, 4, and 5. 3. Trash picked up at curb side only. 4. Absolutely no garbage pick­ ed up. 5. Place brush, and metal in separate piles from other trash. 6. Once the clean up crews have completed picking up a street they will not return. 7. The crews will start at the east Village limits on Monday the 1 st and work their way west Manager Roon requested that Council send two DPW employees to Wastewater Stabilization Lagoon Course. Bray moved that Council send two DPW employees to Wastewater Stabilization Lagoon Course at Grayling for approximately $220 00 Support by Hardy Ayes all Carried Council reappointed Manager Roon as Street Administrator Hordy moved that Council send two DPW employees to the American Water Works Associa­ tion Spring Rog.onoi Meeting for a total cost of $28 00 Support by Riley. 5 Ayes and 1 Noy Motion Carried. With no further business. Bray moved for adfoummont Support by Hardy. Ayes all. Carried Meeting adjourned at 7 43 p.m a (2) Small 10" S Items............. $950 Funeral services were held Monday, April 17 at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Burial was at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Lansing. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Hospice in care of the funeral home. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk 3 Save up to 70° o on second Pizza Good only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday & Saturday) Ul Ul a VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES March 28 1989 President Thatcher called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present Bray. Hardy. Mason. Myers and Riley. Absent VondenBerg Guests Mrs Fox. Susan Rietmon Jeon Gallup from the Sun and News and Marge Loew Minutes of the Morch 14. 1989 meeting were approved as reod. Susan Rietmon approached Council requesting Council con­ sider giving her a extension so she could restore the large boot that is in her yard Council recommended to Mrs. R>etmon that she approach the Planning Commission and to ap ply for a Special Use Permit letters reod from Dr Eldon Newmyer choirperson of the Planning Commission Hardy moved that Council grant permission for two members of the Planning Com mission attend the MSPO Seminar lor a total of $*30.00. Support by Riley Ayes all. Carried Minutes of rhe Planning Com­ mission regular February 7 1989 meeting and February 7 1989 Public Hearings were read and placed on file Manager Roon reported to Council that Clean-Up Week wil> be May 1-5 1989 Stipulations as follows 1 The WeeA of May 1st 1989 shall be designated as Clean-up Wook IA Mi “ Two Pizzas for One jj Special Price a Thomas W. Harris^. HASTINGS - Thomas W. Harris, 56, of Hastings, died April 2, 1989, at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Harris was born on March 6, 1933 at Boyne City, the son of John W. and Beat­ rice Harris. He was a graduate of Boyne City High School. He was employed at Brad­ ford White Corporation for 15 years. He was a member of the Hastings Moose. Mr. Harris is survived by three sons, John, Andy and Thomas Jr.; three daughters, Linnia J. Harris of Hastings, 4 5 IM Albert Verlinde____ MIDDLEVILLE - Albert Verlinde, 70, of Middleville passed away Thursday, April 13, 1989, at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Verlinde was born October 11, 1918 in Duluth, Minnesota, the son of Steve and Mary (Roose) Verlinde. He was a graduate from Diamondale High School in 1937. He was married to Elizabeth Smith on February 4, 1961 in Grand Ledge. He served in the United States Army and World War II. Mr. Verlinde was employed at Thornapple Kellogg Schools in the maintenance department until his retirement in 1984. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; three daughters, Ul LU -J PHONE IA i FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA LOWELL or MIDDLEVILLE I I d ui $000 ncc flMV 14 -16 OR Ka WIT 18 x12 " PIZZA Ml O 1 Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop (A a | Take Out Only • Only 1 Per Coupon • Expire* 4 3088 in ' FARO S ITALIAN PIZZA | Ul a LOWELL or MIDDLEVILLE I _______ _________ I !I $900 VIT nti ,r OB 18 "Xl2" PIZZA - Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop I NO COUPON NEEDED » i H H All of our Pizzas include our Special Sauce and wo° 0 Mozzarella Cheese a | I Take Out Only • Only 1 P*r Coupon • Expire* 4-3689 j WH 2 Ken of ttw with ia < NO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY 15 MINUTES TAKE OUT OR EAT IN OR FAST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES Here $ what our customers say about Faro s Pizza th* muco«. tn* cruft *>r*rythfng'“ It l tup*r (M2*1 �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 18. 1989 Middleville couple win ‘Adoptive Parents of the Year’ by Jean Gallup Though they have received the honor of Adoptive Parents of the.Year. Debanie and Ros Fogg say they really don't care if anyone knows about the work they do. They are just busy enjoying the life they have chosen The Middleville couple has provided foster care for children from ages newborn to 6 years old. and the Foggs always take in sibling groups Deb and Roy have had four brothers in foster care, and are now in the process of adopting the I-, 2-, 3- and 4-year-oW children Fostering was normal for Deb. whose mother Shirley Jousma has been a foster parent for 20 years and now has two very young children in her care Shirley and her husband. Howard, were foster parents for a boy named Curtis when he was 2. They adopted him when he was 5. Curtis is now 17 Dick and Karen Jousma. Deb’s brother and sister-inlaw. have been foster parents for almost six years, also take in family groups, and current ly have an 8- and a 10-yearold girl living with them. Karen said they arc ‘’licens­ ed to take up to four at a lime, and we like children from birth to 10 years old.'' Married for 17 years. Deb and Roy started their foster care activities after they already had their own children. Marsa. 16 and Dan. 14 They enjoy all their children, and tell about the good times they have with them For instance, the 2-year-old loves music of any kind Appearing tn a church pro­ gram. Roy played the guitar. Deb sang, and their 2-year-old got up on the stage and danced right along with them — lov­ ing the limelight “No one paid any attention to us; he just stole the show. *' Deb said with a laugh “Can you see a 2-year-oki with a great, big ghetto blaster? That's what he wanted for Christmas, and so we got him one He loves it." The Foggs moved to Mid­ dleville only after in­ vestigating the area and the school system very thoroughly “If you have a special needs child, you think twice about the school. One of the reasons we moved here is because we had heard about the fantastic programs in the school district and. they do have a fantastic program The baby is 14 months old and has cerebral palsy He goes to Ken-o-Shea School in Grand Rapids as part of the special education program at TK Another big reason for their locating in Middleville is that the area allows the Foggs to be near enough for the children to ride their bikes or walk to school, and still be in a rural setting. Roy said. “If Marsa misses the bus. it's no big deal, she just walks home We like that. Deb talks frankly about the joys and frustrations of foster care. “We just enjoy it because FATE'S Deb ond Roy Fogg take a moment to pose for the camera. Parents of a 16 year old girl, a 14 year old boy, ond in the process of adopting 1, 2, 3, and 4 year old brothers, they don't have many quiet times. They like if that way. we love children There are some frustrations, but the joys outweigh them.” she said. There arc emotional pro blems lots of times The ma­ jority of the family groups stay less than a year, and then go back to their parents. Sometimes, when we have a child with an emotional pro­ blem we will work. work, work with them, and when they go home, they revert right hack to the behavior they had before. So. it's like What good did we do? " she said But there are is excitement too. The baby with cerebral palsey thrills the Foggs with every advance he makes “Any gam he makes is thrilling. It’s so exciting we say. 'Hey. look at this — he can do it!'" “He is such a contented baby He is always laughing, and loves any time you spend with him." Roy agreed and remarked that the baby’s physical therapist says he's a therapist's dream Babies with CP must have their arms and legs stretched several times during the day to prevent stiffening, he explained While holding the smiling baby, Roy straightens his arms and legs as the baby laughs. “Most CP kids hate this because it hurts, but he thinks it's play.“ Roy notes He wears an eye patch to strengthen a weak eye. and constantly removes it. Deb patiently puts it back on. “He's such a sociable little guy. he loves attention;, even his exercises every day." Deb said. Roy is a truck driver, a job he loves. "I enjoy driving the big trucks better than I do the family car. " he says. And, he likes to watch the scenery. “Even driving the same route shows you something different every day." he said. But unlike some truckers. Roy doesn't drive the long hauls “I'm home every night Got to come see how my babies are doing." he said “I enjoy the kids. Always have Explaining why they adopted the four boys. Roy said. “Every group we have there's always one that doesn't fit. But these all just clicked-they were just our kids." A tradition started by Deb's mother is carried on by the Foggs. The youngest child is always the "knubby boy." While they can't quite put it into words, they both know exactly what it means, and as soon as they get a smaller child, the older gives up the ti tie. and the smallest becomes the “knubby boy." Deb. as she ga/ed on the 14-month-old. crooned. “He's getting sooo big." The suggestion has been of­ fered that perhaps there will be more adopted children Deb reacted with a wide smile. “Oh. this isn't the end of it We need some girls I’ve already talked to my adoption worker — in a couple of years, we ll be back The Foggs have always worked through D A Blodgett Services for Family and Children, and the “Adop tive Parents of the Year" pl.i que was awarded Io them by Michigan Foster and Adoptive Parent Association Inc at its March convention E-Z STOPcXokn We're here to Shell serve you... •ONE STOP CONVENIENCE* Shell We Appreciate Your Business/ O frees tjjjH COFFEE 'Candy Potato Mg Chips ASSORTED VARIETIES 6 oz. can S7 —---------- Fresh Hot Dogs BUY A BAGFULL • Dairy Products • Packaged Foods • Beer • wine • Snacks • Hot Food To Co I • Fishing Supplies • Live Bait Shell ■ffiE-Z STOP Shell 9807 Cherry Valley Rd. 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Sun una News Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia 118th Year Yankee Springs shows promise of good water supply by Jean Gallup The water well to service people with contaminated wells in Section 19 of Yankee Springs Township shows pro­ mise of being a gcxxl produc­ ing well, said Garth Greenan. project manager with Williams and Works A well that puts out 50 to 60 gallons per minute (gpm) would be considered ade­ quate. he said, and the well to be tested probably will pro­ duce between 180 and 200 gpm The Michigan Department of Public Health and Hydrogcologist Ed Burt, also fiorn Williams and Works, will do the testing, possibly as i*xm as this week, he said "Initial information shows a g<x»d well.” Greenan told the Yankee Springs Township Board al its April 13 meeting The waler system is needed because of underground con­ tamination in Section 19 of the township A $700,000 grant from the Michigan Environmental Response Act has been set aside to fund the project, he said. Greenan said that an ex­ ploration well had shown 50 feet of sand, then 80 feet of clay, and then 50 feet of gravel, followed by sandstone and shale, which are signs that a good water supply might be found. The testing is to rule out cross-contamination between upper and lower aquifers, us­ ing test wells placed in both streams of water. Greenan said. Documentation of test results are also required for the state health department, he noted “This is encouraging. It looks like we’re in real good continued on page 2 Caledonia family joins Ronald McDonald House ceremonies Taking a special interest in last week's ground breaking for the West Michigan Ronald McDonald House are Scott Cherpes, left, and his parents Gary and Sandy Cherpes of Caledonia. Story inside On page 5 Caledonia Schools to purchase 168-acre site Looking over o mop of the ocreoge being considered for purchose by the Caledonia school district ore, from left, board members Sharon Oatley and Ber­ nard Nagel. Caledonia Junior High Principal Marie Kelley and David Clark, board president. by Barbara (>all Continued growth in the Caledonia school population prompted the district’s board of education last Tuesday to authorize the purchase of ap­ proximately 168 acres just north of the present junior high building. The board has been looking for property suitable for future building needs for more than a year, and board member John Finkbeiner said there was no land available at a better buy. The district will purchase the 168.75 acres from G.B.F. Associates at an average price of $2,750 per acre, pending favorable zoning and soil testing. Terms include $100,000 down and 10 equal payments at 8 percent interest. The land will be purchased from existing school funds and no bonds will be sold to finance the sale, explained the schools' business manager. Judi Deap. Superintendent Robert Myers said the land will be us­ ed for constructing one or two new buildings, with an access road from the new schools to the football field and present junior high building. No time frame has been established for any building on the site, but the board wants to have the land available when such a building program might be needed. Board members acknowledged that the present commercial and residential boom in the area would make suitable land hard to find in the future. Growth has already caught up with classroom space at the district’s elementary schools, despite additions to Dutton and Kettle Lake Schools just last year. Even though sixth­ graders will be moving to the new middle school, K-5 students will fill all elemen­ tary classrooms this fall, sax! Superintendent of Schools Robert Myers. He reported that so far 211 kindergarteners have registered for next year, a record number. He said this increase will entail at least one more kindergarten section, and the youngsters may have to be bused to the school that has classroom space rather than to the one nearest their homes. He pointed out that more and more residential areas are being developed in the district, indicating that the school population will con­ tinue to increase. To prepare for crowded conditions in 1990, the board approved a contract with ar­ chitectural firm The Design Forum to prepare drawings for an addition to Kettle Lake Sdxxil on the same terms as the 1986 bond issue. Whenever voters authorize the construction, bidding on Continued on page 2 Reibel, Old Kent PUDs approved Caledonia Twp. gives final OK to 4 rezoning requests by Barbara Gall The Caledonia Township Board gave final approval Wednesday to four rezoning requests, including the con­ troversial Reibel planned unit development designed for an 80-acre parcel on Alaska Avenue Plans for the property have been bouncing back and forth from the developer to the Township Planning Commis­ sion and back to the developer for more than a year, as neighboring residents opposed plans to put a residential development in the scenic rural area The original proposal from Reibel had included as many as 167 single-family units for the former farm This was re­ jected by the Planrung Com­ mission as too dense a housing program for the area Reibel came back w ith a proposal for 120 homes, but this also *as rejected by the commission. Reibel then took Us plans to the Township Board, which approved a 90-unit com­ promise. but w ith conditions and restrictions to be set up by the Planning Commission. At us Apnl 3 meeting, the commission set a 90-unit cap on the development, and re­ quired that sufficient acres ap­ proved by the county health department and the Depart­ ment of Natural Resources be set aside for a possible wastewater treatment site if the sod should prove in­ capable of supporting so many bouses In response to area residents’ requests, the com­ mission also required the developers to fence the pro­ perty to keep pets, recrea­ tional vehicles and children away from neighboring farms and livestock. Dennis Brinks of Reibel Development requested Wednesday that the board allow the company to begin construction on a 22-unit “first phase” of the project, because gening health depart­ ment and DNR approvals on sewer projects takes a long time He said that plenty of pro­ perty would be left for the sewer site, and the company was anxious to begin work on the property He also said that a board or rail fence around the property would look better and fit bet ter with the rural neighborhood than the cyclone fencing required in the PL D ordinance Board members agreed w ith residents, however, that a board or rail fence “would not enclose anything, and the motion granting final ap­ proval for the project stuck with the original ordinance The motion passed 4-1, with Chip DeVries dissenting. Other building and rczoning projects prompted much less discussion, as the board ap­ proved the Riverland Ranch Plat. also on Alaska Avenue, about %-mile south of 84th Street A request for a special assessment district for street lights in the project also was approved, and the public hear­ ing for the special assessement will be held at the board’s May 17 meeting The plat consists of 160 total acres, but will be Continued on page 2 �Page 2 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / April 25. 1989 Sand miners want their public image out of ‘the pits’ Continued from front page developed in phases, explain­ ed Williams and Works representative Tom Sage, engineer for the project Twenty-eight lots will be developed in the first phase, with 20 more in the second. Lot sizes run from two to four acres, he said Old Kent Bank also receiv­ ed final approval from the board for its three-phase com­ mercial PUD. which will be built on a 12-acre site at 60th Street and M-37. The financial corporation plans to construct a temporary branch bank at the site until sewer is available Then a three-story office building will be built to serve the bank's business and commer­ cial customers in the area It also will provide office space for related businesses, such as mortgage and insurance companies The third phase will consist of a second office building, which company officials have promised will be similar in ap­ pearance and use to the first The motion to approve Old Kent's proposal passed 4-0. with DeVries abstaining The board unanimously ap­ proved the rezoning request from James and Katherine Newell for 2.88 acres they own on Kraft Avenue. The zoning change from rural residential to R 3 will allow the former home to be remodeled for office use. Newell said In other business, the board community.” and they awarded the maintenance con­ wanted residents to know that tract for the Campau Lake they did indeed care about the sewer system to B & B Water environment Waste Water Consultants of He said the operators Moline. Low bidders on the wanted to deal w ith the con­ contract, the company will in­ cerns of the citizens, but they clude mowing and a bi­ had to run a business, too. monthly inspection of the He explained that contrary system, along with regular to many public comments maintenance for the $11,164 made recently, operators do bid help their communities, and Bill Timmer from Moore he then presented a pledge for and Bruggink reported that the $7,000 from the five sewer construction is coming Caledonia pit operators to the along well and he hopes that it Fourth of July committee to will be done on schedule He help cover the costs of the estimated another I to 1 *6 yearly celebration. months for completion of the “This is great." said com­ system, with cleanup taking mittee member Butch Welton. longer “We just approved a budget The board tabled a proposal without having any idea where from Township Assessor Jim all the money was coming Cook on reappraising from!" township properties A work Good complimented sand session will be scheduled pit owners John and Peter when the board can study the DenHartigh on the rehabilita­ need for a full-time assessor tion of the areas at their pit and also the need to hire out­ where mining has been side help to get property completed assessments in order “It really looks great." Supervisor Jerry Good ex­ Good said “They have done plained to the board and au­ more than required in grading dience that sand pit operators the land and returning it to a in the area recently had form­ usable state." ed an association to set stan­ Good also explained the dards for mining operations need for raising Caledonia and to promote both self­ Township's fees for building policing policies and better and zoning. Planned mineral community relations. (See removal requests are par­ related article.) ticularly expensive for the He introduced Scott township, he said. Legal and Veiling, president of the new engineering costs, plus paying organization Veiling said the the planning commission for pit operators would like to all the extra hours needed to “upgrade their image in the deal with the increased development in the area have forced raising fees so the residents do not have to bear the extra costs, he said. The board found that neighboring townships also were charging much higher fees, he added. PMR permit and rezoning fees already have been analyz­ ed and raised, and Good said that other commercial fees also are being raised with building permit fees to be analyzed next The board awarded Larry Colburn of Caledonia the con­ tract for township cemetery maintenance. Colburn tied for the $6,800 low bid with an out-of-town firm. Good noted that this bid was lower than last year’s. "That’s an unexpected pleasant change." he said Historical Commission Chairwoman Dorothy Mer­ riman reported the centennial books would be ready next week Also in a historical vein. Good announced the Barber School would be moved April 28. The 130-year-old schoolhouse will be moved to the county garage property in the village The board unanimously ap­ proved reappointing Steve Gould to the Township Plann­ ing Commission, and passed a resolution commending Lee Tolan for his 32 years of ser­ vice on the Kent County Road Commission The commenda tion will be presented April 29 at a party in Tolan’s honor. Butch Welton, left, receives a letter pledging a $7,000 donation to the Caledonia Fourth of July fund from the Caledonia sand pit owners. Gordon Jousmo, Peter Den Hartigh and Scott Velting make the presentation at the April Caledonia Township Board meeting. Yankee Springs system shows promise of good water Continued from frontpage shape for a g<xxl water supp­ ly," he told the group. A monitoring well was drilled to sample and record ground water levels, along with the exploration well, "just to determine where to put the test production well," he said. If the test well performs as expected, that will be the well STOP • Creditor Harrassments • Garnishments • Foreclosures — CALL — KLINE and VAN ZYL BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEYS Located near Woodland Mail • 957-4344 • FREE PHONE CONSULTATION we Also do Simple Wills to supply the system, he explained. With the approval of the well, the next step will be to advertise for bids on the well house, storage tanks and a distribution system. Specifications and plans will be included in the notices calling for bids, and the pro­ cess will lake about three weeks. Greenan continued. During discussion of the matter. Supervisor David Van Elst said "the township would encourage those along the route of the water main to give some thought to hooking up to it." The "service area" where the water is contaminated has been defined and expanded by the state and it includes 47 wells, 20 of which are con­ taminated. Greenan said. While there will be no cost for the installation to those in the service area, there will be regular water rates charged that will be set later, he said. Greenan pointed out that people outside the service area who hook up to the system during the installation of the water mains w ould be charged Valley less less than than those those who who ask ask for for the the service later. He agreed to prepare an estimated cost for future hook-ups. for township of­ ficials to give to those interested. The water supply system is necessary because of con­ tamination spreading in the underground water table, but. "The Barry Eaton District has not concluded where the con­ tamination is coming from,” Greenan said. In other business the township: — Allowed Roger Shoemaker to park a travel trailer on his property to live in while he tears down his cot­ tage and builds another, — Discussed a potential problem with parking at a new miniature golf business on Ar­ chwood Drive, — Agreed to send $1,200 to the Barry County Fire Association to help fund an air compressor to charge Scott air departments. — Decided to talk again to the Barry County Road Com­ cate DAILY Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner SPECIALS All You Can Eat After 4:30 PM THURSDAY Roast Beef Dinner FRIDAY Swiss Steak •5.99 •5.99 (Meals i.xlude soup & salad bar potato & vegetable oi the day) Take-Out Orders 891-9480 HOURS; Mon.-Sat. 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. In the Caledonia Village Centre — < On M-37 m Caiedorua Under the Management of New Owners / mission amount mission about about the the amount charged for work on Cobb Lake Road, and resurfacing part of Gun Lake Road with slag stone instead of pea stone, — Asked for recommenda­ tions from Building Inspector William Schilthroat on oossi-­ William Schilthroat on possi ble increases in permit fees in the township, — Discussed the fact that the townships must now pay for center-line painting on its roads, estimated at $200 a mile, - Meant it — Heard the annual township tax report from Treasurer Alice Jansma, — Set the annual township meeting for 7:30 p.m. June 26, which is the last Monday of that month, at the township office. Final OK on 4 rezoning requests Continued from front page the job can begin immediately instead of bidders having to wait for the drawings, ex­ plained architect Neale ” Baughman. Dutton Elementary would be expanded next, Myers said, with a goal of bringing both schools to the “ideal" size of 500 students. Caledonia Elementary, with about 560 students, would not be expanded beyond adding a music room. Some rooms might be converted to dif­ ferent uses, however, and Baughman said a complete refurbishing is needed at the school to bring it up to the in­ terior standards of the other buildings. Myers told the board the district has received preliminary approval from the State Department of Educa­ tion for expanding the elementanes. Final approval will be granted when the board sends its application to the State Superintendent of Public Instruction The board approved this action. It also approved change orders in the high school building budget Thom view Electnc will be paid $4,801 for additional installations in changing a wrestling room to two classrooms Paying custodians tor the final clean-up work at the building site will subtract $15,000 from the contract with C.D. Barnes Associates. However, the money will re­ main in the budget to pay Caledonia custodians for the work instead. The athletic department will fund the $3,747 for extra decorative painting on the gym floor. In other action, the board approved a 6 percent wage in­ crease for aides, mechanics, secretaries and administrators for the 1989-90 and 1990-91 school years. The 1989-90 Budget and Truth in Taxation Public Hearing will be held May 9 in conjunction with the regular board meeting, and the board passed a recommendation that samples of textbooks to be presented for adoption be made available for public review in the board nx>m until May 9. Board President David Clark presented State Board of Education Certificates of Recognition to the principals of the five Caledonia schrxils for their students’ achievements on the Michigan Educational Assessment Test. To receive this recognition, 75 percent of the school’s students must achieve 75 per­ cent of the objectives on the test. Myers said this was the first time all five schools had achieved a certificate in the same year. Tl]elSunandJMeius Publication No USPS 347580 1952 N Broadway - PO 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 AND NEWS P O Box 8 Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year $8.00 Outside Barry Kent or Allegan Counties $1000 Foundeu in 1870 — Published by... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 25. 1989 / Page 3 Sand miners want their public image out of ‘the pits’ by Barbara Gall A$k any Caledonia resident what he thinks of sand pits and you might get an earful about speeding trucks, buckl­ ing roads, contaminated water and exploitation of the land and township resources. Comments like these voiced at public hearings during the last year prompted Caledonia Township Supervisor Jerry Good to call a meeting of the five pit operators m the area to discuss the public image of sand mining and ways to promote better relations between the industry and the community The result of their talks is a new organization, the West Michigan Mineral Research Association, which originally began with just the Caledonia ph owners, then expanded to a county and finally a regional membership According to the group's president and vice president, the purpose of organizing was to provide a means for members to coordinate handling common problems. But establishing and maintaining ethical standards of business practice ranks as their second goal. "We want to present ourselves as businessmen, people who are concerned with the land." said Scott Veiling, of Veiling Contractors and president of the new organization. Added Gordon Jousma of Alaska Excavating Company and WMMRA vice president. "The majority of us live here We are concerned with the same things as other Caledonia residents. "The well at my home draws from the same aquifer as the one under my sand pit, for instance. Of course. I’m concerned about ground water " Said Veiling. "I think Jerry (Good) has a good idea here. We need to let people know we’re concerned about the environment, too. that we are responsible businessmen.’’ Sand pits are unattractive, he said. (“Yeah, they’re ug­ ly," agreed Jousma) but he pointed out they also were necessary. "You can't have construction without sand. ” he said. The two said they were concerned about the misinfor­ mation people seemed to have about sand mining. One of the biggest is that mining will cause ground water contamination. They said that nowhere in the state is there documented pollution of ground water due to sand mining Citizens' concerns should be based on facts, on something that actually has happened, they said Veiling pointed out that the new organization will pro­ vide a means of control that should benefit both members and the community. Setting up an organization with by-laws will help keep one operator from ruining the image of the other members, he explained. "I don’t want a bad image. We strive to be the best." he said. The organization can put pressure on a member who is not obeying laws and ordinances, and it also can be of ser­ vice to the townships by offering input on fair, en­ forceable rules governing mineral removal. "Caledonia probably has the most stringent PMR regulations," he said, “but that doesn't mean they're ail good.” Jousma agreed. "Some parts of the ordinance just aren’t workable, and they don’t necessarily affect anyone but the pit owner. " "We re finally getting a good idea of what works and what doesn't," said Good. "We're learning what things need to be changed. 1 hope people are getting the feeling that we all are trying to get things right." "Some people won t believe this, but we do warn haulers that speed or are noisy." said Jousma "Usually ^7 THORNAPPLE FLORAL 114 River Street. Middleville Downtown — Along the River COMPLETE FLORAL SERVICE FOR ALL OCCASIONS — JVe wire flowers worldwide OPEN Mon Wed 9-5 Thurs & Fn 9-5:30: Sat 9-1 (616) 795-3331 George 0. Sinen III • • • • • • Listing Selling Market Analysis New Construction Relocation Investment Properties Serving Barry Eaton, Kent, Allegan, Ionia, Ottawa Counties • Results n cornerstone realty inc. 4145 Kalamazoo. S.E Grand Rapids. Ml 49508 qr 281 2828 Home 891-8571 kaltor 4611 N Middlevine Rd Middleville Ml 49333 G R Direct 891 1551 Middleville 795-7933 Gordon Jousmo. left, and Scott Velting discuss the goals of the newly organized sand pit owners with Caledonia Township Supervisor Jerry Good. they listen, too. because they want to haul. I give them one warning, and that's it." Both agreed that sand pit operators would like to hear from residents when there is a problem like a speeding sand truck. They said that usually the problem can be remedied quickly if they were called first. "I guarantee that it would be taken care of if they (residents) would come to us instead of going to Jerry," said Jousma. "If we don’t act on the complaint or do anything about it. then citizens should go to their officials." The new organization's goals include not only the establishment of high business standards, and "rational and consistent governmental policies and regulations" but also a means of pit owners helping each other. Velting and Jousma cited writing environmental impact studies, for instance, as a difficult process the first time, and that experienced owners could offer assistance so the study is written up properly. Providing support at hearings is another way the operators could help each other, they said. But improving the public’s perception and knowledge of Caledonia High School bands announce annual ‘Pops’ concert The Caledonia High School Bands and Band Boosters will hold their annual Spring Pops Concert on Thursday. May 4, at 7:30 p.m. in the high school gymnasium This year’s theme is "American Music in the 20th Century . ” A variety of patriotic and popular music will be performed by the con­ cert and jazz bands, and a number of student soloists also will be featured. This concert has become a favorite with people in the past several years as the au­ dience is seated at tables and refreshments are served throughout the program. Admission for this year's Pops Concert will be $1.50 for adults and 75 cents for students at the door Band director Peter DeLille urges area residents to plan on atten­ ding an evening of enjoyable musical entertainment for the entire family. correction: In last week’s edition, the story on the Board of Education meeting said the board has approved a leave of absence for Leslie Lintz for the remainder of the school year. It should have read “ A leave of absence was approv­ ed for Leslie Lintz as re­ quested with effective date to be set.” We regret any inconve­ nience the error has caused. the business and its owners’ intent is a primary goal right now. Good said that one complaint he has heard from many citizens is that the operators haul minerals out of the township, but don’t do anything for it. "I suggested to them that maybe there are things they could do." he said. “Actually we have done things all along that no one knows about because we never kept any records of them or talked about them. It was just part of the business." said Jousma. Donations of sand for everything from church construc­ tion to sand boxes to playgrounds are some of the ways area operators have helped the community, they said. At the April Township Board meeting, the five Caledonia operators donated $7,000 to the Fourth ot July celebration fund, and Velting and Jousma emphasized their organization’s intention to cooperate with local governments in both making and enforcing sand mining laws. Nor is the WMMRA limited just to pit owners. Velting said the 80 invitations sent out in March to prospective members, mainly in Kent and Ottawa counties, included related businesses such as contractors, trucking com­ panies. engineers, concrete companies and blacktoppers So far. about 30 members have paid the $100 dues, he said, but the response from everyone contacted was positive. Right now the group is collecting the requirements for PMR operations in all West Michigan townships, with the hope of creating some consistency in the area's regulations. Velting and Jousma pointed out that the organization also could help townships by using its influence with the counties to get roads repaired, for example Trucks pay thousands of dollars in fuel taxes and for permits. “The county makes a lot of money from the trucks haul ing sand just on 68th Street." said Velting "If the county needs to come back and do some repairs on that road, perhaps we can help get that accomplished. Everybody can benefit . " Jousma agreed, adding,"Now we can work togeilki with the tow nship and the citizens instead of trying to fight each other Fighting never gets anywhere or gets anything accomplished. "Sand mining is an important business, even if it’s not the most attractive. But we want to maintain high stan­ dards and we want the citizens here to know we share their concerns about the environment and the quality of life in Caledonia.” Service is our middle name. You'll be amazed at the number of services State Bank of Caledonia offers. No matter what you need — checking or savings accounts, term investments or an IRA — we have the services you're looking for. Our bank can also get you the loan you need. Whether it's a consumer or real estate loan, you'll get your money quickly. Also, our finan­ cial services staff offers investment opportunities to help make your money grow. If you want to get the most service fof your money, just give us a call — we re here to serve you! State Bank of Caledonia Offices in Caledonia, Dutton & Middleville (QflU I0HHK 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST. S.E. DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE LENDER 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 FDIC �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / April 25. 1989 Play offered at Leighton church r&flOJtte/t »nh HAZEL McCAUL We had a great surprise last week! Elmer and Dorothy Fisher. Clarke's daughter, came from Texas to stay for some time. They are living in Clarke’s apartment at Bowens Mill We had a fish supper with them Wednesday evening at Fables Clarke and I attended the “Sisters Day” at Battle Creek Thursday with Nyla and Howard Strand We celebrated three birthdays. April 12, Nyla. April 13. Bud and April 14 mine We had a great party at Ryan’s' Were you at the “Soup Sup­ per Friday evening at the church in Middleville’ We were later than usual, but they had flowers for me and ail sang “ Happy Birthday’' to me Wasn't that great9 George. Loretta. Clarke and I attended the “Roast Beef Dinner” at Bowne Center Saturday evening. Pat Fuhr. Hastings, spent Thursday with her brother Harry Rcascr. and Be mad inc She had supper with them, too. Sunday we attended a birth­ day party for Brian Springer at Hope Township Hall. It was attended by all the “Springer Families ” It was a good time and a good dinner, attendance was 25. Guess what? I nearly forgot that Clarke. Elmer and Dorothy tooke me to “Royal Fork’’ for my birthday din­ ner This is a new one in Eastbrook near Klingman’s. It’s a good place to go from 12 to 4 during the week. Caledonia bands schedule annual Spring Pops Concert The Caledonia High School bands and band boosters will hold their annual Spring Pops Concert on Thursday. May 4. at 7:30 p.m. in the high school gymnasium This year's theme is “American Music in the 20th Century.’’ A variety of patriotic and popular music will be per­ formed by the concert and WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St "The Church whe^e everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is lord' Sunday School Sunday Momirg Worth® Sunday Evening Worth® Wednesday Mnjwee* rxa>v 5 ftbie siuc» 9 30 0 •n ’0 30 a m 600 D m 7 00 c m astor Rev William Dobson On Saturday. April 29. at 7 p m., the 125th Anniversary Committee of the Leighton United Methodist Church will present the three-act comedy. “Off the Track.” at Leighton's parish hall, located on the comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue in Caledonia There will be a refreshment counter available, and a free­ will offering will be taken to cover expenses of the play. The community is invited to share in this family night jazz bands A number of students soloists will also be featured. This concert has been a favorite with people in the past several years. The au­ dience is seated at tables and refreshments are served throughout the program. Admission for this year’s Pops Concert will be $1.50 for adults and 75 cents for students at the door. As a thank you for their help in moving the high school from the old wing of the building to the new Caledonia seniors enjoyed on all-you-can eat sundae party provided by the school. No. it’s not the mod scientist. This wild-eyed, grinn ing creature is merely senior Phillip Bowman, taking advantage of as many sundae choices as possible LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY "People that care" St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37 nor‘h of Middleville Middleville at the Community Hall Sunday Service 9:30 a m. Pastor Monte C. Bell ||| ! | I’ (616) 795-2391 The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Fath ’' Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Recto- 2* h. 948 2936 • Church Ph 795-2370 McCann Road. Irving. Michigan St. Paul Lutheran MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE MISSOURI SYNOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES (Come join our family God s family) 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 Rev Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY 9:45 a m., 11:00 a.m A 6 00 p.m. WEDNESDAY Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7 00 p m 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M 37 Pastor. Rev. Max E. Tucker Music. Jeff Vander Heide 801-8923 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship Middle- 'lie Sunday School Morning Worship 9 30 a. m. . 9-45 a m 1100 a.m. Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 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 PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue 1st Servi 1 a.m. • 2nd Service 11 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 Boar. Director of Christian Education “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School........................ 10:00 a m Morning Worship.................... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship........................ 6:00 p m Pastor Wesley J. Cojfey Phone 795-7076 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) Sunday School Sunday Evening Service Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade). Wednesday Prayer Meeting Youth Fellowship, Wednesday REV KENNETH VAUGHT MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED lain Street 708 Wet Morning Worsh<p Sunday School Evening Worth. - e tO 00 a m 11 15 a m 6 00 p m vQC ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman Pastor 795-3667 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Ret W’avnr Smith, Rector Phone 945-3014 Sunaay Schedule Adult Choir 900 pm Church School & Adult Education 9 30 am Holy Euchans: 10X a rr Weekday Euchanst Wednesday 7 15 am Thursday 7 00 p m Call tor informal ton about youth chotr, Bibie Study youth group and other activities St. Margaret Mary of the Sacred Heart Chapel Temporarily meeting at the Gaines Township Hall on 68th St. S.E near Kalamazoo Ave LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Sunday - Latin Tridentine Mass • 10 a.m. Christian Reformed 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Rosary and Confesses before Mass Benediction of the Biessec Sacrament after Mass Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Daily Mass in Small Chapel • 8:30 a.m. Evening Worship . Sunday School. 9:30 a.m 5:45 p.m. 9 45 a m 1110 a.m. b 30 p.m. 6 30 pm. 7 00 p m 891 8028 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 & 1100 a.m. First Friday Mass 7:00 p.m. Recotory Office Phone — 531-0432 Ret . Bernard Mulder. Pastor 868-6306 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST (Tht (Old (Timr Jtiethiidist (Church Adult Sunday School....... 9 a.m. Morning Worship............. 10 a.m. Children’s Sunday School. 10 a.m. Sunday School . 10 00 a.m. Morning Worship 11 00 a.m Evening Worship 6 00 p m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . 7:30 p.m. “A church uith a carmg heart for our commuraty and the vidd" Sunday Services 9.30 a.m. A 6.00 p.m. Pastor Merle Ruualda M-37 at 100th St. Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Ret. Dr. Robert L Wessman Pastor Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 559C Whitneyville Ave., S.E Alro, Michigan 49302 Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 25. 1989 / Page 5 Ground broken for area Ronald McDonald House House has special meaning for Caledonia family graduating in 1986 with his class, but lettering in track and cross-country as well. Mans students had no idea that Todd was fighting leukemia. The family's hopes that he had overcome the disease were crushed when it reap­ peared in 1988. eventually taking his life when he was 20 years old. Recollecting how much the time spent with Todd at the Ronald McDonald House had meant to them, and how much support they had received from the volunteers there, the Cherpes have been strong ad17-bedroom house going up on Cedar Street in Grand Rapids. They said they appreciate all the funds donated in Todd's name, and their sen­ timents were echoed by Ken Boden, chairman of the board of directors for the West Michigan Ronald McDonald House, who said the real suc­ cess of the campaign w as the way donations had come from all levels of society and all kinds of people. While thanking big businesses and organizations for their thousands of dollars. Boden said it was the hun dreds of people who have donated small amounts, the nickels and dimes from school fund-raisers, “the little people who have made it possible." “We have gone fmm what if to a ground breaking." be said. Then, after the speeches. Ronald McDonald himself joined in turning the tradi- tional shovelfuls of earth while cameras snapped and television crews filmed Punch and Ronald McDonald cookies were serv­ ed to all. If construction goes as scheduled. West Michigan families with critically ill children will find a special home away from the hospital, yet near it. when the newest Ronald McDonald House opens m late fall. Organizers said that while support has been generous, all Kinds of donations still are needed to pay for and furnish the house Donations can be sent to West Michigan Ronald McDonald House. P O Box 2994. Grand Rapids. 49501. Further information may be obtained by calling 957-1633. When Ronald McDonald attends a ground breaking ceremony, he means business. by Barbara Gall can all be a pan HuiIdinx this house With a hean The lyrics of the song w rit­ ten and sung by Tern O'Hare captured the mood of the crowd gathered for the official ground breaking of the West Michigan Ronald McDonald House last Tuesday The sun broke through dark clouds, adding its warmth to ceremonies that marked the transition of a dream to reality for those gathered that chilly morning Standing among the direc­ tors. the public relations peo­ ple and the media represen­ tatives were Gary and Sand) Cherpes of Caledonia and their son. Scon. The Cherpes have sup­ ported the project as a memorial to their son Todd, who died of leukemia last September. While undergoing treatment for the disease, he and his mother stayed at the Minnesota Ronald McDonald House off and on for about 200 days. "We always knew there would be a nice place to stay that wasn't too expensive." Cherpes said of the house. " and we grew quite close to some of the other families staying there.” After Todd’s death, the Caledonia Junior High spring Honor Roll announced Students earning a grade point average of 3.5-4.0. 7th tirade Brent Boncher. Angie Boonstra. Linda Burrows. Wendy Cizauskas. Meredith Denison. Jamie Detwiler. Jenelle Douglas. Melissa Dykgraaf. Brian Folkersma, Adam Gall. Rachel Good nough, Jody Hatrick, Heidi Hoekstra. Erin Kaiser. Katherine Kerkstra, Jeffrey Kopec. Crystal Lanser. Mat­ thew Lieske. Benjamin Lillie, Tammy Sue Lynn, Erin McConnon. Michelle Nederhoed, Amy Overholt. Peter Parbel. Gregory Pavlovic. Sara Poll. Ann Schafer. Christopher Smith. Carrie Snoap. Eric Snyder. Joey Stawicki, Brigitte Stephen. Philip Stimac, Kristina Winegar. John Winquest 8th Grade Becky Beland, Andy Brillowsky. Heather Bums. Molly Doane. Shannon Flynn. Jennifer McCormick, Kristen Neely. Debra Nickels. Kathie Oosterhouse, Holly Pelon. Erin Peterson. Susan Pries. Krista Price. Jennifer Richard. David Scheid. Heather Sheehan, Leah Thompson, Andrew Van Meter, Jeremy Whitwam, Amanda Wisniewski. Cherpes asked friends and relatives to donate in his name to the proposed West Michigan facility. Like all Ronald McDonald houses, it will provide a place where families can stay with their children while they are undergoing treatment for serious medical problems. The Cherpes said they wanted families in West Michigan with critically or terminally ill children to find the friendship and support they had experienced while staying at the Minnesota Ronald McDonald House. Since then. Todd has been remembered by Caledonia area schools, which have sponsored fund-raisers for the house in his name, as well as by those who personally knew the quiet but determined young man. Todd returned to school while the disease was in remission, not only Preparing for the official ground breaking are some of the individuals responsi­ ble for a West Michigan Ronald McDonald House becoming a reality. From the left are Donald Shankin, treasurer of the board of directors; David Hunting of Steelcase; Ronald himself; Ken Boden, president of the board of direc tors and Richard Morton of The Grand Rapids Press and member of the board. Oh boy! A discount on my car insurance. Thanks, honey! Caledonia Schools schedule Kindergarten registration The Caledonia Community Schools will hold its kindergarten registration for fall classes during the first week in May . Kindergarten registration lasts about one hour and enables school of­ ficials to assess each child's verbal, reasoning, and physical movemem abilities. This information assists parents and school officials in determining how to create successful experiences for children as they enter school. It is necessary for all children entering Caledonia kindergarten programs to par­ ticipate tn the spring registra­ tion Parents of children who will be five years of age on or before December 1 should contact Caledonia Elementarv School (891-8181) to schedule an appointment. Italian Specialties 795-7844 ^uto-Owners Insurance Pizza • Onr»e< • Zrt- • Steaks • Appetizers • Sutmannes Calzone • Spagnet?< • Cheesecake • Sausage Roll EAT IN OR TAKE OUT Downtown MIDDLEVILLE Special discounts for safe drivers 45 and over are available from your Auto-Owners agent. DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. WE CATER ALL OCCASIONS Tut* 'Xn *• X 4« •’* ilJIa* i i - 215 E M»n Street CaWdorua. Mtcmgan 49316 v JEFFREY M OeVRlES (616) 891*8125 JOHN J. DeVRIES �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I April 25, 1989 ■K social worker speaks to seniors about family change by Jean Gallup “Family Participation: Changes That Have Occur­ red" was the topic of a talk given last Wednesday to those who attended the Commission on Aging Senior Meals program Steve Miller. Thomapple Kellogg social worker, talked about results of a survey done with adults and parents on how to deal with children and give insight on what works and what doesn’t when raising with children. Miller explained that his job was dealing with struggling children, who are sometimes depressed, and he has been doing more in elementary kids’ groups. “1 work with love, self con­ cept and the family group. We try to invest time early with kids, to help avoid problems with the family and things like drug abuse." he said. "By the time children get into junior high. 12. 13 and older, it’s very difficult to change attitudes With the increase of divorce and single-parent homes. Miller said he sometimes counsels a child in the home of the natural mother in one home, and the natural father tn another Children have more choices now. with both parents work­ ing and more single parents. There are more temptations to kids, he said “This is a scary time for kids and parents My goal is to make the children feel bet­ ter about themselves and try to Steve Miller school social worker, talks to the seniors about his work with children in the Thornopple Kellogg School System. fix situations that come up m a family But. I think it’s harder for children in our society to­ day." he said Miller, who is also a licens­ ed marriage counselor, pointed out that parents, grandparents and greatgrandparents are valued members of a family unit and are good examples to children. “Unfortunately, grand­ parents may not be as close as they used to be." he noted The survey giving thoughts on how to raise children nam­ ed several common sense suggestions. Abundant unconditional love should be given, even when the child is being punished. Make sure the child knows the behavior is the pro­ blem. not the child, he advised. Discipline in a constructive way with mom and dad agree­ ing on the discipline, to pre­ vent the child the opportunity to manipulate one parent against the other is another suggestion And. always try to correct the child in private, he added. 'Be very clear with re­ quests. Keep them simple and clear with no loopholes — children will find them right away." he said. While parents must be reasonable and understanding, thinking of the child’s age and point of view, there are times when there is no negotiating or bargaining with children. Sometimes, you must say “You have to do this thing, because I say so." Being flexile, giving the child independance when needed, and spending time with the children are all im­ portant to successful paren­ ting. Miller said. Parents should never think about lowering their stan­ dards. he stressed Mom and dad’s values should always stay firm, and while the children are in your house, they should share their values with them. The kids gain by example, he noted. Be realistic, offer guidance, have expectations of them, and let them have privileges when they earn them, he said And above all. parents need to take care of each other "It may be a simple as taking a walk together, anything so they are not burdened by the kids. Don't let yourself get jaturated with children." he said. T-K student’s space experiment best in Michigan by Jean Gallup A suggested experiment to be done in space has won Thornapplc Kellogg student Matthew Standcr the honor of being judged the best in Michigan Slander, who entered the contest with three others from TK High School, was notified of the results of the competi­ tion last week “I’m happy to be the state winner, but I'm disappointed that I don’t get to go to the regional*." Standcr said Regional winners were named from an area covering several states, and they get a chance to present their Aeronautics and Space Ad­ ministration men and women at a space facility. “Having the best entry in the state is certainly something to be proud of." said Kevin Briggs, computer science and physics teacher. Slander’s parents. Gwen and Jim. agree. Matthew reported that "they are quite happy and proud Slander s winning experi­ ment would demonstrate a way to successfully separate bovine sperm cells in space Using the fact that the smaller male sperm cell is negatively charged and the larger female sperm cell is positively charged. Slander theorized that the separation could be done with the use of electricity. His idea was that the use of electrophoresis would separate the male from the female cells without damaging their reproductive ability. If his experiment in space works, hundreds of millions of dollars could be saved every year by producing more cows, he said in his paper. Extra copies are available at the following locations: MIDDLEVILLE □ Cappons □ Crystal Flash O Graphic Comm. □ Middle Mart □ Professional Phar. □ Sav Mor □ Village Grocery CALEDONIA □ Rite Aid □ Rainbows End □ Caledonia Oil C Caledonia Foods Professionai Pharmacy The competition was named the “Space Science Student Involvement Program Senior High Students. for Thornapple Kellogg students Allison Borsum. Adelle McLain and Sue Wheeler also entered the con­ test. which was sponsored by NASA and the National Would you like an extra copy of THE SUN & NEWS? ■ Association. Matthew Stander stands in the physics lab, a place where he is right at home. McFall carnival set for May 6 by Jean Gallup What is being billed as the "The Best Carnival Ever" will feature games designed for children of all ages, a petting zoo, food wagons and the opportunity for "ev­ erybody to have a good time," said Vickie Rick, one the event's organizers. This year's spring carn­ ival, planned for May 6 at McFall Elementary School, will have games designed by professionals. With 10 games for those under 5 years of age and 10 more for the older children, Rick said she expects even more excitement for the children than last year. "And, all this is not for funds, it’s for fun," she stressed. All the Thurnapple Kellogg elementary schools’ students will be involved in some way, she reported. The students at Page Elementary have been busy designing posters to advertise the carnival, and on April 21, the students at West Elementary judged the posters, which will be placed around town,, she said. Meanwhile, McFall students are making banners for use at the carnival. Rick said getting volun­ teers posed no problem. "We’ve had good luck with parent volunteers this year," she said. The parents will run the games, such as the space walk, bowling, "Pound-aPooch", the duck pond, and "Treasure Chest." The popular Sno-Cone wagon, as well as one with elephant ears and pop will be at the McFall site for the day, Rick said. Fur more information, call Rick at 795-9461. Sell it in the Sun & News Classifieds FOOT PAIN? • Corns • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ahkle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain Dr. Terrence J. Emiley NEW OFFICE FOR PODIATRY 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call 891-9133 for Your Appointment SftCiYP 795-7719 etuwzi’e 4 Cal‘f°r AIR DESIGNERS Appointment Men • Women • Children ACRYLIC NAILS • TANNING BOOTH 105 Railroad, Middleville �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 25. 1989 I Page 7 T-K Teen Institute a big success Jeff Lakin, left, youth pastor of the Leighton United Methodist Church, shows Rob Taylor of the Tampa Boy Bucs around TK High School before his talk to the junior high students. Fred Fox.(left to right) Dainel Bird Elvo Secord ond Tommy Rider relax with hand puppets they sometimes use in their "Friends Helping Friends Club.” by Jean Gallup About 100 junior high and high school students and adults enjoyed a drug-free day of fun and food and talk April 15 The Teen Institute was sponsored and run by counselor Jeanne Perry and the “Friends Helping Friends Club'* from Thornapple Kellogg High School. It was designed as a day of drug free activities with ways to get natural highs and to build self esteem Perry called the day “a big success." "The junior high kids en­ joyed it. and the high school kids really got a lift out of it." she said On Monday morning after the event. Perry reported that students involved in the day­ long celebration told her. "Mrs. Perry. I've been smil­ ing ever since it was over." Rob Taylor, offensive right tackle with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League, spoke to the young people on “How to be a Winner in a Losing World. ” "Basically. I talk about my life now in the NFL, things that have helped me to be the success I am and how my rela­ tionship with God has helped show me what things to stay away from. Also. I speak in smaller sessions to talk about how to get rid of an inferiority complex; how to raise selfesteem. My goal is to make them know ‘you are special.’" he said. Taylor, who says he is a “motivational speaker" ap­ pears before different groups on the average of five or six times a month in the off­ season. Ron Anderson of the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team. Reggie White of the Philadelphia Eagles football team and Taylor recently held a "God, Country and Family Night" at the Spectrum in Philadelphia, he said Tim James from the Barry County Substance Abuse Council gave the young peo­ ple an introduction to the day's activities, and “Warm Fuzzies” were there to give hugs. Family groups were scheduled four times during the day. with 10 skill-building sessions and 14 ways to get a natural high available for each student to choose from. The day began with registration at 10 a m. It end­ ed at 8:30 p.m. after a dance. See what happens when you don’t get a Home Improvement Loan! Your home is probably the single largest investment you will ever make Let us help you preserve it. Stop by one of our convenient offices today! Jeona Lund piles on more subs os helper Pattie Hunter brings another tray of potato chips for the junior high student's lunch break during Teen Institute Day. ffttp iBank CAVIN SERVICE & BODY SHOP 795-5518 or 891-8151 • • • • • Complete mechanical work • Frame work Auto glass replacement (we bill your insurance) Discount exhaust (we will beat any wntten estimate) Brakes • Alignment Warranty work done on Chevrolet Bu>ck and Pontiac OPEN Monday 8 to 8; Tue»oay-Friday 8 to 5 North of Middleville on M-37 Safe and Sound Hastings • Middleville itu mvac LENDER Bellevue • Nashville �Page 8 ! The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I April 25. 1989 Ella Morton said that her nephew. Rob Kenyon, came to see her Wednesday. April 12 She says that he is a very unusual young man He does things with his friends, but at the same time doesn't forget other older friends and relatives. Nell Schenkle spent a week in Jackson with her son. Bill, and family. Louise asked if I had seen the hail this afternoon I cer­ tainly didn't. She said it was coming down very heavily for a short time, bouncing all around When I complained to so­ meone about the weather, they said that as wc had had April in January, wc shouldn't gripe when we got January in April Florence Owen has her sister in-law. Frances Owen from Tuscon. Ariz... visiting with her She came Tuesday. April 11. When she left Arizona it was 99 degrees But she felt that it was a welcome change. Marcie Robertson is glad for her mother, who was go­ ing back home to Lincoln Meadows. Sunday the 16th Daughter Renee is attending Ferris State University this weekend. Her cousin has in­ vited her for Sibling Weekend Just had a short visit with Bea Miller When wc used to live on our old farm. I used to get to see her and visit a minute. So it seemed so good just to talk with her She and Glen arc well and happy, do­ ing just the regular things Bea makes me remember her mom and what a wonderful person she was. And Bea is just as nice a person as her mom was. Mildred Wiley went with the senior citizens of Caledonia when they chartered a bus and went to Muskegon and attended the Bill Cosby show at Walker Arena. Fern Doyle said that her brother and wife just got back from Florida, and really en­ joyed the weather change. It had been so hot in Florida this winter. Edith Miller said that her granddaughter, Chris Timm, had a beautiful wedding Satur­ day. April 8. They were mar­ ried in a tiny church, which added to the beauty and charm of their wedding Jerry Spencer attended a geneology meeting at the President's Inn Saturday. April 8. She learned a few more avenues in her family research. Katie Hunt was the maid of honor for her girlfriend Chris Timm, at her wedding The Hunt family also attended Lois Bremer had as dinner guests her brother-in-law Fritz Steiner, sister Trudy Truax, brother Corky Rutter and friend Edie from Indiana Harry and Shirley Schultz spent April 8 and 9 m Chicago with their son. Thursday. April 6. they took Ethel Haywood to Bill Knapp's to celebrate her birthday She received a chocolate cake Ethel was a little sneaky with me when I talked with her to get her news, or I am just too slow to catch w hat she said as an aside, “just a year older'' and went on telling me some news? Harry Schultz said that granddaughter Paula had to make sure that she was includ­ ed when they took Ethel out to dinner. It was Paula's spring break but she had to go along. Kathleen McNee said that it is getting to be a regular Sun­ day happening when Clarence fixes the meat and the rest of the children and families bring dinner. So the family are all home for Sunday dinner Fem and Charles Poland had Joyce and Charlie Poland and family over for Sunday. April 9. dinner Larry and Sandy stopped later in the afterrxxm Had a very interesting visitor Wednesday. April 12th Last week a George Haywood called me and said that the Court House people had suggested he call me to sec if I couldn't help him He and his friend had purchased what old timers call the “Schondelmayer’s farm.” Some of us remember it as the Bill Getty home, or just the lovely big home almost across from the Middle School tennis courts So. he dropped in and we had a nice visit. They have already painted the house its original color. They have put on a new roof. In other words they are trying to restore it to its original good condition and have it declared a historic restoration. He said that they had already done one in Kalamazoo. And he said he feels that it is a shame and if young folks don't take a hand and do this, their children w ill no longer have good examples still there as living history . Good morning, everyone! Well, a lot of you were home, a few had busy phones, but most seem to be busy doing spring things, such as clean­ ing. raking and generally get­ ting everything pretty and orderly . The farmers are get­ ting ready to work in the fields as soon as the land will let them. So we are getting ready for the coming growing season. Even the Canadian geese fly­ ing over tell us that nesting time is coming very quickly . I asked Myrtle Secord what she and Lawrence had been doing, and she said “Getting the worm beds ready ” So I asked her to tell me how they do (hat I can hear my hubby say, "Dummy' What else do you expect. Dig a hole and put them in." Poor man. he gels tired of all my questions and tillage barber talking all the time Myrtle says they dig a hole about three feet deep and line it with plastic down near the ponds so they can water it dur­ ing the hot w eather They put the worms m and feed them daily. You have to keep it well covered or the birds will have a "hey day They can't cover it with plastic, or it will get too hot for the worms. They feed them cornmeal Both worms and birds love that She says the red worms that Lawrence buys come from the south. Red worms don't surface like the night crawlers do after every ram I guess it is just like all other crops, you plant them and then have to keep checking on it. As I see various areas along M-37 sponging up as new home sites. I wonder what these people will feel like when, after all their work, thinking they now have their own place in the country, they discover that people from town will be walking all over their land as if it was their own? “It's only country, after all” and they can hunt, run dogs on it. trespass, etc. They don’t need to ask permission. The country belongs to everyone and they can do what they want to. Jack and Jerry Spencer went to John and Mary Spencer s Sunday. April 16. to help granddaughter April Spencer celebrate her birth­ day. Middleville Neighbors will be continued next week OPEN: Tues. Fri. 9^:30; Sat. 9-1:30 Digging some trenches for the four to seven foot saplings was the hard part of the job. Working at the clay soil are FFA members John Slochter. front left. Claire Gerke, Jennifer Johnson and Melissa Memmer. Behind them are Brandon Bodary Ken Douglas, Mike Stephens , Scott Hilton and Theresa Lockman. Missing from the picture is David Wilson. Students turned the tables on their parents during March is Reading Month" by reading them bedtimes Barry County Commission on Aging menu set Thursday. April 27 207 E. Main St., Middleville bor Day, April 28. Last Friday, the Caledonia FFA members prepared trenches to heel in' the young trees until parents of the elementary students arrived to pick them up. They also made sure the fifth-graders taking home a tree knew how to plant it. stories. The children from each room of Page who read the most to their parents were announced last week, and gathered to have their photo taken. They also heard of plans for the ice cream party they will have next week because they are winners. Teacher Lindo Hamilton reports that reasearch shows that children who do the best in reading have parents who read to them. Charts were sent home with the students so they could keep track of their reading time. From left, seated ai the table are Miranda Clairmont, who read 2 hours and 14 minutes, Jennifer Farrell with 3 hours and 48 minutes. Allyssa Dixon, 13 hours and 30 minutes Michelle Butler, 2 hours and 45 minutes David Botwinski, 4 hours and 10 minutes; (standing) Treese Rou, 11 hours ond 30 minutes Emily Zuidersmo. 3 hours ond 27 minutes: Misty Blain, 10 hours and 40 minutes Mandy Chavis, 37 hours ond 20 minutes and Monica Kuhtic 8 hours and 25 minutes W ednesday. April 26 Member of the State Barber Association Members of the Caledonia FFA helped with this week’s county wide tree plan­ ting program sponsored by local environmental groups. An effort to help counter the problem of global worming, the program involves hundreds of elementary students who are planting trees in parks and at home during the week before Ar­ Page Elementary sets Contest winners Veal patty with gravy, bak­ ed potato, baby carrots, roll, frun cocktail, oteo. milk. John Hampton, Barber Stylist Caledonia FFA helps plant trees Turkey Cacciatore. Brussels sprouts, plum, jello or pudding, oieo. milk. Friday. April 28 Glazed ham. sweet potatoes, scalloped tomatoes. wheat milk. bread, pears, oleo, Monday , .May 1 BBQ beef, ranch cuts, winter mix. bun. oleo, banana, milk. Tuesday. May 2 - Mushroom steak, boiled potatoes, peas and carrots. roll, oleo. diced peaches, milk Events Wednesday. April 26 Hastings - Legal Aid. Singalong Thursday. April 27 Hastings Jan Hartough on Reading Labels and Shopp­ ing, Cards. Nashville - Bingo, Jan Hartough on Reading Labels and Shopping Delton Singalong Friday, April 28 Woodland Blood Pressure Nashville - Popcorn Monday, May 1 - Mid­ dleville Margaret Reid (Singalong). Hastings Bingo and Popcorn. Delton Howard and Barbara Pierucki (Slides on Africa). �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / April 25, 1989 / Page 9 Community invited to tour new facility Caledonia High School open house slated for Sunday The new cafeteria features a wall of windows and con be divided to separate the middle school eating area from the high school’s. Three hundred students con be seated on the high school side, 200 on the middle school side. Caledonia School Board President David Clark, left, admires the student com­ mons with architect Neale Baughman, right, of the The Design Forum. Dick Rogers, center, works as the project coordinator and architect’s field representative. Officials of the Caledonia school district hope residents of the district will join them this Sunday for an open house at the new high school from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The event will give the community a chance to tour the new facility and see the features which officials feel offer improved educational opportunities for Caledonia students. The building also will provide space for com­ munity functions as well. The high school students moved into their new 120.000 square foot high school wing April 10. 1989. almost two years after voters approved and construction began on an $11.5 million school ex pan package Besides construction of the new high school, the building program included an 88h-seat auditorium, a new gym. renovation of the former high school into middle school use and additions to the district's elementary schools. skmi Continued to the residents of the Caledonia Community School District! The students, staff and Board of Education of the Caledonia Community School District thank you for providing us with a beautiful new addi­ tion to our High School. To let you see what you have provided you are invited to an — Sunday, April 30 from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. or visit on any school day! �Page 10 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I April 25. 1989 I he new kitchen has the capacity to prepare up to 3,000 meals. The staff enjoys new equipment and greater working space. The media center, with its high ceiling, skylights, special lighting and warm colors, is the focal point of the new facility. Plans are to update books and equip­ ment and reorganize the staffing to improve the center's services. Caledonia High School open house slated for this Sunday On moving day. high school students took an active pan in relocating their school from one end of the building to the other, transporting books and equipment through the doors which will separate the new middle school from the high school Band, choir, art. home economics and industrial arts classrooms, however, will be shared by both schools, though at separate times The 25-classroom high school features a technologically up-to-date media center which can ac­ commodate 75 students under it* high-ceilinged roof. oh A new gymnasium with a seating capacity of 2.500 has two activity decks, and is large enough to host tourna­ ment action A sky-lit student commons also will provide lobby and concession space for the gym and adjoining auditorium, scheduled for completion in August. I989. The auditorium will provide a much-needed area to showcase the students' musical and dramatic produc­ tions as well as space for all­ school assemblies and large community gatherings Besides classrooms and laboratories, the school in­ cludes an agricultural educa­ tion lab w ith a greenhouse and kitchen facilities large enough for the preparation of 3.000 meals. The new cafeteria with its wall of windows will be divid­ ed for separate use by the high school end middle school, but can be opened for common use or for community meetings and dinners. Outside, new baseball and soccer fields serve both school and community sports pro­ grams and added parking space for students and for school activities completes the new campus Special Souvenir Issue of the... CALEDONIA HIGH SCHOOL OPEN HOUSE ...in Next Weeks Sun & News FIVE YEARS OF PROTECTION! Buv now and receive H E I. P* the Homeowners Extended Labor jnd Parts Program Its a worry free l>nn<.vuon kagc tltat takes care ot all repair i lurgcs for S full wars Don i nuss out on a great value ■ Energy Saving ■ Quiet Operation ■ Proven Reliable TEMPSTA.l Heating and Cooling I*ruducts Paul Lapham Heating Middleville m [mrtKtfutility limkrs Htneetwttt* 795-3900 H £LP cuMtnaa The high-roofed student commons, lit by skylights, adjoins both the new gym nasium and auditorium. It provides a place for students to socialize and also will serve as a lobby and concession area during gym and auditorium functions. SCHOOL MENUS Thornapple Kelloggs School West and McFall Tuesday, April 25 Spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic toast, tossed salad, fresh fruit, milk. Wednesday. April 26 Chili, cheese/crackers, bread and butter, veg. sticks, fruit juice bar, milk Thursday, April 27 Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, sliced carrots, roll, peaches, milk. Friday. April 28 Pizza, coleslaw or baked beans, pineapple, milk. Monday, May 1 Hot turkey on a bun. green beans, chilled peaches, milk. Tuesday, May 2 Fish nuggets, mashed potatoes, peas, bread and but­ ter, pears, milk, make own sundae (West) W ednesday, May 3 Spaghetti with meat sauce, tossed salad, ap­ plesauce. milk. Thursday, May 4 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, carrot coins, roll, butter, pineapple tidbits, milk. Friday, May 5 Pizza, buttered com. apple juice, milk Thornappie Kellogg School High School, Middle School Page Ekmentarv Tuesday, April 25 Spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic toast, tossed salad, fresh fruit Wednesday. April 26 Chili or veg. soup, veg. sucks, cheese crackers, bread and butter, fruit juice bar Thursday, April 27 Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, sliced carrots, din­ ner roll, peaches. Friday , April 28 Pizza, coleslaw or baked beans, pineapple tidbits. Monday, May 1 Sliced turkey on a bun, broccoli, peaches. Tuesday, May 2 Fishwich or tuna melt, french fries, blackberries or pears. Wednesday, May 3 Spaghetti with meat sauce, garlic toast, tossed salad, applesauce. Thursday , May 4 Chili or veg. beef soup/cheesc/c rackets, bread and butter, veg. sticks, fruit, make your own sundae (H.S.) Friday, May 5 Pizza, baked beans, fresh fruit. 2% and whole milk available every day, hot dogs at Page each day. Caledonia High School Jr. High Tuesday, April 25 Pizza, gumba, fries, veg., fruit, milk. Wednesday, April 26 Spaghetti w/cheesc, garlic­ toast, green beans, fruit or dessert, milk. Thursday, April 27 Pizza, chips, veg., fruit, milk. Friday, April 28 Baked potato w/buttez, com, roll, fruit choice, milk. SPRING ON THE THORNAPPLE Specious 3 bed room plus Colonial, family room, 2 baths, decks, open stairway, many features, approx. 4 acres. $94 900 Lu Word 795-3723. Re Max Brokers 891-9219. moving jfiii 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan RF/MBK brokers - CALL — 891-9219 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / April 25, 1989 / Page 11 Caledonia girls outrun Middleville, Cedar Springs The Caledonia girls track tearq got back on the “winn­ ing track" with an 83-45 non­ conference win over the neighboring ladies from Mid­ dleville, April 19. After trail­ ing Middleville 27-9 in the Held events, the Fighting Scots ladies out ran the Tro­ jans 72-18 In the field events, Mid­ dleville's Angy Johnson won the shot put with a toss of 29’6", and Tncia Wright won the discus with a throw of 79*2" In the jumping events. Middleville's Tammy Ruffner won the long jump 14'5”, and Tonya Rauchenberger won the high jump at 4'10". Caledonia was victorious in ail four relays. The 3200 meter relay team of Becky Stauffer. Rosalyn Risdon. Jenny Wilkmson. and Carla Fratti won in 11.43.1 The 800 meter relay team of Judy Brodock. Julie Kral. Cheryl Kral and Nicole Buer clocked in at 1:58.3. The 400 meter relay team of Laurie Rozell. Robyn Poll. Cheryl Kral, and Nicole Buer ran a 56.6. The Judy Brodock... two first Korey Hofmann... two place finishes in Mid­ dleville meet and four firsts in Middleville and firsts in Cedar Springs two firsts in Cedar Springs. meet. 1600 meter relay team of Julie Kral. Cheryl Kral. Korey Hofmann, and Becky Stauffer won in 4:37.2. Middleville's Tammy Ruff­ ner won the 100 meter hurdles in 19.2 while Caledonia's Stephanie Lund won the 300 meter hurdles in 55.9. In the springs. Mid­ dleville's Pam Eagien won the 100 meter dash in 13.2, Caledonia's Judy Brodock won the 200 meter dash in 28 6 and Fighting Scot Korey Hofmann won the 400 meter dash in 1:06.1. The Caledonia distance run­ ners dominated with Deb Schumacher winning the 1600 and 3200 meter runs in 6:04.1 and 13:04.8. Becky Stauffer won the 800 meter run in 2:37.7. The Caledonia ladies will run against Hudsonville to­ day. South Christian on Thursday and then host the Caledonia Relays on Saturday The Caledonia girls track team won their first OK Gold Conference meet of the year April 20 by defeating Cedar Springs 99-29. Leadng the way was Judy Brodock with four first place finishes and Korey Hofmann. Cheryl Kral. Julie Kral. Deb Schumacher and Becky Stauf­ fer with two first place finishes each. In the field events. Susan Welton won the shot put in 25’10" and Judy Brodock won the long jump in 14’5%”. In the distance events. Deb Schumacher won the 1600 and 3200 meter runs in 5:56.4 and 13:05.0. Becky Stauffer won the 800 meter run in 2:37.6. In the springs. Judy Brodock won the 100 and 200 meter dashes in 13.7 and 28.2, while Korey Hofmann won the 400 in 1:06.8. Mindy Postma won the 100 meter hurdles in 19.1 while Treasure Hvlkema won the 300's in 54.7. The 3200 meter relay team of Stauffer. Risdon. Wilkin­ son and Frantti won 11:38.3. The 800 meter relay team of Brodock. J Kral, C. Kral and Buer finished first in 1:58.8. The 1600 meter re lav team of J. Kral. C. Kral. Hofmann and Stauffer were victorious in 4:31.6. Trojan net team second in Middleville tourney The Trojan tennis team finished the week with a 7-0 win over Lakewood Pete Donker led the Trojan win with a 6-1, 6-3 win at the first singles position Dan Keller won 6-2, 6-1. Dave Sherwood won 6-1. 6-2. Man Stander completed the singles sweep with a 6-0. 6-2 win. In doubles. Dirk Strater and Jeff Geukes teamed up to w in 6-3. 6-2. The second doubles team of Scott Parker and Oliver Wilkin won a tough three set match. 5-7. 6-3, 6-4. Tad Thatcher and Thomas Goeldar won the final doubles match 6-0, 6-0. Saturday the Trojans finish­ ed second in the Middleville invitational tournament. Otsego won the tournament with 25 points, followed by the Trojans with 20 points. Caledonia finished third with 16 points. Comstock Park finished fourth with 9 points. The third doubles team of Tad Thatcher and Mark Harcek won the only cham­ pionship of the day for the Trojans. Tad and Mark dominated the third doubles flight winning all matches in straight sets. Dirk Strater and Jeff Geukes (1st doubles) and Scott Parker and Oliver Wilkin (2nd doubles) finished in second place. Dave Sherwood and Matt Stander both finished second in singles action Pete Donker and Dan Keller both finished in third place for the da) Eight of the ten Trojan players won medals for their efforts. Middleville Boys Track beats Wayland; loses to Caledonia Middleville’s boys’ team triumphed over Wayland. 76-61. but lost to Caledonia 97-40. Leading the way against Wayland was the 3200 meter relay team of Ed Neuman. Tony Jones. Stefan Baycns and Todd Kidder with 9:35. Both 100 meter and 300 meter low hurdles were won by Brad East wood (15.3 and 42.6) Jim Grube took both the 100 meter dash at 11.4 and the 200 meter at 24.3. Other firsts went to the 800 meter relay team of Mike Brotherton, Bill Atkinson. Dean McNutt and Jim Grub<* at 1:37. Ed Neuman captured the 1600 meter at 5:10 and the 3200 meter at 11:06 Winning the 400 meter was Mike Brotherton running 55.1. Rounding out other first place slots were long jumper Bill Atkinson (18 feet. I inch) and pole vaulter Phil Seubnng at ten feet. The Middleville boys cap­ tured seven first places, one second and two thirds against Caledonia. Trojan firsts went to Jim Grube, running 114 seconds in the 100 meter dash. Brad Kastwood at 14.9 seconds in the KM) meter hurdles and set ting a Junior Class record of 40.45 seconds in the 3(X) meter low hurdles; the 8(M) meter relay team of Mike Brotherton. Dean McNutt. Bill Atkinson and Jim Grube at 1:36 seconds. Brotherton took the 4(M) meter dash at 54.15, Grube won the 200 meter dash at 23.9 and the long jump went to Eastwood at 18 feet 9% inches �Page 12 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / April 25. 1989 Caledonia ups track record to 2-0 The Caledonia Fighting Scot track team improved their season record to 2 wins and 0 losses with a 97-40 victory over arch-rival Middleville. The Scots quality team depth proved to be the winn­ ing factor as the Scots outlasted the first-place per­ formance by Middleville's Jim Grube and Brad Eastwood. The Scots' best group per­ formance u as by the discus throwers. Kirk Graham with a toss of 131'10"; TedGrevers, 123’1”: and Eric Curtis. 119'11". Complete meet results: Shot Put. Wilcon-C. Benedict-C. Graham-C, 44’2"; High eroutta there! © sure sign of spring is o cloud of dust at home plate he runner tries to score on a long hit. This player es, but doesn't beat the throw os he is called out' a close one. T ojans down South Christian 5 2 in boys tennis I he Middleville team de I catcd South Christian by a score of 5-2 last week Ban Keller played a very go (1 match losing in three sei 6-3. 4-6. 4-6 Pete |> iker won his match 6-1. 6 Dave Sherwood won his m h at third singles. 6-0. 6 Matt Slander won his fit singles match 6-1, 6-2. in doubles action. Dirk Strater and Jeff Geukes team­ ed up for the first time this year to win 6-4, 3-6, 6-2. The second doubles team of Scott Parker and Oliver Wilkin won 6-3, 6-3. The third doubles team. Tadd Thatcher and An­ dy Hutchins lost 2-6, 2-6. “The change in our lineup seems to have given us a stronger team than we had when we played Caledonia." said coach Larry Seger “Matt Slander should help to give us some strength at the singles position. Oliver Wilken will give us a little more quickness at the net in doubles. Dave Sherwood was "player of the match." The Trojan team now has a record of 2-0. 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Burchfield). 9:04 8; High Hurdles, Eastwood-M. Ruth-C. Berends-C. 14.9; 100 M Dash. Grube-M. Burd-C, Nanzer-C. 11.4; 800 M Relay. Middleville (Brotherton. McNutt. Atkin­ son. Grube). 1:36.2 1600 M Run. Lillie-C. Stack-C. Neuman-M. 4:59.1 400 M Relay. Caledonia (Stegenga. Burd. Caskey. TROJAN SPORTS JV BASEBALL: April 26 Bryon Center...................... ..................(H) April 28 Comstock Park.................. ................... (T) Kelloggsville...................... .................. (H) May 1 Hamilton............................. .................. (T) May 3 Godwin - DH....................... ................... (T) May 5 Byron Center...................... ................... (T) May 8 VARSITY BASEBALL: April 26 Byron Center...................... ................... (T) April 28 Comstock Park.................. ..................(H) Kelloggsville....................... ................... (T) May 1 Hamilton............................. .................. 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CD Middleville freestylers place at the regional tournament Fourteen Middleville freestyle wrestlers par­ ticipated in the Regional tour­ nament held Saturday. April 15. at the E Kentwood High School. Pat Jamison placed second in the 8 and under dnision at 67 lbs Place winners m the 11 and 12 division were 105 lb Steve Lehman, third. 140 lb Chris Thomas, third; and 140 lb best performances including: Chris Lentz 18’11" in the long jump; Kirk Graham 134'4" tn the discus; Ryan Berends 13’0" and Jim Lewis 12’0" in the pole vault; Brad Ruth 16.6 in the high hurdles and 42.6 m the low hurdles; Bill Hess 24 4 in the 200 meter dash; Alan Roetman 53.7 and Paul Burchfield 53.75 in the 400 meter dash; Jeff McCaul and Chris Durkee 2:11.5 in the 800 meter run. Andy Lillie 4:52.9 and Tim Sack 4:58.8 tn the mile run. and Todd Whitwam 10:38.0 in the two-mile run The Scots also won all four relay races. T-K Girls Golf gets its first victory of the 1989 season Upcoming... TRACK: April 26 April 29 May 1 May 3 May 5 May 8 JUNIOR April 25 April 27 May 2 May 4 Nanzer) 47.1; 400 M Dash. Brotherton-M. Roetman-C. Burchfield-C. 54.1; Low Hurdles. Eastwood-M. Ruth-C. Berends-C. 40.4; 800 M Run. McCaul-C. Durkee-C. Crandall-C 2:13.2; 200 M Dash. Grube-M. Caskey-C. Nanzer-C. 23.9; 3200 M Run. Whitwam-C. Wessman-C. Newuman-M. 10:45.1; 1600 M Relay. Caledonia (Cox. Roetman. Burd. Burchfield) 3:42.3. On Thursday. April 20. the Fighting Scot track team opened the O.K. Gold dual meet season with a solid 109-28 victory over the Cedar Springs Red Hawks. The Scots had many career Joel Appel, second. They are all eligible to wrestle in the kids state freest} le tournament held at E. Kentwood High School. April 22nd. Others participating in the regionals were. Scott Pioeg. Dave Osborne. Paul Jamison. Marty Bender, Ty Middleton, Allen Martemes. Brian Ploeg. Man Appel. Justin Chavis and Ben Osborne Last Wednesday the Mid­ dleville golf team traveled to Pines Country Club to play Godwin in a Rainbow league match. The Middleville girls shot a season low of 238 to out distance the Godwin girls by ten strokes. Ann Brown was the medalist in the match, shooting an impressive 49 in their first match of the year. Ann Sherd shot a 62. Ginger Zoulerk 63. and Shellie VanSickle a fine 64. The team had struggled in the first two matches of the year against Kenowa and Calvin Christian. Both Kenowa and Calvin are ex­ pected to be at the top of the league when the season ends The TK team should be in control once they get their starting line-up together. The T.K. Golf Scrambles will be held on April 29 at Yankee Springs. Registration is 8:30-9:30 with a 18 hole, four person scramble Anybody who is interested should contact Yankee Spr ings at 795-9047 to set up a tee time. T-K Girls Track opens season The Middleville girls track team opened their season last week with meets against Caledonia on Tuesday and Wayland Wednesday The final score was T.K. 45 Caledonia 83 and T.K. 56 Wayland 72. Scoring first in the Caledina ...jet were: Long Jump, Tam­ my Ruffner; 3200 Relay, Wieringa, Errair, Batson, Smith; 100 Hurdles, Tammy Ruffner; 100 Meter. Eaglen; 1600, Alicia Batson; 400 Meter, Pam Eaglen; 800 Meter, Alicia Batson Scoring first in the Wayland meet were: Discus, Tricia Wright; Long Jump, Tammy Ruffner; Shop Put, Angie Johnson; High Jump. Tina Rauchenberger; 100 M Hurd., Tammy Ruffner; 100 M Dash, Pam Eaglen. Middleville bats come alive by smashing the Lions 15-11 Middleville’s dormant bats awoke last Tuesday as the Trojans smashed Maple Valley 15-11 with a 15-hit attack. After spotting the Lions a 4-0 lead in the top of the first, the Trojans roared back with three in the bottom half of the inning and six more in the second. Three of the first inning runs came on a homer by Chris VanStee In the second. Bill Glover had an rbi double and Scott Lewis cracked a three-run homer. The Trojans wrapped the contest up with four in the third on a single by Glover, an rbi single by Brad Byner, a walk, a double steal and a two-run triple by Bruner Bruner had three hits and three rbis while VanStee went 4-for-4 with five rbis and a pair of homers Brian Shafer, Glover and Todd Sprague each had two hits. Don Butter was the winning pitcher, going four innings and allowing one earned run “It was our first win and it feels good,” sax! Trojan coach Bernie Weller. “Our defense (six errors) is still a problem, but we did have 15 hits. ‘ Butter and VanStee had great days at the plate. We can play good ball, but it takes hard work and patience In this game we were able to play over mistakes." MOVIE RENTAL Satellite Equipment. ^>CDs Cassettes SNIDER HOME ENTERTAINMENT & More' Caledonia Village Centre 891-9292 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I April 25, 1989 I Page 13 Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 I’m looking for a Home Rates: 5 words for $2.50 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Satur day 2:00 p.m. Wanted Miscellaneous MATURE PERSON TO BABYSIT from 8-5 for 3 month and 5 year old. Call 891-1839. A RTS AND CRAFTS - persons interested in having a crafts booth at Caledonia Indepen­ dence Day Celebration on July 1, please contact Deb Shaffer at 891-1883.__________________ For Sale EXERCISE BENCH and pool table for sale 891-8482._____ POLE BUILDINGS - Horse bams and garages. 24x32x8 completely erected, $3,350. Includes service door and 9x7 overhead. Many sizes available. Call Mecca Buildings for your dist. rep. 1-800-544-6682. For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. TWO BEDROOM DUPLEX: with utility room, storage shed, snow and yard care, no pets, $425 month plus deposit 795 7290.___________ I WO Bl DROOM WITH LAUNDRY ROOM: bath and a half, no pets, $450 plus deposit 795-7290. Garage Sale MIDDLEVILLE UNITED METHODIST WOMEN’S BAKE SALE: Hastings City Bank, Middleville Branch, April 28, 1989 beginning al 9 a m. \ I I (.11 BO R H O O I) GARAGE SALE: Friday, April 28 and Saturday, April 29,9 a m. Caledonia Village Main, Maple and South Street Baby, child­ ren’s, household and misccllanc<uv items. _______ Business Services A & M TOWING We buy junk cars or haul away free. 942-7253.__________________ VACANCY FOR MAN OR WOMAN in licensed AFC Home. Private room. 17 years experience. Churches, work­ shops, activities and shopping available with transportation. Elderly welcome. SSI or private pay accepted. 868-6779 or 868-6003. Help Wanted A.F.C. LIVE IN MANAGER in Middleville, must have car, experience helpful, ideal for single or couple, age 25-65. Call 795-3429 for information. FACTORY: Workers with reliable car arc needed! Many temporary (some have perma­ nent potential) openings avail­ able. Trim press, plastic injec­ tion, stacker/lugging, sort/ inspecting, assembly, ticket or inspect clothing, etc. No experi­ ence required for most positions, will train! Apply 7:30 am - 4:30 pm, Mon Fri. Pcoplemark, Inc. 2401 Camclot Cl, S.E. Local ed behind Eastbrook Mall, off Lake Eastbrook Dr. 957-2101. EOE. HELP WANTED: full and pan lime positions available both days and nights al Westside Deli, starting at $4.25 an hour. Apply in person, 6539 28th St, S.E. FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant hybnd bluegills, Rainbow trout. Walleye, Largemouth bass, Smallmouth bass, Hybrid striped bass. Channel catfish. Perch, and Fathead minnows. LAGGIS’ FISH FARM, INC. 08988 35th Sl, Gobles, Ml. 49055. Phone (616)628-2056 Days, (616)624-6215 evenings. NURSE AIDES NEEDED for home care clients in the Caledo­ nia area and Gun Lake area. All shifts available. Individuals must have recent experience and reliable transportation. Immedi­ ate placement if qualified. For interview, call Amicarc, affil­ iated with St. Mary’s Hospital at 774-6776.__________________ RN/LPN NEEDED FOR PI DI VI MC CLIENT in the Middleville area. Hours avail­ able arc 11 p.m. to 7 a m. daily and weekends 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Individual must have current nursing license, pediatric experi­ ence and reliable transportation. For interview, call Amicarc, affiliated with Sl. Mary’s Hospi­ tal at 774-6776.____________ SALES TRAINEE POSI­ TION opening for motivated individual involves direct sales of healing, process and related equipment. Written and oral skills along with mathematical and mechanical aptitude arc needed. Requires travel, excel­ lent benefits, ideal entry level position with opportunity for professional growth. Send confi­ dential resume and salary requirements to: Sales Trainee, Suite 211, 4445 B Breton, S.E., Kentwood, Ml 49508. WOOD WORKERS A Grand Rapids area manufacturer of plywood office furniture parts is currently excepting applications for general factory labor. Wages start at $5.50 per hour, with regular reviews and increases. We offer a full benefit package including insurance, bonuses, overtime and a 50 cent second shift premium. The succssful candidate must be able to work on the second shift. Apply in person at Davidson Plyforms, 5505 33rd S.E., Grand Rapids, Ml._______________________ FREE DISCOVERY TOYS receive these wonderful non­ violent educational toys free by hosting a demonstration. For more information call Lisa at 868-6753.__________________ WANTED JUNK CARS: Haul away free, Rapid Towing. 698-9858.__________________ WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 Community Notices INTERIORS RETAIL SALES PERSON WANTED: Pleasant personality to sell floor coverings, window treatments, wallpaper, ceramic tile, counter­ top and related products. About 30 hours per week including some Friday evenings and Satur­ days. Experience a plus, howev­ er, we will train the right person. Apply m writing to. Brown’s Custom Interiors, Attn: Kathy, 221 North Industrail Park. Hastings Ml 49058.____________ THE 1ST ANNUAL Fighting Scotts Double Elimination Softball Tournament. Mav 20th at the Caledonia Fields. Individuals and a sponsor trophy to first place and spon­ sor trophys to second and third. We will present a batting champion troph) and a home run champion trophy. Teams limited to Class C and below. Cost is $85 plus two Red Dot Softballs. For information call 765-3190 or 891-1960. Proceeds to the Caledonia Basketball Program. NURSE AID needed for home care client in Caledonia (84th-M37) area. Hours avail­ able are 8 a.m. - 11 a m. and 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. daily. Individual must haw home care experience and reliable transportation. For interview, call Amicarc, affillialed with St Mary's at 774-6776. SEALED BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED on two 1973 Inter national school buses (as is). Owner, Thornapple Kellogg School, reserves the nght to reject any or all bids Bids due 4:00 p.m. May 1, 1989. Call 795-3313 for information For Sale Automotive Elizabeth is just one of the many fine animals look­ ing for a home at the Barry County Animal Shelter. Immediate adoption is arranged from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Pet owners can purchase 1989 dog licenses at the shelter for $10. Nearly 12 million dogs and cats end up in animal shelters every year because there are no homes for them. The Humane Society of the United States is calling attention to the problem by designating April as "Prevent-A-Litter” month. Anyone interested in adopting a cat or dog can stop by the shelter, located at 825 Apple St. in Hastings, or coll 948-4885. Caledonia High School Honor Roll announced 9th Grade Ben Beckwith, Theresa Bravata, Aimee Brower, Marc Campbell, Margie Con­ way, Jessica Cook. Sari Engman, Brad Feenstra, Craig Fortuna, Paula Hansen, Chip Hoebeke, Heather Hoekstra, Todd Hudson, Tanya Jousma. Susan Marsman. Josh McConnon, Anne McCormick, John Millard. Scott Minder, Tim Molis, Melissa Mulligan, John Nagel, Stephanie O’Krangley, Benjamin Schafer, Scott Siler. Jenny Smith, Tim Smith, Brad Stegenga, Pamela Stephens, Jeff Vaneelkum, Michael Vanderploeg, Christopher Vanryn, Jeff Velthouse, Deborah Wilson 10th Grade Matt Austhof, Holli Bowman. Amy Campbell, Steven Douglas, Jayson Englund. Andy Foster. Pam Johnson, Enc Lanser, Bren Maynard. Jeff McCaul. Amy CMthouse. Richard Petchauer, Kelly Purdy. Kathleen Ramsev. Veronica Robertson. Dawn Senneker. Kristi Simkins. Gwyn Smith, Kent Taykx. Zachary Thompson. Todd Vanderwoude, Todd Whitwam 11th Grade Rachel Adams. Anne An­ druslak. Manam Comegys, Thomas Cox. Dan Dayhuff. Leslie Draft. Viola Farhat. Tom Greenfield, Carrie Hill. Bradley Hodgmson Holly Hunter. Andrew Lillie. Jason Maynard. James Nickelson. Sandra Roush. Aleassa Schambers. Manhe* Shane. Amy Siler Dana Sizelove. Lon Sonar. Dora Thompson. Jodi Tuinstra 12th Grade Robert Andrusiak, Michelle Apsey, Sarah Ashbaugh, Melinda Beck. Brenda Brown, Kristi Doom, John Farhat. Wendy Gotch, Kristie Haopt, Carin Hirt, Clark Hirt, Timothy Hodgkinson, Tammi Hoevenaar, Tracy Homrich, David Johnson, Jason Jousma, Gregory Kral, William Leatherman, Melissa Lehnert, Beatrice Meulders, Kristen Molis, Yvonne Morin, Peggy Oatman, Mark Olivier, Taura Perrin, Sharon Post, Trisha Price, Scott Rittenger, Tammi Schuitema, Debra Schumacher, Elizabeth Snyder, Rebecca Stauffer, Mike Stephens, Aaron Tafelsky, Wendy Tucker, Brian Vandenberg, Tamra Vanderwoude, Maria Vargo, Mary Vrosh. Brenton Walbridge, Dai Wessman, Kimberly Wild, Colleen Young. Rant Young. THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Synopsis of Board Minutes April 10. 1W Meeting called to order by Vice-President Verlinde at 7 35 p.m. in the High School Library Present VonElst. Miller. Verlinde Thaler Siebesma Absent: Williamson law Administrators present Gar­ rett Jansmo Barber McLain Sanford. Boysen, Rich Motion by Thaler, seconded by Miller to adopt the agenda as presented and recommended by the Superintendent Yeos All. Noys None Motion carried Motion by Siebesma second­ ed by VonElst to approve the minutes of the Regular and Special meetings and Closed Sessions os listed below with one correction on minutes of March 30, 1989. Item III. Pro­ posal III hod been inadvertently omitted and should be included as follows: Proposal III - 0.7 mill additional for bus replacement and reinstatement of field trips for 3 years. Proposal II must pass for this to be levied. Regular Meeting, March 6. 1989 Special Meeting March 13. 1989. Special Meeting, March 27 1989 Special Meeting March 30. 1989 Closed Session March 6. 1989 Closed Session. March 13, 1989 Closed Session. March 27 1989 Yeas All. Nays None. Motion carried Motion by VonElst. seconded by Miller to approve the bills list dated April 10. 1989. in the amount of $913,241.50 (ck <14474 to be voided). Yeos Thaler. Miller. Verlinde VonElst, Siebesma. Nays. None Motion Carried. P L. Groves — Con public com­ ment be at other times this evening other than in Agendo Answer-Yes, at any time Ap­ prove to hear at III.C. Motion by Siebesma. second ed by Miller to accept the resignation of Mr. Daniel C. Low os re-submitted, effective April 9, 1989. and that the Board of Education appoint Mr. Daniel C. Law to the vacancy until filled by election in June. 1989. Yeas, All. Noys, None. Motion carried Motion by VanElst, seconded by Thaler to approve the Resolu­ tion setting matters to be Voted on for Board Members and Pro­ positions as written. Yeas Members: Thaler. Miller, Verlinde, VanElst, Siebesma. Noys Members, None. Motion carried. P Motion by Thaler, seconded by Miller to adopt the Resolution appointing Election Inspectors for the Annual School Election June 12, 1989. P . Yeos Thaler, Miller, Verlinde. VonElst, Siebesma. Noys. None. Motion carried. Motion by Siebesma. second­ ed by Miller to accept the resignation of Mrs. Charlotte Finkbeiner for the purpose of retirement effective ot the end of the School Year, os submitted in her letter dated March 21. 1989 ond that the Board further express appreciation for Mrs. Finkbeiner s eleven years of ser­ vice to the students of the T K Schools. Yeas All. Noys None Motion carried. Motion by Thaler seconded by Miller to approve an unpaid leave of absence for child core to Mrs. Leslie lintz for the re­ mainder of the 1988 89 school year, pending adoption with leave to commence upon place ment. If placement occurs during summer break that unpaid leave be approved for the first semester of 1969 90 year and if placement occurs during the 1989-90 school year that unpaid leave be approved for the re momder of the 1989 90 school year Yeas All Nays None Motion corned. Motion by Miller, seconded by VonElst to approve Amanda Overholt os a tuition student for the 1969 90 school year. Yeas. All Nays None Motion carried Motion by Thaler. seconded by Siebesma that Michael and Jonathan Sarver be approved to continue as tuition students for the 1989 90 school year. Yeos All Noys. None Motion corned Motion by Miller, seconded by Thaler that being no longer of School use, the Board of Educo tion authorize the sole of buses <4 and <15. Yeas All Nays. None. Motion carried. Motion by Miller, seconded by Tholer to approve the purchase of 21 gas cylinders from Purity Cylinder Gases. Inc., at a total cost of $3 723. (Capital Outlay acct <11 298 6410). Yeas All Nay* Non® Motion carried Motion by VanElst, seconded by Siebesma that the position of Lock Security Manager be main tained with duties and compen sation ot outlined Ref 8. P Re­ tainer of $300 with Whitneyville Lock and hourly rate of $10 00 with School employee or Whitneyville Lock Yeas All Nays. None. Motion carried. The Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education extends special "ThanksI" to Bob Hula ond Rob Clarke of the Lions Club lor the signs at High School ond Middle School. Thank you I Motion by Miller, seconded by Thaler the Board of Education fund Summer School for 1989 Yeas. All Nays. None Motion carried. Booster pump • get bids for May Agenda. Students' release from our District. Public Input None Motion by VonElst. seconded by Tholer to adjourn at 10 33 p.m. Yeos. All. Nays. None Mo tion carried. Janice Siebesma, Secretary Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education (4/25) Central Garage Towing * 24 Hour Service * Reasonable Rates Call 795-3369 or 1-800-635-9964 �Page 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I April 25. 1989 Thornapple Kellogg School Official Board Minutes April 10. 1989 Meeting colled ot 7 08 p m Board Members Present - 5, Others • 5 Minutes approved as printed. Printed bills in the amount of $32,081.34. approved by roll coll vote Treasurer s report reviewed Motion passed unanimously allowing Clerk to pay invoices prior to Boord Meeting on any requiring timely payment to ovoid penalty Motion passed unanimously to improve Finkbeiner Rood east from Patterson 1400 ft with cost to be shored with Rood Commisston and taxpayer Motion passed unanimously approved centerline pointing in the amount of SI .280 Meeting odfoumed at 10 42 p.m. Donna Kenyon Clerk (4/25) PItOFESSIONaIs INTERNATIONAL POUND TPIP $O DETROIT TO ST. LOUIS from ft perperson FREE SERVICE Steve Sullivan, Owner Breton at 44th • (616) 455-3242 Pat Sullivan, Owner • Eves. (616) 79S-3393 DRESSES 10% to 50% OFF Cedar Closet in the Caledonia Village Centre Casual wear shop for missy & juniors with prices you can afford. MON TUES SAT 10 5 30 qqi *■ WED THURS FRI 10-8 , OZF >•* Local whittiers antique art displayed at VFW by Jean Gallup Objects that Leander W. Hulett whittled during the hey-day of Middleville have been uncovered and displayed for the enjoyment of area residents The display was part of the Rememberance Day held at the VFW Hall during the Commission on Agings Senior Meals program last week Hazel McCaul, Hulett’s daughter, brought the items to the dinner as a way to show others what occupied her father in the 1930s and 1940s The articles whittled out of solid wood included balls that roll around freely inside their frames, chains, toys, pliers, scissors, plaques, keys, tweezers arid many other objects Hulett started his career on the railroad as a passenger conductor with the Pete Mar­ quette line in Grand Rapids. He also worked for a time “on the section.” which meant he rode up and down a section of rails on a handcart, looking for tracks that needed repair His hobby of whittling started when he took the job that he held until his retire­ ment. that of railroad wat­ chman in Middleville. The watchman stayed in a small watch house, and when a train was due, came out and stopped traffic until the train had passed through the village. While waiting for the six or seven trains that went through, Hulett started the pastime of whittling. dep Caledonia self-serve ■nWrUlIlUll Hazel McCaul shows some the things her father whittled as he worked as a watchman in Middleville. Hazel was a teacher at the Moe School at that time in 1924. and her parents took a great interest in her job. she said. “They would take me to the PTO meetings, and all. and my father whittled a picture of the school with the date 1925 on it.” she said. The Huletts lived on Irving Road, and Hazel said she remembers the Getty twins. Billy and Bobby, coming to the back door of her house asking for treats. “They were so little they couldn’t pronounce Hulett, so they called her Mrs. Hoodie They would always say. ’Mrs. Hoodie. 1 want a cookie.’ And, she always kept cookies on hand for them," Hazel recalled. Most little boys in Mid dleville played cowboys and Indians with a hand-carved gun that Hulett made and gave to them. And many babies had a home-made rattle with balls in a wooden holder which would make noise when the baby shook it. Many residents, such as Marge Williams, still have the rattles as keepsakes, but most of the guns were “used up” in play The toy gun Hazel showed in the display had the teeth marks of a small dog on the barrel. An odd fact is that when her father started w ith a piece of soft wood three feet long and whittled a chain, the finished product would sometimes be three and a half feet long. “Tom Berry, the lumber yard man. gave dad many pieces of soft wood, some thin, some thick, like long sticks." Hazel said. “And his knife blade is real thin and down to a pc mt from keeping it sharpened all the time. " Hazel said she was not curious about her father's hobb) or his job as w a’chman when she was a child. “I was just a kid. and like kids. I didn’t pay any atten­ tion. It was just something that my dad did." she said Leander and Bessie Hulett pose in the side yard of their Irving Road home. The picture was taken during the time Leander was an active whittler. KEITH BERGY - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS FUEL OIL GAS / DIESEL SERVING HOME FARM INDUSTRY G&., 3 nt. 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA. Ml 49316 (616) 891 8198 PROPANE REFILL SERVICE Peace Reformed Church Music Department presents their THIRD ANNUAL... Night of Musical Praise Saturday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, April 30 at 6:00 p.m. BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION POST 305 (9548 M-37) Thursday, 6:30 p.m. 9266 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Ml 49316 Phone 891-8198 SELF SERVE GAS DIESEL KEROSENE SNACK SHOP at Peace Reformed Church M-37 and Parmalee Road Nursery Provided �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / April 25. 1989 I Page 15 Middleville United Methodist installs chair lift by Jean Gallup "It always takes someone to start it," said Russell Bender, who recently came up with the idea of a chair lift so the handicapped may attend a local church. Bender wanted to allow the handicapped to go up and down stairs the same as others who use the stairways on their way in or out of the United Methodist Church in Middleville. Bender said though the idea was bom with him, he was quick to credit parishioner and Barry County Commissioner Bob Wenger for carrying it through. The two chairs are now a reality at the church, one going up from the landing and one going into the lower level. Now, with the latest design Russell Bender (top) and Lyle Ergong demonstrate the new chair lift recently in­ stalled in the United Methodist Church in Middleville. Ed Crofoot.(left) of the support staff at Page Elementary holds the gift cer­ tificate Curt Martin (center) won for his placemat design, as his teacher Helen Jahnke smiles her approval. All of the winning placemats will be in Middleville restraurants. by Jean Gallup Winning posters by students of McFall. Page and West Elementary schools in Mid­ dleville will be displayed from May 1 to May 9 at the Middle Villa Inn and Thomapple Kitchen. The winners. Danielle Quisenberry from McFall. CALEDONIA Christian Music Center fearurmg “The Nelons” Apr. 29, ’89 - 7:30 P.M. - Call 868-6477 FOR TICKETS FRIENDSHIP in chairs installed, those who have not been able to enjoy attending church events, may now again join their friends. Bender said. Two families had stopped coming to church because they couldn’t manage the stairs to go up and down, he noted. The seats on the chairs are designed to swing out into two different positions to let the person sit down or alight from the chair easily, Lyle Ergang said, as he demon­ strated the lift. It has "call" boxes, oper­ ated by keys, at the top and bottom of the stairs to let a person to "call" the chair up or down to where the party waits, he said. It also has seat belts, fold­ able arms, seat and arm rests, is rated at 300 pounds capacity, and is inspected by the State of Michigan. The installation was done w ith the help of a carpenter, but a lot of the work was done by the parishioners, said Bender. While in the process of doubling the width of the two-foot-thick doorway on the landing, a huge boulder was unearthed. Unable to lift the large rock, the men used some ingenuity and rolled the rock into a hole and buried it. Ergang said with a laugh. The chair can only be operated by the use of a key, and has an important safety feature, Ergang explained. If anything comes between the chair and the next step, the chair stops. The amount of pressure is barely felt by a foot or hand, but the chair will not push against it, he said. Teacher/School Family Day poster contest winners honored Sara Huff displays the placemat that made her the winner at West Elementary. Teachers Jody Pratt (left) and Amy Campbell are presenting her with a gift cer­ tificate for pizza. Sara Huff from W'est and Curt Martin from Page, also received gift certificates for pizza for designing the posters celebrating Teacher/ School Family Day on May 9. The contest was sponsored by the Thomapple Kellogg Education Association New NHS members to be inducted at T-K High School On Tuesday. Apnl 25. the Elizabeth Thurber chapter of the National Honor Society at Thomapple Kellogg High School, will conduct its induc­ tion ceremony The ceremony will begin at 7:30 p.m. in the high school auditorium A reception will follow immediately after the ceremony. tn the high school cafeteria The new mductes this year are: Juniors - Jennifer Carter. Gina Cline. Jenny Eichenberg. Jennifer Flynn, Erin Roon and Glenn WooM Sophomores - Diane Bender. Mary Cider, Amy Crasero. Cara Errair. Don Filcek. Bob Flikkema. Michele Kooiman. Mike McKiernan. Jamie Payne. Jason Pranger. Amy Smit, Man Slander. Regina Stein. Kristina Thaler and Sue Wheeler Teacher Amy Campbell (left) and Hetdi Van Amen of the support staff con­ gratulate placemat winner Danielle Quisenberry for her work. Danielle is a first grade student at McFall Elementary. �Page 16 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / April 25. 1989 FARO’S ITALIAN Lions Chicken Dinner lures hundreds W Middleville's Finest 117 W. 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The event, which took place from noon until 3 p.m.. used 350 pieces of chicken. 40 loaves of bread for the stuff­ ing. 40 dozen rolls, five boxes of instant mashed potatoes. 200 cartons of milk and 250 cartons of ice cream, said Gerald Stagray Eight 54-ounce cans of ap­ plesauce. and an equal amount of cole slaw was also served. The wives of the Lions bak­ ed banana nut bread, all flavors of pies, including lemon meringue, cookies, brownies and bread for the bake sale always held during the dinner. By 2 p.m. the) had already put up 100 boxes of chicken to go. and plan to continue the takeout tradition next year. In an event involving so many, there are many people who were reponsible for put­ ting it together and helping it go smoothly. Stagray said. He mentioned Mandy and Beth Hardy, and Megan and Enn Roon, for their help serv­ ing. and Helen Scott and Phyllis Batten for their work in the kitchen. 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Cheryl Myers, Donna Stogroy and Sharon Davis. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/SunandNews_1989-05-02.pdf 71756fb07ab66fbeacab337c905b5e32 PDF Text Text X Hastings Pub I ic Library 121 Church jk Hastings, HI. 49056 > The.Suri unu News 118th Year Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia - —pim FiTinnc T.WfltY — . ____ * Middleville, Michigan 49333 xzi bQUiH CH i- > ........ — •’osTAce ^T'NCS. iZ *9058 No 69 I May 2. 1989 i HASTINGS. MICHIGAN Page dedication open house slated for Sunday by Jean Gallup The dedication and open house for Page Elementary School in Middleville will take place this Sunday. May 7, starling at 2 p.m. in the school’s gymnasium With the passage of a $4 5 million bond issue in 1987. groundbreaking was held for the new 16-ciassroom clemen tary school in September of that year. Also included in the bond issue were funds to renovate McFall Elementary School and add eight classrooms to that building. The Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education chose to name the building the Gerald L. Page Elementary School to honor him. said board Presi­ dent Donald Williamson. “Wc look at it as a way of remembering and rewarding his 34 years of dedication to education and the community He is a very knowledgeable man “School boards I have worked with respected his loyalty and know ledge of the district. That gave reassurance to the board members. “Honest and direct, he totally believed in education. Kids were part of his life from the start. ” Williamson said. Principal of the building. Tony McLain, commented on the Page School. “It’s a well designed building for educating children. Simple, yet it has the facilities that allow us to pro­ vide a quality education for kids “We will be seeing the building serve the Thomapple Kellogg school district will in­ to the 21 st Century.’’ he said Page came to the TK School District in 1953 and retired in 1987. During that time, m ad­ dition to teaching and coaching, he was an ad­ ministrative assistant for 11 1 /2 years, assistant superintendent for two years and superintendent for five years. “We miss him because of all the things he did in the dayto-day operations of this system,’’ said Business Manager Alice Jansma. “It’s hard to replace that much ex­ perience and knowledge of the communty. But. the goals are still the same: to educate the children.’’ “Jerry believed that educa­ tion is an investment in children.” she added “Talk about investing — you get more back from in­ vesting in a child than you ever get from any share of dock. ” ’ she said. ‘ ’ Look at his kids." Page and his wife. Lois. Continued on page 2 The completed Page Elementary School is shown ready to begin the 1988-89 school year. Brochure to promote Middleville’s assets discussed by Jean Gallup A brochure highlighting the assets and charms of Mid dleville will be produced and used to attract commerce and businesses to the village said its President Daune Thatcher. Thatcher, spokesman for “The Committee to Revitalize Middleville.” recommended the step at the Village Council meeting April 25. The council voted unanimously to hire Tech Publishing Inc to do the creative and production work on the brochure for a cost of $6,640 and the printing of the booklet for another $6,900. A possible $1.500 fee for a professional photographer was discussed, but was not re­ quested by Thatcher, although it may be in the future, he said. The amount of $10,000 was budgeted by the council earlier in the year for promo­ tion of the village, Thatcher noted. The approximately eightpage. four-color brochure will be distributed through the Michigan State Chamber of Commerce, the Western Michigan Chamber of Com­ merce, Real Estate Agencies and personal contact, That­ cher said. “It will show Middleville in its best light and be a vital tool to promote quality in­ vestments.” he said. Village Manager Kit Roon, also a member of the commit­ tee, supported the idea of a brochure that can be handed out. “1 talk to people and give them tours, but if they don’t pick up on what I say, it's lost. “This would be a rein­ forcement tool to take with them.” he observed. Scots track team starts over To Trustee Lon Myers' question of how the firm was selected. Thatcher explained Roon screened several ad agencies, and the full commit­ tee heard presentations from two of them. Statgetic Marketing asked about the same amount of money, Thatcher said, “but the services offered were less.” ‘ ‘We just felt very comfor­ table with the men from Tech Publishing, they were very well prepared, answered all our questions, but weren’t set in their attitudes,” he said. “We’ll keep you updated. I The extra help is needed for work on cleaning the river bank, installing the sidewalk on Bender Road, and repair ing the damage done over the winter to village streets, R<x>n said. The hourly pay for the students will be $4 Also, Rcxin reported the Mayor Exchange Day with Lawton has been changed to May 22 and 24. The change was asked by Lawton officials to allow more of them to visit Mid­ dleville on the 22nd Middleville officials will return the visit on May 24. Caledonia Township’s 1989-90 budget approved at meeting by Barbara Gall Undaunted by the loss which ended their record-setting winning streak, the Scots started over, defeating South Christian on Thursday 94-43. Senior Brod Ruth, right, overtakes his opponent for a win in the hurdles. Stories inside. do hope when things are brought together, at least one member of the council can be present when meeting these people,” he concluded. In addition to Thatcher and Roon, Gina Hackett, Mike Cravero, Lou Veenstra, John Miller. Steve Wiersum and Rex Schad are on the committee. In other business at last Tuesday’s meeting, the coun­ cil agreed to hire two high school or college students to work for the village for 10 to 15 weeks this summer at a cost of between $3,800 to $4,500. Caledonia Township elect­ ors approved the township's 1989-90 budget at a special meeting April 21. While the budget usually is approved as part of the annual township meeting, a special meeting had to be held this year for the action. At the time of the March 30 annual meeting, financial records were being transferred to computer, and final figures were not available. A proposed budget was presented at that time, however, and with few changes, that budget was approved at the April 21 meeting, attended by more than 20 residents. Total township revenues for the* new fiscal year are estimated at $392,390, a figure that includes tax collections, licenses and permits, state shared revenues, charges for sales and services, interest and rents, and refunds and reimbursements. Added to that figure is a beginning fund balance of $212,625, bringing the total revenues of the township for next year to $605,015. Total expenditures and transfers, as approved at the meeting, amount to $440,528. This figure in­ cludes all wages, member­ ships, insurance premiums, capital outlay expenses and services for residents such as police and fire department and expenses such as roads, parks, drains and the township's share in supp jring the library. Township Treasurer Shir­ ley Tolan said that itemized copies of the budget are available at the township office, 7248 68th Street. Although the agenda listed only the budget, some citizens questioned the proposed moving of the township office to the Village/Township Hall on Emmons Street. Discussion was held, but no decision was made by the board on the matter. Laverne Macejak took the opportunity to publicly express appreciation to the fire department for its quick response in coming to her home last year, saving her mother’s life. The special meeting was adjourned, and a regular meeting of the board immediately followed to approve payment of the monthly bills now that the budget has been approved. The board also agreed to apply for community development block grant funds to help defray the costs of moving the Barber School from its site at the high school to the county garage grounds. �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 2. 1989 Thornapple Township survey results learned by Jean Gallup The Thomapple Township Planning Commission talked of watersheds, wetlands, prime .and. land with septic system limitations and possi­ ble legal problems with any zoning ordinance at its April 24 meeting. But the main topic of the evening was the preliminary results of an informational survey filled out and returned by township residents, in­ cluding those who live in the Village of Middleville. The survey was designed by Director of Community Plan­ ning Services Robert Toland, of Professional Architects. Engineers and Planners. Results of the survey are to guide the development of a master plan for the township The survey revealed that 41 percent of the residents moved to the township for the rural atmosphere. 56 percent think of it being rural now, but 64 percent fear the township will become a suburb of Grand Rapids Rating the services provid­ ed by the township. 61 percent said the ambulance protection was good or excellent and 67 percent thought the same of the fire protection. Zoning and land use regula­ tion was described as poor by 18 percent and streets and roads were also rated poor by 15 percent of the respondents. Recreation locally was most needed by teenagers. (39 per­ cent) followed by families (26 percent) the survey found Parks and play grounds (16 percent), hiking and nature trails. (15 percent) and boating, canoeing and fishing (15 percent) were named as priorities for recreation activities. More stores and services (71 percent) and housing (45 percent) were asked for. and new manufacturing coming into the township would be important to contribute to the tax base said 39 percent. The township would be well suited for local stores and ser­ vices (92 percent) and light in­ dustry (92 percent), but 72 percent said they thought it not well suited to heavy manufacturing or shopping centers (50 percent). Image seems important, with mobile homes outside of parks (34 percent), junk and trash in yards (31 percent) and run down property (29 per­ cent) called a “big problem. " There is not too much development in the township, said 72 percent. Mobile Homes should be in mobile home parks only (48 percent) or nowhere in the township (29 percent) said. Preservation of agricultural, forrested/wooded and wetland areas were called “very important” by 75, 79 and 65 percent, respectively. “Strongly agreeing" with the statement that commercial Thornapple Township Planning Commission chairman Jock Spenser listens as Robert Toland makes a point about land use. interests should be kept out of the residential areas were 49 percent, and 36 percent also “strongly agreed" there should be regulations imposed on strip mining operations in the township. Sixty-three percent disagreed or strongly disagreed that the township should have its own police force. Spending tax money was approved of to advertise or promote the community (63 percent), give tax breaks to new businesses (64 percent) and build new roads and sewers (72 percent). Priorities for how the township should spend its tax dollars were road maintenance (21 percent), economic development (20 percent) and planning for the future (13 percent). One percent of the property holders completing the survey were between 16 and 24 years old, 33 percent were from 25 to 34 years old, 31 percent were 35 to 45 years old, 18 percent between 55 and 64 years and 10 percent said they were over 65 years. The largest percentage answering the survey had liv­ ed in the township between 11 and 30 years, (39). Those liv­ ing here more than 30 years totaled 19 percent. Newcomers for two years or less totaled 12 percent and those from three to 10 years 29 percent. Forty-three percent spend most of their daytime or working hours in the Grand Rapids area, 17 percent stay in Middleville and 5 percent go to Hastings. Home ownership is popular in the township, with 47 per­ cent owning a house on a lot larger than one acre, and 48 percent owning a house on a lot smaller than one acre. Thirty-eight percent of the people earned $30,000 to $40,000 a year in total household income in the last year, with 19 pecent earning $20,000 to $30,000 a vear. The $50,000 to $70,000 in­ come bracket was claimed by 18 percent, with II percent making more $70,000 a year. The preliminary results of the survey, which are unlikely to change with final tabula­ tion. will add to the base of data brought together by Toland and the members of the planning commission “There will come a point when things will just gel come together I’ve done this quite alet. and it will hap­ pen.” said Toland. "ITI be bringing more in­ formation in a couple of weeks, then we’ll begin to document what all this infor­ mation telly means. Then — with data in hand, the survey and the environmental infor­ mation will let you set goals — long term and short term.” he said. man Jack Spencer asked what the panel could do to be more productive. Toland assured him the panel was doing well, with the work “progressing nicely.” Percentages were rounded off. and lesser amounts were not included Page dedication, open house slated for Sunday With the spring thaws, the shape of the building begins to look more like an elementary school. After the groundbreaking in September of 1987, work started in earnest with the movement of tons and tons of earth. Continued from front page have five children, all of receiving a degree in business administration in 1950, a secondary teaching certificate in 1953 and a master’s degree in school administration in 1973. The dedication will start with a welcome from McLain, followed by the invocation by the Rev. Stan Vugteveen from the Peace Reformed Church. The Thomapple Kellogg Ensemble, with Duane That­ cher directing, will provide music. Through the seasons, the work continues with the walls showing the shape of things to come. Superindeni Steve Garrett will speak and w ill be follow ­ ed by Williamson’s recogni­ tion of Page. Page w ill also speak to the gathering before the building is formally handed over to McLain by a representative of Greiners, the architectural firm that designed the building. whom have graduated from Thomapple Kellogg and at­ tended college Terry and Karen both studied at Western Michigan University and Randy, Tom and Steve at the University of Michigan. Jerry and Lois are both WMU alumni, with Jerry More photos on next page T^Sunondj^eius Publication No USPS 347580 1952 N Broadway - P.O Box B Hastings. Michigan 49058 The Sun and News (USPS 347 580) ts published weekly by The Hastings Banner. Inc 1952 N Broadway. Hastings Ml 49058 1072 SecondClass Postage Paid at Hastings Ml 49058 9998 POSTMASTER Send address changes to THE SUN ANO NEWS P O Bom B Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year ................................... Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties Founder in 1870 — Published by... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. $8 00 S10 00 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I May 2. 1989 I Page 3 Continued from previous page The mini-kitchen will serve the students at Page with help from the main kit­ chen at the Thornapple Kellogg High School. llllfeL' With the exterior completed, the interior work is done over the next months. GRADUATES When you need Announcements Name Cards Memory Books Jewelry Party Supplies See Us! An aerial view of Page (right) shows its position next to the high school on the upper left. (Photo by Kathleen Scott) Caledonia Printing 9790 Cherry Valley Caledonia 891-2121 “BECAUSE WE CARE” CHOLESTEROL TESTING The hall way in one wing of the school shows the simple, functional design used to accomodate 330 fourth and fifth grade students. _ NO FASTING REQUIRED More than 50 percent of Americans have blood cholesterol levels, high enough to be at risk for heart disease — and don't know HI Coronary Heart Disease is the number one cause of death in the United States, out numbering deaths from cancer and accidents combined /7THORNAPPLE FLORAL 114 River Street, Middleville Downtown — Along the River (For Triglyceride Test, fast 12 hours) COMPLETE FLORAL SERVICE FOR ALL OCCASIONS — We wire flowers worldwide — OPEN Mon Wed 9-5 Thurs.&Fn 9-5.30, Sat 9-1 The main office in the new building is spacious with room enough for free movement. (616) 795-3331 NOW HIRING Experienced Nurse Aides ...for 2-10 shift. We will help you certify for State Registry. Wages are negotiable based upon experience. Contact Kay Rowley, R.N.. Director of Nursing ... Provincial House Hastings 616-945-9564 Barry County Commission on Aging menu announced Wednesday. May 3 Hamloaf, turnip greens, pineapple, wheat bread, oleo. brownie. milk. Thursday. May 4 Tuna casserole, spinach, peaches, wheat bread, oleo. pudding, milk Friday, May 5 Vegetable lasagna, sliced beets, tomato juice, wheat bread, oleo. pudding, milk. Monday. May 8 Chuck wagon steak potato pancake, broccoli, wheat bread, oleo. fresh fruit. milk. Tuesday. May 9 Savory chicken, buttered com. spinach, roll. oleo. cake, milk Events Wednesday, May 3 Delton, blood pressure; Hastings, singalong Thursday, May 4 Hastings, hearing aid 10 am. to 1 p.m., cards; Nashville, bingo; Middleville, singalong Fnday. May 5 - Hastings, blood pressure 10:30 to 11:30 am.; Nashville, popcorn; Woodland. Sun Pierce and his dulcimer players Monday. May 8 - Delton. Habitat for Humanity I Pat Wagner) 11:45 am.; Hastings, popcorn and bingo Tuesday. May 9 - All sites puzzle*- Do You Know What Your Cholesterol Level Is? Find Out At D. DROFESSIONAL /I HARMACY 9864 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Ml 49316 OPEN Monday thru Friday 9 to 8; Saturday 9 to 5 Tuesday, May 9th • 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Cholesterol Testing ... *€- Glue lose (Blood Sugar)... »S.OO Triglyceride Testing ... •€“> Any Combination of 2 Tests ... All 3 Tests ... *14°° Single Fingerstick Test • Results in 3 minutes “Bring someone you care about” �Page 4 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / May 2. 1989 Students of the Month for March named Thursday to visit the Dow Museum, gardens and the first plant established in Midland We enjoyed the Middleville M E. Church Choir. Sundav at Parmelee. They really have great talent and sang four songs for us that all enjoyed Elmer and Dorothy Fischer spent Monday with Dad and I and Elmer helped with some cement work. Sunday . George and Lorct la. Dorothy and Elmer and Clarke and I attended the Swiss steak dinner at the Hastings M E. Church. My, such beautiful weather last week. Getting the flower beds and yard cleaned Seems to take longer than it once did We attended Parmelee Ladies Aid Thursday It seems each time the basement looks so much better Harry and Bcrnadine Reascr attended his Uncle Bill mother's funeral at Mt Mor ris near Flint, Saturday. It was just general shopping and socializing the rest of the week The Caledonia Senior Citizens traveled to Midland Franciscan Rhythms to have an open house on May 12 In celebration of its IOth an­ niversary Franciscan Rhythms will hold an open house May 12. from 7 to 9 p.m.. at its music studio. 596 Ada Drive. Ada "Wc started in 1979 with one teacher and one student." says Sister Mary Margaret Dclaski. F.S.E.. director. “Wc now have a staff of six. serving over KM) students, with instruction in piano. organ, wood guitar." winds and Students will provide con­ tinuous music during the open house Staff members will be on hand to answer questions about music instruction, and about music therapy services by certified musk* therapists The public is invited to at­ tend For more information call 1-676-2010. Middle School Students of the Month of Morch are (first row. from left) Jeffery Frei. Jerrod Hirons, Rebecca Holwerda. Ty Middleton, Penny Minor, Katiea Ringleka, (Second Row) Katie Berg. Richard Blain. Tim Keizer Bianca Pratt, James Ramey, Michael Sarver, Robert Seger. Thomas Sines, (third row) Theresa Baerman. Charles Brown, Sarah Count, Emily Henning, Adam Hoisted and Brent Wustman. Pictured separately (left to right) are Bianca Frank. Bradley Williams and Monique Barber Each month, teachers at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School nominate one student from each class they teach for the honor of Student of the Month. If two teachers select the same student, that student is a "Student of the Month" Good work habits, manners and leadership ability are some of the qualities the teachers look for when nominating candidates for "Student of the Month." A student may be given the honor only once in the school year. WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH LOCAL 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. CHURCH DIRECTORY Good Shepherd Lutheran Church "People that care" 'The Church where everybody ts somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord Sunday School Saxlay Morning Worship Sunday Evening Worship Wednesday Mchvee* prove* S fkWe stuch 9 30 a m 1030 a m 6 00 p m 7 00 p m Rev Witham Dobson Pastor 891 8923 St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest DUTTON CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 6950 Hanna Lake SE A Living Church (just South of 68th St.) 9:30a.m 10:45 a m 6:50a.m. 7 00p.m. Visiting Pastor: Al Korvemaker • 452-9711 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville ||| jjjwjfjgr Middleville at the Community Hall II 1’ Sunday Service 9:30 a m. Pastor Monte C. Bell (Q J 6) The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod 795-2391 St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God s family) 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 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Fath'' Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Recto- h 948-2936 • Church Ph 795-2370 24 •r McCann Road. Irving. Michigan MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship . 9:30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School 9 45 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a m. Rev Lynn Warner 795-3798 Church Office Phone - 795-9266 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 PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue 1st Servi . Serving a Living Lard SUNDAY 9:45a.m., 11 00am A 6 00pm WEDNESDAY Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p m A Church on the Word Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School Praise Service Sunday Evening Service ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH 3 a.m. • 2nd Service 11 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 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M 37 Pastor. Rev. Max E. Tucker Music. Jeff Vander Heide “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School Morning Worship . Evening Worship. . Pastor Wesley J. Coffey .. Phone 795-7076 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) Sunday School Sunday Evening Service Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship. Wednesday REV KENNETH VAUGHT MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED St. Margaret Mary of the Sacred Heart Chapel 708 Wes' Main Street Temporarily meeting at the Gaines Township Hall on 68th St. S.E neat Kalamazoo Ave. Momtng Worship Sunday School Evenrig Worsts e 10 00 a m 1115am 600 pm YOU AW 4W1TED Rev Roger Timmerman Pastor 795 3667 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Rev. Wumu* Smith, Rector Phone 945-3014 Sunday Schedule Adult Choir 900 p m Church School & Adult EduCat.on 9 30 a m Holy Eucharist 10 30 am Weekday EuChanst Wednesday 7 15 am Thursday 700 pm Cail for information about youth choir. B«bie Study, youth group and other activities Sunday - Latin Tridentine Mass • 10 a.m. 10 00 a m 1100 a.m. 6 00 pm 9 45 am. 11:10a.m. 6 30 p m. 6 JO p.m. 7 00 pm 891 8028 LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Christian Reformed 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Sunday School 9.30 a.m. Rosary ana Confessions before Mass Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a m. Daily Mass in Small Chapel • 8:30 a.m. Evening Worship .................. 5:45 p.m. Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 9:00 a.m & 11:00 am. First Friday Mass .............. 7.00 p.m. Recotory Office Phone — 531-0432 Rei . Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST (Ehr CDld limr JHrtliuditt (Church Adult Sunday School........... 9 a.m. Sunday School.................. 10 00 a.m. Morning Worship .1100 a m. Evening Worship............... 6:00 p m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . 7:30 p.m. "A church utth a taring heart for our aimmuniD and the uorld Sunday Services 9:30 a m. k o 00 p.m. Morning Worship.................. 10 a.m. Children’s Sunday School .10 a.m. Pastor Merle Bute alda Ret . Dr Robert L Wessman Pastor M 37 at 100th St.. Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891 1512 Church Office: 891 8869 Parsonage. 891-8167 559C Whitneyville Ave., S.E Alto. Michigan 49302 Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I May 2, 1989 I Page 5 Caledonia problem solvers compete in state ‘Bowl’ By Barbara Gall A small information ex­ change company that provides its clients with information from al) over the world seems to be an ideal workplace. It offers excellent health benefits, flex-time, child care, a counseling service... seem­ ingly everything an employee could wish for. An employee living in 1989. that is. those possible future problems? This is the “scenario” that faced 120 Future Problem Solver teams from all over Michigan who had qualified for the state competition April 22 at the University of Michigan. Among them were five teams from Caledonia Community Schools, one team from each building hav­ ing made the qualifying round. But what employment pro­ blems might a company like this one face in the year 2020? And what are the solutions to Each team separately huddl­ ed over the scenario, try ing to predict 20 possible future pro­ blems this imaginary company could face in the area of employment “This was not an easy task when it seemed like such a wonderful place to work.” said Future Problem Solver Coach Karen Hillebrand. Her coaching opportunities were over, however, by the time the teams arrived at the university . Coaches area not allowed to help their teams once they begin the competition But all the Caledonia teams were able to brainstorm the required 20 problems, she said, and then could go on to the next step in the FPS pro­ Members of the five Caledonia state qualifying teams hod time to look around the University of Michigan campus where the state competition was held. cess, which is to select one underlying problem. Another brainstorming session by the team would lead to possible solutions to this problem. Each solution would then be evaluated and finally the best solution would be carefully written up. The teams must write up each step of the process in a special booklet, which is then judged section by section by at least three different judges. Finalists’ booklet would receive seven judgings in all. Hillebrand pointed out. She said the solutions were evaluated on how well the solutions matched the pro­ blem. as well as on how well the problem matched the scenario itself. Teams get ex­ tra points for originality and creativity, she said, but a lot of work goes into stating the underlying problem and the solutions. ‘ ’The problem and the solu­ tions must be well worded." she said. "Some parts of the process need to be elaborated on while others must be stated very succinctly. “The team members have to be good writers as well as good thinkers. ” While none of the Caledonia teams won top awards this year. Hillebrand said all five did very well and wrote good booklets. “They’re already win­ ners." she said. "It’s hard for me to let them know that. What I really wanted was for them to know they’d done their very best. “It was no nice when every team came out saying ’We really did a good job.’ That Art Exhibit at Page Elementary was the high point of the pro­ gram for me.” Hillebrand said that while the Caledonia teams didn’t br­ ing home any first-place trophies, they did take an ac­ tive part m the activities plan­ ned for the students at the competition. Amy Perkins from the Ket­ tle Lake team won a clock in the Friendship Bowl, where the students get together to form a team with students from ocher schools and dif­ ferent age levels. The Caledonia students took mementos from their schools to exchange with other teams. Among these were some souvenirs from last year’s centennial/sesquicentennial celebration. Hillebrand said And she added that Mark Uyl. from the high school team, representated Caledonia in the talent show, doing his ‘‘soon-to-be-famous” stand­ up comedy routine. A brochure explaining the Future Solving Program says its goals include helping students increase their knowledge about the future, aiding students in increasing their creative thought pro­ cesses. providing students with a problem-solving model, helping students im­ prove their analytical and critical thinking skills and assisting students to function as a team member, as well as to develop and improve their research skills. For Hillebrand, who is the gifted and talented coor­ dinator for the Caledonia schools, the goal is "to give kids the confidence to tackle problems. "We can’t give them all the answers, but by teaching them a process, we can give them the means and the confidence to solve problems. ” In the elementary division (grades 4-5). Caledonia Elementary was represented by Derika Jousma. Kelley Spence. Heather Van Enk. and Stephen Young. Dutton Elementary's team members were Dan Corstange. Jayme Cramer. Paul DeFouw and David Uyl. while Kettle Lake School sent Tricia Davis. Brad Fortuna. Amy Perkins and Ryan Sohczak. Janelie Douglas. Erin Kaiser. Sara Poll and Kristina Winegar represented Caledonia Junior High, and Margie Conway. Scott Minder. Craig Schmidt and Mark Uyl made up the high school team. All Future Problem Solvers, whether they qualified for the state Bowl or not. worked during the year learning the FPS process and analyzing future problems ac­ companying the areas of energy sources, nutrition and juvenile law. Hillebrand said that there are more than 750 problem­ solving teams in Michigan, and only the top 15 percent are invited to compete at the state level. A team qualified for the State Bowl on the basis of the booklet it prepared and submitted on the nutrition topic. First-place winners at the state level compete at the In­ ternational FPS Conference to be held at the University of Michigan in June. SAVE for their tomorrow. TODAY Tim Janose and Shiela Goodrich hold a painting by Bernard Palchick that is in­ cluded in the display of art in the library. An exhibit of prints, drawings and watercolors from the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts is currently on display through Mav 22 at Page Elementary School in Middleville. Domestic ft International Cruise, Tour ft Air Travel • Cancun (from Grand Rapids).. • Jamaica (from Detroit)....... . Children's Fares Only ’1.00 $278 ’ 5238* with Paying Adutt •Restrictions apply See us for CRUISE SPECIALS Caledonia Village Centre 891-0090 or 1-800-647-0090 OPEN M-i 8 306. Thurs IS 8 p m Other Eves by Appt Sat 10-2 What do your children want to be when they grow up? Whatever it is. they'll need a good education to go very far. It’s not too soon to start saving for their education In fact, the sooner you start, the bet­ ter There are a variety of savings plans available, and one is just per­ fect for your needs Stop in and discuss your children s future with a personal banker today. Then, re­ lax and enjoy the growing years, knowing their future is secure. The public is invited to at­ tend the showing of the ex­ hibit entitled "The Artist as Naturalist." Artist Molly Jo Bonner from Kalamazoo will visit Page Elementary on Friday . May 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. to give a demonstration of draw mg techniques, said Principal Tony McLain The traveling exhibit is from the Kalamazoo Institute of Art’s .ARTREACH pro­ gram which is funded by the Michigan Council for the Arts with additional support from the School Employee’s Credit Union of Kalamazoo It provides, free of charge, small traveling exhibitions of original an works for one month loans to schools and libraries in Soutn western Michigan State Bank of Caledonia Offices in Caledonia, Dutton & Middleville 9A7 MAIM QTDCCT 267 MAIN STREET CALEDONIA Ph. 891-8113 TVU AOTiu e-r e r 3205 68TH ST. S E DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE Ph. 698-6337 Ph. 795-3361 �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 2, 1989 Caledonians ski the Rockies during spring break (As told by Jack Berends and sorted out bv Barbara Gall) Despite a chilly start, spring is trying to blossom. Snow and blizzards seem far away. But for a group of Caledonia teenagers and adults, skiing "waist-deep" powder and just missing a couple of blizzards are very recent memories. While many headed south for spring break, a record number of area folk loaded vans and headed west for the seventh annual Caledonia Spr­ ing Break Ski Trip. Those who experienced it said the eventful trip to Cop­ per Mountain alone makes a story worth telling. Beginning with the com­ plicated job of loading all the gear and luggage, but still leaving room for the passengers, the trip continued with such no(-so-funny-at-thetime-but-great-story-later events as missing a turn and nearly skiing Wisconsin in­ stead of Colorado; the cons­ tant overheating of Jack Bercnds’s six-cylinder and very overloaded “blue goose," negotiating with clos­ ed auto parts stores to reopen so Roetmans' van could get its burned-out wheel bearing replaced, and narrowly miss ing disaster when a pickup slid into Berends' lane on a hairpin turn. According to the Berends narrative, “magnificent maneuvering" saved the “goose" from a collision. Others, however, credit “fan­ tastic good fortune or generous guardian angels." But danger had not yet slid on In As Berends narrated. "One problem resolved, the next was to cancel a law of physics, that a body in motion continues in motion in the same direction unless. ..The moving (van) headed straight for the edge and the road below. Snow showered in all directions as the van slammed into the snowbank like a V shaped snowplow.. and stopped. “This entire episode can be blamed on Nancy Spencer, who dreamed the night before that the blue goose actually went over the edge. “A generous Coloradan with a four-wheel drive, a steel cable and 20 boys lifting and pushing got the vehicle back on the road." But not all events on the trip were hazardous. The Caledo­ nians enjoyed a stop in Col­ orado Springs, where they took in the Air Force Academy, the Garden of the Gods, a tram ride at Royal Gorge and the world's highest suspension badge. Shortly after arriving at Copper Mountain, the moun­ tain passes and Interstate were closed, as plows and sanders fell behind clearing the five feet of snow that fell over eight days, the same snow that made skiing a downhiller's dream The snow continued, with five feet piling up in a week. The “powder " allowed both the expert and inexperienced skiers to enjoy the endlevs number of trails at Vail and Aspen Snowmass. But it also kept service trucks from making deliveries to the resorts, and chaperon­ ing moms who planned to lux­ uriate and enjoy the maid ser­ vice. which even included loading the dishwashers, end­ ed up with snowmobile deliveries and loading the dishes as usual. The skiers did take serious­ ly the warnings to stay out of posted areas One skier died nearby in an avalanche. The top of the mountain bowl ski areas were closed most of the week due to ski patrol blasting of avalanche cornices and because of winds sometimes gusting to over 70 miles per hour They also hx>k seriously the need to protect faces and cars with suntan lotion. At 12,000 feet, 36 percent more ultra violet rays hit the earth than at the seashore That, plus the reflection off the snow, equals a quick sunburn. Even with protection, there were some burned and peeling spots on noses and ears On the less serious side of the story, legend has it that everyone “wiped out” in varying degrees, with Mike Foreman winning the title of Mr. Crash. Nancy Ten Elshof. however, competed “ten aciously" for the honor Legend also has it that at­ tractive spectators on the slopes caused a lowering of the IQ in certain male members of the group. This in turn led to their try ing strange and wonderful feats, like jum­ ping from a 20-foot cliff “for her camera" and riding the rocks down a ledge or cliff. The mountain grandeur im­ pacted many members of the group, with some trying some mountain climbing as well as skiing A group that skiied Snowmass joined company with tennis star Chris Evert and also met Denver Broncos quarterback John Elway. After spending the day ski­ ing new trails, or trying new stunts, succeeding in some adventures and crashing in others, everyone appreciated the hot tubs, saunas, swimm­ ing pools and even the exer­ cise equipment of the athletic club facilities. Then the 1989 “Ski the Rockies" trip was over. Shar­ ing anecdotes and plans for next year, the Caledonia con­ tingent headed home just hours before another snow storm again closed highways and mountain passes Caledonians who skiied the Rockies during spring break enjoyed the mountain scenery as well as ideal skiing conditions. T-K 5th graders help plant trees Mrs. Yoder's first graders planted a tree with the help of custodian Harold Nichols. Chuck Roetmon takes an unscheduled rest stop, but manages to stay in good form. Caledonia Junior students pursue a ski club venture The spring break “Ski the Rockies" trip (see article) was not the only sign that skiing is becoming more and more AUCTION FREEPORT FIRE DEPARTMENT Freeport, Michigan — Annual — AUCTION SALE at the ... Freeport Fire Station Sat., May 6*11 a.m. All types of donated items being auctioned off. popular with Caledonia residents. After more than 60 Caledonia Junior High students signed up in 1988 to go on an after-school trip to the Cannonsburg Ski Area, a mother. Jenneane Pelon. said she knew there was enough in­ terest to form a club. Another parent. Shari Har­ mon, met with principal Mane Kelley to set up four tentative ski dates for the 1988-89 school year, with the first planned for Jan 23. The sponsors sold club cards for $5. providing students a $9 savings each lune they went skiing if they had to rent equipment and buy a lift ticket Eighty -five cards were sold, and about 60 students went on each of the four planned trips. They were joined by five chaperones, recruited by Joellyn Potgeter. and by some of the jumor high teachers as well Pekxn said the sponsors plan to make the chib an extra­ curricular activity next year at rhe new middle school. Fifth graders at Thornapple Kellogg April 21 took part in a “Tree Planting Project" sponsored by the Alfred B. Swanson Foundation. Because trees absorb carbon dioxide and give off oxygen, students across the county are promoting massive tree­ planting efforts this spring to help stem the trend of global wanning. “Planting a tree is something everybody can do right now. It gives you the ability to be part of the solu­ tion." said Kay Dodge, ex­ ecutive director of the Center for Environmental Study and an organizer of the tree­ planting campaign. Students in the KISD were given the option of planting a tree with their parents as part of an effort to improve the environment. Elementary students at Page. West and McFall Schools also planted trees that they will care for. Zach Kinney (left) and Bill Baldry help sort some of the 225 trees planted to help the environment. .SftCCIF 795-7719 nkMISHFC . Callfor ^HAIR DESIGNERS V Appointment Men • Women • Children ACRYLIC NAILS • TANNING BOOTH 109 Railroad, Middleville �WELCOME The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / May 2. 1989 I Page 7 To Caledonia's Newly Expanded High school VIEW FROM SOUTHEAST-NEW HIGH SCHOOL WING CALEDONIA HIGH SCHOOL-MIDDLE SCHOOL CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS High School Opening Caledonia enjoys open house at the new high school Sunday By Barbara Gall Caledonia Superintendent of Schools Robert Myers estimated that about 1.000 area residents responded to the invitation issued by the school board and administra­ tion to tour the new high school during an open house held last Sunday afternoon. Though gym and auditorium facilities are not yet completed. Caledonia residents wandered through the new high school wing, visiting classrooms, laboratories, the cafeteria and kitchen, the library and the spacious student commons Future Fighting Scots who now populate the pre-school and early elementary classes especially seemed impressed by the high-ceilinged com­ mons area and the new gym which will seat 2,500 spec tators when completed. While everyone enjoyed cookies, frozen yogurt, punch and coffee, the younger citizens also received a purple or gold balloon, several of which remained behind, suspended from the lofty ceil­ ings of the library and the commons. Student guides Dave Johnson. Dave W ilson. Maria Vargo. Stacey Wallace and Rick Dunn provided ex­ planatory tours to some groups, while Myers and school board members also showed people around and answered questions about the new building. The high school students moved in earlier this month, playing an active role in the transfer of books and equip­ ment from the old wing to the new. Though workers are adding finishing touches to construction as well as install­ ing bleachers and enclosing the auditorium. Principal Tonya Porter said the students have made a good transition and seem to have had little trouble settling into their new quarters The former high school now is being remodeled into a mid­ dle school which will serve grades 6-8. It is scheduled to open this fall along with the auditorium and the new high school gym. Myers said he was very pleased by the turnout at the open house, and citizens, in turn, seemed pleased with what they saw. “It’s really very nice.” said one resident who was seeing the interior of the building for the first time. “It’s so much larger than it looks from the outside. The students should enjoy it here, learning in such pleasant surroundings. ” Several recent graduates at­ tending the open house all voiced the same thought. Why didn’t they have this when I was here?" Anyone who couldn't attend the open bouse, but who would like to see the building, is invited to walk through any time during school hours. Myers said. Ground breaking ceremonies for the new high school took place October 28, 1987. School board members look over the open house decorations brightening the new cafeteria last Sunday. Sharon Oatley displays one of the baskets filled with school-related items and marked with a purple or gold balloon. Fred Boncher, left, shows off his diploma,' while fellow board member Jim Newell, right, is allotted some crayons. Students played a vital role in successfully moving the school from the old wing to the new. �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 2, 1989 Students and teachers worked hard to get classrooms organized so studies could continue os smoothly as possible. Bulletin boards and posters already brighten the new rooms only days after the big move. The media center, with its high ceiling, skylights, special lighting and warm colors, is the focal point of the new facility. Plans are to update books and equip­ ment and reorganize the staffing to improve the center s services. 12 The new gymnasium has a seating capacity of 2,500 and has two activity decks. Students, teachers, and administrators share moving into the addition. What book are you telling them about, Fred? What ever the joke, visitors enjoy school board member Fred Boncher s guided tour of the new library and media center. Congratulations from ... GENERAL CONTRACTORS 3437 EASTERN AVE., S.E. GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN 49508 CALL (616) 241-4491 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I May 2. 1989 / CONGRATULATIONS CALEDONIA ON YOUR NEW HIGH SCHOOL AUDITORIUM Stage Rigging By Tiffin Scenic Studios Inc. to The new kitchen has the capacity to prepare up to 3,000 meols. The staff enjoys new equipment and greater working space. Insure safe and versatile theatre staging and stage drapery to enhance the performance. COMPLETE STAGE EQUIPMENT WIFFIW feflSgceiuc Studios, Inc. 146 RIVERSIDE DRIVE P.O. BOX 39 TIFFIN. OHIO 44883 (419) 447-1546 CONGRATULATIONS FIGHTING SCOTTS ENJOY YOUR NEW HOME! the design forum 124 east fulton, suite 6 o 0 grand rapids, mi (616)454-1398 49503 achltects engineers planners �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / May 2, 1989 The new cafeterio features a woH of windows and con be divided to separate the middle school eating area from the high school's. Three hundred students can be seated on the high school side. 200 on the middle school side. Supervising the refreshment table are Candoce Myers, Caledonia High Prin­ cipal Tonya Porter and Carol Uhlman. The greenhouse for the agriculture lab win oe ready for student use next fall. 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Middleville, Ml / May 2. 1989 / Page 11 School officials were pleased that approximately new school and enjoyed the 1.000 residents visited the open house last Sunday. Cassandra Hook, 2, found the new library just the place for some heavy book work. Future students of Coledonio High School en­ joyed cookies, punch ond especially the balloons handed out to all the youngsters. Pausing in the student commons are Superinten­ dent of Schools Robert Myers, left, seniors Dave Johnson, Maria Vargo ond Stacey Wallace, and Prin­ cipal Tonya Porter. All helped show open house visitors around the new facility. Footings, Flat Work & Walls Congratulations on Such a Fine Facility 6875 Dutton Industrial Dr., S.E. Dutton Michigan 49316 Phone (616) 698-6397 �Page 12 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 2. 1989 Annual Spring Concert held by T-K students by Jean Gallup The annual Spring Con­ cert, presented by the Thornapple Kellogg Sym­ phonic Band and conducted by Duane Thatcher, held last Sunday, featured 10 musical selections, three special solos and two awards to out­ standing band members. Shelly Duyser and Tad Thatcher also will provide examples of their work at an appearance July 29 with the Michigan High School Foot­ ball Coaches Association's All-Star Band at Michigan State University. Duane Thatcher welcomed the audience with the state­ ment that for the first time in 20 years, 12 band mem­ bers were absent from a concert. "Why?" he asked, and then answered, "Because we have pay-to-participate. It is up­ setting because I didn't even know they weren’t going to be here." "I can't lower a grade be­ cause they pay for the pro­ gram," he continued. "I hope you’ll think about that in June, so we won't have continue to have these kind of problems in education." "Tower of Americas" was the first offering from the band, followed by "Dithy­ ramb." "Conversation for Cornet" had Duyser in her trumpet solo, and Kate Bartlett had a flute solo in the next num­ ber, "Amparito Roca." Thatcher called "A Vow to Thee, My Country" a cover song, which was played while the drummers set up for Mike Rauschenberger’s drum solo "The Worried Drummer." "Shouting Brass" featured Rustic Sloan on drums and Jim Freeman on the bass guitar. The Semper Fidelis Award was presented to Rustic Sloan by Thatcher, who also named Bartlett as the winner of the 1989 John Phillips Sousa Award. For his baritone solo, Tad Thatcher played "Trumpet­ ers’ Lullaby." "Take the A Train" high­ lighted Matthew Pratt on the drums and "Johhny B. Goode" again saw Rauschenberger featured. The program closed with "America the Beautiful." All ready to go to Washington D.C. as part of the "Close Up Program"’ are (front, from left) Ann Blain, Tracy Frowein (back) Jamie Stewert, Paul Getty, Howard Cook, Luke Jeffery and teacher James Sprague. Not pictured is Matt Durkee. by Jean Gallup PROH SSKlVxls INTERNATIONAL^ * SPECIAL Children Fly Free (2-17 yrs.) (with parents) Restrictions may apply. PAT and STEVE SULLIVAN Breton at 44th (616) 455-3242 Eves. (616) 795-3395 Seven seniors and teacher James Sprague will board a plane May 7 for a seven-day stay in Washington D C. as part of the 'Close Up” program This once-in-a-lifetime trip is funded by civic groups in Middleville to allow students to see how the government functions and learn their obligations as United States citizens. Bradford White Inc.. cMiracles Study the Greatest Miracles of the Bible May 7-10, 1989 Dr. cMark Jackson SUNDAY SERVICES 11:00 A.M. & 6:00 P.M. Everyone is welcome! Director of Gospel Literature Services Former Pastor and for Seven Years President of Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary in Clark Summit. Pennsylvania Just returning from a preaching ministry in China, Dr. Jackson will speak at 7 p.m. at Alaska Baptist Church 7240 - 68th St. S.E. Just East of M-37 We Accept Christ - We Expect Christ Pastor - Rev. Max E. Tucker Music - Jeff VanderHeide Kate Bartlett is happy to receive the winner of "The John Phillips Sousa" award from Duane Thatcher dur­ ing the Spring Concert. ‘Close Up’program lets T-K seniors tour Washington V.F.W. Posi 7548, The Rotary Club. The Lions Club. The Jaycees and United Auto Workers Local 1002 are all Shelly Duyser solos on the trumpet. She and Tad supporting the trip this year. Jamie Stewart. Luke Jef­ Thatcher have been chosen to perform at MSU on July fery. Paul Getty. Tracy Fro­ 29. wein. Ann Balin. Howard Cook and Matt Durkee will be on the tour with social studies teacher Sprague. "Not only is it a learning experience without a text book, they face situations they have never been in before, like flying, staying in a hotel and riding a subway," said Sprague. “It’s a total mind expander. I’ve been involved for eight years and this is the best run program. It’s almost 20 years old. and very well run — just like clockwork,” he added. “We’ve had over 100 kids do this, and I’ve never heard a kid say it wasn’t worth it,” he said. Favorite sights of the students usually are the Tad Thatcher, with his father directing, plays a Smithsonian Institution’s Air baritone solo. He and Shelly Duyser were selected to and Space Museum, Sprague play in the Michigan High School Coaches Associasaid. tion s All Star Band this summer. "There are movies and a planetarium; they have everything.” he said. The Washington Zoo and the foreign embassies are other site the students enjoy. Sometimes, students can walk right into embassies, as Sprague did on one trip. “I’ve been in the Russian Embassy. It’s just like you would expect it to be, with all one-way glass. I met the First Deputy Secretary; he was realh nice and served us tea and cookies He knew more about the United States than 1 did. and here 1 am. a teacher. I mentioned 1 was from near Grand Rapids, and he rattled off business names like Steelcase. He knew all about us." he said. The students will take part in daily study visits to the House of Representativess in the Caledonia Village Centre and the Senate, the Capitol on M-37 in Caledonia, Ml 49316 and the Supreme Court During daily seminars, the • AUTO • HOMEOWNERS students can question • business • life senators, representatives, ad­ • HEALTH • INVESTMENTS ministration officals, and lobbyists about their Call us for a quote for all your insurance needs. stands on national and interna­ tional issues. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY (616) 891-9294 �Neighbors Kith NORMA VELDERMAN__________ dal was to be home from Cen­ Monday. April 17. Lois tral Michigan April 21 for the Bremer and sister Trudy summer. Truax went to Benton Harbor, Last Sunday. April 16 while some of their family Esther went over to the Van­ came from the Chicago area dals' for their first barbecue, to have a leisurely three-hour with steaks, no less, for the lunch, at Schuler s together. first one of the year. Kathy Moma said they had Esther said her son-in-law is a very relaxed weekend at coming over to install some their cottage. They even went fans to help beat the heat of fishing and had a good time the summer to come They.didn't catch a thing, so Eunice Brown said her that meant no cleaning or brother and wife. Bob and preparing the fish they didn t Martha Crofoot. along with catch Ruth Wobbema went out for I forgot to ask. who I was supper at Circle Cinn. talking with when I called Bob Monday. April 17. in the Otto s, but he said that they evening. Eunice and Anna didn't have any news, just get Hams went to Circle Inn to ting ready to plant corn soon celebrate Anna's birthday Louise Schleh said she Anna Harns said that she knows spring is here, her celebrated her birthday all rhubarb is up weekend with family and Kathleen McNec said she friends had a birthday this weekend Florence and Joe Fiala at­ Fem and Charles Poland. tended the “After Sixty" din­ George and Josephine Knofner Tuesday. April 18. fkc and Fem's mom. Wrcths Florence's granddaughter. McNec. went to the Circle Inn Diane Arens from Arizona, is after church Sunday. April here to attend a family wed­ 16 ding. She and Florence went Monday. April 17. Ethel to Grand Rapids shopping and Gibson went to Hastings to eating out She stayed over meet with some of her class night with Florence and Joe. members to plan their 55th Virginia Root said she has alumni meeting this summer been busy attending various Tuesday. April 18. Ethel events most of this week. And went to the SW Auxiliary she is grateful to be able to do Hospital Board meeting at St. it. John's Then Thursday, she I just learned something volunteered to work at the new. last night, when I talked Bristol Inn at Charlton Park to Lib Palmer. I discovered The ichool children arc still that she and Aimc had twin coming out daughters. Beatrice This past weekend. Ethel Libcnauer. from Oswego. and some others from the NY., came to visit her Methodist Church attended parents. Then tw in sister. Ber the church retreat at Wesley nice Wood from Kentucky Woods at Clear Lake. came Thursday. April 20. Ella Morton said nephew They were to both be there un­ Rob Kenyon came to say til Sunday. April 24 good-bye to her before leav­ On the 16th. Paul and ing to go to Italy. Hortense Palmer. Martha Everett White said two men Sousely. Ett Van Sickle and he used to work with in Battle Gladys Wilson visited Aime Creek, visited him Sunday, and Lib. Martha had just April 16. returned from Florida. Ted Mattingly said he had a Edna Steeby said that son gocxl Lion's Club chicken din Terry took her out to dinner ner. Sunday. April 16. at the Saturday, the 15th. to high school. celebrate her birthday. Barb and Phil Bender sur­ Sunday, the 16th. Edna prised their daughter. Vonda. by driving to her college to went over to see Leslie's two see her Sunday. April 16. and sisters in Battle Creek. Bob and Betty White came by taking her out to dinner. home early from Alabama Thursday. April 13. Thelma Carl took supper to because of his mother’s death and funeral. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Skinner. Lynn and Luana Tolan and On Friday, the 14th. Thelma and Anna Harris went son John spent the weekend of to breakfast to celebrate the 15th and 16th at the Pon­ Anna’s birthday. Saturday, tiac Silverdome watching the 15th. Thelma went to Super Cross Race and suppor­ Kalamazoo to meet w ith her ting son Marty's roommate, group of ladies. On Sunday, Steve, who was a participant When they got back to the the 16th. Thelma went to Al­ bion to visit her two nephews. motel, they all started to get Robert and Sandy Carl. She sick. On the way home, one of also stopped to see Bob's wife them became very nauseated and was quite sick for a while and children Lois and Gordon McWhin- When Luana went to the doc­ ncy attended the Lions Club tor to see about her sore throat, he said it had to be all chicken dinner April 16. Esther Larkin is preparing that carbon monoxide that was to work on her garden that the causing all the trouble Monday, the 17th. Ken and people at Lincoln Meadows will be getting ready for any Sharon Smith of Brevort spent a night and a day. of the residents to plant. They Lynn and Luana. Pam and are waiting for the soil to Terry Tolan. along with Fred w arm up Granddaughter Lenda Van­ and Agnes Rock, attended an CAVIN SERVICE & BODY SHOP 795-3318 Or 891-8151 • • • • • Complete mechanical work • Frame work Auto glass replacement iwe bill your insurance* Discount exhaust (we will beat any written estimate) Brakes • Alignment Warranty work done on Chevrolet Buick and Pontiac OPEN Monday 8 to 8; Tuesday-Friday 8 to 5 North of Middleville on M-37 Air Show in Toledo. Ohio earlier this month. Lynn and Luana attended Troy Rock's first birthday , with grandpa and grandma Rock Mary Spencer and her girls were also there Mary VanderWal and MaryNoah attended a baby shower in Battle Creek Saturday. April 15. for Mary VanderWai's daughter-in-law This will be Mary s first grand­ child. Mary Noah said she received so many lovely gifts I think that Kay Noah and Nellie Whitcomb also were there Neva and Bill Kenyon said they had a relaxing time the weekend of the 15th and the 16th just catching up on all the things they wanted to do. Saturday , the 15th. Dorothy and Don Dean had their first picnic at Island Park at Eaton Rapids. Of course, they have a wonderful yam shop there, too. The Art Palmers. Rollo Bowerman s sister and hubby, came to visit Sunday night, the I6th Then the John Woodmaans came over to see them Monday. April 17. Rollo's two sister. Alice Stromberger and Doris Haight, also came to see him. Russell and Alice Bender attended the ‘ After Sixty" dinner Apirl 18. Thursday. April 20. their daughter. Beverly, from California, was with them for 10 days Ray and Bette koeplinger rode their bikes to Chesaning to have breakfast Sunday. the 16th It was cold until the sun came out and then it was nice Beth Verlinde said daughters Mary and Ruth came home for Al Verlinde s funeral Fem and Charles Poland visited their mother. Wretha McNee. Thursday. April 13. to do some chores for her. Thursday evening June and Howard Cobum and Beth and Scottie Ploeg came over. Have a good week and count your blessings instead of all the thigns that went wrong. If you would list all your blessings, you would find that you really have many more blessings. Most of us enjoy counting all our troubles so others will feel sorry for us. to be continued... The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I May 2. 1989 / Page 13 Longer hours announced at ‘Hair We Are’ Diane Pitt (left) and Sandy (Ogden) Brower are now staff members at ‘‘Hair We Are” in Middleville. With the addition of the newest hairdressers, the shop will expand its hours un­ til 8 p.m. Monday through Friday, and later hours by appointment. Saturday the salon will be open from 8 a.m. till noon. For more information call 795-2263. DAILY Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner SPECIALS All You Can Eat After 4:30 PM THURSDAY Roast Beef s5.99 FRIDAY: Swiss Steak s5.99 (Meals include soup & salad bar. potato & vegetable of the day) Take-Out Orders 891-9480 HOURS; Mon.-Sat. 6:30 a.m.-8 p.m. In the Caledonia Village Centre — On M-37 in Caledonia k Under the Management of New Owners �Page 14 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 2. 1989 Caledonia loses two in girls track The Caledonia girls varsity track team lost both of their dual meets this past week They were on the short end of a 75-53 score to Hudsonville and a 83-45 score to South Christian In the Hudsonville meet, the ladies won six events The 3200m relay team of Becky Stauffer. Carla Frantti. Sarah Ashbaugh, and Deb Schumacher were winners in 10:46 8 Sarah Ashbaugh won the 1600m run in 5:55.8. Korey Hofmann was first in the 400m dash in 1:05.5, Becky Stauffer lead the 800m run in 2:33.1 and Deb Schumacher was victorious in the 3200m run in 12:56.9. The 1600m relay team of Julie Kral. Cheryl Kral. Korey Hoffmann, and Becky Stauf­ fer were first in 4:25.7. In the South Christian meet, the Fighting Scots won five events. Jill VanOost won the discus in 75*2*’ while Becky Stauffer won the 800m run in 2:35.8. Judv Brodock won the 200 in 28 2 and Deb Schumacher won the 3200m run in 12:58.4. The 1600m relay of Julie Kral. Cheryl Kral. Korey Hofmann, and Becky Stauffer won in 4:30.4. Next week the ladies have meets with Forest Hills Nor­ thern on Tuesday. Wayland on Thursday and Greenville relays on Saturday Team shows improvement Caledonia off to 2-7 start in baseball The Caledonia varsity baseball team is off to a somewhat slow 2-7 start. The team has beaten Allendale (9-3) and Cedar Springs (24-3). Greg Kral pitched and won both games for the Scots. Losses include Bvron Center (7-3). Godwin (7^ and 11-1). Kelloggsville (16-12). South Christian (11-8). Hamilton (10-0). and Kenowa Hills (9-3). The team has been hitting well and been improving with each game. Play er of the week awards for the Scots have in­ cluded Robb Andrusiak. who is batting .355 and leading the team with 10 RlB’s. He also has 5 stolen bases. Last week. Robb was voted (by all varsity coaches) as the Caledonia Male Senior Athlete of the Year. He will be attending the University of Michigan in the fall. Says Coach John Klunder. ‘Robb is a great athlete Baseball may be the sport he has the most potential in. He*s a real sleeper as a prospect. No one hears about him because our teams have so-so records, but he has all the tools — great speed, a good arm. and good power.” The other Hayer of the Week is Greg Kral , who leads the team with a 4.58 hatting average and 9 stolen bases He also pitched complete games in both Caledonia vic­ tories. Greg w ill be attending Michigan Tech in the fall. “Greg is our best pitcher, no doubt. When he pitches, we have our best chance to win. He is also one of our best overall players, as his stats show.” says Klunder. adding that. “Kral and Andrusiak both have been three-year sutlers on the varsity . “Overall. I’m happy It’s a different team because I rely on seniors (five sutlers), but also on sophomores (Bill Kowal. Phil Heyboer. Brad Walbridge) who all start and all pitch. I don’t have a pro­ blem starting lOth-graders. All three of these kids have dime everything I could ask and they will only get better. If we get a little more con­ sistency on the mound, we could surprise some good teams My only real g«»al is to get better and better as the year goes on. I’m not pressur­ ing my team to win. just to play good baseball consistently.” TK net team shuts out 2 foes The Middlesillc tennis team " opened their league season r i zinnia’s Roni Robertson hands off to Becky Wlth 74) wins over both Byron Center Kelloggsville last SWU 3200 meter relay Io.. Thursday. --------- and - — week. The league wins put the Trojan win-loss record at 5-0 for the season. First singles players Pete Donker won both of his mat­ ches 6-4. 6-2. and 6-2. 6-2 Dan Keller won 6-1. 6-2 and 6-2. 6-0 Dave Sherwood at third singles won 6-0, 6-1 and Phil’s Pizzeria Italian Specialties 795-7844 Pizza • Dinner • Ziti • Steaks • Appetizers • Submarines • Calzone • Spaghetti • Cheesecake • Sausage Roll 6-0, 6-0. Matt Sunder won 6-1, 6-1 and by default. Dan Keller is showing greater consisUncy this week an I looks very good. Both performances this week show improvement. Dave Sherwood is woking on improving his net game which will result in better balance in his game. Dave is also show­ ing good improvement. The first doubles team of Drik Strater and Jeff Geukes won 6-0, 6-1 and 6-2. Scott BOWLING EAT IN OH T AKE OUT / WE CATER ALL OCCASIONS Downtown MIDDLEVILLE Parker and Oliver Wilken won their second doubles mat­ ches 6-2, 6-2 and 6-0, 6-1. Tad Thatcher and Marc Harcek won 6-1.6-4 and 6-0. 6-0. “We are very pleased with the way our players arc im­ proving thus far.” said Coach Larry Seger. “Cory Dean will be back in the lineup this week, but we will lose another second doubles player for a few matches. “Before the season is over we hope to put our best team on the court. Thus far that has not been possible due to injury and other circumstances beyond our control. ’ * However, Seger said, young players arc getting a chance to play which will give us much needed experience for next year Thus far our team has done a great job of adapting to new doubles partners “At least our singles players are in place for the rest of the season We arc especially impressed with the freshmen They are improv ing at a rapid pace which is a good sign for the future,” he said. HOURS Tues Thuft. 11:30 am 11 pm ;- 4 Sat 11 :30 «m-1 pm 5. ■ 4 v FIVE YEARS OF PROTECTION! Buy ixn* anil receive HE.I. P* the Homeowners Extended luhor and Part> Program Its a worry-free pnMvction jxk luge that takes care of all ftjuir charges lor S full \vars Don't miss out on a great value Bowlerettes The Water Doctor 36-24; Hair We Are 35-35 Hastings City Bank 32-28; Village Beauty Nook 30-30; Phil’s Pizzeria 27-33; Seif & Sons 20-40. High Series - B. Meyers 547; G. Purdum 532; G. Stevens 528; B. 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TEMPSTA.I Heating and Cooling IVoducts Paul Lapham Heating Middleville '< Hi/i ,it 795-3900 <MN0 <<wr/ifc*'// A / P u^tfnttl Cross Stitch, Painting, Knitting & Crotcheting cellent selection of sandbox and water toys for children. vc/£f^±Rainbow ’s End^j YARN, CRAFTS & VARIETY btf £^^"”Caledonia Village Centre Phone 891-1106 & �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I May 2. 1989 I Page 15 Loss snaps streak at 108 Caledonia track coach ready tostart winning streak by Barbara Gall “There's not a whole lot wrong getting beat by so­ meone when you've done the best performance you can do. said Caledonia's head track coach John Soderman last week While this may sound like a standard statement of sports philosophy. Soderman was speaking as a coach who seldom has had to use the phrase getting beat" in the last IO years. And getting beat, in this in­ stance. meant the end of a state-record-settmg string of consecutive dual meet victories Since I 9 7 8 . when Caledonia lost a meet to Hud­ sonville. the Fighting Scots have won 108 dual meets, breaking the previous state record of 104 last year, and then extending the streak until losing last Tuesday. Ironically, that loss was again to Hudsonville But while sorry to see “the streak” broken. Soderman was anxious to get on with the rest of the season, his first in the O-K Gold And pride in his team's performance was the only thing he really had to say about the 81-56 loss to the I “1 have no complaints about Caledonia’s perfor­ mance.'' he said “We were very competitive. Hudsonville is the defending conference champion and have a team of seniors who won that title as juniors ‘ Many events were decided by a few inches or fractions of a second Our pole vaulter. Jim Lewis, for example, went 13 feet that day. and finished third. That kind of vault would Win in nine out of ten meets “A lot of little things deter mined the outcome, a hurdle being kicked, a foul on the winning long jump. We think we rank second in the O-K Gold in the field events, but we were outscored that day 34 to 11." Soderman said that while the team was not particularly down about the loss, some of the senior leaders were bothered because they didn't want to see the streak end “The kids who have been in the program for three or four years felt bad it had ended. But the underclassmen, especially the freshman, haven’t had time to really get much concept of it. “What people forget is that 12 different teams took part in STOP Tennis • Creditor Harassments • Garnishments • Foreclosures Anyone — CALL — KLINE and VAN ZYL BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEYS Located near Woodland Mall • 957-4344 • FREE PHONE CONSULTATION we Also do Simple wills A summer women's doubles league is forming and we need you. Come join area women for a morning a week this summer of doubles play The intermediate level of play promises to be physically challenging and socially en­ joyable for your summer mornings. The six to eight week league will be organized by tl*e league's members. Call 795-3074 by May 15 for more information. KEITH BERGY — NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ — LARRY LEWIS FUEL OIL GAS I DIESEL SERVING HOML FARM INDUSTRY 0£ 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA. Ml 49316 SELFSERVE GAS DIESEL KEROSENE SNACK SHOP (616) 891-8198 PROPANE REFILL SERVICE building that record; it doesn't belong to just one team." Soderman said he was pleased at the performance of his Scots as they bounced back to defeat conference rival South Christian in the very next meet Thursday “We came back with a nice win." he said of the 94-43 victory While an impressive winn­ ing streak is certainly a credit to the program. Soderman said he didn't think it was really the only incentive for athletes to come out for the team. produce a team performance, even though those events all differ "We’ve always felt we were solid in all the events, and to be that way you need good athletes who excel in many different skills.” Soderman said that when a coaching staff has done things so long with winning results, in a losing season athletes and parents know that it wasn’t because the coaches weren't doing their jobs. "There are always going to be years when other teams have more talented physical ability.” he said. "We coaches in particular don't like to accept that it's all right to lose as long as you’ve done your best. It’s always more fun to win than not win.” Soderman said he has a talented team, and that in coaching there is always the excitement of working with the young people and helping them develop And there is always the next meet to look forward to. and the next winn­ ing streak b already under "We’re just going to start over.” he said. Scot winning streak stopped in track Last Tuesday. April 25. the Caledonia Fighting Scots 11-year dual meet victory streak came to an end at 108 as the Hudsonville Eagles defeated the Scots 81-56. This was an outstanding early season meet with both teams having numerous ex­ cellent performances and career bests The Eagles were extremely strong in the jump­ ing events, while the Scots had a solid day in the distance races Winning times and Caledonia athletes who placed were: discus 139’5”, first, Kirk Graham; 1600m run 4:55.6, first Andy Lillie, and 200 yd. dash. Bill Hess. On Thursday the Caledonia track team regained their win­ ning ways as they defeated the TK varsity softball ups record to 4-4 The Middleville varsity softball team increased its overall record Monday to 4-4. by sweeping a twin bill against Allegan 13-3 and 11-1. Sue Seger took the victory on the mound in the opener, increasing her record to 3-3. Seger limited the Tigers to two walks and four hits Maggie James, Marcie Henry and Jenny Merrill were two for three at the plate. Pam Elkins was two for two. Valerie Jackiewicz hit a triple that brought in two runs. In the second game. Trena Herminette pitched a two hit­ ter with only one walk. Her­ minette. after being sidelined due to a knee injury, increased her record to 1 -1. Pam Elkins was again 2-2 at the plate. Vai Jackiewicz led the scoring with two hits, two runs scored and three RIB’s. Valerie Jackiewicz leads the team with a .560 batting average. Marcie Henry con­ tinues to do a fine job at the plate with a .474 mark and Pam Elkins stands at .455. Defensively the team is lead S&S FARM MARKET Stop In And See Us! BEDDING PLANTS PERENNIALS FLOWER & VEGETABLE SEEDS ONION SETS SEED POTATOES A winning program takes not only good athletes, he said, but also a large number of participants His program consistently fields over 50 young people He said winning is part of showing the athletes that the coach is doing the job property "We're the last off the track in the evening, and we try never to be in a hurry w itfi the kids who ask for help or who want to stay a few extra minutes.” he explained. “Our concept is to bring those 17 events together and Crafts Corner NEW! Teddy Bears Weller OPEN Mon Sat 9 to 6 Sun 12 to 5 pm S & S FARM MARKET 7350 S. Middleville Rd. (M-37) (Between Middleville and Hastings) Ph. 795-9758 • open 7 days a week by Bonnie Bekking. Jamie fiieuschel and Maggie James, all with perfect 1.000 fielding averages. Coach Sherry Ritz credits the pitching in Mondays games. “We only walked three batters in two games. In Delton's contest we walked 10 batters. It makes a big dif­ ference in our game. Our defense has been tough. Our outfield has been air tight. Three of my outfielders have perfect fielding marks.” Ritz commented on the fine play of Jamie Beuschel in the Delton contest. ‘‘Sophomore Jamie Beuschel has come a long way already this season. During the Delton double-header she made a diving catch, threw a runner out at the plate from left field, laid a perfect bunt and had a heartfelt hit. “We are a very young team but 1 have all the confidence in the world in my team. With four juniors, four sophomores and one freshman starting we need to be consisent in the pit­ ching department. If pitching comes through, I am confi­ dent the rest will fall in place.’' Ritz said Seger’s pitching was improved so much since the team s first two games. Against Lowell and Hastings she walked seven batters each game Against Lakewood Sue walked three and Maple Valley only one. Caledonia off to slow tennis start The Caledonia boys tennis team got off to a slow start, losing its first four matches to good teams. Since, the Scots have rebounded with a con­ ference win over South Chris­ tian 4-3, after a loss to Hud­ sonville Mondav 7-0. All singles won against South, with Jim Spiegel, Rick Dunn. Jason Maynard, and Bob Stauffer The Scots lost Thursday to F.H. Northern 7-0. but are playing better each match. Sailors of South Christian 94-43. The Caledonia throwers (Kirk Grahan. Dave Wilson. Joe Benedict. Eric Curtis and Ted Grevers). sprint crew (Scott Burd. Dar­ win Caskey. Brad Nanzer. Brad Stegenga. Bill Hess and Rick Olson) and the hurdle team (Brad Ruth. Ryan Berends and Brad Feenstra) had outstanding performances as they shut-out the Sailors in their events. Taking first places for the Scots were: Brad Ruth, high hurdles 16.6 and low hurdles 42.0. Bill Hess. l(X)m dash 11 75 and 200m dash 23 5; Kirk Graham, shot put 43'9“ and discus 138'3”; Jim Lewis, pole vault 13’0". the 4(X)m relay team of Brad Stegenga. Scott Burd. Darwin Caskey and Brad Nanzer 1:36.3; the 800m relay team of Ryan Berends, Scott Burd. Darwin Caskey, and Brad Nanzer, and the 1600m relay team of Tom Cox. Alan Roetman, Scott Burd and Paul Burchfield 3:40.9 Wlage IBarber John Hampton, Barber Stylist Member of the State Barber Association S 207 E. Main St., Middleville OPEN: Tues.-Fri. 9-6:30; Sat. 9-1:30 r—FACTORY WORKERS—| MIDDLEVILLE • HASTINGS CALEDONIA • DUTTON Now is the time to register with Olsten Services. We need dependable people for long and short term assignments for the S.E. side of Grand Rapids. We are go­ ing to be in Middleville at the Village Community Hall 314 E. Main St. Thurs­ day, May 4th, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We look forward to meeting you. ~ Ost/f. SERVICES -------------- 452-8367------------ �Page 16 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 2. 1989 TK boys swamp past Byron Center The Middleville boys track team took thirteen first places in a 91-46 win over Byron Center. First place winners include Burke Thompson s shot put throw of 42’3”; Jim Grube's high jump of 5’10”; the 3200 meter relay team of Neuman. Jones. Tim Trumbull and Todd Kidder at 9:28 and Chad Sitzer vaulting at 11 ft. 3 in and on 100 meter high hurdles at 18.4. Grube took first in the 100 meter dash (11.3); Brotherton. Bill Atkins. Grube and Dean McNutt ran the 3200 meter relay at 1:36. Neuman won another first in the 1600 meter run (5:03) and the 400 meter relay team (John Koval. John Scheib. Jake Brewer and McNutt) scored a 48.4 win. First place honors concluded w ith Fox in the 400 meter dash (57.4). Eastwood in the low hurdles (41.5). Kidder in the 3200 meter run (11:15). and the 1600 meter relay team of Eastwood. Scheib. Thumbull. and Brotherton at 3:48. The Middleville boys track team dominated Wednesday ’s dual meet with Kelloggsville. Events highlighted by first, second and third place sweeps were the 100 meter dash led by Jim Grube and followed by John Scheib and John Koval; the 3200 meter run with Ed Neuman clocked at 11:02 and closely followed by Todd Kid­ der and Andy Monroe The 3200 meter relay team of Monroe. Bay ens. Trumbull and Jones ran at 9:44. Low and high hurdle honors went to Brad Eastwood (15.4 and 43 1 respectively). Mike Brotherton. Bill Atkinson. Dean McNutt and Jim Grube combined for a 1.39 win in the 800 meter event. Neuman (5:03) and Kidder took spots one and two in the mile run. The 400 meter relax with Koval. Scheib. Eastwood and McNutt scored 46.9; and CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF CONDITION of STATE BANK OF CALEDONIA of Caledonia, Michigan March 31, 1989 Consolidated Report of Condition of State Bank of Caledonia of Caledonia, Michigan And Foreign and Domestic Subsidiaries, at the close of business March 31.1989, a state bank ing 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 Cash and balances due from depository institutions a. Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin’,’................. b Interest bearing balances’..................................................................... 2 Securities (from Schedule RC B) 3 Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell a Federal funds sold*................................................................................. b Securities purchased under agreements to resell’......................... Loans and lease financing receivables a Loans and leases, net of unearned income (from Schedule RC-C) 43,940 437 b LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses..................................... c. LESS. Allocated transfer risk reserve ................................................ -0d. Loans and leases, net of unearned income, allowance, and reserve (item 4.a minus 4.b and 4.c)....................... 5. Assets held in trading accounts.............................................................. 6 Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases) ................ Other real estate owned............................................................................. 8. Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies 9. Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding........ 10. Intangible assets (from Schedule RC-M)............................................... 11. Other assets (from Schedule RC-F)........................................................ 12. a. Total assets (sum of items 1 through 11)......................................... b. Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j) (from Schedule RC-M) c. Total assets and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j) (sum of items 12.a and 12.b)................................................................ LIABILITIES 13. Deposits: a. In domestic offices (sum of columns A & C from Schedule RC-3) (1) Noninterest-bearing’......................................................................... 6,205 (2) Interest-bearing ................................................................................. !53,601 b. In foreign offices. Edge and Agreement subsidiaries, and IBFs (1) Noninterest-bearing........................................................................... (2) Interest bearing................................................................................. 14. Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase: a. Federal funds purchased’.................................................................... b. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase’ ......................... 15 Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury......................................... 16. Other borrowed money............................................................................... 17. Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases 18 Bank's liability on acceptances executed and outstanding . 19. Notes and debentures subordinated to deposits 20. Other liabilities (from Schedule RC-G) 21. Total liabiltiies (sum of items 13 through 20)................................... 22. Limited life preferred stock...................................................................... EQUITY CAPITAL 23 Perpetual preferred stock.......................................................................... 24. Common stock............................................................................................. 25. Surplus......................................................................................................... 26. a Undivided profits and capital reserves b LESS: Net unrealized loss on marketable equity secunties 27 Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments 28 a Total equity capital (sum of items 23 through 27)................ b Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. I823(j) (from Schedule RC-M) o. Total equity capital and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823QT (sum of items 28 a and 28.b)...................... 29. Total liabilties. limited-life preferred stock, equity capital, and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S C 1832U) (sum of items 21.22, and 28.c) MEMO Deposits of State of Michigan 1,987 -016,402 3.650 -0- 43,503 —01,019 —0— -0-0210 853 67,624 —0— 67,624 59,806 —0— —0— —0— —0— —0— —0— —0— 503 60,309 -0—01,600 1,600 4,115 -0- 7,315 7,315 67 624 None I George Edgar. Exec VP, of the above-named bank do hereby declare that this Report of Condition has been prepared tn 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 bebet 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 m 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. rounding out the relay events were Eastwood. Scheib. Fox and Brotherton in the mile relay, tallying 4.04. The 400 meter dash agreed with Brotherton (55.7) and Fox took second. Kellogsville's Pellerito cap­ tured a first in the 800 meter race, followed by Torjans Trumbull and Jones. Grube gave a stellar performance in the 200 meter, clocked at 23.7 with Brotherton running a close second. Field events starred Koval vaulting at 11’0”. Burke Thompson putting the shot at 42’3” and also placing second in the discus. Other leaders in­ clude John Scheib long jump­ ing at 17’10” and Grube tak­ ing the high jump at 5’10". Three freestylers earn state trip freestylers wrestled in the Kids State Freestyle Tourna­ ment Saturday. April 22nd. at East Kentwood All were from the 11 & 12 division. Steve Lehman. Chris Thomas and Joel Appel participated and won matches throughout the day. A picnic for the Mi idleville freestyle wrestlers and their families will be held at 6 p.m.. May 4th, at Spring Park. If the weather does not permit an outside picnic, it will be held at the T.K. High School Cafeteria. Middleville's Burke Thompson ogoinst Byron Center. Trojan hardballers win for fourth time in six games Middleville’s suddenly streaking baseball team thumped Byron Center 14-4 and then split a doubleheader with Allegan last week, losing 5-4 but winning the nightcap 10-8. Against Byron Center. Brad Bruner had three hits in­ cluding a two-run homer and double. Dave French added a homer. Brian Shafer three hits, and Todd Sprague and Chis VanStee two singles. Mike Scott drove in three runs with a bases loaded double Middleville led 7-1 after three innings and then wrap­ ped the contest up with two in the fourth. Mike Millhouse was the winning pitcher, allowing on­ ly three earned runs while striking out five. Allegan scored a run in the bottom of the fifth to break a BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION POST 305 (9548 M-37) Thursday, 6:30 p.m. 4- 4 tie and beat the Trojans 5- 4 in game one. Middleville had taken the lead 4-3 in the top of the fifth on singles by French and Scott Lewis, a double steal and a single by French and Shafer both had two hits while Millhouse had two rbis. The Trojans came back in the nightcap to score seven in the bottom of the third to erase George Eagar Harold J Gless. Director Dr J. Bncker Director Paul Garbo* Director a 7-3 deficit. Bruner had two hits and two rbis in the game while VanStee and Shafer drove in two runs VanStee. who was also the winning pitcher, highlighted the seven run third with a tworun single while Bruner added a single with the bases loaded The Trojans are now 4-6 overall and 1-0 in the league. Trojan girls top Kelloggsville, Byron Center A first in every event gave the Middleville girls track team an easy 118-8 victory over Kellogsville last Wednesday. Top performances were turned in by Martha Funk, Angy Johnson and Alicia Bat­ son. Funk was first in the long jump, 300 hurdle and on the winning 800 relay team. Johnson threw a personal best in the discus with a throw of 95’9”. This was from a previous best of 71 feet. Alicia also turned in an outstanding time in the 1600 meter run of 5:50.1. The team Richard J. Charyan, O.D DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON State of Michigan County of Kent ss Sworn to and subscribed before me this 26th day of Apnl,-1989 Darlene Biliett, Notary Public throws »he shot Family Vision Care Contact Lenses Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 again turned in 20 personal bests. The Middleville girls track opened their O.K Blue season with a 85-43 win over Byron Center Middleville had 13 first place finishes with Pam Eagien winning the 100 and 200 meter and running the an­ chor leg of both winning sprint relay teams Alicia Batson was also a tripble winner taking first in the 1600 meter run and the 800 meter and a leg of the 3200 meter relay. The team turned in 36 personal bests and made a cookie sweep in the 1600 meter and shot put Top individual for the meet was Pam Eagien GET RESULTS Call... 795-3345 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 2. 1989 / Page 17 Area residents asked to have house numbers VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES April II. 1989 President Thatcher colled the meeting to order at 7 00 p m Present Bray. Hardy Mason Myers. Riley and VondenBerg Absent None Guests Dick Meyers Irom Meyers, Bueche and Nies. Marge loew, and Jean Gal I up from the Sun and News Minutes of the March 28 1989 meeting were approved os reod Bueche and Niet updated Coun cil on the configuration and pro­ by Jean Gallup Carried VondenBerg moved the following transfers be allowed Water Receiving to Wotei $7 ooooo 12.500 00 Carried Minutes o< the regular March 7, 1989 Planning Commission Precious minutes needed to save lives or property sometimes are wasted when firefighters have to search for bouses that have no numbers. The absence of numbers on a mailbox in a rural setting is also a problem for delivery people, repair persons and others in the course of doing their jobs. George Sinen. who works for Cornerstone Realty m Middleville, has launched an effort to make area people aware of the need for visible house numbers To aid in the effort. Bob Boiary and Jim W’estra. coowners of Caledonia Village Hardware will deduct 25 per cent off any numbers purchas ed when customers mention they saw the advice in the newspaper. Area fire chiefs strongly agree with Sinen on the im­ portance of using numbers large enough for emergency crews to see easily. “That’s a super idea." said Robert Kenyon, chief of the Middleville Thornapple Township Fire Department. “Put them in the most con spicious place you can find Three inches isn’t big enough seven-inch high numbers on my house." he added. He also advised people who live in clustered homes off the main roads, such as around lakes, to construct a sign board with names and numbers on it to assist emergency workers “Make it so we can see it from the street or roadway go­ ing 35 miles an hour." he suggested. Mailbox numbers sometimes aren’t much help to the firefighters. Kenyon said. If the numbers arc on the wrong side, the men must go by and stop and look. And after dark it is even more dif­ ficult to see the numbers with a flashlight Also, trying to see the numbers on the inside mailboxes in a row of 10 is an impossible task while driving, he noted Dutton/Gaines Township Fire Department Chief Dale Gipe said he would "most definitely” like to sec numbers on every residence and business. In fact, a few years ago the 1.1 H'""' on file The Village of Middleville won the Best Tasting Water Contest printed bills be paid Support by Hardy Ayes all. Carried fronsh allowed $21,657 81 Total To Payroll Major Street to General Fund 246 01 local Street to General Fund Total to Motor Pool .2.239.66 Council and Manager Roon Council and Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the March Police Activity Report With no further business Bray moved for adjournment Support by Hardy Ayes all Carried Meeting adjourned at 7 25 p m Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (5/2) I Caledonia student is Miss Michigan finalist Lori Bcrgy. 16. daughter of Bob and Cheryl Bcrgy of Caledonia, has been accepted as a state finalist in the Miss Michigan American Co-Ed Pageant to be held May 26 and 27, at the Clarion Hotel and Conference Center in Lansing. The pageant is open to girls between the ages of 13 and 18. Emphasis is placed on personal interview, poise, ac­ tivities and self-confidence. The pageant seeks to recognize young women for their contributions to their community and to encourage them to set goals for the future. The pageant theme is “Youth — Pride of the Pre­ sent — Hope of the Future. Finalists will be judged on achievements, poise, per­ sonality. appearance and per- sonal interview The winner will be crowned Miss Michigan American Co-Ed for 1989. receive a crown, banner, and trophy, and will win an all-expense paid vaca tion in Hawaii in August at the Sheraton Surfrider Hotel on Waikiki Beach where she will compete for the national title of Miss American Co-Ed for 1989 Optional contests during pageant weekend will include academic achievement, volunteer service, talent, speech, and swimsuit. None of these competitions are required. Awards will also be presented to Miss Photogenic. Miss Personality. Miss American Co-Ed Model, and Miss American Co-Ed Hostess. Bergy is sponsored by Caledonia Oil Company. She is the granddaughter of Keith and Jean Bergy of Caledonia and Lucille Finkbeiner of Middleville and the late Lloyd Finkbeiner. She is employed as a secretary at Caledonia Trac­ tor She is a member of New Life Christian Fellowship and their youth group. She is a member of the high school band, and she plays on the Caledonia High School girls golf team Gun Lake women set auction The GRWC Gun Lake Area Club will meet Wednesday. May 10, at 9:30 a m at Bay Pointe Restaurant. 11456 Marsh Road. Gun Lake The sixth annual “Morning Madness" auction will be held All proceeds go to sup­ port “Giristown." Visitors and guests are in­ vited to attend the auction and lunch will be available after the meeting 58 8 * Caldeonia Village Hardware co-owners Bob Bodary, (front) and Jim Westra,(back, left) join George Sinen to demonstrate places to put house numbers. Bodary holds a mailbox, and Westra shows a me il box post. township brought numbers and passed them out to every house in the township that needed them, he said. "But. there are still some who don't have them. We still have numbers left, and we’d like to have anyone who needs them to call me at 698-8055," he said. When installing house numbers, there are several suggest ions given by the Grand Rapids Real Estate Board, which is holding a similar campaign in Kent County — Install house numbers close to the street so they can be seen in headlights or spotlights — Install reflective numbers five to seven feet off the ground. — House numbers should be placed against a contrasting background — Comer lot numbers should be located near the street named in the officii address. — House numbers should be visible from either direction — Reflective numbers should be at least three inches high Using the theme "Is your number up'.’’’ to encourage the use of house numbers, the real estate board also advises homeowners not to let their numbers be hidden by shrub­ bery or other obstacles, to keep them well lighted, to put numbers near enough to the street to be seen, and replac­ ing them when they become too dirty or weather beaten to be read FFA members at North Kent Mall City met country at North Kent Mall April 14-15 during West Michigan Farm Expo. The annual event is sponsored by farm bureau groups in Kent, Ottawa. Allegan. Barry, Ionia and Montcalm counties. Over twenty booths provided a chance to learn about and sample agricultural products that many people take for granted One of the most popular ex­ hibits. the “Barnyard Babies Petting Zoo.’” was provided courtesy of the three FFA chapters in Kent County: Lowell, Cedar Springs and Caledonia Over 15 members of the Caledonia FFA were responsible for setting up the exhibit and supervising it all day on Saturday. The Lowell and Cedar Spnngs chapters took care of the exhibit on Friday. Caledonia members answered questrms from the public about the animals in the exhibit Several thousand people went through the ex­ hibit and learned moare about the animals Central Carage Towing Make Us Your Home & Farm Fencing Center Stock & Field Fencing Barbed Wire FENCE-O-MATIC WEED CHOPPER” Stockade Panels Light Poles 6x20 and 6x25 itsas Utility Fabric « th« former 1 orvenol of lop Vxxk equipment The chorge chpi SUPER 98 SOLID STATE ALL-WEATHER WE ALSO HAVE ★ 24 Hour Service ★ Reasonable Rates Call 795-3369 or CEDAR POSTS FARM GATES. ELECTRIC FENCE SUPPLIES INSULATORS Hardware Cloth * Posts and Accessories Caledonia Lumber Clarksville Elevator 115 Kinsey Caledonia, Ml 49316 401 South Main Phone 891-8143 Phone 693-2283 �Page 18 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I May 2, 1989 St. Paul Lutheran kids’ confirmation planned Symbol for Confirmation. Bird (dove) and the flames remind us of the Holy Spirit who keeps us tn faith and strengthens us. St. Paul Lutheran Church. 8436 Kraft Ave.. Caledonia, has announced that seven young people from the con­ gregation will be confirmed during the 11 a m. worship service May 21. | PANTS Dean Gerke. son of Pastor and Mrs. Robert Gerke. Caledonia; William Gutschke. Middleville; Chad Nicholas, son of Mr and Mrs. Greg Nicholas. Caledonia; Lisa Tarrien. daughter of Mr. and Mrs David Tarrien. Caledonia; Bryan Thompson, son of Mr. and Mrs Richard Thompson. Middleville; and Amy VanderArk. daughter of Mr. and MRs. Darwin VanderArk. Wayland, will be questioned by the elders of the congregation May 14 in preparation for confirmation. Confirmation is a vital part of the Lutheran Church ministry. It follows two years intensive study of Scripture, church history, doctrine and worship. Confirmation includes a nte in which the young people publicly deciare their promise to be faithful to Jesus Christ and the teachings of the Lutheran Church Learning to live one’s faith doesn't end with Confirma­ tion. It is. rather, a milestone in the lifelong study and growth in faith. 20 % Off 1 Cedar Closet in the Caledonia Village Centre Casual wear shop for missy & juniors with prices you can afford MON TUES SAT 10 5 30 QQ <| % E O yf WED. THURS FRI 10 8 Obituaries Garage Sale Miscellaneous G ARAGE SALE: May 4, 5. 6 from 9-7. Suzuki 550, truck and car rims, 16’ Shasta camper, water distiller, forced air furnace for camper, electric range, one man boat, clothes, household, tovs, lots of miscellaneous. 6912 and 6923 84th Street._______ Mrs. Cook is survived by her husband. Bud; one son, James (Sandra) Cook of Gun Lake; two granddaughters, Ginger and Robin Cook. Preceding her in death were her parents and one brother, Wayverly Wright, Jr. Funeral services were held Monday, April 24, 1989 at the Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Gary Finkbeiner officiating. Burial was at the Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Lansing. Memorial contributions may be made to Thornappie Manor. GARAGE SALE: Thursday, May 4,9 until 6 at 5781 Hilltop, Middleville.________________ FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant hybrid bluegills. Rainbow trout Walleye, Largcmouth bass, Smallmouth bass. Hybrid striped bass, Channel catfish. Perch, and Fathead minnows. LAGGIS’ FISH FARM. INC. 08988 35th St. Gobles. Ml. 49055. Phone (616)628-2056 Days. (616)624-6215 evenings. Emma A. Hagedorn MIDDLEVILLE-Emma A. Hagedorn, 85, died Friday, April 21, 1989, at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Hagedorn was bom on February 24, 1904 in Ithaca, the daughter of William and Emma Kerr. She was married to Otto P. Hagedorn on July 22, 1926. Mrs. Hagedorn is survived by five sons, Earl (JoAnn) Hagedorn and Dale (Sherrie) Hagedorn, both of Mason, Leo (Nora) Hagedorn of Newaygo, Paul Hagedorn and James Hagedorn, both of Middlevil­ le; two daughters, Mrs. Cora Fezatte of Ontario, Oregon and Mrs. Rex (Julia) Stratton of 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 12, 1989. THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGIS­ TER 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 12, 1989, IS MONDAY, MAY 15, 1989. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAY, MAY 15, 1989, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELEC­ TION. 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. JANICE SIEBESMA, Secretary, Board of Education Rates: 5 words for $2.50 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Satur day 2:00 p.m. area of Barry County for the past 44 years. They owned and operated th£ Gun Colony Resort on Gun Lake from 1952 until 1966. She was a former member of the Lansing Methodist Church. Beryl R. Cook MIDDLEVILLE - Bery l R Cook. 79, of 3090 Beatrice Drive, Gun Lake, Middleville died Saturday, April 22, 1989 at the Thornappie Manor. Mrs. Cook was bom on June 16, 1909 in West Lebanon, Indiana, the daughter of Wayverly and Myrtle (Hathaway) Wright. She was raised in Bismark, Illinois and attended school there. She went on to attend Bloomington, Illinois Normal, receiving her teachers certification in business educa­ tion. She taught school in Danville, Illinois High School for a few years before moving to Lansing in 1937. She taught in Lansing Everett High School for eight years. She was married to Wilbur R. (Bud) Cook on August 11, 1937. She and her husband have lived in the Gun Lake Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Middleville; one daughter-inlaw, Mrs. Elaine Schemel of Grand Ledge; 28 grandchil­ dren; 33 great grandchildren; one great, great grandchild; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Mamie Kerr; several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was her husband, Otto P. Hagedorn on April 2, 1971 and one son, George Hagedorn on January 30, 1966. Funeral services and committal services were held Monday, April 24, at the Beel­ er Funeral Chapel with Pastor Wesley Smith officiating. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemet­ ery, Middleville. Burt W. Hughes_ HASTINGS - Burt W. Hughes, 74, of 3140 Heath Road, Hastings, died Sunday, April 23, 1989 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Hughes was born on March 13, 1915 in Hersey, the son of Charles and Emma (Oberer) Hughes. He was raised in the Hersey and Reed City areas and attended schools there. He came to Hastings in 1940r He was married to Evelyn M. Asplund on June 14, 1947. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army in the Asiatic Pacific Theatre. He was awarded two Bronze Stars. He owned and operated Hughes Carpet Cleaning service in Hastings from 1966 until he retired in 1979. His previous employ­ ment included: Hastings Publ­ ic Schools, Hastings Manufac­ turing Company and the former Kist Ice Cream Company in Hastings. He was a member of the Middleville V.F.W. Post, Hastings Moose Lodge and the National Campers and Hikers Association. Mr. Hughes is survived by his wife, Evelyn; one son, Kevin Hughes of Kalamazoo; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers and five sisters. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 26 at the Wren Funeral Home with Rev. Donald L. Brail officiating. Burial was at the Riverside Cemetery with full Military Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. MOVING SALE Saturday and Sunday, May 6lh and 7th, 9-4, lots of baby clothes, children’s toys, rototillcr, tabic, ski boots:size eight, prom dresses sizes 8 to 10, etc. 475 Holes. Middleville, (turn cast at 76 Station). 795-7746__________ nTi G H BO R HOOD GARAGE SALE: May 3 A 4, 9a.m. to 5p.m., Pine Edge Estates in Alaska, off 68th St., between Whitncyville Rd. and the Thornappie River. Bikes, chairs, couch, wall unit, baby clothes, play gym, fireplace door, antique high chairs, carpet, dishes, blinds and much more. RUMMAGE SALE: Parroalcc Rd., 2 miles cast of Whitncyvil1c, May 4,8a.m. to6p.m., May 5, 8a.m. to 12 noon. New solid oak fold-down kitchen table, folding sofa and sofa bed, queen size bed frame, clothes and much more. No early sales. Thank You CARD OF THANKS The family of Albert Vcrlindc wishes to sincerely thank all those who sent cards of sympathy, flowers, food, dona­ tions to Hospice and to those who personally extended their kindness at the time of our loss. A special thanks to Mary and Ray Dykhousc, Dr. Wildcm, Mark and Dale Johnson, Viola and Dean Cunningham and the Koops Funeral Chapel. Liz and the family of Albert Vcrlindc FREE DISCOVF.RY TOYS receive these wonderful nonvio’cni educational toys free by hosting a demonstration. For more information call Lisa al 868-6753.__________________ FRIENDLY HOME I’ \r i ii s haa opeotagB ta this area for managers and dealers. Free training commission up to 25%, override up to 7%, no paper work, no delivering or collecting, highest hostess awards, no handling or service charge. Over 800 dynamic items of toys, gifts, home decor and Christmas decor. For FREE 1989 catalogs, call 1-800-227-1510.____________ OBSOLETE HIGH SCHOOL kitchen equipment can be seen at Caledonia Bus Garage, 330 Johnson St., Caledonia on May 3 and 4 from 4p.m. to 6p.m. W I I D JUNK CARS: Haul away free. Rapid Towing. 698-9858,__________________ WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 For Sale EXERCISE BENCH and pool table for sale 891 -8482.___ POLE BUILDINGS - Hone barns and garages. 24x32x8 completely erected, $3,350. Includes service door and 9x7 overhead. Many sizes available. Call Mecca Buildings for your dist. rep. 1-800-544-6682. Business Services A & M TOWING We buy junk cars or haul away free. 942-7253.__________________ VACANCY FOR MAN OR WOMAN in licensed AFC Home. Private room. 17 years experience. Churches, work­ shops, activities and shopping available with transportation. Elderly welcome. SSI or private pay accepted. 868-6779 or 868-6003. Help Wanted FACTORY/LIGHT INDUST­ RIAL: 1st and 2nd shifts. No experience required. Call 957-2101 or stop by to apply 7:30a.m. to 4:30 p.m. MondayFriday. Peoplemark, Inc., 2401 Camelot Cl S.E. Located behind Eastbrook Mall, off Lake East­ brook Dr. E.O.E. HELP WANTED: full and part time positions available both days and nights at Westside Deli, starting at S4.25 an hour. Apply in person, 6539 28th St., S.E. HELP WANTED: cooks helper, waiter/waitress. Must be able to work nights and weekends. Apply in person, Middlevilla Inn, M-37, Middle­ ville. E.O.E. SERVICE STATION CASHIER for 10 or 11 p.m until 6 or 7 a.m. - third shift Full or part lime. Locked inside building at night. Great job for retired person. Also, accepting applications for full service driveway attendants for nights, holidays and weekends. Apply at Caledonia Standard Service, M-37 and Main Street, Caledonia. For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. Community Notices THE 1ST ANNUAL Fighting Scotts Double Elimination Softball Tournament. May 20th at the Caledonia Fields. Individuals and a sponsor trophy to first place and spon­ sor trophys to second and third. We will present a batting champion trophy and a home run champion trophy. Teams limited to Class C and below. Cost Is $85 plus two Red Dot Softballs. For information call 765-3190 or 891-1960. Proceeds to the Caledonia Baskethall Program. In Memoriam IN MEMORIAM LONGSTREET In loving memory of my father Clarence Longstreet, who passed away four yean ago, on May 4,1985. Life does not mean a guarantee That there will always be; A Dad to honor on Fathers Day, Some times just memories. But I am thankful for all the years, That he was here for me, To Love and Laugh, because you see Everyday was Fathers Day to me. Loved, Missed and Remembered, Leona J. Smith Lost & Found PART TIME light factory work, flexible hours no exper­ LOST Pentex 35mm camera, ience required. Apply at believe to be lost on Irving Rd. Power Mfg., 9818 Cherry near Middleville, or in town. Can 795-7477. Valley Rd., Caledonia. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 2. 1989 / Page 19 FARO’S ITALIAN Dutton firefighters’ breakfast honors ex-member by Jean Gallup “It went superbly!," said Dale Gipe. fire chief of the Dutton/Gaines Township Fire Department s annual pancake breakfast The breakfast was dedicated to the memory of Ray VanderWal, a highly respected firefighter on the squad who died in a accidental shooting earlier this spring. To honor his memory, the more than $1,400 profit from the breakfast will be sent to The Christian Learning Center in Grand Rapids. “Ray was an extremely faithful supporter of Christian Special Education." said Richard Berends, director of the center. “We are deeply saddened by the tragedy that happened to the VanderWal family." he continued. “We’re extremely thankful for their continued support during the trying time the family is undergoing ' VanderWal and his wife, Ruth, were both consistent supporters of the school, sor­ ting and storing cases of damaged merchandise Ray brought home from the Spar tan Warehouse where he worked. Berends said. “There were things like damaged cartons of cereal bowls. If there were 40 good ones, they would save those, and we held thrift sales with the items. They did this year after year. It was a pure labor of love for them," he noted The VanderWals also of­ fered the use of their bam to the center for other storage Berends said the Vander Wai's son. Greg, graduated from the forerunner of the center, the Pine Rest Children’s Retreat. The Pine Rest facility clos­ ed in June 1979 with The Christian Learning Center opening in September of the same year. “Ray knew the families of the other children, and even though Greg never went here, the VanderWals were dear friends of The Christian Lear- a MicMkiilks Finest 117 W Main Middleville. Ml. IU W ■ ui PHONE 795-7911 tt k X Ul Ul W a o Ul IU a Two Pizzas for One jj Special Price Save up to 70° o on second Pina Good only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday & Saturday) $750 (2) Small 10" 3 items............ Ul ning Center and special education. First through the Pine Rest Children's Retreat and then us," he commented. Gipe expressed his thanks to those who attended the event. “The Dutton Fire Depart­ ment and their families ap­ preciate the people of the community, the people from outside the community and those who came to help make our annual pancake the huge success it was," he said. “It was the support of all these friends who helped us realize a profit. As soon as we have the final figure, the money will be donated to The Christian Learning Center," he added. Gipe also offered the department’s thanks to the many who donated food for the event, and the special ap­ pearance of the Butterworth Aero Med helicopter. Many of the hundreds who attended the beakfast had a chance to look at the life­ saving helicopter and meet its crew'. OPEN 7 NIGHTS Sun. thru Thurs. 3:10 to 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 3:30 to 12:10 a.m. Ul Small 10" 1 item.............. Debbie Ginebaugh and her sister Shawn demonstrate that any way you eat the sausages and pancakes is the correct way. 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LOWELL Of MIDDLEVILLE $900 A££ ANV 14 ' 14 °* dfa UTT 18x12 PIZZA | Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop I I Out Only • Only 1 Pet Coupon • Expies 5/31/89 | RtH 2 tten of Pepsi with NO COUPON NEEDED All of our Pizzas include our Special Sauce and lOO% Mozzarella Cheese NO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY 15 MINUTES TAKE OUT OR EAT IN OR FAST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES Here s what our customers say about Faro s Pizza The egg brigade worked hard but hod a good time all morning long. Jamie Gipe (left) Rich Moon and Vern VerDuin were responsible for the 107 dozen eggs used in the event. Fire Chief Dale Gipe welcomes the pilot of the But­ terworth Aero Med helicopter to breakfast. The visit of the chopper was a looked forward to event. it t tup*r pm a' �rr-m x in Page 20 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / May 2, 1969 Tried the rest, now. TASTE the BEST LARGE SELECTION Rentals TE-2 STOP Shell .«£££ Shell -Lx call 891-8845 o jsr e-z stop � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/SunandNews_1989-05-09.pdf 15d0812c6fb78f2624c23e60019f274e PDF Text Text Hastings Public Library I TheSuii unu News jnnngpaar ■ ■J £ J 121 Church Hastings, MI. 49056 Bulk PAI® JS POSTAOt ►h/stinc* m* 49051 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia No. 70 / May 9. 1989 Middleville. Michigan 49333 118th Year Page Elementary dedication/open house held by Jean Gallup [hiring his career in the Tbornapplc Kellogg School District. Gerald Page wore many hats: teacher, ad­ ministrative assistant, business manager, coach, bus driver, assistant Superinten­ dent and Superintendent, among others. But, for his remarks at the elementary school named in his honor last Sunday, he chose to highlight the growth of the school system during his years there. When he started in 1953. he said, there was one building in the school system. The cur­ rent middle school served as elementary, junior and senior high for all Middleville students During his first year with the school. Page saw the McFall Elementary built and. "in 1955 the middle school gym, band room and classrooms were added In 1959. four classrooms at West were built In 1964 we finish­ ed West, added Freeport School and four more classrooms to McFall." he continued. Superintendent Steve Garrett speaks to the crowd gathered for the formal dedication and open house at the Gerald L. Page Elementary School while Dr. Tony McLain, (left to right) the Rev. Stan Vugteveen, Gerald Page and architect Dennis Sawinski listen. In 1969 the new Thomapple Kellogg High School was built, and in 1988-89 eight classrooms and an office at McFall and the Page Elemen­ tary School were finished, he said. "To me. TK has always stood for excellence." he said. Page complimented the school board. the committee that “convinced the people that we needed the new school, the citizens of the community who were willing to tax themselves to make the school possible. " He also praised the ar­ chitects and builders, and the Two Caledonia landmarks ore briefly silhouet­ ted together as the Barber School passes the Caledonia Elevator on its journey through the village. Story inside. Continued on page 2 Caledonia to vote on new school bond issue by Barbara (Jail After enjoying the opening of the community's new high school last month. Caledonia school officials barely had time for a deep breath before tackling the problem of rapid­ ly diminishing space in the elementary schools. While middle school and high school students will have adequate classroom space in their new or remodeled facilities, youngsters in grades K-5 will fill the district’s three elementanes to capacity next fall. More than 200 kindergarteners already are A taste of the McFall carnival registered for next year, and enrollment projections show the overall Caledonia school population will continue to grow by about 100 students a year for the next five years. Faced with these facts, the Caledonia School Board will ask the community in the June 12 annual school election to pass a $4 million bond issue to construct additions to Kettle Lake and Dutton elementaries. Judi Dean, the district’s business manager, said that final state equalized valuation (SEV) figures indicate the bond issue would add only 1.26 mills to the debt levy. Translated, this means that a resident owning a $100,000 home with an SEV of $50,000 would pay $63 more a year, while the owner of a $60,000 home with an SEV of $30,000 would pay $38. Dean said the increased residential and commercial growth in the area is responsi­ ble for a millage lower than the two mills the board had originally expected would be needed. The fact that property tax payments are deductible on federal income tax returns further softens the impact of the millage increase, she pointed out. The “circuit-breaker" law. designed specifically for those on fixed incomes, is another protection for many citizens. This law slates that a citizen may receive a rebale on state income tax when property tax exceeds 3.5 percent of his or her income School Superintendent Robert Myers explained that the proposed additions to Dut ton and Kettle Lakr elemen lanes will make the two schools equal in size and facilities to Caledonia Elementary, which houses slightly more than 500 students and has its own gym. Continued on page 2 T-K School Board to offer ‘menu’ to voters June 12 Andy McDiormid has seen the games and other activities at the McFall Elementary Carnival last Saturday. Now. he is haytRatqaoo cone, and determined to taste every delicious icy spoonful. IL HASTIN C by Jean Gallup The June 12 annual school election and how to present millage questions to the public was a big topic of discussion at the May I Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education meeting The board previously ap­ proved having several re­ quests be put on the ballot, in­ cluding 20.5 mills for renewal, 3.5 additional operating mills. 0.6 mills to restore a bus replacemem pro­ gram. one null to eliminate the pay-to-play programs in athletics, and a rollback of the Headlee amendment Dunng the April board meeting, the suggestion was amde to ^sk for the ear -ffrerked if the 3.5 additKMud -mills was rejected Discussion followed, but a decision was tabled until this month’s meeting. “When this first came up. 1 thought it was a g<xxl idea Now. I don’t and I’ll tell you why,” said James Verlinde, vice president of the board. “If the voters warn to be given a choice, then that’s what we’ll have to do. Let them choose from a menu — with no strings attached." he said “I lend to agree with Jim,” said Treasurer Gary VanElst “The survey (taken of registered voters in the school district) said they wanted a choice.” Trustee Gary Thaler said “I’m glad we tabled it to have a chance to think about it. A few years back we went to a MAY 1 0 1989 five-hour day and still funded athletics We can’t give them just one choice. “It doesn’t tie it together on the ballot, but I can sec the danger in having five-hour days, athletics, and the leaky roof falling in on your head," said Secretory Jan Siebesma. Middle School Principal Joe Sanford, responding to Thaler, recalled. "We did make some cuts in athletics in 1981, but the (athletic) boosters raised $60,000 that year to pay for them ” Ann Baughman observed that she had also thought it over, and concluded that hav­ ing athletics provides an in­ centive for students like her son. who wondered what he would do with his time Continued on page 2 �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I May 9, 1989 T-K School Board to offer ‘menu’ to voters June 12 Continued from front page without sports Commenting on the outlook for athletics if the pay-toparticipate program were to continue, Sanford noted that last year 100 junior high students went out for track, and this year there were fewer than 30. Athletic Boosters President Linda Groves said she had talked to parents who are sell­ ing their homes in the school district. "I can’t lay it all to funding, but it is sad when parents are willing to sell their houses," she said Whether to come hack to the voters and ask for a par­ ticular proposal if it were turned down was brought up by school board candidate Lon LeFanty. He suggested leaving the ballot as it is. "if this is what is needed. But. if one (proposition) fails, do we go back to ask for the one that does fail? Is this the last millage request for this year?’’ "The board will be coming back to maintain, not to im­ prove I have no problem go­ ing back for 0.6 or one mill." said President Donald Williamson. “Well, we’ll have to imple­ ment the five-hour day (instead of the customary six) if the 3.5 additional goes down." said Steve Garrett, superintendent "We didn’t have to do that last year, but then we had a fund balance, and this year we don't.’’ "If there is no 3.5, we’ll put the five-hour day in ac­ tion," agreed Williamson. "We have to let the voters in the district tell us how they want us to educate their children." he added In other business last Mon­ day night: — Sandy Converse from the American Youth Soccer Organization said that group would provide seeding and fertilizer at the estimated cost of between $400 and $500 for a leveled field west of Page Elementary The group also agreed to pay for a two-inch water line to be run to the area to provide a drinking fountain and water for the new grass The question of doing the actual seeding and fertilizing was left with Converse, say­ ing that if the school board didn’t want to do it. they would arrange for a local farmer to help, as has been done in the past. "We realize that this gives us no claim on the area. but we would like to use it in the future, so it is in our best in­ terest. too." she said. — While the board has already approved using the Michigan Health Model to teach comprehensive school health education. Garren said the board must specifically adopt the AIDS curriculum section of the health model, which they did. — The school district will continue to participate for the 1989-90 year in the Region 8 Regional Educational Media Center instructional television at the same cost as this year: $1.13 per student, or $2,451 — High school gym and shop roof repairs were tabled to allow business manager Alice Jans ma time to contact a company to inspect the roof and develop specifications for the board to study — The resignation of Ad­ ministrative Assistant Patricia Sullivan, who is retiring, was accepted with "deep regret" by the board — Scott Richter, bus mechanic, was given the job of Transportation Supervisor, at a salary of $23,000 for the remainder of this year and $25,000 for 1989-90 To replace Richter in his old job, the board hired Martin Vaughn as a bus mechanic at $10 an hour for the remainder of this year and $10.55 for next year. — With the previous per­ son holding the title having left the school system. Garrett was appointed as the “Asbestos Designated Person.” — Evaluation forms for the superintendent were given to board members to complete and return at the next board meeting. — Library aide Suzanne McIntyre will be permitted to return from an unpaid leave of absence early, but with a reduction to four hours a day. — A request by Garrett for the Buildings and Grounds Committee to review the pro posal to renovate the football field at the high school was tabled. — A request to consider an expansion of the O-K League was denied by the board because it expanded two years ago. and Henn Dugan, prin­ cipal of TK High School, ad­ vised a wait-and-see attitude to judge how well the current arrangement is working before considering another expansion. Page Elementary dedication and open house held Continued from front page present administration for the hard work in guiding the development of the project. Tony McLain, principal of the new building, called it "a milestone in the history of our community." It is also evidence that the people of Middleville con­ tinue to place a high priority on the education of our children. McLain noted. In addition to Superinten­ dent Steve Garrett. Donald Williamson, president of the Board of Education, spoke about Page's contribution to the school system “Gerald Page is known by most of us as a teacher, ad­ ministrator and as a friend. He’s easy to like; as a matter of fact, if you don’t like Jerry Page, you don’t know him,” Williamson said. Page met his wife, Lois, while attending Western Michigan University. A registered nurse. Lois retired from Pennock Hospital in Hastings three years ago. Their children are Dr. Terry Page, a psychologist practicing in Pennsylvania who graduated from Western Michigan University; Randi Page, a teacher who graduated from University of Gerald Page in 1950 Gerald Page in 1989 Michigan; Tom Page, owner of Phone Bank Inc. in Lans­ ing, who also graduated from University of Michigan; Karen Kennedy, a Western Michigan University graduate, who is also a teacher; and Steve Page, who works for an ad agency in Los Angeles after graduating from the University of Michigan. The Pages lost a daughter. Vickie, who died at the age of 19. Page graduated from Reed City High School, served in the Air Force as a gunner on a B-17 bomber, and earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration at Western Michigan University. He returned to Western for a secondary teacher’s cer­ tificate in 1953, and earned a master’s degree in school ad­ ministration in 1973. Gerald and Lois (Wilson) were married on Jan. 29, 1948. Caledonia to vote on school bond issue Continued from front page ■ T&T POOL & SPA SUPPLY AND SERVICE 4635 100th Street SE Caledonia, Ml two blocks west of Patterson Ave. Featuring: Chlor Con Products HTH and PACE Winter Covers Replacement Liners Solar Covers, Etc. All aspects of Pool Supplies Sta-Rite pump and filter parts and repairs’ Now Open, call for hours SAVE MONEY 891-8877 SAVE MILES The new classrooms have been in use since September and are taking on the personality of the students who spend their days here. a full-time physical education teacher, a music teacher and a full-time principal. Neither Kettle Lake nor Dutton has a gym, and Dut­ ton’s principal teaches part of the day A gym. a kindergarten room and seven classrooms are planned for Kettle Lake, said Myers, while two new kindergarten rooms, a gym and seven classrooms would be added to the Dutton building Dutton also would need a full-time principal, and a future goal would be to staff each school with a music, an art and a physical education teacher, he said Caledonia Elementary would need only a music room added to the building, but Myers said worn interior fix­ tures should be replaced to match the new features in the other two buildings He explained that the propx>>ed additions will put all three elemenunes at an "ideal size" of about 500 students with three sections of each grade lev el housed in each building The new gyms would be available for community use after school hours, he said. "We’re not asking for a higher tax rate," said Myers of the millage request. "We have the money to run the schools because we have an adequate tax base, which pays for things like salaries and utilities and buses. "We don’t build buildings from general fund money, however." !»• said. Instead, the school board asks the voters for permission to borrow money, just as in­ dividual homeowners do. Dean said the school district then makes bi-annual payments on the loan, with the amount declining each year, just as with mortgage payments Myers pointed out that Caledonia school buildings have been good investments for the community "We build well," he said. "We’ve demonstrated that when we build a building, it will be used for 50 years "Presently we’re using a building constructed in 1922 and enlarged in 1936 (the pre­ sent junior high). Caledonia Elementary was built m 1950." he added We plan to continue using all our buildings because we build good buildings that we can use forever. "But they do need to be enlarged and updated for our growing population and to give our students the best possible education. "The kids are worth it.” Phone 945-9554 for ACTION-ADS! The.SuripndNeios Publication No USPS 347580 1952 N Broadway - PO 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. PO Bo, B Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year - $8.00 Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties S10 00 . Founder in 1870 — Published by THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 9, 1989 I Page 3 Middleville Planners reset meeting on property rezoning request by Jean Gallup A public hearing May 2 on a request from local builder Larry Lydy to rezonc proper­ ty at 201 Russell St. from commercial to planned multi­ ple family resulted in no ac­ tion being taken. Another meeting was scheduled to give the Planning and Zoning Commission time to consult with the village at­ torney The session will be held at 7 p.m Tuesday. May 16 The purpose of the hearing was to consider changing the zoning so Lydy could remodel an existing building, once us­ ed as a paint store, into three apartments But during the debate on the question. Vice Chairman Dan Parker pointed out that though the property was zoned com­ mercial. someone was using the building as a residence, in apparent violation of the zon­ ing laws. “1 think we need legal counsel. Someone is using the property against commercial zoning Does it make a dif­ ference in this case? I don't feel comfortable voting on an issue where wc may not be on legally sound ground." he said. Asked if another two weeks' wait would pose a hardship for him. Lydy replied.“I guess not. I've been through this once before I paid my money and waited and waited Then I was told to wait again Now it s happened again Now that I'm here, it doesn't mean anything." he said Lydy said he would use the delay to consult with hts at­ torney about any conditions the commission asks for in granting the zoning change James and Dorothy Drake, who live across the street from the building in question, were the only neighbors who appeared at the hearing. Their mam dissatisfaction was not with the planned renovation of the building into a three-apartment dwelling, but that a large paved area in front of the building would be used for parking, instead of the 60-by-18-foot car port that Lydy said he would build to house tenant s cars Also, they strongly objected to the PMF designation because, “assuming it is zon­ ed PMF. it could be 25 apart ments instead of three." said James Drake "The neighborhood is fear­ ful if one comes in. another is right behind them, asking for the same thing." he added. Asked why he thought no other neighbors came to the hearing to object. Drake answered. "They have objec tions — two years ago we lost (on a similar request) until we went to the council and they had some members who wanted to keep the area residential They thought it wouldn't make any difference to you. We lost right up to when we convinced some peo­ ple on the council to keep PMF out." he argued Without the zoning change. Lydy said the building pro­ bably would be sold to a lumber company as a retail outlet. The public hearing was ad­ journed after setting a new meeting date, with Loew say­ ing she would notices to all those affected, and again notify the village attorney's office of the date In other business at last week’s meeting: — Parker asked that Newmyer contact Village President Duane Thatcher to ask about the fact that we don't have legal counsel here tonight." "I'll call Duane — I have to talk to him anyway We also need to show w hy we need a consultant to coordinate the master plan with our zoning ordinance.” Newmyer replied — A Michigan Society of Planning Officials seminar in October was discussed, with the group agreeing to consider it further and be ready with a request for the Village Coun­ cil in June. — Election of officers resulted in Eldon Newmyer retaining the job as chairman. Dan Parker as vice chairman and Marge Loew as secretary. — A suggestion that the secretary of the commission be paid for the extra work re­ quired was also discussed, with no formal action taken. — The National Honor Society has offered to help plant flowers in planters situated around town, Newmyer reported May 16 at 9 a m was set as the day to fill the planters, with May 18 as a rain date. Merchants present proceeds from campaign Lorry Stouffer, left, treasurer of the Caledonia Moll Association, presents Caledonia Superintendent of Schools Robert Myers a check for the proceeds from the For Caledonia Kids’ Soke’ fund-raiser. The funds, which were raised by mall merchants, will be overseen by elemen­ tary counselors and used to help students in need. Video on Thornapple Kellogg millage requests now available by Jean Gallup A nine-minute video deal­ ing with the effects of the ap­ proval or denial of the five propositions on the June 12 annual school millage election is completed and ready for groups to view, said Gary VanElst. The treasurer of the Thor­ napple Kellogg Board of Education. Van Elst reported on the informational video at the May 1 board meeting. Sponsored by the “Citizens for Quality Education" and edited by the “Revitalization Committee.'' the video features local students, teachers and administrators talking about how programs would be affected by a millage defeat. Groups are encouraged to contact VanElst. Jody Pratt or Jan Siebesma to arrange for a showing of the film. Three teams of three people each with a student, a teacher and an administrator, will go to the screenings and answer any questions raised by the video. Wendy Romph said. Romph is a school board candidate for the seat being vacated by John Miller, and wrote the script for the film. “The film shows different aspects of our school system, and where the people's hard earned dollars are going '' she said Also in the works is a pro­ motional video being prepared by Community School Direc tor Chris Boysen. Romph said The millage video was pro­ duced by “Wee 4 Tapes" of Caledonia. PMR application hearing reopened by Caledonia planners By Barbara Gall The Caledonia Township Board last week agreed to re-open the public hearing on the Planned Mineral Removal application sub­ mitted by the Cherry Valley Development Company. The hearing, which had been adjourned at a March 6 meeting so the commission could study environmental and traffic effects of the proposed operation, will be re-opened at its June 19 meeting. The company has submitted a PMR applica­ tion to remove more than six million yards of sand from their 68th Street property over a 20-year period. The project basically is an extension of current mining operations by owners Scott Velting and John and Peter Den Hartigh, who own the land on the south side of 68th Street from Cherry Valley Avenue to Thornapple River Drive. In the original proposal, Velting had explained that the mining would be done in five-acre "cells," with each re-vegetated immediately after sand is removed, rather than waiting until all the sand was removed before rehabilitating the site. The company promised that the present topography would be maintained, and that the operation would not be visible from the street. In addition. Veiling said, the company was willing to help pay the costs of evening out the grade on the road to improve visibility and reduce the chance of accidents between sand trucks and 68th Street traffic. The environmental impact study submitted by the company indicated that wildlife in the area would not be affected by the mining operation because of the "cell" concept and because the animals would have time to seek other shelter due to the gradual nature of the mining process. After listening to public comment at the March meeting, the commission voted to table the discussion, but granted Velting an extension of his present PMR permit. Last week, the commission discussed the Cherry Valley application after receiving the company's answers to more specific inquiries about truck traffic, site rehabilitation and ground water. Regarding truck traffic, Velting reiterated that no additional traffic would be generated by the new operation, adding that this was "a realistic statement." He also said that he thought the demand for sand would remain constant, rather than dramatically increase. Acting Township Planner Andy Bowman said he questioned both assertions, adding that whether pit traffic increased or not, traffic along 68th Street would be increasing any­ way, and the question remained of how the site would fit in with the area as it develops. In the area of site rehabilitation, the commis­ sion had requested the company plan more "stable" slopes and plant more trees on the steeper ones. It also requested the rehabilitation be completed in a 10-year period, and that the Dykema pit on Thornapple River Drive be cleaned up, now that Cherry Valley Develop­ ment controlled that land. Velting said the tree planting would be done as requested, but pointed out that grass grows much faster. Bowman said that he felt trees provided better erosion control, however. A discussion was held on the grade of the slopes at the site, and on assuring neighboring residents that all regulations for the distance between mining and the neighboring property lines would be followed. The Dy kema pit has been fenced, Velting told the commission, and said he hoped that top soil would be spread by the time the public hearing continued. He said he would keep meeting with the owner on improving the site. He also said the company is prepared io contract with the Kent County Road Commission on improve­ ments to 68th Street The county is being asked to pay the cost of curbs and asphalt, and the company w ill cover the other costs. He reported that the county cannot pay its share of the job until 1990, however, because it does not have room in its budget this year. In responding to the commission's concern about ground water, Velting said the company is waiting for township engineers to outline the procedures for establishing monitoring wells for the testing of ground water during the sand mining. Commission Chairman Steve Gould suggested that the "cell" concept would lend itself to a practical way of checking ground water during the progress of the mining. The water under each cell could be checked after being mined rather than having to wait until the entire project was finished. Bowman said his concern was that mining the site would make it less litable for the proposed e use of a residential area. \lie main concern, that mining would reduce the land's capability of filtration for septic tanks, was countered by Velting, who said that the company did not propose to build homes on the property until public utilities were available there. When Gould said he was uncertain about the idea that the company did not have to leave the land in a state suitable for septic tanks, Velting pointed out that the land was the company’s, and that it had not projected building anything there for 20 years anyway. "No one will want to build a home there while we're still mining sand," he said. He told the commission that the end use planned for the site was in agreement with the land use plan, but the company will commit to homes only after sewer is available. Bowman reminded Velting that the company may not get 20 years to finish with the site, and Gould said he doubted sewer would be there "in our lifetime." Township Supervisor Jerry Good disagreed, however, saying that he felt sewer would be in the township in 10 years, even though no one could say when. The large industries building in the area will not wait for sewer facilities forever, he said. With the discussion over, the commission agreed that the township engineer needed to provide specif­ ications for the monitoring wells. Members scheduled a work session for May 15, and then voted to re-open the Cherry Valley public hearing on June 19. In ether action last week, the commission accepted "with regret" the resig­ nation of Jake Austhof from the commission. The township board it responsible for appointing someone to complete Austhofs term, Gould said. The commission agreed to discuss ways of rezoning township land being considered for purchase by the Caledonia Community Schools . Present zoning for the property does not allow for school construction. No action was taken at the meeting. Bowman presented to the commission the text for the land use map adopted this year. Members decided to study the text further before taking action on it. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY in the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 in Caledonia, Ml 49316 • AUTO • HOMEOWNERS • business • life (616) 891-9294 • HEALTH • INVESTMENTS Call us for a quote for all your insurance needs. �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 9. 1989 Accountants group meet May 18 Better weather, but a short summer Oh well, we'll make it. Then it will be too warm Rhubarb is growing and so is the grapes. Dorothy and Elmer Fischer of Fulton. Texas, are still w ith us and we were at Edward­ sburg. Mich , Thursday, to see her sister, Clarke's daughter. Marion Herminette. and her family. June Tungate has been to Spring Lake to see Mary Beth and family Thursday through Sunday They all attended Grandparents Day at the boys school in Grand Haven on Friday Bernadine and Harry Reaser were at Russ' Restaurant Saturday for lunch and then did some shopping Glad that you are home with us. Mary Williams Made an error last week Paul Tungate and family are at Clarkston instead of Carson City. The Fischers and Clarke and I attended the Syrup Festival at Vermontville Saturday and enjoyed their pancakes and syrup at noon. Later we went to Kalamazoo to see son and brother Lester Springer and family and went out to supper with them Now I guess we have seen all the family. Emma Jane and Maurice In­ gram have returned from Florida. We were at Ryan s Saturday for dinner, then did some shopping later Western Chapter. Indepen­ dent Accountants Association of Michigan, will meet Tues­ day. May 18. at Ducks Restaurant. 740 Michigan NE in Grand Rapids The speaker will be Dorothy Stachower with the Internal Revenue Service, who will speak on “Catastrophic Health Care." Dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. and discussion at 7:30. Phone 696-1461 before May 13 for reservations. Guests are welcome Leukemia awareness seminar scheduled The Grand Rapids Chapter of the Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan will sponsor an awareness seminar Wednesday. May 24, at 7 p.m. in the West Auditorium (Level A). Butterworth Hospital, 100 Michigan North East St. in Grand Rapids ‘Blood Transfusions What are the Risks?" will be the ti­ tle of this educational program and will feature keynote speaker Dr. John O'Donnell, hematologist at Butterworth. O'Donnell will talk about pa­ tient and donor issues and risks in the transfusion process The program is free and open to the public. The Grand Rapids CLF Chapter invites those interested to attend a special membership meeting that will follow the program For further information, contact (616) 458-9909 or the Children s Leukemia Founda­ tion of Michigan state office, toll-free at 1-8OO-825-CLFM LOCAL WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. "The Church there everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord' DIRECTORY Good Shepherd Lutheran Church "People that care" l|| Middleville at the Community Hall awwggy ill Sunday Service 9:30 a m 1’ Pastor Monte C. Bell 795-2391 The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Evening Worjho Weane$da, M a* ee« pro» e- % M>e stud, Rev William Dobson Pastor 9 30 a m 10 30 O m 6 00 p m. 7 00 p m 891 8923 St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest Fatb r Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Recto 24 l. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 McCann Road, Irving. Michigan MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE MISSOURI SYNOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES God s family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia. Ml 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship 9 30 a m Sunday Morning Worship................... 8:30 a m Middleville Sunday School 9 45 a m. Sunday School.............................. 9:45 a m. Morning Worship 11 00 am Sunday Morning Worship..........................11:00am. Rev Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church The outstanding TK High School "Student of the Month" ore (front row, from left) Denise Wyatt, Marcy Gilden, Stacie Lutz, Tracy Frowein. Amy Cravero, (se­ cond row) Jessica Weatherhead, Scott Palmer. Erik Conger, Burke Thompson and Colin Mackie Smith. The "Student of the Month" award has been developed to encourage and recognize individual student performance in all areas of the curriculum. Each in­ structor may nominate one student each Month from their classes that they feel has individually performed to the best of their ability or has shown outstanding improvement. DUTTON CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 6950 Hanna Lake SE (just South of 68th St.) A Church on the Word Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School Praise Service Sunday Evening Service Church Office Phone — 795-9266 9:30a.m. 10:45 a m. 6:50a.m. 7:00p.m. Visiting Pastor: Al Korvemaker • 452-9711 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37 north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. St. Paul Lutheran (Come join our family . T-K High School Students of the Month set Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer *>:45 a m 11:00 a m. 6:00 p m 6 45 p m PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue 1st Sen i 1 a.m. • 2nd Service 11 a.m. ( buri h 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 ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Chu-ch — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY 9:45 a.m . 11:00a.m & 6 00 p.m WEDNESDAY Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7 00 p m. 7240 68th Street. SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev. Max E. Tucker Music. Jeff Vander Heide “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School Morning Worship Evening Worship Pastor Wesley J. Coffey 10:00 a.m. 1100 a.m. 6 00 p m. Plume 795-7076 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 11:10 am. Sunday Evening Service 6.30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade). Wednesday 6 30 p m Prayer Meeting Youth Fellowship, Wednesday 7:00 p.m. REV KENNETH VAUGHT MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 We Mcxnmg Worship Sunday School EverungWonhi .tain Street t 1000 Q m 11 15 am 6 00pm VOU AJ?E HVttED tev Roger Timmerman Pastor St. Margaret Mary of the Sacred Heart Chapel Temporanly meeting at the Gaines Township Hall on 68th St. S E near Kalamazoo Ave. Sunday - Latin Tridentine Mass • 10 a.m. Rosary anc Confessions Detore Mass Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass Daily Mass in Small Chapel • 8:30 a m. 795-3667 Recotory Office Phone — 531-0432 EMMANUEL CAI I.DONIA EPISCOPAL CHURCH CHRIS! IAN REFORMED Corner of Broadway and Center tn Hastings CHURCH Ret U uvne Smith, Rector Phone 945-3014 Sunaay Schedule Adult Chcx1 900 pm Church School & Adult Education 9 30 a m Holy Euchanst t0 30am Weekday Euchanst Wednesday, 7 15 am Thursday TOO p m Cali for information about youth choir. B'tue Study youth group and other activities “A church u ith a canng heart far our communitv and the uorid” Sunday Services 9:30 a m. 4 6 00 p.m. Pastor Meric BuaoLia M<7 it 100th St.. Caledonia. Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Christian Reformed 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday School. 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship .5:45 p.m. Ret. Bernard Mulder.Pastor 868-6306 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Adult Sunday School........ 9 a.m. Morning Worship.............. 10 a.m. Children’s Sunday School. 10 a.m. Ret Dr. Robert L. W'essman Pastor Church Office: 891 8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 891 8028 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass...................5 00 pm Sunday Mass . 9 00 a m & 11:00 a.m First Friday Mass . 7:00 pm (Thr (Old Hime JFrthodist (Church 559T A/hitneyville Ave., S.E. Ai o, Michigan 49302 Sunday Sc nool 10 00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a m. Evening Worship 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . 7 30 p.m. Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News. Middleville Ml I May 9. 1989 I Page 5 Cider Mill Estates plans delayed again by the Health Department by Jean Gallup Another snag in the development of a mobile home park in Middleville has been caused by questions rais­ ed by the Michigan Depart­ ment of Public Health. The property management firm of T. William Hefferan in Grand Rapids, developer of the Cider Mill Estates mobile home park, has applied for a permit to install the first 50 units at the location with a closed sewer system. The park is unable to use water and sewer services in Middleville because the Department of Natural Resources has notified the village that the system can take no more hookups until a planned expansion of the sewer system is completed The Barry Eaton District Health Department has given the closed sewer idea preliminary approval, but a ietter from the Michigan Department of Public Health has outlined concerns and questions about the proposed plan to use an on-site sewer. said William DeBoer, en­ vironmental health sanitarian with the BEDHD The developer will have to answer questions about defi­ ciencies and tell the state how the problems can be over­ come. he said The MDPH then will do a plan review with the addi­ tional information, and if all the problems have been solv­ ed. the Hefferan firm will get approval to begin phase one. Phase one details plans for the first 50 units, while phase two comains plans for the complete park, but ‘ any plans are contingent on sewer availability." DeBoer said "The questions raised by the Michigan Department of Health are mostly technical clarifications, which can be resolved." said Property Manager Cindy Sage Winters. "Whenever you have a pro­ ject of this size, you're going to have these kind of questions raised Our engineers are busy working to resolve them." she said. As part of the local health department s preliminary ap­ proval. a letter was required from the Village of Mid­ dleville indicating proposed availability of the municipal sewer system, including both approval of the park to con­ nect and anticipated connec­ tion date DeBoer said that his office has that letter from the Village of Middleville, indicating the fall of 1990 for completion of the 50 percent expansion of the lagoon system The question of annexation to the village of Middleville was addressed by Winters who said. “It’s important to us. but right now our main thrust is to work with the MDPH. the Barry Eaton District Health Department and the Michigan Department of Commerce to obtain a con­ struction permit, and start the actual work. " Winters said that anyone in­ terested in being put on the reservation list for one of the first 50 units may call 774-9595. T-K special education concept included in state publication by Jean Gallup The "building team" con­ cept used by the Thornaplc Kellogg Schools’ special education department is being highlighted in a statewide publication, said Special Education Director Naomi Barber The book, which has been sent to every school district in Michigan, is called "In­ dividual Initiatives: Alter­ native Ways of Servicing Special Needs Students.*’ "We’re pleased that we were selected as one of 33 school districts to be included in the book. It’s nice to be a small, rural school district and be included in this kind of statewide publication. ’ Special Education Director Naomi Barber and her staff use a team concept to serve students in the Thor­ napple Kellogg Schools. Barber said The “building team" is a permanent work group made up of professionals of various disciplines who provide diagnostic and remedial ser­ vice to all students with special needs from kindergarten through grade 12. she added The team's purpose is to meet student's needs in general education and also support those in special educa­ tion programs, she continued. Barber noted that last year the team met 67 times, with 13 special education referrals, and of the 13, seven were found eligible. “We’re trying to show alternative ways to serve special needs students. Special education is only one of several options available,” she said Another TK program told of in the book, is the depart­ ment’s procedure for assess­ ing Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Last school year, 59 parent conferences were done and as a result. 25 students were identified and placed on medication by their physi­ cians. Barber reported The Center for Quality Special Education is sup­ ported by federal funds awarded by tre Michigan State Board of Education to Disability Reasearch Systems, East Lansing. As a teacher and also the president of Middleville, Duane Thotcher signs a pro­ clamation naming May 9 as Teacher Schc I Family day. Representing support staff of the T School system are (left) Helen Scott and Lois VanDui..^. Erik Conger and Tu <ii Blain represent the students to recognize the special day. May 9 is Teacher Day/School Family Day in recognition of our education professionals Today. Tuesday. May 9, has been declared Teacher Day/School Family Day by Governor James Blanchard, in recognition of the dedication of the state's education professionals. In the Thomapple Kellogg Schools the students of the elementary schools have designed placemats that are being used at the Middle Villa Inn and the Thomapple Kit­ chen to celebrate the day According to the official proclamation, “as tutors and caretakers of our children, school employees play a crucial role in their social development, motivating our students to become active learners.” And. as the Governor has noted, "the trust and respon­ sibility we place in our school employees has yet to prove false Time and time again, they have aided our children is assuming roles in life as effec­ tive citizens. Without question, the school employees of Michigan have contributed generously to the economic growth of this nation by providing the skills that will make students a viable part of our state’s workforce. ’ ’ Apartment complex proposed for the Village of Middleville by Jean Gallup Middlevile will have a 132-apartment complex in the village, if the plans of River­ town Realty and Development are realized. The Grandville-based firm has applied for a zoning change from R-2 to R-4 on a 10-acre parcel located east of Lincoln Meadows Senior Citizens Apartments in Thor­ napple Township, said Linda Anderson, director of Barry County Planning, Zoning and Building. The public hearing before the Barry County Planning Commission on the zoning change is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Monday, May 22. If the commission members agree to the zoning change, they will make that recom­ mendation to the Barry Coun­ ty Board of Commissioners. The County Board then has the option of approving the change, denying it. adding conditions or asking for another public meeting The present R-2 designation allows for single-family and two-family dwellings, while R-4 zoning permits only multiple families — the heaviest density in a residen­ tial area, Anderson said. The developer is expected to bring site plans for the pro­ ject and contingency plans for water and sewer for the Plann­ ing Commission to use when making its decision, she added. New hookups to the sewage system in Middleville has not been allowed since last Oc­ tober, when the Michigan Department of Natural Resources notified the village that the system was operating over capacity. The Village Council has hired engineer Richard A. Meyers, of Meyers. Bueche & Nies Inc. to oversee the ex­ pansion of the present system by 50 percent. At a council meeting update March 28. Meyers told the council the earliest possible date to expect the expansion’s completion would be in the fall of 1990. Calls to a representative of Rivertown Realty and Development were not returned. Bowne Center 'if United MethodistK Church \ PIG ROAST Sat., May 20 * Serving 5*7:30 pm Aduhs *5.00 / Ages 6-12 *2 50 5 & Under FREE Middleville student at LSSU honored Lake Superior State Univer­ sity students Christine Clancy anil Steven Mulder, along with Dr. Timothy Sawyer, associate professor of psychology, were among those honored at the Michigan Associate of Governing Boards (MAGB) Faculty Student Awards Convocation Apnl 18 in Lansing. The three were among 59 students and faculty members from ail 15 state institutions of higher learning so honored Mulder, a senior from Riverview. served on the Stu­ dent Senate for three years, including a term as president, and has been active as a member of Delta Sigma Phi fraternity He will graduate with an associate's degree in electrical engineering technology and a bachelor's degree in automated systems engineer­ ing technology and plans to pursue a master's degree in business or industrial management Clancy, a senior from Riverview. is president of the LSSU Student Senate, vice chair for the Michigan Col­ legiate Coalition, active m Zeta Chi Epsilon tan LSSU sorority). WLKR. the student radio station, the Political Science Club and LSSU Col­ lege Republicans She maintains a 3.60 grade­ point average as a Phil Hart Scholarship student in pre law and political science She plans to attend law school in the Detroit area after graduating at LSSU. Dr Sawyer won LSSUs Distinguished Teaching Award in 1982. and is recognized as an outstanding teacher. Between 1986 and 1988. six of his students presented papers at the annual meetings of the Midwestern Psychological Association or the American Psychological Association Corner 84th & Alden Nash • Alto SPECIAL Mote Lawn Tractor Methodist Church plans Mother-Daughter Banquet The Caledonia United Methodist Church w ill hold its annual Mother-Daughter Ban quet Friday. May 12 at 6:30 p m in the church fellow ship hail Those attending are ask­ ed to bring a dish to share on the salad smorgsabord Guests are invited Entertainment will be pro­ vided by "The Master’s Messengers." who will bring a message of salvation and Christian living. Everyone is welcome Call reservations in to Millie Stauf­ fer at 891-8644 BOB’S SERVICE SHOP 852-9377 610 S Wellman Ro , Nashville, Ml • �Page 6 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I May 9. 1989 Neighbors will, NORMA VELDERMAN He has found out that Aaron railroad crossing or guard Clark was here in the Mid­ house shows on that side Wasn’t that a nice article dleville area as a partner in the law firm of Carveth and Jean Gallup did on her dad's Clark He graduated from whittling and carvings. Randy Bass is taking pic University of Michigan and tures of all the carvings he did was listed on the 1873 Mid dlcvillc village map in the for me to put in the NW Cor­ directory in the comer of the ner of Barry County Book I map. The house was built in wish all of you folks could see 1886 by George Keeler. them. You just cannot believe (Didn't he build Isaac that someone’s hands could do Keeler s home and some of such fine small things out of a the other homes on Grand single piece of wood. Don has so many early Rapids Si.?) He also found out that he unusual slides that he has col­ lected over the years. Be sure worked in State Bank of Caledonia He was 58. dying and come to see them. It will of typhoid pneumonia in be an eye opener to see exact­ 1904 He evidently practiced ly how prosperous and big our law at Barry County Court, little towm was. It also is a good time to see because the entire Bar Association came to his and talk with others about their memories Wonder who funeral The farm was listed as 40 will be the oldest member of acres, primarily a fruit farm Middleville, or has lived the with most to the land into longest time in the Middleville area? Several people have told fruit He said if it would be possi­ me that they feel that they ble, he would try to come to have lived here a long time. our Heritage meeting at our We would like to see all of home this Wednesday. April you folks there to see and share with us. IM Don’t forget to call the If any of you have any in­ COA at 948-4856 or Helen formation that would be of in­ terest to him. why not write Shellenburger 795-9322, or me at 795-9715. If any of you him a nok telling him to call folks have a Caledonia phone, you So many of you have the Hastings phone, for COA many priceless memories is long distance, call either stored in your heads. This is 795 number. It has to be in one way to gt it out for the rest before Tuesday. May 2. at of us to enjoy and save for the noon If you don’t, they can’t people coming after we arc have a meal there for you to gone eat with us Well. I took this week off. One of our readers shared so no one got called I have this poem with me and I been too gabby and so it had thought that some of you to be “continued next week. ” I am going (April 26) to might feel right at home with it: Royal Oak to a opthmlogolist that specializes in retina I Can’t Remember troubles. I am hoping that 1 Just a line to say that I’m can get an operation schedul­ ed, to at least do the blind left living, that I’m not among the eye’s cataract Hopefully, dead. Though I’m getting they then will be able to tell if more forgetful and mixed up the left eye can regain some in my head. I got used to my arthritis, to vision. Then about three mon­ ths after that surgery is heal­ my dentures I’m resigned. I can manage my bifocals, but ed, they can do the cataract on God. I miss my mind. the good right eye. Say a prayer for me folks, For sometimes I can’t that I will benefit from the remember when 1 stand at the first surgery. Hopefully, my foot of the stairs. If I must go vision will improve some after up for something, or have I both surgeries. just came down from there? But if it isn’t in the plan of And before the fridge so things. I will go on from often, my poor mind is filled there, thankful that such with doubt. Have I just put knowledge is available. fixxl away, or have I come to Julia Stratton called to tell take some out? me that her mom. Emma And there is time when it is Hagerdom. died April 21. and was buried Monday. April 24. dark, with my night cap on my head. I don’t know if I’m Her sister. Cora Figatte from Oregon was able to come. Son retiring or just getting out of bed Ron and family came from So, if it’s my turn to write Fort Leonard Wood. Mo. Don Dean is coming to you. there’s no need for get­ show the people attending the ting sore. I may think that I COA dinner. Wednesday. have written, and don’t want Mas 3, at the VFW Hall, his to be a bore. So. remember that 1 love slides on Old Middleville If I remember correctly, there is you. and wish that you were one slide that shows East near. But now it is nearly mail Main Street as a very muddy, time, so must say goodbye, rutty wide road. 1 beleive that dear There 1 stand beneath the the first fire engine house, nght down by the tracks on mailbox, with a face so very East Main Street is included. I red. Instead, of mailing your think Hazel McCaul’s father’s letter. I had opened it instead Barry County Commission on Aging menu set Wednesday. May 10 Pork chop, cauliflower, green beans, wheat bread, oleo. plums, milk Thursday, May 11 Chili, oriental blend, celery sticks, cornbread, oleo. cookie, milk. Friday. May 12 Roast beef & gravy, mash­ ed potatoes, asparagus, wheat bread, oleo. peaches, milk. Monday. May 15 Chicken ala king. peas, car­ rots. nee. fruit mix. milk. Tuesday. May 16 Chopped beef steak and gravy, parsley potatoes. Brussel sprouts, roll, cookie, oleo. milk Events Wednesday. May 10 Woodland. Habitat for Humanity 11:45 (Frank Townsend); Middleville. Habitat for Humanity 11:45 (Pat Wagner); Hastings. Howard and Barbara Pierucki slides on Africa 10:30. Thursday. May 11 Hastings. Habitat on Humani­ ty 10:30 (Jerry Miller), cards; Nashville. Bingo. Friday. May 12 - Nashville, popcorn; Wocxiland. Howard and Barbara Pierucki slides on Africa. 12:15. Monday. May 15 Hastings. Bingo and popcorn. Tuesday. May 16 - All sites puzzles. Senior Power Day. The Wiersums celebrate retirement Char and Bob Wiersum (seated) celebrate their retirement from the active management of the Middle Villa Inn in Middleville, with a party in their honor. Surrounding mom and dad (from left) are Mary Reaser, Chuck Wiersum, Margaret Wiersum, Steve Wiersum, Robb Wiersum and Karen Roh. The Wiersums have owned the popular restaurant and bowling center com­ monly called "The Villa” for the last twenty years, and have built a reputation as a place noted for fine dining. T-K High School Honor Roll Announced 12th Grade All A’s - Todd Sprague. Honor Roll - Alison Borsum, Jeffrey Carter. David French. Todd Kidder. Brad Luttrell. Stacie Lutz. Matthew Lytle, Kristina Rozema. Stacey Steeby, Burke Thomp­ son. Jane Vestergaard. Oliver Wilkens. Honorable Mention Stephanie Barnhill, Kate Bartlett, Thad Bell, Curt Bode, Don Britten, Mike Brotherton, Gena Caro. Lee Ann Christie, Pete Donker. Pam Eaglen. Katie Elies. Juliette Esakson, Tracy Frowein, Martha Funk, Jennifer Groves, Dawn Harder, Nickole Harrison, Heather Harvey, Scott A. Jackson, Mark Kaechele. Soile Koivunen, Annette LaBine, Scott Lake. Amy Lipscomb, Adelle McLain, Dean McNutt, Shannon Mor­ ford, Tony Neeson, Lori Caledonia Junior High students of the Month set Seventh-graders Julie Campbell and Chris Smith and eighth-graders Carrie Stevens and Jason VanderWall were chosen students of the month based on their academic effort and citizenship. Julie plans to become a teacher, but right now en­ joys band at school and youth activities at her church. In addition to sports, Chris enjoys going to the movies, while Carrie likes skiing, basketball and go­ ing to the mall on weekends. Jason likes the out-of-doors and enjovs hunting and fishing. Since he also likes baseball and soccer, it's not surprising that his favoritie subject is physical education. >7 THORNAPPLE FLORAL 114 River Street. Middleville Downtown — Along the River COMPLETE FLORAL SERVICE FOR ALL OCCASIONS — IVe wire flowers worldwide — OPEN Mon Wed 9-5 Thurs 4 Fri 9-5 30 Sat 9-’ (616) 795-3331 Students of the month, from left, are Julie Campbell Jason VonderWoll Corrie Stevens and Chris Smith. Newman, Scott Parker, Sharia Raab, Andrea Reurink, Bert Riedstra, Kim Rillema, Regina Sherd. Mike Smith, James Stewart, Dirk Strater, Derek Surdam, Brent VanPolen, Lisa Wyatt. 11th Grade All A’s - Corey Dean, Jen­ nifer Flynn, Maggie James. Honor Roll Jennifer Carter, Michele Duyster, Jen­ nifer Eichenberg, Robin Kid­ der, Erin Roon, Tad Thatcher. Honorable Mention Amanda Baerman, Bonnie Bekkering, Robert Borrink, Michelle Brandt, Kristie Burch, Gina Cline, Baden Coleman, Delbert Craven, Brandon Fox, Cathy Grube, Michelle Helman, Marcie Henry, John Jousma, Robert Lawrence, Colin MackieSmith, Mike Millhouse, Amy Mugridge, Petra Muller, Kel ly Neuman, Tori Novakowski, Amy Pelli, Mike Rauschenberger, Sara Selleck, Nancy Vandal, Kevin VanderWoude, Staci VerStrate. 10th Grade All A’s - Diane Bender, Nathan Hillman, Wendy Yoder. Honor Roll - Joshua Carpenter, Mary Cisler, Amy Cravcro, Bethan DeHaan. Cara Errair, Donald Filcek, James Freeman, Shawn Frey, Michele Kooiman, Aaron Ly­ tle. LeAnn Matson, Mike Mckieman, Jamie Payne, Tracy Robertson, Krista Rothhaar. Amy Smit, Mat­ thew Slander, Regina Stem, Kristina Thaler, Susan W'heeier Honorable Mention Brian Appel, Maureen Bartlett. Jamie Beuschel, Cana Carpenter, Jason Carpenter. Todd Coe, Zach Curths, Robert Flikkema, Dawn Harvey, Tony Jones, Polly Kidder. Julia Kooiman. Philip Lawrence, Melanie McCaul, Tracy Medaris, Jen nifer Middleton. Jack Miller, Jason Pranger. Bobbi Rosa, Edward Rumbergs, John Scheib. Kirk Scheib, Philip Seubring, Susan Smelkcr, Faith Smith, Luann Snider, Koren Thomas, Jeff Thomp­ son, Michele VanSickle, Steven VanDuine, Mike Wierenga 9th Grade All A’s - Anne Marie Butler, Jeff Geukes, Mark Harcck, Robert Hunt, Ryan Millhouse, Sherry Swelnis. Honor Roll - Scott Bar­ nhill, Matthew Cawson, Mary Elwood, Angela Frowein, Marcia Gildea, Mac Missad, David Sherwood, Catherine Thompson, Jessica Weatherhead. Sarah Wicringa, Denise Wyatt. Honorable Mention - Jeff Allen. Tricia Batchelder, Alicia Batson, Beth Beard, Brian Beute, Daniel Bird, Jeremy Brooks, Deelane Camiing. Kelli Daughterly, Lisa Einberger, Marsa Fogg, David Huitron, Shannon Huss, Attic Kinney, David Lehman, Steven McCrumb, Daphne Moore, Brett Muller, Jeremiah Niles, Monica Pat noude, Patricia Postma, Philip Postma, Mandy Pranger, Matthew Pratt, Angela Rhoades, Jessica Robinson, Erin Seger, Mark Shriver, Matthew Smith, William Thompson, Michael VanKuiken, Jason Walters, Leanne Zawierucha. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 9, 1989 / Page 7 Middleville Lions Club hears district governor by Jean Gallup Wes Owen, district gover­ nor of International Lions Clubs, visited the Middleville Lions Club Wednesday, April 26 During his talk. Owen urg­ ed the local club to publicize the charities they support, especially dunng the annual White Cane drive completed over the last weekend He suggested the local Lions make hand-outs to give to those who contribute during the Lions annual donation drive “Print up a little card telling them where their donations are going Tell them what we support as Lions; where the money goes," he suggested The local club were updated on several charitable efforts the Lions support, such as Welcome Home for the Blind" in Grand Rapids The residence is open to the elderly who are legally blind, and is funded by the Lions clubs. Continuing support of “Leader Dogs for the Blind" in Rochester. Mich., and the Michigan Eye Bank at the University of Michigan was also discussed A relatively new task the Lions have become involved with is transporting tissue and bone donations from the tissue/bone bank at U of M in Ann Arbor to where they are needed in the state, said Mid­ dleville Lion Rusty Kermeen. The Lions are divided into regions, zones, districts and clubs, and with state-wide involvement. transportation of the needed tissue or bone can be scheduled anywhere inside the state, he noted Kermeen praised Owen for his dedication to the Lions. “Wes is doing a tremen­ dous job. There are not enough men willing to work for nine years to go through the chairs to become a gover­ nor." he observed. “It's rare and he deserves a standing ovation." he said. The men rose as one and gave Owen a vigorous round of applause Owen, who was accom- pamed by his wife. Pam. told the men to involve their wives and families in work for the Lions. example" of getting the fami­ ly interested in the work of the Lions. He mentioned the recent chicken dinner given by the Middleville club as “a fine Hundreds of pairs at glasses are presented to Governor Owen, by Lon Myers (left) and Rusty Kermeen(right). The glasses will go to underdeveloped countries through Lions, International. Carpenter-Sutherland speak wedding vows On March 4. 1989 at 4 p.m. Ann Carpenter and Jason Sutherland were united in marriage at the Middleville satin gown with lace, pearls and sequins, and carried pink and white roses She was at­ tended by her maid of honor. Amy Tembe. with Becky Wood. Bridget! Beuher and Aleese Nichols, younger sister of the groom, all in light pink satin. Jason, whose parents arc James Sutherland of Solon. Iowa, and Janet Nichols of Middleville, was assisted by his best man, Pete Lloyd, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Mark Tasher. Scott Carpenter, brother of the bride, and Brad Lloyd. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Crofoot were master and mistress of ceremonies at the reception for the couple at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Music by Gordon Replogle throughout the evening provided hours of dancing The couple are now residing in Middleville, and Ann is finishing school at Chic University tn Grand Rapids Jason is working while continuing his studies at KalamaziMi Valley Community College in law enforcement. United Methodist Church. Ann. whose parents are Mr. and Mrs Thomas Carpenter of Hastings, chose a white Governor Owen speokes to the Middleville Lions club on ways to make the Lions more visible. In a busy, impersonal world... We provide good, old-fashioned, personalized service. 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. If you want a bank that offers more than just accurate service, see us. 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Honorable Mention ■ Louis Northouse, Dean Postma Dan DeKraker, Steph Den Hartigh, Scoa DeVries, Den­ nis Dykhouse, Kerry Guikema, Marci Holstege, Sarah Lobbezoo, Kerri McKenzie, Heidi Morren, Neal Newhof, Lisa Ter Haar, Phil’s Pizzeria Italian Specialties 795-7844 Pizza • Dinner • Zito • Steaks • Appetizers • Submarines • Calzone • Spaghetti • Cheesecake • Sausage Roll 7th Grade Matt Buwalda. Corinna Dodge, Jluie Hutt. Tim Jelsema. Holly Morren. Dana Postma. Jason Sytsma. Craig Ter Beek. Marc Vander.Maas, Vickie Verduin, Kurt 9th Grade EAT IN OR TAKE OUT Downtown MIDDLEVILLE WE CATER ALL OCCASIONS - �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 9. 1989 New members inducted intoT-K High School’s Honor Society Juniors who ore National Honor Society members are (iron row. from left) Jen­ ny Flynn, Gina Cline, Sara Sei leek. Hennifer Carter. Kathy Brock. Tori Novocowski, Maggie James, Marcie Henry, Robin Kidder, (second row) Petra Muller, Erin Roon, Blenn Woodard. Mike Millhouse, Corey Dean . Tod Thatcher. Michelle Helman, Jeni Eichenberg and Shelly Duyser. Not pictured is Amy Rector. Seniors who ore members of the Notional Honor Society ore (front row. from left) Martha Funk, Stacey Steeby, Heather Harvey, Kate Bartlett, Adelle McLain, Jenni Groves, Alison Borsum, Stacey Anderson, Lisa Wyatt, Pam Eaglen, (second row) Todd Sprague. Jeff Carter, Eric Seubring, Jason Reichard. Burke Thompson, Mike Brotherton, Mike Smith and Derek Surdam. Not pictured ore Stephanie Barhill, Bill Glover, Dawn Harder, Doug Mesecar, Scott Parker, Anne Reigler and Keith VonderWoude. The Elizabeth Thurber chapter of the National Honor Society inducted its newest members in a ceremony Tues­ day. April 25. at Thomapple Kellogg High School New inductees this year were: Juniors Jennifer Carter, Gina Cline. Jenny Etchenberg, Jennifer Flynn. Erin Roon and Glen Woodard Sophomores — Diane Bender, Mary Cisler, Amy Carvero. Cara Errair, Don Filcek, Bob Flikkema. Michele Kooiman, Mike McKiernan. Jamie Payne. Jason Prangcr. Amy Smit. Matthew Stander. Regina Stein. Kristina Thaler and Sue Wheeler The United States has 20.000 chapters of the Na­ tional Honor Society under charter, with the stated pur­ pose of stimulating leadership and character. The National Honor Society is dedicated to four areas of growth for its members ser­ vice. character, scholarship and leadership The society was founded in 1921 by Edward Rynerson and the Elizabeth A. Thurber chapter was formed in Mid­ dleville on March 20. 1958. A reception in the TK cafeteria followed the ceremony. Sophomores who are members of the National Honor Society ore (front row. from left) Diane Bender, Michele Kooiman, Amy Smit, Kristina Thaler, Amy Crovero, Cara Errair, Mary Cisler, Sue Wheeler, Regina Stein, (second row) Mike McKiernan, Matthew Stander, Jason Pranger, Don Filcek, Bob Flikkema and Jamie Payne. 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Ml I May 9, 1989 / Page 9 T-K seniors write children’s books Will the next winner of of the Newberry Award for children's literature come out of Tbomapple Kellogg High School? “Could be." said instructor Duane Thatcher, as he displayed several childrens'* books that had been written by high school students in his col­ lege English classes. “I made this assignment as a creative writing exercise, hoping that a few of the students might show some in­ terest in this specific type of writing and illustrating,'' Thatcher said “I was amaz­ ed. I received several very fine books. with interesting stories and excellent illustra­ tions In many cases, students combined their efforts with wonderful results!“ Because the students show­ ed so much interest. Thatcher sweetened the deal w ith a con­ test and an opportunity for the students to read their books to children On Tuesday. May 2. Pat Thatcher's and Margie Slocum's first-grade classes from McFall Elementary came to the high school library and were treated to book readings and cookies and punch. Winners of the cash prizes. donated by the school newspaper, were: First place — “Bob's Big Adventure.’ written by Burke Thompson. Mark Kaechele. Jason Reichard. Doug Mesecar and Bill Glover. Second place — a tie bet­ ween “The Finger Family." produced by Derek Surdam. Jill Dussia and Dave French; and “Fearless Freddy." writ­ ten by Heather Harvey. An­ drea Reunnk. Mike Brother­ ton and John Frei. Third place — “The Fun With Numbers Book." writ­ ten by Lisa Wyatt. Alison Borsum. Katie Elies and Ron Curths. “It’s not the Newberry Award, but it's a start for some very talented kids." said Thatcher, “and we have several other books that were equally enjoyable and interesting." Bryan Cooley reads his story to the first graders as other seniors wait their turn to read theirs. 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Our children will go through their school years but once Missed learning oppor tunitics and lack of skills ac­ quired during their formative years may never be replaced Increasingly, basic and vital education has been removed our curriculum. Due to cost increases and lack of com­ munity support, each year we are forced to make deeper cuts I’m thankful our school board has had the capabilities to select such excellent ad­ ministration and staff It is truly their ability and dedica­ tion that has attained this district’s high standards in education When I go to the polls on June 12. I will be showing my children their education is top priority. A quality education is invaluable Certainly I am willing to sacrifice “a pizza a month I also will be making an in­ formed decision in choosing two nc* board members I will pick the two who 1 feel closest reflect my ideals and concerns for my children's well being and development Those running to further their self-centered, sc If-promotion will not receive my vote. Let’s stand together and show our children we care about and support them Laure Brinks President. McFall PET. NOW HIRING Experienced Nurse Aides .. for 2-10 shift. We will help you certify for State Registry. Wages are negotiable based upon experience. Contact Kay Rowley, R.N., Director of Nursing ... Provincial House Hastings 616-945-9564 On Monday. May 1. the “Happy 60 " Club members had their potluck dinner in the Community Board Room with 16 present A potluck dinner was placed on the table, and all were seated at tables decorated with vases of red silk roses and gum drop pennants for “Mother's Day" After the dinner, a business meeting was held by President Lillian Schultz, then two readings were given by Vice President Jeanette Sherman and Ione Alderuik. Schultz closed the program with a poem of “Happy Mother’s Day The rest of the afternoon was enjoyed by play ing bingo and four other members came to join, so there were 19 play­ ing and everyone went home wiht a luck prize. After play­ ing hard for those lucky numbers to be called every one had that thirst feeling, so punch and cookies were serv­ ed for refreshments The next potluck dinner will be June 5 in the boardroom with Senior Health Screening Mobile Unit from Kentwood on hand for free testing of blood pressure, cholesterol, general vision, glaucoma, cataracts. corneal d iseases. external diseases of the eyes and lids Any senior citizen in­ terested in registering for this free screening may contact Lillian Schultz at 891-8135 as soon as possible. Belinda VanHeulen is beseiged by pledge-seekers Brett VanHeulen 8’ i (left) Jason VanHeulen, 10 and Michael Brouwers 7, os they look for lop sponsors for the Dutton Christian Walk-o-jog-a-thon. Dutton Christian School’s ‘walk-a-jog-a-thon is scheduled for May 12 around the track by Barbara Gall To say that Dutton Chiistian students will participate in an action-filled day Friday, May 12. is an understatement In the “walk-a-jog-athon.“ not only will the students be walking and jogging laps around the track from 6:30 a m. to 6 p.m. (with a few breaks for pizza, yogurt, juice and granola bars, of course), but parachutists will be descending, kites will be fly­ ing. skateboards will be roll­ ing and stilt races will provide winners with opportunities for AMBUCS to meet on May 9 Organizers of a Caledonia AMBUCS (American Business Clubs) chapter will hold a pre-charter meeting Tuesday. May 9, at Above and Beyond Travel in the Caledonia Village Centre. The district governor of the organization. Frank Heidenfelder. will be at the meeting to answer questions about the club and to help with organizing the chapter. AMBUCS is a national ser­ vice organization made up of business and community members who raise funds for physically challenged or han­ dicapped members of the local community. “Everyone in the Caledonia area is welcome to attend the meeting to learn how the organization can help the community,” said Sharon Oldham of Above and Beyond Travel. Further information about the organization and the meeting may be obtained by calling 891-0090. Ibim insurance that won't expire before you do. some tall talcs. Brian Diemer. Calvin Col­ lege track coach and 1984 Olympic bronze medalist in the steeplechase, will be the keynote speaker for the day Along with Diemer. Channel 13’s meteorologist Bill Steffen will be on hand, hopefully br­ inging fair skies and warm temperatures with him when he arrives to meet students. "We thought we’d do something different this year.” explained event chair woman Pat Ringnalda “Peo pie were getting a little tired of our usual spring family fun night, so we decided to try a new event. This is the first time we’ve ever had a spring fund raiser. ” Proceeds from the event will be used for new playground equipment and for the school library, she said At the April 14 kickoff. Ringnalda and assistant chair­ woman Pauline Brouwers ex­ plained the campaign to both elementary and middle school students, offering slightly dif­ ferent incentives to each group While all grades are com­ peting for “surprise boxes,” which will be awarded to the classes bringing in the highest dollar amounts, the middle school students have an extra reason to try to be the top money raisers. The middle school class that earns the most money after achieving its goal will hase the honor of “buzzing” fourth-grade teacher Teuno Witte, who obligingly donated his locks to the cause The students now arc busy getting families and friends to sponsor their laps around the track, with a pledge of so much per lap Donations also are accepted and will count in the classroom competition Kindergarteners through second-graders will walk on a 220-yard track. Ringnalda said, while third through ninth-graders will use a 440- ya rd track While Dutton Christian demonstrated al their assembly various ways of "walking,” including a “duck walk” for rainy weather, a rain date of May 19 has been set, just in case the weather isn't even fit for our web-footed friends. Brouwers and Ringnalda said that donations of pizza from Jim’s Place, of yogurt from La Yogurt, granola bars from American Wafer Com pany and juice anti prizes from Burger King will go a long way in advancing the playground and library causes. The parachutists from Skydive Hastings also are donating their time, Brouwers said. KEITH BERGY - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS FUEL OIL GAS I DIESEL SERVING HOME FARM INDUSTRY SELF SERVE GAS DIESEL KEROSENE SNACK SHOP 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA, Ml 49316 (616) 891-8198 PROPANE REFILL SERVICE George 0. Sinen III Whatever you do in life, your Auto-Owners’ Continuous Tferm 2 policy is always there Guaranteed.. and it’s affordable too1 Call your Auto-Owners agent for all the details. ^uto-Ownen Insurance 7a£ Me PrO&vn. fyo(Jt' DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. JEFFREY M D.VR1ES (616) 891-8125 JOMM J. 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FREE FREE Desserts for all Moms on Mothers Day MIDDLEVILLA INN Ca" 7953640 M-37 Just North of Middleville 891-1287 by Barbara Gall Caledonia senior Kristi Doom was named the reci­ pient of the Eva Finkbeiner Memorial Scholarship at the annual senior girls’ mother and daughter tea sponsored by the Caledonia Women s Club. The scholarship, a tradition with the club for 27 years, is awarded each year to a girl planning to continue her education after high school graduation It is named in honor of a club member w ho. said Marie Finkbeiner. “did a lot of things for young people while she was alive.” Finkbeiner said the scholar­ ship committee received more applications this year than ever before, and had a hard time choosing among many deserving young women. Kristi said she plans to at­ tend Ferris State University "next year with a career goal of becoming a certified public accountant. While at Caledonia she played in the concert and marching band, was a member of the flag corps, played basketball and was chosen for membership in the National Honor Society. After the scholarship presentation, the seniors and their guests were treated to a style show featuring fashions from The Cedar Closet and from Cherished Memories, both located in Caledonia. Sallie Hulst and Jan Courts of The Cedar Closet coor­ dinated the show. The program also featured a look at hair styles created by Geneses Hair Salon ot Dut ton. and Char MacDonald demonstrated a number ot ways to use scarves as in­ teresting accessories. The show was narrated by Ina Jane Hollenbeck, and Caledonia juniors Dora Thompson. Leslie Draft. Debbie Tarnen and Krista Batchelor helped model the many fashions Lodema Schroder serves coffee and tea to the graduating senior girls and their guests. FOOT PAIN? • Corns • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain Dr. Terrence J. Emiley NEW OFFICE FOR PODIA IKY 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call 891-9133 for Your Appointment 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 12, 1989. THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGIS­ TER 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 12, 1989, IS MONDAY, MAY 15, 1989. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAY, MAY 15, 1989, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELEC­ TION. 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. JANICE SIEBESMA, Secretary, Board of Education �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I May 9. 1989 Middleville girls track team 3-3 in conference Middleville’s girls track team split, losing to Calvin Christian on Monday 84 to 44 and taking a win on Wednes­ day against 102-25. The team is now 3-1 in the conference and 3-3 overall. The meet on Monday against Calvin Christian saw the lady Trojans turn in 29 personal bests and coach Perry was extremely pleased with the teams performance. Calvin Christian has an ex­ cellent team and our team just didn't have enough depth to stay with them said Perry Outstanding performances were turned in by Angy Johnson with a first in the discus with a fine throw of 104'1” and a second in the shot put with another personal best of 30’3” Alicia Batson set a freshman record in the 1600 meter run with a fine time of 5:38.3 for first place She also ran another personal best in the 800 with a 2:37.6 for a second place Martha Funk took first in the long jump with a jump of 15*6Vi” and teammate Jeni Eichenberg added a third place with a jump of 14’7”. Pam Eaglen brought home two individual firsts in the 100 meter .and 200 meter and an­ chored the w inning 400 meter relay with teammates Eichenberg, Tamee Ruffner and Robin Kidder On Wednesday, the team turned in 14 first place finishes and highlights were the 3200 meter relay team of Lon Wiennga. Faith Smith. Ron Curths and Alicia Batson running a 11:08.7. This is the best time so far this season. The team also dominated the discus taking a sweep with Angy Johnson first. Darnel Bird second and Tncia Wright third. Hamilton, Kelloggsville too much for Middleville diamond team Errors and an impotent of­ fense continue to hurt Mid­ dleville's baseball team, which lost to Kelloggsville 16-6 and Hamilton 12-2 last week The Trojans managed only four hits in each game while committing 11 errors, eight against the Rockets Mid dlcvilk is now 4-9 overall and 1-3 m the O-K Blue Against Hamilton. Chris VanStee and Brian Shafer slammed second inning homers, but the Trojans could manage only a double by Mike Millhouse and a single by Mike Scott the rest of the way. Don Britten was the losing pitcher. “Hamilton (10-2) is an ex­ cellent team." said Trojan coach Bernie Weller "We toed but they are a better team than us. We just have to keep a good attitude and hang in there." Against Kelloggsville. the Trojans led 6-3 in the bottom of the second, but the Rockets broke loose for 11 runs in three innings to grab the win. Todd Sprague drove in two runs with a pair of hits for Middleville while Scott Lewis also drove in a pair of runs. MOVIE RENTAL Rent Sat. Get Sun. FREE? RENTALS •Mon Tliura. QQ* / MMA1RR . J4 T SNIDER HOME ENTERTAINMENT BINGO 891-9292 Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Satellite Equipment, ___ Nintendo & jP^XSega Rentals Caledonia Village Centre Mon Thum. 10 a m 8 p m ln & Sat 10 CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION POST 305 (9548 M-37) FIVE YEARS OF PROTECTION! Bus now and receive HELP* the Homeowners Extended labor and Parts Program It s a worry- free protection package that take* care »»t all rq-uir chaigcs fcw 5 full years IXmi i miss out on a great value ■ Energy Saving Middleville's outstanding girls' track foursome of Martha Funk, Angy Johnson. Pom Eaalen and Alicia Batson. Trojan track team loses to Calvin Christian 54-83 Middleville’s boy’s team scored 54 points in Monday’s dual meet with Calvin Chris­ tian. who topped the Trojans with 83 points. Jim Grube set a new school record when he hustled the hundred meter dash, scoring 11.2 seconds down the stretch. He also took first place honors in the 200 meter run, clocked at 23.1 The team of Brotherton. Atkinson. McNutt and Grube won the 800 meter relay with a time of 1:35, and EastwcxxJ Scheib Atkinson and McNutt ran the 400 meter at 47.0 Brad Eastwood hurdled to victory in both high and low hurdle events, with times of 14.8 and 40.9 respectively. Taking second place honors were Burke Thompson in shot put at 42’5”; John Scheib in the long jump 19’116”; Chad Sitzer in pole vaulting at 10’6”; Brad Eastwood in 100 meter dash; and Todd Kidder in the 3200 meter run. Jim Grube T-K Trojans beat Rebels 96-37 The Trojan trackers boys team accumulated 96 points with first place honors in 14 events in a meet they hosted for the Lee Rebels team. Seven second place slots and five thirds added points to the final outcome. Lee s team has a fine runner and hurdler named Lee who took firsts in the discus (115’6”) and 800 meter run (2:14), a second in the 300 meter hurdles and third in the 100 meter hurdle event. Middleville first placers were: shot put, Burke Thomp­ son at 42’8”; long jump, Bill Atkinson. 18’11”; high jump, Jim Grube 6’0”; two mile relay Neuman, Monroe, Kid der and Jones, 9:23; 100 meter hurdles. Brad Eastwood. 15.1; 100 yard dash, Jim Grube, 11.7; 800 meter relay, Brotherton, Atkinson. McNutt and Grube, 1:42; mile run, Neuman, 5:03; 400 meter relay. Eastwood, Brotherton, Atkin son and McNutt, 47.5; 300 meter hurdles, Eastwtxxi, 41.4; 200 meter run, Grube, 24.2; two mile run, Neuman, 10:53 and the mile relay. Eastwood, Fox, Jones and McNutt. 3:48 Those winning second place were John Scheib in the long jump and 100 meter hurdles, Todd Kidder ran 5:04 in the mile run; Mike Brotherton placed in the 400 meter dash , Tony Jones placed in the KOO meter run and Kidder in the 3200 meter run. ■ Quiet Operation ■ Proven Reliable Trojans take sixth in track relays Tempstar Air Conditioning Reh on lcm|>«ur cooling \v4enw lor trouble free pertommxe arid efficient <fKTJiion Season after scamn. thes keep vour txmx comloru!»k uitfxui %training uxir budget on unlit v bitts Thes a-the tviubierwtes. Cal yuur letnjxar dealer TEMPSTAR Heating and Cooling Products Paul Lapham Heating Middleville . MMkihini<K ctMtm 795-3900 H 11 P cutrnwr Caledonia hosted an eight school relay track team last Saturday in which the Mid­ dleville boys team placed sixth with 21 Trojan points. The 12800 meter relay team of Ed Neuman, Andy Monroe, Tony Jones and Todd Kidder placed fifth with a time of 44 54. Joining for a third place in the 800 meter were Brad Eastwood. Bill Atkinson. Dean McNutt and Jim Grube with a fine time set at 1:34.7. Distance runners Jones. Trumbull. Kidder and Neuman took sixth in the distance medley event. Both the >pnnt medley team of McNutt. Grube. Atkinson and Eastwood (2:34) and shuttle hurdlers Monroe. Scheib, Sitzer and Eastwood (1:06) placed fourth in competition. 400 meter sprinters Jake Brewer. Stefan Bayers, Andy Monroe and Bill Atkinson ran 50:1 for a sixth place as did Eastwood, Grube, Scheib and McNutt (3:40) in the 1600 meter relay. Seventh place in the 3200 meter was won by Jones, Kidder, Trumbull and Neuman with a time of 9:19 ] SKIRTS High jumpers Jim Grube and John Scheib combined talents for a fourth place with an 11’6” effort. Burke Thompson and Dean McNutt paired up for a 74’5” shot put throw, and Bill Atkinson and John Scheib long jumped at 36’11” for a third place spot 20 % Off] Cedar Closet in the Caledonia Village Centre Casual wear shop for missy & juniors with price? you can afford. MON TUES SAT 10 5 30 1 Wed thurs fri 10-8 �The Sun and News. MiddlevHle, Ml / May 9. 1989 / Page 13 Trojan tennis team place fourth in tourney- record6-1 Th#* The Troian Trojan tennic tennis from team finished fourth in an eight team tournament Saturday The tournament featured strong tennis programs in­ cluding two state ranked teams (one in class B. the other in class C). Host Forest Hills Northern won the tour­ nament followed by GR Baptist and sute ranked Spr­ ing Lake Middleville tied for fourth place with G.R. Cen »rol and ->ruT state itat#* ranked ranked North North tral Muskegon. Rockford and Lowell finished seventh and eighth respectively . Freshmen Dave Sherwood had a great day finishing se­ cond to Forest Hills Northern Dave won a trophy for his ef­ forts. Dave defeated Rockford (6-2. 6-1) and G.R. Central (64. 6-1) on his way to the finals Dave also won the Ramblewood Invitational earlier in the year. Th#* tei-ond doubles dmihl#*« team The second team (Cory Dean and Oliver Wilken) also won trophies for their third place finish. Cory and Oliver defeated Lowell (6-0. 3-6. 7-5) and North Muskegon (6-3. 4-6. 6-3). First singles player Pete Donker played two great mat­ ches. Against Forest Hills Northern (the eventual runner-up) Pete won the first set and was ahead m the se­ cond set tie-breaker 6-4. but rmildn nn as ac aa fine couldn’’tt hano hang on Northern player came back to secure the win. However. Pete won his second match against G.R. Central 6-4. 7-6 in another great effort. Second singles player Dan Keller also played very well winning his second match against Lowell 6-2. 6-1. Fourth singles player Man Sunder won a match against North Muskegon 6-4. 1-6. 6-3 to complete the singles Caledonia girls win meet with F.H. Northern The Caledonia girls track team won two meets this past week, defeating Forest Hills Northern 99-29. and then run­ ning past Wayland 68 Vi-59W. In the Northern meet, Michelle Crowe won the shot put in 27*2Mi”; Jill Van Dost captured the discus in 73’8’’, and Mindy Postma won the high jump in 4'6". The 3200 meter relay team of Becky Stauffer. Deb Schumacher. Rosalyn Risdon and Carla Frantti won in 11:16.3. The 800 meter relay team of Judy Brodock. Cheryl Kral. Julie Kral, and Laurie Rozell wps first in 1:58.1. Julie and Cheryl Kral along with Korey Hofmann and Becky Suuffer won the 1600 meter relay in 13:20.2. Judy Brodock was first in the 100 and 200 meter sprints in 13.6 and 28.9 while Korey Hofmann won the 400 dash in 1:06.6. Becky Suuffer took the 800 meter run in 2:34.5. Sarah Ashbaugh won the 1600 meter in 5:54.8 and 3200 meter runner Deb Schumacher clocked a 12:33.0. Last Thursday the girls won a very exciting and hard fought meet with Wayland that went down to the last event before the Fighting Scots claimed victory. After watching Wayland win all four field events in­ cluding a Wayland high jump record of 5’6" by Kim Ainsworth, the Caledonia ladies captured seven of the 12 running events. The 3200 meter relay team of Schumacher. Risdon. Frantti and Hofmann won in 11:15.8 and the 1600 meter relay team of J Kral. C. Kral. Hoffman, and Suuffer were victorious in the deciding event in 4:24.6. Brodock won the 100 meter dash in 13.6. Hoffman won the 400 meter dash tn 1:06.2. Stauffer won the 1600 meter and 800 meter runs in 5:51.6 and 2:37.0. and Schumacher won the 3200 meter run in 12:33.09. This week the ladies have meets with Coopersville today and Kenowa Hills on Thurs­ day. Saturday they travel to the Eagle Relays in Hudsonville. Tad Thatcher and Mark Harcek won at third doubles. 6- 3. 7-6. Dirk Strater and Jeff Geukes lost a very close three set match 4-6. 6-2. 4-6 while the second doubles team. Corv Dean and Scott Parker lost 2-6. 4-6. The Trojan team dominated Lowell later in the week w ith a strong performance, winn­ ing 7-0 Pete Donker won 6-0. 7- 5 Dan Keller won 6-1. 6-1. Dave Sherwood won 7-5. 6-7. scoring. The first doubles team of Dirk Strater and Jeff Geukes lost their first match to Forest Hill Northern 64. 6-3. This team bounced back strong m the second match by defeating Lowell 6-2. 7-6. This team narrowly missed picking up more tropics as they lost a very close match to G.R. Cen­ tral'4-6. 6-3. 4-6. The third doubles team (Tad Thatcher and Thoams Goeldar) won one of the closest matches of the day as they defeated sute ranked Spring Lake 7-6. 7-6. This team was also in the trophy hunt but just missed when they lost a tough match to Rockford 3-6, 6-3, 3-6. The team improved its dual meet record to 6-1 last week while losing a close match to Calvin Christian and winning in a sweep against Lowell Against CC, Dave Sher­ wood won 64). 6-2 and Matt Stander also won his match 6-1, 64). Dan Keller lost a close three set match. 0-6. 6-3, 3-6. Pete Donker also lost his match. Man Sunder also won 6-0, 64). The doubles teams, especially first doubles (Dirk Strater and Jeff Geukes) look ed better than they have all season. Dirk and Jeff won their match 6-0. 6-3. Scott Parker and Cory Dean won their match 6-2. 6-2 Tad Thatcher and Mark Harcek won the third doubles match. 5-7. 6-3. 6-2. Thomas Goeldar also won a singles match 6-1. 7-6. Dave Lehman and Colin Mackec Smith won in a pro set 8-3. Rob Hunt and Andy Hutchins won in a pro set 8-2. Unity Christian sweeps Caledonia relays On Saturday, April 29. the Unity Christian Crusaders won the Caledonia Relays ear­ ning 88 points and narrowly defeating Ionia who touled 80 Hudsonville followed with 49. Caledonia 48, Calvin Christian. 39. Middleville 21. Kenowa Hills, 7 and Wayland 4. Winning second place medals for Caledonia were the shuttle hurdle relay team of Darwin Caskey, Scott Hilton. Ryan Berends and Brad Ruth and the 400 meter relay team of Brad Stegenga, Scott Burd, MIDDLEVILLE • Excellent value in this 4 bedroom, bath, and ’/>, walk-out ranch in like new condition on approximately one acre. Pric­ ed at $69,900! Call Kenda Ringlever. NOW HIRING REAL ESTATE SALESPEOPLE — Call Barrie Hudson 891-1551 I 795-7933 CORNERSTONE REALTY SALESPEOPLE DEBBIE ERWAY 623-8357 BARRIE HUDSON 455-5525 MARY McCarthy 948-8840 KENDA RINGLEVER 795-9141 GEORGE SINEN 891 8571 D cornerstone inc ffl 4611 N. Middleville Road - Middleville 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 Darwin Caskey, and Brad Nanzer Taking home third place medals for the Scots were the 8-mile relay team of Jeff McCaul. Andy Lillie. Todd Whitwam and Dai Wessman. Also uking third place were the pole vault team of Jim Lewis and Ryan Berends. the discus team of Kirk Graham and Enc Curtis, the shot put team of Dave Wilson and Kirk Graham and the 2-mile relay team of Chris Durkee, Andy Lillie, Rich Petchaver and Tim Suck. The girls’ events also were dominated by the Crusaders who won six of the twelve events and touled 91 points. Calvin Christian was second with 61. followed by Hudson­ ville 45. Caledonia 43’Zz. Wayland 35. Middleville 19, Kenowa Hills 14 and Ionia 9Vi. The Caledonia team of Jenny Wilkinson, Sarah Ashbaugh, Deb Schumacher, and Ronnie Robertson took second in the 6400 meter relay in 23:57.8. Caledonia's long jump relay team of Judy Bur­ dock and Nicole Baer also took a second jumping 27’4". Middleville’s Martha Funk and Tammy Rufner were third at 27’2U". Wayland's high jump relay Scots set new discus and pole vault relay records Last Saturday at the Green­ ville Relays the discus relay team of Kirk Graham. Eric Curtis and Ted Grevers set a new school record with a combined throw of 373’8”. Another school record fell w hen the pole v ault relay team of Jim Lewis. Ryan Berends and Aaron Tafelsky combined for a team vault of 37’6”. The Scots’ Fat Man Relay of Kirk Graham. Enc Curtis. Chris Berends and Dave W11 son look second place, missing first place by 01 of a second. Other Scots winning medals were Brad Ruth. Jeff McCaul. Dai Wessman. Andy Lillie. Todd Whitwam. Joe Benedict, Brad Stegenga, Bill Hess. Darwm Caskey. Alan Roetman and Pete Woodfield team set a new record combin­ ed jump of 10’1". Ionia won the long jump relay in 28’2 K". Unity Christian won the 800 meter relay in 1:51.1, the disunce medley in 14:05.0. the shuttle hurdles at 1:14.1, sprint medley in 3:02 8 . 400 meter relay in 53.9. ard 1600 meter relay in 4:18.5. Hudsonville captured the 3200 meter relay in 10:378.8. SfteCtf stive 795-7719 __ __ _ HAIR DESIGNERS Call for Appointment Men * Women • Children ACRYLIC NAILS • TANNING BCOTH 109 Railroad, Middleville join Kino \ MARATHON Caledonia self-serve ■vlUrainUll 9266 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Ml 49316 p. nci 891-8198 �Page 14 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / May 9. 1989 Caledonia ‘Soccerfest’ planned for this Saturday Blake Glass, head soccer cooch at Western Michigan University, again will offer clinics and coaching assistance during the day-long event. Scots distance track place in relays The Caledonia girls' track team placed tenth out of four­ teen schools on Saturday at the Greenville Relays. Final scores were Greenville 103; GRADUATES When you need Announcements Name Cards Memory Books Jewelry Party Supplies See Us! Caledonia Printing 9790 Cherry Valley Caledonia < 891-2121 Lowell 94; G R Christian 88; G.R. West Catholic 55; Chip­ pewa Hills 55; Rockford 37; Flushing 29; Sparta 22; Chesaning 21; Caledonia 14; Ionia 3; Coopersville 3; Cedar Springs 2 and Belding 0. Placing fifth in the long jump relay with a jump of 39’6*6” were Judy Brodock, Nicole Buer and Laurie Rozell. Placing fifth in the distance medley relay were Becky Stauffer, Cheryl Kral, Sarah Ashbaugh, and Deb Schumacher. Placing sixth in the 1600 meter relay were Julie Kral, Cheryl Kral, Korey Hofmann and Becky Stauffer. Earning a fifth place finish in the eight-mile relay were Susan Welton, Lori Nodorft, Heather Comegys and Lisa Parbell. This week the ladies have meets with Coopersville to­ day. with Kenowa Hills on Thursday, and compete in the Eagle Relays at Hudsonville on Saturday. k VAN SYOC CHIROPRACTIC J NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS * Treoting Keodoche Neck & Bock Poin * Auto Accident & Workers Comp Specialist DR. VAN SYOC * Modern Facilities and Latest Methods * Convenient Location • Some Day Treatment M MAIN ST Most Insurance Accepted ■ \________ J k Call Today The Caledonia Youth Soc­ cer Association will wind up the 1988-89 year with its se­ cond annual Soccerfest this Saturda' at the high school football ”ield. Members of the CYSA board said the community is invited to attend the day-long event, which will feature almost 300 players, as all 25 league teams compete in shortened gamev A guest team from Kent­ wood w ill round out the action in the three-team junior high division. Players in ocher divi­ sions range from first through sixth grades Highlighting the dav will be clinics conducted by Western Michigan University head soccer coach Blake Glass, who at 10 a m., will teach shooting skills. A 1 p.m. clinic will be held on improv­ ing ball skills like passing, heading and trapping Between clinics. Glass will be available for coaching ad- .891-8153 600 E. Main CALEDONIA open from 9 a m. to 3 p.m Concessions will be sold, she said, with hot dogs and barbeques available, as well as snacks and juice. Admission is free, and Licari said she hopes the com­ munity will come out to enjoy the day and support the program. Scots varsity baseball team victorious in 2 games last week The Caledonia varsity baseball team's record inprov­ ed to 4-11 as the Scots won two games over the weekend of April 28. On April 26. the Scots won their first league game by crushing Cedar Springs 24-3. Greg Kral went the distance for his and the team's second victory of the season. Andy Postma and Brad Walbridge each had 4 RBI's while Greg Kral added 3 doubles. Phil Heyboer provided action on the bases with 3 steals. On Friday, the Scots split a league doubleheader against Forest Hills Northern in the bitter cold. Brad Zoet won his first career game 2-1. by throwing a 5-hitter and limiting the Huskies to one run. The Scots only had two hits, one of which was Brad Walbridge’s game winner in the fourth inning. Forest Hills bounced back in the nightcap, defeating the Scots 5-1. The Wayland tournament brought the Scots their fourth victory as Brad Walbridge and Rob Andrusiak combined on a three-hitter to beat DeltonKellogg 11-3. It was Walbridge's first varsity win Andrusiak had a big day at the plate, hitting a double, a home run. and two singles for 7 RBls. Jeff Folkersma added two singles and Phil Heyboer two doubles to help pace the Scots’ offense. Caledonia then took it on the chin in losses to Hudson­ ville (9-6) and South Christian (21-8). The team hit the tx»ll well in both games. Mike Foreman had two hits and a RIB against Hudsonville, while Greg Kral and Rob Andrusiak each hit home runs in the South loss. Kral hit a tworun shot in the third inning tor his first season homerun while Andrusiak hit his second grand slam of the season in the fourth inning to pull the Scots to within one run. Coach John Klunder said he is happy with his team, despite the 4-11 record. Lewis sets new pole vault record On Tuesday. May 2. the Caledonia track team defeated the injury-riddled Huskies of Forest Hills Northern 114-23. The highlight of the day was Jim Lewis setting a new school record of 13’7 U in the pole vault. Jim Lewis set a new Caledonia School record al 137Vi" in the pole vault. The Scots were also very good in the weight events as they slammed the discus with Kirk Graham tossing 138’11”; Eric Curtis. 127’3” and Ted Grevers 126’4”. The Scots then repeated by slam- ming the shot put as Kirk Graham won with 44’5". followed by Joe Benedict with 41'9” and David Wilson 41’7". Other Scots taking first places were Josh O’Krangler with 5’8” in the high jump; Chris Lentz 19’3" in the long jump. In the running events Bill Hess won 200 meter dash in 24.0; Alan Roetman took the 400 meter dash in 53.2; Andy Lillie won the 1600 meter run 4:55.3 and Todd Whitwam won the 3200 meter run in 10:52.3. In the relays the 4(X) meter relay team of Brad Stegenga, Scott Burd. Darwin Caskey. Rick Olson won in 47 I. the 800 meter relay team of Ryan Berends. Burd. Caskey and Bill Hess in 1:36.; the mile relay team of Tom Cox. Alan Roetman. Burd and Jeff Me Caul took first in 3:40 I and the two mile relay team of Cox, Chris Durkee. McCaul and Lillie won in 8:54.3. Scots outrun Wayland track for 6-1 record Thursday, the Fighting Scots track team improved their season record to 6 wins and 1 loss with a 107-30 vic­ tory over the Wayland Wildcats The Scots had a particularly excellent day of competition as they won many extremely close races. Excellent perfor­ mances and times were turned in by Alan Roetman who ran a 52.8 in the 400-meter dash, by Jeff McCaul who clocked a 2:08.0 in the 800-meter run. and by the mile relay team of McCaul. Roetman, Scott Burd and Pete Woodfield who ran a season best of 3:34.9. Other winners for Caledonia were: Jim Lewis, pole vault. 11’0”, Kirk Graham, discus. 131’6”; Kirk Graham, shot put. 45’6*6; Scott Johnson and Josh O’Krangies high jump 5’8"; Chris Lentz, long “SCafe DAILY Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner SPECIALS Stop in for some of our Take-Out Orders small town friendly service! vice during the games. Chairwoman Deann Licari said players can register for next season during Soccerfest, with the registration table 891-9480 OPEN Mon.-Sat. 6:30 AM to 8 PM In the Caledonia Village Centre — On M-37 in Caledonia Under the Management of New Owners ? jump 18’8”; Caledonia 3200 meter relay in 9:32.3 (Chris Durkee, Tom Cox, Jeff McCaul, Andy Lillie); Scott Burd, 100 meter dash, 12.0; Caledonia 800 meter relay in 1:35.0 (Ryan Berends, Scott Burd, Darwin Caskey and Bill Hess); Andy Lillie 1600 meter run, 4:53.6; Caledonia 400 meter relay in 46.7, (Brad Stegenga, Scott Burd, Darwin Scot golfers rebound after 2 early defeats After their first four mat- Caledonia girls' golfers found themselves facing two strong conference opponents in season openers. But after losing to Calvin Christian and then to Forest Hills Northern, the team defeated both Hastings and West Catholic in a three-way match. Since then, the Scots have been improving steadily, defeating Godwin 206-231 and downing Northern in a return match 227-245. Coach Diane Doot said her girls just needed the chance to recognize their potential and experience some strong teamwork. “Now everyone is looking forward to upcoming mat ches.” she said. The Scots also have been victorious against Middleville and narrowly defeated Rogers High School. 202-208 In a second match against Middleville, the team nearly broke the 200 mark, defeating the Trojans 201-226 Doot said that seniors Vonme Monn and Kristen Molis are both shooting consistently in the high 40s. with Monn posting a 48 against Rogers and Molis a 49 against Middleville. Junior Jodi Tuinstra and sophomore Sally Berencsi are playing well and both have shot a 50. said Doot. She also commended the steady play of juniors Debbie Tarrien and Aleassa Schambers. ’’The whole team has im­ proved steadily,” she said. “We’ve gone from shooting a 251 against Calvin Christian to a 201 against Middleville The team has gained so much confidence and they are learn­ ing the importance of a strong team effort. Everybody on the team has contributed to turn­ ing the season into a winning one.” Caskey, Rick Olson); Alan Roetman, 400 meter dash, 52 8; Brad Rudi, low hurdles in 41.7; Jeff McCaul, MX) meter run in 2:08.0; Bill Hess, 200 meter dash in 23 8; Todd Whitwam, 3200 meter run in 10:51.0; and Caledonia 1600 meter relay in 3:34.9, (Jeff McCaul, Alan Roetman, Scott Burd, Andy Lillie). STOP ► Creditor Harrassments ► Garnishments » Foreclosures — CALL — KLINE and VAN ZYL BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEYS Located near Woodland Mall • 957-4344 • FREE PHONE CONSULTATION we Also do Simple wills Millage Harber Barber Stylist Member of the State Barber Association 207 E. 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He le; his mother-in-law, Mrs was raised in Middleville and Lois (Pat) Osbun; several nieces, nephews and many attended schools there. He was married to Charlyne friends. Anita Osbun on April 24,1971 Preceding him in death was in Caledonia. He was the owner of Janose’s Party Store one brother, Melvin Janose and J & S Auto Service, at 68th and his parents. Funeral services were held and Whitneyville, Alto for 16 years. He was employed by Saturday. May 6, 1989 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Steelcase prior to that. Mr. Janose is survived by Middleville. Burial was at the his wife. Anita; his children, Mt. Hope Cemetery. Rick and Laurie Janose, Scott Middleville. Memorial contributions and Tammy Janose, Robin Janose of Middelville, Jerry may be made to the American Cancer Society. Janose of Alto and Charlyne at FREE DISCOVERY TOYS receive these wonderful non­ violent educational toys free by hosting a demonstration. 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MOTHER’S DAY SPECIAL: adjusting his mortarboard. at C’s & B Ceramics, north of Hastings, 1V> miles on M-43 to Farrell Rd, turn south '/>milc, 1st house on left. Bring out your little ones - have things priced for them, 4pm - 7pm, Mon thru Fri. Open all day Saturday. 4544 Farrell Rd., Hastings. Call after 5 PM, 945-4824. WANTED JUNKCARSHhUi away free, 698-9858. GRAND RAPIDS - Jessica Mary Mullis, darling infant daughter of Raymond and Samantha Mullis, passed away Thursday, April 20, 1989 at Butterworth Hospital. Surviving besides her parents are one sister, Rainy Mullis; grandparents, Paul (Connie) Piotrowski of Grand Rapids, Mary Tuten of Caledo­ nia and Emily Mullis of East­ Gloria Dibble completes 25 years with T-K Gloria Dibble accepts ♦ lowers, candy, good wishes and a certificate for 25 years of service in the West Elementary kitchen. Fellow worker Tai Cooper, (left) and Helen Scott, director of food ser­ vices at Thornapple Kellogg, enjoy her surprise at the gifts. Rapid Towing. WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 Wanted WANTED IN CALEDONIA AREA: professional couple will pay cash for building lot. 945-5441 or 1/452-6791. C A L E I) O N I A L A N 1) WANTED: Private party will pay cash for building lot. 1-945-5441 or 1-452-6791. Garage Sale GARAGE SALE: 4615 lOOih ST. S.E. May 11 and 12,9am to ? Furniture, dishwasher, childrens bikes, antenna with roter and control box, class 2 trailer hitch fils Malabu or like, clothes and much more. GIANT GARAGE SALE: 8579 Kaiser Rd (south of 68th and Whitneyville). Furniture, keyboard, mule her.glass* are, electric guitar and much more. Friday - Saturday, May 12th & 13th. ____________________ SATURDAY MAY 13, from 9a.m -5p.rn., furniture, dishes, clothing, many misc. items. 6860 and 6869 Whitneyville Rd., Middleville.__________ TRASH & TREASURE SALE: My trash just may be your treasure! Kids and adult clothes, toys, humidifier, chest of drawers, household goods, plus lots more. May 12 & 13, 8a.m. til dark. 5756 Cherry Valley, Middleville._____ ___ wayland - some of Wayland’s friendliest folks invite you to attend Way land's Third Annual City Wide Garage Sales Days May II, 12 and 13. 60 + sales Maps and restrooms available. Shoppers luncheon ai \TW Post, 735 S. Main Street Specials al stores and restaur­ ants. Sponsored by Wayland Area Chamber of Commerce. Monday, May 15 SCHOOL MENUS Pizza Burger, Sliced Car­ rots, Fruit Juice. Salad Bar (H.S.). Tuesday , May 16 Ravioli or Tuna Casserole, Green Frozen Juice Bar. Noodle Beans, Mondes, May 15 Friday, May 26 Wednesday, May 17 Fishwich on a Bun. Tartar Sauce. Buttered Carrots. Ap­ ple Juice. Milk. Pizza. Cole Slaw. Peaches, Milk. Hot dogs available every day. 2% whole milk every day Tacos/Lett uce/Cheese, Golden Com, Peaches. Tuesday, May 16 Ravioli or Tuna Casserole. Green Bread and Butter. Juice Bar. Milk Noodle Beans. Cherry Wednesday, May 17 Vegetable Soup. Crackers, Grilled Cheese Sandwich, Mixed Fruit. Milk Thursday, May 18 Oven Baked Chicken. Savory Rice. Peas. Biscuit. Peaches. Milk Fridas. Ma) 19 Pizza, Baked Beans. Ap­ plesauce. Milk Monday, Ma) 22 Pizza Burger. Peas and Car­ rots. Pineapple Tidbits. Milk. Tuesday, Ma) 23 man, Georgia; great grand parents, Leonard (Jean) Piot­ rowski of Toledo, Ohio; sever­ al aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial services were held Sunday, April 23, 1989 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Rev. Father John Najdowski officiating. Funeral arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel of Middleville. Thornapple Kellogg High School, Middle School, Page Elementary menu Thursday, May 18 Baked Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables. Dinner Roll, Fruit, Make Own Sundae (Page). Friday , May 19 Pizza, Sweet Potatoes or Baked Beans, Pineapple Monday , May 22 Sliced Turkey and Cheese on a Bun, Peas, Pears, Salad Bar (US) Tuesday, May 23 Cheeseburger, Potato Rounds, Veg. Sticks, Applesauce Wednesday , May 24 Roast Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Peas, Biscuits, Fruit, Make Own Sundae (Middle School). Thursday, May 25 Beef Taco Salad/Chips, Crackers or Bread, Fruit Crisp. Friday, May 26 Pizza, Cole Slaw, Peaches. Central Carage Towing ★ 24 Hour Service ★ Reasonable Rates Cheeseburger on a Bun. Potato Rounds. Banana. Milk. Wednesday. May 24 Tacos. Lettuce and Cheese, Buttered Carrots. Trail Mix or Plums. Milk Thursday. Ma) 25 Roast Turkes. Mashed Potatoes Fruit Salad. Bread and Buner. Milk Call 795-3369 or 1-800-635-9964 VGA �Page 16 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I May 9. 1989 L<**<*<*' FARO’S ITALIAN Middleville's Finest U VI a F M iu Hi Thornapple Kellogg MEAP winners announced 117 W. Main Middleville. 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Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop I Take Out Only • Only 1 Per Coupon • Expees 5/31/89 | A® 2 fcttn (X I>W witti NO COUPON NEEDED AH of our Pizzas include our Special Sauce and lOO*o Mozzarella Cheese NO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY The Barber School rides again 15 MINUTES TAKE OUT OR EAT IN OR FAST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES Here s what our customers say about Faro s Pizza e.e . •* ■ w by Barbara (.all The 130-year-okl Barber School once again rolled through the streets of Caledonia as it was moved Friday from the high school grounds to a temporary site near the Barry County garage The school was moved in 19^6 from its original site at the comer of Whnneyville Road and 96th Street by the Caledonia Bicentennial Com­ mittee. who hoped to use the little school for educational purposes However, the desired restoration and use of the building never took place, and some vandalism made the site near the high school ques­ tionable both to school of­ ficials and the Historical Society. When plans for the new high school required a parking lot where the schoolhouse was sitting, the question of w hether or not to demolish the first schoolhouse in the township came to a iiead. The Caledonia Tpwnship Board agreed last year to save the building and move it away from the high school complex. Its future will be decided by the newly formed Caledonia Township Historical Comm is sion which hopes to find a site w here both the school and the blacksmith shop could be situated in a small historical park As the little frame building was escorted through thc village by an advance guard of Consumers Power techni­ cians. residents watched the unusual parade, often snapp­ ing pictures Rollaway Movers, who also moved the school in 1976, reported the old building held up well during its relocation. Commented one mover. “They built buildings to last back in those days.” Call... Sun & News Classifieds � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/SunandNews_1989-05-16.pdf 31e3e5ba05159960c2d5bf2a303e1130 PDF Text Text Churrf' 14.1 ~r’’t J ***•»?«.«<» The sun <Wl__ S at *x und 4 i »Ura jV__ _ y W I News __ I m r W e 4x2* __I. WP Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia 118th Year MiddlevH,e-M,chi8an 493^t m r.iniRCH HIKE* No 71 / May 16. 1989 ^T^MICHIGAH **»-- Thornapple Township opposes apartment complex rezoning^ by Jean Gallup Since a proposed 132 apartment complex will be surrounded by village pro­ perty and will require village services, it should be annexed to the village and be under its control instead of the township's, said a resolution passed May 8 by the Tbomapple Township Board The resolution with that ob­ jection and others to a re­ quested zoning change will be delivered by Township Super­ visor Donald Boysen to the Barry County Board of Com­ missioners at a public hearing May 22 at 7 p m In addition. Bill Getty, a member of the Thornapplc Township Planning Commis­ sion and a township trustee. said that the planning commis­ sion also plan to bring written objections to the commis­ sioners' meeting. Rivertown Realty and Development of Grandville has requested a change in the zoning from R-2 (single- and two-family dwellings) to R-4 (multiple family only) on a 10- acre parcel of land direct­ ly to the east of Lincoln Meadows Senior Citizens Apartments Boysen read a letter from the Michigan Department of Public Health about Cider Mill Estates, which said it has concerns about the nuisance value and possible future health issues for the residents of the mobile home park next to the lagoons Auxiliary promotes annual poppy sale Gerry Neil, left, ond Girlie McConnon of the American Legion Auxiliary Post No. 305 admire a prize-winning poster advertising the group's annual poppy sole. Story inside. "All of the concerns voiced by the Michigan Department of Public Health about Cider Mill and the sewage lagoons will carry here." Boysen said. T reasurer Shirley Eaton pointed out that construction would be right next to sewer ponds “Who would want to rent an apartment and look at the lagoons?” she asked. " I don't think that is the right place for it.” Trustee Bill Getty agreed, saying. “I don't think it’s compatible with senior citizens.” Boysen said he was con­ cerned with the density that would be created in the area with the addition of 132 apartments. Dan Vredevoogd. president of Rivertown Realty and Development, said he is not concerned about the lagoons and annexation to the village “They are probably one of the best run lagoons I've ever seen.” he said of the lagoon system serving Middleville. “Once zoned and approv­ ed. we would start annexation proceedings to the Village of Middleville.” he said. “We obviously will be using those services and it would be to our advantage to provide for them. We already have a ver­ bal agreement with the village for sewer when it’s available.” Until municipal water and sewer service is available, the buildings will be served w ith a closed, on-site septic system, he said. ■‘We’re a very slowmoving type project, starting with one or two buildings and going from there. ’ ’ Vredevoogd explained. “This is a five- or ten-year project. We have 64 units in Caledonia on Maple Street with the same design that peo­ ple are more than welcome to visit and tour so they can see the quality product that we produce,” he said. Plans for the six-building completed project call for 72 two-bedroom apartments, with rent set at $435 a month and 60 one-bedroom units for $400 a month. Vredevoogd said. i’?10Sf “We try to separate by building those older adults and those with childcn. but sometimes there is a mix.” he said. “And. we normally have an on-site manager.” he added Work will would begin "probably 30 days after ap­ proval.” and the public is in vited to “keep an eye" on the construction of the first buildings. Vredevoogd said “We work for quality We build it like it should be built." he said Rivertown Realty and Development has 104 units in Hudsonville. 144 in Sparta. 27 in Jenison, in addition to a new project proposed for Byron Center and the Caledonia apartments Caledonia council paves way for cable company ownership transfer by Barbara Gall The Caledonia Village Council last week approved most of a proposal submitted by Caledonia Cablevision owner Ken Gackler, who is negotiating a merger of his operation with United Artists (UA) Cablevision. Gackler and represent­ atives from UA were present at the council's May 8 meeting to discuss several amendments to the original contract between Gackler and the village, dating from when he started the business in December 1981. The council approved all but three of the amend­ ments, two of which simply will undergo some changes in wording. The council decided to follow the recommendation of its attorney, Jim Brown, and substitute a side letter for the third amendment in question, however. The letter will state that the village does not know of any default on the contract between the council and Caledonia Cablevision. Don Stephan, general manager of UA Cablevision, told the council his company presently owns 16 fran­ chises and serves 110,000 subscribers in the Grand Rapids area. He said the company offers 24-hour service and dispatch, and hopes to expand the number of channels offered to Caledonia subscribers. He said there would be no additional hookup fees if UA took over the local business, but added that he could not guarantee there would be no increase in fees. "There has not been an increase in fees in Caledonia since 1986," he pointed out, adding that more channel offerings usually means a rate increase to cover the costs of increased operation. UA will provide a local access channel, he said, but the company does not do the programming for it. Gackler, who has done the filming for the local channel since the franchise began, pointed out that programming now can be done from the new high school, with the ability to "go live" from any area of the building. Council President Glen Klaver confirmed that the idea of using franchise money to start a local program from the high school has been discussed. Superintendent of Schools Robert Myers said the district wants to maintain broadcast capabilities, and would like to expand them to include the Dutton area. In a later interview, Myers said the schools would be willing to participate in programming the local channel, and added that Gackler has offered to advise an extra-curricular activity in which students learn the techniques of filming and programming for television. Stephan also supported the educational possibilities of the local access channel, saying after the meeting that many school districts use the channel in this way, with students learning to do news broadcasts, talk shows, dramatic productions and Continued on page 2 Four teens hurt playing ‘chicken’ by Jeff Kaczmarczy k Four teenagers playing "chicken” with two cars were hospitalized last week after a head-on collision on Whitneyville Road north of Middleville Driver Ray mond Mello. 18. of Middleville, was reported in fair condition yesterday in the trauma care unit of Bron son Hospital tn Kalamazoo. The second driver, Randy Sharp. 16. was admitted at Pennock Hospital after the 7 pm accident He was listed m good condi­ tion on Monday morning. Two passengers in Mello's car also suffered injuries in the accident Caledonia resi­ dent Scott Danforth. 19. was taken to Pennock Hospital and was transferred to Butter worth Hospital in Grand Rapids, where he was treated and released Craig Northrup. 16. of Middleville, was treated and released at Pennock Hospital after the accident Barry County Deputy Sheriff Tun Rowse said the two cars were driving in op­ posite directions on the twolane road south of Garbo* Road moments before the accident “When they saw each ocher, they switched lanes — playing chicken.” Rowse said “They started to switch back, and they panicked "They tned to outmaneuver each other to avoid the acci­ | dent." he said. “They didn’t make it While a crowd of 60 to 70 people gathered at the scene two miles north of town, a crew from the Middleville Fire Department was sum­ moned to extricate Mello from behind the wheel of his 1978 Olds Cutlass. He suf­ fered closed head injuries in the accident. Rowse said Authorities from the Mid­ dleville Police and the Michigan State Police also were called io assist at the scene. The injured were transported to Pennock Hospital by Middleville Ambulance Rowse said the accident re­ mains under investigation and no citations have been issued. None of the four teenogers involved in this heod-on crosh were weoring seatbelts at the time of the accident. Two were seriously injured I �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 16, 1989 Clean up week really cleaned up in Middleville by Jean Gallup Despite some residents who took the idea of cleanup a little further than Village Manager Kit Roon thought was necessary, the first week in May resulted in a real clean­ ing for Middleville “Look at it this way. Kit." said Trustee l>on Myers at the Village Council meeting last week. ‘ ‘There are 1.000 cubic yards in the landfill and not in the village any more because of the cleanup " Roon said the effort cost about $10,000 and was com­ plicated by the people who picked over the piles and spread the trash “Well, they did haul away a lot of things that we didn’t have to." he said, "but they made our job a lot harder " President Pro Tern William Hardy said he wondered if anything could be done about people scattering the refuse about while they were “pick­ ing" the trash “Or. should we just go with flow?" he asked “I know of some towns that have ordinances to control that kind of thing.” said Police Chief Louis Shoemaker, “but I’m afraid the remedy may be worse than the disease ' “We get the most positive feedback about bow much they appreciate this every year." said Village President Duane Thatcher. “This is the program that gets the most favorable comment. “Many of them don’t have trucks or a way to get it out. I think it’s one of the best things we do as a public service. " Roon maintained that some people got carried away with Village Engineer Richard Meyers examines the damage done by road salt and time on the bridge over the Thornapple River. the spirit of the thing “We even had two cars and a pontoon boat." he said The annual drive resulted in 51 truckloads of trash. 19 truckloads of metal and the wort crew is still picking up brush. Roon reported In other village business. Richard Meyers and Joseph Nies of the engineering firm of Meyers. Bueche & Nies Inc updated the council on proposed work on the bridge spanning the Thornapple River, and the 50 percent ex­ pansion of the sewage treat men! lagoons. The council will have to make a decision on the design to be used in the replacement of the railings. Meyers said. The ornate design of the present railings could be duplicated, he said, but will cost more than a rail using a simpler form, he reported Complicating the decision are the wing walls, which are in good condition, but will be in contrast to any new design in the mam railings, he said “You’ll notice the dif­ ference. I’m throwing the ball in your court. You’ll have to decide." he said. “Asthetically. that offends me." Thatcher said, as several council members nod ded in agreement. The $87,000 cost of the removal and replacement of the railing and sidewalks could be less if the contractor. John Potter, was allowed to simplify the forms, Meyers said However, Trustee Floyd Bray pointed out the forms were already made, and the only extra cost would be for more concrete The option of removing the wing walls and replacing the entire railing was discussed, but that would cost an addi­ tional 10 to 15 percent, the same amount that could be saved by using the plainer Richard Meyers shows the village council the final drawings for the expansion of the sewage lagoons for Middleville. His colleague. Joseph Nies, holds the drawings. designs, the council learned “You have a unique bridge with unique designs and beautiful railings But. to put it back will cost more,” Meyers said. The discussion was halted when it was suggested by Roon that the council walk down and examine the railings after the council meeting. Meyers, with his colleague. Joseph Nies, also updated the council on the progress of the sewer expansion, saying the project was past the design and concept stage. One difference in the ex­ pansion in the disposal of treated wastewater is the pad dies, which will be used on the new lagoons. The present system has the water sprayed on irrigation fields and the new will deliver the water to paddies, where it will be held until it is absorbed into the ground. The main 12-acre pond will have five paddies for irriga­ tion around it. The existing sewage treat ment system will stay as it is. Meyers said, who again urged the council “to look down the road Obviously you may need more land. " “When this is done, you will have no problem with ad ditional growth for at least 10 years. But. metropolition Grand Rapids is calling I suspect you will be affected.” he said. In other business. R<x»n confirmed that Mayor Ex­ change Day with Lawton of ficicals was set for May 22 and 24. The keys to the city will be given the mayor of Lawton al 8:30 a m. Monday, May 22, and the members of the coun­ cil who wish to travel to Lawton will go on the 24th. “Don’t you think Jan should go along as a bonus; as a thank you for doing all this work all these years?" treasurer Marilyn Vandenberg suggested to the council. The council agreed to ask Village Secretary Janice Cutler to participate in the Mayor Exchange formalities Work on the sidewalk runn ing along cast Mam Street to Bender Road will be resumed in about two weeks, Roon said Also, the new water main to serve the Middle School and McFall School areas has been tested and passed the pressure test, but it failed the chlorine test “That's not unusual at all New mains often tail the first test; we’ll re chlorinate it. and that should take care of it." R<x>n said. And, the cleanup of "junk" cars in the village is nearly complete, with a total of “43 since February, and a few more we are working on," reported Shoemaker Caledonia council paves way for cable company ownership transfer Continued trom front page other television program­ ming. He said UA would be happy to offer advice if the schools wished to initiate such an opportunity for the students. "Wc want to continue the good relationship the station has with the community," he said. "We want to stay in the community for a long time, and we want residents to feel as comfortable with us as they did with Ken." Gackler said approval from the council was just the first of "many steps" in the merger. In other Village Council business Iasi week: • Engineer Lau.a Albers from Wil Lams and Works reported that some wells at the wastewater treatment plant had been plugged with clay soil and now were cleaned. She said that the mid-point review with the Department of Natural Resources on the data for the sewer expansion had been delayed because of restructuring within the DNR itself. The meeting will be scheduled as soon as that has been completed. She told the council it needed to decide the extent of the population the expanded sewer system will service. The council decided to combine this matter with the Truth in Taxation public hearing, which was scheduled for Monday, June 5, at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Village/Township Hall on Emmons Street. • The council also agreed to support the campaign by Michigan Consoldiated Gas Company urging residents to put their street numbers on their homes and mail boxes so emergency personnel have no trouble Private Industry Council Awards Robert Herwarth, president of the Private Industry Coun Ctl of Barry . Branch and Calhoun Counties, announced that Stone’s Chimney Service of Middleville has been selected to receive the P I C Employer Award The award is presented io businesses who participate in the Mid Counties Connor Hum’s (Administrative Staff to the PLC.) Employment and Training Programs by employing area residents of the three counties tor On i he Job Training Delores E Diggs. Ex ecutive Director ot Mid Coun ties Consortium, explained that there are tour selection entenor utilized by the PIC Job Market Employer In volvement Committee during the .selection process They are adherence to the On The Job Training Plan retention (after training), hourly wage and benefits, and number hired percentage of total work force This is (he second employer award sponsored by the Private Industry Council and the award will be given every annual quarter apply ing the selection criterion slated by Diggs. The awards w ill be accepted by a company representative on May 16 al the regular meeting of the Private In­ dustry Council commencing at 8 am at 68 East Michigan Mall Battle Creek The public is invired locating the house making the call. • Flyers will be included in sewer bills, informing village residents of the state Environmental Protection Agency regulation requir­ ing registration of under­ ground storage tanks, whether they currently are being used or not. • The council also will check with the county park commission about a rumored plan to use West Street as an entrance to the park. Council members oppose the idea, but decided to hear what the commission's plans were before taking any action. • The Mayor Exchange Day agenda has been set, with the exchange visit from Brown City leaders planned for May 24. The tour for the guests will follow a traditional pattern after their expected 9:30 a.m. arrival. They will have coffee and rolls before visiting village businesses, Med-O-Bloom Farms and the new high school, where they will have lunch. Tom Cook will show the visitors around the TMC Ranch, and Doug and Karen Mills will be hosts for a visit to their historic home, which was built by village founder David Kinsey. Dinner will be held at the Methodist Church and a special guest will be Caledonia author Donna Winters. • In other reports. Township Supervisor Jerry Good said the fire department study will soon be under way, with results expected back in July. Several village officials volunteered to be part of the committee studying this report. Good also said the Caledonia sand pit owners had contributed $7,000 to the Fourth of July celebration, and the council agreed to send a note of thanks to the *and miners for their donation. • Buff Rodgers reported the plans for the July festivities were proceeding, and that the committee was planning a fireworks display "equal to or better than last year's." Traditional events at the park will also be held, he said. • Klavcr said the sewer committee has revised the rate structure and will meet once more May 15 before asking the attorney to write the text of the revised ordinance. • The council voted 6 I to plant three Bradford Pear trees in the village at a cost of $74.67. 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 Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties / oundeit nt 1X70 Published b\ THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. 58 00 $10 00 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 16. 1989 / Page 3 Caledonia teacher to attend summer seminar on slavery by Barbara Gall A lot of corny jokes could be made by students when they hear their history teacher plans to spend four weeks this summer studying the topic of slavery. But Caledonia High School teacher Sun Spencer is not concerned about enslaving his students with homework He is concerned that the topic is not given enough attention in American history classes, considering the impact it has had on American society That is why he applied for and was accepted in a seminar on “Society. Slavery and the Civil War,” sponsored by the National Endowment for the Humanities It will be held at the University of Kansas. Spencer said he hopes to study the complex issue and come to undersund how ent­ wined slavery was in society. He also said he hopes to develop an approach to teaching the topic in his classes. “Usually it’s only a section in a chapter before the Civil War.” he said, “and slavery wasn't even the only cause of the war." He explained that the in- path of the Lewis and Clark expedition through the Loui­ siana Purchase That vast tract of land was purchased during Jefferson’s term as President. But Spencer noted the sub­ ject of slavery was not a topic of discussion during any of these studies. "No matter where I went, they didn’t want to talk about slavery." he said. “Yet slavery was the whole basis of the southern society. Coledonio history teacher Stan Spencer's bulletin board displays his special in­ terest in the pursuit of Jefferson.' terest in slavery actually goes back to his study of Thomas Jefferson, who. as most Americans should know, pen­ ned the famous lines that everyone is entitled to “life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” Yet Jefferson, like many of the Founding Fathers, was a slave owner, and Spencer, like many historians, is puzzl­ ed by the contradiction bet­ ween the philosophy of the man and the way he actually lived. His pursuit of Jefferson has taken him to Fordham Univer­ sity. where he studied the third President of the U.S. in another National Endowment program in 1986. The next year he continued his study of Jefferson at Strat­ ford Hall Planution and Mon­ ticello itself, and last summer he did an independent study, also funded by the National Endowment, in which he read 57 books and followed the “Even on the Lewis and Clark expedition, a slave named York, who belonged to Clark, played an important role in the mission, yet he is never heard about.” Spencer said the four-week seminar will concentrate on a different author each week, with each writer offering the 15 students a different perspective on slavery. The students first will read Lincoln, who. Spencer said, politically went back and forth on the issue. The perspective of a slave will be studied through the writings of Frederick Douglass, and then the class will read Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin.” whose writings will provide the views of an abolitionist. Finally the class will read the diary of a plantation wife. Mary Chestnut, who was tied to the system, but was against it. "We ll read a lot. discuss and write papers.” Spencer said of the seminar, which provides no college credit But he said he is looking forward to studying at the university’s Hall Center for the Humanities where some of the top people in their fields work And he pointed out that “Bleeding Kansas” was one of the controversial issues leading up to the Civil War. As a new state, it became a battleground between slaveand free-state advocates, and was the setting for the famous raid by John Brown Spencer added that he also will enjoy meeting other history students and expan­ ding his contacts around the country. But mainly, he said, he wants to become more knowledgeable about slavery itself and the ways it has shaped our society. Duncan Lake water and sewer projects progress reported by Jean Gallup Water and sewer projects for Duncan Lake were the main topic of discussion at the Thornapple Township meeting May 8. Ray Fix and Tony Mourand. engineers with Pro gressive Architects, Engineers and Planners, ex­ plained in detail the next steps in the process of installing a sewer system to serve 125 residents on the east side of Duncan Lake. Project Director Mourand reported that the financial contract for the township and Barry County Department of Public Works is ready for the village atttomey to examine. The board had a special meeting Thursday. May 11. to meet with the attorney to ap­ prove the document. Members of the Township Board can then meet with the executive board of the DPW on May 15 for review of the document. Mourand said. That board consists of Director-Secretary of the BCDPW Robert Shaffer. County Board Chairman Ted McKelvey. Commissioners Robert Wenger and Rae Hoare and Barry County Road Commission ManagerEngineer Jack Kmeman The township and the DPW must agree on four areas that the contract covers, Mourand said. Acquistion, financing, operating and maintenance plans for the sewer all will be discussed, he said. If there is agreement, Shaf­ fer and McKelvey will sign for the DPW and Thornapple Township Supervisor Donald Boysen and Clerk Donna Ke­ nyon will sign for the township. On May 23, another legal document needed to allow the sale of bonds to finance the Duncan Lake sewer will be discussed at a meeting of the full Barry County Board of Commissioners. Shaffer said. The board will review a contract between the county and the bonding company, with a resolution promising the “full faith and credit of Barry County” to stand behind the bonds, he explained. That contract will be signed by Shaffer and Barry County Clerk Nancy Boersma. After the necessary legal notices have been published, the township’s financial con­ sultant, Bendzinski and Com­ pany of Detroit, will send an official statement to the State of Michigan saying that the county is financially sound enough to promise full back­ ing of the bonds, Shaffer said. With the sale of the bonds, bids can be advertised and awarded for the actual con­ struction to begin, he said. Having the county promise backing of the bonds results in a better bond rating and better interest rates, and that saves the taxpayers money, Shaffer noted. “This project is certainly needed. When I was with the Barry Eaton District Health Department, it was an area that had a lot of septic tank problems. “We would design a system that normally would take care of an average household and after a year or so, it would fail. There were complaints of sewage on top of the ground and running into the lake. This will be a big asset to the lake residents and will take care of on-site septic tank disposal problems,” he said. Fix told the board the plans for the sewer were just about on schedule, but emphasized the importance of following a strict timetable. “If one deadline is missed, you lose a month until the next board meeting. Then everything goes out of se­ quence, and this is the con­ struction season,” he said. Plans and specifications for the sewer are being sent to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for review, Mourand said. The DNR will look the plans over, probably change some items, and then issue a construction permit which is good for a five-year period, he added. Letters to residents of Dun­ can Lake will be sent shortly to explain where the project stands now, and a final public meeting will be held in late June when the final figures are available and contracts are awarded, he said. In a related matter, two low bidders. Lake Weed-a-Way and Midwest Weed Control were considered by the board to treat the lake for weed and algae control. After a recommendation from Tony Groves, director of Lake Management Pro­ grams with PAEP, the board awarded the contract to Lake Weed-a-Way for $4,250 for early season treatment. In a follow-up treatment later this summer, they will get $50 an acre for algae con­ trol and $200 an acre for macrophyte treatment. The board also heard the annual update of their total in­ surance program from Dan Wilson, representing Mickle and Company. Resolutions recognizing the sale of two cable franchises, one from Centel to C-Tec, and the other from Caledonia Cablevision to United Artists Communications, were passed Also, the board approved the Barry County Road Com­ mission's gravel proposal for the township for $7,886 With the dust laying pro­ gram scheduled for the third week in May, Boysen said he would contact the road com­ mission to coordinate the two road projects. ‘Say No’ vidoes available The week of May 15th is "Just Say No” week and the Hastings Jaycees have donated videos to Boomtown and Music Center “Drugs and Youth the Challenge,” hosted by Michael Gross, of NBC’s "Family Tics", heads the best of cassettes John Ball Children’s Zoo set to open Saturday May 20 Middleville student athletes are recognized Certificates of recognition are awarded to TK students who participate in a school sport and also achieve oil A s for a 4.0 GPA maintain a 3 5 GPA os honor students or have o 3.0 to 3.49 GPA to earn honorable mention. Student athletes who win the honor are named at the et>d of each nine week marking period. The students recognized for their dual achievements ore shown gathered in fhe gym for a group photo. John Ball Zoo will officially open the LV Eberhard AJ ven­ ture World (Children’s Zoo) on Saturday, May 20. The Grand Rapids Real Estate Board is sponsoring free admission on opening day Adventure World includes many of the zoo’s birds and uses interactive graphics to teach children and adults about flight Adventure World also has a barnyard area with a petting ccTal. Here visitors can enjoy domestic animals such as goats, sheep, donkeys, llamas, pigs and ponies Camel rides are also available in Adventure World. Starting in June, volunteers will do daily animal talks in this area of the zoo. Starting May 20, the zoo will move to its summer hours, opening at 10 a m. and closing at 7 p.m daily. Ad­ mission to the zoo is $1 for adults and 50 cents for seniors and children ages 5-15. Children 4 and under are free. For information, call 776-2591. �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I May 16, 1969 Caledonia Auxiliary to sell poppies this week Friday evening Mary and Jim Springer of Delton met Emma Jane and Maurice In­ gram and Clarke and me for supper at the Moose Lodge. Bernadinc Reaser attended a stork shower for Marion Whitney at the home of Katherine Wiennga Saturday evening we were guests of Elob and Irene Johnson and attended the open house and lunch at the Dome at Steclca.sc Mary Williams is home, now from Apache Junction. Ariz She is staying with Manon Martin as of now Esther Kelley, daughter Barbara Greenman and Allison and June Tungate had Sunday dinner in Lowell We met Dorothy and Elmer Fischer and Emma Jane and Maurice Ingraham at Tick Tock for Sunday dinner. We went to the home of Harry and Geraldine Noteboom near Dowling to attend everett Latta's 80th birthday party They live in Florida now. A real great bunch called to see him. He received many cards and enjoyed his old-time Michigan friends and relatives. Monday evening we had supper with the Fischers at Bowen Mills and enjoyed the time with Elaine's children. dent of the group. Caledonia's American She explained that the Legion Auxiliary Post No. 305 will be sponsoring its an­ . money is used for a number of projects such as buying nual poppy sate this week Christmas presents for from May 18 to May 20. veterans' hospitals and help­ Proceeds from the sale are ing the families of local used to meet the needs of veterans This year the group veterans' groups, said Girlie also is sending a donation to McConnon. outgoing presi- the new Viet Nam Veterans of America chapter. To advertise its campaign, the auxiliary sponsored a poster contest open to students in Caledonia's seventh-grade art class. McConnon said the whole auxiliary participated m Pipe bombs near Middleville Two homemade bombs were found last week in Mid­ dleville by two men near the abandoned railroad bed south of Parmalee Road The two were riding fourwheelers on the railroad bed May 8 at about 1 p.m. when they came across the ex plosive devices. Barry County Deputy Sheriff Ted DeMott said the bombs were found about 10 feet from a truss off the west edge of the bed Both were safely removed to the Barry County Sheriff s Department Authorities have no suspects in the case LOCAL ffioau SuW Winners in the Legion Auxiliary Poppy Sale poster contest are Caledonia seventh-graders Emily Cheney, third place; Amy Overholt, second place and Jen­ ny Young, first place. WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. CHURCH DIRECTORY Good Shepherd Lutheran Church "People that care" Pastor Monte C. Bell I’J Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Evening Worship Wednesday Midweek pra.e' 4 8»»e $»ua. 9 30 a m <0 30 a m 6 00 p m 7 00 p m Pev William Dobson Pastor 89' 8923 St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest 6950 Hanna Lake SE (616) 795-2391 St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship................. 8:30 a m. Sunday School.................................. 9:45 am. Sunday Morning Worship............... 11:00 a m. SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Fath r Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Recto. 24' ; li. 948-2936 • Church Ph 795-2370 McCann Road, Irving, Michigan MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship Middleville Sunday School Morning Worship . 9 30 a.m. 9 45 a m. 11:00 a.m. Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord A Church on the Word SUNDAY 9:45 a.m., 11.00 a m & 6:00 p m. WEDNESDAY Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7 00 p m Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School Praise Service Sunday Evening Service 9:30a.m. 10:45a.m. 6:50a.m. 7:00p.m. Visiting Pastor. Al Korvemaker • 452-9711 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music 9:45 a.m. 1100 a m 6 00 p m b 45 p.m Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue 1st Servi *1 a.m. • 2nd Service 11 a.m. ( hun h School 9:45 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Rev Wayne Kiel. Pastor Rev Stanley Vugteveen. Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED St. Margaret Mary of the Sacred Heart Chapel LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 708 Wr Mom«>g Worship Sunday Softool Evenmg WOrsh< Main Street « 10 00 a m 11 15 am 600 pm YOU API INVITED Meh Moger Timmerman Pastor 795-3667 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Ret. U'uyne Smith, Rector Phone 945-3014 Sunday Schedule Adult Chou 900 p m Church School 4 Adult Education 9 30 a m Holy Eucharist i030 am Weekday Euchanst Wednesday 7:15 am Thursday 7 00 p m Cali for information about youth eftou B>oie Study youth group and other activities Temporarily meeting at the Gaines Township Hall on 68th St S.E near Kalamazoo Ave. Sunday - Latin Tridentine Mass • 10 a.m. Christian Reformed 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Rosary a~c Confessions before Mass Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Daily Mass in Small Chapel • 8:30 a.m. Evening Worship Sunday School. 9:30 a.m. 5:45 p.m. Recotory Office Phone — 531-0432 Ret . Bernard dtddei.Pastor 868-6306 ( LDONIA CHRIST IAN REFORMED CHURCH CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST "A church uith u uxmtg heart fur our community and the uurid” Sunday Services 9:30 a m. i o 00 p.m. ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH (just South of 68th St.) M-37 north of Middleville l|| Middleville at the <■—Community Hall || Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod "The Church a here everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord' DUTTON CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH judging the posters, which, she said, “showed a lot of talent." Coordinating the poster contest was member Gerry Neil, who said the winning entrants will receive a monetary award as well as have their work displayed at the Caledonia school ad­ ministrative offices. The first-place poster was created by Jenny Young, whose slogan “They served. Some died. Many suffered for our country's freedom" was lettered across a background of the American flag and the symbolic poppy. Amy Overholt's poster took second place and Emily Cheney 's won third. Auxiliary members said they h<>pe the community will buy a poppy to remember the sacrifices made by the veterans of all American con flicts. McConnon emphasized that all proceeds will be used for veterans' needs, including the money made from other fundraisers like the bingo table at the Fourth of July celebration and the conces­ sions sold at the weekly bingo games sponsored by the Legion post Adult Sunday School....... 9 a.m. Morning Worship............. 10 a.m. Children’s Sunday School .10 a.m. Pastor Mok Bt«u alda Ret. Dr Robert L. Westman Pastor M<7 it 100th St . Caledonia, Ml Church Office (616) 891-1512 Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M 37 Pastor. Rev. Max E. Tucker Music, Jeff Vander Heide “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Ra. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School . 10 00 a m Morning Worship ,11:00 a m. Evening Worship.................6:00 p.m Pastor Wesley J. Coffey Phone 795-7076 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 10 a.m Sunday Evening Service 6 30 p m Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday 6 30 p m. Prayer Meeting Youth Fellowship. Wednesday 7:00 p m. REV KENNETH VAUGHT 8918028 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 900 am & 11 00 am First Friday Mass........................... 7 00 p.m (The OOM (lime JHrthiMiet (Church 559r Vr itneyville Ave , S.E. / d, Michigan 49302 Sunday > ool 10 00 a.m. Morning Worship 1 TOO a m. Evening Worship 6 00 p m Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children s Classes . 7 30 p.m. Rev Royle Bailard - 868 6437 - �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I May 16, 1989 I Page 5 Caledonia School Board approves 1989-90 budget by Barbara Gall After a Truth-inTaxation public hearing, the Caledonia Board of Education last Tuesday approved an estimated general fund budget of more than $9.8 million for the 1989-90 school year. The district’s business manager, Judi Dean, report­ ed that this figure includes estimated revenues from local, state and federal sources. Added to this figure is a fund balance of $1,236,672. With 2,200 students presently enrolled in the district according to the fourth Friday count, this means about $4,200 is spent per pupil, said Superin­ tendent Robert Myers. Total estimated expend­ itures, which include instructional needs, wages for teachers and support staff, employee benefits and capital outlay, total just over $10 million. This figure also includes salaries for four additional teachers to be hired at the elementary and middle school levels and wages for additional custodial staff. In all, the district will need to hire 14.5 employees this year to meet the needs of the growing school population. These figures are based on the current voter-approved tax levy of 21.9 mills, with 92 percent of Caledonia’s educational budget funded locally, Dean pointed out. The Caledonia Commun­ ity Schools' state equalized valuation, or 50 percent of the market value of its personal and real property, is more than $268 million, she reported. The general fund budget is estimated under the assump­ tions that there will be no major unforeseen expenses, that investment rates will average 6 percent for the next year, that employee benefits such as insurance do not increase by more than 35 percent and that voters approve the request for the renewal of the millage in the June 12 annual school election. Detailed copies of the budget report are available at the schools' adminis­ trative office, Dean said. After acting on the budget, the board also approved wording for the school election ballot, in which voters will elect one school board member to a four-year term, vote on the millage renewal and decide a bond issue authorizing the board to borrow $4 million to build major additions to Kettle Lake and Dutton elementaries and a minor addition to Caledonia Elementary. Approving the bond issue would mean adding 1.26 mills to the debt levy. Board member John Finkbeiner noted that the 126-milI request will allow the district to construct 18 classrooms, two gyms and increased parking space at two schools and to replace worn fixtures at another. Passing the bond issue would cost a resident owning a $100,000 home an extra $63 the first year with the rate declining after that. The owner of a $60,000 home would pay $38 the first year. The building committee also noted that some of the replacement work will be done by Caledonia employ­ ees, which will benefit both the staff and the district. In other action, the board approved a recommendation by the building and finance committees to limit arch­ itectural fees to $50,000 until the results of the bond issue are known. The building committee reported that if the bond issue passes, bids could be out by the end of June on the Kettle Lake project because those drawings will be 85 percent complete by the election date. Board Member Fred Boncher said he wished to publicly compliment The Design Forum architectural firm in keeping costs down during the high school building program. The board approved a number of recommend­ ations by the personnel committee, including con­ tract agreements with the custodians and with the secretaries and librarians. Continuation of the pilot program for department chairpersons was recom­ mended, with Academic Director Doug Busman stating the program had been of great help in coordinating curriculum. The library staff was realigned in accordance with the Library Study Committee report, with current media specialist Liz Lewis appointed K-12 District Media Coordinator in a pilot program for the next school year. Full-time, non-certified librarians will staff the elementaries and the middle school, and a non-certified library aide will staff the high school library for the pilot year. A full-time aide also will work under the direction of the K-12 media coordinator. Depending on student interest, a freshman volley­ ball coach wilt be hired, and. depending on enroll­ ment, the board agreed to add one section of kindergarten and one section of first grade. The financial committee said funds have been set aside for this contingency. Community wide garage sale again planned for Middleville by Jean Gallup July 27 and 28 are the big days for the annual village­ wide garage sale in Mid­ dleville, said this year’s chair­ man of the event. David Hopkins The Middleville Chamber of Commerce sponsors the huge sale every year, with this one planned to top all past sales, he said. Something Hopkins said he would like to encourage is the participation of those who live in rural areas, who would like to have a sale to go along with the Middleville celebration. “There’s plenty of room downtown for anyone who wants to join in,” he said. “Just call me at 795-3625, and we’ll set you up with your own place.” Possible activities being considered for the two-day event, besides the garage sales, are a used car sale at Gavin’s, separate sales by the Rotary and Lions clubs, and by the Methodist and Chris­ tian Reformed Churches. More suggestions are hav­ ing wagons that sell SnoCones, elephant ears, ice cream and pop. A flea market at the Middle Villa Inn, craft and gift booths downtown and at Calvin Hill Amy Lou Barnaby Foundation to award first scholarship Amy Barnaby only lived to be 18 years old, but in her STOP • Creditor Harrassments • Garnishments • For°closures - CALL — KLINE and VAN ZYL BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEYS Located neat WooQ‘<m<3 Mali • 957-4344 • FREE PHONE CONSULTATION we Also do Simple Wills short life she demonstrated to all who knew her that they can achieve their goals, even when facing tremendous obstacles Handicapped since birth, Amy refused to let her physical problems stand in the way of living her life to the fullest Despite a rare muscle disease that ultimately confin­ ed her to a wheelchair, and a bout w ith pneumonia that severely damaged her lungs. Amy fought off these and <xber problems to lead an ac­ tive life. She participated in school events and graduated w ith her high school class last year But her weakened lungs became less and less capable of supporting her. and last Oc­ tober she slipped first into a coma and then on to a peaceful death In her memory. her parents have established the Amy Lou Barnaby Charitable Founda­ tion in conjunction with Caledonia High School for awarding scholarships to Caledonia students Two or more scholarships will be awarded each year based on the applicants' school activities, character and financial need A minimum ot S500 and a maximum of $1.000 could be awarded, and the scholarships may be renewed at the discre­ tion of the foundation's board of trustees The winners will be an­ nounced at graduation and their names will be e.igraved on a special plaque kept at the high school. Specific criteria include: a grade point average of 2.00 or better; demonstrated allaround ability through par­ ticipation in various school ac­ tivities; good moral character and firmness of purpose displayed through behavior, financial need (a primary fac­ tor); a written application fil­ ed no later than April 1 of the senior year of high school A selection committee will interview the finalists in per­ son after all applicants have been screened by a high school selection committee Dixie Barnaby. Amy’s mother, said a similar scholar­ ship is offered through Gaines United Brethern Church. Park were ideas also discussed by the committee. More planning remains to be done, with where to sign up and where to get official garage sale signs to be an­ nounced at a later dale. Hopkins said Visitors and buyers have come from Battle Creek. Grand Rapids. Rockford. Muskegon and Lansing for the last several years, with some families making plans weeks ahead of the sale Illegal parking on Stadium Drive concerns authorities by Jean Gallup People who park illegally on the “S” in the street on Stadium Drive in Middleville are the target of an effort by the local police and the residents whose driveways are blocked by the cars. The drivers park on the street to take a short cut to a nearby softball field next to the McFall Elementary School. Ken Morgan of Stadium Drive, appeared last week before the Village Council to seek help from the authorities. “There are signs saying ‘No Parking from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Fri­ day.’ but it just doesn’t stop them,” he said. “I’ve talked to (Officer) Andy (Frantz) constantly We want them to move the cars down to the parking area behind the school,” he said. Morgan gave the council two pictures he said he just took before he came to the meeting, showing cars filling the side of the street, and parked directly in front of the no parking' signs. “I’m not against athletics. believe me.” he said, “but. I’d like someone in authority to approach the presidents of these leagues to pressure them to keep those cars off the streets They run stop signs, and talking to them does no good at all,” he said Police Chief Louis Shoemaker explained that the village was aware of the pro­ blem and has already con­ tracted to have new signs made “Some of the signs are unreadable, which, I'm afraid, could be used as a legitimate defense. We’re in the process of getting them (new signs). “But, I’m not interested in writing any more tickets than I have to, either,” he commented In addition to the congestion and having driveways block­ ed, Morgan said the edges of his driveway and others are being damaged by cars turn­ ing around in them to go back to the shoulder to park. Morgan invited anyone who wanted to sec the problem first hand to drive by about 10 am. on any Saturday morning. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY in the Caledonia Village Centre on M 37 in Caledonia, Ml 49316 • AUTO • HOMEOWNERS • business • LIFE (616) 891-9294 • HEALTH • INVESTMENTS Call us for a quote for all your insurance needs. �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 16, 1989 Neighbors wt.NORMA VELDERMAN, Well, folks, I am doing something different for just this week only, I had to wait for my column to catch up with the now I was also scheduled to have my cataract removed Thurs day, May 11. So I didn’t call anyone for news. I am only putting in the news that people called to tell me about Mrs Budd called and said that daughter Kathy had had a real serious illness. She thought that she had a stomach ache until it go so bag that she went to the hospital and they popped her into surgery. She had a very dangerous appen­ dix, and it was just caught in time. If she had waited one more hour, it would have burst She was in the hospital for five days, stayed with her neighbor for three days and then went home, with her neighbor keeping an eye on her Now she is back on her feet. Twila Elwood told me she and Cathy Kermeen attended the play, “Saints Alive.’’ put on by St. Mary’s Auxliary, Friday, May 5 at Godwin's Auditorium It was a benefit put together by the nurses and doctors of St. Mary’s for kidney and dialysis of West Michigan Pat Kermeen, who is a nurse and is Cathy’s sister, was in it. Twila said they were marvelous Helen Kelly called to tell me she and Charles went to the Steeka.se Retired WMbi open house at the Corporate Development Center, Pyramid to the rest of us, on Friday. May 5. They went to the fourth floor, where they had refreshments and a guided tour They went up the escalators and the inside was just unbelievable The fur­ nishings were splendid. the circular moting clock in fluid was hard to comprehend Charlie had a good time meeting and visiting with all his old buddies, so they had an enjoyable afternoon, thanks to their former employers Cathy Williamson said that she now has a new job. She is the executive director of the Barry County United Way. She is enjoying her new job. Regina Stein said that the Intergeneration 4-H group is looking for senior citizens to work at Lincoln Meadows twice a month to teach the 10to 16-year-old 4-H members They might work on baking, crafts, bird watching, baskets. They made some May baskets and delivered them. You do not have to live in Lincoln Meadows They meet in daylight hours If you can't do any more than that, visit with them. Well, folks, that is all for now. I will try to get each one of you for sure next week. My sis, Lyda and her hus­ band Frank Veit are coming to visit with us for about two weeks It will seem so g(xxi to see her, it has been two years since we were last together. I hope you have been able to bear with us in getting the col­ umn back on the current hap­ penings, as much as possible. Have a good week Sneak in a wish now and then for a nice steady rainfall. ‘Pages Perfect Popcorn’kids business booms by Jean Gallup Starting a business is not easy, but with people who will help, a good product and a bank loan, it can be done, say fifth graders at Page Elementary Their business of making and selling 25-cent bags of popcorn thus far has raised enough money to pay back the start-up loan, buy supplies, probably take all of the fifth grade classes to Pleasure Island or Splash, and maybe, just maybe, help pay for the new school sign saying Page’s Pumas, said Jason Gearhart, president of the young company. "We went to the bank (Hastings City Bank) and talk­ ed to the loan man. Ken Bray, about borrowing S25O and then we all signed the paper. The whole staff had to sign it." he said. The staff has Gearhart as president. Ethan Buist as vice president, John Millhouse as secretary-treasurer, and Amber Mossher and Curt Brinks as advertising directors. A cooperative effort, at least one child in each class helped pop com every Friday, Gearhart explained. He singl­ ed out Courtney DeHaan as "honorary special helper." However, things did not always go smoothly during the first weeks of business, he observed. "The last week before spr­ ing break, we had a 20 cent sale, and we were selling a lot of popcorn, and the machine You con tell by the smile that this group is part of a successful team. So for to­ day, Courtney DeHaon, (left to right) Charlie Reese. Jason Gearhart and Ray Van Stee have helped pop all the popcorn you see. broke down. We had to run it by hand. It was a pain." he said. “It took money to repair the machine, and we had to wait for a part, but sales have been good since spring break," said the young entrepreneur, “We made money on the sale, maybe we’ll have ahother. " Even if, “we already got one late notice," he remark­ ed. “We worked hard to get the money. We’re thankful for all the other kids who helped." The loan will soon be repaid, and recognizing the value of good public relations, the staff will give Bray a free bag of Page’s Perfect Popcorn Middleville church to show ‘Man Called Norman’ film The humorous and moving story of two neighbors’ unusual relationship is told in the new film presentation “A Man Called Norman," which will be shown Sunday, May 21, at 6 p.m. at the First Bap­ tist Church. 5075 N. Mid­ dleville Road. Middleville. “Love thy neighbor as thyself,” the second greatest commandment in the Bible, is one of the hardest to obey. If heeded by mankind, it would effectively make war. pover­ ty, hunger and injustice ob­ solete. If applied by an in­ dividual. it can change a per­ son forever Mike Adkins discovered the power of love when he grudg­ ingly obeyed that command and became a friend to his ’’unlovable” neighbor, Norman. In this release from Focus on the Family Films. Adkins describes how he befriended Norman — a misfit who had been rejected by everyone in town As their relationship grew. Adkins discovered that the road to recovery was a two-way street, with very tangible rewards for both men The film chronicles the unusual friendship — sometimes humorous, sometimes touching — bet­ ween two individuals whose lives have been changed forever. Most of the film was shot before an audience of 5,000 people m the Chicago area Also included is footage film­ ed on location at a major league baseball game in St Louis and at Norman's house in the coal-mining community of West Frankfort, Ill. ’’Mike Adkins' stories about Norman are hilarious and heartwarming," said Pro­ ducer Steve Stiles, "but the film also contains a knockout message that will change lives." Adkins, a speaker, evangelist and singer, became a popular guest in the history of the "Focus on the Family " radio broadcast when he shared his story about Nor­ man. (The daily 30-minute program, hosted by psychologist Dr. James C. Dobson, is heard interna­ tionally on more than 1.200 radio facilities.) Adkins lives in West Frankfort with his wife and three children Occult seminar set at local church On two consecutive Sun­ day. May 21 and 28. from 6 to 8 p.m . Joel Groat will con­ duct a seminar on the occult at the Leighton United Methodist Church, located at the comer of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue, near Caledonia Groat will speak on the "New Age Movement" and Satanism, a topic of special in­ terest due to the evidence of increased activity of Satan worship in West Michigan The public is invited to at­ tend this series of meetings Business is business, and Chris Van Stee, left, and Ronnie Stevens show the dedication that is needed to pop and bag popcorn all day long. Hopefully, where there are sales, there is money. In this case, a lot of money. Andrea Kokmeyer is in charge of counting the receipts from the popcorn sales this day. 2 T-K alums graduate from Hope College Brenda J Swanson and Rolfe G. Timmerman, both graduates of Thoranpple Kellogg High School, recently graduated from Hope College in Holland Swanson, the daughter of Mr and Mrs. Bam Swanson of 5680 Cherry Valley Road, Middleville, received a bachelor of arts degree in humanities. Timmerman, son of Rev and Mrs. Roger G. Timmer­ man of 708 W. Main St., Middleville, received a bachelor of arts degree in sociology and business administration Hope College is a four year, co-educat lonal. liberal arts college with an enroll­ ment of 2,781 men and women and is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America Serving Our Country Anthony J. Nelson Jr. Army Private Anthony J. Nelson Jr , with the 7th Infan­ try Division, Fort Ord, Calif., joined soldiers from the British, Canadian and Australian armies in the com­ bined brigade-level field exer­ cise. "Caltrop Force” at Fort Hunter-Liggett, Calif. Ground, air amphibious forces participated in order to develop and test standard operating procedures and areas of interoperability bet- ween armies. The exercise was the first time in recent memory that the four nations have conducted a joint/combined field training exercise together Nelson, an infantryman, is the son of Gloria J Nelson and stepson of Steven W Nelson of 6568 W Mill Run, Caledonia. The private is a 1987 graduate of Caledonia High School. Janette L. Radmacher Janette L Radmacher has entered the United States Air Force's Delayed Enlistment Program (DEP). According to TSgt Jeffrey P. Pols, the Air Force recruiter here, her entry into the DEP allows the Air Force to -xhedule an opening for her to attend basic training and be . signed to a job or skill area Radmacher is a 1986 graduate of Caledonia High Schofol and will enter the United States Air Force on Aug 17, 1989 Following graduation from the six-week basic training course at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, she will receive technical training as a surgical service specialist and be assigned to a duty station. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / May 16, 1989 / Page 7 Civil War re enactment schedule planned for May 26-29 by Jean Gallup Civil War buffs can look forward to a summer full of activities around the country that will include men and women recreating Civil War life and re-enacting famous battles of that era. Larry Henley of Mid­ dleville. a re-enacter with the 18th Indiana/1st Light Ar­ tillery Cavalry, said the next scheduled event will be on May 26-29 with a re­ enactment of the Wilderness Battle at Richmond Va. The original engagement happened during the campaign leading up to the battle of Richmond. Henley explained. "The U. S. Army was try­ ing to capture Richmond, but they never did. They got within sight of it. but the south held. - he said June 10-11 will see a small “skirmish” and “living Union soldiers odvonce on the Confederates during a re-enactment at Charlton Park. This years re­ enactment will be held during the July 4th celebration. railroad, grist mill, cider mill, printing press, working farm and a theater with live enter­ tainment from the period, Henley reported. Also on July 22-23. the Buckley Homestead in Lowell. Ind . will have a mid­ sized re-enactment. It’s organizers say that Lowell is just a three-and-a-half hour drive from Lansing. A small living history by the 7th Michigan Volunteer In­ fantry and the 27th Virginia Infantry will be done on Aug 12-13 at the Mint Festival in St. Johns. Henley pointed out the celebration at Jackson on Aug. 26-27 is the largest event in Michigan "There will he cannons on both sides with a total of 20. about 1.200 soldiers, a living history all day. both days; and a formal full dress ball with On July 3-4. Charlton Park period dresses and dances." in Hastings will be the scene he said. of a living history and the “And. besides a large set­ public can watch tactical exer­ tlers row , there will be a big cises by the troops, he said. re-enactment." he added Founders Festival, held on All of the clubs involved in July 8-9 in Farmington Hills, the performances liavc been will feature small skirmishes. notified. Henley said, but if an On July 22-23. two skir­ authentic rc-enacter or other mishes will be performed at interested people would like to Crossroads Village in Flint. participate, they may register The authentic 1860s village at the registration tent when features an operating steam they arrive at the site, he said. history” portrayed by reenacters in Billie Creek Village in Rockville. Indiana Billie Creek is patterned after an early 1880s village. Henley said. A “living history” is achieved when the men and women at the encampment live under the actual condi­ tions of the Civil War time A "skirmish" is defined as a fight between small bodies of troops; especially advanced or outlaying detatchments of opposing armies. Henley, one of many re-enacters active in Barry County , told of the rest of the summer's schedule. Yankee Doodle Day will be at Grand Ledge on June 24-25. Sponsored by the 7th Michigan Volunteer Infantry , the event will feature a skir­ mish both days and a living history. Middleville woman named to head Barry Area United Way by Jeff Kaczmarczyk With a new full time director and a new location soon to follow, the Barry County United Way will be taking on a different look in 1989. Middleville resident Cathy Williamson has been named the first full-time director of the Barry Area United Way. Williamson, who took over the position April 3, said she's looking forward to the possibilities of her new career. "I'm pleased and excited about this challenge," she said. Some of the challenges ahead will include expanding the United Way's programs in the county and organizing the new office on West State An open house for the Borry Area United Way, 407 State St., Hastings will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Moy 17. The new executive director of the organization, Cathy Williamson of Middleville will be introduced. It's Happening again! CALEDONIA'S LARGEST GARAGE SALE 600 E. Main St. in Caledonia Wed. Only May 17th • 9 am-9 pm If you think last year s sale was big, this year's sale is bigger yet! Lots of everything. Street. Norine Jacobs, president of the county’s. United Way Board of Directors, hopes to expand services outside the immediate Hastings area. "Our services have always been out to the county, but we’re going to let people know outside of Hastings proper what kind of services are available - and have always been available - to them," Jacobs said. "To do that, we feel we need a full-time person to carry on the responsibilities." In 1987-88, the United Way spent over $150,000 in locally contributed funds to help 39 agencies in the county. Organizations receiving United Way contributions include the Hastings YMCA and youth council, the Barry County Red Cross, the Barry County Commission on Aging and the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. Now located in the Barry County Community Building, the new United Way office will be opened later this spring near the Michigan State Police Post in Hastings. In its new home, United Way officials hope to keep the office open during regular business hours. But Williamson will be turning much of the routine office work over to volunteers so she can devote her time to public relations and outreach work. "As a part-time position, it was more clerical. As a full-time (director), I’ll have lime to reach out," she said. "Hopefully Til have time to talk to community groups. I'll have additional time to make these contacts." As a full-time director, Williamson said she'll also spend more time working with volunteers. "I'll be there to give as much support as possible to the volunteers. The key to this organization is the volunteers," she said. Formerly a Barry County commissioner representing Middleville and surrounding townships, Williamson and her husband, Don, live on Green Lake Road. She is a former head of the Cancer Crusade in Barry County and has worked with the Red Cross, which is a United Way agency. As chairwoman of the blood banks in Middleville, she's organized the drives and donated six gallons of blood herself. "Volunteerism is very important," she said. ”1 used to take my turn. 1 wish everyone would do that." Earlier this year, she served briefly on the United Way board, before the decision was made to make the director's post a full-time job. During 1989, United Way leaders hope to increase their activity in other townships in the county. "We’ll be focusing in on Middleville, Yankee Springs, Irving and Thornapple Township," Jacobs said. "We JEDC plans seminar on starting a new small business The Barry/Hastings Joint Economic Development Com­ mission has announced its third annual "Starting Your Own Small Business’’ seminar, which will take place at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, May 18. Participants can learn characteristics of small business from the financial side to the personal side. Featured speakers will be Joe Rahn, executive director of the JEDC, and Art Kroon, financial analyst and CPA The event will be at the Middle Villa Inn. beginning at 9:30 a m.. May 18, registra­ tion is $10. Lunch will be pro­ vided. Registration forms may be sent to the JEDC, 117 S Broadway. Hastings, 49058, or phone Joe Rahn at 948-4897. Checks are payable to the JEDC. hope to be more active in these communities." Jacobs said they hope to improve two-way interaction between local leaders and the United Way. "We want to work with each community at a time," Jacobs said. "We want communities to submit ideas for direct services, h's very important for these people to know they can submit a budget." "We're not just here at campaign time," Jacobs said. "We're here year-round." BINGO • CALEDONIA AMERICAN : LEGION POST 305 : (9548 M 37) • Thursday, 6:30 p.m. POOL & SPA SUPPLY AND SERVICE 4635 100th Street SE Caledonia, Ml two blocks west of Patterson Ave. Featuring: Chlor Con Products HTH and PACE Winter Covers Replacement Liners Solar Covers, Etc. All aspects of Pool Supplies Sta-Rite pump and filter parts and repairs! Now Open, call for hours SAVE MONEY 891-8877 °'3 1 OOZ ' SAVE MILES �Page* 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 16, 1989 Caledonia students win regional, state craftsmanship awards Seven Caledonia High School students earned regional and state awards for the industrial arts projects they entered in this year's State Craftsmanship Fair According to teacher Charles Lothschutz. more than 4,000 entries from all over Michigan were judged at this year's state competition at the Grand Traverse Resort in Traverse City. Seniors Tom Purdy and Jeremy Boot, who both earned top honors at regional and state levels of competition, are eligible to apply for scholar­ ships from the Michigan In­ dustrial Education Society because of their craftsmanship awards. Lothschutz said Boot's projects, a weight bench and a tubing former, earned first place-awards at the regional level. The weight bench took a second al state and the former took a first. Purdy 's scale model of a Civil War cannon took first place at both the regional and state competitions Lothschutz said Boot and Purdy have been outstanding industrial arts students throughout high school. Other award winners were Steve Douglas, who took a first at the regional and a tenth at state for his set of draw ings of a single-family residence, and Eric Peterson, who took a first at regional and a third at state for his steam engine. Peter Knight took a first at regional and an honorable mention at state; Laura Penn­ ington earned a fourth at regional s and an honorable mention at state and Eric Cur­ tis' soft brass-faced hammer took a fifth at regionals. I’m looking for a home Displaying some of the projects that brought them awards in the Michigan In­ dustrial Education Craftsmanship Fair ore Tom Purdy, left, Steve Douglas, Eric Peterson, Peter Knight, Eric Curtis and Laura Pennington. Missing from the pic­ Smudge, Annie and Dorothy are just some of the many fine animals looking for a home at the Barry County Animal Shelter. Immediate adoption is arranged from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and on Saturdays ture is Jeremy Boot. from 9 a.m. to noon. Pet owners can purchase 1989 dog licenses at the shelter for $10. Anyone interested in adopting a cot or dog can stop by the shelter, located at Richard J. Choryan, O.D 825 Apple St. in Hastings, or call 948-4885. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan SCHOOL MENUS OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision (Jure • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 Caledonia High School and Junior High Monday, May 22 FIVE YEARS OF PROTECTION! Buy now and receive H E LP* the Homeowners Extended labor and Parts Program It's a worry-free proivcuon package that takes rare of all repair charges for S full years Don't miss out on a great value Hot dog w/bun, chips, pickle, fruit, milk. Tuesday, May 23 Pizza, fries, com, cookie or fruit, milk. Wednesday, May 24 Goulash w/cheese, Texas toast, green beans, cherry crisp or fruit, milk. Thursday , May 25 Pizza, fries, vegetable, fruit, milk. Friday, May 26 Taco w/lettuce and tomatoe, com chips, fruit or dessert choice, milk. Fruit choice and assorted sandwiches daily. Salad bar available every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 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May 26 Pizza, cole slaw, peaches, milk NOTE: Hot dogs available every day. 2% and while milk every day Heating and Cooling Products Paul Lapham Heating Middleville 795-3900 • • • • • Complete mechanical work • Frame work Auto glass replacement (we bill your insurance) Discount exhaust (we will beat any written estimate) Brakes • Alignment Warranty work done on Chevrolet, Buick and Pontiac OPEN Monday 8 to 8; Tuesday-Friday 8 to 5 North of Middleville on M-37 NEWTON’S WELL SERVICE — Established 1959 — Specializing in drilling and repair of residential water systems LAUREL AND GARY NEWTON Thornapple Kellogg High School. Middle School and Page Elementary Lunch Menu Monday, May 22 Sliced turkey and cheese on a bun. peas, pears (Salad Bar H S i 550 East Cloverdale Road • Hastings • Ph. 945-5084 or 948-2845 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I May 16, 1989 / Page 9 Caledonia preschoolers have a ‘moo-ving’ ex perienceatw^i^wiwrAajwiM. bv Barbara Gall As part of studying how we get our food, children from the Caledonia Community Education Preschool last week visited Twin Pines Dairy Farm to meet a few hundred producers of one of nature s most nearly perfect foods, milk. John Fmkbemer. who with his family runs the farm, took the children on a tour of the operation. They saw the milk house w here the cows come to be milked and then visited the calves, who are bottle fed so their mothers’ milk can be us­ ed for human consumption. The calves are separated from their mothers four to six Visiting and feeding the calves was definitely a highlight of the tour. The children were surprised at how quickly the calves could drain their bottles. hours after birth. Finkbeiner said. The mother cows also were admired, and Finkbeiner pointed out the bam where cows deliver their babies. A calf had been bom just before the children arrived, he told them, but it was too young to have visitors. The children did get to meet a very young calf, however, who wobbled out of his shelter to greet his guests and enjoy some “awww's” from children and chaperones alike. During their visit, the children saw the equipment that milks the cows as well as the system by which the milk is piped into a large shiny stainless steel storage tank “The milk never touches human hands." Finkbeiner told the youngsters. "I’m just the traffic cop here. The cows know just where to go and what to do at milking time, and the equipment does the rest.’’ He said the equipment is sanitized after every milking, and added that the animals are so used to the milking machine that they don't like to be milked by hand Pre-school teacher Linda Pelton said her classes visit the dairy farm every two or three years as part of the food unit. “We follow up the visit with discussing what we learned and the children tell what they liked the best," she said. "It’s always interesting to hear what impressed them the most." For some of the youngsters, the ice cream served by the Finkbeiners might be the most memorable part of the dairy unit. The mothers-to-be’ at the form were no* ignored. The cows, busy with their breakfast, were undisturb­ ed by the children who were as interested in the feed as they were in the animals. What better way to end a visit to a dairy farm than to eat a delicious dairy product like ice cream Are You Financially John Finkbeiner of Twin Pines Dairy Form in Caledonia shows the pre-schoolers a milking machine during their tour of his operation. A few of the children took up his offer to put their fingers inside the cylinder to feel the suction. Do you work as bard to keep your finances in the same good shape as you do your body? If the answer is noy it's time to give your budget a workout. Spring Blossoms • Hanging Baskets • Fushias • Begonias • Bush Geraniums We’ll be happy to help you plan a regimen to help you trim the fat from your investments and beef up your return. Isn’t it time you started flexing your financial muscles? Come in and we’ll show you all the right moves. MILK Specials Martha Washington Geraniums We have fresh. Home Grown ASPARAGUS OPEN Mon Sat 9 to 6 $ £ 79 State Bank of Caledonia $ Sun 12 to 5 p.m y * S & S FARM MARKET® 7350 S. Middleville Rd. 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A personal relationship with Jesus Christ is not required for membership, but it is a priority for the staff and a desired outcome for the singers. Under the direction of Sheryl Baar and the guidance of four college-age leaders, “Love-Light” ministers to a variety of churches in the Grand Rapids area Also in the choir’s schedule his past year were “concert weekends” near the Crystal Mountain Ski Resort in Thompsonville, Mich . and in Chicago. When "on the road.” the group travels in the rivirch bus and van along with the director, the college staff, the sound technician and their bus driver. KEITH BERGY - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS FUEL OIL GAS / DIESEL SERVING HOME FARM INDUSTRY e*.. <3r\Jb. 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA, Ml 49316 SELF SERVE GAS DIESEL KEROSENE SNACK SHOP (616)891-8198 PROPANE REFILL SERVICE RN - LPN • Part-Time 10-6 Shift • Immediate opening. Wages nego­ tiable based upon experience. Con­ tact Kay Rawly R.N. Director of Nursing, 616-945-9564, for an inter­ view. Provincial House Hastings 240 E. NORTH STREET, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 EOE �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 16, 1989 / Page 11 Middleville girls still improving in track Leading her team in a 114 to 13 win over Comstock Park was junior Angy Johnson. Throwing the discus for a new school record with a fine throw of 115’3M” breaking the old record of 114’9'* held by Chris Wheeler set in 1984 Angy also took first in the shot put with a toss of 30’ 1’' Personal bests were also turned in by the 3200 meter runners Julie Kooiman and Robin Kidder with times of 13:32 and 13:39. Top performer of the meet was freshman Darnel Bird tur­ ning in three personal bests with a second in the 100 meter hurdles, a third in the discus with a throw of 83’3” and Trojans 4th in G-A relays for girls track The girls track team finish­ ed fourth at the Galesburg relays last Friday with 53 points Leading the team was Tonya Rauschenberger who took third in the high jump with teammate Pam Eaglen. and with another second in the shuttle hurdle with Tamer Ruffner. Darnel Bird and Martha Funk. Tonya was also a member of the frosh mile relay with Darnel Bird. An­ tonia Panza and Alicia Batson another second in the 300 meter hurdles Bringing their record to 5 and 1 in the conference the Middleville girls track team defeated Godwin last Wednes­ day 99% to 28%. The team took 15 first places with Godwin winning a very close 400 meter relay Julie Gulch jumped a personal best for second place in the long jump with 14’7”. The team will run at Hud­ sonville Relay Saturday , then finish the conference dual meets on Monday against Hamilton The Co-Ed relay, have been rescheduled for Thursday. May 18. pressive 49. Petra Muller 54. Gina Cline 56 and Shellie VanSickle with a 58 Wednesday the girls went to Grand Rapids Golf Club to play Forest Hills Northern The girts played well, but fell to Northern 236 to 236. Low round were Petra Muller 54. Anne Browne and Gina Cline with 60's, and Ginger Zuelek with 61. The T.K. have been able to post five wins on the season. The girls have been improving with each match The girls will be playing in the final conference match on Monday May 15. they should be able to place among the top scoring teams. Middleville to host basketball camp June 12-16 at school Middleville’s annual basketball camp will be held June 12-16 at the high school. Boys entering the third through fifth grades will play from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and boys entering the sixth through eighth grade will play from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Applications are available at all schools. The cost is $20. Many basketball fundamen­ tals will be covered at the camp, which is run by Trojan varsity coach Kurt Holzhueter. Trojan net team wins three matches, 9-1 The Middleville tennis team won three matches last week to improve their record to 9-1 overall, and 5-1 in the con­ ference. The Trojans began the week with a league win over Comstock Park, winning the match 5-2. Kenowa Hills and Godwin were defeated later in the week, 7-0 and 6-1 respectively Pete Donker has played very well lately, winning two of three matches last week. ITk lone loss was a close three set match to Comstock Park Pete bounced back later in the week to defeat Kenowa Hills. th4. 6-3 and Godwin 6-2. 6-0 Pete was selected as “player of the match” for a fine performance against Godwin Dan Keller also lost a tough three set match to Comstock Park, but won his next two matches defeating Kenowa Hills. 6-3. 6-1 and Godwin. 6-4. o-4 Dan was selected ‘ player of the match” for a fine performance against Kenowa Hills. Dave Sherwood continued his fine season with two more wins this week. Dave defeated Comstock Park. 6-2. 6-3 and Godwin 6-3. 6-1. Dave has an 18-2 record playing third singles as a freshman at this point. Matt Stander won three matches this week, including a 6-2, 6-1 win over Comstock Park, 6-0, 6-0 over Kenowa Hills, and 6-1, 6-4 over God­ win. Matt had a third singles win against Kenowa Hills since Sherwood w as out of the lineup due to illness. Man has done a fine job for us this season and currently has a fine 15-4 record. Dirk Strater and Jeff Geukes confined their w inning streak with a 6-0, 6-2 win over Comstock Park. 6-0. 6-0 over Kenowa Hills, and 6-1, 6-1 over Godwin Dirk and Jeff were selected “players of the match” for their perfor­ mance against Comstock Park This week Middleville started w ith Cory Dean and Scott Parker at No. 2 doubles who defeated Comstock Park 64). 6-1. Next we went with Cory Dean and Oliver Wilken who defeated Kenowa Hills 6-1,6-0 and Godwin 6-1.6-2. Scon Parker moved to fourth singles for the Kenowa match and won 6-0. 6-2. Tad Thatcher and Mark Harcek won their first match of the week against Comstock Park 6-1. 6-3 They then followed that match with a 6-4. 6-0 wm over Kenowa Hills. In the last match of the week we lost to a fine Godw in team in three sets In the 3200 meter relay the team took third with Lori Wiennga. Faith Smith. Cara Errair and Alicia Batson Trojan boys place 5th in track T-K girls golf team best week of season Last week was a very fine week for the young Mid­ dleville golf team. The girls were able to post two wins and lost a very close match to Forest Hills Northern. On Monday T K. girls beat Godwin 221 to 228 as the Tro­ jans had five girts shoot in the 50’s. Low scores were Shellie VanSickle with a personal best 54, Anne Browne with a 54. Gina Cline 57, and Petra Muller and Shelby Bodell with 58’a. Tuesday the girls traveled to Morrison Lake to play Saranac. The girls shot a season low 217 to outdistance Saranac by 29 strokes. Low scores were Anne Browne with a very im­ that took third place with a fine time of 4:44 Other top finishers were the distance medley and 3200 meter relay Running in the distance medley race was Lori Wieringa. Alicia Batson. Robin Kidder and Julia Kooiman. Julie ran the 3200 with a per­ sonal best of 13:38. Angy Johnson set a new school record monday in discus with a throw of 115'3’4". Also personal best Wednesday in shot put with 31'3’4". Trojan diamond team loses to Byron Center Middleville dropped a pair of baseball games last week in a 5-2 decison to Byron Center and a 12-2 loss at Comstock Park Against Byron Center, the Bulldogs jumped to a 24) first inning lead and never trailed. Middleville cut the lead to 2-1 on an rbi single by Scott Lewis but never came any closer. Byron Center scored four unearned runs on three Trojan errors. Chris VanStee had two of the Trojans’ seven hits while Mike Millhouse had a double. Brad Bruner was the losing pitcher despite allowing only one earned run on four walks and six hits. “We played better.” said Trojan coach Bernie Weller. “We couldn’t get the key hits and our three errors hurt us.” In the Comstock Park con­ test, the Colts scored six runs in the first two innings and cruised to the win. The Colts hit four homers including a grand slam. Middleville had just four hits in the game, all singles by Jeff Carter, Lewis, VanStee and Millhouse. “We played good defen­ sively — we didn’t make any errors. Comstock Park earned everything they scored,” Weller said. “We’ll keep our heads up and keep trying.” Middleville boy's track team placed fifth out of ten schools participating in the Hudsonville Invitational track meet. Setting a new Hudsonville meet record in the 100 meter dash with II. I was Jim Grube, who also secured a new school record for junior year level at 23.3 in the 200 meter dash. Hurdling the 110 meter high hurdles at 14.7 seconds and the 300 meter intermediate hurdles at 40.2 seconds earn­ ed two new Hudsonville meet records for Brad East wood, and a new school record in the intermediates. First place medals were won by the 800 meter relay team of Brotherton. Eastwood. McNutt and Grube at 1:32.7 and the 400 meter relay team of Scheib, McNutt. Eastwood and Grube running at 45.5 seconds. The varsity Trojan trackers won a recent meet against Comstock Park, scoring 98 points to their opponents 38 points. First places were taken by Middleville in the field events of shot put (B. Thompson), long jump (J. Schcit), pole vault (C. Sitzer) and high jump (J. Grube). Running events taking first place slots included the 3200 meter relay team of Ncwuman. Monroe. Kaider and Jones; Brad Eastwood in the 100 high and 300 meter in­ termediate hurdles. Jim Grube in (he KM) meter and 200 meter dashes. Dean McNutt in the 44M) meter dash; Ed Neuman in the 3200 meter run; the 800 meter relay team of Brotherton. Atkinson. McNutt and Grube and the 1600 meter relay team of Fox. Grumbull, Wcisenhofcr and Brotherton Mescar academic all-state Middleville senior Doug Mesecar has been named to the Michigan High School Basketball Coaches Associa­ tion All-Academic team. Mesecar, a two-year starter at forward for the Trojans, had to maintain at least a 3.5 grade point average while be­ ing named to at least one allstate team to be eligible for the honor. Mesecar’s grade point was 3.85 and he was named to The Detroit News fourth team and The Detroit Free Press fifth team He also gained all­ county and all-SMAA honors for two years. Mesecar, who will attend Hope College in the fall, averaged 19 points, 8.2 re­ bounds, 2 blocks, 2 steals and 3.5 assists. As a team, Middleville was named second in the associa­ tion's Class B rankings. Mid­ dleville was named first overall during 1987-88. Protect your family from financial hardship. Auto-Owners’ mortgage life insurance provides money to pay off the mortgage or other debts in the event of your death and can continue mortgage payments if you're disabled Call your Auto-Owners agent for details DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. rtfrKovuvnc* Wh»n You r/un* o/ Intuttnc*. Trunk of Uk~ 215 E M>n Street. C*ie<X>n<4. Mtcmfpn 49316 JEFFREY M DeVRlES (616)8918125 JOHN J. DeVRiES �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 16, 1989 Youth Bowling League winners honored in Middleville Winners in the New Generation League were (from left) Jessica Lucas, Duston Jaworowski, Mandy Bailey, Jeremy Vandefifer and Ron Strouse. Saturday Superbowlers League winners were (from left) Bill Baidry, BJ. West, Jim Norman, Tony Dubois More than 275 people attended the Middle Villa youth bowling banquet last month. Winners from each league during the year were honored. Those winning in the New Generation League for youngsters 8 years and younger were Jessica Lucas, Duston Jaworowski, Mandy Bailey, Jeremy Vendefifer and Ron Strouse. In the Classic Kids League, for 9- to 11-year-olds, it was Eric Walker, Shannon Thomp­ son, Raechelle Walker, Carrie Mugridge and Jennifer Newton. In the Saturday Super­ bowlers, for 12- to 14-year-olds, winners were Bill Baidry, BJ. West, Jim Norman, Tony Dubois and Mark Pullen. Young Adults League (15to 18-year-olds) winners were Katie Curtis, Kim Curtis, Jeff Jameson, Kim Jameson and Don Britten. During the year, 31 of the youngsters took pan in a "Kids Bowling for Kids" charity event and they raised more than $1,600. The money collected will go to different children's hospitals around the state. Jacob Finkbeiner and Tanya Richer collected the most pledges and were given the chance to choose a bike from the Huffy Company. Young Adult League winners included (from left) Katie Curtis, Kim Curtis, Jeff Jameson, Kim Jameson and Don Britten. and Mark Pullen. Middleville sets physicalsfor athletes Physicals for all Middleville athletes planning on playing a 1989-90 .sport will be held May 24 at the high school. Girls physicals will be at 5:30 p.m. and the boys at 7 p.m. The cost is $5. This is the only time the school will offer physicals. Physical times for middle school athletes will be an­ nounced later. Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! 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Dave Wilson tossed the shot put 45’7” and Kirk Graham threw the discus 146’4 " Run­ ners Bill Hess, Alan Roctman, Andy Lillie and Todd Whitwam also performed well in the 200-meter dash, the 400-meter dash, the mile run, and the two-mile run. Final team scores were: Unity Christian 119*4, Hud sonville 84, Caledonia 83, Calvin Christian 73, Mid dleville 71, South Christian 56, CExipersville 4516, Forest Hills Northern 13, Zeeland 8*4 and Greenville 4. Redecorate Remodel Restore SPECIALIZING IN INTERIOR RENOVATION 20 v«r» Wallpapering KEN MINER 246 Broad St Bom 156 Clarksville Ml 48815 (616) 693 2403 after 6 00 pm BOYS TENNIS: May 17 Make-Up May 19 or 20 Regionals May 23 Conference Caledonia Woman’s Club 9:00 A M. to 6:00 P.M. Jacob Finkbeiner and Tanya Richer won Huffy bicycles after collecting the most pledges in a bowling event for charity. Ruth sets new Scots hurdles record, 41.2 Upcoming... 795-7719 Call for Appointment Winners in the Classic Kids League were (from left) Eric Walker. Shannon Thompson, Raechelle Walker. Corrie Mugridge and Jennifer Newton. * TRACK: May 17 May 19 May 22 May 25 JUNIOR May 16 May 19 Make-Up or 20 Regionals or 23 Conference Bos Inv HIGH TRACK: Hamilton Conference (H) (Ti (T) Cedar Closet in the Caledonia Village Centre Casual wear shop for missy & juniors w»tn pricey you can afford. MON -TUES SAT. 10-5 30 one 1 WED. THURS FRI 10-8 O 7 1" 1 JO * �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 16, 1989 / Page 13 Caledonia wins two more in boys track, now 8-1 Kirk Graham set a new school record of 150'6" in the discus at the Coopersville meet. Brod Ruth set a new school record of 41.3 in the 300 meter hurdles at the Greenville Relays. The Caledonia boys track team defeated the injurynddled but very competitive Coopersville Broncos 80-57 in an excellent O.K Gold bat­ tle for second place in the dual meet portion of track championship Kirk Graham had an ex­ cellent day in the throwing events with a school record discus throw of 150’6*' and a personal best in the shot put of 46'2". The winning times for Caledonia were: shot put. 46’2”. first. Graham; long jump. 17’10”. first. Lentz; discus. 150’6”. first. Graham; pole vault. 12’6”, first. Lewis; high hurdles. 16.1. first. Ruth; 100 m dash. 11.6. first. Burd; 200 m dash. 23.2. first. Hess; 400 m dash. 53.4. first. Roetman. 800 m run. 2 04.2; intermediate hurdles. 41.9, first. Ruth; 400 m relay. 48.1. Caledonia (Stegenga. Burd. Caskey. Nanzer); 800 m relay. 1:36.5. Caledonia (Berends. Burd. Caskey. Hess); and 1600 m relay. 3:38.3, Caledonia (Cox, McCaul. Roetman. Burd). The Scots excellent team depth and outstanding in­ dividual performances proved to make the winning dif­ ference in this crucial O.K. Gold meet. On Thursday the Fighting Scot track team improved their season record to 8 wins and 1 loss as they defeated the short-handed Knights of Kenowa Hills 117-20. The Scots received ex­ cellent first place perfor­ mances from Todd Whitwam. 10:25.4 in the 2 mile run; Dave Wilson. 45-9%” in the shot put. Chris Lentz. 19'6%” in the long lump and Scott Burd. 11.4 in the 100 meter dash Brad Ruth was a double winner with a 16.1 in the high hurdles and 42 .1 in the 300 in­ termediate hurdles. Other Scots taking first place ribbons were: Josh O’Krangley. 5’10” in the high jump; Jim Lewis. 12’0” in the pole vault; Kirk Graham. 133’3” in the discus; Bill Hess. 23.7 in the 200 meter dash; Alan Roet­ man. 53.8 in the 400 meter dash. Jeff McCaul. 2:10 4 in the 800 meter run. the 400 meter relay team of Brad Stegenga. Scott Burd. Darwin Caskey, and Bill Hess. 47.1; the 800 meter relay team of Ryan Berends. Burd. Caskey arid Brad Nanzer. 1:50.8; the mile relay team of Paul Bur­ chfield. Alan Roetman. Scott Burd and Jeff McCaul. 4:30.5; and the 2 mile relay team of Chris Durkee. Tom Cox. Jeff McCaul and Andy Lillie. 8:45 I Caledonia girls sweep past Coopersville, Kenowa The Caledonia girls tracks team enjoyed a successful week with wins over Coopersville, 68-60. and Kenowa Hills, 102-26 The Coopersville meet went down to the last event, the 1600 meter relay, which the Caledonia team of Julie Kral, Cheryl Kral. Korey Hofmann, and Becky Stauffer won with a 4:24.9 time The 3200 meter relay team of Deb Schumacher. Rosalyn Risdon. Korey Hofmann, and Carla Frantti won in 11:06.8 Judy Brodock swept the 100 meter and 200 meter dash in 13.3 and 28.2. Korey Hof mann was first in the 400 meter dash at 1:05.9 while Becky Stauffer bested the 800 meter run field in 2:37.8. Sarah Ashbaugh was medalist in the 1600 meter run in 5:48.3, while Deb Schumacher captured the 3200 meter run in 12:36.9. In the Kenowa Hills meet, the Fighting Scots won thir­ teen of the sixteen events against the short handed Knights The 3200 meter relay team of Lori Nodorfl. Heather Comegys. Heather Hoekstra, and Susan Welton were first in 12:24.7. the 1600 meter relay team of Korey Hof­ mann, Cheryl Kral. Sarah Ashbaugh, and Julie Kral won in 4:39.0. the 800 meter relay of Judy Brodobck. Julie Kral. Cheryl Kral, and Laurie Rozel I were victorious in 1:57.8, and the 400 meter relay team of Rozell. Nicole Buer. Robyn Poll, and Lisa Packet were best at 56.1. In the field events, Jenny Wilkinson won the high jump at 4’8” and Jody Brodock was first in the long jump at 14’5M”. Judy Brodock won the 200 meter delay in 27.5, while Korey Hofmann recorded a 1:04 5 in the 400 meter dash. Becky Stauffer paced the 800 meter run at 2:31.1, Sarah Ashbaugh earned the 1600 meter medal in 5:49.7. and Deb Schumacher had her best time of the year at 12:15.9. In the hurdles, Kelly Purdy Caledonia golfers tied Kenowa Hills The Caledonia and Kenowa Hills girl golfers tied in their find meeting of the season on May 3. Kenowa HilN fifth score won the match by one stroke. Both teams scored a 216 and Kenowa‘s 60 narrow­ ly defeated Caledonia's 61. On May 11, at Broadmoor, Caledonia got their revenge when both teams scored a 219 for a second tie, but Caledonia's fifth score was three strokes lower than Kenowa’s fifth score. Vonnie Morin had a 52, Kristen Mol is and Sally Berencsi a 54 and Aleassa Schumbers a 59. Jodi Tuinstra turned in the fifth and winning score. The Caledonia girls placed seventh in a field of 18 teams at the Russ Johnson Memorial Tournament on May 10. Kristen Mol is won a medal for her score of 99 for the 18 hole event. The had a total of 421. The team experienced a see saw match with conference leader. Calvin Christian, whose number one girl. Kim Bart man. scored a 40 to Von­ nie Morin's 49. When the fifth pairing entered the clubhouse, Debbie Tarrien’s 53 put the team into a 3-stroke lead. Unfortunately. Calvin’s sixth golfer reversed the lead for the last time and Caledonia lost 201-204. In a busy, match-felled week, the team also narrowly defeated Godwin 226-225, and Central Montcalm 227-228. Caledonia lost a match to Greenville 208-227. The girls will enter the Rainbow Conference match on Monday. May 15 in third place with a 6-4 re3cord. Undefeated Calvin is in first place and second place Kenowa Hills hold a 7-3 record. Caledonia coach Duane Doat said she expects her team to continue its improve­ ment and looks forward to a strong performance at the conference match. Exhibition games by teams in all divisions were part of the Soccerfest activities. This A' division action shows size is not important to be a competitive soccer player. Spectators of all ages cheer on the sidelines. Caledonia Village Centre 891-0090 or 1-800-647-0090 OPfN MF 8 306 Thurs hl 8 p m. Omer Eves by Appt Sal <0-2 FOOT PAIN? • Corns • Bunions • Heel Spurs Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call 891-9133 for Your Appointment BE The Caledonia girls (rack team finished ninth in a tenteam field on Saturday at the Eagle Relays in Hudsonville. Champion Greenville totaled 115 points, followed by South Christian with 108, Unity Christian 73, Calvin Christian 45, Zeeland 44. Middleville 39, Hudsonville 33, Coopersville 28. Caledonia 24.and Forest Hills Northern 18. Placing second in the Eagle Relay were Cheryl Kral. Korey Hofmann. Becky Stauffer, and Sarah Ashbaugh in 5:47.6. The 3200 meter relay team of Deb Schumacher. Carla Frantti, Rosalyn Risdon and Jenny Wilkinson placed sixth in 10:48.3. Judy Brodock was sixth in the 100 meter dash at 13.8 and Sarah Ashbaugh took sixth in the 1600-meter run in 5:48.3 ‘Soccerfest’ closes Caledonia league play Shirley Janose & Sharon A.OIdham, CTC Domestic & International Cruise, Tour & Air Travel NEW OFFICE FOR PODIATRY This week the ladies will run in the Middleville Coed Relays on Thursday and the Class B Regionals at Hastings on Saturday Caledonia girls compete at Eagle relays on Saturday cAboue £• beyond 9/iave^ Dr. Terrence J. Emiley was first in the 100’s al 18 4, while Treasure Hylkema was best m the 300’s with a 54 I The girls ended their dual meet season with a 5-2 con­ ference record and a 6-3 overall record. Western Michigan University soccer player Craig Haynes demonstrates a strong goal kick to Coledo ma soccer players during one of the clinics held by WMU soccer cooch Blake Gloss right. The clinics were port of the league s Moy 13 Soccerfest. by Barbara Gall The day was chilly and the clouds were low. but the com­ petition was hot and the spirits high as the 25-team Caledonia Youth Soccer Association closed its season with its se­ cond annual Soccerfest last Saturday As chilled but loyal parents cheered from the stands and sidelines, nearly 300 youngsters from kindergarten through eighth grade played shortened exhibition games complete with play-by-play announcing from the press box. A guest team from Kent wood was welcomed and join­ ed the exhibition play at the junior high level Other activities at the event included clinks held by Head Soccer Coach Blake Glass of Western Michigan Universi­ ty. who was assisted by one of his players, mid-fielder Craig Haynes The two provided instruc­ tion on shooting skills and ball handling skills to players of all ages Concessions also were sold and registration taken for next season CYSA board members em­ phasized that the league exists only through volunteer effort, and urged parents and in­ terested residents to volunteer for one of the many jobs in the league organization Interested players and volunteers who did not register at Soccerfest should contact the Caledonia Com­ munity Education office for further information or call either 891-1647 or 891 1385 �Page 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 16, 1989 Dean A. Cridler_ Obituaries Erma J. Bussiere _ ------------------— GRAND RAPIDS - Erma J. Bussiere passed away Wednesday, May 10, 1989 at the Sherbrooke Nursing Center, Grand Rapids and formerly of the Heather Hills retirement Center, Caledonia. She was a graduate of Middleville High School and attended the University of Michigan. For 35 years she was assistant secretary­ treasurer of Jacobson Stores. She was a life member of the Hastings Order of Eastern Star, a fifty year member of the First United Methodist Church of Jackson and also the State and National Business and Profes­ sional Women’s Club. She has no survivors. Preceding her in death were her husband, Howard V. Bussiere on June 18, 1973 and her only sister, Mrs. Christina Wadd on December 1, 1976. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 13 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Rev. Lynn Wagner offi­ ciating. Burial was at the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middlevil­ le United Methodist Church or a charity of one’s choice. NEW PORT RICHEY, FLORIDA - Dean A Cndler, 50, passed away in New Port Richey, Florida. Mr. Cridler is survived by two sons, William A. Cridler of Lake Odessa and David A. Cridler of Hastings; one daughter, Jolene Cridler ot Lake Odessa; one granddaugh­ ter, Meghan; two sisters, Mrs. Roderick (Joyce) Yates of Charlotte and Mrs. Robert (Helen) Wenger of Middleville. A memorial service will be held 11:00 am. Saturday, May 20, 1989 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Rev. Stanley Finkbeiner officiating. Burial will be at the Mt. Hope Cemetery. MIDDLEVILLE ■ Viola Hirons, 60, of Y ankee Springs, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 1989 at Sandy Creek Nurs­ ing Center, Wayland. Mrs. Hirons was born on April 29, 1929 in Goodman, Wisconsin, the daughter of Benjamin and Elizabeth (Clemens) Fugate. She was employed as a cashier clerk for party stores. Mrs. Hirons is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Fred (Sherry) Renker of Caledonia, Mrs. John (Cindy) Reynolds of Holly and Mrs. Nancy Lewis of Anchorage, Alaska; three sons, Harold E. Gallimore of South Carolina, Harold M. Dawson of Wyoming and David Dawson of Middleville; 11 grandchildren; five sisters; four brothers; many nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held Saturday, May 13 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Rev. Lynn Wagner officiating. Burial was at the Mt. Hope Cemetery. VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES April 25, 1989 President Thatcher called the meeting to order at 7:00 p m. Present: Bray, Hardy, Myers, Riley, and VandenBerg. Absent: Mason. Guests: Jean Gallup from the Sun and News and Thomas Smith from the East Press News Minutes of the April II. 1989 mooting were approved as read President Thatcher updated Council on Promotional Commit­ tee meetings. The Promotional Committee recommends to the Council hir­ ing Tech Publishing, Inc. for creative services ot $6,640.00 and production services at $6 900 00 Hardy moved that Council ac­ cept the recommendation from the Promotional Committee to hire Tech Publishing Inc. for a total of $13,540.00 for the pro­ motion of Middleville. Support by Riley. Ayes all. Carried. Attorney Fisher updated Council on the Bradford White property and railrood property. Manager Roon updated Coun­ cil on Mayor Exchange Day. Manager Roon request Coun­ cil hire two high school students for the summer. Bray moved that Council hire two high school students for the summer ot $4.00 an hour. Sup­ port by Hardy. Ayes all. Carried. With no further business. Bray moved for adjournment. Support by Hardy. Ayes all. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk (5/16) Billage Barber i Special meeting on millage slated A special informational meeting on Thornapple Kellogg's school millage re­ quests wiD be held at 7:30 p m. Monday. May 22. at the TK High School Library. Members of the Board of Education will be on hand to discuss and answer questions about the millage requests, which will appear on the June 12 annual school election ballot Superintendent Steve Gar­ rett also said a videotape on the schools will be shown. The public is invited to at­ tend the special session. TK girls golf show improvement Last Monday the TK girl golfers hosted Caledonia at Yankee Springs Golf Course. The girls shot very well, but fell to a very good Caledonia team 201 to 226. Low scorers for TK were Petra Muller with a season low 49, Anne Browne 54, Cina Chine 60 and Shellie VanSickle with a 63. Tuesday Saranac paid a visit to Yankee Springs The TK girls beat Saranac 227 to 243. Low scorers were Petra Muller and Anne Browne, both with 54’s. Cina Chine with a personal best of 58 and Shellie VanSickle with a 61. Overall most of the girls have shown improvement. The girls should be in good shape when it comes time for the league tournament. John Hampton, Barber Stylist Member of the State Barber Association l 207 E. Main St, Middleville OPEN. Tues.-Fri. 9-6:30; Sat. 9-1:30 Central Garage Towing nSsjgjji ★ 24 Hour Service * Reasonable Rates Call 795-3369 or EB ,AM 1-800-655-9964 “• ANNUAL DUNCAN LAKE GARAGE SALE: Noffkc Drive, May 18 and 19, 9 to 5. PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for $2.50 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Satur day 2:00 p.m. BIG GARAGE SALE: start from Kaiser Rd., to Bassett Lake, May 19. 9a.m.-5p.m. Dresser, cross country skiis, a lot of raise.___________________ Help Wanted Miscellaneous FACTORY - Workers are needed at 3 companys near the Kent County Airport (near M37 and 44th Sl) No experience required! Will train to do trim press operation, assembly (line or machine) and Plastic Injec­ tion. Apply 7:30am to 4:30pm at 2401 Camelot Ct, SE. Located off M-37 behind Eastbrook Mall (turn right at first light after 28lh St, then left onto Camclot Dr.) PEOPLEMARK, INC. 957-2101. EOE.____________ FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant hybrid bluegills, Rainbow trout. Walleye, Largemouth bass. Smallmouth bass. Hybrid striped bass, Channel catfish. Perch, and Fathead minnows. LAGGIS’ FISH FARM, INC. 08988 35th SL, Gobles, MI. 49055. Phone (616)628-2056 Days, (616)624-6215 evenings. HELP WANTED: full and part lime positions available both days and nights at Westside Deli, starting at S4.25 an hour. Apply in person, 6539 28th Sl, S.E. Viola Hirons Garage Sale Call for Classifieds HELP WANTED: cooks, waiter/waitress, part time bowl­ ing person. Must be able to work nights and weekends. Apply in person, Middlevilla Inn, M-37, Middleville. E.O.E. JANITOR - Wamar has an immediate opening for a Janitor to perform all of our custodial functions on 3rd shift. If you arc a self motivated worker who desires to be part of a people oriented company, send your resume to: Wamar Products, Inc., 5041 68th Street, S.E., Caledonia, MI. 49316. NO LAY OFF...in the real estate buisness. The only requirement for calling me are...willing to work hard, be trained and like people. Flexible hours. Earn while you learn. Call Mrs. Czinder, Century 21 Czindcr Realty, Caledonia 891-9201 or 945-3426._______________ PLASTIC MOLDING UTILI­ TY - Wamar has an opening for a utility person, second shift. Candidate must be responsible and mature. Job includes Mater­ ial handling, light maintenance, assistance with setting molds and could lead to supervisory responsibility. If you arc inter­ ested in growing in our exciting, fast-paced environment, send your resume and school records to: Wamar Products, 5041 68th SL, S.E., Caledonia, Ml. 49316. QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN, THERMO­ PLASTICS: Wamar has an opportunity for an experienced Quality Control Techician. The preferred applicant will have a minimun of 2 years experience in Quality Control, with one year experience on aCMM, including programming, will be competent with SPC, and will be proficient at applied trigonometry, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, blueprint reading, gaging, resin testing, layouts and tooling caoability studines. Applicants may be considered with less experience providing they have solid technical skills in a related area and are wiiling to aggressively pursue and complete comprehensive train­ ing programs. If you possess these skills and desire to be part of an exciting, fast-paced atmo­ sphere, send your resume and school records to: Wamar Products, 5G41 68th St., S.E., Caledonia, MI. 49316.______ SERVICE STATION CASHIER for 10 or 11 p.m until 6 or 7 a.m. - third shift. Full or part time. Locked inside building at night. Great job for retired person. Also, accepting applications for full service driveway attendants for nights, holidays and weekends. Apply at Caledonia Standard Service, M-37 and Main Street, Caledonia. FREE DISCOVERY TOYS receive these wonderful non­ violent educational toys free by hosting a demonstration. For more information call Lisa at 868-6753.__________________ FRIENDLY HOME PARTIES has openings in this area for managers and dealers. Free training commission up to 25%, override up to 7%, no paper work, no delivering or collecting, highest hostess awards, no handling or service charge. Over 800 dynamic items of toys, gifts, home decor and Christmas decor. For FREE 1989 catalogs, call 1-800-227-1510.____________ HAVE A FREE FACIAL to try Mary Kay before you buy. 20% off if skin care set is bought at lime of facial. No obligation to buy, money back guarantee if not satisfied with product. Beau ty Consultant, Cindy Vanden­ berg. 4544 Farrell Rd, Hastings. Call aftacr 5PM, 945-4824. SECOND BEST & BAKED GOODS SALE: May 18 & 19,9 to 5. Gaines United Brethren Church, corner 92nd & Kalamazoo.________________ WANTEDJUNK CARS: Haul away free. Rapid Towing. 698-9858._____________ ____ WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 Community Notices ALA TEEN New meeting 7 p.m., Tuesday nighLs at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. ____ Wanted WANTED IN CALEDONIA AREA: professional couple will pay cash for building lot. 945-5441 or 1/452-6791. Real Estate 7449 KETTLE LAKE DR., walk out ranch overlooking Kettle Lake, 3+ bedrooms, 2'4 baths, dinning and family room, sliders to deck and pool, central air, double garage. 868-6581. WANTED IN CALEDONIA AREA: professional couple will pay cash for building lot. 945-5441 or 1/452-6791. ANNUAL DUNCAN LAKE Noffkc Garage Sale, Thursday and Friday, May 18 and 19, 9a.m.-5p.m. For Sale Automotive IS IT TRVE..Jccps for $44 through the Government? Call for Facts! 1-312-742-1142 Ext 1181 for directory. Business Services X & M TOWING We buy junk cars or haul away free. 942-7253._______________ COOKS CARPET CLEAN­ ING AND UPHOLSTERY. Deep soil extraction, experts with problem stains and spots. Reasonable rates. Family owned and operated. Call 616-795-9337. Pets FOR SALE: l^b puppies AKC. 8 weeks old, 1st shots & wormed, blacks & yellows, $125. 891-1394, ____________ FOR SALE: Small blonde female Cocker spaniel, 2 yrs. old, $75. 891-9371. Jobs Wanted PLOWING GARDENS in Middleville, Wayland, Hastings, Freeport areas. 795 9215. GET RESULTS Sun & News Classifieds 795-3345 Our Classified Department will be happy to assist you — 8:00 to 5:30 Monday-Friday 8:00 to Noon on Saturday 114 River Street, Middleville Downtown — Along the River COMPLETE FLORAL SERVICE FOR ALL OCCASIONS We wire flowers worldwide OPEN Mon -Wed 9-5 Thurs i Fn. 9-5 30 Sat 9-1 (616) 795-3331 t MOVIE RENTAL Rent Sat. Get Sun. FREE RENTALS HoB -ThMrs except new re lefties BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. MAY 18TH AND 19111 to ? 4227 108 th St. Between Patterson and E. 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Prior to Thursday Publication TOTAL AUDITED DISTRIBUTION AflA 40,‘fUU The Hastings Banner < —----------------- -1952 North Broadway - P.O Box B Hastings, Michigan 49058 (616) 781-5444 or 781-3174 (616) 948-8051 DEADLINE MONDAY at 5:00 P.M. Published Every Wednesday DEADLINE Noon TUESDAY Prior to Thursday Publication TOTAL AUDITED DISTRIBUTION 17,129 SS’“n0N 6,000 The Sun and News 1952 North Broadway - P.O Box 188 Hastings, Michigan 49058 1952 North Broadway - P.O Box B Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 945-9554 (616) 795-3345 DEADLINE FRIDAY at 5:00 P.M. Published Every Tuesday DEADLINE Noon FRIDAY Prior to Tuesday Publication CIRCULATION OVER 3,200 LAiQudOD SIrecrULATI0N =±mews 1962 North Broadway - PO Box B Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 948 8051 DEADLINE Noon FRIDAY Published Every Tuesday CIRCULATION OVER 6,000 7,000 Over 100,000 Weekly Circulation Audited Market Penetration Over 92% (in all areas) GRAND RAPIDS �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 16. 1989 7^ ^FARO’S ITALIAN ‘Showers9 expected at Kettle Lake Middleville's Finest 117 W. Mam Middleville. Ml IU 4 PHONE w 795-7911 IA U £ OPEN 7 NIGHTS Ul IU Ul a o Sun. thru Thurs. 1:50 to 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 5:50 to 12:50 a m. Two Pizzas for One jj Special Price a £ Save up to 70% on second Pizza Ul IU Good only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday & Saturday) (2) Small 10" litem............... tt iu (2) Small 10" deluxe 2. Kettle Lake students have been bringing in pennies to contribute to their school s Pennies From Heaven' fundraiser scheduled for Saturday. Busy with some pre-event accounting are, from left, Todd Weller, 11; Brian Bivins, 6; Mindy VandenHout,6 and Anne Whismer, 11. Holding on to the penny jug are Jenna Rosendahl. 12 and Jenny VanderLaon, 12. s125° $14°o (2) 14" J items IU s750 (2) Small 10" 5 items............. (2) ir 1 items iu fi. by Barbara Gall While the weather is not usually within human control. Caledonia residents can make some showers happen this Saturday by raining pennies on the floor of Kettle Lake’s multi-purpose room. “Pennies From Heaven.'’ is a fund raiser which organizers hope will ac­ complish three goals: lo raise money for the Todd Cherpes Memorial at the new West (2) 14 Deluxe ★ MONDAY SPECIALS ★ Antipasto Salad . Spaghetti & Meat Sauce ... tt ★ TUESDAY SPECIALS ★ 1 g Ul Ul Ul IU <4 ui 18*12 Pan Pizza $£OO o ........... Each Additional item covered to equal the 10 miles of coins needed to break the display record. Kettle Lake students are fill­ ing classroom jars with pen­ nies. hoping to win the ice cream party that rewards the class with the best financial record, and relatives and friends are urged to bring in those pennies that have been gathering dust in jars and drawers. Worman said that any dona­ tion is welcome, however, and does not have to be copper to be accepted in the cam­ paign. Dollars, gift cer­ tificates and checks all will be greatly appreciated. Any one who has always wanted to feel a little angelic should stop at Kettle l.ake School Saturday and shower some ‘‘Pennies From Heaven” during what organizers hope will be a real cloud burst Time for the Prom in Middleville . Add *i’° Wednesday Special Ham & cheese sub Michigan Ronald McDonald House; to raise money for the Kettle Lake library and. for fun. to try to break the record for the “largest coin display” in the Guinness Book of World Records. The Ronald McDonald House and the library will share the proceeds equally, said Kettle Lake Principal Jeff Worman. and the multi­ purpose room floor and part of the hallway will have to be $900 Includes mayo & lettuce............... Specials not valid with any other offers or Free Delivery R BEST PIZZA AROUND — FASTEST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES! a ' FARO S ITALIAN PIZZA | LOWELL or MIDDLEVILLE a I $O00 I | I dh Uli ANV I 16 °* I 18x12” PIZZA | Ul ■J a VI Ul Q The once-in-a-lifetime night begins for the Thornap­ ple Kellogg seniors with a limousine ride to the Kent­ wood Club for the prom. Jim McCrath, (left to right) Robbin Kidder, Maggie James and Todd Kiddler start the night. Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop > VI tt I Take Out Only • Only 1 Per Coupon • Expires 5/31/89 » VI FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA Balloons and streamers lend to the festive mood as the seniors from TK dance the night away at the prom at the Kentwood Club in Grand Rapids. LOWELL or MIDDLEVILLE Day Camp planned for June 12-16 VI N 18 112 PIZZA | i Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop I I T*e Out OtMy • Only 1 Per Coupon • Expires W1/89 J my pxt up pan order NO COUPON NECOED All of cur Pinas include our Special Sauce and 1OO*o Mozzarella Cheese A Day Camp is planned for Middleville and Caledonia area Girl Scouts and non-Girl Scouts June 12-16. The event is scheduled for Monday through Friday, June 12-16, from 9 a.m. to until 3 p.m. at the Gun Lake Recreation Area. a NO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY 15 MINUTES TAKE OUT OR EAT IN OR FAST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES ♦ Here s what our customers say about Faro s Pizza The limousine pulls up in the drive to pick up the prom goers for on unforget table night os the school year winds down. The camp will be based on an Indian theme and participants will go on hikes, do knots, cook over campfires practice crafts and more. A ’sleepover’’ also is planned for Thursday to Friday during that week. For more information, call 795-7975 days, 891-1956 evenings, or 795-9810 days. The application deadline is May 30. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/SunandNews_1989-05-23.pdf d86f697fd9dd4514d042a2820089967e PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRAS! 121 SOU•. CHURCH STREET X I Hastings PublicLibran The 121 Jk^sflNGSMICHIGAN 49036 j Neuis — Church Hastings, HI. 490® I ~■ » _ I A _ HASTINGS. Ml 49038 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia No 72 I May 23, 1989 Middleville. Michigan 49333 118th Year Caledonia Township hires first full- time assessor by Barbara Gad Following the recommenda­ tion of former part-time Township Assessor Jim Cook, the Caledonia Township Board last week announced the hiring of a full-time assessor. Daniel R Scheucrman. 28. presently of Adnan, was selected from 15 applicants for the position, which will pay a salary of $30,000 plus benefits The part-time job held by Cook paid $1.000 a month. Township Supervisor Jerry Good said there was just too much work in the township for only a part-time position, especially since all properties in the township must be re­ assessed this year Rapid growth in the area and a dramatic upswing in the value of area property requires the re-assessment for 1990 so all properties are on an equal footing. Good said. The process will begin this summer, with Scheucrman overseeing several workers, who will help get township assessments caught up. Of­ ficials hope to complete the reassessment of half the township before fall Scheucrman is a graduate of Central Michigan University and is enrolled in a master’s of business administration pro­ gram at the University of Toledo He has worked as a staff ap praiser for Savings of America in Toledo, as a real estate salesperson and ap­ praiser in Adrian, and most recently was employed as a staff appraiser in the Lenawee County Equalization Depart­ ment. He is a state-certified Level II appraiser. He will begin employment with Caledonia Township on June 19. Good said residents should be prepared for the reassess­ ment program, which will begin in the northern part of the township and work through each section There will be a questionaire for pro­ perty owners to complete, but there will be no interior obser- Middleville Post Office celebrates 150 yrs. In 1834, Calvin G. Hill, a native of New York bought from the government 400 acres, laying on both sides of the Thornoppie River, within the present limits of the village. It was known as Thornapple until the Middleville Post Office — established in May of 1839 — was moved here and kept in the home of its first postmaster, Benjamin S. Dibble. In 1843, the village took the name of the post office when Calvin G. Hill was the postmaster. Postmaster Patrick Kelley stands next to the present Post Office in Middleville. Daniel Scheuerman vation of residences, he said. In other business. Bill Tim­ mer of Moore and Bruggink gave an update on the Campau Lake Sewer project. While progress continues. Timmer said he could not give a com­ pletion date because the elec­ trical hookups to individual homes are going slower than expected John Nobel of the CampauKettle Lake Association voic­ ed concerns of lake residents about the mounting of junc­ tion boxes on stakes in yards and about some damage to siding when the electrical in­ stallation was done. Timmer said the junction boxes were being installed ac­ cording to Consumers Power requirements and said that repair would be done as part of the cleanup of the work. A request to change a portion of Russell Street from commercial to planned multiple family (PMF) aoning was recommended for approval last week by the Middleville Planning and Zoning Commission by a 5-to-l vote. Neighbors upset by the action were encouraged by the vice chairman of the commission to attend the next Village Council meet­ ing May 23 if they thought the matter was unfairly handled. The recommendation will be on the agenda of the Village Council’s meeting, Vice Chairman Dan Parker said, and the council will either approve or dens the recommendation of the commission. Builder Larry Lydy asked for the change to allow him to construct three apart­ ments using an existing building at 201 Russell Su When finished, there will be a two-bedroom apartment with 1,250 square feet of living space, one with three bedrooms with 1,580 feet and a two-bedroom apart­ ment with 1,152 feet. Two of the apartments will be done by remodeling the inside of the building, and the other will be added onto the back of the building, using a cement slab already there, Lydy told the commission. Neighbors of the building objected to the change, saying if the property were Continued on page 2 Continued on page 2 Irving Road may be blacktopped in three years for $130,000 by Jean Gallup Blacktopping 1.64 miles of Irving Road will cost $130,000 and take three years, but residents of the road must allow tree removal and right-of-way approval, and the Irving Township Board and the Barry County Road Com­ mission must agree on several conditions. The Irving Township Board members learned of these conditions at their meeting last week. Jack Kineman, engineer and manager for the Road Commission and Commis­ sioner Robert Russell brought with them a letter outlining the costs and the time needed to complete the project, and answered questions from the board. The right of way for the road would be 66 feet, with the road itself measuring 22 feet of blacktop and another four feet for each shoulder. The proposal, estimating the reconstructing and blacktopping of the road from McCann Road to the Rutland Township line, was conditioned on five issues Continued on page 2 Caledonia school candidates’ forum scheduled for May 25 The Caledonia Education Association will sponsor an “education forum” for school board candidates this Thurs­ day evening at the new high school cafeteria. CEA president Judy Trudeau said each of the three candidates will give a short presentation before the meeting is opened for a question-and-answer session. School officials and board members also will be on hand to answer questions about the bond issue. Trudeau said. Caledonia voters will choose one board member from the three candidates at Middleville apartments rezoning OK’d by planners by Jean Gallup Two short public hearings, in which no public comment was heard, resulted in the ap­ proval of minor changes in the text of the ordinance govern ing the Foremost Corpora­ tion’s planned unit develop­ ment. and approval of a special assessment district for street lights in the new Riverland Ranch addition Jim Czanko. director of corporate services for Foremost, gave the board an update on the building pro­ gress at the corporate head quarters site. In ocher action, the board agreed to authorize legal pro­ ceedings against the owner of the mall between Caledonia This house al 201 Russell Street can be converted into three apartments after a zoning change the June 12 school election. They also will vote on whether to approve a $4 million bond issue to expand the district's elementary schools which will be at capacity next fall. Middleville man killed in accident by Jean Gallup A motorcycle accident in the early morning hours of the death of Douglas James authorities saidy. Deputy Thomas Hillen of the Kent County Sheriffs Department reported that the accident happened about 5 am, but was not discovered until around 9 pm, when a jogger passed by Hillen said Sikkema, 23, was eastbound on 60th Street in Gaines Township when he failed to negotiate a curve at the intersection of MXh and Wing Avenue “That area has pretty thick underbrush, and it is understandable that he wasn’t seen,” he added Hillen said Sikkema, who died of multiple injuries, was wearing a helmet, but it is not known if alcohol was involved. An autopsy was scheduled The funeral was Thursday. May 18. at the Stroo Funeral Home, Cutlerville Chapel. 1095 68th St SE �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 23, 1989 Irving Road may be blacktopped in three years Continued from front page shift away from the river where necessary. The Township Board did not make a decision on the eventual blacktopping of the road, but did agree to a survey to be taken by the commission. listed in the letter. The issues were no charges for unforeseen utility relocations, obtaining necessary Michigan Depart­ ment of Natural Resources permits, property owners allowing the necessary tree removal, finding disposal sites for trees and stumps without hauling on trucks, and property owners donating the right of way to After the survey is completed and stakes are in place outlining the changes that would be made to the road, a representative of the commission and a resident of the road will canvass the property owners to "talk to people about removing trees, after they can see exactly what is what," Russell said. He also said he had talked to several residents and all but one said removal of trees in front of their property was not a problem. According to the timetable presented by the commissiorr • Taking the survey and obtaining rights of way would be done next summer and fall. • Clearing and stump removal ($20,000) would be done in the fall and winter of 1989 and 1990. • Grading culverts, guard rails and spreading 12 inches of pit run gravel ($56,640) would be done in the summer of 1990. • Three inches of crushed gravel, prime and double sealing ($43,520) would be applied in the summer of 1990. • The final seal ($9,840) would be applied in 1992. Trustee James Harrison asked if the township would be expected to pay for the survey "if you run into a brick wall." Kineman assured him there would be no charge for an unused survey. "It would just go on the shelf. We have a lot of surveys there already," he said. "I will go on record as going with the survey, and nothing else," said Township Supervisor Leslie Raber. Rezoning of apartments OK’d duplex, or even a triplex, as long as the structure looks the same and blends in with the rest of the neigh­ borhood. But, we feel it does open it up to things that are objectionable." His wife agreed, naming the objections. "You don't know what we have to put up with," she said referring to another apartment building on Russell Street, "the drink­ ing, the all-night Fights, the beer parties, the shootings, the dope." James Drake interjected with, "We’d like to go on the record as thanking the police. They’re doing a good job, lately. Continued from front page zoned PMF, more apart­ ments in addition to the building in question could be built on the property, changing the residential nature of the neighborhood. Buffers between the building and neighbors and the street were discussed, as well as lot lines, use of a storage building and what the developed property would look like when completed. James and Dorothy Drake, Dennis Tutsch and Edward Pease appeared at the meeting to present the commission with a letter, signed by 13 residents of Russell Street, objecting to the zoning change, Dorothy Drake made the point that after talking to those who signed the letter, everyone she talked to would rather see the property stay commercial, "and take our chances," than have it rezoned PMF. "If you give them a foothold in the area, it will spread, and it will be just two or three blocks away," she said. James Drake said, "I would say, we really don't have too much objection to a The problems described by the Drakes were called a police matter, something the Planning and Zoning Commission could not control, Parker said. Parker summed up the feeling of the majority of the commission on the change by saying, "This Planning and Zoning Commission has been working dilligently on the growth that everyone says we will have, trying to do what is best for Middleville. We have a master plan in place, and a maintenance ordinance in place, but we miss some things. That’s why we hold public hearings. You’re the public, and you are closer to it, and you may catch things we may not. But, we have to look at what is best for all of Middleville." Dorothy Drake, after the meeting, said she wanted to emphasize that the building she had commented on at the meeting was no longer the site of rowdy behavior. "There are very nice young people in there now, but two years ago we did have problems. Last summer was fine, and so is this year, so far. But, the situation can change fast with apartments," she said. Drake complimented Po­ lice Chief Louis Shoemaker for his increased patrols in the area. "We never had patrols on Russell and Cherry before, now every school morning, I can count on him driving by. It’s great. "I really admire Shoe­ maker," she added. "He does things like they should be done. Even when the school crossing lady can’t make it, he's out there filling in, crossing the kids." Planning Commission fills planters in town Dan Parker, left, and Donna Stagray, members of the Middleville Planning and Zoning Commission, start the job of trimming shrubs and planting flowers in the boxes that are set around town. The commission has taken on the job of beautifying the village for the last several years. The flowers went in last Tuesday. Caledonia Township hires first full- time assessor Continued from front page Foods and Western Tire Auto Store on Broadmoor Avenue. The owner of the mall has not made any move to complete the project, and in its present state, it is an eyesore, the board said. Township Building Inspec­ tor Phil Datema reported per­ mits for 14 new homes averaging $111.000 had been issued. Dorothy Merriman. Historical Commission Chair­ woman. said the heritage books commemorating the 1988 centennialsesquicentennial celebration are finished and each will sell for $3. Residents may buy the books from any of the five commission members, at the public library, or at Rain­ bows’ End Variety Store in the mall. The books also will Redecorate Remodel Restore SPECIALIZING IN INTERIOR RENOVATION 20 Year* Expononce Wallpapering KEN MINER 246 Broad St Box 156 Clarksville Ml 48815 (616) 693-2403 after 6 00 p m 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 be sold at the Fourth of July celebration, she said. The Campau-Kettle Lake Association has purchased a warning siren for the lake area and the Caledonia School District has given permission for the siren to be mounted on Kettle Lake School. The association will arrange for members to man the siren, said association president Jim Williams. The board agreed to pay the cost of installation. Good reported a concern among township residents and officials about the zoning re­ quirements for lots in "outly­ ing’’ areas of the township, which will not likely have public utilities available in the foreseeable future. The concern stems from the coatrovers) surrounding the Reibel development on Alaska Avenue. The developers wanted to create a densely populated housing addition in a rural area w here the ability of the soil to support so many septic systems was questionable Reibd’s proposal technical­ ly fit in with the township’s 20-year plan, even though it was rejected by the planning commission as Dot compatible w ith the area A 90-unit development final!) was approved by the township board To avoid future proposals for high-density de v elopments in areas where no sewer would be available, the com­ mission now is working on changes in the master plan. The problem, Good said, is that amending the plan will take two or three months, and he said he felt action needed to be taken sooner. The board agreed to ap­ prove his recommendation to have the township attorney revise the zoning ordinance for designated areas where public utilities will not be available in the foreseeable future. The board also approved, 5-0, a resolution submitted by Ken Gackler, owner of Caledonia Cablevision, authorizing the transfer of his company to United Artists Cables)stems of Michigan The resolution is similar, but not identical to one ap­ proved by the Caledonia Village Council last week The board also approved the names submitted by Good for a township advisory commit­ tee that will review the results of the fire department study to be conducted soon. Serving on the committee, which represents all areas of the township, are present fire commission members Glen Kia ver, Judy Kidder, Tom Fischer and Jerry Good, plus the following residents. Bud Goctiick, Bud and Jerry Fair­ brother, John DeVries, Nor­ ma Sprite, John Williams, Hugh Kegerreis, Ward Schantz, Jim Newell, Chris Hurst and Don Fredricks. Village Council President Glen Klaver announced that officials from Brown City will be visiting Caledonia tomor­ row as part of Mayor Ex­ change Day. Good announced he is tak ing applications from residents interested in serving on the township planning commission to fill the vacancy left by the resignation of Jake Austhof. While he would like to find someone from the northeast area of the township, Gorxl said he is interested in hearing from any resident willing to donate the time and work ser­ ving on the commission requires. The board agreed to support the utility company’s cam­ paign to urge residents to put house numbers on their homes The board decided to ask assessors to check on which homes need house numbers. Township Clerk Sharon Buer reminded residents that the public hearing on the plan­ ned mineral removal applica­ tion from Cherry Valley Development will be reopen­ ed June 19. The meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m. at Kettle Lake School. The.Sun and News t lie 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 Box B, Hastings, Ml 490580602 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local, Per Year Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties Foundea in 1870 — Published by... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. M OO $10 00 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 23, 1989 / Page 3 Memorial Day Parade set for May 29 in Middleville at 10:10 a.m. by Jean Gallup The annual Memorial Day Parade will once again be held in Middleville Monday morn­ ing. May 29. to remember the fallen comrades of all ser­ vices. who fought and died to preserve the American way of life. Jim Maichele. a spokesman for VFW Post No. 7548. said he would like to invite more units to march through the village on Memorial Day. beginning at 10:10 a m. Any clubs, units, organiza­ tions. antique cars or groups interested in marching on that day are encouraged to call Maichele at 945-9107 to reserve a place in the parade lineup, he said. All parade entrants will gather at the Middle School Bus Garage at 9:30 a m. Middleville police, firefighters, ambulance per­ sonnel. Boy Scouts. Girl Scouts, the junior high and sixth grade bands, twirlers. the senior high band, the VFW color guard. Blue Birds. Bonnie Blue Bells, a horse unit and a firing squad will join ocher groups in the march They will travel to Calvin Hill Cemetery for the formal ceremonies remembering the fallen soldiers, Maichele said A cloud of smoke occomponies the loud boom of the cannon at lost years Memorial Day ceremonies at Mt. Hope Cemetery honoring America's veterans. Thornapple Preschool ends year Celebrating the completion of another successful school year, the students of Thornapple Preschool Cooperative in Middleville recently enjoyed a field trip to John Ball Park and Zoo in Grand Rapids. The group of 27 students, 3-, 4- and 5-year-olds, spent a morning touring the zoo, then had a lunchtime picnic in the park Teachers, parents and even some grandparents ac­ companied the youngsters. “The day was a great farm ly experience.” commented preschool instructor Roxane Patterson. “A nice way for parents to share the ending of our school year with their children ” The annual John Ball Zoo trip has become something of a tradition at the preschool, now in its 1 Kth year Among the more popular exhibits with the group this year were the reptiles, spider monkeys and North American river otters. The children enjoyed play­ ing together as a group one last time before summer vaca­ tion; some of them will be reunited in next years' 4-yearold class, while others will enter kindergarten this fall. “We’re really encouraged about the upcoming year and hope we can count on the same amount of enthusiasm from parents and the com­ munity as we have in the past,” said Thornapple Preschool Cooperative Presi­ dent Cathy Shaff. Although it will be incor­ porated into TK’s Community Education Department this fall. Shaff explained that the preschool will remain a separate entity: “We ll still be a not-forprofit organization funded by tuition and our own fun­ draisers — not by the school system or Community Ed.” To be housed in the McFall Elementary building. Thor napplc Preschool Cooperative will offer a two-day-per-week program for both 3- and 4year-old students, beginning in September and continuing through the 1989-1990 school year. As a cooperative, the preschool emphasizes parental involvement and cooperation between parents, teachers and students. “It's a good start to a child's early education to have their parents involved.” said Patterson, who also substitute teaches in the TK elementary schools. Not only for the students, added Shaff. “Enrolling your child in a cooperative preschool is a learning ex­ perience for parents as well. One great advantage is that it gives you an opportunity to get to know the parents of the kids your child will be going through school with for the next 12 years — not to men­ tion the kids. It's a lot of fun.” Enrollment information for Thornapple Preschool Cooperative can be obtained by calling Chris Boysen or Judy Bailey at the TK Com­ munity Education office, 795-3397. Sizing up this alligator at the John Ball Zoo is 4-year-old Jamie Beckering. A Time for Memories ... A Time for Thornapple Preschool Cooperative teacher Roxane Patterson relaxes with students Carl Fry, 3, and Trisha Strouse, 5, at John Ball Park and Zoo. Surplus food distribution set RN ■ LPN • Part-Time 10-6 Shift • Immediate opening. Wages nego­ tiable based upon experience. Con­ tact Kay Rawly R.N. Director of Nursing, 616-945-9564, for an inter­ view. Provincial House Hastings 240 E. NORTH STREET, HASTINGS, Ml 49058 E.O.E. A surplus food distribution to eligible people will be held Thursday. June 25, at Holy Family Hall starting at 10 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. or until supplies are exhausted Those re-registering should bring proof of income, number in household, rental property income, disability compensation payments, pen­ sions, Social Security. interest or check stubs They also should bring bags or con­ tainers in which to put the food they receive For more information, call Lillian Schultz at 891-8135. In recognition of those who have served our country, all our facilities will be closed Memorial Day, Monday, May 29, 1989. State Bank of Caledonia Offices in Caledonia, Dutton & Middleville LENDER 3205 68th ST S E. DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 267 MAIN ST CALEDONIA FDIC �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I May 23. 1989 T-K graduation will be on May 28 Did you have a nice Mother's Day9 We went to Ryan's with Elmer and Dorothy Fischer, Elaine and children and Ella Fischer. We had a nice time at Elk's afterward Pat and Mary and children took a cook-out to Bemadine and Harry Reaser for a Mother's Day dinner On Saturday. Mike Reaser took mom and dad Reaser to the Hong Kong Kitchen to help Bernadine celebrate Mother’s Day On May 19, the Ingrams and we had breakfast at the Dome on 44th Street then went to Byron Center for some shopping. Bemadine Reaser attended Grandparent s Day for By ran and Ashley at Middleville. It was a great day for the kids Did you attend the Masons’ Pancake Breakfast Saturday at Caledonia? Emma Jane and Maurice. George and Loretta, and Clarke and I did. Clarke and I attended the Sisters Party at Rudy and Thelma Soya's last Thursday There were 14 present for dinner. Elmer and Dorothy and Clarke and I were in Howell Tuesday to call on our cousin. Carmen and Harold Porter He is much better now Wednesday, is Heritage Club at John and Carolyn Steensma’s. Baccalaureate and com­ mencement ceremonies for seniors at Thomapple Kellogg High School will take place on Sunday . May 28. at 3 p.m at the high school athletic field The baccalaureate address will be delivered by the Rev Bruce Stewart of the First Baptist Church of Mid­ dleville Alison Borsum. senior class president, also will address the audience. Donald Williamson and Daniel Law. members of the Board of Education, will pre­ sent the 149 seniors w ith their diplomas. Music will be provided by the Thomapple Kellogg High School Band, directed by Duane Thatcher Vocal music will be presented by several graduating seniors. Cedar. N.E., Grand Rapids Jacqueline Scott, attorney, will speak on "Money Matters " LOCAL Caledonia Junior High Students of the Month Seventh-graders Missy Dygraaf and Erin Kaiser and eighth-graders Kate Haley and Amanda Wisniewski earned student of the month honors for Moy at Caledonia Junior High School. Missy participates in track and softball and enjoys English and band. She thinks she would like to become a teacher or nurse, while Erin plans to be an aerospace engineer. Naturally, her favorite subject is math, but she also enjoys traveling Parkinsons’ group to set to meet June 15 at 1:00 p.m. A Parkinson's Support Group will meet on Thursday. June 15. at 1 p.m at the Visiting Nurse Service, 1401 May Students of the Month, from left, are Kate Holey. Erin Kaiser. Missy Dygraaf and Amanda Wisniewski. and biking. Kate also likes to travel, and she enjoys swimming and cheerleading, too. Amanda likes basketball, track and swimming and also plays the flute. She especially enjoys science, and plans to be a veterinarian. Kate s favorite subject is math and she plans to be a child psychologist. WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH DUTTON CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 6950 Hanna Lake SE (just South of 68th St.) A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord A Church on the Word SUNDAY..... 9:45 a.m., 11:00 a.m & 6:00 p.m WEDNESDAY Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. CHURCH DIRECTORY Good Shepherd Lutheran Church “People that care" ||| jwwegr || The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod "The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School Sunday Morning WoaNp Sunday Evening WonNp Wednesday Midweek prayer & BrtD*® study 9Xam 10 X a m 6 00 pm 700 p m Rev William Dobson. Pastor 891-8923 St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Pastor Monte C. Bell (616) 795-2391 Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come ioin our family ... God's family) Father. Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar 2415 McCann Road, Irving, Michigan Visiting Pastor. Al Korvemaker • 452-9711 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street 10 00 Q m 1115am 6 00 p m YOU ARE INVITED EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings Ret. Wayne Smirk, Rector Phone 945-3014 Sunday Schedule Adult Chon 9-00 p m Church School & Adult Education 9 30 a m Holy Euchanst 10 30 am Weekday Ewe hans! Wednesday 7 15 am Thursday 700 p m Cail tor information about youth choir. Bible Study, youth group and other activities 9:45a.m 11:00a.m 6:00p.m. 6:45p.m 111 Church Street 1st Servii < 8: 30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11 a.m. 9 30a,m. 9 45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Church Office Phone — 795-9260 St. Margaret Mary of the Sacred Heart Chapel Temporanly meeting at the Gaines Township Hall on 68th St. S.E. near Kalamazoo Ave. Sunday - Latin Tridentine Mass • 10 a.m. Rosary and Confessions before Mass Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass. Daily Mass in Small Chapel • 8:30 a.m. 795-3667 Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer Recotory Office Phone — 531-0432 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A church uith a caring heart for our community and the uorid” Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. Lt t>:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev. Max E. Tucker Music, Jeff Vander Heide “God Cares for You’’ Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music PEACE REFORMED Rev Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church Itev Roger Ttrnmermon. Pastor 10:45 a.m. 6:50a.m. 7:00p.m. MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Parmelee Morning Worship . Sunday Morning Worship......................... 8:30a.m. Middleville Sunday School Sunday School........................................... 9:45a.m. Morning Worship Sunday Morning Worship....................... 11:00a.m. Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 9-.30a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School............................. Praise Service Sunday Evening Service M-37, north of Middleville Middleville at the Community Hall Sunday Service 9:30 a m. ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue 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 Services — Sunday School........................ 10:00 a m Morning Worship 11:00 am Evening Worship................................ 6:00p.m. Pastor Wesley J. Coffey Phone 795-7076 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) Sunday School Sunday Evening Service Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Gradel. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship, Wednesday 7:00 p.m REV KENNETH VAUGHT 891 8028 9 45 a.m. 11 10 a m. 6 30 p.m. 6:X pm. LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Christian Reformed 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Rev. James Cusack Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship 5:45 p.m. Ret. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868^)306 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST SUMMER SCHEDULE Morning Worship.............. 10 a.m. Ret Dr Robert L Wessman Pastor Pastor Merle Buualda Church Office: 891-8869 M37 at 100th St.. Caledonia. Ml Church Office. (616) 891-1512 Parsonage: 891-8167 Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass................ 5 00 p m Sunday Mass........... 9 00 a m & 11:00 a.m First Friday Mass 7:00 p.m (Thr (Old £ime JUetliodiat (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School 10 00 a.m. Morning Worship 11 00 a m Evening Worship 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes 7 30 p.m. Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 23, 1989 / Page 5 Community continues support ‘Finishing touches’ added to Boardwalk in Caledonia by Barbara (rail “And the beat goes on" as Caledonia area businesses and volunteers continue to donate time and materials to finish the Boardwalk playground project that was constructed last fall on the grounds at Ket­ tle I-ake School Though the mazes and towers and swings and picnic tables all are in place, some landscaping work still remain­ ed before the play area truly was completed Once again, the community came through as donations of top soil from Alaska Ex­ cavating. of plants, shrubs and wood chips from Landscape Specialties and Harder and Warner Nurseries were put in place by members of the Caledonia chapter of FFA who dug. planted and raked during the chilly weekend of April 12 and 13. A sprinkler system, largely donated by Mist-R-Ram. will be installed this summer. Kettle Lake-Gibsons serves lunch Chefs from Gibsons Restaurant in Grond Rapids joined with Kettle Lake fourth­ graders to produce the Fourth Annual Gibsons-Kettle Lake Luncheon on May 8. Teachers, parents and guests were served Coesor salad, fresh fruit, seafood Alfredo on saffron rice, strawberry blintzes, fresh lemonade and coffee. Teacher Cindy Whalen's students played an active role helping the chefs prepare the gourmet fore. The fourth-graders will return the visit with a tour of Gibsons later this month. Caledonia FFA members Holli Bowman (kneeling), Mike Stephens. Phillip Bowman and K4’n Douglas work on landscaping the entrance to Boardwalk using plants, soil and wood chips donated by area businesses. ‘Happy 60 Club’ health screening Chef Mike Whalen is assisted by expert strawberry blintz-makers from Kettle Lake School. Gibsons' Bob VanderMeer presides over the Caesar salad, explaining to the students such new terms as coddling’ an egg. The Caledonia "Happy 60" Club will have a potluck din­ ner Monday. June 5. in the Community Board Rixim at noon. Members are asked to bring a dish to pass and table service. Starting at 10 a m , the Senior Citizen Health Screen­ ing Mobile Unit will be at the board room to screen tests, which include blood pressure, blood cholesterol, glucose, general vision, glaucoma, cataracts, corneal diseases, etc. This testing is free to a’l senior citizens. If interested, contact Lillian Schultz at 891-8135 immediately to register before June 5. FIVE YEARS OF PROTECTION! Buy now and receive HELP* the Homeowners Extended 1-abor and Parts Program It’s a worry free protection package tint takes care of all repair charges for 5 full years Don’t miss out on a great value “■"I’.w'"'’"””' ■ Energy Saving Superintendent of Schools Robert Myers, left, is served by a fourth-grode host os chefs Tim England and Judith Donald supervise. All-night party for T-K grads set by Jean Gallup A novel gift for members of the Class of 1989 at Thomapple Kellogg High School might be a last night of fun and remembering with their classmates. Marge Loew, one of (he event s organizers, said that with the great success of the first party last year, parents SjfeCIF 795-7719 _________ Call for 8Mi»e HAIR DESIGNERS Appointment Men • Women • Children ACRYLIC NAILS • TANNING BOOTH 109 Railroad, Middleville last fall started organizing the second secret all-night graduating party. which is scheduled for May 28. The destination of the “last fling” of the graduating class has not been revealed, and the tightly-guarded secret will not be known until the students board the buses for the trip to the location Games, prizes, food, musk and plenty of time for recall­ ing their school years with fnends have been planned. With the graduation date of May 28 rapidly approaching, the organizers are urging anyone who would like to buy a ticket for the supnse party to contact Loew at 795-3503. ■ Quiet Operation ■ Proven Reliable Tempstar Air Conditioning Rety on Tempstar cooling systems for trouble free performance and efficient opcratxi Season after season they keep your home comfortable without straining your budget on unlit \ bills Thcs re the rvltabic ones (all your Tempstar dealer now* TEMPSTA.l Heating and Cooling Products Paul Lapham Heating Middleville 795-3900 •Onri at participating dealers Homeuu-net must complete HELP contract �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I May 23. 1989 S&S Market plans open house by Jean Gallup ' 7 have often thought that if heaven had given me choice of my position and calling, it should have been on a rich spot of earth, well watered and near a good market for the productions of the garden No occupation is so deightful to me as the culture of the earth and no culture com­ parable to that of the garden ” Thomas Jefferson, 1811. The members of the Robin­ son family, who own S & S Market in Middleville, agree with that statement, but the farming operation they now are starting for the fifth year is a far cry from anything even a man of Jefferson’s vision could have imagined An open house to show the public the new expanded business is planned for Memorial Day. Monday. Mav 29. Membership in the “Spar tan Ornamental Network and a computer with a modem give the Robinsons a direct link to the latest in technology constantly being revised and refined at Michigan State University in East Lansing. “I work closely with Teresa Crook, the Barry County Ex­ tension Agent for MSU.” Tom Robinson said, that lets us be on the cutting edge of the latest technology.' ’ The operation also has a University of Mary land professor. Dr. Glenn StadeIbacher. as its consultant on strawberries “He is an outstanding strawberry expert. He’s first or second in the country in knowledge of the berries.” Robinson noted. He said SAS uses the “Integrated Pest Manage­ ment” method in farming practices “We go organic on everything that I can.” he said. "That means we don’t spray whole fields and if we do have to treat an area, we won’t until it’s absolutly needed. The chemicals I do Maureen Robinson waters the flats of flowers while Kim Bender watches. The new greenhouse at S&S Market is double the size of the previous building. use are the safest for the con­ sumer. I use a magnifying glass to spot trouble and when we find a touble area, we treat just that area and not the whole field. ” To guarantee the best pro­ ducts for the Barry County area. Robinson said he field tests all of his vegetables. “Barry County is a cold pocket, surrounded by wanner counties, and by growing them myself, we can tell which are good varities for this area.” he said. Robinson said this state has an advantage over growers in California and other places JoAnn and Tom Robinson help Iva Phillips, left, select just the right geranium. With an Open House to be held on Memorial Day, geraniums ore sure to be a popular seller. ►rk w ........................................ - - * J Memorial Day Grand Opening '4 Come & see our New & Expanded '4 Greenhouse! '4 Order Your ... ’i URN LINERS 'j ^4 h h • Hanging Baskets • Lg. Bush Geraniums • Flower Flats of All Kinds • Perennials rl h h n r4 ’I ’i ii h Memorial Day MARY HAYWARD Several Varieties of Tomatoes • Peppers • Cabbage • Cauliflower • Broccoli • Brussels Sprouts • Eggplant • Squash • Melons • Cucumbers • Onions • Patio Heartland Tomatoes • And More r4 '4 OPEN: Mon.-Sat. 9 to 6; Sunday 12 to 5 p.m. The Caledonia Education Association announced last week that senior Kimberly Wild is the recipient of this year’s CEA scholarship. Wild has received an Academic Excellence Award each of her four years in high school, and has been a member of the National Honor Society since her sophomore year. Her academic ranking places her fifth in a class of 158. Teachers recommending Wild noted that she has pur sued a “scholastically dif­ ficult” course of study in high school, including advanced placement courses. She has been editor of the Caledonia High School year­ book both her junior and senior years, and also has been a member of the mar­ ching band where she was a squad leader. The daughter of Susan and Byron Wild, Kim will attend the University of Michigan where she plans to major in mathematics and journalism. 2. 3. jf ZF J. FREE Potted CATNIP to first 200 families 75* Value GRADUATES '4 '1 Come ANY DAY to shop, but come May 29th & really “LOOK US OVER!" S & S FARM MARKET 7350 S. Middleville Rd. (M-37) (Between Middleville and Hastings) Ph. 795-9758 * OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Caledonia senior Kimberly Wild, right, is the reci­ pient of this year's scholarship awarded by the Caledonia Education Association. With Kim it CEA President Judy Trudeau. FOOT PAIN? • Corns • Bunions • Heel Spurs Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts ► Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Patel Dr. Terrence J. Emiley NEW OFFICE FOR PODIATRY all 612 Main Street in Caledonia for Your Appointment 891-9133 Manufacturer of Quality Infant Sleep and Playwear r4 14 Lg. Potted Delp s 1 99 Reg $3 00 Value Three part-time employees join the Robinson family, all of whom participate in the work of the business KESSLER, INC. MAY 29 (1 DAY ONLY!) Seeded Geraniums “I don’t have to worry about shipability, so ours are ready to go on the table.” he added. Being on the cutting edge doesn't mean that older varities are obsolete. Robin­ son pointed out. “We keep the proven varieties of our vegetables. For instance, we have the Jet Star tomato, one of the latest, but we also have Rutgers and one called Mortage Lifter that’s been around a long time,” he said. The success of the business has led to expansion, with the greenhouse space doubled to 44 feet wide and 102 feet long. Kimberly Wild receives CEA scholarship Specials While Supply Lasts... that ship produce into Michigan “What’s the difference between California and Michigan? They ship 3,000 miles and they have to look for shipability and toughness in their produce. I can look for the most flavorful and the ones that freeze the best.” he said. U When you need Announcements Name Cards Memory Books Jewelry Party Supplies See Us! Caledonia Printing 9790 Cherry Valley Caledonia 891-2121 THE OUTLET STORE IS CLOSING ITS DOORS Price reductions until retail store merchandise is gone! 801 S. Main, Wayland 792-2222 Regular Store Hours: Monday-Friday 9 to 5; Saturday 9 to 1 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / May 23, 1989 I Page 7 SCHOOL MENUS TK High School Students of the Month The outstanding TK High School ’Student of the Month” are (seated, left to right,) Lee Ann Christie. Todd Kidder, Angie Frowein, Tomi Bloin, Stocey Steeby, Angy Johnson, Lori Newman, (standing, left to right) Ginger Slovinski, Julie Holtrust, Chip Boughmon, Shawn Frey, Dawn Harvey, Alison Borsum, Phil Seubrmg and Shelly Brandt. ..... The "Student of the Month” award has been developed to encourage and recognize individual student per­ formance in all areas of the curriculum. Each instructor may nominate one student eoch month from their classes that they feel has individually performed to the best of their abiltiy or has shown outstanding Tuesday. May 30 Burrito with cheese, sauce, grean beans, pineapple, chocolate milk. Wednesday. May 31 Hamburger, tator tots. fruit choice, milk Thursday. June 1 Cook’s choice, vegetable, fruit, milk. NOTE: Hot dogs available every day . 2% and while milk every day. Caledonia High School and Junior High Monday, May 29 Memonal Day Tuesday . May 30 Pi77a chips, corn, fruit, milk. Wednesday. May 31 Potago salad, baked chicken, dinner roll, mixed vegetables. jello or f™’1 choice, milk Thursday. June 1 Pizza, fries, green beans, fruit, milk. Friday. June 2 Tuna noodle casserole, din­ ner roll, vegetable, dessert or fruit choice, milk. Monday. June 5 Cooks Choice. Fruit choice and assorted sandwiches daily. Salad bar available every Monday. Wednesday and Friday. West and McFall Lunch Menu Monday . May 29 Memorial Day. No School. Thornapple Kellogg High School. Middle School and Page Elementary Mondin. May 29 Memonal Day. No .School Tuesday. May 30 Pizza casserole, tossed salad, bread/butter. pineapple tidbits. Wednesday, May 31 Hamburger on a bun. french fries, fruit. Thursday, June 1 Cook’s choice, vegetable, fruit. MOVIE RENTAL Rent Sat. Get Sun. FREE< CLOSED improvement. RENTALS QQ( -J •Moa. Tkar*. HolyFamily parishoners at convention On May 13, 14 and 15 (Mothers Day) seven parishioners of Holy Family Church, Caledonia, attended the National Conference on Medjugorje at the University of Notre Dame indoor athletic facility, sponsored by the Queen of Peace Ministries. The seven were Tom, Margo and Ryan Kiel; Thelma Gehl; Margaret Martin Londo; Josephine Nickels; and Erma Mallion, who had traveled to Medjugotje last fall with Father Antekier's tour group Mallion received notice of the conference being held. She met her niece, who is a nun. at Notre Dame, and en­ joyed her company. Medjugorje is a small town in Yugoslovia. It has been said many times in the past few years that the Blessed Mother Virgin Mary (Mother of Jesus) has appeared to three young teenagers and one of her messages was “1 am anx­ KEITH BERGY - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS FUEL OIL GAS I DIESEL SERVING HOME FARM INDUSTRY CV. (5nO. 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA, Ml 49316 SELF SERVE GAS DIESEL KEROSENE SNACK SHOP (616) 891-8198 for people to know what is happening in Medjugorje. Speak about it so all will be converted I have come to call the world to conversion. ’ ’ The Virgin Mary is said to ask for prayer for the Scripture Rosary (15 decades) every day so all peoples of all coun­ tries will be converted and the nations will be saved from destruction. She asks for prayer groups throughout the world, penance and fasting. ious Approximately 7,000 per­ sons attended this three-day conference, it consisted of opening and closing with Holy Mass (candlelight proces­ sion). Friday evening the 15 decade scriptured rosary twice, eight speakers on “The Modem Marian Apparation,” SNIDER HOME tellite Equipment. ENTERTAINMENT ► Nintendo & Caledonia Village Centre \Sega Rentals the “Role of Apparations in the life of the Church,’’ “Medjugorje and Youth." "The Age of Mary," “A Bishop’s Perspective on Med jugotje,........ The Urgent Call of Mary,” “Mary in the Plan of Salvation," “Pentacost and Mary" and Sunday was the ‘ ‘Church Feast of Pentacost. ’ ’ There were personal testamonies and a panel discussion. The masses were concelebrate with 50 priests. Lastly was a procession and the crowning of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Over 13,000,000 people from all over the world have made pilgrimages to the small mountain village of Medjagotje since 1981, the time of the first reported appearance of Mary to the children. 'Where's Bob? EA Mon Thurs 10 a m 8 B p m . 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Regular Hours Mon Fn 6 a m -8 pm Memorial Day Except new releases DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. rmuianc4 When Yoo Thmi Ot insurance, Ttuni of Us~ 215 E Mam Street. Caledon**. Mtcn«Qan 49318 JEFFREY M DaYRiES (616) 891*8125 JOHN J. DeVRlES �T-K School Board candidates’ forum planned for June 1 Page 8 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I May 23. 1989 by Jean Gallup The public’s chance to meet and question the people who want to be school board members is set for 7.30 p.m. Thursday. June 1. in the Mid­ dle School Library . Sponsored by the Thomapple Kellogg Educational Association, the questions from the public will be moderated by teacher James French. The boord of education candidates talk to the public in a forum sponsored by the PET The next appearance by the candidates will be June 1 Keith Wilson, (left to right) Robert Blain. James Wert Jr. Lon LeFanty. Wendy Romph, Norman Bird and Gary Middleton all were present. John Soylor was absent. This is the second time the candidates have given their views to community residents. The first was during an ap­ pearance sponsored by the Parent Elementary Teacher (PET) organization on May 15. In the running tor a twoyear term on the board are Robert Blain. Lon LeFanty. Gary Middleton. John Saylor. James Wert Jr. and Keith Wilson. The winner in that race will replace Dan Law. who is step­ ping down to move out of the state Norman Bird will face Wendy Romph for the fburyear term currently held by John Miller, who is not seek­ ing re-election. The public is encouraged to attend the event and to ask the candidates about their posi­ tions on the issues facing the Tbimapple Kellogg School District, said Jody Pratt, president of the TKEA. Scholarship winners named by T-K teachers and staff by Jean Gallup Adelle McLain and Nicki Harrison have won scholar­ ships from the two associa­ tions representing the teachers and staff of the Thomapple Kellogg school system. McLain was awarded a $200 scholarship to an ac credited college, university or community college by the Thomapple Kellogg Educa­ tion Association The check was presented to McLain by TKEA President Jodie Pratt A $100 scholarship was daughters of TKNIA members who have applied for the scholarships are given preference, she added Students who apply for the scholarship for $200 given by the TKEA must have at least a 3.0 grade point average and be accepted by an accredited college, university or com­ munity college. The students’ academic, athletic and extra- curricular activities are considered in the awarding of the scholarship. Both scholarships are awarded annualls given to Nicki Harrison by the Thornapple Kellogg NonInstructional Association, represented by the president of that group. Susan Rounds. To win a TKN1A scholar­ ship. the senior must apply for a trade or technical program up to two years in length Selection for the award also is based on high school academic performance and ACT resuts. Rounds explained The senior must also have at least a 2.0 point grade average, and sons or Jody Pratt,(left) representing the Thornapple Kellogg Education Association, presents Adelle McLain (at her left) with a scholarship, as Sue Rounds (right) from the Thornapple Kellogg Non-lnstructional Association gives a scholarship to Nicki Harrison. • theCaledonia FIRM School elections held at T-K High School AEROBICS CLASSES Monday, Wednesday & Friday ^<^2:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. . 6 TONING & EXERCISE TABLES One Month Unlimited Toning _____ ZF SQQ95 Wolff European BODY WRAPS TANNING BEDS Fades stretch Stl SPECIAL $QQ95 M J Guaranteed 6” loss on first visit or the Visit is FREE! One Month Unlimited Tanning $4095 Tb ^F SCHWINN VIBROSAUN AIR-DYNE Machine Exercise Bike - OPEN — Mon.-Fri. 8 to 8; Sat 9 to 4:» Student Council officers for the 1989-90 school year will be. president. Shelly Duyser; vice president, Dan Verlinde; treasurer, Corey Dean; and secretary, Amy Cravero. Student Council represen­ tatives for the 1989-90 school year are as follows: Seniors - Chris Fikkert (first semester), Jim Grube, Maggie James, Heidi Miller, Kim Newman (second semester), and Kevin VanderWoude. Juniors - Dana Carpenter, Bethann DeHaan, Jason Pranger, Amy Smith, and Kathy Uzarski. Sophomores - Niki Belka, Jamie Brooks, Rob Hunt, Daphne Moore, and Jessica Wcatherhead. Freshmen - Jason DeVries, Brian Drummond. Becky Fitch, Rachel Hillman, and Brian Newhouse. Class officers for the 1989-90 school year are as follows: Seniors - president, Robin Kidder; vice president, Mike Millhouse; treasurer, Sara Selleck; secretary, Kathy Brock. Juniors president. Kris Thaler; vice president. Luanne Snider; treasurer, Trena Hermenitt; secretary, Janet Cooper. Sophomores president, Connie Becker, vice presi­ dent, Lisa Einberger; secretary, Marcy Gildea. Freshmen - president, Min­ dy Truer; vice president, Tracy Potts; treasurer. Josh Thomas; secretary, Sarah Count. W7 THORN APPLE FLORAL 114 River Street, Middleville Downtown — Along the River COMPLETE FLORAL SERVICE FOR ALL OCCASIONS — \Ne wire flowers worldwide — OPEN Mon Wed 9-5 ThufS. & Fri. 9-5 30, Sat 9-1 (616) 795-3331 .... Service Fee CALORIE BURNING the FIRM 891-1820 The student body of Thor­ napple Kellogg High School held the 1989-90 elections for class officers, Student Council officer, and Student Council representatives. Located in the Caledonia Village Centre (between D&W and Rite Aid) on M-37 PRESCHOOL ENROLLMENTS FALL 1989 Thornapple Co-op Preschool: We are now a part of TK Community Education! To enroll for Fall, 1989 or for further information call TK Community Ed at 795-3397. We have classes for 3 and 4 year olds. TK KIDDIE KAMPUS: Enrolling for fall 1989. Call TK Community Ed, 795-3397, to enroll. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 23. 1989 I Page Storyteller at Page Elementary by Jean Gallup Storyteller Sarah McCoy recently visited Page Elemen­ tary School in Middleville to entertain and enlighten fourth and fifth grade students “No one should grow up without story telling by an adult — especially personal stones — so they will grow up knowing who they are and where they came from. Tell them stones about ocher fami­ ly members, and other cultures besides their own,” said storyteller Sarah McCoy. McCoy, formerly a 11 bra nan in the Grand Rapids Public Library, became a fulltime storyteller in September 1985 She travels to schools with her tales, and has six and sometimes seven speaking engagements during the fall and winter months. Her visit was enjoyed by the students. Principal Tony McLain reported “Her stories concentrate on African stories and African American tales from the south, and the children en­ joyed the things they learned through her storytelling.” he added For her appearance before the classes at Page, she told what she calls ‘"trickster stories” or “survival tales ” One of the more famous of the old African survival tales is the one of Brer Rabbit, whose cries of “Don't throw me into the briar patch. Please. Don't throw me into the briar patch!” resulted m tncking his tormentor into do­ ing just what the rabbit wanted The rabbit knew that all be had to do was get into that bnar patch to escape from his enemy Other such tales were told of Brer Bear. Brer Coon. Brer Squirrel and Brer Possum. McCoy said She told of Calabashes, which are gourds of all dif­ ferent sizes, and are made into many things, such as goblets, and bowls. Some are very large, and some are even made into a str­ inged instrument called a Kalimba or an African Palm Piano, she said. The children also heard "Why The Skies Fall Away.” “The Calabash Children" and the true story of Sojourner Truth McCoy said she belongs to several organizations devoted to preserving and perpetuating the art form of storytelling, she said The National Association for the Preservation and Perpetuation of Storytelling. The Ohio Order for the Preservation of Storytelling and the Grand Rapids Story Barry County Commission on Aging menu/events set Lunch Menu Wednesday. May 24 Baked turkey roll with gravy, boiled potatoes, asparagus, cranberry muffin, oleo, fresh fruit, milk. Thursday , May 25 Ham loaf, tossed salad, slic­ ed carrots, rice, pineapple, milk. Friday, May 26 Swedish meatballs. Italian blend, peaches, noodles, cake, milk. BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION POST 305 (9548 M-37) Thursday, 6:30 p.m. Monday, May 29 Closed Tuesday , May .M) Beef and noodle casserole, french cut green beans, com, citrus fruit, milk. Events Wednesday, May 24 Nashville, La Duska Sheldon (talking books) I 1: 30; Hastings, Singalong, 11:00. Thursday. May 25 Nashville. Bingo; Hastings, cards; Delton, Renae Felpausch (facial and makeup). Friday, May 26 - Nashville, popcorn; Woodlawn, blood pressure. 11-12. Monday. May 29 - Closed. Tuesday. May 30 - all sites puzzles. JOhn Hampton, Barber Stylist Member of the State Barber Association 207 E. Main St.. Middleville OPEN: Tues.-Fri. 9^:30; Sat. 9-1:30 George 0. Sinen III Spinnners are groups she and “those who are supporters of story telling " wort with. Summers are quieter with school out. and this year she sais she is looking forward to some workshops she would like to attend “It was a wonderful day at Page The kids were very at­ tentive They were just very good And. they asked ques­ tions — really wonderful questions like ‘‘Where can I find these stories?." and “How can I become a story teller?." she said. “I think storytelling is im­ portant ." she concluded McCoy was sponsored by the Parent Elementary Teacher (PET) organization. Sarah McCoy entertains fourth graders at Page with "trickster tales and other lore using her art as a storyteller. LOANS L®ANS Li®ANS JLgJA I 1Uxz/ZaLND C^AKIQ ■ IMPROVEMENT ■ loans Hastings City Bank has the money you need — come in and talk with us. • • • • • • Listing? Selling Market Analysis New Construction Relocation Investment Properties Serving Barry/Eaton, Kent, Allegan, Ionia, Ottawa Counties • Results Safe and Sound □ cornerstone realty inc. 4145 Kalamazoo. S.E Grand Rapids. Ml 49508 G.R 281 2828 Home 891-8571 RLvroa 461’. N Mtddievtile Rd Middleville. Ml 49333 G.R. Direct 891 1551 Middleville 795-7933 Hastings • Middleville Bellevue • Nashville �Page 10 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / May 23. 1989 Neighbors w/7/t NORMA VELDERMAN How about this nice weather? And the nice gentle rain that we have been get­ ting? It is helping the flower­ ing shrubs that I just put in. Well, the operation is over. The retina of my left eye is so badly scarred that it has im­ proved the vision in my eye only very little. But at least we tried. We now know the limitation and I can get on with my life. When the eye is healed, I will have the right eye’s cataract removed Catherine Getty from MSU spent the weekend with her dad and grandma Then she and Luiclle (ictty attended the Methodist Mother and Daughter banquet Friday. May 12. Lucille said she had one daughter, five grand­ daughters. and seven greatgranddaughters All enjoyed being together. Lila Getty, daughter-in-law, was unable to come because of an illness. Paul Getty returned home Saturday, May 13, from Washington D.C.. where the TK “Close-Up” group had been spending a few days Mother's Day. Paul, Catherine. Bill and Lucille had dinner at the Mid Villa Thelma Carl had a nice Mother’s Day at nephew Calvin's home. They celebrated his daughter Jackie's birthday. They had dinner out and then attended a Mother’s Day program at a church in Jenison. They also stopped to see her grand nephew's baby. Dons Brog and Thelma at­ tended the Methodist Mother and Daughter Banquet Friday evening. Betty Robertson said her whole family got together at daughter Caroline and John Steensma’s for Mother’s Day on Saturday, May 13, Caroline and John had his parents over for the holiday. This past weekend. Betty said they were going to watch daughter Sharon's daughter perform with the Klompen dancers at the Tulip Festival in Holland Along with band concerts, they have been hav­ ing a busy time. It is nice to be included in your grand­ children’s activities Mine are too far away to do that. I didn't know about Elaine and Ryal Northrop's son’s car crash this last week. Elaine said that he is OK now. She said everyone was so nice, calling, sending cards and ex­ pressing warm caring that a small community often does when something happens to the “community family ’’ We small town people arc blessed with this warm caring interest On Tuesday evening. May 9, Lois McWhinney attended the Women's Club meeting at Dorothy Brog’s. Then on Wednesday evening, the old Carly Guild got together at the Mid Villa Then on Mother’s Day. the family members were in and out most of the day. Larry and Sandy had been on a nine-day trip to Hawaii a few weeks back. Sandy said their son is now in France They are looking forward to seeing him back in the U.S. in June. Saturday evening Fem and Charles Poland. Wretha McNee and Tess Caldwell. Sandy ’s mom, went out to eat. Then Sunday. Mother’s Day. Fem and Charles came to Sandy and Larry’s to eat din­ ner. Then Sunday afternoon, they went over to Joyce and Charlie’s to help their daughter celebrate her birthday. Sorry for the short column, but my eyes said “no” to the glare from the computer. So I didn’t get to visit with all of you as 1 had planned Luv you all and have a good week. Congratulations Class of '89 from PHIL’S PIZZERIA ITALIAN SPECIALTIES 795-7844 < 1 J * Steaks • Appetizers • Submarines • Calzone • Spaghetti • Cheesecake • Sausage Roll w*Ti^**^ EAT IN OR TAKE OUT Downtown MIDDLEV1LLE PlZ2a * D'nner * WE CATER ALL OCCASIONS HOURS Tues Thun 11.30 am -11 p- Fn & Sat 11X Leukemia Foundation to sponsor seminar The Grand Rapids chapter of the Children’s Leukemia Foundation of Michigan (CLF). a United Way of Michigan Agency , will spon­ sor an awareness seminar Wednesday. May 24 at 7 p m., in the West Auditorium (Level A). Butterworth Hospital. 100 Michigan North East St.. Grand Rapids • Blood Transfusions. What are the Risks?" is the title of this educational program, which will feature keynote speaker Dr. John O Donnell, hematologist at Butterworth. O’Donnell will talk about pa­ tient and donor issues and risks in the transfusion process The program is free and open to the public. The Grand Rapids CLF chapter invites those interested to attend a special membership meeting, which will follow the program. For further information, call (616) 458-9909 or the Children’s Leukemia Founda­ tion of Michigan state office toll-free at 1-800-825-CLFM. Andy Gall displays his certificate of recognition from the Grand Rapids Founda­ tion. With him is City High School Principal Mae Washington. Andy Gall honored by GR Foundation Andrew Gall of Caledonia recently was honored by the Grand Rapids Founda­ tion as one of the Outstanding Juniors in the Grand Rapids Public Schools. Gall is a student at City High School. During its Excellence in Education Day May 11. the Foundation honored 26 teachers and 72 students from Grand Rapids public. Catholic and Christian schools. Teachers enjoyed a luncheon at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel and students followed that evening for a dinner in their honor. Hope awards scholarships to area seniors Three area high school students, two from Thornapple Kellogg and one from Caeldonia, recently were were announced as winners of scholarship awards from Hope College. Receiving Distinguished Scholar awards were Stephanie Barnhill, a senior at Thornapple Kellogg High School, and Dylan E. Wessman, a senior at Caledonia High School. Adelle McLain, a senior at Thornapple Kellogg High School, was awarded an Alumni Honors Scholarship. The Distinguished Scholar award is given to students who indicate a promising future in the fields of fine arts and humanities, natural sciences, social sciences and liberal arts. The Alumni Honors Scholarship is awarded to students with at least a 3.75 grade point average who Stephanie Barnhill Dylan E. Wessman have not been awarded another merit scholarship from Hope. The $700 tuition is renewable through the students’ senior years. Wessman, son of the Rev. and Mrs. Robert Wessman of Caledonia, received his Distinguished Scholar award in the field of natural sciences. Barnhill daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Barnhill of Middleville, won hers in fine arts. Pm looking for a home Adelle McLain McLain is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tony McLain of Middleville. k VAN SYOC CHIROPRACTIC NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS * Treating Headache, Neck & Back Pain ♦ Auto Accident & Workers Comp Specialist DR. VAN SYOC t Modern Facilities and Latest Methods * Convenient Location • Same Day Treatment Most Insurance Accepted 1 pjn Sun * 10 Closed Mo- L Call Today 891-8153 600 E. Main CALEDONIA Light industrial/Clerical IMMEDIATE OPENINGS — ALL LOCATIONS — Princess is just one of the many fine animals looking for a home at the Barry County Animal Shelter. Immediate adoption is arranged from 8 o.m. to 5 p.m. daily and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Pet owners can purchase 1989 dog licenses at the shelter for $10. Anyone interested in adopting a cat or dog can stop by the shelter located at 825 Apple St. in Hastings, or coll 948-4885 We currently have several open­ ings. You must have a good work history, home phone, and reliable transportation. Call Michelle, 2814004 or come in between 8:30-10:30 a m. or 1:30-3:30 p.m. PCS Temporary Services IL 1680 VIEWPOND S.E. 1 block south of 44th St off Kalamazoo Ave �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I May 23. 1989 I Page 11 Dutton students ‘lap up’$20,000 Dutton Christian students, teachers and board members walked and jogged laps to earn about $20,000 for library and playground needs May 12. Sky divers, clowns, speakers and contests as well as a day off from school mode the fund raiser fun for all age groups. Lions hold White Cane Days The lions annual White Cane Days were held over a past weekend in Mid­ dleville with the members of the Lions Club once again volunteering their time to work for the worthy-causes the Lions support. Lyle Ergang was stationed in front of The Hastings City Bank this day to receive donations. The 6-A middle school class met its goal and then went on getting more pledges to earn the honor of trimming' the hair of teacher Teunis Witte. The beard remained unscathed, however. The West Elementary students who supported the "Adopt a Book” program with their parents and other friends helping them, pose on the steps of the building. Some have taken their "adopted” books out to read again. West "He's not heavy... Russ DeKock earns extra points carrying Tony Bonnema as he completes his laps. Elementary book adoption a success by Jean Gallup An “Adopt-A-Book” pro­ gram at West Elementary School is being hailed as a success, according to library aide Sharon Schondelmayer. The idea for the program, which came from teacher Suzanne Dood, was to let children •"adopt” a book with the help of grandparents, or mom and dad. or just a special friend. The child picked out a book, and the favored adult would “buy” it. Each book had a name plate put on the first page with the name of the student who picked it out and the adult who brought it, Schondelmayer explained. The books stayed in the library, and the money goes to buy more books for the children at West to enjoy, she said "We did it on Grandparents Day because there is a special thing between grandparents and the grandkids It was just super. We’ll do it again next year.” she added. NEWTON’S WELL SERVICE — Established 1959 — Specializing in drilling and repair of residential water systems LAUREL AND GARY NEWTON 550 East Cloverdale Road • Hastings • Ph. 945-5084 or 948-2845 Schondelmayer said she is excited by the response by the second and third graders at West. In the first year of a new arrangement of students, with two grade levels per building, she said the children seem to make more use of book selection One of the kids" favorite ac­ tivities is done once a year, when the children design and make book covers for any books they like. The names of the students are put into a sack, and two or three children from each grade level are drawn and they get to ac­ company Schondelmayer to ’ Pooh’s Comer” to pick out new books. Those books are also given a face plate saying which child selected it. “All classes (at West) come to the library twice a week.” she said. “One time I will read to them and the other time they come and check out books. ” she said “This is just a fantastic place to work. The children adore books. ” she observed “Sometimes, when they get older, they go away (from reading) for a while but they come back 1 think it’s a great idea to have books and newspapers around the house to expose children to reading.” The Adopt-A-Book pro­ gram will allow the library to buy an additional 40 to 50 new books for the school, Schondelmayer said. And. the students are proud of having their names in their “adopted” books. Cedar Closet in the Caledonia Village Centre Casual wear shop for missy & juniors with prices you can afford MON TUES SAT 10 5 30 1 EQ/1 WED THURS -FRI 10 8 Caledonia Educational Forum lOf Thursday, May 25,1989 7:30 p.m. High School Cafeteria featuring: Meet the School Board Candidates information on the Bond issue Open Question/Answer Period Refreshemtns sponsored by... CALEDONIA EDUCATION ASSOCIATION ”on behalf of children and the community" �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I May 23, 1989 TK boys seventh, girls eighth at regionals Brad Eastwood continued his excellent hurdles perfor­ mances w ith a double victory at the Hastings Regional last Saturday. He ran a 15:07 in the high hurdles and 40.33 in the intermediate hurdles. With these finish places he is eligi­ ble to run in the state meet to be held at Jackson Northwest, June 3rd. The team finished seventh in the meet that was won by East Grand Rapids. Scoring in the meet for the Trojans were the 800 meter relay team of Mike Brother­ ton. Brad Eastwood. Dean McNutt and Jim Grube (third place): Jim Grube in both the 100 and 200 meter dashes (third and fourth). The Middleville girls track team finished eighth with 29 points out of 17 teams at the Regional track meet held at Hastings Saturday Four girls contributed to the scoring with Martha Funk tak­ ing sixth in the long jump. Alicia Batson was fourth in the 1600 meter run and Angy Johnson took third in the shot put and second in the discus. Angy's throw in the discus qualifies her for the State meet. Also competing in the State Meet w ill be senior Pam Eaglen with her first place performance in the 100 meter dash This is the fourth year that Pam has competed in the State meet. Middleville’s Martha Funk takes a 14-plus-foot leap in the long jump. Hastings tops Middleville 13-4 in pre-district baseball Hastings' Jack Hobcrt threw a four-hitter for his sixth win of the year as the Saxons topped Middleville 13-4 in a pre-district baseball game last Thursday. Hastings led 3-0 until the third when the Trojans’ got on the board with a run-scoring single by Mike Scott. But Hastings wrapped the game up with three runs in the fourth and three in the fifth. "Hastings is a good ballclub," said Trojan coach Bernie Weller. "We played better than we played when we saw them before (16-2 loss)." The Trojans also lost a 12-7 decision to Lee on Wednesday. After spotting Lee a 3-0 lead in the top of the firs, the Trojans roared back to tie the game on an rbi single by Dave French, a bases loaded walk to Bnan Shafer and an rbi single by Mike Millhouse. Lee went ahead 5-3 in the third, but again Middleville tied the game on a bases load­ ed single by Brad Bruner. Lee finally put the game away with a five-run fifth. Jason O'Krangley of Caledonia tries to clear the 6-foot mark in the high jump. Scot boys grab fifth in track Last Saturday the Fighting Scot track team finished fifth in the 17-school Hastings Regional Track Meet. The final meet score was East Grand Rapids 76, Ionia 61, Gull Lake 53, Hastings 48, Caledonia 41, B.C. Pennfield 37, Middleville 36, Plainwell 35, F.H. Central 26, Delton 24, Portland 24, Lowell 22, Lake wood 14, Otsego 11, Wayland 10, G.R Catholic 10 and F.H. Nor­ thern 1. Scots advancing to the "B" State Meet at Jackson Nor­ thwest High School are Chris Lentz with a 20’ 1 % effort in the long jump and Kirk Graham with 144’3’’ in the discus. Other Scots earning regional medals were Jim Lewis, fifth, pole vault; Ryan Berends, sixth, pole vault; Eric Curtis, fourth, discus; Kirk Graham, third, shot put; Dave Wilson, fifth, shot put; Brad Ruth, third, low hurdles and fifth, high hurdles; Todd Whitwam, fifth, 3200 meter run, and the 1600 meter relay team of Paul Burchfield, Jeff McCaul, Scott Burd and Brad Ruth, fifth. Caledonia defends title in Middleville relays On Thursday, May 18, the Caledonia boys and girls track teams comt'ned forces to suc­ cessfully defend their title in the Middleville Co-Ed Relays The meet as usual was very competitive with the win­ ner being determined in the last race of the day. The final meet results were Caledonia 113, Middleville 109, Wayland 108, Lakewood 42 and Comstock Park 25. There were many races decid­ ed by tenths of seconds and most of the field event places were separated by inches. Excellent performances were turned m by Scott Burd with a 51.5-400 meter anchor leg in the Spnnt Relay, Kirk Graham with a school record 151’1" effort in the discus, Ryan Berends with a 13.5 in the shuttle hurdles and Becky Stauffer and Korey Hofmann with 400 meter times of 64 1 and 64.3 respectively in their legs of the meet-deciding 1600 meter relay. Scot relay teams which won first place medals were the discus relay (Kirk Graham and Jill VanOosl), 225’4 ", 6400 meter relay (Deb Schumacher, Todd Whitwam, Sarah Ashbaugh and Andy Lillie), 21/54 4; 3200 meter relay (Chris Durkee, Rosalyn Risdon. Jeff McCaul and Carla Frantti), 9:57.3; sprint relay (Nicole Buer, Ryan Berends, Robyn Poll and Scott Burd), 1:48.6; special relay (Tom Cox, Lisa Parbel, Man Shane and Jenny Wilkin­ son), 4:21.9; field 1600 meter relay (Judy Brodock, Brad Ruth, Sarah Ashbaugh and Chns Lentz), 4:06.7 and the distance medley (Paul Bur­ chfield, Treasure Hylkema, Andy Lillie and Becky Stauffer), 12:54.2. Other Scots w inning medals were Sue Welton, Darwin Caskey, Laurie Rozell, Stephanie Lund, Kelly Purdy, Bill Hess, Cheryl Kral, Brad Feenstra, Robyn Poll, Brad Stegenga and Korey Hoffman. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / May 23, 1989 / Page 13 TK softball team wins E. Grand Rapids Invitational The defense proved tough as the Middleville varsity soft* ball team remained the only undefeated team on the day at the' East Grand Rapids 20-team Invitational last Saturday. The Trojans defeated Zeeland 7-4 in the champion­ ship game Leading the of­ fense against Zeeland was Maggie James, who was 3 for 3 at the plate. Jenny Merrill. Pam Elkins and Valerie Jackie*tez each had 2 hits. Leading in RBI’s was Pam Elkins and Jenny Merrill, each with 2. Trena Herminett increased her record to 15-2 by pitching all 4 games on Saturday In the championship game she allowed only 4 hits The Trojans started the toumment out in style by sink­ ing the Sailors of South Chris­ tian 17-4 Herminett pitched a 2-hitter and leading the of­ fense w as Sue Seger w ho was 2 for 3 with 3 RBS’s. Pam Elkins was 2 for 4 with 4 RBl s. and a grand slam home run The Trojans committed zero errors. After being down 4-1 in the seventh inning against a tough East Kentuoxi team, the Tro­ jans fought back to win 5-4. In the seventh. Maggie James led off with a walk. Marcie Henry a base hit. Pam Elkins a walk and Valerie Jackiew icz ripped a double to earn 2 RBI’s. Bon­ nie Bekkering had the game winning double that knocked in two more runs The Trojans continued playing errorless Beuschel 3 for 4 and Jenny Miller 2 for 2. The Trojan defense again played errorless hall to win their pool and go into the championship round without committing an error all day. Sound defense, key hitting and consistent pitching helped the Trojans remain undefeated throughout the tournament. defense. Herminett held the Fakuns to six hits in the last game of pool play Middleville faced Forest Hills Central with an 18-3 record and handed them their fourth loss with a 12-8 victory. Leading the offense was Maggie James with 3 for 5. Marcie Henry 2 for 3. Valerie Jackiewicz 2 for 3. Jamie TK boys baseball underway by Jean Gallup Bats swinging and balls fly­ ing at the Crane Road fields in Middleville marked the open­ ing of the boys’ baseball season May 13. With four teams for 11- and 12-yearolds, and four for the 8- to 10-year-olds. the May through June season promises competition and excitement for the youngsters. The Pony League, which is Besides being just plain fun. playing tn the boys younger years gives them an advantage if they go into freshman and varsity play in school. Verlinde said. “Normally, the 14-yearolds will be freshmen the next year, and as in all athletics, the more practice and more experience they get. the better they play. And it is fun.” he said. for 13- and 14-year-olds. will start tn June and run through July. The older boys play both home and away games with Hastings, Delton and Caledonia. “We’re encouraged by the response of the youngsters, and their parents. The kids en­ joy it. and the grownups do. too." said James Verlinde. one of the originators of the baseball program. Middleville to host boys, girls basketball camps Runner Brod Williams tags the bag with a classic slide just ahead of third baseman Mike Cole in the second set of games. Trojan net team takes piece of O-K Blue title The Middleville tennis team finished the season with a 10-1 record, defeated league leader Hamilton 6-1, and created a three way tie at the top of the O-K Blue con­ ference last week. The Trojans were without their top player. Pete Donker, who was out with a knee in­ jury. Scott Parker was moved from a doubles position to fill in at fourth singles. “We had a great response from the entire team, and played what must be con­ sidered the best match as a team thus far this season. We watched as an inspired Trojan team simply outplayed the Hawkeyes from Hamilton. ” said Coach Larry Seger. Dan Keller played first singles against an undefeated player. Dan did a fine job fill­ ing in for Pete at the top singles position in a losing ef­ fort. Dave Sherwood played second singles and defeated an all-conference player 5-7. 6-1, 64 Matt Slander played third singles and won 6-1. 6-3. Matt played a very aggressive game w ith crisp shots and sharp angles to take the win. Scott Parker played fourth singles and won 6-3, 7-6. Scott played very hard in this match and was impressive in his second win at fourth singles this year In doubles pla>. the first doubles team, Jeff Geukes and Dirk Strater won in what was expeeed to be a very close match. 6-0. 6-2. W’hen Dirk and Jeff play their best tennis they are very difficult to beat as a fine Hamilton team found out last week. The second doubles team. Cory Dean and Oliver Wilkin won 64. 6-0. The second set was a gixxl one for this fine team. Cory and Oliver have been getting stronger and more confident the last few matches and should be a favorite to take the conference championship. The third doubles team of Tad Thatcher and Thomas Goeldar won 6-2. 6-3. There was little doubt who would win this match as Tad and Thomas controlled the match from the beginning. This week the team plays the conference match. The conference winner will be Calvin Christian, Hamilton or Middleville, as all three are tied for first place going into the tournament. It should be a great tournament with three fine teams shooting for a con­ ference title. Scot tennis team ties for fourth in conference The Caledonia boys tennis team closed out its regular season last weekend having won six straight dual meets going into Saturdays con­ ference meet. Caledonia was thud going into the conference meet, just ahead of South Christian The Scots battled a tough draw and tied for fourth m the con­ ference meet with fifth place Kenowa Hills That helped South Christian jump the Scots for third place, and we had to settle for fourth "The guys were trying so hard for third, but now have had to settle for fourth the past two years. 1 definitely feel like we have unproved.” said coach Steve McKee In the conference meet. Sam Wilkinson and Joe Stimac woo the first flight consolation doubles over Cedar Springs Going into Fnday Regional* the singles group has more than held its own Jim Spiegel at first singles is 14-6, same as Rick Dunn at second singles Jason Maynard is 13-3 at third singles and Bob Staffer is 9-8 at fourth single* and part-time first doubles The team finish­ ed at 7-5 overall and 4-2 in league pla>. beating it* marks of a year ago. of 4-6, 3-3. Middleville’s annual boys basketball camp will be held June 12-16 at the high school. Boys entering the third through fifth grades will play from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and boys entering the sixth through eighth grade will play from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Applications are available at all schools. The cost is $20. Many basketball fundamen­ tals will be covered at the camp, which is run by Trojan varsity coach Kurt Holzhueter. A girls camp will be held from June 6-10 at the junior high. Girls entering grades four through six will go from 10 a.m. to main while girls in grades seven and eight from go from noon to 2 p.m. The cost is $15 and applica­ tions are available at all Mid­ dleville schools. For more in­ formation call Rich Lintz at 795-9255 MAKE US YOUR HOME and FARM FENCING CENTER Stock & Field Fencing Poultry Fencing and Netting Barbed Wire Stockade Panels Fabric WE ALSO HAVE: • Cedar Posts • Farm Gates • Electric Fence Supplies • Insulators CALEDONIA LUMBER 115 Kinsey St.. Caledonia 891-8143 W hew prottem* weft » "wjtufe heary gr*» are Try a Sw 98 and see e«Va power at work under »n advise ConOUXH �Page 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 23, 1989 Trojan softballers still in first, beat Rockets 15-3 The Trojan softball team defeated KeHoggsville Mon­ day, 15-3, to remain m first place in the OK Blue Con­ ference. The team s overall record this season is 17-5. Trena Herminett took the victory on the mound with four strike outs and four Track and Field Day held for West Elementary at Middleville walks Herminett s record stands at 13-2. Leading hitters were Jenny Miller, who went 2 for 2 at the plate. Marcie Henry. Valerie Jackiewicz and Bonnie Bek kering each 2 for 3. Jackiewicz led with doubles and RBI's with 2. Girls’ softball clinic scheduled The Thomapple Giris’ Softball League will have a softball clinic Saturday morning. May 27. at the Thomapple Kellogg High School fields Stations will include pit ching. catching, sliding and batting The session for fifth and sixth grade girls is set for 9 to 10:30 a m Seventh and eighth graders will meet between 10:30 a.m and noon Those who plan to take part in the clinics are advised to dress appropriately because slip and slide drills will be part of the training For more information, call Judy Jackiewicz at 945-9298 or Betty Haraburda at 795-9624. Upcoming... TROJAN SPORTS VARSITY BASEBALL: May 26 June 2 or 3 June 10 June 16 or 17 Pre-Districts Districts Regionals State Finals GIRLS GOLF: June 3 VARSITY SOFTBALL: May 26 June 2 or 3 June 10 June 16 & 17 Pre-Districts Districts Regionals Finals BOYS TENNIS: May 23 June 2 or 3 Conference State Finals Finals TRACK: May 25............................................................. Bos Inv. May 30 Barry Co. Delt. (T) June 3 Finals T&T POOL & SPA SUPPLY AND SERVICE 4635 100th Street SE Caledonia, Ml two blocks west of Patterson Ave. Featuring: Throwing the frisbee with all your might is hard work, as the concentration on Hillary Brown s face shows. Nick Gallup sails through the air during his long jump at the third grade Field Day last week. The track and field events are held every year toward the end of the school year and the children always look forward to them. Serving Our Country Michael L. Muller Navy Seaman Recruit Michael L. Muller, son of Clifford J. and Patricia E. Muller of 9960 Rolling Hills, Alto, has completed recruit training at Recruit Training Command, Orlando, Fla. During Muller’s eight-week training cycle, he studied general military subjects designed to prepare him for further academic and on-thejob training in one of the Navy’s 85 basic fields. Muller’s studies included seamanship, close-order dril, Naval history and first aid. Personnel who complete this course of instruction are eligible for three hours of college credit in physical education and hygiene A 1987 graduate of Caledonia High School, he joined the Navy in December 1988 Chlor Con Products Walt Lewis honored by Middleville VFW Charles Hummell, right, commander of the VFW Post 7548 in Middleville presents Walt Lewis with a plaque honoring his more than 40 years of continuous service in the VFW. Lewis has served as District Commander, Post Quartermaster, Post Com mander and All State Quartermaster. Hummell said the plaque was offered in respect ond appreciation to Lewis. HTH and PACE Winter Covers STAUFFER & WIGGERS Replacement Liners Solar Covers, Etc. 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Will tram to do tnm press operation, assembly (line or machine) and Plastic Injec­ tion. Apply 7:30am to 4:30pm at 2401 Camelot CL, SE. Located off M-37 behind Eastbrook Mall (turn right at first light after 28th St, then left onto Camelot Dr.) PEOPLEMARK, INC. 957-2101. EOE.____________ COOKS CARPET CLEAN­ ING AND LPHOLSTERY. Deep soil extraction, experts with problem stains and spots. Reasonable rates. Family owned and operated. Call 616-795-9337. For Sale POLE BUILDINGS - Hone bams and garages. 24x32x8 completely erected, $3,350. Includes service door and 9x7 overhead. Many sizes available. Call Mecca Buildings for your dist. rep. 1-800-544-6682. Garage Sale 3 NN I \|. GUN LAKE STREET GARAGE SALE: Park Drive. May 26th and 27th, 9 am to 5 pm. Waterbed, chain­ saw, furniture, gas grill, misc clothes, golf clubs, dressers. FIVE FAMILY GARAGE SALE: May 25 and 26. 9 to 5. 8350 Parmalce Rd. Middleville. Kids, adults, clothes and lots of Misc._____________________ GARAGE SALE: May 27th and 29th. 9 to 5. 2009 Cherry Valley. Two twin mattresses, couch and chair, boys bike, and much more. GIGANTIC SALE: Antiques, tools, furniture and much much more. Sal., Sun., Mon. all day. 9199 Whitncyville Rd.______ HUGE YARD SALE: May 25th and 26th, 9 am to ?. Lots of misc, little childrens clothes, baby crib and matching chang ing table, woodcraft items and goat cart. Comer of 142nd and Kalamazoo Drive. Miscellaneous FRIENDLY HOME PARTIES has openings in this area for managers and dealers. Free training commission up to 25%, override up to 7%, no paper work, no delivering or collecting, highest hostess awards, no handling or service charge. Over 800 dynamic items of toys, gifts, home decor and Christmas decor. For FREE 1989 catalogs, call 1-800-227-1510.____________ HAVE A FREE FACIAL to try Mary Kay before you buy. 20% off if skin care set is bought al lime of facial. No obligation to buy, money back guarantee if not satisfied with product. Beau­ ty Consultant, Cindy Vanden­ berg. 4544 Farrell Rd, Hastings. Call aftacr 5PM, 945^1824, WANTED JUNK CARS: Haul away free, Rapid Towing. 698-9858.__________________ WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups few parts. Snyder and Son Used Aulo Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 Phone 795-3345 for Sun & News Action-Ads! STOP • Creditor Harrassments • Garnishments • Foreclosures — CALL — KLINE and VAN ZYL BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEYS Located ne»r Woodland Mali • 957*4144 • FREE PHONE CONSULTATION we Also cto Simple wills GENERAL FACTORY PLASTIC MOLDING Wamar has openings for Machine Oper­ ators on first and second shifts. Hours 6:00 A M. - 4:30P.M. and 4:30 P.M. - 3:00 A M. Monday through Thursday. We offer an excellent benefit package. Applications will be accepted aL Wamar Products, 5041 68th St, S.E, Caledonia, MI. 49316. HASTINGS CITY BANK/ CALEDONIA OFFICE appli cations for full-time and parttirrte teller positions are now being accepted. Average 20-24 houn per week. A professional appearance and an appitude for working with numbers is required. Contact the personnel office al Hastings City Bank, 150 W. Court SL, Hastings, Ml 49058. E.O.E. HELP WANTED: cooks, waiter/waitress, part lime bowl­ ing person. Must be able to work nights and weekends. Apply in person, Middlevilla Inn, M-37, Middleville. E.O.E._________ MOLD MAKER APPREN­ TICE. Wamar has an immediate opening for an Apprentice Ther­ moplastic Injection Mold Maker. Qualified applicants should be high school or voca­ tional graduates with a training focused on math, drafting and machine tool operation and posses high mechanical apti­ tude. If you arc disciplined and self-motivated, and desire to be part of a vibrant, people oriented company, investigate Wamar. Send your resume and school records to: Wamar Tool & Machine 5041 68th SL, S.E., Caledonia, MI. 49316. MOLD MAKER. Thermoplas­ tic injection. Wamar has an immediate opening for a mold maker. This position carries the responsibilities for building and repair of all molds used in our plastic injection molding opera­ tion. Qualified applicant should be a high school or vocational school graduate and have completed an accredited mold maker program or equivalent and have 3 or more years of experience in building precision small to medium thermoplastic injection molds. Excellent skills in EDM and ability to fabricate electrodes would be a plus. If you desire to be part of a vibrant, people oriented company, inves­ tigate Wamar. Send your resume including school records to: \\ mk M A Mm Mm S 41 68th SL, S.E_ Caledonia, MI. 49316.____________________ Help Wanted For Sale Automotive PLASTIC MOLDING plant has a need for a Setup person. This position involves the Setting of molds and machine parameters in an injection mold­ ing operation. Benefits include tuition reimbursement, profit sharing, pension program, and health and life insurance. Over­ time is also required. If you are interested, send your resume to: Wamar Products, Inc. 5011 68th S.E„ Caledonia, MI. 49316. 1974 MERCURY COMET: 302, V8, 3 on the floor, brown, $300. 623-8143_____________ SALAD PERSON AND BLS PERSONS: Experience helpful, apply in person, Monday thru Friday, 9 to 5. Bay Pointe RestauranL 11456 Marsh Rd. Shelbyville. 672-5202. 1981 CHEVROLET 2 wheel drive truck, great shape, $2500 or best offer. Call 795-3423 after 6pm.______________________ IS IT TRUE-Jeeps for $44 through the Government? Call for Facts’ 1-312-742-1142 ExL 1181 for directory. For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. Community Notices Jobs Wanted ALA TEEN New meeting 7 p.m., Tuesday nights at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. CHILD CARE: Mother of 2 would like to care for children, no age limiL Call 868-7529. Obituaries ALTO - James N. Good, 34 of Alto passed away Monday, May 15, 1989. Mr. Good is survived by his wife, Darlene; son, Timothy James Edward; parents, David and Lois Good of Caledonia; four sisters, Mrs. Daniel (Barbara) Mead of Rockford, Mrs. Dean (Marica) Thomp­ son, Mrs. George (Mary) Grucz, all of Caledonia and Carol Good of Wyoming; father and mother-in-law, Edward and Inez Irby of Lowell; brother-in-law, Earl Irby of Owosso; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 17 at the First Baptist Church of Alto with Rev. Gene Sickler offi­ ciating. Burial was at the Bowne Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Alto. Arrangements were made by the Roth-Gerst Funeral Home, Lowell. VILLAGE of CALEDONIA SUMMARY of COUNCIL MINUTES May 8. 1989 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Council was called to order by the President with oil members present. Several guests were also present. The minutes were approved with one correction The finan­ cial report was accepted os printed. Motion by Kidder, seconded by Soules to approve payment of the bills of the month including Consumers Power from the sewer fund. Carried. Michigan Township Services reported that 6 permits were issued for the months of March and April. Mayor Exchange Days will be held with Caledonia going to Brown City on Moy 22nd ond Brown City will be visiting here on May 24th. Many interesting things hove been planned for both days. Mr Gackler and two representatives of UA Cable were present to discuss the transfer of the Cable Franchise. A Resolution was offered by Kegerreis. seconded by DeVries to approve the transfer of the Franchise agreement with amendments A, C. D. E. F as GRAND RAPIDS ■ Russell N. Cole, 79, of Grand Rapids, formerly of Caledonia, died Thursday, May 4, 1989 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Cole was bom on May 20,1909 in Freeport, the son of Bert and Josephine (Buehler) Cole. He was raised in the Freeport and Caledonia area and attended the Caledonia schools. He was a retired postal worker from the main Grand Rapids office. He was a member of the American Legion - Neal E. Fonger Post #179 and the 40 & 8. | Mr. Cole is survived by his children, Russell and Deborah Cole and Robert and Rita Cole, both of Caledonia, Terry and Eva Cole, Sharon Rose Cole and Jack Allen Cole, all of Grand Rapids; 11 grandchil­ dren; many cousins. Funeral services were held Monday, May 8, at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Mr. Elsworth Shilling and Mr. John Willbur officiating. Burial will be at the Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. printed, ond with revisions of B and G Amendment H will be replaced with a letter. Ayes all. Resolution declared adopted A Resolution was offered by Erskine, seconded by Berencsi to hold a public hearing for Truth in Taxation ’ on June 5. 1989 at 7 00 p.m Ayes all. Resolution declared adopted. Motion by Kegerreis. second­ ed by Berencsi to have Rodgers plant three Bradford Pear trees in locations determined by the tree committee Ayes Berencsi DeVries Kidder Kegerreis. Soules Klover Nays Erskine. Motion corned Other items discussed were West Street Penn Central. Fourth of July Sewer expansion. Krumm problem committee reports, house numbers, ond underground tanks Mr. Good said that he will be forming an advisory committee to determine the future fire pro­ tection needs ond asked for volunteers Several expressed interest. Motion by Soules seconded by Kegerreis to adjourn at 9 55 Motion carried. Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (5 23) Miner-Crosby united in marriage March 18 Russell N. Cole _______________ Kristin Kay Miner and Gary Edward Crosby II were united in marriage March 18 at Peace Reformed Church in Caledonia with the Rev. Wayne Kiel officiating. Kristy is the daughter of Max and Phy I Miner of Mid­ dleville. She graduated from Thomapple Kellogg High School in 1985. Gary is the son of Gary and Jane Crosby of Alto, and graduated from Caledonia High School in 1986 For her wedding, the bride chose a white taffeta gown with lace and pearls accenting the neck and sleeves She carried a cascading bouquet of vivid red roses Maid of honor for her twin sister was Kathy Miner. Cheryl Poll and Amy Crosby, sisters of the groom, served as bridesmaids. They wore mat­ ching gowns of red taffeta. Serving as best man was Larry Stallings, a friend of the groom Groomsmen were Chad Crosby, brother of the groom, and Steve Miner, brother of the bride. Jerry Miner and David Crosby served as ushers. Rhonda and Randy Roth, cousins of the groom, served as master and mistress of ceremonies for the reception, which followed immediately at the church. WR ► AutoCare Center Buy A Pair of Shocks, We’ll Help Absorb the Cost! PLASTIC MOLDING plant has a need for a Molding Utility person. This position involves the handling of raw malerials in an injection molding operation. Benefits include tuition reim­ bursement, profit sharing, pension program, and health and life insurance. Overtime is also required. If you are interested, send your resume to: Wamar Products, Inc. 5041 68th SE.. Caledonia, Ml, 49316. RN OR LPN MJ. Clark Memorial Home has an opening for a licensed nurse on the after­ noon shift. This is a full time position. Flexible scheduling would be considered. Apply in person at 1546 Sherman ST., S.E., Grand Rapids, Michigan, 1:00 - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I May 23, 1989 / Page 15 NAPA Gas Deluxe Heavy Duty Shocks #94005 • Nitrogen gas-charging eliminates shock fade • Limited Lifetime Warranty $1 4.95each (Installation extra - offer good until May 31,1989) NAPA AutoCare Centers - ’We Install Quality NAPA Parts” Look for the NAPA AutoCare Center nearest you �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I May 23, 1969 Caledonia seniors to ‘cruise’ through party ui Middleville's Finest 117 W. Main Middleville. Ml. ui < 795-7911 £ PHONE ui 5 OPEN 7 NIGHTS IM Ml HI tt O w Sun. thru Thurs. 3:30 to 11 p.m. Fri. & Sot. 3:30 to 12:30 P.m. Two Pizzas for One VI Special Price Ct Save up to 70% on second Pizza Good only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday & Saturday) $750 (2) small 10" 3 Items............. 5 9 50 (2) Small 10" deluxe M250 (2) 14“ 1 items..................... $1150 UI (2) 14" 3 items .................. H400 Z (2) 14" Deluxe .................s1750 a. (2) Smell 10" litem............... t * MONDAY SPECIALS ★ Antipasto Salad................... $250 Spaghetti A Meat Sauce sozs 2 gX'b^-5................ * TUESDAY SPECIALS * 18x12 Big Pan Pizza $600 I Tomato Sauce Each Additional Item Add «i°° Wednesday Special Ham & Cheese Sub $2<>o Includes mayo & lettuce... Specials not valid with any other offers or Free Delivery BEST PIZZA AROUND — FASTEST FREE DELIVERY i FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA I LOWELL or MIDDLEVILLE I I $900 AH £ 1 1 Utt ANY ir, is OR 1 iB xir pizza 1 I Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop I Reody to soil, the seniors will soon cruise through the surprises planned for them during their post graduation party. by Barbara Gail Organizers of the Caledonia senior graduation parts have worked long hours planning an all-night round of activities which will reward the graduates for their successful high school careers. Cruisin *89’ is the theme for this year's event, which will begin as soon as caps and gowns can be shed after the all-important ceremony June 1. and end with graduates be­ ing transported home at 7 a.m. the next morning. One hundred and sixteen class members will embark on a mystery “voyage’’ whose ports of call were only hinted at during a class meeting last Wednesday. Committee spokeswoman Leslie Wessman explained to the seniors some of the “what’s, when’s and where’s” of the party', but did not reveal any of the specifics. She would only say that they would be cruisin' in “a varie­ ty of vehicles.” For safety reasons, the committee then required a lifejacket drill conducted by two salty seamen. ex-Navy of­ ficers Rev. Robert Wessman and Denny Graham, who had volunteers racing across the room to grab lifejackets and then fumble trying to get them on. much to the joy of fellow FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA I LOWELL or MIDDLEVILLE I I 1 $900 A££ ahv ir* OR I dfa UTT 18x12” PIZZA | | Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop I I I T*e Out Only • Onty 1 Pr Coupon • Expires M1«] HW2 •tees d Pepsi witti any pkt up pizza order NO COUPON NEEDED All of our Pines Include our Special Sauce and 100*9 Mozzarella Cheese HO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY 15 MINUTES TAKE OUT OR EAT IN OR FAST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES Here s what our customers by Jean Gallup The results a survey on w hat the people of Thomapple Township and the Village of Middleville see as important to them will be the subject of the next meeting of the Thor­ napple Township Planning Commission at 7 p.m. Wednesday. May 31. Officials of the commission are urging area residents to at­ tend the meeting to talk about the final results of the recently completed survey. “This should be of par­ ticular interest to the people of Middleville because we have broken it down by answers from the village and those out­ side the village, but still inside the township. said Jack Spencer, chairman of the commission Robert Toland, director of community planning from Progressive Architects. Engineers and Planners, will be at the meeting to discuss progress on the master plan for the township With the comptetioo of the Scholarships are available for those who find the $40 ticket beyond their budgets, and seniors who would like to apply for some financial aid should contact Wessman or any member of the commit­ tee. This information will be kept confidential. Wessman said. Committee members would like to have everyone signed up by today or tomorrow , but anvone who finds that at the last minute he or she can come to the party is welcome, she added “Last year, some of the graduates signed up right after graduation." said one of the committee. “We hope that the rest of the class will join us. even if it's at the last minute. ” “I hope the kids will take advantage of this opportuni ty,” laughed one parent. “I had to wait 20 years before I got to go on a cruise. ’* Lifejacket drill! Caledonia's 'cruisin' seniors hurriedly climb into lifesaving gear as part of the run-down on their graduation party, 'Cruisin' '89.' Public invited to Thornapple Township meeting on survey I Take Out Only • Only 1 Pet Coupon • Expires 5/31/89 ■ f classmates. The seniors also received their “tickets" and signed up for either the “U.S.S. Min­ now.” the “U.S.S. Scot­ ty,"or the “Bahama Mama.” Seasick pills will be provid­ ed, Wessman told the seniors. The committee of senior parents said they hoped for 100 percent participation from the class, and so far 116 members of the class had signed on for the voyage. CAVIN plan and a land use map, a zoning ordinance will be for­ mulated by the panel What the planning commis­ sion is doing is of interest to the community, and township residents are invited to come and see what it is working on because it will affect their future. Spencer said. SERVICE & BODY SHOP 795-3318 or 891-8151 • • • • • Complete mechanical work • Frame work Auto glass replacement (we bill your insurance) Discount exhaust (we will beat any written estimate) Brakes • Alignment Warranty work done on Chevrolet, Buick and Pontiac OPEN Monday 8 to 8; Tuesday-Friday 8 to 5 North of Middleville on M-37 Central Carage Towing fiSTzia. * 24 Hour Service P * Reasonable Rates Call 795-3369 or 1-800-635-9964 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/SunandNews_1989-05-30.pdf 2477ea6d9fccf25ffc67685676a87913 PDF Text Text X Hastings ?ub’ icLibrary Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middlevtfl^gg^ffiledonia No 73' Ma» 30 1989 Middlevill^WWnjHaS&^^L.pU 118th Year 13\^SS>’CHV Page Elementary Principal to leave TK Tony McLoin is finishing out the school year and his career at Thornapple Kellogg with the closing of Page Elementary this year. by Jean Gallup Dr. Tony McLain. Page Elementary School Principal, is leaving the Thornapple Kellogg School Sy stem in July to take a position as superintendent at Superior Central School. McLain, who has been heavily involved in the com­ munity and has been known for his work for causes, will report for his new assignment July I. He and his wife Missy will leave Middleville after the regular closing of the Page Elementary School for a week of backpacking in the Big Hom Mountains. McLain has advice and en­ couragement for the people of the place he has called home for 16 years. ‘Middleville is at a crossroads. We’ve missed some opportunities that would be beneficial to our area — we need to work to get our com­ munity to get its pride back.” he said. “It’s going to change, we re going to grow whether we like it or not. The problem is how are you going to con­ trol the growth7 Property values depend on a gixxi school; and good schools at­ tract people.” he continued. “Our major growth will be people We have Gun Lake and all the lovely state land in Yankee Springs that attracts people. So. we need a mix of low. middle and high income housing to have a rubust and healthy community. “Everything changes, nothing remains the same. We’re slipping not because we got worse, we just didn’t get better. “The bad part about it is. once you start to slip, a downward spiral develops When 1 moved here, there was forward momentum The school pnxluced leaders, its whole thrust was always up­ ward and onward But now we’ve stopped and are sliding back. But. we can stop it it and get forward momentum again.” he said. “Community pride in its school is why I came here 16 years ago.” he noted McLain recalled the past to predict the future. "In l^6H. there were just cottages at Gun luikc Just summer homes for people who lived in Grand Rapids Every September, they would drain the pipes, close it up and leave for the winter. Today it is difficult to even find a cot­ tage there. They are all per manent homes “I can’t drive anywhere around here without seeing a hole in the ground for a house.” he said Continued on page 3 Receives Keys to City School Board candidates agree on issues Duone Thatcher, mayor of Middleville, gives his counterpart, David Cornish from Lawton, the traditional keys to the city. Story on page 3 By Barbara Gall The Caledonia Education Association presented the district's three school board candidates in a "meet the candidates" forum last Thursday. Questions on the bond issue also were answered by school board members and the superintendent of schools. About 25 teachers and residents listened as each candidate gave a brief presentation and answered questions individually. The forum was then opened for questions directed to all three. Candidate Steve Donker explained that he wished to become more involved in the community and had always thought about running for the board. He decided to run when he was encouraged by other members of the community, he said. He answered questions about issues and about school funding, saying that Caledonia Superintendent of Schools Robert Myers and school board members Sharon Oatley and Arlene Hodgkinson answer citizens' questions about the school bond issue at the forum. growth was certainly the most impo'vant issue, with the rapid development in the area. On the funding issue, he said he thought the community was fortunate that the expanding tax base kept the millage rate low in comparison to what many other area districts are asking. He said he was pleased Bouck named principal of Caledonia school By Barbara Gall David R. Bouck of Portland has been hired as new principal at the new Caledonia Middle School. In a special meeting Tuesday, the Caledonia Board of Education approved the recom­ mendation of its Middle School Search Committee to hire Bouck, 35, who will receive a two-year contract with a yearly salary of $44,635. Bernard Nagel, the board's representative on the search committee, said that after interviewing the final candidates for the job and visiting their schools several umes, the committee agreed unanimously that "this candidate was the one to implement the new middle school concept’ Director of Academics Doug Busman added that Bouck was perceived as genuine, as strong in effective schools research, and came highly recom­ mended. Other comments about the new principal indicated he works well with students. The students at his school voted him both the strictest teacher and the funniest teacher," said Caledonia High School Principal Tonya Porter. The new principal is a science teacher at Portland Middle School. He has taught 13 years at the middle school level and five at the high school level, ail in the Portland schools. He graduated with honors from Michigan State University in 1976 with a major in natural resources and environmental educa­ tion and received his master of arts degree from MSU in 1983 in educational systems development. Presently he is working on his educational specialist degree through MSU. While in Portland he has worked on the school improvement team, on the local cablevision commis­ sion, and served as president of the teachers* association. He has coached junior varsity football and was head girls* track coach. He also coached middle school basketball, football and track. Bouck will take up his new duties in Caledonia at the end of the current school year. with the way the school board has handled the district's affairs and would be a supportive member. "I have no axe to grind," he said. Chene Driscoll said she also was impressed with the way the board has handled the rapid growth in the school population, and said that she, too, would continue to support the present policies if elected. When asked about changes she would like to see in the schools she emphasized expanding the curriculum, and said she especially would like to see more offerings in foreign languages at the secondary level. She also would support expanding the computer program, she said. Continued on page 2 �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 30. 1989 Apartment owners say they’ll try to annex into village by Jean Gallup To bypass several problems in building an apartment com­ plex in Thomapple Township, owners of Rivertown Realty and Development have said they will try to have the pro­ perty in question annexed into the Village of Middleville Village Manager Kit Roon said he has no problem with annexing the property where the 132-umt. six-building complex will be built. “I haven't talked to all of the council members, but I'm sure they would welcome an­ nexation. ’ he said. The decision to apply for annexation to the village was made by co-ow ners Dan Vredevoogd and Jeff DeKoning after a hearing requesting a change on the property from R-2 (single- and two-family dwellings) to R^l (multiple­ family only) was made at the Jeff DeKoning exploins his companies apartment building plans to the Barry County Planning Commission. Barry County Planning Com­ mission May 22. Objections came from the executive director of Lincoln Meadows Senior Citizens Apartments. Colleen Cox. who contended that future development of the complex would be hindered by the pro­ posed buildings and there would be too heavy popula­ tion density with the new apartments Increased traffic on Grand Rapids Street would be a pro­ blem. her letter said, there was inadequate provision for sewage treatment, and the project was also incompatible with senior citizens. Also read at the meeting was a letter from the Thomap­ ple Township Board, which also objected to the increased density and concern for the future development plans of the senior citizens apartments. However, the main objec­ tion of the township board, echoed by an attached letter from the Thornapple Township Planning Commis­ sion. was that the property properly should be a part of the village. Township Supervisor Donald Boysen and Jack Spencer, chairman of the planning commission, both urged denial until the property was annexed to the Village of Middleville. “The property should be part of the village. They will be using village services, such as water, sewer and police. I have heard nothing but good things about this firm; they manage property well, but they should be in the village.” he stressed A favorable letter from the Village of Middleville was read. The letter disagreed with the township's position and called the apartments “a worthy use of existing land " The letter also said the DNR and the department of public health doesn't object to the plans. Linda Anderson, director of the county office of planning, advised DeKoning that the simplest and fastest way to achieve the zoning change might be to annex to the village and then go through thatr government unit to get the zoning change. “It would make sense, do­ ing annexation first to the village. A village zoning change is much simpler because they don't need the O.K. from the county and state. So. the village could do it faster." she said. Even if the Planning Com­ mission recommended the change to the Barry County Board of Commissioners, and they approved it and the State Department of .Commerce also approved the change, the village requirements may be different. Anderson said, so the developers would have to go through part of the process again Since the commission can only recommend approval, demal or table the request, the offer was made to table it until the next meeting of the body July 24. After the meeting. Vredevoogd said his attorney. John Cameron, from the firm of Warner. Norcross and Judd, would start the annexa­ tion proceedings immediately. Attorney James Fisher, who represents the Village of Mid dleville. said the annexation should take about two months “The time is needed mostly because of publication re quirements.” he said. Caledonia board candidates agree on issues, visions Continued from front page However, while support­ ing programs for the gifted, she said she felt the board needed to continue to make sure that the "middlcof-the-road"students get a strong education. "Right now, I don’t feel any students are being short-changed in our schools," she said, "but we need to watch carefully that we don’t seem to be emphasizing either the very gifted or the very needy students to the detriment of the majority of our kids." Driscoll said she also would like to see more open discussion at board meet­ ings. "A lot of people tell me that it all seems pretty cut and dried, that everything has been decided before­ hand," she explained. "Other than confidential matters, 1 think citizens should be more privy to the board's discussions." Luann Forbes said she felt her ability to work in a team situation would be one of her greatest assets as a board member. She cited population growth and the subsequent need for school expansion as a main issue, along with curriculum and better communication throughout the district. She said her goal would be to see that the needs of all kinds of students were being met. "1 would support offering more advanced placement courses," she said, but added that she, too, would be careful that the rest of the student population was receiving the needed courses as well. When asked what she would change in the school system, she said she wasn't concerned so much with change as with "moving on" so students were prepared to meet today's world. Comments and questions from the audience included the topics of substance abuse education (which all candidates favored), how to get parents more involved with the schools, how to get students more involved in community service, expand­ ing the school day and the new reproductive health unit. At no time did any dispute arise between the candid­ ates. Their comments were in agreement with or supportive of each other. After questions had been asked of the candidates, Superintendent of Schools Robert Myers briefly explained the proposed additions to the elementary schools and how a bond issue works. "It's like taking out a mortgage," he said, "in this case, a 20-year one." He also told .he citizens that "homes don't pay the way" in funding schools adequately. "It’s only when we get a business, which has no children, but which pays taxes, that we really make money for our schools," he said. Myers and board members Sharon Oatley and Arlene Hodgkinson also fielded questions on staffing needs, on handling anticipated future growth and on the future of the present junior high building. They said that money has been set aside to hire the teachers needed as the district grows. They also explained that land has been purchased to build a new middle school when future population growth requires that the old and new wings of the high school be combined as a high school facility only. In the meantime, the "old" high school wing will operate as a middle school beginning next fall. The present junior hign can be used for many needs, the officials said. Com­ munity education class­ rooms, the district pre­ school, alternative educa­ tion, offices and a place for senior citizen activities were some of the uses that could be housed in the two buildings, they said. Computer tells how much taxes will go up with millage approval by Jean Gallup A program that figures the amount of increase on a homeowner’s property taxes if the requested millage passes at the annual school election is being made available to the residents of the school district Deb Brock, one of the volunteers running the com puter program, said homeowners must supply in­ formation on the current evaluation of their properties in order to figure the cost If the Homestead Property Tax Exemption is figured, the yearly income also is needed, she added Computers will be set up at the Middleville branch of the Slate Bank of Caledonia and Pastoors Family Market on the following dates Friday. June 2, from 3 to 6 p.m ; Saturday. June 3. from 9 a m. to noon; Friday. June 9. from 3 to 6 p.m.; and Saturday . June 10; from 9 a m. to noon. For those w ho would like to figure their own. there will be worksheets available to take with them. The computer can figure the amounts m ten seconds, and the volunteers would be happy to do several examples, said Tony McLain, principal at Page Elementary “If someone is a little hesi­ tant to tell his income, he may chose to give several ex­ amples and use his actual in­ come as one of the ex­ amples. " McLain said He also noted the impor­ tance of the Homestead Pro­ perty Tax Exemption "In the state of Michigan, if your property tax is equal to 34 percent of your income, you get a rebate on 60 percent of any property tax above that amount. " he e xplained “But. if you are a senior citizen or have a disability. then, if the property tax equals 34 percent of your income, you get 100 percent back, sub­ ject toa $1,200 cap.” he said. The individual cost analysis is sponsored by the Parent Elementary Teachers (PET) organization. Caledonia school board candidates Steve Danker, Cherie Driscoll and Luann Forbes listen to a question at the school board candidate forum last Thursday. New Kent County Extension home economist named Sandra Draheim was ap­ pointed Kent County Exten­ sion home economist, effec­ tive May 1 Draheim is responsible for developing and implementing educational programs in bous­ ing. human development and resource management for Kent County residents Draheim had worked as a program assistant in the Ot­ tawa County Agricultural Stabilization and Conserva­ tion Service since 1988 From 1985 to 1988. she was the Ex­ tension home economist for Benzie County From 1981 to 1985. she worked for the Manistee area public schools She was the office manager for General Display Devices Inc from 1977 to 1980 And from 1965 to 1969. she work­ ed in the Milwaukee public library system. She has a bachelor's degree in home economics from the University of Wisconsin. TheSun and News at -♦« Publication No USPS 347580 1952 N Broadway - P O Box B Hastings, Michigan 49058 The Sun and News iUSPS 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 Bom B Hastings, Ml 49058 0602 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year $8 00 Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties $10 00 Foundea in 1870 — Published bv... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I May 30, 1989 / Page 3 Middleville officials exchange with Lawton miDDLEX7ILLE lacdtod nwi EXCHAnaE DAV by Jean Gallup The traditional gift of “the keys of the city” to the mayor of another village was given again last week when Village President Duane Thatcher did the honors with Lawton Mayor David Cornish The officials of Lawton visited Middleville May 22. with a return visit to Lawton on May 24 by the Middleville officials. The day started with an 8:30 a m welcome at the Village Hall, followed by a brunch at Duane and Pat That­ cher s home Tours of Bradford White and Baby Bliss were followed by lunch at the Middle Villa Inn More tours took up the afternoon with visits to Thor­ napple Kellogg High School. Lincoln Meadows Senior Citizens Apartments, the fire station and Bowens Mills. After a break at Jane and Kit Roon s, the day ended with a 7 p.m. dinner at the Yankee Springs Golf Course. All the participants in the Mayor Exchange Day pause at the beginning of the day's activities for a photo. Treasurer Judy Price (from left to right), Clerk Andeia Gailhouse, Debbie Bitely, , Councilman Nothan Bitely. Marge Cornish and David Cornish all represent lawton while President Duane Thatcher, Clerk Darlene Hooper, Jane Roon Manager Kit Roon, secretary Marla Bierens, and Police Chief Louis Shoemaker are from Middleville. Informational meeting on millage issues held at TK by Jean Gallup Millage questions were discussed by the public and school administrators at a special school board meeting held Iasi Monday A videotape detailing what would happen if the millage requests were rejected on the June 12 annual school election was presented and questions were answered by members of the Board of Education and Superintendent Steve Garrett “The major question seem­ ed to be why the cost of the pay-to-participate would dou­ ble next year without the one mill asked for on the ballot." Garrett said. The reasons, he said, was first, the athletic fund had a fund balance, which was us­ ed. Second, the Athletic Boosters were counted on for S20.000 this year, a figure which is doubtful for next year An extra $11,000 was available from the track repayment fund and was used. And participation in next year’s sports programs and extra-curricular activities will probably be less, he pointed out School district resident Judy Dean, bookkeeper for the Caledonia School System, reflected what the effect a millage defeat would have on the community. Garrett said. “We have a good district, and the people who attended the meeting showed a sincere concern, and seem to know that the need is real.” he added Garrett has released a letter from Jack D. Oatley. Associate Superintendent of Administrative Services at Caledonia woman earns business promotion Kent Optical has announced the promotion of Deborah A. Choryan to vice president, director of retail, effective May 1. Choryan. a resident of Caledonia, has studied at Grand Rapids Junior College and Northwestern University Kent Intermediate School District. The letter said Oatley had reviewed budget information supplied by Garrett from January. February. March and April of 1989 “This review leads me to believe that the recommenda­ tions being placed on the ballot on June 12th arc reasonable and realistic at this time." he wrote. He also volunteered to at­ tend any meetings to explain financial data and to answer any questions if he were needed Any group interested in a presentation of the video can arrange it by calling Board Treasurer Gary VanElst at 795-2251. Meetings have been scheduled throughout the school district in Yankee Spr ings, Freeport and the Village of Middleville. Garrett noted Congratulations, You’ve Earned Your Degree! in Chicago. She has been in the optical industry since 1976. Kent Optical is a Western Michigan Corporation based in Muskegon. The company was founded in Grand Rapids in 1962 and has grown to its present nine locations. Now let us help you meet the challenge of tomorrow. Page principal to leave system Continued from front page “I foresee in 20 years a 25 percent growth in this school district If the millage passes, we could assume a leadership role again — not because we would be a richer district, we will still be a lower income school, but it would provide enough money to compete Our staff is of high quality — we can provide more pro­ grams than other districts around for less money. "Without the infusion of money. we can’t hold it together anymore. We’ll have to cut back, not just trim." he warned A native of Pentwater. McLain graduated from County Central School in Scottville, and shortly discovered that schools open­ ed window s of opportunity for him. “The schools provided the door to open, to be what 1 wanted to be." he said. From high school, working at a variety of jobs to pay his way. he earned a bachelor’s degree in English and Educa­ tion from Western Michigan University He and Missy have known each other since the seventh grade in school, and when she transferred to Western Michigan, their relationship deepened and thev married in 1967. They have two daughters. Michelle, who is a junior at Michigan State University, and Adelle, who graduates from TK this year His first job was in Benton Harbor, teaching English “It was a real challenge, and 1 really enjoyed it. In this school, all the kids had been kicked out of somew here else They were rough kids Every Wednesday afternoon we had home visitation. and every Friday. we had jail v isitation "We always had a least one student in jail. There was no juvenile detention, so they just held them in jail.’’ he explained After a year at that job. McLain said he realized that if he wanted to affect the kids lives for the better, the social skills were worth more than English, so he returned to Western full-time to get a degree m counseling His next job. at Hillside Junior High m Kalamazoo, was a disappointing tune for McLain and almost caused him to give up teaching “There were racial tensions at the time, and it was really difficult. Everything was bas­ ed on just skin color. We were all trapped in a situation with no solutions. I was so discouraged about it. 1 almost left education.” he said. Things looked better when he and Missy both landed jobs in Carsonville; he teaching enghsh and counseling, and she teaching at the elementary grade level. Hearing good things about Middleville and knowing of the area from working sum­ mers in the Yankee Springs State Park, he applied for a job in the TK school district in 1971. but didn’t get it. But. in 1973. a middle school counseling position became available, he got the job. and Missy acted as a teacher’s aide until 1974 when she also started teaching at TK Going to Superior Central School, between Marquette and Munising in the Upper Peninsula, as a superintendent is not going io be the end of the search for experience and challenges for McLain The 42-year-old ad­ ministrator says his goal is to eventually teach al the college level Professor McLain That has a nice, natural sound to it. State Bank of Caledonia Offices in Caledonia, Dutton & Middleville H ■ 267 Main St. Caledonia 3205 68th St SE Dutton 891-8113 698-6337 303 Arlington Middleville 795-3361 i —- I t«*i MVIMC LENDER �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 30, 1989 with Superintendent Stephen Garrett named member of 22nd IDEA Academy of Fellows ..HAZEL McCAUL Beautiful weather again, and oh how that grass does grow. Flowers are beautiful now, too. I really think summer has arrived. Eva Engle. Loretta Clark and I attended the C.E.A. Banquet at MidVilla Thursday night. Nice to see all our friends, past and present We enjoyed the dinner and had a good time recalling old times Clarke and I attended the wedding of Judy Davhuff to Michael Jordon at Battle Creek. Saturday. It was a beautiful wedding and nice reception, with a sit-down dinner afterward Were you surprised. Howard"7 They had a big party for his birthday Sunday. May 21. at the Legion Hall in Mid­ dleville All his family and brothers and sisters and many friends attended We had pizza supper here with Dorothy and Elmer Mon­ day evening Elmer made the pizza, and it was real scrump­ tious.too Later we called on Loma and Ron Baker near Wayland Time is fleeing for them io return to Texas Emma Jane and Maurice In­ gram. Dorothy and Elmer Fischer and Clarke and I had Sunday dinner at Ryan s. June Tungate and Esther Kelley had supper Tuesday evening at Russ" TK Midle School Awards Assembly set for June 2 The Thomapple Kellogg Middle School will hold its annual Awards Assembly at 9 a m Friday. June 2 The assembly is held to recognize students who have excelled in their scholastic or attendance records over the last year. The program will be held in the boys' gymnasium with special seating for parents. The Institute for Developnent of Educational Activities nc f/l/D/E/A/) and the Ketenng Foundation has an­ nounced that Stephen C Gar­ rett. Superintendent of Schools of the Thomapple Kellogg School, has been selected as a member of the 22nd I D E A Academy of Fellows summer program. Garrett was nominated by other administrators and selected to be among the one percent of the outstanding American educators to par­ ticipate in a week-long seminar July 9-15 at Lawrence University. Ap­ pleton. Wise During the week, a faculty of nationally prominent educational leaders address the Fellows and meet with them in small groups to con­ sider effective leadership and possibilities for a new decade. Topics to be presented in­ clude those currently challenging school district ad­ ministrators: to reduce the rate of students dropping out of schools, to motivate teachers of at-risk students, to anticipate changing structures of schools and roles of educa­ WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH LOCAL 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. CHURCH DIRECTORY Good Shepherd Lutheran Church "The Church where eveiwocb is somebody ana Jesus Christ is Lora SurOor Schod Sunday Morning Worth*) Sunday Evening Worth*) Aednesoav MOwee* on^e' 4 3<t>e jtjch 9 JO a m 10 30 am 6 00 p m 700 cm Rev William Dobson. Pastor 891-8923 St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest ' People that care'' a—yay | | Sunday Service 9:30 a m. 1’" Pastor Monte C. Bell (616) 795-2391 St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God's family) SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Recto "h. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 24'? McCann Road, Irving. Michigan MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship Middleville Sunday School Morning Worship 9:30 a.m. 9 45 a m. 1100 a.m. Rev Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church Church Office Phone — 795-9266 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED St. Margaret Mary of the Sacred Heart Chapel ’.lain Street Mo'nmg Wo«sh<p Sunday School Evening Worshv *•'. ' e <0 0C a ns 1 1 15 am 500 p m YOU ARE NVITED Roger Timmerman Pastor DUTTON CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 6950 Hanna Lake SE (just South of 68th St.) Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School Praise Service Sunday Evening Service 9:30a.m. 10:45a.m. 6:50a.m. 7:00p.m. Visiting Pastoe Al Korvemaker • 452-9711 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Temporarily meeting at the Gaines Township Hall on 68th St. S.E. near Kalamazoo Ave. Sunday • Latin Tridentine Mass • 10 a.m. Rosary ano Confessions before Mass Benedicnon of the Blessed Sac-ament arier Mass Daily Mass in Small Chapel • 8:30 a.m. 795-3667 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Ret. W dyne Smith. Rector Phone 945-3014 Sunaay Schedule Adult Choir 900 p m Church School & Adult Education 930 am Holy Euchanst ’Q 30 a m Weekday Euchansl Wednesday 7:15 am Thursday 700 pm Call lor information about youth chow B<t>*e Study youth group and other activities Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Recotory Office Phone — 531-0432 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 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 PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue IscServi '.i.m • 2nd Service 11a.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 LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Christian Reformed 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship 5:45 p.m. Ret. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 “A church u ith a curmg heart for our CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST SUMMER SCHEDULE community and the uurld" Morning Worship............ 10 a.m. Sunday Services 9.30 am & o 00 p.m. Pastor Merfe Buuakii M-37 at 100th St.. Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Ret. Dr. Robert L. W'eswnan Pastor Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 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. ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY 9:45a m . 1100 a m & 6 00 p m WEDNESDAY Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m A Church on the Word Bill Kenney, Youth & Music Fath," Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia. Ml Sunday Morning Worship............... 8:30 am. Sunday School....................... 9.45 a.m Sunday Morning Worship......... ...... 11:00 a m 708 Wg: school administrators in the nation Since its beginning, the Fellows Program has pro­ vided professional develop­ ment for more than 6.800 par­ ticipants from North America and overseas. A non-profit foundation. EDE7A was established in 1965 to encourage construc­ M-37. north of Middleville Middleville at the Community Hall The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod tional leaders and to assure school-centered decisions pro­ vide boh equity and quality education for all youth in the 21st century. Co-sponsored by IDEA and the Kettering Foundation since 1966. the Academy of Fellows is the longest continu­ ing in-service program for 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev. Max E. Tucker Music. Jeff Vander Heide “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School........................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship.......................... 6:00 p m Pastor Wesley J. Coffey Phone 795-7076 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 11:10 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade). Wednesday 6 30 p.m. Prayer Meeting' Youth Fellowship. Wednesday 7:00 p.m REV KENNETH VAUGHT 891 8028 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 900 a.m & 11:00 a m First Friday Mass 7:00 p.m. (The OOlrf Jittir JHrthorfist Chttrdi 559C Vhitneyville Ave . S.E. Ao, Michigan 49302 Sunday School 10:00 a m Morning Worship............11 00 a m. Evening Worship 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes .7 30 p.m Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I May 30, 1989 I Page 5 Middleville Village sets Truth in Taxation hearing by Jean Gallup June 13 at 6:45 p.m is the date set by the Middleville Village Council to listen to the public at a hearing required by the “Truth in Taxation" law. The Headlee Amendment provision prohibiting the village from levying any in­ crease in property taxes due to a rise in the state equalized evaluation during the past year can be overridden by a vote of the council after a public hearing is held. The council also saw a video produced by the Citizens for Quality Education Committee Tony McLain, principal of Page School. James Verlinde. vice president of the Board of Education, a mother of three in the system. Jane Osborne, and student Maggie James talked to the panel after the nine-minute film was shown. Thomapplc Kellogg is at a crossroads. McLain said while asking for a “yes" vote on the upcoming millage request “Middleville is at a turning point Great change is already here What kind of change we will have is up to the voters." be said After eight years of hearing nothing but positive things about Middleville and three years of seeking employment in the school here. McLain said he has now been in the community for 16 years His reason for coming to Middleville was for the fine educational opportunties of­ fered by TK and. he said, with ail of his children now through school, they have benefitted from their years at TK He asked that the communi­ ty “keep the quality of life here, instead of turning the corner and going into decline " “I'd hate to have our only claim be 'the taxes are low."' Verlinde remarked he thought that the political situa­ tion in Lansing was the cause of inequities in school fun­ ding. but the local people were the ones who would have to bear the burden of pro­ viding tax money to run the schools. “What they are doing at the state level was wrong to start with and it's wrong now. But in Middleville, our dollar s worth of education is well spent." he pointed out James spoke briefly about what a millage defeat and reductions in the curriculum would mean to her as well as her classmates, while Osborn commented that she thought the system has excellent teachers and a fine reputation and told of her wish to see the millage pass to allow the school to keep that reputation. In other business, what kind of repairs the council wants on the bndge going over the Thornappie River was discussed Village Manager Kit Roon was asked to seek bids for pat­ ching the ornate railings, which would allow the bridge to look the same. In the past, council members have complained that the repair of the railings with simpler designs would be asthetically unappealing. Richard Meyers, the engineer who is guiding the project, has told the council the bridge is unique, and to keep the original design would cost more money if new rail­ ings were cast. Patching the railings would let the bridge stay the same, would last longer than the last patching, and would cost 25 percent less than estimates in­ volving removing and replac­ ing the rail. Roon said When Roon said it was dif­ ficult to give firm estimates without bids, trustee Lon Myers asked him to get bids on the patching to find out what the real cost would be. "Just because we ask for bids, doesn't mean that we have to do it." he noted. Delbert Riley agreed ask­ ing. "Can’t we get bids on removal and replacement with the new style? Then we'd be able to compare." Roon agreed to ask for bids on both options, as well as for work which must be done to the underside of the bndge Trustee Terry Mason asked Roon about the progress on the walkway from State Street in the village to Spnng Park The Middleville Lions have sponsored the project to let children going to the park another way to get there besides walking along busy M-37. Roon reported the Michigan Department of Natural Resources had rejected the first proposal, but had approv­ ed the second earlier in the day of the meeting. Mason also requested that members absent from council meetings be sent minutes of the meetings missed to keep them up to date on actions taken by the council. Village President Thatcher said that would be no pro­ blem. and it would be done Two request to vacate village property were sent to committee for study and recommendation Victor Featherly has asked that Larkin Street from State to Market Street be vacated Also, vacation of a six-foot walkway from Grand Rapids Street to the old school park between property owned by John Mason and Larry Tripp will be considered Tony McLain presents a video explaining the need for additional millage for the schools to the village council at its last meeting. Caledonia High School students see Washington, D.C. ‘Close Up’ Seventeen Caledonia High School students visited Washington DC. and Williamsburg, Va.. while tak­ ing part in the national "Close Up" program sponsored by the Close Up Foundation in Arlington Va. Students from all over the country spent the week of May 12-19 not only sightsee­ ing in the nation's capital, but also getting to sit in on seminars and workshops on topics of international and domestic importance The Caledonia students said they enjoyed meeting the con­ tingent from California and finding out that they had a lot in common A trip to Williamsburg pro­ vided a hands-on historical ex­ perience, as the students par­ ticipated in a constitutional convention and glimpsed how Americans lived 200 years ago. One student wrote that he thought the constitutional con­ vention at Williamsburg was the most educational part of the trip because it showed how difficult it really was to get the Constitution passed and signed. Other students listed the time on Capitol Hill as the most valuable, and nearly all commented on the chance to visit historic monuments and sites. They all said they learned a lot from the experience. "Washington was work!" wrote one student. “1 enjoyed it a lot though. I learned more in a week by being there than in any class I’ve taken." The Caledonia students were accompanied by teachers Marv Folkert and Barbara VanEenanem Caledonia and California students enjoy pizza and conversation How good is your boat insurance? Call your focal Auto-Owners agent DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. Teacher Marv Folkert and senior Clark Hirt look over their guidebook in front of one of Washington s most famous sites. "When You Think of Insurance, Think of Us” 215 E Main Street, Caledonia. Michigan 49316 JEFFREY M. De VRIES (616) 891-8125 JOHN J. DeVRIES �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / May 30. 1989 Honor Awards Assembly held at Thornapple Kellogg The 18th annual Honor Awards Asembly was held at Thornapple Kellogg High School. May 17. Opening up the ceremony. Henry Dugan, principal, an nounced Martha Funk as the recipient of the Con­ gressman's Medal of Merit The University of Michigan Award, a collegiate dic­ tionary. was awarded to Adelle McLain and Todd Kid­ der by Gordon Ironside of the Barry County U of M Club. The Rev Roger Timmer man. representing the Mid­ dleville Rotary Club, presented two honoraria of $500 each The first, named in honor of former superinten­ dent Gerald L. Page went to Burke Thompson, and the se­ cond. the tenth annual Dia­ mond Jubilee, went to Kate Bartlett Colonel Raab awarded Mike Brotherton with his ap­ pointment to the U.S. Air Force Academy Mr Hummel, from the V F W . awarded the follow­ ing students for their par­ ticipation in the VFW Essay Contest: fifth. Marc Wiley, fourth. Dawn Harder; third and a $25 check. Chris Van Stee. second and a $50 check. Brad Luttrell; and first with a $100 check and a trophy. Heather Harvey. Hummel also noted that Heather s essay placed third in the state Receiving their senior pla­ ques from jazz band director Tom Nash were Dawn Harder. Mark Law. Eric Seubring. Stacey Steeby. and James York Stacey Steeby was named outstanding jazz band member Duane Thatcher, director of the symphonic band, honored the following students with their senior plaques Kate Bartlett. Laura Baughn. Beth Berry . Juliette Esakson. Mar­ tha Funk. Kevin Orman. Scott Parker. Rustie Sloan. Matt Smit and James York. Thatcher then named Rustie Sloan the winner of the U.S. Marines' Semper Fidelis Music Award. The John Philip Sousa Band Award was presented to Kate Bartlett Forensics participants were awarded for their outstanding A Diamond Jubilee Scholarship also went to Burke Thompson. It was given to him by the Rev. Timmerman. 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The National Army Reserve Scholar Athlete Award was presented by Sgts Randall and Jaco to Pam Eaglen and Doug Mesecar Raymond Pranger presented the U.S. Manne Athletic Award to Todd Kidder Then he and Kevin McGee awarded the following senior athletes with plaques for achieving six or more varsity lettes during their high school careers: Stacey Anderson. Mike Brotherton. Rori Cur" ths. Pete Donker. Pam Eaglen. Katie Elies. Dave French. Martha Funk, Barb Hoisted. Dan Keller. Todd Kidder. Mark Law. Dean McNutt. Doug Mesecar. Scott Don Palmer. Scott Parker. ~ Peters. Eric Seubring and Brent Van Polen. At this point, the high school coaching staff joined Pranger and McGee on the stage to honor Mike Seger for his dedication and sevice to the entire athletic department. Outstanding athletes, representing T.K. in the OKBlue League, were Pam Eagen and Mike Brotherton Pranger was then joined by Pam and Mike in a tribute to the T.K. Boosters, without whose helpful dedication the co-curricular activities would have been non-existent. Linda Groves, representing the T.K. Booster's Club, received the school's token of apprecation to a standing ova­ tion. Then Mrs. Groves awarded two $250 scholar­ ships from the Boosters to Martha Funk and Mike Seger. Representing the Business Department. Jacqueline Hoover named Stacie Lutz and Gina Sherd as recipients of the Business Award. Hoover also recognized the following students for their participation on Student Council: officers. President Dan Keller. Vice President Jenni Groves. Secretary Katie Elies and Treasurer Luke Jef- Athletic Director Skip Pranger and teacher Kevin McGee congratulate Pom Eaglen on receiving the Athletic Award. fery; seniors. Stacey Ander­ son. Jill Dussia. Scott Parker. Jon Ransom and Derek Sur­ dam; juniors. Bill Atkinson. Shelly Duyser. Chns Fikkert. Heidi Miller and Merle Sim­ mons; sophomores. Amy Cravero. Zach Curths. Jim Freeman. Amy Smit and Kathy Uzarski; and freshmen. Jamie Brooks. Rob Hunt. Becky Reigler. Jessica Robin­ son and Heather Zouleck. Heather Harvey was pro­ claimed outstanding social studies student by James Sprague. Judy Hendrickson of the Science Department presented two awards. The senior reci­ pient of the Bausch Award was Heather Harvey. The junior recipient, eligible for a $10,000 scholarship next year, was Corey Dean. Kevin Briggs named Keith VanderWoude outstanding computer student. Briggs also commended Alison Borsum, Kate Bartlett receives the Diamond Jubilee Scholar­ Matt Slander, and Sue Wheeler for their outstanding ship from the Rev. Roger Timmerman. performance in the Space Shuttle Project. Matt Stander years of Spanish. For their ef­ Mary Elwood, Angie Frowas honored for being named fort and participation as twowein. Marcy Gildea, Mark to the Honorable Mention year members of the Trojan Harcek, Rob Hunt, Holly team at the national level. A staff, Mindy Bray, Brent Van Jackson, Pat Ixrpan, Ryan letter written to Stander from Polen and James York were Millhouse, Mac Missad, Governor James Blanchard, commended by their advisor, Sherry Swelnis, Jessica congratulating him as the Hart Weatherhead, Sara Wieringa, State of Michigan champion, Kevin McGee, advisor of Denise Wyatt, Maureen was also read. National Honor Society, Bartlett, Tami Blain, Eric Gerald Stein of the English awarded gold chords, which Conger, Amy Cravero, Department named Heather are worn at graduation, to the Bethann DeHaan, Cara ErHarvey and Kate Bartlett the following students. Stacey rair, Shawn Frey, Dawn department's outstanding Anderson, Stephanie Barnhill, Harvey, Nathan Hillman, students. Kate Bartlett. Alison Borsum, Julie Holtrust, Mike McKier­ Douglas Hart honored Mike Brotherton, Jeff Carter, nan, Jenny Middleton, Jamie Adelle McLain for her four Pam Eaglen, Martha Funk, Payne, Ed Rumbergs, Phil Jenni Groves. Bill Glover. Seubring, Matt Slander, Steve Dawn Harder. Heather VanDumc, Mike Wicrcnga, Harvey, Adelle McLain, Mandy Ainsworth, Mandy Doug Messecar. Scott Parker, Baerman, Chip Baughman, Jason Reichard, Anne Diane Bender. Shelly Brandt, Reigler, Eric Seubring. Mike Anne Browne. Bob Brown, Smith. Todd Sprague. Stacey Baden Coleman. Corey Dean, Steeby. Derek Surdam, Burke Ann Dennis, Shelly Duyser, Thompson, Keith VanderJenni Eichenberg, Jenny W'oude and Lisa Wyatt Flynn, Sam Hayes, Marcy Gary McKee introduced Henry, Michelle Helman, Jeff Ray Page, who presented the Hypner, Maggie James, Ray Page Service Award to Angie Johnson, Colin Mike Seger Mackie-Smith, Petra Muller, Counselor Jeanne Perry in­ Kelly Neuman, Erin Roon, troduced the recipients of the Sara Selieck, Ginger SlovinStudents of the Month ski. Tad Thatcher, Stacie Awards: Anne-Marie Butler. Continued next page THORNAPPLE FLORAL — BE INFORMED — — UNDERSTAND — 114 River Street, Middleville Downtown — Along the River WHY IS IT NEEDED? WHAT WILL IT COST ME? COMPLETE FLORAL SERVICE FOR ALL OCCASIONS Tues., June 6, 7:30 p.m — We wire flowers worldwide — Sponsor: Your P.E.T. PROMOTING AN INFORMED PUBLIC Mike Brotherton has earned the Air Force Award Col. Roob from the U.S. Air Force presents the scholarship. OPEN Mon Wed 9-5 Thufs i Fri 9-5 30 Sat 9-1 (616) 795-3331 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 30. 1989 I Page 7 Read-a-saurus program planned for library summer Children ages 3 through 14 are invited to registger for “Read-a-saurus" reading clubs beginning June 5. at the Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library . Each child will be given a folder to keep a record of the library books read during the summer. The program will end Aug. 10. Children may choose a club which is best for them “Early Explorers" is for children who depend on others to reach to them Children will place a sticker on a dinosaur path for every library book read. "Dinosaur Detectives" is for young readers (probably in grades one to three) who com­ bine easy readers, short books, and junior novels. Children will use a dinosaur stamp to mark their progress along and dinosaur trail. “Fossill Seekers” is for older, independent readers in grades three and up who read books in the junior < J) section. Readers will rate each book as they write the title in their reading folder Children will be awarded tickets to programs in the library and ocher incentives as they read books. Since many children read more than enough to complete on reading folder, additional awards (coupons, tickets to T.K. sports events, coloring books, dinosaur items, and more) will be available. Any donations from local busmsses. civk groups, and library patrons would be appreciated Children are urged to register early and start reading library books to earn tickets for these programs: June 22 - "Dinosaurs" - a presentation with models and demonst rations. July 12 - "Movie Day ." Aug. 10 - Carol Johnson musk and songs Summer library hours from June 5 to Sept. 4 are Monday . 9 a m. to 3 p.m.; Tuesday. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m.; Wednesday. 9 a m. to 3 p.m.; Thursday. 9 a m. to 3 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. More information is available at the library , which is located within the Bender Road entrance of Thomapple Kellogg High School, or by calling 795-3394. Middleville hall spruced up Honor Awards Assembly held From previous page VerStrate. Kate Bartlett. Alison Borsum, Kim Camp­ bell. Gina Caro. Lee Anne Christie. Pam Eaglen. Brenna Frank. Tracy Frowem. Ed Geiger. Bill Glover. Julie Gulch. Dawn Harder. Jackie Kempema. Todd Kidder. Mark Law. Brad Luttrell. Stacie Lutz. Ed Neuman. Lori Newman. Scott Palmer. Angie Pullen. Andrea Reurink. Bert Riedstra. Kris Rozcma. Sarah Sabin. Chad Schut. Stacey Steeby. Burke Thompson. Keith Vander­ Woude anti Lisa Wyatt Tom Fletke presented a cer­ tificate to the following sophomores for having achieved 100 percent of the objectives on the MEAP Test: Diane Bender. Jamie Beuschel. Tami Blain. Josh Carpenter. Amy Cravero. Don Filcek, Bob Flikkema. Jason Frei, Shawn Frey. Nathan Hillman. Aaron Lytle, Mike McKiernan. Jennifer Moore. Shannon Newman, Betsy Overbeek. Jamie Payne, Jason Pranger, Jim Reurink, Tracey Robertson. Faith Smith. Matt Stander. Rachel Tcater, Sue Wheeler, and Matt Wiesenofer. Fletke then awarded the following scholarships: The Grand Rapids Board of Education Scholarship to Grand Rapids Junior College was awarded to Andrea Reurink. The Chk University of Cosmetology Merit Scholar­ ship was presented to Tracy Frowein Recipients of the Western Michigan University Medallion Scholarship Tuition Award Program were Burke Thompson. Derek Surdam and Jason Reichard. Jeff Carter was named the recipient of the University of Michigan Regents-Alumni Scholarship for 1989. Hope College honored three T.K. graduates with the Distinguished Scholar Award, including Doug Mesecar. Adelle McLain and Stephanie Barnhill. The Michigan Business Schools Scholarship was awarded to Stacey Steeby. The recipient of Ball State University’s Honors Distinc­ tion Scholarship was Pam Eaglen. Nicki Harrison received the scholarship given by the Thornapple Kellogg Non- The Service Award went to Mike Seger, presented here by Ray Page. — NOTICE — Notice to Thornapple Kellogg School District Electors. Absent ballots are available at the Adminstration Building Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., and on Saturday, June 10 from 8:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Voting on Saturday, June 10 must be done at the Adm. Bldg, only, 2:00 p.m. deadline. Instructional Staff Angie Pullen received a $300 award from the Mid­ dleville Women s Club The Gun Lake Area Scholarship was awarded to Alison Borsum The Thomapple Kellogg Education Award was given to Adelle McLain. The State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship Pro­ gram winners were Stephanie Barnhill. Kate Bartlett. Alison Borsum. Mindy Bray. Don Brotherton. Jeff Carter. Pete Donker. Pam Eaglen. John Frei, David French. Bill Glover. Heather Harvey. Mark Law. Matt Lytle, Adelle McLain. Doug Mesecar. Scott Parker. Jason Reichard. Andrea Reurink. Cassandra Schantz, Eric Seubnng. Matt Smit. Todd Sprague. Derek Surdam, Burke Thompson, Jody Tyner, Keith VanderWoude. Rich VanGessel. Chris VanStee. and Todd Van Til. Presidential Academic Fitness Awards were presented by Dugan and Pranger to Stephanie Barnhill, Kate Bartlett. Jeff Carter. Pam Eaglen. Martha Funk. Heather Harvey. Adelle McLain, Doug Mesecar. Todd Sprague, and Keith VanderWoude. Dugan and Pranger presented those students who have completed the required course for a collge-endorsed diploma: Stacey Anderson, Stephanie Barnhill. Mindy Bray. Mike Brotherton, Jeff Carter. Pete Donker. Pam Eaglen. Katk Elies. John Frei. David Franch, Martha Funk. Bill Glover. Jenni Groves. Heather Harvey. Mark Kaechele, Mark Law. Man Lytle. Adelle McLain. Doug Mesecar. Andrea Reurink. Mike Seger. Matt Smit. Todd Sprague. Burke Thompson. Keith Vander­ Woude. Chns VanStee and Lisa Wyatt. Dugan, with Pranger’s assistance, then introduced those members of the Class of 1989 uho attained grade point averages of 3 5 of higher, but did not qualify for the Top Ten honors. They received a silver tassle. which recognizes them as honors students. They were: Stephanie Barnhill. Kate Bartlett. Alison Borsum. Mike Brotherton. Bill Glover. Brad Luttrell. Scott Parker. Stacey Steeby. Keith Vander­ Woude and Lisa Wyatt Afterwards Dugan and Pranger presented the Top Ten for the Class of 1989: Jeff Carter. Pam Eaglen. Dawn Harder. Heather Harvey. Adelle McLain. Doug Mesecar. Jason Reichard. Told Sprague. Derek Surdam and Burke Thompson. A man who says he reolly likes planting flowers found just the thing to do around the Village Hall last week. Gerald Britten, who works for the DPW in Mid dleville obviously enjoys setting out double bloom petunias in the freshly turned earth. He has planted the other side of the entrance with later blooming plants. |f7 : | 1 'Hud VALUABLE COUPON | Frost Yogurt • Strawberry • Twist • Vanilla 1/2 OFF ANY Yogurt Purchase [ CALEDONIA MARATHON | Bring in this coupon for 1/2 Off any Yogurt Purchase MILK * BREAD • ECCS Large Selection of Available at Everyday Chips and Other LOW Prices! Snacks. �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / May 30. 1989 A tisket, a tasket...she makes a hundred baskets by Jean Gallup A generous impulse seven years ago led a Middleville woman into a fulfulling and interesting hobby that she continues to enjoy today. The hobby began during her annual winter stay in Florida, when Lorraine Otto and a friend went to a basket weaving class held by an acquaintance who needed money to pay for her midwife for the birth of her baby. Neither women was interested in basket weaving, but thought it would be a nice gesture to go. They could help her raise a little money, and it would only take an hour or two, they thought. "Within 15 minutes, I knew that I didn't want to stop and my friend knew she never wanted to go again," Lorraine says with a wide smile. That first year in Florida, she bought supplies and proceeded to make baskets for all of her daughters-in-law and many of her friends, she reported. Still, she thought the novelty would wear off. Now, she said, "There is a whole lot to learn about basket weaving. I’m still learning. The doing is the value of it." She teaches the craft on Mondays from her home in Middleville in the summertime. When in Florida in the winter, she teaches two days a week, one in her home and one at an antique shop in a nearby town, "I haven't brought a wedding present in years," she said. "Well, if I know they want something special. I'll get it, but usually I’ll make a nice gift." Fishing Creels, doll cribs, baby cribs, cookie jars, balls, fruit bowls, flowers, hats, rattles, sewing baskets, mail maskets, wool drying baskets, feather gathering Showing one of the smaller baskets in her ngnt nana ana one or me .aige. m her left, Lorraine stands beside some of her craft items made using her basket­ making skills. Lorraine Otto starts what will soon be another professionally fashioned basket. baskets, market and picnic, and clothes and key basketsthere are many of the types of baskets and decorative things of wicker to be made, she said. "When I decided to teach, I thought 'Well, I'll learn something, they'll learn something and maybe I'll make a little money,’" she said. "I never counted on the friends I would make. I never counted on that." The first basket she made was called a "Key Basket." In the old days in England, they were hung on the walls of boarding houses, and when the maids finished cleaning the rooms, they would put the keys into the baskets, Lorraine related. Baskets large enough to hold a week's wash and baskets hardly larger than a thimble and all the sizes in between can be crafted, she said. Among the newer projects she weaves are toy baskets with themes. They have music boxes in them, with the 'farm basket' having the song "Old MacDonald's Farm" and small animals attached to the outside of the basket with velcro. Children delight in the music and enjoy putting the animals on the basket and then taking them off again, she said. The 'circus basket’ has the music to "Talk to the Animals," with circus characters on the outside. She also has music boxes for the dolls or babies in cribs so they can listen to "Rockabye Baby." When leaching, Lorraine said she starts with a simple basket, which looks quite detailed, that teaches some basic things and still makes the students proud of their first efforts. "In the first basket they learn flat twining, stop-start randing, and loops with a double braid. They're always very pleased with the first basket because it looks ornate. "The second basket is a standard carrying basket and they will learn flat reeding, triple weave, rim lashing and handle wrap. So, in just these two baskets, they learn a lot of basics," she explained. Michigan is "really strong" on basket weaving, she reported. She belongs to the Association of Michigan Basketmakers and will attend its yearly convention. The event is limited to only 650 of the 1,200 members and reservations are always made early for the October gathering at the Marriott Hotel in Grand Rapids. By contrast, North Carolina, at its second convention, had only 250 people attending, she noted. Indiana is going to stage its first convention this year, and California is also quite strong on basket weaving. She has kept track of her first teacher from Florida. Sunny Mays now lives in Alabama. Anyone interested in learning basketmaking in Lorraine's Monday class may call 795-3676. A relatively new craft is flowers. Here are a few along with a vase. Reeds ore dyed colors before they are woven into the article. FOOT PAIN? • Coms • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain Dr. Terrence J. Emiley NEW OFFICE FOR PODIATRY Cal 612 Mam Street in Caledonia 891-9133 for Your Appointment �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I May 30, 1989 I Page 9 Rare reading bird found in Middleville — ANNUAL — school Election NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL BARRY, ALLEGAN, KENT AND IONIA COUNTIES, MICHIGAN JUNE 12, 1989 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the annual election of the school district will be held on Monday. June 12. 1989 A Robin indulging in o little self promotion? No the bird perched on the street sign in Middleville WAS lost, but this shows he can reod, and find his way bock home. Where else? Robin Road. Library planning “Space” program for summer The Kent County Library system, with branches in Caledonia and Alto, has a special mission this summer — to ignite young minds and let young imaginations soar. With “Space” as the theme, Kent County Library’s summer programs and reading clubs are scheduled for take-off the week of June 12, when young people ages 3 to 15 can sign up at any of Kent County Library’s 17 branches. They may join the “Star Bear,” “Moondusters” or “The Right Stuff’ book clubs and picking up a schedule of free library pro­ grams and events that will continue through the first week of August. “Our children really are a true space age’ generation.” said Mary Frydyrch. coor­ dinator of the library’s children’s services depart­ ment. “They were bom after the first moon walk, whose 20th anniversary we’ll be celebrating this summer. Outer space and space ex­ ploration have become every day features of their growingup years. The kids are fascinated with space. “Are there people on other planets? How hot is the sun? What are the names of the stars overhead? “And so many of them want to be astronauts when they grow up! With America successfully back into space exploration and discovery. this space age’ generation has new heroes to read about and new dreams to dream Each year, the children’s services department plans a summer of reading and pro­ gramming to attract children to the library, provide them with free activities to enjoy, and help them maintain their reading skills. The main ob jective is to make reading and the library expenence itself appealing and fun The branch libraries will be decorated with giant aliens, rockets and galaxies of stars which the children will help create. There will be many of the latest new books available for all age levels on space, space exploration, the universe, planets and stars. All summer long, weekly prizes will be awarded to every' reading club participant who checks out books. Youngsters can also earn chances to win additional prizes by entering weekly drawings; the more books they read, the more chances they have to win. Prizes will be from Burger King. Putt Putt Golf, TCBY. Showcase Cinemas. Pooh’s Corner bookstore, and Splash? Family Water Park. The weekly programs will launch explorations to the fur­ thest reaches of the universe, with special presentations by Chaffee Planetarium person nel. programs about NASA’s space camp, stories about the constellations, space-age con­ tests and ocher far-out fun. Sign-up begins June 12 at all Kent County Library bran­ ches. For more information, call Children’s Services at 774-3253. The Caledonia branch is located at 240 Emmons, Call 891-1502. The Alto branch is located at 6059 Linfield in Bowne Township, phone 868-6038 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 POLLS OF ELECTION WILL OPEN AT 7 O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING AND CLOSE AT 8 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING. At the annual school election there will be elected one (1) memberfs) to the board of education of the district for full term(s) of four (4) years ending in 1993. and one (1) member for an unexpired term of two (2) yearfs) ending in 1991 THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCY(IES): FOUR YEAR TERM TWO YEAR TERM Norman Andrew Bird Robert J. Blain John W. Saylor Wendy Romp Lon Lefanty James Carl Wert. Jr. Gary C. Middleton Keith M. Wilson TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the following proposition(s) will be submitted to the vote of the electors at the annual school election: I. 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 20.5 mills ($20 50 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for a period of 3 years. 1989. 1990 and 1991, to provide additional funds for operating purposes (this being a renewal of 20.5 mills for operating purposes which expired with the 1988 tax levy)? II. ADDITIONAL MILLAGE 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 3.5 mills ($3 50 on each $1.000 00) on state equalized valuation for a period of 3 years, 1989. 1990 and 1991. to provide additional funds for operating purposes? III. MILLAGE PROPOSITION PURCHASE OF BUSES 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 .6 mill ($0 60 on each $1,000 00) on state equalized valuation for a period of 3 years. 1989, 1990 and 1991, to provide funds to purchase buses9 IV MILLAGE PROPOSITION ATHLETIC AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 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 1 mill ($1 00 on each $1,000 00) on state equalized valuation for a period of 3 years, 1989, 1990 and 1991. to provide funds for athletic and extra-curricular activities? V. APPROVAL TO LEVY MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED MILLAGE Shall the maximum authorized millage rate of Thornapple Kellogg School, Barry, Allegan, Kent and Ionia Counties. Michigan, be approved for levy in 1989 without the reduction required by section 31 of article 9 of the state constitution of 1963? THE VOTING PLACE(S) ARE AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place: Thornapple Kellogg High School, Middleville, Michigan. The first precinct con­ sists of all the territory of the School District, including Precinct #2 of Irving Township, except the Townships of Carlton, Bowne, Campbell and Precinct #1 of Irving Township Voting Place: PRECINCT NO. 2 Freeport Village Hall, Freeport, Michigan. The second precinct consists of the Townships of Carlton, Bowne, Campbell and Precinct #1 of Irving Township, located within the 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 17. 1989, the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Con stitution 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: 1989 1991 By Barry County: -25mills By Carlton Township: 1.50 mills 1989-1991 By Irving Township: 1-50 mills 1989-1991 By Orangeville Township: 1 50 mills 1989-1991 1989 1995 By Thornapple Township: 1-0mills 1989 1994 By Yankee Springs Township: -50mills By the School District: 2.5 mills, 1989 only Date: April 17, 1989 Juanita Yarger, Treasurer, Barry County I, Frederick G. Edgerton, Treasurer of Allegan County. Michigan, hereby certify that as of April 25 1989, 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 Thor­ Michigan, >*> is as follows napple Kellogg School, Barry, Allegan,i Kent and' *Ionia !* zCounties, '—— Roads 1.00 1987-1991 By Allegan County. Roads 1 00 1988-1990 By Leighton Township. Roads 1.00 19881994 By Wayland Township: 2.5 mills, 1989 only By the School District: Frederick G. Edgerton. Treasurer, Allegan County Date: April 25. 1989 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 limitation, in local units, affecting the taxable property in said school district as follows Voted Increases Years Effective Unit 2.5 Mills, 1987 to 1989 Incl. By the School District: John K. Boerema, Kent County Treasurer Dated April 17, 1989 at Grand Rapids. Michigan I. Lucille Heppe. Treasurer of Ionia County, Michigan, hereby certify that as of April 17, 1989, the records of this office indicate that the total of ail voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Con­ stitution of Michigan, in any local units of government affecting the taxable properly located in Thornapple Kellogg School. Barry Allegan. Kent and Ionia Counties, Michigan, is as follows By Ionia County: 003 Unlimited By the School District: 2.5 mills. 1989 only Date April 17, 1989 Lucille Heppe, Treasurer. Ionia County This Notice is given by order of the board of education. JANICE SIEBESMA. Secretary, Board of Education �Page 10 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 30. 1989 Above and Beyond Travel to have open house June 2 by Barbara Gall Above and Beyond Travel in Caledonia has scheduled Friday, June 2, from 5 to 9 p.m. for its official open house, owners Shirley Janose and Sharon Oldham have announced. Caledonia's only travel agency, it actually opened Jan. 2, but Oldham and Janose said they wanted to be completely set up before officially inviting the public to "stop in for a visit." However, they said they were happy that their new business has been steadily growing, even without the fanfare of a grand opening. The agency is located in the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37, and with a bright new sign and all computers in operation, the office is easy to find and offers a complete range of travel services to area residents. made, to make sure our customer is getting the best price. We will make any changes we can to save them money, even though it means a lower commission for us." She explained that in very large agencies, this kind of service would be impossible. While she and Janose want the agency to grow, she said, it will only be at a pace that allows them to keep that kind of close contact with their customers. Janose and Oldham said they want the public to understand that a travel agency's services are free to the customer. "A lot of people think their airline tickets are more expensive if they buy them through an agency," Oldham said. "That just is not so. The agency’s job is to research and find the best travel arrangements at the Oldham said the name of best cost for the client. the agency reflects its desire "Our commission comes to go "above and beyond" from the airline, not from the ordinary in its service to the client." clients. It was inspired, she Janose said that each said, by the story of Jonathan Livingston Sea­ traveler needs to find an gull, who was not content agent he or she can trust. "We want to build that simply to be like the rest of the flock, but who dared to trust among this area's fly "above and beyond" residents," she added. She explained that both what any gull had ever done. "We’ll go overboard to see airline availability and our clients get the best prices can change from day service," Oldham said. "For to day, and even from instance, we will constantly minute to minute, as spaces check fare costs, even after "float" in and out of the system when travelers book the reservations have been or cancel reservations. "It gets very complicated," she said., adding that the agency’s responsibility is to keep up with all the changes so the client doesn't have to. Oldham and Janose have been in the travel business for 10 and five years, respectively, and laugh about the popular percep­ tion that travel agents lead a glamorous life, traveling all over the world. "It's really a lot of hard work," Oldham said. "We're not traveling around the world; we're here in our office, servicing our customers." "We do travel," Janose said, "but not on the level people think we do." Oldham explained that airlines or tour companies sometimes offer "familiar­ ization" trips for agents when special rates or a new destination is being offered. "Even those are work," she said. "We may look at 15 hotels in a row, and sometimes that means getting up at 6 a.m. We're working, not laying out on the beach. But we do learn a lot about the destination: the hotels, the weather, the culture, available sight­ seeing, even about the airport." The agents said that their occupation initially is low paying because the commissions themselves are low. This, they said, discourages agents from Shirley Jonose, left, ond Sharon Oldham look over some information at their Caledonia agency. Above and Beyond Travel. continuing their education. completed. 44th Street and Hastings. While there are "travel Oldham, originally from "We can provide any kind schools," most of the work Allen Park, has lived in the of travel arrangements," she is learned on the job, they Caledonia area five years. said. "But we want people to said, and change is part of Janose grew up in the come in and ask us about the business as new rules Caledonia area. The two met places to go rather than just governing travel are made. when Oldham hired Janose take brochures, which are "The business is for work in another agency. sometimes misleading. We’d continually being updated," While their own agency's like to sit down with them Janose said. emphasis will be on and explain the fine print Oldham said she has vacations, the women said before they go home. earned Certified Travel they do a small amount of "We want to go above and Counselor designation from corporate bookings. How­ beyond the usual agency the Institute of Certified ever, they don’t plan to service. We want to give the Travel Agents in Wellesley, expand into a "mega­ personal, hometown touch." Mass. The CTC qual­ agency." The agency is open from ifications include five years "We want to stay 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday of experience in an agency grass-roots and customerthrough Friday. However, plus a two-year management oriented for local people," Oldham and Janose said they program, she explained. Oldham said, but she are happy to make Janose will fulfill the CTC pointed out that Above and appointments to help clients requirements as soon as her Beyond is the only in the evenings or on fifth year of experience is full-service agency between Saturdays. Middleville ‘Students of the Month’ named Principal Joseph Sanford presides over his lost “Student of the Month ’ awards. Due to retire with the end of the school year, Sanford says he is doing everything for the last time. cAbove & beyond Middle School Students of the Month of April ore (first row, from left) Kelly Bates, Vikki Jansen, Katina Loose, Corrie Mugridge, Soyna Recollet, Karen Richards, Jon Sarver, Jennifer Wieringa, (Second Row) Metta Bedrick, Amy Nash, Robert Oliver, Jason Secord, Darren VonElst. Carrie Williamson, (third row) Dylan Col­ eman. Brian Drummond, Angela Jensen, Chad Mason. Scott Oliver, and Kristine Roehl. Pictured separately (left to right) ore Christina Oaks and Jon Terpening. Each month, teachers at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School nominate one student from each class they teach for the honor of Student of the Month. If two teachers select the same student, that student is a "Student of the Month Good work habits, manners ond leadership ability are some of the qualities the teachers look for when nominating candidates for "Student of the Month." A student may be given the honor only once in the school year. 0/iaue^ SPRING OPEN HOUSE • June 2 • 5-9 pm Your Hostesses. Shirley Janose A Sharon A Oldham CALEDONIA VILLAGE CENTRE 891 0090 or 1-800-647 0090 GET RESULTS call Classifieds 795-3345 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I May 30, 1989 / Page 11 Recognition given to Caledonia Jr. High achievers ing recognition for this accomplishment were Craig Schmidt, Jason Huisman, Molly Doane. Michelle Anderson, Marc McCaul. Jennifer Richard, Jonathon Ramsey, Karen Cox. Kip Mack. Leah Thompson, Holly Pelon, Krista Price, Joshua Clark, Kathryn Haley, Melissa Scholten. Kim VanKuiken. Jennifer Tuinstra. Becky Beland. Deanna Foote, Amanda Wisniewski, Jeremy Whitwarn. Heather Burns, Andrew VanMeter. Kristen Neely, Jennifer McCor­ mick, Susan Pries and Erin Peterson. The 31 students with perfect scores on this year's Michigan Educational Assessment Program Caledonia Junior High awarded the Presidential Academic Fitness Award to these eighth-graders who ex­ celled both in the classroom and on standardized tests. Jennifer Tuinstra is missing from the picture. Marc McCaul and Erin Peterson received the Kurt Taylor Award given in memory of a former Caledonia Junior High student. The recipients' names are engraved on the plaque held by Ken Demeuse, junior high guidance counselor. Principal's Award winners are eighth-graders Becky Beland left Erin Peter­ son, Susan Pries, Jason VonderWall, Andy VanMeter Molly Doane and Krista Pries. Not pictured is Deb Nickels. Looking extremely fit are these students who met the standards for the Presidential Physical Fitness Award. Eighth-graders John Winquest(bock left), Jenny Neil, Becky Beland. Ryan Hoik. David Scheid. Al Aho, Tarin lintemuth (front left) and Jason Huisman earned this award. Missing from the picture is Kel­ ly Rider. By Barbara Gall Caledonia Junior high students were recognized Thursday for achievements in nearly 20 categories, as 364 awards were presented to more than 120 students during two separate programs. Coaches and teachers selected Erin Peterson and Marc McCaul as the recipients of the Kurt Taylor Award, given each year to an eighth-grade boy and girl scholar-athlete. The Principal’s Award was given to eighth-graders Becky Beland, Molly Doane. Deborah Nickels, Erin Peterson, Krista Price, Susan Pries, Andrew VanMeter and Jason VanderWall. In an afternoon school assembly, recognition was once again given to students who had received "student of the month" status this past school year. Student council members, student aides, the yearbook staff and spelling bee winners also were honored . Receiving the prestigious Presidential Physical Fitness Award were Alan Aho, Ryan Haik, John Myers, Jason Huisman, David Scheid, Jennifer Neil, Becky Beland, Tarin Lintemuth, Kelly Rider, Matt DeGood and John Winquest. During the evening program, academic achieve­ ment was recognized, as 18 seventh-graders and 12 eighth-graders received certificates for maintaining a grade point average of 3.5 or better for the school year. Forty-six seventh-graders and 38 eighth-graders received academic honor­ able mention for maintain­ ing a GPA between 3.0 and 3.49. Those students who worked for better grades also were recognized, with 38 awards given for academic improvement. These students had to bring up at least one subject a whole letter grade while maintaining or improving all their other grades. The Presidential Academ­ ic Fitness Award is given to eighth-grade students who have at least a 3.3 GPA over their junior high years and who also score well on standardized tests. Receiv- (MEAP) test also were recognized. Attention was once again directed to students who had done well in various competitions throughout the year, including Future Problem Solvers. Michigan Mathematics League, the "America and Me” essay contest, the spelling bee, and the yearbook cover contest. Musical accomplishment was not forgotten as the jazz band, the choir and the orchestra showed off their "achievements" with per­ formances at the two honors programs. Sports awards are presented at athletic ban­ quets at the end of each season. Finkbeiners to mark 40 years of marriage Robert and Amy Finkbeiner of Caledonia will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary Sunday, June 4, with a surprise open house from 2 to 4 p m. at the Gaines Township Holl, 1685 68th St. S.E No gifts, please. The occasion will be hosted by their children, John and Beth Finkbeiner, Jim and Jane Uyl, Jeff and Sue Duffield, Larry and Annette Finkbeiner, and nine grandchildren. tillage barber 8 795-7760 | WxJohn Hampton, Barber Stylist I NJ Member of the State Barber Association | 207 E. Main St., Middleville OPEN: Tues -Fri. 8-5:30; Sat. 8-12:30 | NEWTON’S WELL SERVICE — Established 1959 — Specializing ng in drilling and repair <of residential me water systems LAUREL AND GARY NEWTON 550 East Cloverdale Road • Hastings • Ph. 945-5084 or 948-2845 * �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I May 30, 1989 Martin, Page Elementary‘pen pals’ finally meet by Jean Gallup Writing to a pen pal is a good way to get to know ocher children, but Page Elementary students in Middleville learn ed last week that it is even more fun to meet that pen pal After writing back and forth during the school year. Martin students traveled to Mid­ dleville Thursday to finally meet each ocher, have lunch and get acquainted After some initial shyness, the students warmed up to each other and before long they were making jokes about the sandwiches brought from home, and making do-ityourself sundaes. The annual program was made possible this year by the willingness of the Martin School to bang its students to Middleville Usually the two schools meet m Yankee Springs and have an picnic. but due to cut­ backs m bus services at TK. Martin agreed to bring its students to Page Elementary for the day. TTWwiirni ft i ffir Once in the lunchroom, the pen pals find that their lunches are pretty much the same, and so are they. Matt Talsma from Martin, left, and Steve Dood from David Hyde's fourth grade class at Page were soon were on their way to being buddies Just off the bus, the still shy and uncommitted TK and Martin students eye each other warily, wondering which student might be their pen pal. Caledonia resident gets theology diploma MIDDLEVILLE/RATING A' PLUS. $65,900 Congenial ranch for carefree living. Aluminum siding, cul-de-sac setting. Quiet street, 2-car garage, gas heat, carpeting, den, eat-in kit­ chen, 3 BR/1.5 baths, finished basement, rec room. ALSO Near schools -- shops. Cash, Conv. Call Now! (HN) HENRY NYHUIS 891-1504. MOVING^au. 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan RF/WNK brokers - CALL 891-9219 Esther Elaine Humphrey daughter of Mr and Mrs. Paul Humphrey of Caledonia, was awarded a graduate of theology diploma in the threeyear Bible school during com­ mencement ceremonies held at Pensacola Christian College Friday. May 12. Humphrey was one of 239 to whom diplomas or cer­ tificates were awarded. A Bible-believing, indepen­ dent. Christian institution. Pensacola Christian College enrolled this past year more than 2,400 students in its undergraduate and graduate programs. Pensacola Christian College in Florida, is one of the fastest-growing Christian col­ leges in the United States today. The lunch room at Page Elementary looks like a regular noon hour as the Mar­ tin and TK children mingle and have a 'make-your-own sundae.'' School Lunch menus Caledonia High School and Junior High Wednesday, May 31 Potago salad, baked chicken, dinner roll, mixed vegetables, jello or fruit choice, milk. Thursday, June 1 Pizza, fries, green beans, fruit, milk. Friday , June 2 Tuna noodle casserole, din­ ner roll, vegetable, dessert or fruit choice, milk. Monday, June 5 Cooks Choice. Fruit chok- and assorted sandwiches daily Salad bar available every Monday. Wednesday and Friday. STOP • Creditor Harrassments • Garnishments • Foreclosures — CALL — KLINE and VAN ZYL BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEYS Located near Woodiana Uall • 957*4344 • FREE PHONE CONSULTATION We Also do Simple Wills Upcoming... TROJAN SPORTS VARSITY BASEBALL: June 2 or 3 June 10 June 16 or 17 Districts Regionals State Finals pletisHi’e 795-7719 . Call(or ^■HAIR DESIGNERS Appointment . Men • Women • Children ACRYLIC NAILS • TANNING BOOTH 109 Railroad, Middleville �The Sun end News. Middleville. Ml / May 30. 1989 / Page 13 Comeback season leads Caledonia Scot golfers to second in Rainbow conference The Caledonia golf team ended a comeback season with a second place in the Rainbow Conference match with a score of 408 The team was led by all-conference medalists Vonnie Monn and Kristen Molis. who posted scores of 95 and 101 respectively In the regional competition at Battle Creek, the team took a fourth, losing the chance to compete at the state level by tw o strokes Forest Hills Central won the match at the tough Bedford Valley course with a 388. Hastings took second with 415. Harper Creek third with 444 and Caledonia fourth with 446. Morin and Molis again were low for Caledonia with scores of 105 and 109 Coach Diane Doot said that "It was great the way the girls turned the season around after losing all their opening matches.” Doot said "They all have worked hard amt im­ proved over the season It was too bad they lost a chance to go to state by just two strokes, but they did do extremely well in the conference "We competed well, we had fun and we learned a lot This has been a wonderful group to coach.” while the two-stroke loss at the regionals was a big disap­ pointment for her team, it had been an exciting season She praised senior Debbie Downing, who has been a mamstas for three years and sophomore Sally Berencsi. uho was probabls the most improved player. Both Berencsi and newcomer Jodi Tuinstra were shooting in the low 50s by the end of the season, she added Scot boys and girls qualify for John Bos Track meet Seven members of the Scot boys’ track team competed in the third annual John Bos High School Individual Track Meet last Thursday . Kirk Graham won a fourth place medal with a throw of 147'2” in the discus. Finishing with sixth places were Chris Lentz with 20’6*6" in the long jump and Eric Curtis with 140'10" in the discus. The girls’ 3200 meter relay Big’ hurdle yet to come team of Deb Schumacher, Sarah Ashbaugh. 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" In the nightcap, the Trojans trailed only 6-2 in the fourth before Calvin scored five times. Brian Shafer had two hits for Middleville. Middleville also lost a single game to Hamilton last week, 6-3. After spotting the Hawkeyes a 2-0 lead. Mid­ dleville roared back to take a 3-2 after four innings. But Hamilton scored two runs in each of the fifth and sixth inn­ ings to grab the win Todd Sprague and Dave French each had two of Mid­ dleville’s seven hits. Weller said seven runners left on base hurt his team. "A couple of key hits in certain situations and we could have won the game,” he said. MUSCLE IN ON A GREAT DEAL FOR JUST 5% DOWN. Cruise with the Suzuki Intruder 1400 and our new offer. Put just 5% down for brawn and beauty and take 60 months for your payments at a low 14.9% A P R.* $ SUZUKI. ’On appr-oved Suzuki credrf wh/ie supplies fast Oeaier prices may vary Offer gooC November 1, 1988 through July 31, 1989 Bob's service Shop 610 S. Wellman Road ENashville, Ml • 852-9377 kjOl HOURS Im Thun il JOtm it 5* • IBM ” k > ■ JMtfMon MOVIE RENTAL Rent Sat. Get Sun. FREE? CoogntoMo" RENTALS •Mon -Thar. “ Q ~ € Q U Ch" of 19 < Except new releases Satellite Equipment, gx Nintendo & E^ySega Rentals seniors ITALIAN SPECIALTIES 795-7844 Thornapple Kellogg junior Brad Eastwood will com­ pete in the state Class B meet June 3 at Jackson Nor­ thwest High School. Eastwood took first in the regionals in the 110-meter high hurdles in '5.07 seconds and in the 300-meter intermediate hurdles in 40.33 seconds. His career bests ore 14.6 seconds in the highs and 40.3 in the intermediates. Eastwood, one of the Trojan track team’s three cap­ tains. also is conference champion in both hurdling events. This is the second year that he has qualified for the state meet. PHOTOGRAPHY. ti and Beck) Stauffer placed fifth with a 10:18.2. SNIDER HOME ENTERTAINMENT Caledonia Village Centre 891-9292 NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 5, 1989, at 7:30 o’clock p.m. at High School Library the Board of Education of Thornapple Kellogg School will hold a public hearing on the levying in 1989 of an additional proposed millage rate of 1.9150 mills for operating purposes pursuant to Act 5, Public Acts of Michigan. The Board of Education has the complete authority to establish that 36.1 mills be levied in 1989 if an election proposal of 25.6 mills receives a favorable vote. The maximum additional proposed millage rate would increase revenues for operating purposes from ad valorem property tax levies in 1989 otherwise permitted by Act 5, Public Acts of Michigan, 1982, by 5.60 percent (5.60%). [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 equalized valuation will not be finalized until after the fourth Monday 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. JANICE SIEBESMA, Secretary �Page 14 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 30. 1989 Brown City visits Caledonia in mayor switch David Wilson fakes a fifth in the OK-Gold con­ ference shot put event. Scot boys 2nd, girls 4th in conference The Caledonia Fighting Scots track team completed their inaugural season in the OK-Gold conference with a second place in the boys' con- ference meet and a fourth in the girls’ Hudsonville won the boys’ championship with 139’4 points, followed by Caledonia POOL & SPA SUPPLY AND SERVICE 4635 100th Street SE Caledonia, Ml two blocks west of Patterson Ave. Featuring: Chlor Con Products HTH and PACE Winter Covers Replacement Liners Solar Covers, Etc. All aspects of Pool Supplies Sta-Rite pump and filter parts and repairs! Now Open, call for hours save MONEY RQ1.RR77 dy* 0011 SAVE MILES r * Herbs and Perennials Great Selection! Some in one gallon containers A JoAaa Robiaaoa. thru birthday* Jai Officials from Brown City visited Caledonia last Wednesday as part of the annual Mayor Exchange pro­ gram. The guests toured the area by bus, visited several area businesses, the new high school and the Kinsey home.The day ended with dinner served at the Methodist church and a program by Caledonia author Donna Winters. Posing with Winters are Brown City officials Leon Blatt(front row, left), Erdine Blatt, Eva Andre. Winters and Mayor Virginia Muxlow. Standing behind them are Gary Gorsline, left. Bob Warren, Ray Kraft, Will-Lee Kraft and Tom McCoy. with 110. South Christian 88. Coopersville 6014. Cedar Spr­ ings 55. F.H. Northern 42. Wavland 19 and Kenowa Hills 13. Although the boys’ meet was dominated by Hudson­ ville’s strong field perfor­ mances and a better than ex­ pected day in the hurdles and sprints, and a strong perfor­ mance by South Christian distance runner Rick Pott, the Scots turned in many outstan­ ding performances to achieve their second place finish. Winning All-Conference honors for Caledonia by finishing in first place were Scott Burd with a 11.6 in the 100 meter dash and the 400 meter relay team of Brad Stegenga, Scott Burd. Darwin Caskey and Bill Hess. Other outstanding perfor­ mances were turned in by Brad Ruth who placed third and second in the high and low hurdles, by Kirk Graham who placed third in both shot put and discus, by pole vaulters Jim Lewis and Ryan Berends who placed second and third, by Chris Lentz who placed third in the long jump, by Todd Whitwam who took third in the 3200 meter run and by Darwin Caskey who took second in the 200 meter dash. The 800 meter relay team of Geraniums Hanging Baskets Flats - Flowers & Vegetables Hybiscus Patio Tomatoes Birthday! i S & S FARM MARKET 7350 S. Middleville Rd. (M-37) (Between Middleville and Hastings) Ph. 795-9758 • OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK 4 > Caledonia's Scott Burd edges Hudsonville's Heath VanderMolen, right, and South Christian's John Stroo to win the 100 meter dash. Berends. Burd. Caskey and Hess took second as did the 1600 meter relay team of Jeff McCaul. Paul Burchfield, Scott Burd and Alan Roetman. The girls’ events were dominated by South Christian which won the championship with 133 points and set four new conference records dur­ ing the day. Wayland placed second with 82 points. Hudsonville third with 71 Vi and Caledonia placed fourth with 60. Deb Schumacher took first for the Scots in the 3200 meter run. The 1600 meter relay team of Julie Kral. Cheryl Kral. Korey Hofmann, and Becky Stauffer also took a first. Stauffer placed second in the 800 meter run. and the 3200 meter relay team of Schumacher. Sarah Ashbaugh. Carla Frantti and Stauffer aet a new school record but were edged out of first by South Christian m an exciting finish. VILLAGE of CALEDONIA County of Kent, Michigan PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on June 19, 1989, at 7:30 p.m., the Planning Commission of the Village of Caledonia will hold a public hearing at the Caledonia Township and Village Hall, Emmons Street, Caledonia, Michigan, concerning a proposed ordinance to arr nd the Zoning Ordinance of the Village of Caledonia. The proposed ordinance, if adopted, would amend Section 5.2 of the Village of Caledonia Zoning Ordinance so as to provide that private and public schools and churches may be permitted in the AG Agricultural District if recommended by the Planning Commission and approved by the Village Council as a special land use in accordance with XIIA of the Zoning Ordinance. The proposed text of the amending ordinance is on file and may be exa­ mined at the office of the Caledonia Village Clerk, 243 Maple Street, Cale­ donia, Michigan. All interested persons may attend the public hearing and be heard with regard to the proposed zoning ordinance amendment. Dated: May 25, 1989 PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / May 30. 1989 I Page 15 Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates. 5 words for ‘2.50 then 10' per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50' billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 5:00 p.m. For Sale Business Services ASPAR AGUS FOR SALE: for freezer or to cat fresh. Excellent quality. Call to place orders. 765-5157. A & M TOWING We buy junk cars or haul away free. 942-7253.__________________ POLL I’,I II DI\O> - Horse barns and garages. 24x32x8 completely erected, S3,350. Includes service door and 9x7 overhead. Many sizes available. Call Mecca Buildings for your dist. rep. 1-800-544-6682. COOKS CARPET CLEAN­ ING AND UPHOLSTERY. Deep soil extraction, experts with problem stains and spots. Reasonable rates. Family owned and operated. Call 616-795-9337. Garage Sale Help Wanted BIG GARAGE SALE: 9am to ? June 1. 2 & 3. Furniture, TV, clothing, craft items, tread mill, Avon bottles, plywood, misc. 9070 Alaska Ave., Caledonia, 891-8605. _______ GARAGE SALE: June 1, 2 & 3. Couch, chair, stereo receiver, clothes and mire. 118 High St., Middleville. Across from fire bam. Thank You CARD OF THANKS The family of George Janose would like to thank everyone who helped us in our time of sorrow. Thank you for all the beautiful flowers and cards. A speical thanks to all who brought food in and to the women who helped serve the luncheon. Also to all of you who donated to the Amen can Cancer Society and a big thanks to Beelers Funeral Home for being so helpful. There arc not enough words to express our appreciation at this time. Anita A Charlync Janose Rick A Lauric Janose Jerry Janose Scott & Tammy Janose Robin Janose Mr. &. Mrs. Max Eldred Mr. & Mrs. Jack Janose Susan Pennington Mr. & Mrs. Wendell Thaler ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIS­ TANT, SALES AND ENGI­ NEERING. Wamar has an opening for a conscientious person in our Sales and Engi­ neering department. Candidates should have good office management and communica­ tion skills. Requires typing and computer data entry ability, as well as math skills. Requires total commitment to customer service. We offer a comprehen­ sive benefit package. Send your resume and school records to: Wamar Products, 5041 68tf SL, S.E, Caledonia, Ml. 49316. Help Wanted SALAD PERSON AND BUS PERSONS: Experience helpful, apply in person, Monday thru Fnday, 9 to 5. Bay Pointe Restaurant. 11456 Marsh Rd. Shelbyville. 672-5202. HASTINGS CITY BANK/ CALEDONIA OFFICE appli­ cations for full-time and parttime teller positions are now being accepted. Average 20-24 hours per week. A professional appearance and an appitude for working with numbers is required. Contact the personnel office at Hastings City Bank, 150 W. Court Sl, Hastings, MI 49058. EO.E _______ Barry County Commission on Aging menu, events Barry County Commission on Aging Lunch Menu Wednesday, May 31 Baked chicken, stewed tomatoes, lima beans, wheat bread, oleo. brownie, milk Thursday. June 1 Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes. California blend, wheat bread, oleo. apricot, milk MOLD MAKERTHERMOPLASTIC INJEC­ TION. Wamar has an opening for an experienced mold maker with capability for building and repair of molds. Should have completed an accredited MOLD MAKER program or equivalent and have 3 or more years experi­ ence in building precision small to medium thermoplastic injec­ tion molds. EDM skills and abil­ ity to fabricate electrodes would be a plus. Submit your resume and school records to: Wamar Tool & Machine 5041 68th SL, S.E., Caledonia, Ml. 49316. Friday. June 2 Baked ham. sweet potatoes, mixed vegetables, rye bread, oleo. sliced peaches, milk Monday. June 5 Swiss steak, parsley potatoes, peas and carrots, roll. oleo. fresh fruit, milk. MOLD MAKER APPREN­ TICE. Wamar has an opening for an Apprentice Thermoplastic Injection Mold Maker. Should be graduate of a program focus­ ing on math, drifting and machine tool operation and possess high mechanical apti­ tude. Position requires desciplinc and self-motivation. Submit your resume and school records to: Wamar Tool & Machine 5041 68th SL, S.E., Caledonia, ML 49316.________________ CONTROLLER. Wamar is seeking an entrepreneurial controller with the desire and capability to grown with our dynamic company. Position reports directly to the President Wamar presently has sales in the $6,000,000 range and is project­ ing growth to $15,000,000. Qualified candidates will possess the following: College PLASTIC MOLDING - Plant degree with concentration in has a need for a Setup person. business administration, cost This position involves the accounting and accounting, Setting of molds and machine MIS/DP; demonstrated skills in parameters in an injection mold­ cost accounting and MIS/DP ing operation. Benefits include gained through experience with tuition reimburscmenL profit either a major CPA firm (prefer sharing, pension program, and big 8) or a manufacturing health and life insurance. Over­ company. CPA certificate is time may be required. If you are desirable but not required. An interested, send your resume to: ability to relate cost accounting Wamar Products, Inc. 5041 68th and financial matters to opera­ For Rent SL, S.E., Caledonia, MI. 49316. tions is essential. Experience in ______ BANQUET HALL FOR manufacturing operations a plus. QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN, THERMORENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ Must have strong interpersonal PLASTICS. Wamar has an tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and communications skills. opprotunity for an experienced and kitchen facilities avail­ Must be a highly motivated indi Quality Control Technician. able. Call 672-7110. ______ vidual with willingness to take _j preferred applicant will have 2 charge of cost, financial and Miscellaneous _______________ administrative operations. Must years experience in Quality FREE LINGERIE! June is have a broad base of business Control, with one year experi­ double hostess credit month, knowledge as applied to cost ence on CMM, including prog­ Call now to set your home party accounting, finance and data ramming, will be competent date. Ask about our business processing. Must have desire ___ ____ _____ with SPC,,will beg__________ proficient at opportunities for profit and fun! and ability to work with outside applied trigonometry, geometric Jorie Ann Apol, area director for advisors such as accountants, dimensioning, dimensioning, and and tolcrancing, tolcrancing, CAMEO LINGERIE. 891-8365. bankers and attorneys. We offer blueprint blueprint reading, reading, gaging, gaging, resin resin ------------------ a comprehensive benefit pack- testing, layouts and tooling WANTED JUNK CARS: Haul age. Submit resume and college capability studies. If you have away free, Rapid Towing. transcript to: Wamar Products, solid technical skills in a related 698-9858.__________________ 5041 68th St., S.E., Caledonia, and are willing to aggresWANTED: Wrecked or used Ml. 49316.________________ lively pursue comprehensive pick-ups for parts. Snyder and training may be considered with Son Used Auto Parts. Phone DRIVER/CLERK. Wamar has less expereince. We offer an 792-2606 or 792-2812 an opening for a driver/clerk in excellent training and benefit our warehouse operation. Posi­ package. Send your resume and Community Notices tion would include pickups and ______________ school records to:___________ Wamar Tool deliveries, computer data entry, & Machine 5041 68th St., S.E., preparing UPS-shipircnts arid _____ Ml. 49316. Caledonia, processing incoming goods. Family Calholk Church in QUALITY CONTROL This is a r__ • Caledonia, INSPECTOR. Wamar has an offer a comprehensive benefit opening on second shift for an For Sale Automotive package. You may apply in inspector. Candidate must be person or send your resume to: experienced in Quality Control 1974 MERCURY COMET. Wamar Products, 5041 68th Sl, and, preferably, injection mold­ 302, V8, 3 on the floor, brown, S.E., Caledonia. MI. 49316. ing. Must have ability to use $300. 623-8143 inspection equipment, read blue­ prints, manage records, under­ stand procedures and have good communication skills. Prior experience with layout and SPC a plus. Send your resume and school records to: Wamar Tool A Machine 5(M1 68th St., S.E., Caledonia, MI. 49316. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY in the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 in Caledonia. Ml 49316 • AUTO • HOMEOWNERS • business • life (616) 891-9294 • HEALTH • INVESTMENTS Call us /or a quote for all your insurance needs. Tuesday. June 6 Obituaries Clifford W. Johnson FREEPORT - Clifford W. Johnson, 85, of Freeport, passed away Wednesday, May 24. 1989 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Johnson was born Janu­ ary 6, 1904 in Irving Town­ ship, the son of James and Bertha (Miller) Johnson. He was married to Frances I. Blackford July 20, 1929. He was a full time farmer in Irving Township. He was also employed at the E.W. Bliss and Bradford-White Corp. He and his mother owned and operated a bakery in Freeport. He was a member of the Irving Grange. Mr. Johnson is survived by two sons, Robert and Irene Johnson of Middleville, Harold Johnson of Howard City; one daughter, Evelyn BBQ pork, coleslaw, au gratin potatoes, bun. jello, milk. Events Wednesday. May 31 Delton, blood pressure; Hastings, singalong. 11 a.m. Thursday. June 1 - Trip to Mendon; Hastings. Hearing Aid Clinic 10 a m -1 p.m.; MIDDLEVILLE - Elma Nashville, bingo: Middleville, Grace Ryan, 88, of 2220 Yank­ singalong. ee Springs Road, formerly of Friday. June 2 - Nashville, Hastings, passed away popcorn. Wednesday, May 24, 1989 at Monday. June 3 - Hastings, Thomapple Manor. bingo and popcorn. Mrs. Ryan was born May 1, Tuesday. June 4 1901 in Kendallville, Indiana, Nashville. Kay Hartzler the daughter of David and (Habitat for Humanity) 11:45 Libby (Werhrley) Shultz. She a m.; All sites puzzles. was raised in Indiana and NOTE: Don't forget our attended schools there. trip to Greenfield Village. She was married to Ora H. Please sign up by June 2. Call Ryan, August 2, 1924. They 948-4856 for reservations. moved to the Bellevue area shortly after getting married. They lived in the Delton area for several years before moving to the Hastings area in 1953. She attended the Hope United Methodist Church and Call... the Commission on Aging. Mrs. Ryan is survived by A Herding of Freeport; several grandchildren ano great grand­ children; two brothers. Russell and Eleanor Johnson, Clare and Velma Johnson all of Hast­ ings; one sister, Ada Richards of Dearborn; one sister-in-law Lois Blackford of Hastings. He was preceded in death by his wife. Frances; two sons. Gerald and James; sisters Edna Alexander and Eva Postema. Graveside services were held Friday, May 26 at the Freeport Cemetery with the Reverened Lynn Wagner officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Elma Grace Ryan GET RESULTS 795-3345 one daughter, Margaret Abbott of Middleville; three sons, David and Walter Ryan of Kansas City, Missouri, Keith Ryan of Dowling; 19 grand­ children; several great giandchildren; one sister Mildred Deetz of Indiana; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Ora on March 11, 1965; son Ora Ryan Jr.; four brothers and one sister. Graveside services were held Saturday, May 27 at the Hastings Township Cemetery with Reverend Robert Mayo officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Verl Walkington GRADUATES When you need Announcements Name Cards Memory Books Jewelry Party Supplies Seeds! Caledonia Printing PORTLAND • Verl Walkington, 78, of 1711 Goodemote, Portland, passed away Thursday, May 18, 1989 at Belding Christian Nursing Home. Mrs. Walkington was born May 25, 1910 in Winn, the daughter of Louis and Iva (Clark) Sage. She graduated from Mt. Pleasant High School and went on to attend the Sagi­ naw Business College. She was married to Ora Walkington August 22, 1931 in Winn. They moved to farm in Orange Township in 1932. She was a member of LeValley United Methodist Church, West Sebewa Community Club, Orange Thimble Club and Orange Farm Bureau. Mrs. Walkington is survived by her husband Ora, three sons, Bruce and Ronald of Lake Odessa, Gordon of Port­ land; two daughters, Mrs. Edwin (Bonnie) Leak of Lake Odessa, Mrs. James (Rosalyn) Johnson of Banzie, Republic of Central Africa, one daughter-in-law Pat Walking­ ton of Lyons; 21 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Loren; grandson Lewis and great granddaugh­ ter, Dawn. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 21 al the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa, with the Reverend David Flagel and John Piercefield officiating. Burial at Lakeside Cemetery. 9790 Cherry Valley Caledonia < 891-2121 J • WANTED • HELP WANTED: part-time light factor* work, flexible DEAD OR ALIVE required. Apph at Power Nlfg. 9818 Cherry Valley Road, Caledonia. _____ JUNK CARS Wanted PIANO FOR SALE: Wanted: Responsible party io take on small monthl* payments on piano. Sec locally. Call Manager at 800-635-7611 ar.slime. 698-9858 �Page 16 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I May 30, 1989 Gun Lake GFWCwill meet June 7 7-^ ^FARO’S ITALIAN IJZZA A potluck picnic will serve as the last meeting of the season for the General Federation of Womens’ Clubs-Gun Lake Area on Wednesday. June 7. at II a.m . at the Beatrice Avenue residence of GFW'C-Gun lake Area member Marte Finkbemer Members are asked to bring a dish to pass and table ser­ vice. 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A small reception was held after the ceremony. Reasonable Rates call 795-3369 or 1-800635-9964 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/SunandNews_1989-06-06.pdf 36b15424cf246f391794b5e63c390db5 PDF Text Text Bulk Rat* RAID T| _ j I fit ( ^5tin9s, HI. 49055 ’ id News U.S. POSTAGE HASTINGS, M 49058 Na. ' Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Middleville. Michigan 49333 118th Year K £T No 74 / June 6. 1989 HUNO7B89 Middleville children mourn Leah Miller, 77 by Jean Gallup The Middleville com­ munity was shocked and saddened to learn of the death Sunday, May 28, of Leah Joy Miller, 11, in an automobile accident that took the lives of two others and sent two young people to area hospitals. The driver of the car, Kristina Smith, 16, and her sister Karen Smith, 12, both of Wayland, were pronoun­ ced dead at the scene of the accident, which occurred in Leighton Township in Allegan County. Eighteen-year-old Thom­ as Klump was taken to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, where he was listed in critical condition. Kathleen Smith , 14, was transported to Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids, were she was listed in fair condition. Leah was taken by an Aero-Med helicopter to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, where she died later that night. Michigan State Police from the Wayland post said Kristina Smith was traveling west on 137th Avenue and they believe she lost control of the car, locked her brakes and slid into a tree. The accident is still under investigation. The young people were on their way to choir practice Leoh Joy Miller at Harvest Assembly of God Church in Wayland. Leah, daughter of Alton and Rhoda Miller, was a fifth grader at Page Elementary School in Middleville. Her brothers, David in the third grade, and Jared in the eighth grade, also attend Thornapple Kellogg schools. To help the students deal with the loss of their classmate, teacher Char McKee and Principal Tony McLain talked at length with the children on the day they returned to school and faced Leah's empty desk. After sharing experiences, thoughts and questions during the morning of the first day back to school, McKee said she continues to answer questions as they surface. "We tried to deal with it like we felt a family would." McLain explained. In the afternoon, the class gathered at the flagpole where they lowered the flag to half mast in Leah’s memory. McKee said some children from the class went to the funeral home for visitation, and several planned to attend Leah’s funeral, which took place Wednesday. "Our goal is to help those who were having problems. Some of these feelings may last quite a while. Most students won't have it resolved before school is out, and that's unfortunate.” he noted. "At the end of the discussion, we all wrote something that they remembered about Leah," McKee said. "It will be put into a book for her family. It's called 'We remember Leah.’" A tree and a plaque, bought with donations in Leah's memory, will be planted in the circle in front of Page Elementary, she added. Those who wish to donate for the tree for Leah may come to Page Elementary during the next two weeks, or to the administration building for the remainder of the summer. Caledonia schools ask voters to approve additions by Barbara Gall The Caledonia Board of Education will ask voters June 12 for permission to borrow $4 million for the construction of 18 classrooms, two elementary gymnasiums, and some increases in library and parking space. An increase in the millage used for general operations is not being requested by the board this year, nor is it ask­ ing voters to override the Headlee Amendment which rolls back the millage rate to accommodate increases in property assessments above the inflation rate. Fifteen of the 20 school districts in the Kent In­ termediate School District will be asking for the Headlee waiver this year, said district business manager Judi Dean, but Caledonia is not one of them. “We are able to operate and maintain our present pro­ grams with the operating millage we have.” Dean said. “The board does not want to ask the voters for any more money than what is needed In addition to the request for authorization to borrow the construction funds, the ballot will ask voters only to renew the current rate of 21.9 operating mills, which has been in effect since 1982. Operating millage pays for the day-to-day expenses of running the schools, covering such things as textbooks, employee wages, cafeteria supplies, buses and maintenance. It is not used for building construction. Caledonia Superintendent Robert Myers explained that if the voters do not approve the construction proposal, their next year's millage rate will go down 1.11 mills compared to last year’s rate. If the voters vote “yes” on the proposal, their millage rate will actually increase only 15-hundredths of a mill over last year’s rate because of the expanding tax base in the district. This means that the owner of a $100,000 home would pay only $7.50 more next year to get all the needed classroom space at the elementary The district is already schools, Myers said. several years ahead of “When you stop to look at schedule in paying off the it, the increase is such a little loans for past building pro­ amount for all that we can grams. she said. build from it,” he said. Population growth in the Dean pointed out that the millage amount will decrease area will cause the elementary schools to be at capacity this each year because of the com­ mercial growth in the area. fall, Myers said. This growth means the district “We have g<xxl kids, and can reduce the number of we have lots of kids,” he mills needed each year to commented. “They deserve make the biannual “mor­ good classrooms. We’ve tgage” payments on the loan, started them in gixxl schools, which will be used solely for and we don’t want to end what new construction, she said. we’ve started. “ T-K voters to consider 5 millage proposals Monday by Jean Gallup Voters in the Thornapple Kellogg School District will be asked to decide five millage questions in the annual school election Monday, June 12 The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Thornapple Kellogg High School and Freeport precincts. Carwash nears completion in Middleville Jon Wendland cleans the freshly installed cement around the nearly finished Gavin car wash. With the approaches done, only the installation of the wash system remaining, he facility should be ready soon. In addition to the millage issues, voters will be asked to select two new school board members. Two candidates are running for one four-year job and six are seeking a two-year post created by a resignation. The financial questions on the ballot will include a 20.5-mill renewal, 3.5 additional mills for operations, one mill to fund athletics and extra­ curricular activities, 0.6 mill to allow a bus replacement program, and a request to allow the school district to levy all its authorized millage and override the Headlee Amendment. All propositions are for three years, except the Headlee waiver, which must be voted on annually. Superintendent Steve Garrett said that should the millage requests fail, the school system will be forced to make heavy budget cuts, instead of trimming, as was done last year when voters approved a renewal, but three times rejected proposals for additional millage. Garrett has outlined possible cuts and reductions being considered by the Board of Education, based on the number of the millage proposals that pass June 12. If the renewal is the only proposal that is approved, the board will have to decide on a number of the following moves that would have to be made: • All schools will go on a five-class period day, instead of the customary six, and cuts could be made of up to 17 instructional staff members and as many as 30 support and bus driving staff members. • At the elementary level, the remedial program may be reduced, elementary physical education and art and music could be eliminated, a full-day alternating-day kindergarten program may be implemented, element­ ary class sizes will be increased, building aides will be eliminated, play­ ground and lunch aide numbers will be reduced, elementary libraries will be closed, and teaching supplies, textbooks, the audio visual budget and number of aides in special help classes will be cut. • In the middle school, cuts under consideration include enrichment classes and computers; the guidance counselor; closing the library; eliminating special help classes; further reducing teaching supplies, textbooks and the audio­ visual budget, the sixth-grade band and the math program for gifted and talented students; and the result of increasing class sizes. • At the high school, the number of classes offered would be reduced; class size would increased; a coun­ selor, a secretary, an audio-visual technician, computer coordination ser­ vice and part-time attendance officer would be cut, study hall would be eliminated; a reading aide and suspension aide will be cut, and further reductions Continued on page 2 �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / June 6. 1989 Three candidates to seek one Caledonia school board seat Three candidates will vie for one open seat on the Caledonia Board of Education left vacant by David Clark, who chose not to seek re-election in the June 12 annual school vote. The three are Cherie Driscoll, Steve Donker and Luann Forbes. Cherie Driscoll, 6139 76th St., said she is running for a position on the school board because of her long-standing interest in the Caledonia school system. A 12-year resident of the community, she has partic­ ipated in a number of school-related activities, beginning as an elementary room mother. She also volunteered in the school flouride program and helped judge in the Young Authors program. Since then, she has worked on the Citizens' Advisory Commit­ tee, the Reproductive Health Committee and the Junior High Discipline Committee. She also served as president of the Junior High Parent Support Organization. She said she feels an important task now facing the board is to continue improving the curriculum, especially now that the district has hired a director of academics for the job. She said she specifically would like to see more offerings in foreign lang­ uages and would like to see the board evaluate the job skills training received by Caledonia students who are planning to go directly to work after graduation. She said she also would like to see staff added to the high school counseling area so counselors have more time to spend with students in career planning. She would support more extra­ curricular clubs and activities, especially at the high school level. Driscoll said she supports the bond request to borrow money to build additions to the district’s elementary schools. "It may not be a popular request because of the recent increase in property assessments," she said, "but we're not ever going to get what we need for less. Costs will only be higher in the future." She pointed out that the request stems from unex­ pected rapid growth in the area, not from poor planning by the schools. Driscoll and her husband have two children in the Caledonia schools, and she presently works as a dental office manager. She said she feels her various adminis­ trative jobs and her knowledge of the state and local school systems would provide good background for a board member. Steve Donker, 10220 68th St., said running for the board has been "in the back of my mind as something I'd like to do" for a long time, and he just needed the "egging on" from others to actually file his candidacy. "I know other school board members," he said, " and they're always talking about what's going on and how much they’ve learned and how interesting the work is. "I feel it's a job I could handle, and with three kids in the school system, I certainly care about education in Caledonia." Donker said he would bring a strong business background to the board. He graduated with a business degree from Grand Valley State University and Cherie Driscoll presently owns his own construction company, Stedfast Construction in Alto. He said he sees this year's request by the board to build more classrooms as unavoidable. "If you look at the numbers in terms of the people moving out here and the children enrolling in our schools, there's just no place for those kids to go." He said he is happy with the work done by the board and that he basically is happy with the schools. "I've think they (the board) have done a good job so far. I'm impressed with the new high school and the low amount in change orders in that building program. I know from my own construction exper­ ience that the figures are really low for a project of that size." Donker said, however, that while he knows the need for continued school expansion is a reality, he wonders if continually adding on to present buildings is the best use of tax dollars in meeting this need. He also expressed concern whether academic expect­ ations for high school Steve Donker students are exacting enough, and said he would work to continue improving the curriculum, particularly in the math and science areas. "I also feel there is a big need for better commun­ ication in the community as it changes," he said. "It's got to be hard for residents who have lived here for several generations to see Caledonia change so suddenly, and maybe new residents don't understand that or think about it. "But the schools need support from both of those groups." Luann (Lani) Forbes, is a 13-year resident of the community and lives at 4909 Thornapple River Drive. She and her husband have two children, one of whom is in kindergarten this year. Forbes is a 1981 graduate of Caledonia High School, and said she is interested in a school board position because of the growth in Caledonia. "This rapid growth requires a lot of organi­ zational and planning skills," she said, "and I think I can pi ovide them." Forbes said her involvement with FFA has Luann Forbes helped her develop leadership skills. "FFA is really a leadership training organization," she explained. "It's not just for agriculture students." Since graduation, she has continued to work with the FFA and helped found an FFA alumni organization in Caledonia. She said she is involved with students as they work in leadership training and prepare for FFA contests. Forbes said she also has managed a store in East­ brook Mall, has attended management and leadership seminars, has taken business courses at Davenport College, worked as a room mother and helped with the Boardwalk playground project. "Perhaps just as important as any of these," she said, "is my ability to listen. I am ready to hear what others say and listen to their point of view." Issues she is concerned about are classroom space, curriculum and careful financial planning. She supports the request to build more classrooms because, she said, 27 students in a kindergarten class is far too many children for effective learning, and is also in violation of the teachers’ contract. "We just need more space for the increased number of children." She said she feels the curriculum should meet the needs of all Caledonia students, and so would like to offer not only more advanced placement classes for college-bound students, but also courses for those going directly into the job market. She pointed out that many students are majoring in business management in college, and so would support that kind of class, along with economics and advanced computer classses. Classes in horticulture, for instance, might help the graduate looking for a job in the Caledonia area. "Look at all the landscape firms we have around here," she commented. She said she also felt students needed more instruction in making out resumes and in the actual job application process. But she said she is pleased at the way the curriculum process is developing, and was especially happy that the board seems interested in what the students want to learn. "I know we're headed in the right direction by adding on slowly and carefully," she said. She said she feels the past boards have done a good job in careful financial planning and would work to continue this record. "We've got to continue to look ahead," she said. "Whether we like it or not, we're growing, and we've got to prepare for that." T-K voters to consider 5 millage proposals Monday Continued from Front page would be made in teaching supplies, textbooks, the audio visual budget and the library budget. Garrett also pointed out that the the special education budget might be affected by the elimination of aides in all resource rooms and the reduction of time for the program. The superintendent added that, depending on which millage proposals are passed or defeated, the schools face possible reductions in custodial and maintenance positions, capital outlays. Community Education, athletics, extra-curricular activities, transportation, the hot lunch program, and conferences and workshops. If the renewal and additional 3.5 mills are approved, the present program class size and staff levels would be maintained, and pay-to-play athletics and transportation reductions would continue, he said. Approval of the 0.6 mill request would reinstitute the bus replacement program, and passage of the one-mill request would restore athletics and extra­ curricular activities as part of the regular school curriculum. The fifth item on the ballot, the Headlee Amend­ ment override, would give the district $116,000 if approved, Garrett said. The Headlee provision forces school districts to roll back their millage rates whenever property assess­ ments increase, thereby increasing tax revenue for the schools. The districts must roll back the rates to a level that would generate as much money as the school systems received the previous fiscal year. Approval of the override request would allow the district to levy the same millage as before and pick up the extra tax dollars increased assessments bring. Each new mill levied is worth $168,772 to the district, he said. With 3.5 worth $509,702, one mill $168,772 and the 0.6, $101,263. Garrett said there have been a number of efforts in Lansing recently to reform the way schools are financed in Michigan, but no headway has been made. "We cannot depend on someone else to do it for us. There may be state educational finance reform, but we cannot count on it coming this year, or next. Many ’in-formula' schools, such as TK, that depend on state aid, will face extreme hardships. "Our students already pay to participate in athletics and extra-curricular areas, we have already failed to purchase replacement buses. "During the past two years, we have operated with greater expenditures than revenue and the districts fund balance reserves have been depleted," he said. The fund balance in the present budget is estimated at $85,105, Garrett pointed out, well below the recommended level of 10 to 15 percent of the overall budget. With a budget of more than $7 million, the school district is in a critical position, he said. "There are two options available to the school district," he noted. "One is pass the needed additional millage and continue the program that provides an excellent staff with reasonable class size and a full six-hour instuctional day or, two, do not pass the additional millage and make those cuts necessary." x The, Sun and News Publication No. USPS 347580 2 T-K School Board races attract 8 candidates by Jean Gallup Races for two seats on the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education will highlight the June 12 annual school election ballot. Two people are running for one four-year seat on the board and six will vie for a two-year post. The four-year term currently held by John Miller is up for re-election this year. Miller has declined to run again, and the position will be filled by either Norman Bird or Wendy Romph. Trustee Dan Law is moving out of the state, and the remaining two years of his term will be the focus of the six-way race. Seeking that seat are Robert Blain, Lon LeFanty, Gary Middleton, John Saylor, James Wen Jr. and Keith Wilson. Robert Blain, 35, is a prepaint foreman at Steelcase, Inc. in Grand Rapids. The father of four children in the the Thom­ apple Kellogg Schools, Blain said one of the reasons he is running for school board is, "to be part of giving my children and all the children of Thornapple Kellogg School System the best education possible." He said he also hopes to Continued on next page 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 Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties t-oundea in 1870 — Publisht*d b\... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. S8.00 510 00 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I June 6. 1989 I Page 3 Two T-K School Board races attract 8 candidates Cont.nuea 'rom p. cvious page strenghten communications between the educational system and the community. "I believe the people of our community should have the facts on what is going on within the school system. On the other hand, parents should also become invol­ ved, be a part of the school system and be willing to help. We all need to be working together for one main goal: our children's education,” he said. Blain said he agrees with the format of the millage request, and supports all five proposals on the ballot. "Being separated into five different propositions will let the public know what the millage is needed for," he said. Calling sports a major issue for TK, he says the pay-to-play program is taking opportunities from the students. "Many young people only play sports in middle school or high school. If they cannot afford to pay, this part of their growing up is lost forever," he main­ tained. Blain also said that he believes the curriculum must be, "kept to the highest standards in the country." Commenting on his qualifications to be on the txiard, Blain said he believes no one can be certain if he or she is totally qualified to serve on the school board, "But, 1 do know that I am willing to devote my time and energy in giving our children the best we can give them. We need to give our students the education to help them grow into responsible young adults. We need to prepare our children to be the leaders of the future." A 1971 TK graduate, Blain studied chemical engineering for 1 andl/2 years at Grand Rapids Junior College, and has taken classes in situational leadership, project and time management and statistical process control. He has served as a trustee at Leighton United Meth­ odist Church and has been involved with 4-H Clubs with his children. At his workplace, he was on the strategy committee for goals and achievements for five years and on a steering committee for participatory management. Lon LeFanty, 40, said that he is running for the board because he would like to see the schools run as smoothly as possible. *1 feel that with my past experience and education 1 can make an effective contribution on the board to this end," he said. Lon Lefanty "I support the millage request. Schools, like every­ one else have an increase in costs. With the information given to me by the board and the superintendent, I support all of the prop­ ositions," he said. Married to a teacher at TK and the father of two girls in the school, LeFanty named finances as the major issue facing the school system today. "I will work to see that only necessary millages will be asked and levied. I will work hard to see that our tax dollars are spent wisely," he said. LeFanty listed 11 years in education; four as a teacher and seven as a school administrator, as qualif­ ications that would help him be an effective board member. A member of Middleville Masonic Lodge No. 231, he is also a member of the Middleville Chamber of Commerce, the Lions, the Rotary, and is the chairman of the Thornapple Recreation Council. Gary Middleton is also in the running for the two-year term on the board. Vice President and General Manager of Middleville Tool and Die Co.. 37 year old Middleton said he is running for the board because of concerns about his children's future. "It is important to me that they receive the best possible education. I have friends that are selling their homes and leaving the district for the same reasons. I would rather fight than switch; I believe there is the opportunity to reverse the current downward spirial of our schools," he stated. Middleton called for a high academic standard with a well-rounded blend of extra-curricular activities provided by the schools. "Of course this costs money and money is the most talked about issue. I believe an investment in today's youth will be returned by them in the years to come." he said. He said he does not believe Thank you for sharing our open house with us. W/e look forward to seeing you soon. CALEDONIA VILLAGE CENTRE 891 0090 or 1-800-647 0090 the state is going to "bail us out, so, the financial burden will fall on us. A bare bones system would be cheaper to run, but it will rob our youth and community of the rich, rewarding future that is deserved." "I'm in favor of the millage increase because it is necessary to insure more than an average education. If you want a glimpse of the future, compare commun­ ities with strong school systems to those with weak or average systems. If we allow our school system to stagnate, we can expect the same for our community as a whole," he said. "As a business manager, I make decisions that affect many peoples' lives almost daily. My ability to make informed decisions is my strongest qualification," he said. Middleton is a member of the Barlow Lake Assoc­ iation, a team sponsor of the Thornapple Girls' Softball Association, a member of the Middleville Freestyle Wrestling Club, and coach of the Middleville 78er football team. James Carl Wert Jr., 43, is another who supports the millage requests on June 12. "Without these needed monies, our, the community's children will not get the education they need to become wellrounded adults," he said. "To preserve a culture and heritage, we need to know where we came from, what to look for and have a desire to strive toward that goal. Apathy can kill all hopes and dreams for the upcoming generation, a generation of Americans," he observed. Wert said he is running for the school board because, "I want to be part of the growth of our community and involvment is the key. Schools, at the K-12 levels, are the stepping stones to the colleges and eventually to places of leadership and respons­ ibility. He also placed money as a chief concern of the district. "Money is the problem in our system. The growing needs for education are not cheap. If we are to compete, we need the tools to do the job. When people forego the cost of education, they lose the edge for advancement." he said. The father of three in the TK schools, Wen works at Bradford White in Middleville as a hi-lo driver. A member of the Middleville Jaycees, he is an Gary Middleton active member of the First Baptist Church, working with high school groups. Keith Wilson, 63, is a retired postal worker, a fact that he says will give him the advantage of more time to devote to the duties of a school board member. Wilson, who said he is running as a civic duty, will try "to get the best possible education for the taxpayer's dollar. Also to work to get the State of Michigan to better support K-12 edu­ cation through a revised tax structure," he said. His position on issues he said he feels are important in the school district are "to be conservative, to stop waste of money; if any money is being wasted, and to work for more harmony between the school board and taxpayers," he said. Wilson said he supports the renewal of 20.5 mills on the June 12 ballot, is undecided on the 3.5 additional mills, and supports the .6 mill for bus replacement. He said his experience as a postal worker dealing with the public is a good qualification for a school board member. The father of two children who have graduated from TK, Wilson worked on the Barry Area United Fund drive, and managed Little League baseball for two seasons. One candidate for the two-year position, John Saylor of 4774 Robertson Road, Middleville, did not return the questionnaire asking about his postion on the school board race or the millage questions. Probably the most closly watched race will be between Bird and Romph for the four-year term. Norman Bird says he is qualified to be on the board because "I have lived in this area for 40 years and have four children in the system. I care about education, live in the community and pay taxes." "I would like to stop needless spending now and in the future; education is important, but waste is unnecessary," he said. Bird explained an issue he felt is a concern. "I feel the school board should be more open to the public and more responsible at their jobs. They have delegated most of their work to the superintendent. Nor do they check on new teachers before they vote on tenure, which should be done only after careful consideration by the board," he said. Keith Wilson James Wert Jr. Norman Bird Wendy Romph "1 have nothing against millage, if it was wisely spent and on the students. But, I do not condone spending on administration and extra extravagances such as memorials and landscaping," he emphasized. Another area of concern, she said, is lack of curriculum for the gifted and talented program. "Due to lack of funding, teachers have had to accommodate students individually; some teachers have not addresseed the issue. Just as it is important to teach remedial students on their level, so is it to teach the gifted and accelerated students," she said. Other school committees Romph has served on include the Revitalization Committee, the Committee for Education Preservation, the Gifted and Talented Committee, the Coalition of School Tax Reform, and she has been president and vice president of the parent­ teacher organization, cochairman of the West Elementary Carnival and co-coordinator of the D&W/Eberhard program. Romph, 37, has two sons in the TK schools, and holds a bachelor's degree in English and Political Science from Western Michigan University Honors College and did graduate work at the University of Colorado Law School in 1974-76. Bird, 43, is a selfemployed heavy equipment mechanic who has served in the United States Air Force. He has been involved in charity work and union participation at previous places of employment. Wendy Romph reported that she has been heavily involved in the TK Schools for the past four years and that has given her "an objective overview and background needed to be an effective board member." "I really believe they need all the millage they are asking for. I've seen the budget; it's very obvious that the funds are needed to operate athletics, transport­ ation and to continue the current curriculum,” she said. "One of the problems, I feel, is that much of the Middleville and Freeport communities know very little about the accomplish­ ment of the students in the TK school system. The school board has not pushed the issue of public relations," she said. Call... 795-3345 -NEEDEDProfessional Nurses RNs and LPNs Full-time and part-time positions available. Wages competitive. Good benefits. Contact Person ... JOYCE F. WEINBRECHT, Provincial House 945-9564 E0E �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / June 6. 1989 T-K Board of Ed. candidates meet the public June Tungate and Esther Kelley and Myrtle Mae and Maurice Freeman attended an open house at Jenison for their nephew . Todd Burgess, son of Vernon and Carol Burgess. Clarke and I attended open house Saturday in Wayland for a great granddaughter. Anne Reigler. Bernadine and Marjory at tended grave decoration for their folks. Fred and Hazel Wieringa at Yankee Srpmgs Cemetery. Harry and Bernadine Rcaser were at Dowling Cemetery Saturday at his folks' grave, then they went on to see his sister. Mr and Mrs. Don Bridenstine. Clarke and I went with Mary and Jim Springer of Delton to Pine Lake Inn Fri­ day evening for supper. Sunday. Pat and Mary and family were at Reasers for a “rib” barbecue. Mary Williams. Marion and Bernadine were shoppers in Grand Rapids Wednesday . Ella Fischer had a farewell dinner Monday for Elmer and Dorothy, who left for Texas early Tuesday morning. We have enjoyed them being with us for six weeks. Middleville resident is an Albion College Fellow Michelle R Mulder, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Richard Mulder of Mid­ dleville. was named an Albion College Fellow following the end of spring semester The designation of Fellow is Albion’s highest academic honor A student must main­ tain a 3.7 grade point average for three successive on- campus semesters and suc­ cessfully complete four units of credit during each of those semesters. Mulder is a senior majoring in economics and English. Albion College is a private, coeducational, liberal arts col­ lege located in the south cen­ tral Michigan town of the same name TK school district voters had the chance to question the six Board of Education candidates who attended a forum on June 1. (See related article.) Here, the candidates, Lon LeFanty, Wendy Romph, Gary Middleton, Keith Wilson, Robert Blain, James Wert, Jr. and moderater James French listen to the public. Two candidates, Norman Bird and John Saylor were not present. WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH LOCAL 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. CHURCH DIRECTORY Good Shepherd Lutheran Church "People that care" l|| j—lSyoT I] Middleville at the Community Hall Sunday Service 9.30 a m. I’" Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church (616) 795-2391 Missouri Synod St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD "The Church where everybody is somebody... and Jesus Christis Lord" Sunday School Sunday Morning Worship Sunday Evening Worship Wednesday Mictwee* prayer 5 Bd>e study Rev William Dobson. Pastor 9 30 am. 10 30 am. 6 00 0 m. 7 00 p.m. 891-8923 St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Fath *• Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Recto 2* ... 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 McCann Road. Irving. Michigan Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml A Church on the Word Sunday Morning Worship............................. 9:30a.m. Sunday School 10:45a.m. Praise Service 6:50a.m. Sunday Evening Service 7:00p.m. Visiting Pastor: Al Korvemaker • 452-9711 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE 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 6:45pm MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES PEACE REFORMED 111 Church Street 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11 a.m. (Come join our family ... God's family) Sunday Morning Worship................. 8:30 a m. Sunday School....................................9:45 a m Sunday Morning Worship................ 11:00 a m DUTTON CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 6950 Hanna Lake SE (just South of 68th St.) 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue Church School 9:45 a.m. Parmelee Morning Worship Middleville Sunday School 9:30 a.m. . 9 45 a.m. Morning Worship........................... 11:00 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/ 891-8978 - Church Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Rev Stanley Vugteveen. Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY......9:45 a.m„ 11:00 a m 4 6:00 p m. WEDNESDAY.....................Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev. Max E. Tucker Music, Jeff Vander Heide “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School ........................... 10:00 am. Morning Worship ...................... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship.................................... 6:00p.m. Pastor Wesley J. Coffey Phone 795-7076 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) 94S a m Sunday School 11.10 am Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade). Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship, Wednesday 7:00 p.m. REV KENNETH VAUGHT MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED St. Margaret Mary of the Sacred Heart Chapel 708 West Main Street Temporanly meeting at the Gaines Township Mommg Worship Sendee Sunday School Evening Worship Sendee *0 00 o m. 11 15 am 600 p m Hall on 68th St. S.E. near Kalamazoo Ave. Sunday • Latin Tridentine Mass • 10 a.m. Rosary and Confessions before Mass Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass YOU AQE INVITED Daily Mass in Smail Chapel • 8:30 a.m. Rev Roger Timmerman Pastor 795-3667 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings Re< VCayne Smith, Rector Phone 945-3014 Sunday Schedule Adult Choir 9XX p m Church School & Adult Education 930 a m Holy Eucharist to30 ajn Weekday Eucharist Wednesday 7 15 a m Thursday 7 00 pm. ’ Call tor information about youth chore. Bible Study. , youth group and other activities LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Christian Reformed 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a m. Evening Worship......... 5:45 p.m. Recotory Office Phone — 531-0432 Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST “A church utth a coring heart for our community and the uorld Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. k 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Btcualda M-37 at 100th St.. Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 SUMMER SCHEDULE Morning Worship............... 10 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman Pastor Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 891-8028 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 4 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass.............................. 7:00 p.m. £l|e (Old $imf JRrthodiat Cflhiirctj 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School.............. 10 00 a m. Morning Worship 11 00 a.m. Evening Worship .6 00p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes .7:30 p.m. Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 — �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 6. 1989 I Page 5 T-K ‘Top Student’ hurdles obstacles to earn 4.0 GPA by Jean Gallup Earning a 4.0 grade point average over four years of high school is quite an accomplishment for any student. Jeff Carter, this year's Thornapple Kellogg "Top Student" and member of the National Honor Society, has had to endure more in his quest for perfection than a young man his age normally does. Most of his high school years were made especially challenging by a serious farm accident that occurred when he was three weeks away from becoming a freshman. An accident involving a tractor on Aug. 12, 1985, resulted in him being in Metropolitan Hospital in The Carter family pause for a photo. Jeffery, (left to right) stands beside his mother Pam, sister Jennifer and father Theron. Grand Rapids for three and one half weeks with his right leg in traction. For seven weeks after that, he wore a body cast, covering the entire right leg, half of the left and coming up around his waist. Starting his ninth-grade studies in a body cast, Jeff and his family, mom Pam. dad Theron and sister Jennifer had many adjustments to make. He was able to keep up his studies by getting his lessons from "homebound teacher" Sally Stanton, who brought his lessons to him until he could go to school. "It got kind of lonely then. But, I could call up friends or my teachers, and they’d help me. Being on my back, I couldn't hold up a book and write at the same time, so mom would help me," he said. Eventually, with six or seven pillows behind him to prop him up, and two or three more pillows to hold his books and papers, he was able to do his school assignments on his own. Theron Carter said other adjustments were made in the room in the lower level, which was fixed up for the young patient, who was not very mobile. Light switches were altered so he could turn them off and on. Added were a television with a remote control, his own phone, an air conditioner and an intercom system so he could contact his mother or dad or Jennifer. The only choice the family had in Jeffs care was round-the-clock nursing or do it themselves. They accepted the challenge, his father said, with either he or Pam on call during the night to help Jeff turn over when he became uncomfortable, or to attend his other needs. "To deal with something like this, keep your faith in the Lord, first," advised Pam. Jeff attended the rest of his freshman year with a walker and cane to complete the school year and be right where he was supposed to be academically. When he started his sophomore year, he attended school for one marking period of nine weeks before enduring what he called his lowest period. In November of 1986, he entered Children's Hospital in Detroit for surgery to install a "Wagner" device to lengthen his right leg. which was shorter than the left. Jeff said he had to take a gauze pad off the open area left for the adjusting mechanism, clean it. and make the mechanism a half millimeter longer each day, stretching the muscle and ligaments for a four-week period. During this trying time, his mother was able to stay with him at the hospital, thanks to a Ronald McDonald House in Detroit. Dad drove down once or twice a week, while he also continued his farm work. Jennifer was doing her share, taking over her brother's chores in his absence. "She had to learn right away," Theron said, " and she did." "I didn't mind helping out, I baled and raked hay for Jeff," Jennifer said, "I didn't feel left out. I was more Continued on page f3 Caledonia AMBUCS chapter receives charter by Barbara Gall The newly-formed Caledonia chapter of the American Business Clubs was formally installed by district officers May 20 at the Saska­ toon Golf Club. Twenty-three area residents and business owners make up the membership of the Caledonia chapter of the na­ tional organization, which raises funds to help "physical­ ly challenged" groups or individuals. Sharon Oldham, president of the local group, said that the chapter will now decide what groups or programs to sponsor, and she added that suggestions from the com­ munity would be welcome. "We would appreciate knowing about area citizens that need help because of physical handicaps or disabilities." she said. "We also would like to know about programs that help physically challenged citizens. " She explained that the chapter could, for example, provide funds for an in­ dividual who may need a wheelchair ramp built to his house, but who can't afford it. "So many times these peo­ ple don't want to say anything about their needs." Oldham said, "so that's why we would appreciate members of the community letting us know about those who need help." She explained that the na­ tional organization provides scholarships for students in fields like occupational therapy and physical therapy "One of our options is to provide financial aid as a local chapter, as well as help students apply for scholar­ ships from national." Oldham said "We have lots of options available, and as we raise funds we’ll be deciding who we can help best. " She emphasized that money Ken Webster, left, administers the oath of office to Sharon Oldham, president of the new Caledonia AMBUCS chapte*-. Looking on are Frank Heidenfelder of Alto, outgoing district governor of AMBUCS and Larry Nix, the new district governor. Junior Golf program offered at Yankee Springs in summer Anyone between the ages of 9-14 can receive golf instruc­ tion and playing time this • Steaks Sandwiches • Mexican Food • Daily Specials 795-3573 HAPPY PRICES 11 a m. to 1 a m. two tickets to London via British Airways. Oldham, one of the partners in Above and Beyond Travel Agency, said that the raffle campaign will begin as soon as it receives clearance from the Charitable Gaming Division of the Bureau of the State Lottery. She said the new chapter is welcoming new members, and plans an organizational meeting Tuesday. June 13, to discuss fund-raisers and projects. Meetings will be held at Saskatoon Golf Club at 7 p.m. the second and fourth Tuesday each month. “Usually they will be din ner meetings with a speaker," Oldham said, "so we do need a reservation." Area residents serving as officers in the new chapter besides Oldham are Vice President Tom Kenyon of NAPA Auto Parts in Caledonia; Secretary Donna Apsey of Caledonia Printing and Treasurer Ken Gackler of Caledonia Cablevision. Serving on the board of directors are local residents and business people Nancy Giar, Don Apsey, Don Helder. LaVeme Smith, Nan cy Garbow and Cindy Begerow Oldham said AMBUCS will hold its national convention in Grand Rapids this year from June 28 to July 1, and more than 700 members are ex pected to attend. The Caledonia chapter will be introduced, along with other new chapters, she said, adding that it will be an in­ teresting event for the new members. "This would be a nice time to join, with the convention here this summer," she commented. Anyone interested in further information, or who would like to attend the next meeting, should call any of­ ficer or call Oldham cither at 891-0090 or 698-9081 KEITH BERGY - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS NOW PATTIES SALOON TAKE-OUT raised by the local chapter will be used to help area residents. "We do send some money to support the national scholarship program." she said, “but most of our funds will stay right here in Caledonia." The first fund-raiser plann­ ed by the group is a raffle for 3.30 p.m -6:00 p.m. 12:00 a m.-2:00 a m. summer al the Yankee Spnngs Golf Course. Bring your own clubs, but clubs are available at the course Two qualified instructors will be at each session The cost is S3 per session — $1 per session for Yankee Springs members. The course lasts six weeks, starting June 22nd and meeting once a week Dates of lessons are June 22. June 29. July 6. July 13. Juh 20, and July 27. 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Kids get to visit a marketplace.... in in29A.D. by Jean Gallup A marketplace crafted after the authentic structures of about 29 A.D. will be explored by many children over three days in June if an invitation to visit "The Bibletimes Marketplace" is accepted, said Linda Gerke. Gerke, Sally Gless and Mary Stehouwer head the committee overseeing the celebration, with the help of 80 volunteers, all from St. Paul Lutheran Church at 8436 Kraft Ave. at 84th St. Foods, games and different occupations of that period will be highlighted each of three days from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The children also will live in a "tribal unit," just as they did during those times, and will get to visit a "desert" with storytellers and experience a "street theater," said Gerke. Each child will be given 15 pebbles painted gold to "spend" at the market place, and there will be items for sale, but the event is not prinarily a fund-raiser, Gerke said. "This is for everyone involved to more fully understand the time when the Bible was written, she explained. fhe idea was first offered by Stehouwer, who heard of it being done in Stevensville. " 'he was so excited about Ater a fly over, a single flower is placed to honor members of the United States Air Force by Past Commander Clarence Schumacher. it, we sent for a manual on how to du it, and we just went ahead and did it," Gerke exclaimed. For tickets or other information, those inter­ ested may call 891-8688 before June 9. iswsHeras... Ionia Free Fair MATINEE Sunday, June 11 1:00 P.M. Admission $2.00 Vacancy Available j in ADULT FOSTER CARE HOME 'We Specialize in Personal Care" %% • Wheelchair Ramps Available • Transportation for Doctors Appts. • Reasonable Rates 23 YEARS EXPERIENCE IN WORKING WITH THE ELDERLY For more information, call ... 945-4594 $ �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / June 6, 1989 I Page 7 Traditional Memorial Day events honor Caledonia’s war dead by Barbara Gall Caledonia’s Memorial Day observances began in a quiet little cemetery where old trees shade the graves. Soldiers and civilians buried there share a peaceful resting place near the Thor­ napple River. The hustle and noise of a grow ing community seem far away, though busy 68th Street borders the cemetery. On the morning of Memorial Day. Monday . May 29. an honor guard of veterans was mined by the Boy Scouts and the junior high band in a short parade to this cemetery at the intersection of 68th Street and Thomapple River Drive. Neighboring residents gathered in the early morning sunshine to pay tribute to the men and women who died ser­ ving their country . State Senator Richard Posthumus spoke briefly, ask­ ing both young and old to think about what cause they might be willing to die for. Those who died in the coun­ try’s wars did not ask to give their lives, he said, but they went ahead and put their lives at risk to defend the principles of their country , as did those veterans who survived the wars. “They all gave up some of their lives for us." he said, “and those buried here made the total sacrifice. " After the speech, the sym­ bolic bouquet was laid at the grave, the salute to the dead was fired and "Taps" was played. AU five Caledonia cemetery sites were visited, with a noon parade through the village preceding the ceremony at Lakeside Cemetery . In the village, the high school band, the Legion Aux­ iliary. antique cars and youngsters on decorated bikes joined the original parade as village residents turned out to applaud the marchers and at­ tend the tribute at the grave of Dobber Wenger. State Senator Richard Posthumus speaks of the sacrifice made by veterans who served their country during both war and peace. Two young patriots cheer the marchers in the Memorial Day parade. Caledonia Memorial Post No. 305 presents the colors during the 1989 Memorial Day parade through the village. A symbolic tribute is laid at the grave of a Caledonia soldier who gave his life for his country. PART TIME HELP Richard J. Choryan, O.D DOCTOR Of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan WANTED Prefer mature person. Apply in person. OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON Thornapple Kitchen • Family Vision Cure • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 497 Arlington (M-37) Middleville SUMMER CELEBRATION ’89 Middleville Community Ed 795-3397 June 9 Kto» Flea M»rt^<ch*>»ns«Mmg used chttorpns.tempi Boom June 12 16 Confidence m the Kitchen (id s coomngj 10 $5 PubhcSAoppmg time m 10 a.m »2pm until Noon $24 *ee Summer Theatre Mondays through Thursdays. June 12 • July 13 9 a.m to 1130 am Play ’<ne Thmgs CouM Always Be Worse Participation fee is $55 Cheerleading 4th & 5th graders)-June 12-June 30(M W. F)9am until 10Mam Heid at theHegh School Fee of $6 Junior Karate June 13. 20. 27 from 11 am until Noon Heid at the High School tor a $6 fee Open Family Karate ■ For tamrty members with tamdy fee break June 13. 20 27 from 11 am untd 1 p m Fee >s $10 per person lor first two members o’ same fattWy Log Cabin Birdhouse Precut pieces enN be assemoted to make ttws t>-chouse G<e*r Father S Day present) Con­ struction wiM be held June 15 horn 1 pm to 3 pm m the High School Woodsnoc $4 *ee Ovemighter at Ebersole Adults and chtidren 8 to 12 w u eave Midoemue at 9 30 a m on June 20 and return at I X P m on June 2i Fee tor adults is $15, chnOeo tee is $30 Kids A Computers - On Tuesdays June 20 through July 13 First & Second graders wW be - class 930 am untH 11 am $22 tee Helping Farmers Build A Strong Foundation The success of your farm is vital to everyone — your family, our community, the nation. That’s why we’ve made a commitment to be here when you need us, with a full range of financial services designed for today’s special needs. Call or stop in for information on how we can help you build a foundation for success. State Bank of Caledonia Offices in Caledonia, Dutton & Middleville Keyboarding On Tuesdays June 20 through July 11 Siam. Seven in and Eighth graders e-u be m class ♦’orr 1105 a m. until 105 pm $22 tee Dinosaurs Pizza A Pool Party ■ Trip to G R Pubtoc Museum Show Biz Pizza and hee • me se ■"'mmg at IK pool on June 26 Depart High School 9 am and be finished with day at 2 30 p m AH tor a $8 50 chaMTs toe or $’C aOurt fee Protect Secure ChMd ■ Saying NO to Strengers High School Auddonum on June X K 2nc grade at 9 am to 935 or Third through Fifth grade at 945 am until 1030 am There ts a $3 tee per famrfy Cl jlaQ Caledonia 3205 68th St SE Dutton 303 Arlington Middleville 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 26/ Main St. �Page 8 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I June 6. 1989 Caledonia graduates 155 seniors by Barbara Ciall A few raindrops couldn't dampen the excitement of Caledonia High School seniors as they received their diplomas in Commencement ceremonies last Thursday evening. “The class that moved a school" moved easily back in­ to the gym for the graduation ceremonies which traditional­ ly are held outside Thunder showers, however, prompted the departure from that tradi­ tion. and the seniors were honored in the "old” gym. because the new one is still under construction. Perhaps the old gym wasn't such an inappropriate gradua tion setting for the Class of 1989. despite the heat and crowded conditions. That was where for four years they sang in musicals, played in band concerts, took physical educa tion and played for or cheered for Caledonia teams And it was there Thursday that Dr. Richard Calkins, president of Grand Rapids Junior College, delivered the Commencement address to the sea of purple and gold mortarboards. And it was there that class valedictorian Kristen Mohs and class presi­ dent Rick Dunn reflected first seriously and then lightheartedly on their high school years. The Rev Robert Wessman offered both the invocation and closing prayer. Principal Tonya Porter welcomed the guests, and an­ nounced awards and scholar­ ships won by class members. Special awards conferred at the ceremony were the Therrian Mathematics Award, presented to Rob Andrusiak. the Science Award, presented to Kristin Molls; and the Millard Engle Social Studies Award, presented to Yvonne Morin. The Ralph Keating Award, which goes to a senior boy selected for his personality and willingness to help his class, was presented to David Johnson, and the Alpha Beta Award went to Greg Kral in recognition of his scholarship, sportsmanship, courtesy and cooperation Two special awards were presented this year. The Amy Barnaby Scholar­ ship. awarded this year for the first time, was established in memory of a 1988 graduate “who gave of her time, spirit and love in spite of her physical disability . The first recipients were Kristi Doom. Debra Downing and Aaron Tafelsky The second award is not often presented. Porter ex­ plained. but is part of the Presidential Academic Fitness Award Each year the school may present one award to a student “who has shown ex­ traordinary effort in the pur­ suit of academic excellence.” The staff chose to present this award to Jeff Schumacher, who received a standing ovation from his classmates and the audience. Schumacher earned the respect of staff and students alike in his determination to earn his diploma despite brain damage suffered in an early childhood accident. He com­ peted in track and was a loyal spectator at other Caledonia sporting events. School Board President David Clark also received special recognition for his 16 years of service on the board. Clark has chosen not to seek re-election this year. He then joined Superinten­ dent of Schools Robert Myers. Porter, class sponsors and school board members in awarding diplomas to the Class of 1989 Before the recessional, the seniors were serenaded by classmate Becky Stauffer, whose slightly tearful smile at the end of her song was reflected in the faces of many of the new graduates. Torgeir Torgersen, Caledonia exchange student, packs his travel bog for the graduation party with the help of parent Barney Burns. Becky Stauffer sings "Pray for Me" to her classmates during their last moments together at Commencement. Happy Caledonia graduates, diplomas in hand, file out of the gym. ‘Tbo bad Simmons didn’t think about renter’s insurance/ For renter s insurance, see your Auto-Owners agent and make sure you're fully covered. " ^■futo-Ounen Insurance 7Xe 4c Prot&m foaJi * DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. ■Rrhen You Tbmit of Insurance. Think of Us” 215 E. Mam Street. Caledonia, Michigan 49316 JEFFREY M DeVRIES (616) 891*8125 JOHN J. DeVRIES From the sublime to the ridiculous! ‘Cruise leader' Larry Stauffer, in full regalia, gives instructions for the 'Cruisin' '89' party planned by the seniors' parents. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 6, 1989 I Page 9 Caledonia 8th grade band earns 1st division The Caledonia eighth-grade band continued a four-year streak by earning a first divi­ sion rating at the state band festival May 5. The festival, sponsored by the Michigan Band and Or­ chestra Association, took place in Clare, and 19 groups from around the state each performed five pieces for four judges Junior high band director Nancy TenElshof said that the band had to prepare three numbers and then sight read two others. For the sight reading part of the program, the band had on­ ly seven minutes to discuss the unfamiliar music and none of the musicians could play their instruments during that time. Kent Library system offers reference service at branches The Kent County Library System which includes the Caledonia and Alto branches, is introducing a new dimen­ sion in reference service called “Focus,” a computerized information retrieval system. The new fee-based service will help patrons who need in­ formation in addition to what is available in ordinary printed resources. Computer data bases can be searched for a wide and ever-expanding variety of topics. For example, one database provides on-line directory in­ formation for nearly 8.5 million businesses and profes sionals throughout the United States. Another contains in­ formation on more than 133,000 U.S. manufacturers, 50,000 classes of products, and more than 106.000 brand or trade names. A third database allows ac cess to government-sponsored research, development and engineering, plus analyses prepared by government agencies, their contractors or their grantees. By using on-line searching, reference librarians are able to retrieve the most current. comprehensive data available quickly, efficiently and ac­ curately. “Focus” provides access to reference sources not otherwise available through the library system, or available only in on-line format. “Focus" is located at the Wyoming branch library. 3350 Michael S.W . but a computer search can be in­ itiated at any one of Kent County Library System's 17 branches. Before a search is made, a librarian will estimate the cost; fees are charged to recover the costs of retrieving m-depth information. More information on the “Focus” reference service, including sample searches that more clearly demonstrate the system’s capabilities, may be obtained by calling David Stracke, Kent County Library System. 774-3837; or by stop­ ping by or calling the Wyom­ ing library, 538-4380. to ar­ range for a free demonstra­ tion; or by asking the librarian at any Kent County Library branch. The Alto branch in Bowne Township is located at 6059 Linfield, phone 868-6038. The group received *Ts” on their prepared numbers and performed their sight reading “with excitement and ac­ curacy." said TenElshof. On the adjudicator's form, one judge commented that he liked the aggressiveness of the band, that it was exciting to listen to. “This is an excellent group receiving fine instruction." he wrote, complimenting both students and director. Caledonia's eighth-grade band has received first divi­ sion ratings at the district level for the past seven years and at the state level for the past four. Caledonia Junior High's eighth-grade band carries on a winning tradition by earning a first division rating at the state festival. 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At the annual school election there will be elected one (1) members) to the board of education of the district for full term{8) of four (4) years ending in 1993, and one (1) member for an unexpired term of two (2) yearfs) ending in 1991 THE FOLLOWING PERSONS HAVE BEEN NOMINATED TO FILL SUCH VACANCY(IES): FOUR YEAR TERM TWO YEAR TERM Norman Andrew Bird Robert J. Blain John W. Saylor Wendy Romp Lon Lefanty James Carl Wert, Jr. Gary C. Middleton Keith M. Wilson TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT the following proposition(s) will be submitted to the vote of the electors at the annual school election: I. 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 20.5 mills ($20.50 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for a period of 3 years, 1989. 1990 and 1991, to provide additional funds for operating purposes (this being a renewal of 20.5 mills for operating purposes which expired with the 1988 tax levy)? II. ADDITIONAL MILLAGE PROPOSITION Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property in Thomapple Kellogg School, Barry, Allegan, Kent and Ionia Counties, Michigan, be increased by 3.5 mills ($3.50 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for a period of 3 years, 1989, 1990 and 1991, to provide additional funds for operating purposes? III. MILLAGE PROPOSITION PURCHASE OF BUSES 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 .6 mill ($0.60 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for a period of 3 years. 1989. 1990 and 1991, to provide funds to purchase buses? IV MILLAGE PROPOSITION ATHLETIC AND EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 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 1 mill ($1.00 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valuation for a period of 3 years, 1989, 1990 and 1991, to provide funds for athletic and extra-curricular activities? V. APPROVAL TO LEVY MAXIMUM AUTHORIZED MILLAGE Shall the maximum authorized millage rate of Thornapple Kellogg School, Barry, Allegan, Kent and Ionia Counties, Michigan, be approved for levy in 1989 without the reduction required by section 31 of article 9 of the state constitution of 1963? THE VOTING PLACE(S) ARE AS FOLLOWS: PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place. Thornapple Kellogg High School. Middleville, Michigan. The first precinct con­ sists of all the territory of the School District, including Precinct #2 of Irving Township, except the Townships of Carlton, Bowne, Campbell and Precinct #1 of Irving Township. Voting Place: PRECINCT NO. 2 Freeport Village Hall, Freeport, Michigan. The second precinct consists of the Townships of Carlton, Bowne, Campbell and Precinct #1 of Irving Township, located within the 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 17, 1989, the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Con­ stitution 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 1989-1991 By Carlton Township: 1.50 mills 1989-1991 By Irving Township: 1.50 mills 1989-1991 By Orangeville Township: 1.50 mills 1989-1991 By Thornapple Township: 1.0 mills 1989-1995 By Yankee Springs Township: .50 mills 1989-1994 By the School District: 2.5 mills, 1989 only Date: April 17, 1989 Juanita Yarger, Treasurer, Barry County I, Frederick G. Edgerton, Treasurer of Allegan County, Michigan, hereby certify that as of April 25, 1989, 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 Thor­ napple Kellogg School, Barry. Allegan, Kent and Ionia Counties. Michigan, is as follows. By Allegan County: Roads 1.00 1987-1991 By Leighton Township: Roads 1.00 1988-1990 By Wayland Township: Roads 1.00 1988-1994 By the School District: 2.5 mills, 1989 only Date: April 25, 1989 Frederick G. Edgerton, Treasurer, Allegan County STATEMENT OF KENT COUNTY TREASURER AS TO VOTED iNCRFASES 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 limitation, in local units, affecting the taxable property in said school district as follows: Unit By the School District: Dated April 17. 1989 at Grand Rapids. Michigan Voted Increases Years Effective 2.5 Mills. 1987 to 1989 Incl. John K. Boerema. Kent County Treasurer I. Lucille Heppe. Treasurer of Ionia County Michigan, hereby certify that as of April 17, 1989, the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Con­ stitution of Michigan, in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in Thomapple Kellogg School. Barry. Allegan. Kent and Ionia Counties. Michigan is as follows By Ionia County: 003 Unlimited By the School District: 2.5 mills, 1989 only Date April 17. 1989 Lucille Heppe. Treasurer. Ionia County This Notice is given by order of the board of education JANICE SIEBESMA. Secretary. Board of Education TO THE EDITOR: Recent grad urges support for millages To the editor: I have just graduated from Thomapple Kellogg High School and was able to experience something fun that people worked together on. "The Senior Party." Parents and businesses worked very hard to make it successful and it sure was successful. Everyone there had a great time and I appreciate everyone involved for their effort. It seems that the community used to work together more like this in the past. This town used to help at all the school functions, from the state wrestling tournament to musicals. Always there were people working to make it easier and enjoying everything involved. Now if working together like this doesn't give you a good feeling about your school, nothing will. In the last three years, our school has been ranked in the nation for computers. Last year we were number six in the country. That is not just out of public schools, that is out of all schools. Our basketball team has been number one and two for grade point average in the state the last two years. We are sending a student to the Air Force Academy this year and had a student able to apply to Harvard and Stanford universities. Last year we sent a student to Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and another to the University of Chicago to study computers and physics. We have students doing extremely well at honors colleges at Michigan, North­ western and other magnate schools. These students are doing well and are able to compete with other students from prestigious schools. On Monday, June 12, you will be able to send a message to everyone that you care for this com­ munity. I know that for some a tax increase will be hard, but look at the kids in school. Can you vote "no" and harm their future before it has been able to start? After you vote "yes," write a letter to our state leaders and tell them you want some action so your property taxes will be lowered and our school can return to where it should be. On top. Thanks for the memories, Mike Scott Caledonia men to compete Battle Creek balloon events When the propane burners are fired and the balloons begin flying high over Battle Creek in the International Balloon Championship June 17-24 at Battle Creek’s Kellogg Regional Airport, two Caledonia area men will be competing for champion­ ship points. During the competition phase of the championship event. Douglas Mills will be pilot No. 065 and Robert Waison will be flying as pilot No. 108. The 43-year-old Mills, and Watson who is 34 years old, will pilot their balloons in many and varied tasks assign­ ed by the balloonmeister. Mills has been flying balloons for 16 years, and last year he earned a 12th place finish among 120 contestants in the Battle Creek event. The “Little Devil” balloon that Mills flys is easy to spot because of its red and yellow color pattern. As of this dale, nearly 160 balloons, representing seven countries, are registered for the seven-day event. These in­ clude such crowd favorites as: the Kellogg Company “Tony” balloon, the “Michigan” balloon, and many other "festival type balloons” such as a huge bear, a battery, a paint can and many other unique shapes. Many features during the week include the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds flying team presenting their show on June 21 arts and crafts ex­ hibits, and the Army Golden Knights. The opening evening on June 17 will find the balloons in the “mass ascen­ sion” at 6:30 p.m. When the balloons have all left, and it gets dark at 9:30 p.m., the sky overhead will be illuminated, as the 1989 Wisk Fireworks Tour explodes with a 24-minute Fireworks show. Anyone wishing to purchase the "official balloon pin,” which is good for free admis­ sion to all events at the air­ port, will find them at Lakeview Square Mall’s in­ formation booth for $5. All events take place at the Kellogg Regional Airport, located on Helmer Road near Dickman Road, on Battle Creek’s Southwest side. 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Middleville, Ml I June 6. 1989 / Page 11 £5' 5 I’ll be supporting the children of the Thornapple Kellogg School District with a i voLt; on uuue Lyn Briel Clifford Craven Mary DeBlaay Paul DeBlaay Nelda Fox Ron Holstead Candace Holstead Phillip Lucas Voni Lucas Jody Pratt Gary Pratt Donna Tagg Gary Thaler David Yoder Terrie Yoder Denise Ainsworth Fred Ainsworth Tom Anderson Marion Anderson Judy Bailey Michael Bart Tom Basarabski Donna Basarabski Gail Batson Ann Baughman Charles Baughman David Beckering Liz Beckering Lorraine Bedford Marcia Belson Rick Belson Lois Bender Walter Bender Barb Benner Carol Benner Mark Benner Scott Benner Laura Bennett Gordon Bennett Dale Bergerow Cindy Bergerow Linda Beute Arthur Beute Wayne Bishop Kathie Bishop Ella Bluhm Ted Bouwens Denise Bouwens Rick Bowerman Chris Boysen CAKtl VOTE YES LJun® 12 Mike Bremer Harold Brewer Ellen Brewer Laurie Brinks Mary Brinks Arlin Brock Deb Brock John Camling Bruce Carpenter Janis Carpenter Marsha Clark Sonya Clinton Don Clinton Philip Clinton Renee Cnossen Warren Coe Joyce Coe Sandy Converse Kyle Converse Mary Cook Bruce Cook Jane Cordts Stan Cordts Harvey Cowham Lupita Cowham Mike Cravero Cheryl Cravero Ernie DeGroote Darlene DeGroote Joy DeHaan Kim DeVormer Brenda DeVormer Joyce Domire Al Dood Sue Dood Judy Drenten Bruce Drenton Steve Eastwood Walter Eavey Mary Ecker Diane Eggers Jodie Elies Steve Elies Karyn Elies Jan Ellis Barbara Errair Shar Evans Florence Fiala Joseph Fiala Scott Finkbeiner Ken Fisk Tom Fletke Judy Fletke Roy Fogg Deb Fogg Steve Forbes Mark Frei James French Marlene Frost William Gavin Carol Gearhart Bill Getty Chester Geukes Donald Geukes Jennifer Geukes Linda Gildea Keith Groves Linda Groves Jennifer Groves Eleanor Geukes Al Hackett Gina Hackett Daniel Haraburda Betty Haraburda William Hardy Douglas Hart Elizabeth Hart Sheryl Haynes Ralph Haynes Gary Hebert Judy Hendrickson Larry Henley Mariane Henley Janet Hesseltine Genevieve Hockin Marcia Holst Dean Holzhausen Tammy Holzhausen Ranee Hooper Gale Hull Dave Huyck Glenn Iveson Nancy Iveson Valerie Jackiewicz Judy Jackiewicz Phil Jahnke Helen Jahnke Joanne Jamison Jack Jansen Gayle Jansen Vicki Jerkatis Janet Johnson Karen Jousma Lyle Kaechele Dorothy Kaechele Neil Kalee Sharon Kalee Cal Keizer Wilma Keizer Craig Kenyon Russell Kermeen Lynn Kermeen Marcia Kidder Joyce Kline Deana Kooiman Martha LaVoie John LaVoie Judy Law Lon Lefanty Sue Lefanty Tom Lehman Sharon Lehman Marjorie Mathias Pat McCrath Wally McCrath Jim McDiarmid Andrew McKeown Keith Middlebush Cindy Middlebush Bod Middleton Bev Middleton Alison Middleton Gary Middleton Robert Miller Cindy Miller Jan Missad James Missad Lorrie Mrozinski ’ • Emily Mugridge . 7 *5 -L J Alfred Munjoy Harold Munjoy Blanche Munjoy Monte Munjoy Laura Munjoy Lon Myers Vicki Nausieda Linda Nelson Lois Newton Sandy O’Dell Corally O’Dell James Oliver Pete Osborne Jane Osborne Becky Otto Ray Page Marilyn Page Carol Palmatter Elizabeth Palmer Linda Parker Dan Parker Diane Parrott-Hoskins Jeanne Perry Alyce Peterson Robert Pickard Dan Ploeg Beth Ploeg Bryan Porritt Linda Postema Roxanne Potter Skip Pranger Rod Preslar Carol Pullen Mike Raber Betty Raber Anne Recker William Recker Teresa Recker Dick Reurink Mary Reurink Candace Rich Bill Rich Vicki Rick Arnaldo Rodriguez Laura Rodriguez Wendy Romph James Roon Jane Roon Wes Rosenberg Gary Rounds Christine Schad Rex Schad Jackie Schmit David Schmitz Lorie Schondelmayer Sharon Schondelmayer Ken Schondelmayer Lorna Schroeder Tom Schweitzer Harry Scott Pat Scott Karen Secord Linda Seger Larry Seger Denise Sensiba Terry Sensiba Diane Sevald Larry Shellenbarger Kitty Shellenbarger . 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Middleville. Ml I June 6. 1989 Retiring principal surprised by assembly at middle school by Jean Gallup The Thornapple Kellogg Middle School Auditorium was filled with hundreds of students, the middle school jazz band, the Blues Brothers, teachers, aides, staff and visitors when Principal Joe Sanford walked in last Wednesday to receive the school system's goodbyes. After months of planning, the surprise party went off without a hitch to the cheers and laughter of the students and adults alike. Flowers, songs, books, music, poems, bait boxes, a special hat, a photo album and the tape of the last "Air Day" program held at school were some of the gifts presented to the Sanfords in recognition of his 30 years of serving the middle school. A quilt made by the students, with squares signifying events in Joe and Carol Sanford's lives was explained to the audience before being given to the couple. Both the nonh and south wall of the gym had huge banners with goodbyes to Joe from the students. Some were simple; some were more heanfelt. "Happy retirement to a wonderful principal, have a great life," was a common message. "A happy retirement to the best fight breaker-upper," wrote Jeremiah Wen. "You are so great. You have helped our school for so long. I give you all A’s for all the years you have been here." said an unsigned message. "To the best principal ever," wrote April Bott, "out of all the times my friends and I fought, you always helped, somehow." Luke Kidder’s message was one everyone might relate to: "Thank you for not giving me suspension when I dislocated Jim Bushe's arm." With remarks by former Superintendent Jerry Page and a performance by the Blues Brothers, Sanford said his goodbye to those gathered at the assembly. "One day I was walking out in back of the school. The sun was shining, I could hear music from the band practicing, over there I could hear the kids playing and laughing, and listen to the voices of the teachers teaching the kids," he said. Sanford said he looked upward and thought that his situation in that moment must be very close to Suprise and delight register in the faces of Joe and heaven. "I'll always remember Carol Sanford as soon as he realizes the special assembly is a suprise for him. you," he said. "Goodbye." Senior all-night party a success for Thornapple Kellogg grads With a lot of help from Carol Sanford, the Middle School students made a quilt for Joe marking events of importance in his life. Here, they explain what each square stands for. by Jean Gallup TK seniors "had a ball" at their all-night party following graduation on May 28, according to organizers and students who attended the celebration. Gifts, music and food all contributed to the night, and a Las Vegas-type casino night was also part of the evening. "We had a real good time," said one of the seniors, Curt Bode. "Lots of prizes were just raffled off, so it was fair. Everyone got something." With the casino night, the ones who won the most chips got to go a table full of gifts and pick out what they wanted, Bode added. "I got lucky. My birthday is on the 29th, so at about 2 in the morning, everybody sang Happy Birthday to me," he said. Marge Loew, one of the organizers of the party talked of the birthday celebration for Bode. "It was really funny. When they started to sing "Happy Birthday," I brought the cake out, and they started singing louder. You could probably hear us three city blocks away," she said with a laugh. Kate Bartlett agreed with Bode and noted that everyone she talked to had a good time. "They all liked the M*A*S*H* theme. We all got a tee-shirt with M*A*S*H* on it with ’Thornapple Kellogg Class of 1989’ on the bottom. And, we all got dog tags with our names on them, along with a box of K rations," she said. "They had a mess hall for food and the bathrooms were supposed to be latrines. They even had tents on the walls and a big Army tent in the gym for dancing." The location of the party, always kept a secret until the students are on the bus going to the site, was the YMCA on Leonard Street in Grand Rapids. During the time there, the class could use the gym and pool, plus a large downstairs room for the casino. Asked if he would recommend the all-night party to the seniors of next year, Bode said, "For sure. If it's as good as ours, for sure, they should go." organizing the annual event for next year. "We will probably hold a NEW SUMMER RATES s30 per month Unlimited s10 per week Unlimited WOLFF SYSTEM TANNING BED meeting shortly, so any interested parents can help in forming committees for the party in 1990," she said. "Everybody had a good time at this party. We had three-quarters of the class and everybody had a great time, with no problems," she said. "We appreciate the people who gave gifts, money or other donations. They helped make the party the success it was," Loew said. Parents who would like to help plan next year's senior party can call Loew at 795-3503. STOP • Creditor Harrassments • Garnishments • Foreclosures - CALL — KLINE and VAN ZYL BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEYS Located near Woodiana Mall • 957-4344 • FREE PHONE CONSULTATION we Also do Simple wills TANNING s40 per month Unlimited 325 per Visit S4 per Single Visit 10 Visit Pkg — 6 Toning Tables — BODY WRAP SPECIAL 3 for S50.00 Aloe & Herb Solution that breaks down the fat in your system. With our new space we have a room for children TONE & TAN WITH EASE Air Conditioned • 891-4040 • Walk-ins Welcome 9790 Cherry Valley Rd., Caledonia (behind Stella’s Pizza) �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I June 6, 1989 I Page 13 Barry County Commission on Aging Lunch Menu Wednesday. June 7 Chicken rice casserole. Oriental blend, tossed salad, plums, milk Thursday. June 8 Scrod, augratin potatoes, spinach, white bread, oleo. cookie, milk. Friday, June 9 Goulash, winter blend, car­ rots. fruit cocktail, milk Monday. June 12 Cheeseburger, broccoli, parsley potatoes, pineapple tidbits, milk. Tuesday, June 13 Stuffed pepper, com. wax beans, roll. oleo. pudding, milk. Events Wednesday. June 7 Margaret Reid. Hastings Blood 11:00; Delton Pressure. Thursday. June 8 - Middleviile - Renae Felpausch (Facial & Manicures). 12:00; Nashville - Singalong. Bingo. Hastings - Cards Friday . June 9 - Nashville Popcorn Monday. June 12 Woodland - Margaret Reid. 12:15. Hsatings - Bingo and Popcorn Tuesday. June 13 - All Sites Puzzles T-K student hurdles obstacles for 4.0 GPA Continued from page 5 concerned with helping him than worrying about that." After a month of turning the device open further every day to stretch the leg, Jeff again went into surgery Dec. 7 to remove the device and implant a plate in the leg. The surgery lasted four and a half hours, and Jeff lost four pints of blood, requiring a transfusion during surgery and another after the operation. The following two weeks of therapy were extremely difficult, he said. At one time, "I just freaked out. 1 just started screaming. I had forgotten how to lift the leg. When they told me to lift the leg, I just couldn't do it." To add to his discourage­ ment after the therapy, another cast was put on, this time for the full length of the right leg, and it wrapped up around the waist, he said. The mental strain was so great, with infections developing under the cast, requiring 'windows' being put in the cast to attend to them, that Jeff stopped doing his school work for the first time. He said he appreciated his classmates' letters and cards while he was in pain and away from home, and, he said, "I still have them." "Sometimes, I would cry late at night," he admitted. But. even during the times when he was having trouble, using a walker or cane "the kids at school never acted like I was different. They treated me just like they always had," he observed, "I felt old, like an old man. The kids helped me out." A great Christmas present for Jeff and his family came Dec. 23 of that year, when he checked out of the hospital in Detroit, and came home. "It took me until the finals in May to get caught up in my school work." he said. GET RESULTS Call... 795-3345 "right up to the finals." The right leg is still an inch and a half shorter than the left, and he may have to have arthroscopic surgery over this summer, depend­ ing on whether the knee problem involves cartilage or a ligament. A ligament will take a few weeks to get over, and cartilage damage will take about two months, he reports. But the knee shows no signs of slowing him down. He said he is somewhat discouraged that he can't do weight work with his legs, but he does lift weights, concentrating on the upper body. His doctor has given him the OK to play baseball and tennis. It is not unusual for him to play tennis from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and then come home and work out in his own weight room for a while, he said, because he loves them both. "I do pretty good. I beat some of the guys on the tennis team," he said with pride. Jeff helps some around the family farm. He has worked again with the tractor that he had the accident with. "I sometimes drive the same tractor. But on a side hill, my stomach turns a little," he admits.The’next step in this determined young man's plans is pre-law studies at the University of Michigan, and he will then do post-graduate work to get a law degree. "The University of Michigan is ranked third in the nation as a law school," he pointed out. "I’ll probably take a minor in business administration, and 1 want to end up a corporate attorney, working with business law and investments," he said. "Some day, I'll buy a house on the lake with a boat and my own tennis court," he said. After seeing what Jeff has gone through during his high school career, still earning a 4.0 GPA, winning a national Outstanding High School Students of America award and the U of M Regents Alumni Scholar Merit scholarship, one shouldn't doubt him when he says, "I just want to succeed." Girl Scout troop goes to Lansing overnight The Junior Girl Scout capital. There they went on an Troop No. 238 spent Friday. extensive tour. The troop presented money May 19. and Saturday. May 20. on an overnight adventure for a project called “Dimes for the Dome . " The dome on in Lansing. With Troop Leader Connie the capital is being restored by Blain and three mothers. a non-profit organization to Diane Blain. Julie Nelson and look as beautiful as it did 110 Tara Zoemer. the group years ago. when it was built. “We can really learn a lot departed from Middleville after school on that Friday . about our architectural They spent the evening by the heritage at the capital." Blain pool of The Club House Inn in said. The scouts were all back, Lansing. During the course of the evening the scouts earned safe and sound, but tired, around 4 p.m. Saturday . their swimming badges. It was possible for the girls Saturday morning, the group members spent time at of the troop to take this trip by the Impression Five Museum, the money they had earned a hands-on science museum. selling Girl Scout cookies this They took a hike up to the last year. ' « a. »* < Junior Girl Scouts who mode the trip to Lansing recently were: (front row, from left) Joclyn Zoerner, Amanda Stutzman, Sara Wright, Carrie Moma, Missy Nelson, Jessica Blain, (bock row. from left) Connie Blain, Nicole Belson, Misty Blain, Katie Weaver and Megan Roon. St. Paul Lutheran Church 8436 Kraft SE Caledonia, Michigan FOUNDED IN FAITH ... GROWING IN LOVE DEDICATION SUNDAY JUNE 11 at 4 p.m. We invite your prayers and joyous presence at the Dedication Service of the Fellowship, Education and Office Addition. Pastor Robert Baerwolf, Zion, Holland, Mi, will be the guest speaker. A Buffet luncheon will follow the service. The entire building will be open to tour and enjoy after the service. Come and rejoice with God's Family at St. Paul! 24 Hour Prayer Vigil Requests... June 9th & 10th Send or call St. Paul Lutheran Church - 891-8688 by June 8 �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / June 6. 1989 Neighbors with NORMA VELDERMAN Have a good Decoration Day. all of you? It sure has been a series of nice days with some rain, some cool and just real good weather for vacation. My sister and hubby were here from Arlington. Va.. to help me and to help take the load off of Johnny. They were here for two weeks and we had such a wonderful time. I hadn't seen them for almost two years, so I doubly enjoyed their visit. Don and Dulles and grand­ children were visiting Ann Willyard over the holidays. They helped decorate the graves. Then Al and Virgie Vollink dropped in on the way to see a sister in Hopkins Fred and Shirley Palmer from White Cloud dropped in to see his parents, Airne and Lib Palmer, on Decoration Day John and Enid Trick, and Suzanne also were there. They convinced Aime that he should ride again in the Decoration Day parade. Pat Hilty said they attended Mike Scott's graduation open house Saturday. Neva and Red Aicken had her side of the family over after they all attended the Decoration Day parade. All the Vandal family was home for a family barbecue on Decoration Das Daughter Michelle s hus­ band. Mitch Mugridge, has been gone for weeks to Marine Reserve training in North Carolina. He will be back July 23. This past weekend, the Stein and the Standers got together for grilled turkey Jerry. Gina and Michael ail marched m the Decoration Day parade. Regina, for the first time, stayed home to get ready for the get-together. lyla Norton, very happily, said that there are now three generations of lyla’s with the new great granddaughter. Knstine lyla. the third one. lyla also acted as the mistress of ceremonies for the women’s group of the Com­ stock Nazarene Church recently. lyla and Greta Greiner at­ tended a service and a luncheon at the Grace Lutheran Church of Hastings. Wednes day. May 24. they also called on Mr and Mrs Homer Bauchman Bill Kenyon got the old 1926 car running and Art Ke­ nyon got to ride in the holiday parade .Sfteav 795-7719 _ Call for Appointment HAiR*ofsiGNERS Men • Women • Children ACRYLIC NAILS • TANNING BOOTH 109 Railroad, Middleville PROVINCIAL HOUSE HASTINGS • NOW HIRING • Certified Nurse Aides. Immediate openings available all shifts. Starting rate negotiable based on experience. Contact Charles Con­ verse for an interview. There will be a class for inexperienced Aides starting soon. Contact Joyce F. Weinbrecht. (616) 945-9564. (E.O.E.) Neva. Bill and Art Kenyon, along with all the other Ke­ nyons. attended Char Finkbeiner's retirement from working at TK School last Tuesday. May 23. Mae Bowerman is coming along slowly from the removal of a screw from her hip on May 12. Like the rest of us. she gets impatient w ith her slow recovery . Mae has always been such a ball afire that to have to slow down is irritating. Russell and Alice Bender got together at daughter Mary Alice Weidman’s Saturday. May 27. at Fenton. Bob and Carol Bender. Joan and Vinyl Tabor, also were there. They got together to celebrate Alice's birthday . Russell also said that their granddaughter is now a fullfledged doctor. She received her degree and is going to serve her internship at Fort Worth. Texas. They will at­ tend Laune Tabors open house. In a class of 103 she was fifth Dan and Ann Bartlette held a graduation open house for daughter Kate. Saturday. May 26. outdoors. It was a little cool. Sister Jennifer came home from college in Califor­ nia to attend. She will be with her parents for a week. Anne’s sister and children, also from California, were there for graduation and open house. Barb and Ann Clinton went to Greenville. They met with sister Nonda of Grand Rapids and they all went to see their other sister. Jean. They helped decorate all the graves. In Stanton they met friends they hadn’t seen for a long time. Char Finkbeiner said she had a lovely time at school. The children gave her gifts because of the retirement. Then, over the weekend, her family came and helped pit­ ching in to get a lot of things done at her home. They also went to her cot­ tage to get that ready for the summer. Then they went in to Herman Finkbeiner’s in Kelloggsville and put in the at­ tic floor. Herman is Rod’s father. Then she had a lovely retirement party at the Mid­ Villa with friends and family. With so many lovely cards, gifts, and flowers and good w ishes. Char was glow ing and feeling grateful to all who helped to make her day wonderful Louise Elwood is having a very wonderful time. Daughter Jackie, sons Matt and Dan Diepenhorst are here spending some time with her. They went to daughter Mike and Walt Eavey’s Sunday . May 28. Monday. May 29. son Tom and Janet visited Louise. Tuesday, the hospital guild met for luncheon at the Mid­ Villa. Sheilla and Mary Elwood went to Muskegon to visit her family over the holiday weekend. The Oliver family went camping over the holiday But in trying to read my notes, was it Megan that went with her friend Liz Penya? Sorry folks, my eyes just balk, so forgive my mistakes. Thelma Carl spent four days. May 19 through the 22nd. with niece and husband. Mr and Mrs. Howard Gould of Clark Lake near Jackson. Decoration Day she attend­ ed the ceremony at the cemetery Rose Smith and Louise Corson Plierce came to visit her later in the day. Thelma attended the Telephone Pioneer Luncheon. Wednesday. May 24, in Hastings. Betty Robertson had daughter and family, the O’Donnells, over Sunday. May 28. and on Monday , the rest of the family came over. Betty said she had been a neighbor of Esther Robinson while she was growing up She remembers that her mom would make the quilts and then Esther would quilt them. Betty said that she still has some of them yet. The Northrop family spent Decoration Day at Wayland I guess that is all for this week. My eyes got stubborn so I had to quit. Please be pa­ tient with them, folks. If you would call me. it sure would help to get more news. Visit with you next week. Area students receive Gun Lake GFWC award The General Federation of Women’s Clubs-Gun Lake Area honored four high school seniors selected as scholarship recipients for 1989 at the club’s benefit fashion show and luncheon held Thursday, May 18. at Bay Pointe Restaurant. Gun Lake. Scholarships were awarded to Jennifer Mousheigan from Wayland Union High School, Steve Pride from Martin High School. Alison Borsum from Thornapple-Kellogg High School and Scott Holmes from Delton-Kellogg High School on behalf of the entire GFWC-Gun Lake Area membership. The students and their mothers were guests at the luncheon and fashion show which is a fundraising event for the club's Memorial Scholarship Committee, made up of Linda Gruver. Judy Akers and Lois Page. The recipients were selected on the basis of their exceptional academic records, extra-curricular activities and definite future goals. Moushegian. 18. is the daughter of Zachary and Judith Moushegian of Stan­ dish Drive, Wayland. She plans to study mathmatics and business administration at the University of Michigan. The son of Steve and Bren­ da Pride. Steve, 17, of 14th Street, Martin, plans to study mechanical engineering at Western Michigan University this fall. Alfred and Mary Ann Borsum’s daughter. Alison. 18. of Stadium Drive. Mid­ dleville. will study com- munications and journalism at Hope College Holmes. 17. is the son of Richard and Wainetta Holmes of Lake Drive. Delton, He plans to study business •III ministration this fall at University of Michigan. 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VOTE Keith Wilson for Thornapple Kellogg School Board June 12 Paid for by the Committee to Elect Keith Wilson 4405 Bender Road, Middleville, Ml 49333 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I June 6, 1989 I Page 15 Berends resigns as Scots coach of junior high track by Barbara Gall Jock Berends resigns os jr. high trock coach after nine successful seasons. Caledonia Junior High boys' track coach Jack Berends has resigned the posi­ tion after nine seasons. During his tenure, the young Scots garnered seven first-place trophies and two seconds in the OK Blue A Caledonia High School math teacher, he said that because he saw his 50 to 60 athletes onl> at practice after school, he felt he did not have enough personal contact to do what he considers an adequate coaching job. “When I coached junior high basketball as well as track. I had contact with the junior high kids on a longer basis, with many of the same kids out for both sports. But no longer having that contact, and with so mans out for track each year. I find I’m still stumbling over names at the end of the season. “That's not the way it should be. 1 feel it would be more appropriate for someone on the junior high staff take over who sees the kids all the time. “Coaching isn't just an hour after school and cheering at the meets/ 1 would like so­ meone to take the program who will teach not only athletic skills, but. even more important, teach attitude and help personality development and the building of character." Berends said he expects to continue coaching soccer, which will become a varsity sport at Caledonia this fall. He coached the junior varsity team last year in its opening season as a sport. He also plans to keep in touch with the track program by helping at meets and "keeping my eye peeled for some soccer recruits. " "I’ve had wonderful kids to coach and plenty of support from (head track coach) John Soderman and from the high school athletes who have helped teach the junior high students," he added. Soderman expressed regret that Berends would no longer be part of the Caledonia track program “He’s been extremely valuable in getting the younger kids familiar with what track is all about." said Soderman. "He and (junior high girls' track coach) Nancy TenElshof have gotten large numbers of students interested in track. Our junior high team is always the largest of any of the schools we compete against, and many of those students go out for track in high school. "As a result, we have a large team here, which I con­ sider essential to a successful program. Scot girls’ track team finishes at 6-3 The Caledonia girls track team finished their dual meet season with a 6-3 record and a third place finish in the O.K Gold Conference. The ladies were fourth in the Caledonia Relays, tenth in the Greenville Relays, fifth at the Eagle Relays in Hudson ville. first at the Middleville Co-eds. twelfth in the Class B Regional, and fourth in the O.K Gold Conference meet Earning junior varsity let­ ters for the season were Tracey Batchelor. Melissa Meminer. Carla Potter, and Ellen VanGcist Freshman earning varsity letters were Heather Comcgy. Michelle Crowe. Heather Hoekstra. Treasure Hylkcma. Lisa Parbel. Robyn Poll. -Rosalyn Risdon. Laurie Roz.ell. Pam Stephens and Jenny Wilkinson. Leading freshmen scorers were Hylkema 29'6; Wilkinson 28'4; Rozcll 23 1/6 and Risdon 19'6. Sophomore letter winners were Nicole Bucr. Korey Hofmann. Cheryl Kral. Julie Kral. Amy Leatherman. Stephanie Lund. Lori Nodorft. Mindy Postma. Kel­ ly Purdy. Rom Robertson and Susan Welton Top scorers Congratulations Class of '89 horn PHIL’S PIZZERIA ITALIAN SPECIALTIES 795-7844 Pizza • Dinner • Ziti • Steaks • Appetizers • Submarines Calzone • Spaghetti • Cheesecake EaMop*o«r Air • Sausage Roll EAT IN OR I AKE OUT / WE CATER ALL OCCASIONS Downtown MIDDLEVILLE HOURS Tues-Thurs 11.30am it pm Fn i Sat n)0am 1 pm Sun a to CtoMdMon Parents & Children! The Caledonia Gymnastics Club — of Middleville ... begins its next 8-week session beginning June 12. The classes are on the first come, first served basis, so please call in to make your reservations early SUMMER HOURS: Mon & Wed 9 to 10. Beginning Advance 11 12 4 5. 6 5. Sat 9 10 and 10-11 Call ... 795-7620 We offer beginning through advanced gymnastics for boys & girls and have a USGF registered boys & girls team We are located at ... SHAPtUP AND SHOW OFF! 101 East Main — Middleville See you at the gym! were Hofmann 7116; J. Kral 38; C. Kral 3OV6; and Postma 29*. Junior letter recipients were Judy Burdock. Carla Frantii. Scot boys end 24th consecutive win season in irack The Caledonia Fighting Scot boys track team com­ pleted its 24th consecutive winning season with an 8-1 dual meet record. The Scots scored dual meet victories over Calvin Christian. Mid­ dleville, Cedar Springs. South Christian. Forest Hills Nor­ thern. Wayland. Coopersville and Kenowa Hills, losing only to Hudsonville. The Scots finished in se­ cond place in the O.K. Gold Conference and brought home championship trophies from the Middleville Co-Ed Relays and the Coopersville Classic. Receiving varsity track let­ ters at the track awards ban­ quet on Tuesday, May 29. were Joe Benedict, Ryan Berends, Chris Berends, Paul Burchfield. Scott Burd. Dar­ win Caskey. Greg Chapman. Tom Cox, Bill Crandall. Eric Curtis. Chris Durkee. Brad Feenstra. Andy Foster, Kirk Graham, Ted Grevers. Bill Hess. Scott Hilton, Tim Hodgkinson. Scott Johnson. Chris Lentz. Greg Lentz. Jim Lewis. Andy Lillie. Jeff McCaul. Brad Nanzer, Josh O'Krangley. Rick Olson. Rick Petehauer. Alan Roctman. Brad Ruth, Jeff Schumacher. Matt Shane. Tim Stack. Brad Stegenga. Aaron Tafelsky. Chris Todd. Todd VanderWoude, Dai Wessman. Todd Whitwam. Dave Wilson and Pete Woodfield. Receiving junior varsity let­ ters or freshmen numerals in track were Jason Boorsma. Jason Carter. Chris Dennison. Ken Douglas. Scon Feenstra. Terry Gabbert. Scott Hoek, Matt Meaney. Rob Mooney. Bryan Nelson. Doug Stanek and Chris Thompson Receiving all-conference medals were Scott Burd. Dar­ win Caskey . Bill Hess and Brad Siegenga The top twelve point scorers for the 1989 team were Kirk Graham 137; Brad Ruth 129; Scott Burd 112; Darwin Caskey 84; Ryan Berends 81; Bill Hess 80. Alan Roetman 70; Alan Lillie 69; Jim Lewis 64. Jeff McCaul 63; Todd Whit warn 61; and Chris Lentz 55 Kim Graham and Carrie Hill. Judy scored 124 1/6 points to lead the team in scoring and became the schools 14th all time point scorer with 284’6 career points. Seniors earning their final letter were Amanda Laetz and captains Sarah Ashbaugh. Deb Schumacher, and Becky Stauffer. Sarah had 72 points and ended her career in the school’s eleventh all-time scorer with 377'6 points. Deb had 93'6 points to finish with 488 17/24 career points to place her sixth on th elist. Becky scored 110'4 points and finished ninth on the career list with 384'6 points. All-conference athletes were Deb Schumacher in the 3200 meter run and the 1600 meter relay team of Julie Kral. Cheryl Kral. Korey Hofmann, and Becky Stauffer. IpE "We’re definitely going to miss Jack, and I’m sorry to GRADUATES When you need Announcements Name Cards Memory Books Jewelry Party Supplies Seeds! Caledonia Printing 9790 Cherry Valley Caledonia 891-2121 20% 11 KNIT COORDINATES .off. Cedar Closet in the Caledonia Village Centre Casual wear shop for missy & juniors with prices you can afford. MON.-TUES SAT. 10 5:30 QQ * * E C4 WED THURS FRI 10-8 O-7 > ><70* Thank you ... The parents of Caledonia’s 1989 graduates wish to thank the following businesses for helping sponsor the Senior Class Graduation Party. First Real Estate A-l Auto Service Above and Beyond Travel Adex Heating A & W Family Restaurant Amway Corp. Apsey Automotive Auto Masters Randy Bass Photographic Emporium Bishop Distributing Fred Boncher Attorney Boomtown Sound & Video Boorsma Quality Foods Bradford White Briarwood Golf Course Broadmoor Auto Sales Broadmoor Country Club Burns Hollow Caledonia Athletic Boosters Caledonia Dance Center Caledonia Oil Inc Caledonia Party Stor$ Caledonia Printing Caledonia Shop-Rite Foods Caledonia Standard Caledonia Tractor & Equip Co. Caledonia Village Beauty Nook Cascade Die Casting Group Campbell Agency Inc Cherry Valley Cafe Richard Choryan O.D Cooper Well Drilling Country Town Floral Custom Circuits D.V.K Construction D&W Food Centers Dari’s Restaurant Design Forum Duthler Leasing Dutton Auto Body Dutton Genera! Store Dutton Quick Stop Exercise With Ease E-Z Stop Gas J.N. Fauver Co. Geneses Hair Salon Harder & Warner Nursery Jack’s Place Lanser Landscaping Meijer Inc. Jon Merchant Builders Mr Fables The New Design Night Hawk Restaurant O.D.L Corp. Olivier VanDyk Insurance Professional Business Services Professional Pharmacy Professional Shopping Services Quality Air Quality Die & Mold Corp Rainbow’s End Re Max Real Estate Richard Robertson D.D.S. Saskatoon Golf Club Seif & Sons Chevrolet Shear Perfection Shurlow Custom Homes Southkent Veterinary Hospital Snider Home Entertainment State Bank of Caledonia Stauffer & Wiggers Insurance Sun & News (J-Ad Graphics) Steffen & Associates Stekettee Turf Service Stella’s Pizza The Tack Room Thompson’s Gun Shop Today’s Decoration Verhey Limousine Vicki’s Beauty Shop Victorian Gallery Village Stripper Antiques Visser Insurance Agency Wamar Products R Weaver Construction, Inc Wayne Westbrook D.D.S Western Auto WE APPRECIATE YOUR SUPPORT �Page 16 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / June 6. 1989 Fifteen Scots earn all-conference honors in 0-K Gold by Barbara Gail Fifteen Fighting Scots earn­ ed all-conference honors in track, golf, tennis, baseball and softball as Caledonia completed its first spring season in the O-K Gold. Seniors Kristen Molis and Vonnie Morin shared honors in the girls' golf Rambow Conference, leading their team to second place in the conference match In boys’ track, junior Scott Burd took a first in the 100-meter dash to win league honors. He then joined 400-meter relay teammates Brad Steeenga. Darwin Caskey and Bill Hess to put together another win for all­ conference honors in that event. Deb Schumacher earned a first in the girts' conference track meet, along with the 3200-meter relav team of Kral. Cheryl Kral, Julie ~ * Korey Hofmann and Beck> Stauffer. Two seniors. Rkk Dunn and James Spiegel, were selected for all-conference tennis honors, along with Mindy Beck and Greg Kral in softball and baseball, respectively. Becky Stouffer, left, Deb Schumacher and Korey Hofmann took firsts in the OK-Gold Conference track meet. Schumacher won the 3200 meter run while Stauffer and Hofmann were port of the 1600 meter relay team. Vonnie Morin, left, and Kristen Molis were all­ conference medalists in OK-Gold golf competition. Centerfielder Mindy Beck won all-conference honors for the second year in a row. She also was named Athlete of the Year. James Spiegel, left and Rick Dunn earned oil­ conference honors in tennis. Brad Stegenga, Scott Burd, Darwin Caskey and Bill Hess won all conference honors by placing first in the 400 meter relay at the conference meet. Burd also took first place in the 100 meter dash. 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 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, 13th day of June, 1989, in the Village Community Hall, 314 East Main Street, Middleville, Michigan, to receive testimony and discuss a proposed addi­ tional 1989 village operating millage rate. The Village levied 10.4489 mills in 1988. If taxes are not increased following the public hearing, the village will only be able to levy 10.0132 mills in 1989. 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 0.4357 mills (43.57 cents per $1,000.00 SEV) above the 10.0132 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 4.35% increase in village operating revenues. Public comment on this proposed in­ crease is welcome at the public hearing. It's a triple for the Kral family as senior Greg was named to the all-conference baseball squad and twin sisters Julie, left, and Cheryl won honors as part of the girls' 1600 meter relay team in track. IVe Specialize in Quality Produce BANANAS 29* LOTS OF PERENNIALS • Tupin • Columbine Sliver mound • Herbs ILK! 2% Ben is still buying flowers & vegetables. STRAWBERRIES COMING SOON! ! J *1.69 Wi s1.59 S & S FARM MARKET 7350 S. Middleville Rd. (M-37) (Between Middleville and Hastings) May 23, 1989 Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk Ph. 795-9758 • OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I June 6, 1989 / Page 17 Caledonia Jr. High track team announces awards The Caledonia junior high track team has completed another very successful season The girls had a rebuilding year, lost a meet or two early, but won consistently at season s end. They were not expected to be highly com­ petitive at conference but they surprised everyone — themselves and coaches too. They were in the lead, moreover with but two events to go. The girls finished just one point trom winning the se­ cond place conference trophy The boys were competitive and developed into the team to beat. They won all dual meets and the league championship trophy impressively. The boys also competed in the Coopersville Bronco Classic, placed second in a competitive field of nine schools, and took home 16 medals and numerous ribbons. Records broken in ’89: 400 relay. Allen Aho; Stese Bohez. Ryan Haik. and Jon Winquist (49.6 sec. >; 2 mile John Myers (11:18) the previous record smashed by 10 seconds; shot put - Jason Miner 41'9" (metric wt. > this dad still holds the junior high shot put record - larger wt.); 8(X) meter run. Beckv Beland (2.37) Conference highlights, and best of season performance to Alison Kcrda (mile); M Denison (2 mile); Amanda Wisniewski (2 mile). Missy Dykgrad (1st in 55-hurdles); Heather Bums (sprints); and J<xly VanOost and Nikki Sut­ ter (high jump). Coaches Nancy TenElshof and Jack Bcrends observed that this is the most improved team over the season in memory ever. The boys also were much better than anticipated and special commendation to the seventh grade athletes D Ruth (high jump). J. Winquist (sprints). Folkersma (hurdles). D Caskey (1st high jump conference); Struplin and Van Ryn (mid distance) and Hermon (distance). Berends also noted outstan­ ding performance and effort from: Steward. Hoffman. Heff in hurdler; sprinters. Oldfield. Bohoz. Zetty and Minor; distance Lillie and Myers (school record 2 mile) and versatile excellence anywhere assigned from spring-distance-field events Brad Allen (awarded coaches award) and Troy Barlow; Sheid and VanEls pole vault. All the athletes made im­ provements and helped with depth by placing second and third during the season. The most prestigious "You Did It" awards (excellence beyond expectation, leader­ ship, attitude, effort) went to Ryan Haik and Missy Dykgrad. (Back) Steve Bohez, Allen Aho. Ryan Haik and John Winquist: (front) Jason Miner, Jon Myers, and Becky Beland. Scots end softball season with 5-16 mark The Caledonia varsity soft­ ball team completed its season with a 3-11 record in the O-K Gold and a 5-16 record overall The Scots ended the year with a 10 9 loss to Belding after blowing a 9-0 lead. "That summed up the way our season went.” said Coach Paul Nixon. "We lost 7 games in the final 2 innings " The main problem we had all year was the caliber of pit chmg we faced. We never had a break in the schedule The highlight of the season was a doubleheader sweep of Coopersville. Timely hitting and g<x)d pitching from senior Carin Hirt was the key. Getting special recognition this spring was Mindy Beck, who for the second year in a row was voted to the all­ conference team as a center fielder. "She is a coach's dream, a team leader, always intense, play's over adversity, just a great person to be around,” said Nixon. She was also voted Caledonia's female athlete of the year. Graduating seniors on the roster are. Heidi Porter. Carin Hirt. Hope Racz. Mindy Beck. Amy Krous, Jenni Barn. Angie Laxton, Tracy Homich. and Kristie Haupt. Mindy Beck particularly had excellent stats this year: .378 avg., 20 runs. 19 RBI's, 15 stolen bases and 2 errors. Other seniors making fine contributions were: Kristie Haupt. Heidi Porter and Amy Krous in the outfield; Hope Racz, who had a great year at the plate; Tracy Homich in the infield; Carin Hirt pitching; Angie Laxton a second year starter at shortstop and Jenni Barri doing a great job back­ ing up at catcher. Caledonia Elementary honors volunteers NOTICE TO THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL ELECTORS An accuracy test on the Thornapple Kellogg School Election tabulating equipment will be done on Friday, June 9,1989, at 1:00 p.m., at the School Administration building. This test is on equipment to be used in the Annual School Election of June 12, 1989, and is open to the public. theCaledonia FIRM W AEROBICS CLASSES j/ Monday, Wednesday & Thursday p.m *** * •2:00 2:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. 6 TONING & EXERCISE TABLES One Month SE“K£$QQ95 Unlimited Toning European J* Zf Wolff BODY WRAPS TANNING BEDS The staff of Caledonia Elementary School recently said thank you’ to the school’s many volunteers by holding an after-school tea in their honor. Principal Jeanne Glowicki, right, presents a flower to next year s PTO presi­ dent Rose King as teacher Elaine Simmons looks on. PRESCHOOL ENROLLMENTS FALL 1989 Thornapple Co-op Preschool: We are now a part of TK Community Education! To enroll for Fall, 1989 or for further information call TK Community Ed at 795-3397. We have classes for 3 and 4 year olds. TK KIDDIE KAMPUS: Enrolling for fall 1989. Call TK Community Ed, 795-3397, to enroll. Fades stretch marks & cAAQi; cel’ulite. SPECIAL M J Guaranteed 6” loss on first visit or the Visit is FREE! One Month Unlimited Visits s39’s, No Service Fee CALORIE BURNING SCHWINN VIBROSAUN AIR-DYNE Machine Exercise Bike the FIRM 891-1820 - OPEN — Mon -Fn. 8 to 8; Sat 9 to 4:30 Located in the Caledonia Village Centre (between D&W and Rite Aid) on M-37 �Page 18 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I June 6. 1989 Obituaries Leah Joy Miller MIDDLEVILLE - Leah Joy Miller, 11, of 200 Russell Street, Middleville, passed away Sunday, May 28, 1989 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Miss Miller was bom on October 15, 1977 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Alton and Rhoda (Thomas) Miller. She was raised in Middleville and was presently attending the fifth grade in the Page Elementary School in Middleville. She attended Wayland Assembly of God. Miss Miller is survived by her parents, Alton and Rhoda Miller; two brothers, Jared and David Miller at home; grand­ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Nelson Thomas of Greenville and Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Miller of Hastings; great grandfather, Glenn Miller of Bellevue; many aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 31, at the Nashville Assembly of God with Reverend Robert Taylor, Reverend Ron Gay and Reverend Duane Kias officiat­ ing. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wayland Assembly of God Building Fund. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. THORNAPPLE FLORAL 114 River Street, Middleville Downtown — Along the River COMPLETE FLORAL SERVICE FOR ALL OCCASIONS MIDDLEVILLE - Esther M. Robinson, 91. passed away Saturday, May 27, 1989 at the Thomapple Manor, Hastings. Mrs. Robinson was bom on March 7, 1898 in Thomapple Township, the daughter of William and Hattie (Schiedel) Schleh. She was married to Earl G. Robinson on January 9, 1918. He preceded her in death on March 7, 1967. She was a member of the Busy Bee Cub. Mrs. Robinson is survived by two sons. Grant R (Caro- (616)795-3331 Gladys M. Abraham ALTO - Gladys M. Abra­ ham, 86 of Alto passed away Monday, May 22, 1989. Mrs. Abraham was a life long school teacher (40 years), retiring from the Middleville School system. She was the originator of the Inschool Hot Lunch Program. She is survived by a son, James J. and Doris Abraham of Alto; five grandchildren, Jean Abraham of Alto, Peggy and Steve Penland of White Cloud, Jim E. Abraham of Lowell, Michael A. and Brian Abra­ ham, both of Alto; a great grandson, Steve Penland; a sister, Mary Gahan of Grand Rapids; several nieces and People who do a lot of coughing when they are handling moldy hay, grain or silage are risking serious damage to their lungs. The coughing is a signal that respiratory protection is necessary to help prevent development of a permanent health affliction, says Howard Doss, Michigan State Univer­ Barber Stylist $ sity Cooperative Extension Member of the State Barber Association Service agricultural safety specialist. Dust from moldy hay, grain OPEN: Tues.-Fri. 8-5:30; Sat. 8-12:30 j or silage may contain fungus spores and bacteria that can be inhaled deep into the lungs and can cause “farmer’s lung” or Toxic Organic Dust Syndrome (TODS). Farmer’s lung can cause — Established 1959 — permanent damage and has forced some fanners to aban­ don their occupation to save Specializing in drilling their lungs and lives. The and repair of residential disease is most common among dairy farmers and most water systems often occurs during spring and winter, Doss says. LAUREL AND GARY NEWTON The disease is caused by very small spores and by­ 550 East Cloverdale Road products from fungi and bacteria that grow in moldy grain, hay and silage, as well • Hastings • as other matenals such as moldy compost, chicken Ph. 945-5084 feathers and chicken or ... 948-2845 droppings. tillage Barber » lyn) Robinson of Hastings and Wayne Robinson of Middle­ ville; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Laura Sherk of Middleville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday. May 30 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Rev. Leonard Davis offi­ ciating. Burial w’as at the Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomap­ ple Manor. $ 1 795-7760 John Hampton, 207 E. Main St., Middleville NEWTON’S WELL SERVICE SEASONAL JOBS AVAILABLE — FOOD PROCESSING PLANT — Truck drivers, bean harvester operators, general labor. Needed from approx, end of June, 1989 to end of Sept. 1989 (we will try to work around your scheduling, transportation or babysitting problems if necessary). Apply Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call 616/374-8837 for additional information TWIN CITY FOODS INC. — 1315 Sherman Street, Lake Odessa, Ml Both Day or Night Shifts Available PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for s2.50 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 5:00 p.m. For Sale ■ ASPARAGUS FOR SALE: for freezer or to eat fresh. Excellent qualitv. Call to place orders. 765-5157,__________________ POLE BUILDINGS - Horse bams and garages. 24x32x8 completely erected, S3.35O. Includes service door and 9x7 overhead. Many sizes available. Call Mecca Buildings for your dist. rep. 1-800-544-6682. For Rent nephews. The Mass of Christian Burial and the Committal Rites were held Thursday, May 25 at the Holy Family Catholic Church, Caledonia with Rev. Father James Cusack as Cele­ brant. Burial was at the St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Parnell. The Rosary was held Wednesday, May 24. Memorial contributions may be made to the Holy Fami­ ly Building Fund or the TV Mass at St. Andrews. Enve­ lopes available at the funeral home. Arrangements were made by the Roetman Funeral Chapel, Caledonia. Hay, grain or silage dust can be a threat — We wire flowers worldwide — OPEN Mon Wed 9-5 Thurs & Fri 9-5:30; Sat 9-1 Call for Classifieds Ester M. Robinson Doss says that farmer’s lung is most commonly an acute, short-term, flu-like illness ac­ companied by a cough, fever and chills, labored breathing, muscle pain and general discomfort. The symptoms of the illness can start from four to eight hours after the person inhales dusts. If this short-term illness oc­ curs repeatedly, it can per­ manently damage the lungs. Lung damage may also occur slowly over time without accute symptoms but with a gradual onset of labored breathing, weight loss and in­ creasing fatigue. TODS resembles farmer’s lung but does not produce long-term illness or cause per­ manent damage to the lungs. However, some people may become extremely ill with TODS and may require hospitalization. The symp­ toms can start from five to eight hours after a person in­ hales dusts. “Whenever anyone is working in dusty conditions caused by moldy hay, grain or silage, he or she should wear a disposable filter mask-type respirator,’’ Doss says. “Be sure the mask is certified to protect against the contami­ nant present and its concentra­ tion level, and use it in accor­ dance with all of the manufac­ turer’s instructions and limitations.” BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. Miscellaneous FREE LINGERIE! June is double hostess credit month. Call now to set your home party date. Ask about our business opportunities for profit and fun! Jorie Ann Apol. area director for CAMEO LINGERIE. 891-8365. TK CLASS 1979 is planning a 10 Year Reunion for September 9. If you have not been contacted call Brenda at 792-9267, M ANTED JUNK CARS: Haul awav free. Rapid Towing. 698-9858.__________________ WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 Garage Sale Community Notices 3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE: June 8, 9 & 10. Computer & electronic equipment at Beryl Fisher’s 515 E. Main, Caledonia._________________ ALA TEEN New meeting 7 p.m., Tuesday nights at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. _____ GARAGE SALE: June 10 & 11, 5818 Hilltop, Middleville. Many brand new items, china, lots of rnisc._______________ HUGE GARAGE SALE:8th and 9th. Comer of E. Main and Irving, Middleville. Everything from antiques to children’s clothes.____________________ MIDDLVILLE Saturday, June 10,9am-? 103 LemPaul. A cross road from Middle School. Some furniture, nice womens clothing, sizes 5 to 7, lots of misc. TWO FAMILY GARAGE SALE: June 8 and 9. From 9 to 5. First two houses south of 100th St., on Whitneyville Rd. YARD SALE: June 6, 7 & 8, from 9am to 5pm. Clothes, stereo & miscellaneous. Comer of Patterson and Bass. Thank You CARD OF THANKS The Middleville United Methodist Memorial Committee greatfully acknowledges the memorial gifts given in memory of Dean A. Cridler from rela­ tives, neighbors and friends. The family has requested that the gifts of money be given to our chair lift fund. Memorial committee Help Wanted HELP WANTED: part-time light factory work, flexible hours. No experience required. Apply at Power Mfg. 9818 Cherry Valley Road, Caledonia. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL full time and part time positions are available on the Southend of Grand Rapids. No experience required for most openings. Apply 7:30a.m.-4:30p.m. at 2401 Camelot Ct. S.E. Located off M-37 behind Eastbrook Mall. Peoplemark, Inc. 1-957-2101. Business Services A & M TOWING We buy junk cars or haul away free. 942-7253. Wanted PIANO FOR SALE: Wanted: Responsible party to take on small monthly payments on piano. Sec locally. Call Manager at 800-635-7611 anytime. Lost & Found LOST: Male cat, mostly black with while on paws, chest, nose & belly, comes to Nicky, Yank­ ee Springs area near Chief Noonday & Bassett Lake Rd. Missed & loved. 795-7884. LOST male yellow Lab/Goldcn Retriever mix, brown collar, comes to Bogie. If found or seen call 795-3789.______________ In Memoriam IN MEMORIAM In memory of my brother William Ackerson on his birth­ day, June 9. I miss you driving over and the different restaurants we used to go to; The drives we took and the visiting of our sisters. Beulah Pets FREE PUPPIES: Lab/ Australian Sheepdog mix. Call 868-6300. Real Estate SUMMER IN THE COUN­ TRY: features a winding road, acreage and Thomapple River. Colonial, 3 plus bedrooms, fami­ ly and formal living rooms. Country kitchen, 2 baths, decks, basement, T.K. Schools, many extras. Call Lu Ward 795-3723 RE/MAX BROKERS. INC 891-9219. (59779).__________ Jobs Wanted NEED A SITTER? Please call 795-2186. Sell it in the Sun & News Classifieds �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I June 6, 1989 / Page 19 T-K’s boys’ varsity tennis team wins league title by Jean Gallup The Thornapple Kellogg varsity tennis team broke a three-way tie to take the O-K Blue Conference title at the league meet in a suspenseful cliffhanger that sounds like the plot of a grade "B* movie melo­ drama. Coming into the tournament tied with both Calvin Christian and Hamilton, the 10-1 Trojans had lost their only match during the regular season to Calvin Christian by a score of 4-3. Playing at Kellogg's Woods in Godwin on May 23 and 24, TK ended the first day of play with 32 points. Hamilton had 25 and Calvin 24. Coach Larry Seger said, "In the 30 seasons of coaching. I’ve never had a team, until now, where I couldn’t put our best team on the court. We had so many injuries to the players this year; it was one thing after another. We fought it all year. "Corey Dean had a broken wrist from the basketball season; you can't help that kind of thing. Pete Donker strained a ligament in his knee. He missed the Hamilton match we had to win to create the three-way tie. But we had a determined team, and we beat them 6-1. That was our best day of tennis-they just played the best they played all season," Seger said. And, at the conference tournament, Donker, the captain and best player, had to sit on the bench and just watch, unable to help his teammates. player, and he beat him 6-3, 6-2. He played a great match. He was very confident and always thought he could win, and he did," the coach said. "It was a tremendous pschyological lift to the whole team. And, it was exciting!" In the second singles match, Dan Keller played a tough match againt his Godwin opponent, but won with a 6-3, 3-6 and 7-5. "With the first two down, we felt strong, and in the best possible position, being undefeated in conference play," Seger continued. After a first-round bye, Dave Sherwood, seeded no. 1, beat Comstock Park 6-1, 6-1. He won his champion­ ship flight by defeating an opponenty from Hamilton 6-4, 7-5. Sherwood has a 32-3 overall record as a freshman, Seger noted. Matthew Stander, also seeded No.l in his flight, had a first-round bye, and in the second round played Godwin to a 6-1, 7-5 win. He won his flight championship with a 6-4, 6-3 win over Hamilton, and finished the season undefeated during the season and the tournament. In the first doubles match, Dirk Strater and Jeff Geukes defeated Comstock Park 6-1, 6-2 and Godwin, 6-2, 6-2 in the second match, before losing in the finals to To replace Donker, Seger brought up an 11th player, freshman Dave Lehman, on the morning of the tournament. "On that first day, he had to play Byron Center's best Calvin Christian. The second doubles match saw Oliver Wilken and Corey Dean beat Byron Center 6-1, 6-2 in the first game, and best Hamilton 6-3, 6-3. "They also won a big match in the finals over Calvin Christian 7-6,7-6; that was an important win," Seger said. In the third doubles match, Scott Parker and Tad Thatcher bested Comstock Park, 6-1, 6-1, Calvin Christian by a score of 6-2, 6-3 and in the final beat Godwin 6-1, 6-2. With Middleville firmly in the winner's position, there was still plenty of excitement in the decision on who would take the second-place trophy. "Second place was deter­ mined in the last match of the day by both teams’ number one singles players. It went three sets to a 6-4 win in the third and that gave Hamilton the win and second place," he said. "We were pleased to win, we just had a lot of great playing; a lot of close matches, but we won when we had to. And, we played good competition all year," Seger observed. Helping the team was the experience gained by play­ ing in four tournaments, and, "even with the injuries, we kept the lineup intact," the coach said. "We were quite confident to begin with, and with the two firsts with Lehman and Sherwood, we knew it was our time. We believed we would win." he said. "We knew it would be tough. Hamilton has an excellent tennis program, and Calvin Christian has qualified for a state tournament, but we did it." Next year, the team will lose four seniors, but will Central Carage Towing 24 Hour Service TK’s conference winning tennis team, (front row, left) Jeff Geukes, Dave Lehman, Dave Sherwood, Oliver Wilken, Andy Hutchins, Coach Larry Seger, (back row) Scott Parker, Matthew Stander, Dan Keller, Corey Dean, James Colin Mackie-Smith, Tad Thatcher and Thomas Goeldner show the trophy they earned fro theri excellent tennis playing. Missing from the picture are Pete Donker, Dirk Strater, Mark Harcek and Rob Hunt. T-K junior high girl tracksters win 7-0 Front Row - Jenny Wiesenhofer, Cindy Fox, Amy Missod, Stocio Kooimon, Car­ rie Williamson, Britt Haraburda. Bridget Loftus, Melissa Lincoln; second row Brooke VanElst. Christy Christian, Carla Ploeg, Cori Drake, Metta Bedrick, Niki Bird, Mindy Truer Megan Middleton, Angie Jerkatis; bock row - Shannon McMur­ ray, Kim Scott, Sarah Count, Trade Middleton, Tonya Adams, Theresa Baerman, Kim Wohlford. Emily Henning, coach Jeanna Lund. ;♦ Middleville United Methodist Church , JsonseekerU safari ^-*1 SEARG-nG IO KNOW GOOr~ IfZXX/JAWMXWkinY f ; * V.B.S. 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. June 19-23 / have five strong freshmen coming up. "We're looking to the future. We’re a young team, but with three freshmen and one sophomore this year, we'll have five strong freshmen to work with, and we're looking forward to next year. It’s been four years since we have won the conference tournament. Four years is quite a long time for us. It’s nice to be back on top," Seger said. This is the seventh boys' tennis team conference championship Seger has coached. The T-K junior high girls track team had a very suc­ cessful season. The girls went 7-0 in the conference dual meets and 7-1 overall losing only to Wayland. T-K placed second behind a very strong Byron Center team in the con­ ference meet. Two records were broken this season. The long jump record was first broken by seventh grader Carla Ploeg with a jump of 15’167. She then broke her own record at conference with a jump of 16’3*6”, but, her eighth grade teammate. Trade Mid­ dleton. broke Carla’s record at conference with an ex­ cellent jump of 16’6^6”. Trade and Carla took first and second at conference respectfully. Britt Haraburda broke the 200m record with a 28.1 and then broke her own record at the conference meet with a fine lime of 27.5 which took first place at conference. Kim Wohlford also had a first place performance at conference in the 400m with an excellent time of 64.9 The 400m rela\ team placed second in conference with a time of 57.2. The relay con­ sisted of two seventh graders. Carla Ploeg and Amy Missad and two eighth graders. Tracie Middleton and Theresa Baerman. The 800m relay also tixik second with a time of 1:59.3. This team also consisted of two seventh graders. Kim Scott and Britt Haraburda and two eighth graders, Angie Jerkatis and Theresa Baerman. Team captains were Jenny Wiesenhofer, Angie Jerkatis. Kim Wohlford and Tracie Middleton. Reasonable Rates call 795-3369 or 1-800635-9964 ESTATE AUCTION Saturday, June to • 10 A.M. LOCATION: 9469 Alaska Ave., Caledonia. (Take M-37 to 84th Street, turn east to Alaska Ave., turn south to Auction). Furniture; appliances; TV’s; antiques; collectibles; Farmall B tractor; disc; cultipacker; tools; dishes; pans; toys; and more! Estate of Rose Loring, Karen Halstedt IPR. Lunch available. Terms cash or approved check. Burns Auction Service 500 Ten Mile Road Comstock Park, Ml (616)887-723 or 887-0435 �Page 20 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I June 6, 1989 Middleville girls track takes 2nd in O-K Blue liitdleville's Finest Ul 117 W. Mam Middleville. M’. a PHONE m 795-7911 a 5 OPEN 7 NIGHTS Ul Ul Ul Sun. thru Thurs. 3:30 to 11 p.m. Fri. & sot. 3:30 to 12:30 O.m. a Ul 1 u KV) ui H “ Two Pizzas for One IAW Special Price a o Save up to 70% on second Pizza Good only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday & Saturday) Ul w a S7S $950 M250 (2) Small 10" 1 item... ......... (2) Small 10" 3 Items a Ul (2) Small 10" deluxe (2) 14 1 items Ul o (2) 14 5 items Ul Ul (2) 14" Deluxe Ct $1400 Middleville had three all-conference performers at the recent O-K Blue girls track meet. Alicia Batson (top left) won the 1600 meter run while Pam Eaglen (above right) won the 100 and 200 meter dashes and Angy Johnson took both the shot put and discus. ★ MONDAY SPECIALS ★ $250 Antipasto Salad a tt a 1 Ul Ul Ul Ul Spaghetti & Meat Sauce ★ TUESDAY SPECIALS ★ 18x12 Big Pan Pina ........... 20% Off $coo O Each Additional item . Add Summer 3 All Cotton Wednesday Special Ham & cheese ■ i Sub YARNS Includes mayo & lettuce....... (Offer Expires June 17) Specials not valid with any other offers or Free Delivery RAINBOWS END BEST PIZZA AROUND — FASTEST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES! Yam, Crafts & Variety Caledonia Village Centre Mon.-Fri. 9 to 8; Sat. 9 to 5:30 p Phone 891-1106 > FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA LOWELL or MIDDLEVILLE II $900 ft££ Mw UTT ANY 14 , 16 OR 18X12 PIZZA j Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop I 3 in a Take Out Only • Only 1 Pm Coupon • Expires 6 ® W 1i $900 U A££ anv ,4 ‘-1S OR tt ib xi2- pizza ! Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop UH 2 liwt with any pct up pm order NO COUPON NEEDED All of our Pizzas include our Special Sauce and lOO*o Mozzarella Cheese NO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY 15 MINUTES TAKE OUT OR EAT IN OR FAST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES Here s what our customers say about Faro s Pizza £ The O.K. Blue girls track meet finished with Calvin Christian first. Middleville se­ cond. Lee third. Byron Center and Godwin tied for fouith, Hamilton sixth, Comstock Park seventh and Kelloggsville eighth. In the conference meet Mid­ dleville girls turned in many outstanding performances to achieve their second place finish. Leading her team was senior Pam Eaglen scoring 30 points by winning the 100 and 200 meter dashes and taking a third place in the 400 meter dash and fourth in the high jump Freshman Alicia Batson also brought home a gold in the 1600 meter run and two silver medals in the 800 meter and 3200 meter relays with teammate Lon Wieringa, Faith Smith and Ron Curths. Batson finished her scoring w ith a third place finish in the 3200 meter run. Junior Angy Johnson addec 20 points taking first in both the ihot put and discus. Both Angy and Pam will bt competing at the State Mee Saturday. June 3 ai Jacksoi Northwest � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/sunandNews_1989-06-13.pdf 23966505636cae164cccfbcf94dd920a PDF Text Text 121 SOU • X Hastings hill ic Library tiBRARf ,UH STEEET ;HIGAN 49: ” pilic ’ST 121 Chtrch U S. POSTAGE HASTINGS, Ml 4WI Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Middleville, Michigan 49333 118th Year No. 74 / June 13, 1989 Middleville Lions Club installs walkway John Tobin Jennifer Tobin Boy killed, sister hurt in car crash One child was killed and another was critically injured Monday, June 5, in a two-car accident on M-37 in Rutland Township. John Benjamin Tobin, 6, died at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo an hour and a half after the accident. His sister, Jennifer, 8, still is listed in critical condition at Bronson. Daniel Tobin, 38, was slowing to turn left from M37 to Irving Road when his car was struck in the rear by a southbound truck. Tobin, of 4900 N. Irving Road, and his wife, Frances, 32, were treated and released at Pennock Hospital after the accident for minor cuts. Both had been wearing seatbelts. The second car was driven by 24-year-old Keith Saltz, of 2462 Starr School Road, Hastings. Saltz also was treated for minor cuts at Pennock Hospital and released . Both children were taken to Pennock Hospital and later airlifted to Bronson, where John was pronounced dead. Jennifer remained hospitalized with broken legs and spinal injuries. Police said alcohol wasn't a factor, but the accident remains under investigation. Services for John Tobin were held Friday at 11 a.m. at Beeler Funeral Home in Mid­ dleville. Red Cross blood campaign dedicated to car crash victims The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have a blood drive from noon to 5:45 p.m.Thursday, June 15. at the Middleville VFW Hall Red Cross Director Don Turner said the campaign is being dedicated to the memory of John Tobin and to Jennifer Tobin, both of whom were victims in a car-truck ac­ cident June 5 near the comer of M-37 and Irving Road John. 6. was killed in the accident. Jennifer, 8. has re­ mained in critical condition, but reportedly has been improving. The children’s mother. Frances Tobin, is a licensed practical nurse and a Red Cross volunteer nurse. She and her husband. Daniel, have asked that donors help replace the blood that John and Jen­ nifer had to use after the accident. For more information about the drive, call the Iccal cnapter ai 945-3122 from 8:30 a m to 1:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday Cooperative effort is shown by Lions Club members in the building of foot bridges and a path from State Street to Spring Park. With the path,village children and adults can moke their way to the park with a quiet, scenic walk with nature instead of along busy highway M-37. It's heave-ho by everyone to lay one of the poles used to build the walkway to the first bridge. Pranger named Middle School principal at T-K by Jean Gallup Raymond "Skip" Pranger has been named the new Middle School Principal of the Thornapple Kellogg School District, replacing retiring Joseph Sanford. Pranger was given a 49week contract by the TK Board of Education so he could start working with Sanford before Sanford leaves the district. "I'm excited and a little apprehensive, as one would be starting a new job," Pranger said as he and his family left for a week’s vacation before starting his new position. In other business, the board voted to include $74,922 in next year s budget for part of an updated five-year-computer program explained by Kevin Briggs, Chairman of the Computer Committee. However, the money will be spent on the computers "only to the extent permitted Skip Pranger by the budget," according to the motion passed by the board. Briggs told the audience his recommendation was the fourth in a series of five-year plans. Every year the plan is revised, proving the "The only thing constant with computers is change, and change is constant," he said. Pointing to Thornapple Kellogg's national reputation in computer knowledge, Briggs explained that some college credits can be earned with the computer classes offered at TK, and he was exploring the possibility of Grand Rapids Junior College also granting credits with very little change in the current programs. Five computers, printers and carts, plus one computer per staff room, and one overhead projecter that ties into the computers was requested for the elementary level by Briggs. The middle school would gain the same amount of units under Briggs' plan, and the high school would have an IBM system and a laser printer. Drafting class would get two more computers and software for all levels is also needed, Briggs said. Replacement of machines will begin next year, he added. Briggs said he knew this is not the time to ask for money for anything, but pointed out that it is needed to keep the computer program strong and to allow TK students to continue to excel. "Entry-level skills neces­ sary after school are going up all the time. Many, many jobs are lost in the blue collar area, with fewer jobs in shops available." he noted. Also, computer knowledge is essential if the student is to continue in school, he said. "We offer a wide range of computer programs so our students are able to compete whether going into jobs or schools," he commented. Vice president of the board, James Verlinde, asked Briggs if the amount he asked for Continued on page 2 DNR recommends revision forAustinridge Caledonia planners work on text of township land use plan by Barbara Gall The Caledonia Township Planning Commission turn­ ed its June 6 meeting into a work session to discuss the text of the land use plan approved in 1988. It also set July 17 at 7:30 p.m. as a public hearing date for comment on new sanitary regulations for the Austinridge development on Alaska Avenue. Township Supervisor Jer­ ry Good said the Department of Natural Resources recommends that each lot in the development must show two successful percolation tests before a building permit is issued. In addition, all lots must be tested before any homes are constructed in the development. This regulation would replace the original planning commission stipu­ lation that the developers set aside a three- to five-acre plot that would qualify as a back-up septic system for the development in case of septic failure. The public hearing will be held to discuss only the new regulation, as a revised final plan cannot be submitted by the developer until all the testing is completed. The commission also set Aug. 7 for a public hearing on the renewal of the planned mineral removal permit for Pace Excavating, which owns a sand pit at 7977 Whitneyville Road. On June 19, two public hearings will be held. Richard James has requested a special use permit to do tool and die work at 7594 McCords. This hearing will begin at 7 p.m. At 7:30, the commission will reopen the public hearing on the PMR request by Cherry Valley Develop­ ment. After setting its calendar, the commission then turned to the text of the land use ordinance presented by outgoing Township Planner Andy Bowman. The commissioners first review­ ed the two-year procedures they followed in form­ ulating the 20-year guide for development in the township. Included in the text provided by Bowman were all the revisions made by the commission as it studied existing land uses, soil samples, water locations and Continued on page 3 �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I June 13, 1989 Over 100,000 ‘Pennies From Heaven’ shower McDonald House Kettle Lake School's recent Pennies From Heaven' fundraiser did not break the Guiness Book of World records, but it did net over 200.000 pennies which were divided between the Ronald McDonald House and the school library. Kettle Lake students spread the vast collection of pennies on the gym floor as donations were counted on Moy 20, the day of the fundraiser. Kettle Lake Principal Jeff Worman presents $1,115.73 to Ronald McDonald House representative Don Edwards. Caledonia State Bank conveniently transformed the stacks of pennies into a check for the June 7 presentation. Local woman says mobile home park design causes flooding by Jean Gallup Runoff water from the site of the Cedar Mill Estates mobile home park has flooded the Burk home on Grand Rapids Street for the second time this year, and Laura Burk says she's certain it will happen again. The first time, the water drained from the mobile home site earlier this spring, the water flooded the Burk yard, continued across the street to flood Carl Nelson's yard and damaged Paul Leach's driveway, she said. "With the extra rain this time, it washed away my garden, ail of my pine seedlings and flooded the basement. 1 called (property manager for the project) Cindy Sage Winters. She apologized and they had someone to suck up the water in the basement, but it didn't fix anything because the ground is saturated, and it is still draining into the basement," she stated. . Another drain located behind the Gary Rounds house was plugged, making the problem worse, she said. "I want it taken care of and I want my basement repaired before the next rains come," she said. With the help of Barry County Commissioner Bob Wenger and Drain Commissioner Robert Schafer, the drain pipe situated directly above the Burk garden and pointed at their back door was moved closer to the edge of their property line. Burk said she wanted to give credit to Wenger and Schafer for helping with what has been done so far. "Wenger came right out, and he made phone calls. So did Shafer. He called (architect for the park) Postema right from here. He told them we had a problem, and they came out the next day and moved the pipe," she said. "That's why we keep calling Wenger. We know we will gel results." "But, I’m sure this will happen again, because our house is lower than the others in the neighborhood. It all runs this way," she added. "I'm very unhappy." Pranger named Jr. High principal Continued from front page could be funded, "would that replace the amount not funded last year?" The computer program received one-third of the amount requested last year, Briggs noted, and that had a detrimental effect When Verlinde repeated his question, Briggs replied that the loss last year would not be made up by this year's request Use of the present computers was set by Briggs at eight to 10 hours a day, five days a week for 36 weeks of the year, and four to six The tips of a few tomato sets are all that can be seen above the sand in the days a week in the summer Burk's garden which was deposited there by flooding water from the Cedar Mill time. Estates moblie home park behind the home. The students' careful use of the machines was credited by Briggs as the reason for the low maintenance costs of the computers. In other actions at the June Sally Clark, a 1988 She competes in the pen­ graduate of Caledonia High tathlon, which includes the 5 meeting, the board: School, has been named the long jump, high jump, shot • Adopted a Develop­ top scholar-athlete at put. 60-meter hurdles, and mentally Appropriate Kinder­ Michigan State University. 800-meter run. during the in­ garten Curriculum developed This award was presented door season and the hep­ by the kindergarten staff, recently at a banquet hosted tathlon. which includes the including Janet Guekes, by the MSU Athletic Council. save five events, as well as the Kathy Kermeen, Melissa Clark, a physical eduction javelin and 200-meter dash, McLain, Kay Noah and Sue major studying exercise during the outdoor season. Overholt, along with physiology, is a member of Principal Bill Rich. Clark, daughter of David the MSU varsity women’s in­ • Granted tenure to special and Loralynne Clark of Alto, door and outdoor track teams education teacher MargaretSally Clark also has been inducted into mary A. Jagnecki. Tower Guard, the MSU • Set a special meeting for sophomore honor society. June 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Selection for Tower Guard library at the high school to membership is based on set the millage levy or adopt a academic achievement and lay-off list after the June 12 only the top 4 percent of the millage election, freshman class is considered • Set June 26 as a special for membership each year. meeting to adopt the revised The honor society is primarily general fund budget, and adopt a senice organization and J°hn Hampton, Barber Stylist works w ith the Office of Pro­ the 1998-90 general fund M Member of the State Barber Assoctation grams for Handicapped appropriation budget. Students • Held a Truth in Taxation Hearing adopted by the board OPEN: Tues.-Fri. 8-5:30; Sat. 8-12:30 at a May 22 special meeting. • Recognized John Miller and Dan Law for their years of service on the Board of Education for the TK School District. Both will step down soon as board members, with Miller retiring and Law moving out of the school district. Caledonia graduate top MSU scholar-athlete tillage Sarber 795.776O 207 E. Main St., Middleville Kevin Briggs, director of the computer progrom at Thornapple Kellogg Schools, explains why computers are so important in the job market and in higher education. TheSun 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 S8.00 Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties . S10 00 t-oundea in 1870 — Published by... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 13, 1989 I Page 3 Victim in crrtica^condrtion Middleville man captures son-in-law in shooting by Jeff Kaczmarczyk A Middleville man captured and held his son-in-law at gunpoint last week when the wanted man appeared at the father-in-law’s home. Michael J. Getzen, 29, was taken into custody June 6 after he showed up at his in­ law’s home armed with a handgun, several knives and more than 200 rounds of ammunition. Two days earlier, police said Getzen shot his sister-inlaw when she tried to phone police to break up a fight be­ tween Getzen and his wife, Teresa, at Getzen's home in Orangeville Township. The victim, Brenda Kurr, 17, of Hastings, is in critical condition at Bronson Meth­ odist Hospital in Kalamazoo. Hastings. On June 3 the two Officials said Kurr may not women had arranged to go to recover from the two gunshot Getzen's home at 7790 Mullen Road so Teresa could wounds to the head. Kurr was critically wounded pick up her young children. "The reason she brought June 3 when she went with her sister, Teresa, to Getzen’s her sister with her, is because home so Teresa could pick up of some prior spouse abuse her children. After Getzen and incidents," Neil said. "She his estranged wife began to was scared of him." After the fight and shooting argue, he reportedly struck Teresa, and Kurr went to the that left Kurr seriously in­ jured, Teresa fled the home. telephone to call for help. “Mike apparently didn’t Police said Getzen followed want that to happen/ said her out of the home and Michigan State Police Detec­ pointed his handgun at her, tive Sgt. Ron Neil. "He but Teresa ducked behind a struck her twice, knocked her car, and no shots were fired. Getzen fled the scene in his to the floor and shot her blue Chevrolet pickup truck. twice.” Neil said the Getzens were The next morning, Neil said separated, and Teresa, 21, had Getzen got stuck just south been living with her sister in of Allegan. He abandoned his vehicle and stole a 1978 Buick he found nearby. An avid hunter, Getzen was believed to be heading toward Newaygo County. But he was arrested two days after the shooting when he appeared in the dense swamp behind his father-in-law's house near Middleville. The father-in-law, who saw Getzen coming toward the house, pulled a shotgun and held Getzen until police ar­ rived. "The father-in-law was holding him at gunpoint," Neil said. "Mike, for what­ ever reason, was attempting to make contact.’’ Police said they found the missing Buick about three miles away. In the car, they recovered a .22 caliber semi­ automatic rifle equipped with a view scope and a 50-round clip of ammunition. From Getzen, police took a .22 caliber semi-automatic pistol believed to be the weapon used in the shooting. The weapon was sent to the State Police Crime Lab for testing. Police also seized 200 to 250 rounds of ammunition that Getzen had been carrying with him, along with rope and several knives. Officials said the outlook for Kurr is grim. She suffered wounds to her face and to the back of her head. The second shot lodged in her brain, Neil said. "She has been in a coma and hasn't regained cons­ ciousness," he said. "They have her on life support.” Neil said the shooting is a tragic example of a family dispute that escalates when a gun is drawn. "Someone has the avail­ ability of a weapon, and they use it," he said. Getzen was arraigned last week on charges of assault with intent to murder, assault with a dangerous weapon and two counts of committing a felony with a firearm. Preliminary exam will be held Friday in 56th District Court, and Getzen remains lodged in the Barry County Jail on $50,000 bond. Wildlife Rehab Center to serve Barry County by Jean Gallup Hurt or abandoned wild animals from Barry, Allegan and Van Buren counties now stand a better chance of surviving with a newly- licensed Wildlife Rehab­ ilitation Center in the Middleville area. Veterinarian Larry Julius and Veterinarian Technician Leslie Velicky examine three abandoned racoons brought in by a concerned citizen. The Thomapple Veterinary Medical Center at 2220 Patterson Road recently was named by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources as qualified to treat wildlife, especially animals on the endangered species list, said Veterinarian Larry Julius, director of the center. Julius, a veterinarian for 23 years, has previous experience in running a rehab center for wild animals from his years of practice in Holly. While the DNR brings in most of the animals in for treatment, along with some others who bring in foxes, raccoons and deer, the DNR does not pay Julius for the service, so he is donating his time and expertise to others who bring in the wild animals. "We do it because I enjoy it. We learn from it and it's a tool to teach people about animals," he said. "Some­ times we bring them into Caledonia planners work on text of land use Continued from front page conditions and the many other factors considered in laying out a plan that would allow for orderly and balanced development. Bowman reminded the commissioners that the future "southbelt" highway and the need to bring public sewer into the township were two of the major factors considered in putting together the plan. For example, the nonhem edge of the township was designated for heavy industrial use because it was the most likely target for public utilities. At the request of the township board, a major amendment to the ordinance was approved last week to allow the commission the authority to designate blocks of land in the township where immediate develop­ ment would be too soon for that area. This amendment will indicate "phases" of development in the plan's 20-year span, and will enable the commission to determine whether development in an area is happening at an appropriate time. The commission will have "the clout" to refuse a plan not only because of its lack of compatibility with the surrounding area, but also because public utilities are $ON$EEKER SAFARI} X’EXPLORE THE MEANING OF J? THE LORD’S PRAYER £ j® Preschool Class (34 not yet in school) thru 6th Grade Adult Class will Explore issues of the 1990’s with Special Speakers & S JUNE 19-25 • 6:50-8:00 P.M. #3. Middleville United Methodist Church rX not likely to be available there in the foreseeable future. "Just because an area is designated for a certain use on the land use map doesn't mean the area is ready for that use immediately," said Bowman. This amendment follows a lengthy conroversy over the 80-acre Austinridge project planned by Reibel Development. Though the commission turned down three proposals by Reibe! because the planned housing was too dense for the agricultural area, Reibel claimed its last two projects fit the requirements of the township land use plan which designated the area medium density housing (two to four homes per acre). The commissioners said this density was something they saw as a future development and recom­ mended demal of the project because of its incom­ patibility with the surrounding area. But the township board overrode the recom­ mendation of the commis­ sion and approved a 90-unit development for the site. The board, however, asked the commission to review the land use plan so that other developers would not seek to build projects in the township that were "ahead of their time." With the amendment to the ordinance in place, the commission will have the authority to deny future proposals that may indeed fit the long-range projections of the land use map, but are incompatible with current uses of the land in the area. The amendment also will protect the township from being "stuck" with failed septic systems in an area where sewer is not available, but where developers had used the projections of the land use plan as a legal argument for permission to construct densely populated projects. The commission adjourn­ ed so that members could study the regulatory recommendations for each of the 10 possible land uses in the township. The commission hopes to have the text of the ordinance approved by September, said Township Clerk Sharon Buer. schools to teach children. Our involvement in this program and our whole practice goes beyond just the elementary level. We’d like’ to be involved in the science level, possibly with a slide show, or with ideas on how to get items not budgeted by the schools. We may be able to show them how to obtain a skeleton, things like that." Julius and his assistant, Leslie Velicky, a licensed veterinary technician, are also interested in participating in "Career Days" in area schools to tell children what a vetemarian does, he said. The DNR is expected to bring many different animals to the center for treatment. The animals may include predatory birds, snakes or other exotic creatures that they think need treatment, Julius continued. Those who find wild animals that are hurt or look abanoned should follow some quidelines, explained Velicky, a graduate from Michigan State University. First, if the animal appears to be abandoned, assume that the mother is nearby and leave it alone, Veriicky said. And. never touch the animal to avoid leaving the scent of a human on the baby animal. "If the mom even sees you getting close, she may not come back,” she explained. When an animal is hurt or the mother is dead, and the homeowner is going to bring it in, wear heavy gloves and protective clothing to pick it up and put it into a container to transport it, she advised. The veterinary center also has regular office hours for the treatment of the more normal range of pets, Julian said. "Our major goal is not only to provide good care, it is to show people how to incorporate their pets into their lives," he added. The practice is open from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday and from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday and Thursday. Saturday hours are from 8:30 a.m. to noon. -NEEDEDProfessional Nurses RNs and LPNs Full-time and part-time positions available. Wages competitive. Good benefits. Contact Person ... JOYCE F. WEINBRECHT, Provincial House 945-9564 E0E �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 13. 1989 Area resident earns degree from Oakland Finkbeiners to mark 50 years on June 25 Laura B. Haaksma. 10479 Braska Drive. Middleville, earned a bachelor of science degree in physical therapy at Oakland University. Rochester. Mich . on June 3 Reunion set for Caledonia High School Cliff and Monica Finkbeiner of 820 E. Clinton, Hostings, are inviting friends and relatives to an open house on their 50th anniversary, June 25, at the K of C Hall on West State Road from 2 to 5 p.m. The open house will be hosted by their children, Joe and Sherry Finkbeiner, Jim and Carole Seeley and the five grandchildren. No gifts, please. Adult Education class graduates in Middleville The 19th graduating class of the Adult Commencement at Thornapple Kellogg include (front row, from left) Michael Charles Hubbard, Nancy Lynne Ford-Christie, Ola Dean Schutz, Frederick Zimmer, (back row) James P. Raymond, James H. Bard­ well, David William Edwards, Todd Iser Nickola and Gene Lockyer. WHITNEY VILLE BIBLE CHURCH LOCAL 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. CHURCH "The Church where everybody is somebody... . and Jesus Christ is Lad" SundOi School 9 30 am DIRECTORY SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Hall Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Pastor Monte C. Bell Recto. h. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 24’ -McCann Road. Irving. Michigan St. Paul Lutheran MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE MISSOURI SYNOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES God's family) 111 Church Street Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship............................8:30a.m. Sunday School...................................... 9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship................. 11:00 a.m. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church A Church on the Word 9:30 a m. 10:45a.m. 6:50 a m 7:00p.m. Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School Praise Service Sunday Evening Service Visiting Pastor Al Korvemaker • 452-9711 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music 9:45 j.m. Sunday School............................................ (616)795-2391 (Come join our family .. f 700 p m 891-8923 St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest Middleville at the j—Community The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod 6 00 p m Rev William Dobson. Pastor "People that care" I 1” 10 30 a m Sunday Evening Worship Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study Good Shepherd Lutheran Church l|| Sunday Momng Worship DUTTON CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 6950 Hanna Lake SE (just South of 68th St.) Parmelee Morning Worship . 9:30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School ... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship .................... 11:00 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. PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11 a.m. Church School 9:45 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Rev Stanley Vugteveen. Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education The Caledonia High School Vumni Reunion for classes through 1946 will be held on Saturday. June 24. at the Holy Family Catholic Church Hall. 9669 kraft Ave . Caledonia A social hour at nwn will be followed by a planned lun­ cheon at I p.m. Cost will be $6 per person Reservations must be received by June 15. Those who plan to attend are asked to send money to cover the number of reserva­ tions to: Philip P Datema. 9606 Whitney ville Road. Alto. 49302 ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY .9:45 a m., 11:00 a m & 6 00 p m WEDNESDAY.....................Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p m. 7240 68th Street, SE ~ Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev. Max E. Tucker Music. Jeff Vander Heide “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School ......................... 10:00 a m. Morning Worship..................... 11:00 a m. Evening Worship....................... 6:00 p.m. Pastor Wesley J. Coffey Phone 795-7076 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 1110 am Sunday Evening Service 6 30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade). Wednesday 6 30 p.m Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship, Wednesday 7 00 p.m REV KENNETH VAUGHT MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED St. Margaret Mary of the Sacred Heart Chapel 708 West Main Street Temporarily meeting at the Games Township Hall on 68th St. S.E. near Kalamazoo Ave. Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10 00 o m. Ui5o.m. 6 00 p.m. Sunday - Latin Tridentine Mass • 10 a.m. Rosary ana Confessions before Mass Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass YOU ARE INVITED LAKESIDE , COMMUNITY CHURCH Christian Reformed 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship 5:45p.m. Daily Mass in Small Chapel • 8:30 a m. Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings Rev. Wayne Smith, Rector Phone 945-3014 Sunaay Schedule Adult Choir 9OC p m Church School & Adult Education 9 30 im Holy Eucharist 10 30 am Weekday Eucharist Wednesday 715 im Thursday 700 p m Cail »or information about youth choir B.b»e Study youth group and other activates 891-8028 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 & 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass............................ 7:00 p.m. Recotory Office Phone — 531-0432 Ret’. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST ftljr <Dfd Ulimt JRetl|ddi«t (Clnircl| SUMMER SCHEDULE Sunday School................. 10 00 a m. Morning Worship.......... 11:00 a m. Evening Worship........... 600 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes ... 7:30 p.m. “A church with a caring heart for our community and the world” Sunday Services 9:30 a m. fc 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buualda M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Morning Worship.............. 10 a.m. Ret. Dr. Robert L. Wessman Pastor Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 13, 1989 / Page 5 Middleville native no Yuppie, but enjoys busy life by Jean Gallup She works full time at Spartan and he's on second shift at General Motors seven days a week. They have three kids, two cars and a dog. Ah ha! Have we finally found Yuppies who come from Middleville, the young upwardly mobile, affluent, self-absorbed generation who spend their time thinking only of themselves? Yuppies? Jerri Sager just laughs. They're too busy raising three kids, working full time, and watching their money to worry about labels. "Besides," she said. "I think Yuppies make a lot more money than we do." John and Jerri Sager are one of those couples of the young generation of men and women who go about their lives raising children, going to church, not making headlines, and being in general the backbone of American society. The couple's three children are Amanda, who is 5, Allison, almost 2 and Andy, 4 months. Jerri, a native of Middleville, is a lead accountant clerk at the Spartan facility located at 76th and Clyde Park, and with John working at General Motors, the couple moved from Cobb Lake to Wayland three years ago to be nearer to their jobs. The commute time for Jerri is now about 15 minutes and it is slightly longer for John. Working takes her away from the children during the day, but she accepts that. "I don't think it's bad. I spend a lot of time with them, even if the house looks like a tornado has hit it. I think with working, the time you do have with them is quality time, because you don't have so much time. I'm not missing anything," she said. In the evening, before bed, Jerri sets aside time to rock the children. "Sometimes, I rock one, finish that one, rock the next one, and then do the last one," she said. "John's a big help with the children. He’s very patient. He'll give them baths," she added. He also does the yard work, which results in a beautiful lawn with colorful, neat flower beds and shrubs decorating the front yard. "But he has his moments; he has his moments," she said with a smile. The family enjoys simple, relaxing pleasures. "A month ago, we walked the pier at Holland. The kids had fun and we did too," she reported. They may take a ride in the country with the children, and she tries to take a walk with them every night. When the pressures mount, she goes for a walk by herself. She told of a special time not long ago when she and her aunt started out to go shopping at 8 p.m. "We went to the mall and Miejers and didn't get back until midnight. It was wonderful. I told my aunt bow much it meant to me," she said. Jerri's day starts at 5:30 a.m., when she gets up, with John still sleeping. "Right now, he's on second shift working seven days a week. We don’t know how long it'll last. And he doesn't know when he will change shifts. They just give him a couple of days notice before he has to make the switch," she noted. With a change in her hours from 8 a.m. to 4:30 to 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and with the baby sleeping the night through, things are a little easier now, Jerri says. Appointments for doctors and dentists are made for after hours, and although she says "we re organized," and they work on the weekends to catch up on things to be done around the house, one of her problems is "not having enough energy to do the extra things." But her biggest problem is one faced by all working mothers. "My biggest frustration of all is when they are sick. Not sick enough to go to the doctor, just when they want you to stay home, and you want to too, but you can’t," she remarked. About 9 p.m. she is usually "drained" and ready for quiet time. Bedtime is Jerri Sager takes a minute to gather the little ones and their dog for a quick pic­ ture. Amanda, (left) Allison and baby Andy are happy to say cheese. always quite early, some­ times with the newspaper to read that she hasn't had time to get to during her day. Asked what she would change about the past, Jerri said probably she would have had the two girls closer together. "Everyone told me the third child would send us over the edge, but I don't think it's that much harder," she observed. When they told Amanda there was to be another baby in the family, she imme­ diately said it would be a "baby Andy." And she persisted to the Middleville community-wide garage sale set by Jean Gallup It's time to start thinking about getting ready to join Middleville's Community­ wide Garage Sale July 27 and 28, say organizers of the popular annual event. July 1 is the first day for residents to get an official garage sale sign and arrange for the address of the their sale site to be included on a map which will be handed out on sale days, said Gina Hackett, promotions committee member. July 17 is the final day to get the location of a sale in the map, but the Chamber of Commerce will sign up and pass out garage sale signs until the day before the sale, she said. Cappon's Quick Mart, Professional Pharmacy, State Farm Insurance, and Pastoor's Family Foods are the sites to sign up and pick up signs, she said. The cost is $3. Those who live outside the village, but would still like to have a garage sale to take advantage of the crowds attracted by the many sales, THORNAPPLE FLORAL Butterworth giving 114 River Street, Middleville Downtown — Along the River COMPLETE FLORAL SERVICE FOR ALL OCCASIONS — IVe wire flowers worldwide — OPEN: Mon Wed 9-5 Thurs. & Fri 9-5:30; Sat 9-1 (616) 795-3331 Inside Sales Position Flexfab. Inc . a Hastings area manufacturer of flex­ ible hose and ducting is seeking a person to handle a highly tenchnical and fast paced inside sales posi­ tion dealing with mulitple customers Candidate should have experience within a manufacturing environment, be able to learn to read blueprints and specifications and handle detailed quoting. Strong interpersonal skills are required 2 years of college with business background is preferred. Applicants should apply at MESC Office 102 S. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 948-8087 e.o.e. m/f/h/v diabetes programs Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids will offer two sessions of ‘Living With Diabetes A Program For Children” in late June. The program is open to children in first through sixth grades and their siblings. The program gives youngsters an opportunity to meet other children with diabetes and to learn about diabetes manage­ ment through fun. hands-on activities. Parents w ill meet separately with psychologists, recrea­ tional therapists, diabetes nurse educators and dietitians. The two sessions will be held at Butterworth Hospital June 21, 22 and 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. and June 28. 29 and 30 from 1 io 4 p.m. Cost b $35 per family. For more information or to register, call 774-1699. Call... 795-3345 may call Dave Hopkins at 795-3625 to arrange for a space downtown. Hopkins has said that plenty of room is available for any who want to hold sales and he would be glad to help. Some of the many things in the planning stages for the fifth year of the two-day event include sales by civic clubs, merchants and churches. Food wagons and the possibility of out-of-town vendors setting up craft booths are also being explored, Hackett said. For more information, call 794-3625. point that they finally sat her there holding my hand, down and told her they telling me to relax, and when would all have to take what to breathe. When he (Andy) God gave them and maybe it was born, her eyes really would be another baby sparkled, it was just great for her. Allison. "John was so excited about The talk made no difference to Amanda; it having a boy, he was rushing around the room saying, would be a "baby Andy." Quite late in the preg­ 'thank you, thank you, "And Amanda was right, it nancy, John and Jerri was a "baby Andy." considered names. Jerri added, "If we had What if it were a boy. more children, I wouldn’t What would they name it? "We don't have much work full time; probably not choice, do we? It has to be work at all. Still, I'd have to get out some. It's good for Andy," John said. Jerri's mother, Alice them for you to be away for Jansma, business manager of a while, and it's good for the Thornapple Kellogg me, too," she said. "I really Schools, went with her to like my job, and the help with her first two challenge." With the children getting deliveries, with John going into the delivery room for older and Amanda going to the birth. school this fall, she said she "Mom stayed with me (in thinks some of the hard part delivery) this time," Jerri is over. said, "John's too antsy. He "That (getting up in the can't sit still, he has to go midd’e of the night) part is here or there, so Mom was over," she said. "The fun my coach. She was right part is coming up." 795-7719 nfecsfipe A Callf°r t f^HAIR DESIGNERS Appointment Men • Women • Children ACRYLIC NAILS • TANNING BOOTH 109 Railroad, Middleville WBCH FM 100.1 �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I June 13, 1989 St Paul Lutheran celebrates completion of new wing by Barbara From a groundbreaking in May 1988 to a Festival of Celebration last Sunday, the 120-year-old St. Paul Lutheran Church has doubled in size, and the comer of Kraft and 84th Street, has been totally transformed The new 13,300-squarefoot addition which includes a fellowship hall, kitchen, of­ fices, library, classrooms and lots of needed storage space, was dedicated last Sunday. The cornerstone was laid in place after the morning ser­ vice, and a special afternoon service marked the official opening of the new wing. The Rev Robert A. Gerke, pastor of St. Paul's, said not only he. but the whole con­ gregation was excited about the new facilities. “The Sunday School students are already talking about painting murals on the classroom walls," he said, adding that his new office will allow his family to have a liv­ ing room again “One of the ladies in our congregation is gaining a bednxim and a closet now that she can move church supplies out of them," he laughed Gerke said the $856,000 ad­ dition has been designed to be as flexible as possible with plenty of options for future expansion Space has been left at the back of the building for actual construction, if needed, while many smaller rooms are divided by non-load bearing walls so they can be combined into larger ones. The fellowship hall on the north end of the church can seat 300 people for dinner, but its special carpeting also is marked off for basketball and volleyball. Weighted curtains will protect the Paliadian-style windows. Gerke said. The “bride's room " also doubles as a choir warm-up room or even a classroom, and the ample kitchen has space for future walk-m cold storage and a commercial dishwasher. “We tried to have multiple uses for just about every room, and the builders have used every extra foot to give us lots of storage space." Gerke pointed out Even the soil removed dur­ ing the excavation was put to use creating 50 to 75 new parking spaces. Left unchanged is the sanc­ tuary itself, except for new carpeting and a choir loft that grew when the old staircase was taken out. Other than the landscap­ ing. everything is set. " said Gerke. Even the time capsule, containing pictures, building plans, the church's anniver­ sary memorabilia, a member directory and individual let­ ters from members, is ready to be sealed The pastor pointed out that the new wing blends architec­ turally with the original building, and even on the in­ side it is difficult to tell where original walls stood. “It was really important to our members that the two buildings blend as much as possible." Gerke said. “We are so pleased at the way the builders have matched the paneling on the inside and the brick on the outside. " The addition, designed by Robert L. Wold Associates and built by Bert Johnson Construction, was overseen by the church building com- Rev. Robert Gerke looks over building plans in his new office, o part of the ad­ dition to the church. —Freeport youth to spend this summer visiting Scotland that board, along with Gerke Guest speaker for the dedication ceremony was Rev. Robert Baerwolf, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Holland. An open house for members and guests followed the 4 o.m. service. 1 ... by Jean Gallup Ryan Smith of Freeport will spend from June 23 to the end of August in Scotland, thanks to the Youth For Understanding (YFU) organization and Steelcase, Inc. Smith won one of only five corporate sponsorships for foreign exchange programs that Steelcase awards each o 1 Ryan Smith year. He won it after extensive tests, written essays, a teacher recom­ mendation from Thornapple Kellogg High School's Phil Jahnke and a personal interview, and a final written essay, all conducted by representatives from YFU. The 17-year-old Smith, the son of Michael and Vickie Smith of Freeport, will land in Glasgow, Scotland, on June 23 to spend the summer with a Scottish family as part of an international program to promote world understanding. "We are all excited. What an opportunity for Ryan!" Vickie said. "We already were proud of him, and now we are even more proud." While in Scotland, Smith will celebrate his birthday on July 4. Accountants’ group will meet June 22 St. Paul s Lutheran Church as it looks today. The new addition, on the left, was carefully designed to blend with the architecture of the original church. I’m looking for a home Come join us for our... SPECIAL! • NOW HIRING • (Breakfast Only} Certified Nurse Aides. Immediate openings available all shifts. Starting rate negotiable based on experience. Contact Charles Con­ verse for an interview. There will be a class for inexperienced Aides starting soon. Contact Joyce F. Weinbrecht. (616) 945-9564. (E o e j ffiSL ms TACO SALAD W - DAY Daily Luncheon Specials Air Conditioned STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE Sun-8 a.m.-1 p.m. Next to Hastings City Bank 197 Arlington (M-37) Middleville Ph. 795-3672 OPEN Mon -Fn 6 am. to 8 p.m , Sat 6 am to 2 p m Sun Sam to 1 pm Representative Richard A. Bandstra, who will speak on the TASK Force and IAAM Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. and discussion will be at 7:30. 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Ml I June 13, 1989 I Page 7 Girls softball program off and running in Middleville The Thornapple Girls Softball League practice ses­ sions are going full swing with the young ladies get­ ting instruction from adults during the spring training." Janine McWhinney shows the form that will help the nine-year-old be an all-star in the future as she shags grounders. Janine doesn't belong to a team, yet. but dad Bruce was hitting flies and grounders for the older girls and Janine got to go along. Amondo Osborne lines up on a pop-up, showing good positioning and form. Note the right hand ready to trap the ball as soon as it is in the glove. Way to go, Amanda. Carrie Ingersoll eyes the boll coming in, and with a good steady swing and level follow through smacks a hard liner to the outfield. HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! from PHIL’S PIZZERIA ITALIAN SPECIALTIES 795-7844 EAT IN OR TAKE OUT Accident Fund Dividends Released, Last month Gover nor Blanchard finally agreed to release $34 million in dividends owed to 12,375 policyholders by Michigan's largest workers’ compensation insurer, the State Accident Fund. The dividends reflect excess earnings which the Accident Fund has been trying to return to policyholders covered bet­ ween 1976 and 1981. The hold-up was due to a dispute, still onging, between the Blan­ chard Administration and Ac­ cident Fund over the insurer’s status. The Fund claims it is a private company. The Gover­ nor argues that the insurer is a state agency whose workers’ compensation rates should be controlled by the insurance commissioner. This bitterlycontested issue is being fought out in the state courts. Until recently, the Ad­ ministration had held up the dividend pay-out, claiming that the Accident Fund needed additional reserves to pay any tax liability that might attach if the Supreme Court were to declare the insurer a private company The Accident Fund responded in early May by urging that policyholders pro­ test to Governor Blanchard and lawmakers. Under the pressure of a massive letter­ writing campaign, the Gover­ nor surrendered. I had supposed legislation to mandate the payment of back dividends. While this bill no longer is necessary, 1 believe that measures to clearly establish the Accident Fund as a private corporation should be enacted. Some who favor state agency status for the Fund would like it to become a state monopoly — the only workers’ compensation in­ surer in Michigan. In my opi­ nion, this method of offering injured worker insurance would be a disaster. 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The following students received honors at Page “ _ Elementary School’s awards program: Presidential Academic Fitness Award Winners - fifth grade - Adelaide Devine, Chanda Wenger. Stephanie Potter, Kori Hutchens. Bran­ don Egnew, Andrea Kokmeyer. Leah Miller. Dan Kenyon. Tarah Beuschel, Sean Crofoot. Michelle Butler. Ethan. Buist, Rene Ellinger, Tim Hannon. Angie Kenyon. Rob Kiel, Andy Myers, Jerry Postma. Jessica VanAman. Jamie Byars, Arnie Bergakker, Curt Brinks. Leah Dodd, Jennifer Farrell. Abby LaBin, Adam Smith, Ryan Streeter, Jason VanElst, Lisa VanPutten, Brad Enders, Mike Ignatoski, John Millhouse, Julie Weidman, Amy Wierenga, Kelly Williams, Raechelle Walker, Jeff Schroeder, Michelle Merlau, Pat Kathman, Chrissie Hypnar, Teri Fitch, Courtney DeHaan, Ruth Caton, Chad Brewer, Brett Cont/nued on page 11 f ______ Each year, the principal of Page gives a “Principals Award" in what ever area he chooses. The winner this year is Carrie Foster. 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DeVRlES RF/MKK brokers - CALL — 891-9219 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 13, 1989 I Page 9 B/g an d Uttle Sisterjbenefil frorn program Caledonia graduate receives volunteer award By Barbara Gall Vol inteering her time to build a relationship with a special little girl brought a prestig.ous award to Kristine Crum of Caledonia. Her work in the Big Brothers-Bjg Sisters program in Kalamazoo earned her the Kalamazoo Voluntary Action Center Star Award for college volunteers. “I decided one day just to do it,” said Crum of her deci­ sion to join the program. A I986 graduate of Caledonia High School who is majoring in elementary educa­ tion at Western Michigan University. Crum said she became involved with the pro­ gram because “I wanted to know more about working with a student individually “I had done work with classes of students, but I had very little one-on-one ex­ perience with a student. But being a Big Sister has taught me much more than I ever ex­ pected to learn.” Crum was matched with then 8-year-old Nikki, who. Crum said, comes from a wonderful family. But her parents were concerned that Nikki needed more “female influence” since she had three older brothers and was the on­ ly girl in her special education class. Crum explained She added that Nikki had been matched with two other Big Sisters, but both relation ships had been terminated quite abruptly “It’s understandable that she was leery about how things would turn out with us,” she said. But by taking things one step at a time, Crum gradual­ ly earned Nikki's trust as the little girl realized this Big Sister was not going to disap­ pear from her life. Mary Elzinga, the Big Sister caseworker for Nikki and Kris, nominated the WMU senior for the Star Award. “What has been outstan­ ding in this relationship is that even though Nikki has been through a lot, she was able to get over her disappointments much more quickly with Kris than she had with any other volunteer," said Elzinga. “Nikki learned that not on­ ly did her family care about her. but someone else cared too." The caseworker said that because of Crum’s many hours (350 in one year) and her commitment to helping Nikki, the little girl has made dramatic gains socially, emo­ tionally and academically “Kris has not only taken her places that were fun. but she has also taught her study habits and skills that have opened new doors for N ikki Crum indeed tutored Nikki, but they also met once a week, most recently on Wednesdays at 5 p.m .. to do such things as go to the park, feed the ducks, or in the hex weather swim in the pool at Kris’s apartment complex. Nikki, who proudly said she will be a fourth-grader next year, related that she and Kris sometimes went to McDonald's for Chicken McNuggets or for her favorite treat, yogurt at TCBY. She also said gy m was her favorite subject at school, and that someday she'd like to take care of dogs and puppies, especially poodles and Ger­ man Shepherds. Since her family couldn't have a dog in their apartment, Nikki enjoys playing with the Crums’ fami­ ly pet. Maynard, when she visits in Caledonia. She said she’d also like to ride a horse someday. “She really does love animals.” Crum said. She commented that while Nikki has gained >elf-esteem and trust in people through the Big Sister program, the benefits have been mutual “‘I feel that I’ve gained in self-esteem, too.” she ex­ plained. “I feel good when she appreciates little things I’ve done for her. and I love the feeling that I'm having an influence on someone’s life. Crum said the Big Sister program had definite!) helped her prepare for teaching. “It’s given me an idea of what one-on-one is like.” she said. “Since I’ve been a Big Sister. I've taken a lot of education classes and now I can relate w hat I learn in class to a real life situation. I’m always thinking. “Yes. Nikki does that.’” Elzinga said that Kris's win­ ning the Star Award honor came just after she and Nikki celebrated their first year of friendship. “It was really an ap­ propriate time for this recognition." she said. “She has a real sense of drive and motivation for such a young person.” said Elz­ inga. “I see nothing but a bright future lying ahead for Kris.” Kris Crum, left, and her Little Sister, Nikki, have learned a lot from each other during their special friendship. How phone repair problems become “No problem’’ Our “No Problem” Protection Policy: Phone repair trouble starts with a capital T. 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Residence customers 1 800 482-8055, Ext. 687 Business customers: I 800 445-5MBT, Ext. 702 •L*ceV» main «uu» damage "Ram dhtw Ma> 1 KMB letephuie number, at the aame pntrwn bdied <x> thr fnaal*cw*nfe pton «*» autwruta ally ‘'Trademark 4 indnna Be* @ Michigan Bell a* z?am ffrrror compa* r t HBB Be* A* �Page 10 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I June 13. 1989 Tftcclctteuittc Neighbors nit/!...NORMA VELDERMAN________ Well, in looking at all my teach the big babies how to eat notes for the calls that I made the sunflower seeds But like tonight, it is mostly just the all kids, they preferred to have mom and dad do it for names. Everybody is busy, but the don't have much real them Cay and Johnny gave news. Some of you were out me a blow by blow description enjoying all the lovely of what was going on. The weather, so I could not get on­ babies are almost as big as they are What patience they ly about one half of you. Daughter Cay took this have. week off to help get in our Maud Steeby had a heart at­ flower beds (actually Cay does most of the work and I tack this last Friday . June 2. She is doing well, but will just help like any good little kid does, when their mom lets probably be in the hospital for them help her). But I just love a few more days. Rudy called me to let me know. Then, to be outdoors and for the first every day I call my cousin half of the day it was cloudy, Web to see how she is each so I could really perk right day. along. Lyda and 1 recently went to To me. it is so healing to Leighton Church to hear work outdoors Maude give the history of the Cay and Johnny watched the purple finch parents at our church It was fascinating. Maude made it so real. She sunflower feeder, trying to 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 Grand Opening! 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You are the kind of per­ son that we need to make this world a better place Fem Doyle went to her granddagher’s graduation open house. Sunday. June 4. held at her daughter's. Paul and Colleen Swelnis' The granddaughter was Michelle Swelnis. I got a hold of John Miller when 1 called to see how he was coming I was so pleased and surprised to get him. How wonderful it is to know he is home. There is no place like home, and John agrees whole heartedly with me. Keep up the good work. John, we are all pulling for you. Mrs. Buckingham was listening to Billy Graham and so only said hello and good­ bye. They are both busy and well. Fem Poland said they at­ tended their granddaughter Hope Poland's, graduation open house Sunday , June 4. Friday, Mr. and Mrs. Middlemiss were callers Ethel and Paul Gibson had just returned from flying to Wasca. Minn., to attend their granddaughter. Carrie Gib­ son's. graduation open house. This is their son Jim’s daughter. She said that Min­ nesota is a federal disaster area due to the drought. 1 was quite surprised. 1 thought that all of our rain had come from that direction. Aren't we lucky that we got as much as we did? At least we don’t have a continuing drought from last year’s terri­ ble dry spell as they are having. The Gibsons got home Thursday morning. I had a nice visit from Ella Morgan. Florence Owen spent Fri­ day through Tuesday at Evart with Helen Owen. Katie Wieringa will be go­ ing to Bismark, N D., with, I believe, six other women to a bowling tournament. They will be driving out. Lois and Walt Bender last Wednesday had Ken and Eleanor Morrell as afternoon callers. Thursday afternoon callers were Mike and Edna Bender In talking with Maggie Keefstra, she said that so­ meone she knew who lived in Three Rivers had to go to church last Sunday in a rowboat, because the bridge had been washed out. At least we didn’t have that problem. The water was up to the floor boards and making a regular rapids. We haven’t taken the time to check to see if it is safe. Alice Wiering called me to tell me that their youngest. Claire, graduated from Western Michigan Universi­ ty. specializing in biology . She is going to go to Colorado to stay with brother Mark while she is looking for a job in the fall Alice also said that Peace Reformed Church had eight of their young people graduating from college this year. Quite a nice thing for our local church Florence and Joe Fiala at­ tended the graduation open house June 4 for their grand­ son. Jason Fiala. it was held at his home at Payne Lake Paul and Betty Newman’s daughter Joy and husband Jim from Florida came for Lori Here a dinosaur, there a dinosaur everywhere a dinosaur at Page Students from Betsy Butler s class at Page Elementary in Middleville studied dinosaurs during the month of May. They learned of many different dinosaurs, drawing pictures of each. Every student then made his or her own version of a dinosaur, and proudly pose with their*creations. Newman’s graduation and open house, which was held Saturday, June 3. Gina Stein, along with some other 4-H members are mak­ ing a five-day stay at Washington, D.C. She said that there is going to be a large group. Donna and Bob Kenyon went across state to visit her sister, who had knee surgery On the way back they stopped in to Jennifer Reigler’s high school graduation. They used to live in Middleville. 1 believe that Donna said he was principal at McFall. Son Rob is still in the area of Spain. He is really enjoying his service. Donna said that he is aboard the aircraft carrier Teddy Roosevelt. She said that it is like a big city. It car­ ries 6,000 aboard. Three Mid­ dleville’s could fit in it (that was my saying, not Donna’s). lyla Norton had a big day last Tuesday when she went to Kalamazoo. Grandson Mike and lyla then went on a trip to Lansing and had dinner in Turkey ville. Sunday, lyla went to Mike’s church and got together with her family, including the grandchildren and the great grandchildren. Grandson Arvid made Na­ tional Honor Society member­ ship in his large school. On W'ednesday and Thurs­ day, the Rev. Mike Northrop and lyla got together just hav­ ing a wonderful, relaxing family visit. They played the organ, visited, ate out and had just a wonderful get together. Mary VanderWal went to Battle Creek to spend time with her new grandchild Two weeks ago, Mary Noah went up north with Kay and Melvin Noah Pat Tolan said they went to the Northern Peninsula for an open house for brother Chuck and Esther’s son. Ted. The Stehouwers were also there. So it was like a miniature family reunion. The Koeplingers have been having a good time on their bikes. They went to Rich­ mond. Ky. for a bike rally on May 24-30. They toured horse farms. 4,400 people in the rally stayed on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University. Jim Verlinde said that he had no real news. The three boys. Mark. Brian and Dan will be home from college for the summer and all have jobs. Well, that is all for this week, folks. Hold Frantic and Dan Tobin and their little girl in your prayers, constantly. MOW PATTIES SALOON • Steaks • Sandwiches • Mexican Food • Daily Specials QK7Q HAPPY PRICES TAKE-OUT 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. 3:30 p.m.-6.00 p.m. 12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m. CALEDONIA PRINTING 9790 Cherry Valley Rd., Caledonia 891-2121 • Photo Copying • Weddings Letterheads • Envelopes • Rubber Stamp • Business Cards • Computer Forms • Carbonless Forms • Facsimile Service Fax # 891-8074 Donna Apsey Manager Jim & Colleen Shoaf Owners —Bahind Stella's Pizza - Leslie Velicky, L.V.T. Dr. L. A. Julius SURGERY SPECIAL Dog or Cat Neutering • One Animal • Two Animals • Three or more Now thru July 15, 1989 20% Off 25% Off 30% Off Vaccination and parasite tests should be current or can be done at the same time. Please call for an appointment - Thornapple Veterinary Medical Center 2220 N. Patterson Rd., Middleville 877-4056 / 795-9817 Medicine • Surgery • Boarding • Grooming • Rx Diet* • Supplies (Same Owner) (Same Owner) �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I June 13, 1989 I Page 11 Page Elementary announces its award winners Continued from page 8 Bremer, Joel Barnhill. Traci Campbell. Jeff VanHouten. Tracey Fun Nell. Certificates of Recognition for the Michigan Educational Assessment Program were: Chad P. Bauman. Misty T Blain. Aaron A. Briggs. Jon E Devnes. Jeremy R Doombos. Kevin D. Doyle. Tanya Flewellen. Nicki K. Lefanty . David N. Liu. Jami L. MacGregor. Curt W. Martin. Bobby W. Mosey. Shawn D. Pal matter. Lauree J. Reed. Paula S. Sweenev. Brooke D. Walker. Perfect attendance awards went to: Matt Newton. Amber Williams. Shannon Pagano. Stephanie Potter. Sage Lucas. Ben Brock. David Botwmski. Darin Jousma, Jared Novak. Steve Dood. Sean Crofoot. Ted Reid. Jerry Postma. Becky Bowyer. Mike Leedy. Josh Cnossen. The winners of the Presidential Academic Fitness Award from Marilyn Timmer­ man's class seem happy to receive recognition for their hard work. Some of Kim Van Elst's students smile while others read their certificates nam­ ing them Presidential Academic Fitness Award winners. Curt Wissink's class receive the Presidential Academic Fitness Award and ap­ plause from their classmates and teachers. Sell it in the Sun & News line up to show their certificates. Call... 795-3345 MOVIE RENTAL fa YOUTH NITE Except new releases ^Satellite Equipment Nintendo & g^XSega Rentals Starting Tuesday, June 13th SNIDER HOME ENTERTAINMENT $5.00 at the door includes: Caledonia Village Centre 891-9292 • Free Glass of Pop • Unlimited Bowling and Shoe Rental • Dancing to Disc Jockey • Prizes Every Tuesday Nite in June, July and August Come join your friends for a Night of Fun! Laundered Chambray Hawaiian Prints Swimwear Fabric Sisters Fabrics 218 E. 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Caledonia’s head track coach. John Soderman. said that Graham earned 137 points in his three years in the track program, becoming the 13th leading scorer in Caledonia track annals. Soderman pointed out that few competitors could earn that many points in only three years. “It would take most boys four years to come up with a total close to that." he said. Graham was a pole vaulter his first two years in track Then a shoulder injury forced him to concentrate on the discus. This year was his first in the shot put His best throw with the shot was 47’ 5" in the regional meet “When Kirk first broke the school discus record, it was Kirk Graham dunng a crucial meet with Coopersville.” said Soder­ man. “He broke the old record of 144' 3” by six feet that day and defeated state ranked Glenn LeMieux. When that was announced, it set the tone of the rest of the meet for the Caledonia team and we came out winning. ” Graham placed fourth tn the discus at the John Bos Invita­ tional Meet in Grand Rapids Chris Lentz also placed at the John Bos meet in his event, the long jump. His leap of 20' 6W". this year’s best, earned him a sixth in the Grand Rapids area meet. Lentz, a four-year veteran for Caledonia, placed third in the O-K Gold conference meet and second in the regional meet where he missed the gold medal by one-half inch. Formerly a sprinter, as well as a long jumper. Lentz chose to specialize in the jump this year. “The outstanding thing about Chris is the degree of improvement he has shown.” said Soderman. “His best jump last year was only 17’ 11” so he has added almost three feet over this season “He spent a lot of time by himself practicing and did a good job as a team leader, helping the younger jumpers." Soderman said Lentz earned all his team points in the long jump except in the Middleville Relays where he ran a strong anchor in a bOO-meter field event relay team. Thornapple Kellogg High School sports summary Approximately 117 high school students and 57 middle school students participated in spring sports. “Being in a pay to par ticipate format reduced our numbers significantly, but in spite of these circumstances and as a credit to our coaches and athletes, we were able to earn two more championships (tennis and softball) and win the All-Sports Trophy for the second straight year," said athletic director Skip Pranger In boys’ tennis, coach Larry Seger led a team of 16 to the OK Blue Conference Cham­ pionship. going 5-1 in league play and winning the con­ ference tournament The Tro­ jans finished sixth in regional play and placed second in the Galesburg and Middleville In­ vitational. Dan Keller and Pete Donker were named to the All-Conference team as voted by the coaches and David Sherwood, Matt Stander. Oliver Wilken. Cor­ ey Dean. Scott Parker and Tad Thatcher won conference championships. Donker and Keller captained this year’s squad. Dan Keller was voted Most Improved; while David Shcrwcxxl won MVP honors The jayvee softball team was coached by Craig Rossman. Fourteen freshmen and sophomore girls par­ ticipated and compiled a 3-15 record. Cheri Ritz led the varsity softball team to a first ever OK Blue Championship, go- , ing 13-1 in league play and' 21-6 overall. The girls also won the East Grand Rapids Invitational tournament dur­ ing the season Maggie James, Marcie Henry. Pam Elkins. Trena Hermemtt and Vai Jackiewicz were named to the All-Conference team and Sue Seger was named Honorable Mention All-Conference. Pam Elkins received the Best Offensive award and Jenny Merrill the Best Defensive award. Trena Hermenitt was voted the Most Valuable Player and Sue Seger was named Most Improved. The jayvee baseball team, coached by Monte Munjoy was made up of 12 players. The team finished the year with a 3-15 overall record and a 2-9 league mark. Bernie Weller coached the varsity baseball team to a record of 4-19-1 overall record and a 1-12-1 league mark. David French. Chris VanStee and Todd Sprague were voted captains, with Mike Millhouse receiving the Most Improved award and Chris VanStee the Most Valuable Scott Lewis and Chns VanStee were named Honorable Mention All­ Conference. The girls golf team, coach­ ed by Tom Fletke, finished the season in the rainbow divi­ Let’s Compare Lawn Tractors! sion at 2 and 8 and compiled a record of 5-10 overall. Anne Browne and Petra Muller were given the Most Valuable awards; while Shelby Bodell received the Most Improved award. The girls track team, coach­ ed by Jeannie Perry, finished second in the conference with a 6-1 record. They compiled a 6-3 overall record and placed second in the Middleville CoEd Relays. Pam Eaglen won two conference champion­ ships, one in the 100 meter and one also in the 200. Alicia Batson was conference cham­ pion in the 1600 meter and Angy Johnson qualified for the state meet. Alicia Batson and Pam Eaglen were given the MVP awards; while Angy Johnson was voted Most Improved. Keith Middlebush again coached the boys track team. Twenty young men made up the team that finished 6-3 overall and 5-2 in league play Jim Grube and Brad Eastwood won conference champion­ ships as did Bill Atkinson, Mike Brotherton and Dean McNutt. Brad Eastwood, Jim Grube and John Scheib were captains. Dean McNutt was voted Most Improved and Brad Eastwood received the MVP award. Brad Eastwood and Jim Grube qualified for the slate meet Jeana Lund coached the girls middle school track team which consisted of 11 eighth grade girls and 13 seventh graders. The girls had a fine season and finished second in the league meet. Their regular season record was 7-1. Aaron Tabor, along with help from Dave Hyde, led the junior high boys track team to a third place finish in the league. Mike Seger again did his usual outstanding job as athletic trainer for all the spr­ ing teams. Middleville soccer signup set Middleville’s American Youth Soccer Organization (A.Y.S.O.) program will be open to all boys and girls who will be going into first through eight grades this fall. Those will want to play soc­ cer this fall must signup even if they have played before. They must register again. The only registration day was Saturday, June 3, during Soc­ cerfest, but because of the rain and the cancellation of most of the games, some may have missed or forgot to register. Those who may have miss­ ed the registration may do so with A.Y.S.O. represen­ tatives at the T.K Middle School parking lot behind the school on June 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. If for those who still can­ not register may call registaar Barb Williams at 891-9115. The A.Y.S.O. is holding registration open for just a couple of weeks. After that, kids will not be able to register for this fall. Those who cannot reach Williams may call Marilyn Liu at 891-8988, Carol Gearhart at 891-1658, Jody Pratt at 765-3152 or Becky Kietzman at 891 1486. 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In sixth grade, students awarded perfect attendance certificates: Mike Sanderson, two years perfect attendance; and Heather Hermenitt, one year perfect attendance. The following sixth graders received certificates for achieving 3.5 or higher grade point averages: Jeremy Anderson, Hillary Blough, Kari Bustraan, Jason Clinton, Jessica Coe, Christopher DeBlaay, Eric DeGroote, Jennifer Dykstra, Amanda Fliearman, Jamie Giar, Angela Gildea, Eric Griffith, Rhonda Hesselink, Kevin Holst, Sarah Kaechele, Tracey Lee, Lisa Lefanty, Continued on next page the wrong size! FATHER ’S DAY SPECIAL - FOR THIS WEEK Buy One Medium Cone and Get One ... FREE! 410 S. Broadway (M-37) JD mlormation obtained from bulletin No DKA59 Usmg weight as a pricing factor and a value of S3 88 a pound The JD 170 would value at $1,978 80 Can you buy at this price'’ CALEDONIA FARM EQUIPMENT, INC. Cub Cadet. 9740 Cherry Valley IM-37) Caledonia. Michigan 49316 (616) 891-9233 HOURS: Mon -Sat. 11 am-10 pm Sunday 0; 3 am-10 pm �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I June 13, 1989 I Page 13 T K Middle School awards given Continued from 12 Matthew Liu. Bonny McMur­ ray, Jennifer Melton. Justin Middleton. Penny Minor. Darcy Mugridge. Laura Nelson, Courtney Rich. Sabrina Risk. Jonathan Sarver. April Scharphom. Kary Schondelmayer. Dawn Schroeder, Michelle Shepard, Aimee Thaler. Kiley Thaler. Bradley Williams. Ryan Winchel. Sarah Wisniewski. Erin Wolverton, Amy Ybema and Gina Yoder. Seventeen sixth graders were awarded pins for being outstanding students. Those students were: Chris DeBlaay. Rhonda Hesselink. Jessica Coe. Kiley Thaler. Jeremy Anderson. Bonny McMurray, Laura Nelson, Enc DeGroote. Eric Griffin. Gina Yoder. Hillary Blough. Amy Ybema. Ryan Wmchel, Kari Bustraan. Lisa Lefanty. Kevin Holst and Kary Schondelmayer. Chris DeBlaay was the overall scholarship winner in the sixth grade and he was presented with a scholarship pin. In the seventh grade the following students were awarded perfect attendance certificates: Kelly Ignatoski, two years perfect attendance; Jesse Strzyzewski. two years perfect attendance; Bridget Loftus, one year perfect atten­ dance; David Moore, one year perfect attendance. John Newton, one year perfect at­ tendance; and Chris Thomp­ son. one year perfect attendance The following seventh graders received a certificate for achieving 3.5 or higher grade point averages. Brian Baughman. Sarah Beute. Katie Curtis. Angela DeBoer. Jeff DeMaagd. Britt Haraburda. Jeremy Hilly. Kelly Ignatoski. Caritta Inger­ soll. Charlyne Janose. Philip Johnson, Jennifer Lewis, Meagan Middleton. Amy Missad. Josh Parker. Carla Ploeg. Bianca Partt. Jessica Pratt. Deanna Reed. Michael Sarver. Jayme Schut. Joseph Scott. Jaime Strater. Jesse Strzyzewski. Brooke VanElst. Kendra Weatherhead. Tracy Wieringa. Joshua Zimmer. Kathryn Zoemer and James Ramey. The following students received certificates from the State of Michigan, honoring their 100 percent achievement on the Michigan assessment test; Jeremy Hilty. Kelly Ig­ natoski. Philip Johnson. Jen­ nifer Lewis. Jessica Pratt. Jim Ramey. Mike Sarver. Brooke Van Elst and Josh Zimmer. The 14 outstanding student pm winners in the seventh grade were: Carla Ploeg. Kendra Weatherhead. Meagan Mid­ dleton. Amy Missad. Sarah Beute. Josh Zimmer. Jeremy Hilty. Jaime Strater. Jennifer Lewis. Mike Sarver. Phil Johnson. Cari Ingersoll, Charlyne Janose and Joe Scott. Carla Ploeg was named the overall scholarship winner in the seventh grade Perfect attendance winners in the eighth grade were: Trish Shook, eight years perfect attendance; and Adam Hoisted, one year perfect attendance. Eighth graders who main­ tained a 3.3 grade point average for 2 V2 years and who scored at the 80th percentile or higher on the SRA Achievement Test received the Presidential Academic Fitness Award. Those perfect attendance for eight years. Corey Harrison. The eighth graders who received 3.5 or higher achievement awards were: Bill Baldry. Robin Basarabski. Wendy Blain. Melissa Chelbana. Medea Clairmont. Melanie Cooper. Sarah Count. David DeHaan. Jason DeVries, Laura Donker, Brian Drummond. Becky Fitch. Becky Flierman. Corey Harrison. Cathy Hart. Cory Heald, Angela Jensen. Angela Jerkatis. Zachary Kinney, Melinda Lake. Amy Madden. Shannon McClelland. Shan­ non McMurray, Katrina McWhinney. Robert Mid­ dleton. Tracie Middleton. Brian Newhouse. Mark Pullen. Ryan Recker. Mandee Rick, Timothy Rybiski. Trisha Shook. Bryan Thomp­ son. Mindy Truer. Jennifer Wiesenhofer. Kim Wohlford. Shelly Wolverton and Rachael Hillman. students were: Bill Baldry. Robin Basarabski. Wendy Blain. Medea Clairmont. Melanie Cooper. David DeHaan. Jason DeVries. Brian Drummond. Becky Fliearman. Becky Fitch. Jim Flikkema. Dustin Harig, Cathy Hart. Angela Jerkatis. Ryan Kiel, Zachary Kinney, Mindy Lake. Amy Madden. Shannon Mc­ Clelland. Shannon McMur­ ray. Robert Middleton. Tracie Milldeton. Jared Miller, Robert Minor. Brian Newhouse, Mark Pullen, Ryan Recker, Mandee Rick, Bryan Thompson and Mindy Truer. The following students received the Presidential Ex­ traordinary Effort to Achieve Academic Excellence were: Laura Donker. Shelly Wolverton, Kim Wohlford. Rachael Hillman. Angela Jansen, Melissa Chelbana and The eighth grade outstan­ ding pin w inners were Shannon McMurray. Brian Thompson. Mark Pullen. Angie Jerkatis. Brian Newhouse. Bill Baldry. Zachary Kinney. Shannon McClelland. Cathy Hart. Tracie Middleton. Laura Donker. David DeHaan. Melanie Cooper. Rachael Hillman. Kim Wohlford and Shelly Wolverton. The overall scholarship winner for the eighth grade was Shannon McMurray Mr. and Mrs. Sorensen prested the Physical Fitness Awards to the following students: sixth grade, Sarah Matson and Jeremy Moore; seventh grade. Carla Ploeg and Brian Tyner. The assembly ended with Bernie Weller, the Middle School Guidance Counselor, reading the final roll call for the eighth graders. theCaledonia FIRM the sixth grade by Principal Joseph Sanford. Rhonda Hesselink, left, was awarded a pin for Outstanding Student. AEROBICS CLASSES Monday, Wednesday & Thursday ‘?y->2:00 p.m., 5:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. 6 TONING & EXERCISE TABLES One Month i$O<>95 Unlimited Toning -F fEe Wolff European BODY WRAPS TANNING BEDS Fades stretch marks & cellulite. oil named Outstanding Students in the seventh grade. Carla won the Overall Scholarship award. Get Your Favorite Movies For Your Own Personal Showing — s9.95 to s19.95 Buy a Reconditioned DISK PLAYER for s24.95 and get a FREE Disk! Choose from over 60 NINTENDO Games, with new ones each week. NINTENDO PLAYERS to Rent! GET ALL THIS AND MORE AT THE —J 17 E. Main. Middleville MOVIE DEPOT 7,5.,,2; SPECIAL M J Guaranteed 6" loss on first visit or the Visit is FREE! Calorie Burning VIBROSAUN MACHINE SOQ95 dfar 7 per mo. No Service Fee! the FIRM 891-1820 — OPEN — Mon.-Fri. 8 to 8. Sat 9 to 4:30 One Month Unlimited Visits SQQ95 KJ N. Service Fee SCHWINN AIR-DYNE Exercise Bike Located in the Caledonia Village Centre (between D&W and Rite Aid) on M-37 �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 13, 1989 Middleville Lions install walkway Continued from front page Obituaries Eugene W. Smith II CALEDONIA - Eugene W. Smith II, 67, died Tuesday, June 6, 1989 at his residence. Mr Smith was bom on October 29, 1921 in Evanston, Illinois, the son of Eugene W. Smith I and Estelle Brandt. He attended schools in Omaha, Nebraska and obtained his diploma from Air Force schooling. He was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force and he served in the Nebraska National Guard. He graduated from the University of Omaha Police School in 1949, serving 13 years as a police officer there. He moved to Michigan in 1963 accepting STOP • Creditor Harrassments • Garnishments • Foreclosures CALL — KLINE and VAN ZYL BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEYS Located near Woodland Mall • 957 4344 • FREE PHONE CONSULTATION we Also do Simple wills a position as Middleville Chief of Police for two years. He then left the police department to join Bradford-White Team­ sters Local #7 until retiring. He was married to Betty L. Hall on March 19, 1966. He was a member in good stand­ ing of Sl Johns Blue Lodge #25 F.&A.M. in Omaha, Nebraska; the Middleville Lodge #231 F.&A.M.; Saladin Temple in Grand Rapids; East­ ern Star Chapter #7; life member of DAV Chapter #2 and American Legion Post #208; National Order of Trench Rats Dug Out #480 and a veteran of World War II. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Betty L. Smith; his child­ ren, Betty L. Smith II of Cale­ donia, Mary Ann and Clarence Klinge Jr. of Middleville, Patricia and David Weed of Manistee, Gordon and Heather Babcock of Phoenix, Arizonia, Tamara and John Benjamin of Middleville; ten grandchil­ dren; one sister, Mrs. Richard (Bette) Hinchman of Pinellas Park, Florida; several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death was one son, Eugene W. Smith III. Funeral services were held Friday, June 9,1989 under the auspices of the Middleville Masonic Lodge #231 F.&A.M. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Burial was at Pentwater Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Boys Town or the Middleville Masonic Lodge #231 F.&A.M. John Ben Tobin--------------------- ------HASTINGS - John Ben Tobin, 6, died Monday, June 5, 1989 from accidental injuries at Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo. John Ben Tobin was bom on December 12, 1982 in Grand Rapids, the son of Dan and Frances (Bremer) Tobin. He completed Kindergarden at the McFall Elementary School, Middleville. Surviving are his parents, Dan and Frances Tobin; one sister, Jennifer C. Tobin; his grandparents, Mrs. Lois Ladies’ _ 20% SHORTS .ori . Cedar Closet in the Caledonia Village Centre Casual wear shop for missy & juniors with prices you can afford. MON.-TUES.-SAT. 10-5:30 WED.THURS.-FRI. 10-8 Bremer of Middleville, Mrs. Eloise Gillette of Florida and Mr and Mrs. Les (Rose) Tobin of Missouri; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral services were held Friday, June 9, 1989 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Rev. Lynn Wagner and Rev. Arthur Jackson officiating. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contribution information is available at the Funeral Home. Any problems that come up during the installation of the walkway are solved on the job. These Lions members and others from the Middleville Club will work on the bridges and path on Saturdays until it is completed. They also have volunteers helping in the community project. Central Garage Towing 891-1584 Parents & Children! The Caledonia Gymnastics Club - of Middleville ... begins its next 8-week session beginning June 12. The classes are on the first come, first served basis, so please call in to make your reservations early SUMMER HOURS: Mon & Wed 9 to 10. Beginning Advance 11 12. 4 5. 6 5 Sat 9 10 and 10-11 Can - 795-7620 For More Information We offer beginning through advanced gymnastics for boys & girls and have a USGF registered boys & girls team We are located at ... — 101 East Main — Middleville See you at the gym! / f fl Bill Kenyon, standing on a ★ 24 Hour Service Lions members work on the pathway to Spring Park. ★ 1-800635-9964 FUEL OIL GAS / DIESEL SERVING HOME FARM INDUSTRY 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA, Ml 49316 SELF SERVE GAS DIESEL KEROSENE SNACK SHOP (616) 891-8198 Reasonable Rates Call 795-3369 or KEITH BERGY - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS foot bridge, and two other PROPANE REFILL SERVICE SEASONAL JOBS AVAILABLE — FOOD PROCESSING PLANT — Truck drivers, bean harvester operators, general labor. Needed from approx, end of June, 1989 to end of Sept. 1989 (we will try to work around your scheduling, transportation or babysitting problems if necessary). Apply Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. A Call 616/374-8837 m for additional information -W TWIN CITY FOODS INC. — ■H 1315 Sherman Street, Lake Odessa, Ml Both Day or Night Shifts Available �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 13, 1989 / Page 15 Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for s2.50 then 10c per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50c billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 5:00 p.m. Help Wanted E| “ “ OPEN 7 NIGHTS 18 2 V Sun. thru Thurs. 3:30 to 11 p.m. Fri. & Sot. 3:30 to 12:30 O.m. £ Two Pizzas for One jj & Special Price £ Save up to 70% on second Pizza W Good only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday & Saturday) * 13 > = ° SERVICE STATION ATTENDANTS Duties include serving full service customers, cleaning the station, repairing tires, and changing oil, after training. Must be 16, clean, neat, and enjoy working with people. Great job for students preparing for careers that require dealing with people skills. Hours are flexible, but you must share nights and weekends with our current staff. Pay is $4 per hour with future raises based on job performance. Apply at Caledo­ nia Standard Service, M-37 & Main St., Caledonia, between 8am. and 4p.m. Help Wanted GREAT OPPORTUNITY: for ambitious person who wants a sales career with management potential in this immediate tri­ county area. The right person will receive training, expenses paid. Must be 21 or over, have a car, bondable, ambitious and competitive minded. Send a brief resume and phone number to: Management Career, P.O. Box 559, Okemos, Ml 48805. MOLD MAKER APPRENTICE. Wamar has an opening for an Apprentice Thermoplastic Injection Mold Maker. Should be graduate of a program focus­ ing on math, drifting and machine tool operation and posses high mechanical apti­ tude. Position requires discipline and self-motivation. Submit resume and school records to: Wamar Tool & Machine 5041 68th SL, S.E. Caledonia, Ml. 49316. Miscellaneous DON’T FORGET we have a paint color computer to match your carpet or wallpaper samples. Call 891-9255. Garage Sale G ARAGE SALE: Fri., and Sat., June 16 and 17. Tupperware, childrens clothes, toys, hot wheels and twin beds, etc. 911 Greenwood St._____________ GARAGE SALE: June 15 and 16, 711 W. Main, Middleville. Lots of children clothes and twin beds. Rain date, June 22 and 23. * MONDAY SPECIALS ★ Antipasto Salad................... Spaghetti & Meat Sauce Garttc Brad $2 50 ......... 2 ★ TUESDAY SPECIALS * 18x12 Big Pon Pizzo Each Additional item $6°° . Add $100 Wednesday Special Ham & Cheese Sub Includes mayo & lettuce........... $200 Specials not valid with any other offers or Free Delivery BEST PIZZA AROUND — FASTEST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES! [ FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA | LOWELL or MIDDLEVILLE I $900 A££ «■ Uil ANY 14 , 16 OR | 18x12” PIZZA | I Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop I | Take Out Only • Only 1 Pec Coupon • Exptres 6 30 89 j ] FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA | LOWELL or MIDDLEVILLE I $900 ft££ VII ANY 14”, 16 OR | 18”X12 * PIZZA ! I Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop I I Take Out Only • Only 1 Per Coupon • Expires 6 30 89 res 2 itm of Pt9si witfi any PKt up jxm oroer NO COUPON NEEDED All of our Pizzas include our Special Sauce and lOO*t Mozzarella Cheese [ HO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY 15 MINUTES TAKE OUT OR EAT IN OR FAST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES WOOD WORKERS a Grand Rapids area manufacturer of plywood office furniture parts is currently accepting applications for general factory labor. Wages start at $550 per hour with regu­ lar review and increases. We offer a full benefit package including insurance, bonuses, overtime and 50 cent second shift premium. This successful candidate must be able to work on the second shift. Apply in person at Davidson Ply forms 5505 33rd St., S.E. Grand Rapids, MI. PLASTIC MOLDING-plant has a need for a Setup person. This position involves the Setting of molds and machine parameters in an injection mold­ ing operation. Benefits include tuition reimbursement, profit sharing, pension program and health and life insurance. Over­ time may be required. If you arc interested, send your resume to: Wamar Products 5041 68th St., S.E. Caledonia, Ml. 49316. MOLD M AKERTHERMOPLASTIC INJEC­ TION. Wamar has an opening for an experienced mold with capability for building and repair of molds. Should have completed and accredited MOLD MAKER program or equivalent and have 3 or more years experience in building precision small to medium ther­ moplastic injection molds. EDM skills and ability to fabricate electrodes would be a plus. Submit resume and achool records to: Wamar Tool & Machine, 5041 68th St., S.E. Caledonia, MI. 49316. QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN, THERMO­ PLASTICS. Wamar has an opportunity for an experienced Quality Control Technician. Preferred applicant will have 2 years experience in Quality Control with one year experi­ ence on CMM, including prog­ ramming, will be competent with SPC, will be proficient at applied trigonometry, geometric dimensioning, and tokrencmg blueprint reading, gaging, resin testing, layouts and tooling capability studies. If you have solid technical skills in a related area and are willing to aggresively pursue comprehensive training, you may be considered with less experience We offer an excellent training and benefit package. Send resume and school records to: Wamar Products 5(M1 68th Sl, S.E. Caledonia. MI. 49316. 2401 Camelot Ct. S.E. Located off M-37 behind Eastbrook Mall. Peoplemark, Inc. 1-957-2101.________________ DRIVER/CLERK. Wamar has an opening for a driver/clerk in our warehouse operation. Posi­ tions would include pick-ups and deliveries, computer data entry, preparing UPS shipments and processing incoming goods. This is a first shift position. We offer a comprehensive benefit package. You may apply in person or send your resume to: Wamar Products 5041 68th Sl, S.E. Caledonia, Ml. 49316. In Memoriam IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of John W. Kelley who left us three years ago, June 11, 1986. So Many things have happened, Since you were called away; So many things to share with you, Had you been left to stay. If the world was ours to give, We’d give it all and more; To hear your footsteps and see you, Come smiling through the door. The days we shared together, The memories we hold so dear; The happiness you gave us, Keeps you forever near. Sadly missed by wife, Esther Children, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren HISTORIC BOWENS MILLS - OLD FASHION DAY FESTIVAL. June 17, 10a.m.-4p.m. Tours: Mill and Victorian “Bowen House”. Water Power Demos. Civil War Encampment, Flea Market, Arts/ Crafts, Hay Rides, Blacksmith, Folk Music, Good Food. Lou more. $2 adults-studcnts free. Yankee Springs State Park entrance. 616-795-7530. HUGE THREE FAMILY GARAGE SALE Thun., and Fri., June 15 and 16,9 to? Furni­ ture, nigs, quality misses and children’s clothes, crib, air conditioner and lots of misc. Micdcma, 100 133rd Ave., H mile west of Patterson.______ LETtSREPAIR YOUR WINDOWS and screens. Cale­ donia Village Hardware. Call 891-9255._____________ ____ MOVING SALE: June 15, 16 and 17 from 9a.m.-5p.m. 207 Grand Rapids Street. Washer, dryer, stove and misc. items. WANTED JUNK CARS: Haul away free. Rapid Towing. 698-9858.__________________ THREE FAMILIES YARD/ s750 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *GARAGE * * * SALES * June 16 and 17, 9 to 6. Little bit of even thing, antiques, toys, records, car (21 Small 10" S Items............. $950 parts, clothing (kids to adults), canning jars, etc. On Patterson (2) Small 10" deluxe ,T, $12so between Bass Rd. and Green LIGHT INDUSTRIAL full Lake Rd. (2)14"1 items..................... $1150 time and part time positions are For Sale Automotive available on the Southend of (2) 14" 3 items.................... $1400 Grand Rapids. No experience IS IT TRLE.^Jccps for $44 required for most openings. through the Government? Call (2) 14" Deluxe X............... $1750 Apply 7:30a.m.-4:30p.m. at for facts! 1-312-742-1142, Ext “■ (2) Small 10" 1 item............... “ ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIS­ TANT, SALES AND ENGI­ NEERING. Wamar has open­ ing for a conscientious person in our Sales and Engineering department Candidates should have good office management and communication skills. Requires typing and computer data entry ability, as well as math skills. Requires total commit­ ment to customer service. We offer a comprehensive benefit package. Send resume and school records to: Wamar Products 5041 68th St., S.E. Caledonia, Ml. 49316. For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. 1181. 1 K ( I VSS 1979 is planning a 10 Year Reunion for September 9. If you have not been contacted call Brenda at 792-9267. WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 WHO DO YOU KNOW who has a great pizza, chicken dinners, subs and rents paddle boats, Hint-their on the South side of Gun Lake. For the answer call 672-5577. Jobs Wanted NEED A SITTER? Please call 795-2186. For Sale Wanted POLE BUILDINGS - Horse bams and garages. 24x32x8 completely erected, $3,350. Includes service door and 9x7 overhead. Many sizes available. Call Mecca Buildings for your dist. rep. 1-800-544-6682. PIANO FOR SALE: Wanted: Responsible party to take on small monthly payments on piano. Sec locally. Call Manager at 800-635-7611 anytime. SATELLITE DISH lO'A fl Raydx Ray Dish, STS receiver with remote, works super, like new, $600 or best offer. Nights 534-2376. CARD OF THANKS To all our friends, relatives and especially our family John, Beth, Jim, James, Jeff, Sue, Annette, Larry and our nine super grandchildren. Many thanks for the cards, gifts and particularly your presence al our 40th anniversary open house. It was greatly appreciated. Rnb and Amy Finkbeincr Community Notices ALA TEEN New meeting 7 p.m., Tuesday nights at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. Thank You The Only Insurance Agency You'll Ever Need We cover it all! • • • • Life • Home Health Household Goods Car & Truck • • • • Farm Buildings Livestock Equipment Liability BOOTH AGENCY Business Services 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 A & M TOWING - We buy junk cars or haul away free. 942-7253. 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(M-37), Caledonia, Ml CO 11 891'8845 1Shell we care"... at E-z stop ”we Care"... at E-z stop ”We Care"... � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/SunandNews_1989-06-20.pdf 045cc0e463ffd098bf81987ad288c431 PDF Text Text X HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 SQUTJ Hastings PiilicLibrar. Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Middleville. Michigan 49333 118th Year No. 75 I June 20. 1989 Millage renewal passes; Donker elected Caledonia grade schools face crowded conditions with bond failure By Barbara Gall At Kettle Lake Elementary School, students once again may find their library on the stage or portable classrooms parked behind their school, as an escalating student popu­ lation overflows the present facility. Busing students from one elementary school district to another also is an alternative officials could choose while they cope with capacity classroom conditions. The three elementaries in the Caledonia school district will be full this fall, with Kettle Lake already aver­ aging 26.7 students per class this year. The knowledge that even more students will be registering in the future (more than 215 kinder­ garteners are already registered for next year) prompted school officials to ask voters in the annual school election June 12 for permission to borrow $4 million to construct additions to both Kettle Lake and Dutton elemen­ taries. request, 654-637, though the renewal of 21.9 operating mills was overwhelmingly approved, 800-499. The bond issue passed 259-258 in Precinct Two and 85-76 in Precinct Three. The measure failed in Precinct One, however, 304-272. The 37 absentee ballots totaled 21 "yes" votes and 16 "no’s." Steve Donker was chosen by Caledonia Caledonia voters nar­ voters for a four-year-term rowly turned down the on the school board. Caledonia Superinten­ dent of Schools Robert Myers expressed disappoint­ ment with both the failure of the building proposal and the low turnout at the polls. "Where were our elementary parents?" he asked. Only 1,332 residents of a possible 10,000 voted in the school election. Myers said the board has no immediate plans to respond to the bond issue defeat. "Our goal was to be ready for the children in the fall ofl990," he said. "Now there is no way we can have those classrooms built in time, so we'll just back off for a while and see what happens. It's up to the board to decide the next step." Having a say in that decision will be new board member Steve Donker, who was elected to the seat vacated by board president David Clark, who chose not to seek re-election after a 16-year tenure. Donker's 705 votes gave him a solid victory over fellow candidates Cherie Driscoll and Luann Forbes, who received 284 and 260 votes, respectively. LeFanty, Romph win Board Of Education seats All 5 millage requests pass in T-K school election by Jean Gallup A request for renewal of 20.5 mills, three additional millage propositions and the Headlee override all were approved by Thornapple Kellogg School District voters Monday in the annual school election. Meanwhile, in races for posts on the Board of Education, Lon LeFanty won the two-year seat to complete an unexpired term, and Wendy Romph won a four-year term. The renewal passed by a 1,839 to 480 margin and a request for 3.5 additional' mills for general operations was passed by a vote of 1,349 to 951. Also approved were requests for one mill for restoring the athletic program, eliminating pay-to-play in athletics and bringing back field trips, and for six-tenths of one mill that will reactivate the bus replacement program. The one-mill question passed 1,292 to 1,001 and the .6 mill was approved by a district," said Superintendent vote of 1,405 to 894. "The finances were Steve Garrett," but of equal absolutely needed by the importance is the community attitude, that the school and education are very important." Continued on page 2 Fire and ambulance administrator named in Thornapple Township Artist paints Middleville Village Hall Richard Zayac, an artist from Lowell, stopped in Middleville on a recent Sunday morning to look for an interesting building to paint. He found the right combination of light and shadow in the Village Hall. Zayac has studied at the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Pratt Institute and Art Students League in New York City. Outside of his work as an art director, he concentrates on landscape in West Michigan. by Jean Gallup A full-time fire and ambulance administrator's position for Thornapple Township and the Village of Middleville was created by the township board at its June 12 meeting. The present fire chief, Robert Kenyon, was appointed to the new post after it was approved by the board. The 40-hour-a-week job, which will pay $22,800 annually, will be funded from the fire and the ambulance accounts, with 50 percent coming from each. Noting that the ambulance service requires more time and has more paperwork devoted to it, Boysen said for the time being, "I would prefer a 50/50 split until we have a realistic idea of what we are dealing with." The vote to establish the new position had three "yes" votes, with Clerk Donna Kenyon, who is Kenyon’s wife, abstaining and a "no" from Treasurer Shirley Eaton. "The time has come. We need to do this," Boysen said. “We're not opening this for application, this is an extension of the present chiefs job." "We need to take action," he added. "We've talked about this a lot, and we've all given this a great deal of thought. And, here we have the man on board with experience.” Eaton explained her “no" vote, saying later, "We are already at deficit spending, and I didn't think we needed iL We had to increase the (cost of a) basic ambulance run by $25 to accomodate this." "Plainfield township just last winter put on a full-ume fire chief and they had twice the runs that we had, and ours includes both fire and ambulance runs," she conten­ ded. When discussing the title and duties of a full-time administrator, Trustee Rex Schad said he wondered if the position "might broaden into something more in the future. "Shouldn't we add, and such other duties as assigned by the township board' and have a title such as Public Service Administrator?" he asked. "We’ve been talking about ways the township services will be expanding in ways we can’t even contemplate - maybe we’ll be using him in an executive position in five, ten years down the road.” Trustee Bill Getty said, “This could be always be amended, and 1 feel it should be left open." "There might be gripes. There will be criticism," Boysen cautioned the board. "This is the kind of thing that's difficult. We’re dealing with family we all know and have had a relationship with. Continued on page 2 �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 20, 1969 All 5 millage requests pass in Thornapple Kellogg school election Continued from front page The superintendent added, "I would like to say a special thank you to everyone who worked on the millage campaign; the Revitalization Committee, the parents, the staff and the entire Thornapple Kellogg school community." Business manager of the school district, Alice Jansma, noted that "with the vote approving the millage, longrange planning can now be done." "This will make it easier to maintain and improve our facilities and programs," she said. LeFanty, who beat his closest opponent, Gary Middleton, by just four votes, 623 to 619, said one of his biggest efforts will be "to build badges." "I've felt that we need more bridges to Freeport. Our communities need to stand together as we approach the 21st century," he said. "revising the curriculum so that it reflects the future for our kids.” Public relations was also named as an area Romph says she will deal with. "Bridges of understanding, respect and communication need to be established and firmly used," he added. "I will work to encourage good public relations between the schools and the community," she said. The winner said, "I feel that I can help bring leadership to the board. I've been listening to the people and hearing what they say. I'll bring that to the board too - a willingness to listen and to understand." Romph, winner over Norman Bird by a margin of 1,390 to 695, said her first priorities are to work toward revising policies and Also important to Romph, she said, is the state finding of in-formula school districts, and during her term on the board she will work at the state level to tackle school funding inequities by the state government. Keith Wilson came in third for the two-year race with 374 votes, Robert Blain got 261, James Wert Jr. 161 and John Saylor 29. TK Election Results at a Glance Millage Election Proposition_____ Middleville Freeport Total 20.5-mill renewal yes 1692 no 405 yes 147 no 75 1839 480 3.5-mill additional yes 1256 823 no yes 93 no 128 1349 951 0.6 mill for bus replacement yes 1289 no 792 yes 116 no 102 1405 894 1 mill for athletics yes 1202 874 no yes 90 no 127 1292 1001 Headlee override yes 1102 no 949 yes 88 no 128 1190 1077 The annual school election had heavy voter turnout. Election workers reported a steady stream of voters during the day. Board of Education Election Total Candidate Term Four-year Wendy Romph Norman Bind 1390 695 Two-year Lon LeFanty Gary Middleton Keith Wilson Robert Blain James Wert, Jr. John Saylor 623 619 374 261 161 29 Fire and ambulance administrator named in Thornapple Township Continued from front page It's tough to make this kind of decision." "Are we ahead of the pack? Maybe we are. I have no crystal ball. What will happen SfteCIP _ __ _ swve hairdesicmers 795-7719 Call for Appointment Meo • Women • Children ACRYLIC NAILS • TANNING BOOTH 109 Railroad, Middleville Stop in and check out our JVEWMenu... A GREAT STOP FOR LUNCH Take-Out Orders 410 S. Broadway (M-37) Middleville CONES&DOGS HOURS Mon -Sat. 11 am-10 pm Sunday 3 pm-10 pm with the ambulance service? We may expand, consolidate or abandon the service altogether; I don't know. We're unique in the county with our dual situation,” he observed. Boysen outlined the duties of the new position. He said Kenyon would keep records, control purchasing for both departments, write all state and local reports needed, keep abreast of hazardous materials laws, keep payroll and incident response records, keep personnal records of equipment used by officers and the amount of training done, maintain the equipment, do minor servicing of the equipment, keep records of drills and fires and make recommendations for the extension of the fire department or ambulance service. Kenyon could also study a possible fire department satellite station in Yankee Springs Township, Boysen said, "He could examine this and give us direction. The same with the ambulance service. Should we increase service and training? What about public relations? All these are important things. With Thornapple Kellogg Junior Tennis League starting soon Junior Tennis League players interested in joining the summer tennis program at Thomapple Kellogg may sign up now. Coach Larry Seger said the local teams again will S' compete against other communities in the 18 and under, 15 and under and 12 and under age divisions for boys and girls. For more information, call Seger at 795-9159. , THORN APPLE FLORAL 114 River Street, Middleville Downtown — Along the River COMPLETE FLORAL SERVICE FOR ALL OCCASIONS — We wire flowers worldwide — OPEN Mon -Wed 9-5 Thufs & Fri. 9-530 Sal 9-1 (616) 795-3331 development we will need preventative ordinances too," he said. To pay for the new position, Boysen detailed where the money will come from. On the income side of the fire department budget, the townships could be asked to contribute more than 1/2 a mill, more state money may be available, and interest earnings could be larger, he said. Expenditures could be trimmed in the fire department budget by the amount of the fire chief’s present salary of $4,000, and money already budgeted for a computer and another defibrillator unit could be used, suggested Boysen. From the income side of the ambulance department budget, the cost of a basic ambulance run will be raised by $25 and money due from other governments could be larger, he said. Saving from expenditures in the ambulance budget will be done by having two instead of three duty days, not paying for "no go" runs, and cutting training meeting expenses. Both budgets would still "keep a surplus and have equipment reserve funds," Boysen said. The ambulance department has been without a coordinator since the first of April, when William Sweeney resigned the position to spend more time with his family. Kenyon is expected to start the new post sometime around the first of July. Jh<Sun ondNews 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 AND NEWS. P.O Box 8 Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year..................................................................58 00 Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties $10 00 f-oundeu in 1870 — Published by... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 20, 1989 / Page 3 Action to be taken on vacant homes in village Caledonia council to discuss sewer expansion June 26 By Barbara Gall the west side of M-37. The residential and commercial development would need approximately 400 to 600 sewer units, stated the letter from First Real Estate President Jerry Baker. He said he hoped the council would keep this project in mind as they planned for the sewer expansion. The Caledonia Village Council set Monday, June 26, at 7 p.m. as the date and time for a special meeting to discuss plans for the expansion of the village's wastewater treatment plant. The meeting will be held at the Village Hall on Emmons. Engineer Laura Albers, from the villages consultant, Williams and Works of Grand Rapids, said the council needed to prepare a report for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, which has now assigned a geologist to the project. Test data has been collected and the council now must decide how much expansion is needed before the DNR official can begin her work, Albers said. Clerk Jackie Cherry presented a letter from First Real Estate, which is working on a site development plan for 120 acres south of the village on "These are the kinds of things we'll have to consider," said Cherry after the council meeting. Another construction report was presented by William Hitchcock of S & H Land Company, the developers of the Caledonia Village Centre. Hitchcock told the council that the necessary permits have been received from the Kent County Road Commission to build the access road to the new Hastings City Bank branch, now under construction at the north end of the mall. The bank will use a holding tank until sewer units are available, Hitchcock said, but the developers are going to put in all the sewer connections now so they will not have to tear up the road when sewer units are available for the bank building. The developers would like the village to take over the system after it is constructed and has been inspected by Williams and Works. Hitchcock also said the final blueprints for the Old Kent Bank branch to be built at the mall are on the drawing board, and construction should be under way within a few months. The OKB branch already has a sewer unit that came with the property. George White of Square Realty requested advice from the council for his client, who wishes to purchase the vacant parcel south of Seifs on M-37 to construct a Mr. Burger restaurant. White said his client felt the costs of constructing a holding tank were too high, and would go ahead with the project only if some other solution to the sewer problem were feasible. Council President Glen Klaver said the council would be receptive to the proposal, but all sewer permits presently must come through the DNR, and council members agreed that the site probably would not pass a percolation test for a septic system. Klaver said he would get back to White with more information when it was available. In other action, the council authorized Cherry to write letters to the absentee owners of properties at 328 Emmons and 333 Emmons, informing them that the houses must either be repaired or demolished, or the owners would face legal action. Both buildings have been vacant for years, and council members were concerned that with windows broken and roofs caving in, the houses were hazards, as well as unsightly. sewer fees still owed the village because of a mixup when sewer fees were assessed by the number of building permits issued instead of by the number of sewer units needed. Brown said that several of these individuals were willing to cooperate on paying the fees, but others were not. Brown said he would continue working with the problem and would make a report at the July meeting. A decision on whether to take court action will be made at that time. The council also agreed to cite another property owner, at 503 Emmons, for again violating the junk ordinance, and it was reported that several homes have apartments or multi-family use in violation of zoning regulations. These property owners also will be informed that they are in violation and subject to iegal action if the zoning ordinance is not obeyed. Cherry reported that she had met with Larry Ross of the Kent County Parks Department about county plans to use West Street as an entrance to Lakeside Park. Ross replied that the county had considered this plan, but would act on the idea only after a public hearing. Cherry said she told Ross that the council recommended using 92nd Street as the entrance to the park to alleviate traffic coming through the village. The sewer committee reported that it had revised the rate structure, and the text of the ordinance will be reviewed by Williams and Works after it is worded by Brown. Klaver reported the council had held its Truth in Taxation public hearing June 5, but no one from the public attended. By a vote of 7-0, the council then passed a resolution to continue the present levy of 10 mills. Village Attorney Jim Brown said several developers have not paid the Skip Pranger looking forward to challenges at middle school val is appreciated by Pranger who said that it meant that "there are excellent staff well be able to keep and the seven­ period day can offer outstanding curriuclum at that level because of the enrichment classes we can offer." "The past year’s been very difficult for everybody; finances added to the athletic director's problems (with a pay-to-play system)," he observed. "I hope we never have to go through that again." Pranger and his wife, Charlene, have three child­ ren in the school system, Jason, a junior; Mandy, a sophomore; and Nathan, a fourth grader. Skip Pranger by Jean Gallup Skip Pranger, who recently was named new Thornapple Kellogg Middle School principal, said he likes the middle school level and will try to provide a good environment and atmosphere for the students to grow as individuals. "I think it's such a critical time in a kids life; a transition time mentally, physically and emotionally," he said. Pranger, who won the job over 59 other applicants, said that he is a little sad at leaving the high school, "giving up 15 years with people you're used to Sensational SUMMER Sock Sale^£ Buy 1 Pair Get 1 Pair FREE Sale Ends June 24th FIREWORKS for Your 4th of July Fun! RAINBOW’S END -o Caledonia Village Centre Mon -Fri 9 to 8. Sat 9 to 5:30 pi Phone 891-1106 working with," but is looking forward to working with the people at the middle school. "The staff there has been together for a long time, and they're outstanding. I’ll rely on them a lot in the beginning. I’ll be doing a lot of observing and growing into the job," he said. The athletic director at TK before accepting the new job, Pranger came to Middleville in 1974 and has taught typing and business law. A Portland native, he did undergraduate study at Ferris State University, graduating in 1970, and obtained a master's degree in secondary administration from Central Michigan University in 1978. He also taught at the junior high level for four years at Cass City. The retiring principal, Joseph Sanford, will be working with Pranger for a time before he leaves the system. "Hl be working with Joe. I hope hell be here 'til the end of this month. It’ll be easier if he is here," he commented. The recent millage appro­ It's nice to know that your dollars can earn the highest possible rate and still be secure. Open an account today! State Bank of Caledonia Offices in Caledonia, Dutton & Middleville ■■■ivik H JWEB 267 Main St. Caledonia 3205 68th St. SE Dutton 303 Arlington Middleville 1 = I 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 LTnoS �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 20, 1989 Fred and Betty Opperman from Midland and Elsie Robart from Grand Rapids were guests for dinner on June 5. Clarke and I entertained the “Sisters Party" for a potluck dinner We had 14 here to en­ joy the meal, from Nashville. Battle Creek. Dowling, Ban­ field. Gun Swamp, Hastings and Caledonia. It was a great time for kids of long ago schooling. They never forget their teacher. We have attended many graduations and open houses these past two weeks Harry, Bob and Chuck Reaser were at Irons last week helping to get the unit ready for summer living. Bemadine and Shirley went later to clean up the mess the boys made They were there two days The Freeport Alumni Ban­ quet was held at Cunningham Acres June 10 with 92 in at­ tendance Mildred McIver, Leona Jeffries and Clarke and I attended Lee Patterson and friends entertained with a great musical program after the meal and business meeting. Glenn and Doris Niederman from Waterloo. Iowa, were our guests Sunday and Mon­ day There were friends we met at the caves in Kentucky in 1952. and we have kept close contact all these 37 years. I went to see Dr Patil in Kalamazoo Monday. June 12. All is well until March 1990. Our Parmelee Strawberry Breakfast June 14 was a great success We had many from all around the countryside. The Class of 1924 from Middlville High School, held its 65th class reunion June 1 at the Parmelee Church. We still have two teachers with us. Mr. Carlton Annis of Grand Rapids and Esther (Perry) Hills of Bangor. The Hills will celebrate their 60th anniversary in June this year. We had 16 present to enjoy the meal served to us by the church aid Everything was cooked to perfection We hope to meet again at the church m 1990. It is so nice to have these occasions and 65 years is a long time to be still glad to meet each other We lost one member by death this past year. Louise Matteson from Grand Rapids Two area residents on Hope dean’s list Kenneth R. Olivier of Caledonia and Brenda J. Swanson of Middleville were among students named to the dean's list for the second semester of the 1988-89 school year at Hope College. To be named to the dean's list, a student must have a minimum 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Olivier is a junior at Hope and Swanson is a senior. Sell it in the Sun & News 795-3345 Call... LOCAL CHURCH "People that care" The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Leonard and Trilby (Kinsey) Irwin celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at an open house hosted by their children, Leonard and Harleen Irwin, Jr. and Timothy and Bonnie (Irwin) Good, on Sunday. June 18. The Irwins were married on June 29, 1939, and have been residents of Middleville since 1955. They have five grandchildren and six great­ grandchildren. 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. "The Church where everybody is somebody... A Church on the Word . and Jesus Christ is lord" 9 30 am. 1030 a m 600pm Sunday Evening Worship 700 p m. prayer 6 Brt>e study Wednesday Rev William Dobson. Pastor 891-8923 St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest Pastor Monte C. Bell (616) 795-2391 SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Sunday Morning Worship............................. 9:30a.m. Sunday School................................................ 10:45a.m. Praise Service....................................................6:50a.m. Sunday Evening Service................................. 7:00p.m. Visiting Pastor: Al Korvemaker • 452-9711 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Sunday Morning Worship Service........................... 11:00a.m. 2415 McCann Road. Irving, Michigan Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer...................................... 6:45p.m. MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE MISSOURI SYNOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES (Come join our family ... Gods family) Sunday School...................................................................9:45a.m. Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 St. Paul Lutheran 111 Church Street Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Parmelee Morning Worship .... 9:30 am. Sunday Morning Worship......................... 8:30a.m. Middleville Sunday School......... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School...........................................9:45a.m. Morning Worship ...................... 11:00 a m. Sunday Morning Worship....................... 11:00a.m. 6:00p.m. PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11 a.m. Church School 9:45 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-37'98 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Rev. Stanley Vugteveen. Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED St. Margaret Mary of the Sacred Heart Chapel LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 708 West Main Street Temporarily meeting at the Games Township Hall on 68th St. S.E. near Kalamazoo Ave. Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10 00 am. 14 45 a m. 600 p m. VOU ARE INVITED Sunday • Latin Tridentine Mass • 10 a.m. Rosary ana Confessions before Mass Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass. A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Max E. Tucker Music, Jeff Vander Heide “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music Sunday Evening Service ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY..... 9:45 a.m., 11.00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY.................. Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. M-37, north of Middleville Middleville at the Community Hall Sunday Service 9.30 a.m. || Irwins mark 50 years CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 6950 Hanna Lake SE (just South of 68th St.) Sunday School Good Shepherd Lutheran Church "Kid Tricks," a series of four films that combines sleight-of-hand tricks with modem scriptural examp­ les, will be offered four mornings in July at the Peace Reformed Church, 6950 Cherry Valley Road. Middleville. The first film "When a Trick Is Not a Trick," will be shown Sunday, July 2, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the church during Sunday School. The remaining three, "Check It Out," "It's a Secret" and Tricks or Powers," will be shown from 9 a.m. to noon on three Tuesdays, July 11, 18 and 25, respectively. Magician and journalist Danny Korem will teach children ages 5 through 12 the difference between truth and deception. Also inclu­ ded will be story time, crafts, mission and a chance to perform skits, plus a few surprises. All children in the community are invited to attend each of the sessions. DUTTON WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Sunday Morning Wonho DIRECTORY ‘Kid Tricks9 set at Peace Reformed Church in July Christian Reformed 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship...................... 5:45 p.m. Daily Mass in Small Chapel • 8:30 a.m. Services — Sunday School ........................ 10:00 a m. Morning Worship............................. 11:00a.m. Evening Worship.................................6.00p.m. Pastor Wesley J. Coffey Phone 795-7076 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 1110 am Sunday Evening Service.......................... 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade). Wednesday 6.30 p.m. Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship, Wednesday 7:00 p.m. REV KENNETH VAUGHT 891-6028 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. & 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass.......................... 7:00 p.m. Recotory Office Phone — 531-0432 Ret . Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST (The (Did ®imr JHfthodiat (Church Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Ret. Paul Doume, Interim Rector Phone 945-3014 “A church uith a caring heart jar our community and the uorld” SUMMER SCHEDULE Sunday School.................. 10 00 a.m. Morning Worship............. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship............ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . . .7:30 p.m. Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Sunday Eucharist: During Summer..._ __________ 10:00 am. Regularly -------------------------- --- 10:30 am Morning Prayer Wednesday...------ -------------- _---------7:15 am. Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Morning Worship.............. 10 a.m. Ret. Dr. Robert L. Wessman Pastor Pastor Merle Buualda Church Office: 891-8869 M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office. (616) 891-1512 Parsonage. 891-8167 5590 Whitneyville Ave . S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 20, 1989 I Page 5 Middleville trustee charges citizen use of village equipment by Jean Gallup Whether a private citizen used a village-owned, back­ hoe for several hours to empty a clogged drainage ditch was the subject of heated discussion at the Village Council meeting June 13. Terry Mason, a trustee on the council, charged that the piece of equipment was used for several hours by local contractor Larry Lydy to open a ditch behind two duplex houses he owns to stop flooding in the neighborhood. Mason said she was appalled at the use of taxpayer's equipment and dollars to fix a problem that the council had assured neighbors would not develop when Lydy requested a zoning change to develop the comer lot on State and Russell streets. Severe flooding was caused at least in part because of the filling of a drainage ditch that ran along State Street prior to construction of the buildings. Mason declared. "We assured the people there would be no Hooding by anything he did when he built the condominums, and now it's happened," she said. When contacted later, Lydy answered the charge with a strong denial. "I've never used villaage equipment as long as I’ve been here," he stated "Ever since I started doing business in the village, I've had problems. I meet with resistance instead of cooperation. Everyone says we need more rental and more new houses, but the village isn't willing to help you at all. "At the houses of mine up on Manor Court, I had to install the sewer and water at my expense. Yet, we have to pay the village for the water and sewer every month. I had to pay for the road and the tarmacing of the street, and the village won't be responsible for snow removal because it is a private road," he said. At the council meeting, Village President Pro Tem William Hardy advised Mason that the matter "should be given to a committee to consider before you accuse anyone else." "We have to be very careful when we accuse anyone; we can start on this problem with Mr. Roon or a committee," Hardy said. "I think a committee should have handled it when it happened, right then; the committee could have discus­ sed it and using majority rules, could have said it was OK or not. In fact, it should take place up front and foremost," Mason responded. "This was not a committeeauthorized action or an action taken by a majority of this council. Our new backhoe was loaned out to a private citizen and used for the whole process of cleaning out the creek," she said. Trustee Delbert Riley noted that as village manager, Kit Roon has some latitude in authorizing the spending of president. I can promise you village money on an that!" Mason agreed to the request emergency basis. "Can't we set up a fund and added another comment "I also would ask that a Roon can use without coming to the council first,?" he quorum not be gathered in the back room before the asked. Lon Myers, another trustee, meeting, but out here. Or, if a said the way to see if the quorum is present in the back manpower was authorized or room, that you do not discuss not was to have a committee any council business; you investigate the matter. will refrain from discussing "Probably the streets com­ any business," she said. In other village business, mittee," he said. Trustee Floyd Bray the council: • Voted to follow the interjected, "That's not (the) street's (committee) job to recommendations of the determine whether an action Public Works "B" committee and vacate a sidewalk nght-ofwas appropriate or not." "But it's too late, "Mason way from Grand Rapids Street to Paul Street, but not to exclaimed. "The work has been done. At least, can we vacate Larkin Street from bill him for part of the cost?" State to Market streets Both Mason and Myers she questioned. Hardy asked Mason to put abstained on the sidewalk vote because of a personal interest her complaint in writing and give it to him to deliver to in the matter. • Approved a request from Village President Duane Police Chief Louis Shoe­ Thatcher. maker to attend a two-week When Mason persisted, Hardy said,"If you'll put it in training course on combating writing, I will take it to the drug abuse in schools, • Announced that Erma Bussiere has willed $5,000 to be used in the development of Spring Park. • Adopted a resolution to request annexation of property owned by Rivertown Realty and Development to the Village of Middleville. The request is published for three weeks to invite public comment, with the petition then going to the County T-K student wins third place in state contest by Jean Gallup Lauree Reed of David Hyde's fourth-grade class at Page Elementary School at Thornapple Kellogg has earned third place in a state­ wide contest on bike safety. Open to all third and fourth graders in Michigan, the essay winners were announced last week, and Lauree and her parents were notified she was a thirdplace winner in the contest, which had 6,700 entries. Lauree receives a cert­ ificate and an essay winner tee-shirt for her essay on how she rides her bike in a safe manner. Her prize-winning essay reads: "I'm a safe bike rider because I always check my tires, brakes, handlebars, cables and gears to see if they work! "I never ride on the wrong side of the road. I always oil and grease it. I walk across every road and intersections. I always use my hand signals. I always see if my lights and reflectors work, Board of Commissioners for action. The development company had requested the annexation. • Instructed the village attorney's office to draw up another resolution of annex­ ation to cover the mobile home park called Cider Mill Estates. Myers pointed out that the village has stricter zoning laws than the county or state and "as long as work has started again, I feel it would be in the village s best interests to start annexation now " Jeff Youngsma, attorney from James Fisher’s office agreed to prepare another resolution for the council. • Asked Roon to call Consumers Power Company in an effort to get a street light in the village fixed. • Heard that the work on the sidewalk on Main Street will be resumed soon, with the completion of repairing Second Street, and the addition of two high schoolers as summer help. • Approved sending the manager and president to a one-day seminar on annexation at a cost of $65 each and another one-day workshop on obtaining grants and loans for a cost of $50 each. • Learned that Officer Andy Frantz will be receiving a letter of commendation for his work is capturing a fugitive in Middleville. 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Now in his third year of sailing, he has already netted several trophies in the butterfly division, including a second place in the Fourth of July Regatta last year at Reeds Lake and a first place for the year in the intermediate class of the Grand Rapids Yacht Cub. This year he took a third in the junior division at the Memorial Day Butterfly Regatta, also held at Reeds Lake. Mike said the butterfly requires only a one-man crew, "except when it's real windy and you need extra weight," He said there's "a lot of action" required on the craft, especially when it's windy. "It's one of the tippiest boats," he said, adding that he learned just how "tippy" with a few dunks in the drink. "But it's really fun," he went on. "It’s the best time of your life." Mike explained that he got interested in sailing when his dad bought a sailboat and the next year started him in a beginners' class at the Grand Rapids Yacht Club which is based on Reeds Lake. "That class got me interested in butterflies," he said. "Before that, I thought I wanted a big boat. But taking the class opened me up to butterflies, and then I nagged and nagged my dad until he bought me a used one for Christmas that year." Mike said that his boat is a sizes of lakes, except really big ones, Mike said he is "working up" to bigger boats. His dream is to have a Catalina 38, which, he explained is a 38-foot boat with two or three sails (the spinnaker is optional) and big enough to sleep six. But right now, he said he just likes to have fun on his butterfly and learn how to sail the bigger boats by helping his dad or "crewing" with owners of larger vessels. The name "butterfly" was a good one for his kind of sailboat, he explained, when asked how sailing felt. "It's the freedom, that's the best part. You can do anything you want. It's hard work when you're going upwind or you're "on a reach" when the wind is coming across the deck. There’s a lot of force on the rudder, and if you slip up, well, you're in the water. "But I'd tell anybody to learn to sail. It's the best time you’ll ever have." fast one, though he hasn't yet given it a name. He explained that not only are there many competitions for sailors to enter, but also that sailing is considered a sport, just like basketball or tennis. The University of Michigan, for example, has a sailing team, along with Harvard, the University of Hawaii, a number of Calif­ ornia schools and others that are near a body of water. Sailing scholarships are offered, just as in other sports, he said. He emphasized that some­ one interested in learning to sail doesn't need to own a boat. He said that the Yacht Club, for instance, offers lessons for the whole season and the students use the club's boats to learn on. Classes are held every day from the first day of Though too wet and windy a day for a complete demonstration, Mike Meyer obligingly unfurls the sail of his ’butterfly,’ in which he has won trophies in several sailing competitions. summer to mid-August and meet for about one to two hours. "Lots of camps teach sailing, too," he pointed out. He said he thought taking lessons was a good idea because then the potential sailor could find out if he or she really enjoyed it before investing in a boat. Lessons provide not only on-thewater instructions, but also teach other sailing skills such as rope handling. Activities like racing games make the classes a lot of fun, Mike said. When asked if many skills were needed to get into sailing, he said that a person could be taught just about everything he or she would need to know. Swimming would be the only skill needed before learning how to handle a boat, he said, and the instructors teach students what to do if a boat turns over. Mike recommended the book Single-Handed Sailing by Dirick Fries to anyone interested in knowing more about the sport. "It gives information on all kinds of boats," he said, "and teaches what to do and how to do it." While butterflies are adaptable for sailing on all Thornapple Township enters computer age by Jean Gallup The Thomapple Township office now will have a computer to conduct its business with, in the wake of a decision to buy a Compaq 286E computer, complete with monitor, printer and software. The total cost of the package is $4,218. The ost was in the midrange of HELP WANTED Office and Clerical Workers Needed Typist. Receptionists. Word Processors. Fil­ ing. Adding Machine Operators ... all types of office skills needed. Good pay $$$. Good working conditions. Most companies SE Grand Rapids area. Call now. Temp Force’ ii 940-8367 3835 28th St. S.E., across from K-Mart 459-1111 • Downtown Grand Rapids, 122 Lyons St. NW E.O.E. M/F ... No Fee computers looked at by the township supervisor and clerk during their study. "We think this is a good way to get started," Super­ visor Donald Boysen reported. "The system has everything the township will need, with the exception of the tax assesement rolls, which will need a computer of its own." The system will be purchased from Entree Computer Center in Grand Rapids, which has a good support system and will provide classes for the new users, Boysen noted. In other business at its June 12 meeting, the board agreed to an additional appropriation of $10,000 to the Barry County Road Commission for work on Patterson Road. The township is already committed to pay for coat and seal work on two miles of Patterson at a cost of $13,260 and the additional $10,000 would be used to buy materials for a mat wedge and seal another mile and a half of the road. Boysen read from a letter Get Your Favorite Movies For Your Own Personal trow Showing >~9USED 95 MOVIES to >19 .95 Buy a Reconditioned DISK PLAYER for s24.95 and get a FREE Disk! Choose from over 60 NINTENDO Games ML, to Rent with new ones each week. NINTENDO PLAYERS to Rent Also GET ALL THIS AND MORE AT THE __________ __ 117 E. Main. Middlevu e MOVIE DEPOT from Jack Kineman, engineer/manager of the Road Commission, with the reasons for the request From now through the Fourth of July, Smith Sand and Gravel will be running 100 gravel trains a day over Patterson, north to 100th Street and then to the expressway, the letter said. With that stress on the road, added to Wolverine Paving and Yarington Cons­ truction's use, the commis­ sion requested the three companies and the township contribute to the cost of repair of the road, Kineman said. Smith Sand and Gravel has responded by offering to donate material to be used on the repair, and a meeting is scheduled for June 21 between Kineman and representatives of the three companies to iron out details of the request, Kineman said. "If Patterson is named a primary road in the next few years, and we think it will be, it would just need a two-inch top put over the whole thing instead of tearing up the whole road," Boysen contin­ ued. "I think it would be a prudent move on our part to improve that road at this time, considering what we are going to be doing to that road in the next few years." Trustee Rex Schad asked what the township liability would be if Wolverine Paving and Yarington Construction declined to contribute to the project "If Jack can't get it all, we’ll do nothing more," Boysen replied. Schad asked that any agreement be worded so it would be contingent on the others participaling. The safety of the township's investments was discussed with the question of the protection of any money over the $100,000 in one account automatically insured by the federal government. Treasurer Shirley Eaton pointed out that the township tax fund goes over that amount at times. "I’m sure other municip­ alities don’t have dabbles of money all over," she said. "We're the trustees of public money - we should be very careful it is in a safe repository. We can ask for a letter (saying they will cover anything over the $100,000)," said Trustee Rex Schad. Boysen agreed and offered to talk to State Bank of Caledonia and Hastings City Bank, both of which hold township money. "I will ask for a letter or make some other decisionsthere are many ocher places to put money," he noted. The pump at the Parmalee Church has been repaired again, Boysen reported. While noting that the township has a long history of involvement with the church, the board still decided to recommend the church seek "a long-term solution" to the pump prob­ lems. "Our sexton at the cemetery needs very little water, and the cemetery is very shady, and doesn't need much water either," Clerk Donna Kenyon said. "We could ask the church to install their own pump and we could buy water from them," offered Schad. "What about that little house and the land under it,?" asked Kenyon. We both have deeds. Do we give it to them outright? Destroy our deed? We should discuss that too." "I'm of a mind that we should divest ourselves of it," Boysen said. Schad said there was to be an administrative board meet­ ing within ten days, and Ken Cisler would be the person to contact. Schad also asked to be excused from any talks with the church for personal reasons. Tony Mourand, from Prog­ ressive Architects, Engineers and Planners, project manager of Duncan Lake, went over revisions in the Duncan Lake Sewage Ordinance. Clarifying unclear lang­ uage, deleting extra or unneeded wording and other minor adjustments were made to the document. A meeting to take bids on the construction of the sewer system will take place at the Barry County Commission­ er's Room in Hastings July 11 at 2 p.m. Mourand said he would take out ads in the local newspaper to let area contractors know they are welcome to bid. He also has sent plans and specifications to 12 places with a personalized letter to contractors thst PEAP had "had success with in the past," he said. The construction of the system can begin any time after the bids are awarded, Mourand said. "There will be no holdups. There's no federal money or regulations involved, so the work can start right away," he said. Sell it in the Sun & News Classifieds �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 20, 1989 I Page 7 Middleville car racers starting a new season by Jean Gallup Scnsiba, Finkbeiner, Lew­ is, Wohl ford and Neeson are well-known names in most circles around Middleville. They are the men who spend winters working on their race cars, and the summers speeding around the oval tracks in Michigan and surrounding states. They race for points, to beat the men who have better records than they have, and probably for the sheer joy and excitement of it, although none of them ever puts it in just those words. "I don’t know, I just like to race," is mostly what the drivers say when asked why they race. All of them say they don't worry about death on the track. Some are fatalistic, using the philosophy simply that when your number's up, your number is up. And all of them say they are aware of the dangers, but don't let it interfere witn their driving. A common bond between the men in Middleville is the desire to climb higher in the point standings in the class where they run, collect more points, get a better car, and with high good humor, warn the man who is ahead of them that they belter watch their rear-view mirror, because they will be overtaken... and soon. This year's drivers from Middleville include a father and son, and a set of brothers. One of the more laid-back racers is Tom Finkbeiner. A Middleville native who now lives in Dutton, he races latemodel super stocks at Berlin Raceway in Marne and at the Kalamazoo Speedway strictly as a hobby. ”1 do it just for the enjoyment; it’s my golf game. Everybody's got to have a hobby," he says. Finkbeiner has been racing since getting out of high school, and says after 20 years in the game, he does no “really heavy duty racing." Married to Nancy and the father of Jeff, 11 and Erin, 7, he says he "doesn't want to get involved in anything that would take me away from home for any length of time." The 38-year-old sales engineer from Neff Engineer­ ing does go to Indiana once or twice at the end of the year to run for "large dollar" purses, but he says that’s about the extent of his traveling the circuit. Now driving just for pleasure, he will race "until it gets to be a job." Driving mostly against men his own age, Finkbeiner says the heavy competition is best left to "the young pups." Brother Ron Finkbeiner is one of the "young pups" Tom talks about. Driving a sport stock car, a street car made into a stock car, Ron races at Berlin, but hopes to make it to Kalamazoo next year. With a "brand new car from the ground up," Ron works on his car at least three or four night a week, four or five hours a night and on weekends. He has just installed a new motor from McEntyre Motors in Allegan, which should improve his overall chances this year, he said. The 23-year-old credits his crew and family with always being there to help with the car. His parents, Margaret and Ray Finkbeiner, and sister, Our Homeowners Credit Loan makes any house more valuable. Continued on next page No matter how much equity you have in your home, our Homeowners Credit Loan makes it more valuable to you. To Apply, Visit Any Hastings City Bank Office. ifja£tin^5 ffitv ^attk Tom Finkbeiner .MOW' John Hampton, V* 795-7760 1 Safe and Sound Barber Stylist Member of the State Barber Association 207 E. Main St., Middleville OPEN: Tues.-Fri. 8-5:30; Sat. 8-12:30 Hastings • Middleville !•»»! LENDER Bellevue • Nashville �Page 8 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I June 20. 1989 Middleville auto racers starting another racing season Continued from previous page Susan, really support him, he says, and al) go to his races. "It would be hard to find a Finkbeiner at home on the weekends during the summer,’* he says with a laugh. Jason Thomas and Wayne Miller make up his crew, and Ron gets advice from another Middleville driver, Dave Sensiba. After a few slow years, Ron says he thinks this year will be much better for him and his sponsors. Rob Dykstra Excavating, Phil s Pizzeria, Bruce's Frame Alignment, Central Garage Towing and McEntyre Motors are all his sponsors. Another of the Middleville racing men is Todd Wohlford. Todd also has a new car, a mini-champ, "we built at Progressive Racing Service in Hastings," he says. Just after the start of the racing season, Wolford held point leads in both dirt and paved tracks but he says he knows that will not last because of scheduling con­ flicts. So, he says he has decided to concentrate only on paved tracks to go for the point championship. Wohlford travels extens­ ively in pursuit of a racing challenge. Racing at the Kalamazoo Speedway, the Thunderbird in Muskegon, and at tracks in Ohio and Indiana, Todd says, "I race all over." His time is divided between working in Milwaukee and racing. He works more weekends in the winter to be allowed every weekend off in the summer to pursue his dream. "That’s why I got the job in Milwaukee, and not in Honda," he says. Spending 16 to 20 hours a week on maintainance, he plans to race "every weekend, full tilt until September, unless we re rained out" "I zigged when I should have zagged," is how he puts iL He adds, "As long as we have a late start, now we can take our time. We'll have the car really ready. Neeson doesn’t worry about accidents, either. "It happens so fast that you don't have time to think about it," he says. Todd Wohlford Ron Finkbeiner 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 Stop in for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner! DAILY SPECIALS His sponsors are Progres­ sive Racing Service of Hastings and Hastings Wrecker Service. Henry Johnston from Big Rapids and Todd share ownership of the car. He has definite goals in his career plans. Next year, he aims to have a sprint car. And, within five years, he wants to drive in the Indianapolis 500. He admits being shaken by the death of close friend, Jerry Landon earlier this year, but he says it does not change his desire to race. He was driving in the race when the accident happened at Kalamazoo Speedway and quietly remarks "It was just his day. If it's my day, I may die on my way to work. He beat us on the race track, and I guess he just beat us up there, too." One of the most serious contenters in racing who comes from Middleville is Dave Sensiba, who has three late model cars, one for racing at Kalamazoo on Friday nights, one for Berlin Raceway at Marne Saturday nights, and one that is exclusively used in parades and shows. "We're going to be busy," he says in understatement. "We’re trying to stay up and drive for the point championship. We can say we’ll definitely be in the running for the point championship," he says with conviction. Bud Gebben and Bob Sensiba are co-owners of the cars, and Grand Oldsmobile, Classic Chevrolet, Brigade Fire Protection. Dykstra Excavating, U-Rent-It in Grandville, Dick's Auto Parts in Middlebury Indiana, and Lane Automotive in Coloma share the sponsorship of this promising driver. "We're in better shape this year than last. And, we're looking forward to having a good season," he says. Sensiba recognizes the people who have helped him. Dave's wife, Pam, vigorously supports his racing career. They are parents of a 2 1/2-year-old girl named Taylor. "Be sure to thank the crews and their wives for the help and support during the off­ season," he comments. Dave Neeson, another driver of a late model car, a Thunderbird Outlaw body style, races at Galesburg Michigan Speedway, "for now." The 41-year-old is a relative newcomer, having driven for the last seven years. After a great start - in four races, he won three thirds and a first- he had what he calls a "slight mishap." Thiss Body and Frame of Hastings, Makay Industrial Sales in Grand Rapids, River City Asphalt in Freeport and Wildlife Taxidermy are sponsors for Neeson, and his crew includes his daughter, Tina, son Tony, close friends and "whoever we can get." he reports. From winning the season opener feature race, to working only three days a week on the car, Neeson says he and his crew are now just coasting and enjoying the season. Rob Lewis went up from the zoo mod class to late model stock over the winter. "That puts me in the same class with Dave and Joe," he says. Asked if he is going to give them competition, he replies with a smile "Give those guys trouble? I sure hope so.' Rob brought a late model instead of building one. He bought one of Chris Orr's cars and finished it (Hit with parts. He and his crew work on the car three nights a week and on weekends. "I don't have as much invested, so it will be easier to break even," he reports. His crew includes Ted and Ricky Wiedman, Jim Hineline and Mark Worth. Lewis races in Kalamazoo and Berlin at Marne. "Kalamazoo is a NASCAR sanctioned track, and the only small track in Michigan that is," notes Ted Wiedman, but that makes heavier competition. "Last year, there were drivers from just this area, and now they come from all over the state," Wiedman contin­ ues. "There were 34 late models at Berlin last year." Lewis observed that Danny Nyari is the point champion in late models, but that is just right now. "Anyone who can beat him will be O.K. He's king of the hill - for now." he says. Sponsors for the Lewis team are Ted's Radiator, the Bushwacker Nursery, Gavin Chevrolet, Village Grocery and Kow Patties Saloon, all local businesses. Al Lewis, Rob's father, has been racing off and on since 1957. Dave Neeson KEITH BERGY - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS FUEL OIL GAS / DIESEL SERVING HOME FARM INDUSTRY 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA, Ml 49316 SELF SERVE GAS DIESEL KEROSENE SNACK SHOP (616) 891-8198 PROPANE REFILL SERVICE Take Out Service UJm. R. Getty Realty COMPLETE REAL ESTATE and BUILDING SERVICE 117 E MAIN ST I MIDDLEVILLE. MICHIGAN 49333 Daily Luncheon Specials Conditioned r Z 3"* Sat 6 am. 2 p.m. Sun4 am. 1 pm. Next to Hastings Qty <97 Artington (M-3T; MafleviHe MIDDLEVILLE 3 bedroom, Pl story, one of the nicer neighborhoods in to^VJots of trees, close to Elem & Middle Sct^jO Immediate posses­ sion. $49,900. Coll Bill ” Ph. 795-3672 OPEN Mon -Fn 6 am to 8 pm. Sat. 6 am. to 2 pjn Sun 8 am. to 1 pm Ph. (616) 795*3389 E WM R GETTY Broker REALTOR* Dave Sensba TONY WINGEIER 795-3379 795-3002 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I June 20. 1989 / Page 9 Nature needs a little help from her friends Planning prevents problems when city comes to country by Barbara Gall too many years ago, M-37 south of 28th Street was lined with houses and small farms all the way to the village of Caledonia Today, M-37 is lined with commercial development all the way to the village of Caledonia, as businesses, builders and hundreds of new residents have followed Steelcase and Foremost In­ surance Corporation to “the country.” For many long-time Caledonia residents, the new construction mushrooming throughout the township has meant an upsetting end to the rural atmosphere that once characterized the area. But with development, more than just a rural way of life is endangered. The environment, too, faces trauma Commercial buildings and bousing additions now cover lands that once were woods and farms, and naturalists and conservationists agree that growing areas like Caledonia must take quick action to preserve the very things that made it so attractive to city and suburban families. The lakes, the Thomapple River, the woods, the deer grazing at the edge of a field at twilight, the rural setting itself can all be spoiled forever unless individual residents and local officials work together to preserve them And there is a lot to learn about preserving natural resources, say the experts For instance, the idea that the wild animals can just move over to the next acre for a few months while a bouse is being built or sand is being mined is a fallacy, said naturalist Larry Hemtzelman. “Mother Nature’s niches are full, so there is no room for that raccoon or family of squirrels on the neighboring acre. Chances are. any displaced small mammal will die within 24 hours.” said Hemtzelman. who holds a master’s degree in forestry and wildlife management “That next parcel of land is already home to other animals, and the intruder will first of all have to fight for a place. Second, the newcomer won’t know that piece of land and won’t know where to hide from a predator “ Hemtzelman. who works for Steelcase as a consultant in managing the company's 117-acre recreation area on Diamond Lake, said that while larger animals like deer are more adaptable to some change in habitat, the smaller animals in the ecosystem can­ not make the transition. He also pointed out that noise pollution is as painful to the natural environment as it is to human ears. The harsh sounds from heavy machinery, for in­ stance, or the noise from snowmobiles traveling through what is usually a very quiet woods, or the aquaticturmoil caused by jet skis churning up a quiet lake all day can have a negative im­ pact on wild animals, plant life, the woods or the lakes. Heintzelman said he feels it is important that townships pass noise ordinances con­ trolling when and where machinery can be operated or when power boats and jet skis are allowed on a lake or river. “Only the townships can do this, not the state." he said. “There needs to be quiet time in the woods and on the water, just as in a human home," he emphasized. He also discussed ocher kinds of pollution, pointing out that lake residents should not put fertilizer on their lawns or rake leaves and debris into the lakes, streams or rivers. “The run-off from fertilizer and the decomposition of leaves adds nitrogen to the body of water," he said. “This means it takes away ox­ ygen from the water and from the life in it.’’ Heintzelman was adamant about avoiding chemical treat­ ment of lakes and rivers to kill the weeds in them. “AHI can say is. eventually it’s gonna getcha." he said of the buildup of chemicals in treated lakes. “First of all. how are you going to keep those chemicals out of the ground water? Ground water keeps moving, and those chemicals sooner or later are going to become part of it. "There are already lakes in Michigan that can’t be dredg­ ed because of the buildup of chemicals on the bottom of them. Those chemicals must stay at the bottom; no one wants them churned through the lake waters again. "Things that seemed okay Kraft Lake, above, is the site of a large wetlands area and was located in the middle of undeveloped woods. Foremost Insurance Corporation now is construc­ ting their national headquarters building on the north edge of the lake. The com­ pany has promised to leave the environment as undisturbed as possible. 25 years ago, like killing the plants in the lakes, we now know aren’t so good. "We now know, for in­ stance. that the weeds in the lakes are necessary for the spawning of fish. No weeds, no good reproduction. " Heintzelman said that for the first year or two after a lake is chemically treated, the fishing might seem really great. But then, he said, the fish will start to disappear because they have no place to spawn. He also pointed out that there is no good way to en­ force the rules on the kinds of chemicals permitted in treating the lakes. “The DNR regulates what chemicals can be used.’’ he said, “but how are we going to make sure those are the chemicals that actually are put into the lake?” Residents buying lake and river property should make sure its septic system is work­ ing properly, Heintzelman said. He recommended to township officials that sewer systems for lakes be con­ structed before problems develop, especially in the case of shallow lakes. He said he was pleased to hear that Campau Lake was getting a sewer system because it is so shallow a lake “The deeper lakes can re­ juvenate themselves a little better," he explained, but ad­ ded that all lakes with houses around them should be pro­ tected by sewers. Another way a growing township can plan ahead to Continued nn next page r*------------------------ w ' VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Theme: Organs Singing “Journey With Jesus to Other Countries” June 26-30 • 9:00 am -11:30 am 4 Years Old thru 6th Grade All Children Welcome! Middleville Christian Reformed Church 708 West Main Street �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 20. 1989 Planning prevents a problem when city comes to country Continued from previous page protect its natural resources is to file for scenic river protec­ tion with the state, he said, thus creating buffer zones along streams and rivers. "This will help keep the rivers clean as well as beautiful," Heintzelman said. Mike Ross, of the West Michigan Environmental Ac­ tion Council, said he agreed with Heintzelman ' s suggestions He also encouraged township governments not to be intimidated by developers who threaten lawsuits if zon­ ing or planning ordinances aren't changed to suit them. “The townships have the police power to control development." he said. "The legislature has delegated to the ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Bid Date: July 11, 1989 For Duncan Lake Sewage Disposal System Contract C • Equipment and Materials Will accept separate sealed bids for the construction of: Septic tank effluent pumps and miscellaneous system operating equipment. At: The Barry County Commissioners' Room 117 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 Until: 2:00 p.m., local time, on July 11, 1989 And then, at the above address, the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Contract documents, consisting of contract drawings, specifications, and required contract forms, may be ob­ tained after June 16, 1989, at the office of the Engineer: PROGRESSIVE ARCHITECTS ENGINEERS PLANNERS 2942 Fuller Avenue, N.E. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505 or examined after June 19,1989, at the following locations: The office of the F.W Dodge Corporation of: • One Parkland Boulevard, Suite 328E Dearborn, Michigan 48126 • G 5080 West Bristol Read Flint, Michioan 48507 • 2920 Fuller Avenue, N.E Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505 • 4000 Portage Road Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001 • 835 Louisa Lansing, Michigan 48910 Builders Exchange of: • 4461 Cascade Road, S.E. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506 • 5092 Lovers Lane Kalamazoo, Michigan 49002 • 1240 East Saginaw Street Lansing, Michigan 48906 • 334 South Water Street Saginaw, Michigan 48607 • 1238 South Garfield Traverse City, Michigan 49684 Construction Association of Michigan 1351 East Jefferson Detroit, Michigan 48232 A non-refundable fee of $10 will be required for a set of contract documents. Each bld must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or certified check payable to the Owner for 5 percent of the toal amount of the bid. The Bid Bond or certified check will be returned to unsuccessful bidders in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders in the contract documents. The successful bidder with be required to furnish a Per­ formance Bond, a Payment Bond and a Maintenance and Guarantee Bond in the amount of 100 percent of the con­ tract price. townships the power to govern zoning.” Like Heintzelman. he agreed that the use of her­ bicides and fertilizers by lake and riverside homeowners is dangerous to the water quality. "People need to be educated about what they’re doing and they need to be mature about things like lawns Is that well-manicured lawn worth putting chemicals into the lake or the river?" As for chemically treating lakes, he. too. felt the process actually aggravates the problem "If you’re putting in a chemical to poison something, you can’t put it in forever and expect to have a habitable body of water,’’ he said. "Also, when the plant dies, the decomposition process places an oxygen demand on the lake which only makes things worse," he explained. "What we really have is a psychological problem, not an ecological problem People need to change their thinking when it comes to altering the natural system of a lake or river." Ross said the chemicals that settle at the bottom of the lake eventually either work their way into the ground water or adhere to the sediment on the bottom of the lake. “And in the latter case, they don't stay down there if motor boats come through," he added "Only treat your lake with chemicals in an emergency, and don’t make a habit of it. Someone is just taking your money." He pointed out that some organisms killed by the chemicals feed along the bot­ tom of the lake and are very important to the food chain of aquatic life. He said lake and riverside property owners must remember that private land ownership has never given the property owner the right to do whatever he or she wants with that land. "The state always main­ tains a sovereignty,” he said. “If you don’t believe me, try not paying your taxes on that land. "River and lakeside residents must be mature, and they must take good care of rivers and lakes." Ross, like Heintzelman, said there were several ways townships could plan ahead to keep natural resources from being lost during rapid Leslie Velicky, L.V.T. Dr. L. A. Julius SURGERY SPECIAL Dog or Cat Neutering — Now thru July 15, 1989 • One Animal • Two Animals • Three or more 20% Off 25% Off (Saac Owner) 30% Off (Same Owner) Vaccination and parasite tests should be current or can be done at the same time. In Caledonia, the Thornapple River already is lined with homes on both banks. Conservationists urge these residents protect the river by not using fert iizers and herbicides on their lawns. development. He agreed with the idea of buffer zones along rivers and streams, and suggested that townships protect especially lovely roads by having them declared natural beauty roads according to Public Act No. 150, passed in 1970. Under this act, 25 or more township residents may peti­ tion the county to designate a county local road or a portion of it as a natural beauty road to preserve its natural state. “I only see one such road in Caledonia Township,” he observed. “I would en­ courage southeast Kent Coun­ ty to look at this possibility." He also encouraged residents to be aware of what kinds of animals lived in their area, and to find out if any are threatened species. The Department of Natural Resources should be called for information about how to pro­ tect these animals, he said. Caledonia Township Super­ visor Jerry Good said that he is expecting a report on chemical treatment of lakes from Campau Lake Associa­ tion President Jim Williams at tomorrow night’s township board meeting. Campau and Kettle Lake have been treated chemically for weed control in the past. He also said the township would be interested in finding out if the natural beauty road statute could apply to any other roads in the township besides 96th Street between Whitneyville and Alaska avenues. He said he was unaware of any noise ordinance in Caledonia Township, but agreed that there have been problems with jet skiers and boaters who don’t allow sailors and fishermen un­ disturbed time on the lakes. "There’s no doubt that we need some cooperation here. ’' he added. "We can’t let things get away from us with the area growing so quickly. ’' "Once the (natural) system is destroyed, it may be gone forever,” warned Heint­ zelman. "Planning ahead is the key.” "In the case of the environ­ ment," said Ross, "preven­ tion is the only cure.” KOW PATTIES SALOON • Steaks • Sandwiches • Mexican Food __ o~ — o • Daily Specials / “*>-*>»> / <5 TAKE-OUT 11 a m. to 1 a m. HAPPY PRICES 3:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. 12:00 a m.-2:00 a m. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Bid Date: July 11, 1989 For: Duncan Lake Sewage Disposal System Contract B - Wastewater Treatment Facility Will accept separate sealed bids for the construction of: Two, one-acre, 6,000,000 gallon lagoon cells with aeration equipment, transfer structures, inlet/outlet flow metering, and other related appurtenances. At: The Barry County Commissioners’ Room 117 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 Until: 2:00 p.m., local time, on July 11, 1989. And then, at the above address, the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud., Contract documents, consisting of contract drawings, specificiations, and required contract forms, may be ob­ tained after June 16, 1989, at the office of the Engineer: PROGRESSIVE ARCHITECTS ENGINEERS PLANNERS 2942 Fuller Avenue, N.E. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505 or examined after June 19,1989, at the following locations: The office of the F.W. Dodge Corporation of: • One Parkland Boulevard, Suite 328E Dearborn, Michigan 48126 • G-5080 West Bristol Road Flint, Michigan 48507 • 2920 Fuller Avenue, N.E. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505 • 4000 Portage Road Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001 • 835 Louisa Lansing, Michigan 48910 Builders Exchange of: • 4461 Cascade Road, S.E. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506 • 5092 Lovers Lane Kalamazoo, Michigan 49002 • 1240 East Saginaw Street Lansing, Michigan 48906 • 334 South Water Street Saginaw, Michigan 48607 • 1238 South Garfield Traverse City, Michigan 49684 Construction Association of Michigan 1351 East Jefferson Detroit, Michigan 48232 Please call for an appointment — A non-refundable fee of $25 will be required for a set of contract documents. Thomapple Veterinary Medical Center Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or certified check payable to the Owner for 5 percent of the total amount of the bid. The Bid Bond or certified check will be returned to unsuccessful bidders in accordance with the instructions to Bidders in the contract documents 2220 N. Patterson Rd., Middleville 877*4056 I 795-9817 Mrdkise • Surgery • Boarding • Groomiag • Diet. • Supplies The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Per­ formance Bond, a Payment Bond and a Maintenance and Guarantee Bond in the amount of 100 percent of the con­ tract price. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 20, 1969 / Page 11 Caledonia plans Fourth of July fireworks display on July 1 by Barbara Gail The Fourth of July will be celebrated slightly early in Caledonia this year. The Independence Day committee chose to take ad­ vantage of the holiday weekend and scheduled Satur­ day, July I, for the traditional community festivities. Beginning with a tractor pull at 6 p.m. Friday, June 30, the celebration will continue Saturday with a daybreak can­ non salute and continue all day until the fireworks display that evening provides the grand finale. All the events, including the tractor pulls, will take place at Lakeside Park. Farm stock registration is scheduled for 3 p.m. Friday at the Fanners Elevator on Mam Street. All entries are welcome for Saturday's parade, which will form at Holy Family Church on Kraft Avenue at 10:30 a m. The committee again plans to offer prizes for the best decorated bikes in the parade Then the celebration will shift to Lakeside Park, where the American Legion chicken barbeque and another tractor pull will begin after the na­ tional anthem and pledge to the flag officially open the park activities. Visitors to the park will find a variety of food for sale, arts and crafts vendors will have booths for their wares, and the Historical Commission will sell centennial books com­ memorating last year's celebration Radio station WCUZ will broadcast live from the park while continuous bingo will be played from 1 to 6 p.m. New bikes are the grand prizes for turtle and frog races, which begin at 1 p.m. (bring your own contestant!, and the traditional fire depart­ ment water ball contest shouldn't dampen the en­ thusiasm for the 3 p.m. tug of war pitting Caledonia students in grades 7-12 against each other. While booths and contests occupy some folks, others may want to take in the enter­ tainment. which begins with a 12:15 visit from Abe Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant, played by Gerald Bestrom and Dedo Phillips, respectively. Following the historical personages will be gospel singers, the Grass Roots Cloggers, the Williams Family and Bernie Berends “Celebration’' will provide music for dancing beginning at 6:30 p.m. Day-long exhibits will in­ clude the American Mountain Men camp. Boy Scout Troop 202 camp, the First Michigan Light Artillery and their Civil ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Bld Date July 11, 1989 For: Duncan Lake Sanitary Sewer System Barry County Department of Public Works Barry County, Michigan Will accept separate sealed bids for the construction of: Approximately 9,000 lineal feet of 3 inch to 4 inch pressure sewer and appurtenances and approximately 7,000 lineal feet of 4 Inch forcemain. At: The Barry County Commissioners’ Room 117 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 Until: 2:00 p.m., local time, on July 11, 1989. And then, at the above address, the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Contract documents, consisting of contract drawings, specifications, and required contract forms, may be ob­ tained after June 16, 1989, at the office of the Engineer: PROGRESSIVE ARCHITECTS ENGINEERS PLANNERS 2942 Fuller Avenue, N.E. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505 or examined after June 19,1989, at the following locations: The offices of the F.W. Dodge Corporation of: • One Parkland Boulevard, Suite 328E Dearborn, Michigan 48126 • G-5080 West Bristol Road Flint, Michigan 48507 • 2920 Fuller Avenue, N.E. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505 • 4000 Portage Road Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001 • 835 Louisa Lansing, Michigan 48910 Builders Exchange of: • 4461 Cascade Road, S.E. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506 • 5092 Lovers Lane Kalamazoo. Michigan 49002 • 1240 East Saginaw Street Lansing, Michigan 48906 • 334 South Water Street Saginaw, Michigan 48607 • 1238 South Garfield Traverse City, Michigan 49684 Construction Association of Michigan 1351 East Jefferson Detroit, Michigan 48232 A non-refundable fee of $25 wilt be required for a set of contract documents. Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or certified check payable to the Owner for 5 percent of the total amount of the bid. The Bid Bond or certified check will be returned to unsuccessful bidders in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders in the contract documents The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Per­ formance Bond, a Payment Bond and a Maintenance and Guarantee Bond in the amount of 100 percent of the con­ tract price. -II. War cannon, an active forge in the Caledonia Blacksmith Shop and a Kiddie Flea Market sponsored by Caledonia Community Education In the Kids Area, the Caledonia FFA will sponsor the annual petting zoo while pony rides, carnival games, a Jupiter Jump and Bozo the Clown also will provide fun for youngsters. The fireworks display, which organizers say will be as dazzling as last year s centennial exhibition, will begin at dusk. Frog and turtle races will be part of the activities scheduled for July 1 at Lakeside Park. These amphibians, who competed last year, just got the Go!' signal from race chairman Buff Rodgers. We would like to thank all of the people and businesses that helped make the Thornapple Kellogg Senior All Night Party a success. Also, we would like to thank the following for their donations: Graphic Communications Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Bender Mr. Steve Elies, Print Center Mr. Dave Nesson Wm. Getty Realty Phil’s Pizzeria Flexfab VFW, Middleville Shear Pleasure Caledonia Village Hardware Middleville Rotary Caledonia Farmers Elevator Saskatoon Golf Course Stella’s Pizza Custom Countertop Movie Depot VanDyken Sanitary Disposal Grisantis Joe’s Grocery Dr. Eldon Newmyer Bradford White Corp. Geukes Meat Market Gun Lake Building Supply Bob’s Engine Hospital R. A. Bass Photo Shamrock Tavern, Freeport Thomapple Kitchen Munn Mfg. Co., Freeport John’s Garage, Freeport The Freeport News Yoder Brothers, Freeport Village General, Freeport Village Grocery Thomapple Floral and Gift Sinke’s EZ-Stop, Caledonia David M. Botwinski Gordon Manufacturing Co. N. Boyle Pizza Hut, Hastings Boomtown, Hastings Mr. Fables Rainbow’s End Bob’s Gun and Tackle Shop MiddleVilla Inn Blair’s Pet and Garden Snider Home Entertainment D&W River Bend Golf Course Russ’ Pastoor’s Freeport Elevator Jack Loeks Theaters Sea Shanty Nona Steeby Caledonia State Bank, Middleville Hastings Orthopedic Cappon Oil Co. Gavin Chevrolet Middleville Doctors Thomas Anderson, DDS F. James Budde, Jr. DDS Mr. McKee Middleville Tool and Die Hastings City Bank, Middleville Middleville Lions Club Barry Swanson Tire Dr. Weatherhead State Farm Central Auto Parts Hair We Are Harrison Hardware Caledonia Farm Equipment Professional Pharmacy Confection Marketing Corp. Coca Cola Co. Little Caesar’s on Leonard St. Thanks again from the seniors and the Steering Committee for the Senior Party ’89. �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 20, 1989 Five Trojans named to O-K Blue softball team Five Middleville players who led the team to its first ever OK Blue championship were named to the all-league team. Outfielder Maggie James, catcher Pam Elkins, second baseman Marcie Henry , third baseman Vai Jackiewicz and pitcher Trena Hermemtt were named to the select team. In addition. Sue Seger was nam­ ed honorable mention. It was the second time James was named to the team She hit .412 with 40 runs, 17 rbis and six extra base hits in­ cluding two homers Herminett compiled an outstanding 18-3 mark with three one-hitters. Henry hit .477 with 12 rbis and 28 stolen bases while Jackiewicz hit .478 with 34 rbis, 39 runs and 18 extra base hits. Henry added a .477 mark with 12 rbis, 41 runs and 28 steals. Kids say goodbye to Principal On the last day of school at Page Elementary in Middleville, the last thing to do was to say goodbye to Principal Tony McLain. Here the students wave and say "bye" to Tony. VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES Moy 23. 1989 Prusidont Thatcher called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Bray Hardy Mason Myers. Riley and VondenBerg Absent: None. Guests Mr and Mrs. Lorry Lydy. Jomes Verlinde. Tony McLain. Moggie Jomes, Jone Osborne. Raymond Blough. Jeon Gallup from rhe Sun ond News and Tom Smith from East Press Minutes of the Moy 9. 1989 meeting were approved as read. Letter read from Dr. Eldon Newmyer. chairman of the Plan­ ning ond Zoning Commission on a request from Lorry Lydy to rezone 201 Russell Street from C-l to PMF Hardy moved that Council rezone the property at 201 Russell Street from C-1 (Com­ mercial) to PMF (Planned Multi­ ple Family). Support by Riley Ayes oil. carried Council agreed to hold a Truth in Taxation Public Hearing on Tuesday. June 13. 1989 at 6:45 p.m. Held at the Village Hall. 314 East Main Street, Middleville Request for abandonment of 1. Larkin Street from State Street to Market Street ond 2. Sidewalk right of way from Grand Rapids Street to Pool Street. Discussion held, referred to Public Works B Committee. Myers moved that Council have Meyers. Bueche, ond Nies seek bids on renovation of the bridge 1. For replacement with the new style ond 2 patching the old. both proposals include patching under the bridge Sup port by Hardy. Ayes oil carried. Tony McLain ond Jomes Verlinde members of the TK school board spoke to Council on the up coming millage ond presented a video program. Moggie James. TK student and Jone Osborne, parent spoke to Council also on the up coming school millage. With no further business Myers moved for od|oumment. Support by Mason Ayes oil. cor ried Meeting adjourned ot 7:51 p.m. Cheryl Hooper. Village Clerk (6/20) VILLAGE of CALEDONIA SUMMARY of COUNCIL MINUTES June 12. 1989 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Village Council was called to order by the President with all members present. Several guests were also present. Motion by Soules, seconded by Berencsi to approve the minutes of the lost regular meeting and the Public Hearing as printed. Carried. Motion by Kidder seconded by DeVries to accept the financial report. Car­ ried. Motion by Soules, second­ Tony McLain Caledonia INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATION SATURDAY, JULY 1ST, 1989 CALEDONIA LAKESIDE PARK FRIDAY NIGHT - JUNE 30th TRACTOR PULL - 800 P.M. Farm Stock Registration 300 p.m Caledonia Farmers Elevator ed by Kegerreis to approve pay­ ment of the bills. Carried. Motion by Kegerreis. second­ ed by Kidder to have a special meeting on June 26 at 7:00 for the express purpose of working on the sewer expansion project. Carried. Motion by DeVries, seconded by Kidder to permit the Boy Scout Bike-a-Thon for Cystic Fibrosis on June 24. Carried. Motion by Soules, seconded by Kidder to permit the Leukemia Society and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to conduct door to door fund raising cam­ paigns during September 1989. Carried. Motion by Soules, seconded by DeVries to have Klaver and Cherry attend the General Law Village Administration seminar in Lansing on July 12. Carried. A resolution establishing 10 mills as the Village property tax rate for 1989 was presented by Kegerreis, seconded by Soules. Ayes: all. Nays: none. Resolu­ tion declared adopted. Other items discussed were: update on construction at the Mall; a new restaurant; Lakeside Park enlargement; street signs; abandoned cars; deserted houses; sewer connec­ tion fees; and Mayor Exchange Day. Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (6/20) ENTERTAINMENT STAGE 1200 NATIONAL ANTHEM A PLEDGE Sam Bravata Boy Scouts at the SATURDAY - JULY 1st 12:15 ABRAHAM LINCOLN • ULYSSES S. GRANT Portrayed try Gerald Bestrom & Ckxlo Phillips KICK OFF PARADE - 11:00 AM. All Entries Welcome, meet at Holy Family Church at 10:30 Prizes for the best decorated bikes 12:30 GOSPEL SINGING BY BOB 6 RUTH PITT ‘Make an Alien9 set at Caledonia library June 28 Closed June 23, 24 & 25 from PHIL’S PIZZERIA ITALIAN SPECIALTIES 795-7844 Pizza • Dinner • Zltl • Steaks • Appetizers • Submarines • Calzone • Spaghetti • Cheesecake • Sausage Roll EAT IN OR TAKE OUT , WE CATER ALL OCCASIONS Downtown MIDDLEVILLE HOURS Tuts Thun 11 JOsm 11 pm. Fri A Set 1130 am-1 p m . Sun 4-10. Closed Mon Parents & Children! The Caledonia Gymnastics Club — of Middleville — ...... is holding summer camps the following weeks — 12:00-2:00 Jane 26-29* July 10-13 • July 24-27 • Aug. 7-10 Cell ... 795-7620 For More Information The gymnastic camps include 8 hrs. of instruction and a T-shirt All age groups welcome, pre­ school thru advanced We are located at .. SHAPE UP AND SHOW /j OFF! J 101 East Main Middleville See you at the gym! 100 GRASS ROOT CLOGGERS TRACTOR PULL, 4 WHEEL DRIVE TRUCK PULL * KIDDIE PULL - 12.00 P.M. Truck registration 900 am at Caledonia Farmers Elevator 200 WILLIAMS FAMILY 4:30 CALEDONIA DANCE CENTER 5:30 MUSIC by BERNIE BERENDS AMERICAN LEGION CHICKEN BARBECUE 1200 P.M • 30 EVENING MUSIC A DANCE Featuring the band "CELEBRATION" Bill. Eric. Gary. Norm. Scott LIONS CLUB HOLE IN ONE CONTEST FOOD BOOTHS AMERICAN MOUNTAIN MEN CAMP Fire Starting and Other Displays ARTS & CRAFTS BOOTHS CALEDONIA STATION MEDICAL CLINIC FIRST BOY SCOUT TROOP 202 CAMP Floating flag pole & Dutch Oven Cooking displays AID WCUZ LIVE BROADCAST FIRST MICHIGAN LIGHT ARTILLERY (DaytMeaki Opening the Cetotxahon with the traditional cannon salute SENIOR CITIZENS SHUTTLE SERVICE Shuttle will run 1200-600 from Caledonia Elementary and Caledonia Bann CALEDONIA BLACKSMITH SHOP Open ail day BINGO AMERICAN LEGION AUX. - 1O0 to 600 Enter any time, continuous play KIDDIE FLEA MARKET Caledonia Community Ed KIDS GAMES - 100 P.M Prizes for Turtle Race and Frog Jump are 2 bicycles (bring your turtles and frogs* KU8 RRER WATER BALL CONTEST BY AREA FIRE DEPTS. - F PONY ROES BOZO THE CLOWN 1:30 CALEDONIA FJF JL FARM ANIMAL PETHNG ZOO _____ TUG OF WAR CONTEST - 300 P.M Caledonia grades 7 12. I CARN1V AL GAMES j | JUPITER JUMP MAKE UP ARTIST | ___________ cALEOONtA GYMNAS HCS CLUB________ J FIREWORKS AT DUSK A “Make an Alien” craft program will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, at the Caledonia branch of the Kent County Library System. Children ages 6 and older will be asked to assemble the “friendly extra-terrestrials.” The youngsters will be sup­ plied with everything they need to put together gigantic aliens, rocket ships, comets and stars to decorate the library for a summer of spacerelated activities and events The children who par­ ticipate may stop by the library any time during the program to spend a half hour or so to help assemble the projects Each of the kids also will receive a free kit to make their own little aliens at home. For more information, call the Kent County Library Children’s Services at 774-3253. HELP WANTED Assemblers, Utility People, Plastic Injection Mold Operators and General Factory Workers Needed Now!! Women or men! Good pay. All shifts. Most work in SE area of Grand Rapids. Call Now — 940-8367 Temp Force n Assoc, with ■ Stagg and Crociani Personnel Inc. 3835 28th St. S.E.. across from K Mart 459 1111 • Downtown Grand Rapids. 122 Lyons St. NW E.O.E. M/F ... No Fee �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I June 20, 1989 / Page 13 I Thornapple Kellogg School Official Board Minutes Juna 5. 1989 Meeting was called to order by President Williamson at 7:32 p.m. in the High School Library. Present: Williamson. Thaler. Miller, Verlinde VonElst. Siebesmo. Absent: Law. Administrators Present: Gar rett. Jonjrna Boysen Barber Sanford, Rich. McLain and Dugan Motion by Siebesmo. second­ ed by Thaler to adopt the A gen da os presented and recom mended by the Superintendent. Yeas, all Nays. none. Motion, carried AAotion by Siebesmo. second­ ed by Verlmde to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting May 1. 1989 and the Special Meeting of May 22. 1989 Yeas all. Nays, none Motion, carried. Motion by VanElst and second­ ed by Miller to approve the Moy 1989 bills for a total of $680,688 09 Yeas, Thaler, Miller. Williamson, Verlinde, VanElst and Siebesmo. Nays, none Motion carried. Motion by Miller, seconded by Verlinde to accept the 5-Yeor Plan for use of computers and that the 1989 90 recommenda­ tion of $74,922.00 be adopted to the extent permitted by the budget AAotion by Siebesmo. second­ ed by VanElst to adopt the Developmentally Appropriate Kindergarten Curriculum to the extent permitted by the budget. Yeos. all. Nays. none. AAotion. carried Motion by Verlinde, seconded by Miller that AAorgoretmary A. Jogneck i be granted tenure in the Thor nappie Kellogg School District. Yeos, all Nays. none. AAotion. carried. AAotion by VanElst seconded by Verlinde »o approve the ap pointment of Mr Raymond Pronger as Middle School Prin­ cipal with a 2 yeor contract. Yeos, all Noys. none. AAotion. carried. Some procedure to be used for the elementary principal posi­ tion os was used to fill the Mid­ dle School principal position. AAotion by Verlinde seconded by Miller to set a Special meeting to be held at 6 30 p.m.. Wed . June 14. 1989 in the High School Library for the purpose of setting millage levy by June IS and June 26 1989 in the High School Library at 7 30 p.m. to adopt the final revision of the 1988 89 budget and the 1989-90 General Fund Appropriation Budget Yeos. all. Nays, none. AAotion. carried. AAotion by Siebesmo, second­ ed by Verlinde to move to a Closed Session at 10 55 p m for the purpose of Superintendent Evaluation. Yeos. Thaler, Miller. Williamson. Verlinde. VonElst and Siebesmo. Noys. none. AAo­ tion. carried. AAotion by Thaler, seconded by VanElst to return to Open Ses sion at 11:35 p.m. Yeos. all. Noys, none. AAotion carried. AAotion by VanElst seconded by Verlinde to adjourn. Yeas all. Nays. none. AAotion. carried. Time 11:35 p.m Janice Siebesmo, Secretory Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education (6/20) Thornapple Township assessing aide hired In an effort to update township and village property assessment records, Thomapple Township has hired Vicki Breitner to make field inspec­ tions of homes. Breitner began her duties about two weeks ago, working primarily in the Village of Middleville. “Some of our property record cards, which are man­ dated to be kept by the Michigan Tax Commission, main strict have not been updated on a regular basis, " said Township Supervisor Don Boysen. Breitner is making physical inspections of the homes and is recording the size of the house and other features. "With the growth of the township and village, it has been difficult to keep on top of the assessing process. We hope that, with Vicki’s help, we will be putting all proper­ ties on more equal footing," said Boysen. • • • • Ice Cream Sandwiches Salads and Party Trays HOURS: Monday-Friday 10-9; Saturday 10-6; Sunday 10-5 ’ 129 East Main Street, Caledonia Phone — 891-8997 Contests for kids at Kent County Library set in July The week of July 4 is con­ test week at all 17 branches of the Kent County Library System. Youngsters ages 3 to 15 can test their brain power, creativity and observation skills with a variety of intrigu­ ing puzzles and contests. "We’re calling our contests Far-Out Fun' because they're all related to space, our theme for this summer's activities." says Mary Frydrych, children's services coordinator. During contest week, kids can stop by the library at time during open hours and enjoy solving space codes, creating creatures out of odds and ends of bizarre alien anatomy, figuring out puzzles and dreaming up names for the library 's resident alients. Older youngsters may want to get a head start on the Star Search Radio Drama Writing Contest." producing original scripts to be performed “live" later in the summer “Far-Out Fun" is part of an erttire summer of reading ac­ tivities. programs and events taking place at Kent County Library System branches. For more information, call Children's Services at 774-3253. The Caledonia branch at 240 Emmons and the Alto branch at 6059 Linfield will take part in the contest. All Kent County Library System branches will be clos­ ed July 4. Trojans grab second straight O-K Blue AllSports Trophy The 1988-89 Middleville athletic year was highlighted by six conference champion­ ships and the winning of the All-Sports Trophy for the se­ cond year in a row. "Considering our pay to participate format, this is a real credit to our coaches and athletes." said athletic direc­ tor Skip Pranger In the fall, Trojan teams won championships in foot­ ball and girls basketball. The winter O-K Blue winners were volleyball and wrestling with softball and boys' tennis doing the same in the spring. The junior high wrestling team won a conference cham pionship and the seventh grade girls’ basketball team finished as runners-up in the league tournament. The junior high girls’ track team finished second in league competition. The Athletic Department, with the help of the Boosters, again hosted many special events, said Pranger. This year the school held a boys’ district basketball tournament, a team district in wrestling and an individual district in wrestling. Middleville hosted three wrestling tournaments during the year plus a soccer district game and a softball district game The school also hosted our Co-Ed Relays in track. Pranger said participation was down somewhat, due to the pay to participate format. Lost completely were the freshmen cheerleading squads during both the fall and winter seasons at the high school and also lost were the pep clubs at the middle school. "Our fifth and sixth grade boys’ and girls’ basketball programs and ninth grade volleyball teams were all vic­ tims of cuts. Our coaching staffs were reduced in foot ball, basketball, track and volleyball. We were involved in well over 500 contests and still have over forty coaching positions," he said. Equipment and upkeep of facilities become a source of concern following a year of very limited resources, said Pranger. The tennis courts, soccer field, football field, softball fields and high school gym roof need immediate at­ tention. The track is in need of lots of work inspite of just be­ ing resurfaced. The football scoreboard needs to be replac­ ed as soon as possible. Lockers in the locker rooms will require more than normal maintenance soon. Increased requirements for safety in areas such as football and baseball will necessitate updated and additional atten­ tion for both equipment and facilities. “The lack of purchasing uniforms and only the bare essentials in equipment cannot continue without causing ma­ jor problems in the future,” Pranger said. Obituaries Iva M. Langkamp. CALEDONIA - Iv» M. Langkamp, 96, of Caledonia passed away Sunday, June 11, 1989. She is survived by her children, Junius Caffee of Kentucky, Ralph Langkamp of Caledonia, Dorothy Elliott of Florida, Imelda Wiest of Wisconsin, Lawrence Lang­ kamp of Texas, Mildred Wenger of Caledonia and Marilyn Carter of Texas; many grandchildren; great grand­ children; great great grandchil­ dren; a brother, Lawrence Elsbury of Kalamazoo; a sister, Dorothy Kleiber of Illi­ nois; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 14 at the Caledonia United Methodist Church wirh Rev. Dr. Robert Wessman officiating. Burial was at the Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the church or Hospice. Envelopes available at the funeral home. Arrangements were made by the Roetman Funeral Chapel, Caledonia. Ladies’ QAqr SHORTS 7^/® Cedar Closet in the Caledonia Village Centre 891-1584 CHANNEL CATFISH f 45'. 701 BASS Fartay’s F-l Supar Blue HYBRID BLUEGILLS JOL M^OWS $6°°. World’s Largest Hybrid Bluegill Dealer with Over 400 Acres of Ponds! FISH FOR POND AND LAKE STOCKING delivery will BE: Thursday, June 29 • CALEDONIA • CALEDONIA FARMERS ELEVATOR 8:00 to 9:00 a m., Phone 891-8108 • MIDDLEVILLE - BOB’S ENGINE HOSPITAL 10:30 to 11:30 a m., Phone 795-7647 • HASTINGS - FARMERS FEED 1:00 to 2:00 p.m., Phone 945-9926 • WOODBURY - PET FOOD EXPRESS 3:30 to 4:30 p.m., Phone 374-8995 We furnish your hauling containers. TO PLACE AN ORDER CALL ABOVE STORE OR CALL: RESULTS 1-8OO-247-2615 (Orders do not have to be placed in advance.) Call... FARLEY’S FISH FARM 795-3345 Cosh, Arkansas 72421 MID-SUMMER EXTRAVAGANZA July 26-30 • 7-9 p.m. DVBS for Children of All Ages • Bible Institute for Adults FILMS - 8:00 PM BIBLE INSTITUTE - 7:00 PM Monday A Taeaday Howard Hearicka FUaa Series “Help1 Our Family is Unraveling “ MONDAY “Making Marriage Work." Part I TUESDAY Communicating Values to Your Children, "Part II WEDNESDAY The Hidden Holocaust " on abortion THURSDAY “Case for Creation ” a Dr DJ Kennedy Film FRIDAY The Genests Solution. " sparked by the humor of Ken Ham July 2 at 6 p m — Spectacular Patriotic Musical presented by Jeff Vander Heide ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH 12 7240 68<h Street Caledonia Miles East of M 37) �PaQe 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 20, 1989 Private Sewage Disposal THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP, MIDDLEVILLE, Ml DUNCAN LAKE SANITARY SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM Section 1. PRIVATE DISPOSAL REQUIRED IF PUBLIC SANITARY SEVER NOT AVAILABLE where a public sanitary sewer is not available under the provisions of Article III. Section 4, the building sewer shall be connected to a private sewage disposal system coevlyiag with all requirements of the local health department, the Michigan Department of Public Health and the Michigan Department of Natural Resource*. SEWER ORDINANCE Ordinance No. Article V! Us* Of the Public Sewers 5 AN ORDINANCE MMCATIHG CONNECTION Of COTAI* TO TM£ AVAILABLE PUBLIC SANITARY SEWU PURSUANT TO ACT 3« OF TK PUBLIC ACTS Of 1978. TO REGUUTE THE USE Of PUBLIC ANO PRIVATE SEWEkS ANO MAINS. PRIVATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL. THE INSTAUATiON AND COMM Cl! ON Of BUILDING SEWERS. ANO W DISCHARGE Of WATERS ANO WASTES INTO THE PUBLIC SEWER SYSTEM. TO PROVIDE FOR T< INPOSITION. COtUCION ANO ENFORCEMENT ft IS ANO CHARGES TON COW CT ION. AVAILABILITY, ANO USE THEREOF. AMO PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR »I OVATIONS Of THIS ORDINANCE. THE TOWNSHIP Of THORNAPPLE OROAINS Section J. PRIVATE DISPOSAL OPERATION ANO COST. The owner shall operate and maintain the private sewage disposal facilities in a sanitary manner at all times, at M expense to the township. Section 4. STATE REQUIREMENTS HAVE PRIORITY No stateMnt contained in this article shall be construed to interfere with any additional requirement* that My be inposed by the Michigan Department of Public Health or the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Article 1 Article V Building Sewer*, STEP Systems. Connections and Permits Section 1. PERMIT REQUIRED FOR CONNECTION TO PUBLIC SEWER No one shall uncover, Mke any connection with or opening Into. use. alter or disturb any public sewer or appurtenances thereof, without first obtaining a written permit from the township The connection permit fee shall be $25. The person will Indemnify and save harmless the township and the owner of the premises against all daMges, costs, expenses. outlays and claims of every nature and kind arising out of mistakes or negl I pence on his part in connection with plumbing, sewer 1 Ina connection, er excavating for plwabing or sewer connection as prescribed In this ordinance. Dtflnltlqn* Section 1. The term "township* shall be construed to Man the Township of Thornapple, Berry Count/ and State of Michigan; acting through the ToxwisMp Board or Itt authorized egents SoctIon t. The term "SUP system* (Septic Tant Effluent Pump) she! 1 Man a septic tank. Individual or clutter, effluent pump and controls Into «*lch a building sewer directly discharges and Includes service pipe connecting to the valve and stub and shall be considered a part of the public sewer system even though located on private property. Section J. The tern ‘building sewer* shall wean the buried piping from outside a structure to the septic tank. Section 4. The term ‘classes of users* shall be construed to Man the division of sanitary sewer custoMrs Into classes by similar process or discharge flow characteristics as follows: a) b) ‘Residential user* shall be construed to Man an Individual home or dwelling unit. Including mobile Homs. apartMnts. condom'nltmis or multl-famlly (hillings, that discharges only segregated domestic wattes or wastes Iron sanitary conveniences. ‘Coeaerclal user* shall be construed to Man any retail or wholesale business engaged In selling earchandiso or a service that discharges only segregated doMstlc wattes or wastes from sanitary conveniences. Section 5. The term 'supervisor* shell Man the chief eaecutlve officer for the Township hoard or his authorized operator, agent or representative. Section 6 The tern "Inspector" shall Man any person or persons authorized by the township to inspect and approve the Installation of building sewers, STEP systems and their connection to the public sewer system. The inspector may be the operator. Section 7. The term "normal strength sewage" shall Man a sanitary wastewater flow containing an average daily BOO of not more than 290 mg/1 or an average daily suspended solids concentration of not more than 340 mg/1. Section 8. The term "operation and Mlntenance (0 t M) costs* shall be construed to Man activities necessary to ensure adequate wastewater treatment on a continuing basis, to conform with all related federal, state and local requfroMntS, and to assure optimal long-term facility manageMnt. The users f this term shall be understood to include replaceMnt. Section 9. The term "pretreatMnt" shall Man the treatment of extra strength wastewater flows in privately-owned facilities prior to discharge into publicly owned sewage works. Section 10. The term "public sewer* shall Man a sewer in which al) owners of abutting properties have equal rights, and which is controlled by public authority. Section 11. The term "sewage* shall Man a combination of the water carried wastes from residences, business buildings, institutions and Industrial establishments, and shall Man a combination of liquid and water carried wastes discharged from toilet and other sanitary plumbing facilities. Section 12. The term "industrial waste* shall Man liquid wastes from a manufacturing or process facility trade or business as distinct from segregated doMstlc waste, or wastes from sanitary conveniences. Section 2 BUILDING SEWERS. STEP SYSTEMS ANO CONNECTIONS Any person desiring to construct a STEP unit or uncover, Mke any connection with or opening into. use. alter or disturb any public sewer or appurtenances thereof, oust secure an annual license from the township. The license shall be Issued on a calendar year basis The person applying for such license shall pay a license fee of $50 and execute unto the township and deposit with the treasurer, a bond with corporate surety or irrevocable letter of credit In the sum of $3,000. conditioned that he will faithfully perform all work with due care and Skill, and in accordance with the laws, rules and regulations established under the authority of the township pertaining to sewers and plumbing. This bond shall state that the person will Indemnify and save harmless the township and the owner of the premises against all daMges, costs, expenses, outlays and claims of every nature and kind arising out of mistakes or negligence on his part in connection with the step unit Installation plumbing, sewer line connection, or excavating for pluefcing or sewer connection as prescribed in this ordinance. Such bond shall reMin in force and must be executed for a period of 1 year, except that, upon such expiration, it shall reMin in force as to all penalties, claims and demands that My have accrued thereunder prior to such expiration. The license shall also provide public liability Insurance for the protection of the township, the property oxwter, and all persons, to indemnify them for all damages caused by accidents attributable to the work, with limits of $100,000 for 1 person, $300,000 fcr bodily injuries per accident, and $100,000 for property daMges Section 3. USE Of OLD EXISTING SEWERS. Existing building sewers and septic tanks My be used as eleMnts of the STEP system only when they are found, on examination and tested by the inspector or his representative, to Met all requireMnts of this ordinance. Section 4. BUILDING SEWER ANO STEP SYSTEM. The size, slope. allgnMnt and Mterial* for construction of a building sewer and th* STEP system, and th* methods to be used In excavating, placing of the pipe, septic tank, septic tank puM. Pimping controls, and jointing, testing, and backfilling, shall conform to the requirement* of th* building and plumbing codes of the township, or other applicable rules and regulations of the county. In the absence of code provisions or tn amplification thereof, th* American Society for Testing Materials (A.S.T.M.) and the Water Pollution Control Federation (W.P.C.F.) Manual of Practice No 9 shall apply. Th* connection of the building sewer and STEP system into the stub and the public sewer shall conform to th* requireMnts of the building and plumbing code or other applicable rules and regulations of the county, or the procedures set forth in appropriate specifications, which shall require that th* connections shall be made gas-tight and water-tight. Any deviation from the prescribed procedures and materials must be approved by the inspector, or his representative, before installation. All excavating for building sewer and STEP system installation shall be adequately guarded with barricades and lights so as to protect the public from hazard. Streets, sidewalks, parkways and other public property disturbed in the course of th* work shall be restored in a manner satisfactory to th* township. Th* applicant for th* connection permit shall notify the township when th* building sewer and STEP system are ready for inspection and connection to the public sewer. The connection shall be made under the supervision of th* inspector, or his representative. ACCESS PERMIT AHO SERVICE AGREEMENT ------------------- FOR------------------------DUNCAN LAKE SANITARY SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM ADDRESS Of PREMISES: _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________ TELEPHONE: ________________ PROPERTY DESCRIPTION. _____________________________________________________ The term *0Mt* shall Man the Michigan Department of Natural Section 18. The term "county* shall Man the County of Barry acting through the Barry County Board of Public Works or it* authorIzed agents. Article 111 Section 3. DISCHARGE QUALITY LIMITS, Except as hereinafter provided by specific limits, no person shall discharge any of the following described Mters or wastes to any public sewers: a) b) c) d) e) BOO in excess of 290 mg/1 COO in excess of *50 mg/1. Chlorine deMnd In excess of IS mg/1 Color (as from, but not limited to, dye*. Ink* or veg«tablo tanning solutions) shall b* controlled to prevent light absorbency which would Interfere with treatment plant processes or that prevent analytic*! determinations. Explosive liquid, solid or gas. gasoline, benzene, naphth*, fuel oil or other flawMbl* west*. Section *. PRETREATMENT STANDARDS Any Industrial user (er custcmer) who discharge* waste to the public sewer shall pretreat or Unit th* discharge to conform to standards sot forth In Code of Federal Regulations 40 CFR *03 or any applicable more stringent state or local rules, regulations or standards Section 5. TOXIC POLLUTANTS No Industrial user (er custoMr) My discharge waste containing toxic waste In excess of federally Mndated limit* (or prohibition) to th* public sowers Prohibition of toxic wastes shall be consistent with provisions ef Section 307(a) of the Clean Hater Act. Section 6 GREASE. OIL ANO SAND INTERCEPTORS Grease, ell and sand interceptors shall be provided when, tn the opinion of the tovmshlp. they are necessary for the proper handling of liquid wastes containing grease In excessive amounts, or any tleasable wastes, send or other harmful Ingredients; except that such Interceptors shall not be required for privet* living quarter* or dwelling unit*. All Interceptor* shall be of a type and capacity approved by the township, and shall be located ** to be readily and eatlly accessible for cleaning and inspection. Section 7. OPERATION OF PRELIMINARY TREATMENT Where preliminary treatMnt or flow equalizing facilities are provided for any water* or waste*, they shall be Mlntafned continuously In satisfactory and affective operetlon by the owner at hl* expense. Article Yll Power* and Authgrlty pf Inspectors Section 1. PERMISSION TO ENTER PRIVATE PROPERTY. The operator and other duly authorized employees of the township, bearing proper credentials and identification, shall be permitted to enter upon all properties for the purpose of inspection, observation, measurament, sampling and testing in accordance with the provision of this ordinance. The supervisor or his representatives shall have no authority to inquire into any processes Including Mtallurglcal, chemical, oil refining, ceramic, paper or other industries beyond that point having a direct bearing on the kind and source of discharge to the sewers and waterways or facllltiss for waste treatMnt. Section 2. OBSERVATION OF SAFETY RULES Whi.e performing the necessary work on private properties referred to in Article VII, Section 1, the township or its duly appointed employees shall observe all safety rules applicable te the premises established by the company. Article VII! Section 1. PROTECTION FROM DAMAGE No person shell mellcieusly, willfully or negligently break, damage, destroy, uncover, deface or tamper with any structure, appurtenance or equipMnt which I* a part of the public sewer Any person violating this provision shall be guilty of a mlsdeManor SECTION 6. ACCESS PERMIT ANO SERVICE AGREEMENT. As each connection of a premises is Nd* to th* sewage disposal system, the township shall prepare and execute an access permit and service agreeMnt in th* form substantially as follows: OWNER OR OCCUPANT: _______________________________________________________ Section IT. The term "health departMnt* shall Man the Barry County Health DepartMnt and/or Michigan DepartMnt of Public Health. Section 2 IMPROPER TYPE Of DISCHARGE. No person shall Mke connection of roof downspouts, exterior foundation drains, areaway drain*, er nsher sources of surface runoff or groundMter to a building s«w*r or building drain *r STEP system or stub which. In turn, is connected directly te a public **nlt*-y sewer f>r9t»il’on Bom^amaji* SECTION 5. SYSTEM CAPACITY NOT TO BE EXCEEDED. No connection will be allowed unless there is capacity available in downstream sewers, pump stations, interceptors, force Mins and treatMnt facility including capacity for BOO and suspended solids in th* treatMnt facility. Section 13. The term "sewage treatMnt facility" shall Man a publicly owned arrangoMnt of devices and structures used for treating sewage and industrial wastes. Section 16. Resources. Section 1. MANDATORY COMIECTION TO ANO USE Of the PUBLIC SEWERS In accordance with and to Implement and Mke affective in the Township of Thornappl* the terms and provisions of Act No 368 of Michigan Public Acts ef 1973. as amended, it Is hereby determined and ordained that all premises In the township on which is located a structure oe structure* in which sanitary sewage originates and to which there is an available public sanitary sewer system, all as defined and provided in said Act No 368, shall be connected to said public sanitary system not later than 12 month* after giving ef notice by this Township that th* facilities of th* Duncan Lak* Sanitary Sewage Disposal System ar* avallebl* for connection of said premises thereto. Th* facilities of th* Duncan lake Sanitary Sewage Disposal System, including any STEP system components. **rvlc* pip*, valve or stub, as well as th* trunk sewer Min, lift sUtloms and X»w*g* treatMnt facilitl**. ere each and all hereby found determined and ordained to be compoMnts, el*Mnts and essential part* of a public sanitary sewer system, as defined and provide In said Act No 368 *nd In this erdtnanc*. and t« which connection ef premises in this township Is hereby mandated and required to th* full extent of Act No 368 and ef this ordinance DESCRIPTION Of USE Of PREMISES:____________________________________________ As a conditio* of service, th* owner or occupant hereby agrees to comply with all provision* of this sewer ordinance as adopted, or duly aMnded. by th* Township Board. Th* owner or occupant acknowledges and agrees that authorized agents of the operator a* defined in said ordinance shall have reasonable access to th* above described property for purposes of installing, inspecting, operating. Mintaiming, repairing, replacing or otherwise dealing with the comptinints ef the sewage disposal system such as th* building sewer, STEP system, service pipe, valve or stub aAich are located on, under or adjacent to th* above stated premises. CondlRkRNcW Bbrylc* Section 1. TOWNSHIP ANO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES AT TIME Of SIWES CONSTRUCTION. At the tlM of original construction, the county shall Install th* collecting sewer* and service leteral* up to each premise served by th* public sewer system. Section 2. TOWNSHIP ANO CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES AFTER SEWER CONSTRUCTION At th* tlM of any future connection to the public sexver system, th* ownxr shall install, at his expense in strict accordence with township regulations and specifications, the building sewer, the STEP system, and the service lead forc*Mln connecting to the designated access point at the collecting sewer, together with ell appurtenances At the Um of connection to th* system, th* STEP system and service lead forcemain shall becmee pert ef th* public sewer and shall be operated, Mintalned, and replaced. If necessary, by the township. The owner shall Mintain, at his expense, the building sewer th* owner shall also provide power for the pump and pay power costs for operating the pump. If applicable. The township shall have a right of access te the SIER system and service lead forcemain for purpose* of operation and Mlntenance a* provided In .the access permit and service agreement • Section 3. LIABILITY FOR SEWER MALFUNCTIONS Th* township er county shall, Ir. no event, b« held responsible for clalaa* Mde against It by reason of the breaking of any Min* or service laterel*. or by rvason of any other interruption of the service caused by th* breaking of machinery, stoppages or necessary repairs; and no person shall be entitled to damages nor have any portion of a payment refunded for eny Interruption. Section 4 INSPECTION Of SERVICE AREA The premise* receiving sanitary sewer service shall, at all reasonable hour*, be subject to inspection by duly authorized personnel of the township. Section 5. ACCEPTED BY OWNER OR OCCUPANT ____________________________________________ Date: ________________ RULES MAY BE AMENDED These rules My be changed or amended Article 1 Charge* end Rate* Section 3. UNlAWEW. PRIV*IE SEWAGE CONSTRUCTION AW RAINKNANCE fwept as hereinafter provided. It shall be unlawful to construct er maintain any privy, privy vault, septic tank, cesspool or ether facility intended er used for disposal of sewage Location sketch of STEP unit is attached hereto. Section 6. PRIVATE TQHET FACU1T1ES ARC CONNECT 101 TO RUBlIC SYSTEM The owner of any house, building or property used for Am KCMancy. auployMnt, recreation ©r ether purposes, situated uithm the Duncan laa* Sewage Disposal District and abutting on any street, alley er rigM-ef-way. in Mich there is located, or My in the future be located, a public sanitary sewer <’t»'« 200 feet at the nearest point from the structure '• «*ich sewage originates, is hereby required, at bi* ev/e-se. te install suitable te'.let facil’t'es thereto, and to connect such facilities directly with the proper h*’'c M»r in acterdance with the prevision of this ordinance. •*©• given official notice t* do so. provided that such connection shall not he repaired to be made less than 1 year after the sewer 1* made available for cnMOCtiM thereto THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Section 7. Th* eperater for th* facilities and services described im this ordinance 1* hereby designated to be the fol lowing Section 5. REPORTS FIlEB FOR INDUSTRIAL M PRC*.EM UkNGE C1SOPA6E Any industry or structure discharging industrial wastes te the sanitary sewer shall file the Mterial listed below with the teumsNip Continued on following page �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 20, 1989 / Page 15 Continued from previous page Section t. Ownars of grealwt within the senrlca are* of tM Duncan late Sewage Disposal Sys tew on tM effective Bat* of thia cMinance sM1’ pa/ (target for the construction, use and benefit of the sewage disposal s/stea which shall be computed at tM following rates and shall be charged as follows: a) b) Truckage fee: * truMage fee of P.950 per weft. »/*llability fee: M availability fee of J1.500 per stub provided to tM prewives TM trunkage fee charge and tM availability fee Charge shall each escalate at a rate of $100 per year coMenctng on January 1. 1990. prov‘oed tM war'nuo charges shall not eaceed tM amount listed below: Section « An/ prewises which Mreiaaftee is connected directly or indirectly to tM systow shall pay tM applicable truckage fee and availability fee specified la Section 2 In cash at tM tlwe of connect'on Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-1345 Rates: 5 words for *2.50 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 5:00 p.m. For Sale Miscellaneous FOR SALE: ’79 Kawasaki LTD400. Good shape, needs some attention $400. (616) 671-5236.__________________ DON’T FORGET! We have a paint color computer to match your carpet or wallpaper samples. CALEDONIA VILLAGE HARDWARE. Call 891-9255._____________ FOR SALE: cap for smaller pickup $75 or best offer. 891-3936. __________________ FOR SALE: custom vertical blinds 104x84, almond color. Paid $126 will sacrifice for $60. 795-7504, after 6p.m. POLE BUILDINGS - Horse bams and garages. 24x32x8 completely erected, $3,350. Includes service door and 9x7 overhead. Many sizes available. Call Mecca Buildings for your dist. rep. 1-800-544-6682. Section 1 IMre shall be added to any service charges for sewage disposal service »ot paid on or before tM due date, as Mrelnabove provided, a penalty of 10 percent of the unpaid amount, and tM unpaid balance shall also draw Interest at the rate of i percent per month. Section 8. Charges Imposed on any premises for tM use and benefit of tM system and for sewage disposal services fumlsMd by the system, including any trunk age, availability or stub fee and service charge iwposed upon such premises under tM provisions of this ordinonce. shall be a lion thereon as of tM date such charges become due and payable, and on tM September 1 of each year, tM township treasurer shall certify any unpaid charges which Mvo been delinquent W days or more, together with penalties and Interest accrued tMreon, plus an additional amount of B percent of tM aggregate amount, to tM Township Board which shall cause such delinquent amounts to be entered upon the meat township and county tea roil against tM promises In respect of which such unpaid charges shall have been Imposed, end such delinquent amounts shall be collected and laid Hen shall be enforced In tM same manner as provided In respect to tares assessed upon such roll. Article X! Penalties (action 1 Any person convicted of a violation of any provision of this ordinance shall be punlsMd by a flM of net more than $500 or by Imprlsonawnt of not nor* than BO days, or both such fine and imprisonment A violation of this ordinance Is also declared to M a public nuisance and tM towtshlp nay enforce tamo by Injunction or other remedy, including the right to correct tM violation and bill tM owner or person In charge of tM promises therefore This bill may be collected In tM same manner as sewer service charges levied against the promises. Section t Any Individual violating any of tM provisions of this ordinance, which results tn fines or penalties being levied against tM township or county, shall become liable for said fine or penalty, plus any eipenses, loss or damage occasioned by such vlolotlon This fine or penalty, plus eipenses, will be levied In addition to tM fine Identified In Section I of this article Article III Validity Section 1. INVALID PARTS Of ORDINANCE 00 NOT AFFECT OTHER VALID INDEPENDENT PARIS. The Invalidity of any section, clause, sentence or provision of this ordinance shall not affect the validity of any other part of this ordinance which can be given effect without such Invalid part or parts. Article XIII SATELLITE DISH 10% ft. Raydx Ray Dish, STS receiver with remote, works super, like new, $600 or best offer. Nights 534-2376.__________________ THREE FAMILY GARAGE SALE: antiques, wicker etegare, two area rugs, car seats, craft items, baskets, desk, rocking chair, Kirsch mini blinds, child­ rens and adult clothing, also microwaves. June 21 and 22, 9a.m.-3p.m. at Pine Edge Subdi­ vision between M-37 and Whitneyville on 68th St. Business Senices A & M TOWING We buy junk cars or haul away free. 942-7253. MISCELLANEOUS PRE­ INVENTORY CLOSEOUT SALE: June 22, 23, & 24. Come out and look, The Old Depot across from Caledonia Lumber opens at 8:00 am. Heal Estate ALTO AREA: 95 acres. Large older farm house and bam. Four miles to 1-96. All or !4 Terms. 891-8755. Help Wanted Ordinance In Force Section 1. ORDINANCE IN FORCE. This ordinance shall be In full force and effect from and after It* passage, approval, recording and publication as provided by law. Section ?. PUBLICATION ANO AUTHENTICATION. This ordinance shall M published In full tn The Sun and News or the Hastings Reminder, newspapers of general circulation In the township qualified under state law to publish legal notices, within 10 days after It* adoption, and the sane shall be recorded tn the ordinance book of the township and such recording autMntlcated by the signatures of the township supervisor and township clerk. Section S. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency ordinance which I* Immediately necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health and safety and shall become effective immediately upon publication in full. Article XIV Appeal* Procedures Section 1. Any person or party affected by this ordinance may file an appeal, if he or she has reason to believe that any part or part* of tM ordinance are not applicable to a particular situation and place an undue financial (or other) burden on tM aggrieved person or party. The person or party shall submit to tM Township Board at a regularly scMduled meeting, a written statement Indicating tM nature of tM appeal and requesting the board consider that board Issue determination on tM validity of th* appeal. No more than 60 days following appeal. tM Township Board will respond in writing concerning determination as to the appeal validity, which shall be binding on tM person or party Instituting tM appeal. MANAGEMENT Full time position open in Ulis immediate area with International Insur­ ance Company. Guaranteed income to start with full benefit package. We are a Fortune 500 Company with A+ excellent rating. Experienced managers with insurance background only. A & H License helpful. Send a brief resume and phone number to: P.O. Box 559, Okemos, Ml 48805.____________________ LET US REPAIR YOUR WINDOWS and screens. Caledonia Village Hardware. Call 891-9255._____________ WANTED JUNK CARS: Haul away free, Rapid Towing. 698-9858.__________________ WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 WHO DO YOU KNOW who has a great pizza, chicken dinners, subs and rents paddle boats, Hint-they're on the South side of Gun Lake. For the answer call 672-5577. Thank You THANK YOU The family of Leah Joy Miller would like to express our deep­ est and sincere thanks to our friends and neighbors for their out-pouring of love and concern at the time of our loss. The basket of fresh flowers from those who live on our block and in our close neighborhood, was beautiful. We would also like to thank the Thornapple-Kellogg school system, and in particular, Page Elementary, for their kind consideration. Also, to Mrs. McKee, Leah’s teacher, and Dr. McLain, her principle, fordoing everything they did to make it easier on Leah’s classmates, were very nice. The floral arrangements from P.E.T., and her classmates, were very nice. To Leah’s many friends, thank you for showing your love for our little girl. Remember the good times, and never forget her. Alton & Rhoda Jared & David Miller For Rent APARTMENT FOR RENT: 2 bedroom with stove and refriger­ ator, downtown Middleville. References, $350 per month, security deposit and first month rent. 795-2347 between 11 am and 2 pm._________________ BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. SERVICE STATION ATTENDANTS Duties include serving full service customers, cleaning the station, repairing For Sale Automotive tires, and changing oil, after FOR SALE: ’83 W-D GMC training. Must be 16, clean, neat, truck. Excellent shape with cap and enjoy working with people. $7500. (616) 671-5286. Great job for students preparing for careers that require dealing Community Notices with people skills. Hours are ALA TEEN New meeting 7 flexible, but you must share p.m, Tuesday nights at Holy nights and weekends with oiu Family Catholic Church in current staff. Pay is $4 per hour Caledonia. with future raises based on job performance. Apply at Caledo­ nia Standard Service, M-37 & Main St., Caledonia, between 8a.m. and 4p.m. STOP • Creditor Harassments • Garnishments • Foreclosures — CALL — KLINE and VAN ZYL BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEYS First Baptist plans Vacation Bible School The First Baptist Church of Middleville invites children grades K-6 (1988- 89 school year) to Vacation Bible School June 26-30. The Bible School will run from 9 a.m. to noon each day. operated by “God’s Helping Hands.” a puppet ministry team from Buchanan. The theme this vear is “What Makes You Tick?” Bible stories, puppets, sing­ ing. contests, prizes, and crafts will all be built around that theme. “God’s Helping Hands” has been serving in churches and camps for several years, using puppetry. chalk drawing and storytelling to reach boys and girls for Christ. This will be their second year in Mid­ dleville and they were wellreceived by those children who attended last year. Bus transportation will be provided for those living around Middleville. For more information on bus routes or Bible School in general, call 795-9726 during the day or 795-7887 evenings. Mrs. Timm to mark her 86th birthday ★ 24 Hour Service ★ Reasonable Rates The family of Mrs. Elizabeth Timm would like to honor her 86th birthday (June 28) with a card shower. Relatives, friends and neighbors are encouraged to participate. Please address the cards to Elizabeth at: 240 E. North St., Hastings, 49058. Your thoughtfulness will be greatly appreciated. Serving our Country Carer L. Dermody Air Force Airman Carer L. Dermody has arrived for duty at Homestead Air Force Base, Ha. She is an aircrew life sup­ port specialist with the 31st Tactical Fighter Wing. Dermody is the daughter of John and Janine Dermody of 3631 60th St., Caledonia. The airman is a 1987 graduate of East Kentwood High School. Central Carage Towing call 795-3369 or 1-800635-9964 CALEDONIA PRINTING 9790 Cherry Valley Rd., Caledonia Letterheads Photo Copying Envelopes • Business Cards • Rubber Stamp • Carbonless Forms • Computer Forms • Facsimile Service Fax « 891-8074 Jim & Colleen Shoaf, Owners —Behind Steila t Pizza — SEASONAL JOBS AVAILABLE — FOOD PROCESSING PLANT — Truck drivers, bean harvester operators, general labor. Needed from approx, end of June, 1989 to end of Sept. 1989 (we will try to work around your scheduling, transportation or babysitting problems if necessary). Apply Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call 616/374-8837 for additional information Locareo near Woodland Mail TWIN CITY FOODS INC. • 957-4344 • FREE PHONE CONSULTATION 1315 Sherman Street, Lake Odessa, Ml Both Day or Night Shifts Available we AHo do simple wills 891*2121 • Weddings e.oe. �Page 16 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / June 20. 1989 ^MMI* Lewis, VanStee named honorable mention in baseball w Middleville’s Finest 117 W. Main Middleville. Ml. in 795-7911 Middleville seniors Scott Lewis and Chns \anStee were named honorable men­ tion on the All-O-K Blue Softball team. Lewis, a catcher, drove in 16 runs and scored 16 for the Trojans. He hit 404 with three homers and 14 steals. VanStee. a first baseman­ pitcher. hit .411 with 23 rbis. 14 runs and five homers. He was the Trojans' MVP. PHONE IA £ OPEN 7 NIGHTS UI UI UI Sun. thru Thurs. 3:30 to 11 p.m. Fri. & sat. 3:30 to 12:30 a.m. Q Two Pizzas for One Ift Special Price o Ex Middleville man earns degree Save up to 70% on second Pizza Good only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday & Saturday) UI w ex (2) Small 10" litem............... $750 (2) Small 10" 3 Items..........’S3U ui M250 Ml50 ..$14°° ..$1750 (2) Small 10" deluxe (2) 14" 1 items (2) 14" 3 items UI IU a (2) 14" Deluxe Z ★ MONDAY SPECIALS ★ Antipasto salad..................... SJ50 fi » m J Ui IA IU UI Spaghetti & Meat Sauce e___ *275 . * TUESDAY SPECIALS * 18H2 Big Pan Pina ........... O Each Additional item Add *i°° $coo Wednesday special a David L. Bremer received the Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) degree June 4 during commencement exercises at the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville. Mo. Bremer is among 139 physi­ cians graduated this year by the nation's oldest college of osteopathic medicine. Dr Bremer receivedhis pre-medical education from Mercy College in Detroit, earning a bachelor of science degree While a student at KCOM he was a member of the Stu­ dent Osteopathic Medical Association and the Undergraduate Chapter of the American College of General Practitioners Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery . Dr Bremer is the son of the late Thomas Bremmer and Lois C. Bremer of Mid­ dleville. He will serve his in­ ternship at Muskegon General Hospital in Muskegon. Lighter than air day balloon lifts off With the air so heavy with rain during the last week of school, the planned lift off of a hot air balloon was delayed until the last day of school waiting for the weather to clear. Sure enough, on the last day, the weather was mild and sunny, and the balloon soared skyward from the field by McFall to the delight of hundreds of students and staff. The balloon is going up and its all aboard that's going aboard.' 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PIZZA I I Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop I I Take Out Only • Only I Per Coupon • Exprn 6 X P ns 2 kten of Peps *t« anypKft up pan otter NO COUPON NEEDED All of our Pizzos include our Special Sauce and 100°, Mozzarella Cheese J "• -J * NO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY 15 MINUTES TAKE OUT OR EAT IN OR FAST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN S MILES Here s what our customers say about Faro s Pizza by Jean Gallup Fifth Graders at Page Elementary School will be part of a nation-wide program to raise self esteem and build peer pressure resistance to drugs with the participation of Louis Shoemaker, police chief of Middleville. The Village Council has permitted Shoemaker to take the two weeks necessary to take the training, and with civic groups and the par'ntteacher organization paying the $700 tuition, Shoemaker will travel to the Police Academy in Lansing for the 80-hour training seminar. Drug Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) is a program using police officers only as instructors in a selfesteem program of long duration. Shoemaker reported. The 17-week program will be held at the fifth-grade level, where research has shown students are most vulnerable to peer pressure because of low self esteem, he said. Self esteem stands at a very high level w hen a child enters kindergarten, and goes progressively lower until it reaches its lowest point at the fifth-grade level, Shoemaker said. The officer in the program gets acquainted with the students, and lets them get to know him through contact at recess and lunch hours, as well as during the teaching tunes, Shoemaker said. “My personal perspective is that there will be no tangible result immediately, but in three, four or five years, we as a community will see change. I feel I can incorporate this into being a police officer,” he added. When in the classroom or with the students during one morning or parts of two mornings a week, Shoemaker will be on call through the Barry County Sheriff's Department, he said. ”1 don't think Thornapple Kellogg School will get it (an anti-drug program), unless we take the bull by the horns,” he added. DARE is a program designed to equip fifth graders with the skills needed to resist peer pressure to experiment with drugs and alcohol. The training Shoemaker receives will let him teach techniques of peer pressure resistance, self-management skills, decis­ ion making, problem-solving skills, self concept improve­ ment and respect for the law and personal safety. In Michigan, pilot prog­ rams were developed and started in January 1988 in selected school districts in Cheboygan, Eaton, Ingham and Livingston counties. OLDSMOBILE • PONTIAC • GMC TRUCKS ANNIVERSARY SALE REBATES Up To <1500 or Financing As Low As 2.9% on selected Models 1989 CMC Extended Cab The perfect vehicle for pulling your trailer. $AVE During Our Anniversary Sale? with a Demonstration Bide | Grand Am 5-speed 2-door, rear defogger, gauges, tachometer, air, tilt, aluminum wheels, stereo cassette & more Was $12,465 MOW OHLY wittenbach 749 * 510,495 Pontiac • CMC Trucks w. Main, Lowell — call (616) 897-9227 HOURS. Mon. & Wed. 8:30-9; Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 8:30 to 6 Closed Saturdays during summer OLDSMOBILE • PONTIAC • GMC TRUCKS � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/SunandNews_1989-06-27.pdf 647bb400ae60dca31ff79f33a04122d1 PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia No. 76 / June 27. 1989 Middleville. Michigan 49333 118th Year Stipulations accompany^ mining perrrut Cherry Valley PMR approved by Caledonia Township By Barbara Gall After hearing comments at a reopened public hearing June 19, the Caledonia Township Planning Com­ mission recommended the Township Board approve a request submitted by Cherry Valley Development Com­ pany to rezone approx­ imately 145 acres at 6700 68th St. from rural residential to planned mineral removal (PMR). The recommendation, however, was contingent on a list of 21 stipulations governing the PMR permit and which dealt with concerns raised both by neighboring residents of the proposed mining operation and by the commission itself. Last Wednesday, the Caledonia Township Board accepted the commission's recommendation and app­ roved the permit unani­ mously. However, the board also passed a motion asking the Planning Commission to reconsider five of the stipulations governing the permit. These five points were presented by Cherry Valley attorney Gary Schenk, who said his client was not asking that these stipulations be deleted. Schenk said that the developer would, however, like the opportunity to come back to the planning commission to discuss those five areas of concern if they proved to be unworkable as the operation proceeded. "We do not want to delay the process of approval," Schenk said. "We just hope for approval with the knowledge that concerns have been recognized and will be reconsidered by the Planning Commission." He said his client was well aware of the busy schedule facing the commission, and only wished to have the opportunity to discuss the points of concern, if necessary. The areas brought up by the developer were: • The required seven-foot ground cover over the water table. The developer said he would like to do additional studies on the need for double the amount required by the health department. • Limiting the operation to removing 300,000 cubic yards of sand per year. Schenk said that in most years this requirement would be reasonable, but the developers would like the option of asking for a waiver of this requirement if a specific project would take them over the limit. This authorization would have to come from the township supervisor. • The requirement that trucks coming from the operation could travel only west on 68th Street. The company said it will post this instruction where the truckers will see it as they exit the sand pit, but the company does not wish to be held responsible for an individual driver who ignores the posting. The developers also said they would like the option to request a waiver of the 3 percent limit allowed to be hauled east on 68th Street. This also would be only for Continued on page 2 Planning for Freeport school building continues Ken Van Tol points out the property which comes with the old school building. Now that the village will own the property, it can be used as usual. by Jean Gallup Plans for the Village of Freeport's purchase and use of the former school building owned by the Thornapple Kellogg School District are beginning to take shape with money-making projects getting under way. Voluteers are manning the concession stand in the park during softball games, with a share of the profits going for the cause in a program coordinated by Joanne Dipp. Another fund-raising enterprise is "Young Duds," a store that sells previously-owned children’s wear. Heading the store is Rosemary Cooper, who had the original idea. "The people of Freeport are ready for a volunteer effort - it's a volunteer town," said Ken Van Tol, a general contractor who chairs the committee overseeing the project. The building and surrounding grounds, now leased by the Barry County Mental Health Department, will cost the Freeport committee $50,000 at 5 percent interest, Van Tol said. Costs for the first year of ownership of the building has been calculated at $5,000, he added. Purchase of the building and adjoining 4.5 acres will preserve the use of the rear entrance of the fire barn, keep part of the play area in the park, and will retain the property used for parking next to the front softball diamond, in addition to the building, Van Tol explained. Van Tol and other interested people, including Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education member Gary Thaler, toured the building to try to come up with an estimate for the money and time needed to make the building ready for various uses. "It really doesn’t need that much in actual money for repairs, but it will need paint. We’re counting on volunteer help at first. Not forever, but enough to get us started, until it can pay its own way," Van Tol said. The uses for the building has been a subject of much discussion. "The majority of the people want to see the building used as a family­ centered activities center," he said. But, he emphasized, the building can't be used just for the village of Freeport. "There's not enough people in the village of Freeport to utilize the building properly," he said. The surrounding townContiuned on page 3 Middleville firefighters go to extrication seminar by Jean Gallup Thirty-six people eight rescue squads in Barry County recently attended an extrication seminar over two days to learn more about the art, said Middleville Fire Chief Robert Kenyon. "This lets us upgrade previous training that we've already had, and rehash some experiences," he said. "It also lets us learn the latest techniques." Extrication is a skill that must be mastered by rescue workers to remove a victim of an automobile accident without causing further injury. “There is no need for highly skilled medical techniques, excellently equipped ambu­ lances and properly staffed life-saving emergency rooms if poorly trained and inadequately equipped person­ nel continue to kill and complicate injuries at the scene of an accident," said Owen B Streeper, director of the Emergency Squad Training Institute Inc. The first morning was spent in the classroom with lectures and slides, with the afternoon used for demon­ strations of opening and removing doors with portable equipment, removing steering wheels and seats and the tops of cars and tunneling through the front quarter panel to free victims. Rescuers also learned how to stabilize cars upside down or on their sides in order to allow safe removal of victims. After the demonstrations, •he larger group was divided into smaller squads of five or six to practice the procedures they had learned. The next morning, after a review of the previous day's experiences, the rescue personnel practiced exincation wuh live "victims." Conturued on page 2 Owen Streeper shows the rescue workers ways to free a victim trapped in a car without further harm. The men are at M-37 Auto Parts halfway between Middleville and Hastings. �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 27, 1989 Watercraft regulations considered for Campau Lake Caledonia Township Board appoints Williams to plan commission By Barbara Gall Alto resident Jim Williams was appointed by the Caledonia Township Board to fill a vacancy on the Planning Commission. Williams, of 8970 68th St., was recommended to the position by Township Supervisor Jerry Good after he and Planning Com­ mission Chairman Steve Gould interviewed five finalists chosen from a number of applicants for the post. "They were all excellent candidates," Good said of the difficult choice, adding that the township appreciated having so many fine candidates for a time-consuming and often thankless job. Williams fills the position left vacant with the resignation of Jake Austhof from the commission. He is currently vice president of the Rescue squad attends seminar Continued from front page After completion of the exercise, Streeper, victims and bystanders critiqued the performance, Kenyon said. The exercises continued until a final critique and question-and-answer period capped the program. The two-day training sessions were held at M-37 Auto Parts and were attended by fire departments from Middleville and Thornapple Township, Delton, Prairie­ ville, Pine Lake, Johnstown, Moline, Hastings and Nash­ ville. Members of eight fire departments assembled for two days to learn from Owen Streeper. Here, they gather around a car that was used for demonstrating how to get a victim out using proven methods. Campau-Kettle Lake Asso­ ciation and serves on the township's Sewer/Water Committee. He also is on the Township Advisory Com­ mittee for the survey to be conducted this summer on the needs of the fire department. Williams is employed by Maghielse Tool Corporation in Grand Rapids as a purchasing director, and is a member of the Grand Rapids Purchasing Asso­ ciation. His appointment is effective immediately. The board also voted 5-0 to accept the recom­ mendation of the planning commission and approve the planned mineral removal (PMR) rezoning request submitted by Cherry Valley Development. It then passed 4-1 a motion to ask the planning commission to reconsider five areas of concern brought up by Cherry Valley attorney Gary Schenk. (See related article.) A request for a property tax abatement was presented to the board by Harold Bloomer of Grand Rapids Gravel and Birgit Klohs, executive director of The Right Place program from the Grand Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Klohs pointed out to the board that the business climate in Michigan was not conducive to keeping industry in the area, and that Jim Williams granting a tax abatement was one of the only ways to ease the tax burden and provide incentive for businesses to stay in the area. Grand Rapids Gravel’s project on 14 acres along on 68th Street near Broadmoor Avenue has $2,175 million eligible for abatement, she said, with a 50 percent abatement allowed for up to 12 years. The company would employ about 20 people with more jobs probably available in the future, she said. Good said the previous township board had decided not to grant any more tax abatements, but asked if the new board wished to consider the request. Board members said they would like some time to study the proposal, and Klohs said she would be happy to provide examples of tax abatement policies being adopted by other townships. Another action was taken by the board in response to many complaints about jet skiers and power boats on Campau Lake disturbing the peace after dark. Jim Brown, township attorney, explained that the state had taken the regulation of watercraft away from the townships, but that a township could petition the Department of Natural Resources to establish specific regulations on a certain lake. The hours of operation for watercraft were among those regulations. Brown said. Once the petition was submitted, the DNR would hold a public hearing in the township, and then it would submit a ruling for approval by the township. If approved, the ruling would become a township ordin­ ance, thus allowing enforcement by both the DNR and the township. The board approved a resolution to petition the DNR for the regulation of operating hours for watercraft on Campau and Kettle lakes. The lake association will determine the specific hours to be stated on the petition. Good reported there would be a public hearing July 17 to discuss the sanitary regulations for the Continued on next page Cherry Valley PMR approved by Caledonia Township Continued from front page a specific project and with the authorization of the township supervisor. • The Dec. 31 deadline for the reclamation of the Veiling sand pit located to the west of the proposed Cherry Valley operation. Cherry Valley Development has agreed to pave the drive to the Veiling pit and use it as the access to the new sand pit. Cherry Valley has also offered to help pay the costs of improving 68th Street in the pit area. However, the company would like to do all these projects at one time, and so requests a year to finish the rehabilitation of the Veiling pit. • The stipulation that Cherry Valley take over re-vegetating the old Dykema pit on Thornapple River Drive. Cherry Valley will do the job, Schenk said, but is asking to negotiate some kind of compensation for "cleaning up someone elsc's mess." Cherry Valley first submitted its application, along with an environmental impact studv. in N^'aioer 1988. Since then, additional environmental information was supplied to the Planning Commission, and last March, a public hearing was held. This hearing was tabled until further infor­ mation could be obtained, and a traffic generation report was submitted to the commission in April. In May and June, the township engineers also studied the reports and made suggestions. All of this information was gathered by the commission into a report containing the background of the application, the concerns raised about it and the commission's recommendations. This report was presented at the June 19 public hearing. The concerns previously raised about the proposal first were discussed by the commission. Steve Gould, chairman, said the major issues brought up in the first hearing were traffic, impact on ground water quality, noise, dust control and the impact of the pit on property values in the area. He explained to the 48 residents in attendance that the applicant had stated there would be no increase in the truck traffic along 68th Street because of the new pit. The developers also were willing to help improve 68th Street in the area of Xvcss driveway to the pit The applicant also agreed to pxn in monitoring wells to test ground water dun ng the mining, and would not op>erate within a 100-footwide buffer zone along the east and southwest property lines of the site. Noise levels would be limited to 80 decibels, the drive would be p>aved to keep down dust, and the pit would operate from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays only. The commission said the new pit would not significantly lower property values since at least one pit had been operating in the area since 1979. Trucks would be traveling down 68th Street for only one and one-half miles to M-37, and one mile of that stretch will be occupied by the Foremost Insurance Corporation's planned office fiark. The commission conclu­ ded that the the new PMR "will have the same impjact on the same property owners, highway users and others as in the case with the existing pit to the west now waiting for reclamation." The repxjrt concluded with 21 stipulations for opera:mg the pit, which, in addition tG the five areas previously mentioned, include a 15-year limit on the PMR (with renewals every three years), a contract between the applicant and the Kent County Road CCZliuission on the improvement of 68th Street, monitoring wells installed as stated by the township engineers with samples taken by a representative of the township, restoration of the site with topsoil and trees according to commission specifications, a limit of 15 acres to be worked at one rime, a bond of $250,000 from the applicant, no processing of sand or gravel at the site , and other restrictions requiring the developers to comply with the ordinance and obtain all necessar, / mils from governing bodies. When the hearing was opsened for further public comment, several citizens said they opposed the pit, citing px>or inspections of sand pits in the piast, the use of pits for dumping refuse, environmental damage to the area, the danger pjosed by speeding sand trucks, the need to reclaim the existing pit before starting another, and the fear of ground water contamination. Township Supervisor Jerry Good said there is now a township surveillance ordinance in place to provide for checks on the sand pits, and he promised help if the sheriff's department did not take action on speeding trucks. He said he has been inspecting the pits regularly all year. rhe commissioners said they felt installing the monitoring wells and the three-year renewal reviews would provide environ­ mental safeguards for the township. They also explained that they felt it was fairer to both the applicant and to prospective land buyers in the area to rezone the whole pxarcel at one time, rather than in sections. After public comment, the knowledge of the contents of hearing was closed, and the report presented by the Commissioner John Planning Commission, he Dieleman moved that the felt that most of the PMR rezoning be stipulations were "liveable." recommended to the He said his concern was township board with the 21 that all the conditions were conditions that had been workable, and that the slightly amended in the company was interested in course of the hearing. keeping up a dialogue with the Planning Commission on The motion passed 5-1, with Roger Keating those pxiints of concern brought up at the board dissenting. meeting. At the township board "We're satisfied with what meeting the following we have," Veiling said of the Wednesday, little additional PMR approval, "but we just comment was offered except want to make sure we can the points of concern talk about it in the future. brought up by Schenk. "We have no desire for Scott Veiling, one of the any confrontations, and we partners in Cherry Valley want to cooperate with the Development and president township. We try to run the of Veiling Contracting, said best operation we can, and that although he and his we're ready to follow the partners had no prior rules." 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 SecondClass 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 rounder in 1870 — Published by... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. $8 00 510 00 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I June 27. 1989 I Page 3 Caledonia Township Planning Commission OK’s requests By Barbara Gall Requests by Richard A. James and the Cherry Valley Development Company both were discussed at public hearings held at a special meeting of the Caledonia Township Planning Com­ mission June 19. James had requested a special use permit to do mold polishing for tool and die work at his property at 7594 McCords. He told the commission he had no plans to expand the operation at that site, and that as his business expanded, he would move it to a new location. He explained that all work would be done inside his 12- Foremost building construction underway Construction of the Foremost Insurance Corporation's new corporate head­ quarters building is proceding on schedule deep in the woods surrounding Kraft Lake. The marble walls of the two wings ore completed and will be connected by a central entrance of glass that overlooks the lake. The building is scheduled for completion in the fall of 1990. Caledonia Township office moves to village site June 26 The Caledona Township Board has announced that as of June 26. the township of­ fice will be located at the village-township hall at 640 Emmons Street A need for more space, con­ venience and easier com­ munication with village of­ ficials were reasons cited for the move from the present of­ fice at 7248 68th St The township clerk will be in the office from 9 a m. to 4 p.m. on Monday. Wednes­ day. Thursday and Friday Her phone number is 891-0070. Office hours for the new township assessor, who will begin his duties July 1. will be Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. His phone number will be 891-0077. Clerk Sharon Buer said the Township Planning Commis­ sion will continue to meet at the Alaska hall on 68th Street, and Township Building In­ spector Phil Datema also will maintain his office at that site. Jim Williams appointed to commission Continued from previous page Reibel development on Alaska Avenue. The Kent County Board of Health proposed that each lot in the addition have two qualifying percolation tests before a building permit could be issued. This requirement would replace the Planning Commission's original stipulation that the developers set aside a threeto five-acre area that could qualify for an on-site septic system if individual septic systems began to fail. He also announced that the northern three sections of the township have been reassessed with the selling prices for homes far exceeding actual appraisal value, according to county officials. In other action, the board approved the minutes of the Sewer/Water Committee and the extended completion dates for the Campau Lake sewer. Williams reported that the sewer hookups are now scheduled to be completed by July 1 with all work, including cleanup, to be finished by Aug. 1. Happy 30th PAM JEFFERY It’s not so bad. Love ... Your older sister Tern NOTICE OF ANNUAL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THORNAPPLE KELLOGG SCHOOL BOARD OF EDUCATION The Annual Organizational Meeting of the Thornapple Kellogg School Board of Educa­ tion will be held on Wedensday, July 5, 1989 in the High School Library. 3885 Bender Rd., Middleville, Ml at 7:30 p.m. pan Siebesma, Secretary Thornapple Kellogg School Board of Education Williams also reported on a May 25 seminar he attended concerning weed control in lakes. He said that the "band aid" approaches to weed control, including chemical treatment, did not solve the problem. Basically, he said, the only answer is long-term management, with residents taking on this responsibility. Village Council President Glen Klaver reported to the board that a special meeting was scheduled for June 26 to discuss the expansion of the village wastewater treat­ ment system. The meeting will involve the village engineers, he said, and council members will be looking at a!l the past information in trying to decide what the area needs. He invited the participation of the township board, which unanimously agreed to send a representative to take pan in the study. In other reports, Good announced a warning siren was now installed on a 30-foot pole on the Kettle Lake school grounds, and he said the Caledonia Fire Department had completed the background information for the survey to be done this summer. The Township Fire Study Advisory Committee will review this repon at their next meeting, he said. The board approved a survey of cemeteries to complete records on the location of gravesites. Good said these records *ill then be put on computer and kept up to date by 24-foot pole building, that it was a one-man operation, and that he simply wished to start his business with a low overhead. In answer to questions from neighboring residents and the commissioners, he said that the only noise would come from an air compressor that would be operated in an insulated area in the building and would not bother neighbors. He said there would be no storage outside, and that the only traffic involved would be his own pickup truck. Most of his work, he added, would consist of calls in other shops. The commission approved his request unanimously. The second item on the evening's agenda was a reopening of the public hearing on the planned mineral removal zoning request by Cherry Valley Development Company. After considerable discus­ sion and public comment, the commission recom­ mended 4-1 that the township board approve the company's PMR request with the stipulations outlined by the commission. (See related article.) Planning for Freeport school Continued from front page ships will be encouraged to bring in different groups to use the building and help make the annual payments, he said. "Some options are rental to another school for school use, community or library use, things that require banquet facilities. But we're open to anything the community wants," he continued. Private schools in the area are being contacted about possible rental, he said. Van Tol also mentioned exercise groups, senior citizen gatherings and community dinners as other possible uses. "What we need are more people to organize," he noted. The lease of the Mental Health Department will expire in September, but the organization will be allowed to lease the old school building on a short­ term basis until the completion of its new building in the Algonquin Lake area. Van Tol said. The first community use of the building will probably be a party, sort of a community celebration for the people in the village and the surrounding area, when the property formally changes ownership, he suggested. WOWBMftftft"ftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftftiftft ft Oftftftftft 5 0 Oft Oftftftftftft ftftV. When It Conics To Loans I YOU WANT ACTION, I NOT WORDS We’re anxious to get working on accommodating your loan needs and tailoring a plan to work for you. 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Passage of the millage issues will provide the opportunity to maintain the programs and services that our school district needs, as well as re­ institute the much-needed bus replacement program and ful­ ly fund the athletic and cocumcular activities. Thanks to our local citizens, willingness to increase their property taxes, we can main­ tain and help move forward, an excellent school system that has been developed in our community over the years. We must continue and ex­ pand our efforts to get proper­ ty tax relief and better state support We encourage you to con­ tinue to write and talk to your stale representatives, senators and the governor to provide more equity in school aid. as well as a greater level of state support Again, on behalf of the Thomapple Kellogg School Board of Education staff and students, we would like to thank everyone who worked so hard in the millage effort. And thank everyone who came to the polls and voted We are proud of our schools and our community. Sincerely. Stephen C Garrett Supenntendant The Caledonia community and the Grand Valley Blood Program are sponsoring a blood drive Monday. July 10, from 3 to 8 p.m. in the Caledonia Elementary School gym. 9770 Duncan Lake Avenue •We re hoping to collect over 100 pints." said Felicia Hillen. drive chairperson. ‘Blood is always needed, by holding a dnve here in Caledonia, we re making it easier for people to donate Anyone in good health, bet­ ween the ages of 17 and 76, who weighs more than 100 pounds may donate blood. For more information, call Felicia Hillen at 891-8755, or the GVBP at 774-2300. Walk-ins are welcome The GVBP is the sole sup­ plier of blood and blood com­ ponents to the hospitals in Kent County. This year, ap­ proximately 36.000 pints of blood will be needed by pa­ tients in Kent County, for ma­ jor surgeries, trauma cases and in the treatment of disease. WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH LOCAL 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. CHURCH DIRECTORY Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 'The Church where everybody is somebody ... and Jesus Christ is Lord” Sunday School fr»am. Sunday Mommg WoaNp 1030 a m. Sunday Evening Worship 6 00 p m Wednesday Midweek prayer & Bible study WUliom Dobson. Pastor Steve Jackson. Youth Pastor TOO pm Anne-Marie Hait adds one more ripe red strawberry to her pint container. Anne-Marie said she was picking the red fruit at S&S Market outside of Middleville for her mom. DUTTON CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 6950 Hanna Lake SE 891-89^3 St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest SUNDAY..... 9:45 a m., 11:00 a m. 4 6:00 p.m WEDNESDAY.................. 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God’s family) 111 Church Street 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11 a.m. Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Parmelee Morning Worship .. .9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship......................... 8:30a.m. Middleville Sunday School.........9:45 a.m. Sunday School..................... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship........................ 11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship............... 11XX) a.m. Rev Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning WocsNp Service Sunday School Evening Worshtp Service ,00° ° m 1115 ° m 6d0 p m. YOU ARE wvnto Rev Roger rimmerman. Pastor EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings Rev. Paul Downie, Interim Rector Phone 945-3014 Sunday Eucharist: During Summer_______________1000 a.m Regularly......................................... 10:30 am Morning Prayer Wednesday.....__________ .....____ 7:15 a.m. Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Services — Sunday School ........................ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .................... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship.................................6:00p.m. 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue Church School 9:45 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 Pastor Wesley J Coffey Phone 795-7076 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Wonhip (Interpreted for hearing impaired) 9 45 a.m. Sunday School 11:10 a m. Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship. Wednesday 7 00 p.m. REV KENNETH VAUGHT 891 8028 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 St. Margaret Mary of the Sacred Heart Chapel LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Temporarily meeting at the Gaines Township Hall on 68th St. S.E. near Kalamazoo Ave. Christian Reformed 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Rev. James Cusack Sunday • Latin Tridentine Mass • 10 a.m. Rosary and Confessions before Mass Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass Daily Mass in Small Chapel • 8:30 a.m. 795-3667 ’ “God Cares for You” Rev Stanley Vugteveen. Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church Pastor. Rev. Max E. Tucker Music, Jeff Vander Heide 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES St. Paul Lutheran 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. M-37, north of Middleville Middleville at the Community Hall Sunday Service 9.30 a m. ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord (just South of 68th St.) /?ev "People that care" The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod It’s fresh Strawberry time again Recotory Office Phone — 531-0432 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church utrh a aznng heart for our community and the uorld” Sunday Services 9:30 a.m. k 6:00 p.m. Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. Phone 891-9259 Evening Worship..................... 5:45 p.m. Saturday Evening Mass............... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass .........9:00 a.m 4 11:00 am. First Friday Mass..........................7:00 p.m. Ret'. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST SUMMER SCHEDULE Morning Worship.............. 10 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. V/essman Pastor Pastor .Merle- Buualda Church Office: 891-8869 M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Parsonage: 891-8167 tTlje JRttljodiat CCburcl] 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E. Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School...................10:00 a.m. Morning Worship............ 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship............... 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . . 7 30 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 27, 1989 / Page 5 Middleville man chairs County Planning Commission by Jean Gallup and he wrote in to say he When the new chairman of would help. When the Planning the Barry County Planning Commission, Lee Patterson Commission was reorganized, of Middleville, talks about he agreed to serve, but, "I directing growth, he has first­ never expected to be hand experience with chariman," he said. watching rapid expansion. He still sits on the Patterson served as Ordinance Review Com­ supervisor for Cascade Charter mittee, which will meet next Township for two years, and in July. "I’m hoping to get a when the township changed its form of government, he consultant (for the review stayed on as manager for committee). We need another 13 years. someone to guide us -- we're Starting as a part-time not professionals." supervisor in 1970, Patterson Patterson does bring deep said a secretary rounded out experience to the posts he the staff for the governmental serves. Active in local unit. The township now politics since 1957, he has requires 15 full-time people to served on allocation boards, is conduct its business. a certified tax assessor and has Patterson said he and his served on the board of tax wife, Lucy, are active in the review, acquiring many Cascade Christian Church, talents required to run a and he noted that over the township. years membership has grown A trend to pay professional from ”30 or 40 to 1,200 appraising companies to members. assess property in townships "Growth like that is one was mentioned. Patterson reason you need direction - it recalled that as supervisor, he helps to direct growth to hired college students using prevent real expensive federal funds from the now problems later on," he said. defunct CETA program to do Thornapple Township will the field work. After the students took feel the extensive growth photos and measuremenu, he next, he said. would do the actual assessing. Patterson called his present "There are some good job a sort of "unintentional career." professional firms. It just The former director of the takes so much time for the Barry County Planning and field work," he said. "A lot of Zoning Office, Linda people are not home in the Anderson, placed an ad in the daytime, and you don't want paper for volunteers for a to be there when they aren't at review of zoning ordinances, home; there are real Strings" for the activity they all enjoy. "We've played at the Christian Reformed Church in Middleville, Sandy Creek in Wayland, Provincial House in Hastings, loU of retirement homes and churches,” he said They have also played at Bowens Mills and the Summerfest celebration in Hastings, with the schedule calling for their next appearance June 27 at Delton for a group of seniors. Lee plays the mandolin, banjo and guitar and Lucy plays a bass that she made herself. He has a long history of playing with musical groups, including a family band, and a stint with a dance band called "The Music Masters” in years past. The Pattersons and Kimbles went to a national convention called the Folk Music Festival in Mountain View, Ark., for the first time last year. "We’re going to go forever now; we really like it," he said. Always active, Lee stopped playing softball when he was 60. Lee Patterson catches up on some routine paper work in his When fast-pitch softball was popular, he was a pitcher, and after being out of the game for a while, he played second base when slow-pitch became the preferred game. The Pattersons stay at their Schad Lake home year-round, usually taking a month-long office. paroblems. Of course the professional appraisal firms have the same problems." With his involvment in politics, Patterson is not a one-dimensional man. He and his wife, Lucy, are active in their church, play golf in a league at Saskatoon, and form one half of a quartet that performs bluegrass music all over the area. Lucy and Lee are joined by Red and Ella Kimble as the "Singing trip somewhere in the south during the winter. The Kimbles go to California every winter, and they arranged for a place for the Pattersons to stay there last year. It seems natural that while there, their band provided gospel bluegrass in a big hall for “ a couple hundred" of the retirement community. Officially retired from the real estate business, Lee helps a friend manage a marine business, and is also involved in wood heating stoves to keep busy. A landscaped and manicured yard and lawn, "a couple of horses, goats and garden” also occupy the Pattersons on what he calls a "hobby farm." He expressed pleasure at all the nice people he and his wife meet while puying with the band. "I like the community here, there's such a nice bunch of people," he said.” Lee and Lucy have a son, Randy, who with his wife, Ann, will give them their first grandchild in November and a daughter, Roxanne. They lost a son, Kyle, about ten years ago. Not interested in any publicity for himself, Lee said, "Don’t make a big deal about anything. Just so the people know that I have a little experience." Thornapple Kellogg Middle School Honor Roll set Sth Grade All A’s - Bill Baldry. Becky Fitch, Shannon McClelland, Brian Newhouse. Melanic Cooper, Angela Jerkatis, Shannon McMurray, Mark Pullen, David DeHaan, Zach Kinney. Trade Middleton, Bryan Thompson. B Honor Roll - Jessica Ainsworth. Monique Barber. Jacob Bennett. Chuck Brown. Medea Clairmont, Laura Donker. Becky Fliearman, Sarah Frank. Corey Harrison. Amanda Henley, Adam Hoisted. Lesa Kaechele, Melinda Lake, Mark McNutt, Jared Miller. Seth Nelson, Scott Palazzolo, Ryan Recker, Renee Robertson. Beth Schoendorf, Carole Stevens, Curt Thaler, Jennifer Wiesenhofer, Shelly Wolverton. Theresa Baerman. Robin Basaraski. Wendy Blain, Sara Count, Brian Drummond. James Flikkema, Bill Gutschke, Cathy Hart, Emily Henning, Matt Hopkins, Ryan Kiel, Amy Madden, Katrina McWhinney, Robert Minor, Scott Oliver, Sara Postema, Mandee Rick, Kristine Roehl, Kelly Schondelmayer, Darla Stewart, Mindy Truer, Jason Wilkins. Amy Baragar, Richard Bauhn, Shawn Blough, — NOTICE — Effective June 26, 1989 the office of the Caledonia Township Clerk and Caledonia Township Assessor will be located at 640 Em­ mons St., Caledonia, Michigan 49316. Office of the Caledonia Township Treasurer will re­ main unchanged. PHONE NUMBERS Clerk 891-0070 Treasurer 891-1200 Assessor 891 0077 STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY in the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 in Caledonia, Ml 49316 • AUTO • HOMEOWNERS • business • life • HEALTH • INVESTMENTS (616) 891-9294 Call us for a quote for all your insurance needs. 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Board Secretary Fred Boncher administered the oath of office to Donker, who will officially begin his four-year term July 1. Other items of business conducted by the board included accepting the June 12 election results, which officially showed a renewal of the 21.9 operating mil­ lage and a narrow defeat of the $4 million bond issue requested by the board. The board also raised the tuition rate for out-of­ district students to $2,000 for grades one through 12 and to $1,000 for kinder­ garten. Lack of classroom space and increasing enrollment "will force a tightening of tuition student acceptance," said the official reason for the increase. Previously tuition totaled $1,800 for grades 1-12 and $900 for kindergarteners. A recommendation by John Finkbeiner, left, Caledonia School Board member, presents outgoing board president David Clark with a plaque in tribute to Clark's 16 years of service on the school board. the Finance Committee to approve $25,000 to prepare the junior high building for its new functions next fall also was approved. (See related article.) Boncher reported on the construction progress of the new auditorium, which is now scheduled for comp­ letion by the end of October. He explained that the completion date, originally set for August, had been pushed back because of the unique features of the auditorium and because its construction had to follow a step-by-step process, which often involved only a few workers at a time. The structure now is being roofed, and Boncher pointed out that this was a difficult job because of the height of the structure and its steep roof plane. "Not just anyone is willing to work up there," Boncher noted. He added that the new gym will be finished by the end of July, and finished his report with a discussion of the budget for the remaining portion of the building project. He said that while there had been relatively few change orders, many of the contingency funds were now used up, and what was left, he expected, would be used up quickly as the project nears completion. Board of Education Secretary Fred Boncher, left, watches as new board member Steve Donkei signs in’ after taking the oath of office. Donker begins his term July 1. Most of the change orders resulted from requirements by the fire marshal, he said, but there were a few unexpected expenses such as the $4,000 sump pump that had to be installed in the basement under the stage. However, he pointed out that this addition actually might be a boon later on in saving the area from dampness and water collection. Boncher again praised the architects from The Design Forum for doing "a yeoman's job" in protecting the district from unneeded expenses, and for coastantly seeking the most economical ways to solve problems that arose during construction. The board set Monday, July 10, at 8 p.m. for both its 1989 organizational meeting and regular July meeting. Caledonia junior high buildings to keep serving the community By Barbara Gall "We've always built schools that last," Caledonia Superintendent of Schools Robert Myers said recently. Proof of his words are the "old" junior high buildings, which were built in 1922 and 1936 to serve high school students. When a new high school was constructed in 1962, the older buildings were pressed into use as the junior high school. Now the junior high students have moved across the street to attend the new middle school, but the old buildings will still be Nifty, Nifty MARGE LOFTUS is fifty! 6-28-89 Love ... 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In the "A" building, the newer of the two main buildings, some remodeling is under way to convert the former library to a classroom for adult basic education. Community Edu­ cation Secretary Sarah Colburn said this program serves adults living in foster homes in the district, and who, for various reasons, are unable to live alone. These residents will be taught reading and math four days a week and served a lunch prepared at the high school. An exercise pro­ gram m the gym is being planned for these students, Conttnumd on not t page This building was built for high school students in 1922, and has served as part of the junior high since 1962. The community education preschool program and special education offices are among the programs to be located in this building. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 27, 1989 / Page 7 Furnishings sought for old Moe School The main building of the former junior high complex was built in 1936. It will house the senior citizen center, classrooms for adult basic education and community education and the community education office. Junior high buildings to keep serving the area Continued from previous page she said, with field trips also a possibility. The district will transport about 20 of these students to then new classroom, she explained, instead of the schools sending a teacher to their homes. The state reimburses the district for the cost of the program. Another group of citizens will be served as the two adjoining science rooms are converted into space for senior citizens' meetings and social gatherings. The senior group no longer will have to worry about parking, Myers said, and the rooms will be used by them for classes, travelogues and social activities. Lunch, also prepared at the new high school, is served one day a week, and Colburn said with the added space, even more activities could be offered if there is interest. Just down the hall from the seniors’ meeting rooms will be the youngest members of the student population, as the former junior high band room is turned into a classroom for the community education pre-school. The highceilinged 28- by 40-foot space and its adjoining office and storage room will be carpeted for the youngsters, who also will be using the gym for the active parts of their program. A total of 80 children were registered in the pre-school last year, Myers said, and space for them previously was rented from the Methodist Church. "We're really pleased that we now have our own facility for the children," he said. The former junior high office will serve as the community education office for Colburn and for Craig Schmidt, the district's deputy superintendent, who oversees the community education program as part of his responsibilities. The gym floor has been refinished, Myers pointed out, and will serve the community as well as the community education pro­ grams. Upstairs classrooms in the "A" building will remain as they are and will be used for adult and community education classes and for night school, he said. In the "B" building, the special education offices will remain, with one of the classrooms there enlarging the office space, Colburn said. However, the special education students will no longer have to "commute'’ from Caledonia Elementary to the "B" building, Myers explained, because there is adequate space for them at the elementary building, now that the sixth graders have moved to the middle school. The former junior high cafeteria, which is another separate building behind the classroom complex, will be used for storage. Most of the work being done at the "old" junior high involves painting and patching up the walls, with the exception of the carpeting in the pre-school room. But any building 50 or 60 years old needs constant maintenance work and updating. "If we're really serious about future use of these buildings, we will need to replace the windows in them someday," Myers said. "These windows are all only a single thickness of glass, and are not very energy efficient." For now, however, the two buildings will remain relatively unchanged, and this fall their doors will open to Caledonia students as they have done for half a century. Though the programs and age groups keep changing, the two familiar structures continue their long tradition of housing educational op­ portunites for generations of Caledonia residents. like it did in its earlier years, Cook said. "We were lucky enough to find boards that exactly matched the outside boards an the school," she explained. A front entrance, which was added in the ’20s, will not be put back on the building, but will be used in some capacity at the park, Marian said. A promising lead in the quest for artifacts was uiscovered with the inform­ ation that Arden Thede of Middleville has several desks of the era. "Receipts are given for loaned articles, and they can be loaned for whatever penod of time the owner likes," she noted. by Jean Gallup Kerosene lamps, lunch pails, teachers' desks, very old schoolbooks or anything that might have been seen on "Little House on the Prairie" are needed to furnish the old Moe Schoolhouse in Bowens Mills, say the owners of the tourist attraction. The historic school, purchased for $1 by Hazel McCaul, representing the Thornapple Heritage Society, and donated to the historic park, has been moved to Bowens Mills and is being refurbished by Mill owners Neal and Marian Cook. Destined to become a teaching museum, artifacts of the era could be donated or loaned for specific periods of time for use in the schoolhouse, Marian explain­ ed. A lithograph of George Washington and period garments for school children also are needed for the interior of the building. "Hazel has donated the bell from the school, and as soon as we build the bell tower, it will be installed," she said. McCaul started teaching school in the 1920s, when the building was at its old location on the corner of Garbow and Parmalee roads north of Middleville. The cleaning and renovation started in earnest last week, and with the removal of things added over the years, the inside is starting to look STOP • Creditor Harrassments • Garnishments • Foreclosures — CALL — KLINE and VAN ZYL BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEYS Located near Woodland Mall • 957-4344 • FREE PHONE CONSULTATION we AHo do simple WHH KOW PATTIES SALOON • Steaks • Sandwiches • Mexican Food • Daily Specials HAPPY PRICES TAKE-OUT 3:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. 11 a m. to 1 a m. 12.00 a m.-2:00 a m. VILLA FLEA & FARMER’S MARKET Open: (8:00 a.m.) Thurs., Frl., Sat.-Sun. No Admission Charge — Free Parking Video Came Room - Food & Bev. Available "I hope we see one!" All Farmers, Merchants, Arts & Craft Antiques, Carage Sales welcome Can 795-5190 on M-57 Just North of the MiddleviRa inn High-coverage, tow-cost auto insurance is "no problem” tan your Auto-Owners agent. HulNo DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. “When You Print ot Insurance, Think of Us” 215 E. Main Street, Caledonia, Michigan 49316 JEFFREY M. DeVRIES QE7Q O (616) 891-8125 JOHN J. DeVRIES �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 27. 1989 Flea and farmers’ Market opens in Middleville soon by Jean Gallup The Flea and Farmers Market was just getting started this Saturday morning with vendors setting up shop. The Middle Villa Inn parking lot is the location of the summer activity. Travelers on M-37 on the north edge of Middleville will see something different in the Middle Villa Inn parking lot for the next several months. A flea and farmers' market has been started by the owners of the restraurant and they will run them through the summer. Owner Steve Wiersum said the markets will be open every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The Wiersums said they're committed to trying this out through this summer at least. "My wife Susan is doing the coordinating, and we are looking for produce and plant vendors, as well as the others that we have already," he said. "And, we'd like better weather than we had last week. If this thing takes off, we will be looking at installing bath­ rooms and showers." Also in the planning stages are possible coupons for the vendors to give to buyers for specials in the restraurant, and if the 20 to 30 spots in the parking lot are filled, the 20 acres behind the Middle Villa Inn can be used. "We have all kinds of room. The parking lot is huge and the space in back used to be a golf driving range, so there will be plenty of room, no matter how big this gets." Wiersum said. The "A" frame building at the end of the north parking lot features a video room for the children to play games while the parents shop, and there will be snack-type foods, such as pop, chips and cookies, he continued "We've talked about this before," Wiersum said. "The summer is sometimes a quiet period for the bowling center after the leagues finish, so we thought we would give it a try this year." Blood drive collects 84 pints in Middleville MlagHBarber 795-7760 John Hampton, Barber Stylist Member of the State Barber Association 207 E. Main St., Middleville OPEN: Tues.-Fri. 8-5:30; Sat. 8-12:30 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Bid Date July 11, 1989 For: Duncan Lake Sewage Disposal System Contract B • Wastewater Treatment Facility Will accept separate sealed bids for the construction of: Two, one-acre, 6,000,000 gallon lagoon cells with aeration equipment, transfer structures, Inlet/outlet flow metering, and other related appurtenances. At: The Barry County Commissioners’ Room 117 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 Until: 2:00 p.m., local time, on July 11, 1989. And then, at the above address, the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud., Contract documents, consisting of contract drawings, speclficiations, and required contract forms, may be ob­ tained after June 16, 1989, at the office of the Engineer: PROGRESSIVE ARCHITECTS ENGINEERS PLANNERS 2942 Fuller Avenue, N.E. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505 or examined after June 19,1989, at the following locations: The office of the F.W Dodge Corporation of: • One Parkland Boulevard, Suite 328E Dearborn, Michigan 48126 • G 5080 West Bristol Road Flint, Michigan 48507 • 2920 Fuller Avenue, N.E. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505 • 4000 Portage Road Kalamazoo. Michigan 49001 • 835 Louisa Lansing, Michigan 48910 Middleville donors donated 84 pints of blood at the Red Cross drive held last week in the memory of John Tobin, son of co-chair Francie Tobin. The chair was Cathy Williamson, assisted by cochairs Tobin, Alice Wieringa and Lib Palmer. The drive was sponsored by the Mid­ dleville Women's Club a the VFW Hall, with the help of Roman Karpinski. Setup was by Village of Middieville workers Tony Nessen and Christopher Ingersoll. Cookies were supplied by the ladies of Holy Family Catholic Church. Juice was donated by Al Jarvis. Hastings McDonald's. Tyler Guernsey of Dairy Queen and Dog and Suds of­ fered his "Give a pint, get a pint" certificates to donors as a way to thank them for donating blood. Cleanup was done by Boy Scout Troop Number 65, with Eugene Kidder, Jason Feltzer, Tim Wilkins, Jason Ringieke, Jim Gross, Matt Hernandez, Scott Matzen, Mike Ringieke, Eddie Reebe, and Tony Hernandez. Volunteer nurses were Sharon Perry, Mary Loose, Lois Page and Barb Buehler. Other volunteers were Joyce Mesecar, Cita Williams, Bev Swanson. Elaine Northrop, Ethel Weisenhofer, Tim VanElst, Sue Lafanty. Rose Otto. Joanne Barnes. Ethel Gibson. Mary Tolan, Janet Geukes. Kathy Kermeen, Marilyn Timmerman, Helan Jahnke and Phil Miner. Gallon pins were given to Betty Brady five; Jim Verlinde. Charlie Egger and Richard Smith, four; Rex Schad, three; and Katie Price and Joyce Domire. one. First-time donors were Karen Allen, Rex Allen. Elizabeth Beckering, Susan Carrigan, Deborah Frey, Diane Middleton. Steven Misenheimer, Rebecca Otto. Gayle Patterson, and Russell Patterson. Other donors were Andy Aicken, Jeffery Aley, Barbara Ayers. Judith Bailey. Patricia Baldry. William Baldry. Jen­ nifer Barton. Barbara Bender. Phillip Bender. Vonda Bender, Steve Biermacher, Betty Brady. Michael Bremer, Joyce Brown. Betty Bryans. William Callan. Amy Camp­ bell, Jack Campbell, Joseph Chambers, Mary Cole, James Cook. Sandra Cook, Tom Crane, Sandra Ehmry, Sharon Elam, Ruth Geukes. Grace Gulch, Mitch Hill, David Holes, Penny Huss, Alice Jansma, Kathryn Kenyon, William Kenyon, Eugene Kid­ der, Katherine Krewson, Rosezella Lake, Lon Lefanty, Mary Loose, Beverly Mid­ dleton, David Middleton, Edith Miller, Donald Mur­ phy, Anthony Neeson, Peter Osborne, Rose Otto, Sharon Perry, Eugene Poll, Judy Pratt, Lynn Provost, Carol Pullen, Susan Raab. William Ramey, Joy Richardson, Lin­ da Riva, Gary Rounds, William Schleh, Sandra Sharp, Larry Shellenbarger, Louis Shoemaker, John Steensma. Bruce Steiner, Beverly Swanson. Brenda Swanson, Stewart Sweet, Lawrence Tripp. Scott Tripp. Diane Vankuilenburg, Delores Weeks, Gordon Builders Exchange of: • 4461 Cascade Road, S E Grand Rapids. Michigan 49506 • 5092 Lovers Lane Kalamazoo, Michigan 49002 • 1240 East Saginaw Street Lansing, Michigan 48906 • 334 South Water Street Saginaw, Michigan 48607 • 1238 South Garfield Traverse City, Michigan 49684 Construction Association of Michigan 1351 East Jefferson Detroit, Michigan 48232 A non-refundabie fee of $25 will be required for a set of contract documents Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or certified check payable to the Owner for 5 percent of the total amount of the bid The Bid Bond or certified check will be returned to unsuccessful bidders in accordance with the instructions to Bidders in the contract documents The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Per­ formance Bond, a Payment Bond and a Maintenance and Guarantee Bond in the amount of 100 percent of the con­ tract price Betty Brody of Middleville received her five-gallon pin. Wilkins. Dale Willyard. Cathy Williamson, and Celeste Wolverton. Richard Smith of Hastings, received his four gallon pin today. Taking Hemoglobin test. FOOT PAIN? • Corns • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain Dr. Terrence J. Emiley NEW OFFICE FOR PODIATRY 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call 891-9133 for Your Appointment �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I June 27, 1989 I Page 9 Middleville woman is summer intern Michelle Mulder, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. Mulder of Middleville, is working this summer as an in­ tern for the Kent County Council for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect in Grand Rapids. Her internship was arrang­ ed through the Gerald R. Ford Institute for Public Service at Albion Coliege. The Ford Institute is design­ ed tn give exceptional students a chance to broaden their education through concen­ trated study in areas of government and public ser­ vice, regardless of their ma­ jor Students participate in onthe-job internships, and take special course work in political science, history and ethics. They also fill leader ship roles in a simulation of city government. Mulder is a senior, major­ ing in economics and English at Albion. Caledonia on route of Michigan National 24-Hour Challenge Saturday. June 17, Caledonia residents witnessed over 400 endurance-minded bikers pedaling through the village and out 92nd Street on their way to Byron Center as they traveled the 115-mile first loop of the Michigan National 24-Hour Challenge. Participants from Massachusetts to California entered the Challenge to see how far he or she could ride in a 24-hour period lasting from 8 a.m. Saturday to 8 a.m. Sunday. The winning rider, Al Muldoon, pedaled 469 miles for a new record in the annual event sponsored by the Rapid Wheelmen Bike Club of Grand Rapids. local riders included Dewey Wobma of Caledonia and Ron Schuitema of Middleville who, with his part­ ner, set a tandem bike record of 433 miles. Bikers hove their mileage recorded as they roll into the check point at the corner of 84th St. and Alden Nash. 4th of July Celebration planned The 4th of July is one of America’s most popular holidays and this year you can celebrate it as your ancestors did. The “good old days” come to live as Charlton Park celebrates the Seventh Annual “Old Fashioned 4th of July” on Tuesday. July 4th Festivities begin at ll a m. and children of all ages can run in the three-legged or sack race, toss a water balloon, raw egg or straw bale, see how much watermelon they can eat, and save the seeds for the seed-spitting contest; search for a needle in the haystack, enter their freckles in the most freckles contest, and 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. In the village, visitors can try their hand at stencilling, hand cranking ice cream, or candle-dipping. The village blacksmith, carpenter and weaver will demonstrate their crafts Civil war soldiers will be encamped near the village and will perform infantry drills and artillery demonstrations. An Abraham Lincoln lookalike will review the troops, deliver the Gettysburg address in the village church, and play his musical saw. 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 • Let­ ter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good tastes. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submit­ ted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling & punctuation. In addition, the recreation area provides a sandy beach, boat launch, and picnic facilities. The snack bar will also be open. Admission to the special event is free to Barry County residents and children. The non-resident adult fee is $3. Charlton Park is located just off M-79 between Hastings and Nashville. (616) 945-3775. At the check point, bikers are supplied with water and fruit and can take a rest. Here, two participants stretch out before taking off on the next leg of the route. Warren R. Kidder Leslie Velicky. L.V.T. Dr. L. A. Julius SURGERY SPECIAL Dog or Cat Neutering One Animal Two Animals • Three or more Come in and enjoy our Marine Pfc. Warren R. Kidder, son of Harry L. Kid­ der of 6400 Garbow Road, Middleville, recently com­ pleted the motor vehicle operator course. During the five-week course at Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, Calif. Kid­ der received classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction on the operation and capabilities of Marine Corps vehicles, defensive driving techniques, “rules of the road” and user-level preven­ tive maintenance. A 1988 graduate of Thornappie Kellogg High School, Middleville, he joined the Marine Corps in September 1988. Now thru July 15, 1989 20% Off 25% Off (Same Owner) 30% Off (Same Owner) FrostYogurt \ Strawberry - Twist - Vanilla Hot Dogs 50* Brats $l00 Ice Cold POP Large Selection of I Chips & Other Snacks • Charcoal Lighter Fluid • Picn c Supplies Enjoy the 4th of July!^ Vaccination and parasite tests should be current or can be done at the same time Please call for an appointment — Thornapple Veterinary Medical Center 2220 N. Patterson Rd., Middleville 877-4056 / 795-9817 Medicine • Surgery • Boarding • Grooming • R* Diet* • Supplie* 9266 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Ml 49316 616-891-8198 �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / June 27, 1989 Al Lewis proves you’re never too old to race EDITOR'S NOTE: In a story about Middleville's race drivers that appeared in the June 20 edition of the Sun & News, material on Al Lewis inadvertently was omitted. The following is the copy that was dropped: by Jean Gallup Al Lewis has been racing off and on since 1957. One of the oldest drivers in the Middleville area, he seems to be having the most fun at it, too. His interest started as a cnild, and he said he never missed a race at the area tracks, first with his dad bringing him, and then driving in them himself. The Lewis racing family has always been close friends with another family active in racing, the Bob Sensibas, who have a son Dave who is well known for his racing talent. Al raced in the 1960s with Sensiba at area tracks. "I always chummed around with Bob when we raced at Hastings. When I couldn't afford a car, I crewed with Bob, just to keep in touch with racing. He was the most fun as a competitor. We d Al Lewis work on each other’s cars. Our kids were the same ages and we used to baby-sit Dave," he said with a laugh. Looking back, Al said the most fun time in racing for him was when his son Rob started driving. The main reason Rob was encouraged to start driving cars by his father was to discourage him from riding motorcycles, an area Al wanted to keep him from being too involved with, he said. Fatherly pride was obvious in his voice when he recalled that one of the best times in racing was "watching him perform with an old car we had fixed up." ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Bid Date: July 11. 1989 For: Duncan Lake Sanitary Sewer System Barry County Department of Public Works Barry County, Michigan Will accept separate sealed bids for the construction of: Approximately 9,000 lineal feet of 3 inch to 4 inch pressure sewer and appurtenances and approximately 7,000 lineal feet of 4 inch forcemain. At: The Barry County Commissioners’ Room 117 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 Until: 2:00 p.m., local time, on July 11, 1989. And then, at the above address, the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Contract documents, consisting of contract drawings, specifications, and required contract forms, may be ob­ tained after June 16, 1989, at the office of the Engineer PROGRESSIVE ARCHITECTS ENGINEERS PLANNERS 2942 Fuller Avenue, N.E. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505 or examined after June 19,1989, at the following locations: The offices of the F.W. Dodge Corporation of: • One Parkland Boulevard, Suite 328E Dearborn, Michigan 48126 • G 5080 West Bristol Road Flint, Michigan 48507 • 2920 Fuller Avenue, N.E. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505 • 4000 Portage Road Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001 • 835 Louisa Lansing, Michigan 48910 Builders Exchange of: • 4461 Cascade Road, S E. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49506 • 5092 Lovers Lane Kalamazoo, Michigan 49002 • 1240 East Saginaw Street Lansing, Michigan 48906 • 334 South Water Street Saginaw. Michigan 48607 • 1238 South Garfield Traverse City, Michigan 49684 Construction Association of Michigan 1351 East Jefferson Detroit, Michigan 48232 A non-refundable fee of $25 will be required for a set of contract documents Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or certified check payable to the Owner for 5 percent of the total amount of the bid. The Bid Bond or certified check will be returned to unsuccessful bidders in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders in the contract documents The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Per­ formance Bond, a Payment Bond and a Maintenance and Guarantee Bond in the amount of 100 percent of the con­ tract price. Another of the pleasures was watching Dave Sensiba grow as a driver, and being able to help him with advice, he said. Bob Sensiba is still involved in racing, spending much of his time working as part of Dave’s crew, Al noted. "The most fun now is racing Rob. That’s really fun," he said. The whole Lewis family, Margiline, their children and grandchildren support his driving career. "Dad is 77 and still loves the sounds and feel of racing; he goes to the races, mom does too. The whole tribe goes along. We have two grandsons, Ty and John, and they come along whenever they're here," he said. Al turned serious for a moment when talking about accidents on the raceway. "Sure, they happen, but I had more medical bills when Rob was in Little League and played football. At least on the track, you’re all going in the same direction, and about the same speed, that cuts the chance of injury." The light-hearted attitude returned with the com­ ment,"Going to and from the raceway is kinda nippy sometimes." Al is going to race as long as he wants too, he said. "I've got a little bursitis in one shoulder, but when you get into the car, your heart must pump more blood to warm up achy old joints, and you're good for another week. Besides, it's warm enough in there to bake a cookie," he said. His philosophy is that if you take a little time to unwind with a hobby and "have something to look forward to, your life runs better." Al races in Kalamazoo, in the sports stock class, where Rob races late models. His season started later than most of the rest of the drivers because of problems with the chassis of his car. "Besides, we got to helping Rob, and put off working on my car,” he said. Sponsors Dan Valley Excavating and Jim Hineline are really appreciated, he said. "Dave and Barb Dykstra and Jim have done a lot for me. Put their names in letters four inches high," he said. Lewis finds humor in almost any situation Even one that may not seem funny, Like this story: "I was out in the street in front of the house checking the brakes and lights, backing up. Td kinda hate to get to the race track and find the clutch pedal or the brakes don't work, when I looked back and there he was - a county mounty. "We had a talk and 146 bucks later, he let me have the pleasure of pushing the car home," he said. He said he's in a hurry and won’t fight the tickets for no registration and no proof of insurance; they're misde­ meanors and wonl put points on his license. But he happily admits that the car may be a hale loud. "500, 600 horsepower this hummer will vibrate your shirt," he said. I had the nicest thing hap­ pen to me last Wednesday June Berg called to say the finches I talked about in my last column were not purple finches but house finches. She said that the house finch were accidentally released and are a more aggressive bird; more a raspberry red color. So we got our book and it sure looks like she is right. Wasn’t that nice of her? I do so enjoy learning at least one new fact every day. My mind has gotten so lazy and rusty, that I am asking it to sharpen up the memory by learning a lot of new telephone numbers every day. We are having fun and feel a great deal of pnde as the ins­ tant recall list is getting larger. Had a busy week. I had a enjoyable time visiting with a lot of you. No news, but just fun to touch base with you. Connie Richardson said that daughter Nancy received her BA in accounting from Davenport College on June 11. She was so proud of her ever since high school she had been working full time and going to school nights until she got her degree. All of your community family are proud of you, Nan­ cy. That is quite an ac­ complishment. I know how that goes. I worked my own way thru college. Too many of the kids feel it is mom and dad’s job to put them thru college. A lot of other kids work hard summers to get the money to go for a few terms, until die money runs out. Then back to work until they have more money. It is a hard, long drag but any ac­ complishment is yours. Nancy was on the dean’s list as well. She almost has her se­ cond major in computers. I haven’t talked to Connie in a long time, I asked about the other children. Joy is a registered nurse, and was nominated to the prestigious Who’s Who of Nursing, the American Nurse Association. She didn’t know who nominated her but was proud to receive it. Joy is now the assistant of nursing at Sandy Creek Nursing Home in Wayland; training nurses aides, as well as the other work. Daughter Linda is married and has a craft shop in the area. Son Johnny is at home, working at White’s and in the shop at home. Son Dave and wife Beth, are expecting their first child, and Connie’s first grandchild, soon. John and Connie are such a nice couple and parents. They were both such hard workers and sincere people that I always enjoyed knowing them. Lois McWhinney said that Gordon’s sister, Margaret LaMaire, visited him. The nieces gave a baby shower that Cheryl and Lois attended Caught Kathy Bremer just after a birthday party for their son. He had fourteen kids there. Other mother’s came and helped. They all had a good time. Saw Lois Bremer at the Par make Strawberry Breakfast Dan and Franc le Tobin’s little girt has opened her eye*. The) have kept her quiet with drugs and oxygen and breathing aids to help the little body fend off infection and shock and start the healing process. They are fighting off the infections with various an­ tibiotics. so that the body will not have too much stress. We are all keeping her and Dan and Francie in God’s love and spiritual light. We all feel so helpless to really help, and this is the best way we can all give support. Pat Barnum's sisters Pat Baragar and Carol Smalley gave a baby shower for Beth Richardson recently Emmett Campbell's family from Tuscon have been visiting them. Mr. and Mrs. Dick Robertson. I believe Lucille Getty has been has ing her granddaughter Katherine Getty, visiting with her and son Bill. She will be there for ten days. Jack and Jerry Spencer at­ tended their grandson’s graduation June 8 at Fenton. Don't forget the Thomapple Heritage Meeting. Wednes­ day. June 21. at Dave and Lorraine Otto's at eight o'clock. Rosemarie Otto’s hubby Bob has been fishing at the big lake and having good luck. Fem and Charles Poland have been having a wonderful time. Charles’ army buddy and wife have been visiting with them. They hadn’t seen each other in 28 years. They are Mr. and Mrs. Jim Harmon of Lawrenceburg, Tenn. Wretha McNees finishing her tenth Wedding Ring Quilt with just a little more to do. Wretha and daughter June went shopping and out to lunch Tuesday at Caledonia. Sunday, she went over to Marian and Leon Colburn’s for dinner and a nice ride afterward. Howard and June came over and mowed her lawn and trimmed the bushes. Wretha is so grateful that she doesn’t have to worry about that anymore. Barb and great grand­ daughter Jennifer stopped in to see her. Wretha has seven great grandchildren. Virginia Root has been busy happily attending graduation open houses. Daughter and hubby, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brower of Milwaukee; daughter and grandson came over to visit Sunday. Virginia attended an open house in Otsego, also. Eltha Nichols* son Harold and family are out visiting sister Mary and family in Seattle, Washington. Betty and Bob White went to Iowa and then on to Las Vegas for an enjoyable week’s vacation. Jerry and Regina Stein were quietly celebrating their an­ niversary when I called. Neva and Bill Kenyon at­ tended a nephew’s wedding at Dutton Park. They had the wedding and the reception there. The setting was so nice and the decorations were real colorful Quite a new and novel idea, Neva thought. Saturday evening Neva and Bill attended the end-of-the year Lion’s club dinner at Vegas in Grand Rapids Twila Elwood attended her mece’s twin children’s open house in Battle Creek recently Twila also attended the Past Chiefs at Schnitzelbank’s in Grand Rapids, Tuesday evening The Prairie Literary Club met at Alice Bender's Wednesday This weekend Alice and ass will attend her family reunion at Turkeyville. Last Saturday, Annette Clinton and Debbie Eichanhaur went to Chesaning and then on to Flint to Cross Roads Village (something like Chariton Park). Greta Greiner has been busy going to granddaughter Kathy’s ball games. lyla Norton and Greta Greiner attended services and luncheon at Hastings Gmce Lutheran Church last Wednesday. Gary and Linda Finkbeiner are visiting his folks. Rod and Char Finkbeiner They will be going back to New York next week. Niece Barbara Kett of Livonia and Doris Brog got together for a day of shopp­ ing. visiting and going out to dinner. Louise Elwood is planning on going to the Extension trip to Niles and other places, Thursday. Hadn't gotten a hold of Doug Hart in quite a long time. He has been busy with his daughter’s dance groups and has been having a very wonderful time He is proud that he is settl­ ing right in at the various recitals and not making too many errors. He is sort of relaxing this week and will start teaching the migrant worker’s classes, which he really enjoys. They celebrated son Mike’s birthday and also his grand­ mother’s 85th birthday, at Ar­ nie’s for ice cream. Doug said the all-night Senior Party was again a suc­ cess this year. There were so many things, events, eating, dancing and you name it. The parents that worked so hard should be con­ gratulated on a wonderful job. They went to the Leondard Street YMCA Just talked to Maud Steeby. She is now home. Each day gets a little better. Only gave her a verbal hug and said to keep up the good work. As Rudy said, “You can’t keep a good gal down.’’ Henry Jr. and Linda (Bowerman) Dykstra of Fink­ beiner Road, Middleville, were able to have their entire family, 21 in all, together Sunday, June 11. The family consist* of TSgt. Jeff and Karen Pols, Rachel and Racine, Wyoming; Steve and Jessika, Middleville; SSg. John and Anne Dykstra, Jen­ nifer and Brittany, Altoona, Pa.; Eric and Missy Dykstra, Middleville; Scott Dykstra, at home, and Matthew and Joshua, sons of the late Mark Dykstra. The entire family attended Whitneyville Bible Church and then had dinner al daughter Lori’s home on Bender Road Many more family gather­ ings were held during the week, while son John and family were home on leave from the Army. SSg John and Anne returned to Penn­ sylvania Saturday, but their daughters are staying with Grandma and Grandpa Dykstra for two weeks. Have an interesting and dif­ ferent learning week coming up Visit with you next week. GET RESULTS Call... 795-3345 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I June 27, 1989 / Page 11 Scales Prairie Block House model constructed Pete Velderman explains to his sister-in-law Norma Velderman how the chimney was constructed of the same materials that were available to the pioneers of the prairie. Builder of the Scales Blockhouse, Pete V elderman demonstrates how the removal of the roof allows viewing of the interior. Note the shutters on the inside of the windows on the replica. by Jean Gallup Local historian Norma Velderman always has been curious about Middleville and its history. In March 1985, she wrote CALEDONIA PRINTING 9790 Cherry Valley Rd., Caledonia 891-2121 • Photo Copying Letterheads • Envelopes • Weddings • Business Cards • Carbonless Forms • Rubber Stamp • Computer Forms • Facsimile Service Fax # 891-8074 Donna Apsey. Manager Jim & Colleen Shoaf, Owners —Bahind Stella s Pizza — STRAWBERRIES U-Pick or We Pick by the quart or case (Taking orders for cases) Moiirl 11 tW! Self-Serve FROSTYOGURT With our very own ... STRAWBERRY TOPPING Ms less calones. low cholesterol, low fat and low sodium OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Baskets SJ99 Perennials & Herbs FARM MARKET 7350 S. Middleville Rd. (M-37) (Between Middleville and Hastings) Ph. 795-9758 an article about the Scales Prairie Blockhouse, located west of Middleville. Researching the building and using books by George Fuller and Charles Weisart, Velder­ man decided to make an "artist's interpretation" of the building to accompany the story in her column, called "Down Memory Lane," published in the Sun and News. Her brother-in-law, Pete Velderman, now has con­ structed a scale model of the Scales Prairie Blockhouse, using her research and first drawing. Following is part of the her story that was printed on March 14,1985: "The first trader in the Thomapple Valley of which there is any record was Louis Moran or Moreau, an agent of Robinson's. He conducted a fur-trading establishment in an old block house on Scales Prairie, west of Middleville, and also at Bull's Prairie, a favorite haunt of the Indians on the river bank nearly ten miles east of the former place. The builder of the block house is unknown. "The late Joseph Cisler, an early pioneer, said that it was erected early in the century by Charboneau, a trader. It stood on a small prairie studded like an orchard with burr oak trees. Near it was the Indian trail between Kalama­ zoo and Grand Rapids. The Thornapple River ford was a short distance northeast. "Near this block house, Louis Campau found growing some apple trees, which he transplanted to his land at Grand Rapids. "This stout old building, two stories high, was built of pine logs hewed square with clay fillings between the timbers. The logs at the ends were continued into gables. The floor consisted of hewed pine boards four inches thick. Built to be used as a fortification in time of emergency, the windows of the lower story were provided with shutters of four-inch timber which swung inward on heavy hand made hinges. The upper floor was lighted by aperatures, or loopholes, a foot square, and placed where they could command a wide area of ground. The building was about 40 feet long. "A partition made of hewed slabs divided the building in halves. Located at this partition was a huge wide chimney with fireplace made of sticks and clay opening into each room. While the building was in use as a Continued on page 14 Enjoy Summertime — Eat Pizza from PHIL’S PIZZERIA ITALIAN SPECIALTIES 795-7844 Pizza • Dinner • Ziti • Steaks • Appetizers • Submarines • Calzone • Spaghetti • Cheesecake • Sausage Roll EAT IN OR TAKE OUT / WE CATER ALL OCCASIONS Downtown MIDDLEVILLE HOURS Tues Thun 1130am II pm Frt I Sat 1130am 1 pm, Sun 410 Ctotad Mon CALEDONIA Christian Reformed Church 9957 Cherry Valley Avenue S.E., Caledonia, Michigan 49316 Vacation Bible School JULY 10-14 Nursery Available 9-11:30 A.M. “Mother’s Touch” Class During Bible School �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I June 27. 1989 Butterfly nets trophies for Caledonia sailor EDITOR’S NOTE: The following story appeared in the June 20 edition of the Sun <k News, but some of the copy ran out of order. It is being reprinted here in its entirety. By Barbara Gall For landlubbers, "butter­ flies” are pretty insects that flutter around gardens, or just the flutters that precede a public appearance. For sailors, however, the term "butterfly" denotes a small 12-foot flat-bottomed boat with one sail "that’s just perfect for a person who wants to sail alone," explained 14-year-old Mike Meyer of Caledonia. Mike should know. Now in his third year of sailing, he has already netted several trophies in the butterfly division, including a second place in the Fourth of July Regatta last year at Reeds Lake and a first place for the year in the intermediate class of the Grand Rapids Yacht Club. This year he took a third Though too wet ond windy a day for a complete demonstration, Mike Meyer obligingly unfurls the sail of his ’butterfly,’ in which he has won trophies in several sailing competitions. 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The Bid Bond or certified check will be returned to unsuccessful bidders in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders in the contract documents The successful bidder with be required to furnish a Per formance Bond, a Payment Bond and a Maintenance and Guarantee Bond in the amount of 100 percent of the con­ tract price in the junior division at the Memorial Day Butterfly Regatta, also held at Reeds Lake. Mike said the butterfly requires only a one-man crew, "except when it’s real windy and you need extra weight." He said there’s "a lot of action" required on the craft, especially when it's windy. "It's one of the tippiest boats," he said, adding that he learned just how "tippy" with a few dunks in the drink. "But it's really fun," he went on. "It’s the best time of your life." Mike explained that he got interested in sailing when his dad bought a sailboat and the next year started him in a beginners' class at the Grand Rapids Yacht Club which is based on Reeds Lake. "That class got me interested in butterflies," he said. "Before that, I thought I wanted a big boat. But taking the class opened me up to butterflies, and then I nagged and nagged my dad until he bought me a used one for Christmas that year." Mike said that his boat is a fast one, though he hasn't yet given it a name. He explained that not only are there many competitions for sailors to enter, but also that sailing is considered a sport, just like basketball or tennis. The University of Michigan, for example, has a sailing team, along with Harvard, the University of Hawaii, a number of Calif­ ornia schools and others that are near a body of water. Sailing scholarships are offered, just as in other sports, he said. He emphasized that some­ one interested in learning to sail doesn't need to own a boat. He said that the Yacht Club, for instance, offers lessons for the whole season and the students use the club’s boats to learn on. Classes are held every day from the first day of summer to mid-August and meet for about one to two hours. "Lots of camps teach sailing, too," he pointed out. He said he thought taking lessons was a good idea because then the potential sailor could find out if he or she really enjoyed it before investing in a boat. Lessons provide not only on-thewater instructions, but also teach other sailing skills such as rope handling Activities like racing games make the classes a lot of fun, Mike said. T-K High School Honor Roll set 12th Grade All A’s - Jeffrey Carter, Jason Reichard, Todd Sprague, Burke Thompson. Honor Roll - Brian Beard, Alison Borsum, Pamela Eaglen, Dawn Harder, Heather Harvey, Todd Kid­ der, Brad Luttrell, Stacie Lutz, Adelle McLain, Doug Mesecar, Lori Newman, Kimberly Rillema, Kristina Rozema, Regina Sherd, Stacey Steeby, Michelle Sweinis, Brent VanPolen, Jane Vestergaard, Oliver Wilkens. Honorable Mention Stacey Anderson, Stephanie Barnhill, Kate Bartlett. Thad Bell, Curt Bode. Don Britten, Michael Brotherton, Gena Caro, Lee Ann Christie, Pete Donker, Juliette Esakson, David French, Tracy Frowein, Martha Funk, Ed Geiger, Jenni Groves, Nickole Harrison, Scott A. Jackson. Mark Kaechele. Jackie Kempema, Soile Koivunen. Annette I^aBine, Scott Lake. Amy Lipscomb, Matt Lytle. Dean McNutt, Anthony Neeson. Ed Neuman, Scott Parker. Sharia Raab. Rusty Sloan. Mike Smith, Larry Spicer, Jamie Stewart, Dirk Sirater, Keith VanderWoude. Lisa Wyatt, Derek Surdam 11th Grade All A’s - Corey Dean, Jen­ nifer Flynn. Maggie James Honor Roll - Jennifer Carter. Gina Cline. Robin Kidder. Amy Rector Enn Roon. Sara Sc deck. Tad That­ cher. Shelly Duyser. Honorable Mention - Bon­ nie Bekkenng. Bob Borrink, Michelle Brandt. Kathy Brock. Tracey Cumer. Chen Dienker. Jenni Eichenberg, Michelle Helman. Marcie Henry. Jeff Hypnar. John Jousma. Rob Lawrence. Colin Mackie-Smith. Mike Millhouse. Amy Mugridge, Petra Muller, Tori Novakowski, Amy Pelli, Marcus Sevald, Roberta Spicer, Dan Verlinde, Staci VerStrate, Tracy Vis. 10th Grade All A’s - Diane Bender, Mike McKiernan. Honor Roll - Josh Carpenter, Amy Cravero, Cara Errair, Don Filcek, Bob Flikkema, Jim Freeman, Nathan Hillman, Michele Kooiman, Aaron Pinney, LeAnn Matson, Jamie Payne, Krista Rothhaar, Amy Smit, Matt Stander, Gina Stein, Kris Thaler, Koren Thomas, Sue Wheeler, Wendy Yoder. Honorable Mention Brian Appel, Maureen Bartlett, Jamie Beuschel, Dana Carpenter, Joyce Chambers, Mary Cisler, Jen­ nifer Cole, Bethan DeHaan, Shawn Frey, Dawn Harvey, Tony Jones, Polly Kidder, Julia Kooiman, Philip Lawrence. Karen McCrath, Tracy Medaris, Jennifer Mid­ dleton, Jack Miller, Jason Pranger, DeAnna Riley, Tracy Robrtscn, John Scheib, Kirk Scheib, LuAnn Snider. Christie Thompson, Steve VanDuine, Mike Wieringa. 9th Grade All A’s - Mark Harcek, Rob Hunt, Ryan Millhouse. Honor Roll - Scott Bar­ nhill, Brian Beute, AnneMarie Butler, Matt Cawson, Lisa Einberger, Mary Elwood, Jeff Geukes, Marcia Gildea, David Sherwood, Jessica Weatherhead, Sarah Wieringa. Denise Wyatt, Leanne Zawierucha. Mac Missad. Honorable Mention - Jeff Allen. Alicia Batson. Beth Beard. Daniel Bird. Nicole Boivin, Jake Brewer, Jamie Brooks. Deelane Camling. Kevin Coe. Kelli Daughters. Amy Dickinson. Angela Frowein, David Huitron. Bob Jansen, David Kempema, At- tie Kinney, David Lehman, Daphne Moore, Pat Neuman, Jerry Niles, Patty Postma, Phillip Postma, Matthew Pratt, Jessica Robinson, Erin Seger, Matt Smith, Sherry Sweinis, Cathy Thompson, Bill Thompson, Jason Walters. When asked if many skills were needed to get into sailing, he said that a person could be taught just about everything he or she would need to know. Swimming would be the only skill needed before learning how to handle a boat, he said, and the instructors teach students what to do if a boat turns over. Mike recommended the book Single-Handed Sailing by Dirick Fries to anyone interested in knowing more about the sport. "It gives information on all kinds of boats," he said, "and teaches what to do and how to do it." While butterflies are adaptable for sailing on all sizes of lakes, except really big ones, Mike said he is "working up" to bigger boats. His dream is to have a Catalina 38, which, he explained is a 38-foot boat with two or three sails (the spinnaker is optional) and big enough to sleep six. But right now, he said he just likes to have fun on his butterfly and learn how to sail the bigger boats by helping his dad or "crewing" with owners of larger vessels. The name "butterfly" was a good one for his kind of sailboat, he explained, when asked how sailing felt. "It's the freedom, that's the best part. You can do anything you want. It's hard work when you’re going upwind or you're "on a reach" when the wind is coming across the deck. There's a lot of force on the rudder, and if you slip up, well, you're in the water. "But I'd tell anybody to learn to sail. It's the best time you'll ever have." THORN APPLE FLORAL 114 River Street, Middleville Downtown — Along the River COMPLETE FLORAL SERVICE FOR ALL OCCASIONS — We wire flowers worldwide — OPEN Mon. Wed 9-5 Thurs.&Frl. 9-5:30; Sat. 91 (616) 795-3331 COUNTRY LIVING IS GREAT See this 3-4 bedroom, colonial facing Thornapple River. Approx. 4 acres with 2 decks to lounge on, large country kitchen, built-in stove, microwave. Main floor laundry. Kids can play in family room while you entertain in formal living room. Basement, garage, $94,900. LU WARD 795-3723. FREE MOVING 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan RF/m brokers - CALL — 891-9219 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I June 27. 1989 / Page 13 Three local girl netters to play in 7-state tournament by Jean Gallup Two girls from Middleville and one from Hastings qualified for a seven-state tournament June 24 to 29 in Okemos. Beth Schroeder and Erin Wolverton, both of Middle­ ville, and Kerith Sherwood from Hastings all placed in the West Michigan Tennis Association Qualifier June 911, enabling them to advance to the Western Closed Junior Championships, according to Celeste Wolverton, the mother of one of the winners. The young ladies will compete against 128 other girls, ages 12 and under, for a chance to be among the top 32 who will go on to a national tournament later this summer, she said. All three girls play at local tennis clubs, Erin and Kerith at Ramblewood and Beth at the Michigan Athletic Cub. The girls play junior tournaments throughout the year, and Kerith and Erin will play in the newly-formed Middleville/Hastings inter­ city tennis league this summer which started June 23, Wolverton continued. Beth, Erin and Kerith are ranked junior players in West Michigan, and Kerith is also ranked in the Western Sectional. Wolverton said Erin and Kerith's coaches Jorge and Marti Capestany, and Beth's coach, Victor Amaya, will travel with the girls to Okemos to guide them at the tournament. Motivation for the girls comes from the success of the local programs in the community, strong parental support and love of competition, Mrs. Wolverton said. Players will come from Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Wisconsin, Kentucky and West Virginia to play at the sectional championships. Beth Schroeder (left to right), Erin Wolverton and Kerith Sherwood toss the tennis balls up and get ready to send the balls over the net. Hastings, Middleville systems survive 1st pay to participate years by Steve Vedder Hastings and Middleville pay-to-participate athletic pro­ grams were not as crippling as was feared since participant numbers at both schools re­ mained somewhat constant with previous seasons. Though the point is now moot with the passing of the schools* millages June 12, both of the school's athletic directors say enduring a se­ cond year of the controversial programs would have been tatamount to courting disaster Because of the vast financial burden undertaken by boosters, parents, area businesses, anonymous donors and the athletes themselves, both Hastings and Middleville athletic directors Bill Karpinski and Skip rqain s(i€et Zdcli' Pranger say their school's athletic departments would have been significantly more crippled under a second year of pay-to-participate. “My first concern is that the all-out effort made by everyone who helped sponsor sports would eventually catch up to us,” Karpinski acknowledges ‘“Absolutely,” Pranger agrees. “From every avenue from the parents to the kids, it (funding) was a very unique thing. Everybody was involv­ ed and it eventually tires peo­ ple out.’’ Neither athletic director was happy with instituting pay-to-participate, which cost participants $125 per sport, but final numbers indicate the programs only slightly reduc­ ed roster sizes at both schools. Ice Cream Sandwiches Salads and Party Trays HOURS: Monday-Friday 10-9; Saturday 10-6; Sunday 10-5 129 East Main Street, Caledonia Phone — 891-8997 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 Hastings was down 65 players from a year ago while Mid­ dleville. which inacted its pro­ gram after fall sports were in progress, lost 50 athletes Hastings didn’t lose any of its 29 freshmen through varsi­ ty teams while Middleville was forced to drop freshmen volleyball and its fifth and sixth grade basketball programs “We weren’t content (with the numbers), but our goal was to field teams which had minimun numbers,” Karpin­ ski says. "Some teams ex­ ceeded those requirements, some barely made it.” Pranger and Karpinski readily admit without the aid of outside help, the school systems would have been in deep financial trouble. The TK Athletic Boosters con­ tributed nearly $20,000 to the Middleville athletic depart­ ment while the Hastings Athletic Boosters’ $15,000 contribution helped knock $25 off that school’s fee. The Hastings boosters also con­ tributed scholarships to athletes who qualified under the state’s free-lunch program. In addition, business and anonymous sources con­ tributed nearl> $1,000 more in Hastings while an offshoot of the TK boosters also con­ tributed substantial funds. But the bulk of the money, naturally, had to come from the families of the athletes, some of whom who active in three sports. “’There were a lot of sacrifices made by the familes,” Karpinski says. “I’m just glad the situation is over. I felt sorry for the two and three-sport athletes and the families that had to pay $125 three times plus the cost of practice gear . ” “It was a great credit to Get Your Favorite Movies For Your Own Personal Showing MOV,“ *7-81 ‘9.95 to ‘19.95 Buy a Reconditioned DISK PLAYER for '2*1.95 and get a FREE Disk! SChoose from over 60 NINTENDO Games y to Rent with new ones each week. NINTENDO PLAYERS to Rent Also GET ALL THIS AND MORE AT THE MOVIE DEPOT"'-"""”"" 795-9927 Enjoy our AIR CONDITIONING those involved,” Pranger adds. ”1 hope we never have to go through anything like this again. As a parent and as an athletic director, it was one of the worst years I’ve ever put in. It was a strain on everybody.” Both Karpinski and Pranger say the year would have been worse if it hadn’t been for an understanding and readywith-the-pocketbook public. But they warn that community support has its limits, and if the public hadn't reached its limit by this spring, it certain­ ly would have crested by next fall. Banding together to help an athletic deparment for a single year is one thing, but having to continue shoulder­ ing that responsibility is too much to ask, admit the athletic directors. “The first time around peo­ ple will bear with it.” Karpin­ ski says. “But to ask again, that was a concern of ours It becomes a lot more difficult, a lot more, to maintain teams. “I was seeing kids having to make choices and they couldn't get through three sports again,” Now with the millage passing they can par­ ticipate in three sports like many should.” Successful millages don’t necessarily mean instant salvation for athletic depart­ ments. For instance, worn out equipment and uniforms have to be replaced, but Pranger and Karpinski said discarding pay-to-participate is a huge step toward re-establishing normal system “It makes a tremendous dif­ ference,” Karpinski says of the millage. "Athletes feel better, coaches feel better and I think we all feel like we’re back part of the total educa­ tion system. “There’s no question the burden of the athlete having to pay is going to be lifted and. to me. it’ll make a great difference.” ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• • Peace Reformed Church : • • Cherry Valley (M-37) 891-8119 for more information J 2 : YOU CAN FOOL MY EYES, i BUT DONT MESS WITH MY MIND j • • • • The community children are invited to Peace Reformed Church to • participate in learning that tricks are not powers; that sometimes peo- J pie want to confuse you and keep the truth from you; and that things • aren’t always what they appear to be. * • • • • • The schedule for Kid Tricks at Peace Reformed Church is: July 2nd, 9:30-10:30: “When a Trick is Not a Trick.” Show kids how and why we can be tricked. Using magic and biblical examples, Danny Korem demonstrates the difference between good tricks and bad tricks. •• • 2 • * • • July 11, 9:00-12:00: “Check it Out!” Examines the difference bet• ween illusion and reality. Kids will learn how to look at every “angle”, • how to cultivate a healthy discernment. £ • * 2 July 18, 9:00-12:00: “It’s a Secret.” Teaches kids to distinguish • between good secrets and bad secrets, using • modem day and biblical examples. • July 25, 9:00-12:00: “Tricks or Powers: J Danny Korem takes youngsters to a “Psychic • Fair” to unmask frauds and deceivers. He J compares those who are “faking it” with the • real powers in Jesus Christ’s miracles. • J • ••• 22 a 2 So come and learn how to tell if someone is trying to, “fool your eyes or mess with your mind!” �Page 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I June 27. 1989 Obituaries Scales Prairie Block House model made Continued from page 11 Brenda Sue Kurr HASTINGS - Brenda Sue Kurr, 17, died Saturday, June 17, 1989 at Bronson Hospital, Kalamazoo. Brenda Sue Kurr was bom on October 27, 1971 in Coldwater, Michigan, the daughter of Joyce E. Wood­ mansee and Richard D. Kurr. She attended the Maple Valley School in Nashville. She is survived by her mother, Joyce E. Kurr of Middleville; her father, Richard D. Kurr of Middlevil­ le; two sisters, Teresa Getzen of Middleville and Jacklyn Kurr of Indianapolis, Indiana; Harry W. two step brothers, Dana Kurr and Fred Fox, both of Middle­ ville; one step sister, Cindy Fox of Middleville; grandpa­ rents, Dorothy and Elmer Fischer of Rock Port, Texas and Naomi Kurr of Hastings; great grandparents Harry (Pink) Woodmansee of Dowling. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 21, at Robbins Cemetery, Yankee Springs Township with Rev. Roger Timmerman officiating. Funeral arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. Hanson SHELBYVILLE ■ Hany W. Hanson, 75, of Gun Lake, Shelbyville died Friday, June 16, 1989 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Hanson was born on January 9, 1914 at Muskegon, the son of Gustave A. and Armanta C. (Schell) Hanson. He was married to Fannie Bredeweg on November 4, 1939. He was employed at the Michigan Tractor and Machin­ ery Company, Grand Rapids as a mechanic. He was a veteran of the United States Navy during World War II. Mr. Hanson is survived by his wife, Fannie Hanson; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, June 19, 1989 at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middle­ ville with Mr. Edwin R. Bredeweg officiating. Burial will be at Salem Township Cemetery, Bumips. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. KftCCW 795-7719 ___ _ ~ Call for SMPC HAIRDESIGNERS Appointment Men • Women • Children ACRYLIC NAILS • TANNING BOOTH 109 Railroad, Middleville trading post, there was no floor on the "lay-overs" or joists over the first story. A few rude boards placed across the timbers formed the upper 'chamber.' "The roof was made of hand-shaved shingles laid on tamatrac poles. The building had a barn-like appearance. Near the house was an outdoor cellar, dug deeply into the ground. This was built up on the side with stones laid in clay, and roofed with timbers covered with earth. There were two doors on the north side of the building, two on the south. There were two lower windows on each end and a door at the east end. There was a door in the partition on the north side of the fireplace. "The description of this building was furnished by Gary Page to the late Milton F. Jordan of Middleville. "Near this building, called by the Indians 'Skin Wigwam,' were eight or ten dwellings of Potawatomies. This was known as the -Middle Village.' "The prairie on which this trading post and Indian village stood was a beautiful stretch comprising about 60 acres. It was later called Scales' Prairie named after Robert Scales of Kentucky, who settled in this region in 1835. He was a contemporary of Moreau, the trader. This little open space in the great surrounding forest was dotted with "islands" of burr oak trees, under which undulated before the breeze in long billows of grass six feet high. "Into this opening, wandered attractive multitudes of bees and one early explorer declared he counted three "bee Mow Now. Pay Later. No Down Payment. No Payments or Interest until October 1,1989. I/C Engine • 7-speed CruiseMatic™ LT drive • 38" Certified TurboCutT" deck Mfr. Sugg. Price: $1,449 • Optional twin bag VacPac™ (Tractor & mower deck only) collection system ’ Freight and prep additional $1299* “EASY WHITE CREDIT FINANCING” trees" as he stood in one spot. Prairie chickens were contin­ uously about "Moreau first conducted a trading post, which was established by authority of Rix Robinson on a small prairie named after Albert E. Bull, one of the earliest pioneers White Pigeon and Schoolcraft. "When Mr. Bull arrived in 1836, this building was in ruins. Moreau, leaving this locality, either took charge of the old trading post on Scales praires or resumed charge of it. "At any rate, he was there in 1836. at which time so many persons began to travel the Grand River Trail and he saw a opportunity to do a flourishing hotel business. He, therefore, gave up trading, as furs were becoming scarcer each year, and fitted up the blockhouse as a tavern. "The upper story was made habitable, and the loopholes were provided with glass windows set in rude frames. Here, he continued business as a tavernkeeper until the state route was changed several years later to a route farther east- by of Yankee Springs to Dibbles and Leonard's Comers. "Moreau was a stocky, dark complectioned French Cana­ dian, who orginally came from Detroit, independent and thrifty. The first travelers in the wilderness always found shelter under his roof, but they paid big city prices for lodgings and food. "Moreau exercised to the limit opportunities for extortion offered in a field where there was no competition. When one traveler objected to paying five dollars for the privilege of sleeping on the floor and eating a poor breakfast, the landlord politely informed him that 'It ees no sigh of a zhentleman to dispute a bill.' "The old blockhouse on Scales Prairie was tom down in 1859 by Benjamin Bray and Gary Page. Before its destruction, it was said to have been used as a dwelling by a least one hundred families. 'Its heavy timbers were so solidly fastened with oakpins set in auger holes that teams of oxen with log chains were necessary to tear it down." Pete Velderman didn't keep track of the hours needed to make the duplicate block­ house. His sister-in-law said that in the works is a plexiglass display case for the house to enable the reconstruction to be put on display. of THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Synopsis of Board Minutes June 12. 1989 Meeting colled at 7:00 p.m. Board Members Present-5. Others-4. Minutes approved as printed. Printed bills in the amount of $51,901.45 approved by roll call vote Treasurers report reviewed. Motion passed unanimously approved $10,000 additional ex­ penditure to the rood budget for repairs on Patterson Rood bet ween 141st and 144th Streets. Motion passed unanimously to adopt the Duncan Lake Sewer Ordinance. Motion passed unanimously to set the special assessment levy for the Duncan lake Improve ment Project for tax year 1989 at $135. Motion passed unanimously to hold a Truth in Taxation Hearing prior to the regular board meeting on 7-10-89. Motion passed to create posi­ tion of full time fire ambu'once administrator. Yeas-3. Nay-1. Abstain-1. Motion passed to hire Robert Kenyon os full time fire am­ bulance administrator. Yeas-3. Nays-1. Abstoin-1. Motion passed to increase the ambulance base rate lee by $25 00 Yeas-4. Nays 1. Motion passed to approve salary schedule for ambulance attendants. Yecs-4. Nays-1. Motion passed unanimously approving purchase order 028 for miscellaneous ambulance supplied in the amount of $397 35 Meeting adjourned at II 50 p.m. Donna Kenyon Clerk (6/27) Godzwas to mark 25 years Frank and Sharon Godzwa of W. Barlow Lake Road, Middleville will observe their silver wedding anniver­ sary on July 4. Their daughters invite family and friends to an open house Saturday, July 1, at Yankee Springs Township Hall. The celebration will begin at 5:30 p.m. There will be a buffet dinner, with dancing to follow. The Godzwas have two daughters, Tammy Godzwa of Denver, Colo., and Sheryl Stout of Middleville and one grandson. 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We have a paint color computer to match your carpet or wallpaper samples. CALEDONIA VILLAGE HARDWARE. Call 891-9255._____________ BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. LET US REPAIR YOUR WINDOWS and screens. Caledonia Village Hardware. Call 891-9255._____________ Community Notices LIVE IN MANAGER for A.F.C. home, experience preferred, but will train for more info, call 868-6779 or 891-1136. ALA TEEN New meeting 7 pjn., Tuesday nights at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. WANTED JUNK CARS: Haul away free, Rapid Towing. 698-9858.__________________ Garage Sale WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 AROUND GREEN LAKE garage and yard sales. 9am to ? June 29, 30 & 31._________ BIG FAMILY GARAGE SALE! July 1,2,3, & 4.10 am to 5 pm each day. 14738 Willow Brook Rd., LAKE ODESSA (near Lake O Lounge). Full size Ford pickup seat tank (gasoline), chest of drawers, lawnmower, stereo, shop vac, clothing, knick knacks, and lost of miscellaneous.______________ WHO DO YOU KNOW who has a great pizza, chicken dinners, subs and rents paddle boats, liint-they’re on the South side of Gun Lake. For the answer call 672-5577. For Sale BABY FURNITURE: used crib, walker, swing snugli, high chair, car scat & much more. 891 RS76.__________________ GAftAGE SALE: June 30 to July 1, 300 Pleasant, in the Village of Caledonia._______ FOR SALE: Washer & dryer, $100; Wood comer hutch, $75. Call 795-7559._____________ GUN LAKE AREA Large multi family garage sale: Friday June 30 & Saturday July 1, 9am to 5pm. 1020 S. Payne Lake Rd. POLE BUILDINGS - Horse bams and garages. 24x32x8 completely erected, $3,350. Includes service door and 9x7 overhead. Many sizes available. Call Mecca Buildings for your disL rep. 1-800-544-6682. PINK ELEPHANT TENT SALE: July 1st and 2nd. Patter­ son Rd., Caledonia. Third house South of 108 th St Some anti­ ques and a great variety of Misc. Middleville Residents! GARAGE SALE Sign-Up Days July 1-17th SIGN-UP AT THESE LOCATIONS: • • • • GARAGE SALE ★ HERE I ★ B" Cappon s Quick Mart Professional Pharmacy Middleville State Farm Pastoor's Family Market SPONSORED BY MIDDLEVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Help Wanted For Sale Automotive ADMINISTRATIVE ASSIS­ TANT. Wamar has an opening for a conscientious person in our Sales and Engineering Depart­ ment Applicant must have excellent office practice and communication skills and enjoy customer service. We offer a comprehensive benefit package. Send resume and school records to: Wamar Products, 5041 68th St S.E, Caledonia, Ml. 49316. 1989 FORD Tempo GL, 4,000 miles, 5 speed, air, tilt, cruise, stereo, rear window defogger, $10,700. 795-7559._________ CALEDONIA AREA: Real estate career, unlimited earning potential, job freedom & job satisfaction. Century 21 Czinder Realty. 891-9201.___________ ELECTRONICS ASSEMB­ LY. Custom circuit 9240 Cher­ ry Valley, Caledonia.________ HELP WANTED for hay & straw baling. Jerry Good 891-1414.__________________ MOLD MAKER - THERMOPLASTIC INJECTION. Wamar has an opening for an experienced mold maker capable of building and repair­ ing molds. Should have completed accredited MOLD MAKER program or equivalent and have 3 plus years experience in building precision small to medium thermoplastic injeciton molds. EDM skills and ability to fabricate electrodes a plus. We offer a comprehensive benefit package. Send resume and school records to: Wamar Tool & Machine, 5041 68th Sl, S.E., Claedonia, MI. 49316. QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN. Wamar has an opportunity for a Quality Control Technician. Prefer 2 years or more experience but will train someone with related technical skills and intense desire to learn. Prefer 1 year CMM experience, SPC compe­ tency, blueprint reading, gaging, resin testing, and layout and tooling capability study experi­ ence. We offer a comprehensive benefit package. Send resume and school records to: Wamar Products, 5041 68th St S.E., Caledonia, MI. 49316. SPRAY PAINTERS needed for mask spray painting of plastic automotive parts. Wages up to $8.35 per hour plus bonus & full benefit package. Please apply between 8am & 11:30 am or 1 to 4pm at Lacks Industries, 3500 Raleigh, Kentwood, off 36th St. between Kraft & Patterson. No phone calls please!_________ WAREHOUSE POSITION. Wamar has an opening for a driver/clerk in our warehouse operation. Position includes pick-ups and deliveres, compu­ ter data entry, preparing and processing UPS shipments and miscellaneous duties as assigned. This is a first shift position. We have a comprehen­ sive benefit package. Apply at: Wamar Products, 5041 68th St, S.E., Caledonia, MI. 49316. Real Estate ALTO AREA: 95 acres. Large older farm house and barn. Four miles to 1-96. All or ‘A. Terms. 891-8755. SEASONAL JOBS AVAILABLE — FOOD PROCESSING PLANT — Truck drivers, bean harvester operators, general labor. Needed from approx, end of June, 1989 to end of Sept. 1989 (we will try to work around your scheduling, transportation or babysitting problems if necessary). Apply Monday thru Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Call 616/374-8837 for additional information - TWIN CITY FOODS INC 1315 Sherman Street, Lake Odessa, Ml Both Day or Night Shifts Available IS IT TRUE—Jeeps for $44 through the Government? Call for facts’ 1-312-742-1142, Ext. 1181. Business Senices A & M TOWING - We buy junk cars or haul away free. 942-7253._________________ DOG GROOMING AT THE GROOMING DEN open 6 days a week by appointment. 795-9114, 12381 Chief Noon­ day Road, Gun Lake. oiT. 795-3345 Middleville Soccer sets sign-up for fall deadline Middleville's soccer organization (A.Y.S.O.) will be sponsoring a league for all boys and girls who will be goping into first grade this fall. If for some reason you did not register on June 3rd or on June 13 you may still register. Representatives from AYSO will be in TK Middle School parking lot behind the school on June 29, from 6 to 8 p.m. with registration forms. If you cannot register than be sure to contact Barb Williams, our registar at 891-9115. It is important to register now or you cannot play in the fall. Teams will be set-up this summer and shirts will be ordered. Our deadline for sign-up is June 29. If for some reason you can­ not reach Barb Williams you may call Marilyn Liu at 891-8998, Carl Gearhart at 891-1658, Jody Pratt at 765-3152 or Becky Kietzman at 891-1486. Also at this time we are col­ lecting all equipment, supplies and manuels from coaches and referees. We need to in­ ventory our equipment so we can order items needed before fall. Barry County Commission on Aging lunch menu and activities set Wednesday, June 28 Crispy chicken, Brussel sprouts. California blend, wheat bread, oleo, cake, milk. Thursday, June 29 Sliced turkey, beets, spinach, roll, oleo, apple, milk. Friday, June 30 Spaghetti in meat sauce, mustard greens, California blend, fruit mix, milk. Monday, July 3 BBQ chicken, vegetable gelatin salad, potato salad, dinner roll, shortcake w/strawberries and blueber­ ries, coolwhip, oleo, milk. Tuesday, Julv 4 Closed Events Wednesday, June 28 Woodland, Legal Aid 9 a.m.-noon; Delton, Mary Walters (slides on Africa). Thursday, June 29 Hastings, Renae Felpausch (facial and manicures) 11 a m.; Nashville, bingo. Friday, June 30 - Nashville, popcorn; Hast ins. Chariton Park Picnic. 9:30 a m. Monday, July 3 - All sites send in your first Michigan game; Hastings. Bingo and popcorn. Tuesday, July 4 - closed. This Saturday from 10a.m. to 5 p.m. Lake Odessa Art in the Park has something for everyone by Shelly Sulser With tasty Greek food, gospel music, childrens' games and a myriad of arts and crafts to choose from. Lake Odessa's 15th Art in the Park Saturday promises something for everyone Sponsored by the Lake Odessa Area Arts Commis­ sion. the event, which will run from 10 a m. to 5 p.m., was close to extinction last fall when the group suffered a shortage of volunteers. But once the word was out that the festival could fold. 14 volunteers stepped forward to keep it alive. “It’s a big day for people to come home to visit and see everybody.’’ said Art in the Park Chairman. Dawn Deardorff. “ People always enjoy it. I just think it’s a good cultural type thing to have locally...” The festival is set to showcase the most artists ever with up to 218 ready to claim their spots and let the sales begin. Because of past congestion on the main walkway through the park, volunteer Kay Bar croft has redesigned the booth layout to zig-zag some booths along the path, which allows for more sites and extra wig­ gle room. Artists from all over Michigan will have wood­ crafts, ceramics, country decor, dolls, Teddy bears, pen and ink sketches and loads more for the expected 5,000 Art in the Park goers, said festival co-char, Pat Rayner. The buying and selling will be backdropped by a variety of music from the pavillion stage, starting with a Kaliedoscope of Music, made up of flutist Edward Clifford and pianist, Richard Ridenour. Next up is Kitty Donohoe, a vocalist performing a wide range of music in folk, blues and Celtic string guitar and beuzouki Through the lunch hour, the Thomapple Valley Dulcimer Society will energize the air, followed by music from the good old days by the barber­ shop quartet, the Patch Chords. From 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., gospel duo Wayne and Lori Schick take the spotlight, followed by Hastings band. Echo, making their second ap­ pearance at Art in the Park. For youngsters up to the eighth grade, the return of Mother Goose Land brings some new attractions, in­ cluding a mini musical called Patch the Pirate, put on by the Faith Bible Church Kids. The show features 10 different songs intermingled with a puppet show, presented with a Christian theme. “It should really be a good puppet show,” said coor­ dinator Janet Thomas. “It’s really a neat thing The kids really have a ball.’’ Thomas hopes to locate so­ meone willing to videotape the event for possible showing on Lake Odessa’s cable system channel 2. Favorite fairy tale characters are expected to visit with the children, in­ cluding Mother Goose herself, Humpty Dumpty. Jack and Jill and Mary Quite Contrary Favorite highlights of Mother Goose Land will be back including the face pain­ ting booth but twice as large. “Face painting is really popular,” Thomas said. “Last year, the kids were just lined up so we want to have two larger tables instead of just one.” Other activities planned for the children are Yankee Doo­ dle macaroni stringing, easel painting and cookie decorating Thomas said photographer Ron Tayler will be on hand, in costume, to shoot pictures of the kids for a small fee. and that Village President and First Lady. Steve and Melanie Garlinger. also plan to don costumes for the event. A guessing contest is also on the agenda for the day. Youngsters will have a chance at prizes if they guess how many doggy biscuits are in a jar. Kids taking part can join in a parade around the park, and balloons will be for sale. Thomas said. Thomas is also building a Mother Gixisc float that will appear in the Lake Odessa Old Fashioned Fair Over the Fourth parade June 30. Eats at the festival will be for sale by local organizations such as Order of the Eastern Star — tacos, luikewcxxl Band Boosters — ice cream; Lake Odessa Boy and Cub Scouts — souvlakia (ham shishkebab); Lions Club —• desserts and coffee; Friends of the Library — bratwurst; Little League — hot dogs and the Depot Restoration Com­ mittee — cold drinks. Art in the Park is the main event of the Lake Odessa Area Arts Commission, which donates money to community needs. The Arts Commission President is Terri Slade, secretary is Cathy Williams, festival co-chairs are Dcardorff, Pat Rayner and Julie Benschoter. Marlene Trask and Judy Plants are in charge of publici­ ty and Jackie Carr is handling entertainment, while Janet Thomas organizes childrens’ activities. Slade hopes scenes from the entire event can be seen later on Channel 2. Lake Odessa's park is located on M-50 in Ionia County. GET RESULTS Sun & News Classifieds Our Classified Department will be happy to assist you — 8:00 to 5:30 Monday-Friday 8:00 to Noon on Saturday �Page 16 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / June 27, 1989 ^FARO’S ITALIAN IJJZA Basketball camp attracts 70 girls to Middleville Middleville's Finest Hi 117 W. Main Middleville. Ml. 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Winners included (7th and 8th graders) Carla Ploeg (first). Darcy Mugridge (third), and Kendra Weatherhead (second). Winners (4th. 5th, 6th) Jen nic Doyle (first), Jessica Van Aman (second). Jackie Zoerner (third). Sun & News 795-3345 ★ T-K School gets all spruced up ; FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA LOWELL or MIDDLEVILLE I $900 nM A UTT I w, NO COUPON NEEDED All of our Pizzas include our Special Sauce and 1OO*9 Mozzarella Cheese NO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY 15 MINUTES TAKE OUT OR EAT IN OR FAST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES II 795-3369 or L 1-800635-9964 aojr two “Foro'» is twtea at good as too otftara ’ 1 couidm OaOavo now good Faro s Pina •as ma saucas crust -n s super QiZta' _______ lKO-IL ★ C3l! Here s what our customers say about Faro s Pizza -Owe or Faro's Pinas ts as 9000 Of aayooa afSOS'" 24 Hour Service Reasonable Rates is** on 18x12' PIZZA I Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pep MtH 2 ottn 04 Pepsi with central carage Towing Sandy Pinks has the flowers ready to set out in the planter on front of Thomapple Kellogg High School as Brian Gee Currier brings more, and Lucas Monroe mans the shovel. The kids are part of the Job Training Partnership Act, and last week picked a spot they wanted to work on to beautify around the school Plenty of Off was available to fight the mosquitos. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/SunandNews_1989-07-04.pdf 5f877ae29945c48130ede41fd89b5e97 PDF Text Text No 76 / July 4. 1989 Middleville, Michigan 49333 118th Year Middleville council apologizes to local contractor by Jean Gallup Members of the Middleville Village Council apologized to a local contractor at their meeting June 27 when he appeared to complain of the handling of a matter at the council meeting two weeks earlier. At the June 13 meeting, Trustee Terry Mason reported that several people had called her and said Larry Lydy was seen using the village backhoe to empty a clogged drainage ditch on his property on State and Russell streets in the village. When contacted, Lydy said he had never been on a piece of village equipment as long as he had been in Middleville. Lydy told the council that since the article came out in the Sun and News, saying that someone had accused him of using village equipment, 75 to 100 people had made jokes to him about his using the backhoe. "I want a retraction (from the council). I'm a small businessman, I don't need this. 1 think I should have been contacted about this before it went into the paper," he stated. Village President Duane Thatcher agreed with Lydy, and made a statement he said he wanted to be pan of the public record. "I can unequivocally say that no one except village employees has used village equipment as long as I have been president," he stated. Work on a Lions Club project was done in the same neighborhood as the Lydy propery where village equipment was used, he added, but but the property will become part of the village and village employees used the backhoe on that job. President Pro-Tem William Hardy added his regrets. "I want to strongly reiterate that that was village equip­ ment used on a village project. We offer our apologies, and will send you a letter saying that," he said. Mason said she was not trying to cause Lydy any trouble, but asked the council to consider her position when five citizens call her and say the same thing. One woman offered her a picture as proof, but the quality of the photo was so poor that it did not confirm the man as Lydy. She also said she was sorry if Lydy had been hurt by the events and will draft a letter apologizing for any harm done to him by the publicity. "I will no longer go to bat for anyone on the basis of a phone call unless they are willing to go to the council meeting with me and state their case," she said later. Thatcher also had a comment about the matter. What might have caused the confusion was the fact that during the recent flooding, village employees and equipment were used to install two catch basins on the State Street side of the Lydy property and on the Russell Street side. Back when Lydy proposed building the two duplexes on the corner of State and Russell, he filled in a six- foot-wide, five-foot-deep drainage ditch running along State Street. Thatcher said. “He did this at his own expense to make the property more attractive," he noted, trucks for use in hauling cargo. • Approved the purchase of a John Deere 912 tractor mower with a six-foot cut at a cost of $6,400 from Marker Implement in Caledonia. • Granted 5.5 percent wage increases to several non­ represented personnel for 1989-90. The increases will bring the annual salary of the business Continued on page 2 T-K school budget for 1989-90 approved Summer fun in the water Stephanie Woodmansee takes a whopper over the side as her sister Tasha giggles in the bottom of the raft. The were splashing the afternoon away under the watchful eye of Jack Woodmansee seated on the rear of the boat at Algonquin Lake. Mechanical plant investigated by Jean Gallup A budget of more than $8 million for the 1989-90 school year was adopted by the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education at a special meeting June 26. Included in the budget was $8,039,575 in revenue and $7,873,923 in expenses. An amended budget for the end of the 1988-89 school year was also approved at the meeting. The budget must be in place before July 1 to comply with state law, said Superintendent Steve Garrett. "This budget will be close, but open for revision," he said. Incoming board member Lon LeFanty questioned Garrett about many areas in the forming of the annual budget, saying that the format of the figures and accounting practices used in the document wouldn't be understood by the people. "I'm proud of Middleville and Freeport people for making a statement in the election by voting for the millage, but I think this will confuse them,” he said. During discussion, Garrett said he had added his worksheets to the budget package for the board members to study, but could make it simpler if it would add clarity. LeFanty also asked for a commitment from the rest of the board for a "five-year plan to plan directions and help make decisions; to establish priorities," he said. "It's very unusual to get this kind of budget on Friday for Monday, that's not enough time (to study it)," he added Board President Donald Continued on page 2 *<«**««******<**♦*<<*<* Look in next week’s Sun and News for pictures and coverage of Caledonia’s Independence Day celebration. «««**#■«*<*<♦<**«<«** Caledonia Village looks at sewer expansion options by Barbara Gall The Caledonia Village Council June 26 agreed to re quest information from the Department of Natural Resources about constructing a mechanical sewer treatment plant as a means of expanding the village's sewer capacity . Village Clerk Jackie Cherry said engineering consultants from Williams and Works also presented details on three previoush discussed options, all of which would expand the present lagoon system only. The mechanical plant op­ tion. if feasible, would be us­ ed in conjunction with the pre­ sent system in the past, the DNR would not allow a mechanical plant in Caledonia because it could not meet the requirements for the effluent draining into the Emmons Dram and the Thor nappie River. Cherry said the engineers now felt the DNR might be more lenient, so a letter has been sent requesting "a preliminary determination of effluent limitations and monitoring requirements for surface water discharge to the drain and the river.” She also reported that Williams and Works told the council that its recently com­ pleted repair work on an ex­ isting sewer line could add an additional 100 to 200 sewer units to the system because storm water was no longer leaking into the line This increase also is subject to DNR approval, which. Cherry said, may take several months However, she said Williams and Works has been authorized to contact the DNR about allowing more units to be added to the present system. on-site enlargement of the present system and would in­ volve making a new pond where two irrigations paddies now exist. New paddies w ould be created to the east of the drain. The council will consider its expansion choices after learn­ ing the DNR’s requirements for a mechanical system, which would cost less io con­ struct than additional lagoons, but would cost more to operate. according to the engineers’ figures This would add approx innately 320 units, or 202.700 gallons per dav at an estimated cost of $1,256,000 or $3,925 per unit. The three previously discussed options for expan­ ding the present system were presented in more detail by the engineers The first would consist of The second option for ex­ panding the present system would involve acquiring 70 acres of land, and would add 800 additional units (296,400 GPD) at an estimated cost of $2,344,000 or $2,930 per unit. The third possibility would require 130 more acres of land adding 1.600 units (447,800 GPD) at an estimated cost of $3,962,000 The mechanical plant would provide 500,000 GPD. At the council's request, at­ torney Jim White also will ob­ tain information about a possi­ ble regional treatment plant being considered for the “four comers” of M-37 and 60th Street Cherry said when the DNR answers the council’s requests about adding additional units and about the mechanical treatment plant, the council will decide either to build the plant or choose one of the three proposals to expand the present system. She pointed out that being allowed additional units from the sewer repair would help the council meet the needs of small businesses that need on­ ly one or two units. But larger developments, like the one being planned by First Real Estate along M-37 north of the village, will re­ quire hundreds of units. These needs can only be met by ex­ panding the system, she explained While some residents don’t warn to see the village ex­ pand, she said, discussion at the meeting indicated that the amount of growth cannot be controlled by limiting sewer access Control of growth would have to come through land use planning and zoning, she said �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 4, 1989 Middleville council OK s slight millage increase * ( | ( I | ( | • by Jean Gallup requested a new resolution of A Truth in Taxation intent to file for an resolution allowing the application for a similar grant Village of Middleville to levy for $450,000 to accomplish an increase of 0.4357 mills in the same purpose taxes, to 10.4489 mills The plan calls for the instead of last year's 10.0132, village to be responsible for was approved at the council’s $100,000, the industry owner June 27 meeting. $150,000, and $450,000 from The law does not allow the the state, for a total of village to levy any increase in $700,000. taxes caused by a rise in the The earlier grant request had state equalized valuation asked the state for $923,000, without a public hearing to with the other amounts provide for citizen opinion. staying the same. The council also approved a That public hearing was held at the council meeting two resolution for Village Presi­ dent Duane Thatcher to file weeks previously. Joseph Rahn, director of the for an application for a federal Joint Economic Development grant of $750,000 to fund the Commission of Barry expansion of the sewage County, met with the council lagoons. to ask members to withdraw a In other business, Trustee previous grant request to fund Lon Myers brought to the the extension of village water council’s attention a written and sewer facilities to service contract between the village a new industry in the and Thornapple Township industrial park. concerning the village-owned The end of the grant- building that houses the fire application year and the department scaling down of the original Council members in the plans of the developer were past had said that they would the reasons given by Rahn. like to give the building to At the same time, he the township, but no formal action has been taken. But the contract says that the agreement will be renewed automatically on Dec. 1 of every year unless there is written notice from the village at least 45 days before that date. Myers said he though: that the required notice should be sent President Pro Tem William Hardy suggested instead that a letter should "direct them to our original proposal." "We should include that we must resolve this issue and are waiting for their reply," Thatcher agreed. Three people on the Middleville Planning and Zoning Commission have terms due to expire in 1989, Thatcher said, and all had been asked to continue serving on the panel, and all had agreed. He appointed Adam Chyrowski, Linda Franch and Dan Hutchins for another term on the commission. Trustee Terry Mason read aloud a letter to the panel from her, which chastised the council for "not conducting village business as a council with full participation of all the members." Mason mentioned the matter of Larry Lydy being accused of using village equipment on a private job (see related story), and noted that she had no wish to hurt Lydy. Rather, she said, she was objecting to way that and other matters are handled by the council. A resolution for the annexation of Cider Mill Estates to the village was approved, with the document going to the Barry County Board of Commissioners for action. Bids will be taken at the village hall at 10 a.m. Friday, July 21, for the repair work on the bridge, with bids also being taken for painting the superstructure of the bridge. lagoon expansion, Meyers said the preliminary response from the Michigan Depart­ ment of Natural Resources calls for "additional measures" Four permanent monitoring Because the painting pumps must be put on the involves lead-based paint and lagoon site, in addition to the requires special handling, the wells already installed off rite, process is very expensive, Meyers said. The DNR also requires Meyers said. The bids on the painting more tests on the new site, would be "deductible" he said, which will mean that the meaning the work would not original estimate of $23,000 would be raised to between have to be done. $30,000 and $32,000. "The reason is that the "More soil borings mean DNR sets the rules on the masterial being blasted off of more soil analysis. This does the bridge. Because of the lead not mean that there are any you must go to extreme more problems with the rite, measures to keep the stuff they just want to be assured. from going into the water. But keep in mind that there is All waste must be handled by leakage there now. This licensed haulers, and must go information will be used to to a special landfill in special correct this situation, too. A request from the Thornapple Kellogg YMCA for the village to give the organization $2,500 a year was tabled until Dave Storms, director of the YMCA, comes containers. That’s just a fact before the council in of life. Toxic substances must September. be handled that way," he said. Village Engineer Richard No grant money is Meyers of Meyers, Bueche available for maintenance and Nies, told die council of work on the bridge, he said, progress of the bridge and the in reply to a question. sewage lagoon expansion. Reporting on the sewage "We are working right now on pump station plans, and I hope to have design plans by the end of July for your review," he said. The council asked Meyers to continue the project with the increased cost estimate. T-K school budget for 1989-90 set Continued from front page New home, new look for Caledonia office Visitors to the Caledonia Township office will not only come to a new address, but also will see a new look, as the office space is divided into individual work stations separated by moveable partitions. The township clerk, treasurer and assessor now are located in the Caledonia Village-Township Hall at 640 Emmons. .SfteflP nfeasnve f^HAiR DESIGNERS 795-7719 Cal,for Appointment Men • Women • Children ACRYLIC NAILS • TANNING BOOTH 109 Railroad, Middleville “The rabbits got all my lettuce!” How much ‘lettuce’ have you invested in cameras, camping and sports equipment? AH Risk’ insurance against loss, theft or accidental damage usuaUy costs less than 1% of value, with — Contractor gets council’s apology Continued from front page Problems didn’t develop until heavy rains earlier this spring collected in the same area where the ditch used to be, and the village engineer told Thatcher and Kit Roon, the village manager, that catch basins would have to be installed on both streets to allow flood water to drain away. "We didn't realize that we'd need a catch basin," Thatcher said. "Kit and I made the decision to put in the two catch basins because the village engineer said we needed to. The amount (of money needed for the work) is under the amount the village manager can authorize without seeking council approval. This is probably what they saw." BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St (M-37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 Williamson referred LeFanty to Treasurer Gary Van Elst, chairman of the Finance Committee. Van Elst explained that the committee has studied the proposed appropriations budget, but the first budget, although a good start, is not what it will be in its final form in October. Remarking on this year's budget, with the millage increase approved by the voters June 12, he said "It's kind of strange having money to work with." Trustee Gary Thaler observed that the budget "is gone through line by line. That's what we always do." "This budget gets shuffled around. The October budget is the one that is concrete. This is a state thing put onto us," Williamson observed. "I think we should do serious planning -- goal setting - tonight; if not tonight, at the organizational meeting (on July 5)," LeFanty said, showing the rest of the board a published copy of the Hastings Area Schools' goals. In another area, LeFanty suggested that the board use an up-to-date administration chart to determine who has responsibly for what areas. "We should know where the already has a contract approved by the board for $25,000 a year. Similar increases for substitute teachers were tabled. The rate for substitutes stands at $43.26 a day, $55 a day after 10 days, and $65 a day after 20 days. With 5.5 percent increases, the totals would be $45.60 per day, $58 a day after 10 days, and $68.50 after 20 days. • Approved hiring four additional kindergarten aides to implement the new curriculum being used at that level starting next fall. Also approved was one high school science/math teacher. • Tabled until the organizational meeting discussion of participation in a self-assessment program in the KISD district and discussed the elementary principal interview process. STOP • Creditor Harrassments • Garnishments • Foreclosures — CALL — KLINE and VAN ZYL BANKRUPTCY ATTORNEYS Located near Woodland Mail • 957-4344 • Sun & News 795-3345 buck stops. If something isn't done, we should be able to know who to contact," he said. In other business last week Monday, the board: • Accepted the superintendent's recommendation of Jeanne Perry as the new athletic director of TK. • Asked Business Manager Alice Jansma to get bids from two places for new 3/4-ton manager to $30,416; the payroll/insurance clerk to $16,162; the accounts payable general clerk to $16,162; the receptionist/general clerical clerk to $19,637, the custodial supervisor to $22,504; the maintenance supervisor to $22, 504, the food service director to $15,388 and the bus mechanic to $10.55 an hour. The position of transportation supervisor FREE PHONE CONSULTATION we AHo do Simple wilts 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 $8 00 Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties $10.00 bounded in 1870 — Published by THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I July 4. 1989 I Page 3 Jeanne Perry becomes T-K’s 1st woman athletic director Jeanne Perry Caledonia-Dutton team takes 1st A teem of Caledonia and Dutton boys earned first-place trophies with a 9-1-1 season in the Cutlerville Youth Sports Baseboll Senior Division. "But in 1981 the crunch hit, and the school went to a five-hour day, and I went on layoff. And there went my dream," she said Perry credited Henry Dugan, high school principal, with guiding her during the money­ scarce eighties. He suggested that she get a degree in counseling because he was almost sure that the school was going to add another counselor. "So, 1 started at Western, and then transferred my credits to Central Michigan to get my degree." she said. When Ray Page retired as athletic director before the start of the 1988 school year and Pranger took the position. Board of Education member Dan Law told Perry he thought she might have thrown her hat in the ring. "But at the time, I decided I hadn't reached the level 1 wanted to be in in counseling. This counseling job — I've only hit the tip of the iceberg. This is the kind of job where you can start your career and finish it years down the road, and still be learning about it," she said. "I've had such a great amount of personal counsel­ ing that it made me realize the As a physical education issues the kids are dealing with today and how important teacher at TK, she thought the school's sports program was counseling is," she said. In June of this year, so strong in 1980, there would be a chance for her to Pranger moved to the middle be the female half of co- school as principal replacing athletic administrators, Perry the retiring Joseph Sanford. This time, when the job recalled. by Jean Gallup Thornapple Kellogg's first woman athletic director was unanimously approved by the Board of Education to replace Skip Pranger at a special meeting on June 26. "I'm just elated," said Jeanne Perry of her new task. "I don't think there has been anything I've been so excited about in a long time." Perry joins one other woman as A.D. of a Barry County School. Karen Leinaar fills that position in the Delton Kellogg School District. The job of A.D. has been a long-time dream of the high school counselor and track coach, but until the position opened this year, Perry didn't feel that she was ready to take the chance of applying. After earning a degree in physical education from Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, Perry completed work on a master’s degree in athletic administ­ ration from C.M.U. in 1980. She attended high school in Sandusky in the thumb of Michigan, but was raised on a dairy farm in Snover, which is a tiny village about the size of Freeport, she reported. opened and she was approached. Perry decided that she was ready to try. "I was real pleased that I would be considered. My love of sports and the counseling will just work so well together. This will rcal’y be a better balance for me," she said. "It will be exciting to work with Mr. Dugan. I have such a lot of respect for that man; he is very wise," she added One advantage is being in the district and coming from within the system. Perry said. So the transition from counselor to A D. promises to be "easy and fun." "I’ll be pulling resources from Skip and Ray Page," she said. "I guess the whole story is a big thanks to the community. I am so proud of this community with the millage passing; it gives just such a positive message to the young people in the district that we care about them," she said. "I really feel the athletic boosters have done an excellent job supporting the athletic and extra-curricular program," she noted. But, If we still had pay-to-play, I wouldn't have jumped in." All the scheduling for the winter sports has been done, thanks to Pranger, Perry said, so she can start work immediately on her first goal; a five-year plan to continue rhe trend of Trojan sports excellence. Peace Reformed Church Cherry Valley (M-37) 891-8119 Here, the boys pose sedately with their trophies for the official media photograph. Team members are, from the far left, Adam Gall, Marty Burgess, Todd Hoek, V.J. Verduin, Joel Burgess, Chris Smith, Mike Chioromonte. Kurt Zuiderveen, Sid Newhof, Neal Newhof and Nathan Kwantes. The boys were coached by Conroy Zuiderveen. : :: YOU CAN FOOL MY EYES, : BUT DONT MESS WITH MY MIND I • • • • The community children are invited to Peace Reformed Church to • participate in learning that tricks are not powers; that sometimes peo- 2 pie want to confuse you and keep the truth from you; and that things • aren’t always what they appear to be J J The schedule for Kid Tricks at Peace Reformed Church is: July 2nd, 9:30-10:30: “When a Trick is Not a Trick ” Show kids how and why we can be tricked. Using magic and biblical examples Danny Korem demonstrates the difference between good tricks and bad tricks. • July 11, 9:00-12:00: “Check it Out?” Examines the difference bet ween illusion and reality. Kids will learn how to look at every “angle”, how to cultivate a healthy discernment. 2 • 2 July 18, 9:00-12:00: “It’s a Secret.” Teaches kids to distinguish between good secrets and bad secrets, using modern day and biblical examples. July 25, 9:00-12:00: “Tricks or Powers? Danny Korem takes youngsters to a “Psychic Fair” to unmask frauds and deceivers. He compares those who are “faking it” with the real powers in Jesus Christ’s miracles • • • • • • 2 • 2 2 • • S 2 • 2 • The same group celebrates its championship in this candid photograph. Team members missing in both pictures ore David Lobbezoo Mott Buwaldo and Charles Corwin. for more information 2 • ••• 22a2 So come and learn how to tell if someone is trying to. “fool your eyes or mess with your mind'" J • 2 • • �□age 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / July 4, 1989 with. HAZEL McCAUL How about this for ideal weather? On June 17. Loretta. George. Clarke and I attended the “Habitat” swiss steak din­ ner at Maple Grove Grange Hall It seemed good to see so many past grangers of good times past. On Father's Day, we spent it at Caledonia Park with a picnic dinner with Loma and Ron Baker and their daughters and families. A good time was had by all. especially the children with all the playground equipment. June Tungate was a guest June 17 of Mary Beth and Dale and family to the Detroit vs. California Angels ball game. Guess who won? Gertrude Higley is feeling about the same Her friend takes her for a ride in the wheelchair each day. Sunday at church we had special music with Janet Scbondelmayer. piano, and Laurel Rock, organ. It was real great, do come again girls, soon. Clarke and I attended the senior citizen meeting Tues­ day at Middleville Mr Page gave us a nice talk on Presidential assassinations He always does so well with his history lessons. Lorraine and Da*e Otto had the Hentage Club at their home Wednesday evening Much discussion was held on various topics. Lorraine serv­ ed a nice lunch to all. especially the shortcake Clarke and I speni Thurs­ day June 22. at Gun Swamp visiting. Gene and Martha Ball It’s still real wet and damp in that area. Harry and Bernadine Reaser attended the Con sumer Picnic Sunday held at the Moose Recreation Area near Hastings. Sorry to report that Bar bara (Kelley) Greenman’s husband passed away at Cen­ tral Lake. Barbara is Esther Kelley’s daughter. Esther Kelley and June Tungate had Sunday dinner at a Grand Rapids restaurant Shirley Reaser. Hastings LOCAL spent Wednesday with Bernadine and Harry Reaser Clarke and I attended the family reunion Sunday at the home of DJ Shear near the White's Covered Budge A good attendance and much food Monday. we took a crate of strawberries to Mary and Jim Sponger at Delton Guess what we did with them? We made jam and jelly . We had a busy day. Thursday, Marjory Williams of Middlesille and Bemadme Reaser had lunch together Tuesdav we called on Leon and Manon Colburn and family Sure enjoyed the pop­ corn. Manon. Wednesday. Leon Col­ burn helped Clarke top-dress the black top. Good job. well done. GET RESULTS Call... 795-3345 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. CHURCH DIRECTORY Good Shepherd Lutheran Church "The Church where everybody is somebody Middleville at the Community Hall Sunday Service 9:30 a m. Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church (616) 795-2391 |K A beautification project at Thomapple Kellogg High School continues this week As part of the Job Training Partnership Act, young people are setting out plants and doing general landscaping around the school. Mark Worth owner of The Bushwacker in Middleville donated about a dozen flats of flowers to aid in the project. Here Worth and Jeana Lund show some of the flats of petunias. DUTTON CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 6950 Hanna Lake SE (just South of 68th St.) Rev Wtihom Dobson Pastor Steve Jackson Youth Pastor am ’0 30 a m 6 00 p m 700 pm. SUNDAY 9:45 am., 11:00 a m & 6 00 p.m WEDNESDAY................. Family Fellowship Prayer A Bible Study 7:00 p.m. A Church on the Word 891 3923 St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Fathi r Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Recto 24 h. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 McCann Road, Irving, Michigan Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School Praise Service Sunday Evening Service 9:30a.m. 10:45 a m 6:50a.m 7:00p.m. Visiting Pastor. Al Korvemaker • 452-9711 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00a.m. Sunday Evening Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev. Max E. Tucker Music. Jeff Vander Heide “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music Sunday School ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord and Jesus Christ ts Lord" Sunday School Sunday Morrvng Wonhc Sunday Everang WonNp Wednmday Midweek prayer 8 fctke Vudy "People that care" II Flowers for Thornapple Kellogg Services — Sunday School ........................ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .................... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship................................. 6:00p.m. 6:00p.m. 6:45 p.m. . Pastor Wesley J. Coffey Phone 795-7076 Missouri Synod St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God's family) MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Parmelee Morning Worship . .9.30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship......................... 8:30a.m. Middleville Sunday School.........945 a.m. Sunday School........................................... 9.45a.m. Morning Worship....................... 1100 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship....................... 11:00a.m. Rrv Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Wocsho Service Sunday School Everung WonNp Serves ,tH3° a m. 1115am 600 pm. YOU ARE WVttED Pev Boger Timmerman. Pastor PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11 a.m. Church School 9:45 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway ana Center in Hastings Res. Paul Dou-nur, Interim Rector Phone 945-3014 Sunday Eucharist: During Summer-------------------------- 1000 a m Regularly....__________________ 10 30 am Morning Prayer Wednesday........ ........... .................... 7:15 a.m. Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Wonhip (Interpreted for hearing impaired) 9:45 a.m. Sunday School 11:10 a m. Sunday Evening Service 6:30 pm Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade). Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship. Wednesday 7 00 p.m. REV KENNETH VAUGHT ___________891-8028 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Qev Stanley Vugteveen. Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education St. Margaret Mary of the Sacred Heart Chapel LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Temporarily meeting at the Games Township Hall on 68th St. S.E. near Kalamazoo Ave. Christian Reformed 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Sunday ■ Latin Tridentine Mass • 10 a.m. Rosary and Confessions before Mass Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass Recotory Office Phone — 531-0432 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A church u tth a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Services 9:30 a.m k 6.00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buwalda M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Rev. James Cusack Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. Phone 891-9259 Evening Worship....................5:45 p.m. Saturday Evening Mass 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ......... 9:00 a m & 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass.......................... 7 00 p.m. Daily Mass in Small Chapel • 8:30 a.m. 795-3667 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Ret,. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST SUMMER SCHEDULE Morning Worship................. 10 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman Pastor Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage. 891-8167 (Ilit (Did (Eime JHrthodiat (Churci| 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School................. 10 00 a.m. Morning Worship.......... 11 00 a.m. Evening Worship........................ 6 00p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes .7:30 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News. Middlaville. Ml I July 4. 1989 I Page 5 Camp life enhanced for the handicapped ‘Amy’s cabin’ dedicated at Indian Trails Camp bv Barbara Gall by Barbara Gall The many Caledonia students, teachers and residents who knew Amy Bar naby would not be surprised to hear that last Wednesday's dedication of “her" cabin at Indian Trails camp went perfectly. Even the weather cooperated, after many days of heavy humdity and rain. But then. Amy always was a determined person. The young lady who fought debilitating conditions all her life, and who refused to let her handicaps stand in her way of living life to the fullest, would certainly not let something like the weather spoil the of­ ficial presentation of her gift to other handicapped children and adults. For thanks to Amy. her family and her many friends, some handicapped campers at Indian Trails will find ap­ propriate lodging in the new Amy Barnaby Cabin. Her cabin was built with the money raised in a Nov. 4 camp fund-raiser, and it was furnished by memorials donated in her name after her death The dedication was part of a ribbon-cutting ceremony and picnic in which campers, counselors, friends and the "Together We Can" fundraising committee celebrated the opening of two new winterized log cabins, one of winterized log cabins, one of which is Amy’s. Both feature airy screened porches and plenty of space for wheelchairs, as well as beds. Two more cabins are scheduled for construction this fall, and Camp Develop­ ment Director Karl Droppers announced that an August ground breaking is planned for a new aquatic center. which will enclose rxx only the swimming pool, but also the shower facilities and dressing areas in one facility . He said the camp lodge, too. will be renovated and the dining room expanded, as the “Together We Can" commit­ tee works toward a goal of providing year-round ac­ tivities at the camp. The $1.5 million campaign thus far has achieved $1,380,000. said Campaign Chairman John R. Bertsch. Casey Cnossin. Amy's un­ cle and member of the fund­ raising campaign, explained that the original goal was to fund one new cabin, but the campaign soon expanded When a committee meeting was held at the Bamabys'. he said, “we found ourselves with another committee member. Amy became intent in her involvement with this committee and concerned with its success “She even contacted businesses and individuals herself." ... Her uncle said that Amy once told him she admired him for his bravery and courage, but he told the gathering. "Her bravery and courage far surpassed mine. I am proud to dedicate this cabin m her name." Dixie Barnaby. Amy's mother, then joined several campers and donors in cutting the red ribbon that made a giant present of the cabin, and Robert Pew, chief executive officer of Steelcase and honorary campaign co-chair, thanked those who had helped make the renovations at the camp a reality Perry Lopucki. once Amy's teacher and a member of the camp staff, later explained that being able to send their children to camp gives parents of handicapped youngsters a chance to take a trip or just en­ joy some time together “They know the kids have so much fun at camp that they don't feel guilty like they would if they left their son or daughter at a nursing home or a hospital. “Parents have told us that when they've asked their child whether he or she wanted to go to camp or accompany them on a vacation, the child has said to the parents. ‘You go on the vacation I’ll go to camp! He said that the sessions fill UP !mmed,a!e_lL especially for the teenage and adult sessions, with many returning year after year. There are at least 70 on the waiting list each year, he added. He encouraged any parent interested in sending a child to Indian Trails to call the camp to be put on the mailing list for next year's sessions. Anyone who would like to become a friend of the camp also should call. Lopucki said. His wife. Carol, a camp direc­ tor. said the facility could use donations of just about everything, including volunteer time. rJiRSQ t^AL-h^^n'orive 0-1859 Lake Michigan Drive. Grand Rapids 49504. The telephone number is 677-5251. Those adults and counselors who have donated both time and money to the camp agreed that being a part of Indian Trails was a heartwarming experience. The dedication was indeed filled with laughter, from the skit presented by the campers, to the mingling of the campers, guests, and staff at the picnic. The red balloons, the large “thank you” banner and the cheers and applause from the ■r to the feel­ ing that this was a cc ing that this was a celebration among friends, like a big bir­ thday parry Friendship also was the theme of a poem written by Amy and read to the gathering by Cnossin. And the “people helping people” idea was the theme of the song specially composed “for Amy and all the campers" by singer Rick Reuther Reach for a stranger that needs you And offer a steads hand, h all that wr really needed. Its all that a friend can be Amy was that kind of friend. Merle and Dixie Barnaby, left, pose in front of the camper cabin dedicated to the memory of their daughter, Amy. With them are Joyce and Casey Cnossin, Amy's aunt and uncle and active members of the fund raising campaign. HA V A A treat Fourth! art Indian Trails campers, left, join Dixie Barnaby, Pat Cook and Scott Brinkmeyer in cutting the ribbon and officially dedicating the Amy Barnaby Cabin and three other cabins funded by Pat and Peter Cook. Brinkmeyer is the president of the In­ dian Trails Board of Directors. Host families sought for high school exchange students Host families are being sought for high school ex­ change students from: Sweden, Norway. Denmark. Finland. Holland. Belgium. Austria. Switzerland. West Germany. Spam. France. Ita ly, Ecuador. Australia and Japan The American Intercultural Student Exchange, a non­ profit educational organiza­ tion. is sponsoring this pro­ gram for the 1989 90 school year. The students, ages 15 to 17. will arrive in the U.S. tn August, attend high school and return to their home coun­ tries in early July, 1990. All students are fluent in English, have been screened by representatives in their home countries, have spen ding money and medical insurance Prospective host families should enjoy teenagers, have a genuine interest in learning about the customs and culture of another country aid the desire to share Amencan traditions with a foreign student For further information call the State Coordinator or call Toll Free: 1-800-SIBLING Correction: _ ^'7 THORNAPPLE FLORAL -S' 114 River Street. Middleville Downtown — Along the River COMPLETE FLORAL SERVICE FOR ALL OCCASIONS — We wire flowers worldwide — OPEN Mon Wed 9-5 Thurs & Fn 9-5 30, Sat 9-1 (616) 795-3331 Q In the column “Neighbors" that appeared m the June 27 edition of the Sun and News, the names of several members of the family of Henry and Landa Dykstra inadverendy were omitted One family from Mid­ dleville includes Sieve and Lori Blackport. Michael. Knsiine. Nathan and Jessika. It’s the time when we get together with family and friends for a picnic, games and—of course—the fireworks display. It’s the celebration of a great idea that a free nation could not only survive, but thrive. It's an occasion when we all show our pride in our country, and we’re pleased to join with everyone in saying "Happy Birthday, America!" State Bank of Caledonia Offices in Caledonia, Dutton & Middleville 267 Main St. Caledonia 3205 68th St. SE Dutton 891-8113 698-6337 303 Arlington Middleville 795-3361 �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 4, 1989 Crime not appreciated TO THE EDITOR: Thank you to voters Dear editor: A big “thank you" to the voters who considered the education of our children more important than increased taxes. Your “yes" votes affirm our community and place the emphasis where it belongs the further enrichment and development of our most valuable resource — our children! Elizabeth Beckenng Middleville To the editor: This is in regard to the per­ son or persons who knocked down and stole mailboxes on June 24: Perhaps you are adults or perhaps you are minors, but either way. you are thieves and guilty of more than a bit of malicious “fun". You stole our mailbox from Caledonia, and that is a enme Maybe you've done such things before without being caught, and maybe you'll Will people tolerate office move? To the editor: The people of Caledonia have been slapped in the face. Without publicly declaring their intent in advance, the Caledonia Township Board members moved the township offices from their location on 68th Street into the Village on Emmons Street last weekend They did this without soliciting comments and input from the township citizens. They incurred increased ex­ pense without consideration of the effect this would have to the township. The citizens have the right to ask why Why did the Township Board move ilo the village, where the space is actually smaller than the 68th Street location, where there is no carpeting, no air conditioning, and no storage space? Why has the township tresurer refused for many years to move to the 68th Street site to combine with the supervisor and clerk offices held there9 Is this a case of where the supervisor and clerk moved to accommodate the treasurer? The board members have stated that they needed the ex­ tra space, but it is quite ob­ vious that the 68th Street site had more space The board members have stated that they want more community in­ volvement. yet they complain that they are so busy with calls and requests that they haven't ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Bid Date: July 11, 1989 For: Duncan Lake Sewage Disposal System Contract B Wastewater Treatment Facility Will accept separate sealed bids for the construction of: Two, one-acre, 6,000,000 gallon lagoon cells with aeration equipment, transfer structures, inlet/outlet flow metering, and other related appurtenances. At: The Barry County Commissioners’ Room 117 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 Until: 2:00 p.m., local time, on July 11, 1989. And then, at the above address, the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud., Contract documents, consisting of contract drawings, specificiations, and required contract forms, may be ob­ tained after June 16. 1989, at the office of the Engineer PROGRESSIVE ARCHITECTS ENGINEERS PLANNERS 2942 Fuller Avenue, N.E. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505 or examined after June 19,1989, at the following locations: The office of the F.W. Dodge Corporation of • One Parkland Boulevard, Suite 328E Dearborn, Michigan 48126 • G 5080 West Bristol Road Flint, Michigan 48507 • 2920 Fuller Avenue. N.E Grand Rapids. Michigan 49505 • 4000 Portage Road Kalamazoo. Michigan 49001 • 835 Louisa Lansing, Michigan 48910 Builders Exchange of: • 4461 Cascade Road. S.E Grand Rapids. Michigan 49506 • 5092 Lovers Lane Kalamazoo. Michigan 49002 • 1240 East Saginaw Street Lansing. Michigan 48906 • 334 South Water Street Saginaw. Michigan 48607 • 1238 South Garfield Traverse City. Michigan 49684 . ; P : |‘ ‘ , r i Construction Association of Michigan 1351 East Jefferson Detroit. Michigan 48232 A non-refundable fee of $25 will be required for a set of contract documents Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or certified check payable to the Owner for 5 percent of the total amount of the bid The Bid Bond or certified check will be returned to unsuccessful bidders tn accordance with the instructions to Bidders in the contract documents The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Per formance Bond, a Payment Bond and a Maintenance and Guarantee Bond »n the amount of 100 percent of the con­ tract price enough help and time to accommodate all the "involvment” Mr. Good has stated that with township and village of­ fices at the same site there would be better communica­ tions Village officers are not at the Emmons location! Mr. Good has also stated that the Village Board intends to dissolve the village, and have the township assume respon­ sibilities of the village. Is the village aware of this? The Township Board has stated that the Emmons site will be more convenient to Caledonia citizens. Which citizens? Those living in the village? Or the 80 percent of the population who live north of 84th Street? Or the entire membership of the Township Board, who live south of 84th Street’ In truth, is this just a posi­ tioning of the Tow nship Board to justify the purchase of the County Commission building located in the village? How soon before we hear the cry, "We just don’t have enough room at the Emmons site — we need more space..." How soon before we see additional expense of adding carpeting to the Emmons site, and air conditioning? We have already seen addi­ tional expenses for phone lines and office partitions. What is next? This township deserves bet­ ter treatment than to have a Township Board that sneakily moves the township offices and thinks that the township will idly look on. Does this Township Board believe the citizens of Caledonia to be so ignorant of their underlying motives that they will con­ tinue to allow this injustice? It is time for the Township Board to represent all residents of Caledonia, in­ cluding those who are “new" and who live north of 84th Street. It is time to recognize the rights of all the citizens of Caledonia — especially the right of decisions made accor­ ding to the will of the people. This Township Board has ignored that will by moving the township offices, even though at the special budget meeting many, many residents voiced their opi­ nions They told the Tow nship Board that they warned all township business conducted at the building intended for that purpose — located on 68th Street. They very clearly told the Township Board that the treasurer should move to that site and that the township offices should remain there Like thieves m the night, the Township Board moved the offices into the ullage Will the citizens of Caledonia toieme this ■jurtirr? "succeed" again. But sooner or later, you will be caught and will have to pay the price If you're so bored that you have nothing better to do. why don't you spend some time finding out what the penalty is if you are caught. It might be a rude awakening. I would also like to address the parents of minors in and around Caledonia. Do you honestly know where your minors are and w hat they are doing at night9 If you don't, you should! Sincerely. S.M. Detwiler Township office move ‘makes little sense’ To the editor: I was extremely saddened to read in this paper where the Caledonia Township Board members had taken it upon themselves to move the Caledonia Township offices from their air-conditioned, carpeted and completely suitable location on 68th Street to the Village Hall on Emmons Street, which can be described as utiltarian at best and completely unsuitable for offices. When was this decision made? It certainly was not made at the regular Township Board meeting. It would seem this board is ignoring the in­ tent of the Open Meetings Act. if not indeed the law itself by conducting public business without providing for public comment. Important decisions are consistently be­ ing made at special meetings that the public is unaware of and therefore does not attend. The moving of the township office to the village is for the personal convenience of the board and to lay the ground­ work for their proposed pur­ chase of the Kent County Road Commission Building. The reasons stated in the newspaper article were only “window dressing.” The move will leave the 68th Street building vacant ex­ cept for two days per month when the health clinic is in use. It makes little sense to vacate an exceptional building for one that has higher opera­ tional cost, will be over­ crowded and is unattractive. The taxpayers of Caledonia Township deserve better. Nancy Giar Dan Henderson Psychologist joins counseling clinic The Middleville/Caledonia Area Center for Christian Counseling has announced the addition of Dr. Daniel Henderson to its staff. Dr. Henderson, a limited licensed psychologist, joined the clinic as a full-time therapist on July 1. 1989 He will provide individual, marital, family, and group psychotherapy and psychological testing and evaluation. IRS Office cuts through red tape, solves problems “Michigan taxpayers who meet delays or encounter dif ficulties in resolving federal tax problems can get help from our Problem Resolution Program (PRP) office, said IRS District Director John Hummel. “The PRP office helps tax­ payers who have had unsuc­ cessful contacts with the IRS. The taxpayer generally deals with one person who has the authority to cut through red tape and handle problems pro­ mptly." Hummel added. According to the IRS. the most common problems brought to the PRP office are inquiries about missing refunds, mixed up social security numbers, incorrect billings by IRS. or mistakes made by the taxpayer. “Problem Resolution should not be used as a substitute for normal chan­ nels. because almost all pro­ blems can be resolved before they reach the PRP office.” said Hummel “Also. PRP cannot be used to appeal the decision of a tax examination. However, for the taxpayer who has contacted us before and whose problem remains unresolved. PRP can certainly help.” he said. The IRS Problem Resolu­ tion Program office can be reached by calling the IRS loll free number, 1-800-424-1040. and asking for Problem Resolution, KEITH BERGY - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS FUEL OIL GAS / DIESEL SERVING HOME FARM INDUSTRY o».. div. 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA, Ml 49316 SELF SERVE GAS DIESEL KEROSENE SNACK SHOP (616)891-8198 PROPANE REFILL SERVICE PHOTOGRAPHY Seniors 1990 FREE Locker Poster 8x16 With Sitting Scheduled June through July • Lowest Prices • FREE cold stamping on wallets • Outdoor Portraits — no Extra charge 115 S. Broadway, Middleville Chns Hurst Alto A graduate of Wheaton Col­ lege and the University of Missouri - St. Louis. Henderson has had extensive experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings He has worked with all ages and is particularly interested in fami­ ly adjustment to stress, sup­ portive interventions with families of disabled children, neuropsychological assess­ ment. and the integration of faith and psychology . There will be an open house on Thursday. July 13. at the Middleville Caledonia Clinic to introduce Dr Henderson to the community. The public is invited to attend This is also an opportunity to meet the rest of the clinic staff: clinic coordinator Robert Vande Pol and parttime therapists Tom Van Tongeren. Morrie Dieleman and Kathy Hyink. The open house will be from 3:30 to 6 p.m. al the clinic, located at 6950 Cherry Valley Road For more information, call 891-8770 or (800) 678-1270 The Middleville Caledonia Area Center for Christian Counseling is a satellite clink? of Pine Rest Christian Hospital. It offers counseling services for all ages. HOURS Mon Fn 10-6 Sat 10-1 795-9293 vCJ1 Z hZ �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / July 4, 1989 I Page 7 Caledonia woman takes 3rd in national cooking contest by Jean Gallup Terri Kristoff of Caledonia has won third prize in a national cooking contest, sponsored by Nabisco, with a chicken dish called "Chicken Tortillas." This is the second contest Kristoff has won in the last two yean. The first prize­ winning recipe was for a nonalcholic drink that won her an all-expenses-paid weekend trip to the Roostertail, an exclusive restaurant in Detroit. That contest was sponsored by the AAA of Michigan. The recipe that won her this prize had to have "College Inn" chicken broth as a main ingredient, so she started with chicken, the broth and added things she thought would taste good. "I like chicken breast meat, and I love garlic, and broccoli sounded good, so I put it all in." A cook who doesnt measure very closely, Kristofrs only problem was writing the recipe down with precise measurements for other cooks to follow. "I had to make it three times to finally get the recipe with all the ingredients right," she noted. A set of stoneware and flatware were the prizes for third place, but Terri really was aiming for the first prize "I really wanted the $5,000 and a new kitchen, which was first prize," she said with a smile. But, she said she is satisfied and confident with the Chicken Tortilla recipe. be held, with family members coming to Michigan from Wyoming, Missouri, Florida and Colorado. And Terri is bringing her Chicken Tortillas. The following is Terri s award-winning recipe: Chicken Tortillas •Preheat oven 350 1 lb. fresh chicken breast meat, skinned and de-boned 1 large garlic clove, crushed 2 T butter or margarine 2 c. fresh mushrooms. sliced 2 cans of College Inn chicken broth (I3M fluid ounce) 3 level T. cornstarch Vi c. shaved carrots, steamed 2Yi c. broccoli flowerets. steamed 3 green onions, chopped 1 t. salt Vi t. ground pepper 216 c. sharp cheddar cheese. shredded I package of 8. large flour tortillas sour cream Slice chicken in thin strips two inches long. Saute chicken and garlic in butter until tender. Add mushrooms, saute one minute. Remove from heat and drain excess li­ quid. Set aside. Pour College Inn chicken broth in 2 quart sauce pan. ad­ ding com starch. Mix with whisk until smooth. Turn on medium heat and stir until thickened. In large bowl gently toss chicken, garlic, mushrooms, steamed broccoli and carrots. 2 green onions, salt, pepper and 1/2 cup gravy. Divide in­ to eight equal portions and fill tortilla shells, adding 1/4 cup of cheese to each. Roll tortilla shells and place tn lightly greased baking dish. Pour re­ maining gravy on tortillas. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 20 minutes, reniove and top with remain ing green onion. Serve with sour cream on the side. Serves 8. On July 1, a reunion will Terri Kristoff shows some of the prizes she won for her "Chicken Tortillas" recipe. Richard J. Choryan, O.D DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Oare • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 Hastings City Bank has what you’re looking for - CASH. Cash in the form of loans ready to meet your summer needs. Stop by any of our convenient offices and get your summer fun started with a loan from Hastings City Bank. Safe and Sound MEMBER FDIC Hastings • Middleville lender Bellevue • Nashville �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 4, 1989 Neighbors with. . NORMA VELDERMAN I had a pleasant surprise the other day when 1 answered the phone and Mark Lytle in­ troduced himself. He was feeling a little homesick and wanted to visit with someone from the Middleville area. He is now living in Houston, Texas, and is a marketing consultant for a golf company He was inquiring about David. He gets the Mid­ dleville Sun and News and wanted to tell me how much he enjoys hearing all about the hometown folks. He has been married for about a year to a super gal. Jan Mark loves his job. (he played golf on the school team), living in Houston and has a wonderful in-law family He said that when the sleet storm hit Houston last spring, the local people weren’t prepared and had a terrible time driving in the storm. He told me about the kind­ ness of Blanche Munjoy when he was in Little League He was quite heavy and they didn't have a uniform for him. When Blanche found out about it, she made one for him with numbers, name and all. He never forgot that He laughingly told me that he tried his old Little League shirt on when his mom had asked him to get rid of some of his old stuff before he mov­ ed to Texas At 32, he still was able to fit into his shirt, not many people can say that. Mark wanted me to tell all of you folks. “Helk>“. from a former Middleville resident. He remembers all of the people he knew in growing up. He said he misses his hun­ ting. fishing and home area. Texans can’t believe you can go five miles and hit a lake anywhere in Barry County They think that he is exag­ gerating. like Paul Bunyan, or Texans describing their state. Are you ail completely covered with mosquito bites? I know that between the cloudy days. I am managing to get some of the outside work done 1 time my stay outside, by how long the mos­ quito repellent and the cloudiness lasts. When I asked Ella Norton if she had any good news, she said, “You bet. it was cooler so she could get back to func­ tioning normal 1 agree it has been good sleeping weather since Tues­ day evening Had a nice visit with Nell Schenkle. spunky as always. She is staying with her daughter. Carol, and Rod Ke­ nyon. She says that she is for­ tunate with the wonderful children she has. She feels like a princess in the way Carol pampers her. At the same time she is so irritated with her balky body She wants to take care of herself and knows that her body refuses to cooperate Maybe some time in the future, they will discover, for us. how to keep our bodies as young as our heads think our bodies are. Louise Jackson had surgery on her arm and stayed with her daughter. I think she said And she had just return­ ed to her home and was so glad to be there She is im­ proving some every day. Maude Steeby said she is coming along very nicely. She doubled her daily walking distance, and felt very good afterward Anna Harris took Tanny and Terry McCandleth to Lake City (near Cadillac) last week to visit her daughter. Deb. and Dick Hockrdige The Doug Hart family went to a reunion, on his mother’s side. June 25. They had a good turnout, but his mom was hoping there would have been more they hadn’t seen for such a long time. When Doug came home from teaching his immigrant children’s class the other night, his family was all pack­ ed and ready to go on a picnic at Gun Lake So they went, had a good time swimming and were just getting ready to eat when the big wind came up. Doug >aid if he could have been up above the beach, it would have looked like a giant had poked a stick down an ant hill. Everybody was scurrying like a bunch of disturbed ants, all loaded with belongings, trying to get ahead of the big storm, which seemed to be more wind than rain. There w as some ram but they got to their cars before it came. Don Williamson said the family came home for Father’s Day. The Sherman family had a vacation in New York, but came home to sad news that LaVonn’s brother. Tom Pur­ chase. who was living in IT CAN SHIFT FOR ITSELF. LAWN-BOY k^g notnmg tmditwn. Amman RPSEY’S AUTOMOTIVE • Mechanical • A Firm. —a 115 W. Main Street Caledonia. Ml.D49316 „¥ Ar St T 891-8160 California, had a fatal heart attack while driving a school bus. Fortunately, he had just dropped off all the children and he didn’t hit anyone else when he had the attack Scott Oliver won a first in a tennis match in Hastings Tuesday . June 27. Ken and Rose Morgan just returned from a ten-day vaca­ tion at Lake Superior. There was good perch fishing, but the rock hunting yielded most­ ly old stones. They had loads of mosquitoes there too. Mae Bowerman said her news was that "The strawber­ ries were done (Tuesdas . June 27). so they can get back to their normal routines “ Roman Karpinski was com­ ing to mow all the tops of the plants today (Wednesday), getting the bed ready for next year. Rob Kenyon was to return to Norfolk. Va.. when the air­ craft earner returns to the U.S. Saturday. July 1. His family won't get to see him right away, but will visit with him by phone. Bill Kenyon said the family had just come home from a five-day vacation to Las Vegas. They saw three shows. Bill said that the town has really grown since 12 years ago. when they went there for the first time. Mary Noah spent June 23 through 25 at the cottage with Melvin and Kay. The boys came home for Father’s Day. Son Chris then drove out to be with his brother. Randy, and wife for a two-week vacation, between his terms of residency. lyla Norton is grateful to all the Good Samaritans in her neighborhood who helped her after granddaughter Missy Oke discovered lyla’s base­ ment was flooded. Everything is back to normal, as much as possible, waiting for the dry­ ing of a lot of objects. Granddaughter Missy Oke and great-granddaughter Kristen Lyla came over June 17 to visit with lyla. It was fortunate that she needed something out of the base­ ment, thus discovering the trouble. Rev. Mike Northrop and 20 members of his congregation attended the National General Assembly of the Nazarene Church io Indianapolis, Ind., this last weekend, June 23 through 26. lyla took over the pulpit June 26 to help Mike out. Laurel Rock announced that she and Fred were help­ ing son Fred and wife enter­ tain her father and mother from Indonesia. They will be here for three or four weeks. They were just finishing their own “Strawberry Festival.” The mother said they have berries, but not of that size and flavor. Donna and Charlie Cox have been having their daughter, Marilyn, stay with them this week Poor Ne.a Akken sounded lousy, she was just getting over bronchitis. But she said she was getting better Paul and Betty Neuman had weekend guests June 24 and 25, with Paul’s brother, Hubert and Eleanor Newman from Bay City. Aime Palmer’s nieces came to visit him last week Betty Robertson and ten members of the Middleville Extension group went io Holland to shop and see the Manufacturers Market place. On Tuesday. June 20, Jun and Betty had the whole fami­ ly over for a meal Betty and daughter Caroline went to a family baby shower June 30 in Grand Rapids 1 interrupted Elaine Nor­ throp and her granddaughter, who were singing together. The whole family is taking this week off. so Elaine is get­ ting a chance to become ac­ quainted with her. She is nine months old. When Elaine sang to her. she sang right along. Lois and Cheryl McWhinney went to Kent City to a niece’s wedding June 24. The reception w as held at Adrian s m Grand Rapids Larry and Sandy Poland, along with the Lynn Tolans. took their street rod cars up to St. Ignace over the weekend of June 24 and 25. They stayed at Mackinaw City and did not seem to notice the mosquitoes. Gladys was the 95-year-young person who made me feel 95 years old and she my age. Joan Barnum told me both she and Mrs. John (Connie) Richardson are the grand­ parents of a boy bom to Beth and David Richardson. He was bom June 26. weighed 7 lbs. 15 ozs.. and will be called Michael Alan. Max and Jackie Bedford were going camping at Pine River near Luther for a long holiday weekend. Marian Holes is enjoying living at Fountain View Retirement Home. Doris and Emmett Camp­ bell went to see the George Bedfords last Friday. June 23. The John Shear family went on a 16-day trip west. They were fortunate, they on­ ly had one day of rain. Esther Larkin is enjoying her garden work, except she and the rabbits are competing for her six long rows of green beans. She wanted to know what to do about them Fem Doyle said that she We have been successfully and five other women were in­ staving off the rabbits with vited by Mil Harkema to a some green-coated fencing potluck dinner at her cottage that 1 had used to put around at Green Lake The others all our new trees when we were Fem. Nettie Jansen. Mil moved here 14 years ago. Our Nevins and Ruth Nagel. land is almost blow sand, and I gave John Miller a verbal we would have lost all the bear hug from all of us and he trees and shrubbery if I had wished me luck on my right not mulched them heavily for eye surgery Thuisday. July 6. at least five or six years, keep­ Cindy and Doug Thaler ing the mulch there by enclos­ now have a new son. bom on ing it in the ornamental Father's Day He weighed fencing. nine pounds, fifteen ounces Esther is having a wonder­ and his name is Joshua James. ful time visiting with her Lorraine Otto said they grandchildren and great­ had a surprise birthday party grandchildren. for son Ken Saturday. June Esther said they now have 24. Ken and family had come Ann Kenyon’s quilt, which home for the weekend to at her quilting class made in tend the Otto family reunion. hanor of their teacher. They Bob and Rosemarie Otto are going to sell raffle tickets had the Otto family reunion at in November, so watch for their home Sunday. June 25. any notice of when they start I had daughter Arlene and selling tickets. Mrs. Charles Errair said the younger children for a few Judy was going to take a pic­ days. They came Sunday. ture of it Thursday. June 29. June 25. Arlene stayed until She and Mary Murphy put in Tuesday, the 27th. And Man the connecting strips. Each dy. Jason and Christina were member quilted her block so it taken back to Lake Leelanau will be a quilt that will fit any by Cay Thursday. June 29. I’m going to show the decorative scheme. Eunice Brown said her Scales Prairie Blockhouse to an Intergencration 4-H group Aunt Myrl Jackson died a week or so ago. I had met her at the Methodist Church this when I visited Gladys Jackson afternoon. Johnny's brother, to get information about the Pete, did a super job of Jackson school and church. building it. I want to share his They both were living at the work with as many people as I Sandy Creek nursing center. can. r "Control The Flow" i i i i i Steensma Plumbing i i i Discount Prices for Prompt Payments i Service and Repair i i Barry & Kent Counties JOHN STEENSMA i Insured Middleville, Ml 49333 i Licensed Master Plumber 409008 • 795-3510 • i Designed especially for you ... you’ll have complete coverage ... In one policy from one agent ... through one company at a LOWER COST. PIONEEER STATE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY in the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 in Caledonia, Ml 49316 (616) 891-9294 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ,1 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 4, 1989 I Page 9 Caledonia High School alumni have ‘celebration/ not reunion Caledonia alumni meet and greet each other during the social time before lunch at the Caledonia High School Alumni Celebration. Recognition usually came after a quick look at nametags. by Jean Gallup About 235 high school alumni who attended Caledonia High School between the years of 1915 and 1946 gathered at Holy Family Catholic Church Saturday, June 24 for a “celebration" Lynde Smith, organizer of the event, emphasized that it was not a "reunion." He added that the next one, scheduled for 1991, is not being planned as a "reunion" either. "The whole idea is to welcome anyone who went to Caledonia High School. We wanted to sec everyone, not just those who graduated," she said. "So many had to quit school to help on the farm during the depression, or go to war. It doesn't matter if they graduated-they are fnends that we want to meet," she explained. Smith said after the event that several people who could not graduate from the schoool, whom she had encouraged to attend the luncheon, told her they were happy they did. Another unusual feature was the random giving of gifts. Mugs with the Caledonia School colors, purple and gold, were given to certain places at the tables, with no one knowing they would get one. Also, baskets decorating the tables were given as mementos. The participants were asked The gathering of the former students of Caldonia High also served as a family reunion for some. Here the Schantz’ and the Fishers pose for a photo Marian Schantz Van Dellen (front, left), Austin Schantz, Gladys Schantz. Donald Fisher, (back row) Beryl Fisher. Retta Jahnke Fisher, Elon Schantz, Clarence Schantz, Warren Fisher, Leona Fisher and Elvis Dutcher Fisher make up the group able to attend the celebration. to evaluate the random gift giving, and the majority said they preferred it to the more traditional way of giving rememberances. Co-chairs have already been “The service called some, and the depression put a stop to many high school careers," Smith said, "but that doesn’t matter. 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Now they are finding that others think so, too. Rustic Sloan, Tad Thatcher, Dave French, Dan Verlinde and Jim Freeman are "The Hush" and they play alternative rock with a message. The group has entered two new band contests by sending a demotape to stations WKLQ and WLAV and have already placed in the top four in the WKLQ contest and won the chance to play in Grand Rapids at the Gerald R. Ford Museum. They were given the opportunity to play from 6 to 6:30 p.m. outside in the parking lot next to Bridge Street and the Grand River on June 30. Their work also was chosen to be in a "new music revue" on WLAV radio July 9. The winners of the new talent program will be chosen by using a call-in format, so naturally the band is hoping all of their friends and boosters will listen and call in to the show, which will start at 6 p.m and run to 8 p.m. The top four winners of that contest will be invited to play at Club Eastbrook, Sloan said. The young men, who have all known each other since kindergarten, are also excited by the fact that all the "The Hush" members are all from Middleville. Dan Verlinde, (left to right) Dave French, Tad Thatcher, Jim Freeman and Rustic Sloan. performances played on WLAV during that show will be sent to major record companies. After auditioning for two men from "Splash" in Grand Rapids, the band was asked to play last Wednesday, June 28. They also will have a return engagement after Sloan returns from a month in France as a Rotary-sponsored foreign exchange student. "Splash" features full concert-type entertainment three nights a week, he said. The boys were told that their engagement had the largest crowd the park had ever had. a pleased Verlinde said. "The head of promotions at the park said. We got a lot of calls asking about you - you must be pretty good,’" Verlinde reported. With a wide smile, Thatcher finished the story: "Then she asked us if we paid a girl to make all those phone calls," he said. Judy Sloan, mother of Rustie, is an ardent backer and fan of the group and their music. "I think it s great that a bunch of kids from Middleville paid money to get into the park so they could listen to the band. They can listen to them anytime here, and I think it's great they all came," she said. "These guys are really good. In fact, it's kinda scary. When I put in one of their THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES The Township Board of the Township of Thornapple, Middleville, Michigan, will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, the 10th day of July, 1989, in the township offices, 104 High Street, Middleville, Michigan, to receive testimony and discuss a proposed additional 1989 township operating and voted fire millage rate. The township levied 1.9286 mills (.9643 operation, .9643 fire) in 1988. If taxes are not increased following the public hearing, the township will only be able to levy 1.8364 in 1989. However, the township has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. In order to maintain basic township and fire opera­ tional services, the township proposes to levy an addi­ tional .1462 mills (14.62 cents per $1,000.00 SEV) above the 1.8364 mill base tax rate or a total operating rate of 1.9826 mills ($1.9826 per $1000.00 SEV). This will pro­ vide an estimated 7.9% increase in township revenues for both general operation and fire operation. Public comment on this proposed increase is welcome at the public hearing. Donna Kenyon, Township Clerk June 12, 1989 tapes, that music is as good or better then everything you hear on the radio," she said. "They don e play hard rock at all. You could call it progressive, but its really alternative rock. The guys write all of their material and every song has a message," she added. Rustie told the story of a man who happened to be driving by in his car stopping to listen to a practice session. The group practices for an average of nine hours a week. Of course, the band members all work individ­ ually on problems or techniques they might be having trouble getting "just right," French reported. The makeup of the band has Sloan on drums, French playing guitar and keyboards, Freeman on base, Verlinde on lead guitar and Thatcher as vocalist. "It’s starting here -- this is just the starting point for the band," Judy said. The demo tape has four songs written by the guys, including "Leave With Me," "Every Rhythm has a Purple Lining," "Eyes of Gray," and "Punish the Guilty," an anti­ war song. All the band members are gladly involved in the bands promotion department.’ "We practically went door to door playing tapes," said French. "We even brought it up to the tennis courts so they could listen while they are playing." Their music has been sent to friends in Denmark, Sweden, France and Norway, and they are working on developing commercial out­ lets for their tapes. For now, anyone who would like a tape can call 795-2263 or 775-9566. It's also possible to hire the band for weddings, class reunions, parties, or any gathering needing music, Judy said. Rustie has a DJ service called "Party Down Sound," so a combination of live and taped music is available for any event, she added. This summer, Dave will go to Western Michigan Univer­ sity, Rustic to Grand Rapids Junior College, allowing weekends for play dates. Going professional is definitely in the young men’s future, they ail agree. "One thing all you kids have in common is your strong belief in your talent," Judy told the young men, "You should. No one is better." VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES June 12. 1989 The Truth in Taxation hearing was colled to order at 6:45 p.m. by President Pro tem Hardy Discussion held. The hearing was closed at 6:51 p.m President Pro tem Hardy then colled the regular Council meeting to order ot 7 00 p m Present Bray Hordy Mason Myers. Riley and VondenBerg. Absent President Thatcher Guests Jean Gallup from the Sun and News Minutes of the May 23. 1969 meeting were approved as read. Riley Chairperson of Public Works B recommends to Council no reason to vacate Larkin Street from State Street to Market Street Riley moved that Council not vacate Larkin Street from State Street to Market Street at this time. Support by Mason Ayes all. Carried. Public Works B recommends to Council to vacate sidewalk right of way from Grand Rapids Street to Paul Street Riley moved that Council vacate the sidewalk right of way from Grand Rapids Street to Paul Street. Support by VandenBerg 4 ayes and 2 abstains. Motion Carried. Police Chief Shoemaker presented to Council Drug Abuse Resistance Education pro gram (D.A.R.E.). Asking to at­ tend training program to teoch elementary school children. Bray moved that Council send Police Chief Shoemaker to D.A.R.E. training program. Sup­ port by VandenBerg Ayes all Cor.ied Erma J. Bussiere s leaves $5,000.00 for the development of Spring Park Referred to Pubic Works B Committee for discussion. Rivertown Development re­ quests annexation to the Village for the development of apartments. Myers moved that Council have Village Attorney draw up a resolution annexing property located within the Township of Thornapple, and immediately adjacent to the boundaries of the Village of Middleville, and legally described os follows Block 21, 28 , 29 and 30 I N. Keller s Addition to the Village of Middleville, Section 23, T4N, R10W, Thornoppie Township Barry County Michigan, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 12. Also, that port of said I N. Keller's Addition described as: All of ‘Lafayette Street ad joining Block 21. Arnold Street and Block 30 on the North; the E'/» of "Keeler Street" adjoining Block 21 on the West the N'/i of "Lincoln Street" adjoining Block 21 on the South All in "Lincoln Street" between Blocks 29 and 30; the E'/> of "Arnold Street" adjoining Blocks 28 and 29 on the West: All of "Washington Street between Blocks 28 and 29. and the N> of Dayton Street" adjoining Block 28 on the South. requested by Rivertown developers for developing apartments. Support by Bray Ayes all Carried Myers moved that Council have Village Attorney draw up a resolution annexing Mobile Home pork property Support by Bray Ayes oil. Carried Discussion concerning flooding of Russell and Stote streets Letter read from Michigan Deportment Natural Resources Land and Water Management Division concernng James Robertson's application for o Permit. Attorney Youngsmo presented to Council Resoluton to Petition for Annexation the Property requested for annexa­ tion by Rivertown developers Myers moved thot Council ac­ cept the Resolution to Petition for Annexation presented by At­ torney Youngsma requested by Rivertown Developers Support by VandenBerg. Roll coll Bray aye Hardy aye. Mason aye Myers oye Riley oye. and VondenBerg aye Motion Carried Attorney Youngsma updated Council on Bradford White property VandenBerg moved the printed bills be paid. Support by Bray. Ayes all Carried. VondenBerg moved the printed transfers be allowed Totol to Payroll $23709 24 Total to Motor Pool $5 333 87 VandenBerg moved the following transfers be allowed Water Receiving to Water Operating & Maintenance ................... $11.000 00 Sewer Receiving to Sewer Operating & Maintenance ....................................... 13,000 00 Support by Moson Ayes all Carried. Council and Manager Roon reviewed the Manager * report Bray moved that Council authorize President Thatcher and Manager Roon to attend the Annexation Issues for Cities and Villages Seminar at approx imately $65.00 each Support by VondenBerg. Ayes all. Carried Bray moved that Council authorize President Thatcher and Manager Roon to attend Community Development Block Grant programs. Support by Riley. Ayes all Corned Council and Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the Moy Police Activity report With no further business. Myers moved for adjournment. Support by Bray Ayes all. Car ried. Meeting adjourned at 7 59 p.m. Cheryl Hooper. Village Clerk (7/4) Classifieds 795-3345 HAVE A HAPPY 4th of JULY from PHIL’S PIZZERIA ITALIAN SPECIALTIES 795-7844 EAT IN OR TAKE OUT Pizza • Dinner • Ziti • Steaks • Appetizers • Submarines Calzone • Spaghetti • Cheesecake • Sausage Roll WE CATER ALL OCCASIONS Downtown MIDDLEVILLE Fn I «L*• >.« v Short Sets I) A % and Rompers £ Voff Cedar Closet in the Caledonia Village Centre Casual wear shop for missy & juniors with prices you can afford MON TUES SAT 10 5 30 WED THURS FRI 10-8 891-1584 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I July 4. 1989 / Page 11 Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-1345 Rates: 5 words for ‘2.50 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50' billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 5:00 p.m. For Sale Community Notices 20” BMX BIKE $25; 6x9 foot oval rug in earthtones $20; Jacobson lawnmower, reel type make offer. 891-1185. ALA TEEN New meeting 7 p.m., Tuesday nights at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. POLE BUILDINGS - Horse bams and garages. 24x32x8 completely erected, $3,350. Includes service door and 9x7 overhead. Many sizes available. Call Mecca Buildings for your dist. rep. 1-800-544-6682. Garage Sale Thank You CARD OF THANKS Our sincere thanks to our rela­ tives and friends who attended our 50th Anniversary Open House. To all that gave gifts, cards, flowers, money, and phone calls, a big thank you. To our children, Joe and Sher­ ry Rnkbeiner, Jim and Carole Seeley, and the grandchildren, for such a wonderful open house, we thank you sincerely. It was a special day we will always remember. Thank you all. Cliff and Monica Finkbeiner Rusiness Services A & M TOWING We buy junk cars or haul away free. 942-7253. Pets BOUVIER A.K.C. neutered male, rare fawn color, 4 years old, obedience trained and shown. 945-5316 after 6 p.m. 10659 CHERRY VALLEY R D. Caledonia, Saturday, July 8, 8a.m.-? 6’ Western snowblade with electric controls and running lights, h.p. motor mixer, ’82 Chevy truck, ’82 Kawasaki 1100 road bike, furni­ ture, many household items and much more.________________ 10659 CHERRY VALLEY RD. Caledonia, Saturday, July 8, 8a.m.-? 6’ Western snowblade with electric controls and running lights, 1H h.p. motor mixer, ’82 Chevy truck, ’82 Kawasaki 1100 road bike, furni­ ture, many household items and much more.________________ GARAGE SALE: Friday and Saturday, July 7th and 8th, 9 to 5. 716 Grand Rapids St., Middleville.________________ GARAGE SALE: 809 Grand Rapids Street, July 6, 9-5. Recreation 14’ HOBIE CAT SAILBOAT excellent condition, $950 or best. 14* Sunfish sailboat, good condition, $450 or best 2 man production speed boat, 20 h.p. motor, $2200 with trailer. 795-3775. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Bid Date: July 11. 1989 For: Duncan Lake Sewage Disposal System Contract C - Equipment and Materials Will accept separate sealed bids for the construction of: Septic tank effluent pumps and miscellaneous system operating equipment. At: The Barry County Commissioners’ Room 117 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 Until: 2:00 p.m., local time, on July 11, 1989 And then, at the above address, the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Contract documents, consisting of contract drawings, specifications, and required contract forms, may be ob­ tained after June 16, 1989, at the office of the Engineer. PROGRESSIVE ARCHITECTS ENGINEERS PLANNERS 2942 Fuller Avenue, N.E. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505 or examined after June 19,1989, at the following locations: The office of the F.W Dodge Corporation of: • One Parkland Boulevard, Suite 328E Dearborn, Michigan 48126 • G-5080 West Bristol Read Flint, Michioan 48507 • 2920 Fuller Avenue. N.E. Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505 • 4000 Portage Road Kalamazoo. Michigan 49001 • 835 Louisa Lansing, Michigan 48910 Builders Exchange of: • 4461 Cascade Road. S E Grand Rapids. Michigan 49506 • 5092 Lovers Lane Kalamazoo. Michigan 49002 • 1240 East Saginaw Street Lansing, Michigan 48906 • 334 South Water Street Saginaw. Michigan 48607 • 1238 South Garfield Traverse City, Michigan 49684 For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. Dinosaur show comes to T-K Library For Sale Automotive 1985 CUTLASS CIERA loaded 120,000 highway miles, $3900 or best offer 795-3775. Real Estate LAKE ISABELLA Lot Associ­ ation Club House golf course, possible land contract $10,000, Pine River Hills near Luther, 9 acres $6,000 with contract less for cash. Lee Ward 795-3723 ReMax Brokers 891-9219. LOT FOR SALE: Large Lot in Middleville. 795-7998. Help Wanted CALEDONIA AREA: Real estate career, unlimited earning potential, job freedom & job satisfaction. Century 21 Czinder Realty. 891-9201.___________ CLERICAL WORK Caledo­ nia company needs reliable person for filing, mailings, some data entry, $3.50/hr. to start 10 to 20 hours a week. Can be set up on work study program. Call Sue or Diane. 891-9231. In an active show, Mark Mahar strides in front of the dinosaur skeleton, and talks to the children about the animal on the screen. Mahar, a former physics teacher from Ohio came to the Thomapple Kellogg School from the All-American Program Service. HELP WANTED for hay & straw baling. Jerry Good 891-1414.__________________ LIGHT INDUSTRIAL: Long and short term positions are available at factory; on the southeast side of Grand Rapids. Most do not require experience. 1 st and 2nd shifts. Apply 7:30am - 4:30pm, Wed.- Fri. PEOPLE­ MARK, lnc.2401 Camclot Ct., SE. Located behind Eastbrook Mall, off Lake Eastbrook Dr. 957-2101. E.O.E. NURSE NEEDED for home care client in the Gun Lake area. Hours available are Wednesday 6 am to 4 pm and weekends 9 am to 12 noon. Individual must have home care experience and reli­ able transportation. For inter­ view call Amicare Home Health at 774-6776. SPRAY PAINTERS needed for mask spray painting of plastic automotive parts. Wages up to $8.35 per hour plus bonus & full benefit package. Please apply between 8am & 11:30 amor 1 to 4pm at Lacks Industries, 3500 Raleigh, Kentwood, off 36th St. between Kraft & Patterson. No phone calls please!_________ Jenny Mairage .Cody Stevens and Kent Stevens are captivated by Mark Mahar's presentation on dinosaurs and other animals. The three were part of a crowd of about 200 youngsters in the program last week. SIGN UP NOW... Miscellaneous WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 WHO DO YOU KNOW who has a great pizza, chicken dinners, subs and rents paddle boats, Hint-they’re on the South side of Gun Lake. For the answer call 672-5577. /z Tt 5 DON’T FORGET! We have a paint color computer to match your carpet or wallpaper samples. CALEDONIA VILLAGE HARDWARE. Call 891-9255._____________ WANTED JUNK CARS: Haul away free, Rapid Towing. 698-9858.___ _____________ ★HERE! wc COOK’S CARPET CLEAN­ ING & Upholstery, 20% off 2 rooms or more. Call 795-9337. LET US REPAIR YOUR WINDOWS and screens. Caledonia Village Hardware. Call 891-9255._____________ Lb Middleville Residents 11 FIFTH ANNUAL fl ij MIDDLEVILLEW/ ! Garage Sale Daps Thursday & Friday July 27th & 28th, ------------Remember — last year? year? ----Over ----------------100 sales all------over town, with hundreds and hundreds of buyers from all over West Michigan ... You’re invited to join the fun for another Middleville Community­ wide Garage Sale on July 27th & 28th. Construction Association of Michigan 1351 East Jefferson Detroit. Michigan 48232 A non refundable tee of $10 will be required for a set of contract documents. Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or certified check payable to the Owner for 5 percent of the toa) amount of the bid. The Bid Bond or certified check will be returned to unsuccessful bidders in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders in the contract documents The successful bidder with be required to furnish a Per formance Bond, a Payment Bond and a Maintenance and Guarantee Bond in the amount of 100 percent of the con­ tract price. GET RESULTS Call... 795-3345 \ SIGN UP AT ... Cappon’s Quick Mart * Professional Pharmacy * Middleville State Farm Insurance ★ Pastoor’s Family Market LAST DAY TO SIGN UP IS JULY 17, 1989 L �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I July 4, 1989 i cur Caledonia students keep on learning Middleville's Finest 117 W. Main Middleville. Ml. w a Ml PHONE 795-7911 a 5 OPEN 7 NIGHTS in u l/l Sun. thru Thurs. 3:30 to 11 p.m. Fri. & Sot. 3:30 to 12:30 am. IM UJ «*■ Two Pizzas for One g Special Price a Save up to 70% on second Pizza Good only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday & Saturday) @ IM a (2) Small 10" 1 item (2) Small 10" 3 items IM (2) Small 10" deluxe (2) 18" 1 items..................... IM $14oo (2) 14" 3 items IM IM s125° $1150 (2) 14" Deluxe a ★ MONDAY SPECIALS ★ Antipasto Salad a n & a . Spaghetti & Meat Sauce * TUESDAY SPECIALS * 18x12 Big Pon Pizza t Tomato Each Additional item Add $1°° Wednesday special Ham & Cheese Sub Includes mayo & lettuce.. Specials not valid with any other offers or Free Delivery BEST PIZZA AROUND — FASTEST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES! FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA LOWELL or MIDDLEVILLE ! $900 net any 14 16 OR I Uli 18 x12" PIZZA in co in j Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop [ FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA LOWELL or MiDDLEVILLE ! $900 I N 4b VTI ANV14”, IE OR 18x12 PIZZA 1 Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop NO COUPON NEEDEC All of our Pizzas include our Special Sauce and lOO° o Mozzarella Cheese NO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY 15 MINUTES TAKE OUT OR EAT IN OR FAST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES Here s what our customers say about Faro s Pizza e.e Many Coledonia students are still getting up early and going to school,' and on a voluntary basis, too, as they take port in one of the several Caledonia sports camps. These first- through third-graders, for example, are on the field at 8 a.m. ready to play soccer. Here they work on a drill to help improve their ball handling skills in preparation for soccer season next fall. ‘Moonstruck’ at Kent libraries The Kent County Library System has launched a sum­ mer series of activities and events for children. Youngsters ages 6 to 12 will be treated to a special pro­ gram celebrating the 20th an­ niversary of the first moon walk. The program, titled “Moonstruck.” will feature a puppet performance of James Thurber’s ‘Many Moons" and fun-filled facts about the moon using official NASA Barry County Commission on Aging lunch menu Wednesday, July 5 Pork roast, sweet potatoes, mustard greens, wheat bread, oleo, diced peaches, milk. Thursday. July 6 Stuffed peppers, parsley potatoes, wheat bread, oleo, fruit cocktail, milk. Friday, July 7 Baked chicken, cauliflower, french cut green beans, white bread, oleo. pudding, milk. Monday, July 10 Ribeye sandwich, whipped potatoes, broccoli spears, hamburger bun. oleo. sliced pears, milk. Tuesday. July 11 Liver and onions. asparagus, plums, buttered rice. oleo. cookie, milk. Events Wednesday. July 5 Hastings. Singalong Thursday. July 6 - Mid­ dleville. singalong; Nashville. Renae Felpausch (Facial and Manicure); Hastings, cards. Fnda). July 7 - Woodland. Roseman Schaffer iTbomapplc Manor); Nashville. Bingo and popcorn. Hastings, crafts. Monday, July 10 Hastings. Roseman Schaffer i Thornapple Manor); All sites start of second Michigan Games. Tuesday. July 11 Hastings, video on stepping up home safety, darts. All sites puzzles Sell it in the Sun & News Classifieds materials. "Moonstruck" will be presented at the Caledonia branch, 240 Emmons, on July 19 at 2 p.m. "Our theme for this sum­ mer’s programs is the 20th an­ niversary of the first man on the moon, and this program really promotes that exciting event." says Mary Frydrych, Children’s Services coor- Central Garage Towing dinator. “We know the children will be fascinated by the mixture of stories and lunar information the libraries have prepared for them. ” The program is free and lasts about one hour For more information, call Children’s Services at 774-3253. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Bid Date: July 11. 1989 For: Duncan Lake Sanitary Sewer System Barry County Department of Public Works Barry County, Michigan Will accept separate sealed bids for the construction of Approximately 9,000 lineal feet of 3 inch to 4 inch pressure sewer and appurtenances and approximately 7,000 lineal feet of 4 inch forcemain. At: The Barry County Commissioners’ Room 117 South Broadway Hastings, Michigan 49058 Until: 2:00 p.m., local time, on July 11, 1989 And then, at the above address, the bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Contract documents, consisting of contract drawings, specifications, and required contract forms, may be ob tained after June 16, 1989, at the office of the Engineer ★ 24 Hour Service ★ Reasonable Rates call 795-3369 or 1-800635-9964 PROGRESSIVE ARCHITECTS ENGINEERS PLANNERS 2942 Fuller Avenue, N.E Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505 or examined after June 19,1989, at the following locations The offices of the F.W. Dodge Corporation of • One Parkland Boulevard, Suite 328E Dearborn, Michigan 48126 • G 5080 West Bristol Road Flint, Michigan 48507 • 2920 Fuller Avenue, N.E Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505 • 4000 Portage Road Kalamazoo, Michigan 49001 • 835 Louisa Lansing, Michigan 48910 Builders Exchange of: • 4461 Cascade Road, S.E Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506 • 5092 Lovers Lane Kalamazoo, Michigan 49002 • 1240 East Saginaw Street Lansing, Michigan 48906 • 334 South Water Street Saginaw, Michigan 48607 • 1238 South Garfield Traverse City, Michigan 49684 Construction Association of Michigan 1351 East Jefferson Detroit, Michigan 48232 A non-refundable fee of $25 will be required for a set of contract documents. Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond or certified check payable to the Owner for 5 percent of the total amount of the bid. The Bid Bond or certified check will be returned to unsuccessful bidders in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders in the contract documents The successful bidder will be required to furnish a Per formance Bond, a Payment Bond and a Maintenance and Guarantee Bond in the amount of 100 percent of the con­ tract price. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/SunandNews_1989-07-11.pdf 885b74492162ce53a79076de8d6f01ad PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Middleville. Michigan 49333 118th Year — ------------------ ' 1 - HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRA R"? 121 OQUT-^—--7 ' 77/July ii. 1989 HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 4SL3J T-K Board of Education officers elected at meeting by Jean Gallup New officers of the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education were named at the Thornapple Kellogg organizational meeting July 5. Gary VanElst was named president, Jan Siebesma, vice president; James Verlinde, secretary and Gary Thaler, treasurer. As one his last acts as president, Donald William­ son swore in Wendy Romph as the newest board member. Romph won election to a four-year term at the annual school election, while Lon LeFanty will fill a two-year term left vacent by a resignation. Because LeFanty was filling an empty seat, he became a board member as soon as the election was certified. The board vexed to change its meeting night from the first Monday to the second Monday of the month, and agreed in principle to a suggestion by LeFanty that one or two special meetings a year be held in Freeport. A request to hold regular meetings in the village was discouraged by VanElst, who said he didn’t like the idea of moving the meetings in different places, and "bouncing around." Thaler, who lives in Freeport, said he liked the idea of special meetings being held there, but agreed that regular meetings should stay at a Middleville school because there was inform­ ation needed at times that was only available in the high school or the administration building. However, the board agreed to holding the regular meeting at Page Elementary School in the all-purpose room to take advantage of better seating arrangements and acoustics. Discussion of what standing committees the Continued on page 2 T-K trustee charges board violated Open Meetings Act Gary VanElst (right), incoming president of the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education, accepts the gavel and a handshake from former president Donald Williamson. Middleville woman says she’s in no danger at Mattawan lab After hearing reports that a young man died as a result of handling laboratory animals at a Mattawan research facility, the family of a Middleville woman who works there was concerned for her health and safety. But 22-year-old Michelle Hurst said her work has not put her in any danger. According to the Associated Press, lab technician Tom McGeorge, 23, died June 20, just a few days after he was diagnosed with herpes B virus, which resulted from his work at International Research and Development Corp. Better known as the monkey virus, it is found in more than half of rhesus monkeys. The virus is harmless to the animals, but has an estimated 70 percent mortality rate among humans once symp­ toms appear, said AP sources. The virus is commonly trans­ mitted through bites and scratches. "I have not been directly involved, but I do have some friends who are involved," said Hurst, a 1984 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. A two-year employee with the Mattawan firm that employs 350 people, Hurst serves as assistant to the director of reproduction tetralogy -- the study of birth defects. She said her position involves mostly administra­ tive work, but that she has sometimes worked in the lab with rats and rabbits. Little more than occasional bites are recorded in working with those animals, she said. Continued on page 2 by Jean Gallup Trustee Lon LeFanty has told the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education that he thinks the panel violated the Michigan Open Meetings Act at its June 14 special meeting. He said he reached that conclusion after talking to Mary Ann DeHoek, assistant to the Attorney General of Michigan, and Da’e to Crowley, Barry County Prosecuting Attorney. LeFanty, who was elected to the board on June 12, last week Wednesday charged in a letter that the board members had acted improperly by holding a closed session to discuss and approve a one-year extension of Superintendent Steve Garrett's contract. The addition of that year on his three-year contract extends the pact to June 30, 1991. He also maintained the minutes of the meeting do not contain any mention of the subject of the closed session, and the agenda for the meeting should have said the evaluation process would be discussed. LeFanty said the major issue is whether Garrett asked for the session to be closed, as required by the Open Meetings Act, when personnal matters are discussed. He asked that the board rescind all decisions made at the special meeting to avoid "any civil action as provided in the Michigan Open Meetings Act, number 267 of 1976, Sec. 11.1." Gary Van Elst, board president, told LeFanty that he had talked to the legal counsel for the board, Thrun, Maatsch and Norberg of Lansing, and they had advised him that there was no violation of the Open Meetings Act. "We have two different legal opinions here. How do we resolve thia? I would suggest we consult them (the schools' legal counsel) again and go with that," he said. "I talked to Crowley, and he gave me a resolution he said the board should pass to rescind (the actions taken at the meeting)," LeFanty stated. Trustee Donald Williamson protested that the attorneys had already ruled that there had been no impropriety by the board. Continued on page 2 Last fair for Middleville family is sentimental one by Jean Gallup The Reurinks, Mary, Richard and their children of Middleville always go the Barry County Fair, but this year is special. This is the final fair to be held at the downtown Hastings location, and the Reurinks have mixed emotions about the move. Tm really glad about the new fairgrounds," said 17year-old Andrea, “it will be less congested, it will be easier to move the animals and everything is better planned "But, I’m sentimental about it; there are a lot of memories down there." she continued. Andrea recalled how she and her friends fell when the new show bam was built. "We didn't like the idea. We wanted to keep on showing tn the tent, but once everything was up, we thought it was great" Andrea has one more year in the 4-H program, so will be able to show at next year's fair, and Jim, 16, will also show at the fair until the year he turns 19. The Reurink family has been showing at the fair for nine years, always at the present location. Visiting with fnends is a big part off the enjoyment of the week spent at the fairgrounds. "I like seeing the people. We re just like a big family, we play cards with fnends and stay up late," Andrea said "We visit and walk the midway, and spend a lot of time with our animals," she added. This year, she will show a steer, Kent, a Simmetal mix, but Jim has had bad luck with his steer. Red, who is easily spooked and loo nervous to show for judging. After all the work and time devoted to the animal, he can't be shown, but will be included in the carcass jud­ ging. "There are a lol of risks,” Mary said, ”4-H teaches you to take your lumps.” Bob, al, will show his steer "Jake” and a pen of pigs. Bob has been a fairgoer since he was about 3 years old, and has been show mg for the last three. "He's a regular showman now," Andrea said. Readying a steer for the showing fair is a time­ consuming process. Getting the animal in November or December for showing the next July, the Continued on page 3 Andrea, (left) Jim and Bob Reurink bring their steers up to the fence so they can see and be seen �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I July 11. 1989 T-K Board of Education officers elected at meeting Continued from front page board wanted to continue brought a request from trustee Donald Williamson for VanElst to "formulate plans and recommend­ ations" for the entire subject for the August board meeting. Tabled until the Sep­ tember meeting was a decision about whether the school should ask for presentations from other auditing firms for the 1989-90 school year. The firm of Krentz and Saurman is presently being used and will audit the school books for the past school year. The board voted to keep the present agenga format, with Garrett agreeing to bring samples of a "consent agenda" for the board to consider at the next meeting. Approval of the minutes of several meetings were approved, with the exception of the June 14 special meeting, which LeFanty and Romph dec­ lined to vote on saying only "present" when polled. LeFanty said he had to abstain, (see related article) and Romph was not yet on the board when the session took plasce. The board also approved the addition of an added position of English/social studies teacher in the middle school, and a 1/2 time postion of school psychol­ ogist and another 1/2 time speech pathologist. A five-hour special workshop was set for Monday, July 24, from 5 to 10 p.m. for a session attended by George Woons, superintendent of Kent Intermediate School Dist­ rict, acting as facilitator. The workshop is designed to assist board members learn how to plan, set goals and form policy. Two tuition student requests were granted, with the board discussing the possibility requiring twiceyearly payments instead of one as they do now. The board agreed to continue participation in a declaratory judgment law­ suit started by the In-formula School District Caucus. To satisfy a legal requirement, Siebesma vol­ unteered to sign her name as a school board member and as a parent. She also said her son Jason's name could be used for the planned class action. The board agreed to continue membership in the Michigan Association of School Boards, and the MASB Legal Trust Fund for the coming school year. Membership fees for the MASB are $1,963, and there is no fee for membership in the Trust Fund, Garrett reported. There were no nomin­ ations made for the board of directors of the MASB. Music Director Duane Thatcher received a con­ sensus from the board approving another trip to Florida by the high school band. "Standing behind the big gates at Disneyland, when they said our name, and we led the parade into Main Street was exciting for students - and even for me - and I'm jaded," Thatcher said of the trip the band made last year. "The comments from the hotel staff, characterizing our Middleville youngsters as the finest behaved group of young people they had ever lodged, were a wonderful bonus," Thatcher added. The students again will be responsible for the cost of the trip. Of the 118 band members, 107 have said they would go, Thatcher said. As the matter had not asked for approval on the agenda, the board gave verbal approval pending action at the next board meeting. In other business last Wednesday, the board: • Resolved to continue the nfedSIlFC ^-HAIR DESIGNERS 795-7719 Call for Appointment Men • Women • Children ACRYLIC NAILS • TANNING BOOTH 109 Railroad, Middleville “She fell into the wet cement" The temporary plank tipped and the passerby fell in. full length Is the contractor liable for her damaged clothing and injuries, or is the homeowner liable? It is wise to carry liability insurance as soon as construction begins BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St (M-37) Middleville. MI 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 the United Bank of Michigan as depositories of school funds for the next school year. • Authorized the president, secretary and treasurer to sign signature cards for the banks named above. • Continued on retainer the law firm of Th run, Maatsch and Norberg of Lansing as school attorney for election and other school matters. • Named Norma Laming as recording secretary for the Board of Education and as election officer of the school district. • Approved the purchase of 20 band uniforms at a cost of $3,999 plus shipment. • Read the financial report and approved bills in the amount of $1,423,582.53 T-K trustee charges board violated Open Meetings Act Continued from front page "I’ll go with the board lawyers - I don't think we re in violation," he said. "There was nothing in the minutes... nothing was said," LeFanty said. "There's nothing that says that the superintendent has to say or write anything," Williamson said. "This matter had been tabled several times. He (Garrett) had asked several Duane Thatcher talks to the TK Board of times to get this done so it Education about a band trip to Florida. A video of would be completed during last year's trip is seen on the televison behind him. the school year. It (the request for closed session) was asked policies already in effect. Bank, State Bank of several weeks before." • Will have the Kemper Caledonia, First Federal LeFanty again asked the Fund, the Hastings City Bank, Old Kent Bank and board to rescind the actions. noting that the statute of limitations would run out on July 14, and there would be no board meetings before that time. "I think we should go to our attorneys and consult with them. I will do that with Steve (Garrett). I will personally do that. And we will hold a special meeting if needed." VanElst said. "We just spent money on same question," Williamson protested. However, the board reached a consensus that VanElst should talk to the attorneys and "go through verification." Middleville woman’s in no danger at lab Continued from front page Hurst said she has not had contact with the monkeys that carry the virus nor has any work "put me in any danger." She does have friends who handle the monkeys, however. "It's very difficult. They are going through some very difficult times," she said. "The disease is very rare and their risk is really not that great, but it is still scary. "It's been harder emotion­ ally and phychologically than physically, I think," said Hurst. "Losing a co-worker was very scary." Hurst said her family -parents Jay and Carole and sister Leslie - and her fiance were scared when they first heard news reports on the worker's death. "My family was very worried about it, especially my father, but I think that's more from not knowing," said Hurst. "My fiance called and said 'Are you all right? Are you all right? " A graduate of Nazareth College in Kalamazoo, Hurst plans to further her research education this fall when she enters an advanced doctorzte program in toxicology at Michigan State University. She plans to study genetics and immunology and the effects of chemicals and pharmaceuticals on genetic and immunological diseases. A survivor of lupus, Hurst plans to specialize in studying the disease she fought in high school. Hurst said all IRDC employees were given the option to be tested for the virus, but she declined because she has regular blood tests for lupus Her bout with lupus is what led Hurst to the field of research, she said. As a recipient who has benefited from the scientific work, she said she can still see the necessity. ""With anything, you have to consider the pros and cons of the risks. You have to do that with anything in society," she said. "Every job and every profession has its risks. Despite the risks, research is so valuable. The outcome of research is so valuable it outweighs the risks. In the last several years, we have been able to identify and eliminate so many drugs and chemicals that were dangerous. "I feel really horrible for the technicians, and it's been scary. But when it comes right down to the heart of it, it is worth the risk. We've got to continue with the research. Still, the benefits of research won't erase what has happened at the facility, said Hurst. "I feel really bad for the people involved. There's nothing they can do. They have to wait and see what will happen," she said. Hurst said she thinks the media "blew it out of proportion," while covering the incident "The media played it up and focused on animal treatment, but they overlooked the importance of research, and that's what I want to emphasize," she said. "I think the media missed out on a lot of it" Hurst said she supports the stance her company has taken. "I think the company has handled everything in a very good way," she said, adding that the monkeys brought in are raised especially for testing, and that they are supposed to be disease-free. IRDC is taking heat for the mistake, she said. "For me, because of my science background, I know that this can happen, even though the disease is rare. The technician took precautions, and it still happened." As painful as the ordeal has been on all the employees, Hurst said she thinks a lesson will be learned. "It’s something that will make everybody learn from it," she said. "I hate to say that, but when something bad happens, there's always a good side." She also said she hopes this incident will change some policies of the federal government and the Occupational Safety Health Administration. "Maybe this will force them to review safety practices of working with monkeys and research animals to protect lab technicians and to set needs and re-establish guidelines," suggested Hurst. Wc need (hat " Hurst, who now lives in Middleville, said she has been teased by some people in the community who know that she works at the research facility. "They see me and say things like Oh no, that's the person with the monkey disease.' But this is serious stuff," she said, adding that the comments make her a little "perturbed." "Some people just don't understand the seriousness of this." Sun & News 795-3345 • • • • Ice Cream Sandwiches Salads and Party Trays HOURS Monday-Friday 10-9, Saturday 106; Sunday 105 129 East Main Street, Caledonia Phone — 891-8997 Th^Sun pndNeiqs 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 Bom B Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year $8.00 Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties $10.00 boundeu in 1870 — Published by... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I July 11, 1989 / Page 3 Moe School dedication planned at Bowens M ills July 15 The opening and dedication of the old restored one-room “ Moe School" will be the highlight of the Historic Bowens Mills Old Fashion Day Festival Saturday. July 15. The ancient building is thought to be Barry County's oldest and the Middleville area s first school. A full day of family fun will start at 10 a m. and continue until 4 p m Some of the other old-time events on the bill for the day will include Mill tours and water power demonstrations, an IHOOs-style show , arts and crafts, a flea market. Civil War encampment, along with folk music and lots of food. ‘The Little House On The Prairie" type school was given to the Mill in the spring of 1988 by the Thornapple Her itage Club after it purchased it for $1 from the Thornapplc Kellogg School Board. Hazel MaCaul who (aught in the school from 1925 to 1928 was very involved in the trans­ action. It is thought to have been built in the 1850s. At that time, the classroom consisted of mostly Indian children, along with a few whites It was used continuously until 1931. when it consolidated with the Mid­ dleville school district. A neighborhood ladies' group used the building for a meeting place for several years and then the Middleville based Thornapplc Heritage Club took it on as a historical project and worked to keep it in repairs The members also used it from time to lime for their meetings After some restoration was done on the site, the school was moved ten miles to its new home in the Histone Park in Yankee Springs Township. The dedication will take place at 1 p.m There will be several special speakers. The honored guests of the day will be all of the people who either taught or attended a one-room school All these folks are urged to come and sign the at tendance book, which will be a permanent part of the old school records There will be two 18th century-style shows, one at IL30 a.m. and at 2:30 p.m. “Kathey and Company " will be sponsoring them. Kathey Moore has many gowns, both original and her own creations, which would have been worn in the 1800s. The costumes are used many times when she rents them for theatrical plays and mas­ querade balls that arc put on by schools and colleges. Folks are invited to bring their cameras and enjoy the usual Old Fashion Day Festival activities The Mill Museum tours and water power and com grinding demos can be enlightening. The Civil War encampment and black powder demonstrations always draw a big crowd. The Mill’s lower level will be open with its blacksmith, coopers and machine shops all in operation. There will be an arts and crafts show and flea market, old-time music, boat rides and hay rides, just for fun. Also on the grounds are an 1860s Victorian 10-room Bowen House' ’ (.being restored), a pioneer 1830s plank house and an 1850s post and beam bam. which houses Bill. Bob and Jake, the Belgiam horses. A covered bridge crosses over the mill stream, w here a 17-foot water wheel is being built. There is a picnic area and good food is grilled while customers watch by “The Chuck Wagon." All kinds of apple desserts are served at “The Cider Mill Cafe " Historic Bowens Mills is a State Historic Site that was built in 1864. It is a non-profit work dedicated to preserving some of the past for future generations to enjoy. There is no slate funding and all restora­ tions are done with gate fees. Adults are S2 and all stu­ dents are free with parents Should it ram. the Mill s fourth level “Rainy Day Museum." which is only open on rainy days, will be open. Next month's festival ( Aug. 19) will feature the once a year tours of the Mill’s living quarters and a quilt show. The Old Mill is located just two miles north of Yankee Springs State Park entrance. Watch for the big grind stone For more information, call 795-7530. Middleville familys’ last fair sentiments Continued from tront page young people start with "just being with them." "You start out petting, grooming and just talking to them. When they get used to you, you can start working with them, walking them a little," Andrea reported. "They all have their own personalities, and they get attached to each other, so you never know how they will act at the fair. When they are separated, they act differently. So, you just take them to the fair and hope for the best," she said. Pigs don't take as much time as item, but they have their distinct personalities, too. Even different litters have different traits, she said. "They have a few more tricks," she said of pigs, "and they are more unpredictable than steers. Steers are definitely more fun for me." Mary has been a 4-H sewing leader, and in the past the young people have had displays in carpentry, electricity, sewing, cooking, woodworking, crafts, furniture refinishing, rabbits and chick­ ens. Dad stays home during the Open house scheduled for exchange student July 16 Luke Michael Jeffery, son of Jeffery (deceased) Luke JeHery and Terry and Aletha Titus, has the opportunity to spend one year in Germany as an ex­ change student. He is leaving July 20 and will be gone until August 1990. Because he will be spending his entire senior year studying in Germany, he would like to see family and friends before he goes. An open house is being planned in his honor for July 16 at his home at 10450 Green Lake Road. Middleville, beginning at 2 p.m. All are welcome to come and share in the excitement for his coming trip. fair week until the kids show their animals. Then he goes in to watch them. The rest of the time he keeps on working. Dick has enjoyed the children's first year with steers "as much or more tnan the kids have,” Mary said. Dick and Mary agree that you don't need a “farm" to show animals and enjoy the Barry County Free Fair. All they have is ten acres and the desire. Dick tells of a young man who lives in Caledonia who can't keep animals, so boards it at his uncle's farm, and brings it to show at the fair. A little girl they know who lives in Grand Rapids, has a pet rabbit she keeps in her back yard, and will show at the fair. "They just like to show in our fair," Mary said. "There's a lot of nostalgia there," she said of the fairgrounds already being called "old." "The thunderstorms, the hot smelly tents,” are memories of the past now. as Mary looks forward to the "new" fairgrounds. In the Middleville Clovers Livestock 4-H Club, to which the Reurinks belong, Don Geukes is the leader for steers, Nick Wieringa is the leader for pigs, Deb Jeurink for rabbits and Tom and Sally Wieringa are sheep leaders. The Reurinks want to make sure the businessmen and merchants of Middleville and Caledonia who have supported the fair through the years know how they are appreciated by the people who attend and show at the fair. "Without them, there would be no fair," Andrea said. A worker at Bowens Mills prepares the top of the old Moe Schoolhouse with bell for the Old Fashion Days celebration set for Saturday. tillage Barber £>bop 795.7760 I Wt John Hampton, NJ ing Gourd”, the story of the seemingly harmless folk song w hose lyrics contained hidden directions for following the Underground Railroad “ Our resident storytellers have really pulled out all the stops for this program." says Mary Frydrych. Children s Services coordinator “We think children will be fascinated by the wide range of stones they will hear " 207 E. Main St., Middleville OPEN: Tues.-Fri. 8-5:30: Sat. 8-12:30 insurance that begins where Medicare ends. Auto-Owners’ Medicare Supplement provides high-quality coverage you can depend on and it’s guaranteed renewable for life1 Call your Auto-Owners agent for all the details. \Auto-Owner* buurarue The program, which will free and lasts one hour A really special bonus will be a mini star-show kit to take home For more information. call Children’s Services at ■*74-3253. DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. "When You Think of Insurance, Think of Us" 215 E. Mam Street, Caledonia Michigan 49316 JEFFREY M. De VRIES Barber Stylist Member of the State Barber Association ‘Space’ programs planned at Caledonia Library on July 26 The Kent County Library System has launched a sum­ mer series of space-related ac­ tivities and events for children In “Follow That Star", a special program to be presented July 26 at the Caledonia branch of the Kent County Libraries, the focus is on the stars and constellations. Storytellers Mary Johnson and Pamela VanderPloeg will entertain youngsters ages 6 to 12 with tales of the Great Bear, the Milky Way and the Pie ides Stones will include “ The Haunted Space Suit’ and “What Happened to the Six Wives Who Ate Onions A special feature will be the legendary “Follow the Drink | (616) 891*8125 JOHN J. DeVRIES �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I July 11, 1989 A shift, not a shake-up at Caledonia ReMax franchise “I’ll remain m the residen­ tial division."’ he joked. Also staying with the business is residential agent Lucena (Lu) Ward who joined the firm when it moved to Caledonia in 1984 DeVries said that the Caledonia franchise sells ical estate from Freeport to Newaygo. He plans to add in­ dustrial and commercial sales to the business. “This particular ReMax of­ fice has basically been residential before." he said “The only change will be br­ inging in commercial proper­ ties We’ll still be busy selling homes, just as we always have." Nyhuis said he started the Caledonia office with fellow realtor Dale DeVries in 1984 as a branch of ReMax Cascade The office was located on Broadmoor, “right near Stella's Pizza" until the Main Street property became available Though independent member brokers and no longer a part of the Cascade by Barbara Gall Contrary to rumor. Henry Nyhuis of the Caledonia ReMax franchise is not get­ ting out of the real estate business He will continue his work at the village building that once housed Caledonia’s drug store. Now completely remodeled and updated, the Mam Street office has been home to ReMax since 1987. And. says Nyhuis. business will be going on as usual “Ed and I have just switch­ ed positions, that's all," he said "Up until now, he's been the sales agent and I’ve been the broker-owner. Now. he owns the business and 1’11 be the agent "Ed" is Ed DeVries, who surfed with ReMax in January of I9H5 and joined the Caledonia office in March of 1989 Nyhuis explained that DeVries bought the corpora­ tion for the purpose of expan­ ding it. DIRECTORY Good Shepherd Lutheran Church "People that care" l|| || DeVries added that the company takes top-producing real estate agents and puts them together into one organization It is not a com­ pany for part-timers or inex­ perienced people, he said. DeVries said he started his career with Greenridge Real­ ty. where he worked for several years before joining ReMax. He and his wife Kim. who also works for the Caledonia office as a residential agent, live with their three sons on Duncan Lake. WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH LOCAL CHURCH group. Nyhuis and DeVries explained that all ReMax brokers work cooperatively and have the advantage of us­ ing the ReMax image, reputa­ tion. symbols and extras like the hot air balloon Belonging to the organization develops ‘synergism. "’Nyhuis said. "Synergism in this case means that the whole develops the potential of each in­ dividual more than the in­ dividual could do alone . " DUTTON CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 6950 Hanna Lake SE ' Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church (616) 795-2391 Missouri Synod (just South of 68th St.) A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord "The Church where everybody is somebody... ... and Jesus Christ is lord" A Church on the Word SUNDAY 9:45 a m., 11:00 a m 6 6:00 p m. WEDNESDAY...................Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p m. 9 30 a m. Sunday School Sunday Mommg Worship 1030 a m. Sunday Evening WorsNp 6 00 pm 700 p m Wednmoay Mdweek prayer & Bible study Pev WMom Dobson. Pastor Steve Jackson. Youth Pastor 891-8923 St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Fath.'- Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Recto h. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 24 1 McCann Road, Irving, Michigan St. Paul Lutheran MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE MISSOURI SYNOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES God's family) ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School.............. Praise Service Sunday Evening Service 9:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 6:50 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Visiting Pastor: Al Korvemaker • 452-9711 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE 111 Church Street Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia. Ml Parmelee Morning Worship . 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship........................ 8:30a.m Middleville Sunday School . 9:45 a.m. Sunday School...................................9:45 a m. Morning Worship...................... 11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship....................... 11:00a.m. Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music Sunday School ...................................................... 9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship Service 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Max E. Tucker Music, Jeff Vander Heide “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. M-37, north of Middleville Middleville at the Community Hall Sunday Service 9.30 a m. (Come ioin our family . Ed DeVries, left, is the new broker-owner of ReMax of Caledonia. Henry Nyhuis, who started the Caledonia office, plans to continue selling residential real estate for the business. 11:00 a m. Sunday Evening Service 6.00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45p.m. PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11 a.m. Church School 9:45 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 Services — Sunday School ........................ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship............................. 11:00a.m. Evening Worship.................................6:00p.m. Pastor Wesley J. Coffey Phone 795-7076 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 1110 a m Sunday Evening Service 6 30 p m Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday 6.JO p.m. Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship, Wednesday 7.00 p.m. REV KENNETH VAUGHT 891 8028 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Rev Rick Veenstra, Interim Pastor Rev. Stanley Vugteveen, Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED St. Margaret Mary of the Sacred Heart Chapel LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 708 West Main Street Temporarily meeting at the Gaines Township Hall on 68th St. S.E. near Kalamazoo Ave. CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Christian Reformed 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Serve® <0 00 O m. <1 15 ° m 600 p m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor Sunday • Latin Tridentine Mass • 10 a.m. Rosary and Confessions before Mass Benediction of the Biessec Sac'ament afte' Mass Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship......................5:45 p.m. Daily Mass in Small Chapel • 8:30 a.m. 795-3667 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Recotory Office Phone — 531-0432 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED Comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings CHURCH Ret. Paul Donnie, Intenm Rector Phone 945-3014 "A church uuh a canng heart for our community and the uvdd” Sunday Eucharist: During Summer-------------------------- 1000 a.m Regularly........................ —10 30 am Morning Prayer Wednesday .____ ____________ 7:15 a m Sunday Services. 9:30 a.m. k 6:00 p.m. Pastor Meric Buualda M 37 at 100th St.. Caledonia, Ml Church Office. (616) 891-1512 Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ........... 9:00 am. & 11:00 a m. First Friday Mass..........................7:00 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST tTlje ®lrf $ime JHftl|orfi»t <Ct|urcf| SUMMER SCHEDULE Sunday School.................. 10 00 a.m. Morning Worship........... 1100 a m. Evening Worship............ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . .7:30 p.m. Morning Worship................... 10 a.m. Ret. Dr. Robert L. Wessman Pastor Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I July 11, 1989 / Page 5 Statues in several stages are disolaved beside the owner of the business which makes them, Russ Patterson. The wood chips fly when the machine makes several copies at once Bob Phillips is carving six birds for this order Middleville man makes wood carvings, a dozen at a time by Jean Gallup All Russ Patterson of Middleville needs is a pattern of almost anything carved out of wood, and he can duplicate it and make up to 12 at a time. Thanks to a spindle carving machine, Patter­ son's new business of woodcarving replicas of all types of statues is possible. Hunters, fisherman, sea captains, lumberjacks, cow­ boys, Vikings, Indians, Civil War soldiers and trolls are some of the human figures sitting silently in Patterson's workshop. He also has whimsical figures and animal statues carved of wood. The patterns for the statues are made of hard maple, and carved out of eight layers of laminated bass wood. In addition to the figures, Patterson and his employee, Bob Phillips, carve animal pictures on one or two-sided signs that hang below mail boxes and house signs. Some of the creatures on these are eagles, fish, deer, pheasants, loons and sail boats. What started as a operation to make a semi-finished product for Showing that almost any idea can be used as a pattern. Russ Patterson compares the original with the duplicate the hobbyist or handicrafter to stain or paint with their own personal touches will probably be a larger business serving those who want a complete statue or sign ready to decorate a home. "I've had real good response from the people who have seen them. But, I can see some are going to want completed figurines," he said. The original patterns and drawings for signs are provided by Don Harvey of Honor, Mich. Harvey not only provides art work, he is a customer. He orders plaques with his designs on them carved to about 80 percent comp­ letion. The semi-finished plaque is shipped back to Harvey who then adds his own whittling touches and paints or stains them. The Minnesota Carver duplicating machine is versatile enough to allow Patterson to say," We're flexible. Bring in your idea and well work on il" Patterson is seeking a local outlet for his wood carvings, in addition to hobby shops and craft shops. If talks are successful with the Dowl-it Company, his work will go into more than 2,000 outlets. The next thing to be added to his line of decorative wood objects will be letters and numbers on signs. ’We haven't tried it yet, but I’m sure we can do it," he said The wood carvings are unique, with the possibilities limited only to the customer's imagination, Patterson said. ’These really are for the person who has everything," Patterson said. For more information on the wood carvings call 795-7146 between 6 a.m. and 4 pan. Bob Phillips displays one of the designs available on house or mailbox signs yet both are enjoying a peace of mind with mother nature. Grandpa, in retirement, feels the security that his years of saving have assured him. Nickie, the security of a family, taught to start savings accounts at an early age. Grandpa showed Nickie’s father and now Nickie has an account with us. Most of our customers are enjoying this feeling. If you are not, stop in today and we will show you the way. State Bank of Caledonia Offices in Caledonia, Dutton & Middleville FDIC 267 Main St Caledonia 3205 68th St SE Dutton 891-8113 698-6337 303 Arlington Middleville 795-3361 LENDER �Page 6 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I July 11, 1989 Summer activities in and around Middleville MOBILE HOME OWNERS BROAD FORM PROTECTION for your Mobile Home A low-cost homeowners type of insurance policy specially designed for YOUR home One broad form policy. One premium covers all PIONEEER STATE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY in the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 in Caledonia, Ml 49316 (616) 891-9294 Get out of the heat! our air B Enjoy conditioning and TAKE-OUT ORDERS 795-3672 497 Arlington (M-37), Middleville (Neit to Hastings City B*nkl Regular Hours Mon -Fn 6 a m -8 p m TOTAL SERVICE REAL ESTATE BROKER LU WARD Pk 795-3723 HENRY NYHUtS Pt»- 891 1504 KIM DeVRIES Ph. 891-1301 ED DeVRIES Ph. 891 1301 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan RF/MBX brokers — CALL — 891-9219 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / July 11. 1989 I Page 7 Middleville celebrates summer Continued from previous page LL COUNTY CHURCH RGENCY SUPPORT SYSTEM 2829 Thornapple River Drive SE, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49546 616-949-1360 COOPERATING TOWNSHIPS: Ada, Bowne, Cascade, Caledonia, Lowell, Vergennes 7 YEAR FINANCIAL STATEMENT Receipts (June 1982-May 1989) Disbursements: Utilities (234 families assisted) Rent (61 families assisted) Medical (46 families assisted) Repairs (17 families assisted) Vouchers (7 families assisted) Car Payments (2 families assisted) Property Taxes (1 family assisted) Gasoline - Auto (5 families assisted) Mi sc. Expenses $57,276.81 $32,103.94 9,798.79 5,416.31 .1,392.68 411.92 347.19 100.00 135.52 1,465.35 Total Disbursements 51,171.70 Balance on hand (6-1-89) $6,105.11 Al Fletcher, Chairperson Jane Wood, Treasurer In addition, during this same 7-year period, we gave Food (813 families served) Clothing (791 families served) (If we can assist you, please call In turn, your assistance is needed to serve others...) �Page 8 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / July 11. 1989 Caledonia celebrates nation’s birthday Festivities, fireworks mean fun for the Fourth of July by Barbara Gall It was tractors pulling hay wagons loaded with flag­ waving children. It was cotton candy, hot dogs, lemonade and the American Legions chicken barbecue It was the FFA and the Boy Scouts sponsoring games and a petting zoo while local notables took turns in the dunk tank and Caledonia children performed their dance routines. celebrating Independence Day. and not a jaded, profes­ sional "camy” was in sight. From parade to pyrotechnics. the July 1 holiday was a down home affair, co-chaired by Sharon McConnon and Buff Rodgers The 11 am. parade featured everything from anti­ que cars and decorated bikes to semi-trailer trucks and a giant •Challenger" balloon. Residents and balloontoting youngsters lined Mam Street to applaud the Scouts and the band and call to fnends and children riding on floats, trucks and fire engines Horseback riders and work­ ing teams almost were out­ numbered this year by trucks from neighboring businesses, while the Civil War artillery squad and the American Mountain Men shared historical honors with Abe Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant. The old-time flavor of the day continued at Lakeside Park, where local civic groups sold crafts and food, offered entertainment and set up games Caledonia graduate Senator Richard Posthumus donated his Saturday to serve as one of the masters of ceremonies. Contests at the park includ­ ed a huge field of entries in the turtle and frog races, while those who preferred horsepower to amphibious Continued on next page Crowds gathered in every possible viewing area to enjoy the fireworks, which provided a grand finale to the celebration. Jared Novak, 10, of Caledonia, won a bicycle after his frog, Herman, hopped to victory in the frog races. Grade Bifuco. 4, of Caledonia, presents her turtle Lindy', whose speed in crossing the finish line won Grade a new bike. c^Above Senior Citizen Discount Coupons ’384 EIGHT COUPONS $640 — Good for 1 year from date of purchase — FOUR COUPONS CALEDONIA •Qesmcnons appty VILLAGE CENTRE 891-0090 or 1-800-647-0090 Four-year-old Todd Boger* patriotic cap in place, enjoys o cool cone while waiting for the parade to begin. Excited youngsters wave as they ascend in a tethered hot air balloon. The free rides were provided by ReMax brokers of Caledonia. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I July 11. 1989 / Page 9 Caledonia celebrates July Fourth Continued from previous page uncertainty spent the after­ noon at the tractor pulling contests. Several groups of students vied for honors at the tug-ofwar, and the spray from local fire departments' waterball contest brought welcome relief from a hot July sun. Many visitors enjoyed sit­ ting in the shade to listen to gospel singers and the Williams Family and watch acts provided by The Grassroots Coggers and the Caledonia School of Dance. Later, realtors from Caledonia's ReMax office of­ fered children and their parents a taste of adventure with free rides on a tethered hot-air balloon As music closed the day, families gathered in back yards, parking lots and along Emmons Lake to watch this year's fireworks display. The show elicited all the “oohs” and “aahs" needed to satisfactorily end a good old hometown Independence Day celebration A highlight of the parade was the Challenger- balloon entered by the State Bank of Caledonia. Shoron McConnon and Buff Rodgers, who have co-chaired many Independence Day celebrations, hold the plaques awarded them by Caledonia Township for their hard work in organizing all the festivities. 'Is it time to bow?' One member of this young ensemble seems a bit uncertain, but the rest of the troupe takes a deep bow after performing during the celebra­ tion. The youngsters represented the Caledonia School of Dance. Middleville Residents 11 SIGN UP NOW. A patriotic Bozo the Clown KEITH BERGY - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS marches proudly with all the kids who decorated (Bd&z/enizb OtE FUEL CML GAS t DIESEL SERVING HOME FARM INDUSTRY CV. (5n0. 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA. Ml 49316 their bikes for the parade. SELF SERVE GAS DIESEL KEROSENE SNACK SHOP fi/ /I MIDDLEVILLE / ' Garage Sale Days Thursday & Friday July 27th & 28th (616) 891-8198 PROPANE REFILL SERVICE YOUTH NITE at the FIFTH ANNUAL Remember last year? Over 100 sales all over town, with hundreds and hundreds of buyers from all over West Michigan ... You're invited to join the fun for another Middleville Communitywide Garage Sale on July 27th & 28th. I | Middlevilla inn $500 at the Door Includes: ✓ Free Glass of Pop ✓Prizes ✓ Unlimited Bowling & Shoe Rental ✓ Dancing to Disc Jockey Every TUESDAY Nite from 6 to 8:15 p.m. for ages 11-14 and from 8:50 to 11 p.m. for ages 14-19. For more information call: 891-1287 Or 795-5640 MIDDLEVILLA INN On M-37 Just North of Middleville Come Join Your Friends for a Night of Fun! SIGN UP AT ... ■ Cappon’s Quick Mart ★ Professional Pharmacy ? ★ Middleville State Farm Insurance 41 ★ Pastoor’s Family Market g^LAST DAY TO SIGN UP IS JULY 17, 1989sJ?O �Page 10 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / July 11. 1989 Rhoda Hesselink (left to right) Jesse Owen and Ryan Hesslelink put the Melanie Cooper pats green paint on her dinosaur which was made over a wire frame. Each dinosaur was individually created as the artist wanted. Freeport children enjoy making dinosaurs at the Cooper’s ‘Back yard Art’ this summer by Jean Gallup When you visit the Coopers' back yard in Freeport on some summer afternoons, the first thing you notice is the number of children. Then you might be struck by the quiet. The children are all busy doing something, with some soft conversation, or a subdued laugh the only noise you hear. The children are creating their own art with Rosemary Cooper guiding them in a back yard art program. The special afternoons are scheduled every year by Cooper as a way for young children to learn to appreciate and create their own art. Just finished is a class in which the children made CALEDONIA PRINTING 9790 Cherry Valley Rd., Caledonia 8912121 • Photo Copying • Weddings • Envelopes • Business Cards • Rubber Stamp • Carbonless Forms • Computer Forms • Facsimile Service Fax # 891-8074 —jOfl-X. Donna Apsey Manager Jim & Colleen Shoaf. Owners I ‘ - Behind St»llas Pi.'s.i z —<-k models of 14 dinosaurs, which will now be displayed at the Freeport Library . "I do it because an as such is not offered in the schools," she said. "I think if you wait until the seventh or eighth grade to begin developing creativity, it might be a little too late." Cooper, who has done volunteer art work in school classrooms, patterned her classes after the Light-house Program, an en-richment program held in Grand Rapids. “I started it here because then I didn't have to drive to Grand Rapids,” she explained. Also offered over the summer in the Cooper back yard are tie-dyed tee-shirts, sand sculpture, animal painting on easels and a fiveweek course of drawing of animals and dinosaurs for a Continued on next page Moline Locker &. Grocery 1223 Rosewood, Moline, Ml. Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. finishing touches on their back yard art. ‘Nature____ ^ladc VITAMIN SALE Zinc (Gluconate) 60 mg $289 >00 tablets Vitamin B-12 500 mcg Calcium & Magnesium w/Zinc Timed Release Niacin 250 mg 100 TABLETS Vitamini C 1000 mg with t Rose Hips T.R. L-Tryptophane $00 mg $349 $5" N.Y. STRIP RANCHSTEAK 1. Receipt of Proposals Sealed Proposals for construction of the above caption­ ed Project will be received up to 2:00 p.m EOT, on Tuesday, July 18, 1989, at the Thornapple Kellogg Ad ministration Building, 3885 Bender Rd , Middleville, Michigan 49333 Proposals will be publicly opened and read aloud at that time. 2 Examination of Bidding Documents The Drawings and Specifications together with necessary forms and other proposed Contract Documents may be examined by Bidders at the follow­ ing places: The offices of Greiner, Inc., Architects and Engineers, 82 Ionia, N.W. Grand Rapids, Ml 49503 Builders Exchanges - Kalamazoo, Lansing and Grand Rapids, Michigan. F.W. Dodge Corporation - Kalamazoo, Lansing and Grand Rapids, Michigan 3. The Owners desires that Work of all trades required by the proposed Contract Documents be completed by September 22, 1989 4. Bid Security will be required. 5. Performance - Labor - Material Bond required Oyster Shell Calcium $499 500 mo w/V<umm O 100 ♦ X TABLETS Century-VHe"' Multi Vitamin 100 ♦ x tablets Vitamin E 400 I.U. (d LAlpha) 100 SOFTGELS $499 $339 "•0 SOFTGELS 95" Vitamin E 1000 I.U. W.lAtpM) “—. Kelp. Lecithin Vitamin B-6 $429 Magnesium (Oxide) $199 Vitamin A 4 D $229 Beta-Carotene 100 SOFTGELS M" 100 tablets Facial Skin Cream S559 ip Vitamin C wo -s Sunny Maid* Multi Whole Boneless ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS High School Gymnasium Reroofing Thornapple Kellogg School Middleville, Michigan $229 $229 877-4602 • 877-4120 • Quality Meats • Friendly Butchers Food Stamps • Wholesale Prices • Utility Bills Custom Processing for Beef & Hogs. Call for farm pickup. Rebekah Curtis had her fifth birthday during the time she worked on her dinosaur. $299 »oz$499 Child Chew TOO tablets *4’ Sunny Maid* Child Che*. «nia Multi w/lron ’00 tablets J '■Natuietytade. the vitamin experts- Ball Tip Homemade SIZZLER HOT DOCS Sale Good thru August 4, 1989 Middleville Professional Pharmacy 115 E. Main Beef Sides Plus 20t lb. for cut, wrap & freeze Caledonia Professional Pharmacy 9864 Cherry Valley Are., S.E *»of a« reta,«ers carry aii irem* I �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / July 11, 1989 / Page 11 Rosemary Cooper conducts the summertime art activities in her back yard Besides the dinosaur making, there are several other classes she holds there loi Freeport area children. Almost a month ago, the students, (left to right) Jesse Owen, Kevin Doyle, and Ryan Hesselink. started their dinosaurs in the Cooper back yard. ‘Back yard Art’ for kids 7TH ANNUAL CALEDONIA AREA Continued from previous page hands-on art experience for the children to create and enjoy , Cooper said. The Dinomania Display will be available for viewing at the library during regular hours; Monday from I to 5 p.m., Wednesday from 9 to 5 p.m. and Friday from I to 8 p.m. Central Garage Towing Correction: In an article in the July 4 Sun and News, Robert Pew was incorrectly identified as the chief executive officer of Steelcase. Inc. Pew’s correct title is chairman of the com­ pany’s board of directors. ★ 24 Hour Service Sidewalk $a£e Thurs.,_____ Fri. & Sat., July 20,21 & 22,1989 I__________ I_________ '_____ CHERRY VALLEY (M-37) CALEDONIA OIL CO. 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Main St. • 891 1591 795-3345 a* CALEDONIA FARMERS ELEVATOR MAIN STREET ICE CREAM & DELI Store 891 8108 Lumber 891 8143 129 E Main 891 8997 ROETMAN FUNERAL CHAPEL APSEY AUTOMOTIVE 891 8155 10% Off Any Cemetery Marker Complete Auto Service 891 8160 Call... * e* CALEDONIA VILLAGE CENTRE D & W FOODS • A Nicer Place to Be” 7 Days A Week • 7 a.m. ■ 11 p.m. Call CALEDONIA VILLAGE HARDWARE 891 9255 a a m. to B pm Monday Friday Saturday 8 a m. to S p m CEDAR CLOSET COUNTRY TOWN FLORAL 795-3369 Casual Wear for Juniors and Misses 891 1584 Flowers & Gifts 891 8646 or * RAINBOW S END RITE AID PHARMACY Yarn, Craft and Variety 891 1106 fc.l'Hia lyalalia S»»« For Courteous Pharmacy Assistance • 891 1258 SNIDERS CHERRY VALLEY CAFE Commercial 8 Residential Satellite Systems • Movie 8 Game Rental • 891 9292 Daily Specials • Take Out 891 9480 THE FIRM TOTAL BODY SALON I Tanning • Toning • Aerobics M_____ 891 1820 1-800- < _ > «d» •• BUSINESS SERVICES 635-9964 STAUFFER &WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Caledonia Village Cen're 891 9294 STATE FARM INSURANCE RELIABLE TELEVISION Full Hair Care 1 Tanning 891 9257 • Village Centre Ken Visser. Agent Auto • Life • Fire • Health 891 9217 • M 37 TV • VCR • stereo Car Audio • Radar Detectors 237 Kinsey • 891 8418 UPTOWN CLEANERS & FORMAL WEAR RICHARD ROBERTSON. DOS. THE NEW DESIGN —--------Good CUhcs Descm Good deaweg Cruto. Owcwmto Up to JO'." 8»19913 * Catedoma YiBaga Caotrt Ml 4MB r«a r<M laoaearaoM CHERISHED MEMORIES Womens B-ea. 8 Formal Wear Mother of Bndet • Bridesmaids Cherry Vasey Sq Bldg • 891-0025 Enjoy Summertime with Pizza from PHIL’S PIZZERIA ITALIAN SPECIALTIES 795-7844 Pizza • Owner • Ziti • Steals • Appetizers • Submarines • Catzone • Spaghetti • Cheesecake • Sausage Roil EAT IN OH TAKE OUT Downtown MIDDLEVILLE PROFESSIONAL PHARMACY CONES INCREDIBLE Soft Serve Ice Cream Monday Saturday 12-10 p.m 891 9195 WE CATEB ALL OCCASIONS CALEDONIA PRINTING 9790 Cherry Valley 891 2121 RICHARD J CHORYAN. O.D. 133 Mam St 89, 9224 Imprinted Caps 8 Jackets 9240 Cherry Valley • 891 1003 DOUG’S AUTO SERVICE CENTURY 21 CZINDER REALTY. INC. tfiiv Sank Safe & Souno 9265 Cherry Valley • 891-0010 VICTORIAN GALLERY PHOTOGRAPHY Senior Portrait Specials 891 9455 FLYING COLORS Adults 8 Children Caledonia Village Centre 8918141 Fast Automotive Repair 891 9383 * M 37 DeVRIES INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. 215 E Mam St • 891 8125 CALEDONIA MEDICAL CLINIC STATE BANK OF CALEDONIA 612 E Mam St 891 1451 Your Full Service Bank 891-8113 • Mam St 9809 Cherry Valley. Suite E Caledonia, Ml • 891 9201 CALEDONIA STANDARD AUTO REPAIR Seif Serve Gas • Open 24 Hours U J7 8 Mam St • 891 1498 SEIF & SONS CHEV. All participating merchants will establish their own business hours for this event. gangaua’ Values' 832 E Mam St 891 8104 * § �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 11, 1989 Freeport softball leagues now underway Come to the fair Wednesday, July 12 Beef stew, winter mix. biscuit, oleo. orange, milk Thursday, July 13 Ribeye steak sandwich, whipped potatoes, broccoli, hamburger bun. pears, milk. Friday , July 14 Veal parmewn. com. peas and carrots, wheat bread, oleo, fresh fruit, milk Monday, July 17 Fish, mixed vegetables, stewed tomatoes, nee, oleo. fruit mix, milk Tuesday. July IX Ribettes. red potatoes, col eslaw, wheat bread, oleo. ap­ plesauce, milk. Events Wednesday, July 12 Delton. Rosemary Schaffer from Thomapple Manor; Hastings. Singalong Thursday. July 13 Nashville. Singalong. Hastings, cards Friday, July 14 Nashville. Rosemary Schaffer from Thomapple Manor, bingo and popcorn; Hastings. sweet rolls and coffet Monday. July 17 - Mid­ dleville. Rosemary Schaffer from Thornapple Manor; Hastings, bingo and popcorn; all sites - send in second Michigan game Tuesday. July 18 - all sites, puzzles; Hastings, darts. Local doctor retains membership in AAFP Dr. James L. Weatherh Middleville has comp I. continuing medical educat requirements to retain ac' membership in the Amen Academy of Family Phx cians (AAFP). the nation association of family docto The requirements call t<> the members to complete minimum of 150 hours of.i. credited continuing tncdh study every three years. Th< academy, the country largest medical association with more than 60,000 members, was the first na­ tional medical group to re­ quire members to keep up with medical progress through continuing education. The academy, founded in 1947 and headquartered in Kansas City, Mo.. was in strumentai in the establish me nt of a new primary specialty in family practice in 1969 SECTION 00020 ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE Barry County MAIN STREET BRIDGE RENOVATION Sealed Bids for the — Removal and replacement (alternative-patching) of both bridge railings; abrasive blast cleaning (complete cotainment of all spent material); repainting of steel superstruc­ ture, and appurtenant work will be received by the — Village Clerk at the offices of the — Village of Middleville 314 East Main Street Middleville, Michigan 49333 until — 10:00 A M (Local Time) Friday, July 21. 1939 at which time and place Bids will be publicly opened and read aloud. Bid Form consists of 2 Segments Segment A covers the renovation of the bridge filings and substructure and in­ cludes a base bid for removal and replacement of bridge railings and an alternate patching. Both base bid and alternative bid must be Segment B covers cleaning and repainting bridge . superstructure. Segment B may or may not be awardee if deemed in the best interest of the OWNER BothSe - its. if awarded, will be to the one Bidder The Contract Documer ' ay be examined at the office of — Village of Middleville edleville. Michigan Meyers. Bueche & N inc., Jenison, Michigan F W Dodge Corpora Grand Rapids. Michigan Builders Exchange cand Rapids and Western Michigan, Grand P ads. Michigan Builders Exchange o' Lansing & Central Michigan. Lansing. Michigar Copies of the Contract. .'nents may be obtained from Meyers, Bueche & N inc. 505 507 Baldwin Strt Jenison. Michigan 4S 28 SECTION 00020 A prebid meeting will be neld on site at 10:00 A M (Local Time). Friday. July 14,1989 to review protect Village will have available a boat for Bidders use to review superstruc ture of bridge. Fee for set of Contract Documents will be $10.00 and the fee will not be refunded A certified or bank check or Bid Bond in the sum of five percent of the amount of the Bid will be required with each Bid. VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE James Roon. Manage' The Borry County Free Fair will start this week, and run from July 15 through 22. One of the first events is harness racing, being held on Saturday Sunday and Monday, July 15, 16, 17. Justin Erb came to play ball, but only before the game. During the game at Freeport, he will watch dad Jerry play. Here he is just about to catch a lob from dad. Correction In the July 4 issue of the Sun and News, a paragraph from an article on Thornapple Kellogg's meeting approving the annual budget was inserted into an article about a village council meeting. The school, not the village, approved the purchase of a John Deere 912 tractor mower for a cost of $6,400 from Marker Implement in Caledonia, and granted 5.5 percent wage increases to several non-represented personnel. The Sun & News regrets the error. Umpire Victor Conner watches the action as catcher Don Fox gloves the ball that Brian Groenveld just missed. The play was during a game in Freeport between Shamrock Tavern and Lake Odessa Livestock. Carpenter Farm earns centennial designation A Centennial Farm plaque will be presented to Ward and Faye Freeman. 7099 Duncan Lake, Middleville, at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 9. at their home. The 35-acre farm is located about one mile south of 108th Street in Barry County’s Thomapple Township. The farm was originally owned by Ward Freeman’s maternal grandmother. Theresa Carpenter, who ac­ quired it on April 24. 1889. by trading 40 acres in Irving Township for it. She passed ownership to her daughter. Mabie Carpenter Freeman. Ward’s mother The Freemans now lease the "Carpenter Farm” to a neighbor who raises com. wheat and beans on the acreage The plaque presentation w ill take place on the final day of the annual Carpenter Fami ly Reunion, which is expected to attract 80 to 150 people from throughout the United Stales Reunion attendees will receive a tee-shirt featuring a sketch of the original far mhouse drawn by Darnel Freeman, one of the Freemans’ seven sons. The Carpenter Farm is one of approximately 125 centen­ nial farms in Barry County and more than 6,000 in the state Cemental farm designa­ tion began in 1948. Plaques are distributed by Consumers Power Company to eligible recipients who have been cer­ tified through the Historical Division of Michigan’s Department of State Families interested in the program provide documenta­ tion to the Historical Division, which verifies the property’s history and size. The state sends a certificate of the fami­ ly, recognizing that the farm has been in the family for at least 100 years, and notifies Consumers Power Company, which presents the plaque Consumers Power Com­ pany has been involved in rural electrification since the early part of this century. and was a leader in bringing elec­ tricity to farm operations In 1949 the company became the first and only utility to connect electrical service to 100.000 farms. The Centennial Farm pro­ gram is a natural recognition of families who have earned on the fanning tradition through the years Consumers Power Com­ pany, the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy Corporation, is Michigan’s largest utility, serving almost six million of the state’s nine million residents in 67 of the 68 Lower Peninsula counties FOOT PAIN? • Corns • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain Dr. Terrence J. Emiley NEW OFFICE FOR PODIATRY 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call. 891-9133 for Your Appointment S&S FARM MARKET Add that Extra Flavor F* SWEET MARJORAM OU £ pot Michigan Sweet BLACK CHERRIES Enjoy our Frost _ Yogurt! i\ 7350 S. Middleville Rd. (M-37) BETWEEN MIDDLEVILLE and HASTINGS Ph. 795-9758 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I July 11, 1989 I Page 13 IHccldjUuitte, Neighbors with. NORMA VELDERMAN Did you all have a good holiday? We made hay, and as it is with most farmers, holi­ day or no holiday. the work went on Son Dave came over to help Cay and Johnny get it done Poor Dave got the blunt of it He did the mowing away, and was it ever hot up in the mow! They piled it all the way up to the roof. They drank gallons of liquid. But the first cutting is done Don't forget that the More School will be dedicated at Bowen Mills, where it was moved to save it. The dedica­ tion will take place Saturday. July 15, at one o’clock. Come and witness a part of local history. The Thomapple Heritage Association members will have their July meeting as a potluck supper at Calvin G. Hill Park in Middleville, where the old Union High School used to be, the small park back of the Methodist Church. Bring your dish to pass, table service and drinks. If the mosquitoes don't cat us up, if the weather is good. I want to bring the Scales Prairie Blockhouse to show our group what a super job Johnny’s brother, Pete, did in making it and tell the story of the Indian Middle Village, first mentioned in a British report of 1772 showing the distances between the Kalamaz<M) River and the Grand River They gave the Indian name for the Grand Morau or Moran’s Scales Prairie Blockhouse was noted and the platted and recorded Middle Village (the blockhouse was mentioned in a British Report of 1792, “As a sturdy French-style house built by a French fur trader). This was what Morau figured to be a prosperous village on the heavy stagecoach run from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids, before Middleville was a plat­ ted village. Calvin G. Hill platted Middleville in 1850. Of course, Calvin G. Hill came to this area in 1834. Morau had left Bull's Prairie in 1832. when Bull had pur­ chased his property in Irving and Rutland The trading post on his property was in uninhabitable condition. So Morau was at the Scales Praine Blochouse in 1832, did not purchase the spot until 1834 and the adjoining land from Norns Road all the way up to what is now Bender Road, where the platted Mid­ dle Village was supposed to be on the south side of what is now Adams Road So Calvin G Hill’s Mid­ dleville would have been sur­ rounded by two villages, plat­ ted on paper, one to the north (village of Thomapple. and to the south. Middle Village). It shows how three men's dreams are strongly affected by chance, honesty and hard work. Enough of the history lesson, back to the news. Mrs. Weisenhoffer said all of the family came in and out over the Fourth. Her brother. Keith and wife, Dorothy Bowman from Lansing, and her brother from Hastins were also there Lib and Aime Palmer had area family and friends, as well as son Fred and Shirley Palmer from White Cloud They were there Friday and Saturday The Vandalks had a family cookout and then all the children went their various ways to celebrate the Fourth. So, actually, they had quite a quiet day after the meal. Serving Our Country Jeffery A. Pierce Army Reserve Pvt. Jeffery A. Pierce has completed the basic field artillery cannoneer course at Fort Hood. Texas. During the course, students were taught the duties of a howitzer or gun section crewman. They also received instruction in communica- tions, maintenance and the handling of ammunition and explosives. Pierce is the son of Sharon L. and Richard A. Pierce of 9049 Kraft Ave.. Caledonia. He is a 1988 graduate of Caledonia High School. Jeffery L. Groendyke Air Force Airman Jeffery L. Gmends ke. son of James L. and Judy L. Groendyke of 251 N Lake Drive, Caledonia, has arrived for du­ ty at Tinker Air Force Base. Okla Groendyke is a tactical air­ craft maintenance specialist with the 8th Tactical Deploy­ ment Control Squadron He is a 1988 graduate of Caledonia High School. Charles W . Forsythe Spec. Charles W. Forsythe has been decorated w ith the Army Achievement Medal in West Germany. The Achievement Medal is awarded to soldiers for meritorious service, acts of courage, or other accomplishments. He is a motor transport operator with the 149th Maintenance Company Forsythe is the son of Carol W. and Judith K. Forsvthe of 5700 W State Road. Middleville. He is a 1986 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School. Anthony R. Plants Anthony R. Plants has been promoted in the U.S. Air Force to the rank of senior airman. He is an inventory manage­ ment specialist at K.I. Sawyer Air Force Base. Mich., with the 410<h Supply Squadron. Plants is the grandson of Richard and Kathaleen Beduhnof 118 W North St., Hastings His mother. Vaiene K. Plants, resides at 904 Green­ wood St.. Middleville. The airman is a 1985 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. Regina Stein had her brother. George, and Laurel LaPorte from East Lansing and her brother. John and Julie from Grand Rapids, over for the holiday When 1 shared the Scales Praine Blockhouse with the Imer-generatxjnal 4-H group at the Methodist Church, the Stems had just returned from a nine-day top to the East Coast. Regina said it was a very nice trip, but after they got home things just seemed to go rushing by without hard­ ly any time to breathe and set­ tle down Of course, the Barry County Fair is coming up and that is always a hectic time for all 4-H leaders, not just herself. lyla said she had the nicest visit with her son. Monty. They went out to eat. He came over this last week. And he helped her do some tasks that she couldn't do herself Mary Noah said she had a very quiet holiday weekend. Daughter Mary VanderWal went to Battle Creek to be with her boys and family. Donna and Bob Kenyon have had several visits with son Rob on the phone, who is now in Norfolk. On his time off he is visiting the area, and is planning on starting some classes. She says that Rob is very enthusiastic about the service. He is saving his money and time to come home for Christmas Neva and Bill Kenyon had an interesting Saturday. They went to her fnends 100th bir­ thday party for their family cottage, it has been in the family for that time. Her friend is Helen Monroe. This was featured in the Reminder There were over 100 people there Then Saturday evening they went to Rick Bowerman and Lori Schondalmayer’s wed­ ding and reception at Tom and Brenda Bremer’s home. I believe she said that just the reception was at Bremer’s. Marian Martin said that son Larry and family from St. Louis were over to Beth Berry’s wedding, during the holiday weekend. Larry’s two daughter’s from Texas also were there But Marian said that she spent a quiet Fourth. Ken Morgan said that from Friday through Tuesday he was busy painting the house. So now it looks much nicer and a big job is done. Louise Elwood helped Mike and Walt Eavey celebrate their 35th wedding anniver­ sary at grandson Tom Eavey s home. The family was all there Then Saturday. Louise and friend Anna (Mrs. Wilbur Gibbs) went out to eat. Mrs. Gibbs is from Kalamazoo. The Koeplingers just spent ten days at a bike rally at Hot Springs. Ark It rained every day they were there. And even on the way home it rained. How about that for a motorcy­ cle holiday? But one plus was that there were no mosquitoes. The last day they were anxious to get home, and so went 465 miles to get there The Hart family spent the fourth at Liz’s folks, in Portland, attending the parade and going back to her folks afterwards Doug says they are just taking it easy teaching, but not pushing. Rolla and Mae Bowerman attended Rick Bowerman and Lon Schondalmayer’s wed­ ding and reception on Saturday I guess that is all for this week, folks Hope we get some rain pretty soon. On this blow sand we can surely use a. Visit with you next week. 1989 • HASTINGS • MICHIGAN’S ★ GREATEST! J c THE 137th BARRY COUNTY FREE FAIR • July 15*22 • COUNTY HORSE PULL Sat., July 22 - 9:00 AM Lightweight Horse Pull Tues., July 18 • 7 p.m. Pre-Fair DEMOLITION DERBY HARNESS RACING Free Grandstand! SAT.-SUN.-MON. • 1 PM July 15-16-17 FRIDAY NIGHT 8:00 Big attraction! Figure 8 Demolition Derby • Mon., 8 p.m Q| | 4 TRACTORIV PICKUP PULLS - Thursday JULY 20 • 7 PM , Grandstand 4-WHEEL DRIVE MUD RUN Sat., July 22 - 4:00 pm WCUZ/TRUE VALUE COUNTRY SHOWDOWN FINALS Wednesday, July 19 • 7 PM Something For Everyone!! • Dog Judging • Gospel Music • Poultry Judging • Goat Judging • Flower Judging • Rabbit Judging • Sheep Judging • Kids Pedal Pull • Swine Judging • Beef Judging • Talent Show • Draft Horses • Dairy Judg • Homemakers Day • 4-H Demonstrations • Livestock Sale • Show of Champions • 4-H Homecoming Ik Thursday One Price Midway Day! k i* 1 Price * Ride All Day • Wade Shows • Great Prices j ik Call for More Information 945-9343 k �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I July 11. 1989 Awards cap Caledonia boys’basketball camp Obituaries Clinton A. Adams ST. JOHNS - Clinton A. Adams, 64, of St. Johns passed away Friday, June 23, 1989. Mr. Adams was bom on July 17, 1924 in Middleville, the son of Olney and Mabel (Famo) Adams. He was married to Mary H. Tucker on February 14, 1948 in Boston, MA. Mr Adams is survived by his wife, Mary; one brother and sister-in-law, Keith and Margaret Adams. He was preceded in death by one sister, one brother and his parents. Funeral services were held Monday, June 26 at the Osgood Funeral Home, St. Johns with Rev. Hugh Banninga officiating. Burial was at the Mt. Rest Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Friends of Clinton County Hospice. Ruth H. Klump MIDDLEVILLE - Ruth H. Klump, 81, of Middleville passed away Thursday, June 29, 1989 at Mercy Hospital, Muskegon. Mrs. Klump was born on June 6, 1908 in Caledonia, the daughter of Andrew and Anna (Eckardt) Finkbeiner She graduated from Middleville High School in 1926. She was married to Wilbur A Klump on September 21, 1929. He preceded her in death May 1, 1982. She was a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church, Jennie Rugg Circle, United Methodist Women, Prairie 1 1 1 I ’ . I Literary Club, O.E.S. No. 7 and was a Past Matron. Mrs. Klump is survived by her children, Mabie and George Foote of Middleville, William and Mary Klump of Moline; nine grandchildren; five great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, July 10 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Rev. Stanley Finkbeiner and Rev. Lynn Wagner officiating. Burial was at the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the United Methodist Church. A week of skill-building for Coledonio basketball players grades 7-12 ended with individual awards hand ed out in two age groups. From left are Chris VanRyn, senior one-on-one champ; Chad Williams, overall Hot Shot champion; Josh O’Krangley, senior free throw chomp: Phil Heyboer. senior defensive chomp; Daren Caskey, junior one-on-one and free throw champ; Adam Gall, junior Mr. Hustle award. Missing are Karl Hofmann, junior defensive champ and Jason Maynard, senior Mr. Hustle award. Caledonia student attending institute at Olivet Thomas B Cox. of Orlee Street. Caledonia, is one of I I I I 81 I Steensma Plumbing I I I Discount Prices for Prompt Payments I Service and Repair I I Barry & Kent Counties JOHN STEENSMA I Insured Middleville. Ml 49333 I Licensed Master Plumber #09008 • 795-3510 • I I jfew n “Control The Flow" NEWTON’S WELL SERVICE Thomas B. Cox — Established 1959 — Specializing in drilling and repair of residential water systems LAUREL AND GARY NEWTON 550 East Cloverdale Road • Hastings • Ph. 945-5084 or 948-2845 Some 1,443 student are on the list of those who completed requirements for certificates, associate's, bachelor's, master's and codtoral degrees at Ferris State University during the spring quarter. The spring graduates were eligible to participate in the May 20 official commence­ ment ceremonies. Local and the degrees they received include: SURGERY SPECIAL Dog or Cat Neutering • One Animal • Two Animals Three or more Now thru July 15, 1989 209& Off 25% Off 30% Off Vaccination and parasite tests should be cunent or can be done at the same time Please call for an appointment — Thornapple Veterinary Medical Center 2220 N. Patterson Rd., Middleville 877-4056 / 795-9817 Medkin* • Surgery • Boarding • Grooming • R* Diets • Supplies The summer institute, spon­ sored by the Michigan State Board of Education, provides five two-week sessions for 600 talented and creative sophomores and juniors in Michigan high schools. Pro­ gram curriculum provides students with instruction in the arts and sciences, plus indepth exploratory activities. Students are participating in the Olivet program, titled “Critical Issues and Creative Expressions in the 90 s and Beyond." Students participate in creative arts intensives focus­ ing on creative writing, acting improvisation, visual arts and jazz technique and theory. The social sciences intensives will investigate the changing issues of race and ethnicity, sociental institutions, economic issues, global problems and pesonal exploration. In addition, students will select from a diverse offering of exploratory sessions designed to create a linkage between the arts and sciences. Sessions include such topics as coping with blindness. decision-making and dealing with state legislators. Funding for the program is through the Calhoun In termediatc School District, under the direction of the Michigan State Board of Education Olivet College is a fourycar private liberal arts col­ lege located in south-central Michigan It awards the bachelor of arts, bachelor of music and bachelor of music education degrees. Other colleges and univer sities selected for the program include Michigan Technology University. Western Michigan University, Eastern Michigan University and Hope College. Five area students on Ferris State grad list for spring 1989 Leslie Velicky, L.V.T. Dr. L. A. Julius 115 high school students par­ ticipating in the Michigan State Board of Education Summer Institute for the Arts and Sciences at Olivet College June 25 through July 8. Cox attends Caledonia High School. (Same Owner) (Same Owner) • Clark Andrew Borr, 8029 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, associate's degree in applied sciences, heavy equipment services. • Kimberly May Snyder, 7950 Cherry Valley, Caledonia, associate's degree in applied sicences, in optometric technicianry. • Mary E. Taylor, 536 Hacker Drive, bachelor of sicence degree in health systems management. • Robert Scott Hewlett, 131 Manor Drive, Middleville, associate degree in applied science, automobile service technology. • Jeffrey R. Durkee, of 8514 Freeport Road, Freeport, associate degree in applied science, visual commun­ ication. Students graduating with honors are recognized for high academic achievement on the basis of grade point averages on a scale with 4.0 equalling an A. Levels of recognition are highest distinction, 3.75 to 4.0, high distinction, 3.5 to 3.74, and distinction, 3.25 to 3.49. Local students who received special honors are Hewlett, distinction and Taylor, high distinction. Caledonia library shows Ralph S. Mouse movie It’s show-time at area bran­ ches of the Kent County Library System, which has launched a summer senes of activities and events for children Youngsters ages 6-12 will be treated to a show­ ing of the all-new movie about Ralph S Mouse, based on the popular book by Beverly Cleary. In 'Runaway Ralph." the adventurous mouse runs away from home and winds up at a summer camp, where he befnends a bos named Garfield and en­ counters the camp cat "Runaway Ralph" will be shown at the Lowell branch, 325 W. Main St, on July 10 at 11 am.; and at the Caledonia branch, 240 Em­ mons, on July 12 at 2 p m VILLA FLEA & FARMER'S MARKET Open: (8:00 a.m.) Thurs., FrL, Sat.-Sun. No Admission Charge — Free Parking Video Came Room • Food & Bev. Available All Farmers, Merchants, Arts & Craft Antiques, Carage Sales welcome call 795-3190 on M-37 just North of the Middlevilla inn �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / July 11. 1989 / Page 15 Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for ’2.50 then 1(T per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50' billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 5:00 p.m. m Community Notices ForRent banquet hall for RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. Garage Sale GARAGE SALE July 14, Friday only, 9a.m.-8p.m. Furni­ ture, cake decorating supplies, clothing-toddler to adult, toys, housewares, jewelry, many large and newer items. 271 141st Ave., Wayland. Between Kala­ mazoo and 2nd Ave._______ GARAGE SALE Saturday only, July 15, 9 to 5, 6100 Moe Rd. Shop lights, old windows, sectional sleeper couch, good quality girls clothes infant to 24 months, household, misc. MOVING SALE: 12? 13, and 14th. Furniture, antiques, motor­ cycle, water bed, and misc. 312 1st Sl, Middleville. MOVING SALE Friday and Saturday, July 14 and 15, 9a.m. -6p.m. 11671 Finkbcincr Rd., Middleville. For Sale Automotive IS IT TRUE...Jeeps for $44 through the Government? Call for facts! I-312-742-1142, Ext. 1181. Help Wanted CALEDONIA AREA: Real estate career, unlimited earning potential, job freedom & job satisfaction. Century 21 Czindcr Realty. 891-9201.___________ 1 \RX XKIXI Y isp.og al home. $30,000/ycar income potential. Details, (1)805-687-6000 Ext. B-6574. LIGHT INDUSTRIAL: Long and short term positions are available at factorys on the southeast side of Grand Rapids. Most do not require experience. 1 st and 2nd shifts. Apply 7:30am 4:30pm, Wed.- Fri. PEOPLE­ MARK, lnc.2401 Camelot Cl., SE. Located behind Easlbrook Mall, off Lake Eastbrook Dr. 957-2101. E.O.E.___________ NEEDED: Substitute bus driv­ ers, Caledonia Community Schools, applications can be obtained from Administrative Office, 203 Main Street, Caledo­ nia. Questions? Call Joyce at the Bus Garage 891-0224. Lost A Found LOST: Mickey Mouse watch at Caledonia 4th of July celebra­ tion. 891-8576. Rusiness Services A & M TOWING We buy junk cars or haul away free. 942-7253. ALA TEEN New meeting 7 p.m., Tuesday nights at Holy Family Catholic Church m Caledonia. ________ Recreation PADDLE BOATS FOR RENT on Gun Lake, al Southside Pizza. Pack a lunch or pizza, and paddle to the Island for a day of relaxing enjoyment Paddle the shoreline, view beautiful Gun Lake homes from the water. Fish from them, swim from them, or just about anything. Small paddle boats minimum purchase 1 hour $7 per hour. S20 per half day (4 hours). $35 full day. $25 deposit, need driven license number, one person in boat must be 16 yean of age or older or have parents permission. Call 616/672-5577 for details. For Sale POLE BUILDINGS - Horse bams and garages. 24x32x8 completely erected, $3,350. Includes service door and 9x7 overhead. Many sizes available. Call Mecca Buildings for your dist. rep. 1-800-544-6682. RABBITS Califorian and Rex. Breeding stock and show qual­ ity, cages available. Purina rabbit, hone, dog and cal chows. Soper’s Rabbitry, 4888 68th S.E. Caledonia, 698-7986. Real Estate LOT FOR SALE: Large Lot in Middleville. 795-7998. Miscellaneous COOK’S CARPET CLEAN­ ING & Upholstery, 20% off 2 rooms or more. Call 795-9337. DON’T FORGET! We have a paint color computer to match your carpet or wallpaper samples. CALEDONIA VILLAGE HARDWARE. Call 891-9255._____________ HISTORIC BOWENS MILLS Old fashioned day festi­ val, July 15. 10a.m.-4p.m. Big Day! Dedication: “Little House on the Prairie” type school. 1800’s Style Show. Arts/Crafts, Flea Market, Cival War Encampment, Blacksmith, Covered Bridge, Music, Food, MORE! 2 miles north Yankee Springs State Park Entrance. 616-795-7530. LET US REPAIR YOUR WINDOWS and screens. Caledonia Village Hardware. Call 891-9255._____________ WANTED JUNK CARS: Haul away free, Rapid Towing. 698-9858.__________________ WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 ^7 THORNAPPLE FLORAL -3^ 114 River Street, Middleville Downtown — Along the River COMPLETE FLORAL SERVICE FOR ALL OCCASIONS — We wire flowers worldwide — OPEN Mon.-Wed. 9-5 Thurs 4 Fri. 96:30; Sat 9-1 (616) 795-3331 |\ Freeport 4-Her attends MMPA marketing tour Several dozen members of 4-H Clubs and their leaders gathered at the Michigan Milk Producers Association's (MMPA’s) headquarters in Novi June 27-28 for the 52nd Annual 4-H MMPA Milk Marketing Tour. Attending from this area were Faith Smith of Freeport and her chaperone. Allie Smith The tour, sponsored by MMPA in conjunction with Michigan State University's Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice. is designed to increase 4-H members’ familiarity with milk marketing pro­ cedures. as well as the duties and operations of a dairy farmer cooperative. If past practice is an indica­ tion. some 4-H'ers taking part in this event will be involved in farmer co-op leadership roles in decades ahead, and will cite this visit to MMPA offices in Novi as their first formal exposure to the prin­ ciples of farmer cooperation. 4-H members toured the MMPA Novi offices. They heard about milk marketing and key dairy industry issues from MMPA President Elwood Kirkpatrick and MMPA General Manager Walt Wosje. Milk processing and the role of MMPA’s three dairy product manufacturing plants located around the state were also emphasized. On the second day. 4-H'ers divided into groups to discuss an issue the dairy industry faces — and then developed a “policy statement" on the issue. Two of last year’s top participants. Nick Gordon of Washtenaw County and Stacey Story of Montcalm County, chaired various events this year. MMPA is a milk marketing cooperative owned by about 4.000 dairy farmers Among the participants in the 52nd Annual 4-H Michigan Milk Producers Association “Milk Marketing Tour” are (from left) Allie Smith, chaperone, and 4-H member Faith Smith of Freeport. At right is Sheila Nugent, MMPA’s director of member relations and public affairs. Gun Lake blood drive scheduled for July 13 A Red Cross blood drive will be held at the Yankee Springs Township Hall-Gun Lake. 284 N Briggs Road, on Thursday. July 13. from 1 to 6:45 p.m. The General Federation Women’s Club (GFCW), Gun Lake area, will sponsor the drive. Audrey Alflen and Anne Keolsch will co-chair. The collection goal will be 60 pints. The first drive in the area in July 1988 netted 67 pints and the second in February 1989 collected 41 pints (due to bad weather and the flu). “The GFWC and other volunteers maintain a very bountiful canteen area and if it’s like anything like last February, they’re going to have to have menus printed up.” said Barry County Red Cross Director Don Turner. “The summer months are always difficult times for the blood banks throughout the country. If you can take just that one hour of your time, you’ll really help us maintain an adequate blood supply for this region.” Turner added. Those between the ages of 17 and 72. who weigh at least 110 pounds and haven't donated in the last 56 days are NOTHIN'BEATS NOTHIN'DOWN. 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Oliver has lived in Freeport with the Holsteds for 11 months and Barbara returned from a five-month trip to Australia in time for graduation from Thornapple Kellogg School in May of this year. Barbara, who calls her trip the realization of something "that has always been my dream," found the schools "down under" were harder and the rules more strict. The students all wore uniforms, and they all looked "cloned" she said. "But it was fun, because it was so different," she observed. Donna and Brian McCarty and children Kirsty, Dion and Bradley were hosts to Barbara during her slay in the town of Surfers Paradise, about 40 miles from Brisbane. The town's name tells it all. Located right next to the beach, the kids bring their surf boards to school, much like American boys might bring skateboards, and when school let out for the day, "everbody hit the beach; even the girls," Barbara said. "It’s called the Gold Coast, and everybody vacations there," she said of the spot, which has "perpetual summer." She admitted to having all the wrong expectations about Australia. "It's not at all the place I imagined, like ’Crocodile Dundee'. There are a lot of Japanese there; they're buying a lot of things there. The kids in school are learning Japanese and I learned a lot about Japan. I'd like to go back in five years and see what the Japanese have done by then," die said. Some cultural differences were surprising to the young woman from Freeport. The week's routine of going to bed early was a matter of course abandoned on Sarirday night when the teenagers went to a nightclub and stayed out until 5 or 5:30 in the morning Sundays were spent sleep­ ing until noon, and then spending the rest of the day at the beach. After awhile she got used to Oliver Wilken and Barbara Hoisted it, and it didn't seem so unusual, she said. But now, after being home for a while, she still will think, "Let’s go do something," on a Saturday night. Jet lag was is also still a slight problem, with Barbara waking up at four o'clock in the morning thinking it's time to get up. But Barbara is already thinking of a next trip. She met a girl from Finland, and intends to visit there next, with side trips to see Oliver in Hamburg, and visits to the rest of Europe, "Then, someday, back to Australia," she said. "I didn't have a bad day there," she added with a smile. Oliver faced different challenges with his trip to America. With activities available with his friends any time he wanted in the large city of Hamburg, going to a rural area of 500 people was a change. His host family, Candy and Ron Hoisted, live about two miles outside of Freeport with their two children, Barbara and Adam. The 17-year-old visitor doesn't drive because Ham­ burg has plenty of mass transit and there is no need. "I could always go to the movies, and visit friends' houses and do things," he said. But here it's different. If he wants to go somewhere or do something, he has to ask someone to drive him. As a standout player in the Thornapple Kellogg soccer program for Middleville, he names TK sports as a favorite activity. Oliver was scheduled to go back to Germany on Sunday, July 9, to stay for three days and then will go on summer vacation with his friends, visiting places in Turkey, Greece, Sicily and will spend the French Independence Day of July 14 in Paris. Of his stay in America, he says the experience was "Great!" "I will be kind of sad to leave, but I will come back next year." During his summer vacation from Osterbek Gynasium (high school) he has been invited to stay with the Holsteds again. "We would really like him to," Barbara said. Richard J. Choryan, O.D DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision (Jure • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/SunandNews_1989-07-18.pdf def2d1215bfd222df178bd7d01e2fe8c PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia 118th Year Middleville. Michigan 49333 No 78 / July 18, 1989 Thornapple levies millage hike, discusses ambulance service One resident attended the by Jean Gallup A slight tax increase that meeting to comment on the will bring in additional taxes .1462-mill increase in assess­ was approved by the Thorn- ment. Mark Schmitz read apple Township Board July aloud a letter outlining several 10 at a truth-in-taxation complaints he had about township services, including hearing. the lack of upkeep of Mt. The township's general fund Hope Cemetery and flooding and the fire fund will both on Jackson Road during the gain $4,200 from the move. spring. "The township is not Most of the meeting a week allowed to levy any increase in SEV (state equalized ago Monday, however, the local valuation) unless we hold a focused on public meeting," Supervisor ambulance service. Donald Boysen explained. Discussing an analysis of use of tax dollars, the board should study the feasibility of considering private ambulance service" for the area now covered by the Thomapple Township/Middleville Am­ bulance Service. Mark Meijer, a representative of Life EMS Ambulance in Grand Rapids, was at the meeting, but said he was there only to offer any help his service could give and he was riot there to try to "sell" the township officials anything. Trying to compare the rates charged by EMS Life and the Despite the increase, less ambulance revenues and smaller service, which serves than two mills is levied by expenditures, Schmitz con­ three townships and the tended that "for more efficient village of Middleville the township. shouldn't be done, Meijer said. "You have to remember that our rates are based on a larger volume in Kent than here," he said. "We do 15,000 calls a year in the metro area. You had 220 runs last year? That small volume--it is challenging. We see areas that have a really hard time providing services with that volume." Boysen pointed out that the Thornapple Township Am­ bulance Service also serves Irving and Yankee Springs townships, which pay a subsidy and the personnel who staff the service are all from the local area. "That kind of thing is helpful," Meijer responded, "Some townships each try to have an ambulance service, and they usually can't afford to do it Maybe they can each support a fire department, but not an ambulance." Commenting on a recent rate increase for the basic ambulance run. Clerk Donna Kenyon cited a seminar she and Boysen had just attended. "We were told not to apologize for the rates we charge. It is a service, and if we don't charge enough, we won't be able to do it. We have just been sqeaking byand we shouldn't have been," she said. The basic rates were SI25 for residents and $140 for non-residents until July 1, when the price of a call went to $ 150 for residents and $ 165 fir non-residents. "The pace of the ambulance should have been addressed long before now," she added. Meijer said collections are a problem for all ambulance services, with collection rates for Life EMS standing at 70 percent, while the township service collects 85 percent. "Were a rural area and we have good collection-we pay our bills. If the insurance doesn't pay, they pay,* Continued on page 2 Hodgkinson to lead Caledonia Board of Education The Caledonia Board of Education last week named Arlene Hodgkinson as board president for the 1989-90 school year. Other officers are Bernard Nagel, vice president; Fred Boncher, secretary and John Finkbeiner, treasurer. Hodgkinson has served as board treasurer and chairwoman of the finance committee, and is in the middle of her second four-year term on the board. After the meeting, she said that she was highly complimented that the board had enough confidence in her to elect her president. In looking forward to the next few years, she said she felt that one of the board's goals has to be to communicate the need for facilities as the school population grows. She said she also wants to encourage residents to communicate their ideas and feelings to the board. "As board members we are the link between the public that supports the schools and the people that It’s Barry County Fair week administrate those schools. We have to look both ways, understand both sides and interpret each to the other." "As board president I want to emphasize to the com­ munity that we’re open to them, that we know that they're paying the bills. We want them to talk to us, and hopefully not just when they have a problem." Hodgkinson said the board members always welcome the ideas and comments that come to them, and encouraged community residents to come to meet­ ings or contact individual members whenever they had questions or concerns. In ther action taken at the reorganizational meeting, the board: • Approved the State Bank Continued on page 3 Leading the Caledonia Board of Education for 1989-90 are Arlene Hodgkinson, president (seated, left); Fred Boncher, secretary; Bernard Nagel, vicepresident (standing, left) and John Finkbeiner, treasurer. Owners do not respond^ to clerks letters Caledonia Village Council to rid village of 2 vacant homes The Barry County Free Fair runs for the rest of this week, with the midway opening today (Tuesday) at 2 p.m. These young ladies tried out the merry-goround at last year's fair. This is the last fair to be held at the Hastings location with next year's moving to new grounds on M-37 near Irving Road Following procedures outlined by their attorney, the Caledonia Village Council last Monday agreed to begin a demolition process to rid the village of long-vacant homes that have become safety harards. Letters sent by the council to Walter Denman of Fon du Lac, Wise., owner of the home at 328 Emmons, and to Geraldine Quigley of Grand Rapids, owner of the residence at 333 Emmons, resulted only in the grass being mowed, reported Village Clerk Jackie Cherry. No other response has been received by the village, she said. Village Attorney Jim Brown advised the council that holding public hearings regarding the two proper­ ties would give the owners one more chance to present plans to restore or demolish the homes, whose crumbling roofs and broken windows could invite access by neighborhood children as well as nesting animals. However, this process is not necessary, he said, and the council agreed to authorize the attorney to send letters informing the owners that condemnation and demolition procedures were under way, and the cost would be added to the owners' tax bills. Cherry pointed out that several people have voiced interest in purchasing the homes, and Brown said that selling the properties would still be possible if the present owners would agree to an offer before the homes are taken down. "That, however, would be a private matter between the buyer and seller," he said, "and the village has nothing to do with it except that a new owner must take care of the problem." The council also agreed that another letter will be sent to the owner of the home at 503 Emmons who has been cited for failure to clean up junk on the property. A copy of the letter also will be sent to the Kent County Health Depart­ ment and to the Kent County Sheriff, along with photographs of the yard and garage. The owner can be ticketed by the sheriff if he does not comply with the Continued on page 2 �Page f/ The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / July 18, 1989 Caledonia Council dooms 2 vacant homes in village continued from front poge junk ordinance. In another item of old business, the council agreed to send zoning variance application forms to property owners renting apartments in homes zoned for single-family resident­ ial. Following the recom­ mendation of its planning commission, the council agreed to amend its agricultural zoning ordin­ ance to include private and public schools and churches. Individual site development plans, however, must first be reviewed and approved by the planning commission and then authorized by the village council. This action paves the way for possible future cons­ truction of a school on 80 acres of village land recently purchased by the Caledonia Community Schools. The property presently is zoned agri­ cultural. Acting on a request by William Hitchcock of S and H Land Company, the council also agreed to take over the sewer system being constructed by the Hastings City Bank, which is building a branch office on the north end of the Caledonia Village Centre. The system will be put in according to village specifications and with the approval Of engineers from village consultants, Wil­ liams and Works. Attorney Jim Brown will draw up the resolution for the agree­ ment. Another resolution ap­ proved by the council will allow Ken Gackler, owner of Caledonia Cablevision, to transfer ownership of his company to C-TEC Cable Systems of Michigan. The new contract includes an extension to 1999, but otherwise is the same as the one the village has with Gackler. The new agreement also supercedes one, granted earlier by the council, allowing the company to be transferred to United Artists Cable Company. Cherry said Gackler decided he preferred to go with C-TEC. Council President Glen Klaver announced that a July 25 meeting has been set with the State Department of Natural Resources to discuss increased sewer capacity in the existing village system. The council will find out whether repair to an existing sewer line has resulted in added capacity since storm water no longer leaks into the line. Klaver said he and representatives from Williams and Works will attend the meeting. Village employee Buff Rodgers reported to the council that the village truck needs repair. He was authorized to compare the costs of fixing the truck to the costs of buying another one at a fall auction and bring his findings to the council. Rodgers, who co-chaired the Independence Day celebration, was congrat­ ulated by the council for the success of the festivities. A resolution was passed to write a letter from the village to Rodgers and co-chair Sharon McConnon thanking them for the many years they have organized the July Fourth holiday celebration locally. At the request of Township Supervisor Jerry Good, a committee from the village will meet with the township board to review services shared by the two municipal bodies. These include the village-township hall on Emmons, the library, the fire department and protection by the county sheriff. Thornapple levies millage hike, discusses ambulance service continued from front page Kenyon said. Also attending the meeting was Barry County Commissioner Robert Wen­ ger, who voiced support of the local ambulance service. "You can’t beat the response time we have with our service. No way, he said " Recording Secretary Lois Bremer added her thoughts. "You don’t get hugs from your service. Ours do, and you can't pul a dollar amount on that," she said. Boysen said the township may have to consider seeking ambulance services from another source in the future, "But, I don't think we're ready for that. We have an excellent service that our service provides. I think we do a hell of a good job, frankly,” he stated. Trustee Rex Schad asked if it "might not be time to study what other townships pay us?’ "Good point," Boysen said. In another matter, County Commissioner Robert Wenger asked the board for a financial commitment for a county-level planning zoning director to enforce the county zoning ordinance. Of the 16 townships in Barry County, 11 are under the control of the county Sell it in the Sun & News Classifieds planning and zoning, and the Barry County Commissioners are asking thosell to help fund the position, which recently was left vacant by the resignation of Linda Ander­ son. Meanwhile, the county plans to fund establishment of an updated land use plan by a private firm. ”We lost the Planning and Zoning Director. It's in limbo. The state mandates that we have an up-to-date land use plan. We're way behind on that. The county says we can contract out the land use plan, and we have a zoning ordinance with some teeth. "An inspector would be able to issue appearance tickets. They would give two warnings, and then issue the court appearance ticket. But I don’t think 99 percent of these cases will ever go to court," Wenger said. "The county should really provide a contract for townships with the length of time, services, contract explanation, fee formulas with a regular presentation," Kenyon said. Wenger was optimistic that the program would work and the cost to administer it would not go up. "The costs for the program would go down, when they find out that there is teeth in it, they won't be so fast to break the rules," he said. Schad asked if the township would be getting any new service for the funding. "You’ll gel enforcement," Wenger replied. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there See me for car. home, life and health insurance Trustee William Getty observed that the county hasn't been able to do a good job of enforcement in the past because of lack of personnel. "That’s what we re looking for now, an enforcement officer," Wenger responded. Getty, who also sits on the Thornapple Township Plan­ ning Commission, reported that the township’s own master plan would be completed this fall. "I would rather not go with the county on this now. We're halfway through the master plan and the next request will be to budget for a zoning ordinance, and it will take time for the county to work out problems," he noted. "Maybe we should go along at this point, maybe it will show us how it is going to work," Boysen said. "The county could drop zoning at any time, then where would we be?" Getty asked. Kenyon said the county "has to take a hard look. In the meantime, depending on the contract, I think we should go in temporarily for one year ”. Schad disagreed, saying, "I think that is a service that the county should provide," Schad said. "I don’t think we can cut ties with the county now, said Treasurer Shirley Eaton, "We can’t see what is in the future." In other business, the board voted unanimously to allow the transfer of a franchise from Caledonia Cable vision to C-Tec Cable Systems. TO THE EDITOR: Exchange student has fond memories of time in U.S.A Dear editor: First of all, I want to say that I had a fantastic year here in the U.S.A., and I’ll never forget it. I’m already planning to come back here The school has been very different from my school in Finland, and I liked it a lot. Probably mostly because mv studies m Finland are much harder than here and that’s why my year doesn't count, but I don't care because this was worthy it. I have met so many new people, and made really nice fnends. whom I’m going to miss so much. That's why I want to thank all teachers and students I became friends with. I’ll never forget them! The biggest thank you goes to my family, mom and sisters Kathi, Angie and Tami and by brother Richard (Blain). They gave me their love and sup­ port and I’ll miss them ex­ tremely and want them to know that I’ll always love them! And 1 also want to thank my area rep. and her family for everything they had done for me! Love, Soile Koivunen from Finland Holland student has mixed feelings about leaving U.S.A. To the editor . KENNETH J. VISSER — Agent — 9240 Cherry Valley Caledonia Michigan 891-9217 farm insurance Compwws • Home O»CM Baarrnngeor My Stay tn America This year was a lot of fun and interesting for me I met a lot of people and that’s what I Liked most My host family (the Tyner s) is very nice and they dad a lot for me There are many cultural dif­ ferences between Holland and America. Lots of things here, like school, were different than from Holland Now, as the day that I leave approaches, I have mixed feelings. I am anxious to see all my fnends and family back home Sad because I have to say goodbye to my family and friends here One day I hope to come back here Love, Stefan Bayens from Holland The board also agreed to deed the water system at the Parmalee Church to the church and pay an annual fee of $50 for water for the cemetery there. Board members also heard an update on the Duncan Lake Sewer Project by Boysen, who noted that residents of the lake had been sent notices of a public meeting concerning the sewer on Wednesday, July 19, at 7:30 p.m. at the Village Hall in Middleville. A request for funding for the YMCA of Barry County was tabled until after the director of the YMCA, Dave Storms, talks to the board in September. Area planners to limit housing in areas without sewer service by Barbara Gall The Caledonia Township Planning Commission agreed at a work session last week to amend the density levels for two kinds of residential zonings. The definitions for low and medium density housing re­ quirements now will vary, depending on whether the area being developed is serviced by public sewer. “Low density residential’’ limits housing to one to two dwelling units per acre “when serviced by municipal public service.’’ However, under the amended ordinance, only one single family house per two acres will be allowed in this zoning when the area is not serviced by public sewer. A similar change was made for medium density residential zoning, which will allow two to four dwelling units per acre “when serviced by municipal public service.” Only one unit per acre will be allowed when the area is unserviced. High density zoning (over four dwelling units per acre) and agricultural zoning defini­ tions will remain unchanged The commission also scheduled an inspection of the Pace Excavating sand pit at 7977 Whitneyville for 9 a m on Aug. 5. The Pace planned mineral removal (PMR) per­ mit comes up for renewal tn August. (.Above S^Beyohd Sidewalk Sale Days • July 20*21*22 Stop in and ask about our CRUISE DISCOUNTS* ’Rpttnctioni Apply CALEDONIA VILLAGE CENTRE 891 0090 or 1-800-647 0090 TherSun anci.Neips 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. SecondClass 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......................................... 58.00 Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties . S10 00 houndea in 1870 — Published by... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I July 18, 1989 / Page 3 New middle school chief excited about upcoming school year David Bouck, new principal of Caledonia Middle School, is looking forward to meeting his students and staff and getting the year off to a good start. By Barbara Gall It's all "new" at Caledonia Middle School. Even Caledonia Middle School is new. This year the former seventh- and eighth-grade junior high program is being replaced with a sixth-through eighth-grade middle school, complete with a new philosophy, a new format for the school day, new facilities and even a new principal. Thirty-five-year-old Dav­ id Bouck of Portland was chosen last spring to head the middle school when junior high principal Marie Kelley decided to return to teaching. He now has taken over his new duties, and he and middle school secretary Judy Skinner have already moved into the former high school offices, even though transformation of the "old" high school into a middle school is not yet complete. "There may be a few rooms not quite completed Promotion Committee reports to council The vote to approve the cost was 6-1 with Trustee The spokesman for a Terry Mason voting "no." committee formed to boost The decision to produce the Middleville as a good place to brochure to highlight the work and live told the village assets and quality of living in council last week about Middleville was made last progress on a promotional April, with the goal to help brochure. attract commerce and Duane Thatcher, who is businesses to the village. also village president, said the "I talk to people and give brochure, to be produced by them tours, but if they don't Tech Publishing Inc., is pick up on what I say, it's progressing nicely and the lost. This would be a council will see the "concept reinforcement tool to take idea soon." with them," Village Manager Materials about Middleville Kit Roon said several months to be used in the promotion ago. are still being sent to the "This should make a company producing the beautiful symbol of the brochure, with residents of the community to foster interest village now being interviewed in the community," Thatcher for quotes about the quality of said. life in Middleville, Thatcher The committee has said. representatives from various He also said the Committee sectors of the village. to Revitalize Middleville has Thatcher and Roon represent already provided "a lot of good the village, Louis Veenstra, things about the village" to business; John Miller, the company. industry; Gina Hackett, Thatcher asked the council banking; Rex Schad, to approve spending $1,500 Thornapple Township; and for a professional photo­ Mike Cravero participates as a grapher to take pictures of private citizen. Middleville for the pamphlet. In other business last Trustee Floyd Bray said he Wednesday night, the council thought is settled that a approved a request from Roon local photographer was to to attend the American Water Works Association Conven­ take the pictures. Thatcher agreed that was tion in Grand Rapids from considered, but when the Aug. 1 through 4. committee reviewed promo­ Middleville is still in the tional material for other running for the 'best tasting communities, "it became water' in the state. Roon will obvious, as long as we were bring a sample to the going to produce a quality convention for the final product, we should do this," judging to determine the slate he said. winner. Middleville has by Jean Gallup already won the title once before in 1986. The cost for the trip is $110. The council declined to have Roon look into prices of new desks and chairs for the council. "I can see no reason to change what we have," President Pro Tem William Hardy said. "I would rather think this is not permanent," said That­ cher, referring to plans eventually to have a different village hall. Hodgkinson to lead Caledonia board continued from front poge of Caledonia as the depository for the schools' general bank accounts, • Approved recommended financial institutions as depositories for investments, and granting the option of investing with other recognized insti­ tutions, • Agreed to meet on the third Tuesday of the month at the Board of Education offices at 8 p.m., • Retained the following legal firms: Thrun, Maatsch & Nordberg; Mika, Myers, Beckett & Jones; Miller, Johnson, Snell & Cummiskey; Varnum, Riddering, Schmidt & Howlett. Hodgkinson said board committees will be assigned, with two board members on each standing committee. The board approved a recommendation by Super­ intendent Robert Myers to offer a pilot program at Kettle Lake School in which kindergarten parents have the choice of sending their children one-half day every day, or for a full day on alternate days. The board agreed that if the parents of ’ 20 kindergarteners request­ ed the all-day program, it would be tried for the fall semester of the 1989-90 school year. Also approved at the July 10 meeting were change orders for the high school building project totaling $40,968. Building Com­ mittee member Fred Boncher noted that none of the mechanical and elec­ trical changes were surprises, and Business Manager Judi Dean later added that a number of change orders was not by this fall, but we’re looking to move in with a minimal amount of discomfort," said Bouck, surveying hallways filled with the dust and clutter of remodeling and reorgan­ izing. "It’s going to take some patience and flexibility on everyone's part at first to get settled, but I know it’s going to be a great year," he said. "I’m totally optimistic about the whole thing." Bouck said his first priority is to alleviate any fears and concerns among the students and community that the new program is so different that it’s scary. "The program is different, the biggest changes being the new school day format and the addition of the sixth grade, but other changes will come in gradually, not overnight. Basically the seventh- and eighth-grade teaching teams are the sam$ teachers who staffed the junior high. "And I certainly don’t plan to come in and make a lot of changes on top of what already is happening. That would be just too much." he said. He said he has no problems with the middle school concept, having worked with that kind of program in Portland, where he has seen the district shift from middle school to junior high and then back to a middle school. The plan approved for Caledonia's middle school "is the way most middle schools are going," he said. "But I think Caledonia's plan has some really unique features, which I like very much. I think the optional eighth hour for intramurals and activities is a great idea, and I like the idea of the advisor time as part of the school day. "The (middle school planning) committee really did their homework," he unusual as a large project winds down. "We've just been very lucky that there have been so few throughout the project," she said. Boncher said that while these orders pretty much used up the balance in the building fund, he did not foresee many more change orders coming. Project Coordinator Dick Rogers agreed, saying that any more "will really I surprise us." Rogers and architect Neal Bauman reported that the new gym will be ready by mid-August, and that the new auditorium, now under roof, is progressing stead­ ily. The board discussed the problem of the extremely "hard" water at the new high school, which they agreed causes damage to the plumbing system as well as the taste buds. It was agreed to look into a water treatment system. The board also approved bids to install telephones to the support service and^ alternative education build­ ings (bld jutiior high) for $10,041; to roof those buildings for $16,803; to buy new bus tires, $12,635; to install a heating syst^ for the bus garage so work can be done inside year-round, $9,579. The board also approved funds not to exceed $10,000 to improve drainage around the soccer field. Hodgkinson and board member Jim Newell will meet with the Village Sewer Committee on July 17 to discuss final costs for the high school hookup to the village sewer system. said, gesturing toward background material com­ piled by the committee during its study. "It looks like a very good plan." Bouck said he thought one of the strengths of the program is the common planning time for grade­ level teaching teams. He said he liked the idea of these interdisciplinary meetings in which teachers who have the same students can interact with each other every day. He said he felt this aspect of the program would greatly help his goal to make the middle school a very student-oriented place "where kids will feel comfortable.* If they’re comfortable at school, he said, they’ll be more likely to work hard towards their own success there. He also pointed out that a middle school’s staff members constantly need to think about the unique developmental "stage" their students are going through. "I think anyone who has taught or raised kids knows there is no other age quite like this one, " he grinned. "It's a completely different lime; no other age is comparable to it, and so we always have to be thinking about where the kids are socially and emotionally, as well as intellectually." He said the curriculum probably will reflect some of lhe changes in the philosophy about the best way to promote learning in young adolescents. "But the subjects them­ selves won't really change. We're still teaching the same core subjects and providing exploratory offerings as the junior high did. But 1 hope to encourage a move away from a lot of rote learning with lots of ditto sheets and instead urge the teachers to Continued on page 5 Enjoy Summertime with Pizza from PHIL’S PIZZERIA ITALIAN SPECIALTIES 795-7844 Pizza • Dinner • Ziti • Steaks • Appetizers • Submarines Calzone • Spaghetti • Cheesecake • Sausage Roll EAT IN OR TAKE OUT / WE CATER ALL OCCASIONS Downtown MIDDLEVILLE HOURS Tutt Thur» 1130 am 11 pm, Fn I Sat 1130am fpm Sun AttOoMd Mor CUiskd Jlcmotics We will be participating in to SIDEWALK SALES at Caledonia Village Centre • Homecoming and prom gowns and special occasion dresses marked down. Specials on discontinued wedding gowns. 9809 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Phone (616) 891-0025 OPEN: Mon.-Fri. 10 to 7; Sat. 10 �Did you attend the “Fourth Festival” July 1st at Caledonia? They had a great parade and a good time at the park, all day Middleville Heritage Club and Caledonia had the kx cream booth. We were real busy. too. On July I, Bemadine and Harry Reaser took the grand­ children, Bryan and Ashley, to Caledonia to see the paiade Real excitement for them Sunday. Bernard and Alice Wiennga. Bernadine and Harry Reaser, Marjorie Williams and son Bob and family from Charleston. Va., all had dinner July 2 at Yankee Springs Golf Course; then went back to Marjorie Williams' home for a great afternoon of visiting Esther Kelley. Lois Bacon, Mary Rosenberger and June Tungatc had a great luncheon July 6 at Mildred McIver’s. Later, Fem Doyle came for the afternoon There was much visiting and generally a good time for all July 2. Mary and Jim Spr­ inger, Delton, and Clarke and I enjoyed the potluck dinner at “Hall of Fame ’ ’ at Prairieville Wasn’t Wednesday a beautiful day? Cool, but still warm Sunday. July 9, Esther Kelley. Lois Bacon and June Tungate had dinner in Grand Rapids We met Emma Jane and Maurice Sunday at the TickTock for dinner, Loretta. George. Clarke and I. Then we went to their home at Thomapple Lake for a nice chat Thursday. Jim and Mary Springer of Delton and Clarke and I traveled to Lakeside near Michigan City to visit a cousin. John Springer and family. We took Mary and Jim out Wednesday evening to celebrate their birthdays. We went to Nashville for the perch supper Guess who was there, also? Emma Jane and Maurice Bemadine Reaser and sister Marjorie William and Dorothy Ball were in Charlotte Wednesday and had lunch with Lois (Johnson) Hendershott. Dorthy's sister. Clarke and 1 attended church at Bowens Mill Sun­ day. Always glad to see the friends, there. Monday we attended the Caledonia Senior Citizens Picnic at Caledonia Park. There was a good crowd, good food and a good time playing bingo. We are making plans for our 25th year celebration soon. Does ansone remember what happened to the little shanty that my dad had there June 26, they and Alice Zuidersma. Emily and John and Lois went to Crystal Falls to stay several days with the Curtis Bacon family. There was lots of visiting, swimm­ ing and a hay ride to view the beautv there, returning home June 29. The Phillipes left for North Carolina July I. The Cherry Valley Livestock Club held a meeting July 10 at the home of Matt Shane in Caledonia. A sheep and beef demonstration highlighted the session and plans were made for painting and cleaning bams at the fairgrounds to prepare them for the Kent DIRECTORY Good Shepherd Lutheran Church “People that care" ll| ' I The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod The Church where everybody is somebody ond Jesus Chnst is Lad" 9 30 am 1030 Om 600 p m 700 p m. Sunday School Sunday Morrung Worihip Sunday Evening Worship Wednesday M.awee* prayer 6 Mate dudv Rev WUUom Dobson Pastor Steve Jackson. Youth Pastor 891 8923 St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest Brenda J. Swanson of Mid­ dleville was among recent Hope College graduates who were honored for outstanding academic accomplishments during their four years at the DUTTON CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 6950 Hanna Lake SE SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Pastor Monte C. Bell (616) 795-2391 Recto Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar h. 948 2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 St. Paul Lutheran MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE MISSOURI SYNOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES (Come join our family ... Gods family) 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 A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord A Church on the Word Sunday Morning Worship 9:30a.m. Sunday School Praise Service Sunday Evening Service 10:45a.m. 6:50a.m. 7:00p.m. Visiting Pastor: Al Korvemaker • 452-9711 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Sunday School.............................................. Sunday Morning Worship Service 9:45 a.m. ............ 11:00 a.m. 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45p.m. PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue 111 Church Street 1st Service 8:50 a.m. • 2nd Service 11 a.m. Parmelee Morning Worship .... 9:30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School.........9 45 a.m. Morning Worship ....................... 11:00 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. Rev Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Church School 9:45 a.m. PHONE 891-8119 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office^ 891-8978 - Church Church Office Phone — 795-9266 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED St. Margaret Mary of the Sacred Heart Chapel LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 708 West Main Street Temporarily meeting at the Gaines Township Hall on 68th St SE. near Kalamazoo Ave 10 00 O m lilSom 600 pm YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman Pastor 795-3667 Comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings Ret . Paid Dcnvnie, Interim Rector Phone 945-3014 Morning Prayer. Wednesday__________ Rosary and Confessions before Mass BeDed'Ction o< the Biesseo Sacrament after Mass Christian Reformed 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship......................5:45 p.m. Daily Mass in Small Chapel • 8:30 a m. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Sunday Eucharist During Summer........ ......... Regularly____ _____ Sunday • Latin Tridentine Mass • 10 a.m. ?:15 am Pastor. Rev. Max E. Tucker Music, Jeff Vander Heide “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Services — Sunday School ..................... 10 00 a m. Morning Worship................... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship..................... 6:00 p.m. Pastor Wesley J. Coffey Phone 795-7076 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 1110 a m. Sunday Evening Service . 6.30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday 6:30 p.m Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship, Wednesday 7 00 p.m. REV KENNETH VAUGHT 891 8028 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 & 11:00 a.m First Friday Mass............................ 7:00 p.m. Recotory Office Phone — 531-0432 Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST (The (Old $imf UUthodiat (Cl^urcl} SUMMER SCHEDULE Morning Worship............. 10 a.m. Sunday School................. 10 00 a.m. Morning Worship........... 1100a.m. Evening Worship .6 00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . 7:30 p.m. “A church utth a caring heart for our community and the uorld" Sunday Services 10-00 a.m 10.30 am. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music Rev Rick Veenstra. Interim Pastor Rev. Stanley Vugteveen, Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Senwcv ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY 9:45 a m , 11 00 a m. & 6:00 p m WEDNESDAY.................. Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p m Sunday Evening Service 24 ' McCann Road. Irving, Michigan school. Swanson was awarded cum laude honors for achieving at least a 3.3 grade point average on a 4.0 scale (just South of 68th St.) M-37, north of Middleville Middleville at the Community Hall Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. sonal development of talents and special interests, scholastic record, personality and poise in formal wear, and judge's interview In addition, each of the can­ didates will take a written test designed to measure their general awareness of the world around them Awards will be presented to the top 12 Merit Finalists, the outstanding candidates in each of six judging categories, the optional talent show and for special achievement m each of the age divisions ranging from ages 13 to 18. The pageant finals will be held at 8:15 p.m.. July 22. at the Dow Center Auditorium on the Hope College Campus. Cindy Koresky of Milford, is the current Miss Teen of Michigan titleholders Middleville student wins academic honor at Hope County Fair Aug. 7 to 11. There also will be a special buyers' banquet Aug. 19 for anyone who purchased an animal from Cherry Valley Livestock Club members. For more information about the club’s projects, call Chris Lewis at 891-8198 or Tim Smith at 891-8955. 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. CHURCH Jennifer Carter, daughter of Mr and Mrs Theron and Pam Carter of Middleville, will be among the candidates competing for title of Miss Teen of Michigan at the seventh annual State Pagent in Holland. July 20-22. The winner of the pageant will receive a $1,000 cash scholarship, a host of mer­ chandise awards and an expense-paid trip to the Na­ tional Pageant where she will join titleholders from across the nation Miss Teen of America will receive nearly $30,000 m awards and prizes, including a $10,000 scholar­ ship to the school or universi­ ty of her choice. Each state candidate will be scored in six areas, including achievement and service to school and community , per­ Cherry Valley club preparing for the fair WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH LOCAL Middleville youth in Michigan teen pagent at the crossing? If so. call 891-1355. Happy birthday to Clara Denise How about a card to her'1 Richard. Lois Ann. Jason and Jim Phillips from Hender­ sonville. N.C.. came to visit her mother. Lots Bacon, at Lincoln Meadows, and her sister, Duane and Alice Zuidersma and family on Bender Road. 9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buuaida M 37 at 100th St.. Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Rm Dr Robert L. Weisman Pastor Church Office: 891-8869 Parsonage: 891-8167 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / July 18, 1989 / Page 5 Middleville men win division at Gus Mackercage tourney by Jean Gallup basketball team, so forming a team was easy, so they named themselves "Mode 101," and entered the fun. Did any one game stand out? No, they said. Any dramatic comebacks? No, they just kept on working, they said. Crowds were no problem either, as the numbers of spectators were large for only two of the six games they played. All three boys have played in the Macker before, though not with each other, but they will probably enter as a team again next year. "This is not like regular basketball - it s different - so A team from Middleville that won the 15-18 men s division trophy at the Gus Macker three-on-three tourn­ ament make it sound like it was just another pick-up basketball game. The three team members held no special practices and had no coach. Jason Pranger, Corey Dean and Pete Donker went to the national event at Belding and came home winners. They're already using the ball they used to win their division, and it is part of the trophy. They all play on the Thomapple Kellogg varsity expect it but don't let it affect your game," Dean advised to those who will enter for the first time. Pranger mentioned the crowds. "Don i let the crowds get to you. Sometimes they get on you. And play physical. They play a little rough." he said. Pete Donker agreed. “Don’t be intimidated — don't let them get you off your game," he said. Pranger said he would like to see the scheduling improved and more places provided for players, while Donkers only complaint is, "The line for the trophies is too long." Winners in the 15-18 year age division of the Gus Macker three-on-three basketball tournament are Midlevilles Corey Dean (left), Pete Donker and Jason Pranger. New middle school chief enthused about school year of .ncnmnrJ incorporate hands-on activi­ ties. "These kids are so active, and participation really is important. They just don't do as well listening to us teachers talk for an hour while they take notes or write out answers to the questions at the end of the chapter. "So, while there won't be much change in the subjects offered, parents may see some changes in the way the material is presented to the kids." Bouck emphasized that one of his primary goals is to increase the amount of parental involvement with the middle school. This, he said, will not only help alleviate some of the concerns about the new program, but also provide more opportunites for the students. He said he is looking forward to meeting parents and he encourages their ideas about extra­ curricular activities, for instance, or other ways parents could be involved. d,« concerns expressed over adding sixth graders to the middle school was whether these younger students would participate in social activites with eighth graders. Bouck said he had just met with the sixth-grade teachers who, he said, are going to come up with activities appropriate to that level. They will not be going to dances, for instance, with the older students. Seventh and eighth graders will, in turn, have activities planned that are appropriate for them. The new principal said he imagined there would be a few dances planned for the older students at special times during the year, and these, like other activities, he hopes to have after school rather than at night. But he said he was enthused about planning all kinds of school activites, such as skating parties, bowling parties, plays and intramurals, and he said this is where parent involvement could make a SftCCW ______ _ HAIR DESIGNERS 795-7719 Call for Appointment bi. difference. big difference. "I really hope parents will become involved with sponsoring clubs and activities like these," he said. "The more they are involved, the more different kinds of activities we can plan." Another fact that might alleviate parents' concern about their sixth graders is that mainly they will attend classes only in the east hall of the building where their lockers also are located. All middle school students will share the band room and a few other facilities with the high school, but for the most part, the middle school is self-contained with its own gym, library and cafeteria. "Part of making the school more kid-oriented is to make it an entity of its own," Bouck explained. "While I like the child-centeredness of the elementary school, I don't want a grown-up elementary nor do I want a mini-high school. I want a school that meets the needs of this particular age group, . . which is right in between the 'little kids' and 'the big kids.' "But you know, your community is usually known by its high school programs, like its sports teams and academic reputation. Most smaller communities like Caledonia and where I came from, Portland, base a lot of their community pride on the accomplishments of their high school. In that way, I do want the middle school to identify with the high school, with the Fighting Scots, and all the school pride. That's an important part of making the transition, too." Since starting his new job, Bouck said he has felt very comfortable with the community and the school district. A Michigan native, he said that he moved around a lot when he was in school because his father was a state policeman. But he considers Haslett "home," and that is where he graduated from high school. He received both his bachelor's and master's . degrees from Michigan State University, and he is now working on his Education Specialist degree, which, he explained, is essentially a doctorate degree without a disser­ tation. His wife, Mary, also is a teacher, and his daughter Emily will enter sixth grade this fall. The Boucks will live in Portland until they find a home in Caledonia, he said. "I really have been made welcome here," he said. "Everyone in the community has been so friendly and helpful. 1 feel comfortable because Port­ land's student population is almost exactly the same size as Caledonia’s." A science teacher at both the middle school and high school since 1976, Bouck said he also coached football, basketball and track at different levels in the Portland district. "I am really looking forward to getting started here in Caledonia and meeting the staff.the kids and their parents," he said. "This is a wonderful opportunity for me, too. This is exactly the job I’ve been looking for." W? THORNAPPLT FLORAL 114 River Street, Middleville Downtown — Along the River COMPLETE FLORAL SERVICE FOR ALL OCCASIONS — 14/e wire flowers worldwide OPEN: Mon.-Wed. 9-5 Thurs.&Frl. 9-5:30; Sat 9-1 (616) 795-3331 The one life policy that’s with you every step of the way. 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Gary Thalef Trustee ......................... .......Don Williamson Trustee---------------------- —..— .-----------------Lon Lefanty Trustee.................... _......................... . —Wendy Romph The address of the pnncipal office of the Board of Education is 3885 Bender Rd Middleville, Ml 49333, and the phone number is (616) 795-3313 ^Auto -Owners Insurance TrCNo flotfamfarft • DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. "When You Think of Insurance. Think of Us" 215 E. Main Street, Caledonia, Michigan 49316 JEFFREY M. OeVRIES (616) 891 -8125 JOHN J. OeVRIES �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 18. 1989 Middleville girls’ team masters Gus Macker mania time the team has played in the Macker by Jean Gallup Many people from Middleville took part in the Macker three-on-three basket­ ball tournament held over the July 7 weekend, and many won trophies for fourth, third, second and even first place. A winner in the 15-18 age bracket for girls was the team of Jessie Weatherhead, Marcy Gildea, Mandy Pranger and Alicia Batson, all of Middleville. It was the second Last year, the girls named their team "What," followed this year by "What IV." Alicia's father, James Batson, suggests next year's team title should be "What IV Again." The most memorable moment for Alicia, Marcy and Mandy was the win over "The Flying Nuns" to take the semi-final match. The girls admit they were a little intimidated by the attitude of the the other team, which exuded supreme confidence and just looked like a tough opponent, they said. With the win, the Middle­ ville girls gained a lot of confidence. "Then we knew we still had one loss and they didn't," Alicia said. Jessie could not name her one most memorable event at the Macker. "It was just seeing the girls' effort and the win. everybody there to play. It "They showed such good was the whole thing," she teamwork and sportsmanship, recalled. especially with the opposing The girls gave advice to teams' parents heckling. And. first-time teams planning to not having a coach, the kids go to the national three-day did a good job with that." The girls’ team evolved contest which drew 250,000 people over the hot July from their experiences on the weekend. Thomapple Kellogg freshman "Get in shape," advised basketball team, which is Mandy. coached by Richard Lintz. "The heat It will be hoc," They held two special cautioned Alicia. practice sessions before the Marcy said players should Macker event, and even "be ready to meet some girls though they had been through with bad attitudes" experiences with crowds, Jessie's best advice was noise and heat, they all "Prepare to be tough." admitted to being, scared, Diane Weatherhead praised nervous and excited at one time or another. Support by the families of the girls playing during the five matches over two days was a big help, they said. They plan to enter again next year when the number of spectators and players who attend the {patches will probably be higher than the 250,000 there this year. Parents of the girls are Gail and James Batson, Jack and Linda Gildea. Skip and Char Pranger and James and Diane Weatherhead Tee-shirts for “What IV" were provided by Dan Pfeiffer Lincoln Mercury of Grand Rapids. Nice guys do come out on top The young ladies who won the 15-18 girls division of the Gus Macker national tournament in Belding pose with the team trophy. From left are Jessie Weatherhead, Marcy Gildea, Alicia Batson and Mandy Pranger. FARM INSURANCE • Broad protection for Farm Owners • Country estate • farm personal, farm liability and workmen’s compensation. DON’T PAY YOUR FARM INSURANCE UNTIL YOU HAVE CHECKED WITH US. PIONEEER STATE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY in the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 in Caledonia, Ml 49316 (616) 891-9294 Middleville Rotary club seeks items for garage sale by Jean Gallup The Middleville Rotary Club again will hold its own sale during the annual Community Garage Sale July 27-28. The club is now seeking donated items to put in its sale, which will be held at Ron Errair’s home at 300 Broadway (M-37), said Rotarian Eldon Newmyer. "We are looking for good, used merchandise to go with some new items we have this year. If you have something and want us to pick it up, just call 795-7925 or 795-7096," he said. The Rotary will use the proceeds from the sale to support both Middleville Boy Scout troops, and possibly the Little League teams, he said. League Results Monday League Standings Team W-L Kentwood Rental............... 5-1 Phih Pizza 5-1 Paladin................................. 4-2 Swamp Fox 4-2 Dan Valley......................... 3-3 Gukh Construction .2-4 Seif & Sons............... 1-5 Kow Patties 0-6 Tuesday League Standings Swamp Fox......................... 7-0 Gasms 4-3 Pastoors ...................... 3-4 Raiders .............................. 2-5 Family Tasem 2-5 Village GrocWoivenne Pav­ ing 2-5 Smiling even when they were a litle mad, not losing their cool and always be­ ing ready with a handshake brought a coveted Gus Macker sportsmanship trophy to this Caledonia Macker team. The sportsmanhip trophy is awarded to only one of the 20 teams that play on each court, and is selected by the court ‘Gusbuster. Displaying both their second place trophies and the special sportsmanship award are Caledonia Shnozeys' Todd Long, left, Paul Minder, Tim Baker and Eric Constant. ‘3-2-1 Blast -off’ at Caledonia Library sfc • iF The Kent County Library System has launched a sum­ I mer series of space-related ac­ | tivities and events for children. One of the programs, “3-2-1 Blast-off!” is schedul­ ed to take place at 2 p m. | Wednesday. Aug. 2, at the Caledonia Library at 240 Emmons. Youngsters ages 3 to 6 will be treated to a special adven­ ture around the earth and the universe with a program of stories, songs and poems about the sun, moon and stars ‘Our storytelling program for little children is always well received,” said Mary Frydrych. children's services coordinator for the Kent County system. “We expect nearly 2.000 children will at­ tend this summer, and we re ready for them w nh a brand new program all about outer space.” The program is free and everyone who attends will receive a free mobile to take home and put together For more information, call the Kent County Library Children’s Services at 774-3253. • “Control The Flow” Steensma Plumbing i ' Discount Prices for Prompt Payments | Service and Repair Barry & Kent Counties Insured Licensed Master Plumber #09008 I JOHN STEENSMA | Middleville, Ml 49333 | • 795-3510 • | BRING IN THIS AD FOR FREE MARKET ANALYSIS DURING SIDEWALK SALE! RF/WKK brokers — CALL — 891-9219 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / July 18, 1989 / Page 7 Camp Manitou-Lin geared up for summer at Barlow Lake Summer camp and water go together, and one of the activities the boys and girls enjoy is learning how to kayak. Ben Mann, (left) Joe Mancewictz. (center) and Brad Hall show they are well on their way to complete mastery of kayaking Assistant program director Robert Kozal shows the inside of one of the cabins the children will call home for their stay at Camp Manitou Un. For the first time that he can recalll, Kozal said all the counselors had to protect the children against mosquitos this year. 5 T-K students attend institute The last week of June prov­ ed to be a busy and rewarding week for five students and their advisor from Thomapple Kellogg High School. Kelly Neuman, Petra Muller, Jenny Middleton, Mary Elwood, Pat Neuman and Dan Erb were participants in the Michigan Teenage In­ stitute (MTI). About 400 students and ad­ visors from across the state at­ tended the six-day workshop on the campus of Michigan State University. The major emphasis of MTI is drug awareness and prevention, although many other skills, in­ cluding communication, leadership and assertiveness were developed during the week. Hilton’s Apple Caledonia ... . wpst Of M-37 M S 96 u , _ , *r REOPENING FOR SEASON Sweet Com & Blueberries Soon! • Stoneground Pancake Mixes • Jellies • New Craft Items include Amish Made Quilts, Pillows, Handcrafted Wood Items 5idl\mikShe - SPECIALS 3 Mo. Unlimited TONING No Service Fee S6995 BEACH BUM SPECIAL 3 Month Unlimited TANNING Plus $2 Service Fee Plus $2 00 Servx* Fee 10% Off ANY TANNING PACKAGE ________________ Good through July 24 1989_________________ the FIRM 89i-i82o Located in Caledonia Village Centre (between D&W and Rae Aid) On M-37 _ OPEN — Mon Fn 8 to 8 Sai 9 to 4 30 The participants started each morning with a keynote speaker. Speakers ranged from comedian Michael Prit­ chard to singer and songwriter Peter Alsop The major theme of the speakers dealt with making healthy choices. After the keynote address, the participants attended fami­ ly groups in order to process the speakers’ messages. In the afternoon, par­ ticipants attended “Skill Builders,” which emphasized skills such as assertiveness, communication and coping with peer pressure. Another activity that was offered was the ‘Natural High.” Activities ranged from basketball to golf. This segment emphasized that there are many fantastic ways of “getting high” without the use of drugs or alcohol. The team from TK benefitled from the “Team Train­ ing” portion of the program. Senior Kelly Neuman stated, "It allowed us to develop our organizational skills and gave us time to develop our own local Teen Institute.’* The team was able to ex­ change ideas with other teams and get a variety of sugges­ tions dealing with fundraising. The week at MTI went by fast and it was difficult to say goodbye However, the TK team members left feeling good, because they knew they would be able to return to Middleville and use their recently attained know ledge to help the youth in their community All of the participants are members of the recently form­ ed group called Handling Issues Together (HIT) Last spring. HIT put on a Teen In­ stitute for Middle School students to the theme of “Challenge to be Yourself.” Realizing how successful the first T1 was. HIT has already started planning another for November HIT has decided to send mv nations to the surrounding middle schools to see if they would hke to participate by Jean Gallup A summertime ritual observed since 1912 is once again under way at Camp Manitou-Lin, on the sunlit shores of Barlow Lake, for hundreds of boys and girls from the surrounding area. The words "summer camp" bring to mind swimming, horseback riding, archery, meals in the mess hall, sleeping in a cabin in the woods, nature walks, and making "buddies." Camp Manitou-Lin, a YMCA resident summer camp south of Middleville that operates from June 24 to Aug. 28 every summer, is alive with boys and girls of all ages enjoying activities with nature and each other under the watchful eyes of camp counselors. The camp will hold a maximum of 140 to 150 campers, but this week has 7? youngsters on a week s stay Continued on nexl pog< pocket the difference - between our low cost loans AND THEIRS We try to keep our loan rates as low as can be! When you’re in the market for a loan...shop and com* pare...and then see us. We’ll work out a loan that you can work with ...low rates, convenient terms! State Bank of Caledonia Offices in Caledonia, Dutton & Middleville fr| 267 Main St. Caledonia 3205 68th St. SE Dutton 891-8113 698-6337 303 Arlington Middleville 1=| 795-3361 lTnder �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 18, 1989 The large kitchen at YMCA Camp Manitou Lin is needed to supply three meals a day to 75 to 100 young people a day. Waiting for their chance to go into Barlow for their morning swim class are (left to right) Audrey Marihugh, Heather Trusack, Kinberly Doty, Carrie Rottier and Becky Schutz. The secluded cabins named after Indian tribes will be a place the youngsters who visit YMCA Camp Manitou Lin will probably remember for the rest of their lives Visit the VILLA BAKERY For Some Great Dinner Specials On Morula), it's our BBQ Pork Ribs Night. It includes a trip to the salad bar. Larry’s baked beans and fresh baked cornbread. We have a special BBQ sauce that makes our Ribs finger-lickin' good! $7.95 On Tuesday, it’s our Far Fast Night. You'll have a choice of chicken, beef, or shrimp stir fry. It includes a trip to the salad bar. rice and our new cheese bread. $6.95 for the Beef and Chicken Stir Fry . and $7.95 for the Shrimp Stir Fry On Wednesday, it’s our Char Broiled Prime Rib Night. It includes a trip to the salad bar. Texas fries, and poppi bread. Let me know what you think about the special seasoning*. ......................... $7.95 On Thursday. it’s our South of the Border Night. You’ll have a choice of Chicken. Beef or Shrimp Fajitas It includes a trip to the salad bar. refried beans and warm flour tortillas $6.95 for the Chicken and Beef Fajitas, and $7.95 for the Shrimp Fajitas »ili tv AN the xtxcJ friwn 5(1) <«> IOOO pm MIDDLE VILLA INN M-37 Just North of Middleville For Reservations call . 795-3640 Or 891-1287 Campers ready for summer fun Continued from previous page with 20 staff members. The main lodge features a large kitchen with a equally large dining area with a bare wood floor. Cabins designed to sleep 10 children each are situated along the wooded shore of the lake. Each has an Indian name, such as Cheyenne, Navajo, Objibway and Shoshone. Staff cabins are similar to those of the campers. Children as young as 6 and 7 and as old as 14 and 15 make up the campers who can attend for a one- or two-week stay, said Robert Kozal, one of the 13 counselors on duty at the camp. Kozal, who is assistant program director, is a student at Aquinas College studying math and computer inform­ ation systems. VINYL REPLACEMENT W INDOWS Normal in»tallalK>fl •*’ AS LOW AS hit -tn Sadie* SAVE NOW!! Bayt — Bo w» — Doorw*//« St**I Entry Door* Also available for the uncommitted child is the Discovery Group, which will have a shortened visit to the camp to acquaint them with camping, Kozal said. After the three-day camping experience, the children usually come back for longer stays, sometimes the same summer, Kozal said. If on a week's stay, there will be one weekend trip, but no overnig*': stays, he said. The two-week campers take a one- to three-night trip outside of camp. The local trips might be a walk through Devil's Soup Bowl, a trip to Gun Lake for the day, or a hayride. The longer trip might include canoeing on the Thornapple or Pere Marquette River, or hiking the beaches of a state park on Lake Michigan. Advantages of summer camp include meeting children and adults who come from all over and making friends who come from different life­ styles, Kozal said. (> <—a Reawnal ) $995 For a FREE estimate call 1-800-THERMO-l Serving Michigan. Ohio and Indiana Toward the end of a camper’s stay, a special even­ ing awaits the youngsters. A huge "Indian campfire" serves as a centerpiece for the entertainment provided by the staff. In an impressive ceremony, the counselors shoot burning arrows across Barlow Lake and to the astonishment of the campers, the ploy brings “Chief Mamtou-lin" floating in to the shore. The evening also features games, songs and stunts, such as Indian leg wrestling by the staff. Kozal and another counselor throw fire sticks back and forth in a fiery display, which always impresses the camp­ ers, he said. The staff members enjoy the evening as much as the campers, and have become quite adept at making a dramatic presentation, he added. With all the activities planned for them on the volleyball courts, tennis courts, softball fields, in the arts and crafts building, and in the canoes and kayaks in the lake, the campers enjoy a busy schedule, but also have quiet times several times a day. Also, there is time for walks alone or with a new friend, or to learn archery or horseback riding. But the overiding goal of the camp comes from Director Mike Smith s message on the third page of the 1989 Campers Handbook: "Camps have stayed an important ingredient of many young people's lives for many reasons. It's an experience which teaches cooperation, independence, responsibility, leadership, and enhances one's self concept "*Y‘ camping provides Christian values, and examples that help youth find their own direction. Countless skills are acquired and friendships are gained, but most of all fun and memories are always to be had. Most of ail it is a beginning of a way of life, for over the years, camp has gotten into people’s blood, and they come back year after year as campers, as staff, and later as leaders in our community." �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / July 18. 1989 / Page 9 Lansing Diary By Rep. Paul Hillegonds Indictment of the System. That a Lansing lobby ist accus­ ed of bribing a state legislator was found not guilty does not constitute a clean bill of health for the State Capitol On the contrary, one may speculate that the jurors verdict reflected their cynical judg­ ment that the alleged miscon­ duct was business as usual between lawmakers and lob­ byists. and did not warrant singling out the accused for punishment Such citizen cynicism should be cause for legislative concern — and action to Freeport Softball Standings reform Michigan's campaign finance laws. In fact. I do not believe that bribery and related criminal offenses are commonplace in Lansing. But the disturbing truth is that year-around fun­ draising activity by incumbent lawmakers and the growth of well-funded political action committees (PAC's), often controlled by lobbyists, pose too many unspoken connec­ tions between campaign con­ tributions and legislative dec is ion-making As troubl­ ing. the tendency of PAC’s to support incumbents is resulting in re-election rates of 95 percent or more This discourages qualified challengers from mounting aggressive campaigns — and makes it difficult for voters to change the direction of our government Though incumbent lawmakers are not likely to bite the hand that feeds them. I believe the time is coming when a frustrated public will demand change To en­ courage needed reform. I will be introducing in September legislation that limits the period dunng which campaign contributions may be accepted and prohibits incumbents from carry ing over campaign fund surpluses into a new election cycle. More on this in the fall Summer Budget Stalemates. The Michigan Democratic party last week ran newspaper ads blasting Republican Senators for not meeting more often this sum­ mer to break the deadlock over the 1989-90 state budget Apparently Jim Blanchard thought this would earn him political points at the expense of potential gubernatorial rival. Senate Majority Leader John Engler. However, the ads did not reflect the legitimate state fiscal policy differences that have existed. Here are the facts. HouseSenate disagreements over ap­ propriations bills could not be resolved until the Governor and legislative majority leaders agreed on revised spending levels for the fiscal year starting October 1. 1989. "Since this past January , when Governor Blanchard proposed a tight, no-growth budget, state revnues estimates for this year and next have increased by nearly $600 million. The administration's recommend­ ed spending also had increas­ ed by that amount, due mainly to higher than anticipated Medicaid and welfare caseloads and a mushrooming prison population Meanwhile in the House. Speaker Dodak was scheduled weekly sessions as long as the budget deliberations continue. Because House members not serving on the Appropriations Committee must await the outcome of House-Senate negotiations. I have urged die Speaker to use the summer months for long overdue legislative oversight activities. Recent newspaper stories have reported waste, in­ competence and even alleged corruption in such state of­ fices as the Department of Corrections. Insurance Bureau and Michigan Employment Security Com­ mission. These problems would occur less often if the legislature were properly playing its watchdog role. As I wrote to Speaker Dodak. we are a full-time legislature It’s time that we acted like one. 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Stop by any of our convenient offices and get your summer fun started with a loan from Hastings City Bank. ffitp Htnik Safe and Sound MEMBER FDIC Hastings • Middleville lender Bellevue • Nashville �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 18. 1989 Winner of Middleville karate club 50-50 drawing announced by Jean Gallup Th* winner of a 50-50 drawing held by the Middle­ ville Wado/Ryu Karate/Do School to raise funds to travel to a tournament was named last week. Dr. Eldon Newmyer, D.C., the holder of the winning ticket, was presented with a check Monday, July 10. Twelve members of the karate club will be in Hohenwald, Tenn., from Aug. 17 through 20 to compete in a tournament sponsored by James Zimmerman, who Richard J. Choryan, O.D DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia. Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision (Jure • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 “...and me without insurance!" Your camping equipment, boat and motor, sporting goods, cameras — be sure they are adequately covered for theft and damage. With insurance from the Booth Agency! holds a fifth-degree black belt, and is the tournament director. Bill Baser, his wife Cheryl and son Kristopher Snyder, Mike Den Hartigh, Tim Raphael, Phil Rakowski, Justin and Nicole Snyder, April Boil John Tobias and Dale, Don, Jeremy and Teresa Krueger will travel to Tennessee, along with Kirk Steward, spokesman for the karate school. This is the fifth annual trip for the group, and is an internationally ranked event open to all styles. Steward said. Last years tournament attracted thousands and this year's event is expected to be as large or larger, he added. Fund-raising continues, with the club selling submarine sandwiches made by Phil’s Pizzeria in Middleville. Anyone wishing more information or to buy a submarine can call 765-5324. BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St (M-37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 Eldon Newmyer (left) accepts a check from Kirk Steward for his half of a 50/50 drawing held to fund a trip to Tennessee by the Middleville Wado/Ryu school We have a large selection of MOVIES FOR RENT as well as for sale. We also have Nintendo Games and players for rent with new games and movies every week. Come see us today! Air Conditioned GET ALL THIS AND MORE AT THE ... MOVIE DEPOT Enjoy our AIR CONDITIONING 795-9927 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I July 18, 1989 / Page 11 Area Center for Christian Counseling has open house by Jean Gallup The MiddJevilie/CaJedonia Area Center for Christian Counseling held an open house last Thursday to introduce its newest staff member, the members of its Advisory Board and to acquaint the community with its services. Dr. Daniel Henderson July 1 joined the rest of the staff of the satellite clinic of Pine Rest Christian Hospital in Grand Rapids. "h’s important to have things like open houses to show off our staff, and let the community know what services we provide," said board member Fred Boncher. Removing obstacles for the people seeking help is a goal of the board members and staff of the clinic, Boncher explained. "We're here 20 miles closer to the people of the community than Grand Rapids. That removes the obstacle of a 20-mile drive. It's easy to find, and easy to drive in and park. We make it as easy as possible for anyone who comes here," he said. The location of the clinic between Middleville and Caledonia helps foster a feeling of privacy and security, Clinic Coordinator Robert Vande Pol continued. "We work with the churches, so we have a Christian connection to encourage them through the churches. Some of the churches provide subsidies to parishioners and those who can't afford it They can use any church - or none," Bone her said. "We're fortunate that Peace Reformed Church did recognize the need and did so much to encourage us and provide help. We stand ready CALEDONIA SIDEWALKSALE/ to help working through the schools, churches and courts, or any organization or individual who sees a need in themselves. They’re all welcome,' he said. The counseling center now has two full-time and three part-time therapists with the addition of Henderson. He will provide individual, marital, family, and group psychological testing and evuluation. The rest of the staff includes Vande Pol, Tom Van Tongeren, Morrie Dieleman and Kathy Hyink. The Advisory Board is made up of Boncher, an attorney who serves on the Caledonia Board of Friiirahon, Realtor Henry Nyhuis, Director of Educational Continued on page 14 7TH ANNUAL CALEDONIA AREA SuiewaSkSoSe Thurs., Fri. & Sat., July 20,21 & 22,1989 _________________ I___________________________I!______________ Thurs., Fri. & Sat. • July 20-21-22 STOP IN FOR GREAT BARGAINS at The Old Depot (Across from Caledonia Lumber) The Advisory Board for the counseling center come from many different areas of community life. The Rev. Merlin Buwalda (clockwise from left) from the Caledonia Christian Reformed Church, Realtor Henry Nyhuis from Caledonia, Clinic Coordinator Robert Vande Pol, Caledonia Board of Education member Fred Boncher, and Director of Educational Services for Hastings area Schools. Robert Vanderveen meet once a week as a board. Not pictured is Jeanne Perry, Athletic director of the Thornapple Kellogg Schools. CHERRY VALLEY (M-37) CALEDONIA OIL CO. 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Main St. • 891 1591 227 E-Main s« 891-1172 CALEDONIA LUMBER 115 Kinsey St., Caledonia •• 891-8143 CALEDONIA FARMERS ELEVATOR MAIN STREET ICE CREAM & DELI Store 891 8108 Lumber 891 8143 129 E Main 891 8997 ROETMAN FUNERAL CHAPEL APSEY AUTOMOTIVE 891 8155 10% Off Any Cemetery Marker Complete Auto Service 891 8160 CALEDONIA VILLAGE CENTRE CALEDONIA VILLAGE HARDWARE D & W FOODS “A Nicer Place to Be” 7 Days A Week • 7 am. • 11 p.m. 891 9255 RAINBOW’S END Yarn, Craft and Variety 891 1106 Saturday 8 a m. Io S p m Hardi-Cube CEDAR CLOSET COUNTRY TOWN FLORAL •• •• CHERRY VALLEY CAFE Casual Wear for Juniors and Misses 891 1584 Flowers & Gilts 891 8646 • W Daily Specials • Take-Out 891 9480 RITE AID PHARMACY For Courteous Pharmacy Assistance • 891 1256 SNIDERS Commercial A Residential Satellite Systems • Movie A Game Rental • 891 9292 THE FIRM TOTAL BODY SALON A Tanning • Toning • Aerobics 891 1820____________ ^0 ______ BUSINESS SERVICES STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Caledonia Village Centre 891 9294 Save today on Hardi-Cube* Water Softener Salt. It will regenerate your softener efficiently, with none of the system-clogging impurities that can be found in rock or solar salt. Handi-Cube CflM. ftKWMl Up IP »% ' CHERISHED MEMORIES Womens Bndai A Formal Wear Mother ex Andes • Bridesmaids Cherry VsAey Sq SMg. • 891-0025 CALEDONIA PRINTING 9790 Cherry Valley 891 2121 50-lbs RICHARD J CHORYAN, 0 D. Available At SERVING THIS AREA SINCE 1918 — Caledonia Farmers Elevator 146 E. Main Street, Caledonia STORE 891-8108 LUMBER 891-8143 “THE SUH RISES AHD SETS OH OUR BUSIHESS" 133 Mam St Ml 9224 STATE FARM INSURANCE RELIABLE TELEVISION Full Hair Care A Tanning 891 9257 • Village Centre Ken Visser. Agent Auto • Life • Fire • Health 891 9217 • M 37 TV • VCR • Stereo Car Audio • Radar Detectors 237 Kinsey • 891 8418 UPTOWN CLEANERS & FORMAL WEAR RICHARD ROBERTSON. D O S. THE NEW DESIGN Good CMm Drecrre Good Cleaning KV-WU. Caledoma V«age Centre imprinted Caps A Jackets 924© Cherry ^Mley • 891 1003 DOUG S AUTO SERVICE CENTURY 21 CZINDER REALTY, INC. (fttv Sank Safe & Sound 9265 Cherry Valley • 891-0010 VICTORIAN GALLERY PHOTOGRAPHY Senior Portrait Specials 891 9455 FLYING COLORS Adults A Children Caledonia Village Centre 891 8141 Fast Automobve Repair 891 9383 • M 37 DeVRIES INSURANCE AGENCY, INC 215 E Mam St • 891 8125 CALEDONIA MEDICAL CLINIC STATE BANK OF CALEDONIA 812 E Mam St 891 1451 Your Full Service Ban* 891-8113 • Main St 9809 Cherry Valley Surte E Caledonia Ml • 891 9201 CALEDONIA STANDARD AUTO REPAIR $«« Serve Gas • Ope* 24 Hours M 37 A Mam St .Ml 1496 SEIF & SONS CHEV. All participating merchants will establish their own business hours for this event. gangoMl Values! 632 E Main St Ml 8104 �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 18. 1989 T-K Middle School steps taken out for safety Obituaries Ge trude L. Holes RASOTA, FLORIDA de L. Holes, 83 of fa, Florida and formerly istings passed away y July 9, 1989 at East Nursing Home in ta. Holes was bom on Sr ibcr 2, 1905 in Barry G , the daughter of Duane ar sie (Dennis) Goldring. Si ;S raised in Barry Coun­ ty attended schools there, was married to James B. H< on December 4, 1924 in Hi . gs. She assisted her hu i id for many years in op ng drug stores in Michiga he last being the Holes Dr and Surgical Supply stoic in Hillsdale. She retired Gc Sa of Su M Sa and moved to Sarasota in 1965. She was active in Rotary-Ann Club and Red Cross for many years. Mrs. Holes is survived by her husband, James of Saraso­ ta; a sister, Dorothy Goldring of Los Angeles, California; and by four nieces including Carol Plummer of Middleville. Graveside services were held Monday July 17, 1989 at the Irving Township Cemetery with Rev. Lynn Wagner officiating. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. The Tbornopple Kellogg Middle School has had a change in the landscape. Because the steps in the front of the building were unsafe, they were removed during regular summer maintenance work being done around the TK schools. Alumni of the school will remember the steps fondly as a place they stopped to talk with their friends, wait for their parents to pick them up or just "hang out.' Sun & News 795-3345 CALEDONIA PRINTING 7 9790 Cherry Valley Rd.. Caledonia >1"* 891-2121 .rt NORMA VELDERMAN • Photo Copying • Weddings Envelopes H • Head Lettuce • Peppers i • Cucumbers 1 • Tomatoes • Sweet Onions • Sweet & Sour Cherries • Blueberries • Wax & Green Beans • Watermelons • Muskmelons Crofoot’s Gardens 1 6100 W. State Rd., Middleville B 795-9143 J Notes from Middleville The Middleville Neighbors column written by Norma Velderman will be missing for the next several weeks while Nnrma recuperates from eye surgery. The column will resume when Mrs. Velderman gets her new glasses which will allow better vision. Mr and Mrs Charlie Cox celebrated their 57th wedding anniversary on July 6. Gary McGhee, son of Leona McGhee of Middleville, has been Mow Now. Pay Later. No Down Payment. No Payments or Interest until October 1, 1989. promoted from Lieutenant Commander to Inspector with the Michigan State Police, and has been transferred to the police post at Magaumee. McGhee would appreciate hearing from his friends in Middleville, who can reach him b; addressing letters to the Michigan State Police Post in Megaumee, Mich. Leona McGhee celebrated her 83rd birthday at the home of her daughter and her husband, Betty and Chuck Flora. Her entire family joined her at the June 30 celebration. A special treat for Leona was the singing of "Happy Birthday" by the younger members of her family. • Business Cards • Rubber Stamp • Carbonless Forms • Computer Forms agjnvtS • Facsimile Service Fax « 891 8074 Donna Apsey Manager Jim & Colleen Shoaf Owners - Behind SraMa'a Pizza S&S FARM MARKET • Michigan BLUEBERRIES • Vine Ripened TOMATOES • Indiana MUSKMELON • Homegrown STRING BEANS GET RESULTS 7350 S. Middleville Rd. (M-37) Call... 795-3345 BETWEEN MIDDLEVILLE and HASTINGS Ph. 795-9758 .t'r' /1. Caledonia Sidewalk Sale Days specials j GUARANTEE LT-12 LAWN TRACTOR y free Topping • 12HP Briggs & Stratton I/C Engine ■S STAJmtK AT — 40c Yogurt Purchase • 38” Certified TurboCut1** deck Mfr. Sugg. Price: $1,449 • Optional twin bag VacPacT'' (Tractor & mower deck only) collection system ‘ Freight and prep additional ‘ EASY WHITE CREDIT FINANCING” Yuur Authorized FuA-Scracc White Dealer. ice cold Con of Hot Dog ”“60$ Brat CALEDONIA SELF SERVE MARATHON Phone CALEDONIA FARM EQUIPMENT 9740 Cherry Valley Caledonia. Ml 49316 Donut & Coffee — on your — 891-8198 (6161 891-9255 * 9266 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Ml 49316 OUR PRICES ARE THE SAME FOR CASH OR CREDIT �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / July 18, 1989 / Page 13 s(rcct I By Barbara Gall "I saw the ad in the paper for an ice cream shop and deli, walked in, and fell in love with it!" That's how Linda Henifin, new owner of Caledonia's Main Street Ice Cream and Deli at 129 Main St., describes how she got involved with her new business, which opened June 12. "It was time for me to open my own place," said the Grand Rapids resident and East Kentwood High School graduate. She explained that after finishing her degree in elementary education and psychology at Grand Valley State University, she was unable to find a full-time teaching job, so she took a job as assistant manager at the Big Boy Restaurant, where she had waited tables while in college, and worked in the restaurant business for four to five years. She then opened the deli at the Meijer's store on Kalamazoo Avenue and followed that with a job managing the deli at Kingma's Produce. "After all that, I needed to get out on my own," she said, explaining that she had been looking for several months before spotting the ad for the Caledonia village location. Right now, she is offering a variety of deli sandwiches such as subs, meatbail with mozzarella, grilled ham and cheese and barbecue chicken with chips along with her Deli Hot Dog ("I'd recommend this hot dog to anyone," said customer Main Street Deli owner opens new business Gary Durkee), salads, chips and cheese and all kinds of ice cream treats in all kinds of flavors. But by mid-August, Henifin said she hopes to have her deli cases installed so she can open that part of her business. Sliced meats, cheeses and a large variety of salads will stock her showcase, she said. "Eventually I’d like the place to have the old-style Chicago deli atmosphere, with the good smell of the cheeses and the meats and the sandwiches greeting the customers," she said. She said she already offers deli party trays of meats, meats and cheeses or cheeses only, a relish tray, a fruit tray and the Main Street Snack Tray. These do need 24-hour notice, she noted. Other services presently include a carry out and birthday parties with cake, ice cream, hot dogs and pop. But Henifin said she would like to finish a downstairs room to accommodate luncheons, meetings or even showers. "There's already room for 30 in that room, and I could accommodate 50 if a wall was taken out,” she said enthusiastically. She has already planned some activities for the fall when school opens, including a Halloween part of the community. Getting to know people is very important to me. "I’ve felt very comfort­ able here sc fa. I'm amazed at how friendly everyone has been and at the positive response I’ve received already. It's really been encouraging. Hours at the Main Street Ice Cream and Deli are from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday. On Saturday, the store is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Orders can be placed by calling 891-8997. ■ The Main Street Ice Cream and Deli is easy to spot with its red. white and blue banner, red-checked cur tains, and convenient bench for relaxing with a conv. k n^ciin Z spict Sidewalk Sale SPECIAL. Hol Dog & r A< Small Pop Ju HOURS: Monday Friday 10-9 Saturday 10-6; Sunday 10-5 129 East Main Street, Caledonia Deli owner Lindo Henifin welcomes customers Collin Kaiser, 3, left, Kelly Kaiser, 10: Dale Foote, 5 and Danielle Foote, 10. ‘Happy 60’ Club set birthday party for Monday July 10 The Caledonia “Happy 60“ Club held a picnic at the Caledonia Park Monday, July 10, at noon with 17 present. MIDDLEVILLE AREA Country living ot its best in this 4-yr -old walk out ranch. 3 bedrooms 2 baths on 5 wooded acres finished basement, main floor family room, 24x40 pole barn. Coll Cornerstone or eves Mary 948-8840 not a large crowd but there was a lot of food for dinner. After the dinner. President Lillian Schultz called a meeting together to make ar­ rangements for the club’s 25th birthday anniversary coming up Sept. 11. With that and plans worked out, the crowd got ready to play bingo. Everyone was a winner, and that is what friendship does. Everyone was read) to lea\e for home by 3:30 p.m. All stated what a great day it was and just beautiful at the park, not real hot and a lot of good breeze, and they thanked the one above for giving such an ideal day The next potluck will be in the Community Board Room Aug. 14. This will be a day the club will work on its pro­ grams for the birthday celebration. For information, call Schultz, at 891-8135 Caledonia surplus distribution set MIDDLEVILLE ■ Story & S or double lot w<th tots of troos 3 bedrooms family room with bar. Priced in the mid-50's. Call Cornerstone or eves Deb 623-8357 CALEDONIA New listing Handyman 2 bedroom bungalow on 2 acres Priced to sell at $29 900 Call Cornerstone or eves Geo 891-8571 n cornerstone ® realty inc costume party for "middle school age kids" which would i i /olve decorations, food, a disc jockey and music. She said more information on the party would come out later, but that it would definitely be an RSVP party so she would know who was coming. She also said she would extend her hours to 11 p.m. on Friday nights during football season at least, so that boosters of the Fighting Scots could stop in for ice cream or even a sandwich after the game. "This is what I really want," she said. "Not just my own place, but something where I can be a □ 4611 N. Middleville Road — Middleville Surplus Commodity Day will be Thursday, July 27. at the Holy Family Hall in Caledonia from 10 a m. to 4:30 pm or until supplies run Recipients are asked to be sure and bring their registrauon cards with them Also, they should bnng bags with them for the commodities For more information, call Lillian Schultz at 891-8135. NEXT 5th Annual Middleville Community Garage Sale and Business Sidewalk ale Days! Thurs. & Fri., Jul 27&2S Remember last year? Over 1C sales all over town, with hundreds of buyers from all over West Michigan ... you’re invited to join the fun for another Middleville C mmunity-wide ^Garage Sale Thursday and Friday, July 27 & 28. J �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 18. 1989 Call for Classifieds Friese-Wingeier plan wedding date for 1990 VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for ’2.50 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 5:00 p.m. Want To Rent For Rent WANTED: Small home to rent in Caledonia area. 891-1721. BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. Miscellaneous June 27. 1989 President Thatcher called the meeting to order at 7 00 p m. Present Bray. Hardy Mason Myers. Riley, ond VondenBerg Absent None Guests Mr ond Mrs Lorry Lydy. Dick Meyers. Joe Rahn director of the Joint Develop­ ment Commission and Jean Gallup from the Sun ond New* Minutes of the June 13. 1989 corrected Hordy moved thof Council oc cept the Resolution Approving the Levy of on Additionol Milloge Rate of 1989 Property Taxes Support by Riley Roll coll Bray aye. Hardy aye. Mason aye Myers aye. Riley aye. VondenBerg aye. ond Thatcher oye Motion corned Joe Rahn from the Barry Coun­ ty Economic Development Com­ mission opprooebed Council osk ing them to withdraw a previou* motion mode February 14, 1989 to file a Notice of Intent with the State of Michigan Riley moved that Council withdraw the former motion to file a Notice of Intent with the State of Michigan Support by Hordy Ayes oil. Carried Riley moved that Council resubmit the Notice of Intent Support by Myers Ayes oil. Carried. Bray moved that Council adopt the resolution for the President to file an application for Economic Development Ad ministration Grant Support by Hordy Roll Call: Bray aye. Hardy aye. Mason oye, Myers aye Riley aye VondenBerg aye and Thatcher aye. Motion carried. Myers moved that Council notify the Thornapple Township their decision not to renew the DON’T FORGET! We have a paint color computer to match your carpet or wallpaper samples. CALEDONIA VILLAGE HARDWARE. Call 891-9255._____________ ing the Thornapple Fire Depart­ ment Support by Bray Ayes all. Carried. President Thatcher recom­ mended the reappointment of Linda French. Adam Chyrowski. and Donald Hutchens to the LET US REPAIR YOUR WINDOWS and screens. Caledonia Village Hardware. Call 891-9255. Bray oH»red a Resolution to WANTED JUNK CARS: Haul away free, Rapid Towing. 698-9858. perty commonly known o» the Mobile Home Pork Support by Hordy Roll Call Bray aye. Hardy Riley aye. VondenBerg aye. and Thatcher aye Motion corned Village received a letter front the YMCA of Barry County o»k troct to support their recroo tionol service* at a cost of $2500 00 a yeor Tabled Dick Meyer* updated Council on the Bridge ond lagoon projects Bray moved that council take bids July 21. 1989 at 10:00 a m. for the Main Street Bridge Renovation. Support by Hardy. Ayes all. Carried. Hordy moved that council con tinue with the Hydrological Study for $30 000 00 to $32.000 00 Support by Bray Ayes all. Carried. Riley moved that Council notify Gulf & Western about their Building on State Street how it has become a health hazard. Support by Bray. Ayes all. Carried. With no further business. Har­ dy moved for adjournment. Sup­ port by Bray Meeting adjourned Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk Mr. and Mrs. Carl A. Friese Jr. of Boca Raton. Fla., announce the engage­ ment of their daughter. Kelly Sue. to Anton Lee Wingeier. the son of Mr and Mrs Tony Wingeier of Middleville. The wedding will take place in August of 1990. The bride-to-be is graduate of Boca Raton Com­ munity High School and Florida Atlantic University. Community Notices ALA TEEN New meeting 7 p.m., Tuesday nights at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. The future groom is a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School and Aquinas College. Recreation PADDLE BOATS FOR RENT on Gun Lake, at Southside Pizza. Pack a lunch or pizza, and paddle to the Island for a day of relaxing enjoyment Paddle the shoreline, view beautiful Gun Lake homes growth more than doubling, from the water. Fish from them, from 319 appointments in the swim from them, or just about 1987-88 fiscal year to 1,084 anything. Small paddle boats minimum purchase 1 hour $7 per so far this year. Church personnel referred hour. $20 per half day (4 hours). $35 full day. $25 deposit, need the largest number of people drivers license number, one to the center, with the next person in boat must be 16 years largest number being of age or older or have parents individuals asking for help. permission. Call 616/672-5577 Other referral sources were for details._____________ Area Center for Christian Counseling has open house Continued from page 11 Services for Hastings Area Schools, Robert Vanderveen, the Athletic Director for the Thomapple Kellogg Schools in Middleville Jeanne Perry, and the Rev. Merlin Buwalda from the Caledonia Christian Reformed Church. Vande Pol said he is (7/IS) gratified by the growth of the new center. The figures show Come Meet My Jesus Vacation Bible School 73 WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Soo Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 July31st ■Aug-4th 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. For 4-year-olds through starting sixth grade Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Middleville Community Hall 314 East State Pastor Monte Bell friends or family, Pine Rest, state agencies, schools or physicians. Individual problems out­ weighed marital or family problems by those seeking treatment Residents from Barry, Kent, VanBuren, Ionia and Allegan counties have received counseling during the past year. Business Senices A & M TOWING We buy junk cars or haul away free. 942-7253. Help Wanted CALEDONIA AREA: Real estate career, unlimited earning potential, job freedom & job satisfaction. Century 21 Czinder Realty. 891-9201.__________ EARN MONEY typing at home. $30,000/ycar income Sell it in the - OR - Sun & News Classifieds Call... 795-3345 795-9238 1 661 Broadway (M-37) Middleville t - Breakfast . Stop in and try one of our delicious /—Omelets! ^STOPLtGMT WEST MAsN ST IN MEMORIAM MY LAST WILL AND TEST1MENT. By this time you will no doubt note I am no longer with you. No more appearances or longer enjoy life as you know. So here is what 1 Will to you. I hereby leave my laughter to you children. That means child­ ren, no tears or crying, you must smile an laugh as often as possible. To the women in my life. I leave my love. Remember always no matter what happens in any situation, I leave all to you all the love the world can give to you along with my own as much or as the case may be as little. To the men I have known. I leave you the task of fuilfilling the American drcam, that is the pursuit of happiness. No silly, that does not mean all work. 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III ■ “ Two Pizzas for one special Price £ Ul UJ Save up to 70% on second Pizza Good only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday & Saturday) 5 7 50 (2) small 10" J items............ 5 9 5 0 (2) Small 10" deluxe $12S0 (2) 18" 1 items.................... $1150 (2) 14" 3 items ................. $1400 (2) small 10" 1 item.............. (2) 14 Deluxe ★ MONDAY SPECIALS * Antipasto Salad................. $250 Spaghetti & Meat sauce ★ TUESDAY SPECIALS * 18x12 Big Pan Pizza «. Each Additional item Forty-four Caledonia businesses in three locations look forward to providing special bargains for area shop­ pers who kwe to find ‘ a good deal.” The seventh annual Caledonia area sidewalk sale begins this Thursday. July 20. and runs through Saturday, with each merchant setting his or her own business hours Shoppers will find sale items displayed by merchants located on M-37 (Cherry Valley Avenue), with bargains also offered along Main Street and in the Caledonia Village Centre Judy Groendyke of Rain­ bow’s End variety store and one of the sale organizers, pointed out that a number of service businesses, like banks, insurance companies and medical offices, don’t really have sale items to offer, but contributed to the sale and wanted to be part of the community business project “That’s what makes the sale such a nice thing.” she said. “All these local businesses are cooperating to make the sale successful. By having the sale as one effort and by sharing the costs of advertising, everyone profits, including our customers.” Groendyke said that she started the area sidewalk sale seven years ago when she realized that she couldn’t af­ ford to have one and advertise Includes mayo & lettuce booths. The deadline for signing up and being put on the map given out to shoppers has passed, but it’s not too late for those who want to sign up, Hopkins said. $900 dm BEST PIZZA AROUND — FASTEST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES! FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA LOWELL or MIDDLEVILLE ; $900 ncc nNV 16 OR Am UTT 18 X12 * PIZZA ift 1 Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop I Toko Out Only • Only 1 Pet Coupon • Expires 7/31/89 FARO’S ITALIAN PIZZA LOWELL Of M.DOLEVILLE $000 £ UTT N ANY 14 , IS OR is xu pizza Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop j irrers of Peps wrffi NO COUPON NEEDED AH of our Pizzas include our Special Sauce and 1OO** Mozzarella Cheese “Most of them say ’Just give me the paper so I can sign up.’” She said she was pleased that this year’s number of par- ticipants is up from the 39 who joined the project last year. “I was pleasantly surprised when a few customers even asked about it,’’ she added “It shows that the sale is cat­ ching on with them too.” Another organizer, Rosalyn Snider of Snider’s Home Entertainment, agreed that the sale is really a community project. “It’s special because it’s a chance for everyone in the business community to get in­ volved. It’s not just the mall businesses and it’s not just the businesses in the village. It's everyone, all over town, cooperating and helping each other while trying to attract customers to their own business.” Groendyke noted that flyers about the sale have been distributed, and that they are worth keeping as handy direc­ tories for area businesses. But this week, she and other Caledonia business owners hope area shoppers will put on their hiking shoes and amble rather than “fly" along com­ mercial sidewalks "There will be lots to look at. both inside and outside the stores,” she promised. . Add $i00 Specials not valid with any other offers or Free Delivery U1 CO all on her own. ’’Now it’s become a tradi­ tion for this time of year. ’ ’ she said, “and all the businesses look forward to it. They see me coming in the door with my clipboard in early summer and they know what I’m there for. Middleville Community Garage Sales are July 27-28 Wednesday special Ham & cheese sub Organizers Judy Groendyke, left, Roz Snider and Judy Kaechele recruited 44 area businesses for the seventh annual Caledonia area sidewalk sale to be held Thursday through Saturday. NO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY 15 MINUTES TAKE OUT OR EAT IN OR FAST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES ’’They're too late to be put on the map, but they can still get a sign or arrange to hold a spot," he said. For more information or to sign up, call 795-3625. by Jean Gallup Middleville will have all­ day garage sales, craft booths, food wagons, flea markets and even a used car sale Thursday and Friday, July 28 and 28. Hundreds of visitors from all over western lower Michigan converge on Middleville every year to shop at the many sales planned for those days, say organizers. A flea and produce market, which opened earlier this summer in the Middle Villa Inn parking lot, will be in full swing on both days. Right across the street, Gavin Chevrolet, Buick, Pontiac Inc. will bold a used car sale planned to coincide with the two-day event. Hot dog and sausage wagons, elephant ears and cold drinks will be available for shoppers both days, as well as sack lunches at the United Methodist Church from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sidewalk Sale Thursday & Friday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Cedar Closet in the Caledonia Village Centre Casual wear shop for missy & juniors with prices you can afford. MON TUES.-SAT. 10-5:30 WED.-THUPS.FRI. 10-8 . 891*1584 Moline Locker &. Grocery 1223 Rosewood, Moline, Ml. Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 877-4602 • 877-4120 • Quality Meats • Friendly Butchers • Food Stamps • Wholesale Prices • Utility Bills Custom Processing for Beef & Hogs. Call for farm pickup. Fryers FRESH Kielbasa FRESH Thursday. Sale booths for those who live out of the village but would like to participate also will be available in parking lots next to the Professional Pharmacy and in lots across the streets David Hopkins, Chamber of Commerce member and one of the organizers of the event, has reported there are still spaces for craft or sale Whole Boneless New York STRIPS Round BEEF Rib � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/SunandNews_1989-07-25.pdf f926e676fb2d585b1f902c4402f67462 PDF Text Text UA RW PAID US waSTAGf HASTINGS. Mt *«05« The Sun and News Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia 118th Year M«|^ewlle. Michigan 49333 J21 ‘ f UBfaie LIDRAiy HASTINGS Miri Dieleman resigns Plan Commission post — Change approved by planners for Austinridge sewer requirements Ry Barbara Gall A change in the ordinance governing the Austinridge planned unit development (PUD) in Caledonia Township was recom­ mended by the Township Planning Commission and approved by the Township Board last week. In another matter, just before the conclusion of the July 17 Planning Com­ mission special meeting, it was announced that longtime commission mem­ ber John Dieleman will resign, effective imme­ diately. A replacement is being sought. Originally, the township had required Reibel Development Corp., dev­ elopers of the proposed 90-home project, to set aside three to five acres that could serve as a back-up, on-site sewer system for the development if individual septic systems should fail. This parcel would have had to meet both county health department and state Department of Natural Resources requirements, and approval from the DNR could have taken as much as two years. There is no public sewer in the area. The Kent County Health Department, however, recommended that instead of an area being set aside, each lot must show at least two places that pass percolation tests before a building permit would be issued at that site. Because this marked a significant change in the conditions governing the controversial development, the Planning Commission called a public hearing July 17 to discuss just the new sanitary regulation. Dennis Brinks, director of properties for Reibel, explained that the health department did not have a procedure for setting aside a plot of land for a back-up sewer system, and so the department had suggested a back-up drainfield be available on each site instead. Dave Kraker of the Kent County Health Department explained that in its Continued on page 2 Middleville couple files lawsuit against T-K Board of Education HMKMMnmnR ptrtn urn I n ■■r. ' Jr Cobb Lake residents demand action on ordinance enforcement The current Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education is (from left) President Gary VanElst, Trustee Lon LeFanty, Secretary James Verlinde. Trustee Donald Williamson, Vice President Jan Siebesma, Trustee Wendy Romph and Treasurer Ga y Thaler. Facing the board on the far right is Superintendent Steve Garrett. by Jean Gallup The Middleville couple that started a recall effort against four members of the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education earlier this year has now filed a lawsuit against all board members to try to force them to rescind a one-year contract extension given to Superintendent Steve Garnett at a special meeting. Charlene and Norman Bird, who have both run unsuccessfully in the past for a seal on the board, charge in a suit filed at the Barry County Clerk s office on July 14 that the TK Board violated the Michigan Open Meetings Act at a June 14 meeting. "We’ve just received the legal notice," Garrett said. "We will contact our legal counsel and make a response within the required time limit." An answer must be made within 21 days, or 28 days if the notice was sent through the mail. Neither Charlene or Norman Bird would comment on the lawsuit or the recall petitions that they launched last April. Specifically, the Birds contend in the suit that the board did not have notice of the evaluation of Garrett on the agenda; did not indicate that a roll call vote on the motion to go into closed session was taken; did not state the purpose for calling the closed session; and did conduct business privately by extending Garren's contract by one year Gary VanElst, as president of the board, is named in the lawsuit, along with Steve Garren. VanElst said it was too early to comment on the man er because he had not yet received his copy The lawsuit also charges that the board had been made aware of possible violations of the Open Meetings Act in a letter wntien by board member Lon LcFanis dated July 5, and had been asked by LeFamy to rescind the action taken during the closed session. "Essentially, it looks like Continued on page 2 b\™an Ga,Iup givcn at Jul* 13 mcclin8 ^tended the Yankee Springs Almost 100 people gathered was building a mobile home Zoning Board meeting July 20 at the last Yankee Springs park and using a small piece of to ask what he was to "desist Township Board meeting to----------" .................. property— to allow an unlimited doing." demand that the board enforce a number of people access to a "They said I should cease township ordinance that they lakcimmediately using that 20 feet said was being violated by a Township Treasurer Alice as access. I said they jumped new resident near Cobb Lake. Jansma said a letter had been the gun. Before sending nasty Several people in the sent by the board before the letters, and harassing me, they audience maintained that Gary meeting. should get the facts. I've never and Miava Gravelyn of "Residents had voiced con­ put a boat in the water; the Oakwood Shores were violating cern that he had or was going to only thing I've put in the water a "funneling" ordinance by violate the funneling ordinance is my feet," he stated. illegally gaining access to the and asked the ________ rboard ______ township to lake by a 20-foot strip of inform Gravelyn of the Commenting later on the property. ordinance," she said. measures that are required by Graveiyn did not attend the Township Supervisor David the ordinance, VanElst said meeting, but said later that he VanElst pledged that the board there are four possible steps did not own the 20 feet in would use all the steps need ed that can be taken. question, and that he had to protect the lake. First the board must give violated no law. He also said "In the past we have tried to verbal notice to the parties that any time he or his family stop overburdening of the lakes. involved, then it must send a had been in Cobb Lake they. But the ultimate en-forcement letter with notice of any were invitated by friends who is through the courts. There are violation. They then have the owned property on the lake. civil legal steps vou can take right to appeal the letter, The ordinance in question too," he added. "You might like VanElst said. says that access to the lake to get together, pool some But, if they ignore the must be provided by at least 50 money and pursue it too," he statement, it will go to the feet of lake frontage to prevent advised. township legal counsel, "funneling." Gravelyn said after getting Bauckham and Reed of An example of "funneling" the letter from the board he Kalamazoo, he said. �Page 21 The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 25, 1989 Change approved for Austinridge sewer requirements This pastoral scene is part of the 80-ocre site of the future Austinridge develop­ ment. The 90-unit housing project has been opposed by neighbors in the largely agricultural area. Continued from front page approval process the department looked for a ground water supply with a layer of clay protecting it. He said each lot needed to have enough room for both the initial septic system and a replacement, and that sometimes the department even asked for both to be planned in advance before issuing a permit. "Advance planning is needed for lots that might have problems," Kraker said. "A lot on a steep slope, for example, or one with poor soils." He told David Reibel, president of Reibel Development, that so far the department has received only "piecemeal inform­ ation" on the development. "I need the whole picture," Kraker said. In answer to Reibel's questions about having to plan septic systems in advance, Kraker said this is a "normal" procedure. Later he said that construction of both fields in advance might even be required, though this is not the usual procedure. Township Supervisor Jerry Good asked what would happen if two locations were not available on each lot. "That is developers engineers," up to the and their Kraker an­ swered, "but there won't be a building permit issued for that site." He explained to the audience that a drain field should last 15 to 18 years, or even longer, and if it should fail, it can be alternated with another one on the property. "Every septic system will fail in time," he said. But having an alternate field would allow one to rejuvenate, and ideally the two could service the home for an indefinite number of years. Residents repeated the concerns they have voiced at other meetings on the project: that there are too many houses planned for the 80-acre parcel, with too many wells and septic systems crowded on to the property. Ground water contamination and the "mining" of the aquifer also were brought up again. Kraker said there must be a 50-foot isolation between a septic system and any well, and that test wells would show whether the develop­ ment would dry up neighboring wells. Brinks said the site development plan has been reconfigured with some lots enlarged and some narrowed, but if a lot did not pass the two percolation test requirements, "it will have to be deleted as a housing site." He also emphasized that the deed restrictions would require both drain field sites to be available for use. "I have to be convinced that there are suitable sites available on each lot," Kraker emphasized. "I need, up front, two sites on each lot." Commission Chairman Steve Gould said it would be up to Reibel to plan the two drain fields and a well on each lot that conformed to health department require­ ments. He reminded the audience that a final plan has never been drawn. Despite some objection from residents that the three- to five-acre plot was a guarantee "beyond the requirements," Kraker pointed out that the DNR process is very long and costly. This was the first development he had seen with the set-aside system, he added. Ideas and questions still flowed even after the public hearing was closed, the one most often repeated was the number of homes that would actually be built in Austinridge. Kraker said he could not give an estimate on how many lots would pass the two-site requirement, but he added," I have been up front with the developers and engineers. I would be very Residents along Alaska Avenue, where the Austinridge project will be built, fear the large development will spoil the rural atmosphere of the area as well os pose sewer and water problems. for that purpose. The commission and the developers agreed that the 90-unit configuration pre­ sented to the commission would not change if some lots were not approved. There would be no reconfiguration to keep 90 homes in the development, and the result might be that fewer than 90 homes actually would be built. It was moved by Dunn to recommend the amendment to the Austinridge PUD with the condition that the commission receive a plan doubtful that I could approve all 90 lots." Good also pointed out to the audience that the threeto five-acre plot would become the responsibility of the township to maintain. "With the requirement of two sites per lot, the responsibility then becomes the individual home­ owner’s," he said. Kraker said he felt the county could handle any breakdown of septic systems on a lot-by-lot basis, and that ground water quality could be monitored by wells Middleville couple sues T-K board Confined from front page everything is in order," LeFanty said after looking at his copy of the lawsuit. However, he said he wanted it made clear that he had nothing to do with the legal action. "I have not spoken to Mr. Bird. I met him once at a candidate's night, and have not met him since then. Mr. Bird has never discussed this with me, nor I with him." including the superintendent's evaluation. I did not like the way the June 14 meeting was conducted; I don't think it was fair to the school district or to Mr. Garrett." The procedure of evaluation of the superindent should be streamlined, LeFanty said. As an example, he told of one method other school boards have used in But, he added, "I want things to be done in the open, so the public can know what its school board is doing, evaluations. A three-person board committee is set up to decide on a format to be used in the evaluation, using standard forms and procedures, he noted. The finished format would be given to all board members for their evaluations, and I~ -/py-, <=fe 1 i 1 i leasnve & HAIR DESIGNERS REDKEN Exclusively at fine salons. Call Joyce, Jenni or Shelli for 109 Rail Road. Middleville Call...795-7719 ' showing which lots were not approved by the Kent County Health Department, and that the final plan presented to the commission could not be changed to compensate for lots declared undevelopable. The motion passed 5-1, with Keating dissenting. Commissioner Dieleman was not present. The Caledonia Township Board then unanimously accepted the recom­ mendation of the commission at its meeting last Wednesday. Serving our Country Paul E. Vamos Paul E. Vamos has entered the United States Air Force’s Delased Enlistment Program (DEP). According to TSgt Jeffrey P. Pols, the Air Force recruiter here, his entry into the DEP allow s the Air Force to schedule an opening for him to attend basic training and be assigned to a yob or skill area Vamos will be a 1990 graduate of Caledonia High School and will enter the United States Au- Force on Jun 26. 1990. Following graduation from the six-week basic training course at Lackland Air Force Base. Texas, he will receive tradi tional training as an aircraft maintenance specialist and be assigned to a duty station ' ! • J returned to the committee to assemble. After compiling the opinions of the members, they would then bring to the full board its recommendation for any action on the evaluation, he said. The suit asks that the board comply with the Open Meetings Act in the future, rescind the one-year contract extension given to Garrett, pay for all lawyers’ fees and costs, and pay punitive damages in addition to the cost of bringing the action. “Control The Flow" I I I I I I Steensma Plumbing I I Discount Prices for Prompt Payments I I Service and Repair I Barry & Kent Counties JOHN STEENSMA I Insured Middleville, Ml 49333 I Licensed Master Plumber #09008 • 795-3510 • I I n The.SungndNeius Publication No. USPS 347580 1952 N Broadway — PO 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 Bom B Hastings, Ml 49058 0602 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year $8 00 Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties.................... S10.00 t-oundea in 1870 — Published by... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / July 25, 1989 I Page 3 Two Middleville crashes in 24 hours injure 5 by Jean Gallup Automobile accidents near Middleville late Tuesday night and Wednesday morning last week sent five area people to Pennock Hospital in Hastings for treatment of injuriues. The first accident happened July 18 around 12:30 a.m. near the intersection of Cherry Valley and Finkbeiner roads, and involved Brian Allen, 35, David Elies, 19, and Heather Hannepel,19. All three were taken by Thornapple Township Ambulance to Pennock, where they were treated and released. The Barry County Sheriff s police report said the car with Hannepel driving and Elies as a passenger was traveling south on Cherry Valley while Brian Allen, 35, was driving north. The Allen vehicle swerved into the southbound lane, the report said, and Hannepel drove off the west side of the road in an effort to avoid the collision. The vehicles crashed in the southbound lane, spinning around and ending up facing opposite directions. The accident remains under investigation by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Another accident occured at 8:56 a.m. July 19 at the corner of Green Lake and Bender roads, one mile west of Middleville. Tressa Aspinall of Freeport stopped at the intersection and then pulled into the path of a car driven by Russell Dykstra of Middleville. Aspinall and a passenger, Sandy Pinks of 3600 Marsh Road, were transported by the township ambulance service to Pennock Hospital, where they were treated and released before noon on Wednesday. Dykstra, driving a 1988 Dodge pickup, was not injured in the incident Middleville police reported that the accident remains under investigation. Caledonia Township reappraisal underway cepted the commission’s recommendation, with trustee Chip DeVnes absent from the meeting. The second public hearing was opened for comment on a special lighting assessment for the Riverland Ranch develop­ ment on Alaska Avenue. Good explained that the $35,190 total for installing street lights for the new pro­ ject will be shared by its pro­ perty owners, beginning with the winter tax roll. The ordinance was unanimously approved by the board when no public objec­ tion was voiced. By Barbara Gall Caledonia Township Assessor Daniel Schcuerman reported to the Township Board last Wednesday even­ ing that the two-year project to reappraise all township pro­ perties is well under way He said the team hired to do the measuring and picture tak­ ing has completed township sections one through nine, and is presently working on sec­ tion 10. Most residents have been cooperative, he said, and ex­ plained that all the informa­ tion required for each proper­ ty is being put on computer as the process goes on. The in­ formation will also go to the county, he said, so there will always be a back-up record. A printout of information about his or her property will be mailed to each homeowner, Schcuerman said If any data is incorrect, or the property owner has a question, he or she can come to the office for information or to clear up any problems. Township Supervisor Jerry Good added that the reap­ praisal process is being over­ seen by the County Director of Equalization, Dave Jager. In one of two public hear­ ings held during the meeting. Coledonio Assessor Don Scheuermon the board heard comment on the amendment to the Austinridge planned unit development on Alaska Avenue The amendment had been recommended tor ap proval by the Township Plan­ ning Commission.(See related article.) Attorney Jim Brown ex­ plained the amendment, which will require each lot in the development to have two possible sites for a septic system before the health department will issue a building permit. The board unanimously ac- homes, one commercial building and 11 electrical systems. In July permits were issued for five new homes, two barns, one industrial building (Grand Rapids Gravel) and eight electrical systems. Good announced the village council and township board will be touring the new Foremost building on Tues­ day. Aug. 1. T-K falls short on course of study rules To the editor: I would like to call a pro­ blem to the attention of the Thomapple Kellogg School Board, administrators, teachers and parents of the children attending our school system. This past yaer we were ask­ ed to pass millage, so we could provide the best possi­ ble educational program for our children. in the July 18 issue of the "Grand Rapids Press." on the front page. I read that the Thornapple Kellogg School graduates of 1988-89. did not meet the requirements of the course of study, set up by the state guidelines for gradua­ tion. Also mentioned was that our school would not meet the state guidelines course of study requirements for graduating class of 1992. How is it that we are asked to provide millage so our children can have the best, then find out our graduates are being sent out into a harsh, hectic, business world, not equipped or provided w ith the knowledge to get a good job or meet entry requirements for college? I am a mother of six grow n children, but I have grand­ children attending the Thor­ napple Kellogg school system I think its time to find out the reason, why our school is or providing the courses of study needed for required graduation. Why are we raising money to give our children the best, then find out it 's nothing but a sham! A concerned taxpayer I.cone Jeffery In other action, the board unanimously reappointed Dorothy Merriman to the Township Historical Commission An update on the Campau Lake sewer system was presented by sewer and water committee member Jim Williams, who said the system was now in use. He said a let­ ter will be sent to all owners of properties connected to the sewer explaining ’’the do’s and don’ts” of the system. Township Building Inspec­ tor Phil Datema sent in reports for June and July, which were read by Good. Permits were issued in June for nine new Charter member of the Middleville Rotary Club, Chet Geukes, officially welcomes the woman he sponsored to the club. Gina Hackett and Chet display the Rotary identification button with her name on it. Area Rotary Club welcomes woman member by Jean Gallup The senior active member of the Middleville Rotary Club has sponsored Gina Hackett as the first woman member of the club and says "I thought we ought to have a female member." Don Geukes, who is also a charter member of the club, said he found no opposition to the move, and said he was certain that she would be a vauled member. Gory Middleton of Middleville Tool ond Die mokes his third donotion. Hackett said she is is pleased but not surprised. "No, I’m not surprised," said the branch manager of the Hastings City Bank, "but it will be a bit of a change for Thirty-three donors Red Cross bkxxl drive held at Hall on July 13. the Middleville club. But, registered to give bkxxl at the There were three deferrals the Yankee Spnngs Township for a total collection of 30 they had thought it out. Not pirns. Four first-lime donors only Chet, but several others had asked me to join," she took that first step in blood said. donation The General Federation "I’m really honored by this, Women’s Club (GFCW) Gun I feel comfortable here,' she • Handkerchief Collars Lake sponsored the drive, observed to one of her fellow with Audrey Alflen and Anne >• Knitted Lace Collars Rotarians. Keolsch co-chainng. • Applique "They are following their • Sweat Com • BhMOerrwi Ron Francisco and Bill Sweatshirts • Apples • Sweet Chame* rules to have business people Weick both received four• Broca* • M«*om • Many Country join and help with civic gallon pins at the drive. • Preserves • AM Natural Victorian Items projects. And as females go Siooegrounc fkxxs ano Yankee Springs Township • Handmade Baby more and more into business, Maes and Mom Supervisor Dave Van Elst Items it will be a natural thing," she Pwcnes Soon Continued on next page noted. Thirty-three give blood at drive Hilton’s Apple Acres HCRE5 .^4 ba* S^Deijond Make Your Airline Holiday and Spring Break Reservations Now! CALEDONIA VILLAGE CENTRE 891-0090 or 1 800-647-0090 “There Ain’t No Such Insurance!” Your business can be insured for loss of earnings or rental income, employee dishonesty, vandalism, neon sign breakage, product liability — you name it, we have it at — BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St (M-37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / July 25. 1989 Donars give 30 pints at Yankee Springs Red Cross drive Continued from previous page that we are doing something wrong or forgot something. " Summer blood drives. Turner said, are always lower than at other times for the following reasons: vacations, athletic and other summer ac­ tivities. the weather (heat). "Unfortunately. summer is when the blood banks need blood the most." Turner said. "The office is inviting input from residents, volunteers and donors in the Yankee Spr­ ings Gun Lake area on ways to improve our recruitment efforts." He asked area residents to call or drop us a line (116 E. State St.. 945-3122) and answer the following questions: 1) Would you rather be notified about a blood drive by mail or by phone9 2) Does the season of the year influence your decision to donate blood? 3) Are the hours of 1-7 p.m. satisfactory with your work scheduled? 4) Is the location of the drive satisfactory9 5) What forms of media do Joyce Morgan, newly elected Red Cross Board member you (or would you like) to de­ from Middleville, who is the Barry County Red Cross pend on for this type of Blood Services Chair. information? kicked off the drive at 1 p.m. sharp, as he has done in the past. ‘The GFWC and other volunteers and donors did another super job and the chapter office wants all con­ cerned to know that we and the regional blood center in Lansing are going to sit down and tailor a recruitment pro­ gram for future drives. ” said Don Turner, director of the Barry County Red Cross Chapter ‘When only 33 pre­ sent themselves at the registration booth, that tells us WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH LOCAL 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. "The Church where everybody is somebody... CHURCH ... and Jesus Christ is lord" Sunday School Sunday Mommg Wonho Sunday Everang Worship Wednesday Midweek praver 5 Mn® study DIRECTORY Rev William Dobson Pastor Steve Jackson Youth Pastor Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 030 a m 10 30 am 6 00 p m 700 pm 8913923 St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest 'People that care'' 6) Any other suggestions or comments. "With your help, we feel we can tailor our efforts to suit your community and would like to do so." Turner said. “Then, we can sit down with the staff from Lansing and tell them what you want The Gun Lake area is an ideal location for residents in the western half of the county to donate without driving long distances, and we w ant to con­ tinue holding and staffing this drive in the future. " (From left) Darlene Rantz, Red Cross volunteers Joan Weick, Jackie Stein and Bill Weick, (not pictured is John Weick), owners and employess of Weick's Food Town in Gun Lake. DUTTON CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 6950 Hanna Lake SE (just South of 68th St.) Fath - Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Sunday Service 9:30 a m. I 1" The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Recto Pastor Monte C. Bell (616) 795-2391 li. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 McCann Road, Irving. Michigan St. Paul Lutheran MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE MISSOURI SYNOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES (Come join our family ... God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml 10:45a.m. 6:50a.m. .7:00p.m. Visiting Pastor: Al Korvemaker • 452-9711 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE 9:45 a m. 11:00 a m. Sunday Morning Worship Service .................... 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer...................................... 6:45p.m. PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11 a.m. Parmelee Morning Worship ... .9:30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship........................ 11:00 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. Church Office Phone — 795-9266 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED St. Margaret Mary of the Sacred Heart Chapel 708 West Main Street Temporarily meeting at the Gaines Township Hall on 68th St. S E. near Kalamazoo Ave. 10 00 a m. <1 <5 am 6-00 p m. Sunday • Latin Tridentine Mass • 10 a.m. Rosary and Confessions oe'o?e Mass Senediction of the Biesse: Sacrament at te- Vass YOU ARE INVITED Rev Reger Timmerman Pastor Sunday School..................................................... 111 Church Street Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music Church School 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship................. 8:30 a.m. Sunday School...................................9:45 a m Sunday Morning Worship............... 11:00 a m. PHONE 891-8119 Rev Rick Veenstra. Interim Pastor Rev. Stanley Vugteveen, Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education Recotory Office Phone — 531-G432 CALEDONIA EMMANUEL , CHRISTIAN REFORMED EPISCOPAL CHURCH Comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings CHURCH Rm Paul Dou-nie, Interim Reaor “A church uith a caring heart for our community and the uortd" Phone 945-3014 Sunday Eucharist: During Summer __ ____ 10-00 am Regularly.... ..................................... 10:30 am Morning Prayer Wednesday—__________________ 7:15 am Sunday Services ' 9:30 a.m & 6:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev. Max E. Tucker Music, leff Vander Heide “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School .................. 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .................... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship.................................6:00p.m. Pastor Wesley J. Coffey Phone 795-7076 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 11:10 am. Sunday Evening Service . 6 30 p m Pioneer Gub (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday 6:30 p.m Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship. Wednesday 7 00 p.m. REV KENNETH VAUGHT 891-0028 LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Christian Reformed 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship . .5:45 p.m. Daily Mass in Small Chapel • 8:30 a.m. 795-3667 A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord 9:30a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School Praise Service Sunday Evening Service Sunday Evening Service 2* ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY..... 9:45 a.m., 11:00 a m & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY...................Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m A Church on the Word M-37, north of Middleville SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Middleville at the Community Hall The next scheduled blood drive in Barry County will be held at the Hastings Moose Lodge on Thursday. Aug. 17. from 12-5:45 p.m. Cali 945-3122 for further informa­ tion on the donor process. Ret. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass............... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ........... 9-00 a m & 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass.......................... 7 00 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST (The (Old ®imf Methodist (Church SUMMER SCHEDULE Sunday School................. 10 00 a.m. Morning Worship........... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship............... 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . .7:30 p.m. Morning Worship..............10 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman Pastor Pastor Meric Buualda Church Office: 891-8869 M-37 at 100th St Caledonia. Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Parsonage: 891-8167 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I July 25, 1989 / Page 5 Lansing Diary c) The Authorization bill should contain a sunset or ter­ mination date, which would require the appropriate stan­ ding committee to evaluate and re authorize the initiative. 2) Problem Presently the Michigan Legislature is fail­ ing miserably in carrying out its institutional responsibility to monitor, or oversee, the implementation of programs it has enacted Most oversight is undertaken haphazardly by Appropriations subcommit­ tees that receive Auditor General reports and can use annual budget bills as leverage to force administration action. However. Appropriations subcommittees must necessarily focus on how much money should be ap­ propriated. not on how proPremise: That state pro­ grms are implemented — and they do not have the time to grammatic waste, inefficiency undertake systematic, com­ and lack of accountability are prehensive oversight. Mean­ as much a result of failed legislative direction and over­ while. the ocher standing com­ sight as they are of ad­ mittees rarely are asked by the legislative leadership to con­ ministrative incompetence. Below are a few obstacles to duct oversight hearings and investigations Such monitor­ effective oversight, and pro­ posed changes in our ing today depends on the com­ mittee chairs’ initiative and in­ legislative process that I believe are worthy of your terest. and rarely occurs. Response a) House leader­ task force’s consideration: 1) Problem: Too many new ship should require standing programs are defined and in­ committee chairs, at the itiated by line-item appropria­ beginning of each calendar tion and sketchy boilerplate year, to hold hearings on the language, or by administrative annual statements of goals and fiat. Recent examples include objectives that state agencies the Michigan Opportunity develop for departmental Card. Tuition Incentive Pro­ directors and the Department gram and Job Start The of Management and Budget. results are programs that gain Purposes of the hearings budgetary momentum without would be to: 1) familiarize sufficient criteria by which the committee members with the Legislature can adequately programs that are within their evaluate their progress and oversight responsibility; 2) identify an agenda of needed success. Response: a) Before monies re-authorization bills, amen­ datory bills, and oversight for a new administration or legislative program are ap­ hearings for the remainder of propriated, the appropriate the calendar year. b) Each standing commit­ standing committee should shape legislation authorizing tee, including the Appropria­ tions Committee, should have the initiative. b) The authorization bill an oversight subcommittee. should contain a declaration of The oversight subcommittees the legislature’s purpose for would: 1) be responsible for creating the program. Accom­ requesting, receiving and panying the bill should be a undertaking follow-up action committee report that on Auditor General investgadescribes the reason for tions of agencies under the authorizing the program, the subcommittees’ jurisdictions; goals which the program is 2) conduct their own oversight designed to achieve, and sug­ hearings and investigations; 3) gested criteria by which future make oversight findings and legislatures and the Auditor recommendations to the full General will be able to committees and. when ap­ evaluate the programs propriate. to the Appropria­ tions and Administrative success By Rep. Paul Hillegonds The following is a memorandum I prepared recently for a House Republican task force. It reflects my eleven years of frustration over the lack of state legislative oversight — and proposes several steps to improve governmental ac­ countability As a minority. House Republicans are not in a position to implement these reforms, but we do have a responsibility to push for needed changes in the legislative process: TO: Task Force on Accoun­ tability in State Government FROM Paul Hillegonds RE: Ideas to Improve Legislative Oversight Rules Committees. c) The House Oversight Committee should be respon­ sible for program evaluation on fact as well as in name. It should serve as the watchdog of the House’s oversight ef­ forts by. 1) overseeing the work of the Auditor General’s Office; 2) monitoring legislative followup on Auditor General reports. 3) undertaking ad hoc investiga­ tion at the request of the Speaker or other committee chairs. 3) Problem: The full-time Michigan Legislature operates in a part-time schedule. Our weak standing committees do not set aside time to undertake systematic program evaluation. Response: The legislative leadership should establish a calendar for committee action which includes sufficient time for oversight activity. For example: January-March: Standing committee organization and review of agency goals and objectives. April-June: Re authorization and amendatory bills; new initiatives. August-September: Over­ sight hearings and reports. October-November: Re­ authorization and amendatory bills 4) Problem: The appropria­ tion process too often involves the shaping of departmental budgets based on the previous year’s expenditure levels — and based on long-standing, overly-comfortable relation­ ships between subcommittee chairs and the departments whose appropriations they are responsible for. A handful of Appropriations conferees to­ day can disregard prior legislative budgetary' actions and completely re-write ap­ propriations bills. Response: a) Every two to three years, appropriations sub-committees should use zero-based budgeting or value-engineering tools in evaluating the executive’s budget requests. The result should be recommended ap­ propriations levels for the following two to three years that are necessary to ac­ complish programmatic objectives. Award winner at the Barry County Fair Misty Blain won a first with her idea of appearing as an apple and her dog portraying a worm More photos on next page b) Legislative leadership’s calendar for Appropriations Committee deliberations should include: 1) a period for oversight activity (see above); 2) at least one week between the time appropriations bills and conference reports are reported to the floor and full House action is taken. c) By clarification of joint House-Senate rules, con­ ference committees should only be able to negotiate CALEDONIA PRINTING 9790 Cherry Valley Rd., Caledonia • Photo Copying • Weddings • Envelopes • Business Cards • Rubber Stamp • Carbonless Forms • Computer Forms • Facsimile Service Fax # 891-8074 Donna Apsey Manager Jim 4 Colleen Shoaf. Owners — Behind Stella's Pijja Continued on next page "Hey, Dad, look at this old violin I found in the attic. What does Stradivarius mean?" This may be the nght time for a free review of your homeowner s policy. 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She also developed into quite a shrewd investor and when she died in early May of this year, many people in the Middleville area were surprised to learn that she had amassed a $1.25 million estate. "She said some of her estate came from this area, so she should give something back," said a longtime friend. Her will names many organizations in Barry County that will benefit from her charitable giving. They include: $10,000 to the United Methodist Church in Middleville, $5,000 to the Middleville Lions Club and the Village of Middleville for development of Spring Park, the American Cancer Society of Barry County, the building fund of Pennock Hospital, the Barry County YMCA, Thornapple Township for upkeep of the family lots, the Barry County 4-H Club, the Barry County Red Cross, Charlton Park in Hastings, Boy Scouts of America, Barry County Chapter; the Michigan Heart Fund. Barry County Chapter; the Thornapple Foundation in Hastings and the Salvation Army. She also willed $4,000 to the Order of the Eastern Star No. 7 in Hastings, $3,000 to Guild No. 23 of Pennock Hospital and the Middleville Rotary Club. The Roush or Rugg Circles in Middleville was left $2,000, as was the Prairieville Ladies Literary Club. . Bussiere also made many more bequests to others outside Barry County, according to her will. When she was a young girl in Middleville, Erma s family lived on a farm just north of years with the company. Bussiere was close to her the village on Whitneyville Road, close enough for Erma sister, Christina Wadd, and upon the death of her to see and walk to the Middleville School, which husband, Burdette Wadd. was then in Calvin Hill Park. moved in with her sister to She graduated from live in Middleville. Middleville High School in The sisters eventually 1912. and worked for seven purchased a home on 84th years at the R.T. French Street outside of Caledonia, Milling Company. Many will where they lived until remember that R.T French Christina's death about 15 was Middleville's leading years ago. business man at the time. Unable to stay in the house After working in the mil), that held the memories of her Erma attended the University sister, Erma moved into of Michig in But most of her Heather Hills Retirement working career was with Village in Grand Rapids, Jacobson's clothing stores. staying there until a broken After working her way up to hip left her confined to a bookeeping and assistant wheelchair. She then moved secretary-treasurer of the firm, into Sherbrooke Nursing she retired in 1969, after 35 Center, where she spent her remaining years. Bussiere also left different amounts of money to many of the helpers at Heather Hills and Sherbrooke, who cared for her All were surprised when they learned of the money they were being given, her old friend said. One is studying for the ministry and said the money will be useful tn her work. That would please Erma, who was a very religious woman, said her friend of 35 years. Erma was a life-long member of the United Medthodist Church of Middleville, as well as the First United Methodist Church of Jackson. Award winners at the Barry County Fair Showing trophies, plaques and ribbons won at the fair are (left to right) Tim Hannan, Jennifer Wieringa, Mike Hannan and Matthew Coleman, all from Middleville. More Middleville youngsters who won awards for their 4-H projects are (left to right) Christina Coleman, Eric Wieringa, Amy Wieringa and Keri Jeurink. Andrea Reurink of Middleville shows the award she won showing her steer. Jeff Geukes is another winner from Middleville at the last Barry County Free Fair to be held in Hastings. villa Flea & Farmer s Market RESERVE YOUR LOT FOR ... Middleville's Town-wide Garage Sale July 27 & 28 • For Just *6.00/Day We have over 100 available spaces. Make onestop shopping fun and easy for all. Middleville's Gwen Jeurink (left) and Lori Wieringa display their trpohies from the Barry County Free Fair CALL 795-3190 OPEN EVERY THURSDAY-SUNDAY On M-37 Just North of The MiddleVilla Inn Lansing Diary Continued from previous page points of difference — and ar­ rive at appropriations levels that are w ithin the range of ex­ penditure levels approved by the House and Senate d) Appropriations Commit­ tee members' tenure on that subcommittees should be limned to two lo three con­ secutive terms They should be allowed to return to that peruse necessary for prudent babcal” of at least one term 5) Problem The Ad­ ministrative Rules Committee is swamped by sets of ad­ ministrative rules for a variety of programs as diverse as all of state government activity It is impossible for the com­ mittee members to acquire sufficient knowledge and exdec ision-making on a> I of the proposed rules KEITH BERGY - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS FUELOIL GAS > DIESEL SERVING HOME FARM INDUSTRY no. 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA. Ml 49316 (616) 891-8198 PROPANE REFILL SERVICE SELF SERVE GAS DIESEL KEROSENE SNACK SHOP �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I July 25, 1989 / Page 7 Middleville woman lives out the meaning of independence by Jean Gallup Rosalie Foster Carey had a busy July 6 weekend. Her 85th birthday celebrations included a hot air balloon ride with the basket tipping over in waist-high weeds upon landing, dinner at Bill Knapps in Grand Rapids, and another family celebration with dinner in Lowell. Unfazed by the upset landing of the hot air balloon, Rosalie said the nde was the "end of a perfect day " But then, all of Rosalie s life has been marked by an active and independent spirit She says she raised her five boys alone by working in restaurants, a paint sprayer factory in Lowell, a heat treating plant in Grand Rapids, and as "Rosie the Riveter" for a company that best not to disturb the manufactured plastic guns that children with the details until after the event shoot ping-pong balls. "Oh, I just don't tell them," Her boys are Jack. Harold. she said. Kay, David and Morris. One trip to Florida started She spent her 66th birthday putting a new roof on her out in a snowstorm, and even mobile home at Selkirk Lake after seeing a car flipped on back outside of and pointed out that she its worked on a ladder to paper Middleville, Rosalie said, "I the top half of her bathroom kept my courage, and kept on driving. I never got out of two months ago. “That I'm quite proud of," snow until I got to Knoxville, Tennessee. After I she says. Her staunch independence got to Florida I called my showed during the time when son, Kay. and I said 'Are you she wanted to move back to sitting down? Well, you'd Middleville after living for 29 better be.' and then I told him where I was," she said with a years in Florida. "The kids were all here but sly grin. The move was a success Morris," she explained. Her new home, Lincoln and Rosalie has settled into Meadows Senior Citizen life at Lincoln Meadows. A friend in California, Apartments, had a rule about being away from your Howard Carey, suggested in apartment for too long a one one of his letters that she time, so 78-year-old Rosalie look up his brother and his wife, Paul and Dorothy set about finding a way. Carey, who lived about two A woman from Grand miles out of Middleville on Rapids arranged to go with the Carey farm. her on a trip to Florida to Howard and Paul Carey and pack her things and share Rosalie and her brother, driving, but she got sick. Floyd, had belonged to the Rosalie said she waited three same young people s group at weeks for her, and then, a Lowell area church many typically, she drove off on her years ago. own. She did drive by the house She made five round trips two or three times, she said, to Florida, picking up as but no one was home. much as possible, and made Unbeknownst to her, Dorothy the return trip to Middleville. was very ill in the hospital. She would wait a month or so to satisfy the rules, and then When Paul lost his wife of do the same thing again. almost 57 years, Howard flew Rosalie said she thinks now in from California for the that if she really wants to do funeral and the brothers something, sometimes it is visited Rosalie at Lincoln Meadows. The renewed friendship led to a Thanksgiving Day wed­ ding for Paul and Rosalie in 1985. a trip to Santa Barbara, Calif., to visit Paul's daughter Donna and her family, and then a honeymoon in Hawaii. Paul has two daughters. Donna and Mary, both of whom graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School. He can trace his family back to the 1600s and tells of a Moses Carey who went to England to settle the estate of George Washington. A farmer all his life. Paul has belonged to the Leighton Church for 60 years, while Rosalie is a member of the United Methodist Church of Middleville. The couple's children have given them 24 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren so far, with another due in October. Rosalie's philosophy is simple. "The Lord put us on on this earth to help each other." "That, I’m proud of too," she declared. RESULTS Call... 795-3345 t Shouldn’t Take An Accountant To Decipher Your Monthly Statement I If keeping tabs on your accounts gives you a headache, we've got the remedy. Our easy-to-read monthly statement makes following your transactions and balancing your checkbook a breeze! Stop in and take a look at a sample statement for yourself. Then give your accountant better things to do. Rosalie and Paul Carey enjoy their yard which Paul maintains. Flowers bloom in their yard all during the spring and summer season. Here, they are standing in front of a rose trellis that is taller than they are. State Bank of Caledonia Offices in Caledonia, Dutton & Middleville Rosalie Carey leads an active live and still finds time to work on her hobby of making necklaces. She is also a published poet, having written a book of children s poems. :: Freeport Volunteer Firemen’s ! ANNUAL CHICKEN BBQ $ Downtown Freeport at the Fire Barn | • SATURDAY, JULY 29 • •: Serving chicken done just right with accessories :■ including drink and dessert at 4 p.m. COST: Adults Children s5.00 Half Price < Raising funds to continue the 1; effort of the volunteer hre fighters 5 service m the Freeport area < Arawa Tkaai You for the ftepport' Caledonia grad on U-M dean’s list Caledonia High School graduate Robert K. Doot, son of Bill and Diane Doot, has been named to the dean's list at the College of Engineering at the Univer­ sity of Michigan. Doot, a 1988 graduate at Caledonia, earned the honor over the winter term by completing at least 12 credit hours and achieving a minimum 3.5 grade point average of a possible 4.0. �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 25, 1989 Marian and Neal Cook thank the visitors to the Moe School dedication, and invite them to tour the oid building and linger to enjoy the Old Fashion Day which is in progress. Moe School dedicated Saturday at Bowens Mills ceremony Joe Lusko attended Moe School and was taught by Hazel McCaul. Here, he demonstrates where he said he spent a lot of time as a youngster, in the "dummies" chair. "It was either here or under her desk," he joked. Come Meet My Jesus Vacation Bible School July 31st - Aug. 4th 9 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. For 4-year-olds through starting sixth grade Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Middleville Community Hall 314 East State Pastor Monte Bell by Jean Gallup With speakers reminding those gathered around Moe School that the past must be remembered to sucessfully build the future, the first school building used in the Thornapple Kellogg School District was dedicated Saturday at Bowens Mills. Among those present at the ceremony was Hazel McCaul, who started teaching as a young girl at the school in the early 1920s. Middleville resident on dean’s list bonnets and caps hung on wooden pegs, and several period desks adding authenticity. Joe Lusko, Betty Potts Robertson and Grant Robinson, all students at the Moe School, attended the dedication and renewed memories with their former teacher. After the formal handing over of the school to the Cooks, Neal Cook thanked the crowd for coming and invited them to enjoy the "Old Fashion Day" already in progress. "It wouldn't be anything if the people didn't come to see what we've done," he said, "so Another teacher from the school was Helen Brog Vogel, who lives on the other side of the state, and could not attend. A feature added to the school just two weeks ago is an antique school desk from South High School in Grand Rapids. In the lower left hand of the desktop is carved ’’Ford” and one of the co­ owners of the historic park, Marian Cook, has written former President Gerald Ford to ask if it is his handiwork from long ago. Artifacts from the era when the school was first opened were on display, with tin pails to carry lunches, a small pot bellied stove, children's Continued on next page Karen Lorraine Shoemaker of Middleville recently was one of 202 students who were named to the dean’s list at Union University, Jackson, Tenn. To be named to the dean’s list, students must have achieved at least a 3.5 grade point average of a possible 4.0 and earn at least 12 semester academic hours of credit. T-K Band kicks off fund-drives for Florida trip in 1990 by Jean Gallup The first in a series of fund­ raisers by the Thornapple Kellogg Trojan Band will be a bake sale that will coincide with the annual Community Garage Sale in Middleville, said Director Duane Thatcher. The village-wide sale will be held on Thursday and Friday, July 27 and 28, with the band members holding their sale during both days. In addition to the usual cookies, cakes and homebaked specialties, iced tea and lemonade will be available. Thatcher added that the mini­ park by the river has benches ideal for taking a break from a day of shopping sales. The money raised by the sale will be used in June 1990 to finance a band trip to Disneyworid in Florida. The student band members again will be responsible for coming up with the money for the trip, and will hold a variety of fund-raisers over the coming months, Thatcher said. Hazel McCaul speaks to the crowd while former pupils Joe Lusko, Betty Potts Robertson and Grant Robertson listen. NOW PATTIES SALOON Garage sale Days Special Hot Roast Beef Sandwich 795.3573 — HAPPY PRICES TAKE-OUT 11 a.m. to 1 a m. 3:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. 12:00 a.m.-2:00 a.m. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 25, 1989 I Page 9 Moe School dedicated take your time and look around “ On the ground during the celebration of the past were arts and crafts booths, as well as Civil War Re-enacters, a Chuck Wagon and the Cider Mill Cafe for food, a mill museum tour and flea markets. Also a 1900s style show and bluegrass music provided Middleville coach declared ‘Gold Badge’ winner entertainment. The next "Old Fashion Day" is scheduled for Aug. 19, when open hours and guided tours of the third level of the Mill, the living quarters of the Cooks, will take place. A quilt show and folk music will be featured that day, along with the other activities always to be found at an "Old Fashion Day" at Bowens Mills. Civil War reenacters are always a popular attraction when they make appearances at Bowens Mills OW Fashion Days. Gladeon Lewis (left) and Russ Patterson set up one of their hand crafted Gatling guns. '-V The American Youth Soc­ cer Organization (AYSO) has announced that among is re­ cent recipients of the “Gold’* Badge is Steve Evans of Mid­ dleville, head referee for Region 277. To earn the badge, each candidate must complete a course of class hours, physical fitness tests and field evaluations Evans is the first referee in this area to attain the rank of Gold Badge In addition to his AYSO officiating, he also referees at the high school and college levels and in the West Michigan Soccer League Evans is a member of the West Michigan Soccer Of­ ficials Association, the United States Soccer Federation, and the Referees Association of England. He also coaches the varsity soccer squad at Mid dleville High School. Sun & News 795-3345 Youth riTtF *5.00 at the Door Includes Free Glass of Pop. Unlimited Bowling and Shoe Rental DANCING to Disc Jockey An early school desk obtained from South High School inGrand Rapids has the name Ford carved in the lower left corner. It is possible that it was carved by former President Gerald R. Ford. Every Tues. 6-8:15 p.m. For Ages 11-14 and from 8:30-11 for Ages 14 19 Boat rides are available on the Mill pond during Old Fashion Day at Bownes Mills. This family comes into the dock after a tour of the pond. Middle Villa inn On M 37 Just North of Middleville �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / July 25. 1989 Middleville teen, grandmother plan life’ celebration Sunday A Middleville teenager of the Red Cross. Muscular Dystrophy team, and her grandmother who Michele's mother, Jan Butterworth Hospital, the have beaten the odds will McCaul said doctors told Muscular Dystrophy Asso­ will be honored at a special her Michele wouldn't be ciation and entertainer Jerry picnic celebration of life this able to walk past the age of Lewis, the Barry County Sunday afternoon. 9. chapter of Shrincrs’ Michele McCaul Stevens, She's proven them wrong. Crippled Children, and the 17, and her grandmother, She still walks some today, Benevolent and Protective she married earlier this year Order of Elks. Glenna Adams, have plenty > be thankful for. and she gave birth naturally Grandmother Glenna Michele, who has a form to a daughter who is Adams also has a lot of f Muscular Dystrophy, will regarded as healthy. people and organizations to celebrate the natural birth of Jan McCaul said it all thank for her recovery, er daughter, Ashley Renee couldn't have been done, including the Metropolitan Stevens, July 9 at however, without the help Hospital intensive care unit Butterworth Hospital in of friends and family and and family and friends. organizations such as the Grand Rapids. Meanwhile, Glenna will local Red Cross chapter, the She was hurt in a crash at celebrate recovery from Borgess Medical Cen»er the corner of Patterson critical injuries she sustained in an automobile accident April 24. She was released from the hospital June 29 in time to see her great-granddaughter. The story of life and courage doesn't end there. Michele has a twin sister. Melanie, who also u Muscular Dystrophy ut has designs on p ung married in June ' ^91 to Andrew Crosby. The twins are 1" years old and will be juniors this fall at Thornapple Kellogg High School. Michele - rlier this year married Str.n Stevens, who is stationed with the Army Nation?! Guard at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. Stan was brought home from the Michelle McCaul and Stan Stevens were married service for the delivery of the baby, thanks to the help earlier this year, one several hurdles Michele, a of the Barry County chapter victim of Muscular Dystrophy, has cleared. Road and what is called Bass Road in Barry County and 135th Avenue in Allegan County on the BarryAllegan line. Jan McCaul said anyone who would like to help could push fcr installation of a four-way stop sign at the intersection. The comer now has no stop signs for cars going north and south on Patterson Road and there have been a number of accidents, some of them fatal, in the past several years. One accident a couple of years ago at the corner claimed the lives of a young Allegan County mother and her children. "Too many people in past years have been hurt or killed at this corner," McCaul said. McCaul mentioned that Michele and her family will be included in the local Muscular Dystrophy tele­ thon on Labor Day this year. "Michele’s dream is to live long enough to raise her and Stan's daughter," McCaul said. "She would also like to see Ashley become the dancer she could never be." An obvious believer in the Jerry Lewis telethon and fund-raising efforts for Muscular Dystrophy, she urged people to continue their generous contrib­ utions. "Only with your prayers, money, love and faith can this be possible," she said. Michele and Glenna both live in Middleville and attend Grace Wesleyan Church in Hastings and The Corner Stone Wesleyan Church in Middleville. McCaul said, however, that there is a sad note to the happy stories about Michele and her grandmother. Michele’s toy collie. Sheena. was lost or stolen the morning of July 17. Sheena was the family protector for the twin sisters while they were growing up. She would get up with them at night, McCaul said, and would alert other family members when they would fall. McCaul said the family asks the dog be returned and there would be no questions asked. She said that Sheena has a pen outside the house at the comer of State and McCann. "Sheena has special needs of her own," McCaul said. "She has a deformed lower jaw. and can only eat puppy chow, through she's nearly 6 years old. She also has a swollen left front leg from an earlier break." She described the dog as a tri-color collie, mostly blond, with a small white ruff around her neck and she wears a blue fiber collar. McCaul implored. "You can't possibly need her as much as we do." Anyone who might know the whereabouts of the dog mav call 795-7655. This toy collie, which has helped Michele and twin sister Melanie has been missing since July 17. Anyone who has seen the dog is asked to coll Jan McCaul at 795-7655. - SUMMER - Clean Sweep Sale Cedar Closet in the Caledonia Village Centre Casual wear shop for missy & juniors with prices you can afford. MON TUES. SAT. 10-5:30 WED.-THURS-FRI. 10-8 . 891-1584 Moline Locker & Grocery Mother Michele, great-grandmother Glenna Adorns and father Stan gather to welcome the newest addition to the family, Ashley. 1223 Rosewood, Moline, Ml. Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 877-4602 • 877-4120 • Quality Meats • Friendly Butchers • Food Stamps • Wholesale Prices • Utility Bills • Custom Processing for Beet & Hogs. Call for farm pickup. Freeport Softball League Standings Men’s Fastpitch 2nd Sea. Little Brown Jug.............. 1-11 L.O. Livestock....... 4-0 10-1 Co-ed League Hastings Mfg.......... 3-2 5-7 FBI.................................. 8-0 Barn Auto.............. 3-2 4-8 Floral Designs.................. 7-0 Shamrock................ 2-3 6-6 Gavin's.............................. 5-3 D & D Printing....... 0-5 5-8 Hastings Bowl................... 5-4 Stahls................................5-4 Woman* Slopitch Village General................ 10-3 Miss Fits........................... 4-5 Alto Garage...................... 7-3 Forman's Dairy.................3-6 D & H Builders 8-4 Little Brown Jug............... 3 6 Fineline Fneghtways........ 3-8 Barry Automotive.............2-7 < BAKE SALE | Thurs. & Fri., July 27 & 28 i C Village Park || (by the river and floral shop) T.K. Trojan Band Shamrock........................... 1-8 This W eeks Schedule Monday, July 24th - 7:00, Shamrock vs. Lake-OLivestock; 8:30. Barry Automotive vs Hastings Mfg Wednesday. July 26th 7 :00. LakeLis estock vs. Barry Auto; 8:30, Hastings Mfg. vs. D & D Printing. Thursday. July 27 - 6:30. Alton Garage vs . D & H Builders; 6:30. Little Brown Jug vs. Fmelme Fgt ; 7:45, Village General vs. Alto Garage; 9:00, D & H Builders vs Village General Fnday. July 28th - 6:30, Gavin's vs Floral Designs; 7 45. FBI vs Floral Designs (end of regular season) Monday, July 31 - 7:00, Hastings Mfg vs. Laae-OLivestock. 8; 30. D & D Prin­ ting vs. Shamrock > PORK Country Style Steak si,’.<5«si69. Pork Cutlets I6® Home style BACO whole (Cut and Wrapped FREE) Beef Loin CM MU 1 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / July 25, 1989 I Page 11 Sponsors to be sought Youth Soccer joins national assoc by Barbara Gall The Caledonia Youth Soccer Association Board of Directors has decided to affiliate with the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO), announced this year’s league director, Tom Baker. All players who registered for the fall soccer season are now part of the national organization, and the league will be run by AYSO guidelines, he said. The board decided to join the national group to take advantage of the benefits enjoyed by AYSO members. Baker explained. The new affiliation will help provide continuity for Caledonia's program, which can make good use of the guidelines, teaching manuals and educational programs offered by AYSO, he added. Caledonia players also can now play other area AYSO teams, like the neighboring Middleville league, and the national organization offers legal counsel to its members as well. The Caledonia league, which was formed in 1986, has operated independently with a helping hand from the Caledonia schools* community education department. But after listening last spring to a presentation by AYSO Area Representative Heinz Meyer, the board decided there were more advantages to joining the national group than in remaining independent. This summer, the board decided to make another important change in the program when it voted to extend the fall season for the "D" division (ages 12-15) and eliminate a spring season for this age group. "There is just too much going on in the spring for the seventh and eighth graders," said board member Sue Minder, who does the scheduling for the program. "There's track, baseball and softball that the kids want to participate in, and it's difficult trying to schedule soccer around track meets and ball games. Some of our ninth graders want to play golf or tennis, too. "The younger children don't have school sports, and spring soccer is over before their community baseball and softball programs begin." Minder pointed out that soccer is a fall sport at the high school, and it made sense to line up the seventhand eighth-graders’ AYSO program with the high school’s. However, the board agreed that the teams comprised of first through sixth graders will continue to play six games in the fall and six more in the spring. In another important decision, the board decided to try to keep fees for participating players at a minimum by seeking sponsors for the league. Individuals and businesses can become sponsors by donating a minimum of $50 to the general operating fund. This money will be used to purchase equipment, subsidize the cost of uniforms and cover travel expenses for coaches who conduct teaching clinics for the program. The board also is considering a "soccer­ ship" program to help pay registration fees for children who otherwise couldn’t afford to play. Baker emphasized that with more than 290 youngsters registered for the 1989 fall season, the program needed coaches and assistants. "The program exists only because of the volunteer efforts of parents and area soccer enthusiasts," he said. "We presently have 24 teams ready to play next fall, but we don't have coaches yet for all of them. If anyone would like to coach a team, we'd welcome his or her help. We'd hate to see a group of kids not get to play because they didn't have a coach." Some coaching clinics will be held, Baker said, and experienced coaches will be glad to help any newcomers to the game. Middleville Softball Results Monuay League W-L Phils Pizza........................... 8-1 Swamp Fox.......................... 5-2 Kentwood Rental............... 5-3 Paladin's............................... 5-3 Dan Valley.......................... 5-4 Gulch Con........................... 3-6 Seif & Sons.......................... 2-6 Kow Patties......................... 0-8 Tuesday league W-L Swamp Fox.......................... 8-1 Gavins................................... 5-4 Family Tavern....................4-5 West Mich. Elec................. 4-5 Wolverine Paving.............. 3-6 Village Grocery.................. 2-7 Wrestling clinic to be held in Caledonia August 7-9 Caledonia will host a wrestling camp Aug. 7-9 at the high school gymnasium The cost is $70 if paid before July 21 and includes a t-Shirt. The cost is $80 if paid after July 22. The schedule includes ar­ rival time at 12:30 p.m. with the first wrestling session beginning at 1 p.m and lasting until 4:15 p.m. After breaking for lunch, the second session lasts until 7:15 p.m. T akedowns. breakdowns, ndes. leg senes and pinning combinations will all be covered Anyone with questions can call Jim Maxim (698-6831), Ron Pyper (891-2108) or Dave Orszula (693-2376). Or you can complete an entry blank which includes name, date of birth, address, and phone and send it to James Maxim. 5127 Sequoia S.E., Grand Rapids. ML 49M2 Volunteers should call 891-9440 if they are interested in coaching. Any group, business or individual interested in becoming a Caledonia AYSO sponsor should call 891-1796 or 698-8967 or contact any board member. Baker added that while team rosters presently are full, any youngster who would like to be placed on a waiting list should call 891-1385 or 891-1647. New teams are formed as soon as enough players in that age group have signed up. Caledonia Youth Soccer players like these 1989 Soccerfest competitors are now affiliated with the American Youth Soccer Organization. Massage therapy now available at LO Gym by Shelh Suker A former school teacher from Middleville who wanted to do something more energetic for herself is now a certified massage therapist taking appointments in Caledonia. Middleville and now Lake Odessa. Every Monday and Friday at the Lake Odessa Racquet ball and Gym, Margo Kiel uses scientifically documented methods, mixed with intui­ tion. to relax the muscles, sooth the fascia and relieve in­ ternal discomfort, she said. "I had people ask about get­ ting a masseuse,” said gym owner Phil Bartlett. “When people work out and get sore.. it’s come up a couple of times.” Bartlett said Kiel was not the first such therapist to ap­ proach him for work at the gym, but something was dif­ ferent about Kiel. “She sounded more profes­ sional over the phone,” he said. Kiel was invited to audition on the recommendation of former gym owner and knowledgable weightlifter Ron Makley. “He owned the gym previously and has been around the weightlifting scene a lot so he knows what he’s talking about.” Bartlett said. To talk to Kiel, she is quick to explain the usual perception many have of a masseuse do­ ing what she calls the “club rub” is not true of her regimen which can range from sports massage, to head, neck and shoulders and theraputic massage. Any of those can involve kinesiology, reflexology and polarity. Another is the “one brain" method for correcting dyslexia “This is an extremely plea­ sant environment to work in.” she said of the gym “The clientele is different from the city It seems people in small towns are really open to some of the techniques, even if they seem unusual ” One technique ip the "unusual” category may in­ clude questions from her like "what color do you see?” "1 have a master's degree in dyslexia reading correction arid we use a lot of things with color,” she explained "The molecules in the body become atoms and have positive and negative charges, and they vibrate in the body The organs vibrate at a different rale.” Red. for instance, moves faster than the cool blue “This is bow the therapy works When the muscles are constrictive, you get the Massage Therapist Margo Kiel of Middleville, now taking appointments in Lake Odessa, demonstrates some technique on Ron Makley. system to fire and they will relax,” said the mother of three sons. “It’s working with positive and negative ions When I get done, people tell me ‘I feel like jelly’. When you get the muscles to relax. when the shoulders relax, you feel great.” More unusual than the the use of colors may be Kiel’s ability to “feel” by intuition where the trouble points are on a client. "When 1 put my hands on Ron. I could tell his shoulders needed to relax.” she said Massage works well hand in hand with chiropractic, and infant massages help stimulate growth, she said "I talk to the clients a lot when I’m working with them I stroke the lymphs to get all that stuff out of them and I show them how they can do it too,” she said. With reflexology, Kiel can find pressure points on the hand or foot that, when pressure is applied, will alleviate pain or discomfort throughout the body. "h’s exciting to me when 1 pick up someone’s foot and do that and they go ahhhh!’,” she said. “If they have a head ache. I’ll rub their toe and it will go away '' Kiel said she once even helped a friend over the telephone “She had a headache and diarrhea. She was just feeling lousy and I touched her in my mind and it went away.” she said. “It was all energy. A lot of the stuff I do with people, I can't explain and I don't care because it works.” Polarity thereapy relates directly to the circuits of the body. It attempts to harmonize the body's energy flow and structural balance through both gentle and deeper contacts. With fascia work. Kiel claims she can smooth con­ stricted connective tissue beneath the skin with the heat of her hand. "Any time there is energy, heat is produced and it (the fascia) just starts letting go,” she said. Kiel said she has even been able to help arthritis patients gain more use of their limbs with her methods. "I am so thankful I found my way into this profession," she Kiel, who recieved her training at the Health Enrich­ ment Center in Lapeer and at its Grand Rapids facility. “I knew I did not want to teach anymore. I just needed some time for me. We (my husband and I) just decided it was time for me to take care of myself and this type of professional work just had the energy I wanted.” Classifieds 795-3345 �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 25, 1989 Sidewalk sale lures shoppers with bargains Even o bride-to-be can't resist looking for a bargain. Pot Boyink, right, finds a miniature bride and groom quite an appropriate buy as she shops with her mom, Marcia Gehl, Saturday morning. Pot married Gary Church that afternoon. Kurt Kaechele waits on Judy Skinner as she looks over items offered by Coun­ try Town Floral during last week's sidewalk sale. Shoppers at last week's Caledonia area sidewalk sale found bargains both in­ side and outside the stores. While not all businesses had items to display "on the sidewalk," bargains on good things to eat and other services made the sole a cooperative effort by a number of businesses located on Main Street, along M-37 and in the Caledonia Village Centre. This year marked Caledonia's seventh annual sidewalk sale, with 44 retail and service businesses sponsoring the three-day event last Thursday. Friday and Saturday. ,__ 1_L The protective canopy at the Caledonia Village Centre allowed sale shoppers to browse to their hearts' content, despite a few rain showers. Richard J. Choryan, O.D DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan SALE 'Mtiddteuitte Neighbors with.. NORMA VELDERMAN OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Cure • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 Nonna Velderman’s column will not be in the Sun and News for the next few weeks due to Norma’s recent eye surgery. Her column will be Now at DR. ATKINSON’S resumed as soon as her eyesight improves. She would like her regular contributors to know that she will be calling them for their news fairly soon. "I’m just waiting for Wednesday, August 16 when my doctor will check my eyes and give me a prescription for new glasses," Norma reports. 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We Cater All Occasions PHONE • 795-7844 — HOURS - �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / July 25, 1989 / Page 13 Golf outing to benefit Barry Area United Way United Woy campaign co-chairs Terri Norris and Greg McGandy brush up on their putting strokes in preparation for the first annual golf scramble at Yankee Springs Golg Course Saturday, July 29. THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Synopsis of Board Minutes July 10, 1989 Truth in Taxation hearing hold at 7 00 p.m. Motion potted unonimoutly to odopf levy of 1.9826 mill*. Regular meeting called at 7:15 p.m Board member* pretent-5. Other* 5. Minute* approved at printed Printed bill* in the amount of $53,894 02 approved by roll call vole. Troaturor't report reviewed. Motion patted unonimoutly to enter into an agreement with Pormolee UM Church, giving them a quitclaim deed to the water tyttem and the Townthip will pay them an annual fee of $50.00 for water utoge at Por­ molee Cemetery. Motion patted unonimoutly to frontier Caledonia Coblevition to C-Toc. Meeting adjourned at 11 07 p.m. Donna Kenyon, Clerk (7/25) Area senior citizens visit Toledo Ohio On Wednesday morning Ju­ ly 19, an Action Motor Coach driven by Jim McDuffy from Sparla came to the old junior high school to pick up 27 senior citizens and their direc­ tor and co-ordinator from Caledonia Communication Education. Sara Colburn The bus departed at 7 a.m. and it was raining, but everybody was happy and anxious to take the trip to Toledo, Ohio. At 8 a.m. it was still raining, so the seniors were served rolls and coffee on the bus instead of being served on a picnic table that they usually have at a rest area After the 20 minutes was up. the wheels started rolling again, when the bus hit the highway again, it was still raining. The group played bus bingo which every one enjoyed and some won prizes. At 9.45 the sun was try ing to come out, but to no avail. The rain came down again at about 10:15 a.m. Arriving at the Maumee River and Caribbean dining river cruise at 11:15 a.m., the seniors were given a welcome and all were presented with colorful leis around their necks. The seniors then felt like they were in the Caribbeans or Hawaii. They were seated at their tables and a fine luncheon was served by the waiters and waitresses, who were a bunch of young students who work at this dining cruise restaurant. They go to college when they are not busy serving. The luncheon was all com­ pleted by 12:30 p.m. and guests were ready to start on the cruise down the Maumee River for seven miles, but what was it doing again? Raining ! And it never let ud Continued on poge NEWTON’S WELL SERVICE — Established 1959 — Specializing in drilling and repair of residential water systems LAUREL AND GARY NEWTON 550 East Cloverdale Road • Hastings • Ph. 945-5084 or 948-2845 15 A four-person, best ball golf scramble, sponsored by the Barry Area United Way. is scheduled for Saturday. July 29. beginning at 9 a m. at the Yankee Springs Golf Course on Bowens Mill Road. The United Way s first-ever scramble is another event in­ tended to show the people of Barry County County that the agency is a year-round opera­ tion, both in terms of services and fund-raising, officials said. Those who enter must gather pledges from friends, co-workers or family members. The pledges may be made on a flat rate basis or they made per stroke for the foursome's final score. However the latter way of pledging would reward the quartet for doing poorly, because the higher the score, the more money that would be raised. “I haven’t gotten one pledge yet based on score,” noted United Way campaign co-chair Greg McGandy. “They (the pledges) have all been on a flat rate. ” The foursomes may be made up of all women, all men or a mixture of both. Terne Norris, who with McGandy is co-chair of this year’s United Way campaign, said she hopes the scramble becomes an annual fundraising event. She said she would like to have it take place at a different course in Barry County every year, once again to drive home the point that the United Way works for all of the county. “We want to make it a traveling outing.” Norris said “We would like to use all of the courses in the county from year to year.” She added, “We’re trying to branch out from our tradi­ tional campaign area and pro­ ve the United Way provides services to the entire Barry area. We’re out there all over. The United Way isn’t just for Hastings.” Cost for entering the com­ petition is $18 per person, which buys the individual golfer 18 holes, half use of a cart and lunch. Norris stressed that people interested in participating should not worry about having to get four people together. Anyone can call United Way Executive Director Cathy Williamson at 945-4010 and she will try to put a foursome together. Included in the outing are a number of prizes. Hastings City Bank is donating a $50 U.S. Savings Bond, The Music Center is of­ fering four $10 gift cer­ tificates for movie rentals. Flexfab is contributing $100 toward the purchase of prizes and one prize will be dinner for two at the historic Winter Inn in Greenville, courtesy of Wade Thornton. Area golf courses also are being contacted about the possibility of donating prizes such as a free round of golf with a cart. Prizes will be awarded for lowest team score, second place, third place, for the longest drive for a man and a woman on the front and back nines, for the closest to the pin for a man and a woman on the front and back, and Norris and McGandy said they would like to offer a prize to the team that gathers the most pledges for the United Way. For the luncheon, the CocaCola office in Grand Rapids is donating the beverage. FritoLay’s Battle Creek office is contributing the chips and Geuke's Meat Market in Mid­ dleville is donating the hot dogs. The outing is the second fund-raiser on behalf of the United Way this summer. On July 1, a “Jump-A-Thon," in which pledges were collected for skydiving feats, netted the campaign more than $2,000. Norris said having the first United Way golf outing at the Yankee Springs Golf Course was an intentional symbolic gesture. "It’s to emphasize the point that the United Way is servic­ ing all the townships,” she said “We provide services to the Barry area and we need support from the entire Barry area.” Obituaries Orla Strong HOLLAND - Orla Strong, Holland, passed away July 5, 1989. He is survived by his wife (formerly from this area, Margaret (Ackerson) Strong. His children. Sharon Davies of Norcross, Georgia. Paul and Lois Strong of Iowa; grand­ children Dee Ann, and Gregory Jonathon and Allison; sisters-in-law Bea Richardson of Carksville, Betty Bryant and brother-in-law Clayton Bryant of Byron Center; nieces, nephews and many friends. Orlo and Margaret wintered for years with their daughter Sharon of Norcross, Georgia. He had suffered a stroke years ago which left him badly hand­ icapped. He had been in and out of the hospital in Atlanta. Georgia much of this year Funeral services were held July 8. 1989 at Patterson Funeral Home in Lilburn, Georgia. Burial was at Lilburn. Georgia. William Guy Vaughn MIDDLEVILLE - William Guy Vaughn, 62, of Middlevil­ le, passed away Saturday. July 8, 1989 in Kingsport, Tennessee. Mr. Vaughn was born May 24, 1927 in Hawkins County, Tennessee. He worked at Alofs Manu­ facturing in Grand Rapids for the last 23 years as a die setter. Mr. Vaughn is survived by two sons, Donnie W. Vaughn of Blountville, Tennessee and Jimmy C. Vaughn of Ionia; five daughters, Doris Eiche- naurer and Lisa Perkins of Middleville, Delila Lane of Delton, Nancy Larsen of Free­ port and Hope Vaughn of Cloverdale; two brothers, George Vaughn and Jim Vaughn of Tennessee; one sister, Louise Booher of Tennessee;17 granchildren and one great grandson. Graveside services were held Monday, July 10 at the Smith Family Cemetery in Blountville, Tennessee with Elder Robert Vermillion officiating. FOOT PAIN? • Corns • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain Dr. Terrence J. Emiley NEW OFFICE FOR PODIATRY Call 612 Main Street in Caledonia 891-9133 for Your Appointment �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I July 25, 1989 Charles and Donna Cox observe fifty-seven years of marriage by Jean Gallup A well-known and wellliked Middleville couple, Charlie and Donna Cox, recently celebrated 57 years of marriage. The Coxes have lived in the area for many years and Donna and Charlie attended the Middleville school at the same time. After the young couple married and set up housekeeping in Clawson, a town outside of Detroit, her brother, Milo Shaw, wrote Charlie and asked if he was interested in helping him set up a dairy business and milk delivery route in Middleville. With the offer, the couple returned to Middleville in 1937 and Charlie and Milo brought the Bender family and established the Blue Ribbon Diary. Charlie drove a milk route in the county for 18 years. they thought it was a good selling point and put it on the caps of all of the milk bottles. The public rejected the idea and sales immediately fell to the point where the men decided they had to take the statement off of the cap in He remembers a stressful order to bring sales back up to time in their dairy business, where they were. when the unpopular decision "People are funny," Charlie was made to raise the price of says," you never can tell what a quart of milk from 8 to 10 they're going to do. Some cents. even said they wouldn't feed Also, when the firm the pasteurized milk to their became the first dairy in the cats." Donna laughed and said, county to pasteurize its milk. "The cats never had any problem with the milk — they can't read." State law soon made pasteurization mandatory, and the public came to accept it, Charlie noted. When the Blue Ribbon Dairy was sold to Lockshore Dairy, Charlie stayed on for Barber Stylist two more years. Member of the State Barber Association The couple has four children, Ronald, Marilyn, OPEN: Tues.-Fri. 8-5:30; Sat. 8-12:30 J Charlie and Greg, and eight grandchildren. [ Wlage ifarber |\» JfowOptfb 795-7760 I I WlJohn Hampton, 207 E. Main St., Middleville , T Visit the VILLA BAKERY For Some Great Dinner Specials On Monday. it’s our BBQ Pork Ribs Sight. It includes a top to the salad bar. Larry 's baked beans and fresh baked combread We have a special BBQ sauce that makes our Ribs fitter-lickin’ good!. . $7 95 On Tuesday, it’s our Far East Night. You’ll have a choice of chicken, beef, or shrimp stir fry It includes a trip to the salad bar. rice and our new cheese bread $6.95 for the Beef and Chicken Snr Fry. and $7.95 for the Shnmp Snr Fry On Wednesday. it’s our Char Broiled Prime Rib Night. It includes a trip to the salad bar. Texas fries, and poppi bread Let me know uhat you think about the special seasoning!................. .......................................... $7 95 On Thursday. it’s our South of the Border Night. You’ll have a choice of Chicken Beet or Shrimp Fajitas it includes a trip to the salad bar. refned beans and warm flour tortillas $6.95 for the Chtcken and Beef Fajitas. and $7.95 for the Shrimp Fajitas A* Mr yrvWi oat tr frcw 5 OP to XHK pa. LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY & SATURDAY Villa Bakery ... Dance to ’Jeff Prather Trio” Villa Greenery ... Dance to “Tom Z’s 13-Piece BIG BAND Friday Only) “Pacific Trio” (Saturday Only) MIDDLE VILLA INN M-37 Just North of Middleville l For 2* Reservations call 795-3640 Of 891-1287 __ t N Thornapple Kellogg School Official Board Minutes V J Wednesday. July 5. 1989 The meeting was colled to order by President Williamson at 7:33 p m. in the High School Library Present: Williamson. VonElst Verlinde Thaler. Siebesma and Lefonty. Absent None. Ad­ ministrators Present: Garrett. Jonsma and Dugan New Members Oath of Office was administered to Wendy Romph. Mr. Lon Lefonty was sworn in at the June 14th Special Meeting. Motion by Siebesma. second­ ed by Verlinde to adopt the Agenda os presented with addi­ tions os recommended by the Superintendent. Mr. Garrett. Yeos: All. Nays: None. Motion Carried. Motion by Verlinde. seconded by Thaler to nominate Don Williamson for President. Yeas: Thaler, Verlinde and William­ son; Nays: Romph Lefonty. VanElst and Siebesma. Motion by Romph. seconded by Siebesma to nominate Gory VonElst for President. Yeas Romph, Lefanty, VonElst and Siebesma. Nays: Thaler, Williamson and Verlinde. Motion by Lefonty, seconded by none for Siebesma for Presi­ dent. Motion died. Motion to close nominations for President by Thaler, second­ ed by VanElst. Yeas: All. Nays None. Motion: Carried. VanElst for President Carried. Motion by Lefanty, seconded by Romph for Siebesma for Vice President. Yeas: Romph. Lefan­ ty, VanElst and Siebesma. Nays Thaler, Williamson and Verlinde. Motion by Thaler, seconded by Williamson to nominate Verlinde for Vice-President. Yeos: Thaler, Williamson and Verlinde. Noys: Romph, Lefanty. VonElst and Siebesma. Motion to close nominations by Williamson, seconded by Siebesma. Yeas: All. Nays: None. Motion: Carried. Siebesma for Vice President carried. Motion by Lefanty. seconded by Thaler to nominate Verlinde for Secretary. Yeas: All. Noys: None. Motion: Carried. Motion to close by Williamson, seconded by Thaler. Yeas: All. Nays: None. Motion: Carried. Motion to nominate Thaler for Treasurerby Verlinde seconded by Williamson. Yeas: All. Nays None. Motion: Carried. Nominations for Treasurer closed by Williamson, seconded by Romph. Yeas: All. Nays: None. Motion: Carried. Organization of Board. Presi­ dent: Gary VonElst; Vice Presi­ dent: Jan Siebesma; Secretary: James Verlinde, Treasurer: Gary Thaler. Motion by Verlinde, seconded by Lefanty to hold Regular Meetings on the second Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at the Page Elementary all purpose room, dates os listed: Aug. 14, 1989, Sept. 11, 1989; Oct. 9, 1989: Nov. 13, 1989: Dec 11, 1989: Jan. 8, 1990; Feb. 12. 1990: Mar. 12. 1990: Apr. 9. 1990; May 14, 1990; Jun. 11. 1990 Yeas All. Nays None Motion: Carried. Motion by Siebesma, second­ ed by Williamson that the Policies of the Thornoppie Kellogg Board of Education for 1988- 89 remain in effect for the 1989-90 year, unless specifically changed or recinded Yeas All. Noys: None. Motion Carried. Motion by Verlinde seconded by Williamson «o continue to have the official depositories for 1989-90 School Funds. Kemper Fund. Hostings City Bank Caledonia State Bank First Federal Old Kent Bank United of Michigan Yeos All. Nays None Motion: Carried. Motion by Siebesma second ed by Thaler to hove signature of President. Secretary and Treasurer to be authorized on Signature Cords for rhe officially designated banks Yeas All Nays None Motion Carried. Motion by Verlinde seconded by Lefanty to continue with the Law Firm of Thrun Moatsch and Nordberg of Lansing as School Attorneys for Elections and General School matters Yeos All. Nay*. None. Motion: Carried. Board Committees: Tabled un­ til next meeting. Motion by Siebesma second­ ed by Romph that Norma Lon ting Secretory be designated os recording secretory for the board of Education for the 1969-90 year, as the official reci­ pient of TKEA TKNIA TK Ad mimstrators Association, and the TK Bus Drivers Association grievances, at the Board level, and also designated as the elec­ tion officer for the District. Yeos All. Nays: None. Motion: Carried. Auditor: Placed on September Agendo. Superintendent Garrett is to get a sample of consent agendas. Motion by Verlinde. seconded by Williamson to approve the minutes of the Regular Meeting June 5. 1989. the Closed Session of June 5. 1989 the Special Meeting of July 14, 1989 the Closed Session of June 14. 1989 the Special Meeting of June 26. 1989 Yeas 5 members present Romph, Lefonty. Nays: None. Motion: Carried. Motion by Verlinde seconded by Williamson to approve the bills as listed P in the amount of $1 473.582 53 for the Month of June 1989 Yeas: All. Noys None. Motion: Carried. Motion by Verlinde. seconded by Romph that the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education con­ tinue its membership in the Michigan Association of School Boards for the 1989-90 School year in the amount of $1963. Yeas: All. Nays: None. Motion Carried. Motion by Lefonty, seconded by Thaler that the Thornapple Kellogg School Board continue membership in the AAASB Legal Trust Fund for the 1989/90 year in the amount of $137.41 for membership. Yea* All. Nays None. Motion: Carried. Motion by Williamson, seconded by Lefanty that the Thornoppie Kellogg School Board of Education adopt the Membership Resolution for the year Aug. 1. 1989 through July 31, 1990 to maintain the Districts' membership in the Michigan High School Athletic Association. Yeos: All. Nays: None. Motion: Carried. Motion by Verlinde, seconded by Thaler to send Jan Siebesma. a* Board Member, parent, and her son as the Student from the District, whose names will ap­ pear in a Declaratory Judgement Lawsuit, P . Yeas: All. Noy* None. Moton: Carried. Motion by Williamson, seconded by Romph to approve request of Gary and Charlotte McKee to have daughter, Christine, attend Thornapple Kellogg School, pending release from Hastings Public Schools. Yeas: All. Motion: Carried. Motion by Siebesma, second­ ed by Williamson to accept Ashley Gentry as a tuition stu­ dent for the 1989-90 school year. Yeas: All. Noys: None. Motion: Carried. Michigan Accreditation Pro­ gram (MAP): Request workshop for planning July 24, 1989 at 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m.. place to be determined Consensus, yes Special Education-Staffing Needs. Motion by Siebesma, second ed by Verlinde to approve oddi tional 1/2 time school psychologist and 1/2 time speech position for the 1989 90 school year. Yeo* All. Nay* None Motion Carried. Motion by Thaler, seconded by Siebesma to approve on oddi tional Middle School instruc­ tional staff member for English/Scoiol Studies. Yeos All. Nay* None Motion Carr.ed Motion by Williamson, seconded by Siebesma that the Board of Education move to con­ tinue the fleet coverage with Form Bureau Insurance at the quoted premium of $7 9)2 53 Yeo* All except Lefanty abs­ taining. Nays None Motion Carried. Motion by Verlinde. seconded by Thaler to odfourn at 10 35 p.m (Reference-Lengthy discus­ sion of Lon Lefontys letter) P Yea* Alt Nays None. Motion Carried. James Verlinde. Secretory Thornoppie Kellogg Board of Education (7'25) Barry County Commission on Aging lunch menu Dinner Menu Wednesday, July 26 Veal patty and gravy, whip­ ped potatoes, baby carrots, dinner roll. oleo. cake, milk Thursday. July 27 Turkey salad, sliced tomatoes, coleslaw, wheat bread, jello, milk. Friday. July 28 Glazed ham. sweet potatoes, scalloped tomatoes, wheat bread, pears, oleo. milk. Monday. July 31 BBQ beef, wax beans, asparagus, bun. applesauce, milk. Tuesday. Aug. 1 Mushroom steak, boiled potatoes, peas and carrots, roll, oranges, oleo. milk. Events Wednesday. July 26 Mid dleville. video (Stepping Up Home Safety); Hastings, singalong. Thursday. July 27 Nashville, bingo. Hastings, cards. Friday, July 28 - Ice cream social for winners of the Michigan games; Nashville, popcorn; Hastings crafts, sweet rolls and conee. Monday. July 31 Nashville, video (Stepping Up Home Safety); Hastings, bingo and popcorn. Tuesay. Aug. I all sites puzzles; Hastins, darts This is just to remind you of our trip to Shipshewana on Aug. 22. If you would like to go please call Hastings Com mission on Aging at 'M8-4856 or Riverbend Travel Agency ,tl 945 9852 by tag. 8. Central Garage Towing ★ 24 Hour Service ★ Reasonable Rates Call 795-3369 or 1-800635-9964 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / July 2t>. > rage io ><JE Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for '2.50 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 5:00 p.m. For Rent Help Wanted BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110.________ EARN MONEY typing at home. $30,000/year income potential. Details. (1)805-687-6000 Ext. B-6574. FOR RENT: 2 bedroom apart­ ment in Caledonia. 891-8056. Garage Sale FOR SALE: Transformer and Lego collections. Sec at 602 Thornton Garage sale, July 27th and 28th. GARAGE SALE: July 27th and 28th, 9 am to ? Comer of M-37 and Parmalcc. Kids, womens, mens clothing, free washer and dryer, refrigerator, wash tubs, small wishing wells, toys and tots of mi sc._______________ GI ANT~GARAGE SALE: Friday July 28th, 9 am lo 5pm, loads of everything. 600 E. Main, Caledonia. Across from the bmk. _____________ I \ K'. E GARAGE SALE: 418 E. Vine, Caledonia. Antiques, pots and pans, dishes, adult clothes, baby clothes, furniture, two many items to list all. July 27th, 28th, and 29th.________ TEN FAMILY GARAGE SALE: July 27, and 28. Pattcrson south of 100th. 9 to 6. YARD SALE: A large selec­ tion of children and adult clothing, some furniture, dishes and mi sc. items. Friday and Saturday July 29th and 30th, 5622 Grange Road. Just off W. State Road between Middleville For Sale Automotive M Bl |( K SKV LARK, Rebuilt transmission by Ammco, new muffler system, new paint, 84 Ficro engine, new brakes, 2 new tires, no dings, no rust, $2485. 616-671-5286. IS IT TRUE...Jeeps for $44 through the Government? Call for facts! 1-312-742-1142, Ext. 1181. Pets COCKER PUPS FOR SALE: AKC registered. (616)671 -4370. Business Services A & M TOWING Wc buy junk cars or haul away free. 942-7253._______________ COOK’S CARPET CLEAN­ ING & Upholstery. Reason­ able rates, FREE <* 'xiorization through month of August. Special rates for churches and senior citizens. Call 795-9337 FACTORY: Trim press opera­ ton and assemblers are needed to work at factory* near the Kent County Airport. Will train! No experience required. Must have reliable transportation. Apply 7:30am to 4:30pm al 2401 Camclot Cl.SE. Located behind Eastbrook Mall, ofl Lake East­ brook Dr PEOPLEMARK, INC. 1-957-2101. EOE. NURSE AIDE NEEDED FOR CASE ON SOUTH SIDE OF GUN LAKE Monday-Friday, 6:30a.m.-4p.m. Occasional Saturday and Sundays 9a.m.-12 noon. For more information, call Amicare, 8a.m. to 5p.m. Monday-Friday, 235-3811. PART TIME MORNINGS hostess to service vending machines at industrial location, ideal for housewife. 1-243-7983. SECRETARY: Experienced al Quality Assurance department work. Position is available at large automotive parts manufac­ turer located in Grand Rapids near the Kent County Airport Word processing, excellent typing and communication skills are required. Call 1-957-2101 for more informaiton and appointment. PEOPLEMARK, INC. 2401 Camelot Ct., SE. EOE. Miscellaneous DON’T FORGET! We have a paint color computer to match your carpet or wallpaper samples. CALEDON! \ VILLAGE HARDWARE. Call 891-9255._____________ LET US REPAIR YOUR WINDOWS and screens. Caledonia Village Hardware. Call 891-9255. WANTED JUNK CARS: Haul away free, Rapid Towing. 698-9858.__________________ WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 Community Notices ALA TEEN New meeting 7 p.m., Tuesday nights at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. For Sale FOk SALE: KING SIZE WATER BED MATTRESS. CALL AFTER 4PM 948-2081 MAKE OFFER.___________ RESULTS Call... 795-3345 POLE BUILDINGS - Horse barns and garages. 24x32x8 completely erected, $3,350. Includes service door and 9x7 overhead. Many sizes available. Call Mecca Buildings for your dist. rep. 1-800-544-6682. VILLAGE of CALEDONIA SUMMARY of COUNCIL MINUTES July 10. 1909 The regulor meeting of the Coledonio Village Council wos coiled to order by the President at 7:00 p.m. with oil members present except Kegerreis. Several others were also present Minutes of the lost regular meeting and the special meeting were approved as printed Financial report was approved os printed. Motion by Soules, seconded by Berencsi to approve payment of the bills for July. Carried. Motion by Berencsi. seconded by Soules to amend the Caledonia Zoning Ordinance to odd o new subsection "j" to in­ clude private and public schools and churches os o special use in accordance with Chapter XIIA when reviewed by the Planning Commission and authorized by the Village Council. Ayes: all. Ordinance adopted Motion by Kidder supported by Soules to draft on official resolution to commend Rodgers and McConnon for the work done for the 4th of July Celebra­ tion. Carried. Council would like to thank all who worked to moke the Celebration such a success. Resolution offered by Erskine, seconded by DeVries to transfer the Franchise Agreement for the Middleville's Finest 117 W. Main Middleville. Ml. Caledonia Cablevision to C-TEC Coble Systems of Michigan to extend the contract until December 31 1999 and to allow the Franchise to be renewed for ten years at the sole discretion of the Caledonia Village Council Ayes: All. Resolution declared adopted. Motion by Erskine seconded by Kidder to accept ownership of the mom sewer line at the Caledonia Village Center and the new line being built north of the Mall. Carried. Motion by Soules seconded by Erskine to amend the General Fund Budget to transfer $30,000 to the Sewer Fund. Carried. Motion by DeVries seconded by Erskine to approve the agree­ ment with Vredevoogd for pay­ ment of the delinquent sewer connection fee. Carried. Motion by Kidder, seconded by DeVries to renew member­ ship with Arbor Day Foundation Carried. Other items discussed were: MTS report: Village truck; several nuisance properties: street work; shored service and building costs: zoning problems, junk cars. Sidewalk work will be done if enough people are in­ terested. Meeting adjourned at 9:45. Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (7/25) during the cruise. The announcer gave the seniors the history of the river and all the bridges. The 50-state flags were flying in the rain The first railway to Kalamazoo was built in 1833. In 1837, paper mills at Terrybury and Maumee and many tall buildings were built. In 1747, under Indian settle­ ment here, one of the bridges went out. and never was repaired again. Pilings are still there, but have deteriorated. All the steel forms are in compact over the river yet. There is a Conrail swinging bridge that the Barnum and Bailey Circus train went over and stopped with the elephant caravan that was still there. One of the bridges was named after Governor Michael De Zoned of Ohio. Under this bridge is the Maumee Bay shipping chan­ nels. Soybeans and white beans and others were stored there, 35 billion tons, as was told to us by our announcer. There are so man} railways on the bridges, from 1935 and many collapsed, and by 1957 some were never repaired. The Willis B Boyer ship was a cargo ship carrying iron ore. 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The seniors left there at 2:45 p.m. and were on the bus again, only to say at 3 p.m. that they were back in Michigan. Then the weather was trying to clear up. but no, again at 3:30 did it rain and rain, no stopping, but the bus drivers did a good deed and stopped at a McDonald’s restaurant for a snack or ice cream at 4:30 p.m. Then all returned to the bus again at 5:15 p.m. for the return to the Caledonia school parking lot at.6:3O p.m. It was still raining, but all said they enjoyed the day and the wonderful luncheon and the cruise. Jim Me Duffy was the bus driver and director Sara Col­ burn put this trip together. 795-7911 ft Seniors go to Toledo Continued from pogo VI u PHONE IA a Spaghetti & Meat Sauce sots * TUESDAY SPECIALS * w 18x12 Big J s 2 Gart-c . .................................... $£oo Pan Pizza >•••• * r«nNo o . Add *1°° ................ 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BO0' MIDDLEVILLE ^community Garage Sale and r Business Sidewalk sale Days Thursday and Friday, July 27th & 28th 6909 Whitneyville Rd This page is sponsored by the following Middleville Businesses 414 Thorton SUN & NEWS CRYSTAL FLASH 415 Thorton 1952 N Broadway 615 Broadway 420 Thorton PHARMACY CARE HASTINGS CITY BANK 602 Thorton 1045 Arlington 435 Arlington 139 Grand Rapids St. PASTOOR S FAMILY MARKET CENTRAL AUTO PARTS 203 Grand Rapids St. 1045 Arlington 210 E Main 308 Grand Rapids St. STATE BANK OF CALEDONIA PROFESSIONAL PHARMACY 503 Grand Rapids St. Middleville Office — 303 Arlington 115 E Main 4675 Bender Rd. BABY BLISS OUTLET STORE 463 Holes Ave. 314 Arlington on M-37 476 Holes Ave. 116 Irving Rd. 8025 Irving Rd. 112 Washington St. 295 Washington St. 116 E. Main 202 E. Main i312 First St. 412 Second St. 803 E. Main i 715 E. Main I511 Fremont St. 218 W. Main <4550 Patterson Rd 411 Charles St. 303 W. Main 614 W. Main I514 Charles St. 9170 Adams Rd. 216 Emery St. I 505 Edwards ,Numerous others 510 Edwards throughout the 211 Paul St. (downtown area. 215 Paul St. 124 Manor Drive THORNTON ST 322 Greenwood Ct. 820 Greenwood St. 924 Greenwood St. 932 Greenwood St. 934 Greenwood St. 930 Arlington Ct. 303 State St. 321 Cardinal Ct. 415 Russel 10840 Parmalee Rd. 318 Dearborn 223 Robin Rd. 227 Robin Rd. 231 Robin Rd. 203 Meadowlark Ct . 216 Meadowlark Ct. K 8010 Middleville Rd. 418 Sherman 525 Sherman yr-1 - 426 Johnson St \ 317 Stadium Dr. \ 315 Whippoorwill � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/SunandNews_1989-08-01.pdf 097f9fbe0c226744c1af21e672ae9123 PDF Text Text Middleville. Michigan 49333 118th Year No 80 / August 1, 1989 Middleville accepts bids to do repairs on bridge by Jean Gallup Middleville's distinctive bridge spanning the Thornapple River will undergo a facelift this fall the village council decided last Tuesday. They also considered re­ placing the railings but rejected that idea in a 6-1 vote. The lowest bidder, Mil- bocker and Sons Inc. of Allegan, bid $62,350 for the repair work on the railings and $83,200 for the cleaning and repainting of the underside of the bridge. With an additional $19,500 for contingencies and en­ gineering fees, the total cost for the project will be $165,050. The work will begin as soon as the contracts are signed and the renovation will be complete by Nov. 15. The only other valid bids were from John W. Potter, Inc. of Grand Rapids, which estimated $90,450 for the work on the railing and $91,400 for the work on the superstructure. Page Elementary Principal named at Thornapple Kellogg by Jean Gallup Linda Goosen, the new principal of Page Elementary School in the Thornapple Kellogg School System, was drawn to Middleville by its quiet beauty and small town atmosphere. Goosen has accepted a twoyear contract with the school system, and will be on the job before the beginning of the 1989-90 school year. "I'm so excited about being here. My mind has been so full of plans, I feel like I’ve already been through the first week of school. Really, my mind has been so busy. I think I should be through Christmas by now," she said of her new position. The former special education teacher and program coordinator from Northview Public Schools in Grand Rapids talked to staff and administrators of TK last Thursday during a getacquainted tour of the school system. Superintendent Steve Garrett said Goosen will be an assett to the school district. "We are pleased to have Mrs. Linda Goosen as the Page Elementary Principal and the District Curriculum Coordinator. She comes to our district with high re­ commendations. We are look­ ing forward to working with Linda to provide an excellent program for our students," he said. Goosen said her goal as a principal is to provide "linkage between the community and the school." "That’s the biggest single thing. In this age of instant communication, we need to make sure the message sent is the message received. We want to have everyone involved and moving in the same direction," she said. The schools must be open to the community to be able to respond to its wishes, she maintained. For example, she said, "If we teach nothing but cosmetology, and the community says 'we want welders too,' we have to know what the community desires are so we can provide for them." The Goosens will sell their house in Grand Rapids within the next year to fulfill the residency requirement that administrators live in the school district. Linda's husband, Charles, is in distribution resources at the Herman Miller Company in Zeeland, and will commute. The distance to commute will be about the same as it is now, she said, and there is a possiblity that the company may move its offices to Grandville, making his drive time shorter. Linda is no stranger to long drives to go to work. When living in Grand Rapids, she worked in the Mecosta Osceola Intermediate School District (MOISD) and commuted daily to Big Rapids. Perhaps one can gain some insight into her personality when she tells what she did on the long drives. "I got book tapes, and listened to 'War and Peace,' learned French and renewed Continued on page 2 Village engineer Richard Meyers of the firm of Meyers, Bueche & Nies, Inc., was at the meeting to answer questions. First, he advised the council to budget an additional 10 to 15 percent for the work, saying that such projects always run into unexpected costs. Also, he said patching might last 25 years and the new railings 30 years, but he was unable to say exactly how long either choice would last. "It depends on many things, such as how you remove snow, how much salt is used significant enough to warrent on the bridge, and so on," he doing away with the unique said. look of the badge Village President Duane "What is significant to me Thatcher pointed out that the is we could have a lovely replacement of the railings did bridge, or we might have a not include the "wing" walls, freeway bridge," he stated. which do not need repair and Thatcher said many people the replaced railings would complain to him that not match the rest of the anything that Middleville has walls, which are fluted. that is distinctive is not "I don't like it. It would protected, but torn down look terrible to walk across instead. the bridge and look back and Trustee Floyd Bray, the one see it not matching," he said. dissenting vote, said the best Thatcher also noted that move would be to replace the estimates by Meyers in the railings. difference of time that each "What scares me is you solution would last was not Continued on page 3 Former President Gerald ford replies about Bowens Mills desk by Jean Gallup Former President Gerald Ford has indicated that he doesn't think an old desk now used in the historic Moe School once was his, despite a carving of the word "Ford" on it. During the recent restoration of the Moe School to be used as a teaching museum at Historic Bowens Mills, owners Neil and Marian Cook had a school desk from the old South High School in Grand Rapids loaned to them to be put on display. The lower left hand comer of the desk has "Ford" carved in it, and since the desk was used in the e>a that Ford was in school there, the Cooks wondered if it could indeed be The "Ford’’ desk now sits in the Moe School at Bowens Mill. a piece of his artistry. Continued on page 2 Cuddy Drain subject of special assessment district program Caledonia groups prepare for youth fair Preparing on animal to exhibit at fair involves many hours of training for the ring, as well os careful feeding. In this photograph, Caledonia FFA member Tim Smith works with 'Flash, owned cooperatively by the FFA chapter members. Story on page 2 Barry County residents at the end of the Cuddy Drain near Gun Lake will have to pay again for a cleaning project for the drain. Barry County Drain Commissioner Robert Shaffer, after a meeting of the Drain Board recently, has decided to seek bids on work to remove sand bars that have accumulated after heavy rains this spring. Work also will have to be done to repair a foundation on the bank of the drain on the east side of Patterson Road. The Cuddy Drain, most of which flows through Allegan County, empties into a channel on Gun Lake in Barry County. It flows under Patterson Road, on the border between the two counties, about a half mile south of Joe’s Grocery. "What happened is, it’s filled in again, especially after this rain, and a lot of sedimentation has built up," Shaffer said. Sedimentation in the channel will be cleaned out, a project that will be paid for by the creation of a special assessment district, which will include Allegan County residents who benefit. Shaffer said about 50 residences on the channel off Gun Lake will be affected. The Gun Lake area residents aren’t happy with the prospect of having to pay for the work, Shaffer said. Many of them maintain that the Allegan County residents are responsible for dumping sediment into the drain and should pay instead. Some Allegan County people aren't pleased with the prospect, either. Wayland Township, on behalf of some of its residents, has filed a complaint with the state Drain Tribunal, contending that Cuddy is no longer a drain at the west edge of Patterson Road, on the Allegan County line. The township further contends that the mouth of the drain has been expanded into a boat channel. A hearing on the complaint is scheduled for Dec. 14. Shaffer said, "They (Allegan County residents) are putting water into Barry County. They’re going to have to pay for the maintenance of the stream. It's everybody's fault. Everybody will be assessed." Dredging work on the dram, at a total cost of about Continued on page 2 �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 1. 1989 Caledonia groups to exhibit in many categories Kent County Youth Fair set for August 7 through 12 By Barbara Gall The county fair is one of the traditions of late summer, and next week, from Aug. 7 through 12 in Lowell, Kent County FFA and 4-H members will take their turn exhibiting projects that have been months in preparation. Kent County 4-H Youth Agent Betty Shelby said 76 clubs and between 900 and 1,000 individuals will be exhibiting at the Lowell fairgrounds this year, and from dresses to dressage, the Caledonia area will be well represented. A new local 4-H group this year is the Caledonia K-9 Club, organized by Georgia Fox with assistance from Tom Shane. Five members will be showing their dogs in obedience this year, said Fox, who started the club last January. She had formerly worked with the Barry County dog group, and said she was surprised to find out there was no similar club in the Caledonia area. "So, I said here’s the leader, and let's get a group going," Fox explained. Shane, a state policeman who has worked with the Canine Corps, has been a great help, she said. The new club is actively looking for new members, and Fox said she could easily handle 20 to 30 youngsters. She emphasized that the dog being trained need not be of pedigreed background, and that the only qualification ‘or membership is a willingness on the part of the 4-Her to work consistently with his or her dog as they learn about obedience training together. Dog owners interested in joining the new club should call 891-0014. In contrast, one of the oldest clubs at the fair also will have members exhibit­ ing. The East Kent Beef group, now headed by Gary Cavanaugh, has been in existence "for 40 or 50 years" and still boasts about 30 members who come from all over the east side of the county, from Caledonia to Rockford. While most members raise beef, Cavanaugh said a few swine and occasionally some sheep are exhibited by members. Livestock also is the specialty of Cherry Valley Livestock, headed by Chuck and Donna Kaechele, and the Caledonia chapter of FFA, sponsored by Al and Jackie Steeby. Crafts and sewing are the interests for members of the Kettle Lake 4-H group, said leader Nancy Huizenga. She said about 25 girls will be exhibiting from her group this year, while the South Kent 4-H Club’s 59 members show "just about everything," according to leader Donna Oesch. "We have members showing beef, dairy, swine, rabbits, crafts and sewing," Oesch said. "I don’t think we miss too many categories besides horses and cooking." But horses trained by Caledonia area youth will definitely be on display during the week as members of the Real Country Riders, led by Larry Heyboer, and Bill Schumacher’s Harris Creek Pony Express compete with other county horsemen and women in a variety of events. Schumacher added that the Kent Special Riding program also will have fair participants, who will demonstrate their horse­ manship at 4:30 p.m. each day. The fair officially opens with ceremonies at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 7. Highlighting the evening will be entertainment provided by ventriloquist Barbara Jean Crandall, who was Miss Michigan in 1984. Fairgoers should plan to take in some of the other special events during the week, as well as view the many exhibits prepared by the 4-Hers. The livestock sale always draws a big crowd, said Shelby, as buyers crowd the ring to bid on the carefully raised animals. This year the sale will be held on Wednesday. Aug. 9. at 6 p.m. in the Reath Bam. and it is expected to bring in more than $115,000 as 4-Hers sell their swine, sheep and cattle. Winning the showmanship sweepstakes, where partici­ pants are judged on their proficiency in showing several different kinds of animals, is one of the top honors at the fair, and this Continued on next page Cuddy Drain subject of special assessment district Continued from front page $98,000, was done in 1986, from Patterson Road to the canal’s mouth at Robbins Bay on the lake, Shaffer said. The suction dredging method used then was criticized by some residents, who said it was inadequate. The cost for the work was shared, in a three-year assessment that covered 1986, 1987 and 1988, by all who were to benefit. Those whose property was on the drain paid more than those who lived near it "People who live close to the drain, like agriculture people, probably will be assessed more than those further away," Shaffer said. "But it (the assessment) will be according to benefit." But since that work was completed, the drain near Gun Lake has accumulated sediment, resulting in complaints from residents on the channel. The Drain Board met on Monday, July 17, at the drain on Patterson Road. Included at the session were Shaffer, Allegan County Drain Commissioner Lynn Fleming, two people from an area that adjoins the PMS NUTRITIONAL AND HORMONAL TREATMENT Many people are only recently ac­ cepting PMS. The Born Clinic has recognized and treated PMS for over 20 years. Let our experience help YOU! r} & FREE COLPOSCOPY pr" bloahni , With all female examinations. (Colposcopy is a microscopic examination of the cervix.) As seen Recent evidence — as reon local ported on local news stanews tions — has shown that broadcast "pap Smears” are only 50% accurate in diagnosing cancers of the cervix. Routine colposcopy, as done by the Born Clinic, greatly in­ creases your chances of early diag­ nosis. $f (JUSI£A3?O» ■CftO^GKANOXARDSM «*SO4 ----------------------- (616) 455-3550-----------------------FAM!IY practice drain and two represent­ atives of the Michigan Department of Agriculture, Terri Smith and Jeff Friedle. They determined that the work needs to be done. The cleaning project will be done entirely within Barry County and Shaffer estimates that it will cost significantly less than the project of three years ago. Shaffer said he hopes to have the bids in by the end of September and the work finished before the end of the year. In another Barry County drain matter, a hearing has been set for Sept. 19 for a petition to clean up the Collier-Mud Creek Drain, which flows from Ionia and Eaton counties through Sunfield and Woodland Township. Sunfield Township Super­ visor Jack Smith submitted the request. The Ionia and Eaton County drain commis­ sioners and representatives from the Department of Agriculture are expected to be on hand for the hearing, which will take place either in Sunfield or at the Woodland Township Hall. Former President Gerald Ford replies to letter about desk from Bowens Mills Marian Cook wrote a letter the former president to ask if he remembered carving his name on the desk, or was the type of lad who might carve his name on a desk. The letter was written on July 7 and sent to the Rancho Mirage, Calif., Ford’s current home. Cook briefly outlined what Historic Bowens Mills is and the effort to make the past come alive again for the Page Principal announced atT-K Continued from front page my Spanish," she said. "Well, that's the only way I would have got the chance to read "War and Peace"-by listening to it." A teacher of the second and fourth grades, Linda has also taught special education, been a program coordinator and an assistant principal. She has earned a master's degree in special/regular education at Michigan State University, a master's degree in educational administration at Central Michigan University , and is currently studying for a degree as an educational specialist at MSU. Coming from a large metropolitian area of Philadelphia, Linda is looking forward in anticipation to a quieter, friendlier life in Middleville. "Where I came from, the only time you hear someone bonk a horn is to tel) you to get out of the way. Its time to go where someone will honk and wave at you, instead," she observed," and it is so pretty here." present generation. She also grade through my senior year invited the former president to (1925-1931). In the process, I visit the mill when it is occupied many school seats in possible to fit it into his the building. schedule. I have no recollection of Ford replied to the inquiry carving my name on any on July 19. desk. Frankly, / war not a The letter is as follows: "carver," but one can't be sure Dear Mrs. Cook, after so many years. Have read you letter of 1 would, of course, be July 7, 1989, with great interested in visiting Historic interest. Congratulations on Bowens Mills, but can make your excellent effort at no commitment to do so. If Historic Bowens Mills. future travel plans make it 1 did attend South High possible, I will let you know. School in Grand Rapids, Very best regards, Michigan, from the seventh (signed) Gerald R. Ford CLIFFORD DAVIS (Formerly of Middleville) ...is celebrating his 90th birthday Those who wish to remember him with a card, may write — Clifford Davis, c/o Clark Home 46 Sherman, S.E., Grand Rapids, Ml 49506 TheSun and Netos aTiiih 4 eMfcL. 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 SecondClass Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 9998. POSTMASTER Send address changes to THE SUN AND NEWS. P O Box B. Hastings. Mi 49058 0602 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year . Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties Foundea in 1870 — Published by... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. $8.00 $10.00 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / August 1, 1989 I Page 3 Kent County Youth Fair set for next week TO THE EDITOR. Graduation requirement reports can be misleading Dear editor: Grand Rapids Press article The proper place for airing referred to by Ms. Jeffery did questions or opinions about not fully explain the situation the Thornapple Kellogg brought upon many fine school system is at the regular Michigan schools and students monthly meetings of the Thor­ by the timing of the state's napple Kellogg Board of mandates. No one should ex­ Education or by writing the pect seniors who have fulfilled board directly all of the requirements for The public is allowed to graduation, to add two classes speak at every regular the last semester of their high meeting. In the past, seldom school careers just to meet re­ has the board heard public in­ quirements made by the state put at the time allowed for a few months before such The latest publication of the To clarify the issue brought Michigan Association of up by Leone Jeffery in the Ju­ School Board's education ly 25 issue of the “Sun and news report. “Headlines" has News." the reason for the the front page headline. Thomapple Kellogg district "Media reports misleading." “not providing the courses of The article states that 97 per­ study needed for required cent of eligible school districts graduation" was that the State in Michigan do meet state re­ of Michigan mandated the ex­ quirements for graduation, as tra requirements during this spelled out in the State School past school year. Aid Act. The mandate was handed The MASB article also down due to low test scores states that the media reports across the state in the areas of did not distinguish between science and social science. “requiremenLs” and “recom­ The mandate was issued in the mendations" for graduation middle of the school year. criteria. Unless the school system The Thomapple Kellogg already required an extra year school district is and will con­ of science and social science tinue to be a quality district. of their graduates, the school The public is always invited could not possibly meet the to attend the Thomapple state’s requirements in such a Kellogg Board of Education Every attempt is short period of time before meetings. “ graduation. made to answer anyone’s As far as not meeting the questions regarding school state guidelines for 1991-92. matters. Yours truly. Jan Siebesma guidelines. They have never been adopted as state Middleville requirements. Wendy Romph Middleville It is unfortunate that the KEITH BERGY - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS FUEL OIL GAS I DIESEL SERVING HOME FARM INDUSTRY n6. 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA, Ml 49316 SELF-SERVE GAS DIESEL KEROSENE SNACK SHOP (616) 891-8198 PROPANE REFILL SERVICE Continued from previous page event will be held Friday at 9 a.m. Horse events will be going on all week, but Shelby said visitors might especially enjoy watching the speed horses on Saturday, Aug. 12, at 4 p.m. Horses from five states will compete for $5,000 in frizes. The leader and alumni horse show is also a fun event to watch, she said, and takes place Friday at 7 p.m. A pulling contest for lightweight draft horses will be held Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Those interested in dogs will want to see the dog obedience trials on Monday at 11 a.m., while lovers of machinery might enjoy the antique tractor pull on Saturday at 2 p.m. A style review featuring nearly 80 4-Hers who designed and sewed clothing will be held Tuesday, Aug. 8, at 7 p.m. at the Youth Stage in the Exhibit Building. The fourth annual Youth Talent Show has been a popular event, said Shelby, and it will feature dancers, magic, clowning and comedy. Spectators should be at the Youth Stage Thursday at 7 p.m. to see this special program. The fair also boasts a carnival midway with rides, refreshments and Kandu the Magician, in addition to all the exhibits and show­ manship events. All exhibit buildings will be open from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Friday, and visitors should watch for reduced rates on carnival rides at certain hours on Aug. 7, 8 and 12. Leaders of 4-H groups emphasized the time their club members have put into preparing for the fair, whether the project was sewing an outfit or raising a steer. Many of the groups meet all year, and the rest have meetings during most of the spring and summer. Now that fair time is nearly here, excitement is building, they said. "It’s almost like the countdown before Christ­ mas," said Pris Heyboer, whose husband, Larry, is leader of the Real Country Riders. "It's a wonderful experience for them, and they learn so much from it. Further information may be obtained by calling 897-6050. Entrance to the fair is free, and parking costs $1 per day or $2 for the week. Negligent homicide charges dismissed in Tobin death A negligent homicide charge against a Hastings man has been dismissed in a car accident that led to the death of a Middleville boy in June. Following the lead of a Kent County judge, who de­ clared the negligent homicide charge unconstitutional in February, 56th District Court Judge Gary Holman dis­ missed the case last week against Keith T. Saltz after the accident that led to the death of John Tobin. John Tobin, 6, and his sister, Jennifer, were riding in the rear of their father s station wagon on M-37 when Daniel Tobin slowed to turn left onto Irving Road. Saltz, who was driving behind the Tobins, struck the station wagon, injuring John and Jennifer. John Tobin was pro­ nounced dead at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. Jennifer Tobin. 8, was hospi­ talized for several weeks with broken legs and spinal in­ juries. Michigan State Police filed charges against Saltz, alleg­ ing that he had been driving at an immoderate rate of speed before the accident The Barry County Prosecutor s office charged Saltz with neg­ ligent homicide, a high mis­ demeanor punishable by up to two years in prison and a $2,000 fine. But in dismissing the case. Holman adopted the logic of Kent County Circuit Court Judge Robert Benson, who ruled in February that the law is unconstitutional because it applies a criminal penalty to a civil infraction. Benson defined faulty driv­ ing as ordinary negligence a non criminal act. The Barry County Prosecutor’s office is ex­ pected to appeal the ruling Millage fiarber ^t|op Bids for bridge repair taken Continued from front page may get into things and find out you should have replaced it all in the first place. You never know if you got all the bad cement.’’ he argued. Meyers agreed that it is difficult to tell when chipping out old cement if all of the weak cement was removed or not and that people who do that kind of work are hard to find since most are retired or dead. The contractors all would rather replace the bridge railings because it is easier, he said. The high cost of chipping the paint and repainting the bottom of the bridge is caused mainly by Michigan Department of Natural Resources rules, Village Manager Kit Roon has explained in prior meetings. Roon has reported that the Visit the VILLA BAKERY For Some Great Dinner Specials paint must be recaptured after it is chipped off the steel underside of the bridge, and it is not allowed to fall into the Thornapple River, according to the DNR rules, making the cost considerably higher. 795-7760 John Hampton, Barber Stylist Member of the State Barber Association 207 E. 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Ml I August 1. 1989 Barry County Commission on Aging Menu set with. HAZEL McCAUL Did you read in the Sun and News of the seniors trip to Toledo. Ohio? Lois Bacon. Adah Zcrbc. June Tungate. Esther Kelley. George Crapscy, Loretta Clarke. Clarke Springer and I went on this trip along with many others We all had a great time on the boat ride on the Maumee River even though it did rain. Next will be our ■Mystery Trip" in August On Tuesday. July 18. the Middleville Senior Citizens enjoyed a picnic at Byrd s Pond This is a great place to enjoy a day Clarke and I spent Thursday and Friday at Evart, enjoying the Dulcimer Festival. We stopped in Reed City and had lunch with Victor and Avis (Perry) Sandstel. We had a great time going over old times. She graduated with me in the class of ’24. then moved to Evart. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Drogowski and family (daughter of Bemadine and Harry Reascr) are here with the home folks from Mountain View. Calif, (a Navy base I Clarke and 1 attended the “Sister's Dinner" at Delton Thursday. After dinner we all went to visit Bernard Musuem. Surprise' The lady who was the guide was a daughter-in-law of Mrs. John Tinker Sunday, Emma Jane and Maurice and Clarke and I had dinner, then took a cool nde through the countryside [»retta. Clarke and I en­ joyed Tuesday in Grand Rapids al the Wyoming Senior Center. Saturday. July 22, was a great day for me at Bowens Mills Did you read all the articles? RESULTS Call... 795-3345 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Good Shepherd Lutheran Church “People that care" ill 1 The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Wednesday. Aug. 2 Hamloaf, spinach, pineap­ ple. wheat bread, oleo. brownie, milk. Thursday. Aug. 3 Tuna salad sandwich, col­ eslaw. plums, cookie, milk. Friday, Aug. 4 Vegetable lasagna, sliced beets. Italian mix. wheat bread, banana, milk Monday . Aug. 7 Chuck wagon steak and gravy, creamed com. broc­ coli. roll. oleo. milk. Tuesday. Aug. 8 Savory chicken, sweet potatoes, spinach, rye bread, oleo. cake, milk. Events Wednesday, Aug. 2 Hastings. Smalong; Mid­ dleville. cards; Woodland. Video (Stepping Up Home Safety). Thursday, Aug. 3 Hastings, cards; Nashville, bingo; Middleville. Singalong. Friday. Aug. 4 - Nashville, popcorn. Hastings, crafts, rolls and coffee. Monday. Aug. 7 - Mid­ dleville, Mary Walters (Slideson Scandinavia); Hast ins. bingo and popcorn. Down Memory Lane I am coming to you, my community family. Donna Shaw Cox loaned me a pic­ ture of Iving Village School with Clarence Shaw as teacher. I was wondering if you folks could look at the accompanying picture and tell me who the students are? I am still trying to get the school part of my history book complete. Could you call me and tell me those that you know in the picture? I would greatly appreciate it very much. My number is 795-9715. I am usually around. If you can't get me the first time please call again. I like to work out doors if the sun is not too bright. Thanks, very much. DUTTON CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 6950 Hanna Lake SE 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. (just South of 68th St.) A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord "The Church where everybody is somebody... ... and Jesus Christ is lord" A Church on the Word SUNDAY..... 9:45 a m.. 11:00 a m & 6 00 p.m. WEDNESDAY...................Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. SunOoy School 6 30 am. Sunday Morning Worship 10 30 a m. Sunday Evening WonNp 6 00 pm Wednesday Midweek prayer & &b»e study Rev William Dobson Pastor Stove Jackson Youth Pastor 7 00 pm 8918923 St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School .. . Praise Service Sunday Evening Service 9:30a.m. 10:45 a.m. 6:50a.m. 7:00p.m. Visiting Pastor. Al Korvemaker • 452-9711 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Pastor Monte C. Bell (616) 795-2391 Recto Fath r Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar n. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music Sunday School................................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service .............. 11:00 am. 6:00 p m. Sunday Evening Service 24 McCann Road, Irving. Michigan St. Paul Lutheran MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE MISSOURI SYNOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street 6:45p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11 a.m. Church School 9:45 a.m. Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia. Ml Parmelee Morning Worship ... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship......................... 8:30a.m. Middleville Sunday School .. .9.45 a.m. Sunday School.......................................... 9:45am Morning Worship ....................11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship....................... 11:00a.m. Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Robert Gerke Church Office Phone — 795-9266 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church Rev Rick Veenstra. Interim Pastor Rev. Stanley Vugteveen. Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED St. Margaret Mary of the Sacred Heart Chapel COMMUNITY CHURCH 708 West Main Street Temporarily meeting at the Gaines Township Hall on 68th St. S.E. near Kalamazoo Ave. Momtng Wonhd Service Sunday School Evemng Worship Service <0 00 o m. <1 1$ o m 600 p m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor Sunday • Latin Tridentine Mass • 10 a.m. Rosary and Confessions Before Mass Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 LAKESIDE Christian Reformed 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship 5:45 p.m. Daily Mass in Small Chapel • 8:30 a.m. 795-3667 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Recotory Office Phone — 531-0432 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED Comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings CHURCH Ret. Paul Doumie, Interim Rector Phone 945-3014 "A church utrh a caring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Eucharist During Summer__ ___________ ...10D0 a_m Regularly------ -------------- - —-------- 10 30a.m Morning Prayer Wednesday...... ................................. 7:15 a.m Sunday Services 9:30 a m. & 6:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev. Max E. Tucker Music. Jeff Vander Heide “God Cares for You’’ Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. M-37, north of Middleville Middleville at the Community Hall Sunday Service 9.30 a.m. (Come join our family ... God s family) ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 Services — Sunday School ........................ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .................... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship................................. 6:00p.m. Pastor Wesley J. Coffey Phone 795-7076 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted (or hearing impaired) 9 45 a.m. Sunday School 1110 a m Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship. Wednesday 7 00 p m. REV KENNETH VAUGHT 8916028 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 & 11:00 a m. First Friday Mass.......................... 7:00 p.m. CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST (tlje (Did {Time JHrtljorfiet (Church SUMMER SCHEDULE Sunday School................. 10 00 a m. Morning Worship........... 11:00 a m. Evening Worship........... 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . .7:30 p.m. Morning Worship............. 10 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Weisman Pastor Pastor Meric- Buualda Church Office: 891-8669 M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Parsonage: 891-8167 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Rev. Royle Baiiard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / August 1. 1989 / Page 5 Rockin’ round the clock for revenue raiser Aug. 11 students earn money pledged for each hour the chairs are in motion. Donations "on location" also will be accepted gladly. The group needs to earn $30,000 for the week-long trip, said Bev Sheehan, of the Caledonia Instrumental Music Association. If successful, band members and chaperones will leave April 2 for a tour that will include a performance at Sea World and one undecided location besides the Disney World appearance. Some educa­ tional sightseeing is also on the agenda, said band director Nancy TenElshof. Sheehan said the public will be rewarded for their support with entertainment at the rockathon, including music provided by the high school band and local rock By Barbara Gall Bill Haley and his Comets have nothing on the Caledonia High School band when it comes to "rockin’ ’round the clock". The young musicians have scheduled a 24-hour "rockathon" as their first fund-raiser in efforts to earn enough money to pay for the band's spring trip to Florida, which will be highlighted by marching down Main Street in Disney World. However, visitors to the Caledonia Village Centre parking lot between 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 11, and 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, will not see band members bopping to 1950s rock 'n roll. The rockin' will indeed last ’round the clock, but it will take place in rocking chairs, not saddle shoes, as band bands. A wheelchair basket­ ball game and a skateboard exhibition also are planned for the event, along with a balloon launch and a bake sale, she added. Future fund-raisers for the Florida fun include a sale of "the world’s finest chocolate" in September, rental of a portable sign, a monthly pop can drive and saving D & W cash register tapes. The CIMA also will sponsor a chili supper at Caledonia High School’s Homecoming this fall. Information on the fund-raisers and the trip can be obtained by calling 698-7214 or by contacting any CIMA member. In the meantime, band members will plan to follow the advice of a recent Top 40 hit and "Rock On." Preparing for their upcoming rockathon’ ore Caledonia band members Heather Sheehan, left, and Krista Batchelor in rocking chairs. Tracey Batchelor and Holli Bowman threaten a cymbalic’ accent, while Band Director Nancy TenElshof leads the unusual ensemble. Middleville resident joins new Pennock Hospital team by Jean Gallup Middleville resident Deb Youngsma, a licensed audiologist, will join a new health care professional team that begins work Aug. 1 at the Pennock Professional Building in Hastings. Dr. Michael Nasanov, an ear, nose and throat specialist, his wife, Dr. Kimberly Norris, an ophthalmologist, and Youngsma will join ophthalmologist Dr. Michael Flohr, already established in practice in Hastings. Deb is marrried to Jeff Youngsma, an attorney with the firm of Seigel, Hudson, Gee and Fisher, of Hastings. The Youngsmas, who have lived in Middleville for the past year and one half, are the parents of 2-year-old Zachery. A speech pathology class looked interesting to Deb while she was attending Calvin College, but one of the prerequisites for taking that class was a class in audiology. That class was enough to convice Deb that that was what she wanted to pursue as a career. The nicest pan of her work, she said, is when she can successfully help a patient either through surgery or hearing aids. "I’m pleased when someone can function better in society for what I've done," she said, "and the appreciation is nice." While Deb conducts hearing tests and makes molds for hearing aids, she will not be able to sell the aids until she takes a state administered test in December of this year "More and more audio­ logists have been selling hearing aids in the last 10 years." she noted. Until she takes the test, the mail-order system will be used, she explained. She now fills out an order form with all the needed information and sends it to a hearing aid center in Kalamazoo or New York. The center orders directly from the Deb and Zachery Youngsma relax at home. supplier, and when the order The young couple has from Massachusetts. is shipped to the center, it decided to settle down in They met when they were then comes back to Deb. Nothing negative comes to Middleville, Deb said. She is both students at Calvin mind when she thinks about a Grand Rapids native; he is College and married after they the practice of audiology, Deb said, but she did mention one concern. "I guess at times when we sell them, we’re put right up there with people who sell other hearing aids, but we don’t just sell hearing aids. We try to offer patients a full service diagnosis, treatment and find solutions to problems," she noted. graduated. Deb attended Michigan State University in Lansing and Jeff drove a truck, while he waited for her to finish her studies in audiology. They had already decided that she would finish school first. During a rap session at MSU, Jeff and several friends were discussing law as a career. Of all the people there, Jeff was the youngest, and the least committed. He did enter Cooley Law School three months after Deb graduated, and found he really loved the whole area of law, she said. "He found his place. He’s a good writer—that’s important for an attorney. He works hard, and really enjoys himself," Deb said. Ironically, Jeff is the only one of the group members who were going to be attorneys who actually 5^7thornapple floral 114 River Street, Middleville Downtown •— Along the River COMPLETE FLORAL SERVICE FOR ALL OCCASIONS — We wire flowers worldwide — OPEN: Mon.-Wed. 9-5 Thurs.&FrL 9-5.30; Sat. 9-1 (616) 795-3331 Enjoy Summertime with Pizza from PHIL’S PIZZERIA ITALIAN SPECIALTIES 795-7844 Pizza • Dinner • Ziti • Steaks • Appetizers • Submarines • Calzone • Spaghetti • Cheesecake • Sausage Roll EAT IN OR TAKE OUT WE CATER ALL OCCASIONS Downtown MIDDLEVILLE HOURS Im 'xn 1U0 it ml Fa I Sat 11 JO Mi l Mt Smr 410 Qcsec Mon For complete farm insurance coverage, talk to your Auto-Owners agent. FREE Balloons to All the Kids at the VILLA FLEA & FARMER’S MARKET This Thursday thru Sunday All farmers, crafts, dealers, garage sales, etc . welcome Pay for this week’s space rental and get ThlNc Prtbfornfyq'Ji - DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. the following week free! CaU 795-3190 on M-37 just north of the MiddleVilla Inn ‘When you TTVnk of Insurance, Think of Us" 215 E. Man Street, Caledonia, Michigan 49316 JEFFREY M. DeVRIES Continued on next page (616) 891*8125 JOHN J. DeVRIES �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I August 1. 1969 Chiropractor says he looks forward to involvement By Barbara Gall Dr. Eric Seif has always wanted to live in the community where he worked, and he has always wanted to be a chiropractor in a small town. "I chose the Caledonia area because of the people," said Seif, who recently began practice at the Caledonia Chiropractic Center at 600 E. Main. Seif said his family settled in Holland after living "all over the U.S." because his dad was in the Air Force. He and his wife, Laura, a surgical intensive care nurse at Butterworth Hospital, would like to raise a family in the Caledonia area because of the friendly people and the slower pace of a smaller town. "I would like to establish a real "family practice," he said. He pointed out that most spinal injuries occur before the age of 16, but often the problems don’t show up until later in the child's life. He said he would like to try to prevent these problems by working with children when they have an accident or problem. He said he also would like to work with athletes, and would like to do spinal screenings in the schools to detea scoliosis if this would be allowed. "Usually nurses do this, " he said, "but that’s our field of expertise." Seif said that another one of his goals is to become active in the community, and not just by attending municipal meetings. "Down the road, I'd like to do some things like establish scholarships through the high school," he said, adding that helping with charity fund-raisers is another way he'd like to participate in community functions. He said he is concerned that his patients receive the best of attention. "I'm very serviceoriented," he explained. "I believe we are here to serve the people, and the best way to serve them is to give them quality care. "I want to make a difference in someone s life, and that won't happen if our patients get the in-andout-in-five-minutes' treat­ ment when they come here for help. I want to show people that we do care about them, that we’re willing to sit down and hear how things are going, or what the problems are." Seif said he knew how frustrating it was for patients to talk to the doaor for only a minute after waiting a long time to see him or her. "I want to talk to them," he said. "And we’ll try to schedule appointments so they don't have to wait for a long time." He added that he knew the public often feels that chiropractors are at odds with the rest of the medical field, but said that he personally doesn't feel that way. "I want to establish good rapport with the medical people here," he said. "I always will refer patients to the right specialist for proper care. They should be referred to the people who can really help them, and I may not always be that person." Seif graduated from West Ottawa High School in Holland, and then spent three years at Western Michigan University. He qualified for early acceptance at the National College of Chiropractic in Lombard, Ill., near Chicago, where he completed the five-year program for his doctorate in chiropractic medicine. He said he has been in the Grand Rapids area for three years, but is looking forward to setting up practice in Caledonia. "I want to be a country chiropractor," he smiled. "I want to gain the community’s respect so people know they can trust me. My goal is to still be here in 25 years." Residents who can't wait 25 years to consult with Dr. Seif will find the Main Street office open on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to noon and from 2 to 6 p.m. The Dutton office, located at 3506 68th Street, is open from 10 a.m. to noon on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Dr. Eric Seif has begun practice at the Caledonia Chiropractic Center and looks forward to becoming involved in Caledonia area activities. Hastings Quits’ ©auk New Middleville employee at Pennock Hospital this year Continued from previous page completed his studies and now practices law. Jeff graduated in May 1987 and Zachery was born in August of that year. The part-time position is called "perfect for me" by Deb, who said Zachery loves the babysitter and the sitter has a child that he plays with all day. "He's been to the day care center in Hastings a few times, and he loves that too," she said. Norris received her pre­ medical education from the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia and her medical degree from the State University of New York, School of Medicine in Buffalo New York. After an NOW OPEN IN CALEDONIA STOP BY OUR NEWEST FULL SERVICE BRANCH internship in Minneeaopolis and residency at the University of Minnesota, Norris served as an instructor for the Department of Ophthalmology at the university. She has additional training in retinal diseases of the eye. Nosanov Is an otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat specialist) who received his pre-medical education from the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia and his medical degree from the State University of New York, School of Medicine in Buffalo, N.Y. He completed a surgery internship in Minneaoplis and a residency at the University of Minneapolis Hospitals and Clinics, Minneapolis. Caledonia Chiropractic Center 9265 Cherry Valley - M-37 ...is pleased to announce that Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon N MARATHON SERVICE STATION CHERRY VALLEY - M-37 S MIDDLEVILLE \ HASTINGS Dr. ERIC SEIF, D.C. ...has joined the staff He attended Western University in Kalamazoo from 1979-82; National College of Chiropractic in Chi­ cago 1982-86; and internship at Chicago General Health Service After graduation, he was an associate at American Chiropraaic Center in Grand Rapids The last year there, he ran a satellite clinic. He is relocating to Caledonia Chiropractic Center. He looks forward to serving the people in the area and invites you to stop in and meet him. 600 E. MAIN STREET Phone 891-8153 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / August 1. 1989 / Page Spring Park to get playground by Jean Gallup A gift of $5,000 from former resident Erma Bussiere to Middleville for use at the Lions Spring Park will be added to another $5,000 from the village budget to buy playground equipment for Spring Park. The village council July 25 approved funding the innovative playground set, which includes decks, swings, tire climbers, a handring bridge, ski slide, a crawl tube, a tube slide, and a cargo net, along with ample room just to play in the sand. Trustee Lon Myers explained that along with the playground, additional ball diamonds and restrooms were considered as additions to the park, but in the end the public works committee settled on the playground. Trustee Terry Mason pointed out that there are restrooms at the park, and if someone is planning a gathering there, all they have to do is call the village hall (795-3385) and they can pick up a key to the facilities and return it after the event. One half of the money to fund the new equipment for youngsters to enjoy was willed to the village by the late Erma Bussiere, a former Middleville resident, who also left varying sums of money to many other groups and organizations in Barry County. Also at the July 25 meeting, Village Manager Kit Roon asked the council for direction on the placement of the sidewalk the village is installing on West Main Street. The walk will be used by school children who walk from the high school and Page Elementary on Bender Road to West and McFall elementaries, closer to the village. One resident, Mrs. Neal Keller, appeared before the council to protest the sidewalk being installed too close to her house. Roon said three other residents also had complained of the nearness of the walk to their homes. The sidewalk is now planned for 12 feet from the street and about five feet from the property line of the homeowners. "Usually, it’s one foot off the property line — you’ve stayed five feet away tring to accommodate these problems," village engineer Richard Meyers said. Roon said he would do it if the council members decided they wanted the walk closer to the road, but predicted problems would develop later if the street were widened oi curbs and gutters were put in. He added that there needs to be room for plowed snow to pile up in the winter. "If you want it moved, I have no problem, but I think it's where it should be," he said. President Pro Tern Wiliam Hardy spoke against moving the walk closer to the road, noting that the safety of the children was the reason for the walk in the first place. "I think the village has done a great deal to accommodate the residents already,” said Trustee Lon Myers. The council voted 6 to 1 to leave the plans for the walk as they are. with Village President Duane Thatcher voting no. In other business, the council tabled a request by the Planning and Zoning Commission to attend a Michigan Society of Planning Officials seminar in October because of uncertainy about the total cost of the trip. The playground equipment to be installed at Spring Park will be partially paid for funds bequeathed to Middleville by Erma Bussiere. Caledonia Village Centre ANNIVERSARY CELEBRAT10\ SATURDAY, AUGUST 12,1989 Craft Show & Flea Market — ALL DAY LONG — Sign-up for a 10x10’ Spot at D&W s1000 Per Space v DOC GROOMING & at the GROOMING DEN cQ 12381 Chief Noonday Rd., Gun Lake Open 6 Days by Appointment Use rear parking and entrance 795-9114 1 Call I 891-8019] 2893 j 108th St. Caledonia 4W mtles West of M3? Hilton’s Apple Acres W • Homa Grown Peaches • Sweet Com • Blueberries • Broccoli • Melons & More • All Natural Stoneground Flours & Mixes • Apple Butter • Preserves • Handcrafted Amish Quilts — Many to Choose from. Reasonably priced. Layaway available. • Hand Carved Birds • Porcelain Dolls • Beautiful Pillows ★ Jazz Band ... 9 to 1 p.m. ★ High School Band Rodi-A-Thon ... 24 Hour Event ★ Antique Cars ★ Fire Department Water Fight ★ Baby Crawl Contest... 2 to 3P.m. HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE Start August off with a Cold Cone or Drink ... for 2. Sign-up in any Village Centre Store. Stop in for a Coney Dog. DRAWING at 7 P.M. Must be present to win. 410 S. Broadway (M-37) Middleville CONES fiPDOGS HOURS Mon Sat 11 am -10 pm Sunday 3 pm 10 prn Come spend the day with us ... and join in the fun! �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 1, 1989 From Sweden to the Soo the long way Former Caledonia exchange student travels around the world Lors Havstam, left, of Sweden and former Caledonia exchange student enjoys a visit with old friends in Caledonia after traveling around the world. Here he shares some memories of good times with Chris Thompson. B> Barbara Gall For Lars Havstam. a visit to the U.S. as an exchange stu­ dent in 1984-85 marked just the beginning of travels that have taken him around the world, though in quite a few more than 80 days. Lars, now 23. graduated from Caledonia High School in 1985. and then returned to his native Sweden, where he worked several months and then fulfilled his mandatory military requirement in the ar­ my for another seven and one half months The six-foot four-inch. 230-pound student had been scouted by several Michigan universities during his stay in Caledonia, where he starred as a kicker for the Fighting Scots football team. So. he explained, after his military duty in Sweden was over, he returned to the U.S. to try out for a berth on the college football squad at both Western Michigan University and Michigan State Universi­ ty. hoping to win a scholar­ ship so he coykl go to school in the U.S. Although both schools ex­ pressed an interest in him. he said, he learned that he could not be offered a scholarship until he had been enrolled for a semester or had a financial backer “with a lot of money.'’ So. he went back to Sweden, where he worked in the post office for a year, sav­ ing his money "to travel, of course." Leaving Sweden, he travel­ ed through Finland to Moscow, then went through Siberia and Mongolia and on to Beijing. China. He said it took a week to travel across the vast lands of Russia and China. He then traveled by train, river boat and bus to Hong Kong. Lars said that though he traveled by himself and didn't speak the language, he "got along OK.” "I had a travel book with me that told me about w hat to see. how and where to get my ticket if I didn't speak Chinese. “1 pretty much knew where I wanted to go before 1 went,” he said, adding that he never joined any group tours. He stayed in Hong Kong for 10 days, “my longest stay anywhere.” waiting for a flight out. When he got one. he flew to Indonesia and then to Australia. "I landed on the northern tip.” he said, "in Crocodile Dundee country. ’' Lars then hitchiked through Australia, soaking up the culture of the Land Down Under He saw the "outback and lots of kangaroos " and earned his scuba diving certificate at the Great Barrier Reef He then flew from Sydney Continued on next page Thompsons of Caledonia are ‘family’ world-wide by Barbara < .all When Lars Havstam of Sweden dropped down from Canada to visit his Caledonia "family” and te friends he made during his exchange stu­ dent days, it's not surprising he made a point to check in with Mike and Marcia Thompson.(See related article ) The Thompsons have welcomed five exchange students since Michiaki Yamada of Japan joined the family during the 1982-83 school year. Even though Lars "wasn’t ours," the Thompsons made him feel welcome and enjoyed having him at their home. "When we first decided to have an exchange student live with us. I was fascinated with the Oriental culture, so our first choice was a student from Japan." said Marcia. "Then when we went to Japan for his graduation, we were treated like royalty They took us everywhere, and we got to see things most tourists never would Marcia said the most rewar­ ding thing about having an ex­ change student become part of the family is learning about another culture through the I ‘‘Control The Flow” ; - Steensma Plumbing__ SERVICE and REPAIR j Barry & Kent Counties Insured Licensed Master Plumber #09008 I JOHN STEENSMA | Middleville, Ml 49333 | • 795-3510 • | eyes of someone who lives there "Then. too. it’s wonderful to have connections in other countries." she said. “It helps you when you are the traveler, and you don't fall into the usual tourist traps." After providing a home for Michiaki. the Thompsons became "family" for Carin Ivrell from Sweden in 1984-85. and for Samuel Per­ rin of France in 1985-86. Also in 1986, Eva Redondo of Spain came to live with them for the summer. They did not host an ex­ change student the next school year so their daughter, Samantha, could have their full attention during her senior year in high school. Then last year. Gregg Everest from Sydney, Australia, joined the Thomp­ sons, returning to his home only a few weeks ago. Now son Chris will be a senior, so Mike and Marcia don’t think they will have a student stay with them this year. 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Mike, Marcia, Chris and Samantha. Europe for the Christmas of 1990, and Chris is looking forward to spending time in Australia visiting Gregg in 1991. In addition, Marcia is now the Wayland-area represen­ tative for the Youth For Understanding student ex­ change program. Marcia explained that families considering an ex­ change student must first of all be open-minded and ready to accept someone who has grown up with a totally dif­ ferent way of life. "The host families have got to be willing to spend time with the student,” added Mike Thompson ‘"They’re here to be part of the family, not just a visitor for a few weeks.” He said that the students pa> their own way, so are not a financial burden on their American "parents.” Families where both parents work should not hesitate to have an exchange student, the Thompsons said “The students make friends, and there's not a pro­ blem with their getting rides io activities.” Marcia pointed out that often the exchange students become such good fnends with classmates that the> are invited to go on family outings and even vacations with them. “I really encourage our Continued on next page sfteap 795-7719 ___ _ smfc HAIR DESIGNERS Call for Appointment Men • Women • Children ACRYLIC NAILS • TANNING BCOTH 109 Railroad, Middleville Designed especially for you ... you’ll have complete coverage ... in one policy from one agent through one company at a LOWER COST. P1ONEEER STATE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY in the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 in Caledonia, Ml 49316 (616) 891-9294 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I August 1. 1989 I Page 9 Thompsons of Caledonia are Family’ all over the world Continued from previous page students to enjoy those oppor­ tunities." said Marcia. “They see so much more that way. and get close to ocher families, too.” Most exchange students are put m the local high school's senior class, the Thompsons said, usually because the students have had far more math, science and English than their American counter­ parts. However, often their year in the United States car­ ries no academic credit for them, though the experience is considered a plus Most go back to their homes and graduate again there. Marcia said that students applying through the YFU program are carefully match­ ed with their host families with likes and dislikes, preferences and lifestyles con­ sidered on both sides. “Most of the time, the match is good, but there is always that situation where things just don't work out as everyone had hoped.” Maicia said. "But I wouldn't discourage anyone from hav­ ing the experience.” “The hardest thing is ac­ cepting the fact that they are from a different culture and have a different way of liv­ ing.” she said. “You have to let them be who they are. and not expect them to be just like members of your family ' “We try to make them feel part of our family, but we don’t try to change them. “So. the first hardest thing in having an exchange student is accepting the differences the student brings with him or her. “The second-hardest thing is saying good-bye.” Former Caledonia exchange student visits all over the world Continued from previous page to New Zealand, where he spent five weeks hitchhiking around the country , and then went on to the Fiji Islands and Hawaii “I only stayed there (Hawaii) for three days because of the cost. ’ ’ be grin­ ned. but added that he did try surfing on the legendary beaches From Hawaii he traveled to Toronto and then came down to Caledonia for a visit before Wedding vows will be ex­ Grand Rapids Baptist heading back to Europe. changed Oct. 7, 1989. by Academy, attended Daven­ In the fall of 1988, Lars said Ixanne Patterson and Pete port College and currently is he started a four-year univer­ attending Chic University of sity course to become a Bailey Leanne is the daughter of Cosmetology. teacher of English and what is Pete is a graduate of Thor­ called an arts and crafts Russ and Gaye Patterson of Middleville and the late napple Kellogg High School course. Gerald Pratt Jr. Pete is the son and the National Institute of “Here, you might call it of L^rry and Ellen Bailey of Technology He is currently wood shop, but actually it is a employed by Windemuller much broader program than Middleville. Leanne is a graduate of Electric of Grandville. wood shop because it includes working with metals, too. Basically you learn to fashion hand-made items of wood,” he explained. But the travel experiences • Coms • Bunions • Heel Spurs were not over. Last June, he flew to An­ • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts chorage. Alaska, and then hit• Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain Patterson-Bailey to speak wedding vows FOOT PAIN? Dr. Terrence J. Emiley NEW OFFICE FOR PODIATRY 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call. 891-9133 for Your Appointment Jersey Blueberries Pick Your Own. Good Crop NEWTON’S WELL SERVICE — Established 1959 — Specializing in drilling and repair of residential water systems Open 8 a.m.-Noon Monday-Saturday 5 p.m.-Dark Monday-Friday Roy Hall LAUREL AND GARY NEWTON 550 East Cloverdale Road 2150 Hammond Rd. Hastings 9452189 • Hastings • Ph. 945-5084 or ... 948-2845 Caledonia Heritage Books Pictures 8c articles of Caledonia places & people Especially in­ cluded are the 4th of July ac­ tivities of 1988 Celebrating the Centennial & Sesquicentennial. Books available for s3.00 each at Rainbow's End Variety in Caledonia Mall, Caledonia Public Library & the Historical Commission Members E. Engle, Ken Jockler. Barb Waite, Arlene Hodgkinson & D Merriman. chhiked through the state for three weeks He recounted seeing 15 grizzlies along with moose and caribou as he backpacked through the unsettled areas of our 49th state “I just very quietly tip toed away from them.” he said of his grizzly encounters. While back packing he said he ate “lots of noodles" while “carrying my house on my back.” He caught the ferry to Van­ couver Island to visit another former Caledonia exchange student. Carin Ivrell. who. he said, is studying hotel management Then he hitchhiked from Vancouver to Sault Ste. Marie in Ontario where he caught a bus back to Michigan and eventually to Caledonia. Now Lars will return to his studies in his home in Gothen­ burg. but he is already looking forward to his next journey. ' perhaps to South America “ CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF CONDITION of STATE BANK OF CALEDONIA of Caledonia, Michigan June 30, 1989 Consolidated Report of Condition of State Bank of Caledonia of Caledonia, Michigan And Foreign and Domestic Subsidiaries, at the close of business on June 30, 1989 Published in accordance with a call made by the commissioner of the Financial Institu­ tions Bureau pursuant to provisions of Section 223 of the banking code of 1969, as amended. ASSETS Cash and balances due from depository Institutions a. Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin’,*................. 1,374 b. Interest-bearing balances*..................................................................... -02. Securities (from Schedule RC-B) ............................................................ 14,033 3. Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell: 6,450 a. Federal funds sold*................................................................................. -0b. Securities purchased under agreements to resell'......................... Loans and lease financing receivables: a. Loans and leases, net of unearned income (from Schedule RC-C) 45,739 b. LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses..................................... 456 c. LESS: Allocated transfer risk reserve................................................ -0d. Loans and leases, net of unearned income, 45,283 allowance, and reserve (item 4.a minus 4.b and 4.c)....................... -05. Assets held in trading accounts.............................................................. 1,176 6. Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases) ................ -0Other real estate owned............................................................................. -08. Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies -09. Customers’ liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding........ 190 10. Intangible assets (from Schedule RC-M)................................................ 1,093 11. Other assets (from Schedule RC-F)........................................................ 69,599 12. a. Total assets (sum of items 1 through 11).......................................... - 0b. Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j) (from Schedule RC-M) c. Total assets and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(n (sum of items 12.a and 12.b)................................................................ 69,599 LIABILITIES 13. Deposits: a. In domestic offices (sum of columns A & C from Schedule RC-3) 61,689 (1) Noninterest-bearing’......................................................................... 7,011 (2) Interest-bearing ................................................................................. 54,678 b. In foreign offices, Edge and Agreement subsidiaries, and IBFs . (1) Noninterest-bearing........................................................................... (2) Interest-bearing ................................................................................. 14. Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase: —0— a. Federal funds purchased’..................................................................... b. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase* ......................... —0— 15. Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury ......................................... -016. Other borrowed money............................................................................... —0— -017. Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases 18. Bank s liability on acceptances executed and outstanding.............. -019 Notes and debentures subordinated to deposits................................. 518 20. Other liabilities (from Schedule RC-G).................................................... 62,207 21. Total liabiltiies (sum of items 13 through 20)....................................... 22. Limited-life preferred stock...................................................................... -0EQUITY CAPITAL 23. Perpetual preferred stock........................................................................... -024. Common stock........................................................................................... 1,600 25 Surplus...................................................... ......................................... 1,600 26. a. Undivided profits and capital reserves ....................... 4,192 b. LESS: Net unrealized loss on marketable equity securities........ —0— 27. Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments ....................... 28. a. Total equity capital (sum of items 23 through 27)........................... 7,392 b. Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j) (from Schedule RC-M) -0c. Total equity capital and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C 1823(j) (sum of items 28 a and 28.b).............. 7,392 29. Total liabilties, limited-life preferred stock, equity capital, and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. I832(j) (sum of items 21, 22, and 28 c) 69,599 None MEMO: Deposits of State of Michigan ...................................................... I George Edgar, Exec. V.P., of the above named bank do hereby declare that this Report of Condition has been prepared in conformance with tne 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 George Edgar 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. Dr. J C Bricker, Director Harold J Gless, Director James E Gless, Director �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / August 1, 1989 Middleville men’s softball league going strong League Results Obituaries Angela Marie Van Houten ----------- MOLINE - Angela Marie VanHouten, darling 3% week old daughter of Mark and Connie VanHouten. passed Middleville away Thursday July 20, 1989 Men’s Softball at the Mott Children’s Hospi W-L Monday League tai, Ann Arbor. ...9-1 Phil’s Pizza................... Surviving besides her Swamp Fox.................. ...7-2 parents are two brothers, ...7-3 * Kentwood Rental........ Aaron M. and Zachary P. Paladin.......................... ..5-4 VanHouten; a sister, Amanda L. VanHouten; paternal grand­ Dan Valley................... ...5-5 parents, Herman and Reta ...4-6 Gulch Con................... VanHouten of Wyoming; Seif & Sons................. ...2-8 maternal grandparents. Max Kow Patties................. .0-10 and Barbara Stevenson Jr. of Tuesday League Swamp Fox....................8-2 Gavins................................. 6-4 Family Tavern.................5-5 I West Mich. Elec.............. 5-5 | Raiders................................ 3-7 j| VillageGrocery-Wolverine Paving................................. 2-8 Brian Bennett is on his way to first after hitting a sharp grounder to left center field. His team, Phil's Pizzeria, beat Dan Valley Excavating, 9-7. Phil’s is 9-1 for the season; Dan Valley is 55. CALEDONIA PRINTING Caledonia; five great grandpa­ rents; two uncles and two aunts. Sen ices were held Monday July 24 at the Holy Family Catholic Church, Caledonia. Rev. Fr. James Cusack as Cele­ brant. Interment in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. A-rangements were made by Roetman Funeral Home Caledonia. Memorial contribution may be made to The Mv Children’s Hospital. Harriet A. VanderVelde CALEDONIA - Harriet A. (Mandy) VanderVelde, 70, passed away July 19, 1989, of accidental injuries. She is survived by her husband, Gerald E. VanderVelde; their children, Kathryn Rosado and Neil E. and Linda VanderVelde, all of Caledonia; five grandchildren, Gerry VanderVelde of Lans­ ing, Amanda Wisniewski, Chad, Marc and Jodi VanderVelde, all of Caledo­ nia; one brother, Harry and Edith Sorenson of Arizona; a sister, Pearl Thompson of Sparta; a brother-in-law, Jim Ross of Detroit; a brother and sister-in-law, Maurice ana Wyn VanderVelde of Grand Rapids; two sisters-in-law, Jo VanderVelde and Angie Westerhuis, both of Grand Rapids; several nieces nephews and cousins. Services were held Monday July 24 at the Peace Reformed Church. Interment at Lakeside Cemetery. Arrangements made hy Roetman Funeral Home. Pet of the week Joke is just one of the many fine animals looking for a home at the Barry County Animal Shelter. Immediate adoption for Jake or another pet con be arranged from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon. Pet owners can purchase 1989 dog licenses at the shelter for $10. Anyone interested in adopting a cat or dog can stop by the shelter, located at 825 Apple St. in Hastings, or call 948-4885. 9790 Cherry Valley Rd.. Caledonia^ 891-2121 Photo Copying • Weddings Envelopes • Rubber Stamp • Business Cards • Computer Forms • Carbonless Forms • Facsimile Service Fax # 891-8074 Donna Apsey. Manager Jim & Colleen Shoal. Owners —Behind Stella s Pizza — “Look I A Deer!“ Ice Cream Sandwiches Salads and Party Trays Sx main . < sjreet Everyone looked — the car ran off the road and hit a tree. That’s why auto liability, property damage, and medical payments insurance is available from Booth’s. Oh, yes, also towing and emergency road service coverage. 129 East Main Street, Caledonia Now at DR. ATKINSON’S ACUVUE The first disposable contact lens! For insurance call ACUVUE Doctor of Optometry company KIM De VRIES Ph. 891-1301 ED De VRIES Ph. 891 1301 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan J®. 891-9245 HENRY NYHUtS Ph. 891-1504 KENNETH J. VISSER — Agent — 9240 Cherry Valley Caledonia. Michigan 891-9217 DR. DOUGLAS E. ATKINSON, O.D. VISTAKON INC , a Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 LU WARD Ph. 795-3723 ■ ACUVUEK is the first contact lens sou never haw to clean. 9361 Broadmoor Caledonia Village Centre BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 INSUKANCE BRING IN THIS AD FOR FREE MARKET ANALYSIS DURING SIDEWALK SALE! RF/MBK brokers — CALL — 891-9219 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / August 1. 1989 / Page 11 Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for ‘2.50 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50‘ billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 5:00 p.m. For Sale Help Wanted 14FT. BASS BOAT, pedestal seals, carpeted, 15 HP Merc motor, foot control trolling motor, Haul-Rite trailer, $1200 firm. 671-4365 6pm-9pm. IMMEDIATE OPENING AVAILABLE for I of Grand Rapids* oldest carpet and furni­ ture cleaning companies. Will tram, must be responsible and dependable. Call 957-3060 for more information.___________ POLE BUILDINGS - Horse bams and garages. 24x32x8 completely erected, $3,350. Includes service door and 9x7 overhead. Many sizes available. Call Mecca Buildings for your dist. rep. 1-800 544 6682. PART TIME MORNINGS hostess to service vending machines at industrial location, ideal for housewife. I-243-7983. Business Services A & M TOWING We buy junk cars or haul away free. 942-7253. ______ _ Jobs Wanted MOTHER OE TWO Willing to watch your children In her home. Good rates, meals big yard, lots of experience. Kettle Lake School District. 868-6817. For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. Central Garage Towing NEED $$$ ? Petra fashions now hiring. Full time and part-time consultants. Recieve free train­ ing and free $500 kiL Call 795-9720.__________________ PART TIME Secretarial in busy, small Middleville office. Typing, organizational, math and people skills a must Please reply in writing to PO Box 39, Middleville, Ml. 49333. TRIM PRESS OPERATORS: Will train if familiar with factory settings (or I-2 yrs. high school metal shop) and assembly work, no experience required, is avail­ able near the Kent County Airport (M-37 and 44th St) 1st or 2nd shift Apply 7:30am to 4:30pm., weekdays, at 2401 Camclot CL, SE. Located behind Eastbrook Mall, off Lake East­ brook Dr. PEOPLEMARK, INC. 1-957-2101. EOE. Miscellaneous COOK’S CARPET CLEAN­ ING & Upholstery. Reason­ able rates, FREE deodoriza­ tion through month of August. Special rates for churches and senior citizens. Call 795-9337 DON’T FORGET! We have a paint color computer to match your carpet or wallpaper samples. CALEDONIA VILLAGE HARDWARE. Call 891-9255. ★ 24 Hour Service ★ Reasonable Rates Call 795-3369 or 1-800635-9964 LET US REPAIR YOUR WINDOWS and screens. Caledonia Village Hardware. Call 891-9255._____________ WANTED JUNK CARS: Haul away free, Rapid Towing. 698-9858.__________________ WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 Community Notices ALA TEEN New meeting 7 p.m., Tuesday nights at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. ___________ Garage Sale GARAGE SALE: Clothes: small to very large; furniture; 1970 350 Honda, good shape, must sell. August 3 and 4, 8811 Kraft, Caledonia.___________ GARAGE SALE: August 2nd and 3rd. 8 am to ? Clothing, Home Interiors, hand crafts, fabric, lace, ribbon, crafts supplies, patterns, Tupperware, Ceramics, books, rowing machine, and other goodies. 7015 Parmalce Rd., mile east off Whitneyville.___________ GIANT GARAGE SALE: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, 9 lil ? Comer of M-37 and Parmalce.__________________ MOVING SALE: August 3 & 4. Sam to 5pm. Double bed, LaZ-Boys, furniture, crafts, trea­ sures 7220 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Richard J. Choryan, O.D DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Chre • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 Area girl qualifies for national tournament Middleville tennis player. Erin Seger, has qualified for the Western Novice Cham­ pionships to be held in Madison. Wisconsin. Aug. 4-7. In order to piaj in the Western Novice Champion­ ships a player must reach the finds of a Western Michigan Qualifier Tournament. Erin reached the finals of the 16 and under division of the Greenville Junior Novice Qualifier held in July. Two players from each of the four Michigan districts will repre­ sent Michigan in the five state tournament. Becka Turek of Forest Hills Central, who won the Green­ ville tournament, 6-2. 7-5 in VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES July It. 1989 President Thatcher called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Presen* Bray Hardy Mason Riley, and VandenBerg Absent Myers. Guests Jeon Gallup from the Sun and News Minutes of the June 27, 1989 meeting were approved os read VandenBerg moved the printed bills be paid. Support by Riley Ayes all. Carried. VandenBerg moved the printed transfers be allowed Total to Payroll........... $19 416.60 Total to Motor Pool 3 020 79 Support by Riley. Ayes all. Erin Seger Carried. VandenBerg moved the the finals, also qualified for following transfers be allowed. the Western Novice Water Receiving to Water Chamipionships. Operating & Maintenance ......................................... $4. 500.00 Sewer Receiving to Sewer Operating & Maintenance ..........................................19 500.00 Support by Bray. Ayes, all Carried. VandenBerg moved the following transfer be allowed. Water Fund to Payroll Fund 1/4 year Clerk and Treasurer's fee....................................$2300.00 Support by Mason. Ayes all. accomplishments, and is Carried. Letter read from Middleville Serving Our Country James A. Davis Marine Gunnery Sgt. James A. Davis, son of W'illiam R. Davis of 502 E. Freeport Road. Freeport, has been awarded the Navy Commen­ dation Medal Davis was cited for Meritorious Service while ser­ ving with the 9th Marine Corps District. St. Louis. The decoration is an official recognition of his outstanding presented during formal ceremonies. Davis is serving with Naval Air Maintenance Training Group Detachment. Marine Corps Air Station, Beauford, S.C. A 1971 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School. Delton, he joined the Marine Corps in June 1971. PUBLIC HEARING The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on August 22, 1989 at 10:00 AM In the Commissioners Room, 117 S. Broadway. Hastings, Ml 49058 to hear comments on a petition from the Village of Middleville requesting the annexation of the following area to the Village: A parcel of and In the Northeast onequarter of Section 23, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as Beginning at the North one-quarter post of said Section 23. thence South 89 degrees 18' 33" East along the North line of said Section 893 07 feet, thence South 00 degrees 19' 09" East along the West line of the East one-half of the East 25 acres of the Northwest one-quarter of the Northeast one-quarter of said Section 23 a distance of 1318.40 feet, thence North 89 degrees 27' 16" West along the South line of said Northwest one-quarter of the Northeast one-quarter 897.22 feet, thence North 00 degrees 08’ 15" West along North and South one-quarter of said Section 1320.61 feet to the place of beginning. Kent Library summer space series to end Kent County Library System’s summer space adventure ends with a ‘ ‘Cosmic Celebration ’ ’ for Moondusters and The Right Stuff book club members. Summer readers will be honored at special free parties at all Kent County Library branches. Youngsters are in­ vited to come as themselves or dressed as astronauts, aliens or creatures from outer space. The parties are scheduled for Wednesday, Aug. 9, at 2 p.m. at the Caledonia branch, 240 Emmons, and at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, at the Alto branch. 6059 Linfield. This year’s reading clubs enrolled record numbers of young people. “Although we’re still adding up the totals, it looks like about 12,000 children joined,” reports Children’s Services Coordinator Mary Frydrych. “We’re very grateful that so many find our libraries ex­ citing places to be Now, one final celebration will reward our readers with fun. refreshments and special takehome surprises. We hope to see thousands at our ‘Cosmic Celebrations” Kent Counts Library’s reading clubs for children ages 3-15 were part of an en- tire summer of activities and events planned as a celebra­ tion of the 20th anniversary of the first moon-walk. Young people enjoyed programs about the moon and stars, presentations on NASA’s space camp, shuttle missions and the future of space ex­ ploration, and visits from local space experts. For more information, con­ tact Children’s Services at 774-3253. NANCY BOERSMA, Barry County Clerk Moline Locker & Grocery 1223 Rosewood, Moline, Ml. Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 877-4602 • 877-4120 • Quality Meats • Friendly Butchers Food Stamps • Wholesale Prices • Utility Bills Custom Processing for Beef & Hogs. Call for farm pickup SIRLOIN Tip Steaks Call... 795-3345 chicken Fryer Breast !1« lb. LEAN Sell it in the Sun & News Classifieds Housing Commission m'orming Village Council their plans to ap­ ply to the U.S. Department of Hud for protect development funds to construct an additional 50 unit apartment building. Thatcher updated Council on Promotional Committees Meetings. VandenBerg moved that Council spend approximately $1,500.00 for professional photographer to take pictures fcr the brochure. Support by Bray 6 Ayes and 1 Nay Motion corned. Council and Manager Roon reviewed the Manoger s Report. Manager Roon requested per­ mission to attend the A.W W.A. convention held in Grand Rapids August 14. 1989 Hardy moved that Council grant permission for Manoger Roon to attend the American Water Works Association Con­ vention for $110.00. Support by Mason Ayes all. Carried. Council and Police Officer Ayers reviewed the June Police Activity Report. With no further business. Har­ dy moved for adjournment. Sup­ port by Bray Ayes all. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 7 25 p m Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (8/1) BONELESS Ground Beef Chuck Steak Ki WHOLE I C fl Q Q Beef Loin *1 (Cut and Wrapped FREE) �Pas® ’2 I The Sun end News. Middleville. Ml I August 1, 1969 Retired Middleville man does just what he ‘wood’ like to do FARO’S ITALIAN by Jean Gallup Hand-crafted toys for children to play with or wooden replicas of old-time trains to put on display are things that Donald Haight makes just because he likes to work with wood. After a 30-year career at E.W. Bliss in Hastings, Haight retired 10 years ago, and staned doing what he liked to do. instead of things he had to do. "I worked in a furniture factory years ago in Grand Rapids, and I've always liked working with wood." he said. "I make things (priced) from $2 to $200." he said. Using walnut or mahogony because it is "just nice to work with," he makes model trains for play or display, taking about a month on each. He also knows some Middleville's Finest 4 117 W. 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He pointed out that the caboose was the living quarters for the crew of the 9 train and the observation car was reserved for the public. Also, the observation cars were used by politicians to make speeches on "whistle stop" campaigns, he added. One of the hardest things to make are the wheels of the trains and the toys, which Don always crafts himself. Some of the toys he makes are covered wagons, dump trucks, semi traitors, paddle boats. Indians, sailors and bird houses. Until recently. Don made doll furniture, but he said he couldn’t make a profit on them, so he concentrates on the toys and yard ornaments. One reason he can keep his prices down is that he doesn't go to craft shows that charge large admission prices. "Some are not bad—the Middle Villa Inn charges a reasonable fee, but some of them are up to $90," he said. e (2) 14" 1 items $1400 (2) 14" 3 items He will attend the craft show in November in Caldeonia. which is part of the Lowell-Caledonia-Thomapple Kellogg (LCTK) Community Education program. Ideas for new toys come from magazines and catalogues and "The Great All-American Wooden Toy Book" by Norm Marshall, he said. Cne thing he doesn't make is airplanes, but "Carl Hula does, and they're beautiful," he noted. "Carl and I work together. If he has something I need, he'll give it to me. or I’ll give him something." he said. "I like to see well behaved kids, so I always carry toys in my truck. If I'm in a restuarant, and see wellbehaved children. I'll watch a while, and then go out and get one, and give it to them. It's nice to see their faces when I do that." he said. 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THURS-FRI 10-8 891-1584 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/SunandNews_1989-08-08.pdf ed4887d669dfa1a9a3d0ca98a99c6716 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PU-'lIC LJ&aaEY Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Middleville, Michigan 49333 118th Year No 81 / August 8. 1989 T-K Board denies charges of open meetings violation by Jean Gallup Charges that the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education violated the Michigan Open Meetings Act have been denied by the schools’ attorneys in papers filed July 28 in Barry County Circuit Court A lawsuit started by Norman and Charlene Bird of rural Middleville, accused the board of improper procedures during a special board meeting on June 14 when a year's extension on Superintendent Steve Garrett s contract was approved by the board. The Birds contend that violations occured because the minutes of the meeting did not indicate if a roll call vote on the motion to go into closed session was held, and did not state the purpose for calling a closed session. Also, they charge that the act prohibits conducting business in the closed session and that there is no indication in the minutes that Garrett requested a closed session. In the reply, Michael Eschelbach, representing the district s legal firm of Thrun, Maatsch & Norberg, denied those charges. Both parties did agree that the board was made aware of allegations of violations of the Open Meetings Act by both oral and written communication from Lon LeFanty, who is a trustee on the board. LeFanty had made similar charges at a July 5 board meeting, saying the minutes of the meeting do not contain At that meeting. Board the opinio*' they had been any mention of the subect of President Gary VanElst and given, which they did. the closed session and the Trustee Donald Williamson LeFanty has distanced agenda for the meeting should said they had consulted with himself from the lawsuit filed have said the evaluation the legal counsel for the by the Birds, saying he process would be discussed. district about LeFanty’s wanted it made clear that he He asked that all decisions charges and had both been had nothing to do with the made at the meeting be advised that the board wi s not legal action. But, he said, when he was rescinded to avoid "any civil in violation of the Open told of the suit, "I want action as provided in the Meetings Act. things to be done in the open, However, the board asked Michigan Open Meetings Act, number 267 of 1976, VanElst and Garrett to consult so the public can know what the attorneys again to verify its school board is doing." Sec.11.1" Caledonia Council, schools OK proposal for sewer hookup fee By Barbara Gall The Caledonia Village Council and Caledonia Community Schools have settled a long-standing question about the fees to hook up the new high school wing to the village sewer system, reported Caledonia Superintendent of Schools Robert Myers. At a meeting July 17, Caledonia School Board members Arlene Hodgkin­ son and Jim Newell, along with School Business Manager Judi Dean, met with Village Council President Glen Klaver, Clerk Jackie Cherry and Trustee Jan Soules and agreed that the combined middle school, high school and auditorium included 60 units. The council had already agreed to charge the school district the original hookup fee of $200 per unit The only issue remaining for the two committees to resolve was exactly how many units were included in both the new and remodeled portions Continued on page 2 $50 million project to open in January 1991 Caledonia officials take a tour of Foremost Headquarters’ site By Barbara Gall It’s not your ordinary commercial construction site. While most corporations are content to build offices in manicured industrial parks, or on handsomely landscaped grounds adjoin­ ing easy highway access, Foremost Insurance Corp­ oration has chosen none of the above for its new corporate head quarters. Caledonia Village Council and Township Board members and their spouses got a first-hand look at one of the area’s most unusual commercial sites last week as they followed a winding drive deep into the relatively untouched wood­ lands that for years have surrounded and protected tiny Kraft Lake between 60th and 68th Street in Caledonia Township. Jim Czanko, director of corporate services for Foremost, stepped forward to greet the visitors who had gathered rather tentatively around the giant construction equipment. Resting like modern-day dinosaurs near the building site, the great machines posed a startling contrast to the natural setting of woods and lake in the evening light. In the background, surrounded by the odd combination of acres of woods and stacks of building materials, rose the twin "pods" of the 260,000Continued on page 2 Gun Lake water system closing in on bid stage by Jean Gallup People in the Gun Lake area who have been using bottled water since 1987 because their wells are contaminated can look forward to a water system to deliver clean water sometime before next spring. The tests needed for the municipal water system of Yankee Springs Tow nship are largely completed, and after finalizing a few more plans with the Michigan Department of Health, advertising for bids will be done, said Garth Greenan, project engineer from WW Engineering and Sciences (formerly Williams and Works). Ads asking for bids for the project will be placed in newspapers in Grand Rapids. Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and Lansing. "Well get the bids, check the qualifications of the bidder, and then make a recommendation to the the Yankee Springs Township Board," he said, "and the township will award the contract.” Normally, the lowest bidder is recommended by the engineering firm, but only if the qualifications are met, he added. An on-site inspector from WWES will oversee the construction, which is expected to take about six months. The 5700,000 cost of the well house, storage tanks and the distribution system will be paid by a grant from the State of Michigan. If a household or business has a condemned well, there is no cost for linking up to the system. However, anyone who is along the route of the pipeline can opt to have a hookup or install a stub in the line for later connection at a cost that has not yet been determined, said’ Alice Continued on page 2 Steel girders and surrounding trees are silhouetted sharply against the sky as the sun sets behind the Foremost headquarters construction site. �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 8, 1989 Caledonia officials tour Foremost Headquarters site Continued from front page square-foot building whose steel skeleton is now being enclosed by more than 12,000 squares of granite. Huge glass windows that will allow the 400 Foremost employees constant eye contact with the woods and lake also are being set in place. The two wings will be joined by a four-story glass atrium, which will serve as the main entrance for the building. Inside both wings the open concept continues, with enclosed offices kept to a minimum. Czanko said the idea is to bring people together instead of shutting them away from each other. The building is designed with three stories above the ground, he said, with one story below, like a walkout. On the lake side, the bank eventually will be terraced from the building toward the lake, so that employees will be able to walk outside and "feast their eyes and their spirits" on the lovely setting. Employees will walk through wooded lanes from their parking lots to the building, he pointed out, and plans for the building include a jogging/walking trail, as well as an exercise room. The building "meets nothing but the highest standards," Czanko told the Caledonia guests as he discussed some of the main features of the structure. Each building is constructed with a central "core" in which are located all the working apparatus for the heating, water and electricity. A unique air conditioning system never used before in Michigan will cool the building with a minimum drain on the electrical system. Outside the building, large "ice chests" will make "giant ice cubes" all night. Cool air from the melting ice then will be drawn into the building during the day. Emergency generators will be in place, Czanko said, but use of the "ice chest" system will prevent brown-outs during hot muggy summer days when conventional airconditioning systems draw heavily on the electrical capacity. Some other statistics Czanko shared about the building: • The distance from the east end of the east building to the west end of the west building is about one quarter mile. • About 22,000 square yards of carpeting and 10,000 square yards of granite and other floor coverings will be in place when the building is complete. • The new cafeteria will seat 500, and is located on the "walkout" level of the building where employees will enjoy the beauty of the surroundings while they eat. • Two shipments of marble for the exterior of the building arrive each week from Cold Springs, Minn. This schedule will continue until January 1990, when the building is expected to be enclosed. • About 250 to 300 people work at the site each day. • Fifty to 60 miles of wiring will run through the building, and over 600 power outlets will be separate 150,000 gallon reservoir will be ready for fire protection, Czanko explained. The sewer system will be located in the northeast corner of the property, subject to Department of Natural Resources approval. The DNR also has approved the removal of any trees taken out during construction, he said. The wetlands surrounding the lake will not be tampered with, even when 13 other office sites are developed in the future office park after public sewer has been installed. Occupancy is scheduled for January 1991. Foremost acquired the 585-acre parcel from United Development last year, and received a zoning change to allow the forme/ agricultural area to be developed as a commercial PUD (planned unit development.) Caledonia village and township officials, their spouses and on occasional offspring gather near giant construction equipment before their tour of the new Foremost headquarters building. Because public sewer and water is not available in the area, the company is constructing its own on-site water and waste water treatment systems. Two eight-inch wells will supply water for the building, and a brought to the area. "Mr. Antonini is committed to saving the habitat," said Czanko. "The only changes that will be made to the natural surroundings are those of absolute necessity. The same rule will apply to the other building sites in the park that we hope to develop some day. "The beauty of this spot is why we chose it." Richard L. Antonini is the president and chief executive officer of the Foremost Corporation. Czanko also told the officials that the company will repair any damage to Kraft Avenue or to 60th Street caused by its project. He reminded them that Foremost has never asked for a tax abatement. "It is not our intention to create any hardship to any governing body," he said. "We want to be an asset to the township." The Caledonia officials had many questions and comments during the visit, but the reaction to Czanko’s tour was nearly unanimous. "Are you taking applications?" Gun Lake system Continued from front page Jansma, township treasurer. The cost of connecting to the system after completion will be considerably more than hooking up during construction, she noted. Users of the service will pay a quarterly water bill to pay for operation and maintainance of the system, she said. Because of the size of the lines the system now being planned, which will have between 35 to 40 hookups, could be enlarged to serve 150 connections, Greenan reported. Expansion beyond that would require an above ground tank, according to state health department regulations, he said. Caledonia Council, schools agree Continued from front page of the building. The sewer hookup became an issue last year, when it was realized there were no sewer units available for the new high school, which is located within the village limits. The village wastewater treatment sys­ tem was at capacity, and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources had prohibited further dispen­ sation of sewer permits. The issue basically centered around whether the school district had applied for sewer units before the last ones had been distributed late in 1987, and whether the school district would have to pay the increased sewer hookup fee that had gone into effect Jan. 1, 1988. The council had increased the sewer hookup fee from $200 per unit to $3,000 per unit. The schools argued that a letter of inquiry from Myers had been sent to the council in April 1987, asking for application procedures. The letter also pre-dated the council's decision to increase the fees. Information did not reach Myers, however, until after January, 1988. The council said that because no application had been filed, no sewer units had been reserved for the school building, which was by then under construction. The situation was eased when a re-evaluation of the sewer system last fall resulted in the DNR agreeing that 40 mere sewer units were indeed available in the system. The council then agreed to charge the school district the original $200 per unit fee, leaving only the question of how many units existed in the secondary building. Myers said the school board has received the bill for the $12,000 hookup fee, and that approval of payment will be brought up at the Aug. 15 school board meeting. W; THORN APPLE FLORAL -5’^ 114 River Street, Middleville Downtown — Along the River COMPLETE FLORAL SERVICE FOR ALL OCCASIONS — I'Ve wire flowers worldwide — >1^)795-3331 I O —------------------------------------- —X Tfte^Suri^nd.Neiqs 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 8. Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties boundea in 1870 — Published by... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. 58 00 510 00 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / August 8, 1989 / Page 3 Young men from Middleville learn from car accident by Jean Gallup Two young men who live in the Middleville area have gone through a terrifying accident and both say they have learned from the experience. Randy Sharp and Ray Mello were the most seriously hurt in the May 8 accident that also involved Craig Northrup of Middleville and Scott Danforth of Caledonia. Northrop, who was treated and released from an area hospital, has just started a new job and was unavailable to comment. Danforth, who also was not seriously injured, did not respond to an interview request. Ray and Randy both spent a week in a hospital. Mello was in Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo with head, face and other injuries and Sharp in Pennock Hospital in Hastings with an ankle broken in four places and a badly lacerated knee. Their recall of the accident that took away their cars and their summers is uncertain. The last thing Randy remembers seeing before the impact is a headlight, blinker and a blue hood. Ray remembers nothing of the accident. He said he would like to, but the last recollection he has is leaving Northrup's home on Whitneyville Avenue about two miles from the accident site. Randy, who was working for Faro's Pizza as a driver, was on his way back from a pizza delivery on the street when the accident occurred. On the night of the accident when the rumor that they were "playing chicken" first surfaced, Northrup denied that the accident was caused by the young men playing the "game" called chicken. "Playing chicken involves a decision to deliberately set up a face off with cars, and that isn't what happened. What happened was just an accident," Craig said the evening of the incident. Randy and Ray agreed. Altough Ray does not remember, he pointed out that Randy was working and there was no way he and his friends could know that Randy would be delivering pizza on Whitneyville the same time that they were on their way to go shopping at the malls in apprehensive about seeing "Someone who lived there, where it happened, but I Mrs. Otto I think, was thought, Tm going to have to holding me and making me do it,' so I did it to get it over talk so I wouldn’t go to sleep. I just wanted to go to sleep, with," he said. but she wouldn't let me. Additional problems When the crew got there, they developed for Randy during kept me awake too—just surgery to put a plate and talking and making me talk," seven screws in his ankle. With the collapse of both he recalled. Randy Sharp (left) and Ray Mello (right) watch as Craig Northrup completes a credit card transaction at the service station where he works. This is his first day on the job, and his buddies just stopped up to see how he’s doing. Grand Rapids. "There's just no way four friends would do that," Randy maintained. The pain and emotions that the young men went through following the accident were very difficult, they say. Both Sharp and Mello were the drivers of the two cars in the accident, and each was apprehensive about how the other felt about the crash. Both feared that the other might somehow blame him. After the week in the hospital, neither could return to school, and neither wanted to call the other while they were at home recuperating. "My mother kept saying, 'call him—call him* but I couldn't," Randy said. "On the day I finally got up the nerve to call him, he and his dad drove into the yard to come and see me." Now, both wonder what their classmates will say when they go back for their senior year at Thornapple Kellogg. "When anyone mentions the accident now I think, ’I’ve lost my car, and now they probably think I’m stupid enough to play chicken,"* Ray said, "it makes me kinda mad." Both credited their families and friends with helping them through the pain of the accident and the summer of some I didn't even know— Ray's friends. They inactivity that followed. Randy said he knows he apologized to me for was short tempered with his intruding, and said they were family, at the same time he sorry, but they had to know appreciated them and wanted how Ray really was. So many wanted to know, it just made them near. Not being able to go us feel better," she said. One of the changes after the anywhere or do what he wanted wore on tender nerves, accident is in the young men's driving. he observed. Besides his family he said "I just drive a lot more that his friend. Rustic Sloan, carefully. I'm more paranoid, spent a lot of time with him, about myself—and the other which also helped. guy. I went by the scene, and Ray said his father spent saw some parts of my car in nights in his room at the the ditch. We stopped and hospital, sleeping in a chair looked. I didn’t think it before he was taken out of a happened there, but it must drug induced coma, and has have,” he said. told his son that the accident Randy said he was also "made me a lot older." changed. "It straightened me up a lot. Ray's mother, Lucille, I'm more mature. After what explained her feelings about happened, I don't want to go the community support right through that again-especially after the accident. with my friends. I was a little "So many people called— lungs, he was put on a respirator during surgery and woke up in a panic, he said. “I woke up with my arms tied down, and when I tried to talk I couldn't. I couldn't even scream when I tried. They finally calmed me down, and I found out that my arms were tied down because they thought I might pull out the IVs," he said. One surgery to remove a screw from his ankle to allow him to walk has been done, and the plate and all of the screws will be removed within a year to a year and one-half, Randy said. "The (Thornapple Town­ ship) ambulance did a really good job. My nurse at Bronson said the ambulance crew did everything perfect. I don't remember them working on me, but that's what she told me," Ray said, "I heard Troy Newman helped me, and Dave Van Elst was there, too. The ambulance personnel also gets credit from Randy. "They did a good job on us," he said. Before the ambulance got to the scene, he remembers a lady who helped him. Both would advise their friends to drive carefully, "Just take it easy." Ray said. "You know what you're going to do, but you don't know what the other guy is going to do." Randy urges caution and thinks of what might have happened. "If someone had died, I couldn’t live with it-no way," he said. Randy has another car, Ray does not. "It will probably take a year to earn enough money for another car," Ray said. "That's about how long it took to buy the other one." When asked for a photo of the two, both suggested that they go to the service station in Middleville where Craig started working that morning so he might have his picture taken with them. They may have grown through the accident, and be more mature, but they are still young enough that they have a sense of humor, and will not pass up a chance to "harrass" a buddy they know will be nervous on his first day at a new job. KEITH BERGY — NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS FUEL OIL GAS / DIESEL SERVING HOME FARM INDUSTRY Q&., 3 to. 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA, Ml 49316 (616) 891-8198 PROPANE REFILL SERVICE tillage Barber 795-77601 John Hampton, Barber Stylist Member of the State Barber Association 207 E. Main St.. Middleville OPEN: Tues.-Fri. 8-5:30; Sat. 8-12:30 A multiple car discount for families with two or more cars is “no problem" at Auto-Owners. 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It was a big time for children Clarke and 1 attended Sherri Springer’s wedding July 29. a granddaughter, Nancy (Baisch) Springer’s daughter It was beautiful, but very sim­ ple. Mark will soon go back to his Army base and she will go with him. (I’m not sure of his last name.) Sunday. George, Loretta. Clark and I were at Sveden House for dinner. Emma Huling and Jim and Jessie Shear and Clarke and 1 were in Battle Creek Sunday at Farley Funeral Home to view the body of Bud Meyers, a former neighbor of we folks in the “trailer park” at Braden­ ton. We will miss his great friendship to all who knew him. Everyone enjoyed Res Sweet at Parmalee Church Sunday Her sermon was real well given. “Words that Hurt.” and “Words that Heal ” Janet Soules spent the weekend with Mother Higley. Gertrude stays about the same. GET RESULTS Call... 795-3345 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Good Shepherd Lutheran Church "People that care" ;l I’J WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH transferred to East Lansing as a trooper and then became an instructor at the department's training aca­ demy. He then helped to open a new post in Lansing, after which he was promoted to sergeant and was transferred back to the training academy. Sunday Service 9:30 a m. Pastor Monte C. Bell The Thomapple Kellogg High School bookstore will be open Monday through Wednesday. Aug. 21. 22 and 23, from 8:30 a m. to 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 bunch of guys. We have built a team here and I feel like, to an extent, I'm letting the team down a bit by leaving. "But at the same time, I feel that my personality has affected Reed City all that it's going to. It's time to get some new blood. That’s a fact of the profession." McGhee began his career with the State Police in 1966 and was first assigned to the Bridgeport post as a trooper. From there he was (616) 795-2391 St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God's family) Jennifer Frey of Middleville has made the University of Detroit dean’s list for the se­ cond term with a 3.5 grade point average. A 3.25 is need­ ed to be on the list. She is the daughter of DUTTON CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 6950 Hanna Lake SE A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord A Church on the Word SUNDAY 9:45 am., 11:00 a m. & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. ... and Jesus Christ is lord" 9 30 a m Sunday Schoo Scndoy Morning Worship 1030 a m Sunday Evening Worship 600 p m Wednesday Mriweek prayer & ZOO p m study Rov Wilborn Dobson Pastor Stove Jackson Youth Pastor 891-8923 St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest SUNDAY MASS *11:00 A.M. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 2415 McCann Road, Irving, Michigan MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Church Office Phone — 795-9266 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED St. Margaret Mary of the Sacred Heart Chapel 708 West Main Street Temporarily meeting at the Games Township Hall on 68th St. S E near Kalamazoo Ave. 10-00 o m. Sunday • Latin Tridentine Mass • 10 a.m. .1115 o m 600pjn. Rosary and Confessions before Mass Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass. 9:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 6:50 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School Praise Service Sunday Evening Service Visiting Pastor Al Korvemaker • 452-9711 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Bill Kenney, Youth & Music Sunday School...................................................................9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Rev. Paul Downie, Interim Rector Phone 945-3014 Sunday Eucharist: During Summer ____________ 10-00 aLm Regularly ------------------------------ 10 30 a_m Morning Prayer. Wednesday____________________ 7:15 a_m Recotory Office Phone — 5310432 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A church with a coring heart for our community and the world" Sunday Services .9:30 a.m. & 6 00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Max E. Tucker Music, Jeff Vander Heide “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor .............. 11:00 a.m. 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer...................................... 6:45p.m. PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11 a.m. Church School 9:45 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 Rev. Rick Veenstra, Interim Pastor Rev Stanley Vugteveen, Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar, Director of Christian Education Services — Sunday School ...................... 10:00 a m. Morning Worship.................... 11:00a.m. Evening Worship.....................6:00 p.m. Pastor Wesley J. Coffey Phone 795-7076 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 10 a m Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade). Wednesday 6;J0 p.m. Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship, Wednesday 7 00 p.m. REV KENKTH VAUGHT 891 6028 LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Christian Reformed 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship..................... 5:45 p.m. Daily Mass in Small Chapel • 8:30 a.m. 795-3667 ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH "The Church where everybody is somebody... Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church Aev Roger Timmerman. Pastor Michael and Deborah Frey of Middleville. Jennifer just finished her first year and will return in September. She is majoring in architec tore, with a minor in land development. (just South of 68th St.) Rev. Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 YOU ARE 1W1TED The bookstore will not be open Thursday. Aug. 24 or Friday. Aug. 25. Students new to the district should enroll by contacting the counseling office the week of Aug. 14-18. 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Parmelee Morning Worship .... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship......................... 8:30a.m. Middleville Sunday School....... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School......................................... .9:45a.m Morning Worship ...................... 1100 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship....... .......11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evenmg Worship Service cleaning fee at the time they receive their books. Middleville resident makes U of D list Sunday Evening Service The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod After that he served in Detroit, then Lansing again and finally Reed City. McGhee is married and he and his wife, Judy, have four children and five grandchildren. "Tm just moving on, its Judy who’s making the sacrifice," said McGhee. T-K Bookstore hours slated M-37, north of Middleville Middleville at the Community Hall >|1 Gary McGhee, a native of Middleville, has been assigned to the Michigan State Police Post in Negaunee, where he will serve as asssistant 8th District commander. McGhee, 46, is a 23-year veteran of the State Police. His previous post was at Reed City, where he oversaw a 21-man force. His promotion means he will oversee troopers at eight different posts. Gary’s mother and sister still live in Middleville. Tm proud of him,” said mother Leona, “you bet I'm proud of that boy." Sister Betty Flora and her husband Charles live in Middleville, and brother Asher and his wife Janie live in Hastings. Gary has mixed feelings about the move. He described his thoughts in an interview for a Reed City paper. "The tough thing, obviously, is leaving this area," McGhee said. "I've never worked with a better Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST SUMMER SCHEDULE Morning Worship................... 10 a.m. Rev. Dr. Robert L. Wessman Pastor Pastor Merle BuuaLL Church Office: 891-8669 M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Parsonage: 891-8167 Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass................ 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ........... 9:00 a m. & 11.00 a.m. First Friday Mass........................... 7:00 p.m. (The ©Id fllintf Churd| 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School................... 10 00 a.m. Morning Worship........... 11 00 a.m. Evening Worship................ 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . . .7:30 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 8. 1989 1 Pa9e 5 Hanna Lake Avenue continues to be scene of auto accidents By Barbara Gall A fatal accident Monday, Aug. 1, on Hanna Lake Road and 92nd Street has brought a promise from a Kent County Sheriff Department official to take a close look at the stretch of Hanna Lake between 84th and 92nd streets to see if more than just driver error could have been involved in several serious accidents this summer. In at least three recent accidents along the well-paved avenue, drivers failed to heed stop signs and collided with vehicles coming through the intersection. Two of the accidents led to fatal injuries. "I promise you that as we continue to investigate the accidents, we will take a close look at that stretch of road, along with someone from the Kent County Road Commission," said Captain Walter Hudenko of the Sheriffs Department. "We will look for anything that can be done to reduce accidents there." Hudenko pointed out, however, that police and road officials can do little to prevent driver errors such as running a stop sign. "Sometimes an inter­ section that is ’wide open’ like the one at 84th and Hanna Lake is more dangerous than slightly obstructed ones because drivers tend to take them less seriously," he said. "They take for granted that they can see easily, and don't stop for the stop sign or flasher if they think they don’t see any vehicle coming." Hudenko said that if there is any engineering problem, however, the Road Com­ mission will be notified. He added that in a rapidly growing area like Caledonia, drivers must be aware that there will be increased traffic on roads that perhaps were not heavily traveled in the past. On June 24, 35-year-old Robert Brinks of Grand Rapids was taken to Metropolitan Hospital after his vehicle, which was headed west on 84th St., was struck by one driven by Tony Grinage, 17, of Caledonia. Grinage was southbound on Hanna Lake, and, according to witnesses, was driving at a fast rate of speed when he failed to stop at the sign at the 84th St. intersection. Both cars ended up in the ditch on the southwestern comer of the intersection. On Thursday, July 27, at the same intersection, 16-year-old Brian R. Bonnema of Caledonia was headed south on Hanna Lake at 11:20 p.m. According to the police report, he slowed for the intersection at 84th Street and then went on through, failing to see an oncoming car driven by Lisa Sue Pickard, 20, who was traveling east on 84th Street. The deputy's report states that Pickard tried to avoid a collision, but her 1985 Ford Escort was struck broadside on the driver’s side by Bonnema's 1978 Chevrolet pick-up. Lisa was taken to Butterworth Hospital by AeroMed, but died Saturday July 29 of head and internal injuries. She was the daughter of Carl and Mary Pickard of Alto. The accident is still under investigation, but the report issued by the investigating officer, Deputy Matt Guy, states that no alcohol was involved. Only a few days later, George Herrity, 68, of 1505 Briar Cliff, Grand Rapids, Intercity tennis league results set Middleville and Hastings tennis players formed a tennis team this summer and won the Ralph E. Ellis Intercity League Championship. The intercity league included players from the communities of Greenville, Northview, Caledonia, Charlotte and Lakewood. The Middleville/Hastings team finish­ ed with a perfect 6-0 record after competing against other community tennis players once a week for six weeks this summer. Middleville players practiced twice a week for six weeks to prepare for matches. Middleville used 38 players during the summer season. The following players represented Middleville in the intercity program this summer: Boys 18 and under Thomas Goelder, Andy Hutchins, Cory Dean, Matt Stander. Boys 15 and under: Dave Sherwood, Jeff Geukes. Mark Harcek. Dave Lehman. Mark Pullen. Scott Oliver. Dave Timm. Matt Polhemus, Scott Peck. Boys 12 and under: Mickey Loew. Girls 18 and under: Bonnie Bekkering, Michelle Killman, Kathy Brock, T racy Robertson. Girls 15 and under: Shelly Wolverton, Erin Seger, Ken­ dra Weatherhead, Antonia Panza. Carla Pleg. Bianca Pratt. Metta Bedrick, Carrie Ingersoll, Lesa Kachele, Cathy Hart. Girls 12 and under: Erin Wolverton. Tracy Campbell. Kelly Kollar. Darcy Mugride. Courtney DeHaan. Kristi Peters, Arnie Evans, Amber Dennison. Courtney Rich, Katie Polhemus. Special Western Tennis Association plaques were awarded to players in the following categories: Dave Sherwood and Erin Wolverton played up in age group. Dave was 7-1 overall PUBLIC HEARING The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on August 22. 1989 at 10:00 AM in the Commissioners Room. 117 S. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 to hear comments on a petition from the Village of Middleville requesting the annexation of the following area to the Village: A parcel of and in the Northeast onequarter of Section 23, Town 4 North. Range 10 West, described as Beginning at the North one-quarter post of said Section 23, thence South 89 degrees 18' 33' East along the North line of said Section 893 07 feet, thence South 00 degrees 19‘ 09 East along the West line of the East one-half of the East 25 acres of the Northwest one-quarter of the Northeast one-quarter of said Section 23 a distance of 1318 40 feet, thence North 89 degrees 27’ 16” West along the South line of said Northwest one-quarter of the Northeast one-quarter 897 22 feet, thence North 00 degrees 08’ 15” West along North and South one-quarter of said Section 1320.61 feet to the place of beginning NANCY BOERSMA. Barry County Cleft and 5-1 in the 18 and under division. Enn could have played in the 12 and under group but we often played her in the 15 or 18 and under divi­ sions. Erin finished with a record of 7-1 including a win over Greenville’s second best 18 and under player, which helped to give us an outright win over Greenville by a 22-20 score. Erin Seger and Carrie In­ gersoll were chosen the most dedicated by their teammates. Erin attended all practices and matches. She also coached summer group lessons for younger players. Erin finished with an intercity record of 11-2. Carrie Ingersoll rode her bike 8 miles round trip to at­ tend practices and matches. That takes a lot of dedication! Carrie finished with a 5-1 record in her first year of competition and has developed into a fine player over the summer Kendra V-’eatherhead and Courtney DeHaan were selected by Coach Seger as the most improved players. Kendra finished with a 9-1 record and has becoine a strong player this summer. Courtney did not play the first match because she had never competed in tennis and needed more time to develop her game Courtney started as an inexperienced player, but finished the season with a 10-1 record — not bad for a player who was not ready for the first match All players received Western Michigan Tennis Association certificates for participating Players were also awarded ribbons for each win during the season. “We have seen a great deal of improvement in all of our players this summer. Each and every player can be proud of what they have accomplish­ ed during the practice sessions and intercity play,’’ said in­ structor Larry Seger Hanna Lake Road, shown here between 84th and 92nd Streets, is straight, flat and wide open.' Several accidents, two of them involving fatalities, have recent­ ly occurred at Hanna Lake intersections, died at the intersection of "It could have been any of accidents related to the Hanna Lake and 92nd Street us." commercial development when he failed to yield at a But other residents point and resulting heavy traffic stop sign. Herrity was out that Hanna Lake is loads along the two-lane traveling west on 92nd indeed "wide open," highway. Street at 11:05 a.m. on Aug. straight, fairly flat, paved But Caledonia-area resid­ 1 when he collided with a and therefore a tempting ents say they are shaken by car driven by Tamara spot for drivers of all ages the accidents occurring Benitez, 32, of Green Lake to "put the pedal to the along a road like Hanna who was northbound on metal" or to be careless Lake, which is lined with Hanna Lake. Herrity about stop signs at homes and farms from 68th suffered fatal head injuries intersections. Street south to where it dead when he was pinned beneath But Hudenko said that ends at Green Lake. Some of four-way stops, flashers and their comments: his 1988 Oldsmobile. other signals don’t always "My son (daughter) came Benitez suffered only bring an end to accidents at through that intersection minor injuries. notorious intersections. just before (after) Lisa's Authorities are still "We’ll see if there’s investigating the accident. accident." anything that can be done to "My husband/son/daughSeveral fatal accidents make the road safer," he during the same period have ter/wife comes down Hanna promised. occurred in the Caledonia Lake every day from work But he added that can’t area along Broadmoor to avoid the traffic." promise to make drivers Avenue (M-37), which is "You just don’t expect an safer. becoming notorious for accident there." State Bank of Caledonia Offices in Caledonia, Dutton & Middleville 267 Main St. Caledonia 3205 68th St. SE Dutton 891-8113 698-6337 303 Arlington Middleville 795-3361 t«Ml (MM LEWDER �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 8. 1989 Volunteerism still flourishes at Freeport Fire Department Jim Yarger, (left) and Kiri Reigler flip a rack of chicken on the barbecue pit. by Jean Gallup The annual Freeport Fire Department chicken barbecue again was a success this year, raising about $1,000 that will be spent for equipment and projects the department sponsors. While such fund-raisers are not considered unusual, the department is because it is one of the last made up entirely of unpaid volunteers. The community barbecue used 400 halves of chickens roasted over an outdoor grill, covered with barbecue sauce and served with beans, coleslaw, potato salad, rolls, drinks, and homemade dessert baked by the firemen's wives. All of the firemen helped in some way, with their wives supplying baked goods and helping on the serving line. The dinner has been cooked Try one of our delicious ... CORN DOGS 410 S. Broadway (M-37) . Middleville and served to Freeport-area residents at least since 1978, when the present fire bam was built, said Chief Lane Cooper. Cooper, who has been chief for two years, noted he is proud that Freeport has one of the last all-volunteer departments in the area. “We hold monthly meetings to go over projects that we are working on and once a month we hold a training night to practice old skills and learn new ones," he said. "Every other month, I at’end a Barry County Fire Association meeting where the fire chiefs discuss how to approach problems of meeting requirements brought up by new laws," he explained. They also talk about experiences that have taught them new ways to solve problems that other fire departments might run into in the future." During the months between the chiefs meetings there is another session for the firemen of all the area departments with a program, a speaker on a subject of importance to firefighting, and time for the men to talk of common problems, or watch a film provided by the State of Michigan, Cooper said. Visit the VILLA BAKERY For Some Great QADinner . ' 1/ . / _“ _ “_ _COUPON _ Specials L_—_ _“ This Coupon is Worth $1 00 OFF ■ •WW NZ I I (for each person in your party) ON ANY OF OUR NEW WEEKLY DINNER SPECIALS Valid August 8-August 14 • Except Fri., Sat.. Sun. "" — LIVE MUSIC EVERY FRIDAY and SATURDAY — Villa Bakery DAVE RITTER, Fri. & Sat. • Villa Greenery _________________ REFLECTIONS, Sat. Only_______________ MIDDLE VILLA INN M-37 Just North of Middleville For Reservations call 795-3640 Of 891-1287 When the chicken are just about done, its time to apply the tangy barbecue sauce to every piece. Jim Yarger works with a brush and the sauce in the good smelling steam. He pointed out that none of the men are paid for attending meetings or training sessions. In addition to the chicken barbecue, the fire department stages an annual picnic for the firemen and their families and a pancake supper for residents. They also go door to door at Christmas time with candy for the children (Santa goes along), and present a Halloween party for the kids, complete with a "spook house," he said. Another annual fund-raiser is an auction with donated items from the residents of the village gathered by the firemen and set out at the fire bam every spring. Auctioneer Lee Norton volunteers his time to run the auction. "He sings a good sale every year," Cooper said, "And last year was the best ever." One of the 21 men on the squad is Lyle Blough, who say 6 he "is the old timer, now" at the age of 47. Blough and two others, Ben Christie and Ken Myers, recently received a trophy recognizing that they had served 20 years or more on the department. "We've had this volunteer department as long as I can remember," Blough said. He joined in 1966 because his uncle, Bob Blough, was a fireman and got him into it, he said. Blough is proud that the men who respond to fires in Freeport are all volunteers, unlike some fire departments who do get paid for fighting fires. "We're strictly volunteer; we get no money for serving or fighting fires," he stated. "The majority of the guys on the department do it just to help out Everybody ought to do something to be a part of a town." Chief Cooper explained that the fire bam is used for a variety of different functions in the village. Thomapple Kellogg School officials used the building to Middleville tennis pratice begins Aug. 14 Middleville girls’ varsity tennis practice will begin Monday. Aug. 14, at 8:30 a.m. Girls grades 9-12 should report to the high school courts. Practice will end at 11:30 a m. explain the recent millage to the area residents, the Freeport Businessmen's Association uses it for monthly meetings, and the Clarksville Conservation Club also uses the facilities. "We sponsored the St. Jude bike-a-thon this year and right now there is a gun safety course being taught at the bam," Cooper continued. The Thomapple Ambulance Service set up one of its ambulances at the fire barn last year, with the personnel taking blood pressure and explaining the equipment they carry to handle emergencies, he said. The annual activity report of the fire department shows Continued on next page Thornapple Co-op Preschool ...is Taking Enrollment for Tues.-Thurs. 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Ml I August 8. 1989 I Page 7 Volunteerism still flourishes An assembly line is the most effecient way to serve dinner to hundreds of people. Here, one of the fireman is being making up a chicken dinner to go for a customer. Firemen's wives and children help by running the serving line. SftCUl* 795-7719 HAIR DESIGNERS t°r Appointment Continued from previous page the men devoted 548 hours in the business of fighting fires, cleaning up and taking care of equipment after the fires, 352 hours attending state-funded training and 500 hours in meeting and training sessions. These figures do not contain any more time the men volunteered for fund-raisers or other functions. Cooper reported. Cooper estimated that with phone calls, taking care of the mail, answering citizens' questions and complaints, and doing other routine business, he gives about 20 hours a week to the department. More volunteerism in the community is shown by an organization that built the softball fields in Freeport, and administers them today. "We have the Recreational Association," Blough commented. "It is entirely self supporting--doesn't cost Freeport a dime. There was a need for it, because we didn't have money for any kind of recreation, so we did it. So now, if you want to play, you pay. And if a guy down the street doesn't want to play, he doesn't have to pay. "We've had several state tournaments here," he pointed out. "A while back, we had an 18 and younger boys’ fast­ pitch softball team that were state champs for two years," he continued. "They went to the nationals in Oregon, and placed 17th in that tournament of all he teams in the country," he said. The young mens team started when another team called Dustin's Boys from Rice Creek came to Freeport and played and beat the men's teams there just for "practice." Blough recounts. "Well, we thought we'd show them something, so me and Ben helped get the team started. They (Dustin's Boys) are probably still state champs, but we took it away from them for two years," he said. A school building from the Thornapple Kellogg School District was recently purchased by the village, and one-half of the proceeds from sales of the concession stand are donated to that fund, Blough said. "The men in the fire department are a real good group of guys--its a joy working with them," Cooper said. “There isn't a one of them that I wouldn’t go into the fire with, and I hope that they would feel the same abcut backing me up." He added. "You might say that the firemen are real appreciative of the support we get from our wives, despite the hardship we put them through." Richard J. 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GRAND Lon Lefanty 403 WEST MAIN MIDDLEVILLE Bus: (616) 795 7925 Res: (616) 795-7184 CHERRY VALLEY - M-37 MIDDLEVILLE HASTINGS �Page 8 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / August 8. 1969 Middleville Community Garage Sale a success TX ROM BN© In the first fund raiser for the TK Trojan Band’s trip to Florida next year, Megan Roon (left to right) and her mother Jane wait on Connie Blain and her daughter Barbara. Joshua Cross likes the wagon filled with wreaths found at a barn sale outside of Middleville during the garage sale days. Susan Morgan-Stauffer has her selection picked out too. Dale McGahan sets up his sale in downtown Middleville on the second day of the community sale, which has become a popular annual event. Mow Now. Pay Later. The Rotary sale during the community wide sale in Middleville was busy with shoppers. The shoppers returned to the sales after a brief deluge Thursday morning. Continued on next page Sell it in the No Down Payment. 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Ml I August 8. 1989 I Page 9 Merchants hope craft, flea markets will become annual event Caledonia mall celebration set Pot Ensing of Caledonia is one craftsperson who will be exhibiting and selling her work at the Caledonia Village Centre during the Aug. 12 celebration. Floral arrangements and many decoratively pointed wood items will be featured at her booth. By Barbara Gall "Something for everyone" is definitely the theme for the Caledonia Village Centre's day-long cele­ bration Aug. 12 of the mail's seventh birthday. While the pre-toddler set "races" for prizes in the Baby Crawl Contest, the high school band will be rockin' for funds in their 24-hour rockathon, the jazz band will be entertaining mall shoppers, antique cars from the Grand Rapids Antique Car Club will be on display for auto buffs, the Caledonia Fire Department will provide some hands-on experience for future fire-fighters, and someone will win a free hot air balloon ride for two in a drawing at 7 p.m.. Local crafters and compulsive bargain-hunters also are invited to display their wares and their findings at a craft show and flea market to be held in conjunction with the celebration. Participants in this part of the j ogram need only sign up at the D&W Food Store in the mall and pay $10 for a 10by 10-foot space. "It's a collective idea, with members of the mall association doing things that relate to the community," said Martin, who has operated her shop in the Village Centre for six years. "It’s something fun to do aside from the usual sales, and there's an event for just about every age group. This event isn’t just for our gain as retailers, but for the whole community." Manin explained that this kind of day is one way the retailers can give something back to the community. As another example of the mall's community spirit, she referred to last Easter's "For Caledonia Kids' Sake" program in which the merchants ran a fund-raiser to help local children in need. Saturday's event, how­ ever, is just for fun. "I like to see people get­ ting together and having a good time," Martin said. "This was put together to bring people together." She said the merchants association would like to really promote the craft fair Rita Martin of The New Design beauty shop and chairwoman of the event, said she got the idea from the Dorr area, where she also owns and runs two shops. COUPON 50‘ Off EVERY $5.00 PURCHASE WITH AD s Check out our new DELI items ... • FRESH • Homemade Salads & Sandwiches made to go! 129 East Main Street, Caledonia Phone — 891-8997 Now at DR. ATKINSON’S ACLIVUE . The first disposable contact lens! H ACUVUEX is the first contact lens and flea market so that eventually it would draw many local dealers and artists. "We’d like to make the day an annual event and incorporate it with the sidewalk sale. Hopefully the whole thing will be bigger and better next year," Martin said. She said that though a fire department water fight had originally been planned, the department instead will bring in a truck and allow youngsters to hold the hose, which, she said, will be turned to "a very low pressure." "The truck will be there to look at and get wet at," she Continued on next page (Above SQeyOhd Check with us for new weekend rates. CALEDONIA VILLAGE CENTRE 891 0090 or 1 800 647 0090 You can help stop TV’s sex, violence, profanity and anti-Christian stereotyping Christian Leaders for Responsible Television (CLeaR-TV) has called for a one year boycott of the products of The Mennen Company and Clorox Corporation. CLeaR-TV is composed of approximately 1600 Christian leaders, including the heads of over 70 denominations and scores of bishops and leaders from nearly every denomination in America. It is one of the largest and most diverse groups of Christian leaders ever to address a single social issue. According to CLeaR-TV, the two companies were leading sponsors of sex, violence and profanity during the ______ recent sweeps period of April 27May 24. CLeaR-TV officials had written all network advertisers including Mennen and Clorox— asking that they not sponsor TV programs with gratuitous sex, violence, profanity and anti-Christian stereotyping. This is an excellent opportunity to end TV’s barrage of sex, violence, profanity and anti-Christian bias. If Mennen and Clorox sales drop during this period, then they and every other advertiser on television will get the message that the American public demands an end to the exploitation of sex, violence, profanity and anti-Christian stereotyping by advertisers and the television networks. Of course, if the boycott fails then the network heads and advertising executives will know they can continue and even increase their violence and vulgarity. f’T pnD TV JL ▼ Clorox and Mennen Products never haw to clean. DR. DOUGLAS E. ATKINSON, O.D. Doctor of Optometry VISTAKON. INC , a Michelle Hopkins marks prices down for the community garage sale while Don Filcek shops. Continued from previous page MENNEN PRODUCTS CLOROX PRODUCTS ACX/VLE 9361 Broadmoor Caledonia Village Centre Middleville garage sale a success 891-9245 company Household products Act laundry detergent Clorox bleach Clorox 2 Formula 409 cleaner Fresh Scent liquid bleach Luquid-Plumr dram opener Lucile paints Soft Scrub cleanser Strike household cleanser Tackle cleaner Tilex cleaner Twice as Fresh deodorizer Wave dry bleach Wave powder detergent Cai litter Fresh Step cat litter Litter Green cat litter Food products Hidden Valley Ranch dressing Kitchen Bouquet cooking sauces Charcoal Kingsford charcoal Matchlight charcoal (Paid Advertisement) Deodorant) Speed-Stick deodorant Lady Speed Dry deodorant Toiletries Afla after shave lotion Hawk cologne Mennen after shave Millionaire cologne Skin Bracer toiletries Personal care products Baby Magic shampoo Protein 29 hair products Smooth Legs shaving lotion �Page 10 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I August 8, 1989 Dykstra-Blough announce their engagement Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dykstra of Freeport are pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of Central Garage Towing 24 Hour Service their daughter. Brenda Kay, to Carlton N. Blough, son of Mr. and Mrs. Noah Blough of Lowell. Brenda is a 1983 graduate of Thomapple-Kellogg High School. She is employed at the Kent County Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Service. Carl is a 1974 graduate of Lowell High School. He is a partner m the Blough Brothers Dairy Farm. A Nov. 17. 1989. wedding date has been set. Brenda Kay Dykstra Reasonable Rates call 795-3369 or 1-800635-9964 Middleville mens softball league standings Tuesday league Swamp Fox......................... 9-2 Gavins.................................. 7-4 Family Tavern....................6-5 West Mkh. 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Shane said. “There were about 163 staying at our hotel." he said, ‘•and they took great care to mix us up geographically The leaders really encouraged us to meet students from other states " The casual interaction of people “from all over" was one of the things Shane said he liked the most about the conference. For instance, his room­ Matt Shane pauses during his working hours at Carousel Arabians io pose for mates during the conference were from Arkansas. Wiscon­ this picture. Not to be outdone, one of his charges makes sure her best side is sin and Florida. showing for the camera. “My roommate from Wisconsin and I knew ab­ Then in the evenings. Matt solutely nothing about grow­ said, “things got pretty ing cotton."Matt explained. serious." as the sessions "But in one of our talks, our Call roommate from Lous iana told focused on the students learn­ ing more about themselves, B91-8019 us what went into it. It was 2893 j just a conversation, but it was what he should and should not 108th SI, the kind of learning that went do in preparing for life. Ciledonu New Patty Print picture* In Not all the time was spent in on there. " wood frame*, hand croch­ Farm Fresh Peaches, 4W More formal training took seminars, however, as the Sweetcorn, Blueberries. eted musical carousel*. mil«j students took advantage of be ­ Tomato**, Broccoli, Beautiful country Victorian place dunng the day as the West Melon* ■ More. All natural cat*, dog* *nd rabbit* door ing in the nation’s capital to students attended seminars on of M 37 flour* and mixes, honey, •top*. the practical aspects of leader­ sightsee and to meet with their preserve*. Look for us In BRING AD FOR FREE GIFT the bam. ship. like goal setting, plann­ local Congressmen. tit» Matt explained that the FFA ing activities, planning a members had written their meeting and communicating Congressmen and Senators with the membership. before the conference, asking Skits, films and lots of for an appointment on the day discussions were designed to set aside for that purpose in help the students think about the conference agenda. their individual self worth and He said he received a response from Rep. Paul their purposes in life, he said. When asked if these ses­ Henry, but that the Con­ sions were effective. Matt gressman was called into an responded that he felt he had emergency session on the day definitely learned a lot about of the aDDointment. BROAD FORM PROTECTION Continued on next page Hilton’s Apple Acres MOBILE HOME OWNERS IS Mall celebration set Caledonia Continued from previous page smiled. Sign up for ... BABY CRAWL CONTEST Saturday, August 12 • 2-3 p.m. Cedar Closet in the Caledonia Village Centre Casual wear shop for missy & juniors with prices you can afford MON TUES SAT 10-5 30 OQ8 WED THURS -FRI 10-8 * She explained that the merchants will be paying for the balloon ride provided by Sky High Hot Air Balloon Rides of Caledonia. Shoppers can sign up for the drawing in any Village Centre store, Martin said, and the drawing will take place at 7 p.m. on Saturday. A person whose name is drawn must be present to win the ride for two, she added. Sallie Hulst, of the Cedar Closet, said the Baby Crawl BEAUTY, QUALITY, CRAFTSMANSHIP ENDURING MEMORIALS Cemetery Memorials Are Our^2J& Only Business. Our Workmanship is Guaranteed To Your Satisfaction. And The Materials To ® Reflect Years of Family Pride. We. Have A Large Display To Help You Mabe The Right Choice And Still Fit Your Budget. gjg £ ‘Music with a Message’ set at T-KAug. 10 LOWELL GRANITE COMPANY CALEDONIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE • AL SNYDER Over i so Years of Quality Craftsmanship. contest will be open to youngsters from ages 7 through 11 months. There will be five age categories, and prizes will be available in each. The contestants will speed down a grassy stretch at the north end of the mall at 2 p.m., Hulst said, and parents with fast-moving crawlers are asked to sign up by 4 p.m., Friday, July 11. Entries will be taken at the Cedar Closet, Rainbow's End, and at Snider’s Home Entertainment. So, band boosters and craft creators, flea market fanciers and proud parents are all invited by Village Centre merchants to not only make the event fun for the community, but also to get a tradition started off on the right foot, er.., knee. 891-1596 “Musk with a Message,’’ presented by Carol Johnson, will be the final program for the Thornapple Kellogg School and Community Library’s summer reading dubs The program will be held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday. Aug. 10. The Michigan Council for the Humanities is sponsoring the program. for your Mobile Home A low-cost homeowners type of insurance policy specially designed for YOUR home. One broad form policy. One premium covers all. PIONEEER STATE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY in the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 in Caledonia, Ml 49316 (616) 891-9294 CALED0MA SCHOOLS - 3 bedroom wolkovt ranch 2 bath*, beautiful vetting on 5 acre*. bordering Saskatoon Golf Course and private lake extra pole barn garage ttoroge shed $149 900 Lu Ward 795 3723 Re Mox Broker* 891 9219 FREE MOVING 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan RF/W brokers - CALL — 891-9219 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I August 8. 1989 I Page 11 Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for ‘2.50 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 5:00 p.m. Business Services Real Estate A & M TOWING - Wc buy junk cars or haul away free. 942-7253._________________ ARE YOU THINKING OF SELLING YOUR HOME or vacant land? Do you know what it’s worth? I have buyers for the Caledonia area. Call Gordon Hubbard, Westdale Better Homes & Gardens. 891-8052 or 453-6301.__________________ VACANCY FOR MAN OR WOMAN: In licensed AFC home. Private room, 18 years experience, churches, work shop, activities and shopping available with transportation. Elderly welcome. SSI or private pav accepted. 868-6779 or 868-6003. Help Wanted CALEDONIA COMMUNITY EDUCATION is looking for a night supervisor for the 1989-90 school year. The hours would be from 2-10 pm. Call 891-8117 for more information._________ _ EARN MONEY typing at home. $30,000/year income potential. Details, (1)805-687-6000 ExL B-6574. FACTORY JOBS - Work 1st or 2nd shift near the Kent County Airport! No experience required, will train! Assembly, trim press operating, plastic injection, warehouse and others. Requires dependable transporta­ tion to and from work, good atlcndcnce and must be willing to make a long term commit­ ment, we need at least 10 people to start this week. Apply 7:30am to 4:30pm, wcckedays at 2401 Camclot CT., S.E. Located behind Easbrook Mall, off Lake Eastbrook Dr. PEOPLE­ MARK, INC. 1-957 2101. E.O.E____________________ HELP WANTED, SECRET­ ARY, part time. Duties include good typing skills. Apply at Great Plains Gas, 3497 N. Yank­ ee Springs Road, Middleville. MECHANIC: install truck equipment, snowplows, van bodys,clc. Must own hand tools, send inquires to: Ad No. 416,c/o The Reminder, P.O. Box 188, Hastings, MI 49058. NEED $$$ ? Petra fashions now hiring. Full time and part-time consultants. Rccievc free train­ ing and free $500 kit. Call 795-9720.__________________ REAL ESTATE CAREER Unlimited potential, job free­ dom & job satisfaction. We are interviewing sales people fo: Kentwood, Byron Center and Middleville areas. Century 21 Czindcr Reality Inc. 891-9201. R.N./L.P.N. NEEDED for pediatric case in Middleville. Must have current Nursing license and reliable transporta­ tion. For more information call Amicare 235-3811._________ SECRETARIAL POSITION: Part lime to start. Experience prefercd. Call Sally at Corner­ stone Realty 795-7933. Recreation 1976 YAMAHA 360 motor cycle with very low mileage, $350. Phone 758-3836. Sun & News Classifieds GET RESULTS Our Classified Department will be happy to assist you — 8:00 to 5:30 Monday-Friday 8:00 to Noon on Saturday HOUSE FOR SALE: Middle ville by owner, walkout ranch, quality country living on 5 acres with 3 plus bedrooms, 2 full baths, finished basement with 2 stall garage. Call 1-732-2251 anytime. ______________ THORN APPLE RIVER, 3 plus bedrooms, Colonial, 2 baths, familyroom, country kitchen, decks, TK Schools, approx. 4 acres, $94,900. Lu Ward 795-3723, RcMax Brok­ en 891-9219. ______ Local FFAer goes to national conference Continued from previous page “He left his apologies and appointed one of his aides to meet with me,” Shane said. * ‘So I did have a chance to ask some questions about future agriculture education funding, because that’s really hurting right now. “We also talked about some other agriculture issues.” Shane said he also w rote to both Michigan U.S. Senators Carl Levin and Don Reigle. but did not get to meet with them. “Senator Levin said the mail was delayed and he didn’t get my letter in time to make an appointment, and I never heard from Senator Reigle." Shane commented. He said the students were “taken all over’’ while in Washington, and he especially enjoyed a night tour of the famous monuments and memorials Matt explained that he was able to attend the conference because this year for the first time, the state FFA offered a scholarship to each region in the state Matt, who is vice president of his region, was chosen for the scholarship because the region president had attended the conference last year. The state scholarship covered all expenses except transportation. Matt said. The son of Tom and Rona Shane, he has been a long­ time participant in the Kent County Youth Fair, which is under way this week. Matt said he will be showing a market lamb as well as the FFA steer in this year’s fair He works as a stablehand at Carousel Arabians in Caledonia, and said he has received early acceptance at Michigan State University where he plans to study veterinary medicine. When asked if he had any other vivid impressions about the midsummer conference in Washington, he promptly gnnned. “It was hot!” Miscellaneous COOK’S CARPET CLEAN­ ING & Upholstery. Reason­ able rates, FREE deodoriza­ tion through month of August. Special rates for churches and senior citizens. Cali 795-9337 DOVT FORGET! We have a paint color computer to match your carpet or wallpaper samples. CALEDONIA VILLAGE HARDWARE. Call 891-9255. LET US REPAIR YOUR WINDOWS and screens. Caledonia Village Hardware. Call 891-9255._____________ PIANO LESSONS SCHE­ DULING: close to schools, 25 years experience, phone 795-7232.__________________ VILLA FLEA & FARMER’S MARKET, Thurs. thru Sun. All farmers, crafts, dealers, garage sales, etc. welcome. Call 795-3190. On M-37 just north of the Middle Villa Inn._______ WANTED JUNK CARS: Haul away free, Rapid Towing. 698-9858.__________________ WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 For Sale POLE BUILDINGS - Horse bains and garages. 24x32x8 completely erected, $3,350. Includes service door and 9x7 overhead. Many sizes available. Call Mecca Buildings for your dist. rep. 1-800-544-6682. Thank You CARD OF THANKS Thanks to everyone that remembered my birthday. Each card was greatly appreciated. Clifford Davis Caledonia village Centre ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION — SATURDAY, AUGUST 12, 1989 — Craft Show & Flea Market — ALL DAY LONG — Sign-up for a 10’xlO’ Spot at D&W s1000 Per Space ★ Jazz Band ... 9 to 1 p.m. ★ High School Band Rock-A-Thon... 24 Hour Event ★ Antique Cars ★ Fire Department Water Fight ★ Baby Crawl Contest... 2 to 3 P.m. Community Notices ALA TEEN New meeting 7 p.m., Tuesday nights at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. Garage Sale GARAGE SALE: In Middle­ ville. On August 9th and 10th. 9 am to 6pm only. Fisher Price baby monitor, toddler car seat, toys, children’s clothes, canning jars, furniture, even a “free box" of items. 5965 Hilltop Dr., M-37 to Garbow Rd., east, turn left (South) on Hilltop, first house on the right. Jobs Wanted MOTHER OF TWO Willing to watch jour children in her home. Good rates, meals, big yard, lots of experience. Kettle Lake School District. 868-6817 HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE for 2. Sign-up in any Village Centre Store. DRAWING at 7 P.M. Must be present to win. Come spend the day with us ... and join in the fun! �Page 12 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / August 8, 1989 Area vet makes house calls a specialty FARO Middleville's Finest 117 W. Main, Middleville, Ml Phone 795-7911 OPEN 7 NIGHTS Sun. thru Thurs. 3:30 to 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 3:30 to 12:30 a.m. Two Pizzas for One Special Price 8 Save up to 70% on Second Pizza Good only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday & Saturday) $750 $950 $1250 Ml50 S (2) Small 10" 1 item......... (2) Small 10" 3 items ... (2) small 10" deluxe (2) 14" 1 items $1400 (2) 14" 5 items (2) 14" deluxe ★ MONDAY SPECIALS ★ Antipasto Salad............. *2 □ spaghetti & Meat Sauce a. . ...... 2 ★ TUESDAY SPECIALS * 18x12 Big Pan Pizza h m O CbMM 4 TomMo Sauce Add ‘1°° Each Additional item .. ★ WEDNESDAY SPECIAL ★ a Ham & Cheese Sub dfa Specials not valid with any other offers or Free Delivery The “Happy 60” Club in Caledonia will have its potluck dinner in the Com­ munity board room at noon, Monday, Aug. 14. The date was changed this time, a week later. Bring a dish to pass, and BEST PIZZA AROUND — FASTEST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES! Middleville has announced practice times and starting dates for its fall sport teams. All three football teams — freshmen through varsity — begin practice on Aug. 9 at 4 p.m. Tom Lehman will coach freshmen. Monte Munjoy junior varsity and Keith Rhines varsity. LOWELL or MIDDLEVILLE ’•**OR '( db Ui 1 ir xiz pizza 1 Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop t I T*k« Out Only • Only 1 I Coupon • Expires 8/31/89 FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA ] LOWELL or MIDDLEVILLE !’ $900 ri£C Ab vi ■ d I | ia~’,r °®1 irxir pizza | I Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop > HO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY All of our Pizzas Include our Special Sauce and 100® o Mozzarella Cheese 15 MINUTES TAKE OUT OR EAT IN OR FAST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES Mere s what our customers say about Faro s Pizza of traditional medicine. If chiropractic can help, I should be able to do this, too," she said. She has previously attended seminars given by Willough­ by on how to use chiropractic in treating animals, and will go to the next one scheduled for October. “My goal is to gain the expertise to be able to do it myself," she said. When she gives an animal physicals, she checks its spine and notes if there might be a correlation to the illness, she said. Wilson tells of a dog that was to be put to death because of paralysis of its back legs. She treated the dog with adjustments, and by the third day, he was able to move both rear limbs, she noted. "Spinal problems are very common in Cocker Spaniels, and dachshunds are notorious for it," she pointed out. Pam Rochetti and Molly Lapekes will be helping Wilson with care of the animals and scheduling appointments. Wilson, who graduated from Michigan State University in Lansing in 1981, and her husband Bill have three children, Billy, 5. Janine, 3, and Kayla, 1. Anyone who wants to make appointments for a house call for their pet can call 891-8730 every day except Wednesday. Veterinarian Charlene Wilson checks Ginger over and finds she is in good health and also very friendly. table service. A business meeting will follow the din­ ner. as will be working on the program for the Sept. 11th 25th anniversary celebration. For more information, call Lillian at 891-8135. Caledonia Chiropractic Center ...is pleased to announce that Dr. ERIC SEIF Middleville sets practice times > FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA I $000 occ anv Another interest Wilson is exploring is the use of chiropractic principles in the treatment of animals. "Chiropractic cant do everything, but it can help certain things," she said. Wilson has studied in the past with Sharon Willough­ by, a veterinarian from Charlotte, who she says is a leader in the relatively new field. Willoughby gives adjustment to show dogs and race horses, as well as other animals, she said. "She adjusts horses in the morning and cats and dogs in the afternoon," Wilson said. "The nervous system controls the whole body, and it should be allowed to work as it should. I’ve practiced 13 years Caledonia ‘Happy 60’ club holds potluck dinner Aug. 14 $ 900 Includes mayo & lettuce & by Jean Gallup This area now has a veterinarian who makes house calls. Charlene Wilson, D.V.M., is starting the new service of making house calls and treating small animals at the homeowner s residence instead of a clinic. The area she covers includes Middleville, Hastings, Wayland, Hopkins, Caledonia, Alto and Dorr. "What I like about home calls is that its more convenient for the homeowner, the animal is not tense and I can see the animal’s environment. That way, I can get a better idea of what the animal needs," Wilson said. Routine care of small animals will be done on the spot with Wilson working out of a fully stocked station wagon. Lab work will also be done, she said, and about all that can’t be done in a home setting is x-rays and surgery. "Bl be doing mostly things that don't require an anesthetic, but even that depends on the situation," she commented. Besides treating dogs and cats, Wilson plans to attend seminars to become more knowlegable in the treatment of birds. Birds are now very popular pets, and it’s difficult to bring birds out in the wintertime, she noted. The more common birds become, the more seminars are offered in the education of diseases they are prone to, she added The rest of the teams start Aug. 14 Basketball times are 9 a m. for the freshmen. 11 a.m. for the jayvee and 9 a.m. for the varsity. Coaches for those three teams are Rich Lintz, Jim French and Jim Sprague at the freshmen through varsity levels. The tennis team begins practice at 8:30 a.m. at the tennis courts; the golf team is at 9 a.m. at Yankee Springs; the soccer team at 5 p.m. and the cross country team at 9 The tennis coach is Larry Seger, the golf coach Bernie Weller, the soccer coach Steve Evans, and the cross country coach Keith Middlebush. Free clinics available for diabetic children August 31 The Michigan Masons, in cial stresses of having a conjunction with the En­ diabetic child. docrinology Department of Children’s Hospital en­ the Children s Hospital in courage families in the Michigan, will sponsor a Caledonia area with children state-wide series of free and adolescents who have clinics for children with diabetes requiring insulin to diabetes attend the Aug. 31 clinic. Il These all-das climes are an will be held at the St Mary’s opportumt) for patients and Hospital in Grand Rapids parents to meet w nh a diabetes Children are seen by appoint­ team consisting of anen- ment only. docnnologist. nurse clinician Appointments can be made and dietitian The most up-to- by contacting the master of the date methods of diabetes Masonic Lodge in your com­ management will be discuss­ munity, who can also assist ed. including adjusting insulin with transportation to and doses according to daily fluc­ from Caledonia tuations in blood sugars, For more information, call nutrition <nd exercise Jeff DeVnes of the R C A social worker w ill also be Hathaway Chapter. No. 387., available to assist families William Lyndahl, master, u uh the emotKHial and finan- 698-8559 ... has joined the staff He attended Western University in Kalamazoo from 1979-82; National College of Chiropractic in Chi­ cago 1982-86; and internship at Chicago General Health Service. After graduation, he was an associate at American Chiropractic Center in Grand Rapids. The last year there, he ran a satellite clinic. He is relocating to Caledonia Chiropractic Center He looks forward to serving the people in the area and invites you to stop in and meet him. 600 E. MAIN STREET Phone 891-8153 NEWTON’S WELL SERVICE — Established 1959 — Specializing in drilling and repair of residential water systems LAUREL AND GARY NEWTON 550 East Cloverdale Road • Hastings • Ph. 945-5084 or 948-2845 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/SunandNews_1989-08-15.pdf c8aa42e4f9b73103c4a45035809d8282 PDF Text Text ■ X Hastings PuolieLibr^-y 121 Ourch — I W| 8dk Thesiiii und News PAID U.S. POS™ HASTNCS. 49058 Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia No 82 I August 15, 1989 Middleville, Michigan 49333 118th Year Cement truck overturns, narrowly misses 100 foot plunge by Jean Gallup A cement truck loaded with about 28,000 pounds of cement went off the side of a gravel road north of Middleville Tuesday evening, resulting in considerable damage to the truck but no injuries to the driver. Jay Allen was driving the truck owned by Stork Brothers Quality Concrete of Wyoming, to a construction site about 2 miles past the intersection of Garbow and Robertson roads when the accident occurred. Barry County Sheriffs Deputy Ted De Mott reports that Allen pulled over to the side when another vehicle came around the curve. The shoulder was soft and he was unable to pull it back on to the road and the truck eventually rolled over on its side The cement truck went over the side of a drop off along the narrow gravel road where two trees stopped it from falling about 100 feet further to the bottom of the hill. Bud’s Wrecker Service of Grand Rapids sent two wreckers to the scene where the crew worked more than two hours to bring the heavy truck back up onto the roadway. The Middleville/Thomapple Township Fire Department responded to the call as well as the Freeport Fire Department Garrit Sterk, dispatcher with the cement company, said they will not be able to assess the amount of damage to the truck until it has been put back on ute road. "We don't really know the damage done yet, but a brand new unit like that one will run about $130,000," he said. Allen, who has been a driver for Sterk for over five years, was wearing seat belt at the time of the accident Crew members from Bud s Wrecker Service study the situation before hooking chains and cobles to the overturned cement truck. Mining company fails to show for public hearing Caledonia commission tables Pace Excavating’s PMR renewal By Barbara Gal! The Caledonia Planning Commission tabled discussion on the renewal of the Pace Excavating planned mineral removal (PMR) permit after the company failed to send a representative to an August 7 public hearing on the request. The Pace permit expires Sept. 16. Pace Excavating took over operation of the former Brower sand pit at 7977 Whitneyville Road in May, 1988. At that time, the commission told Pace owner Bart Arrigo that the pit was not in compliance with the PMR ordinance, and that necessary improvements would need to be made before the operation came up for a renewal of its PMR permit in April, 1989. Pace requested and re­ ceived an extension of its permit in April, stating the company needed more time to make the required improve­ ments. On May 13, members of the commission inspected the pit and told Arrigo that the east slope of the pit needed to be seeded and a hole, which was filling with water, needed to be filled in before the commissioners would con­ sider renewing the PMR permit. Members of the com­ mission again inspected the operation on Aug. 5, but were not met by the owner. They reported at the hearing that the slope had been seeded, but that rains had washed out the seed and the work would have to be done over. The hole was partially filled in, they said. A worker at the site told the inspecting commissioners that no mining had taken place there for several months. He also said that work on the slope probably wouldn't start until fall. "It's at a standstill, the way A look at the Kent County Fair Ben Hess of Caledonia doessn t neglect even a bicuspid os he prepares his horse. Buddy, for competition at the Kent County Youth Fair held lost week. More pictures inside. MOTO phOtOS onpage6 it looks," commented Commissioner Beryl Fischer. While the worker at the pit did explain some plans for a road at the operation, no written updates were sent to the commission, nor did the applicant send a representative to the public hearing to explain future plans for the pit With no public comment, and with no one present to speak for Pace, the commission unanimously agreed t0 table the renewal of the pace PMR permit until the panel receives a revised grading and site plan from the company as well as an explanation of how the company plans to fulfill requirements, Commission Chairman Steve Gould announced an Aug. 21 work session to continue reviewing the text of the land use plan. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. The next regular meeting of the commission will be held Monday, Sept. 11 at 7:30 p.m. The group will meet on the second Monday of the month instead of their usual meeting date because of the Labor Day holiday. Lincoln Meadow apartment complex plans new expansion by Jean Gallup A 50-unit addition to the Lincoln Meadow Senior Citizens Apartment complex of Middleville is being planned. The village Planning and Zoning Commission received a letter from Colleen Cox, executive director of the apartment complex, telling members of the planned expansion plans. Cox told the panel that because of projected needs in the community, the Middleville Housing Commission will seek project development funds from the United Slates Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The facility's size would double with the addition of 50 units. Construction would be on the south side of the existing building, the panel learned at its Aug. 7 meeting. The panel was being notified of the planned expansion to the eight year old facility so they could be aware of the impact the addition might have on that side of the village, and also to make decisions with that information in mind, the letter said. The commission was also given a drawing of the industrial park located on Whitneyville Avenue with 13 lots of different sizes outlined and indications of the placement of future village services. The Middleville Industrial Park Company has designed a plat map in order to develop the park, said company representative Bill Getty. "This is a process you have to go through to have a certified industrial park," he ya id Jack Bueche of the engineering firm of Meyers, Bueche & Nies, Inc. explained the steps to be taken to obtain a preliminary and then a permanent plat map. and Zoning Commission must first review the plans and make a recommendation to the village council. With approval from the council, the plans go to the governmental agencies at the county level for review and approval, he said. When all those steps are completed, and the preliminary plat map is approved, the engineers then make a more detailed map which follow almost the same route as the first plans. The final step is review by the Michigan Department of Commerce after the other agencies have all approved the permanent plat map, he added. Bueche noted that state review and approval takes quite a lot of time, and the complete process willl take about a year. With the certification of the map, the industrial park owners can apply for grants from the slate to develop the The Middleville Planning park, Getty said. �Page 2 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / August 15. 1989 Area man honored at Camp Manitou- Lin by Jean Gallup A man who supported the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) and its projects all of his life has been honored for that devotion with a ceremony dedicating the rifle range at Camp Manitou-Lin to his memory. Jule Geistert, who died last April, was a camper at the Ysponsored camp as a young boy, and continued his love affair with the camp until he died. The presentation of the plaque naming the Jule O. Geistert Memorial Rifle Range took place on Saturday, July 29 during the 76th anniversary celebration by alumni and friends at the camp. After completing his own camping years, Jule stayed and worked at the camp in the kitchen, as a driver and as a counselor. A medal Jule earned at the age of 13 for being a Senior Honor Camper Director of Comp Manitou-Lin Mork Smith and Hazel Geistert display the nameplate honoring her husband Jule. State grant pays costs is still a prized possession of his widow, Hazel. "Oh, he did a lot of things there; he had many duties," she recalls, "He had to make daily trips to Middleville in the model T for food supplies for all the campers. They didn't have the refrigeration then that we do now. so he had to make the trip every day." Jule and Hazel's daughter, Susan Van Ryn, said that the trains brought campers from Grand Rapids and the surrounding area into Middleville where her father would meet the train, pick up the campers luggage, and leave the campers to walk to Manitou-Lin. Neither woman knew why camp policy was set to make the youngsters walk the five miles to get to their final destination, but Hazel said it wouldn't suprise her if Jule had let some of them hang onto the back of the Model T and get a free ride. The man who started as a camper in 1924 also was a charter member of the Y’s Men-of-Kent Cub in Grand Rapids, and was a Camp Manitou-Lin board member for many years, Hazel said. "The camp is partially funded by the Kent Y's Men, and they also sponsor the South YMCA. Jule was a past president of the Y's men, too," Hazel commented. Some of the chores the service club does every year at the camp a e installing the docks, painting buildings that need it, and taking care of general upkeep. "Even when Jule was getting very sick, and could not help with the work, he would go out and oversee," Hazel said. Over the years, he also volunteered for the annual Good Friday Breakfast the men hold at the South YMCA and served at the information desk of the Greald R. Ford Museum in Grand Rapids, she added. "That's my favorite sport. Fd always liked to use them at camp. Now, I have one to use in the (Thornapple) river," she noted. The Van Ryn's have three sons, Mike, Chris and Jon, who have also spent time at Manitou-Lin. "They've all been there with grandpa; they really loved that," Susan recounts. Jule was the youngest of seven boys, and a very athletic young man. Hazel reports. "He went to South High in Grand Rapids and played on the same football team that Jerry Ford played on. He never kept up contact with him though; he wasn't thit way. Besides Jule didn't graduate with him from South High, he graduated from Ottowa," Hazel remembered. Having the rifle range named for him was not for any special significance to the range, it was just the first opportunity the camp had to show respect for a lifetime of support by a quiet man, Susan said. "He devoted his life to the Y. We're all very, very proud of that," Hazel said. Hazel also worked on the desk at the museum and still volunteers her time to answer questions from visitors to the downtown attraction run by the Grand Rapids Convention Bureau. Jule really passed on the Y tradition to his children, Susan said. "My fondest memories while growing up are of spending weekends at the camp. Both his sons, Tom and Doug, were campers and counselors there too. Doug even married a fellow counselor," she noted. A favorite activity for Susan at camp was the kayaks. Her husband Orval, knowing how much she liked kayaking, bought her one as a present, she said. Susan Van Ryn and her husband Orval help her mother Hazel Geistert hold the sign to be placed at the rifle range. The Van Ryn sons Jon (left to right) Mike and Chris were also at the dedication. Caledonia educators attend staff development program By Barbara Gall A group of Caledonia educators are spending this week in an educational setting quite different from the classrooms in Caledonia as they take part in a "peer centered" professional de­ velopment program. A grant from the Michigan Department of Education is funding the local program, which was organized by Caledonia Academic Director, Doug Busman. He explained that the meetings were being held at Grand Valley State thornapple floral 114 River Street, Middleville Downtown — Along the River COMPLETE FLORAL SERVICE FOR ALL OCCASIONS — We wire flowers worldwide — OPEN Mon -Wed 9-5 Thurs. & Fri 9-5:30, Sat 9-1 (616) 795-3331 PUBLIC HEARING The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Sept. 12,1989 at 10:00 AM in the Commissioners Room, 117 S. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 to hear comments on a petition from the Village of Middleville requesting the annexation of the following area to the Village: Blocks 21,28, 29 and 30of I N. Keeler s Addition to the Village of Middleville, Section 23, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thomapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 12, Also, that part of said LN. Keeler s Addition described as: All of "Lafayette Street" adjoining Block 21, Arnold Street" and Block 30 on the North: the East Vi of "Keeler Street” adjoining Block 21 on the West; the North Vi of "Lincoln Street" adjoining Block on the South; All in "Lincoln Street" between Blocks 29 and 30; the East V* of "Arnold Street" adjoining blocks 28 and 29 on the West: all of Arnold Street” between blocks 21 and 30; All of " Washington Street” between Blocks 28 and 29. and the North Vt of "Dayton Street” adjoining Block 28 on the South. NANCY BOERSMA, Barry County Clerk University's Eberhard Cen­ ter so the educators "could get away from the usual setting" and work together in a relaxed atmosphere. He said that a peer centered program basically involves Caledonia teachers sharing information with each other. "We have a large group of well-qualified and well-read teachers in our district," Busman said. "What we are providing is the structure and the time and place for them to share their know­ ledge with each other. "While we had some meetings during the school year, the summer is really an ideal time for teachers to get together because there are no students around, no papers to grade and no class deadlines to meet." Busman said he had developed five areas of professional growth for the teachers and administrators to choose from in their cooperative effort. The first option is callea professional dialogue, and involves the group members reading current educational materials, discussing them and then analyzing them to see if and how these ideas could be applied to the Caledonia district. Ideas from the group will be turned over to the district's school improve­ ment committee for con­ sideration and then, hope­ fully, for implementation, Busman said. Another area of pro­ fessional development cho­ sen by some participants is curriculum development. cuss better coordination of professionally, he said. Busman said the elementary Since the program is "peer special services in the dis­ schools especially are in­ trict, Busman said. centered," outside experts volved with this area "I'm really excited about are not being brought in as because they are analyzing the program, and that we speakers or discussion lead­ activities in math and had such a show of interest ers, although Busman point­ science to see if they meet among our teachers," he ed out that experts are "at the curriculum objectives hand" in the form of reading said. "I'm hoping it will be a developed and approved last very positive, productive materials being studied by year. the teachers and admini­ week that results in im­ Action research is another provement for our district strators. option chosen by some and professional growth for Specific topics for the high teachers, and is designed the educators." school teachers to discuss with the goal of lowering include the high school of Busman said that the the number of student the future, improving project will be evaluated by drop-outs in the Caledonia student motivation and the the state Department of system. integration of departments Education, and, if judged "We want to prevent and curriculum. successful, will be eligible students from 'falling Middle school staff mem­ for a second year of through the cracks,’" bers will focus on teaching Busman said. "Nearly all of teams and studying the Car­ funding. our students begin school as negie Report on middle "I'm hoping we can happy kindergarteners, eag­ schools. continue the project," he er and looking forward to Elementary teachers will said. "I've already got ideas school. But we lose some of talk about the integration of for improving and expand­ them along the way, and we language arts activities as ing it, and I'm hoping for need to intervene to try to well as those in science and plenty of feedback from the catch those students before math. teachers who participated it's too late, before they Administrators will dis­ this year." drop out. "So what we're doing here is to pick out some pro­ grams that supplement, say, /-------------------------------- ---------------------------our regular reading pro­ gram. The teachers then will compare the results. Did the new material or the new Publication No. US PS 347580 presentation make a differ­ 1952 N Broadway - P.O Box B ence? 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INC. $8 00 $10 00 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 15, 1989 I Page 3 ‘Ann’s What Sew Evers’ to raffle quilt on November 4 by Jean Gallup The quilting class started at Lincoln Meadow in Middleville by Ann Kenyon will be continued in her memory by the new director of the class, Mary Murphy. The members all suggested names for the club, with the eventual winner of “Ann's What Sew Evers" decided on this spring. "We wanted everyone to know that we do a lot of other things besides quilting. We also knit, crochet, embroidery and mend-thus our name," she explained. A project just finished is a queen sized quilt named "Patience" which will be raffled off at the annual Lowell, Caledonia, Thornapple Kellogg (LCTK) Community Education Bazaar to be held on Nov. 4 at the high school in Caledonia. The class now has 12 members and is looking for more. Murphy pointed out that the club would like new members and a few teachers for the club that meets every Monday at 1 p.m. in the Community Room at the apartment complex. Usually the classes last two or three hours, with no set closing time, "It goes until I get tired or they get tired," she said. She said the club is looking for people who would be willing to teach the others Utting and macrame. "Wed also really like someone who can do bobbin lace, but there may not be anyone who can do that anymore," Murphy said. The group is relaxed and friendly, with the members enjoying the craft work and "Class members donated the materials for their blocks, and community education donated the rest," she noted, "I'm proud of all of them.' Raffle tickets are available at any community education office in Thornapple Kellogg, Lowell or Caledonia. conversation every week, she added. "While we make things, we also solve world problems­ like gardening and cat problems. We all help each other," she said. Theresa Collins was unsure about helping with the quilt because she had never sewn before. Now, she's made a patch and a bed-sized quilt as well as a pillow, Murphy commented. The ladies do many crafts in additon to quilting. Showing some of their projects are (from left, around table) Theresa Collins, Betty Errair, Louise Jackson. Mary Murphy, Vi Jewett, Fern Doyle. Lois Bacon. Esther Larkin, Trudy Kann, Edna Steeby and Doris Neeson. Barry County Commission on Aging lunch menu set Veal scallopini, cauliflower, spinach, roll, oleo, fresh fruit, milk. Events Wednesday. Aug. 16 Mid­ dleville. cards, Hastings, Gloria Herbert (slides on Africa). Thursday, Aug. 17 Hastings, cards; Nashville, bingo; Middleville, cards. Friday. Aug. 18 Nashville, popcorn; Hastings, crafts, rolls and coffee. Monday. Aug. 21 Hastings, bingo and popcorn. Cordrays and their dulcimers; Middleville, cards. Tuesday, Aug 22 Hastings, darts; Delton, Golden Agers Potluck, noon budget agreements. And 1 would overhaul procedural rules: for example, rules that allow six House and Senate members to add new expen­ ditures to final conference reports — expenditures that neither house had approved in the first place. Here is the procedural predicament. This spring both Houses approved separate versions of a supplemental approriations bill. As HouseSenate conferees begin to Continued on page 8 Wednesday, Aug. 16 Baked fish, scalloped potatoes. Italian style green beans, wheat bread, oleo, banana, milk. Thursday, Aug. 17 Sloppy joes, tomato and cucumber salad, mixed vegetables, bun, pears, milk. Friday, Aug. 18 Macaroni and cheese with hamburger, broccoli, stewed tomatoes, roll, oleo, jello, milk. The quilt "Patience” is displayed Dy tne ladies ot "Ann s What Sew Evers." Members ot the club are (seated in front) Louise Jackson, (first row, left to right) Fern Doyle, Esther Larkin, Theresa Collins, Trudy Kann, Edna Steeby, Betty Errair, (second row) Lois Bacon, Vi Jewett and instructor Mary Murphy. Lansing Diary By Rep. Paul Hillegonds Procedural Nightmare. Exhausted state lawmakers finally wrapped up what has been an especially difficult. six-month debate over the 1989-90 budget. The decision-making pro­ cess was not pretty. As House Minority Leader. I resisted majority pressure to vote on a $200 million appropriation without having the final, printed document on our desks. However, upon its delivery at 6:45 a.m. — and after 18 straight hours of deliberations — most of us were too weary to read the 30-page bill. Permit me to fantasize. If I were Speaker of the House, representatives would not have to sit (or sleep) through all-night sessions. We would be given time to read, unders­ tand and debate House-Senate Monday, Aug. 21 POLICE AUCTION Aug. 22 at 10 a.m. at 401 BROADWAY. MIDDLEVILLE 1973 Plymouth 2-Dr. VIN #RH23G3G122955 ORIENTATION Caledonia Parent Co*Op Preschool Tuesday, Aug. 22, 1989 A multiple car discount for families with two or more cars is “no problem” at Auto-Owners. HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH 9669 Kraft S.E. Now accepting enrollment for fall. 3 to 5 years For more information call PAM 868-7567 or KATHY 698-9798 TklNo fhoflA, * DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. tfnwianca ‘ When You Think ot Insurance, Think ot Us" 215 E. Mam Street. Caledonia, Michigan 49316 JEFFREY M. DeVRIES (616) 891-8125 JOHN J. DeVRIES �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / August 15, 1989 T-K book store hours scheduled Busy as usual. This is one of these busy weeks. How are you enjoying this cooler weather? Wendy and I hope to have a garage sale Aug. 17-18-19. Bcrnadine and Harry Reaser, Pat and Mary and family, Dianne and children had a picnic supper at Gun I^akc State Park Aug. 7 Great place for children to enjoy sand, water and food. Dianne and mother Bcrnadine were Grand Rapids shoppers one day last week. Twelve of us spent Tuesday-Thursday at Alpena with the sisters group. We had a great time and much food, including a big fish dinner Thursday noon, before we left for home. George. I>oretta. Clarke and I had Sunday dinner at “Lowell ShowboatThis is a beautiful place to meet for a meal. It’s the successor to the one that burned down in Lowell some time ago Clarke and I had supper Wednesday evening with Maurice and Emma Jane at Tbomapplc Lake. They will be here Thursday Will we see you Saturday at the Fiddlers and Dulcimer session at Hastings? Next week on Thursday. Aug. 18 is Ladies Aid at Par­ make Church Why don't you come with us for potluck din­ ner here? Sun & News 795-3345 The Thomappie Kellogg High School book store will be open Monday through Wednesday. Aug. 21, 22 and 23 from 8:30 a m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m All students must pick up their books and schedules dur­ ing these times Band students each will be expected to pay a $5 uniform cleaning fee at the time they receive their books. The book store will not be open Thursday. Aug. 24. or Friday Aug. 25. Students new to the district should enroll by contacting the counseling office the week of Aug 14-18 Jon Raymond starts the day by putting display tires out at his new business. Men’s Softball Monday League Team W-L Phils.................................. 11-1 Swamp Fox........................ 9-3 Kentwood Rental...............7-5 Dan Valley........................ 6-6 Gulche's Con......................6-6 Paladin................................6-6 Seif & Sons........................ 3-9 Kow Patties..................... 0-12 LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Good Shepherd Lutheran Church “People that care" Middleville at the Community Hail Sunday Service 9.30 a m Results Tuesday League Swamp Fox...................... 10-2 Gavins................................ 8-4 Family Tavern.................. 6-6 West Mich. Elec................ 6-6 Raiders............................... 3-9 Wolverine Paving/Village Groc.................................... 3-9 WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. "The Church where everybody is somebody. . . ... and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School 9 30 a m Sunday Momng Worship 10 30 a m Saxloy Everang WonNp 600 p.m. Wednesday KAdweek prayer & &We study fflev WMtom Dobson. Pastor Steve Jackson. Youth Pastor 7 00 pm 891-3923 St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar |l" Pastor Monte C. Bell Rectory Ph. 948 2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 (616) 795-2391 2415 McCann Road, Irving. Michigan MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... Gods family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Tires are Us, a new business in Middleville, opened its doors two weeks ago, and already owner Jon Raymond is thinking about expanding. Middleville native Ray­ mond is now the only employee in his tire shop, but says he can see that he will probably need some part-time When more firmly help if things continue the established, Raymond said he way they have since he will offer road service. opened the newest business in the village. Sell it Raymond stocks and installs Firestone and Falls in the Roadmaster tires and can order Sun & News others if a customer prefers another brand of tire. Classifieds DUTTON CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 6950 Hanna Lake SE (just South of 68th St.) Sunday Morning Worship MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship ... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship......................... 8:30a.m. Middleville Sunday School........ 9 45 a.m. Sunday School.......................................... 9:45a.m Morning Worship ....................1100 a m. Sunday Morning Worship....................... 1100a.m. Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church Church Office Phone — 795*9266 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED St. Margaret Mary of the Sacred Heart Chapel 708 West Main Street Temporarily meeting at the Gaines Township Hail on 68th St. S.E. near Kalamazoo Ave. ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY..... 9:45 a.m., 110O a m & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY...................Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. A Church on the Word ..................... 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:45a.m. Praise Service . . . 6:50a.m. Sunday Evening Service 7:00p.m. Visiting Pastor: Al Korvemaker • 452-9711 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Max E. Tucker Music, Jeff Vander Heide “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music Sunday School The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod St. Paul Lutheran Tires are Us is new in Middleville 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service........................... 11:00a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6.00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45p.m. PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11 a.m. Church School 9:45 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 Rev Rick Veenstra. Interim Pastor Rev Stanley Vugteveen. Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education Services — Sunday School...........................10:00a.m. Morning Worship.............................11:00a.m. Evening Worship................................ 6:00p.m. Pastor Wesley J. Coffey Phone 795-7076 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) 1110 a m. Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade). Wednesday 1000 om. 11 15 am 600 pm YOU ARE IsMTEO Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor Sunday - Latin Tridentine Mass • 10 a.m. Rosary and Confessions before Mass Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament a*’e' Mass Youth Fellowship. Wednesday EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broaaway and Center in Hastings Rev. Paul Dou-me, Interim Rector Phone 945-3014 891 8028 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Christian Reformed 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Sunday Morning Worship 10:00 a.m. Evening Worship.................... 5:45 p.m. Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Saturday Evening Mass 5 00 p.m. Sunday Mass 900 a_m & 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass.......................... 7:00 p.m. Recotory Office Phone — 531-0432 Ret. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST (The ©Id ®imr JRrtbodtst (Church SUMMER SCHEDULE Sunday School................. 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship............11:00 a m. Evening Worship.............6 00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes ... 7:30 p.m. “A church unh a caring heart for our community and the world Sunday Euchanst Sunday Services 9:30 a m. A 6:00 p.m. Dun ng Summer......________________1000a.m Pastor Merle Buwalda Regularly__ ___ 10:30 a.m. Morning Prayer Wednesday---------------------------------------- 7:15a.m 7 00 p.m. LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH Daily Mass in Small Chapel • 8:30 a.m. 795-3667 6:30 pm. Prayer Meeting/ REV KENNETH VAUGHT Morning WonNp Service Sunday School Evenrtg Worship Sence 9 45 a.m. Sunday School M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Morning Worship.............. 10 a.m. Ret. Dr. Robert L. Weisman Pastor Church Office: 891-8669 Parsonage: 891-8167 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto. Michigan 49302 Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / August 15. 1989 / Page 5 Middleville man appearing at Opryland USA by Jean Gallup Paul Cipponcri of Middleville is singing and dancing at the American Music Theater at Opryland USA and will continue until October, doing three or four shows a day. Paul is performing in a show titled "And the Winner Is..... " which features 50 tunes that have won Oscars, Tonys, Grammys, Doves and Country Music Association awards. The son of Marcia Robertson and Paul Cipponeri, Paul graduated from Thornapple Kellogg in 1982, and from Point Park College in Pittsburg in 1989. His mother said she is thrilled for Paul as he continues his career on the stage and in television. "I think it's great. I'm so proud-he's actually doing what he wants to," she said. Saying that his talent is natural, Marcia said Paul is also lucky. "So far, every audition he has gone to he's got the job," she said. Both Paul and his mother give credit to Duane Thatcher, the director of the TK school plays, for encouraging him to pursue the theater as a life goal. "He's the big reason Paul’s got the bug," she said. Paul appeared in school plays "The Man Who Came To Dinner," "Anything Goes," and "Guys and Dolls," at TK with Thatcher directing, and in his favorite play, "L'il Abner" directed by Charles Baughman with James Oliver as the musical director. After graduation, Paul were to Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant. During his time there, he traveled to Point Park in Pittsburg for several dance competitions, and so impressed the judges that he was awarded a scholarship by the school that allowed him to study there, his mother said. Point Park is a fine arts school similar to the school portrayed on the television show "Fame." "Paul has always had a dream of dancing. All kindsjazz, modern, ballet and contemporary," she noted. A special memory for Paul was the time he traveled around the Midwest working with the United States About his future, he is very optimistic. "From here, it's pretty wide open," Paul said, "I'd like to travel, and a cruise ship would be the perfect job." He is waiting for the decision on such a job. He has choreographed a dance routine to use as auditions for other dancers which also served as his own audition. "It's fun to get up on stage, have fun and get paid for it," he said. Opryland has launched the careers of many movie, television, Broadway and music stars. Among the alumni are Cynthia Rhodes ("Flashdance," "Dirty Dancing"), Mary Elizaveth Mastrantonio ("The Color of Money"), the country-pop group "Restless Heart", songwriter Dean Dillon, "Star Search" male vocalist winner David Slater, Patty Cohenhour (Phantom of the Opera"), and performers in Broadway plays such as *Cats" and Starlight Express." Paul may get back to Middleville in December. "Maybe I can be home for Christmas. I try to get home every year-I have so far," he said. Marcia, husband Jim Robertson and their children Renee, 14, and Jimmy, 11, went to Nashville last Thursday to see Paul perform on the stage. Paul's family in the area is rounded out by two brothers, Peter and Steven Cipporeri. Tolans to celebrate their 50th anniversary Ward and June Tolan, formerly of Caledonia, will be honored at an Aug. 20 open house celebrating the couple's 50th wedding anniversary. The event is being planned by their children, Jim and Bev, Tom and Kathy, Paul and Karen and Rock and Susan, and will be held at the Caledonia Sportsman Club from 2-6 p.m. The Tolans, who now live in Hess Lake, also have eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Accountant’s group plans meeting for Aug. 24 in G.R. Western Chapter. Indepen­ dent Accountants Association of Michigan, will meet on Aug. 24 at the Harley Hotel of Grand Rapids, at Cascade Road and 1-96 in Grand Rapids. The speaker will be Ray Slager, Professor at Calvin College, who will speak on "Where is the World of Ac counting Going.” Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. and discussion at 7:30. Phone 696-1461 before Aug. 21 for reservations. Guests are welcomed. Paul Cipponeri Caledonia student in Colorado accident Dennis Elmhirst, a junior at Caledonia High School, was injured July 26 when he fell while mountain climbing in Boulder Canyon, Colorado, his parents reported. KEITH BERGY - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS FUEL OIL GAS l DIESEL SERVING HOME FARM INDUSTRY Cheerleading Association. "He liked that; just him and three girls," his mother recalls. "He was surprised at how much physical work dancing is," Marcia noted. "He was in pretty good shape when he started at Point Park, but now he is in even better shape." New York is where he plans to live to after his season at Opryland USA ends in October. 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA. Ml 49316 SELF SERVE GAS DIESEL KEROSENE SNACK SHOP (616) 891-8198 PROPANE REFILL SERVICE j=CLERKS== Full and Part Time Sales and Cashiers Stocking experience helpful, neat ap­ pearance, good math and ability to han­ dle fast customer flow required. Uniforms, health insurance available, and paid training available. Starting wages ’4.00 plus per hour. Apply in person at Dutton Mill Shell 3495 68th St., Caledonia, Ml Ask for Manager E.O.E. The 16-year-old apparently slipped during the climb and fell "about 30 to 40 feet” into a canyon, said his mother, Marilyn. Elmhirst suffered a broken collarbone, a broken jaw and a closed head injury, she said. His brother Michael, 29, was with Dennis when he fell, and found help right away, she explained. Dennis was taken by heliocopter to St. Anthony Central Hospital in Denver, but now is recuperating at Mary Free Bed Hospital in Grand Rapids "He was very lucky,” said Marilyn, "and is doing very well. The doctors have told us that he will recover complete­ ly. though it will take a white.” She said her son already is allowed to walk around, and that he hopes to return to school as soon as possible. The family is concerned that reports of the accident have been exaggerated, and they are anxious that friends know Dennis is "well on the road to recovery.” "People have called after hearing that Dennis w as in a coma and all kinds of terrible things.” Marilyn said. “We so appreciate everyone's con­ cern. but we do want our friends to know he's OK.” She said that Dennis has great!) appreciated all the cards and letters he has received, and he can see visitors at the hospital after 4 p.m. He now is usually home on the weekends, she said, ad­ ding that "any of the kids are welcome to come around then, too.” YOU CAN GET BEHIND THAT WHEEL WITH OUR AUTO LOAN The car of your dreams Is as close as our affordable auto loan that lets you tailor your monthly payments to suit your budget. State Bank of Caledonia Offices in Caledonia, Dutton & Middleville 267 Main St Caledonia 3205 68th St. SE Dutton ■JZIV* 891-8113 698-6337 303 Arlington Middleville yZ'X. | = | 795-3361 lFhotr �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 15, 1989 Caledonia youth win awards at the Kent County Fair E.L. Phelps presents the Senior Showmanship Sweepstakes trophy to Phillip Bowman of Caledonia. Phil earned the most points in showing eight different species of farm animals. Winning the Sweepstakes is one of the top honors at the fair. by Barbara Gall Blue skies and cool temperatures prevailed during a week honoring achievement as area 4-Hers and FFA members displayed their pro­ jects last week at the 1989 Kent County Youth Fair in Lowell Even for those who didn't go home with a blue ribbon, there was the satisfaction of successfully raising a farm animal suitable for auction, of training a dog or horse, of Three Caledonia 4-Hers qualified for the prestigious Showmanship Sweepstakes competition, in which showmanship winners compete in two age divisions. The senior division was won by Phil Bowman, left. Brenda Kaechele and Chris Love were among the eight qualifiers in the junior division. sewing an outfit or completing a crafts project Several Caledonia area youths did excel, winning top honors in livestock', showmanship, sewing and modeling and in horsemanship Showmanship judge Margaret Dietrich, left, poses with Reserve Showmanship Champion Elizabeth Fox while Kent Country Youth Fair Queen Marci Lang presents the Grand Championship Showmanship trophy to Sandy Bachman. Both girls are members of the Caledonia K-9 Club. Kevin Guikema, a Caledonia member of the Real Country Riders 4-H Club, earned the High Point Senior Western trophy. With him is E.T.', the other half of the winning team. Kevin is on the right. Continued on page 7 tillage Barber 9 795-7760 PRICES SLASHED on all SUMMER MERCHANDISE Cedar Closet W.t John Hampton, in the Caledonia Village Centre NJ Casual wear shop tor missy & juniors witn prices you can atford MON TUES SAT 10-5 30 OQ *| 1 E G/l WED THURS FRI 10 8 A 207 E. Main St., Middleville OPEN: Tues.-Fri. 8-5:30; Sat. 8-12:30 RAINBOW’S END in for a Class List Yam, Crafts & Variety Caledonia Village Centre Mon Fn. 9 to 8. Sat 9 to 5 30 Phone 891-1106 A SarberStyHst Member of the State Barber Association Sue proudly guides her horse by herself through a pattern during competition for members of the Kent Special Riding Program. These handicapped riders often work many months before they can handle their horses without a leader. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I August 15, 1989 I Page 7 Local Fair winners Continued from page 6 Some of the members of the Kettle Lake 4-H Club Proudly display sewing and craft projects that won many first and second place ribbons. Their booth also took first place, earning the club a $25 prize. In the back row, from left, are Rachel Goodnough, Holly Hurst, Doris Hopper, Shanda Nagel, Jenny Feenstra, Karla Oosterhouse and Kathie Oosterhouse. In front Are Holly Huizenga and Katie Sobczak. Local Fair results and more photos in next week’s Sun and News Kristy DeBoer, 10, urges her horse around a barrel in one of the contesting events at the fair. Award winners in English and Western riding and dressage are Jennifer Vining and her horse Can t Complain'. • STEAK FRY • Caledonia Sportsmen Club Sat., Aug. 19 • 6-9 pm 891-1168 Ribeye Steak. Baked Potato. Garlic Bread. Salad T-K Youth Camp baseball championship team slated Members of the Thornapple Kellogg youth baseball champion team: (front row) David Romey. Brian Ploeg, Dan Noffke, Steve Lehman, Nathan Pranger, David Liu, Jason Cowham, Scott Ploeg; (back row) Bret Wiersma, Tony Errair. Eric Wieringa, Tim Johnson, Mike Stein, Steve Doud. Steve Wiersma. Skip Pranger. �Page 8 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / August 15. 1969 Lloyd-Wood to speak vows September 30 Obituaries Morris Maxson ---- - -------------------Morris Maxson youngest son of Rosalie Carey passed away in Memphis, Tenn. Med Hospital August 3, 1989. He was born on August 2, 1942 while his parents lived in the Alto area. His father preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife and three daughters, his mother and four brothers. Memorial services were held at the church in Clarks­ dale, Mississippi, Sunday, August 6th. By his request his body has been given to Univer­ sity of Michigan. Lisa Sue Pickard Lanning-Schantz spoke vows June 24 Donna Claire Schantz and Lawrence Ivan I inning were united in marriage June 24 at Oakdale United Methodist Church in Grand Rapids Parents of the newlyweds are Clare and Gencvra Schantz of Middleville and Darrel and Bertha Lanning of Dorr. The hnde wore a white gown of satin and Chantilly lace, which was handmade by her mother Her attendants wore pink taffeta tea-length dresses. Attending the bride were Bonnie Schantz Ruschbacher. who was the matron of honor; Ann Wis.se Sterk and Claire Laurel Schantz, who were bridesmaids; and Sarah Schantz who was flower girl. Kathleen Schantz Darman was the soloist and Gordon and Pauline Bnggs served as master and mistress of ceremonies The grooom wore black tails, while his groomsmen and ushers wore gray tuxedos. Darrel B. Lanning served as best man. Charles and Karl Schantz were groomsmen and William Briggs and Christopher Tape served as ushers. FARM INSURANCE • Broad protection for Farm Owners • Country estate • farm personal, farm liability and workmen’s compensation. DON’T PAY YOUR FARM INSURANCE UNTIL YOU HAVE CHECKED WITH US. P1ONEEER STATE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY In the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 In Caledonia, Ml 49316 (616) 891-9294 VIV Mr James Wood of Lans­ ing and Mrs. Sharon Neinhuis of Hastings are pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter. Becky Lynn Wood, to Peter W. Lloyd Jr., son of Mrs. Rena Clark of Middleville and Mr. Peter Lloyd Sr. of Grand Rapids. Becky is a 1986 graduate of Hastings High School and is negotiate their differences. Governor Blanchard makes a new spending request: a con­ troversial, SI million emergency grant to the financially-troubled Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO). The six conferees agree on the bail-out and add this expen­ diture to a $261 million bill. A majority of the House may op­ pose the DSO subsidy, but we support other items in the sup­ plemental, including: tuition assistance to college students; prescription drug coverage for low-income senior citizens; meals delivered to homebound seniors; urgently needed funds to maintain the opera­ tion of our state’s unemploy­ ment insurance system. Under the rules. House and Senate members can only vote “yes” or “no” on conference reports. Amendments are not permitted. The result: a need­ ed bill passes, with an un­ necessary add-on. 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Broadway (M-37) Next to Crystal Flash Middleville, Ml • Call 795-3550 • open won Fn sawsa S J J ■ ■' J J CALEDONIA - Lisa Sue Pickard, 20, of Caledonia passed away Saturday, July 29, 1989 of accidental injuries. Miss Pickard is the daughter of Carl and Mary Pickard. She was a graduate of Cale­ donia High School in 1987. She also attended the Daven­ port College. She was employ­ ed at the Saskatoon Golf Club. Miss Pickard is survived by her parents, Carl and Mary Pickard; brothers and sisters. Shelly and Adam Wegner of Caledonia, Thomas C. Pick­ ard, Molly M. Pickard and Haley E. Young, all at home; a loving friend, Trey Crumback; a niece, Ashley A. Wegner; maternal grandmother, Myrtle McCarty, both of Caledonia; Godparents. Bill and Joan Howard of Alto; many aunts, uncles and cousins and a host of friends. The Scripture Service was held Tuesday evening, August 1. The Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, August 2 at the Holy Family Catholic Church, Caledonia with Rev. Father Donald Heydens as Celebrant. Burial was at the St. Patricks Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Roetman Funeral Chapel, Caledonia. Continued from page 3 lawmakers are denied the op­ portunity to vote on the or­ chestra issue. With rules that make it more difficult to hold representatives accountable for controversial expen­ ditures, it is no wonder that state spending is outpacing revenue growth. 1989-90 Budget: Trouble Ahead? Next year’s general fund budget is balanced, for now. Appropriations total $7.3 billion — $350 million more than the Governor in­ itially proposed and a 5% in­ crease over current year spending. General tax rates were not raised to accommodate this budget hike. However, new user charges have been enacted: for example, new supervision fees imposed on prison parolees and proba­ tioners; annual state park per­ mit hikes, phased up from $10 currently to $20 in 1995; and a seven-eighths of 1 cent per gallon fee on refined petroleum products to help pay for the clean-up of underground tank leaks. Even with these fee in­ creases and projected economic growth, some fiscal analysts are warning that higher-than-assumed welfare and medicaid caseloads and corrections costs could result in a 1989 -90 supplemental ap­ propriation of more than $100 million Still, I voted for most of the House-Senate conference reports because of me impor­ tant state services they will sustain. Below is a brief sum­ mary of 1989-90 general fund appropriations levels, their percentage change from cur­ rent year expenditures, and their impact on some of the programs which 54th District citizens have urged me to support. State Aid to Schools: $600 million; + 26%. Formula aid for local districts will increase 5.2% — the result of Republican efforts to enlarge education's share of the Governor's proposed budget. Yet the continuing dependence on local property taxes to fund K-12 schools means that the per student spending inequity in Allegan County will grow from $2702 this year to $3130 in 1989-90. A higher budget priority for education must be accom­ panied by school finance reform which closes the gap between rich and poor districts. Department of Education: $52.7 million; 4-20%. Fun ding hikes include pre-school programs for disadvantaged students, drop-out prevention, and math/science/foreign language challenge grants to local districts. Community Colleges: $212.5 million; 4- 5.5%. Higher Education: $1.1 billion; 4- 4.6% Michigan universities will receive in­ creases ranging from 4.5% to 8.9%, based on the makings of a rational aid formula that considers factors such as enrollment growth and tuition stability. Tuition grants to students attending Hope Col­ lege and other independent schools are up 4.9% Department of Social Ser­ vices: $2.3 billion; -0.6%. On an annual basis, welfare recipients and medicaid health care providers, except for nursing homes, will receive only a 1% increase in health benefits and reimbursement rates. The hike for nursing homes is 4%. Job Start, a new workforce program in which young, able-bodied recipients with no dependents must par­ ticipate, will be tried out in six counties. Department of Mental Health: $878 million; 4-5.3%. The legislators restored Governor Blan­ chard’s proposed cuts in fun­ ding for community mental health services, residential care for the developmentally disabled and the subsidy for families who care for disabled children at home. 795-7719 swve Appointment ACall Cal,ffor°r HAIR"designers Men • Women • Children ACRYLIC NAILS • TANNING BOOTH 109 Railroad, Middleville “You Gotta Be Kidding!" Not at all You may have to pay your home building costs twice — if you pay your building contractor and he fails to pay his suppliers and subcontractors. A ‘contract bond’ from the Booth Agency can insure against such losses BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St (M-37) Middleville, Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / August 15, 1989 1 Page 9 ‘Music with a Message’ last summer reading program at T-K Carol Johnson sings one of her original songs to a good sized audience for the final summer reading program. Carol Johnson entertains the large crowd that attended the last program in the summer reading schedule at Thornapple Kellogg/Community Library. Carol Castonguay and her brother Nathan find a comfortable spot to watch Carol Johnson sing and play. by Jean Gallup Poet and musician Carol Johnson presented her program "Music With a Message" at the Thornapple Kellogg/Community Library to the delight of a large audience of children and grown-ups. Carol has been to Middleville before to play her guitar and sing and said she looks forward to the visit each time. "I love it," she said of her life of singing and traveling. "I’m always amazed at how seldom I get tired of it" Playing for groups from kindergartens to senior citizens is now a full time career for the Wisconsin native who "adopted" Grand Rapids. Mom Martha LaVoie bought Molly, (left to right) Nathan, Neil and Abby LaVoie to see the poet and musician Carol Johnson perform. "I like playing to mixed audiences with babies and moms and dads and grand­ parents. And, I like an adult audience once in a while for a quiet concert," she said. Entertaining a roomfull of children is hard to do, because the artist has to keep their interest, but Carol especially i kes doing concerts for the small children. "Kids are smarter than we give them credit for; they understand things better than we think. So I like to challenge them and make them happy at the same time," she observed. Later this year, she will be all over the state of Michigan and also performing in North Carolina and Florida. She has experience working the room and gently touches each child in the audience. Her sweet, melodic voice turns the ho-hums of every day living But, most of her time is into a joyful celebration of now taken up with life," said Patty Rosely, performing children’s music executive director of the such as her appearance at the Council for the Performing TK library. Arts for Children, Grand "Carol Johnson lights up Rapids. clubs, does concerts, festivals, church programs, and senior citizen groups. FOOT PAIN? • Coms • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain Dr. Terrence J. Emiley NEW OFFICE FOR PODIATRY 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call. 891-9133 for Your Appointment BEAUTY, QUALITY, CRAFTSMANSHIP in ENDURING MEMORIALS Cemetery Memorials Are Our^gfJ Only Business. Our WorkmanNag ship is Guaranteed To Your Satisfaction, And The Materials To “ Reflect Years of Family Pride. We Have A Large Display To Help You Make The Right Choice And Still Fit Your Budget. Judy Kain introduces Carol Johnson to the au­ dience at the TK Library. LOWELL GRANITE COMPANY , CALEDONIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE . AL SNYDER • Over i so Yean of Quality Crafumanahlp. 891 1596 �Page 10 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / August 15. 1989 Volunteers paint, clean up at T*K After the scraping, paint is applied to the letters by Bonnie Miday. One more chance to volunteer is coming up on Aug. 26. Several Thomapple Kellogg School District parents and students spent Saturday, Call 9918019 Aug. 10 doing cleanup and painting work on the building which houses the concession Hilton’s Apple Acres 2893 j 108th Si. Cilfdonn miles West ol M 37 RED HAVEN PEACHES Sweetcorn • Blueberries • Melons • Apples • Tomatoes • Peppers • Broccoli • All Natural Stone Ground Flour and mixes and more. Many New & Exciting Qltt Items — floss totes with supply pockets included Applique sweatshirts, flower arrangements Pottery • Hand Crafted Baskets • Shelf • Table • Benches • Home knitted Sweaters for School. NEWTON’S WELL SERVICE — Established 1959 — Specializing in drilling and repair of residential water systems LAUREL AND GARY NEWTON Barb Errair scrapes the letters and the Trojan heads before they are painted and put back on the press box at the Thornapple Kellogg High School football field. stand and press box at the football stadium of the high school. And the group plans to paint the bleacher seats on Saturday, Aug. 26. Anyone who wants to help should call Mike and Cheryl Cravero at 795-7868 to sign up. Lee Wieringa, school maintenance supervisor fully supported the project and made all the supplies readily available. Another volunteer, Dave Middleton, hates to paint but wanted to help so he grilled hot dogs for the painters. Allison Middleton re­ presented the ”78ers,” whose seventh and eighth grade sons play their games on the high school field. Other vol, are Bonrve Matt a^d Miday; Jai Jenny Wies Cara Errair; John Scheib, Dick Baerman, Allison Middleton, Mike, Cheryl and Amy Cravero and David Middle ton. Amy Crovero (front) and Cara Errair spray paint the huge M for Middleville on the south bank of the foot­ ball field. 550 East Cloverdale Road CALEDONIA PRINTING 9790 Cherry Valley Rd., Caledonia Photo Copying • Weddings • Envelopes •91-2121 Business Cards • Rubber Stamp Carbonless Forms • Computer Forms u • Facsimile Service Fax # 891-8074 • Hastings • Ph. 945-5084 or 948-2845 Donna Apsey Manager Jim 4 Colleen Shoaf Owners —Behind SreMa a Pizza - See me for a State Farm PUBLIC HEARING , Family Insurance Checkup It s a no-cost review of your insurance cover­ ages and needs KENNETH J. VISSER — Agent — 9240 Cherry Valley Caledonia. Michigan 891-9217 Utce a good neighbor Stale Fam s there State Farm Insurance Companies Home Offices: Bloomington. Illinois Chief orgonizers of the "paint up, spruce up project" Mike Crovero and his wife Cheryl pitch in. He paints the window shutters orange os she applies white point to the building sides with a roller. The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on August 22, 1989 at 10:00 AM in the Commissioners Room, 117 S Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 to hear comments on a petition from the Village of Middleville requesting the annexation of the following area to the Village. A parcel of and in the Northeast onequarter of Section 23, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, described as Beginning at the North one-quarter post of said Section 23, thence South 89 degrees 18’ 33" East along the North line of said Section 893 07 feet, thence South 00 degrees 19' 09" East along the West line of the East one-half of the East 25 acres of the Northwest one quarter of the Northeast one-quarter of said Section 23 a distance of 1318 40 feet, thence North 89 degrees 27’ 16” West along the South line of said Northwest one-quarter of the Northeast one-quarter 897 22 feet, thence North 00 degrees 08’ 15” West along North and South one^quarter of said Section 1320.61 feet to the place of beginning. NANCY BOERSMA, Barry County Clerk �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I August 15. 1989 / Page 11 Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for *2.50 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50' billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 5:00 p.m. For Sale Help Wanted POLE BUILDINGS - Horse bams and garages. 24x32x8 completely erected, $3,350. Includes service door and 9x7 overhead. Many sizes available. Call Mecca Buildings for your dist. rep. 1-800-544-6682 EARN MONEY typing at home. $30,000/year income potential. Detai Is, (1)805-687-6000 Exl B-6574. In Memoriam IN MEMORIAM In Memory Lucille (Knauf) Bearup July 29, 1927August 13, 1984 ___________ by her family Real Estate ARE YOU THINKING OF SELLING YOUR HOME or vacant land? Do you know what it’s worth? I have buyers for the Caledonia area. Call Gordon Hubbard, Westdale Better Homes & Gardens. 891-8052 or 453-6301. For Sale Automotive 1986 MAZDA 323 2 dr hatch back. AM/FM cassette. Very clean, hiway miles. New tires & brakes. $2,800. Call 795-9793 after 6 pm. For Rent APARTMENT FOR RENT: available Sept. 1. 2 bcdroo^is with stove, refrigerator .-nd dishwasher, storage bam, bath and a half. No pets. $450 a month plus deposit 795-7290. BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. Central Garage Towing ★ 24 Hour Service ★ Reasonable Rates call 795-3369 or 1-800635-9964 FACTORY JOBS - Work Istor 2nd shift near the Kent County Airport! No experience required, will train! Assembly, trim press operating, plastic injection, warehouse and others. Requires dependable transporta­ tion to and from work, good attendance and must be willing to make a long term commit­ ment, we need at least 10 people to start this week. Apply 7:30am to 4:30pm, weekedays at 2401 Camclot CT., S.E. Located behind Easbrook Mall, off Lake Easlbrook Dr. PEOPLE­ MARK, INC. 1-957-2101. E.O.E._____________________ GENERAL FACTORY PLASTIC MOLDING. Wamar has openings for Machine Oper­ ators on first and second shifts. Hours are 6:00 A M. - 4:30 P.M. and 4:30 P.M. - 3:00 A M. Monday through Thursday. We offer an excellent benefit pack­ age. Applications will be accepted al: Wamar Products, 5041 68lh SL. S.E., Caledonia, Ml. 49316.________________ MOLD MAKER - THERMOPLASTIC INJECTION. Wamar has an opening for an experienced mold maker capable of building and repair­ ing molds. Should have complete accredited MOLD MAKER program or equivalent and have 3 plus years experience in building precision small to medium thermoplastic injection molds. EDM skills and ability to fabricate electrodes a plus. We offer a comprehensive benefit package. Send resume and school records to: Wamar Tool & Machine, 5041 68th SL, S.E., Caledonia, MI. 49316.______ MOLD MAKER APPREN­ TICE. Wamar has an opportuni­ ty for an Apprentice Thermo­ plastic Injection Mold Maker. Should be skilled in math, draft­ ing and machine tool operation and posses high mechanical apti­ tude. Position requires discipline and self-motivation. We offer a comprehensive benefit package. Send resume and school records to: Wamar Tool and Machine, 5041 68th SL S.E., Caledonia, ml. 49316. REAL ESTATE CAREER Unlimited potential, job free­ dom & job satisfaction. We are interviewing sales people for Kentwood, Byron Center and Middleville areas. Century 21 Czinder Reality Inc. 891-9201. REAL ESTATE CAREER Unlimited potential, job free­ dom & job satisfaction. We are interviewing sales people for Kentwood, Caledonia, Byron Center and Middleville areas. Century 21 Czinder Reality Inc. 891-9201.________________ R.NJL.P.N. NEEDED for pediatric case in Middleville. Must have current Nursing license and reliable transporta­ tion. For more information call Amicare 235-3811. Business Services A & M TOWING - We buy junk cars or haul away free. 942-^253.__________ VACANCY FOR MAN OR WOMAN: la licensed AFC home. Private room, 18 yean experience, churches, work shop, activities, and shopping available with transportation. Elderly welcoae. SSI or private pay accepted. 868-6779 or 868-6003. Wanted PING PONG or pool table Must be in very good or excel­ lent condition. Call 948-8744. Miscellaneous ATTENTION: elderly and shut-in women. Have your hair done m the convenience of your home. Cuts, sets and perms. Experienced. Licensed. 795-7330.__________________ Former residents celebrate fifth generation COOK’S CARPET CLEAN­ ING &. Upholstery- Reason­ able rates, FREE deodoriza­ tion through month of August. Special rates for churches and senior citizens. Cail 795-9337 DON’T FORGET! We have a paint color computer to match your carpet or wallpaper samples. CALEDONIA VILLAGE HARDWARE. Call 891-9255._____________ HISTORIC BOWENS MILLS Old Fashion Day Festi­ val, Aug. 19, 10a.m.-4p.m. special open ho use/mil Is living quarters. Folk music, quilts, blacksmith, arts/crafts, flea market (spaces available). Rides, good food, lots more! Bring cameras. Sept. 2-3; Great Lakes Lumber Jacks. $2 Adults, students free. 2 miles north Yankee Springs State Park Entrance. 795-7530._________ LET US REPAIR YOUR WINDOWS and screens. Caledonia Village Hardware. Call 891-9255._____________ PIANO LESSONS SCHE­ DULING: close to schools, 25 years experience, phone 795-7232._______________ WANTED JUNK CARS: Haul away free, Rapid Towing. 698-9858.__________________ WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 Community Notices ALA TEEN New meeting 7 p.m., Tuesday nights at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia BOWLERS - VILLA LASSIES League meeting at Mid-Villa Aug 23rd 7pm. Garage Sale 6 FAMILY GARAGE SALE Aug 18, 19 & 20th. 9 am-4 pm. 36 Lakeside Drive, west side of Payne Lake off Payne Lake Road. 795-9044. Lots of clothes, purses, shoes, boy scout uniforms, maternity, snowmo­ bile & hunting. Large Coleman tent, winter ski set, table & chain, 2 davenports, hammond organ, 2 bikes, copy machine, 1965 Honda motorcycle 65cc, Wheel horse attachments, single snow mobile trailer and many, many more items._______ CALEDONIA Huge 2 family garage sale, 10418 Patterson, South of 100th St, Thurs., Fri., Aug. 17 and 18, 9a.m.-5p.m. GARAGE SALE: Alaska area, boys and girls teen clothing, household items. Aug. 17 and 18, Pine Edge to 7898 Fitzsim­ mons Court._______________ MOVING-GARAGE SALE: Aug. 19, 1 day only, furniture, clothing, games and more. 500 Holes St., Middleville. Sun & News Classifieds GET RESULTS Our Classified Department will be happy to assist you — 8:00 to 5.30 Monday-Friday 8:00 to Noon on Saturday Five generations of a Middleville family that were recently united ore (front from left) Karen Kelly, Clara Bliss, Kristen Kelly, (bock row) Bud Bliss and Kreg Kelly. Mrs. Clark (Clara) Bliss Sr., formerly of Middleville now living in Largo Florida, returned to Michigan recently joining in the celebration of a family reunion. She also met with her 8-month-old great­ great granddaughter. Kristen Ruth Kelley, of Houghton Clara had not been back to Michigan since 1980. Clark Sr., who passed away in December 1986, and Clara lived on Main Street. Clark (Bud) Bliss Jr. also met his great granddaughter for the first time. Bud and his wife Connie (who passed away in April 1988) owned Northside Grocery at Gun Lake for several years, selling the business in the fall of 1982 and moving to their "vacation home" in Irons. Bud moved to Largo in September 1988 and shares a new home with his mother. Also sharing in the joy of the day were Leia Campbell (Connie’s mother) Kristen’s other great-great grandmother from Delton; Ken. Kay and Kirt Kelley, grandparents and uncle of Middleville; Kreg and Karen Kelley of Houghton, parents; Michael. Mary. Christina, Sarah, Jef­ frey. Lindsey Crawford of East Grand Rapids.; Russ. Chen, Jennifer Ruthniff of Delton; and Todd Ruthruff of Romulus. Clara and Bud are seeing many friends while in the area, enjoying visits with their families, seeing the sights, taking care of the family cemetery plots, and traveling to Irons for a few days. They plan to return to Florida. Aug 14. 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 DISCOVER THE NEWEST LOOKS & SAVE! 10-20% OFF NEW ARRIVALS BY Hang Ten, Garron, 62 East & Rio Jeans 30-50 % OFF ALL SUMMER CLOTHING LADIES SWIMSUITS — % PRICE! 11925 Marsh Road (Next To South Side Pizza) Mon.-Fri. 10-8; Sat. 9-8 671-7188 �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 15, 1969 FARO’S ITALIAN 117 W. Main, Middleville, Ml Summer work done around T-K K Schools Phone 795-7911 OPEN 7 NIGHTS s’ Sun. thru Thurs. 3:30 to 11 p.m. Fri. A sat. 3:30 to 12:30 O.m. Pizzas for One special Price two Save up to 70% on second Pina 3 * Good only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday & Saturday) (2) small 10" 1 item . E 4 (2) Small 10" 3 items M250 Ml50 (2) small 10" deluxe Si I 5 (2) 14" 1 items $14oo (2) 14" 3 items 2 Summertime isn’t lazy around the Thornapple Kellogg Schools. Holes in the parking lots were repaired, overhangs in­ stalled at the middle school, and much earth moved by heavy equip­ ment around Page Elemen­ tary and the high school football field in the maintenance and improvment of the facilities. Pointing of the bleachers and concession stand at the football field was done by volunteers from the school district. 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Broadway (M-37) Middleville � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/SunandNews_1989-08-22.pdf 240b24ff99ad43a021553e39d3499c75 PDF Text Text The' | - Bulk Rau Neius ® *21 Church “**”»*, W1. 4905B Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia HASTINGS prfnrrr-, T Tr, n ' J No. 83 / August 22, 1989 Middleville. Michigan 49333 118th Year TINGS, Caledonia Township confirms accord with village on service costs by Barbara Gall The Caledonia Township Board confirmed Wednes­ day an agreement already passed by the Caledonia Village Council, revising the percentage each municipal body pays for services shared by the two groups. The village and township historically have shared costs for police and fire protection and for running and maintaining the public library and the village­ township hall on Emmons Street. Previously, following a tradition of "unknown origin," the two boards shared evenly the costs involving the library and the hall. Police and fire protection, however, were shared on an 80-20 percent basis between the township and the village, respectively. Following a suggestion by Township Supervisor Jerry Good, representatives from each board met July 27 to review the traditional formula in light of recent growth in the township, and the fact that village residents pay taxes both to the village and the township. Township residents, however, pay no taxes to the Village of Caledonia. The joint committee recommended that all shared services now be paid at the 80-20 rate with a one-year trial period. This proposal was approved by the Village Council at its Aug. 13 meeting. The Township Board made the new formula official by unanimously approving the same recommendation at its Aug. 16 meeting. The township also heard a report from Jim Williams, a member of the Township Sewer and Water Com­ mittee, who told the board that a meeting had been held with Moore and Bruggink, the engineering firm hired for the Campau Lake sewer project. Williams said several problems were discussed, including the question of who was to drain the now unused septic tanks and fill them with sand as required. He said there were also complaints about poor road repair after the sewer line was put in, and concerns that some tanks were within 10 feet of a well, a violation of a Kent County Health Department requirement. Williams said that Moore and Bruggink dismissed the KCHD rule, saying that the Department of Natural Resources had approved the company's work. Some other minor corrections for the system also were discussed, Williams said. My-Con Construction Company, which actually built the system, said it would check into any problems related to its work Continued on page 3 T-K School Board adopts five goals by Jean Gallup Five goals were discussed and adopted by the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education at its Aug. 14 meeting. Promoting the district through positive commun­ ication with the community; developing and implementing a five-year capital outlay maintenance program; obtain­ ing a principal in each elementary school; involving staff, community, admin­ istration and the board in a school improvement program and continuing curriculum improvement for college requirements and employ­ ability are the goals the board endorsed and pledged to work toward. "I will be working with board committees to devise strategy and objectives to implement these goals," said Superintendent Steve Garrett. "For example, the building and grounds committee will be very involved with the five-year capital maintenance plan, and Jan Siebesma, as a member of the curriculum committee, will help with the curriculum improvement goal. "In keeping with the goal of communication to the community, I will provide a weekly column in the Sun and News and perhaps the Freeport News. Hopefully, I will be able to answer questions from the community every week," he said. Board member Lon LeFanty voiced support of the results of a four-hour work session the board held to decide on goals at a special meeting last month with George Woons from the Kent Intermediate School district "I'm very pleased that our board worked together with the involvement of the Continued on page 2 Freeport volunteers honored over 20 years of service Volunteers on the Freeport Rural Fire Association with more than 20 years of service display the trophies presented to them in appreciation for their dedication. Ken Myers (left to right), Ben Christie, Lyle Blough and Chief Lane Cooper stand beside the 1947 Chevrolet fire truck that was in service when they started with the department. The Freeport group staged the first water ball contest in this area. December election date favored Caledonia School Board studies next bond request by Barbara Gall Caledonia Board of Education President Arlene Hodgkinson last Tuesday appointed Trustees Sharon Oatley and Steve Donker to a special committee to study the financial needs of the district and recommend a date for a bond issue election. School officials say funds are needed for additions to two elementary schools, where population increases are causing overcrowded classrooms. The committee is to seek opinions from the community and from school staff, Hodgkinson said. Its report will be heard at the September board meeting. During a discussion of the bond issue, board members indicated they preferred waiting until after the November statewide sales tax referendum before putting local funding questions on the ballot Board Treasurer John Finkbeiner said he favored holding the bond issue in December. If it is successful, he pointed out construction could start early in the spang of 1990. Secretary Fred Boncher agreed, saying that he thought it would be a good idea to study the impact of the state election's outcome on Caledonia schools before holding a local election. In discussing the facility needs of the district. Superintendent Robert Myers explained to the board and audience that the original plan for meeting these needs called for expanding both Dutton Elementary and Kettle Lake School to accommodate student populations of about 500 students, making them the same size as Caledonia Elementary. Another feature of planning for the district's rapidly increasing student population included eventually turning the high school-middle school complex into one large high school and converting Caledonia Elementary' into a middle school. According to this plan, a new elementary school would then be built. Myers said some of these plans changed with the district’s recent purchase of the land west of the football field. The future middle school now could be built on that properly, leaving Caledonia Elementary a K-5 facility. "Down the road" a new elementary still may be needed, probably on the east side of the district, he said. However, step one of the expansion plan was halted by the 17-vote defeat of a $4 million bond issue June 12, so the proposed addition to Kettle Lake did not get started this summer as hoped, Myers said. The Caledonia school district is growing at a rate of about 100 students a year, he told the board, and the elementaries will be feeling "the crunch" by the fall of 1990. He said later that grades two, four and five already are at capacity at Caledonia Elementary and grade five is full at Kettle lake. Eleven sections of kindergarten will be taught this year, he added, which includes a new all-day/alternate-day pilot program at Kettle Lake. The committee appointed by Hodgkinson will meet this week to begin its study. In other action, the board approved Hodgkinson's recommended appointments for standing committees, which include a building committee composed of Boncher, Donker and Jim Newell, with Myers as the administrative contact. The education committee consists of Boncher, Newell and Oatley, with Doug Busman as the administrative contact District Business Manager Judi Dean will be the administrative contact for the finance committee, composed of Finkbeiner and Oatley. Finkbeiner and Bernie Nagel will serve on the personnel committee, with administrative contact Craig Schmidt, while Nagel, Donker and Myers make up the policy committee. Liaison appointments include Boncher, legislative; Boncher and Finkbeiner, media; Oatley, Kent Intermediate Association of School Boards and Nagel, Michigan Association of School Boards. In other action at last week's meeting, the board approved payment of the $12,000 sewer fee to the Village of Caledonia for the hookup of the new high school. Hodgkinson reported to the board that the village is concerned about the infiltration of rain water into the Caledonia Elementary sewer line, which may need to be replaced. Continued on page 3 �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I August 22. 1989 More sewer capacity could result from maintenance DNR to evaluate council’s sewer repair work Something new has been added! Each week I will attempt to answer a question about your school district or about educa­ tion. In addition, a few comments will be included in an effort to keep you informed about the progress of your schools. The new school year is about to begin. This September will mark the third school opening for me as the superintendent of the Thomapple Kellogg School District. Your school district has a long standing tradition of providing an excellent educa­ tion program for the students of our community. With the strong support shown by the community this tradition will con­ tinue We are all excited about the year ahead One of the major goals of the district for the coming year is to provide more communication with the community. We are fortunate to have the “Sun and News" and “Freeport News" that provide weekly local news coverage for our community and we greatly appreciate the job they do in providing informa­ tion about our schools We hope that you will find the column a helpful addition The question asked this week was. “What is the status of the sale of the Freeport School to the Village of Freeport?" The Board of Education accepted the offer of the Village to buy the school and property. A sales agreement has been sign­ ed and we are waiting for the formal closing, which is to be held on or before Aug. 31. Being a school administrator and not a reporter or an author, writing a weekly column is not easy. And the column will not be exciting reading, but I will make every effort to keep it con­ cise and meaningful I would like to close this first Superintendent’s Comer with a special thanks to the "Sun and News" and the “Freeport News" for providing this opportunity. by Barbara Gall The Department of Natural Resources will take a good look at recent sewer line repair work authorized by the Caledonia Village Council, village engineering consultant Laura Albers of Williams and Works has reported. Discussion of the repair work to the system took place at a meeting between village officials and DNR representatives July 25. The replacement of damaged sewer lines where storm water had been infiltrating the system could result in the DNR’s granting more units to the village wastewater treatment sys­ tem, Albers said. "The village will get credit for this kind of improvement to the system when documentation can be provided," she said, adding that the DNR was pleased with the kind of work that had been done to improve the system. She said later that the only problem was putting together adequate docu­ mentation for the DNR evaluation, and that Williams and Works will work with the village in finding as much "before and after" data as possible. She also told the council that the engineers recommend monitoring the sewer line running from Caledonia Elementary School into the village system to see how much infiltration was happening there. She said that no credit could be obtained from the DNR until that pipe had been replaced by the school district The council agreed to authorize Williams and Works to begin the monitoring procedures. Albers also reported that a surface water discharge permit cannot be obtained from the DNR until effluent limitations have been ascertained. The village is seeking information on such a permit to see if a mechanical wastewater treatment plant might be feasible as the village continues to expand. The council agreed to charge the Caledonia Community Schools $12,000 to hook up the new high school wing to the sewer system. Council President Glen Klaver reported that a joint committee representing both the village and the schools had agreed that 60 sewer units were needed for the building, and the district would be charged a rate of $200 per unit. In other old business, two vacant properties on Emmons Street will not be demolished by the village because the owners have explained their plans for the long-vacant houses. Clerk Jackie Cherry reported that the owner of the Dettman house at 328 Emmons wrote the council to say he plans to renovate the home and move into it. The Quigley property across the street, also vacant, will be sold as soon as possible, said a representative for the owner. The Council agreed to table action on both houses to see if the owners follow through on the renovation of the properties. Klaver reported some improvement at a home whose owner was cited for violating a junk ordinance. The council had registered a complaint with the Kent County Sheriffs Depart­ ment, and a deputy visited the home, Klaver said. Since the property is still not entirely cleaned up, however, the complaint remains open, he said. Cherry reported that only two property owners still owe sewer fees after mistakenly being billed by the building permit instead of by the number of units granted. She said that Michael McKinney, owner of the Great Lakes Car Wash at the Caledonia Village Centre, owes the Village $800. He refuses to pay the fee, she said. No response has been received from Jack Morren, who owes $600 in fees. The council agreed to approve a recommendation from a joint village­ township committee that all shared services between the two bodies be paid on an 80-20 percent basis. (See story in article on Caledonia Township Board.) The board also approved offering a water testing program for wells in the village, since the last program was offered in 1985. Residents can pick up the sample bottles at the clerk's office. Klaver said information will be provided in the village newsletter. Not enough village residents expressed interest in a sidewalk repair program to sponsor one this year, he said. He also announced a county tree planting program and a meeting on the proposed South Belt highway on Nov. 9. Ken Gackler reported on the future operation of the local cable channel, which he presently is running for the new owners of Caledonia Cablevision. (See article on Caledonia Township Board meeting) A tree care program involving removal of three trees and the fertilizing and trimming of others in the village was approved by the council. TJ. Miller of Moline was contracted for $650 of the work. Village employee Buff Rodgers will handle the rest, the council decided. Thornapple Kellogg School Board adopts five goals Continued from front page teachers' union and noninstructional group, along with the transportation people," he said of the meeting. "I'm glad they all came. It's nice to sec people working together positively. We came together, not from something negative, but to do something positive," LeFanty remarked. The board also appro\ed the purchase of computer equipment for $60,718.02 .with software and chairs to be ordered later. Members did not approve $4,164 for two CAD/CAM systems. "We already have two CAD systems for a relatively small number of students," Board President Gary VanElst pointed out. Trustee Donald Williamson warned of duplicating equip­ ment that was already available for TK students at the Kent Skills Center, such as computer courses. "That's where we were heading years ago, and we have to be careful of duplicating. We don't need to and can’t compete with Kent Skills," he said. Garrett suggested that the board members visit the skill center to see the equipment first hand. A request from Sandy Converse for the board to implement a girls* soccer program in the 1989-90 school year was put aside with a request for more information. LeFanty suggested that 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 • Let­ ter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good tastes. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submit­ ted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling & punctuation. Converse "go through channels" by working through the athletic director and the building principals. The Middleville Youth Soccer program has conducted a girls' high school team in the spring for the last two years, Converse said. Under the American Youth Soccer Organization, the girls purchased their own uniforms (shirts, shorts, socks, shin guards and shoes) and paid a registration fee of $15. The coaches and referees were volunteers and the girls provided their own trans­ portation. Under the schoolsanctioned program, the school would cover the coaching salaries, referees' fees, transportation, and perhaps some of the uniform expenses, a letter from Converse to the board noted. Athletic Director Jeanne Perry said she was attending a meeting of ADs the next day, and would need more information. "No other area schools have girls' soccer teams, that I know of. DI know more after the AD meeting. I’d like to see what the other schools are doing; we should also know the number of girls interested first," she said. LeFanty commented that he would like to know the effect the new sport would have on other girls' sports in the system. Blanche Munjoy, repre­ senting the Athletic Boosters, was also cautious. "I o«’cstion it at this time— we've just come off pay to play," she noted. Parents Linda Thaler and Jody Pratt spoke for the new sport. "As a parent, I'm for anything that would give our children a choice. We should give them choices." Naming the transportation of players as a troubling part of the current program, Linda Thaler nevertheless called the sport, "a wonderful program." LeFanty told Converse that at worst the girls can continue in a club team status, and she should work with the principals and the AD "so when it gets to the board, we will have the information we need" Munjoy also asked the board if there was a prohibition against school support personnel such as custodians donating their time to booster projects Treasurer Gary Thaler explained that if the event was held during the hours when the custodians work, either the day or the night shift, there is no charge for services. If the event is scheduled on Saturday, the woik must be offered to the custodian of the building where the program is held, and then the boosters will be asked to pay the worker’s regular hourly rate. If the custodian refuses the work and no one else who is asked will work, school policy is that anyone may volunteer services, Thaler said. Purchase of two new buses was approved by the board, for a total cost of $77,100. The 65-passenger and 47passenger Capenter bus bodies came from Burch Body in Rockford and the International chassis were purchased from Woodland International in Grand Rapids. The funds for the buses will be provided by the revenue from .6 of one mill, approved by the voters for a bus replacement program in the June millage election. Garrett estimated that .6 of a mill will equal $107,817. Milk bids from Hospital Purchasing Service and KISD through the Kentwood Schools were received, with the contract once again awarded to the low bidder, Roelof Dairy of Galesburg. Interstate Brands will supply the bread and bread products for the schools for the 1989/90 school year. In other action at the Aug. 14 meeting, the board: • Approved an extension on a leave of absence for Leslie Lintz for the full 1989-90 school year. • Approved teaching contracts for Brian Willshire, Shelly Erb and Roxanne Patterson for the 1989-90 school year. • Named Trustees Wendy Romph and LeFanty to a special committee to work with the superintendent to review present board policies. • Named Williamson as the voting delegate to the Michigan Association of School Board for the election of its board of directors. • Discussed the state aid act and school finance reform proposals. 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 AND NEWS. P O Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local Per Year Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties rounder in 1870 — Published by THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. $8 00 S10 00 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I August 22, 1989 / Page 3 Freeport volunteer ‘helps everybody out’ by Jean Gallup Ben Christie of Freeport is a man who could be called the ultimate volunteer. Besides being a charter member of the group that organized the first Boy Scout troop in Freeport, Christie was a scoutmaster for eight years and assistant scout­ master for five. A Little League coach for many years, he served on the Freeport Village Council for eight years, and has helped maintain the cemetery without pay since 1970. And this year, he completed nearly 25 years as an unpaid volunteer in the Freeport Fire Department and received a trophy with three other men. "You only do the things you enjoy doing," is the answer he gives when asked why he donates so much of his time. "You couldn't blow Ben's horn too much," says Lane Cooper, chief of the department. "He also did the mechanical work on the trucks for years." Of his eight years on the council, Ben points to two friends. "Lyle (Blough) and Kenny (Myers) have spent more time on the council than I have." Myers also is retiring from the fire department this winter after 25 years of service, and he, too, was involved in scouting. "Ben let me be assistant scoutmaster, helping with camping and canoeing, even before I had my boy. I started back in 1967 or 1968. My son, Andy, is 11 now," Myers says. Christie and Myers both enjoy sharing some of the things that happened on the camping trips with the boys. Some of their fondest memories are of canoeing trips on the Manistee River. Over the years, the troop members the men took on the trips covered "every inch of that river, from where it starts to where it runs into Lake Michigan,’ says Ben. One adventure recalled with humor is one at Bear Creek. With 26 scouts and just tents for shelter, the boys and men got up in the morning welcomed by heavy rain, Myers says "We had to do something, those kids were hungry," he recounts. The men solved the problem by holding a stretchcd-out tent to provide a Ben Christie dry spot for cooking in the out of their canoes to prevent downpour. But the rest of the sinking in the river. day proved to be no better, "It rained all day long, all with huge raindrops falling day long," Myers says with a with such ferocity that the smile. scouts had to stop every 30 "It was a warm rain," minutes to dump the water Christie remembers, "and the boys handled it just like boys." "Ben is very diplomatic, good at smoothing out troubles with the boys," Myers says. "Remember Phillip Fish­ er?" Ben asks Ken. "He wouldn't eat anything but hot dogs. Three meals a day — nothing but hot dogs," he says with a shake of his head. Myers points out that there often was help with finances for folks who couldn't afford a camping trip or other scout activities for their sons. Christie doesn’t usually keep track of the volunteer hours he gives to the causes he likes, but over one threemonth period when he did tabulate the hours he spent helping with the upkeep of the cemetery, he found that he spent more than 100 hours there. "I worked at the cemetery when I worked for the village from 1965 to 1970 as part of my job," Ben reports. He just kept doing the upkeep when it was no longer part of his job. Christie, Blough, Myers and Chief Cooper all agree they would like to see the annual "Homecoming" cele­ bration in place in the village once again. The problem is lack of volunteers for the fire department-sponsored event, Cooper notes. "All of us worked really hard every year on it. We've got $2,000 in the homecoming fund. All we need are the volunteers," he says. "Personally, I think this is going through a phase; it will come back." Ben says. "It's harder to get people to volunteer now," Myers says, while standing in the Freeport fire barn, which was built with all-volunteer labor. Cooper points out that because of the volunteer labor donated by many .many people in the village, the original cost of the building put up in 1978 was $31,000. Recently assessed, the building is now worth $130,000. "You’ve got to give recognition to the people of the village," Christie says, "they all do a lot of work " Blough recalls, "We had a bad storm one time, and a big tree come down in the middle of our road. I called Ben at 3 a.m. and he willingly got up and came over to my house and helped me cut it up and get if out of the road. Him and Hubert Porritt. You can always count on him to help. "Ben helps everbody out." Caledonia Township confirms accord with village on service costs Continued from front page on the sewer, Williams reported, adding that a letter had gone out to all residents connected to the new system explaining how it should be used and who to contact in case of a problem. The committee will continue to meet with the two companies until problems have been resolved, Williams said. In other business, the board voted to take action against a local funeral director who owed sexton fees charged for opening and closing graves. Good explained that Caledonia Township pays the sexton after a burial and then bills the funeral director for reimbursement. The board agreed to notify Roetman's Funeral Home that sexton fees now must be paid before burials, but further action was not necessary when the account was settled the day after the meeting. The board gave final approval to the special assessment for the $35,000 street lighting contract for the Riverland Ranch housing development on Alaska Avenue. It also formally approved contin­ uing the one-mill tax levy for operating funds. Good announced that the Fire Chiefs’ Association will be in the area this week to assess fire protection needs and to draft a report for the Township Fire Protection Committee, which includes residents from all areas of the township. The com­ mittee then will meet to evaluate the chiefs' report, Good said. He also reported that work is finally being done to rehabilitate the site of the former Dykema sand pit on Thornapple River Drive. Pointing out that the owners have postponed the reclamation work for the past year, Good said the company's bond has been pulled. The company has since requested a 10-day grace period before the check is cashed. Good added. Neighbors of the former sand mining oper­ ation told the board that work has been going on at the site during the last few days before the meeting. The board approved an agreement with Alaska Baptist Church to rent space on Sunday mornings at the Alaska Hall on 68th Street for a yearly fee of $500. In addition, the church will take care of snow removal at the hall parking lot. Ken Gackler, former owner of Caledonia Cablevision, updated the board on plans for the local access channel, which he temporarily is continuing to run for the new owners, C-Tec Inc. Gackler explained his attorney is setting up a non-profit corporation to operate the channel, which will have a governing board composed primarily of representatives from the townships and village the channel serves. The channel will operate mainly from the video room at the new high school, he said, and will depend largely on volunteers from the school and community to run all facets of the operation, including pro­ gramming and broadcast* ing. He told the board he hopes the proposal will be ready to present at the September board meeting. In the meantime, he is looking for volunteers interested in learning how to run the station. He can be reached at 891-1366. Treasurer Shirley Tolan reported that $2,157,829.39 has been collected in summer taxes. Of this, $1,716,404.62 goes to the Caledonia Community Schools, $14,579.16 to the Thornapple-KeHogg School District and $426,845.61 to the Kent Intermediate School District. School board studies next bond request Continued from front page Architect Neal Bauman reported that it "would be tight" getting all the remodeling and cleaning done in the new middle school wing and high school business rooms before the beginning of school. T-K drug prevention program ready to go A drug awareness and prevention program called DARE will be launched at the fifth grade level in the Thon apple Kellogg School system this year. Middleville police chief Louis Shoemaker has taken extensive training for the long term project. Here, Shoemaker accepts a check from Karen Jousma (left) representing the parent and elementary teacher organization, Jeanne Perry, from the Thornapple Substance Abuse Council ano Kelly Neuman (right) from the HIT Club. The PET donated $100 toward the cost of the training program, white the drug council gave $500. Boncher, a member of the building committee, said he was pleased with the outcome of what is now the alternative education building on the former junior high property. He said he also liked the work done in converting the junior high to adult education and community education uses. He commented that most of the work had been done by Caledonia staff members. Academic Director Doug Busman discussed the updated curriculum guides, describing them as being in a "constant state of revision" as the district worked to keep the curriculum in tune with "the information society." He emphasized to the board that "what is on paper is indeed taught in the classrooms," and pointed out that teachers now review the curriculum every year. He also reported that the sixth-grade curriculum basically will remain intact, despite the sixth-graders' move to the middle school this fall. The board approved the installation of a $2,420 scoreboard to be paid out of Athletic Department funds. A change order of $5,556 was approved for remodeling in the former home economics room where new pipes and duct work had to be installed, and $2,208 was approved for carpeting for the high school health room. Originally planned as a wrestling room, the space was not included in original carpeting costs. A transfer of properties between the Caledonia and Wayland districts was discussed, with both boards approving. The Kent Intermediate School District will make the final decision on the action, Myers explained. Men’s softball standings_ Monda> larague Team W-L Phils Pizza........................ 11-2 Swamp Fox....................... 10-3 Gulches Con........................ 7-6 Kentwood Rental............... 7-6 Paladin................................. 7-6 Dan Valley......................... 6-7 Seif & Sons......................... 4-9 Kow Patties.......................0-13 Tuesday League Swamp Fox....................... 11-2 Gavins.................................. 9-4 Family Tavern.................... 7-6 West Mich. Elec................. 6-7 Raiders...............................3-10 Wolverine Paving............ 3-10 Village Grocery............... 3-10 �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / August 22, 1989 Local Girl Scouts serve as Governor's guards with. HAZEL McCAUL Beautiful fall weather. We will be shut in before we realize it. June Tungate spent Sunday through Fnday with Mary Beth and family at Spring Lake. It’s always a great time with the family and shopping at their big mall. Frank Drogaski arrived from California Friday His family has been here with her parents. Bcmadine and Harry Reaser, for a few weeks. He was to have attended the Fink beiner Sale on his property Saturday We had supper at the Dome Thursday with Emma Jane and Maurice Ingram. Maurice is feeling somewhat better again Clarke and I attended the Springer luncheon at Circle Inn Saturday. Eight attended. There were two deaths in the past month We also attended the Fid­ dlers’ Jamboree at Hastings. Lancia Wilkes was with us there Sunday we took Elsie Robert of Grand Rapids to Bellevue to attend the Robart reunion at Beth Sanborn’s home We planned games and bingo Monday was “Happy 60“ at the board room They’re not completely settled up at the Junior High Building. Tuesday, the Middleville seniors met at the Legion Hall in Middleville; just no weather for Barlow Lake at Arne and Lib Palmer’s. Caledonia ‘Happy 60’ Club celebrates 25 yrs On Monday, Aug. 14. the Caledonia “Happy 60" club had its monthly potluck dinner in the old board room with 19 present. After the dinner, the business meeting was held, which included the highlights of the group’s upcoming 25th birthday anniversary which will be observed Sept. II at Holy Family Parish Hall. A program is planned for senior citizens, along with a LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Good Shepherd Lutheran Church "People that care" Middleville at the Community Hall I I’" Sunday Service 9:30 am. Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod During the week of July 22-29. Amanda Osborne and Kelly Ignatoski from Girl Scout Troop No. 276, represented the Village of Middleville, by serving as the Governor’s Honor Guard on Mackinac Island Being an Honor Scout is both a cheliange and a privilege. As Honor Scouts they raise and lower all the flags on Mackinac Island. They are also assigned a guide duty post (616) 795-2391 St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... Cod's family) 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. potluck dinner. Much of the history will be given, with many pictures and moments of the past that will be on display. After the business meeting the group played bingo, and all went home with prizes, that is. friendship. More about the celebration will appear in later papers. For any information, call Lillian Schultz at 891-8135. Amanda Osborne on guide duty at Fort Mackinac. GET RESULTS call 795-3345 today DUTTON ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. "The Church where everybody ts somebody ... and Jesus Chris! is lord" 6950 Hanna Lake SE (just South of 68th St.) A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord A Church on the Word SUNDAY 9:45 a.m . 11:00a.m & 6:00 p.m WEDNESDAY Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m Sunday School 9 30 o m Sunday Mommg WcxsNp ’0 30 a.m Sunday Evening Worship 6 00 p m Wednesday Mxjwee* prayer 8 5b»e study 7 00 p m Rev Wilborn Dobson. Pastor Steve Jackson. Youth Pastor 891-8923 St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 2415 McCann Road, Irving. Michigan MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship .... 9:30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Morning Worship .................... 11:00 a.m. Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church As guides, they greet the public, give directions and answer questions concerning points of interest on the island. The Honor Scouts also complete a service project during their week of service This year Scouts stained signs. To serve as a Mackinac Island Scout is hard work. There are many training ses­ sions to prepare the Scouts for the week of service. Scouts are required to know a lot about history, geography, marching and flags. In spite of all teh work in­ volved Amanda and Kelly both agreed they had plenty of time for fun and meeting new friends. Amanda said. “The island was a lot of fun. I loved help­ ing people and being with my new friends. I met people from France. Australia, the Soviet Union, and Canada. I really enjoyed myself and I hope to be accepted again next year.” Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School Praise Service Sunday Evening Service 9:30 a m 10:45a.m 6 50 a.m .7:00p.m. Visiting Pastor: Al Korvemaker • 452-9711 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Pastor. Rev. Ma.x E Tucker Music, Jeff Vander Heide “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. 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............ 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M 37 9:45a.m . 11:00 a.m 6:00 p m. 6:45 p.m. PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue 1st Service 8:50 a.m. • 2nd Service 11 a.m. Church School 9:45 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 Rev. Rick Veenstra. Interim Pastor Rev. Stanley Vugteveen. Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education Services — Sunday School ......................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship..................... 11 00 a m. Evening Worship........................6:00 p.m. Pastor Wesley J. Coffey Phone 795-7076 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreled for hearing impaired) 9 45 a m Sunday School it.10 am Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p m Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday 6.30 p m Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship, Wednesday 7 00 p.m REV KENNETH VAUGHT MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED St. Margaret Mary of the Sacred Heart Chapel 708 West Main Street Temporarily meeting at the Gaines Township Hall on 68th St. S.E. near Kalamazoo Ave Morning Worship Serv.ee Sunday School Evening Worship Service ’0 00 o m. 1 < 45 am. 6-00 p m. YOU ARE WVTTED Sunday • Latin Tridentine Mass • 10 a.m. Rosary and Confessions before Mass Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass Daily Mass in Small Chapel • 8:30 a.m. LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Summer Morning Worship Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School Evening School 891-8028 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. Jctmes Cusack 10:00A.M. 10:30A.M. Phone 891-9259 9:30A.M. Saturday Evening Mass 5:00 p.m. .5:45P.M. Sunday Mass ............ 9:00 am & 11:00 a m First Friday Mass.............................. 7:00 p.m. Recotory Office Phone — 531-0432 Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST tElje CDlri ®imr Jflrthodiat (Church Comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A darrch tetrh « aamg hean fat aur jyrKrruatity dw teorij" Ret . Paid Dounie, Interim Rector Sunday Services4?. 30 a.m. i 6:00 p.m. SUMMER SCHEDULE Pastor Mede Buualda Morning Worship................. 10 a.m. Sunday School............... 10 00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . . .7:00 p.m. Rev Roger Timmerman Pastor 795-3667 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Phone 945-3014 Sunday Euchanst During Summer----------- .-------------- 10.00 a_m Regularly__ ____________ ___ —„..1O:3O am. Morning Prayer Wednesday__ ...............___________ 7:15 a m Dan Ackerman Seminary intern Al Tiemeyer Community calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Rev. Dr Robert L. Wessmun Pastor Church Office: 891-8669 Parsonage: 891-8167 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Rev Royle Ballard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / August 22. 1989 / Page 5 Middleville rock band featured in ‘Newsweek’ "There's room at the top for men appeared with the the one more rock band; and that story, marking a giant step band is us," according to forward for them. Middleville's Todd Hooper. Cliff Rosenberg, a Hooper and three friends, Middleville friend who just brothers Steve, Chris and returned from a month-long Terry Lage, who formed a visit with the band members, heavy metal rock band named said he is positive the group Lage, were featured in the can make the big time. Aug. 7 edition of Newsweek "They're not into this to magazine. The young men party, they're there to work," have been performing as a he said, "you can tell just by group for about five years, their rehearsals." and they have been looking A friend, Scott Rogers, for their big break in Los took the trip to Los Angeles Angeles for the last two along with Rosenberg, who is years. a drummer in his own band, The recent issue of "Trixie." Newsweek profiled the Cliffs band, which includes activity on a three-block section of the Sunset Strip in Rogers and Todd's brother, Hollywood, where metal Jeff Hooper, is just getting musicians work the crowd started, writing original songs every weekend night. and is developing a following, Each rock band does Rosenberg reported. something to call attention to "Jeff had to take some time itself, to catch the eye of off from the band; we had to record companies, who watch work to get some money, so the bands on the Strip. Todd, we thought 'what the heck, who uses the last name of let's go to LA.' We knew the Hooker for professional guys and and wanted to see appearances, and the Lage what it was like," Cliff said. brothers captured the attention "I knew it would be of a writer and photographer different, but this blew me and a picture of the young away. It's a dirty city with a Local church features singer Lynnelle Pierce Gospel singer and recording artist Lynnelle Pierce will be in concert on Sunday. Aug. 27, at the First Baptist Church of Middleville Lynnelle. from Holland. Mich . is known for her refreshing style of music with a warm heart, and is a regular guest on TV 54. She started her career of singing on the Children’s Bap­ tist Hour at the age of 8. Dur­ ing her lifetime she had made 15 gospel recordings, which includes music for children as well, and travels full-time as a musical missionary. The public is invited to at­ tend this evening of praise for the whole tamily beginning at 6 p.m. The church is located on M-37 just north of Middleville A freewill offering will be taken. 207 E. Main St.. Middleville OPEN: Tues.-Fri. 8-5:30; Sat. 8-12:30 -JT ZT1 Jr -_ar_ irrt r yr -e “That black cloud's beading this uay! Is your property fully covered for tornado and other windstorm damage? Let the Bob Booth Agency check your insurance for ‘full value’ protection. BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St (M-37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 lot of people," he recalls. "I acted like a hick. I thought I would just be cool, but 111 bet my eyes were as big as dinner plates trying to take it all in. I was lost most of the time," he said with a wide smile. Rosenberg got a job the second day he was there because he was from the Midwest. Those from the middle part of the country are thought to be good workers who are dependable and can almost immediately go to work, he notes. But the famous smog is as bad as all the jokes say it is, he said. "It feels like dirt is falling out of the sky. By night time, your hair is dirty. It's overcast every day; it seemed to be misty. I kept saying 'It's gonna rain, it's gonna rain. Todd always said, 'no, it's not going to rain'. It never did," he remembered, "and the grass is like razor blades-there's no good grass. Still, Cliff uses words like "awesome" and "cool" to describe his experience in California. "The guys are more on the ball than when they were here. They go on road trips everywhere. They've been to (Las) Vegas, but mostly they travel in the middle of the country-Tennessee, Texas, places like that. "Todd is the organizer of the band. Steve always has written songs for the band, and now Todd is into writing music too," he said. Cliff and Scott went to the Strip every night to watch the aspiring bands perform. "The record reps are down there, watching. They have four things they check out in a band. Do they use drugs?; How long have they been together? Do they have new songs? Are the vocals good and does the band show progress?' he noted. Of most of the bands, Rosenberg observes, "The majority are serious, but only about one percent will do something worthwhile. That whole town is filled with people wasting their time." Not Lage. "They don't do drugs. What they do is nothing but hard work, but it pays off. They play for the people. It’s great, way better than drugs." The hair and the acts and the costumes that the band wears? "Doesn’t matter. The music's the thing," he said. "It got them attention; that's what they were after. They're just making fun of the whole thing. Sunset Strip is a joke. You just can't believe it." Rosenberg has advice for all young rock bands starting out. "All of the kids in local bands should go io L.A. for a month and look and learn. I'd go back, but only if I had to. The town muddles the mind with noise and confusion. It’s a shame—all those people with no direction, it's a selfcentered place.’ he said. Todd's sister, Darlene Hooper of Middleville, also believes that her brother and his fnends will be famous. But it is hard for Hooper to stay in a metropolis 2,300 miles away from home, she said. Rock drummer Cliff Rosenberg practices In a special room in his Middleville home. "The whole family misses Polygram Records features record companies are now him, and he misses his home, such artists as Bon Jovi and contacting the band after all the effort they used trying to but he's not giving up," she Def Lepard. "It hard. I thought after all get noticed enough to get a stated. these years of living out of tryout, she said. Darlene, who makes suitcases, when the record "They're drug free, there is costumes for Lage and has companies started coming to nothing negative to say about "since high school," talks to us, it would be easier. But, it them," she said, "they’re at Todd about once a week. She isn’t—they want more songs the beginning now." also sometimes gets artwork all the time. The pressure is It takes four or five years for posters and flyers for the really on right now," Todd for a band to be successful if group, copies them and sends told Darlene. they have what it takes, and them back to them to save With the demand for more the band has been in money. songs, two members of the California for a year and a In addition to the national group are now writing full half, so they are not going to exposure from the article, the time, while the other two give up, Darlene said. bands has a lawyer who is work full time to support "They are all homesick, but now "shopping a re-done their dream, she said. Todd told me, ’It’s within our demo tape to Polygram The Hooper family is reach; we can grab the light,’" Records," she reported. pleased and excited that the she said. BANK PEOPLE you can on our We are here to serve your banking needs. State Bank of Caledonia Offices in Caledonia, Dutton & Middleville *JO0 OOO OD FDIC 267 Main St 3205 68th St SE Caledonia Dutton 303 Arlington Middleville | 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 JSWBSS | �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 22, 1989 TK&tdfcuitte Neighbors with... NORMA High drama takes place in auditorium Construction workers give drama a new perspective as they work on com­ pleting exterior walls surrounding the fly loft above the new Caledonia High School auditorium stage. Hi. everyone. Well, it is so good to be back visiting with all you wonderful people. Thanks for all your phone calls, cards and family caring. And when you all said that you missed my column, it gave me a very warm glow. That is my pay. in that you en­ joy the column. I guess that is why I love living in a small community, the caring for each other as you would in a close knit family. I really missed not visiting with all of you. I am coming along. I was still waiting for the eye ap­ pointment Wednesday morn­ ing, Aug. 16.1 got tired of not visiting and so 1 may not have reached all of you. but I decided to get just what my eyes would let me do. Lois Bender called me Thursday. Aug. 10. She and Walt had his family over for an afternoon visit. Included were Mike and Edna. Ward and Betty, sister Florence and Dick Dickerson. Forrest and Ann. Phil and Barb Bender and two girls, Janet and Amy. Sue and Marta. Virgil Adams, a neighbor, happened to drop in for a visit. Lavonna and Alan Sherman had their son. Rick, who serves in the Air Force in California, and his fourmonth-old daughter visiting them for ten days. It's quite unusual for a young father to travel with such a small baby, but his wife coulnd’t come (she will hopefully come the next trip). The Sherman family had a reunion at Luther. It was her dad’s family, the Purchases. Jim Verlinde said son Danny's band will be playing for the Hastings Summerfest Aug. 24. Cathy and Don Williamson went on a vacation up north with their boat, but it was so cool, that they came down to Lower Michigan. In Easy-to-handfe monthly payments are "no problem” with Auto-Owners DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. “Whan You Think of insuesnes. Think ot Us” 215 E Mam Street. Caledonia, Mtcftigv 49316 JEFFREY M DeVRIES (616) 891-8125 VELDERMAN JOHN J. DeVRIES Muskegon, daughter Stacey. Mindy and Mike, and Ron. came to visit them. And they all got to watch the boat races Bette and Ray Koeplmger have been on vacation visiting Washington D C. and Get tysburg. and then attending the national Yamaha Bike Rai ty at a ski resort. They didn’t have too much rain on their trip. They hit the first rain when they got to Toledo, continuing on into Michigan. Dorothy Corson said her niece and family came over for a visit Sunday. Aug. 13. Their two daughters. Maureen and Annette, are meeting in the East and going on a tour of England. Dorothy and Chuck had gone on a two-week trip to Russia, Poland. Germany and Holland. She said you have to plan on getting into the times of 30 or 40 years ago when you visit the Eastern block, particularly Russia. They are trying to get the world’s profitable tourist trade The other time that they had gone to communist countries, the KGB met them at the border and they were permit­ ted to see only certain things. Now they had students as guides and they were more relaxed on the tour. Americans, as tourists, (not all Americans) as I understand from many people who travel a lot, can be heard and spotted a mile a away. Our son, Pat, mentioned this when he stayed in Sweden for 14 months. He said that he actually felt ashamed of his country men. 1 guess, that we as a nation, haven’t changed much since 20 years ago, when he was there. Dorothy made haste to em­ phasize that not all are that way. Doris Brog and 11 other gals from her school got together for their reunion, Monday Aug. 14. They had a get together and gabfest A young passerby even kindly took their picture. On Sunday, Aug. 13, Dons Brog and Shirley Howell went to Stefanie and Ron Kimmey’s home for Stefanie and Vinnie’s birthday. They had a backyard meal, with 21 guests Louise Elwood said the Garden Club held a meeting at Spring Park Wednesday, Aug. 16. Then Thursday, Aug. 17, she, Adele Parker, and Marg Williams, were having a lun­ cheon at Marian Martin’s Sunday, Aug. 13, Alice and Russ called on their nephew and wife, the Dick Miller’s in Hopkins. Then on Monday, the 14th, Phyllis McBride from Hopkins called on them Mae and Rollo Bowerman attended grandson David Elgersma’s wedding near Byron Center Then Sunday the 13th they went to their daughter’s for dinner. Mae is expecting her brother and wife any day. from Florida. Mary Noah had some wonderful news Her brother. Paul Leach. Ann and son Christopher Lee and Kay Noah, went to visit nephew Randy and Chen Lin in California. They left on a Tuesday morning and came home on the following Sun­ day. They just had a super time and were treated like royalty They even got to stay at one of Chen Lin’s folks’ homes at Lake Tahoe overnight. Paul had been stationed there dur­ ing the war and could certain­ ly see many changes. Mary said that little oneyear-old Chris was wonderful When they went to the Red­ woods. Paul Leach saw Kay talking to someone and when he joined her. Io and behold, it was the Dugans from Mid­ dleville. Small world isn’t it? Mary has been going up to Melvin and Kay’s cabin up north for the last two weekends Son Greg. Ann and the boy came over and Melvin fixed steaks for their meal It seemed good to visit with lyla Norton. She and I just love to visit. Lynn and Luana, Marty and John Tolan attended Sea World at Aurora. Ohio Two weeks ago. Luana. Lynn and John went to Min­ neapolis to the Street Rods at the Fairgrounds There were 11,2000 pre-1948 cars registered They also visited the Dells on that trip. Luana said that it was a fabulous Fairgrounds and because it is a family affair, they are welcomed with open arms. Donna Cox was going to her class reunion Aug. 17 at the Mid-Villa. They were having the combined '27, '28 and '29 classes. My son Pat and family came for a week’s visit. They had a good time shopping for antiques. Then daughter Mary and son Kyle were here for a week. Arlene and the bottom three grandchildren came to stay while Mary was here. Thanks to Cay's thoughtfulness and taking care of the young folks — I only had to get meals and relax. Boy! am I ever getting set in my ways. I couldn't find this or that, where I usually kept it. Cay kiddingly brought me to my senses, showing how set in my own ways 1 had become It was a good lesson to for me. I love all my family — but after three weeks it was wonderful to get back to normal I don't see how some of you folks, older than 1 am, manage, bring help to children, grandchildren and even great grandchildren My hat is off to you all. Prices set for passes; bake sale plans told The Middleville Athletic Department will issue season passes for home athletic events at all levels during the 1989-90 school year The prices of the passes have been set at $70 for a family or $30 for students of TK schools Passes will be available m the high school office from 3-4 p m during the week of Aug. 28-Sept 1 or at the first home games for fox ball and girls’ basketball In addition, a bake sale will be held the last Friday of every month of Hastings City Bank. Donations are welcome For more informa­ tion call Gail at 795-7827. �"Hie Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I August 22. 1989 / Page 7 Middleville Rotary Club members meet foreign exchange students by Jean Gallup Middleville residents Rustie Sloan and Kris Thaler attended last Tuesday's meeting of the Middleville Rotary Club to report on their trips abroad as part of Youth International Exchange (IYE) program, which is sponsored by Rotary International. Deborah Harris and Jennifer Duthie, exchange students from England, also spoke to the group members, telling them of their impressions of the United States. The YIE program features short- and long-term recriprocal visits by students, with Sloan, Thaler and Mindy Bray, formerly of Middleville, all going to France or England. Harris was the guest of Warren and Linda Thaler, while Duthie was hosted by David and Elizabeth Beckering. Linda Thaler introduced Deborah, who spoke on the background of her father's Rotary Club in England. Coincidentally, Jennifer's father belongs to the same club. She presented the group with a Rotary banner from the English club, and was given a banner from the Middleville club to take home. Kris Thaler said the biggest difference she saw during her visit abroad was that the teenagers don't have summer jobs in England. They travel - alone or with friends. "That’s mainly what we did," she said, also noting that the teenagers are very independent there. "I did get to see both city and country living. I really had a great time there." she said. Hosting Jennifer was an interesting and enjoyable experience, Elizabeth said. While the Beckerings have no teenagers, the Thalers do, and she said the "Thalers supplied teenagers for Jennifer to go places and do things with. We were glad to be able to provide the opportunity to host a student," she said. Rustie Sloan, son of Judy and Todd Sloan, first thanked Rotary for giving him the chance to travel to France. He skiied in the French, German and Austrian Alps with the highlight of his trip being a visit to the site of the 1992 Winter Olympics. A common perception in America is that the French people are rude and standoffish, Rustie said. "I didn't find that at all—I didn't meet one rude person. They were all very nice and friendly. "I got to go to Paris for a week. The Eiffel Tower is something to see. Paris is very beautiful - they've pre­ served the old things," he said. Another memorable sight was the Palace of Versailles, with its 80 acres of gardens, and its own tropical fruit acids, the oil is already used making Puntan Oil. With 94 percent of the oil gardens, Rustie said. by Proctor and Gamble in Continued on next page A visit with a French in canola unsaturated fatty Rotary Club was fun for Sloan, who noted that instead of a noon meal and meeting, the French meeting started at 6 p.m and lasted until 3 a.m. He also met Jean-Claude Killy, who he said was easy to talk to and very nice. During the program pan of the meeting, the Rotarians and their guests heard about canola, a new crop for Barry County, from Teresa Crook, Barry County Extension agricultural agent. Canola is already an important crop in Canada, which is also suited to growing in Michigan and Barry County, Crook said. She said many believe it is destined to be a major crop in The Rotary Club of Middleville heard of exchange student’s experiences at a the county, with an already recent meeting. Judy Sloan (left to right), Kris Thaler, Linda Thaler, Deborah Harris growing demand for the and Rustie Sloan pose for a photo. Kris is holding a Rotary banner that Deborah rapeseed, which produces brought with her from her father’s Rotary Club in England, while Deborah will take a cooking oil with 40 percent banner from the Middleville dub back to England. oil and 23 percent protein. Caledonia villagE CENTRE’ 9300 Cherry Valley S.E. 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IIOMKItt M KS L\KM IM ANfiMAKIhiF. \\ OHKl.K'S COMFhSSA I ION ( OMMI lit I \l I I Mill in �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 22, 1989 Cherry Valley Livestock Club has area fair winners The Cherry Valley Livestock Club had a fine show of talents this year at the Kent County Youth Fair. Kurt Zuiderveen placed eighth in his market class and Scott Zuiderveen was fourth in his market class and fifth in his showmanship class. Tony Grinage placed third in market and ninth in showmanship with his steer. He placed sixth in market class and ninth in pen of hogs with his swine Ben Hunderman had the Reserve Champion Market Steer and was third in showmanship Ed Smith placed first in market and tenth in showman­ ship with his Angus steer Tim Smith placed seventh in market and third m pen of hogs with his swine. Matt Lewis placed third in market, fourth in showmanship, and New business ooen in Middleville Jon Haymond sets out tires at his new business in Middleville. Last week’s photo was backward and said "Sent R Su." It really is Tires R Us." Tires are Us, a new business in Middleville, opened its doors two weeks ago, and already owner Jon Raymond is thinking about expanding. Middleville native Ray­ mond is now the only employee in his tire shop, but says he can see that he will probably need some part-time help if things continue the way they have since he opened the newest business in the village. Raymond stocks and installs Firestone and Falls Roadmaster tires and can order others if a customer prefers another brand of tire. When more firmly established, Raymond said he will offer road service. 12th in pen of hogs with his swine Chris Love placed first in market and was the Grand Champion Junior Showman with his steer. He placed fifth in market, was the Grand Champion Showman, and placed third in pen of hogs with his swine. He was also a runner-up in junior showman­ ship sweepstakes Nick Kaechele placed third in market with his steer Amy Kaechele placed fifth in market with her steer Brenda Kaechele had the Reserve Champion Market Lamb. Grand Champion Pen of Lambs, and was the Grand Champion Junior Showman with her lambs. She was also a runner-up in junior showman­ ship sweepstakes. Matt Shane, who showed the Caledonia FFA steer, received second in market and fourth in showmanship with the steer. He had the Grand Champion Market Lamb with his lamb. Laura Shane placed fourth place in market, had the Reserve Champion Pen of Lambs, and placed fourth in showmanship with her lambs. Troy Bowman placed se­ cond in market with his dairy steer. He placed sixth in market, fourth in showman­ ship. and ninth in pen of hogs with his swine. Phil Bowman placed first in market with his dairy steer. He was the Grand Champion Senior Showman. Supreme Swine Showman, and placed tenth in pen of hogs with his swine. He also won the senior showmanship sweepstakes Stacy Baxter placed seventh in market, second in showmanship, and eighth in pen of hogs with her swine. Holli Bowman placed se­ cond in market and sixth in pen of lambs with her lambs. Brett Suywn placed ninth in market, third in showman­ ship. and fourth in pen of hogs with his swine. John Rogers placed fourth in market and sixth in pen of hogs with his swine Dana Rogers placed first in market, third in showman­ ship. and first in pen of hogs with her swine. Matt Patterson placed fifth in market, second in showmanship, and sixth in pen of hogs with his swine. Jeff Depew placed tenth in market, was the Reserve Champion Senior Showman, and placed fifth in pen of hogs with his swine. Rich Depew placed second in showmanship and fourth in pen of hogs with his swine. Joe Depew placed ninth in market, sixth in showman ship, and seventh in pen of hogs with his swine. Tim Daughtery placed fifth in market and pen of hogs with his swine. Mike Daughtery placed first in market and third in pen of hogs with his swine. Adam Stauffer placed ninth in market and eighth in pen of hogs with his swine. Todd Phillips placed seventh in market and pen of hogs with his swine. Brian Esbaugh placed eighth in market and fifth in pen of hogs with his swine Wilbur Welton placed fifth in market and fourth in pen of hogs with his swine. Sue Welton placed first in market, fifth in showmanship, and first in pen of hogs with her swine. BJ Welton placed tenth in market and fourth in pen of hogs with his swine. He plac­ ed eighth in breeding class and ninth in showmanship with his dairy heifer. Kip Mack placed seventh in market with his lamb. Matt Fairbrother placed sixth in market and showman­ ship and placed fourth in pen of lambs with his lambs. Mike Hoebeke placed seventh in market, fifth in pen of lambs, sixth in showman­ ship. and first in breeding stock with his sheep. Chip Hoebeke plated fourth in market, third in pen of lambs, and had the Reserve Champion Breeding Ram with his sheep Rotary members meet exchange students The HIT squad’s at Middleville School called HIT (Handling Issues Together). The club will join another group already at work in the school system called "Friends Helping Friends’. Members of the new club are (front) Kelly Neuman and Mary Elwood, (back row) Pat Neuman, Jenny Middleton and Petra Muller. Barry County Commission on Aging Menus Lunch Menu Wednesday. Aug. 23 Baked turkey roll with gravy, boiled potatoes, asparagus, dinner roll, oleo, fresh fruit, milk. Thursday. Aug. 24 Ham and chicken creole, mixed greens, sliced carrots, rice, pudding, milk. Friday , Aug. 25 Swedish meatballs. Italian blend, pineapple tidbits, noodles, cake, milk Monday. Aug. 28 Pork cutlet with gravy. dic­ ed zucchini, peaches, dress­ ing. pudding, milk. Tuesday, Aug. 29 Beef and noodle casserole. French cut green beans, corn, fresh citrus fruit, milk. Events Wednesday. Aug. 23 Hastings, Singalong; Mid­ dleville, cards and Cordrays with their dulcimers; Nashville, legal aid 9 a.m. to noon; Woodland, slides on Scandinavia. Thursday, Aug 24 Hastings, cards; Nashville, bingo and Bradlev Masse (dentist) at 12:15; Delton. Cordrays with their dulcimers Friday, Aug 25 Nashville, popcorn. Hastings, crafts, rolls and coffee; Woodland. Cordrays with their dulcimers Monday. Aug 26 Hastings, bingo and popcorn; Middleville, cards; Woodland. Vm Zyi (dentist) M 12:15 Tuesday. Aug 29 - All sites puzzles; Hastings, darts. Teen age girls have many common interests even though they are from different countries. Jennifer Duthie from England (left to right), Kris Thaler, Kiley Thaler and Deborah Harris also from England relax at the Thaler's Middleville home. Continued from previous page Use of canola oil has skyrocketed since 1984, with the market driven by health­ conscious consumers. United States imports of canola oil has increased from 15,000 million tons in 1985 to 200,000 million tons in 1988. Estimates say imports will probably be 400,000 million tons this year. In Barry County, a pioneer in the growing of the member of the mustard family, Carl Grashuis, has raised the colorful crop for two years. Canola is planted and harvested like any small grain, Crook says. Welldrained or sandy loams are the preferred soil for growing, while clay soil will cause root upheavel. The crop compares well with wheat crops for profits, she noted, with the closest market for Michigan growers being in Windsor and Hamilton Ontario, with another processing plant in Tennessee. The largest competitor for market share is tropical oils such as coconut and palm oil, she said. ------- * ♦ ♦ ♦♦♦ THANK YOU ... to our ♦ 1989 Kent County ♦♦ ♦* 4-H Fair Buyers! * ♦ ♦♦ *♦♦ • Burgess Concrete * ♦*♦ • Dykstra Excavating ♦ ♦ • Caledonia State Bank *♦♦ ♦* • Caledonia Oil Co. ♦♦ ♦*♦ *♦ * ♦♦ From: Tim Smith * ♦ ♦ * Mau Lewis Ed Smith J * �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I August 22, 1989 I Page 9 Youth Fair hailed as an all-round success Winners in the sub-novice B' obedience class ore Caledonia K-9 members Tammy Jeske and Bear', left, second place and Laura Partridge and Shadow', first place. Tommy also took a first place in showmanship in the 13-and-over age division. It was an award-filled week for members of the Cherry valley Livestock and South Kent 4-H Clubs. Cherry Volley is led by Chuck and Donna Kaechele, right. As the fair winds down, the Caledonia 4-Hers pose with ribbons and trophies. b\ Barbara Gall Final results from the Kent County Youth Fair held at the Lowell fairgrounds the week of Aug. 7-12 indicate the event was successful in every aspect, according to Betty Shelby. Kent County 4-H Youth Agent. She said attendance was up over the 1988 fair, and families as well as individual participants enjoyed the week's many events The annual livestock sale put over $120,000 into the bank accounts of county 4-H and FFA members as they Matt and Laura Shane present Laura s reserve cnompion auctioned off their prize­ winning beef, sheep, swine. market pen of lambs. TUESDAY Accounting I & II Science GED Prep/Leaming Center Health & Fitness Cross stitch. Michael Dougherty. Freeport. Cherry Valley Livestock. Photography. Julie Scheid, Alto. Kettle Lake. Junior modeling. Holly Huizenga. Amy Perkins. Doris Hopper, Sarah Stiegemeier, Alto. Kettle Lake. Young clothing. Amy Perkins, Alto. Kettle Lake. Junior totally machinemade, Holly Huizenga, Alto. Kettle Lake Environmental education. Holly Huizenga, Alto. Kettle Lake. Kettle Lake 4-H members also won ribbons in the following: Katie Sobczak, sewing, craft, puff paint; Stephanie VandenBerg. sew­ ing. craft; Amy Perkins, sew­ ing. craft; Shanda Nagel, sewing, tie-dye; Holly Huizenga. sewing, craft, puff paint; Katie Donker, sewing, craft; Dons Hopper, sewing, craft. Others were Jenny Feenstra. sewing; Nicole Potgeter. sewing, leather­ craft; Sarah Stiegemeier. sew­ ing; Karla Oosterhousc, sew­ ing. puff paint, drawing, art; Julie Scheid, writing, art; Kathie Oosterhousc. sewing. Listed as winners in Continued on next page Thornapple Kellogg Community Education 795-3397 ADULT EDUCATION CLASSES MONDAY English Beginning Apple Computers Great Books & Movies (English credit) 1-4:30 rabbits and poultry. Other club members carried home prizes for their projects in arts and crafts, sewing, modeling, performing arts, gardening and animal showmanship. The following Caledonia area participants who received Outstanding Ribbons or who placed with their exhibit were listed by the 4-H office Crafts. Kelly Kleck, Mid­ dleville. K-9. Basketry. Holly Huizenga. Katie Sobczak. Stephanie VandenBerg, Amy Perkins. Shanda Nagel. Holly Hurst. Rachel Goodnough. Doris Hopper, Jenny Feenstra, Julie Scheid, Alto, Kettle Lake. | CLASSES begin the week of September 11. Class times are 6:30-10 p.m. unless other­ wise noted. KENT SKILLS CENTER — Vocational training is available at either the East Beltline Skills Center or the center on College Avenue. Call for class details. Adult Ed classes are FREE to: those adults who aren’t high school grads, recent grads under 20 years of age (as of Sept. 1), and to senior citizens (60 years +). Leisure time students pay a fee of $40 per class. I I I ■ I I > WEDNESDAY Math/Leaming Center Government Keyboarding Office Procedures Learning Center (in Freeport) The Wonders of our World (Science, credit) 1-4:30 j THURSDAY J Reading Improve- fl Learning Center M U.S. History Enrichment Enterprise ’89 DATES & TIMES ACTIVITY Basketweaving (join anytime) Creative Writing (8th grade - adult) Rag Baskets (supplies needed) Jr. Karate & Self Defense Open Family Karate Heart Basket (Prereg. class needed) 7 Keys To Financial Success "In Vest' Sew a Vest (8 yrs. ♦) Country Doll (Creative Paper Twist) Basketweaving (Intermediates) Shopping Trip (Deer Hunter's 'Widows”) Positive Motivation Stop Smoking Positive Motivation: Weight Control Strip Quilting Prescription Meds vs. Over the Counter An Old Fashioned Ch n st mas L. Otto S. Reinstein B Korf Sanchin-Ryu Sanchin-Ryu B. Korf T. Stapel S. Henderson B Korf L Otto LCTK D. Rowe D. Rowe K. Doombos D. Novak Turkeyville Tuesdays (3 wks) Begin Sept. 19 9/21 7-8:30 p.m. For three Thurs Tues & Thurs 9/26 and 9/28 7-9 p.m. Thurs. for 8 wks. 6-7 p.m. start 9/28 Thurs. for 8 wks. 7-9 p.m. start 9/28 Tues. & Thurs. 10/3 and 10/5 7-9 p.m. Wed. 7-9 p.m. (4 wks), begin 10/4 M & Tues 6-8 p.m. 10/9 (for 3 weeks) Oct. 10 & 12 Th. Oct. 10 Sat. Nov. 18 7 am. at Caledonia Nov. 30 6 p.m Nov 30 8:30 p.m. M&W 7-9 p.m. 10/16, 18, 23, 25 Oct. 19 7-8:30 p.m. Dec. 12 10:15 am. FEE •18* •9 *12' *25* *12' *15 *15' *12' •17' ‘28 *40 ‘40 *12 •3 *30 LOCATION TK HS TK HS TK HS Page AP Page AP TK HS TK HS MS TK HS TK HS TK TK TK TK TK HS HS HS HS HS 'Indicates an additional supply fee /Two members of same family pay and the rest of family members are no charge u* Ufa lit ALL activities carry a minimum and maximum for participation. Preregt st rat ion is required Cail the Community Ed office at 795-3397 Mon.-Fri 9 am -4 p.m. SWIMMING LESSONS start the week of September 11 Offered will be Advanced Swimmers, Swimmers, Prebeginners, Beginners, and Aqua Ex. Open Swim. Family Swim and Adult Lap swim times resume as well Passes will be on sale for the new season - 795-3397 r Ufa �Page 10 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / August 22. 1989 Youth Fair hailed as all-round success Some of the young riders who took their shore of ribbons at the fair ore Mark Guikema, left, Michelle Bresnahan, and Kim Brummel. Jennifer Johnson, assisted by Matt Shane, shows the first place light weight single and pen market lambs entered by the Caledonia FFA. Call B91-8019 2893 j 108th St, Caltdonia 4h miles West ol M 37 Hilton’s Apple Acres RED HAVEN PEACHES • Swaatcom • Bluabarrias • Melon* • Paula Rad Broccoli • AN Natural Sion* Baked Clay Ornaments Hand Carved Birds Necklace Scarves Misc Cows and Pigs Beautiful Handmade Amish Quilts • Knitted Baby Shawls • And Much More! • • • • • BRING AD FOR FREE GIFT! Continued from previous page livestock exhibits were: senior showmanship sweepstakes, Phillip Bowman. Alto. Cherry Valley Livestock. Novice showmanship (sheep). Brett Long. Mid­ dleville. South Kent. Junior showmanship (sheep). Brenda Kaechele. Grand Rapids, Cherry Valley Livestock. Lightweight pen and lightweight single (lambs), first place: Caledonia FFA shown by Jennifer Johnson. Champion pen(sheep), first place: Brenda Kaechele, Grand Rapids. Cherry Valley Livestock second place Laura Shane. Caledonia, Cherry Valley Livestock. Balance champion pen,(sheep), Brenda Kaechele. Grand Rapids, Cherry Valley Livestock. Grand champion lamb, first place: Matt Shane, Caledonia, Cherry Valley Livestock. Second place: Brenda Kaechele, Cherry Valley Livestock. Dorset(sheep), Mike Hoebeke. Caledonia, Cherry Valley Livestock Swine, secondplace: Stacey 'Baxter. Caledonia, Cherry Valley Livestock. Junior showmanship (swine), first place: Christopher Love, Caledonia, Cherry Valley Livestock. Senior showmanship (swine), first place: Phillip Bowman. Alto. Cherry Valley Livestock second place: Jeff Depew. Alto, Cherry Valley Livestock. Caledonians Judy Hoebeke, Judy Skinner and Kay Grinage handle the paper work during the auction. Hoebeke is more familiar to Kettle Lake students as their librarian, while Skinner is the secretary at Caledonia Middle School Grinage is a member of the Fair Board os well as a long time resident of the community. Junior showmanship (beef), first place. Christopher Love. Senior showmanship, (beef) fourth place. Matt Shane. Super heavy weight division for crossbreds (beef), second place, Caledonia FFA, shown by Matt Shane. Heavy weight Hereford, third place, Jill Van Dyke. Caledonia. South Kent Beef. The following local awards in horses were listed: High point trail, novice division. Michelle Bresnahan. Ada, Real Country Riders; junior division. Deb Schumacher. Alto, KSRP. High point western, senior Continued on next page Brenda Kaechele, assisted by her sister Amy, shows her grand champion pen of lambs. Caledonia 4-Hers took the first two places in dog showmanship tor the ninethrough 12- year-old age division. From the left are Elizabeth Fox and Bandit, first place and Stacy Snyder and Casey, second. Monica Jaarsma and Shadow of Ada train with the Caledonia K-9 4-H Club, and took third place. Thank You! CLOSED We would like to thank the buyers of our market hogs at the Kent County 4-H Fair. For the Season • • • • Jill Von Dyke of Caledonia, is a member of East Kent Beef 4-H Club and took third place for her heavyweight Hereford and a fifth place in showmanship. Van Laan Concrete Jim Martin Trucking Caledonia Oil Company Caledonia Elevator THANK YOU ... Wilb, Susan, and BJ Welton , i ' 2/J �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 22, 1989 I Page 11 Hastings City Bank opens Caledonia office The livestock auction always is one of the busiest nights of the fair, as the carefully raised animals ore sold off. Here, Mott Shane of Cherry Valley Livestock shows off his lamb as the auctioneer encourages the bidders. Are 4-Hers win at the Kent County Fair Continued from previous page division, Kevin Guikema, Caledonia. Real Country Riders. Horse record book, first place: Chad Paalman, Caledonia, Real Country Riders; second place: Mark Guikema. Caledonia. Rea) Country Riders; fourth place: Kevin Guikema. Caledonia, Real Country Riders Area winners in dog com­ petition were: Showmanship. 9-12 divi­ sion: first place. Elizabeth Fox. Caledonia. Caledonia K-9; second place. Stacy Snyder. Caledonia. Garfield Grange. Showmanship, 13 and over division, first place:Tammy Jeske, Alto, Caledonia K-9; second place, Sandy Bachman, Caledonia, Caledonia K-9. Grand champion showman­ ship, Sandy Bachman, Freeport; reserve grand champion showmanship, Elizabeth Fox, Caledonia, Caledonia K-9. Obedience champion, sub­ Matt Shane's market lamb took grand champion novice B 'Laura Partridge, Kentwood, Caledonia K-9; honors. reserve obedience champion, Tammy Jeske, Alto, Caledonia K-9 Obedience, novice ‘A,’ first place, Stacy Snyder, Caledonia, Garfield Grange. Obedience, novice B,’ se­ cond place, Sandy Bachman, Caledonia. Caledonia K-9;third place, Elizabeth Fox, Caledonia. Caledonia K-9. Winning first place in club booth exhibits was the Kettle Lake 4-H Club. Athletic physicals set for August 29 Brando Koechele shows her reserve champion lamb. THORN APPLE FLORAL 114 River Street, Middleville Downtown — Along the River COMPLETE FLORAL SERVICE FOR ALL OCCASIONS — LVe wire flowers worldwide — OPEN Mon Wed 9-5 Thurs iFn 9-5 JO. Sal 9-1 (616) 795-3331 The Hastings City Bank's Caledonia office is celebrating its grand opening this week. The white-pillared brick building is located just north of the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37. by Barbara Gall Hastings City Bank is celebrating the opening of its Caledonia office with a week-long grand opening, beginning with a ribbon­ cutting ceremony Monday morning and continuing until Friday with gifts for visitors, as well as a chance to register for prizes. Greg McGandy, branch manager for HCB's newest office, said the prizes, all purchased in Caledonia, include a four-day trip to Orlando, Fla., two weekend stays at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, a color television, a VCR, a gas grill and two family-sized coolers. "We purchased all our prizes in Caledonia along with all our plants and flower arrangements," McGandy said. "We’re anxious to become a part of the community as soon as possible." In addition, the "ribbon" of currency used in the official opening ceremony wasn’t really cut. ("It’s against the law to cut up currency.") Instead the money was donated to the Caledonia High School band for its Florida tour this spring, McGandy explained. The interior also reflects the location of the new office with large framed photographs depicting both early and recent history of the Caledonia area. Along with turn-of-the-century scenes is a view of the Steelcase pyramid and the official photograph of the 1985 girls' basketball team, shown with coach Paul Peterman shortly before his unexpected death that Athletic physicals will be given for middle school students on August 29 at the middle school The cost of the phy sicals will be $5 Physicals for the girls will begin at 6:30 and at 7:30 for the boys. Meet the T-K girls basketball team night to be held pris basksball team will have a “Meet the Team Night'' on Aug. 28 at 7 p m in the high school gym Greg McGandy is the branch manager of the new bank office and soys he is looking forward to meeting his Caledonia area customers. season. The new facility, located just north of the Caledonia Village Centre at 9265 Cherry Valley (M-37), opened for business July 31, but McGandy said he waited for all decorating and landscaping to be finished before holding the grand opening. It is a full-service bank, he said, offering checking and savings accounts; loans of all kinds, including mortgages: safety deposit boxes and a drive-up window with an automatic teller machine. He and four other employees will serve customers at the Caledonia location. A graduate of Hastings High School and Aquinas College, McGandy has been with HCB three years. He lives near Hastings with his wife. Deb, and their two children, Megan and Michael. Ready to serve customers rt the Hostings City Bank's Caledonia office are Aletha Titus, left, Kim Rillema and Pam Cook. Not pictured is Diane Hewitt. Aug. j. 25th • “THE EASTONES” ’50s & ’60s Rock 'n Roll — Call for Dinner Reservations — MiddleVilla Inn north o( Mxidleville For Re.erv.tion. Cell 7 or 891-1287 �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / August 22, 1989 Caledonia cheerleaders ‘spirit away9 awards at camp by Barbara Ciall The three Caledonia High School cheerleading squads definitely allowed "the spirit to move them.” as each team brought home an award from the Dynamic Cheerleaders Association cheerleading camp at Central Michigan University July 17-20. The freshman squad won third place in its division, the junior varsity squad a second, and the varsity team captured the team unity award. But the groups' coaches said attending the camp was just part of the cheerleaders' summer work as they prepared cheers and chants and practiced jumps and mounts. Gone are the days when cheerleaders only waved pom pom* or merely jumped up and down on the sidelines "Cheerleading has become an actual sport."said Head Coach Karen Van Kuiken. “Now the cheerleaders have to be in good shape, just as in any other sport, and competi­ tion is important, too." She pointed out that while most high school teams begin practice in mid-August, the cheerleaders have been work­ ing together all summer, often beginning their practices at 6:30 or 7 a.m. to avoid the beat and to accommodate the girls' jobs. Competing with squads from other schools has become an important part of cheerleading in most schools, said Van Kuiken. But that doesn't override the main pur­ pose of cheerleading, which is to encourage school spirit. Going to cheerleading camps allows the squads the chance not only to learn new cheers, but also to exchange ideas for promoting loyalty and en­ thusiasm for the school Caledonia was well represented at the CMU camp, said junior varsity coach Betty Caskey. With 24 cheerleaders and three coaches in attendance. Caledonia was the second largest contingent there. Caskey said each day began with a two-person stretch routine and an aerobics warm­ up. Morning and afternoon sessions were devoted to lear­ ning new cheers, jumps, chants, dance routines and stunts. Evening sessions featured inter-school competitions, she said. In between sessions, the girls worked on written assignments and practiced what they had learned. Coaches also "went to school." as they attended a daily coaches' meeting where topics like school spirit, fund­ raisers, tryouts and squad uni­ ty were discussed Besides Van Kuiken and Caskey, freshman coach Deb Newell also attended the camp. "It was fun and we learned a lot,” Caskey said. "The best part was that after four days of learning, practicing and competing, all three squads came home winners." Enjoy Summertime with Pizza from PHIL’S PIZZERIA ITALIAN SPECIALTIES 795-7844 Pizza • Dinner • Ziti • Steaks • Appetizers • Submarines • Calzone • Spaghetti • Cheesecake • Sausage Roll EAT IN OR TAKE OUT / WF CATER ALL OCCASIONS Downtown MIDDLEVILLE Tuts Th«s 1130 am. 11 pm.. Fn & Sat. 1130 am 1 p.m.. Sun 4-10. Closed Mon. 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 The Caledonia varsity cheerleaders demonstrate some of the mounts they practiced at comp and plan to use as they lead Fighting Scots fans this year. Top, left, is Amy Olthouse, held by April Schut. In the center is Amy Campbell(top) being held by Cherie Nowak, while Allison Scholten holds Lisa Wolfert on the right. In the front is Roni Robertson. Missing from the photo is cheerleader Michelle Goodnough. Middleville opens football season The first signs of autumn. The Thomapple Kellogg football team began their se­ cond full week of practice with pads in preparation for their first game of the season, a home contest with Caledonia on Friday. Sept. 1. With Comstock Park cancelling their varsity foot­ ball program because of lack of players. T.K. will be play­ ing Battle Creek. St. Phillip on Friday. Oct. 29 will be homecoming for Middleville. Wyoming Lee will also be concelling their J.V. football program, said A.D. Jeanne Perry. This date has not been rescheduled at this time. Upcoming scrimmages for the football squads and girls basketball teams will be held on Aug. 24 The freshman football squad plays in Hudsonville at 5 p.m. The junior varsity football team will play Muskegon Or­ chard View at Muskegon at 5 p.m. with the varsity kicking off at 7 p.m. Girls freshman basketball will play Wayland at 4 p.m. at T.K. The junior varsity will play The seventh annual “Zoo Daze" celebration at John Ball Zoo has been scheduled Cemetery Memorials Are Our^25& Only Business. Our Workman'BjS S? ship is Guaranteed To Your Satisfaction. And The Materials To ® Reflect Years of Family Pride. We Have A Large Display To Help You Make The Right Choice And Still Fit Your Budget. WK? LOWELL GRANITE COMPANY CALEDONIA Middleville's three football teams have spent the last two weeks practicing for next week's openers. at Wayland at 4 p.m. and the girls varsity eagers will play at Plainwell at 4 p.m. John Ball sets ‘Zoo Days’ events for August 26 and 27 BEAUTY. QUALITY, CRAFTSMANSHIP tn ENDURING MEMORIALS _A, ■ local representative . AL SNYDER Over i so Years of Quality Craftsmanship. 891 1596 for Aug. 26 and 27. This year’s festivities will include entertainment from noon to 5 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. Bands, including Cimmaron, Midnight Rider, Sweetwater. Moonlighting, Homemade Jams. Country Connection. Bobby Lee Ryke and Cheryl Fisher and Ivor and Jim. have been scheduled In addition there will be stroll­ ing clowns, jugglers and costumed characters Children’s special activities include a paint-in. animal demonstrations and new this year (on Saturday only) the Grand Rapids Jaycees Animal Olympics. Miss Young Teen, Karen Kambestead. will be at the zoo both days to meet and greet the children. Saturday and Sunday will also feature the Great Rubber Duck Race over the zoo’s waterfall All proceeds from the event, including the regular zoo admission will be donated to the John Ball Zoo Society For more information, call 776-2591. KEITH BERGY - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ — LARRY LEWIS FUEL OIL GAS / DIESEL SERVING HOME FARM INDUSTRY OiE 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA, Ml 49316 KEROSENE SNACK SHOP (616) 891-8198 PROPANE REFILL SERVICE PUBLIC HEARING The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Sept. 12,1989 at 10:00 AM in the Commissioners Room, 117 S. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 to hear comments on a petition from the Village of Middleville requesting the annexation of the following area to the Village Blocks 21, 28, 29 and 30 of LN Keeler’s Addition to the Village of Middleville, Section 23, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thornapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 12, Also, that part of said LN. Keeler’s Addition described as: All of “Lafayette Street’’ adjoining Block 21, “Arnold Street and Block 30 on the North: the East of Keeler Street’ adjoining Block 21 on the West; the North Vi of “ Lincoln Street’ adjoining Block on the South; All in "Lincoln Street’’ between Blocks 29 and 30; the East V2 of "Arnold Street" adjoining blocks 28 and 29 on the West; ail of Arnold Street” between blocks 21 and 30; All of ‘ Washington Street” between Blocks 28 and 29; and the North Vz of "Dayton Street ’ adjoining Block 28 on the South. NANCY BOERSMA, Barry County Clerk �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / August 22, 1989 / Page 13 Obituaries Jessie A. (Nash-Sanders) DePauw_ IRONS • Jessie A. (NashSanders) DePauw, 81, of R# 2 Irons, Michigan and formerly of Hastings and Delton passed away Saturday, August 12, 1989 at Bay wood Nursing Home in Ludington. Mrs. DePauw was bom on January 23, 1908 in Hope Township, Barry County, the daughter of Shelby and Aman­ da (Schultz) Nash. She was raised primarily in Barry County and attended rural schools. She was married to Frank Sanders on August 15, 1928, he preceded her in death on November 12, 1956. She then married Bernard DePauw on August 24, 1968. She lived most of her life in Hastings and Delton areas before moving to Irons, in 1974. Before retiring in 1974 she operated a nursing home in Delton for five years, had been a salesperson for United Real­ ty, employed at the former Barry County Medical Facili­ ty, and many years ago helped start the first school for mental­ ly handicap children in Barry County by holding school in her home on Gun Lake Road. She was a Charter Member of the Barry County Sportswo­ mens Club, life member of Northwest Michigan Engine and Threasher Club of Buckley, long time member Brush Ridge Cemetery Circle, 4-H leader and Rutland Extension Group. Mrs. DePauw is survived by husband, Bernard; one son and daughter-in-law Gerald and Central Carage Towing ★ 24 Hour Service ★ Reasonable Rates Call 795-3369 or 1-800635-9964 Betty Sanders of Gun Lake, Middleville; three daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Eunice) Powers and Mrs. Harold (Louise) VanNocker, all of Wayland and Mrs. Walter (Shirley) Eaton of Middleville; ten grandchildren, 12 great grand­ children, three step grandchil­ dren, seven step great grand­ children; two brothers, Shelby Nash of Muskegon and James Nash of Phoenix, Arizona. She was preceded in death by one great grandson Justin; brother, Albert Nash, sisters, Rosanna Heintzleman and Mildred Bronzetti. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 15 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend G. Kent Keller offi­ ciating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Down Memory Lane Thanks to Donna Shaw Cox, Avis Perry Sandstel. Mary Rosenberg and. of course. Hazel McCaul. I now have all the students identified in a picture of Irving Village School, with Clarence Shaw as teacher. Here are some assorted recollections that Avis Perry Sandstel sent to Donna Cox and Hazel McCaul: 1. George Stanford and Henry Ten Harkel were cousins and just this week. I had a letter from Mark, saying that his wife. Esther, dieci in June at Pennock Hospital. 2. The Chubb family lived a short time in the old hotel across from the store. (When I did the series on Irving Village, the old hotel men tioned by Avis was the stagecoach stop in the old says. Belson had a picture of the shed they stored the stage coach in). The Chubbs' father was a millwright and worked at the Grist Mill 3. Clarence Shaw. Avis said, was her first love and they kept in touch until shortly before his death. 4. Henry and Alan Mat­ thews were the children of a rural mail delivery man for the route north and east of Irving. They had a brother. Ray, who was an accomplished pianist for those times. 5. Alton Warner was Sybil and Ernest’s son. Ernest was the railroad station agent. 6. Lucy and Lucille Bassett were twins 7. I am sure that you recall that Cliff and Ann Watson had the store and post office for years. 8. I can’t recall whether the girl was Viola or Violet, but she lived in the hotel at the top of Fisher Hill on the east side of the road. 9 You will recall that there were short term renter* there Didn’t it belong to Dean Hall' 10. I remember a Service family and Johnson family who had Roy and Beamce And I think there w ere others But I can t fit them in with either of those families 11. Bassetts lived on the farm, on the south side, just east of the In mg intersection and there was a younger boy. Reed 12. Mr Bassett had a good tenor voice and sang in the •‘famous*’ Irving male quartet Clarence Shaw did too. at one time Schaefer-Space trade wedding vows May 27 Rick and Julie SchaeferSpace of Middleville were married May 27. The bride's parents are Don and Sharon Schaefer of Caledonia and the groom's parents are Calvin and Bonnie Space of William­ ston. Matron of honor was Laurie Witczak and bridesmaids were Dawn Buist and Lisa Jansma, sisters of the bride, and Marshell Bins and Maureen Stull. Junior bride was Alison Space, the groom’s daugh­ ter, and flower girls were Rachel Buist and Sarah Jansma. Best man was Jerry King and groomsmen were Dale Witczak, David Starkey, Eric Schaefer and Ethan Buist, the bride's nephew. Junior groom was Evan Space, the groom's son, and the ring bearer was Aaron Jansma, the bride’s nephew. It was a Victorian wedding service and a 1937 Packard was used, for transport­ ation. Homing pigeons were released at the same time the couple left the church. The newlyweds, who chose to take each ther's last names, are making their home at 115 Arlington in Middleville. VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES July 28. 1989 President Thatcher called the meeting to order at 7:00 p m Present Bray, Hordy Mason Myers. Riley and VandenBerg. Absent None. Guests Mrs Keller Jean Gollup from the Sun and News and Tom Smith from the East Press. Minutes of the July 11. 1969 meeting were approved os read Manager Roon and Council discussed the question os to the location of the sidewalk on West Main Street. Hordy moved that Council in­ struct Village Manager to pro­ ceed as he determines the best route on completing the sidewalk on the south side of West Main Street between Robin Rd. and Bud Stones driveway. Support by Mason. Ayes 6 and Noy I. Motion carried. Council reviewed and discuss­ ed the bids for the Main Street Bridge Renovation. Hordy moved that Council ac­ cept the bid for renovation of the Main Street Bridge from Milbocker and Sons for patching existing bridge roilings at $62 360.00 and cleaning, repain­ ting and coating bridge superstructure for a cost of $83,200.00 for a total of $145,500 00. with a total budgeted project $165 000.00 for contingencies and engineering costs. Support by Myers. Ayes 6 aid Noy 1. Motion carried Myers committee member of Public Works B. recommends to Council purchasing playground equipment with the money that was bequeathed to the Village for Spring Pork. Discussion held Myers moved that Council pur­ chase playground equipment for Spring Park with the money be queatned from Mrs Bussiere and with matching amount by the Village Support by Hardy Ayes all. Carried. Attorney Fisher updated Council on the final purchase of Bradford White budding. With no further business. Hor­ dy moved for adjournment. Sup­ port by Bray Ayes all carried. Meeting adjourned at 7 54 p m Cheryl Hooper. Village Clerk (8 22) By Norma X elderman 13. Julia Matthews wasn’t there, but she might have been absent on that day. They lived in the big square house, kiddy-comer from my home. 14. The home that they liv­ ed in was known as the Ed­ wards farm years ago 15. As I write, memories come to me and I am rambling 16. Victor and I peg along. He is 83 and 1 am 82. so you know you can’t expect too much I do better than Victor as he has a slight stroke, but is hard for him to remember or express himself. 17. Fifefields lived in the house east of us. where Luie and Ben Nage lived. 18. Bassetts lived on M-37, the first house east of the Irv­ ing comers on the south side of the road. It used to be a nice house and bam and used to be known as the Edwards Farm. Bassetts used to attend our church and he had a nice tenor voice and sang in the “famous” Irving male quartet. A fine family. A younger boy Reed? Girls were twins and as different as day and night. Later they moved to Hastings Now for the names in the picutre (back row, from left): George Stanford, Cecila Chubb, Harlan Matthews, Clarence Shaw-teacher, Henry Matthews; (middle row. from left); Fred Schiffman. Eva Watson. Viola or Violet Bassett. Jim Chubb. Glen Dean. Vernon Fifefield. Robert Chubb; (front row, from left): William Dunlap. Clyde Shciffman, Avis Perry Sandstel, Clay Bassett. Alton Warner. Naomi Watson. Grace Fifefieid. Lucs Bassett. Beatrice Dunlap Williams. Lucille Bassett. Gladys Schiffman There, you have it correct. If 1 have goofed, please let me know. Remember, the school sec­ tion covers all four townships of Irving. Rutland. Thornap­ ple and Yankee Springs. If you hase an> school pictures in those tow nships or in Middleville and Freeport Villages, that is included in the book The more we can have in the book, the more histors we can save Call me at 795-9715 if you have anything you would like to share and put in the book. Remember, as we get older, Irving Village School, Clarence Shaw teacher, Lorraine Shaw next to teacher. Loaned by Donna Shaw Cox. the past becomes much clearer. Even if we cannot remember to take our pills, we can clearly remember what our mom fixed for our fifth birthday. And we won’t always have this readily available source of memories in our alert, older members. LOOK At These New Arrivals by Hang Ten & Garron — SWIMSUITS — Robby Len All Others — * 1 5 Sassafras - Jimmy Z - Hobie Malibu - Citrus & more! 11925 Marsh Road (Next To South Side Pizza) Mon.-Fri. 10-8; Sat. 9-8 071-7188 — *20 Only! �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I August 22, 1989 Call for Classifieds VILLAGE of CALEDONIA SUMMARY of COUNCIL MINUTES Present Klover. Berrencsi DeVries. Erskine Kegerre.s, Kidder Soules. Shook Cherry. The following Resolution was offered by Soules and supported by Erskine. Middleville's Finest 117 W. Main, Middleville, Ml * Phone 795-7911 the bills Carried. OPEN 7 NIGHTS S5 RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO JOHN RODGERS AND SHARON McCONNON WHEREAS the Village of Sun. thru Thurs. 3:30 to 11 p.m. Fri. & sot. 3:30 to 12:30 a.m. Motion by Kidder Two Pizzas for one Special Price seconded Motion by Soules ■j Good only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday & Saturday) s E (2) Small 10" 11tem......... (2) small 10" 3 Items a (2) Small 10" deluxe (2) 14" 1 items seconded mended by Williams and Works. Carried. Motion by DeVries. $750 A resolution was presented by Soules, seconded by Erskine to .... $950 $1250 Ml50 4s $1400 (2) 14" 3 items ★ MONDAY SPECIALS * $250 Antipasto Salad .. 3 Spaghetti & presented at a later dote Other items discussed were; . »”« . I ★ TUESDAY SPECIALS ★ 18x12819 Pan Pizza $£00 CheeM & Tomato Sauce Each Additional item .. ’a O 3 Add *1°° * WEDNESDAY SPECIAL ★ u K any other offers or Free Delivery X BEST PIZZA AROUND — FASTEST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES! £ Village, the problem houses; o different truck, school sewer units; sidewalk project, invita­ tion to Grand Opening of Hastings City Bonk August 21, 1989; water testing to be done again; the new drive-in restaurant; and the next news letter. Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT. MICHIGAN At a meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia. Kent County, Michigan, held at the Township and Village Hall. Emmons Street. Caledonia, Michigan, on $900 tt Ham & Cheese Sub & Specials not valid with I# Rodgers and Sharon McConnon for the work done on the In­ dependence Day Celebration. Ayes all Declared adopted Motion by Berrencsi seconded Villoge/Township Committee For Shared Costs, to set the divi­ sion at 80 percent paid by Township and 20 percent paid by the Village Carried. Gockler told of the tentative plans for the formation of Caledonia Community Cable (2) 14" deluxe Meat Sauce Rates: 5 words for ’2.50 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50‘ billing charge. Deadline is Friday Business Services Help Wanted A & M TOWING We buy junk cars or haul away free. 942-7253. EARN MONEY typing at home. $30,000/year income potential. Details, (1)805-687-6000 ExL B-6574. Real Estate ARE YOU THINKING OF SELLING YOUR HOME or vacant land"’ Do you know *hat it’s worth? 1 have buyers for the Caledonia area. Call Gordon Hubbard, Westdale Better Homes & Gardens. 891-8052 or 453-6301.__________________ WHEREAS, the plonning for community celebration o< In- Save up to 70% on Second Pizza f. ol the United States of America; PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 difficult task, but one which greatly benefits all of the people of the Village of Caledonia and the surrounding area; and WHEREAS. John Rodgers and chairparsons of the Caledonia 1989 Independence Day Celebration NOW. THEREFORE. BE IT RESOLVED: 1. The Village Council of the Village of Caledonia HEREBY COMMENDS John Rodgers and Sharon McConnon for their tireless and faithful service as chairpersons of the Caledonia 1989 Independence Day celebration 2. The Village Council FUR THER THANKS AND EXTENDS ITS APPRECIATION to John Rodgers and Sharon McConnon for their many and successful efforts in planning and carrying out all of the many and varied activities mode available to all of the peo­ ple of the Village of Caledonia in observance of independence day. including a parade, arts and crafts exhibits, fireworks displays and many other events and activities. 3. The Village Council FUR THER ACKNOWLEDGES, in behalf of all of the people of the Village, the outstanding efforts of John Rodgers and Sharon Mc­ Connon in helping to make so successful and enjoyable Caledonia's celebration of the 213th anniversary of the freedom and independence of the United States of America. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Village Council President and Village Clerk have subscribed their names to this Resolution this 14th day of August, 1989. Glen L. Klover, Village Council President Jacqueline Cherry, Village Clerk («/») Blood pressure topic of ‘50 plus’programs in September 1 FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA i I I LOWELL or Ml MIDDLEVILLE ----------------- $900 fl££ £b wit AWVIA", irxir | OR I > ; pizza | 1 Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop ’ ' FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA LOWELL or MIDDLEVILLE '$900 fl££ MWW. is o« I 4b was irxir pizza i Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop • J p P . | ’at Out 0«M> • Only 1 Per Coupon • Expwes S'St/aS • Fta: Knot prom All of our Pizzas include our Special Sauce and 100° 0 Mozzarella Cheese NO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY 15 MINUTES TAKE OUT OR EAT IN OR FAST FREE DELIVERY c_ WITHIN 5 MILES Here s what our customers sav about Faro s Pizza Helping individuals unders­ tand and control high blood pressure is the aim of a three part health education program sponsored by Metropolitan and Butterworth hospitals in Grand Rapids These free classes are part of a series of programs aimed at the “Fifty Plus” genera­ tion. but the> are open to peo­ ple of all ages. They will be held on consecutive Fridays, beginning Sept. 8, at Metropolitan Hospital. 1919 Boston S.E.. from 10 a.m. to noon. “Understanding Your Blood Pressure will be the topic discussed at the first ses­ sion Friday. Sept. 8 Speakers will include a cardiologist and a registered nurse The class will focus on the causes, prevalence and risk factors of high blood pressure and the effect on the body. The topic of the second ses­ sion, which will be held Sept. 15, will be “Diet and High Blood Pressure.” A dietitian will offer hints about healthier eating, weight loss and managing diet. An exercise physiologist and social worker will present the third session, titled “Stress Reduction and Exer­ cise." Sept. 22. Participants will discover how regular ex­ ercise and stress reduction can be used in the fight against high blood pressure Attendance is free, but class size is limited to register or for further information, call 247-7376. Middleville student on spring dean’s list for Northwood Mark S. Vertinde of Mid­ dlevilk hah been named to the dean s list for the spring term at Northwood institute. Vertinde is the son of Mr. and Mrs James Vertinde of Middies ilk recognition, students must Northwood Institute in Midland is a private, credited college specializing in practical career preparation and offering two- and four year degrees in the fields of business and management. The college emphasizes the importance of the free enter pnse system and the relation­ ship between business and the FACTORY: Long term work (excellent opportunities for permanent hire) near the Kent Ccunty Airport is available. Men and uomcn! 1st and 2nd shifts! No experience required, but must be able to do fast paced production work. Apply 7:30am-4:30pm, weekdays at CALEDONIA 3 BEDROOM walkout Ranch. 1V« bath, finished basement, large 2X stall, heated, attached garage w/ openers. New kitchen. 12X16 storage barn. $89,900. 891-1167.__________________ MIDDLEVILLE - 5560 Irving Rd., 3 plus bedroom Colonial, Thornapple River, small acreage, $94,900. CALEDO­ NIA - 9520 VinccnL walkout 3 bedroom ranch, lakefront, 5 acres, $139,900. CALEDONIA - 6921 76lh 3 or 4 bedroom Ifc story, walkouL treed yard, pool, $99,900. ROCKFORD 225 Bridge Nostalgic 3 or 4 bedroom 2 story, double lot, $87,900. LAKE COUNTY 9 acre site peace and quite, near Coe Creek. $6000. Lu Ward 795-3723 RcMax Brokers, 891-9219. Jobs Wanted DAY CARE IN MY HOME Would prefer child going into morning DK or Kindcrgardcn al TK. Have easy access to Whitneyville Rd. Please call for more information. 795-7864.______ LICENSED DAY CARE in my Alto/Alaska home, 2 full lime openings. Kettle Lake Schools. Call 698-7569._____________ LICENSED BABYSITTER Yankee Springs area, Middlevil­ le schools, excellent references, clean, wholesome cnvironmcnL 795-9159. For Sale BABY LOCK SERGER 3 thread, excellent condition. 795-7702 anytime before 9pm. FOR SALE: Spinet console piano with bench, full keyboard, beautiful finish, $500.945-5316 after 6pm._________________ POLE BUILDINGS - Horse barns and garages. 24x32x8 completely erected, $3,350. Includes service door and 9x7 overhead. Many sizes available. Call Mecca Buildings for your dist. rep. 1-800-544-6682. PEOPLEMARK. INC. 2401 Camclot CL, SE. Located off M-37, behind Eastbrook Mall. 957-2101. EOE.____________ HELP WANTED: Service station cashier, third shift, lOp.m.-6:3Oa.m. two or three nights per week. Duties include cleaning, stocking, and clerical. Must be at least 18 but no high school students please. Starts at $4.25 per hour, to $4.75 after 6 months. Employment to begin in Sept Apply at Caledonia Stan­ dard Service, M-37 and Main SL, between 8a.m.-4p.m. REAL ESTATE CAREER Unlimited potential, job free­ dom & job satisfaction. Wc are interviewing sales people for Kentwood, Caledonia, Byron Center and Middleville areas. Century 21 Czinder Realty Inc. 891-9201._______________ . SPRAY PAINTERS needed for mask spray painting of plastic automotive parts. Wages up to $8.35 per hour plus bonus & full benefit package. Please apply between 8am & 11:30am or 1 to 4:30pm at Lacks Industries, 3500 Raleigh, Kentwood off 36lh SL between Kraft A Patter son. No phone calls please. WANTED JUNK CARS: Haul away free, Rapid Towing. 698-9858.__________________ WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 Miscellaneous COOK’S CARPET CLEAN­ ING & Upholstery. Reason­ able rates, FREE deodoriza­ tion through month of August. Special rates for churches and senior citizens. Cali 795-9337 DON’T FORGET! We have a paint color computer to match your carpet or wallpaper samples. CALEDONIA VILLAGE HARDWARE. Call 891-9255. YAMAHA RAZZ Bought new last year, mint condition. Call before 4pm or after 9pm. 891-8785. Ill IS REPAIR YOUR WINDOWS and screens. Caledonia Village Hardware. Call 891-9255. For Rent PIANO LESSONS SCHE­ DULING: close to schools, 25 years experience, phone 795-7232. 3 BEDROOM APARTMENT Heat, stove, refrig A garage furnished. No pets. $400 plus deposit 891-8647.__________ BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110.________ FOR RENT: 3 bedrodrn farm house $375 per month plus deposit. No pets 795-7722 or 795-3532. Community Notices ALA TEEN New meeting 7 p.m., Tuesday nights at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia._____________ Wanted WANTED: children to care for in my home between Caledonia and Middleville, very reason­ able rates. Phone 891-1869, Grace. ____________ __ Farm L-PICK BLUEBERRIES: good crop, tasty bcmes Phone 795 9758, SAS Farm Market, 3 miles south of Middleville on M-37. BOWLERS - VILLA LASSIES League meeting at Mid-Villa Aug 23rd 7pm. Garage Sale FIVE FAMILY GARAGE SALE: August 25th and 26th, 9 ' 213 W. ** ' — - to 5. Main, Caledonia. LARGE CLUB GARAGE SALE 6662 84th Street SE, Caledonia. 1 Mi E of M37. All sizes and iou of goodies. Aug 23 GET RESULTS Call... 795-3345 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I August 22, 1989 / Page 15 the Most Beautiful Da^ of ^our bife start with the finest STATIONERY choose from our selection of • WEDDING INVITATIONS • WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS • THANK YOU CARDS • RECEPTION CARDS • NAPKINS • WEDDING MATCHES • ACCESSORIES oincbeU A io vob Sample books may be taken out overni^t for selection at your convenience rank Phone 945 9554 Hastings �Page 16 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I August 22, 1989 JOIN US FOR HASTINGS CITY BANK'S GRAND OPENING OF ITS DONIA OFFICE 21st - 26th TO WIN ■ □ Va ion in Orlando, Florida nd Get-A-Ways at the’ Grand Plaza VCR □ Color TV Q Gas Grill •NO DEPOSIT REQUIRED Free Gifts and Refreshments For All 9265 CHERRY VALLEY - M-37 HOURS: Monday-Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon Telephone: (616) 891-0010 MARATHON SERVICE STATION GRAND CHERRY VALLEY - M-37 RAPIDS s MIDDLEVILLE \ HASTINGS x CALEDONIA VILLAGE CENTRE DOWNTOWN CALEDONIA � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/SunandNews_1989-08-29.pdf 1cc977095dd632d001b299ef241ad3d3 PDF Text Text X Hastings Public Library 121 Churcn The,Sun and News3' Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Middleville. Michigan 49333 118th Year . '---No 84 / August 29. 1989 Audit shows village in ‘excellent financial shape’ Middleville receives OK to annex mobile home park by Barbara Gall Village Attorney Jim Fisher reported to the Middleville Village Council last week that the village's proposed annexation of 40 acres of land north of Lincoln Meadows Apart­ ments was approved Aug. 15 by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The property being annexed is the site of Cider Mills Estates, a 170-unit mobile home park. Con­ struction of the project is on hold, pending expansion of the village wastewater treatment system. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources has ruled sewer capacity must be increased before any new developments can hook up to it, A public hearing on a second annexation request from the village will be held Sept. 12 at the Barry County Commissioners' chambers, Fisher said. If approved, the annexed property would include 10 acres slated for a proposed apartment comp­ lex located between Sher­ idan Street and Lincoln Meadows. In other news, after presenting his audit report of the village’s books, Thomas L. Johnson, CPA, Hastings, pronounced the Village of Middleville in "excellent financial shape." His report, now on file with Village Clerk Cheryl Hooper, shows the village's combined cash and receivables of $1,428,724 exceed its liabilities of $257,642 by $1,171,082. A line item financial statement for all village funds is contained in the report, which is available at the village hall. In other business, the council unanimously ap­ proved a new agreement presented by Lon Myers outlining shared fire protection responsibilities with Thornapple Township. Under the new plan, the village will provide the fire department building and pay the insurance on it. It also will pay one half of the maintenance costs of the buidling. The township will cover any other costs of the joint fire protection. Publishing Company, a division of the Grand Rapids advertising and public relations firm of Woller, Cook and Misamore. The company expects to have material ready for the promotion committee in the next few weeks, Thatcher said. Village Manager Kit Roon reported that sand blasting and painting of the Thornapple River bridge is scheduled to begin Sept. 11. The bridge will remain open during the repair work, he said, but explained that traffic across the bridge probably will be limited to one lane in each direction. Completion of the project is scheduled for Nov. 15, Roon said. If approved by the township this week, the plan will go into effect Sept. 15 and be reviewed in one year. Council President Duane Thatcher reported he had met with the committee in charge of promoting Middleville’s desirable qualities as a place to live or locate business. He said that photographs have been taken of selected features of the village, and that he was “impressed with the copy for the brochure" being prepared by Tech Committee evaluates Caledonia school’s physical education plan by Barbara Gall A recent evaluation completed by a committee of Caledonia physical education staff and district parents rated the district's physical education program high in personnel and in administrative support, but weak in the areas of stated goals and objectives, cur­ riculum organization and in such categories as program supervision and instruc­ tional materials. These results were presented by Drs. Sam Reuschlein and John Haubenstricker of Michigan State University, who last week returned to Caledonia with a draft of their report on the Caledonia Com­ munity Schools K-12 physical education program. The report was compiled from data submitted by the volunteer committee which included all Caledonia physical education teachers as well as building principals, district parents and administrators inter­ ested in improving the physical education cur­ riculum. Reuschlein, who is curriculum coordinator for MSU's physical education department, and Hauben­ stricker, who is coordinator of the university's graduate studies program in physical education, first came to Caledonia last February as consultants from the Michigan Exemplary Phys­ ical Education Programs Project (MEPEPP). They explained at a community awareness session that the purpose of MEPEPP is to help school districts Continued on page 2 Hastings City Bank opening helps band Hastings City Bank President and Chairman of the Board Robert Picking prepares to cut a ‘ribbon’ of currency (between the bills, of course) officially opening the Caledonia office of HCB last week. Assisting him is Candy Bowman, president of the Caledonia Instrumental Music Association, who accepted the monetary band on behalf of a musical one. The bank donated the $200 ribbon to the Caledonia High School band to help pay for its spring tour in Florida. Hastings City Bank is the first merchant donor to the band's fund raising campaign. Death takes Bowens Mills co-owner Neal Cook, 58 This photo of Marion and Neal Cook was token in the summer of 1988 shortly before the 10th anniversary celebration of the couple's restoration of Bowens Mills. The Middleville area is mourning the loss of the co­ owner of histone Bowens Mills Neal Cook, who was in­ strumental in restoring the mill and turning it into one of West Michigan's most popular historical tourist at­ tractions with his wife. Manon, died Tuesday, Aug. 22, at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids after complica­ tions stemming from recent open heart surgery. He was 58. Cook had worked as an in­ dustrial manager in several area die cast plants until a back injury forced him to retire in 1971. Seven years later he and his w ife began the task of restor­ ing the histone Bowens Mills, turning it into a tourist attrac­ tion and the site of a number of weekend celebrations that featured old-fashioned demonstrations, folk music, food, tours and even Civil War encampments. One of the mill's biggest attractions has been cider making in the fall. The Cooks, who lived on Old Bowens Mill Road, a year ago this month celebrated their 10th anniversary of restoring the historic site. Cook attended school in the Thornapple Kellogg district and be was a member of the Note of Praise Church, Gun Lake He was bom on Oct. 23, 1930, in Bartle Creek, the son of Roy and Martha A (Thome) Cook, but he lived most of his life in Barry Coun­ ty with Hazel Johnson and Ralph Kenyon On Nov. 1, 1948, he mar­ ried the former Marion Marble Surviving, besides his wife, are three daughters, Mrs Frank (Dawn) Healey and Mrs Jeff (Christina) Lee, both of Bradenton, Fla., and Mrs Owen (Carleen) Sabin of Bowens Mills; three grand­ daughters; two grandsons; two great-granddaughters, a sister, Mrs Ray (Lou) Martin of Jenison; a brother, T Ed­ ward Allen of Plymouth; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends. The funeral took place Thursday afternoon, Aug 24. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville, with the Rev. Al Conklin officiating. Inter­ ment was in Mt Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory. �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I August 29. 1989 Committee evaluates physical ed. program Continued from front page MEPEPP consultants Sam Reuschlein.left, and John Haubenstricker, both of Michigan State University, discuss the report and its implications with the local self-study committee. improve their physical education programs. The consultants provide a structured self-study tool, they said, and then evaluate the responses to help the district identify strengths and weaknesses of its physical education services. Recommendations to the district on ways to improve the weak areas of the curriculum are also part of MEPEPFs services to the district, they explained. After the February meeting, the Caledonia physical education staff and several community mem­ bers volunteered to serve on a self-study committee to be coordinated by Doug Busman, director of academics for the Caledonia schools. At the invitation of the school district, Reuschlein and Haubenstricker re­ turned to Caledonia in May to explain to the committee how the self-study process Members of the Caledonia MEPEPP self-study committee look over the report evaluating the district s physical education program. From left are parent member Chris Hurst and physical ecucation teachers Jon Meermon, Mike Dansard and Laura Crump. The ‘Korean Connection’ appears in Caledonia by Barbara Gall It’s hard to believe there could be a link between a missionary orphanage near bustling Seoul, Korea, and a midwest rural town like Caledonia. But such a connection appeared when 26-year-old Korean teacher Min Ok Park (her surname would come first in her native country), spent almost two months visiting some of her former students who are now adopted members of families in Caledonia and other midwest communities. Min Ok teaches in the Chechon Children's home in Visiting Korean teacher Min Ok Pork right, said blue jeans were the first thing she bought when she arrived in the U.S. She and former student Kim Besteman show off their all-American look while Min Ok visited in Caledonia worked and to present each member with a rating instrument which broke the program evaluation into 15 categories. After individually rating the district, the committee members met again with the MEPEPP consultants to discuss their evaluations and compile a summary of the individual ratings. Reusch­ lein and Haubenstricker encouraged the committee members to include written comments as well as numerical ratings. The two consultants then returned to MSU with all the self-study documents and tabulated and summarized the results in the report presented to the committee Aug. 24. They also included a prioritized list of improvements and a time line for implementing them. High priority areas included setting program goals and objectives, establishing a K-12 cur­ riculum organized on a sequential scale, improving K-12 leadership, and establishing clear and well-publicized safety and medical requirements. The consultants pointed out that some of these would be easily accomplished, like providing adequate first aid equipment in all buildings, while others would take time and thought, like establishing relevant, just­ ifiable program goals. Curriculum organization, which the committee rated as needing extensive improvement, also would take time and work by the physical education staff and the school administration. At this point, the committee is left with the decision of whether and when to proceed with curriculum improvement, said the consultants. They emphasized that MEPEPP will gladly assist the district's efforts if it decides to continue with the improvement process. Busman asked committee members to study the report and he will contact each member for his or her opinion on whether to proceed in the program improvement process. He also will be in contact with the education committee of the school board if the committee decides to continue, he said. He added that other community members are welcome to review the report and offer suggestions. "Personally, I hope we continue," he said. "I would like to see Caledonia develop a truly fine physical education program, and we’ve already taken the first steps by defining the areas we need to work on. I'd hate to see us stop at this point." Interested parents and other area residents can contact Busman by calling him at the Caledonia Community Schools admin­ istration office, 891-8185. Sell it in the Sun & News Classifieds The question submitted this week is. “Now that millage has passed, what kind of differences will we see?” First, the most evident differences is attitude both in the community and by the students and staff. All summer there has been a level of excitement as we prepare for the new school year. Uncertainity and doubt have been replaced with planning and preparation. A steady decline in enrollment last year has been replaced w ith a surge of new students enrolling. The Board of Education, with staff representatives' input, has established goals for the year ahead. These goals are being refined and objectives will be developed by administration and staff. Without the millage, the Board of Education would be limited in the goals they set. Passage of the millage for three years (except for 2Vi mills that expired this year) allows your Board of Education and administration to do long-range plann­ ing needed for a good school educational program. Possibly the second major difference is the one you will mx see. As you remember, a major need for additional millage was to continue and to maintain the present level of pregrams and services. This your school district will be able to do. Needed textbooks and instructional equipment replacement will be made. With an increasing student enrollment, this may mean added staffing and additional support needs The special millage for bus replacement means that the bus replacement schedule can be reinstated Two new buses have been placed on order and it appears that there will be funding to replace three next year. With the additional mill for athletics and extra-curricular activities, the full program is being operated and the pay-to-participatc of last year has been eliminated. The most visible difference that we will see is in dealing w ith the many facility and maintenance needs of the district The funding level for this comes through the support of the He ad lee Rollback allowing the district to levy the full amount of millage approved by the voters and the state aid package being slightly higher than the governor’s projection. We all look ahead to 1989-90 in the Thornapple Kellogg Schools. Stephen C. Garrett Superintendent ‘Happy 60’ Club plans 25th Birthday party September 11 The Caledonia “Happy 60” Club will be celebrating its 25th birthday Monday, Sept 11. at Holy Family Parish Hall at noon, with a potluck dinner. Everyone is asked to bring a dish or two to pass, and their own table service. Beverage will be furnished. All must register when arriving at the hall. A program is planned for this occasion, with a look-a­ like Abraham Lincoln making an appearance with his musical saw. Many other features will include door prizes and a surprise guest who will make a visit. Many pictures and history of the club through its 25 years will be on display at this celebration. More about this celebration will be in the next issues of the paper. For more information, call Lillion Schultz at 891-8135. Thornapple Kellogg band to hold ‘bottle drive’ on Sept. 1 Members of the Thornapple Kellogg High School band will have a bottle collection drive from 9 a m. to noon Fri­ day, Sept. 1, on the lawn next to the high school. z Proceeds from the effort will be used to help pay for the band s trip to Florida, which is sheduled for June 6, 1990. Donations of returnable bot­ tles and cans are being sought. ------------ --- TheSun and 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. SecoodClass 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 Outside Barry Kent or Allegan Counties L Founder in 1870 — Published by. THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. $8 00 $10 00 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I August 29, 1989 / Page 3 Neighbors \ NORMA VELDERMAN Good morning, everyone! Our weather seems to be as fickle as some of us folks. One minute it is sunny and beautiful, the next minute a cloud comes over and one side of the street gets a pouring rain and the other side is dry Boom, thunder and lightning, away goes the cloud and out comes the sun I am not complaining. Our farm is nothing but blow sand, so we never drown out. But the poor farmers trying to harvest crops. Hay never gets dry and some fields are too wet. By this time you folks have heard about Neal Cook and his death. He and Manon and all their family have done such a super job on rebuilding Bowens Mills He had a long haul with his back trouble, his heart bypass seemed to be successful. but other com plications were too much Our love and sympathy go out to the family. He will be sorely missed by all of us. Wouldn’t it be a nice tribute to him to start a memorial fund to Bowens Mills in his memory? 1 believe they did tell me that if you wanted to contribute to a fund like that, instead of flowers, you could do that The Beeler Funeral Home can tell you more about it. Fern Doyle and Nellie Jansen from Grand Rapids spent Tuesday dosing to Fre­ mont and area, sightseeing, shopping and just enjoying each other’s company Arne and Florence Van Hom of Detroit, (he is Lena McGee s brother), spent some time here last week visiting family and saying the night at Fem’s house. Cindy and Doug Thaler had just returned from a weekend visit with her folks, the Greens, on Sunday, and visiting with her sister and family in Portage on Monday They had just returned as I called So we just said hello and goodbye. After a trip like that with children, it is no time to gab with tired parents and children. Lois Bremer had son Dave and Colleen, son Zachary and Kara there with her for Sun­ day dinner. Jenny Tobin was also home for the weekend. The Fred Buckinghams visited with granddaughter. Susan Eastman and family Sunday afternoon. Aug. 20. in Kalamazoo Betty and Paul Newman have had their daughter. Joy Meyers, and son. Randy, from Florida, visiting with them for a few days Jack Spencer s sister and two children of Farmington were visiting with them this last week Also the sister’s daughter's family members from Dearborn were there. Rod and Char Finkbemer attended the Finkbemer Reu­ nion Sunday. Aug. 20. at Caledonia. Because of rain, they held it in the Caledonia Methodist Church Then, the Finkbeiners at­ tended granddaughter Jackie s first birthday, at Emmet They also attended a wedding in Detroit. Kathy Moma said that she and Chic have been sort of lazy, just relaxing and doing ordinary things around home. Loraine and Dave Otto have been having son Ken and Paula’s daughter. Rebekah, saying with them The family lives in Chicago Rebekah is only 3 years old. so 1 imagine she is keeping them busy. Rosemarie Otto said that last week most of the family got together to help her father. Albert Pederson, celebrate his 98th birthday. Isn’t that something? He lives at Lin­ coln Meadows, takes care of himself and is very alert. Louise Schleh said that her son. Curtis, and family took her to the Big Mall, outside of Battle Creek. Tuesday. Aug. 22. It was a get together to Continued on page 6 The ‘Korean Connection’ visits thetown of Caledonia Continued from previous page Chechon, South Korea, southeast of Seoul. The director of the home is a missionary, Jane White, known as "Mama Jane" to the children and staff at the orphanage. Originally from Madison, Wise., White has been at the home for 22 years, explained Min Ok and her Caledonia hostess, Shirley Besteman. Shirley, her husband Gary and their daughter Jennie adopted one of the Chechon children three years ago, when Kim was almost 5 years old. Now looking forward to third grade, Kim is thoroughly American­ ized, but still remembers Min Ok and her early years at the Chechon home. And Min Ok remembers Kim and other Chechon children who are now members of American families in Cleveland, Muskegon and Forest Hills, as well as in Caledonia. Min Ok arrived in the United States July 7, escorting six children who were coming to new homes and families in America. She decided to take advantage of her first visit to the U.S. to get reacquainted with adopted children she had once cared for in Korea. In Minnesota, her first stop, she visited two former students and a Korean "culture camp" attended by 400 Korean children who came to renew remem­ brances of their homeland, or learn about a country they had never known after being adopted as babies. Min Ok said she also attended a support group for the parents of Korean children. While staying in Cale­ donia, she will visit nine to 12 former students, some of whom were students in her class at the orphanage. She talked by phone to some others who live in Cleveland, she said. "I can't believe how they have grown up," she said of her former charges. "I remember them as small, very young, and now they are getting tall, changing so much. They are not Korean any more." She said the teachers and staff at the orphanage wish their former charges would write a letter once a year. "The workers are all so happy when a letter comes,” she said. "Especially if a picture comes, too. Every­ one has to see and read, and everyone talks about how much the child has changed. It means a lot." About 1,000 children have been adopted from the Chechon home, she said. Min Ok said she would like to work in the United States after she finishes her master’s degree at Soong Sil University in Seoul. Her goal is to work with adopted children like Kim Besteman, teaching them Korean language and customs so the children don’t lose all knowledge of their native culture . Besteman said she and her husband and other parents who have adopted Korean youngsters are at a loss when trying to help their children remember their native language or customs. "We just don't know enough to teach them," she said. "We want the children tn ’•emember and be proud v. ineir Korean heritage, but they forget so quickly. Having someone like Min Ok would be wonderful. "We also need someone who can be 'the bridge' while the children are learning the language. Having a translator just a phone call away would eliminate so many misunderstandings, especially for the children." "Most of us Americans certainly don't know any Korean," Besteman said. "Mama Jane teaches them enough that they can express their needs or ask some questions until they start to catch on to English. Fortunately, the kids pick up the language very quickly, but there are many times when you wish you could call up someone who knows Korean." She told the story of one newly adopted little boy who was taken out of his class for a while so he could be helped with his English. He, however, thought he had done something wrong, and was being punished, and both he and his adoptive parents went through an upsetting time until the misunderstanding was straightened out. Neither understood what was wrong because of the language barrier. "This is when having someone like Min Ok would be so nice," Besteman pointed out Min Ok, whose mother and brother also live and work at the orphanage, said there are about 55 children being cared for at the Chechong home by a staff of 16. Children are sometimes brought to the home by family members who can’t afford to take care of them, she explained. Others are brought by the police or the hospital. Some are found abandoned in the streets. Dressed in Korean costume, Kim and Min Ok display their pride in their nativeculture. Mama Jane tries to find out something about every child, Min Ok said. "Often she knows where the children come from, and Mama Jane says that sometimes parents leave children, but hide nearby to make sure someone finds the baby or little one." The orphanage is now an attractive, three-story build­ ing, thanks to funds raised for its support from churches and other philanthropic groups. As Besteman showed a video of the home, Min Ok explained the facility as well as activities filmed while the children sang, did exercises, played and recited lessons. The children, who range in age from a few days to nine or 10 years old, attend school right in the orphanage, Min Ok said. The average stay for the older children is about a year. She explained that the children need that time to adjust to leaving their famililies and to prepare to go to an adoptive home. Besteman said that she was impressed with all that Mama Jane does to prepare the children for their new homes. They see pictures of their new family, and are taught a little about the new country in which they will be living. They also learn a few "basic" sentences in English to help the communications process. But Min Ok said that fewer and fewer children are coming to the orphanage, as more Korean families are adopting the orphans and abandoned children. She said Mama Jane has predicted that the practice of American families adopting Korean children may soon become a thing of the past. Besteman said families interested in adopting a Korean child from the Chechon Children’s Home should contact Bethany I International Adoptions, 1 which works with the Holt i Adoption Agency, the agency used by the Chechon orphanage. "We are always sad a little to see the children go," said Min Ok as she pointed out one child or another on the video. "This (visit) has been so nice, to see the children happy and well." Fast, fan claim service is "no problem" with Auto-Owners ThlNo * DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. -When You Think of Insurance, Think of Us” 215 E Mam Street, Caledonia, Michigan 49316 JEFFREY M DeVRIES (616) 891-8125 JOHN J DeVRIES �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I August 29. 1989 T-K Middle School gym gets paint job Beautiful weather for this time of year. Leaves are turn­ ing and soon we will need to be raking. Flowers are still blooming real pretty. Mary Beth Wittee and boys from Spring Lake spent Mon­ day and Tuesday with her mother, June Tungate, for an­ ther nice visit with grandma. Frank arrived in time for the big sale at the farm Satur day. There was a huge crowd and a beautiful day. Wendy and I had three nice days for our garage sales. Thursday, Friday and Satur­ day. I saw many people that 1 had forgotten about, students once but parents now. Did you enjoy the aid last Thursday. I had to miss it. They had a great time I am told Bernadine and Harry Reaser and Deanne and Frank enjoyed dinner out one even­ ing last week. Clarke and I spent Sunday at Blodgett Hospital with the Neal Cook family. Sorry to report that Neal passed away early Tuesday morning. We will all miss him, but he now is at rest with his maker. God bless you. Neal. Monday we were in Delton with the Sponger family Tuesday we were in Grand Rapids to see my foot doctor GET RESULTS call 795-3345 today LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Good Shepherd Lutheran Church "People that care" Middleville at the Community Hall 1 1” Sunday Service 9:30 a m. Pastor Monte C. Bell Students returning for classes at the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School may have noticed something dif­ ferent about what has been known as “the small gym " The facility has been the beneficiary of a paint job and some sprucing up. courtesy of Nauonw ide Painters of Grand Rapids, which is co-owned by Middleville resident Dick Webster Webster and some of his crew members took part of Monday night of last week and spent just about the entire day cleaning up and painting the gym. which was a part of the school when it was built in 1931. The gym. which has its walls adorned with figures of cartoon characters, now is be­ ing used for elementary physical education classes and for practices and meets by the middle school wrestling program Webster, who has two sons, Kiley and Corey, who have been involved in wrestling at TK, said he decided to give the gym a paint job free of charge very simply because it needed it. WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. "The Church where everybody is somebody... ... and Jesus Christ is Lord" 9 X a m. Sunday School Sunday Morning Worjhp 10X 0 m. Sunday Evening Wortfvp 6 00 p m. Wednesday M<iweek prayer & BOie study Rev WUham Dobton. Pastor Steve Jackson. Youth Pastor 700 p.m. 891-6923 St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Nationwide Painting donated its employees' time, labor and materials. was °*d and dirty and whenever we brought somebody here (to A crew from Nationwide Painting, headed by co-owner Dick Webster (lower right) lost week spruced up the old gym at the Thornapple Kellogg Middle School with a free paint job. DUTTON CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 6950 Hanna Lake SE (just South of 68th St.) (616) 795-2391 2415 McCann Road, Irving, Michigan St. Paul Lutheran MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE MISSOURI SYNOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES (Come join our family ... God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship....... „......... 8:30 am. Sunday School...................................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship___ ____ 11:00 a m. 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship .... 9:30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship...................... 11:00 a.m. Rev. Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church Church Office Phone — 795-9266 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED St. Margaret Mary of the Sacred Heart Chapel 708 West Main Street Temporanly meeting at the Games Township Hall on 68th St. S.E near Kalamazoo Ave. Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evenmg Worship Service 1000 a m. H 15 o m 600 p m. Visiting Pastor: Al Korvemaker • 452-9711 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music 11:00a.m. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45p.m. PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11 a.m. Church School 9:45 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 Rev Rick Veenstra. Interim Pastor Rev. Stanley Vugteveen. Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education Sunday - Latin Tridentine Mass • 10 a.m. Rosary and Confessions before Mass Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Summer Morning Worship..................................... 10:00A.M. Sunday Morning Worship....................................... 10.30A.M. Sunday School.................................................................9:30A.M. Evening Service................................................................5:45P.M. Daily' Mass in Small Chapel • 8:30 a.m. 795-3667 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Recotory Office Phone — 531-0432 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A chtock utth a Qartng heart for taer Comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings coeutuaurji and dbr uedd” Ret Paul Dou-nie, Interim Rector Phone 945-3014 Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday Eucharist: During Summer__ ___________ .__ 10D0 a.m Regularly------------------ - —................ 10 30 a_m Morning Prayer Wednesday------------------------------------- 7.15 a.m Pastor, Rev. Max E. Tucker Music, Jeff Vander Heide “God Cares for You’’ Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. 9:45 a m. Sunday Morning Worship Service 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Services — Sunday School ...........................10:00 a.m. Morning Worship...................... 11:00 am. Evening Worship.................................... 6:00p.m. Pastor Wesley J. Coffey Phone 795-7076 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 10 a m. Sunday Evening Service 6.X p.m. Pioneer Gub (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday 6.W p.m. Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship. Wednesday 7 00 p m. REV KENNETH VAUGHT YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor A Living Church — Senring a Living Lord Sunday Morning Worship 9:30a.m. Sunday School 10:45a.m. Praise Service 6:50a.m. Sunday Evening Service................................. 7:00p.m. Sunday School Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY..... 9:45 a.m., 11.00 a.m & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY.................... Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m A Church on the Word Sunday Evening Service......... The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod compete in wrestling meets), it looked pretty rough." he said Pastor Mede Buualda Dan Ackerman Seminary intern Al Tiemeyer Community calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office. (616) 891-1512 Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School 9:15 a.m. Worship Service 10 00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891 9669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Dr. Robert Wessman 891 8028 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 & 11:00 a m. First Friday Mass............................. 7:00 p.m. <Dld ®imf JHrtl|odiat (Clptrdi 5590 Whitneyville Ave .S.E. Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School................. 10:00 Morning Worship 11:00 Evening Worship..............6:00 Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children s Classes . ..7 00 Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - a.m. a.m. p.m p.m. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / August 29, 1989 I Page 5 Two Middleville men wage ‘Battle of the Bulge’ Two Middleville businessmen are waging a weight-loss contest that one of them has billed as the "Battle of the Fatties. " In one comer is Bob Klmge, owner of Bob’s Engine Hospital, who tips the scales at 284 pounds. In the other comer is Roger Schultz, owner of the R&M 76 gasoline station, weighing in at 314 pounds. The "battle of the bulge" officially started last Wednes­ day, Aug. 23. and it will con­ clude April 1. at which time the contestant who has lost the most weight will be declared the winner The prize, ironically, is a dinner of the winner’s choice. “It'll be the best and most expensive place I can find," Schultz said, "because I plan on winning.” The idea for the contest came to Schultz recently when he went to clothing store to be outfitted for trousers and noticed he was having dif­ ficulty getting a good fit. At that point, he decided that he must lose weight “I thought that if I tned to just do it by myself, it wouldn't work.” he said “I thought that a little competi­ tion might make it a little more interesting. " Schultz said he was aware of the impressive girth of Klinge for some time and chose him as his opponent. “He instigated it (the con­ test) and I followed.” Klinge said. “Yeah, we’re both overweight by at least 100 pounds." admitted Klinge. "I got here by eating good food, both cooked by my mother and in restaurants. " So, the only real way to lose weight and win the contest, he said, will be to cut down drastically on the consumption of food. “I plan to win on wall power." Schultz said. “I'll just cut out a few items each day." One sure-fire way to drop weight. Schultz said, will be for him to quit dnnking soda pop — cold turkey . He said he drank about 12 to 18 bottles of the stuff daily before the con­ test At the time he was being interviewed, he had gone two weeks without a sip Both men will be allowed to use whatever means they feel necessary to try to trim poun­ dage. but according to the contest rules, neither will be allowed to go to a doctor to seek weight loss medication. Klinge said that now he is looking forward to the challenge “It (the contest) will be comical because both of us like to eat," he said. Schultz countered with a philosophical comment, say­ ing. No matter what, we win if we both lose.” Area School Lunch Menus Thornappk* Kellogg High School, Middle School, Page Elementary Lunch Menu Tuesday , Aug. 29 Beef Bumto/Cheese Sauce, green beans, applesauce Wednesday , Aug. 30 Sliced turkey and cheese on a bun. tossed salad, berry cob­ bler or apple juice. Thursday, Aug. 31 Tuna melt or fishwich, cole slaw, mixed fruit. Friday, Sept. 1 No School. Monday, Sept. 4 Labor Day. No School. Tuesday, Sept. 5 Spaghetti with meat sauce, tossed salad, garlic bread, sliced peaches Wednesday, Sept. 6 Cheeseburger on a bun, french fries, applesauce, cookie. Thursday, Sept. 7 Beef taco salad, crackers or bread and butter, sliced pears. Friday. Sept. 8 Regular or folded pizza, sweet potatoes or baked beans, pineapple tidbits. NOTE: Whole and 2% milk offered every day. Hot dogs at Page every day. Salad bar at High School on Monday star­ ting Sept. 11. Pizza, ham and cheese sandwich, chili, chef salad at H.S. each day. West and McFall Lunch Menu Tuesday, Aug. 29 Beef Burrito/Cheese Sauce, green beans, applesauce. Wednesday , Aug. 30 Sliced turkey and cheese on a bun, tossed salad, berry cob­ bler or apple juice. Thursday , Aug. 31 Tuna melt or fishwich. cole slaw, mixed fruit. Friday. Sept. I No School. Monday. Sept. 4 Labor Day. No School. Tuesday. Sept. 5 Spaghetti with meat sauce, tossed salad, garlic bread, sliced peaches Wednesday . Sept. 6 Cheeseburger on a bun, french fries, applesauce, cookie. Thursday , Sept. 7 Beef taco salad, crackers or bread and butter, sliced pears. Friday, Sept. 8 Regular or folded pizza, sweet potatoes or baked beans, pineapple tidbits. NOTE: Whole and 2% milk available every day. Hot dogs available every day. T-K Middle School gets free paint job Continued from previous page FOOT PAIN? • Coms • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain Dr. Terrence J. Emiley NEW OFFICE FOR PODIATRY 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call 891-9133 for Your Appointment “Good insurance gives you peace of mind? If you have an accident or insurance loss on your vacation trip, the Bob Booth Agency is affiliated with 100,000 independent insurance agents across the country, ready to serve you. BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St (M-37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 Two Middleville businessmen, Roger Schultz (left) and Bob Klinge will duel In a friendly weight loss contest between Aug 23 and April 1, when the winner will be treated to a dinner. Webster and his crew used an air compressor to blow out the dust in n<x>ks and crannies and on the ceiling. Joining him on his crew were Scott Benson, Willie Loew and TK High School students Bnan Appel. Jeff Price. Kevin Webster and Zak Curth. Kevin Webster is Dick’s brother’s son and lives tn Caledonia Nationwide Painting seivices industries in its work. “It’s quite a thing to under­ take soething like this for nothing," said middle school principal Skip Pranger. "It’s much appreciated We’ve done a lot of improvements with the i middle school) facility over the summer and this fit in beautifully ’* Webster’s son Kiley will be able to take ■rtvMigr of the facelift this year, as he will be a member of the middle school wrestling team as an eighth grader this school year Cores this fall will be a junior at TK High School Webster said he decided to dedicate the work to the TK wrestling program, its coaches and all future wrestlers Are You Financially Do you work as bard to keep your finances in the same good shape as you do your body? If the answer is no, it's time to give your budget a workout. We'll be happy to help you plan a regimen to help you trim the fat from your investments and beef up your return. Isn't it time you started flexing your financial muscles? Come in and we'll show you all the right moves. State Bank off Caledonia Offices in Caledonia, Dutton & Middleville FDIC 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST. S.E. DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I August 29. 1989 New staff welcomed this year at Caledonia schools by Barbara Gall New teachers and support staff were officially welcomed into the Caledonia school district during get-acquainted luncheons last week. Superintendent Robert Myers said he was impressed with the qualifications of the new employees, adding that their arrival in the district “only means good schools are going to get better ” Not pictured is new staff member Brian Broekhuizen. a school social worker. Starting off with the new program at the new middle school are three new teachers. Shirley Besteman. left, will teach seventh grade reading and home economics. Andrea Berends is the new learning disabled teacher and Barb Daniels will teach computers and business education at both the high school and the middle school. At Coledonio Elementary, new staff includes Robin Lapin, left, who will teach in the resource room. Jan McDougall will teach kindergarten and Vicki Warren second grade. Mary VonderVeen. right, has joined the Dutton Elementary faculty as a part-time fifth grade teacher Chantel Jonker is now teaching kindergarten at Dutton. Alison VanderHeide, a Caledonia High School graduate, is the new secretary for the Director of Auxiliary Services. New employees in the support staff include Paul Zoet.left, maintenance and grounds; Ozzie Grinell, maintenance and mail run; Kim Lewellyn, Middle School; Tony Claybrook, Kettle Lake and Darlene Weslow, Dutton. Middleville neighbors Greeting Kettle Loke students this fall are new teachers Mary Palmer, left, fourth grade, and Shorryl Bowman, all-day alternate-day kindergarten. Continued from page 3 celebrate both his and Louise’s birthdays. Ethel Gibson said that the first couple of weeks in August that their son Ed and Christina and three boys came to visit her and Paul and Bob and Helen Wenger. Then, during the weekend of Aug. 5, Fred. Annmarie and three children came to visit them. They are from Sterling Heights. Ethel's sister and hubby EARLY ★★★★★ DEADLINES As a result of Labor Day, the ... DEADLINE FOR DISPLAY ADVERTISING for the September 5th issue will be ... THURSDAY, AUGUST 31 CLASSIFIED DEADLINE FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 1 at 5:00 P.M. from Chicago also came to visit. They hadn’t seen each ocher in a couple of years. We’re having something different happening at our place. The other day Johnny was working on the car and a man came in and asked him if he knew of a place near here, about two or three acres, that he could use. He then pro­ ceeded to tell us that he is with “Vision Quest Wagon Train.” He then told us about how the whole program deals with juveniles, who are aban­ doned, abused or can’t adjust to foster homes. They often are under supervision of the courts. Vision Quest was the pro­ gram started to help them cope. The first place that the courts from all over the U.S. do is to send them to Wilderness Camp, a form of survival camp. When the> finish that, they go to the Wagon Train They work through various levels by learning skills. Most of the young adults usually stay one year This particular train came from Florida, leaving last March and is now in our area. They have various jobs, starting out with an advance group, setting up the camp. They go through various stages in that category , going on to apprenticing, under an experienced Teamster, going on up, as they become more skilled until they work into a teamster They can apprentice to a skilled blacksmith or “Eerrier,” learning the trade As a parent, it seems to me, that it is a good way to help our troubled teenagers find themselves and become good citizens. It seems to be a much better way than to let them go on to the streets, and later sup­ port them in jail. So, the advanced group came to set up the camp, come early Thursday, Aug. 24, and the first 12 covered wagons were to arrive around about noon. They were to stay over­ night, leaving Friday morning and the second group of 12 was to come in Friday at noon, staying until Monday morning. The young people are re­ quired to go to school Satur­ day and Sunday. They have regular buses, which are their schools. The law requires so many hours of school each week, year-round. They keep in touch with their parents along the way. The next program after completing the Wagon Train is to go into a residential lear­ ning experience. 1 am pleased we had the op­ portunity to help needy youngsters solve their pro blems through that kind of learning experience. My husband says it was a program that he saw once on “60 Minutes” a while back They go all over the United States in all directions. By the time this goes to press Aug. 29, they will have come and gone You may have seen them there if you went in to Hastings on M-37, before Monday. Have a good week, everyone. Visit with you next week. Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. See me for car, home, life and health insurance KENNETH J. VISSER — Agent — 9240 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Michigan 891-9217 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I August 29. 1989 I Page 7 ‘Countree’ Craft Shop expands with a new showroom An arts and crafts business at a home and a barn on Bender Road is all in the family and continuing to expand. John and Mary Spencer started "Countree" out of their home seven years ago and last spring decided to open a showroom at a barn on the 80-acre farm where they live. The farm actually is owned by John’s parents, Jack and Gerry Spencer, who also are involved with the business, as is Mary’s parents, Fred and Laura Rock. "Countree," which Mary said is part of her slogan. "From the Countree, by Mother Nature and me," uses natural ingredients in the production of arts and crafts items. John said there are three functions, including the agricultural or growing phase, the manufacturing or designing and the marketing or selling. "Countree" specializes in herbs and dried flowers in the manufacture of its products. It also offers items such as craft supplies, ribbon, paper ribbon, baby’s breath, German Statice, "Silver King," a silver-colored herb used as a dried floral piece, and "Sweet Annie," a fragrant herb. "We gather tansy that grows wild, baby’s breath, daisy heads, grapevines, peppergrass, and other natural ingredients for our floral arrangements, said Mary." She added that "Countree" buys eucolyptus, but doesn't grow it because it dies with cold weather. In 1982 Mary started the business out of the Spencers’ home, after pursuing an interest in stained glass. A native of Middleville, she and John had come back to this area only the year before. She said she and her mother took wreaths to arts and crafts shows and quickly the home business. found that they sold better "He handles the wholesale than the stained-glass items. end, raising the crops," So. she began working more Mary said. "I'm involved with the arts and crafts with the designing end and the retail product." items. "We started with simple John is originally from the things and got more into east side of the state, baskets," she said. graduating from Ortonville The business in her home High School in Oakland was more of a workshop, County. Mary, after living Mary said. It had nothing on in Middleville for many display, except for twice years of her youth, moved each year, during open to the east side and houses. graduated from high school During those seven years, in Warren. "Countree" has supplied The two met while they several shops in Grand were attending Albion Rapids, sold items at arts College. and crafts shows and sold After they moved to this bulk flowers and materials area, his father retired and wholesale all over the because of his love for the United States to others who rural life this area provided, are not able to grow them then bought the 80-acre themselves. farm that includes the barn John worked at White's in that is now Countree's Middleville until 1986 and showroom. then resigned to become John said his father also more actively involved in Continued on next page >7THORNAPPLE FLORAL 114 River Street. Middleville Downtown — Along the River COMPLETE FLORAL SERVICE FOR ALL OCCASIONS — We wire flowers worldwide OPEN Mon -Wed 9-5 Thurs.&Frl. 9-5.30; Sat 9-1 (616) 795-3331 PMS Mary and John Spencer show off some of the things they have on display at Countree's new showroom at a barn on Bender Road. John is showing "Silver King," an herb used as a dried floral piece. Dtllage barber $ 4^0^^795-7760 1 John Hampton, Barber Stylist Member of the State Barber Association 207 E. Main St., Middleville OPEN: Tues. Fri. 8-5:30; Sat. 8-12:30 Caledonia Parent Co-operative Preschool Holy Family Catholic Church 9669 KRAFTS E - Still Has Openings . . .for 3- and 4-year-olds for our fall program. For more information or to register ... Call Pam at 868-7567 !> or Kathy 698-9798 Barry County Commission on Aging Lunch Menu Wednesday. Aug. 30 Baked chicken, stewed tomatoes, baby lima beans, wheat bread, oleo, brownie, milk. Thursday , Aug. 31 Meatloaf with gravy, baked potato, California blend, wheat bread, oleo, fruit mix, milk. Friday, Sept. 1 Baked ham, vams/squash, eight way blend, rye bread, oleo, pears, milk. Monday, Sept. 4 Labor Day. Closed Tuesday. Sept. 5 Swiss steak with gravy, parsley potatoes. peas and carrots, dinner roll, oleo, fresh fruit, milk Events Wednesday. Aug 30 Hastings, singalong. Mid­ dleville. cards. Delton. Anna Cairns (slides on Scan­ dinavia); Woodland. Patty Spielmacher 12:15 Citizens Against Crime. Thursday. Aug. 31 Hastings cards. Nashville, bingo; Middleville, cards. Fnday. Sept 1 - Hastings, crafts, rolls and coffee. Nashville, popcorn; Woodland, Herminetti Mondiy. Sept 4 Closed Tuesday, Sept 5 - All sites puzzle, Hastings, darts; Nashville. Hermineas NUTRITIONAL AND HORMONAL TREATMENT Many people are only recently ac­ cepting PMS. The Born Clinic has recognized and treated PMS for over 20 years. Let our experience help YOU! pain & can kdpd FREE COLPOSCOPY With all female examina­ tions. (Colposcopy is a microscopic examination of the cervix.) < Wt 4- As seen Recent evidence — as re­ on local ported on local news sta- has shown that news tions __ broadcast "pap Smears" are only 50% accurate in diagnosing cancers of the cervix. Routine colposcopy, as done by the Born Clinic, greatly in­ creases your chances of early diag­ nosis. ifinr 2M7MIMP st UUSJIAS1O »StlO»flGaANO«A«»** 4*50* ------------------ (616) 455-3550------------------FAMILY PRACTICE �Page 8 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I August 29, 1989 Cupboard bare for Middleville grid team in 1989? Keith Rhines hasn't heard the word in a couple of seasons, but it’s commonly being associated with his Mid­ dleville football team this fall. Rebuilding. Rhines’ Trojan team is looking at a major rebuilding year in 1989. After compiling an outstan­ ding 17-1 mark the last two years, the Trojans are looking at starting over from scratch. “When you lose a group of seniors who went 35-1 (from freshmen through varsity) you gotta call it a rebuilding team," admits Rhines, who has but seven lettermen in­ cluding four starters back Rhines says a handful of players from a 7-2 junior var­ sity team will help, but that help likely won’t be immediate "We have quite a bit of talent, some big folks, but we also have some holes." he says. “It’s all rebuilding. We’re technically poor. “Generally we have good all-around athletes They’d be good in a lot of things they’d try." The team centers around four returning starters in wide receiver Brad Eastwood, of­ fensive tackle Jeff Kares. guard Steve Thompson and defensive end Bnan Osbun. Other returning lettermen include running back Delbert Craven, quarterback Mike Millhouse and defensive end Tom Dekxjff Rhines says the team, once it learns basic football fun­ damentals. could surprise a few O-K Blue compatriots The bottom line, however, is inexperience and needing to learn the game “I can’t put my finger on lot more time on the field. " Speaking of the O-K Blue. Rhines likes Godwin. Hamilton and perhaps Byron Center as the top three teams. why. but we do some things well while others they’ve never heard of.' ’ Rhines says. "I know we’ll have to do a lot more coaching. We need a Thornapple Kellogg golf team is young but eager Middlevill* golf: (first row) Scott Barnhill, Phil Postma, Brian Beute, Jack Miller (second row) Bob Borrink, With only two returning let­ terwinners the 1989 Mid­ dleville golf team knows it is going to struggle to get many wins this year. Only eight players are out for the team and there’s no doubt that more players would mean more team competition and lower scores. This year’s players are uni­ que in many ways. There are one senior and one junior on the team. With three-fourths of the team being underclassmen, the future of Middleville golf looks bright. This year’s group of young men are dedicated to improv­ ing their scores. For the first time in many years this year’s golfers have worked on their game in the summer, have stayed after practice to play more and have sPent Bernie Weller, Brett Mulier. :■_______ :___ i___________ i__ 1-..4——— ■............... w '" ■ 11 ... ....... Middleville football, (front row) Nick Fox, Jeff Kares, Bob Brown, Steve Thomp son, Kraig Rhines, Brad Eastwood, Mike Millhouse, Brian Osbun, Tom DeLooff, Del Craven (second row) Nick Marble, Jason Rogers, Felix Butscheid. Zack Cur ths, Brian Marcukaitis, Shawn Hayward, Matt Wiesenhofer, Jamie Payne (third row) Andy Hutchens, Dave VanTil, Andrew Monroe, Jason Carpenter. Jason Pranger, Brad Bruner, David Lehman, John Scheib (fourth row) Dan Erb, Art Ellinger, Tom Ellinger, Ray Page, Keith Rhines and Kevin Rhines. T-K goes hog wild in 1989 A season kick-off tailgate celebration will be held Fri­ day, Sept. I at 6:30 p.m. at Bob White Stadium at Thor­ napple Kellogg High School in Middleville. G & G Pork Farm has donated a pig for the occasion and the T.K. athletic depart ment will be serving pork barbecue and pop for $2. The band will perform the pre-game at 7:15 p.m. with the game starting at 7:30 p.m. The Middleville vs. Caledonia game promises to be an exciting match and you may have a chance of winning the game ball Raffle will be held. Continued on page 15 The couple's daughters, April, 11, and Lacey, 7, also help with the business. open weekends because they are tied up with arts and crafts shows, but John said people can still make appointments. "It’s a small farm that supports a family," John said of the business. "This is something we’ve been able to do. It’s our way to make the land productive." s^fallr1------ --------m SENIORS 1990 05 Countree Crafts comes to Middleville Continued from previous page LOCKER POSTER PLUS — 11x14 Wall Portrait if booked in September • free Cold Stamp Name and Year on wallets • free outdoor sitting • Lowest Sitting Fee around guaranteed • Lowest Prices Highest Quality has become active in the community, joining Rotary and serving on the Thornapple Township Planning Commission. The showroom in the barn, John said, "is just that, a showroom, not a store." It had been used previously for storage and last year the family added a workshop and production area. "The wholesale side of the business is still growing," John said. "We’re an exporter from Middleville. It’s an exciting part of the business." On the retail side, the designed products, such as wreaths and baskets, are big outlets for arts and crafts shows and even for area consumers. "This is a trial," John said. "But we may expand into something." open Countree is Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Tuesdays from 9 to 6. The Spencers cannot be 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 „|| PATENT SALE HU11E 50-60% off Sweatshirts: Adult $12 • Childs $10 • T-Shirts $7 NSW FALL FASHIONS BY Garron, 62 East, Hang Ten PHOTOGRAPHY 795-9293 115 S. Broadway, Middleville 11925 Marsh Road (Next To South Side Pizza) Mon.-Fri. 10-3; Sat. 9-3 671-7188 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / August 29, 1989 I Page 9 ‘Scots tennis team looks for improved record this season Coach Judi Ferguson said she was pleased with the growing interest in tennis as 20 girls turned out for the Scots' pre-season practice this month. As the team prepares for its second season in the O.K. Gold, a major goal is improving last year’s 2-5 league record, she said. The team will be led by third-year varsity seniors Jodi Tuinstra and Kim Graham and junior Katie Ramsey. Adding depth to the squad are two-year varsity members Aleassa Schambers, a senior, and junior Pam Johnson. Another returning junior, Cheryl Kral, also played varsity last year. Seniors Rachel Adams, Karla Oosterhouse and Niki McDonald are working to Cell B91 8019 Cooched by Judi Ferguson, front left, this fall's Scots tennis team includes Aimee Brower, front row. left. Jodi Tuinstra. Aleassa Schambers, Cheryl Krol, Niki McDonald. Kim Detwiler. Tonya Jousma and Wendi In the second row are Melissa Memmer, left, Susan Marsman, Pam Johnson, Karla Oosterhouse. Rachel Adams, Cindy VanSprang, Jessica Cook and Jenny McCromick. Missing are Kim Graham, Katie Ramsey, Dory Feeboch and Shana Fahrni. Hilton’s Apple Acres 2893 l IWlh St. Cilrdonu V6 mile* W»»l earn both positions and points in varsity play, Ferguson pointed out. "It's good to have so many seniors out this year," she said. "They'll provide leadership as well as experience." Other juniors on the roster include Wendi Inderbitzen and Melissa Memmer, while sophomores Aimee Brower, Jessica Cook, Kim Detwiler, Shana Fahrni, Dory Feeback, Tanya Jousma, Susan Marsman and Cynthia Van Sprange will be looking for experience in match play along with freshman Jennifer McCormick. "Many of the girls have taken lessons over the summer," commented Fer­ guson. "They are really serious about earning a place on the team." • Melon* end • Dry Flowers • Small Hand Crafted Indian Baskets • Rag Baskets and • Something NEW this year — Primitive Cows, Sheep and Pigs Caledonia villagE Come see for yourself! 9300 Cherry Valley S.E. (M-37) ol M 37 •nd • Stone Ground Natural Flour * Miras CENTRE’ tek our Class List in this issue NEWTON’S WELL SERVICE — Established 1959 — Specializing in drilling and repair of residential water systems LAUREL AND GARY NEWTON 550 East Cloverdale Road REMEMBER YOUR SCHOOL SUPPLIES ft* Rainbows End YARN. CRAFTS A j 11 Phone 891-1106 VARIETY jfl MOVIE RENTAL • Hastings • Ph. 945-5084 or... 948-2845 Satellite Equipment. Nintendo & g£\Sega Rentals NOTICE • Caledonia Gymnastics of Middleville -Mon Thun 10 am to Cedar Closet Classes are held Mon thru Thurs and Sat mornings There will be an open gym every Sat 11:00-1:00 Everyone is wel­ come Kids, we also have hours available to rent the gym for that special party We are located 101 E Main St in Middleville If interested in classes or rental information, please call 795 7620 or 795 3410. See ya at the gym! - CATHY MOMA _________ —_______ — 891-9292 J7I in the Caledonia Village Centre Casual wear shop for missy & juniors with prices you ’ can afford. MON TUES SAT. 10-5:30 WED THURS -FRI. 10-8 » Floral OQ 1-1584 ...is now under new owner­ ship of Cathy Moma. She has taught at the gym this last year, and is very excited and motivated to make this the best club in the area We offer classes for all ages and levels, preschool, beginner, intermediate and advanced We also have a girls and boys USGF competition team. -------Tj |H|— 9549 Cherr) Valle) Quality flowers designed with a personal touch 891-8646 Mon.-Fri. 9-6; Sat. 9-5:30 Domestic & International Air, Tours, Cruises, Cars, Condo Service Caledonia Village Centre — or 1-800-647-0090 The New Design I and II Full Family Hair Care Caledonia Dorr 891-9257 681-9933 Designed especially for you you’ll have complete coverage m one poBcy from one agent through one company at a LOWER COST PtONEEER STATE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY \PSM In the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 in Caledonia, Ml 49316 (616) 891-9294 �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / August 29. 1989 Scots should field hard hitting football squad With eight returning seniors and a junior class that went undefeated in junior varsity action last year, Caledonia Varsity Football Coach Ralph Shefferly is enthused about the 1989 season, the Scots' second in the O.K. Gold. "This team reported for practice in excellent con* dition," said Shefferly. "They have been working on the weights and running this summer, and I would say this team is in the best physical condition of any we've had." Led by senior co-captains Rick Olson and Scott Daniels, the team will be an intense, hard-hitting squad, using the same wing-T formation as last year, Shefferly said. Olson, Pete Crumback and junior Brad Walbridge will vie for the quarterback slot, he said, while Daniels will play defensive linebacker and offensive guard. Seniors Tim Grinage and Brent Burns will provide experience on the line, while Scott Feenstra will play offensive end and defensive tackle. TJ. Thompson has the other end position, while a fleet Alan Roetman will return as a running back for the Scots. Shefferly said a talented junior group all will see action this year, with Tom Bednarsky and Bill Kowal helping out as running backs, and Ken Aho, Phil Heyboer, Wayne VanDam, Brad Hawkins and Bob Poll in the line. Adding strength to the team are juniors Pete Knight, Luke Fleischmann, Clint Corbeil. John Macomber, Gene Cross, Greg Chapman and Chad Williams. "I really hate to single out anyone yet," said Shefferly. "We're still making decisions on positions, and I’m impressed with the hard work and great attitude demonstrated by all the players." The Fighting Scots will play at Middleville on Sept. I and begin conference action against the Hudsonville Eagles on Sept. 8. The Fighting Scots 1989 varsity football squad includes Coach Leatherman, front row, left, Bob Poll, Greg Chopman, Luke Fleischman, John Macomber. Brent Burns, TJ. Thompson, Bill Kowal and Clint Corbeil. In the second row, from left, ore Paul Seelye, Pete Knight, Tim Grinage, Scott Daniels, Alan Roetman, Rick Olson, Tom Bednarsky, Ken Aho and Coach Wagner. In the third row, from left, ore Coach Shefferly. Brad Hawkins, Scott Feenstra, Pete Crumback, Gene Cross, Phil Heyboer, Brod Walbridge, Chad Williams and Wayne VanDam. Enjoy Summertime with Pizza from PHIL’S PIZZERIA ITALIAN SPECIALTIES 795-7844 Pizza • Dinner • Ziti • Steaks • Appetizers • Submarines • Calzone • Spaghetti • Cheesecake • Sausage Roll EAT IN OR TAKE OUT / WE CATER ALL OCCASIONS Downtown MIDDLEVILLE HOURS: Tues Thun. 11:30 im 11 p.m., Fri & Set. 11:30 am -1 pm.. Sun 4-10: Closet) Mon Caledonia s 1989 varsity girls basketball team inclu­ des Amy Peterson, front left, Jenny Wilkinson, Judy Brodock, Carrie Hill, Carla Frontti and Emily Ashbaugh. In the second row ore Dawn Sennecker, left, Anne Andrusiak, Mindy Postma, Miriam Comegys and Tara Marble. The team is coached by Rebecca McKee. EVER WONDER HOW THOSE INCREDIBLE ATV STORIES GOT STARTED? Ladies aim high in O.K. Gold standings While owners of other ATVs have nothing better to discuss than gear ratios Polaris owners swap stories Like the one about the guy who pdied a stuck 4x4 pickup out of the mud with a 4x4 PolansTtail Boss Or the doctor who makes house calls across the Alaskan wilderness on his Rolans AT.' Or the Maryland dairy farmer who won the 4x4 dass of a hundredmile cross country race on his two-year-old Trail Boss Ask a few Rolans owners and your Rolans dealer what they ve heard abcxit Rolans ATVs on the trail and on the job Then try one yourself Its almost guaranteed that you II come back with something to talk about WARNING ATVs can be hazardous tooperate These are fufr-stze machines designed to be ndden ody by adults age 18 and older For your safety Always wear a helmet eye protection and protective dething Never nde on pa\vd or public roads Polars recommends that all ATX' riders take a training course Rr safety and training information see your dealer or call Polans at I-8OO-328-9975 In MN 1-800-247-6670 POLARIS Yui jeoornmeni i r ycurnenos Bob’s Service Shop 610 Wellman Rd., Nashville 852-9377 «, kmr ftnAfitnes The Caledonia girls’ varsity basketball team is counting on steady team play and leadership from a number of seniors for a competitive second season in the O.K. Gold. Last year, the Sweet Ladies went 11-3 in the conference, taking second place behind eventual Class B state champion South Christian. Coach Rebecca McKee said returning starters from last year's squad include senior guard Amy Peterson, who averaged 8.9 points a game last year, and senior center Anne Andrusiak. Also returning are seniors Carla Frantti, Carrie Hill, Judy Brodock and Miriam Comegys. McKee said the team will be helped by juniors Mindy Postma and Dawn Sennecker, both of whom saw junior varsity action last year, while junior transfer Tara Marble from Saranac is slated for action as a power forward, McKee said. Rounding out the squad are sophomores Jennifer Wilkinson and Emily Ashbaugh, starters on last year's junior varsity team. "This year's squad lacks size but is very capable of holding its own," said McKee. "With consistent play, the girls should finish among the top in the Gold." Middle villa Bowling Center Fall League Openings (89-90 Season) MEN’S LEAGUES: 4:00 P.M. (Men.) 6:30 P.M. (Mon.) 9:15 P.M. (Tues.) 9:15 P.M. (Thurs.) WOMEN’S LEAGUES: NOON (Tues.) 9:15 P.M. (Tues.) 9:30 A.M. (Wed.) NOON (Thurs.) Babysitting Available 9:30 A M. (Fri.) MIXED LEAGUES: 9WA.M. (Tues.) 9:15 P.M. (Wed.) 9:15 P.M. (Fri.) COUPLES LEAGUES: 7:00 P.M. (Fri.) Sept.-Dec. ONLY 1:00 P.M. (Sun.) Every other week • begins Sept YOUTH BOWLING LEAGUE OPENINGS!! AGES 5-11: 12:30 P.M. (Sat.) AGES 12-18 9:00 P.M. (Sat.) 3:30 P.M. (Wed.) 3:30 P.M. (Wed.) For more information about our bowling center or how to sign up for a league, please give us a call or stop up at the bowling center counter. 795-3640 or 891-1287 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / August 29, 1989 I Page 11 Hilton’s Apple Acres 2893 108th Street, Caledonia Phone 891-8019 Snider Home Entertainment Caledonia Village Centre Phone 891-9292 Caledonia Village Hardware 9373 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Phone 891-9255 Seif & Sons Chevrolet 632 E. Main St. at M-37, Caledonia Phone 891-8104 Rainbow’s End Caledonia Village Centre Phone 891-1106 Main Street Ice Cream & Deli 129 East Main St., Caledonia Phone 891-8997 Western Auto 9870 Cherry Valley (M-37), Caledonia Phone 891-1484 Caledonia Printing 9790 Cherry Valley Ave., Caledonia Phone 891-2121 Apsey Automotive 115 W. Main, Caledonia Phone 891-8160 Exercise With Ease 9790 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Phone 891-4040 EZ Stop 9807 Cherry Valley (M-37) Caledonia • Phone 891-8845 Remax Brokers 131 E. Main, Caledonia Phone 891-9219 FDIC State Bank of Caledonia 267 Main St • Ph. 891-8113 3205 68th St. S.E., Dutton Phone 698-6337 ERRS Caledonia Farmers Elevator 146 e. Main • Phone 891-8108 Caledonia Lumber Co. 115 Kinsey • ,-- v M Phone 891-8143 Caledonia Marathon Station 9266 Cherry Valley (M-37) --------- Phone 891-8198 Central Auto Parts Mtootevn* - Catedona - Hasimgs - Lae Ckfessa 795-9286 - 891-1172 - 945-3421 - 3746885 3 veterans lead Caledonia girls’ cross country Though graduation left him with only three members from last year’s girls’ cross country squad, Cal-donia Coach Dave Holgkinson reports he is working with 14 athletes, one of the largest turnouts ever. Leading the young team is all-conference junior cap­ tain Roni Robertson. Also returning are sophomores Nicki Lannon and Tina Ruehs. Joining the team are juniors Korey Hoffman, Amy Leatherman, Lori Nodorft, Kelly Purdy and Susan Welton. Sophomore members are Heather Comegys, Stephanie Daniels and Lisa Parbel, while freshmen Becky Beland, Heather Bums and Crystal Kwekel round out the squad. After a week of practice, Hodgkinson said he was impressed with the potential of his team, adding that this group could put together one of Caledonia’s best The Caledonia girls cross country team includes Kelly Purdy, back row, left Susan Welton and Becky Beland. In the front row are Roni Robertson, left, Amy Leatherman and Coach Dave Hodgkinson. Missing are Lisa Parbel, Korey Hoffman, Tina Ruehs, Heather Burns. Heather Comegys and Nicki Cannon. seasons in girls’ cross country. William Getty Realty He said the team will get a real test in its first contest Aug. 29, when they meet Middleville and last year’s state runner-up, East Grand Rapids. O.K. Gold competition begins Sept. 6 when the Scots meet the Hudsonville Eagles. 117 E. Main St.. Middleville Scots golf team looks for experience in 1989 Caledonia Golf Coach Cal Keizer ’s young team has already launched the 1989 season scoring a 348 at the Kent County Invitational at Broadmoor Golf Club on Aug. 21 and a 362 at the Lowell Invitational on Aug. 24. Sophomore letterman Chris Van Ryn led the Scots with an 81 at the Kent County match, followed by senior Jeff Tolan with an 82 and an 86 by sophomore Randy Foreman. Returning lettermen also include seniors Greg Hoekstra, Korey Mossel and Tim Scott, and juniors Chad VanderVelde, Steve Osborn and Josh O'Krangley. Sophomores out for the team are Matt Butler, John Duba, Tim Molis, Casey Young, John Millard, Brent Overmire and Jeremy Potgeter. "We're a young team this year with a lot of sophomores just getting started," said Keizer. He explained that a new junior varsity golf program is being initiated at Caledonia this year for freshmen and any sophomores not playing varsity. The members of the new Spectrum League will play matches against Grandville, East Grand Rapids, Kentwood, Forest Hills Central, Jenison and Northview. "All of these are either "A" or large "B" class schools," pointed out Keizer. "This program will give our young players a chance to develop their skills and prepare for the varsity squad." Golfers in the O.K. Gold play a "jamboree" system of matches, with six players from each school participating in each match, he explained. The first of these will be at Cedar Springs on Sept. 11 following an O.K. Gold scrimmage on Sept 7. "We're looking forward to an exciting, competitive season," Keizer said. State Farm Insurance LON LEFANTY AGENCY at the light in Middleville Phone 795-7925 R. A. Bass Photography 115 Broadway, Middleville Phone 795-9293 Phone 795-3389 Movie Depot 117 E. Main, Middleville Phone 795-9927 Kow Pattie’s Saloon, Inc. 116 E. Main St., Middleville Phone 795-3573 Graphic Communications 124 E. Main, Middleville Phone 795-7625 SltmPfeuuM 109 Railroad, Middleville Phone 795-7719 Crystal Flash On M-37 in Middleville Phone 795-9063 Geukes Meat Market 500 N. High, Middleville Phone 795-3767 Bob’s Engine Hospital, Inc. 307 N. Arlington, Middleville Phone 795-7647 MiddleVilla Inn On M-37 just north of Middleville Phone 795-3640 or 891-1287 Gavin CHEVROLET-BUICK-PONTIAC, INC. On M-37 in Middleville Phone 795-3318 or 891-8151 Gene Poll Realty Hastings City Bank 497 Arlington St. (M-37), Middleville Middleville 795-3338 • Caledonia 891-0010 Nashville 852-0709 • Hastings 945-2401 Phone 795-3305 or 891-8208 Booth Agency 497 Arlington St. (M-37), Middleville Phone 795-3302 or 891-8208 Wilder’s Auto Service 21014? E. Main St., Middleville • 795-2119 124 N. Jefferson, Hastings • 948-2192 �Page 12 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / August 29, 1989 T-K 1989 Varsity Soccer Team Front row: Jomes Colin Mackie-Smith, Joson Frei, Josh Carpenter, Peter Andersen, Chris Borton, Steve VanDuine, Tod Thatcher. Don Filcek. Bock row: Brod Buehler, Glenn Woodard, Todd Coe, Coach Steve Evans, Bob Flikkema, Brandon Fox, Chip Boughman. The JV squad is also very The Middleville High 1989 squad. A quick attack School Soccer program is line is led by seniors Peter young but shows great pro­ mise Sophomores are Mac looking forward to another Anderson and Glenn Woodard and juniors Steve VanDuine Missad. Jon Kermeen and fine season for 1989 Craig Stolsonburg Freshmen The varsity squad is coming and Bob Flikkema. The support attack features .nciude Bill Baldry. Dave off its best season yet. DeHaan. Jason DeVries. Jim seniors Tad Thatcher. Brad finishing 1988 with a 12-7-1 record, losing in the District's Buehler. Chip Baughman. Flikkema. Adam Hoisted. round to eventual state Colin Mackie-Smith and Tirn Kietzman. Chad Mason. champs Gull Lake. The junior Jason Frei. Senior Bob Middleton. Scott Oliver. team's two top scorers and en­ goalkeeper Chris Barton leads Dave Olthou.se. Ryan Recker. tire backfield have graduated a backfield which includes Curt Thaler. Ryan Walker. leaving Coach Steve Evans juniors Don Filcek. Todd Coe Brent Wustman and Tony Starn bach with a young but talented and Josh Carpenter. T-K 1989 Cross Country Team Back row: Coach Keith Middlebush. Ed Rumbergs. Tony Jones Bill Atkinson. Front row: Julia Kooiman, Bettina Poels, Tracie Middleton, Faith Smith. Missing: Nick Stahl, Brian Newhouse, Mark Shriver. The Middleville boys cross country team finished third in the conference last year. Tony Jones, honorable mention all comference, and Ed Rumbergs are the return­ ing letters winners. Others with track distance experience trying cross country for the first time are Nick Stahl and Mark Shriver. Newcomers Bill Atkinson and Mike Newhouse will be valuable additions. The girls haven't had enough numbers to field a time in the past few years. This year may be an excep­ tion Julia Kooiman. an all conference performer, returns along with newcomers Faith Smith. Bettina Poels and Tracie Middleton. T-K Girl’s 1989 Tennis Team Varsity Girls’ Basketball Team Front row: Pom Elkins, Robin Kidder, Gina Cline, Maggie Jomes, Marcie Henry, Sara Selleck, Sue Seger, Polly Kidder. Back row: Jamie Beuschel, Jennifer Merrill, Shelly Kooiman, Jennifer Karel, Coach Jim Sprague, Tamee Ruffner, Vai Jackiewicz, Sue Wheeler, Mary Cisler. Two titles in draw for Middleville cage team The Middleville Girls' var­ sity basketball team won the OK Blue Conference Cham­ pionship last year with a 13-1 league record and a 16-5 overall record. The Lady Trojans lose two starters from last year’s squad. All-Conference PUBLIC HEARING The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Sept. 12, 1989 at 10:00 AM in the Commissioners Room. 117 S. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 to hear comments on a petition from the Village of Middleville requesting the annexation of the following area to the Village: Blocks 21,28, 29 and 30 of LN. Keeler s Addition to the Village of Middleville, Section 23, Town 4 North, Range 10 West. Thomapple Township, Barry County. Michigan, as recorded in Liber 1 of Plats on Page 12, Also, that part of said LN. Keeler s Addition described as: All of "Lafayette Street" adjoining Block 21, Arnold Street and Block 30 on the North: the East Vi of "Keeler Street" adjoining Block 21 on the West; the North Vi of "Lincoln Street" adjoining Block on the South; All in "Lincoln Street" between Blocks 29 and 30, the East Vi of "Arnold Street" adjoining blocks 28 and 29 on the West; all of Arnold Street" between blocks 21 and 30; All of " Washington Street” between Blocks 28 and 29; and the North Vi of “Dayton Street" adjoining Block 28 on the South. NANCY BOERSMA, Barry County Clerk Players Pam Eagien and Mar­ tha Funk, but return nine let­ ter winners. These include: Valerie Jackiewicz. who earn­ ed All-Conference and All­ County honors, starting guards Marcie Henry and Maggie James, experienced players in Tammy Ruffner. Jennifer Karel. Robin Kidder and Sara Selleck. while im­ proving Gina Cline and in­ jured Mandy Baerman round out the senior members. Juniors expected to challenge for starting posi­ tions this season are: Sue Wheeler. Susan Seger and Jennifer Merrill, while other last year starters from a 19-1 jayvcc team include Jamie Beuschel and Mary Cisler who are expected to gain valuable play ing time off the bench Other juniors who have shown promise are guards Pam Elkins and Polly Kidder along with forward Shelly Kooiman The TK squad must be con­ sidered a threat to repeat as OK Blue Champions, but will be hard pressed to defeat Hamilton which promises to be a very interesting matchup. Front row: Michelle Helman, Kathy Brock, Shelly Wolverton, Antonia Panza, Erin Seger, Bonnie Bekkering, Ginger Zoulek, Patty Cisler. Back row: Sarah Wier inga, Wendy Yoder, Anne-Marie Butler, Coach Larry Seger, Jenny Wiesenhofer, Melissa Chlebana, Lesa Kaechele, Cathy Hart. 17 lettermen headline T-K tennis The Trojan tennis team has 17 players on this years team. Only four starters return from last years 10-3 team, a team that finished second in the conference. All-conference player Kathy Brock returns and will play first singles. Senior Bon­ nie Bekkering is the only other experienced singles player returning. Sophomore Erin Seger was a conference runner-up last year and is ex­ pected to play singles this year. Senior Patty Cisler had a winning doubles record last year, and will move up two spots to play the first doubles position this year Freshman Shelly Wolverton has improved a great deal over the past year and will play singles this season. Bon­ nie. Enn and Shelly arc all very close in ability . They will play off for the second, third, and fourth singles positions Ginger Zoulek will play the first doubles position w ith Pat ty Cisler. Antonia Panza and Michelle Hillman will play the second doubles position The third doubles spot is still open. Lesa Kachele, Sarah Wierenga, Cathy Hart, Gina Stein, and Tracy Robertson will play-off to determine who will take the final two spots on the 1989 team. Other members of this years team include Anne-Marie Butler, Melissa Chlebana, Jenny Wiessenhoffer, and Wendy Yoder. Calvin Christian, Hamilton, and Byron Center all have very good teams this year. All three have a number of return­ ing starters and conference champions returning which should make for an interesting conference race. Calvin Christian is expected to sue cessfully defend their 1989 crown. Byron Center has three singles champions back from last year and will be very strong. Hamilton had great depth last year and has a number of returning starters. HELP WANTED • Adult Teachers Wanted • ...for TK Community Ed Centers (evenings) and Send resume to Chris Community Ed, 3885 Middleville, Ml 49333. / for Learning / U.S. History. Boysen, TK H| Bender Rd., ■ ■ • Community Ed Liaison • Energetic, upbeat person needed to do Senior Citizen programming, secretarial duties, answer phone, schedule preschool and adult ed. Send resumes to Chris Boysen, TK Community Ed, 3885 Bender Rd., Middleville, Ml 49333. a ■ ■ I 1 1 v C �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I August 29. 1989 / Page 13 Thornapple Kellogg School Official Board Minutes August 14, 1989 The meeting was called to order by President Von Elst at 7:37 p.m. in the Page All Pur­ pose Room Present Von Elst, Verlinde. Siebesma Romph, Williamson, Thaler and Lefonty. Administrators Present Gar­ rett. Jonsma. Pronger. Goossen. Rich. Dugan arrived ot 8:37 p.m. Motion by Siebesmo. second­ ed by Williamson to adopt the agenda os presented Yeos All. Motion: Corned Motion by Lefonty. seconded by Wiliomson to approve the minutes o< July 5. 1989 Special Meeting of July 24. 1989 ond Special Meeting of July 26. 1989 (with corrections of wording of send Jon Siebesmo to the Infor mulo School District Caucus to read, to name Jon Siebesma ond her son os the Student from the district.) Yeos All. Motion: Carried. Motion by Thaler ond second ed by Romph to approve the financial report ond bills in the amount of $318,525 56 for the month of July. Yeas Von Elst. Williamson. Romph. Siebesma, lefonty. Thaler ond Verlinde. Motion Carried. Blanch Munjoy asked why Boosters must pay for custodial services if o custodian volunteers his services. Discussion. Sandy Converse, AYSO representative, request that Girls' Soccer be added to the TK High School sports program After discussion, the matter was tabled to a future date to await further information and facts. Motion by Siebesmo. second ed by Williamson to approve the recommendation of purchase of computer equipment ond materials in the amount of $60,718 02 Yeos Verlinde. Von Elst, Thaler. Romph Lefonty. Williamson ond Siebesma Mo­ tion; Carried. Motion by Lefonty. seconded by Siebesma to purchase 1 -65 passenger bus body and 1 -47 passenger bus body from Burch Body of Rockford at a cost of $26,707. Yeas: Van Elst. Thaler, Verlinde. Romph, Lefonty, Williamson and Siebesma. Motion: Carried. Motion by Siebesma, second­ ed by Romph to purchase 1 -65 passenger bus chassie and 1-47 passenger International chassie with lift from Woodland Interna­ tional of Grand Rapids at a cost of $50,393.00. Yeas Siebesma, GET RESULTS Call... 795-3345 Romph Lefonty, Williamson Thaler Verlinde and Van Elst. Motion Carried Motion was mode by William­ son. seconded by Romph to pur­ chase bread from Interstate Brands with the Kentwood Group bid in the amount of 59 for 24 oz. white sandwich, .68 for hamburg buns per dozen and 1.24 for 24 ct. hot dog buns Milk from Roelof Dairy at the price of .1180 for 1/2 pt. 2% and 1280 for 1/2 pt Homogenized. Yeas All Motion Corned. Motion by Siebesmo second ed by Verlinde that the unpaid Child Core Leave of Absence granted for the first semester to Leslie Lintz be extended for the full 1989 90 school year os re quested in her letter dated July 24. 1989 Yeas All. Motion Carried. Motion by Verlinde seconded by Romph to approve a teaching contract for Mrs Shelley Jean Erb for the 1989 90 school year pending release from Martin Public Schools Yeos All. Mo tion: Carried. Motion by Williamson, seconded by Lefonty to approve a teaching contract for Brian Willshire for the 1989-90 school year for Middle School Science/Math/Enrichment to cover Dave Vender s Leave of Absence. Yeas All. Motion Carried. Motion by Siebesmo. second­ ed by Thaler to approve a teaching contract for Mrs. Rox­ ane Patterson for the 1989 90 school year. Yeas All. Motion Carried. Motion by Lefonty, seconded by Romph to adopt distict goals for the 1989-90 school year as follows. To promote our District through positive communication with the Community. Develop ond implement a five year capital/outlay maintenance plan. Provide for on elementary principal in each elementary school by the 1990-91 year. Involve Community, Staff, Ad­ ministration ond Board in a school improvement program. Continue curriculum improve­ August 8. 1989 President Thatcher called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Bray, Hardy, Mason. Myers. Riley ond VandenBerg Absent: None. Guests: Cindy Winters Proper­ ty Manager of T. William Hefferan, CPM. Minutes of the July 28. 1989 meeting were approved as read with corrections of bequeath should be bequeathed and the 661 Broadway (M-37) Middleville TAKE -OUT CALL ... 795-2127 NOW OPEN FOR ... . | Middleville area A.Y.S.O. Soccer Attention Middleville A.Y.S.O. players all boys and girls who are in the first through eighth grades and have signed-up to play this fall’!! Sept. 9. has been set for our fall season to begin. We will begin our season with games starting at 9 a.m. on the fields behind McFall and Middle School. The A.Y.S.O. board has been busy the last few months sorting through registrations forms, getting teams organized and lining up coaches and referees for the new season. The shirts have been ordered The coaches will be getting their team lists within the next week and prac­ tices will soon begin. For anyone needing infor­ mation call Marilyn Liu 891-8998 or Carol Gearhart 891-1658. Breakfast Stop and try one of our delicious Omelets! 1 OPEN DAILY 6 A.M. amount of $5,000.00 be included in the motion also. Cindy Winters property manager of T. William Hefferan, CPM, updated Council on the mobile home park. VandenBerg moved the printed bills be paid. Support by Riley. Ayes all, Carried. VandenBerg moved the printed transfers be allowed. Total to Payroll........... $19,731.12 Total to Motor Pool......$2,834.11 Support by Riley. Ayes all, Carried. Request from the Planning Commission to attend the An­ nual Michigan Society of Plann­ ing Officials Seminar al Boyne Highlands in Harbor Springs on Oct. 5. 6 and 7 1989 Myers moved that Council ap­ prove the request to send the Chairperson and Secretary of the Planning Commission to the Annual Michigan Society of Plan­ ning Officials Seminar for a cost of $248 48 plus traveling ex penses per person Support by Hardy. Ayes all. Carried. Attorney Fisher updated Council on Penn Central property Council and Manager Roon renewed the Moroger s Report Council and Police Chief Shoemaker re« ewed the July Police Activity Report. Police Chief Shoemaker up­ dated Council on the D A R E program. With no further business. Bray moved for adjournment Support by R.ley Ayes off Corned Meeting adjourned at 7:17 p.m. Chery’ Hooper Village Clerk (8/29) Obituaries Neal H. Cook____ _____________ MIDDLEVILLE - Neal H. Cook, 58, of Old Bowens Mill Road. Middleville passed away Tuesday, August 22, 1989 at Blodgett Hospital from complications that developed after open heart surgery’. Mr. Cook was bom October 23, 1930 in Battle Creek, the son of Roy and Martha A. (Thome) Cook. He lived most of his young life in Barry County with Hazel Johnson and Ralph Kenyon. He attended the Middleville Schools. He was married to Marion Marble November, 1948. He was an industrial manager in several area Die Cast Plants until he became disabled with a back injury in 1971. In 1978 restoration began at Historic Bowens Mills which he loved to share with both young and old. His dream was to see the old water wheel completed on the Mill. He was a member of the Note of Praise Church. Mr. Cook is survived by his wife, Marion J. Cook; three daughters, Mrs. Frank (Dawn) Healey and Mrs. Jeff (Christ­ ina) Lee, both of Bradenton, Florida and Mrs. Owen (Carleen) Sabin of Bowens Mills; three granddaughters; two grandsons; two great granddaughters; one sister, Mrs. Ray (Lou) Martin of Jeni­ son; one brother. T. Edwards Allen of Plymouth; several nieces and nephews and many, many relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Thursday. August 24 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Pastor Al Conklin officiating. Burial was at the Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made as a tribute to his memory. CLIP & SAVE CLIP & SAVE RAINBOW'S END < HOURS: Mon. thru Fri. 9 a.m.in oa O LU < □a o LU < tn 0d □ UJ Caledonia Village Centre 616-891-1106 w VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES SWAMP FOX LOUNGE full ment for college requirements and employability Yeas: All. Motion carried. Concensus to hove Don Williamson os the official voter for MASB Board election A report was submitted to the Board on the I D E A fellows program attended by the Superintendent in Appleton Wisconsin July 9-15 on Now Vi­ sions ond Possibilities for a new Decade The Superintendent presented copies of the Forest Hills Public School consent agendas of May 16 ond July 6. The Super mten dent will attempt to get more sample agendas. A discussion was held on development of a Superinten­ dent Evaluation process Cur­ rently the Board policy states that the Superintendent will be evaluated by the Board in January but does not outline the process The format presently used is the one used in prior years. Mrs Siebesma reported on an evaluation conference at­ tended conducted by WMU. It was discussed that the Board would see what help they may be able to obtain through MASB A synopsis of the 1989-90 State Aid Conference report that will be the State Aid Act was reviewed. The formula for 1989 90 will be $266 per student plus $83.61 per mill per student with an odditioonl $14 per stu­ dent for meeting the elementary class size requirements ond $30 per student for meeting the High School graduate requirements. The Board of Education took previous action to support the Oxenden—Nye Proposal which is primarily Proposal B. The Board will be studying both pro­ posals ond will plan to adopt an official position in a future meeting. Motion by Romph. seconded by Lefonty to adjourn ot 10:42 p.m Yeas All. Motion Carried. James Verlinde Secretory Thonapple Kellogg Board of Education CERTIFICATE: I hereby certify that the at­ tached are a true copy of the ap­ proved minutes of the Regular Meeting held August 14, 1989 and that said approved minutes have been available to the public ot the address designated on the posted public notice of said meeting from ond after the 21st day of August, 1989. James Verlinde, Secretary Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education (8/29) STARTING DATE Sept. 11 Sept. 11 Sept. 12 Sept. 15 Sept. 18 Sept. 19 Sept. 20 Sept. 20 Sept. 21 Sept 21 Sept. 21 Sept. 22 Sept 25 Sept 26 Sept 26 Sept 27 Sept. 27 Sept 28 Sept 28 Sept 29 Sept. 29 Oct 5 Oct. 5 Oct 6 Oct 6 Oct. 7 Oct. 11 Oct 12 Oct. 12 Oct. 13 Oct. 13 Oct. 14 Oct 16 Oct. 17 Oct. 18 Oct. 19 Oct 19 Oct. 20 Oct 20 Oct. 23 Oct 23 Oct. 23 Oct 23 Oct 26 Oct 25 Oct 26 Oct 26 Oct 26 Nov 2 Nov 3 Nov 10 „ CLASS Knitting Crocheting Pillow Finishing Make a Bow Beginning Quilting Band Box Beaded Scarf Beaded Scarf Calligraphy Waste Canvas Beginning Quilting Fabric Bow Pillow Finishing Country Painting Country Painting Machine Piece Wallhanging Crochet Rag Collar Fabric Box Fabric Box Crochet Rag Collar Spool Necklace Christmas Painting Christmas Painting Crochet Christmas Angels Make a Bow Kids Stenciling Paper A Fabric Jewelry Fabric Christmas Weath Stenciling Fabric Necklace A Bracelet Make a Bow Kids Counted Cross Stitch Band Box Waste Canvas Band Box Calligraphy Calligraphy Crochet Rag Collar Spool Necklace Applique Sweat Shirt Applique Sweat Shirt Knitting Crocheting Beaded Scrat Frame tt (xst) Fabric Shirt Painting Seminar Pillow Finishing Christmas Painting Christmas Painting Fabnc Lampshade Applique Sweat Shirt Appnque Sweat Shirt Fabnc Box p.m.; Sat. 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. DAY Mon. 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If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 5:00 p.m. For Sale Miscellaneous CLARINET Yamaha, like new in case. $200. 891-9402. COOK’S CARPET CLEAN­ ING & Upholstery. Reason­ able rates, FREE deodoriza­ tion through month of August. Special rates for churches and senior citizens. Call 795-9337 FOR SALE: Pine dinette set, trcsscl style table, 6 chain, 2 leaves, 5375 complete. 891-8056.__________________ PIANO FOR SALE. Wanted Responsible party to assume small monthly patments on piano. See locally. Call credit manager 1-800^47-4266. POLE BUILDINGS - Hone bams and garages. 24x32x8 completely erected, $3,350. Includes service door and 9x7 overhead. Many sizes available. Call Mecca Buildings for your dirt. rep. 1-800-544-6682, SINGER SEWING: machine, portable, in case. $50.891-9402. WATERBED: kmgsize semi waveless, excellent, $100. Upholstered fainting chaise lounge, $60 795-3013. Garage Sale BIG SALE: Gun Lake-Harris True Value Mini Storage, Chief Noonday Rd. Antique table, dishes, 55 gal. fish tank, 2 water softnen, 1 with iron filter, like new, electric stove, bar stools, water mattress and liner, cow collection, jewelry, clothes and much more. Thun., Aug. 31, Fri., Sept 1, Sat., Sept. 2. 9a.m.-5:30p,m.____________ MOVING SALE: Aug. 31 to Sept 1,9a.m.-6p.m. Garbow Dr. <>n Kettle I .ike WE HAVE MOVED SALE: some furniture, collectibles, kitchen items, toys and clothes, hand painted T shirts and sweat shirts. Sept. I and 2 at the Middleville Flea Market. BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. Community Notices ALA TEEN New meeting 7 p.m., Tuesday nights at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. DON'T* FORGET! We have a paint color computer to match your carpet or wallpaper samples. CALEDONIA VILLAGE HARDWARE. Call 891-9255._____________ Help Wanted BABYSITTER: prefer my Caledonia home. Call Christie 891-1247.__________________ KROEHLER ENDTABLES: and coffee table, radio/record player, NEW casement window 5,200 BTU air conditioner, b.o. etc. 891-8719.______________ LET US REPAIR YOUR WINDOWS and screens. Caledonia Village Hardware. Call 891-9255._____________ PIANO LESSONS SCHE­ DULING: close to schools, 25 years experience, phone 795-7232.__________________ WANTED JUNK CARS: Haul away free. Rapid Towing. 698-9858.__________________ WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 Business Services A & M TOWING We buy junk cars or haul away free. 942-7253. Real Estate HOUSE FOR SALE: Middle ville by owner walkout ranch. Quality country living on 5 acres with 3 plus bedrooms, 2 full baths, finished basement with 2 stall garage. Cal! anytime 1-732-2251. ENGINEER. Wamar is a recog­ nized leader in the thermoplastic injection molding industry with a reputation for excellent quality and service. We currently require a Project Engineer to join our engineering team. Position will involve job planning, preli­ minary design, sequencing and follow-up through to production for on-time customer delivery. This will require a responsible self-starting individual with excellent analytical, organiza­ tional and communication abili­ ties as success will depend upon the ability to coordinate the diverse talents and interests of customers, suppliers and associ­ ates to acheive an excellent and functional product. Position will requre a persistent, self­ motivated achiever committed to excellence. BS degree in Mechanical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years experience in the plastics industry preferred. If you are an energetic and persuasive individual and wish to join our dynamic organiza­ tion, send your resume and school records to: Wamar Products, 5041 68th St. SE, Caledonia, Ml. Coffee Club ist cup................ 89*.. Refills................... 25* BACK TO SCHOOL LUNCH SNACKS FACTORY - Trim press operat­ ing, assembly, plastic injection and other positions are available on 1st and 2nd shifts. Job sites are near the Kent County Airport. Will train if you don’t have experience! We need “2(T people to apply this week in order to fill all of our openings. Come to PEOPLEMARK, INC. 2401 Camelot Cl, SE. (behind Eartbrook Mall, off Lake East­ brook Dr. - off M-37) Weekdays 7:30am-4:30pm, 1-957-2101. EOE.______________________ HELP WANTED: Service station cashier, third shift, 10p.m.-6:30a.m. two or three nights per week. Duties include cleaning, stocking, and clerical. Must be at least 18 but no high school students please. Starts at $4.25 per hour, to $4.75 after 6 months. Employemeet to begin in Sept Apply at Caledonia Standard Service, M-37 and Main SL, between 8a.m.-4p.m. NANNY: Grand Rapids Profes­ sional with two young chidren seeks full-time live-in nanny, must have own car, references required, wages negotiable, 616-949^334.____________ PL ASTIC MOLDI NG FO R E MAN. Thermoplastic injection molding. Wamar has an opening for a shift foreman. This is a hands on position requiring someone who is responsible and mature. Excellent skills in estab­ lishing and maintaining proper molding parameters, supervi­ sion, CRT process control, SPC and communication are neces­ sary. We have a throughly modem molding plant with the latest state of the art equipment. If you desire to be part of a vibrant, people oriented company, investigate Wamar. Send your resume and school records to: Wamar Products, Inc. 5041 68th SL, SE, Caledonia, ml. 49316.________________ PLASTIC MOLDING. Plant requires Assistant Foreman for x)th first and second shifts. Candidates must be responsible ind mature. Among other things, job includes setting molds, light maintenance, material handling, and assisting the molding fore­ man in the operation of the department and supervision of department personnel. We require a person willing and capable of learning total mold­ ing process and supervision of personnel and who is well disciplined and motivated. This job can lead to molding foreman position. Please send copy of school records and resume to: Wamar Products, Inc. 5041 68lh St, SE, Caledonia, MI. 49316. SPRAY PAINTERS needed for mask spray painting of plastic automotive parts for second and third shifts. Wages up to $8.35 per hour plus bonus & full bene­ fit package. Please apply between 8am & 11:30am or 1 to 4:30pm at Lacks Industries, 3500 Raleigh, Kentwood off 36th SL between Kraft & Patter­ son. No phone calls please. • Chips • Candy Bars 3/$fOO • Crackers • Snack cakes Hostess — Dolly Madison Hot Dogs and Brats Help Wanted Help Wanted Help Wanted SALES. Wamar is a progressive custom thermoplastic injection molder of small to medium size parts and assemlies for the OEM markeL We are recognized in the industry for our excellent quality and service. We are currently seeking a self-assured, persistent individual who wishes a chal­ lenging career opportunity to develop new sales and a new customer base in Michigan and northern Indiana, not including direct automotive. The person we select will be energetic and capable of developing high qual­ ity, long term customcr/vendor relationships and will have demostraled ability to be persua­ sive but helpful to customers. This requires a high degree of social skill, control and maturity. Previous plastics experience and a highly developed mechanical and engineering aptitude would be a plus. We offer an excellent benefit package including bonuses based upon increased profitability. If you desire to be part of our dynamic, entrepre­ neurial company, send your resume and school records to: Wamar Products, Inc. 5041 68th SL, SE, Caledonia, Ml. 49316. PLASTIC MOLDING plant has a need for a Setup person. This position involves the Setting of molds and machine parameters in an injection mold­ ing operation. Benefits include tuition reimbursement, profit sharing, pension program, and health and life insurance Over­ time is also required. If you are interested, send your resume to: Wamar Products, Inc. 5041 68th Sl, Caledonia, ML 49316. PLASTIC MOLDING plant has a need for a Molding Utility person. This position involves the handling of raw materials in an injection molding operation. Benefits include tuition reim­ bursement, profit sharing, pension program and health and life insurance. Overtime is also required. 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Senior all-conference runner Andy Lillie, returning juniors Jeff McCaul, Todd Whitwam and Rick Petchauer and sophomore letterman Tim Stack will be joined by first-year runners Jason Boorsma, Chris Denison, Brad Hodgkinson, Chris Holiday and exchange student Pasi Jaaskelainen as the Scots begin their second season in the O.K. Gold. Last season the Scots finished their first season in the Gold in second place behind South Christian, but graduation claimed last year's outstanding senior nucleus of Dai Wessman, Sam Wilkinson and Tim Hodgkinson. However, the young Scots have just completed two weeks of work outs for the 1989 season, said Soderman, including a week of two workouts per day at Camp Run-A-Lot at Alden, Michigan. "We're ready for a good season," he said. Today the Scots run against Middleville and East Grand Rapids and Thursday the Scots will host Lowell and Unity Christian. Both meets begin at 4 p.m. Conference action wil*. begin with a meet against Hudsonville on Sept. 6 at Johnson Park. T-K golf team is young but eager Continued from page 8 time on the shag range. “They will improve.” says coach Bernie Weller. Bob Borrink is the lone returning letterwinner and he will play No. 1. Bob played as high as 2 man last year, and he will be great leader. Bob is a senior, and he will be our captain. The other varsity players will be junior Jack Miller and sophomores. Phil Postma. Brian Beutc. Kevin Coe, and Brett Muller. Brett is the other returning letter­ winner and will play No. 2. All other positions are up for grabs... Scott Barnhill, a sophomore, is out for the team as is Adam Frisbee, a freshman. The team is coached by Weller, who is in his ninth year as the T-K golf coach and in his sixteenth year as a high school golf coach. Eleanor Kunde shops at "Young Duds" where children’s sizes from 0 to 14 are waiting. School is underway, so its time for a change. Sara and Leandra Postema help mom with some selections at "Young Duds." A young lady can always use another dress for herself or a friend. Leandra Postema finds just what she wants at "Yound Duds" in Freeport. by Jean Gallup With the school year already underway, people looking for bargains in children’s clothing and other essentials for youngsters might want to shop at "Young Duds" in Freeport, starting tomorrow. The fall and winter clothing season is starting for "Young Duds," next to teh library, and will last for just seven weeks. The sale is just one in a senes of events which has area residents volunteering their time to raise funds to support the Freeport Community Center Fund. The former school build­ ing was purchased by the village from the Thornapple Kellogg School District earlier this year to be used for various community acti­ vities. A "Young Duds* sale of clothing, baby furniture, toys, shoes, boots, coats and jackets was also held earlier this year as one of the first fund raisers for the project. Children's books are a popular item being sought by organizers of the sale. "The children's books can be any age level. They sell really well," said Pat Van Tol, one of the plan­ ners. Van Tol said that in ad­ dition to the selling of chil­ dren's clothes from size 0 to 14, the group also handles baby furniture on consign­ ment, with 20 percent of the cost of the item being donated to the community building. Plans for a large one­ time toy sale in October are also underway, she noted. Volunteers are needed to staff the sales, with shifts of as few as two hours available on either Wednes­ day or Friday at the Free­ port Library. Individuals are also need­ ed to help sort Monday mornings, from 10 a.m. to noon, she said. Anyone wishing to do­ nate items can drop them off during library hours or at "Our Village General." 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Motion passed to accept proposal of Burnham & Flower for insurance package through the Michigan Municipal League. Resolution passed unanimous­ ly setting interest rotes at 7.75% on the unpaid installments of the Duncan Lake Sewer District. Motion passed unanimously to present a revised Fire Protection Agreement of ihe Village for their consideration. Motion passed unanimously to purchase fire supplies and equipment in the amount of $2,769.10. Motion passed unanimously approved purchase of bodges buttons ond nameplates for the fire department. Motion passed unanimously approving re-licensing of am­ bulance as a Limited Advance Service. Meeting adjourned at 10:! 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Broadway (M-37) Next to Crystal Flash Middleville, Ml • Call 795-3550 • open Mon.-Fn 830-6.sat 8-30-2p.m. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/SunandNews_1989-09-05.pdf 9afd5d04661e01febf2874e9a2e773b9 PDF Text Text *«2»Cg PUBLIC LIBRARY The,Sun ui Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia No 85 i September 5. 1989 Middleville, Michigan 49333 118th Year Cobb Lake access still unclear by Jean Gallup The Cobb Lake Association has decided to seek legal counsel before answering a demand by Everett Marsman to allow access to the lake by six back lot owners by using a 20-foot parcel of land he owns to get to the lake. Using a narrow strip of property to "funnel" people from a back lot to gain access to a lake is a violation of a Yankee Springs Township ordinance that calls for at least 50 feet of lake frontage to allow access. The question of allowing large numbers of people access through a narrow piece of property has been the sticking point in several meetings involving the Yankee Springs Township Board, the Yankee Springs Township Planning and Zoning Board and residents of Cobb Lake. After protests from residents of the lake, Supervisor David Van Elst sent a letter to one of the couples who own a back lot, Gary and Miava Gravelyn, telling them they were Continued on page 2 Car following Vision Quest caravan causes accident A Hastings woman was released last week from a fourday stay at Pennock Hospital after causing a chain-reaction accident on M-37. Denise Jordan, 21, was injured Aug. 25 while following a horse-drawn cara­ van of covered wagons traveling from Caledonia to Middleville. The three-car accident began when Jordan crashed into the rear of a car that stopped for the horse caravan. Traffic slowed at 11:20 a m. north of Garbow Road while the "Vision Quest" caravan rode south on M-37. The caravan is part of a nation-wide, privately oper­ ated rehabilitation program for teens involved in the juvenile court system. Michigan State Police from the Wayland Post said the caravan had displayed caution signs and was not responsible for the accident. Witnesses said Jordan was traveling very fast, despite caution signs from the caravan. Jordan, however, said she didn't see the stopped vehicles until it was too late. Police said Jordan left 60 feet of skid marks before her Ford Escort struck the rear of the Olds Delta 88. That car in turn hit a Chevy S-10 pickup that was stopped 10 to 15 feet ahead, police said. Jordan, who was not wearing a seat belt at the time, received a citation for driving too fast for existing road conditions. Middleville boy is midget car racing champ Paul Jameson poses with his trophy and checkered flag for a once in a lifetime achievement. He won the Eastern Grand Nationals for Quarter Midget of America Association race with his quarter midget car. ‘Vision Quest’ wagon train stops in Middleville The Jordon car shows considerable damage after the accident on M-37 last week. Middleville Police Chief Louis Shoemaker was at the scene directing traffic. By Jean Gallup The road is hot with the ground radiating heat back into the faces of the kids riding on the wagons, guiding the two-and three-mule teams. Others walk ahead and behind the wagon train, sweating, keeping an eye on the mounted riders scouting up the road for the train. Ahead waits a large, dry field with several tall teepees, a few picnic tables, one set up with canvas stretched over it for shade, and a roped-off area to keep the horses and mules that other young people on the same march have spent the morning getting ready. This is the way they live for six months, staying in one place for a few days, packing up and moving on, over and over again. On Saturday, Aug. 26, the caravan moved into a camp on M-37 about five miles south of Middleville. They got up at 5 am. and moved out again Monday morning, and were out of Barry County by last Wednesday. These are kids the "system" gave up on. This is Vision Continued on page 3 Educators pratice what they teach Writing group encourages Caledonia teacher to publish story by Barbara € There's an old question about whether a giant oak crashing to the ground makes any noise if there is no one around to hear it The same need for an 'au­ dience" is just as important for a writer, say the members of the Peninsula Writers If there is no reader, no au­ dience, a story or poem makes no more “noise" than the tree failing in a deafened world It was an “audience" of fellow Peninsula Writers that encouraged Caledonia teacher Shirley Neitzel to submit one of her stories for publication, she says, with the result that her children's story “The Jacket 1 Wear in the Snow." is now on sale in local bookstores for an even greater audience.. Neitzel explained that the group that first heard her story was the writing group she belongs to. a small group of area Peninsula Writer members, which gets together regularly to share stones, essays or poems each member has written. The group offers ideas, suggestions and friend­ ly criticism to each other ' Other such groups exist throughout the state, she said Al 1 are members of Peninsula Waters, but the organization splits up into these voluntary writing groups to fit the schedules and residential loca­ tions of its members Neitzel. president of Penin­ sula Writers, said the organization began as a group ot teachers who wished to practice ideas about teaching wnung they had learned at an early 1980s conference. Organized by 12 to 15 educators in 1984. Peninsula Waters since has grown to a statewide organization of more than 100 members, said Neitzel A third-grade teacher at Kettle Lake Elementary School, she and other area teachers attended the 1983 conference on the New Jersey Writing Project, which en­ couraged teachers to leach writing by becoming writers themselves. She and the local teachers who attended the conference decided to form a support group for those w ho wished to teach writing as a "process" * nh personal value to the stu dent, rather than as an assign­ ment from a textbook They would also follow the conference suggestion that to leach waling, one must also write. As word of the organization spread among teachers and administrators. membership grew, and Neitzel said there are now members not only in Kent and Ottawa counties, but also in Kalamazoo. Portland, and in the Lansing and Detroit areas. She explained that teaching wating as a process means that the student first writes one or several drafts on some topic of his or her own choice. “The idea is first just get the words down,’’ said Neitzel. The student then works on organization, revision and on polishing up things like spell­ ing or punctuation Those “mechanics,’’ like grammar, punctuation and spelling, then make sense, she pointed out, because the students sec how they improve communication between the writer and the audience The goal of the student’s writing is publication,” Neitzel said. “It could be publication in a classroom an­ thology, in a class newsletter, or as a gift to a parent." She contrasted this method to the “old’’ way of teaching writing from a text-directed assignment, which had little personal value to the student Neitzel said that while older students and adults often are embarrassed to read their work to others, her young students “just beam' whenever she asks if she can read their poem or story to the rest of the class. Continued on page 2 �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 5. 1989 Caledonia teacher publishes story with encouragement Continued from front page Superintendent’s Corner by... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg We need your help? As you have read in the “key" and in the “Sun and News five goal areas for 1989-90 were adopted by the Board of Education this August. Those goals are: — Promote our district through positive communication with the community. — Involve community, staff, administration and board in a school improvement program. — Develop and implement a five-year capitoi outlay/maintenance plan. — Provide for a principal in each elementary school by 1990-91 year — Continue curriculum improvement for college re­ quirements and employability. The next step is to establish a strategy or way of meeting the goals, including objectives that are formulated by the ad­ ministration and approved by the board. The question this week is. “How can the Community have input into the goal process?” Communication is more than “telling.” it is also “listening.” We not only need to improve in getting information to you. we need to hear from you and to enlist your support. Last spring a telephone survey was conducted as one means of listening to the community and it proved to be very helpful. You as an individual can have a meaningful influence in your school district. How can you communicate your ideas? Visit your schools, talk with the principal and staff members Come to board meetings, each one has a special time for public input at the beginning of each meeting and again at the close of the meeting. The regular meeting of the Board of Education is the second Monday of each month and is held in the all-purpose room of Page Elementary School. Call me — the school administration office number is 795-3313. Stephen Garrett Superintendent “It’s just about the nicest thing that happens to them.” she said “Adults are often much more terrified than the kids to read their work. We have this feeling of * unworthiness.' why . 1 don't know. “But experiencing those feelings gives teachers em­ pathy with what the students are going through. Nobody wants the audience to laugh in the wrong places " Neitzel said she believes that writing develops many qualities besides creativity. “I have found that having to write has made my students more discerning readers." she explained. “Writing also makes you have to put your thoughts in order; you have to take those vague ideas floating around in your head and put them into something real You have to communicate those ideas for them to be worth anything." The Peninsula Writers not only write, but encourage the teaching of writing as a process. The organization now is in­ volved in teacher training, of­ fering a three-week program similar to the New Jersey Writing Project. The con­ ference is now called the Peninsula Writers Summer In­ stitute. and training has been provided by E. Kathleen Booher of Holland. Bui Booher recently has become the curriculum direc­ tor for the West Ottawa School District, and no longer has the time to teach the pro­ gram. Neitzel said Booher has now trained Neitzel and David James of Hope College to be instructors at the in­ stitute, and two other Kent­ wood teachers are offering the program to teachers in their district. “We have been asked to do some in-service programs for school districts,” Neitzel said. "This will make it easier for more teachers to learn the 'writing as a process’ ap­ proach because they won’t have to travel to a conference to learn about it.” The Peninsula Writers also meet for Saturday sessions three times each school year. A speaker or a panel is featured at these meetings. Neitzel said, and members do some writing at the session. “Members enjoy the shar­ ing of ideas,” she said. The small writing groups usually meet monthly according to the schedules of the participants, she added. The next Saturday meeting of the organization is schedul­ ed for Oct. 7 at Caledonia High School, and anyone in­ terested in attending is welcome. Neitzel said. Membership in the group includes a $20 fee. which pays for a newsletter and other ad­ ministrative costs. Anyone who would like to attend should call Neitzel at Kettle Lake School, 868-6113, or Glenda Compton at Caledonia High School, 891-8181. “I think the things the group has done have been ef­ fective.” Neitzel said."Not only have we trained teachers, but one of our loftier goals has been to change the curriculum for the teaching of writing in Michigan. “I think the awareness is now there that we need to teach writing well because it's such a vital skill. Now we need to work on our concept of how to teach that skill." Neitzel, who said she has always been a reader, receiv­ ed her first encouragement as a writer when she was in sixth grade and had a short story published in the district newsletter. “It looked so real, actually in print," she recalled, “and I got lots of attention from my family and friends as a result of it. That was one of the big­ gest things that gave me the courage to put my writing in print.” She said she served as Caledonia teacher Shirley Neitzel displays her new­ ly published children's book, “The Jacket I Wear in the Snow." Neitzel is president of Peninsula Writers. editor of her high school newspaper and yearbook, and in college, she considered a career in journalism. But because of the personality traits she exhibited on a stan­ dardized test, she was advised to consider teaching “I’ve never thought very seriously about anything else since." she smiled. But her teaching has not been limited to the elementary classroom. In addition to the Peninsula Writers Institute, she was invited to teach a class at Grand Valley State University this summer, call­ ed “Writing in the Elemen­ tary School." There, she taught her students the principle that writing teachers should prac­ tice writing. She had each of her students develop a story, poem, letter or other kind of writing to share with his or her class. “It’s important that students see their teachers writing. It makes the teacher a part of what the children are doing, rather than being outside the work, directing it. “Being writers also helps teachers give reasonable writing assignments to their students, because they know how hard it is to come up with that right word or sentence. "And teachers who write need someone to listen to them, to offer a suggestion when the story gets bogged down, or the essay doesn't read smoothly. “My favorite audience, though is my class at school. I love to write things to read to them. In fact, my story that just got published began as an idea for a lesson. But it was my Peninsula Writers group that gave me the extra push to send it in for publication." “I guess I just needed that little bit of encouragement, that knowledge that my story wasn’t ‘silly.* 1 needed that audience.” Cobb Lake public access site question still unclear Continued Itom front page have no attorney at this time, But in October of 1987, the violating the ordinance and but we will be asking an Michigan Court of Appeals attorney what our response overturned the decision by asking them to stop. the Charlevoix Court, ruling At a meeting with about should be to the letter." Marsman said he thought that townships could not pass 100 lake residents asking for that was the right thing for ordinances to prohibit further action, Van Elst said funneling. the township would pursue the association to do. "I think that’s the way to After the court of appeals the matter. But, he also advised the go; they've got to know what ruling saying the township’s action was unconstituational residents that they should they're doing," he remarked. Marsman also said that the and before a supreme court consider seeking legal counsel Supreme Court of Michigan hearing, Fox and Hayes and perhaps filing their own court suit to help resolve the has recently ruled that an anti- Township reached an agree­ funneling ordinance is ment on the matter, accord­ problem. unconstitutional in a similar ing to the spokeswoman at Gary Gravely n responded to case involving Fox and the Michigan State Supreme the letter by saying when he Associates Inc. and Hayes Court’s office. or his family used the lake Township. Representatives of the they were there as their company and the township neighbors guests and were not "Anyone with a little piece signed an agreement to allow violating any ordinance. of property can let anyone access to Lake Charlevoix to On July 24 Marsman sent a they want to use a lake, and I owners of the developed lots, letter to Cobb Lake Assoc­ have 1200 feet left on Cobb along with their families and guests. iation President Larry Kelly, Lake," he said. That agreement was signed saying he would give or sell However, a spokeswoman property on the lake to the for the Michigan State by Judge Robert C. Livo of Michigan Department of Supreme Court reported that the 33rd District Court of Natural Resources to make a the court had not ruled on the Charlevoix County. Deputy Director of the public access if the case because a settlement had association did not agree to been reached in the case before Michigan Townships Assoc­ iation Larry Merrill does not grant access to the owners of it was reviewed by that court. back lots. The 33rd Circuit Court of agree with the appec's court He also said in the letter Charlevoix County ruled that ruling. that he wanted a variance on "We feel the court of it was constitutional for the 20 feet the Gravelyns were townships to enact ordinances appeals was m error on the thinking of purchasing. that limit access to a lake by ruling," he said, "We feel if "We decided at the (Cobb enacting ordinances that pro­ the case w as properly argued Lake Association Aug. 23) hibited "funneling," said the before the Supreme Court, the meeting that we would seek deputy county clerk of the local township boards would counsel," Kelly said. "We prevail in adopting keyhole or county. anti-funneling ordinances." "We are currently looking at legislative solutions to this," he added. "We have a lot of legislators who are willing to introduce new statutes to clear up any ambiguities that the court of appeals has raised. It’s unfortunate that the the case law will be viewed as precedent setting." His only advice to township boards with such ordinances is that they can anticipate rulings against them in at the circuit court and the court of appeals levels. But he said he was confident if the case goes to the Supreme Court of Michigan, the ruling will favor townships. “In the meantime," he said, "the MTA will be working on a legislative solution." Yankee Springs Supervisor David Van Elst said the board will not pursue the complaint against the Gravelyns, "on advice of the township atomey and as a reslut of the appeals court decision. "But, the township can still regulate use of the land around the lakes. I believe the lake association is also organizing to take care of several of these problems," he said. On the question of a public deal of space because of the access site being developed at nature of recreational de­ the lake, Dave Olson, mands, so his division would be interested in assistant district supervisor of not the recreational division of the developing access for the public. DNR confirmed that he had However, he continued, the been to Cobb Lake earlier this summer, at Marsman’s fisheries division may still be interested in Cobb Lake invitation. "I looked at a piece of because their needs were less than recreational use would property with Mr. Marsman, be. and he suggested he was Cobb Lake is about 85 willing to sell some property acres, and while there is no to the DNR to develop as a minimum amount of property public access site," Olson to develop a public access, said. Olson said, the usual size of Olson pointed out that any an accessed lake is 160 acres public access used by his division would require a great or larger. The^Sun^QndJMews, 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 AND NEWS P O Bom B. Hastings, Ml 49058 0602 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties Founder in 1870 — Published by... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. $8.00 $10 00 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I September 5. 1989 / Page 3 ‘Vision Quest’ wagon train stops Continued from page 3 Quest, a program to rehabilitate young people who have not responded to traditional forms of punish­ ment. "These arc the toughest kids in America," says Randy Slikkers, a Comstock Park native who is the wagon­ master of the train. All have been through the system and are "pretty much incorrigible," he said. But in the program Vision Quest they can turn themselves around with the help of adult staff members who live with them for "at least a year" that they have been sentenced to by a court of law. The success rate of the 16year-old effort to rehabilitate young offenders has been placed by the Rand Corp­ oration at between 69 and 84 percent A success is someone who goes through the program and has no further confrontation with the law, Slikkers reports. The wagon train is the most visible part of the program, but only one of four different parts. The first is at one of several wilderness camps where the young people are sentenced to stay for four to five months. Next, comes a 17-day survival training camp. During the time spent in the training the 16- to 19year-olds are challenged, but are given tasks that are "success oriented." The goals they are given are difficult, but with hard work, they can achieve them, Randy said. Going with the wagon train means six months on the road and is the backbone of the program, he adds. With adult supervision, the young people are responsible for everything that has to be done on the long field trip, including cooking, setting up teepees and caring for the animals and wagons. The 25 mustangs and 40 mules each have a young caretaker to feed and water them, and the teens also are responsible for much of the care of the dozen wagons they travel with. Wagonmaster Randy Slikkers oversees the wagon train This particular trip has 75 young people and started in Grand Rapids, but the treks might start from one of several places in different states. With one month s rest at the northern end of the trek, the train will make its way to Florida and will rest there a month. After the experience on the wagon train, the youths go into a residence program in or close to their home town, Randy said. Vision Quest has two tell ships that ply the east coast, and occasionally young people go there before going into the two-mo nth residential program. During the long journeys, new teens come in and those who have completed their time leave, on the first or the 15th of the month, but the wagon train always goes on. Randy, a four-year veteran of the program, says it’s pretty emotional some times when the young people leave the train. "To some of these kids, Tm the only "father" they've ever had. Most of them come from severely dysfunctional fam­ ilies, with this being the first healthy relationship they've ever had. "What usually happens is that the teens form a bond with one of the animals. They don't judge or talk back, and the animal won’t hurt them. Then, they can step into a relationship with a human. That’s a magical and emotion­ al moment," he said. Randy points out that the experience with the wagon train is generally the first time the kids have been in a "family setting" where they must follow rules and work for the common good, and put trust in others. Most have been emotionally and physically abused and are very wary. The teens with the wagon are responsible for the car of the horses and mules. Kevin brushes one of his favorite horses, El Toro. But the staff, which in­ cludes Randy’s wife, Jenny, do form bonds with the kids. The eight staff women on the train are seen as mothers, sisters or favorite aunts, he said. "We don’t allow fighting or any kind of abuse here, so they feel safe," Randy observed, "We have rules, and we have to use a confront- ational approach with these kids. When they come here they are used to being on their own, and they are very manipulative. You can't play their game (of manipulation)-they’d beat the pants off of you. So we don't" When leaving, a young man or woman will often tell Randy or other staff members that they're grateful for the time they spent with them. Some, after a few years, contact him again to tell him that they appreciate even more the time they spent with the program. "I get calls all the time. They just want me to know that they've made it." Randy likens the kids* appreciation to when a young A mule having a problem means the train must stop to change the animal and put in another to help pull the three mule wagon. ‘Oh boy1A discount on my car insurance. Thanks, during the ride to Hastings. Call 591-8019 2193 j iWth St. C*ledcMu* 4» W«st •IM-37 Hilton’s Apple Acres GREAT GIFTS! • P»*cM« • Apples Sweet Com • Me Ion s Tomeloes • Peppers stow gaound • Hand Carved Birds $50 4 Up • Songbirds • Ducks • Pheasant noun * uixts Special discounts for safe drivers 45 and over are available from your Auto-Owners agent. Sunday, March 12 — ROAST BEEF & HAM, SALAD BAR ... . \sluto-Ounces Insurance Serving 12:30 to 2 p.m. Bring the family and friends 1 DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. CUNNINGHAM S ACRE •When You Think of Insurance, Think of Us" 215 E. Mam Street, Caledonia, Michigan 49316 Corner ol Bliss and West M 50 •=. Lake Odessa, Michigan iini JEFFREY M. DeVRIES (616) 891-8125 JOHN J. DeVRIES �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I September 5, 1989 Family gathering attracts Bender siblings Brothers and sisters in a longtime Middleville-area family gathered Aug. 10 for a reunion. Deannc and Frank and family and Harry and Bernadine attended the Kalamazoo Fair last week Lois Bacon. June Tungate and Esther Kelley had Sunday dinner in Nashville. Marion Herminette from Edwardsburg came to see her dad. Clarke Springer, and went with us on the “Mystery Trip’* Thursday. She went home on Friday Clarke and I attended the Summerfest at Hastings on Saturday There was a big crowd and beautiful parade. Dianne and Frank and fami­ ly have returned to Mt. View. Calif . after spending a month with her parents, Bemadine and Harry Reaser. They left Monday On Saturday morning they had homemade ice cream with all the family as a farewell party. We and many other senior citizens enjoyed the mystery ride Thursday, Aug. 24. We left Caledonia at 6:30 a m. and headed east, crossed the Blue Water Bridge into Canada at Port Huron, then where was the big question? We had dinner at Elmira. Toronto, and viewed the city from Veranda. We took a tour of the Amish countryside, neat, clean, beautiful flowers, many horses Our guide was wonderful Wc Mopped at a little country store, saw the covered bridge then it was back to town to start home. Had lunch at Port Huron then on our way again Arriv­ ed home at 11 30. exhausted Too many miles for we older folks Had a great time and ail seemed to enjoy it and we’re ready for the next trip Tuesday guests were Jim and Mary Springer and Steve Erb and family from Delton. Their daughter played basket ball in Caledonia Tuesday evening. Sorry they lost the game, but it was a good one. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Good Shepherd Lutheran Church "People that care" Middleville at the Community Hall 1 1" Sunday Service 9:30 a m. Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (616) 795-2391 St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God's family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml They were relatives and descendants of Phillip and Abigail Bender, who moved with their family to Mid­ dleville from Dutton in 1917. The children back then were Forrest. Edna (deceas­ ed). Mike. Walter. Russel and Ward. Another daughter. Florence, was bom the next month The family bought the farm where Mart and Cindy Wenger now live and the road later became known as Bender Road The eldest son. Forrest, married Anne and bought the farm from his parents m 1935. There they raised a family that included Clare. John and Ken and farmed for nearly 50 years before retiring to Lakeland. Fla., in 1969. Mike Bender served as Thomapple Kellogg's bus maintenance mechanic for many years, and his wife. Ed­ na. was a TK art instructor. WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. "The Church where everybody is somebody... ... and Jesus Christ is Lord" Sunday School 9 30 am Sunday Morrvng Won/vp 10 30 am Sunday f vervng Wonhip 6 00 p m 700 p m Wednesday Midweek prayer & Brbie study Qev WtHKjm Dobson Pastor Sieve Jackson. Youth Pastor 891 8923 St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar They now are retired and liv­ ing m a mobile home park in Holland. Walter. Russel and Ward all married and farmed in this area. Walter and Lois Bender and Russel and Alice Bender have celebrated more than 50 years of marriage, while For­ rest and Anne have marked more than 60 years Florence and her husband. Members of the family who gathered last month for the Bender reunion were (front, from left) Edna and Mike Bender, Ward and Betty Bender, Ann and Forrest Bender, (second row, from left) Russel and Alice Bender, Florence Bender Dickerson, (back row) Walter and Lois Bender. DUTTON 2415 McCann Road. Irving, Michigan MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship ... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship............................ 8:30a.m. Middleville Sunday School ... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School............................................... 9:45a.m Morning Worship ................ 11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship................. 11:00 a.m. Rev. Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 6950 Hanna Lake SE (just South of 68th St.) A Living Church — Servin# a Living Lord A Church on the Word SUNDAY 9:45 a m . 11:00 a m 8 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY..................... Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7.00 p m Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School Praise Service Sunday Evening Service 9:30 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 6:50 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Visiting Pastor: Al Korvemaker • 452-9711 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music Sunday Morning Worship Service . 11:00 a m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer...................................... 6:45p.m. PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11 a.m. Church School 9:45 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 Rev Rick Veenstra. Interim Pastor Rev Stanley Vugteveen. Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church Church Office Phone — 795-9266 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED St. Margaret Mary of the Sacred Heart Chapel LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 708 West Main Street Temporarily meeting at the Gaines Township Hall on 68th St. S.E. near Kalamazoo Ave. CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 1000 a m. 11 15 a m. 600 pm Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor Sunday - Latin Tridentine Mass • 10 a.m. Rosary ana Confessions before Mass Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament after Mass EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Recotory Office Phone — 531-0432 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A church Mttk a carmg heart for our Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings cotmuntry and the *orid“ Ret. Paul Doume, Interim Rector Sunday Services4?: 30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Phone 945-3014 Pastor .Meric Buualda Sunday Eucharist: During Summer__ ______________ 10 00 am Regularly----------------------------1030 am Morning Prayer. Wednesday---------- Summer Morning Worship..................................... 10:00A.M. Sunday Morning Worship....................................... 10:30A.M. 7:15 am Pastor, Rev. Max E. Tucker Music, Jeff Vander Heide “God Cares for You’’ Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School ...........................10:00 am. Morning Worship ...................... 11:00 a m. Evening Worship.................................... 6:00p.m. Pastor Wesley J. Coffey Phone 795-7076 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) 9 45 a.tn. Sunday School 11 10 am Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Oub (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday 6.30 p.m. Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship, Wednesday Dan Ackerman Seminary intern Al Tierney er Community calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 7 00 pm 891 8028 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Phone 891-9259 Sunday School................................................................ 9:30A.M. Daily Mass in Small Chapel • 8:30 a.m. 795-3667 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M 37 REV KENNETH VAUGHT Evening Service............................................................... 5:45P.M. YOU ARE INVITED ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Sunday School.................................................................. 9:45a.m. Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 King Dickerson, are retired and live in Kentwood. The ages of the family members vary from 72 to 85 and total number of descen­ dants is 120. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School 9:15 a.m. Worship Service 10:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-9669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Dr. Robert Wessman Saturday Evening Mass 5:00 p m Sunday Mass 9 00 a m & 11.00 a m First Friday Mass...............................7:00 p m (The OOIH ®in»r JHrthodiat (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School 10:00 Morning Worship 11:00 Evening Worship.............. 6:00 Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . ..7 00 Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - a.m. a.m p.m. p.m. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 5, 1989 I Page 5 Middleville youth takes checkered flag in race------by Jean Gallup Winning a trophy racing quarter midget racing cars is not unusual for the Jameson children of Middleville, Paul, Pamela and Patrick have gathered around 150 trophies in their careers as drivers of quarter-midget cars. All three children of Jim and Joanne Jameson of Grand Rapids Street in Middleville recently comp­ eted in the Eastern Grand National Quarter Midget of America Association championship in Columbus Ohio. The race resulted in a once in a lifetime experience for one of the racing children. Paul, an 11-year-old with six years of driving experience in quarter midgets, edged out 309 other competitors in the "Heavy Modified" class to take the checkered flag and trophy in the 40-lap annual event Patrick, 8, racing in the "Junior Stock" class finished second in his 30- lap race. Pamela, 10, who Joanne says usually comes in with a third or fourth place when she drives, lost her bid to compete during the qualifying heat races. The Jameson youngsters’ interest in racing came from their father, Jim, who had raced as a child. His old quarter-midget car, which is actually one-quarter of the size of a full-sized midget racer, contributed the engine which still powers one of the three racing cars and is in the car Patrick took seconds with in his division at the Ohio race. Seven other engines keep the cars running for both sexes during the racing season, which runs from May to October. The family belongs to the Capitol Quarter Midget club and competes in a club race every other week. The children get no money for winning, the prizes are always trophies, Joanne observed. During the off week, they ran in regional meets, which are held in Ohio and Indiana, Joanne said. "Paulie's dream is to be a NASCAR driver; it always has been," his mother said. "Lots of famous drivers started in the quarter midgets. Terry La Bonte, A J. Foyt and Pancho Carter all started there," she noted. Patrick also likes the racing and wants to continue, while Pamela is not as enthused as the boys. Racing around an oval asphalt track at speeds of up to 30 miles an hour gives the children experience and confidence that will help them when they get their drivers' licenses, she said. "The kids already know how to handle a skid when they go into one - they have to. They're safer in the cars than they are on bicycles or skateboards. "These cars are push to start — a gas and brake pedal-that's all. The kids all have full-face helmets, leather gloves, a leather coat, arm restraints, seat belts and shoulder harn­ esses," she pointed out. "The quarter midgets have been around for 54 years, and every state has a track. You have to really look sometimes, but they all have one," she said. The Jamesons have a motor coach to take to races, with the latest outing last weekend in Waterford. They qualified Saturday, stayed overnight and raced Sunday. Paul raced in "Heavy Mod," Pamela in "Light Mod," and Patrick in "Junior Stock." Otto’s equipment fun at ‘Farm Davs’ This old-time Case equipment, owned by David Otto of Middleville, added to the interesting atmosphere at Prairieville Old Fashioned Farm Days last weekend. The event features five days of country fun on Bill and Maggie Aukerman's Green Acres farm. Proceeds from the event are used to support the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame. The Jomeson youngsters show off some of the trophies they hove won in their hobby, quarter midget racing. Hidden among the prizes are Paul (left), Patrick (back) and Pamela. Exchange students offer new perspectives at Caledonia High School this year------by Barbara Gall Five exchange students from four countries and two continents said they look for­ ward both to learning about the U.S. and to sharing their own culture with their American counterparts at Caledonia High School. The visiting students, who come from Sweden. Finland. Bolivia and West Germany, all spoke quite easily in English, but all said they hoped to improve their English while studying in the U.S They also said they looked ’ rward to visiting some famous spots, w ith Florida the most popular choice. A desire to become more in­ dependent through their ex­ change experience, and an op­ portunity to see the U.S. first­ hand. “not just from movies,” were also goals mentioned by the newly arriv­ ed visitors. Sweden will be well represented in Caledonia this year by Jessica Eriksson, 17, and LUI Hult, 18 Jessica is from Vallentuna, Sweden, near Stockholm, where she lives with her parents and older brother. While m Caledonia, she is liv­ ing with the Roger Gabbert family. She said her main interest outside school is sports, and especially figure skating She has been skating since she was 6 years old. and said she would enjoy teaching a figure skating class to young students while she is here Jessica said one reason she became an exchange student was to learn to speak English better KEITH BERGY - NORM CASKEY DON SCHWARTZ - LARRY LEWIS fueloil GAS DIESEL SERVING HOME FARM INDUSTRY Qold&ua Q&-. Oil 9266 CHERRY VALLEY CALEDONIA. Ml 49316 (616) 891-8198 PROPANE REFILL SERVICE KEROSENE SNACK SHOP “You can really learn a language only by talking it like this all the time.” She also wants to meet new people and said there are “so many places” she would love to see, like Washington D.C. and Mt Rushmore She said one difference she has already noticed between the two countries is that here students have many more choices in school subjects than she has at her school. She ex­ plained that students in Sweden choose a “rank” or subject area, and then the teachers mainly decide whai subjects the students need to take Jessica, who is majonng in economics, said she has two more years of schooling to complete when she returns home. Though she hasn’t yet decided on a career, she said she would like a job where she could travel and meet people. Lili, who said her home town of Vaxjo is about four hours from Stockholm, is staying with the Richard Van Kuiken family of Allo She. too, likes sports and is playing second doubles on the tennis team Lili said she and her parents have done a tot of traveling in Europe and she already has Continued on next page High Interest Yields...a Whether you’re talking crops or the highest return on your money, the first thing to do is ... start planting! Why not come in today and talk to us about yield. Your friends and neighbors in this agricul­ tural community bank here, choosing to enjoy the convenience, mutual interests and expert banking services we give to our customers. Let’s talk about the highest allowable yield you can get on your money — a harvest you can reap with pleasure in the seasons ahead! State Bank of Caledonia Offices in Caledonia, Dutton & Middleville FDIC 267 MAIN ST. CALEDONIA 3205 68th ST. S.E. DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE 891-8113 698-6337 795-3361 �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / September 5, 1989 Exchange students offer new perspectives Continued from previous page seen many of the “big sights” in the U.S. She said she loves to travel, and would like to be a guide for a tour company after she finishes school. She agreed with Jessica that American students have more choice in school subjects, so she decided to take subjects at Caledonia that she might not get to take at home. “I went for some fun things,” she said, listing theater, physical education, speech and Spanish as some of her choices, along with English and history Like Jessica, she already has chosen a major study area in her school at home. In the “language rank” she will take French, Spanish, Swedish and Latin or Greek next year. “Take Greek.“ whispered Jessica “Maybe,” mused Lili. “The Greek Islands are so beautiful " Pasi Jaaskelainen. 17, is another visitor from the nor­ thern tier of Europe. A native of Finland. Pasi said he has been through every country in Europe except the U.S.S.R., even though Finland shares “a very long border” with the Soviet Union. He explained that Finland does have good relations with its Russian neighbor, though he said they were not allies. The Finnish people do not fear the Soviets, he said, or worry that their country might be in­ vaded or absorbed into the Soviet Union. “The Russians think of Finland as a barrier,” he said. Pasi said he decided to visit the U.S. because he wanted to "do something different.” and to see places he had heard of but never seen. Though he has visited Washington D.C., he would like to see New York City and Florida. At Caledonia, he has decid­ ed to give cross country runn­ ing a try, though he admitted that his legs were a bit sore after the first few workouts. “The coach says this will get better as I use these muscles.” he grinned. “1 hope this is so.” In Finland, he said, the number one sport is hockey, though his favorite is Finnish baseball, which differs con­ siderably from American baseball in the base line pattern He said American teams practice more than do Finnish ones. “Usually teams practice on­ ly two or three times a week, be said, adding that hockey teams often practice more than other sports. Swedish. Finnish, mathematics and history next year. At Caledonia he is taking English and college prep English, speech, typing, con­ sumer education and history. Pasi’s father is the marketing director for a laboratory and his mother is the information manager for an insurance company. he said He also has a 15-yearoid brother. In the U.S., he is making his home with the Kopenkoskey family. Pasi said that he thought teenagers in America looked different, “perhaps a little older” than their Finnish counterparts, and added that in his country, students have to be 18 years old to drive. “Families usually only have one car.” he said, “but if a teenager has a car. it often is an old one. just like here.” Past explained that he is now finished with the required Finnish schooling and has chosen to continue with his education in the “voluntary” school, which is an additional three years. About 60 percent of Finnish students choose this option, he said, while others go directly into the workplace. Of those who graduate from the voluntary school he said about one third get into col­ lege and another 15 percent go to a trade school or a teacher school. Companies also do some educating, he said The big factor in getting in­ to college is how well the stu­ dent does on the final exam after he or she finishes volun­ tary school. The student chooses which subjects he or she will be tested on, he said, and all must be tested in at least four subjects. The stu­ dent can choose a maximum of six subjects for the final ex­ am, he said. Pasi said his major area is English, though he hasn’t yet decided on a career. He has two and one half years left in voluntary school, and will take German, English, Maren Voss. 17, of Varrel. West Germany , near Bremen, chose to be an exchange stu­ dent because she wanted to gain self-confidence, learn to be independent, and to learn “other views of things besides just my country’s." She said she is interested in “lots of things” and added that “I’m not really good at any one thing, but I like to do many things and I can do them fairly well." Among the “many things,” she listed tennis, sailing, ski­ ing and art. Maren has already noticed a number of differences bet­ ween her country and the U.S. The school system is dif­ ferent. she said, as are some of the styles, though American and German teenagers like the same kinds of music. She was surprised at the restrictions on dress at the high school. “You always think of America as so free, you can do what you like.” she ex­ plained. "But here shorts must not be too short, or cer­ tain kinds of shirts are not allowed. This I didn’t expect.” Like Finnish teenagers, German students must be 18 to drive, and Maren said Ger­ man people travel a lot by bus and bicycle instead of by automobile. Students in Germany are re­ quired to attend school for nine years, after which they can continue with an academic education, go to trade school or try to get a job. “You don’t get much work at that level." she added. 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German students also have a longer school year, she said, with only six weeks off in the summer, in addition to vaca­ tions during the year. She noted that German teachers give fewer tests in their classes than American teachers, but that each test in Germany counted much more on the final grade. A leader of her youth group in Germany. Maren said she has noticed that American families tend to have more children than do German families. "Here I have met many with three and four children, while in Germany most have only one or two,” she com­ mented. She noted that there are many more different religious denominations in the U.S., also. She said that she is looking forward to seeing as many places as possible, including trips to Florida and to Mackinac Island She also hopes to visit Washington D.C. with the Youth For Understanding group, which sponsors her as an exchange student. “I want to learn English better, and I would like to be independent.” said 17-yearold Rafael Roca of Bolivia when asked why he chose to be an exchange student. “I would like to study my own country and this one and exchange ideas with others and learn other lifestyles. “In this country there are lots of good things, and I would like to teach about the customs of my country,” said Rafael He explained that his father is a cattle rancher and that he works on the ranch during vacations. “I love the ranch,” he said. Continued on next page Obituaries Harold A. Bowerman_-----------------ROTHBURY - Harold A. Bowerman, 52, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 1989 in Rothbury, MI. He was born October 10, 1936 in Yankee Springs, the son of Edward and Mercy Beck Bowerman. He served in the United States Army for a period of time and married the former Bvonnie K. Smith on Decem­ ber 12, 1959 in Middleville. He was employed as a polisher in the tool and die industry for a number of years having worked for H S Tool and Die, Paragon Tool and Die and Woldering Associates, all in Grand Rapids and Viking Tool and Die in Whitehall. He moved from Middleville to Grand Rapids and has resided in Rothbury the past 10 years. He is survived by his wife, Bvonnie K. Smith; three sons, Terry (Nancy) Bowerman, of Fremont, Edward (Julie) Bowerman II and Scott Bower­ man, both of Hesperia; two daughters, Karen Bailey of Jackson and Mrs. Ted (Christ­ ine) Gilmore, of Rothbury; his mother, Mercy Bowerman of Middleville, his father and step-mother. Edward G. and Edith Bowerman of Shelbyvil­ le; three brothers. Jack Bower­ man, of Climax. Lawrence Bowerman, of Grand Rapids and Duane Bowerman of MiJdleville; one sister, Mrs. William (Barbara) Hitchcock, of Caledonia and nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, William Bowerman and a sister, Sandra Perry. Funeral services were held Friday, August 25 at CooperHarris Funeral Home in Shel­ by, with the Rev. Donald W. Lemaire officiating. Burial was in Otto Township Cemetery. Robert C. Frost__ LAKE ODESSA - Robert C. Frost, 70, of Lake Odessa passed away Tuesday, August 29,1989 at Thornapple Manor, Hastings. Mr. Frost was born October 10, 1918 in Dutton, the son of Henry H. and Mary (Esbaugh) Frost. He was raised in Dutton and Middleville area and attended Middleville schools, graduating in 1937. He was married to Betty June Beeler, his high school sweetheart, August 3, 1940. He was a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army Engineers, serving in the China, Burma, India area during World War n. He was employed 16 years as a superintendent at Bradford White Corporation in Middle­ ville and was superintendent and Personnel man for Lake Odessa Machine Products till his retirement. Mr. Frost was a Charter member and life member of the V.F.W. Post 7548 in Middle­ ville and was their 1st Quarter Master, member of the Middleville Lodge F.& A.M. #231, served on the Village Council of Middleville, was a Cub Master in Middleville and scouting also. A member of Middleville Methodist Church transferring to Central Methodist in Lake Odessa. He is survived by his wife, Betty J. Frost; his children, Fritz and Bonnie Frost of luike Odessa, Nikki and Carl Aalbers of Hudsonville, Tammy and Richard Sirk of East Grand Rapids; five grand­ children, two granddaughters, Tiffani and Heather Frost, three step-grandchildren, Kelly, Jeffery and Jason Sirk; two sisters, Mrs. Verne (Irene) Lictka of Middleville, Mrs. Henry (Kathy) Thompson of Ocean Ridge, Florida; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, September 1 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville, with Reverend Stanley Finkbeiner and Reverend Keith Laidler offi­ ciating. Interment was at the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Lake Odessa or Middleville V.F.W. Posts. ‘Vision Quest’ wagon train stops in Middleville________ Continued from page 3 person grows up and leaves home. Gradually, they learn that the rules the parents set for them were not to punish, but to help them. And, when one young man is straightened out there is a ripple effect on Lis family, friends, and maybe children, Randy said. "Every kid who walks out of here has a better chance ax living a good life; It makes you feel good," said the former private investigator. "This program shows that kids don't have to be locked up if we are willing to spend time with a unique program like this," he said. Vision Quest is a nationwide program involv­ ing 800 young people on the east and west coast. The courts place them in the program and pay a per diem amount for each offender. The wagonmaster of the profit making venture who "wanted to stay in the system, but work with kids’ has shown there is an alternative While staying on the Velderman farm outside of Middleville last week, the wagon trains mules and horses are tethered to long lines. way. "Our product is good kids." he says with satisfaction. 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 September 5, 1989 I Page 7 Exchange students offer new perspectives at Caledonia from previous pace Continued from previous page •* but the schools are better in Santa Cruz (de la Sierra), so I go to school there and live with my sister Rafael also has three older brothers and a half-brother who is a demist, and dentistry is one occupation he is seriously considering. “I could go into business with my brother." he said, "and being a dentist is a good Lili Hull Rofoel Roca School Lunch Menus West and McFall Lunch Menu Tuesday, Sept. 5 Spaghetti with meat sauce, tossed salad, garlic bread, sliced peaches Wednesday, Sept. 6 Cheeseburger on a bun, french fries, applesauce, cookie. Thursday, Sept. 7 Beef taco salad, crackers or bread and butter, sliced pears Friday. Sept. 8 Regular or folded pizza, sweet potatoes or baked beans, pineapple tidbits Monday, Sept. 11 Bar B Q on a Bun. potato rounds, fresh fruit. Tuesday, Sept. 12 Tuna noodle casserole or ravioli, peas, bread and but­ ter, fruit crisp. NOTE: Whole and 2% milk available every day. Hot dogs available every day. Caledonia High School and Middle School Lunch Menu Tuesday, Sept. 5 Pizza, potato chips, corn, fruit choice, milk. Wednesday, Sept. 6 Goulash w/cheese. garlic toast, peas, fruit jello or fruit choice, milk. Thursday, Sept. 7 Sandwich choice, french fries, vegetable stix w/dip. cookie or fruit choice, milk. Friday, Sept. 8 Macaroni and cheese, fish w/bun. green beans, fruit choice, milk. Monday, Sept. 11 Barbecue w/bun. french fries, corn, fruit choice, milk. Tuesday, Sept. 12 Macaroni salad, chicken patti w/bun. green beans, brownie or fruit choice, milk. NOTE: Secondary only: Fruit choice and assorted sandwiches daily. Salad bar available every Monday. Wednesday and Friday. dianapohs 500 race and go to Honda, and is looking for ward to a reunion with several other Bolivian students spen­ ding the year in the Michigan Moren Voss Jessica Eriksson Tuesday, Sept. 5 Spaghetti with meat sauce, tossed salad, garlic bread, sliced peaches. Wednesday, Sept. 6 Cheeseburger on a bun, french fries, applesauce, cookie. Thursday, Sept. 7 Beef taco salad, crackers or bread and butter, sliced pears. Friday, Sept. 8 Regular or folded pizza, sweet potatoes or baked beans, pineapple tidbits. Monday, Sept. 11 Bar B Q on a Bun. potato rounds, fresh fruit. Tuesday , Sept. 12 Tuna noodle casserole or ravioli, peas, bread and but­ ter, fruit crisp. NOTE: Whole and 2% milk offered every day. Hot dogs at Page every day. Salad bar at High School on Monday star­ ting Sept. 11. Pizza, ham and cheese sandwich, chili, chef salad at H.S. each day. TIME OUT ! Join us on our special weekend motor coach trip to enjoy the beauty of our t Mackinac Island after a busy summer. Included in our package; Round trip transportation, Hotel nite at the Period ! Hotel “Chippewa” with two meals, Island Carriage Tour, ferry round trip, Baggage fees. A mini weekend for a ' mini price -- $135 single, $245 double. Call today... THE TRAVEL STORE "OR Middleville, Michigan 49333 616-795-7644 Christmas concert. He also is C taking history, senior math, English, consumer education and living skills. “The United States is very much what I thought it would be.” he said. "And everyone in Caledonia has been very friendly to me." Rafael is taking choir while in Caledonia, and said he will be singing in Spanish at the Posi Jaaskelainen Caledonia village CENTRE’ 9300 Cherry Valley S.E. (M-37) ------ STOP IN!------- Country Town Floral ...and pick up a class list. Classes starting next week. Thomapple Kellogg High School. Middle School. Page Elementary Lunch Menu Sept. 16/17 - Mackinac Island Getaway t Now finished with his re­ quired schooling in Bolivia, Rafael plans to apply for col­ lege in the U.S. He said he also is interested in economics, as well as den­ tistry. though history actually is his favorite subject. He said he loves to play soc­ cer. which is the principal sport in Bolivia, and would like to play in Caledonia, if possible Otherwise, he would at least like to help with the soccer team, he said. soccer team, he said He also enjoys fishing and is looking forward to several offers from Caledonia friends to nde horses here. He and his American fami­ ly, the Dan Ferrises, have several trips planned, he said. He would like to see the In- Sept. 13th In-Store Photographer Rainbow’s End Mon Fri 9 to H Set 9 to 5 30 Phone 891-1106 MOVIE RENTAL Rent Sat., Get Sun. Left to right ... 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Ml 49316 • (616) 891-9294 ■ �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / September 5, 1989 1989-90 JV Soccer in attendance The Middleville High School Soccer program is looking forward to another fine season for 1989. Turnout has been particulary en­ thusiastic for the Junior Varsi­ ty team with 18 players on this year’s roster for Coach Mar­ tin Wustman The Varsity Squad is com­ ing off its best season yet. finishing 1988 with a 12-7-1 record, losing in the District’s round to eventual state champs Gull Lake. The team s two top scorers and entire backfield have graduated leaving Coach Steve Evans with a young but talented 1989 squad A quick attack line is led by seniors Peter Andersen and Glenn Woodard and juniors Steve VanDuine and Bob Flikkema. The support attack features seniors Tad Thatcher. Brad Buehler. Chip Baughman. Colin Mackie-Smith and junior Jason Frei. Senior goalkeeper Ch ns Barton leads a backfield which includes juniors Don Filcek. Todd Coe and Josh Carpenter The JV squad is also very young but shows great pro­ mise Sophomores are Mac Missad. Jon Kermeen and Craig Stolsonburg. Freshmen include Bill Baldry. Dave DeHaan. Jason DeVnes. Jim Flikkema. Adam Hoisted, Tim Kietzman. Chad Mason. Bob Middleton. Scott Oliver. Dave Ohhouse. Ryan Recker. Curt Thaler. Ryan Walker. Brent Wustman and Tony Slam bach Middleville High School soccer promises an exciting, aggressive contest with every game. Come on out and catch the excitement! JV Soccer — (front row) Mac Missod. Bob Middleton, Curt Tholer, Jason DeVries, Adam Hoisted, Brent Wustman, Tony Stomboch, Bill Baldry, Ryan Recker, Ryan Walker; (back row) Jim Flikkema, Chad Mason, Dave Olthouse, Dave DeHaan, Cooch Marty Wustman, Tim Kietzman, Scott Oliver, Craig Stolson­ burg, Jonathan Kermeen. Freshmen football team ready to start season Ladies open new gym with victories The freshman football team has been hard at work with 26 players getting ready for the first game with Caledonia. Aug. 31. The young Trojans showed that they area improving when they scrimaged Hudsonville and G.R. Central on Aug. 24. Coaches Lehman and Tabor feel that the freshmen have been working hard and arc looking forward to the season. Freshman football team — (first row) Cory Heald, Seth Nelson, Todd Boonstra, Brian Drummond, Greg Brower, Dustin Harig, Tim Rybiski, Brian Ploeg manager; (second row) Khris Twigg, Rob Minor, Scott Palazzolo, Jeff Roodvoets, Dale Krueger, Andy Higley, Steve Lehman manager; (third row) Bryan Thompson, Mark McNutt, Josh Thomas, Chris Foster, Jim Norman, Josh Baldry, Coach Aaron Tabor; (fourth row) Jake Betzer, Jason Burandt, Andy Shafer, Lee Edwards, Mike Ringleka, Luke Kidder, Coach Tom Lehman. T-K JV girl eagers start year Caledonia’s Tara Marble controls the ball despite the defensive efforts of visiting Delton-Kellogg players. Marble scored 16 points in a victorious open­ ing night in the new high school gym. Senior Carrie Hill scored the first basket as the Caledonia girls varsity basket­ ball team opened varsity play in the Scotts new gym. defeating Delton 52-45 Tues­ day night. The ladies led by as many as 18 points in the first half, then saw the lead shrink in the third quarter as Delton rallied to within three points m the fourth. A key three-point play by senior center Anne Andrusiak with less than one minute to play allowed the ladies to hold on for the victory. Leading the Scots were An­ drusiak with 18 points and 7 rebounds while junior Tara Marble came off the bench to score 16 points and grab 7 rebounds. Freshman and junior varsity teams also were victorious with final scores of 40-19 and 44-27 respectively. Roxanne Gallen scored 16 points and brought down 11 rebounds to lead the junior varsity action. 7 hope you have insurance!” Recreation vehicles: motorbikes, golf carts. ATVs. dune buggies, snowmobiles — all need liability protection and property damage coverage. For information, call: BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 JV Girls' Basketball — (front row) Heather Zoulek, Becky Reigler, Marcy Gildea, Alicia Batson, Jennifer Hoff; (bock row) Jessica Weatherheod, Laura Donker, Cooch James French, Mandy Pranger, Lisa Einberger. The ’89 jayvees are looking forward to a successful season after completing a very good freshman year. They have been working hard at improv­ ing their skills and should be ready to compete with the up­ coming foes. This year’s team is not large in numbers, but large in ex­ perience and desire. The team members are Alicia Batson, Laura Donker, Lisa Einberger, Marcy Gildea, Jennifer Hoff, Aman­ da Pranger, Becky Reigler, Jessie Weatherhead, and Heather Zoulek. Their first game is on the road against Lowell on the 29th and will open at home against G.R. Baptist on the 31st. The JV games will start at 6 p.m. The team welcomes your support and hopes to see you at their games. Trojans win tennis opener 4-3 The Middleville girls tennis team started the season off with a dramatK 4-3 come from behind win over Wayland last week With six matches com­ pleted. and the score oed. on­ ly one match remained to be completed The third singles match between Middleville’s Enn Seger, and Way land’s Emily Stein. Both players did an excellent job of playing consistent tennis throughout the match. Enn won the first set 6-2, but Emily came back to w in the second set 6-4. In the third set Enn went ahead 3-1, only to have a determined Wayland player come back to take a 4-3 lead. Enn took the next two games to take a 5-4 lead. In the next game, Emily took a 40-love lead, and it seemed that the score would be tied at five games each; but Enn played some of her best tennis down the stretch to take four straight points and gain the advantage in what turned out to be the last point of the match Emily Continued on page 10 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I September 5, 1989 I Page 9 Caledonia tops Middleville 22-6 in football season opener Friday Caledonia's Rick Olson scored a pair of touchdowns Friday night to help the Fighting Scots beat Middle­ ville 22-6 in the season vars­ ity football opener at Thornapple Kellogg High School. Olson carried the ball the last 2 yards of a nine-play, 62-yard drive for his first touchdown in the third quart­ er. Tom Bednarsky followed with a 2-point conversion. Olson's second came with a minute and a half to go in the game. He ran 16 yards to fin­ ish out a 10 play, 62-yard drive. Thomapple Kellogg's Jason Pranger scored the sole touch­ down for the Trojans, catch­ ing a 33-yard pass at the cor­ ner line despite heavy defense. Although Middleville was tougher passing, with senior quarterback Mike Millhouse hitting nine out of 20, Cale­ donia dominated in rushing. "They've got a pretty well conceived offense," said TK head conch Keith Rhines. "It's proven and it's wotktd before. SgXsXPGS FRESHMAN FOOTBALL Sept. 7 Hamilton........................................... T Sept. 14 Godwin............................................. T JV Football Sept. 7 Sept. 14 Kelloggsville.................................... H Calvin Christian............................... T VARSITY FOOTBALL Sept. 8 Kelloggsville..................................... T Sept. 15 Calvin Christian...............................H FRESHMAN BASKETBALL Sept. 5 Delton................................................ T Sept. 7 Grand Rapids Christian.................. T Sept. 12 Wayland H Sept. 14 Caledonia......................................... H JV & V BASKETBALL Sept. 5 Delton................................................ T Sept. 12 Martin................................................ H Sept. 14 Caledonia........................................ H TENNIS Sept. 6 Hudsonville..............................-..... T Sept. 9 Hastings.......................................... T Sept. 13 Kelloggsville................................... T BOYS’ GOLF Sept. 11 Godwin/CP....................................... H Sept. 13 Hamilton............................................ T SOCCER Sept. 5 Sparta................................................ T Sept. 7 Zeeland............................................. H Sept.12 East Grand Rapids.......................... T Sept. 13 Ottawa............................................... H Sept. 14 FHC................................................... H CROSS COUNTRY Sept. 5 Barry Co............................................. T Sept. 7 Kelloggsville..................................... T Sept. 11 TK Invitational.................................. H To Our Family and Friends — We would like to express our sincere thanks and gratitude for all your prayers, thoughts, and words of strength. Your gifts of love. food, flowers and cards have helped us through a difficult time in our fives All will be remembered always. Most Lovingly The Pickard Family NEWTON’S WELL SERVICE — Established 1959 — Specializing in drilling and repair of residential water systems "Caledonia had a total of 245 rushing, with Bill Kowal leading the pack with 100 yards. Middleville’s John Scheib led the Trojans with 46 yards on the ground out of the team's total for the night of 57. The Scots had only six pass attempts in the game, all in the second quarter. They com­ peted only one pass for six yards, but it was important. "It kept the drive alive and got a first down," said Shefferly The next crucial point in the game, he noted, was the 25-yard run by Pete Crimback with 11 seconds to go in the first half to put Caledonia on the scoreboard. Bednarsky followed with an­ other 2-point conversion. "We were fortunate to get up the middle and score," said Shefferly. The win by Caledonia was the first victory over Middle­ ville since 1986, when the Scots had a 10-0 shutout. Friday's win was hard fought and hard sought, said sheffer­ ly"It was a total team effort," he said of his squad, which faced some of the season's biggest opponents Friday. "Our kids have paid a big price for this victory. Middle­ ville has got a good club. That (Mike) Millhouse is as good as any quarterback I've seen. Despite having a young team and coming off of a 2-7 record last year, Shefferly is looking positively at the rest of the season. "I think it can go either way," he said. "Our attitude is going to make a difference. We're going to have a good season because these are fine young men, and I don't mean Freshmen girls win____ The Thomapple Kellogg girls freshman basketball team started the season on a positive note by defeating Hopkins 41-25. The Trojan’s jumped out to a 17 to 6 first quarter lead. They played very aggressively with strong rebounding while pushing the ball up the court at every opportunity. Leading the team in scoring were Shannon McMurry and Kim Wohlford with 10 points each, followed by Tracy Potts with 6 points and 6 assists. Sarah Count added five points w ith a strong game Other scorers were Kelly Schondelmayer and Theresa Baerman with 4 points each and Mandy Truer. 2 points. Kelly Schondelmayer led the team with 8 rebounds followed by Theresa Baerman w ith 6 boards The victory was a good team effort for the Trojans. Caledonia's Rick Olson (17) is off and running to one of his two touchdowns which helped to Scots to a 22-6 win over Middleville. just in athletics." Shefferly said the team has done well in absorbing the three main principles he and his staff are trying to instill. "We teach sportsmanship and tie that in with having fun and playing good aggres­ sive football," said Shefferly. Both coache claim to have young squads, with little more than a handful of return­ ing letterman. Rhines seemed to think that that factor hurt his team. Open House at T-K Middle School Thomapple Kellogg School District parents, grandparents and students are invited to an open house at the middle school on Monday, Sept. 11, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The celebration is planned to encourage residents of Middleville and Freeport to become acquainted with teachers and staff at the school. "We spent an awful lot of time on defense o;» the field and rightfully so bejaurs we didn’t slow them down," said Rhines. "We never got into a sustained drive at any time." He said Caledonia heavily guarded Brad Eastwood, his leading rusher from last year’s team. That put extra pressure on junior Jason Pranger, v’ho led the receivers with 116 yards. ”1 thought he played an ex­ cellent game,” said Rhines. "He caught passes when East­ wood was doubled or had a man and a half on him. Pranger had to catch passes and he did." Rhines said he and his team were looking at Friday’s game as one of the toughest, but declined much comment on the upcoming matches. "We just play them one at a lime," said Rhines. TK’s next game is at Kel­ loggsville, while Caledonia will face Hudsonville. FOOT PAIN? • Corns • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain Dr. Terrence J. Emiley NEW OFFICE FOB PODIATRY 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call. 891-9133 for Your Appointment TASKMASTER. The bigger the task, the bigger the tractor? Now there’s a compact lawn tractor that’s easy to operate, yet tough enough to handle all your yard work. This Cub Cadet features a rugged 10 H.P. 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The annual event was made possible through fundraising efforts of both schools during the year After the twelve hour trip the group participated in a Karate class taught by Miss Jean Coop, fifth degree black belt, the same evening. The group helped set up the tournament at Lewis County High School Gymnasium in Hohenwald The tournament was directed by Mr James Zimmerman and Coop The Middleville and Hastings Wado-Ryu Karate schools, led by Chief Instructor Kirk Steward earned several trophies. “Out of ten people com­ peting from our schrxils we brought home eleven trophies and three sportsmanship awards. I couldn't be more proud,” Steward said. Also while there the group received promotions. "My in­ structors were so impressed with the progress my students had made that they advised me to promote them So that s what I did. right there on the spot. The entire group went up one belt in rank." com­ mented Steward Steward took third place in Black Belt Hard Style Forms." and third place in Black Belt Superlight Weight Fighting." He“ also received a plaque for one thousand hours of service in Wado-Ryu Karate-Do. Tim Raphael received first in forms and second in fighting for the 15-16-17 year old advanced division. Justin Snyder took first in fighting for the same division Both were advanced to brown belt. Nicole Snyder, also promoted to brown belt, received third in forms and second in fighting for the 13-14-15 year old girls advanced division. April Bott took third in fighting for the same division and was promoted to green belt John Tobias took third place for the mens over 35 novice fighting division and was ad­ vanced to purple belt Matt O'Laughlin of the Hastings school brought home second in forms and second in he concluded. fighting for the 15-16-17 year dleville school Lynn Steward. which is something I usually Steward has been accepted old novice divisions and was “We owe a lot of thanks to do. I felt more rested which made me a better competitor my dad for making this year’s to the American Wado-Ryu advanced to blue belt. and coach. My dad was a big trip a big success. He did all fighting team to compete in a Phil Rakowski. promoted to tournament m Japan in 1990. brown. Rob Smelker. pro­ the driving for the group moral support to everyone." moted to blue, and Mike Bates, promoted to yellow, all received sportsmanship trophies for their efforts. Also at the tournament were Bill Beiser and his family, formerly of the Hasting’s school now living in Georgia. Beiser (black belt) also received a plaque for 1000 hours in Wado-Ryu KarateDo. His wife Cheryl did not compete in the tournament but was advanced to second brown. Their son Kristopher Snyder received a sportsman­ ship trophy and was promoted to first brown. Kristophers next belt is black, which is quite an ac­ complishment for a 12-yearold boy. “I said last year was one of our bst trips but we topped that trip hands down Between the trophies, promotions and just plain fun this year has Front Row (left to right): Kirk Steward (Instructor), Mike Botes Justin Snyder. been our best trip yet,” Nicole Snyder: (back row) Tim Raphael. Phil Rakowski. April Bott. Not pictured Steward said Also present for this years Lynn Steward, John Tobias. Rob Smelker, Matt O Loughlin. trip was Steward’s father and spokesperson for the Mid­ Trojans win tennis opener 4-3 Continued from page 8 hit a shot to Erins backhand and came to the net. Erin then fired a strong backhand crosscourt for a clean winner to clinch the first Trojan win of the season. Erin was selected "player of the match” for her fine per­ formance under a great deal of pressure, in a match that lasted two and a half hours. BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION HALL 9548 Cherry Valley EVERY THURSDAY 6:50 p.m. Early Birds Kathy Brock, playing first singles looked very good as she scored a 6-2. 6-2 win Kathy has worked very hard since last season and has im­ proved a great deal “The top singles position is occupied by our best player. She will face the best that every school has to offer dur­ ing the season. This is the most demanding position on the team, but Kathy will do a great job of representing us this season.” said coach Larry Seger. Bonnie Bekkering at second singles had a very tough match, but won by a score of ^7 THORNAPPLE FLORAL 114 River Street, Middleville Downtown — Along the River COMPLETE FLORAL SERVICE FOR ALL OCCASIONS — FVe wire flowers worldwide — OPEN: Mon Wed 9-5 Thurs A Fri 9-5:30. Sat. 9-1 (616) 795-3331 7-5, 6-4 Bonnie was another come from behind winner. She trailed 3-5 in the first set. but came back to clinch the win. Freshmen Shelly Wolverton won her first varsity match, 6-1, 6-0. Shelly lost the first game of the match, but ran off 12 straight to clinch the win. The first doubles team, Pat­ ty Cisler and Ginger Zoulek lost, 5-7, 4-6 against a good experienced Wayland team. “We made some basic er­ rors which a little more prac­ tice should correct. This team has good potential and will look even better after a few more practice sessions,” said Seger. The second doubles team of Michelle Hillman and Antonia Panza lost in three sets, 4-6, 64. 1-6 The third doubles team of Sarah Wiennga and Lesa Kaechele lost their first varsi­ ty start. In an exhibition match freshman Cathy Hart and Wendy Yoder lost 3-6, 3-6. Again, inexperience played a part, but with every match we expect to get better. Cemetery Memorials Are Our Only Business. Our Workmanship is Guaranteed To Your Satisfaction. And The Materials To Reflect Years of Family Pride. We Have A Large ; Display To Help You Make The Right Choice And Still Fit Your Budget. ggiz LOWELL GRANITE COMPANY CALEDONIA Over 130 Years of Quality Craftsmanship. Work on the concession stand, bathrooms and press box at Bob White Stadium in Middleville was completed on Saturday, Aug. 26. Pictured are the parents and students who volunteered their time for the project, organized by Mike and Cheryl Cravero. Painting of the bleacher seats has been postponed at the request of school officials over concern that the paint may not have dried before the first football game. T-K JV girls on right track---------The TK jayvee girls have started out this basketball season on the right track by defeating Lowell by the score of 29 to 25 and Grand Rapids Baptist by the score of 32 to 16. BEAUTY, QUALITY, CRAFTSMANSHIP tn ENDURING MEMORIALS LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE • AL SNYDER Volunteers work on T-K stadium 891-1596 In the season opener, the Trojans had the typical first game troubles, but were able to overcome them to play a very strong fourth quarter Amanda Pranger had control of the boards and Heather Zoulek made a key free throw to ice the victory All the girls played well and seemed to put aw ay those ear­ ly jitters. Scoring for the Lady Trojans were Marcy Gildea and Jessie Weatherhead u ith 2 points each. Heather Zoulek had 4 points, adding 10 was Aman­ da Pranger. and high point went to Alicia Batson with 11 points The JV girls improved their level of play against G.R. Baptist who were playing their first game. The Trojans jumped out early to take com­ mand of the contest and were able to continue that command all the way through. All the girls scored and all the girls played a much im­ proved game Scoring 2 points were Beckey Reigler, Marcy Gildea, Jennifer Hoff, and Lisa Einberger. Adding 3 points was Heather Zoulek, and 5 points were earned by Alica Batson, Jessie Weatherhead, and Amanda Pranger. High point went to Laura Donker with 6. The next game will be Sept. 12th against Martin. CALEDONIA PRINTING 9790 Cherry Valley Rd., Caledonia 891-2121 • Photo Copying Letterheads • Envelopes • Weddings • Business Cards • Carbonless Forms • Rubber Stamp • Computer Forms • Facsimile Service Fax # 891 8074 — 8eh«n<j S/e/M « Aam - �The Sun and News. Middleville. 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Caledonia soccer team ties Allegan The Caledonia High School soccer team opened its first varsity season with a tie and a loss, as the soccer program expanded to include both var­ sity and junior varsity squads this fall. Coach Jack Be rends noted the year-old program will "probably take its lumps" this year as the young team of mostly sophomores faced ex­ perienced varsity squads for the first time. Last year the Scots went 9-1-3 on a junior varsity schedule. This year, however, the team will be without the leadership of last year’s goalie, exchange student Torgeir Torgersen, and the team's high scorer, Gill Hess, who returned to Costa Rica. Steve Jackson has joined the coaching staff to lead the junior varsity, while Berends faces his first season on the varsity circuit. The young team tied Allegan 5-5 in its season opener last Monday, an im­ provement over the 7-1 loss Allegan handed the Scots last year. "Neither team was willing to settle for a loss," said Be rends. "The lead changed hands three times in the last period, and many spectators said it was one of the best games they had seen.” Steve Tafelsky scored two goals for the Scots, while Ryan Berends, Brent Belanger and Frank Hess kicked in one each. Berends complimented defensive work by Tafelsky, Berends and junior Chris Beetham. The next day, however, the Summer reading club concludes activities The Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library’s Summer Reading Club activities concluded Aug. 10 with a special program. Carol Johnson presented "Music with a Message’’ to more than 200 children and adults. The program of music and songs was sponsored by a Michigan Council for the Humanities grant. A total of 332 children join­ ed one of the "Read-ASaurus" clubs; 137 Early Ex­ plorers (pre-readers); 116 Dinosaur Detectives (young readers); and 79 Fossil Seekers (independent readers). Children who completed a reading folder and earned cer­ tificates were encouraged to continue to cam reading in­ centive awards Those awards were provid­ ed by contributions from Bass Photo, Bob’s Engine Hospital, Booth Agency, Dr. James Budde, Burger King, Bushwacker, Getty Realty, Graphics Communications, Hair We Are, Hastings City Bank, Meijers, Middleville Doctors. Pastoors, Pharmacy Care, Pizza Hut of Hastings, Professional Pharmacy, Rotary Club, State Bank of Caledonia, State Farm In­ surance, Thomapple Kellogg Athletic Department, Thor­ napple Kellogg Education Association and Thomapple Kellogg Pool. The Lakeland Library Cooperative will begin plann ing the 1990 program next month. Any comments or sug­ gestions to improve the pro­ gram would be appreciated Nell Schenkel to have 87th birthday Friends of Nell Schenkel. formerly of Middleville, are being asked to send cards and letters to help her celebrate her 87th birthday on Thursday, Sept 7. Now a resident of Thornapple Manor, Nell would enjoy hearing from her old and new friends with a card or a note to commemorate the special day. The address to send a card is Nell Schenkel, Thornapple Manor, 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, ML 49058. Scots took on a strong Forest Hills Central team, which held the Caledonia team to a single shot on goal while scor­ ing six, including a hat trick by Matt Holmburg. Enjoy Summertime with Pizza from PHIL’S PIZZERIA ITALIAN SPECIALTIES 795-7844 Pizza • Dinner • Ziti • Steaks • Appetizers • Submarines Calzone • Spaghetti • Cheesecake • Sausage Roll EAT IN OR TAKE OUT / WE CATER ALL OCCASIONS Downtown MIDDLEVILLE HOURS Tum Thun ll»pm 11 pm. Fn * Sat It 30am I pm. Sw» 4 io. Ctosad Mon Middle Villa Bowling Center (p Fall League Openings (89-90 Season) MONDAY • 6:30 P.M. Men’s Industrial 1 Team Opening TUESDAY MORNING • 9 A M. 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For more information about our bowling center or how to sign up for a league, please give us a call or stop up at the bowling center counter 795-3640 or 891-1287 �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 5, 1989 3K*lESaiETgt FARO’S ITALIAN Scots up track record to 3-1 The Caledonia Fighting Scots’ cross country team opened the 1989 season with two victories as they defeated a very good East Grand Rapids team 23-32 and ran past a short-handed Mid­ dleville team 16-46 at Caledonia Lakeside Park on August 30. Todd Whitwam took a strong first place for the Scots youthful team backed up by Todd Whitwom finished solid performances from veterans Jeff McCaul and An­ first in the Coledonio vic­ dy Lillie. tories over Middleville ond The surprise performance ;= Middleville's Finest 117 W. Main, Middleville, Ml Phone 795-7911 OPEN 7 NIGHTS Sun. thru Thurs. 5:50 to 11 p.m. Fri. A Sot. 5:50 to 12:50 a m. 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Mike VanKuiken and Todd O’Brien. A strong receiving corps headed by Bob Jansen will help offset the powerful ground game. With only 17 ballplayers a lot of players will be expected to play both ways. The defense will be lead by an exciting linebacking crew consisting of Berg. Brooks, and Hunt and the line will be spearheaded by a very quick Pat Leppan at noseman. Again, an exciting year is being looked forward to by all. Freshmen girls all set The Middleville freshmen girls basketball team will put eight players on the floor this fall. They are Theresa Baerman, Sarah Count, Angie Jerkatis, Shannon McMurray, Tracy Potts, Kelly Schondelmayer, Mindy Truer and Kim Wohlford. Another freshman. Laura Donker, will be playing on the jayvee team. The girls have spent a lot of time this summer preparing for the upcoming season. In June they joined the J.V. players to participate in a var­ sity tournament held at Plainwell High School The following week both teams spent five days at J.V. team camp which was held at Northwood Institute. Even though the competition was difficult the freshmen played very well and came away with valuable experience and a lot of confidence. After taking July off, the freshmen started practice Aug. 14. We have been very pleased with their work ethic. They have shown a lot of improvement and a will­ ingness to play together as a team. They will face a dif­ ficult schedule as they match up against city powers Grand Rapids Christian, Catholic Central and Grandville afong with local rivals Wayland and Caledonia. JV Football — (first row) Jamie Brooks. Dave Sherwood, Rob Hunt, Bob Jansen, Mike VanKuiken, (se cond row) Johnny Christensen, Ray Johnson, Shawn Monroe, Mark Harcek, Jamie Berg, (third row) Todd O'Brien, Pat Leppan, Jake Brewer, Pat Neuman, Jerry Miner; (fourth row) Coach Tim Penfield, Brad Noviskey, Jason Feltzer, Bo Munjoy manager. Coach Monte Munjoy. tillage Barber &f|op J 795-7760 I Wx J°nn Hampton, nJ UTT ir «iT‘ Barber Stylist Member of the State Barber Association 207 E. Main St., Middleville The freshmen season opens on the raod Aug. 29 against Lowell. The team will be coached by Richard Lintz, assisted by Mike Wierenga. Managers for the team are Jessi Ainsworth, Bonny McMurray and Becky Fitch. OPEN: Tues.-Fri. 8-5 30; Sat. 8-12:30 $900 ncc Anvi« , 1 A All Scots ran their career best time at Caledonia Park, with top performances from Todd Whitwam. who took third in 16:36; Jeff McCaul. fifth. 16:47; and Andy Lillie, eighth in 17:22. 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Erosion control of Plaster Creek requested for Dutton Park Expansion of Caledonia park in county proposals by Barbara Gall Expansion of Caledonia's Lakeside Park on Emmons Lake is one of several projects included in grant applications recently sent in by the Kent County Road and Parks Commission Funding to stabilize the banks of Plaster Creek at Dut­ ton Park also is being re­ quested. said Steve Warren, director of the commission. He said that no one from Caledonia appeared at an Aug 31 public meeting held in Grand Rapids to hear public opinion and answer questions about planned improvements to six county parks, including those in Caledonia and Dutton. He explained the county would like to purchase 25 acres of land from the Caledonia Community Schools, which recently ac quired 140 acres west and north of the former junior high buildings and the football field The parcel being considered by the county includes the old railroad right of way. he added An expanded picnic area, a shelter, two baseball fields and playground equipment are planned for the extension of the park, if the application for state recreation funds is ac­ cepted. Warren said A similar application has been made for funds to stabilize the banks of Plaster Creek where it flows through Dutton Park in Gaines Township, he said. The coun­ ty hopes to reduce erosion by creating gentler slopes on the banks and by planting grass there The county has applied for $160,000 for the development of Lakeside Park. Warren said, adding that this sum did not include the purchase of the property. “We have received ap­ proval on purchasing the land." he said, “but the negotiations with the school district on the price are still under way." A grant of $40,000 has been requested for the work at Dut­ ton Park. Warren said. The improvements do not include adding land to the park there. No date has been set to begin any work in either park because the commission is waiting to hear if the funds will be granted. •‘We hope to hear very soon.*’ W'arren said, “possibly by the end of the month." He emphasized that the commission is anxious to work with both the school district and the Village of Caledonia in the expansion of Lakeside Park, which is located in the village boundaries. “If we get the funding, we will investigate changing any plans to accommodate either the village or the schools." he said. Caledonia Superintendent of Schools Robert Myers said the schools are “ready, will­ ing and able to cooperate with the county” on the park development. He said the Board of Educa­ tion has already appointed Trustee Jim Newell and former Board President Dave Clark to a committee that will work with the county on the project. The vacant land acquired by the school is being considered as a site for a future middle school if the district keeps growing at its present rate. Myers said. “We see no problem in sell­ ing the parcel the county is in­ terested in." he said. “We do need to plan, however, so that future school has access to the football field area without crossing the park. “But I think it would be a nice thing to have a park near the school." he added. “It would really enhance the en­ vironment for it. " Village Clerk Jackie Cherry said she also has been in con­ tact with the commission con­ cerning the park project. The Caledonia Village Council had questions about the addi­ tion of an access mad to the park and whether West Street would need to be upgraded if it were to be used for that purpose Warren, however, said that presently no additional access road is being planned He added that there were only limited funds available from the state for park improvement. “It’s really competitive.” he said. “I think it’s only fair to say that Kent County pro­ bably will not get all its re quests approved He said that if funding for the parks is granted, work could begin next year. T-K, other'caucus’ schools await state aid suit results by Jean Gallup A lawsuit seeking to allow Thornapple Kellogg, Hastings and 115 other schools to use public money while suing the state was filed Sept. 1 in Wayne County Circuit Court. The In-formula School District Caucus filed the suit, asking for a declaratory judgment that the Michigan Court of Appeals was in error when it banned such lawsuits. The caucus started the effort early last year by asking each district that joined the effort to contribute $250, plus 15 cents per student, into an escrow account, pending the outcome of the suit. If the court finds that the group can sue the state with public money, the funds will go toward the litigation. If public funds cannot be used in the suit, the money will be propery tax value in each returned to the districts. district, plus millage approved lhe goal of the caucus is to by local residents. force the state to overhaul the If the money generated by funding system for in-formula property taxes is so low as to school districts, which they be considered insufficient by say has caused wide inequities the state, the district is between districts. considered in-formula and the "I think the legislative state provides financial help. Proposal B (on the November Of the 560 school districts state ballot) at least starts in the state, 390 are "in­ addressing the inequity formula.” question. There are gross "While money in itself inequities that need to be doesn't guarantee a good addressed," said Thornapple education, you can't provide Kellogg Superintendent Steve the level of program and Garrett, "It's not fair to services to compete with residents of districts with a those districts that do have a lower property valuation per higher tax base," Garrett said. student." "When local districts such as Garrett said that money Hastings and Middleville spent in each district per year provided extra taxes, we still across the state varies from have fewer dollars for students $2,500 to $7,000 per student. than districts with a higher Funds now spent on tax base. It's just not fair," he schools are based on the stated. The caucus' firm of Plunkett and Cooney believes there will be a ruling saying the court of appeals was in error, said Richard Wilson, chairman of the caucus. "The firm is willing to risk its legal fees in this belief. Thus, if the court rules it is not lawful to use public funds, the firm will have done the work for free," Wilson said. The caucus is considering a suit that will maintain the State School Aid Act is unconstitutional because it does not deal with differences between districts in what they receive from the state in perpupil funding. Middleville woman leads ‘Walk’ Irving Road improvement still on area board agenda they can see where the right- be done this winter when the by Jean Gallup The feasibility of improv­ of-way will run. There are road crews were not plowing ing 1.64 miles of North certain minimum standards we snow. Irving Road is still on the must meet for safety reasons The original proposal was agenda of the Irving and to satisfy the DNR for the survey to be done this Township Board and the Barry (Michigan Department of summer and fall, clearing and County Road Commission, Natural Resources)," Kineman stump removal would be done with preliminary surveying is explained. in the fall and winter of 1989"Everything is status quo as 1990 and the work on being done now. In May, township officials far as we know,* said culverts, guard rails done. The and Jack Kineman, engineer Township Supervisor Leslie first layer of gravel would be and manager of the Raber. After the survey is laid in the summer of 1990. commission, agreed to survey completed and the stakes are Also in the summer of the road and set out stakes to in place, "the people can tell 1990, gravel, prime and show the proposed right of exactly where it is going to double seal would be applied, way of the blacktopped road, go, and that will also give the with the final seal put down and then canvass the township a better idea of the in 1992. homeowners along the road cost, too." he said. Total cost of the project is ’We’H have a public estimated to be $ 130,000. for their opinions. “Most people are agreeable hearing to find out what the Other problems to be to have us do the survey," people want; that’s the fairest addressed are nght-of-wayKineman said of the residents way to do it," he added. approval from homeowners to Kineman noted that if shift away from the river along the road. “We’re trying everything could be worked to get the survey done now, when necessary, and tree and and we'll put out markers so out, the clearing work could stump removal and disposal. Jessica and Marty Shellenbarger are shown with Rob Keller of Keller Ford of Grand Rapids during a promotion earlier this year to benefit the March of Dimes. The children and their parents Cathy and Mike Shellenbarger will be at this years WalkAmerica. A Middleville woman who has supported the March of Dimes since she was a student at Thornapple Kellogg is this year’s chairwoman on the annual WalkAmenca’ Oct. 14 in Hastings. Lori Poland Buchanan is encouraging businesses, companies and groups to have "walk teams." “All it takes is one person to be a captain and get a team together," Buchanan said, "It promotes good company morale and doesn’t cost anything." Hastings to benefit the March of Dimes. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m., and should go quickly because packages will be turned in by walkers that morning, said Buchanan. The Registration packages are walk will start at 9 a.m. now available for anyone Team walking is very interested in taking the eight- popular in larger cities, she mile walk through the city of Continued on page 2 �Page 2 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I September 12, 1989 Superintendent’s Corner T-K teacher helDS education and business by Jean Gallup Would you like to be sucessful, have less stress on your job, still do more work and gain recognition for it? Try project management, says Kevin Briggs, physics and computer science teacher at Thornapple Kellogg High School. Briggs this past summer spent time with Mike Gall and Phil Camillo at Steelcase Inc. developing a computer base training program for use at the giant furniture com­ pany. "Project management is a logical way to take a project and break it into manageable segments, which can then be assigned to people to do," Briggs said. But the idea of managing projects will work for everyone, no matter what the job, size of the project, or what the goal is, he said. He plans to use the concept to help his students become more effective in gaining success in any problem they have to solve, he said. Gall, employee develop­ ment senior consultant at Steelcase, said he recognizes the need for such programs and for cooperation between the educational and the business world. "From the standpoint of business, we are in a rapidly changing environment. What is now required is less costly and more timely results," he said. "The focus of new work will be to bring together project teams to accomplish a solution to a specific problem. After solving it, the teams might then break up, and the individuals move on to some other project. "The project management course is the tool to help people to approach a problem. "The course was developed because we have an accounting software program that tracks all of the costs associated with development of major projects, but we had no way to teach people to use that program or to learn the basic principles," Gall pointed out. "We designed the course to teach the principals of project management as well as use of the software. That way our employees will be able to apply the principals to All of Michigan's fourth, seventh and tenth graders will par­ ticipate in a nationally and internationally recognized program this fall, when they take Michigan's new MEAP reading test. Now reading skills in the workplace demand that workers be able to understand and apply what they read. We now know that 70 percent of workplace reading requires tenth to twelfth grade reading levels — so all Michigan schools need to meet the challenge of preparing better readers “The new MEAP Essential Skills Reading Test sets a stan­ dard that evaluates students' progress toward meeting the reading needs of the year 2000 and beyond," said State Superintendent of Public Instructions Donald L. Bemis It will also help schools gauge the effectiveness of their reading programs to meet the higher level reading skills students need to compete in our rapidly changing technological society. The new reading test will be more challenging than the previous test because it measures a higher standard of reading. For this reason, student scores will be reported differently from the way they were reported in past years," Bemis said "We will be looking at this first year’s scores as a ben­ chmark from which to chart student progress." he said. “We will not be comparing this year’s MEAP reading test scores with last year's scores because the test is different and the method of scoring is different. In the past, the MEAP reading test tested separate skills, such as finding root words and iden­ tifying prefixes and suffixes. We now know that mastering these separate reading skills does not gauarantee a child will become a gcxxi reader Recent research has shown that understanding a reading selection is the best measure of reading ability." When our students take the new MEAP Essential Skills Reading Test in September, they’ll read two long selections — a story and an informational selection like those found in their social studies and science textbooks. The new test will measure whether they understand these reading selections. Students will answer four types of questions about each of the two reading selections: • Topic familiarity — These questions will measure how much students already know about the subject of the reading selection before they read it. • Constructing meaning — These questions will measure how well students understand the reading selection and whether they can use the information they have read to make decisions. • Knowledge about reading — These questions will measure students' understanding of (1) applying appropriate reading strategies on the test, such as skimming, summarizing and re­ reading, and (2) identifying literary' devices the author has us­ ed, such as titles, subtitles, italics, illustrations and graphs. • Students' self-report of performance, effort and interest — These questions will measure students’ attitudes about reading the test selections. Did they work hard to understand the mean­ ing of the selections they read? Did they enjoy reading the selections? Do they see themselves as good readers? Would they like to read more reading selections like the ones they read in the test? The new Essential Skills Reading Test will give our teachers valuable information about their students’ reading progress. Teachers will use test results with parents and students to develop individualized plans so that each student will have a chance to become a successful reader. Bemis cautions that, as in the past, "results from the new test cannot be used as the only measure of the quality of a school district. There are many factors that determine the Continued from front page quality of a school system, in addition to test scores." said, adding that sometimes Stephen C Garren companies or businesses will Superintendent identify their walkers with team tee-shirts. Banks, hospitals, fitness centers and ocher health-related groups are often active in team walks, she said. Many of us have our Walken are asked to seek ‘harvest’ in jewelry, flat donations from sponsors, furs, coin and stamp rather than getting paid for collections, fine arts every mile walked, said Buchanan. Be sure they are "That way, it doesn’t adequately insured pressure people into against theft and completing the walk," she damage with an all explained. "People were nsk’ floater policy from feeling bad because they BOB BOOTH couldn't get as much money AGENCY for the March of Dimes." All walkers will receive painters caps, and gift certificates will be available 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville. Ml 49333 to everyone who brings in a specific amount of money, she said. Kevin Briggs, seated, and Steelcase consultant Mike Gall work at the com­ puter, setting up a computer-based training program for Steelcase employees. Briggs, a teacher at Thornapple-Kellogg Schools, spent the summer working on the program with Gall at the Steelcase Resource Center. other problems they might have to deal with. "They will learn good, solid work methodology and how to work more efficiently," he explained. From the business point of view, project management is something young people should know when preparing to enter the job force after leaving school, Gall said. The summer spent working on the program at Steelcase started with Briggs being selected as one of 20 teachers for the prestigious National Science Foundation Partner­ ship Teaching Award this spring. That recognition, from Grand Valley State Univer­ sity, is the first phase of a larger program known as Recognize Exemplary Teachers-Expand Enlist and Extend (RET-E3). The second phase is a summer internship in a participating West Michigan business such as the one just completed by Briggs at Steelcase. The last part will take place in 1990 at GVSU's campus in Allendale, where Briggs will share with students and colleagues curriculum mater­ ials he developed during this summer’s work at Steelcase. "Bruce Hamm, recruiter for Steelcase, called me and we talked about what could be involved and he set up interviews with Jim Hamlin," Briggs complimented Steel­ Briggs recalled. case on its willingness Hamlin, manager of provide training to its information systems at employees. Steelcase, then arranged for "I was impressed by the Briggs to work with Gall and magnitude of training they Camillo, a technical training provide their employees," he specialist in the information remarked. center. Gall, who is also the Developing a computer chairman of the Economic base training program must Education Committee for the involve step-by-step training Grand Rapids Chamber of to learn tests, set up a Commerce, predicted that "In framework for a computer the future there will be more class, and develop collateral transfer of ideas between the materials, such as handouts, classroom and business." references and relevent Applying his concept to workbooks, Briggs noted. "real life," Briggs said, "Any Gall told how the program time you have anything to do, will be applied at Steelcase. you have to have a plan. The " Project leaders will access benefit of project management the program from their own is you can be successful by desks, interacting with their doing a complete and through own computers." he said. job, with less stress, in a "I think this concept really timely manner; more represents some forward- completely then they ever did looking thinking. With the before. Look around and ask involvment of Kevin as an yourself 'who is successful?* educator and using the concept "They're the people who arc of teaching through inter­ always busy; involved in acting with a computer, as many tilings. They practice opposed to 20 hours of good project management, if classroom lectures, it’s very they know it of not," he cost effective." stated. Gall added, "There has been Another benefit to good a change in the type of management is when people workers needed by industry. successfully complete a I’m not sure education has portion of a project, they feel kept up with the changing good about themselves for needs. We need to have this doing a good job, and that kind of cooperative effort leads to more successes, from schools and business on Briggs added. a more regular basis, so we "Kevin is refreshing. We’re can learn together." Continued on page 3 Middleville woman leads ‘WalkAmerica’ ‘‘The Harvest Is In!” BOOTH AGENCY Call 795*3302 or 891*8208 Registration kits are available at Cappon's Quick Mart in Middleville, S&S Market southeast of Middleville, and the Dog and Suds and Burger King in Hastings. WalkAmerica is tradition­ ally held in the spring, but Buchanan said the local walk is being held in the fall to give it more attention. In past years, the walk has been coordinated out of the Grand Rapids office and has been overshadowed by the walk in that city. She is the first full-fledged volunteer chairperson for the county. Previously, all chapter business had been taken care of in Grand Rapids, with help from Mike and Cathy Shellenbarger of Hastings. The Shellenbargers’ child­ ren, Marty and Jessica, are ambassadors for the county as well as the West Michigan region. The Shellenbarger children will be at the walk in Hastings. For more information on WalkAmerica, call Buchanan at 795-7706. - . BjejSunondJNeio^ Publication No. US PS 347580 1952 N Broadway - ?.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. SecondClass 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 Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties toundeu in 1870 - Published by... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. $8 00 $10 00 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / September 12, 1989 / Page 3 Esperanca ‘window on the world’ for Caledonia’s Fr. Cusack by Barbara Gall “There's nothing like being part of a success story.” says Father James Cusack, pastor at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. I he success he is referring to, however, is not the usual “rags to riches’ story we Americans are used to hearing about No one made a fortune in this venture, unless you measure riches in saving lives certificatcs For those who have been closely involved with Esperanca. a missionary pro­ ject begun along the Amazon River 20 years ago. the “riches” indeed have been great, said Cusack. He ex­ plained that hundreds of lives have been saved as a result of the work begun by a single priest who. Cusack said, literally walked into the Amazon jungle 20 years ago with nothing more than his In­ tie black physician's bag in hand But for villagers living m the jungles along the Amazon, the work begun by Father Luke Tupper in 1969 meant the arrival of medical atten­ tion and spiritual guidance where there had been neither. Cusack said He explained that he first heard of the fledgling mis­ sionary program 20 years ago when his parish was looking for a Lenten project. Another priest in his diocese. Father John Tupper, told him of a project being launched by his brother. Father Luke Tupper, who was both a physician and a pnest. Tupper said his brother's plan was to bring medical care to a multitude of poor South Americans he had seen during his tour of duty with the Navy and whose suf­ fering he had never been able to forget He finished his military duties and went back to the University of Chicago to com- Father James Cusack, center, has worked to raise funds for Esperanca for 20 years. Pictured with him during his 1987 visit to the Esperanca project ore Chuck Post, executive director of Esperonca, and Cindy Wind, a former Peace Corps volunteer, now a dirctor of Esperance's work in Bolivia. plete a surgical residency But in 1963. the memories of the poverty and misery he had seen in South America still strong in his mind, he gave up a secular life to become a Franciscan priest and prepared to return to Brazil. “When 1 heard this story, I jumped on the bandwagon and began to follow Father Luke’s career very closely.” recalled Cusack. “Since then I have worked hard to raise funds so the wonderful work he started there in South America can continue ’’ He said that the parishes he has served have donated generously to Esperanca. in­ cluding Holy Family in Caledonia which, he said pro­ udly. decided last year to donate $5,000 to the cause along with its other charitable contributions. Cusack said when Father Luke first returned to Brazil in 1968. he found children dying of illnesses that less than ten cents of medication would have cured. In the next year, as he traveled by motorboat to villages along the Amazon, he treated people who had never seen a doctor before. They brought him their sick babies who were often infested with parasites. He set their broken bones and treated their medical emergencies like whooping cough and appendicitis. “Luke was overwhelmed by the needs of these people. ’ ’ said Cusack. “There in this northern area of Brazil, it was resource. On October 12. the Thor nappie Valley Chapter will hold its 10th annual banquet to help the ducks. Cocktails will be served at 6 p.m. at the MiddleVilla Inn, dinner and the auction will start at 7:30. This year’s auction looks to be the best ever with dozens of wildlife prints, carvings, and guns Ticket price is $35 for adults, $15 for Greenwings, which includes dinner and a one year DU membership, plus a one year subscription to DU magazine. The best part is... your helping our environ- ment and wildlife and $20 is tex deductible. Ducks Unlimited was founded in 1937 to help restore and rehabilitate prime waterfowl breeding grounds in Canada, where over 70 per cent of America’s waterfowl are hatched. These grounds were nearly destroyed as a result of the sudden and massive westward expansion of civilization after World War 1 and the subsequent draining and cultivation of the land. Nearly half a billion dollars has been raised in DU’s fifty year history, almost 80 per­ cent of which has been spent on wetland improvement and management This means that almost 80 cents of every dollar contributed to DU goes T-K teacher works on plan Continued our staff," he said. "We’re fortunate that there are people recognized as having a good like him in education," Gall computer program in our said. "He really is a facilitator school, and we appreciate the of learning rather than just a work Kevin has done to provide leadership in that area. stand- up teacher." Thornapple Kellogg Super­ He also provides leadership in intendent Steve Garrett agreed. national computer compe­ "We at TK feel very titions, in which TK has done fortunate to have Kevin on very well." Back to School — Pizza Time from PHIL'S PIZZERIA ITALIAN SPECIALTIES 795-7844 eat in or take out Downtown MIDDLEVILLE Pizza • Onnef • Zitt • SteMs • Appetizers • Sutxnannes Calzone • Spaghetti • CneesecMe • Sausage RoM WE CATER ALL OCCASIONS directly into project construc­ tion. DU has reserved almost 4.500.000 habitat acres which provide over 15,000 miles of vital nesting shoreline for waterfowl, while at the same time offering refuge to hun­ dreds of other species of wildlife. To enjoy a fine meal, great P.E.T, clears up question Dear editor: To clear up any misunderstandings, the cor­ rect amount of the check given by the P.E.T. (Parents and Elementary Teachers) to the DARE (Drug Abuse company, and help the ducks, just fill out the application in this week’s Reminder. Send it along with your check or money to P.O. Box 186, Hastings. MI 49058. You can also purchase tickets from any committee member and at Al and Pete’s Sport Shop or the Village Squire Resistance Education) pro­ gram was $500 00 We are glad to be able to contribute to such a worthy cause. Thornapple Kellogg PET. Elizabeth Beckering. Secretary Farm safety seminar slated for September 23 at 9:30 a.m. A children’s farm safety seminar will be held at Sparta Middle School. 240 Glenn St., on Saturday. Sept. 23 from 9:30 a m. to noon. Children from ages 3 to 14 are invited to enjoy a morning of videos, a speaker and receive hand outs on farm safety. Freddy the Clown will speak on safety to children ages 3 to 8. and Officer John O'Rourke will speak on bicyle and all-terrain vehicle safety . Children from 9 to 14 years old also will meet Officer O’Rourke and see a film on farm machinery and tractor safety Refreshments will be served to all ages. The seminar is sponsored by the Kent County Farm Bureau, the Kent County Extension SerCooperative “ vice and by Women for the Survival of Agriculture in Michigan. Admission is free, and the public is invited. Historical Commission to sell items for Caledonia township Part of the Caledonia Historical Commission met at the Alaska Town Hall on Aug. 24 to inventory and store some material books. The commission has many hats, and tee-shirts and sesquicentennial books, which they have been given the Continued on next page Ducks Unlimited banquet coming on Oct. 12 Your contribution to Du is a vital link in the chain of dollars that are reaching the habitat areas of North TO THE EDITOR Call 891-8019 miles West of M 37 M S 96 Anyone wishing to purchase any of these items may do so by calling the members, either Dorothy Merriman. Barb Waite. Arlene Hodgkinson. Eva Engle or Ken Gaickler. HMton’s Apple Acres 108th St.. Caledonia responsibility of selling for the township Bartlett Pears • McIntosh Apples • Stanley Prunes • Peaches • Sweet Corn • Tomatoes • Peppers • Honey • Preserves & more Stone ground flour A mixes. Now booking hayrides and school orchard tours. Beautiful pillows, porcelain dolls, hand crafted Amish quilts, hand crafted hutch, washstand, curio cabinets with door Shelves mini size and up Hand crafted baskets I �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I September 12, 1989 Caledonia Gymnastics under new ownership Good sleeping weather, but much to be done out of doors yet before fall weather sets in. Junior Apperman and Betty from Midland spent Thursday through Saturday with Clarke and me We all attended the Big Day Saturday at the Mill It was a great demo and good program and a good crowd, too. for the beautiful day. Harry and Bernadine Reaser attended Aunt Liz Timm’s funeral Saturday at Beelers Just one person left in the immediate Wieringa fami­ ly, Bub of Grand Rapids Bernadine and Shirley Reaser from Hastings were Grand Rapids shoppers. Tuesday. Clarke and I attended the Colburn family reunion Sun­ day at Caledonia Park and we spent the evening with Manon and Leon and their family with cake, coffee and ice cream for a treat. Harry Reaser and Ber­ nadine had dinner at Russ' in Grand Rapids Monday night We spent Monday with Mary. Janet and Jim Sponger at Delton. Esther Kelley. June Tungate and Lois Bacon had Sunday dinner at the TickTock in Hastings. Area woman on Indiana ‘list’ A Middleville woman was named to the dean's list at In­ diana University for Semester n Diana Gayle London, of 11474 Chief Noonday Road, earned the honor by achieving at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale She will be among the students who will be honored next spr­ ing in the university’s tradi­ tional Founders Day program on the Bloomington campus Caledonia Gymnastics of Middleville now is under the ownership of Cathy Moma. Moma said she is motivated and wants “to make this the best club in the area. ” Moma. who taught at the local club for the past year, said she en­ joys working with the kids, particularly the pre-school classes. “They (the youngest group of children) are so eager to try anything new.” she said. Caledonia Gymnastics of­ fers classes for all age levels, including pre-school, begin­ ners. intermediate and advanced. The classes are held Mon­ days through Thursdays each week and Saturday mornings. There also is an open gym period from 11 a m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday, with everyone welcome at a cost of Si 50 per hour “We are going to offer ren­ tal hours this year for the child who wants that extra special place to have his or her birth­ day party." Moma said. Charge for rentals will be $15 per hour, which includes a qualified instructor toi spot the children while using the equipment. Moma said The new owner added. “We have a very talented United States Gymnastics Federation boys' and girls’ team. The kids have been working hard all summer, get­ ting ready for competition ' The local boys’ and girls' teams will compete throughout Michigan and many are expected to earn enough points t qualify for the USGF state meet. “The excitement is really high when they reach this level of competition. ” Moma said. The new owner said the gym is the ideal place for kids to wear off some of their extra energy. She added that gym­ nastics helps build up muscles and helps children with their coordination. Caledonia Gymnastics is located at 101 E. Main St. in Middleville. Anyone in­ terested in classes or rental in­ fomation may call Moma at 795-7620 or 795-3410. Cothy Moma practices a balancing routine with her 2%-year-old daughter daughter, Shawna. Moma is the new owner of Caledonia Gymnastics in Middleville. DUTTON LOCAL CHURCH Call 795-3345 today and have your church listed here each week! DIRECTORY Reach Over 7,000 Area Homes Good Shepherd Lutheran Church St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest “People that care" 1 |l’ Sunday Service 9.30 a m. Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (616) 795-2391 SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar rtory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 2415 McCann Road, Irving, Michigan MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE MISSOURI SYNOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES (Conte join our family ... Gods family) 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. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Ret Paul Dowrue, Interim Rector Phone 945-3014 Sunday Euchanst During Summer...._ ___________ 1000 a.m. Regularly..---------------------------------- 1030 am Morning Prayer Wednesday------- -------------------------- 7:15 a.m 6 45 p m. PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue Rev Lynn Wagner - 795-J798 Rev. Rick Veenstra. Interim Pastor Rev Stanley Vugteveen. Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. 'The Church where everybody s somebody... ... and Jesus Christ is Lord" Comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings 11:00 a.m. 6:00 pm. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer Church School 9:45 a.m. 708 West Main Street EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Sunday Morning Worship Service Sunday Evening Service Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 795-3667 9:45 a.m. Parmelee Morning Worship ... .9:30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School ... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship .................... 11:00 a.m. MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED YOU ARE WVTTED Sunday School.......................................... 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11 a.m. Church Office Phone — 795-9266 W OO o m. 14 < 5 a m 600 p.m. Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music 111 Church Street Rev Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office7891-8978 - Church Rev Roger Timmerman Pastor 9:30a.m. 10:45a.m. 6:50a.m. 7:00p.m. Visiting Pastor: Al Korvemaker • 452-9711 St. Paul Lutheran Morrung Worship Service Sunday School Evenmg Worship Service A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY 9:45 a m , 11:00 a m 8 6 00pm WEDNESDAY Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 pm. A Church on the Word Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School Praise Service Sunday Evening Service ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH M-37, north of Middleville Middleville at the Community Hall jbwmt CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 6950 Hanna Lake SE (just South of 68th St.) Sutoar Schoo 930 o m Savxjy Momng Wcnhp 1030 om Sunday E vervng Woahc 600 p m Aeanesaav tAowee* prayer & Boe Vuch 7OD pm Rev WUom Dobson. Raster Steve Jdcteon. Youth Pastor 891-8923 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A Jumrt uuh a heart for & cvmrmaury and tht uorid' Sunday Services4?: 30 a m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Meric Beualda Dan Ackerman Seminary intern Al Tierney er Community calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office. (616) 891-1512 PHONE 891-8119 LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday Morning Worship.................... 10J0 A.M. Sunday School........................................................ 9:30A.M. Evening Service....................................................... MSP.M Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School Worship Service 9:15 a.m. 10 00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891 9669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Dr. Robert Wessman 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev. Max E. Tucker Music. Jeff Vander Heide “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School ........................ 10:00 am. Morning Worship............................ 11:00a.m. Evening Worship................................ 6:00p.m. Pastor Wesley J. Coffey Phone 795-7076 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 1110am Sunday Evening Service 6 30 pm. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship, Wednesday 7 00 p.m. REV KENNETH VAUGHT 8918028 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 & 11:00 am First Friday Mass.......................... 7:00 p.m. (The (Did Timt odiat (Clpirclj 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School............... 10:00 a m. Morning Worship.......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes .7 00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I September 12, 1989 / Page 5 Dental and medical core provided by Esperonca has meant freedom from suf­ fering for both children and adults in the remote villages along the world's greatest river. ‘A window on the world’ for Fr. Cusack Continued from page 3 as though they had been forgotten by everyone, even their own government.” When Father Luke returned to the U.S. in 1969, he enlisted the aid of his brother. Jerry, an attorney in Phoenix, and began a fund-raising cam­ paign so he could innoculate the villagers against disease and begin to teach them how to help themselves. Other members of his fami­ ly joined the cause, arranging speaking engagements for him and pledging their own funds lo help. Jerry Tupper incorporated the project into Esperanca. us­ ing the Portuguese word for hope, and a real organization was set up to handle the funds and supplies which were being offered to the program. An article on Father Luke by David Fortney says that on his return to Brazil, the priest and two young aides he had trained immunized over 5,000 people as they traveled by boat from village to village. In the next two years, using injector guns donated to Esperanca. more than 71,000 Amazonians were immunized against seven major diseases, Fortney writes. Then, in 1971, Esperanca used its funds to purchase a retired ferryboat and, inspired by Father Luke’s work, volunteers began the task of converting the ship into a floating hospital outfitted with $50,000 worth of donated medical equipment. One year later, more volunteer workers built a clinic in Santarem. Brazil, and in 1974 the hospital boat ar­ rived at the mouth of the Amazon, a trip many predicted couldn't be made Now the people could come to the hospital, or the hospital could come to them "Luke did more than just treat people.” pointed out Father Cusack. “He taught the people how to care for themselves “He convinced the villagers, for instance, of the need for good water, and with Esperanca supplying the materials, the villagers dug wells so they would have good drinking water. “He convinced them to be careful of their waste, too. and before long his efforts drastically lowered the infant mortality rate in the area. ” Cusack said that nothing is “given away.” no matter how poor tlie patient. “It’s a self-help program." he emphasized. "The whole idea of Esperanca is to put itself out of business. It exists until the people and the government take over the work.” And so. everyone who comes to the clinic or who is POST BUILDINGS ERECTED OR MATERIALS PACKAGE! CALL CARLISLE CASHWAY LUMBER AND SAVE 1-800-669-5603 or 455-5629 Whitneyville Bible Church AWANA Program Beginning September 14 6:30 to 8:15 • K-6th Grade 8546 WHITNEYVILLE AVE. S.E.. ALTO 891-8923 treated pays something. And gradually each village is gain­ ing its own “barefoot doc­ tor.” a person chosen by the village to be trained as a paramedic and who stays in the village to work with the people there. Because of his fund-raising efforts for the program. Father Cusack said he was in­ vited to visit Esperanca in 1987 “I flew to the mouth of the Amazon and then traveled to the village of Santcnm where the clinic is.” he related. “I even went swimming in the Amazon until someone told me about the sting rays. “Then I would have given Mark Spitz a run. or rather a swim for his money! You never saw anyone head for shore so fast in your life!” Cusack said he is now a consultant to the Esperanca Board of Directors and attends its annual meeting in Phoenix. “Now we have celebrities come to give the keynote speeches," he said, “and our budget now stands at $2 million." Cusack said he is proud and relieved that he convinced the board to start a permanent en­ dowment program, and he ad­ vises the board on matters of development, advertising, public relations and deferred giving. Esperanca now operates in five countries, he said, nam­ ing Brazil. Bolivia (“the se­ cond poorest country next to Haiti”). Mexico, GuineaBiassau (a Portuguese­ speaking country on the west coast of Africa) and the island of Santa Lucia in the Caribbean Mozambique will be the next country included in Esperanca's plans. Cusack mid And what of Father Luke Tupper, whose initial venture into the jungle began this ever expanding outreach program? After the arrival of the hospital ship, named “Esperanca.” of course. Father Luke's zeal began to attract other doctors who ar­ rived in Brazil to donate their services Some donated a few months Others stayed. With dedicated physicians working at the clime and on the hospital ship. Father Luke returned to Ohio State Univer­ sity in 1976 to begin a residen­ cy as an eye surgeon. There. Fortney says in his account, he encouraged medical students to donate a month of their lives to helping the poor tn South Amenta Conunuec on next page Before Father Luke Tupper began his work in South America, the infant mor­ tality rate in Amazonian villages was staggering. Now, more and more villages have wells with clean water, and many more infants get medical care as well as immunization. Join Our Team When you see our game plan, you'll want to join our team. We have a whole range of winning financial services. Interest-Earning Checking Passbook Savings Recounts Certificates of Deposit IRAs Direct Deposit 24-Hour Banking Cards • Dnve-Up Facilities • Personal and Commercial Loans • Safety Deposit Boxes • Christmas Clubs • Traveler s Checks • Investment Counseling And oar service is the friendliest in town! Come in and see as today! State Bank of Caledonia Offices in Caledonia & Dutton 267 Main St. — CALEDONIA — Phone 891-8113 3205 68th St., S.E. — DUTTON — Phone 698-6337 rote �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I September 12, 1989 Kent County 4-H to sponsor golf scramble Sept. 21 LtQr Kent County 4-H and Michigan Partners of the Americas is sponsoring a golt scramble. Sept. 21. at Saska­ toon Golf Club. Cost is $50 per person, en­ try includes 18 holes, cart dinner and prizes Call 774-3265 days. 452-0102 evenings. Entry deadline is Sept. 12. 1989. ' School Lunch Menus Friday. Sept. 15 Thomapple Kellogg High School. Middle School. Page Elementary Lunch Menu applesauce Monday, Sept- IS Tuna salad sandwiches, baked beans, sliced peaches, cookie. Wednesday. Sept. 13 Chili or Vegetable Beef Soup, cheese/crackers. vegetable sticks, bread and butter, frozen juice bars. Tuesday. Sept. 19 Thursday. Sept. 14 Accountants group to meet in GRon Sept. 21 T-K students/staff say thanks The students ond staff of Thornapple Kellogg would like to thank the communi­ ty for their support in the post millage election. The following students are each a representative of a fall sporl and because of community support are able to participate in a full program of fall Representatives of fall sports gathered at the T-K High School football field for a photo with (front left) Shelly Duyser of the band, cross country runner. Faith Smith Kathy Brock from the girls tennis team. Marcie Henry from basketball, cheerleader Sue Faunce, (bock) Jack Miller for golf, Tad Thatcher for soccer, trainer Andy Hutchins, football's Mike Millhouse and Bill Atkinson represent.ng boys cross country. Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, sliced tomatoes, din­ ner roll, peaches. Friday. Sept. 15 applesauce. Monday. Sept. 18 Western Chapter. Indepcn Tuna salad sandwiches, dent Accountants Association baked beans, sliced peaches, of Michigan, will meet Sept. cookie. 21 at the Harley Hotel of Tuesday, Sept. 19 Grand Rapids, at Cascade Hamburger on a bun. potato Road and 1-96 in Grand rounds, sliced pickles, fruited Rapids. a jello. The speaker will be Dave NOTE: Whole and 2% milk Bosscher. Seidman and Seid- offered every day. Hot dogs at man. who will talk about “Of­ Page every day. Salad bar at fice Management and the High School on Monday star­ Work Flow Function. ” ting Sept. 11. Pizza, ham and Dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. cheese sandwich, chili, chef and discussion at 7:30. Phone salad at H.S. each day. 696-1461 before Sept. 18 for West and McFall reservations. Guests are Lunch Menu welcomed. Wednesday, Sept. 13 ‘A window to the world’ °n Caledonia’s Fr. Cusack Continued from previous page But Luke himself would never return to his life work. On Sept 18. 1978. as he was riding his motorcycle through Columbus, he was struck by a car and later died of his injuries. He was 45 years old. The tragic irony of his acci­ dent. wrote his brother. Father John Tupper, was that the woman whose car struck Luke had been so influenced by his sermons that she was saving her money to give him a gift when he returned to Brazil. In speaking of Father Luke’s death. Cusack said, ‘‘I like the statement made by Dr. Bill Dolan, who has taken over the work. He said that Luke taught us in his life that everyone is important; he taught us by his death that no one is indispensable Cusack said that the work Father laike inspired and gave his life to is going on. His family has pledged themselves to it, he said, with his brother Jerry retiring from his law practice to work full time with Esperanca. his sister planning to study medicine and go to the Amazon, where Father John Tupper is already working. Cusack pointed out that in addition to Father Luke’s' family and friends, there are CALEDONIA PRINTING 9790 Cherry Valley Rd., Caledonia 891-2121 Letterheads • Photo Copying • Envelopes » Weddings • Rubber Stamp • Business Cards • Computer Forms ,4 • Carbonless Forms • Facsimile Service Fax # 891-8074 Jim & Colteen Shoa’ Owner* —8»te<x? s Pius — now people from all over the for this program, and they world interested in Esperanca love it.” Cusack, who recently was and offering their help. Cusack said there even is a in an automobile accident, new hospital ship that has said that while he and his replaced the worn original. It is smaller, has a steel hull, and rescuednfrom rfc'vehide. h!: can serve even more remote thought of the conditions along the Amazon. villages than ever before. “There would have been no “For me,’’ he said, “ the program is a window on the one to help us along the roads world. It’s so easy to get in Brazil.” he said. “No am­ caught up in our problems that bulance, no equipment to we forget, or maybe don’t release us from the car, and even know of the suffering in no medical assistance near by. “That’s part of what I mean other parts of the world. “I’ve done a lot of work for by Esperanca being a window on the world. I can see beyond (Esperanca), and I’ve given a lot of myself to it, but then my own way of living. I’ve I’ve gotten so much back talked to representatives from again. It’s wonderful to be other countries, and now I part of such a dedicated move­ know a little more about what ment that is helping so others are going through. “And I marvel at how much many.” Cusack mentioned the has been done and how much famous statement by Pope there is left to do.” Father Cusack paused a mo­ John XXIII that everyone be a missionary, and said that in ment, and then added, “And Esperanca he saw this idea yet people say, ‘Oh, I’m just one person. What difference becoming a reality. “I’ve met many caring, can I make?’ “And I think of Father giving people in my lifetime, but these people are unlike Luke Tupper, walking by any others I’ve ever met. himself into that jungle 20 They have given up big jobs years ago.” and lucrative salaries to work COUNTRY PAINTING CLASS - In Oils Sept. 18th Come join in the fun and make nice gifts. For more information Call 795-3993 Middleville Furniture Gallery bOC T-K graduate earns medical degree from Michigan Jayne Ellen Courts of Caledonia has been awarded a doctor of medicine degree from the University of Michigan Medical School. The daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. Robert I. Courts, she graduated from ThomappleKellogg High School in Mid­ dleville m 1981. She graduated magna cum laude from Hope College with a bachelor’s degree in biology. While at U-M, she was a member of Alpha Omega Alpha honor society. She will complete her residency m in­ ternal medicine at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids Her husband. Richard J. Hodgson. M.D.. is an internal medicine specialist who com­ pleted his residency in 1988 at the U-M Medical Center. Hamburger on a bun. potato rounds, sliced pickles, fruited jello. NOTE.* Whole and 2% milk available every day. Hot dogs available every day. Chili or Vegetable Beef Soup, cheese/crackers, vegetable sticks, bread and butter, frozen juice bars, Thursday. Sept. 14 a Roast turkey, mashed potatoes, sliced tomatoes, dinnet roll, peaches Caledonia High School and Middle School Lunch Menu Wednesday. Sept. 13 Mash. Potatoes w/beef gravy, dinner roll, toss salad, dessert and fruit choice, milk. Thursday. Sept. 14 Pizza, potato chips, cole slaw, fruit choice, milk. Friday. Sept. 15 Cheeseburger w/bun. french fries. California blend w/cheese. fruit choice, milk. Monday. Sept. 18 Hot dog w/bun. french fries, bake beans or com. fruit choice, milk. Tuesday. Sept. 19 Pizza, potato chips, toss salad, dessert or fruit choice, milk NOTE: Secondary only. Fruit choice and assorted sandwiches daily. Salad bar available every Monday. Wednesday and Friday. Two Caledonia graduates present seminars on Europe Kristi (Kuipers) Rosema and Valerie Talsma, both of Caledonia, were part of a team of four University of Michigan graduate students sent to Europe for a month this summer to present seminars on student water quality monitoring and computer networking, One goal of the seminars was to determine interest in and start the ground work for a Global Rivers Environmen­ tal Education Network. Their team presented seminars in Sweden, Germany, Austria and Hungary. Kristi and Valerie are graduates of Caledonia High School (1983 and 1980) and are working on graduate degrees at the U of M School of Natural Resources. After the seminars. Kristi's husband. Dale, joined her in Europe for a month of travel in the Netherlands, Germany. Switzerland, Austria, Greece and Turkey. While in Turkey, they visited former Calvin College classmates Dan and Kathy Cupery. Kristi is the daughter of Jason and Jackie Kuipers. Alaska Avenue, Caledonia, and Valerie is the daughter of Dr. John and Pat Talsma, Bruce Crossing, in the Upper Peninsula, formerly from Caledonia. Women’s Bible study forms A 13-week bible study group for women will start on Sept. 19 at Caledonia Christ­ ian Reformed Church in Caledonia, ’°Pic *i" * Heal My Hurts," with the group viewing videos by bible teacher Kay Arthur. Meetings will be held from 9:30 to 11 a.m. with a story hour for three to five year olds and a nursery being provided. Don’t be left out in the Cold — join a Fall Bowling League Now SIGN UP NOW ... for an Adult league and register for a draw ing to win a trip for 2 (3 days and 2 nights) at GRAND TRAVERSE RESORT VILLAGE, Traverse City. For more information about our bowling center or how to sign up for a league, please give us a call or stop up at the bowling center counter Middlevilla Lanes M-37 just north of Middleville 7A5-3640 or 891-1287 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / September 12. 1989 / Page 7 Obituaries M. Pauline Dean____ ___________ HASTINGS - M. Pauline Dean, 68, of 1187 Ogimas, Hastings passed away Satur­ day, September 2, 1989 at Thornappie Manor. Mrs. Dean was born July 20, 1921 in Prestonsburg, Kentucky the daughter of Dennie and Elizabeth (Boldridge) Conley. She was raised in Silver Lake, Indiana, attending school there graduat­ ing in 1941 from Silver Lake High School. She went on to attend Beauty School in Ft Wayne, Indiana in 1942. She later attended New York School of Design, graduating with honors in 1978. She was married to Paul Richard Dean May 3, 1946. They came to the Hastings area in 1953 from Warsaw, Indiana. Mrs. Dean was a selfemployed interior designer and was honored in 1981 by the National Board of Interior Design for her work. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Algonquin Lake Association, Barry County Republican Party, former County Chair­ person American Cancer Soci­ ety, former 3rd District Trea­ surer Republican Party, former Vice Chairperson Barry Coun­ ty Republican Party. Mrs. Dean is survived by her one son, LeRoy A. Timm of Middleville; five grandchil­ dren; eight great grandchil­ dren; one brother, Andrew Wieringa of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service were held Saturday, September 2 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Rev. Leon Pohl officiating. Burial was at the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Society. Pre-school storytimes set at two area libraries this fall The Kent County Library System will hold its Cuddle and Read pre-school storytimes at the Caledonia and Alto branches on Thursdays at 10:30 a.tn. Program dates are Sept. 21, Oct. 19, Nov. 16 and Dec. 21 Enrollment is limited to pre­ schoolers ages 3 Vi to 5. and pre-registration is required. With their lively mix of songs, stones, rhymes and fingerplays, the free 40-minute programs are an ideal way to involve young children in group interaction and dramatic participation. "Library story times have been a community tradition for years." says Children's Services Coordinator Mary Frydrych "We think it’s a Page Elementary School in Middleville on Sept. 12 at 6:30 p.m. After the sign up intro­ ductions of the scouts and parents will be held at 7 p.m. "Come and join us for wonderful adventures in scouting," said leader Connie Blain. "Experiences are limitess few Girl Scouts, with both indoor and outdoor activities. We learn about everything from camping to computers, sewing to crafts and much more," she said. Used scout uniform will be available on that evening. Area woman’s granddaughter is licensed physical therapist Lora Clark, granddaughter of Loretta L. Clark of Caledonia and daughter of Phillip and Elizabeth Clark of Clemmons, N.C.. passed her state board examination and is now a licensed physical therapist. Lora graduated Summa Cum Laude from East Carolina University in May and is employed by Pitt Memorial Hospital in Green­ ville. «N.C. Lori Clark M. Pauline Dean husband, Paul Richard Dean; son and daughter-in-law Alan and Judi Etean of Freeport; grandson Corey Dean, brothers William Conley of Berea, Ohio, Clyde Conley of Warsaw, Indiana; Earl Conley of Lantana, Florida and Dennie Conley of Port St. Lucie, Florida. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 5 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend G. Kent Keller offi­ ciating. Bunal was at River­ side Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Elizabeth R. Timm MIDDLEVILLE - Elizabeth R. Timm, 86, of Middleville passed away Thursday, August 31, 1989 at Provincial House, Hastings. Mrs. Timm was bom on June 28, 1903 in Yankee Springs, the daughter of Andrew and Nettie (Katzenberger) Wieringa. She was married to Edward Joseph Timm December 28, 1925. He preceded her in death July 17, 1968. She was a member of the St. Rose Church. Mrs. Timm is survived by Its Girl Scout sign up time in for Middleville area girls can Middleville girls sign up for Girl Scouts at perfect way to introduce youngsters to quality literature and the richness of the library collection. Our children's librarians have years of ex­ perience and are well known for their story-telling skills. We encourage parents to register their children early." Each program will feature a theme of particular interest to young children, such as bears, monkeys, pets and friends. Youngsters will receive takehome surprises and while at the library can join the yearround book club for pre­ readers For more information about Kent County Lisbrary’s ac­ tivities for pre-schoolers, call the Alto branch. 868-6038. or the Caledonia branch. 891-1502. LOANS LOANS LOANS ■ IMPROVEMENT ■ Livz/ZaLND LOANS Hastings City Bank has the money you need — come in and talk with us. Richard J. Choryan, O.D DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia. Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Cure • Contact Lenses • Vision Thera fry Phone — 891 1056 FDIC Safe and Sound dm mvK LENDER Hastings • Middleville • Caledonia • Bellevue • Nashville �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 12. 1989 Simple things can mean a lot to Thornapple Kellogg students by Jean Gallup They are always there, usually smiling, doing several different things at a time for many different people. The support staff at the schools in Middleville are working before the students come to school, and stay after they're gone every day. At the high school, Susan Rounds, Lois VanDuine and Beth Ploeg maintain order, go about many other duties and serve as surrogate mothers and special friends. One illustration of how they help the students is in the small task of selling nickel pencils to the students. Couldn’t the staff figure a better way to get the pencils to the students without having then come into the main office and add to the already high noise and movement level? Several solutions to that problem have been discovered, but are not used. Why? Because while they give out pencils the support staff members also maintain Emily Harrison looks forward to going to work at the TK Middle School every morning, even after 18 years. a valuable contact with the students. "This way we stay tuned to them. By selling pencils, we get to see a large number of kids we might not see. We see their attitude and demeanor almost every day this way," Rounds said. "If they seem sad or depressed, well remark on it. If it goes on for more than three days, well address it. Well say something like "Are you feeling O.K?" or "Are you all right?" "They’ll say they have been studying a lot, or getting too little sleep. Maybe someone in the family is sick, or their dog has died. If they tell us, then we can respond; then we can talk about it with them. I think we help," she said. Rounds, secretary to the principal, said she loves her job. "The reason is the kids. I’m hooked on the kids," she said. "I see a lot of happy, well-adjusted kids. I also see the ones who have needs that haven't been met," she said. She says she's not special. "We care about the kids. Every adult in the school cares for them. It's not unique to this office — I feel certain it’s the same in the other schools too," she said. Sue enjoys just saying "good morning" to the students, and says some stop in every morning just to say hello. All of the support staff members have helped individual students in many ways and quietly given needed support for activities such as band camp, the Introducing A DealThat Will A^rvvAn Roxanne Potter enjoys the kindergarten and first grade level children. She also loves office work, and office aide Heidi Van Amen obliges with more. senior party and pay-to-play athletics and extra­ curricular events, she commented. The only frustration in her job is when she has to "half ignore" someone who might need a little more of her time when she is really pressed. "Occasionally the job becomes so fast paced; too hectic to deal with someone the way you really want to, and I can’t give someone my full attention," she com­ mented. The younger kids have more "owies" for a staff to deal with, Rounds said, so their jobs would be different than hers. "The kids at this age will hide a broken heart," she said. "And, because of who I am, secreary to Mr. Dugan, I play a particular role as a disciplinarian. And, you have to keep a straight face when dealing with the kids. You do the best you can', and then you turn away to laugh or cry. And we've done both in this office," she revealed. She wants the kids to know that she is a "normal person," but realizes her image must get in her way a little. "The nitty gritty? I love my job. If someone came along and offered me a job in Grand Rapids at three dollars an hour more, I'd be hard put to take it," she said. Emily Harrison, middle school administrative sec­ retary, agrees with the philosophy of seeing as many students as you can as often as possible. "You like to see them. And if you're down, all it takes is a smiling face to make you feel better. Sometimes, if 1 come in in the morning a little tired. If I see a smile, that's all it takes. It makes me think it’s not so bad. Emily says she has always worked at the middle school level and enjoys the junior high school age level students. "I love the age group. They are energetic, enthustiac at this age, and eager to learn. They’re fun," she said. Asked about a change to serving a different age of students, Emily had to think for a moment. "I guess my second choice would be younger, but these kids are really neat," she commented. The best part of her job, she said, is being able to serve people, and there is nothing about her many duties that she doesn’t like. And the teachers and principal are very cooperative, making her job even easier, she added. "I don't think there is a bad part. And, I can say that after 18 years, so that's pretty good," Emily said. "I look forward to going to work every morning. There’s so much variety you can plan your day, but that doesn’t mean that it'll turn out the way you plan," she noted. She declined to give any advice to her young charges with," Oh, no. 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"I was just going to work until my kids were through elementary school, and now I have grandchildren in elementary school," she said. "I started when Lisa was in kindergarten, and now Lisa has a child in McFall," she added. The staff at West starts work in the late summer before the children come back to school. "We work two weeks before they come back and the school building really is empty when the kids aren’t here. I love the first day--thcy all come in all dressed up in new clothes," she commented. A veteran at "fixing" scrapes and bumps, Marcia laughs when she recalls some of her early experiences with minor emergencies. "I still remember my first nosebleed. I thought they'd have to take me away," she said. Many children stop into the office just to say hello, a practice Marcia encourages and enjoys. Younger children are a little more dependent than Continued on next page �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / September 12, 1989 / Page 9 Simple things can mean a lot to students Continued from previous page But even with just two the older students, she years experience, she also observed. has decided that the best "A few come in a lot in the pan of her job is "just fall when they first start. keeping an eye on the kids." But, gradually they gain "They’ll swing in here and confidence and become say hi, and I’ll say "How ya doing?" more secure and the visits slow down," she said. "They She said they tell her of still stop in and say hi or call their plans such as "Oh, I'm "Hello, Mrs. Sellers," when going to do this with my . they see you in the hall." friend today." "There isn’t When the school had all much five elementary classes, discipline problem at this there were more kinder­ level," she noted of the garteners and first graders fourth and fifth grade seeking a friendly face and a students. smile, Marcia said. Big problems, such as a "I couldn't even imagine fight, go straight to the doing anything else. As long principal, she said, and if it as I’ve been here, I had not is a minor problem, it can had two days alike. We have usually be solved with just routine things we do, but the right kind of "mom" they're secondary. We try look. to remember the priority is "A petty squabble; I’ll give the kids. We do whatever them a look, and they comes up, and if we don't know." she said. get something done, we'll do Jane generally oversees it the next day," she said. the whole building, and Marcia tells of one "kid’s being mechanically inclined, eye view" of her and office occasionally fixes things like aide Margaret Finkbeiner. copiers when she can. When the first grade She also distributes students made a visit to West medicine to the children Elementary in the spring to with the parents' and a become acquainted with the doctor's orders. school they would go to when they returned to their "I don't think I would studies in the fall, one child want to work at a higher age observed, "You're just like level," she remarked. the ladies at McFall--except She has a child who is in you’re grandmas." Page, and it has presented no Page Elementary's Jane problem. Cordts is a beginner in her "Sarah thinks it's just position of executive neat." Another daughter, secretary to the principal. Julie, attends West Elemen­ tary and will go into Page later. Something for Jane to get used to is when the children are sick or hurt. Talking of small crises that occur, she is reminded of a small girl who came into the office with a shoulder injury. Watching the girl sitting quietly in the chair, Jane was horrified to see a large "thing" protruding from the top of her shoulder. She was relieved to find that the lump was an ice cube someone had put on the shoulder and not a bone or worse. "Later on, We did have a broken arm, and I did O.K.," she recalled. The place where childen begin school is McFall Elementary, the building that houses kindergarteners and first graders. Roxanne Potter is the administrative secretary to Beth Ploeg (left) and Lois Van Duine listen to secretary to the principal, Susan Rounds’ advice on school matters. the principal there and meets the children at the very beginning of their school experience. The children are involved in a lengthy screening process before beginning school, and sometimes there are a few tears. "I just tell them, 'You're O.K., why don’t you go play a few games.’ and they're fine," she said. 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By the time we had returned from the eye doctor in Hastings, the group of young people and staff had already set up the teepees and other trailers This advanced group does the setting up at every camp. Then they can progress to other jobs as they become proficient It was interesting to watch them turn in to the field, with the youngsters, who have earned the right to be appren­ tice teamsters I tried to keep out of the way, but wanted to see every thing and learn everything that I could. One of the mothers stayed with me and took me all around to meet various parts of the staff She had been with the train since leaving Florida in March She said she had been working in a factory in Florida, and wanted to do something more with her life, helping others. She took her training in Pennsylvania and received a promotion while camping here on our place She now has other staff mothers under her, still doing her own teepee mothering. Because her teepee was all male, the father slept with them. He had a degree in criminal justice, had served as a prosecuting attorney, but was restless to do more with his life and work on helping these youngsters instead of punishing them. He had spent eight years as an Airborne Ranger, so the military train­ I ing stood him in good stead Both of them. k>ved what they were doing. Just as we parents love being parents, we get discouraged and unhappy and impatient with the results of our 24-hour duty. But. as a whole, we wouldn’t do anything else. They had two separate teams of 12 wagons. They do this so they don’t snarl up traf­ fic with the long line of 24 wagons at a time. Twelve go ahead the first day. arriving about noon, staying until the next morning. The first train was called the •Rough Riders.-’ with red sweatshirts and the second one was ‘Southern Winds." with yellow shirts. The Rough Riders had only male youngsters The Southern Winds had a lot of girls. On this train, the male staff all act as the fathers. The mothers are the only ones who are with the girls 24 hours, and the male staff members are on instant call during the day. There is a constant 15-minute check on all the youngsters and staff for security reasons, with everyone responding to the verbal check. Usually, they go to school 20 hours a week. Each train has four teachers. The large school bus. containing all their books and computers, was being repaired. So. the teachers came to each teepee, instead of the children going to the regular bus The teachers, as in the country school, taught many subjects Besides teaching, they had many other jobs. One of the Teepee Mothers on the second train. Southern Winds, was asked at 2 a m. if she would cook breakfast for Sunday morning because the cook had left. So, besides her mother job, she cooked breakfast. She had taught special ed for six years and was enjoying being on the train. It was cer­ tainly different from teaching. The need for discipline was still there, but with love and caring 24 hours a day. it was the first time that most of the youngsters had received that concentrated a dose of love and caring and so much atten­ tion It works slowly, but it does eventually crack their shells of resentment Just like a family, they are constantly testing you to see that you still care, often times getting your attention in a nas­ ty negative way. but you drop your weanness and love them I certainly admire them and even envy them for their op­ portunity to do a desperately needed job. I wish there had been something like that when 1 was younger. With the Rough Riders, get­ ting up on Saturday at 5:30 a m. made me think of my bool training in the Navy. The assistant wagonmaster bellow­ ed out his commands, and everyone, even staff, shouted back his orders. I could hear it from our house, and wondered if Rollo and Mae Bowerman were jolted out of their beds with the sound so close to their house This went on periodically all the time they were there, so much like the Navy that it almost made me homesick for the warmth shared chanting and singing. We even sang while we doubled time. The Vision Quest Wagon Train left Florida in March. They have many wagon trains criss-crossing the U.S. in all directions. One of the staff members was with the 50-wagon train that went all through Texas. The police gave them trouble all through the state, because of the unhappy drivers who were held up so long. So they devis­ ed the smaller wagon trains running one day apart. Each train has to set up and take down their own teepees, but using the same field. We had a wonderful time learning all we could about the program. Even my cousin, who was a former FBI man, thought it was wonderful to help these juvenile offenders to help themselves and turn around their lives, with firm­ ness, love and caring. The Southern Winds, the second train, had just received a new batch of girls and staff. So when they stayed at our Page Pumas it is---------Let’s see....Page Panthers...no...Page Pirates...no...Page Pandas...no... Page Pumas! That’s it! Page Pumas it became after the students at the elementary .chool in Middleville voted on many choices. place, things hadn’t settled down yet to a smooth meshed operation I met the head mother, who had been with the train for a year, coming from the Virgin Islands. She was from a little village with only one tittle street running doU'n the mid­ dle and seeing our big cities, congested areas and fast past, she said she had it rough at first, but has a great sense of accomplishment for her ef­ forts. When the Wagon train gets back to Florida in February, she will enter col­ lege to get her law degree. She was quite tired when I talked to her because she was given 15 girls, instead of nine, which was supposed to be the maximum. She was a tiny five-foot per­ son, and looked exactly like one of the youngsters. 1 asked how she possibly could handle them. She smiled slowly and warmly, and said that in every new batch of girls, there was always one or two girls that protected her. This was a wonderful experience for the girls, for it was the first time they were asked to be respon­ sible for someone else other than just themselves. It helped to crack their ter­ charge of all the mules or mustangs), scouts, who rode ahead on the road, outriders, teamsters, and swampers The youngsters could shoot for any job they wanted to do. Through hard work, constant­ ly. increasing responsibility, they could reach their goals, with all of the staff watching their turn-around efforts, car­ ing. loving and always there, in the background, supporting their efforts. In one incident. I saw one small girl (they range from 13 to 20). stop to say something to the tall wagon master. He listened seriously and then bent down and gave her a big hug. They both smiled and she skipped off happily. It looked like a very normal father hug, reassuring his child, who then happily skipped off. It pro­ bably was the first time, the child had had a safe, caring place, surrounded by people who really cared. Aren’t we folks fortunate? Our children, in a small town, and we parents and members of the community family, aren’t experiencing the over­ crowding, and results that it brings to both our children and we parents. We have lots ribly hard shells they had built up through their growing years. She felt that girls were a much harder species to suc­ cessfully help them help themselves. They had to be hard to survive, just being a girl in that jungle. It was harder work, but the results, over the long period, were very rewarding. My hat is off to every one of the adults, from the trail boss to the Rough Riders, the first group, who had been with the group since it started He had formerly been with John Wayne. His wife came along with him in their trailer. Johnny watched him chew out one youngster, who had made a mistake in harnessing one of the mules. The younster flared and sassed him. Immediately, the wagon master ran over put his arm around his shoulders, clamp­ ing his hand over his mouth and making him listen until the wagon master had walked away. Then they stood and talked for a while, all with firmness and love. The staff members included trail boss, (without his say the train didn’t move), the wagon master, the assistant wagon master, the head wrangler (in Continued on page 15 Simple things can mean a lot to T-K students Continued from previous page Tan & Tone with Proven Success 9790 Cherry Valley • Caledonia • 891-4040 Back-to-School Savings TONING Unlimited TANNING-woin 3 0 .~<k System Bellarium S $ fl Unlimited -ol'h (other packages available) Hr V BODY WRAPS seftoo JV 3 Wraps for Children welcome! Weight loss contest starts Sept. 11, lose pounds, win $$ •------------------- COUPON----------------------- . Il : I ] Buy a toning package and get ... * s5.00 Off ...your TANNING PACKAGE! Buy 3 Wraps for $50.00 ... Get 1 FREE II Coupon Not to be used with any other coupon good thru the month of Sept 1989 J • • of reaction to staying in school when mom goes home, and coming back every day, she added. Starting out as a part-time playground aide for the first year, Roxanne then worked as an office aide for two years, and moved from there into her present position when Lois Wing retired. "I had a good teacher in Lois. She was good at showing me w hat to do. "During the last year when she knew she was leaving, I didn’t know if I was going to get the job, but she still gave me a lot more to do, just in case/ she said. She names ’the kids’ as the best pan of the job, and frets that she doesn't know all of them by name. "When I worked in the lunch room, I saw them every day, and checked off their names, but now I don't see them all every day so I have to ask their names sometimes; I don't like that part of it," she remarked. The first few days of school, the teachers bring all the children into the office to introduce them to Roxanne and office aide Heidi Van Amen, and see Bill Rich’s office. The children often come in on their own to say hello. Special friendships devel­ op with the little ones, Rosanne says, and there is "one little guy who has moved out of the district, and I really miss him already," she noted, "But I've got one who comes in every morning now and gives me a hug, so that's nice." Sharing principal Bill Rich with another school is difficult, she noted. "If we had two buildings with the K-to-5 grade level, it would be worse. At this age discipline is not mxh of a problem; the teachers can handle most of it, but we still need a principal for every building," she said. Saying she has always wanted to work in an office, Roxanne admitted her biggest fear was learning to work on a computer. Computer science teacher Kevin Briggs helped her learn to be comfortable using the machine. "Kevin really came across on that. He gave all the secretaries lessons on it, and was very patient. Bill is good too; between the two of them, we get by really good,” she commented. Variety is normal in her position, she said. "I don't know how you could have the same routine all the time — you’re dealing with children. I know I've learned how to do several things at the same time." A problem to solve with the first-time students is the ■bus situation* the first few days of school. "Il’s chaos. Some kids are to go to their babysitters, and we don’t know about it, or get on the wrong bus, and we don’t know it. And, they don't know what's going on either," she said with a laugh. Making it more difficult is that most don't know their addresses, she said. But, it all works out every year and she likes her work. "I think the best part is being on the same hours as my children," she said. NEW FALL HOURS: • Mon-Wed. 10 a.rn -9 p.m. • Tues, Thurs., Fri. 10 am.-11 p.m. J <^"1 Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m -7 p.m. iz Check our full line of Deli Items 129 East Main Street, Caledonia Phone — 891-8997 JF • �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I September 12. 1989 / Page 11 T-K junior visits Washington, D.C. with 4-H ‘Washington Focus’ Editor 's Note: Gina Stein, a junior at Thomapple Kellogg High School, spent a week in June in Washington. D.C. as pan of the 4-H program's ' ‘ Washington Citizenship Focus. ’' She is the daughter of Gerald and Regina Stein of Middleville The following is an account of her trip: By Gina Stein Once I found out that I had been chosen for Washington Citizenship Focus. I was elated. Knowing that the trip was similar to the Washington Close Up with the school. I knew it would be a great ex­ perience with 4-H. Due to my family vacation plans I was unable to attend the week Barry County was going Instead I went with the Southwestern Michigan group. This included Van Buren. Cass, St Joseph and Bernan counties. There were two orientation meetings in Paw Paw. which my father and I attended The meetings were so infor­ mative, you were told everything, what to expect, costs, and trip itinerary. Not being familiar with the area county 4-H members. I was very moved how friendly everyone was and kind they were to me — being the only one from Barry County On Saturday. June 10, at 7 a.m. in Three Rivers. I met the bus of 4-Hers and left for Gettysburg. Pa We arrived later in the afternoon and had free time »o explore the town. The next morning we were up and beaded for the show ing of the " Elect nc Map." This describes the fighting of the Union and Conferederate soldiers during the battle at Gettysburg in the Civil War. After that, we were on a bus tour of the Gettsyburg bat­ tlefield. We had a chance to walk yound and see Big Round Top and Little Round Top. It is so amazing to think where we were standing history was made over 100 years ago Our Michigan bus group also had the privilege to witness a rededication to a Michigan monument. The people from Michigan were so glad to see 4-H members there. We arrived at the National 4-H Center about mid­ afternoon We quickly settled into our lovely rooms, accom­ modated with air condition­ ing. bathrooms, telephones, and a T.V. We felt pretty Gina Stein lucky to have such nice ac­ commodations. Everyone on the top was assigned to a com­ mittee. then we went to our meeting. I was on the Public Rela­ tions Committee The objec­ tives of our committee were to promote Citizenship Washington Focus and to design a survey of what at­ tracted them to this Capitol experience. For the dividing of our other activities everyone was assigned a dot color. The meal schedule and some workshops were assigned by a color. The workshops during the week included "Take A Stand." voicing views on crime and censorship, and "Citizens Crisis." the difficult job of balancing the federal budget. Some highlights of sightsee­ ing included the John F. Ken­ nedy Center For Performing Arts, visiting Alexandria. V a and George Washington s home at Mount Vernon. Others included W'ashington Cathedral, the Vietnam Veterans Memorials, and Arlington National Cemetery, where John F. Kenned} was buried Our group from Michigan went to see the agency "Take Pride In America" for our agency visit. We learned about how important it is to care about the environment. Another activity that we participated in was Dotville. a make believe town, although problems do occur there. It was our job to come up with a solution for one problem at Dotville. We had to present our plans to the Dotville City Council with the costs, time, supplies and manpower. We learned what an important and dif­ ficult job it is when it comes to planning. On Wednesday. June 14. we left to meet our senators and representatives on Capitol Hill We also had a tour of the U.S. Capitol, the U.S. Supreme Court, and the Library of Congress. We saw Senator Carl Levin and Representative Fred Upton. In the afternoon, we were on our own to tour the downtown area of Washington. D.C. W'e still wanted to get more shopping in before we headed back, so we went to souvenir city. W’e made the right decision because while we were inside, a big tornado-like storm hit. We were in traffic jams for three hours trying to get back to the National 4-H Center. Our bus along with two others were the only buses who made it back. Everyone else had to walk. The trees crushed cars, blocked roads and there wasn’t any electrici­ ty. even when we left. Four days of cold showers and no lights? he next evening those of us from Michigan went to see "Shear Madness" at the J .F.K. Center For Performing Arts. The play was very entertaining. Again those of us from Michigan decided to spend our last free day at the Smithsimian Institute was what vfe really wanted This gave us a chance to exploe the many museums around the area Although there was little time to see any museums, it gave us a desire to come hack and explore more. As 4-Hers departed, we all knew we had accomplished quite a bit during the week, making new friends, learning valuable leadership skills and knowing how lucky we are to live in such a wondetful coun­ try where 4-H is available. I am hoping that when I graduate from high school. I can spend my summer at the National 4-H Center giving other 4-Hers the memories they will never forget. T-K Heritage Association plans meeting Sept. 20 The Thomapple Heritage Association will meet at the John Velderman home on Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 8 p.m. FACTORY WORKERS BEACON SERVICES has immediate openings available with large South East Kent County and Grand Rapids com­ panies. Excellent start­ ing wages and hire-on potential for depend­ able, motivated applic­ ants We currently have jobs available in the fol­ lowing classifications: • • • • • ASSEMBLY RACKING REWORK PACKAGING SPRAY PAINTING To be given immediate consideration for avail­ able positions, have reliable transportation and two pieces of legal I.D. Never a fee to appl­ icants searching for both temporary and long term employment APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BETWEEN 8:30 A.M.-4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY Remember Your First Communion? Do you remember the joy of the sacraments? The serenity of Sunday Mass? The cleansing grace of confession? Prayer? Parish life? If you’re a Catholic who’s been away from the Church, think about coming back for a joyful reunion with the things you remember. If you've been hurt by the Church, it’s time for healing. We want to help heal any hurts we may have caused you. To tell you we're sorry for not seeing... not hearing... not caring enough. With you in mind, we've planned a short series of Monday night sessions. We’ll talk about the joys and pains you’ve been through since we've been apart. Maybe we’ll find a way to bring us together again. We miss you. And we love you. Holy Family's "Journey Home" series begins Monday, September 25. Call 891-9259 and let's talk about it. Holy Family Catholic Parish 9669 Kraft Avenue. S.E. • Caledonia, Michigan M 37/44th St or 4436 Broadmoor S.E. 698-7979 (FOE) Rev James c. Cusack pastor �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / September 12. 1989 Sweet Ladies defeat W. Catholic J.V. and Freshmen up record The Sweet Ladies scored a sweet victory over West Catholic Thursday night beating the Falcons 66-48 Hitting 76 percent of their free throws plus a solid team effort, said Coach Rebecca McKee, lead the Sweet Ladies to victory. The Ladies capitalized on turnovers caused by the Caledonia defense, and four Caledonia players scored in double figures. Senior Anne Andrusiak led the way with 19 points and 7 rebounds, while Emily Ashbaugh chipped in 12 points Tara Marble led all re­ bounders with 9 while con­ tributing 12 points. Senior guard Amy Peterson added 11 points and 8 rebounds Joshua Carpenter brings the ball toward the goal while surrounded by Zeeland players during the Sept. 7 game at TK. Trojan soccer team unbeaten The TK varsity soccer “Ex press" has kicked off its 1989 campaign with two weeks of undefeated play. Senior Peter Andersen scored the lone goal in Mid dlevillc’s opening game, a 1-1 draw with GalesburgAugusta Andersen scored three more and was accompanied by goals from Steve VanDuine and Bob Flikkema in a 5-2 rout of Northview. Glenn Wixxlard scored for the Trojans in a 1-1 draw with Lowell and the “Express" shot a school record nine goals in a romp over Sparta. 9-0. In that game Peter Andersen, scored four goals and was joined by Tad That­ cher. Don Filcek. Bob Flik­ kema. Steve VanDuine. and Brad Buehler The defense, featuring Don Filcek. Josh Carpenter. Todd Coe. Chad Mason and goalkeeper Chris Barton held Sparta to zero shots on goal. Middleville then hosted Zeeland and outlasted the visitors by a 5-2 count. Glenn Woodard led the attack with two goals and was supported by scores from Bob Flikkema. Peter Andersen and Steve VanDuine On Tuesday. Sept. 12, the “Express" travels to East Grand Rapids to face one of the premier teams in the area. Don’t miss exciting T-K var­ sity soccer at home Wcdnes day against Onawa Hills and Thursday against Forest Hills Central. • NOTICE • Caledonia Gymnastics of Middleville Is now under the new ownership of Cathy Moma. She has taught at the gym this last year, and is very excited and motivated to make thi» the best club in the area We offer classes for all ages and levels prechool through advance We also have a girls and boys USGF competition team Classes are held Mon thru Thurs and Sat mornings There will be an open gym every Sat 11:00-1:00 Everyone is welcome Kids, we also have hours available to rent the gym for that special party We are located at 101 E Main St in Middleville If interested in classes or rental information, please call 795-7620 or 795-3410 for class times and info See ya at the gym! — Cathy Moms - TONING 1 Month Unlimited $2995 3 Months Unlimited $7495 - TANNING 1 Month Unlimited.................. S9Q95 Buy Toning Package Tan for a s3.00 Service Fee - BODY WRAPS Guaranteed 6 inch loss or your next one FREE. GOOD THRU SEPTEMBER 20th the FIRM 891-1820 Located in Caledonia Vifiage Centre (between D&W and Rae Axil On M 37 _c ™ 9 lo 4 30 Trojan frosh gridders tie Hamilton14-14 The Middleville freshmen football team traveled to Hamilton on Thursday and tied the Hawkeyes 14-14. The Hawkeyes scored first but the Trojans came right back and went ahead 8-6 as Todd Boonstra raced 38 yards around the left end. Seth Nelson added the extra points. The third quarter proved costly as the young Trojans made several errors which gave the football to Hamilton on the Middleville 12 yard line. Three plays later the Trojans trailed 14-8. With about six minutes left in the game T-K took over possession of the ball on tneir own 30 yard line. Eleven plays later the Trojans drove into the endzone to tie the score at 14-14 Leading the Trojans ground game were Seth Nelson with 58 yards and Mark McNutt with 55. Andy Higley had three pass completions for 50 yards on Thursday The freshmen girls basket­ ball team won twice this week, defeating Hopkins 47-8 aid West Catholic in a close 53-51 game The Scots led the game by Jennifer Tuinstra’s 16 points. Lisa Tarrien had 9 points and Deb Nickels had 8 points In Thursday’s game against West Catholic. Caledonia won on a basket by Tracy Webster with nine seconds to go. The Scots were led again by Jenny Tuinstra who scored 23 points Kathie Oosterhouse contributed 10 points and good hustle. The season record stands at 3-0 as Scots travel to Maple Valley today T-K golfers lose season opener After playing in three eigh­ teen hole tournaments, the Middleville golfers entertain ed non-league foes Wayland and Hastings in one match and Caledonia and Lowell in another. Both matches were held at the Yankee Springs Golf Course. Jamie Brown’s 37 led Hastings to their 164 score — four shots better than Wayland’s 168. Chris Black had a 40 to lead the Wildcats in scoring. For Middleville. Brett Muller had a 46. Phil Postma a 49. Bob Borrink a 52. and Jack Miller a 53. Lowell blistered the Yankee Springs Red Nine with a fine team score of 155 Their team scores were two 37’s, a 39, and a 42. Caledonia was led in scoring by Jeff Tolan. He had a 41 and Caledonia's team score was 175. Brett Muller again led the Trojans with a 44, Brian Beute had a 46, Kevin Coe a 52. and Bob Bor­ rink a 53 to complete Mid dlevillc’s scoring In the Kent County Classic. Bob Borrink s 91 led Mid dleville in their 408 team total Jack Miller’s 95 led the Trojans to their 396 in the Forest Hills Northern Tourna­ ment and Bob Borrink’s 98 at Deer Run led the Trojans to their 424 in the Lowell Invitational The Trojans start league play on Sept 11th. T-K Cross Country opens season The Middleville girls cross country team opened its league season by running against all of the OK Blue girls plus West Catholic. It appears there will be enough girls teams in the OK Blue division to run sanctioned meets. Julia Kooiman finished fifth in the meet, running a time of 24:49. The junior runner has started the year off in good fashion and is providing the leadership necessary for the inexperienced girls team. Freshmen Trade Middleton finished 20th (28:05); junior Faith Smith 24th (29:51); our Dutch connection, senior ex­ change student. Betina Poels 25th (30:22) and freshman Christy Christian 28th (31:08). The boys team opened their dual meet season with a heart­ breaking loss to Kelloggsville, Julio Kooiman 28-29. Junior Ed Rumbergs finished first in the meeting running a time of 19:23 Junior Tony Jones was third (20:34); junior Nick Stahl at Ed Rumbergs (20:45); sophomore Mark Shriver ninth (22:36) and senior Bill Atkinson 15th (28:15). Jayvee Soccer team gains victory The 1989 Middleville J.V. soccer team achieved their first win at home last Thurs­ day against a very good team from Zeeland, 3 1. The Trojans scored first with a goal by Dave DeHaan, his first of 3, with an assist from Bill Baldry The front line of Curt Thaler, Brent Wustman. Jim Flikkema, Jon Kermeen and Freshmen fall to GR Middleville’s freshmen girts basketball team was defeated 37-19 Thursday by a very tough Grand Rapids Christian The Trojans played very well throughout the game, go­ ing into the second half down by only 4 points In the third quarter Christians depth and full coon press overcame the Trojans by 16 points Mid The Ladies play next at Middleville Thursday evening. The J.V. girls basketball team defeated East Grand Rapids last Tuesday 66-32 after a close first half. Roxanne Gallert led the way for the Scots with 15 points, while Jenny Smith and Treasure Hylkema each chip­ ped in 12. Thursday. at West Catholic, however, the Scots hit a cold night and lost 51-42. Scots were again led in scoring by Roxanne Gallert who had 11 points. Treasure Hylkema had 10 points and Stephanie O Krangley popped in 8. The JV stands at 2-1 a they prepare to meet Middleville dleville came back in the fourth quarter, but could not cut into the Christian lead. Leading the Trojans was Kim Wohlford with 10 points. Shannon McMurray had 9 re­ bounds followed by Sarah Count and Kelly Schondelmayer with 6 boards each. Tracy Potts had 3 assists and 3 steals DeHaan played a very ag­ gressive game keeping the Zeeland team off balance most of the game. The halfback play was much improved, helping out on defense and supplying sup­ port for the front line Bob Middleton and Ryan Walker each had a great assist. The aggressive play by Dave Olthouse, Mac Missad, Ryan Recker. Man Hopkins, Tony Stambach and Scott Oliver helped fuel the team to victory. The defense played another fine game allowing only one score. Craig Stol son burg and Bill Baldry shared the goalkeeping duty The inspiring play by the fullbacks, Jason DeVries, Adam Hoisted, Tim Kietzman and Chad Mason really helped the team FOOT PAIN? • Coms • Bunions • Heel Spurs Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain Dr. Terrence J. Emiley NEW OFFICE FOR PODIATRY 612 Main Street in Caledonia I 891-9133 for Your Appointment ----.--- - �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / September 12, 1989 / Page 13 T-K frosh grid team beats Caledonia 14-8 The T-K freshmen got off to a good start when they recovered an onside kick at the Caledonia 47 yard line leading to a Seth Nelson scored after a 10-yard run. Nelson added the extra points behind the strong blocking of the offensive line. Key plays in the drive were a 10-yard pass from Scott Palazzolo to Tim Ry biski and an 11 yard run by Todd Boonstra The Trojans controlled the ball most of the 3rd quarter before scoring their second TD at the beginning of the 4th quarter on a short run by Nelson. Midway through the 4th quarter Caledonia scored on a 4O-\ard pass to make the score T-K 14-Caledoma 8 The defense was lead by Bryan Thompson. Andy Higley. Rob Minor and Mark McNutt held Caledonia to 104-yards while the T-K of­ fense gained 204 yards. Caledonia J.V. grid team gets first victory Caledonia's junior varsity football team recorded their first win of the year by soar­ ing over the Eagles. 30-8. Todd Hudson opened the scoring by catching a 41 yard pass from quarterback Alan Aho early in the first quarter. The Fighting Scots next two scores were by halfback Brad Stegenga on a 9 yard run and a 29-yard pass from Aho. Tom Benedict scored the Scots last touchdown on an 82 yard scamper around the left end Chris Berends. Ryan Haik. and Alan Aho each scored two point conversions This week the young Scots take on the Sailors from South Christian. Caledonia AYSO shares 25-yr anniversary Tom Baker, left, director of the Caledonia American Youth Soccer Organization, presents a soccer ball cc mmemorating AYSO's 25th anniversary to the Caledonia High School varsity soocer team and Coach Jack Berends after their contest with Sporta last week. Varsity players are Brent Belanger,front row, left, Dean Hess, Brian McGavin, Dan Scheid. Joei VanderWall and Mike VanderPloeg. In the middle row are Dana Sizelove, left, Aaron Bravata, Ben Beckwith. Ryan Berends, Scott Siler and Steve Snyder. In the back row are Jason Carter, left, Steve Tafelsky. Brad Dodge. Kevin France, Chris Beetham, Craig Fortuna, Rob Moomey and Steve Osborne. Scots have 1st cross country win The Fighting Scots cross country team opened the 1989 OK Gold dual meet season with a solid 15-47 victory over the Hudsonville Eagles. This race was run at an ex­ tremely wet Johnson Park which had large knee-deep puddles that the runners ran through. Even with these ex­ tremely poor running condi­ tions. Caledonia’s Todd Whitwam and Jeff McCaul ran their career best times at Johnson Park. The times and places for the Jeff McCaul ran his career best time for Johnson Caledonia Scott winners were Todd Whitwam 1-18:07; Jeff Me Caul 2-18:12; Andy Lillie 3-18:30; Jason Boorsma 4:19:19; Tim Stack 5-20:04; Chris Holiday 7-20:21; Chris Denison 9-21:40. and Rick Petehaver 10-21:40. BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION HALL 9548 Cherry Valley EVERY THURSDAY 630 p.m. Enrly Birds T-K cheerleaders selected for’89 The TK varsity and jayvee cheerleadings squad includes (front row) Shannon Huss, Niki Belka, Kristie Richards, Kathy Uzarski, Sheri Bray, Lynn Wilson, Amy VanAartsen; (back row) Amy Dickinson, Tara Manning, Emily Henning, Sarah Frank, JV Coach Diane Wiersma, Varsity Coach Diane Knight, Janet Cooper, Tricia Wright, SueAnn Faunce and Amy Cravero. A Ladies Bible Study Fellowship and ... For Kids ages 3-5 (afternoon kindergarten may come too) Bible Stories • Songs • Crafts • Games Nursery Provided at no charge for younger children. Enjoy Wednesday Mornings with us! Al Caledonia’s Steve Tafelsky scores for the Fighting Scots os he shoots the ball past the outstretched arms of the Sparta goalie. Caledonia eventually won the contest 6-1. C.H.S. varsity soccer splits 0-2,6-1 The Caledonia varsity soc­ cer team lost a 2-0 match to Lowell last Tuesday as an out numbered Scot team narrowly missed numerous scoring op­ portunities Coach Berends credited Ben Beckwith. Scott Siler. Ryan Berends. Craig Fortuna, Jason Carter and Chns Beecham with fine defensive play The Scots rebounded Thurs­ day, posting a 6-1 win over Sparta in a much improved game both offensively and defensively Steve Tefclsky led the scoring w ith two goals, while Steve Snyder. Dan Sheid and fullbacks Craig Fortuna and Chns Beetham added one goal each Credit for assists were Ryan Berends and Tafelsky. The Scots meet Northview today and play at home Thurs­ day against East Grand Rapids Beginning September 13 • 9:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Middleville Christian Reformed Church 708 West Main St. • Middleville — Everyone Welcome — NO CHARGE NO OBLIGATION 11 �Page 14 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I September 12. 1989 Scots blast Hudsonville 38-0, now 2-0 Caledonia upped its season record to 2-0 Friday by blank­ ing the Hudsonville Eagles 38-0. The Fighting Scots, who thought it would be hard to top the emotion of the previous week's victory over archrival Middleville, found it just as exciting beating the host Eagles, usually a conference power Coach Ralph Shefferly said assistant coaches Buzz Leatherman and Gerard Wagner had fine tuned the defense, which responded by sacking the Eagle quarterback four times and hitting running backs for a loss three times. Shefferly complimented the constant pass rush of Brent Bums and Ken Aho. who. along with front linemen Tim Gnnage. Scott Feenstra and Scott Daniels, made life miserable for Eagle runners. Linebackers and defensive backs Pete Crumback. Bill Kowal. Tom Bednarsky. Phil Heyboer. Alan Roetman. John Macomber and safety Rick Olson held the Eagles to only 10 yards rushing and one pass completion for six yards. The coach credited a hard­ hitting line for opening major holes for the running backs who scored in double digits in three of the four quarters. Leading the offense was Crumback with five carries for 103 yards and two touchdowns Fellow senior Rick Olson ran for 77 yards in 13 carries, scoring two TDs and one two-point conversion. Juniors Kowal and Bednar­ sky added one touchdown each under the leadership of another junior, quarterback Brad Walbndge “Walbndge has been star­ ting at quarterback and is lear­ ning very well for a young first-year varsity player/’ Shefferly said "He is reading defenses better each week and can throw when we need it The coach added. “We played well as a total club from man one to man 22 The phrase that best fits this club is Brothers are hard to beat.' and this group is playing like a tight-knit group of caring brothers." The Scots face another big test at home Friday against the South Christian Sailors. “They're always tough." said Shefferly. "We hope to see a good turnout to cheer on the Scots." SOCCER Galesburg 1 v TK 1............................................................. Au9 28 Northview 2 v. TK 5...................................................................Aug.29 Lowell 1 v. TK 1........................................................................... Aug.31 Sparta 0 v. TK 9............................................................................Sept5 Zeeland 2 v. TK 5..................................................................... Sept 7 Junior Vanity - Zeeland 1 v. TK 3................................................................................. GIRLS BASKETBALL Freshmen — Aug 31 Aug 31 Hopkins 25 v. TK 41.......... G.R. Christian 19 v. TK 37. Junior Vanity — Aug 29 Aug 31 Lowell 24 v. TK 29.............. G.R Baptist 16 v TK 32 Varsity - Middleville defense helps Trojans to 1st win In the end it was a matter of who could survive the tur­ novers And Middleville's football team would up the survivor The Trojans overcame eight turnovers in beating Kelloggsville I6-7 last Friday in the O-K Blue opener Middleville is now I-I while the Rockets fall to 0-2 Middleville was able to overcome the eight fumbles by taking the ball away from Kelloggsville five times in­ cluding four interceptions “We played a lot of defense in the first half." Trojan coach Keith Rhines said. “You have to remember we re very young. We have only four guys back on defense and one of those didn't play much. That's young." However young, the Tro­ jans limited Kelloggsville to only 50 yards in total offense with two first downs Middleville picked off four passes including two by Jason Pranger. His first interception was returned 32 yards for a touchdown, tying the game al 7-7 early in the third quarter John Schibe's 26-yard TD run in the third quarter made it 14-7. Matt Wiesenhofer kick­ ed both Trojan extra points. Middleville wrapped up the scoring in the fourth quarter when Zack Curths tackled a Kelloggsville ballcarrier in the end zone for a safety. Offensively. Rhines wasn't pleased with his team. The Trojans did manage 13 first downs, but only rushed for 129 yards. The team com­ pleted 6-of-18 passes for 85 yards. Combined with the tur­ novers, Rhines said his of­ fense had its problems against Kelloggsville. “We can’t keep on doing that.” Rhines said of the fumbles. "But we're young on offense too. Our quarter­ back has only played two games, and we have one tackle, a guard and an end back and that’s it." In addition to Pranger's two interceptions, Schibe and Brad Eastwood picked off passes. Sophomore Rob Hunt led the team with seven tackles while Schibe, Del Craven and Nick Fox had six. Middleville hosts Calvin Christian Friday. T-K J.V. girl eagers keep winning streak alive The basketball season is now two weeks old and the Jayvces have continued in the winning column. They defeated a good Delton team 45 to 36 by showing gcxxi team effort and the desire to win. The Trojans were ahead 25 to 15 at the half with the se­ cond half being an even con­ test. The Lady Trojans have improved their defense and shooting and are looking for­ ward to a successful season. Scoring for TK were Becky Reigler and Marcy Gildea with 1 point. Jennifer Hoff ad­ ded 2 points, Laura Donker and Heather Zoulek each had litliagc Barber Stjnp 795-7760 1 w jonn Hampton, Barber Stylist M Member of the State Barber Association 207 E. Main St., Middleville OPEN: Tues.-Fri. 8-5:30; Sat. 8-12:30 4 points. Mandy Pranger scored 6 points. Jessie Weatherhead added 11 points, and high point was Alicia Bat­ son with 16 points. Lisa Emberger had some key re- Girls run to 4-0 in Scot Cross Country The Caledonia girls cross country team started its first week of competition with a 4-0 record Aug. 29. The girls ran a great team race to beat East Grand Rapids 25-30 and Middleville 15-48. Each runner pushed themselves to a year best time. Leading the Scots were Roni Robertson, first; Becky Beland, third; Amy Leatherman. fifth; and Korey Hoff­ man. sixth. On Thursday, Aug. 31 the sg Sopen Tires-R-us nV’1 MIDDLEVILLE We specialize in "Quick in Out Service” FALL ROADMASTER IV ALL-SEASON RADIALS P155/80RI3 P165/80R13 P175/80R13 P185/80R13 P185/75R14 P195/75R14 <31.00 <32.59 <33.42 <34.86 <37.37 <38.42 P2O5/75R14.............. P215/75R14.............. P205/75R15.............. P215/75R15 . . P225/75R15.............. 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Caledonia loses to Hudsonville tennis squad___ The Caledonia girls tennis team lost Thursday 6-1 to a strong Hudsonville team in its first conference match of the season. The highlight of the match for Caledonia was a good showing by the first doubles team. Pam Johnson and Karla Oosterhou.se. who took their match to three long sets 6-3, 3-6. 6-2. Also playing well was the third doubles team of Susan Marsman and Jessica Cook. They, too, took their match to three sets 2-6, 7-5, 1-6. “They did very well con­ sidering it was the first time they had played together as a team." commented coach Judi Ferguson. She also complimented senior Aleassa Schambers. who lost in a very close match 5-7 and 6-7 in a tie-breaker that went to seven points to nine The team will travel to Forest Hills Northern tomor­ row and host Byron Center Fnday. Both contests begin at 4 p.m. Aug 29 Aug 31 Lowell 34 v TK 39............ G.R Baptist 43 v. TK 55 FOOTBALL Freshman — Aug. 31 Sept 7 Caledonia 8 v. TK 14 Hamilton 14 v TK 14 Junior Vanity — Aug 31 Sept 7 Caledonia 14 v. TK 20....................... Kelloggsville 6 v TK 58 Varsity - Sept 1 Caledonia 22 v. TK 6 TENNIS Wayland 3 v. TK 4 Caledonia 1 v. TK 6........................ Aug 29 Au9 31 CROSS-COUNTRY Caledonia 16 v TK 46 East Grand Rapids 17 v.TK 46 Kelloggsville 29 v. TK 28 Au9 29 Aug 29 Sept. 7 . Girls — Caledonia 15 v TK 48..................... East Grand Rapids 15 v. TK 15. . Aug 29 Aug29 GOLF TOURNAMENTS Aug 21 Aug 23 Aug 24 Kent Co 408 FHN 396.............................. Lowell 424 Dual Meets - Aug 30 Sept 5 Aug. 31 Aug 31 Wayland 168 v. TK 200 Hastings 164 v TK 200............ Caledonia 175 v. TK 195 Lowell 155 v. TK 195 Area League Bowling Bowlerettes The Water Doctor 4-0; Hastings City Bank 3-1; Seif & Sons 2-2; Burger King 2-2; Village Stylist 1-3; Hair We Are 0-4. High Series - G. Hull 501; G. Stevens 481; D. Blough 475; D. Levett 467; G. Meaney 460. High Games - D. Blough 192; G. Hull 188; B. Neil 180; T. Noffke 174; D. Levett 168. Wolverine Purdum Construction 4-0; Taylor Trenching 3-1; Cow Patties 3-1; G & L Apart­ ments 3-1; Village Grocery 3-1; Hastings City Bank 1-3; Faro’s Pizza 1-3; Sinke Ser­ vice 1-3; G & L Remodeling 1-3; Caledonia Oil 0-4. High Series - N Gardner 587; B Fuller 557; C. Pur­ dum Sr. 555; D. Risk 541; J. Freeman 540 High Gaines - N. Gardner 236; J. Freeman 222; M Middleton 213; R Thomas 213; R Schut 210. Central Garage Towing ★ 24 Hour Service ★ Reasonable Rates call 795-3369 or 1-800635-9964 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I September 12, 1989 I Page 15 Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words tor ’2.50 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50' billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 5:00 p.m. For Rent Business Services BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. A & M TOWING We buy junk cars or haul away free 942-7253.____________ __ Garage Sale CALEDONIA: 2889 100th SL S.E., September 14th and 15th. 8:30 am to 4:00pm, twin beds, boys jeans, dishes,. For Sale Automotive HONDA PRELUDE DX: 1986, air, sunroof, AM/FM cassette quad stereo, 60,000 miles, $8000 or best offer. 891-2161 or 246-1803. For Sale PIANO FOR SALE. Wanted: Responsible party to assume small monthly payments on piano. See locally. Call credit manager 1 800-447-4266. POLL BUILDINGS - Horse bams and garages. 24x32x8 completely erected, $3,350. Includes service door and 9x7 overhead. Many sizes available. Call Mecca Buildings for your dist rep. 1-800-544-6682. PAINT WORK: Home and Business and apartments. Inter­ ior - Exterior. 948-2649 after 6pm.______________________ Pets UKC REGISTERED TREE­ ING Walker puppies, 8 weeks old, had shots, good blood lines, $ 100 each. 948-1108 after 5pm Real Estate HOUSE FOR SALE: Middle ville by owner walkout ranch. Quality country living on 5 acres with 3 plus bedrooms, 2 full baths, finished basement with 2 stall garage. Call anytime 1-732-2251.________________ MIDDLEVILLE BY OWNER: one acre building sites, one mile south of High School; paved road; country setting. $10,000-$12,000 each. 795-7090 morning and evenings. Jobs Wanted WILL BABYSIT IN MY HOME: call 891-1869. Lost & Found LOST: Red tricycle. At Middle School. Call 795-9431. Help Wanted EARN MONEY typing at home. $30,000/year income potential. Details, 687 6000 I V! B 6574 FACTORY WORK AVAIL­ ABLE. 1st and 2nd shift open­ ings at 4 factorys located near the Kent County Airport (M37 and 44th St.). Trim Press opera­ tors, plastic injection operators, assemblers, inspect/sorters and others. Will train if no experi­ ence. Apply 7:30am-4:30pm weekdays at 2401 Camelot Ct., SE. Located behind Eastbrook Mall, off M37. PEOPLEMARK, INC. (616)957-2101. EOE. LIGHT FACTORY WORKFull time. No explerence required. Apply at Power Mfg. Co. 9818 Cherry Valley Road, Caledonia. Thank You CARD OF THANKS We, the family of Elizabeth R. Timm, wish to express our sincere thanks to all those who, through kind words or cards, through flowers, calls, visits or donations, honored our beloved and departed mother and grandmother Elizabeth was a very special person who enjoyed taking care of people. In her lifetime, she’d nursed and/or babysat well over 30 individuals—not to mention the fact that she practically raised us five grandchildren (Irvin, Terry, John, Jim and Sandy). For her kindness, her generos­ ity, her spirit and her spark, we will miss her dearly. God bless you all The LeRoy Timm family Miscellaneous DON’T FORGET! We have a paint color computer to match your carpet or wallpaper samples. CALEDONIA VILLAGE HARDWARE. Call 891-9255._____________ FRIENDLY HOME PARTIES the number one party plan, has openings in your area. Set your own hours - highest paid income - no experience necessary - no investment - no service or delivery charge - high quality merchandise. Call today for free information. 1-800-227-1510.____________ LET US REPAIR YOUR WINDOWS and screens. Caledonia Village Hardware. Cail 891-9255._____________ WANTED JUNK CARS: Haul away free, Rapid Towing. 698-9858.__________________ WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Pans. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 Community Notices ALA TEEN New meeting 7 p.nr, Tuesday nights at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. ANNUAL SALE: Whitneyvilte Bo u man, Parmake, Sept 16th, 8:30-? 16 garages Clothes all sizes, toys, antiques, old Cush­ man scooter, hand tools, comics, furniture, household and more. Sun & News Classifieds 795-3345 Middleville Neighbors with Norma Velderman — Continued from page 10 of troubles, but not the hor­ rors that these children have had to grow up with. I'm not blind to the troubles that our police and courts have to deal with. But in a small town, with its nosiness, and knowing everyone’s business, people are able to catch it sooner, than in a crowded big city Enough about our wonder­ ful experience in having the Vision Quest Wagon Train with us from Fnday until Monday. We were fortunate to have been given this oppor­ tunity to observe this wonder­ ful work in action. Now. to come down to earth. A big thank you. to Katie Wiennga. She called me and told me about her Sheehan family reunion. Sunday. Aug. 27. at their place There were 86 there, with only 18 miss­ ing. They had a pig roast and potluck dinner. They even had a shooting contest for in­ terested adults, as well as games for the children. Each member of the family takes a turn, rotating each year to do the reunion. This takes the load off for the yearly event. Daughter Deb and Jerry’s two daughters. Gwen and Kari. 10 and 9, made the 25-mile bike ride from the Hastings Summerfest to Gun Lake It was quite a long trip, but with encouragement they both made it. They had dinner and got to have a good swim. Every now and then it is brought home to me how behind the times 1 am in my isolation In talking to Blan­ che Munjoy, I found out that they had been moved to their new home in Irving Road since May. They just love it. It is so quite and peaceful, she wonders why they didn’t do it years ago. Marcie Robrtson said they have one child entering high school and one in middle school. She said it suddenly made her realize that time was flying. Barb Bender’s folks. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Terpstra were there Tuesday. Aug. 29. Bea and Glen Miller are coming alogn fine. I hadn’t talked with them in a long time, so it seemed good to say hi. Betty Robertson said they called on Mr. and Mrs. Herschburger Sunday, Aug. 27. Sandy Poland said Larry’s birthday was celebrated with the family getting together for cake and ice cream Sunday evening. Manan and Bruce McWhinney and family attended the open bouse for Lyle and Katie Bristol of Hastings, their 50th wedding anmvesary. a couple of weeks ago Saturday, Aug. 26, daughter Suzanne and Richard Verberg of Morley came to visit Gordon and Lois McW'hinney. Rod Finkbeider said they at­ tended Charlotte’s class reu­ nion at Middleville's Spring Park Tuesday. Aug 19, Doris and Emmett White got together with George and Agnes Bedford The men went fishing and the women just had a good visit Lucille Getty said cousin Clayton Johnson of Charlotte was an afternoon visitor Then sister. Velma Steeby and Lucille called on Helen Purdy of Allegan, having lunch and visiting It had been a long tune since Velma had seen her Wretha McNee said that she had just talked to Pearl Vermeulen. Ernie had just had surgery Lib Palmer had just moved Aime out on the dock in his wheelchair to fish. She said that Aime had caught quite a lot of fish, but today his luck had turned and the fish weren’t biting. Angela. Jeremy and Pat Hilty went to Michelle’s friends s wedding, where Michelle was pan of the wed­ ding party. Jerry Hilty went to Ohio. I believe, to a tractor pulling contest. Fred and Laurel Rock with daughter Mary and John Spencer’s two daughters and two nieces went up to their cabin at Michigamme, over the weekend, doing their an­ nual collection of tansy and pearl everlasting. Luana and Lyn celebrated son John's 15th birthday last week. lyla Norton spent the weekend with her family in Kalamazoo. While there they had a family birthday party for Michelle. Most of the family were there. They teas­ ed Michelle that she was ’’one quarter of a century” old, not just 25. lyla was one of a group of folks that got together to help Ann Clinton celebrate her bir­ thday Tuesday evening in Grand Rapids. Mary Noah said they got together to help daughter Mary VanderWal celebrate her birthday, with just the home folks. Then when Mary went to her class reunion, they had a birthday cake for her Bill and Art Kenyon rode in a truck in the Hastings Sum­ merfest, towing the float that won second. Mae Bowerman said that her company, her brother and wife, returned to Florida. They were with them 11 days. The Bowermans had the combined families of Wood­ man’s and the Cooks reunion at their place Sunday. Aug. 27. There were 27 folks there. I asked Mae if the chanting of the Wagon Train bothered them early in the morning. She said not a bit. Rollow and Mae attended a nephew’s funeral in Shelby, Friday, Aug. 25. Russ and Alice Bender took Blanche Comebellek out for dinner Sunday, Aut. 27. When they returned they found his sister, Florence and Dick Dickerson waiting to visit with them. When 1 called Kim Morgan, asking him if he had any news, he retorted, “Did I have 15 minutes?” Sure did. So here is account of his and Rose’s trip to Lander, Wyo. they visited his half brother Due to his broken family, his half brother didn’t even know that Ken existed until Ken contacted him last spring. Ken hadn’t seen him since he was 2, and his brother is now 52. They had quite a lot to catch up with in four days. His brother is a lab technician. They visited Yellowstone Park, going through the burn­ ed over area Ken said that he was a little disappointed in Old Faithful, which is not shooting up so high as it used to do. They then went to Mt. Rushmore He said that it is worth the side trip to see Devil’s Tower. They then crossed three mountain ranges, but had no trouble with their truck pulling the trailer They went through a snow storm in the mountains, at the devauon of 6,000 feet They stopped at Buffalo Bill Sunday. Sept 3. Liz’s sister and family from Lansing came over. The Hart family took a vacation this summer They went to D C.. Williamsburg. Charlottsville. Sky Line Drive. Columbus. Ohio. They hope to make it back to the Sky Line area next year. 1 don't can and freeze too many goodies. I am sort of out of it this year Cay and Johnny do most of the work. It ffels funny to be sitting down and they are doing my canning. They don’t even let me clean up after them. I seem to miss to many aeas. It is nice to be exit of it. but it is hard to release the respon­ sibility. but I am so fortunate that they take over and do my work for me Cody’s in Wyoming. They went 3.500 miles and loved how they could just fly down the road with no low speed limits. He said that he only saw one cop and that was in Illinois. But he luckily escaped trou­ ble one time, when two cars with women in each, passed him and each hit a deer, one veering to the left and one to the right. Ken managed to keep control and with his truck and trailer he went right down through the middle. He considered himself lucky. They left Friday and came back a week later on Sunday. Scott Oliver said he and his family had a wonderful trip out to California. Liz Hart said her folks and Grandpa Brown came over for Sunday dinner. Royal Series The Most Fireplace Flexibility... for the Least Dollars. 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All seven festivals on suc­ cessive Saturdays will start at 10 a.m. and last until 4 p.m. The festival senes will con­ clude on Oct. 28. • The beauts of Yankee Springs Township in all its color, the crisp country air. along with the miracle of turn­ ing bushels and bushels of fresh apples into gallons and gallons of pure, sweet cider makes it a very special time of year at Bowens Mills," said co-owner Manon Cook The huge old waterpowered press will swing into action each weekend, and the mam floor mill museum will be open for tours and for com grinding demonstrations Also open will be the Old Mill Store, the Antique Shop and the mill’s lower level area, with its working blacksmith, coopers and water-powered machine shops. The 150-year-old Plank House and newly-restored one-room school will be open for tours. Hay rides will be of­ fered. and the historic lap strake launch will be available for boat rides on the Mill Pond The "Chuck Wagon" again will offer food and cider and doughnuts, apple dumplings and other apple-related deserts will be served to those who visit the Cider Mill Cafe on any of the festival days. Pumpkins. Indian com. dned flowers and ocher fall items also will be featured. The highlight of the first in the series of festivals will be a visit from the Thornapple Dulcimers Club, headed by Stanley Pierce Other attractions will in­ clude autumn arts and crafts and an exhibit of old gasoline Old gasoline and steam engines, like the one shown above will be featured this Saturday in the first of a series of seven "It's Cider Time" festivals at Bowens Mills. and steam engines. Anyone with old engines of tractors of any kind is urged to bring them along to join the fun. The following is a brief preview of each of the other six “Cider Time" festivals planned for this fall at Bowens Mills — On Sept. 23. included will be cider making, apple butter making over an open fire by the Thornapple Heritage Club, and folk music by Marilyn Niewiek and friends. — Mrs. Cook said "something special, but not confirmed’* is planned for the Sept 30 edition of the festival series, in addition to cider making and food. — Cider making, an Indian Pow Wow. food and more are planned for Oct. 7. — A Civil War encamp me nt and re-enactment will highlight the Oct. 14 and 15 celebration. Included will be living history camps, a ladies' Civil War style show, cider making and food — Featured in the Oct. 21 festival will be a French Voyager Camp, folk music, arts and crafts and cider making. — The festival will close Oct. 28 with a covered wagon train, cider making, food and more. Each of the festivals will be held from 10 a m. to 4 p.m. every Saturday at Bowens Mills, which is located two miles north of the Yankee Springs Slate Park entrance. The address is 11691 Bowens Mills Road. Middleville For more information, call 795-7530. Story Time set on Sept. 20 area library “Story Time" will begin at the Freeport District Library Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 10 a.m. This is a 12-week program for pre-school children ages 3 to 5. Any young child able to sit and listen to stories is welcome to join the activities Wednesday mornings. Stories, simple crafts, songs and finger plays will be part of the hour activities, as well as time for choosing books to take home and share. For more information, call the library at 765-5181 during library hours: Monday from I to 5 p.m.; Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Fridays I to 8 p.m. Story Reading for school­ age children is held Friday at 7 p.m. Chapter books, as well as favorite books, are read each week All ages are welcomed. 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T-K Community Library resumes fall and winter hours The Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library will resume its fall and winter hours beginning Sept 5. 1989 Monday. 8 a.m.-4 pm; Tuesday. 8 a.m.-4 p.m. and 6-9 p.m.; Wednesday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thursday. 8 am.-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.; Friday. 8 a.m.-4 p.m NEWTON’S WELL SERVIcF — Established 1959 — Specializing in drilling and repair of residential water systems LAUREL AND GARY NEWTON 550 East Cloverdale Road • Hastings • Ph. 945-5084 or.. 948-2845 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/SunandNews_1989-09-19.pdf 843bbdc6619831fe4d2b98d8545e364e PDF Text Text t 121 Oxrdl W The Sun uriu News X - Hastings Public Library Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia No. 87 / September 19. 1989 Middleville. Michigan 49333 118th Year Duncan Lake lagoon construction starts Thornapple Township changes insurance carriers, adds coverage bv Jean Gallup ant, to provide oversight and and fire department equipment and all are on replacement today," said Fire and to use the new figures," Schad by Jean Gallup to bring it nearer the costs, which are agreed Ambulance Coordinator suggested. The Thornapple Township expertise for the township and The one-year contract replacement cost if there is a amounts," said Supervisor Robert Kenyon. Board has dropped one the Duncan Lake residents Trustee Rex Schad offered by the board to Donald Boysen. insurance company and during the building of the loss. consultant Richard Pierson "Well have to wait for our questioned if estimating the The first plan was for contracted with another to sewage system. A Michigan Mutual $243,375 coverage for a rebate from the insurance replacement costs should be agrees to pay him not more provide all the insurance for $13,932 premium, with the company on the cancelled done more than once a year to than $10,500 for his services, the township and has Liability and Property Pool with any additional services company, Burman and accepted offer calling for policy, but we still have a reflect price increases. increased it* coverage. beyond the year negotiated at better package. We now have The board, at its Sept. 11 Flowers Group of Kalamazoo, $471,900 of coverage for Price increases are usually that time. errors and omissions coverage meeting, also discussed the now provides the total $15,449. Also in the contract done in September when new As an independent overseer we didn’t have plus more Duncan Lake sewage insurance package for the is $1 million in general models come out, Kenyon of the project, Pierson said he general liability," he added. treatment plant now under township, replacing Mickle liability and $1 million in The replacement cost is said, so a review once a year would continually review the construction, and voted to and Company from the same errors and omission insurance. project, handle complaints and "They (Burnham and estimated once a year, and is is enough. contract with Richard Pierson, city. "Maybe we should consider The board increased the Flowers Group) insure the fire "the base cost of a new unit a water and wastewater Continued on page 2 an 18-month policy to be able to one in service now — as of systems management consult- coverage on the ambulance departments in Kent County, Cobb Lake property owners upset with twp., press by Jean Gallup Miava Gravelyn, who along with her husband, Gary, has been involved in a dispute with Yankee Springs Township and residents of Cobb Lake, says she is upset with what she calls unfair treatment by the township, lake residents and the press. The issue involves riparian rights, she says, and it starts with a disagreement over the the township’s right to regulate use of a lake by using "anti-funneling" ordin­ ances to say how much property has to be owned on a lake before the owners have access. Gravelyn says she and her family have suffered "general harassment and threatening phone calls" from township officials and lake residents since they moved to Cobb Lake. The Gravelyns, who live on just like anyone else. We’re a back lot in Oakwood not doing anything illegal. Shores, have been using the We’re being discriminated lake when invited by a against by the township and neighbor, and have purchased we've been within our legal a 20-foot strip of property rights all along," Gravelyn that goes to the lake, she maintains. A Michigan State Court of says. Some Cobb Lake residents Appeals court decision calls have maintained that the such ordinances by townships family was violating a unconstitutional, and after township ordinance that learning of the decision, Van prohibits access to a lake Elst said that the township without ownership of 50 feet will not pursue any action of property on the lake. The against the Gravelyns. "As far as the township is residents asked Yankee Springs Township Supervisor concerned at this point, there David Van Elst to write the is no issue between the Gravelyns a letter asking township and the Gravelyns," Van Elst said on Sept. 8. them to stop using the lake. But Gravelyn contends, Gravelyn says the two "We find it really, really letters she received from the township saying they were discriminating that the violating a township township notified the lake association that they were ordinance is part of the wrong, but neglected to show harassment. us the same courtesy. They "We have riparian rights didn't want to tell us we were right. He was afraid of what was going to happen if developers found out the township’s anti-funneling ordinance was illegal. "We are just two 33-yearolds with three kids who work hard. We thought moving to the lake would be wonderful for the kids. We figured our kids would be able to bring their friends home with them instead of doing other things," she says. "I don’t know how many times my kids have come home crying from Continued on page 2 Accident near Middleville injures 4 area youths Caledonia planners grant more time on Pace sand pit by Barbara Gall The Caledonia Township Planning Commission last week granted Pace Excavating a two-month extension on its existing planned mineral removal (PMR) permit before making a decision on its renewal. The permit for the pit at 7977 Whitneyville was scheduled to expire Sept. 16. Bart Arrigo, owner of Pace, told the commission at its Sept. 11 meeting that he had not been notified of the public hearing held Aug. 7 regarding the renewal. He said that the conditions set by the commission for renewing the permit had been fulfilled as much as possible. These included filling in the deep hole in the pit and grading and seeding the east slope. A report by commis­ sioners who inspected the operation before the public hearing said that the hole still had water standing in it, and that rains had washed out the first seeding efforts. Arrigo said that the water in the hole was from a previous heavy rain, and that the pit had been filled in to the water table level. He said he has seeded the east slope twice, but rains Hive washed away the seed before it took hold. He also has done some grading of the slopes, he said. He pointed out that he has less than three acres of the pit open, and did not feel it necessary to fill and grade since, under the PMR ordinance, he is allowed to work five acres at a lime. He said he has done much to improve the pit since he purchased it last May. "This pit has been in violation for years," he pointed out. "It's probably in better shape now than any time in the past." When the commission approved the transfer of ownership of the former Brower pit to Arrigo, he was told the pit would have to be brought into compliance before the renewal date. Arrigo said, "I feel we have done this. I don't know what more we can do. This is not a heavy use pit. We may need sand tomorrow or not for several months. We haven't taken out enough dirt to significantly change (Brower's) plan for the site." Commission Chairman Steve Gould pointed out that the plan referred to was drawn up in 1986, and that the Commission needed a current print, showing the work done at the site up to this time. When Arrigo objected to the cost of such work, Continued on page 2 The burned-out interior of the 1978 Oldsmobile relfects the intensity of the fire that burned the car after an accident on M-37 last Saturday night. Four young people were injured in the crash with two requiring admittance to area hospitals. by Jean Gallup to the nursing supervisor. A front seat passenger, Tamara Lewis of Hastings, also 18, was in stable but guarded condition following surgery Sunday afternoon at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids, a hospital represent­ ative reported. ville Ambulance personnel. The police report stated that Ingersoll, the driver of the car, A fiery car crash late was eastbound on M-37 near Saturday night near Peets Road at 11:55 p.m. Middleville has left two Saturday when he drove off of young people in area the north side of the road. The hospitals, while two more 1978 Oldsmobile traveled were treated and released from approximately 418 feet before a hospital, said Michigan State Police and hospital Other passengers in the car, hitting a tree and catching representatives. Audra Lewis, 13, and Josh fire. Christopher Ingersoll, 18, of Stanton, 14, also from None of the young people Garbow Road, Middleville, Hastings, were both treated was still in Pennock Hospital and released from Pennock was wearing a seat bell, and Sunday evening and was listed after being transported by alcohol was not involved in in good condition, according Thomapple Township/Middle- the accident, the report said. �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / September 19, 1989 Caledonia planners grant extension to Pace The Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education at the September regular meeting moved to support Amendment 2 (Proposal B) on the Nov. 7 ballot. There will be two separate school finance reform ballot pro­ posals placed before Michigan voters at the Nov. 7 election. Should both receive a majority vote, only the proposal with the highest “yes” vote would be adopted Amendment I would increase the sales tax from 4 to 4.5 per­ cent. effective Jan. I, 1990, and dedicate the new funds to schools. In addition, the current revenue sources to the state school aid fund would be guaranteed and the annual state general fund appropriation for K-12 gauranteed and the annual state general fund appropriation for K-12 education would be replaced with dedicated revenues. Amendment 2 (Proposal B) would significantly change Michigan's system of K-12 education funding. The current for­ mula used to determine state aid would be eliminated. In its place, each district would be guaranteed a per-pupil spending target In the first year this target would range from a $250 to $350 per pupil increase from the prior year The important difference under Proposal B is in its effect on property tax. Except for a four-mill optional local properly tax school operating millage would be reduced and be fixed at the 1990 level To fund the new system, the sales tax would in­ crease from 4 to 6 percent effective Jan. 1, 1990. Initial projection based on information provided by the Michigan Senate Fiscal Agency. Amendment 1 would provide our district a greater estimated per student revenue, with a pro­ jected increase of $395 Proposal B would provide an estimated increase of $345. However Proposal B would also provide an estimated reduction in a nonbusiness property tax of 17.5 nulls The millage under Proposal B would become a charter millage and would not be voted as it is now. The basic level of each districts' funding would be provided. Those districts seeking additional funding would be able to ask for additional millage — with a limit or four mills. A major concern facing Michigan education is not only pro­ viding more funds for education, but providing more equity between the property rich districts and those districts that must depend upon the state for part of their funding. Proposal B is a start in addressing the problem Wendy Romph was appointed to represent the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education in forming a Citizens Committee to support the proposal and to provide more information to voters on both proposals. If you are able to serve on the com­ mittee, please contact Mrs. Romph or call the school ad­ ministration office — 795-3313. It is important that we all become informed voters on how each proposal will affect us and our school district. Cobb Lake property owners upset with township, press Continued from front page something the neighbors have said to them. "We're normal people being made out to be monsters by the press." Gravelyn also says she was angry with William Schilthroat, the township's building inspector. "Three days after we moved in, he was at my house and told us they were going to condemn the house and evict us," she says. The Gravelyns had not received an occupancy permit to move into the house and were having difficulty with their water well. They had hooked up a garden hose to the neighbors while waiting for repairs on their sjstem, she says "He said he absolutely would not inspect my house until we moved everything out of it — lock, stock and barrel. Right down to the last grain of rice," she says. "I was becoming quite upset and I finally was so upset that I asked him to leave my house. "When we found four other people who were living in their houses without a permit, we got a hold of Van Elst and told him to be prepared to evict every one in the township who was violating. Schilthroat came out then and granted us a grace period. Well, we got the water fixed, and they gave us an occupancy permit. But he was very rude. The permit said we met all codes and on the bottom of it he wrote ’as per township supervisor,’" she continued. While Schilthroat said he would not respond to Mrs. Gravelyn’s remarks, VanElst defended the inspector. "Bill follows the rules and sometimes people get irate when the decision doesn't go the way they think it should. Bill sometimes has to make unpopular decisions and the township board supports him in them," VanElst says. Gravelyn says she was going to attend either the next township board meeting or zoning board meeting and request that the ordinance be removed from the books. She asks, "If it's no good, there isn't any reason to have it on the books, is there?" Continued from front page saying he just wanted a renewal of what had been approved for Brower, Commissioner Dick Dunn pointed out that current prints were required from all pit owners. "We can’t ask this of some and not from others," he said. Township Supervisor Jerry Good suggested that Arrigo re-map just the portion of the site that has new contours, and the commission said that this was agreeable. "We need something that shows you have worked to bring that bottom of the pit up. It's to your advantage as well as ours to show what you have done," said Dunn. Gould suggested that since the applicant didn't receive notice of the public hearing, it would be appropriate to give him time to prepare updated information for the commission. Arrigo also was asked to improve the entrance to the pit so sand trucks would not create a traffic hazard on Whitneyville as they waited for access. The entrance to the pit is in a poor visibility area, and cars might not see the parked vehicles in time to avoid an accident Arrigo agreed to move the gate back so trucks would have ample parking space off the road. The commission set Dec. 4 as the deadline for presenting the updated shots of the new contours and grades, as well as eliminating the traffic problem. In other action, a short public hearing held during the meeting resulted in a unanimous recommendation by the commission to make some minor changes in the planned unit development ordinance. Gould explained that the revision was prompted by an earlier request from Foremost Insurance Corp­ oration to lower proposed lighting poles a few feet at their PUD development. The commissioners found that according to the ordinance, a public hearing would have to be held on the matter, even though it was a minor construction request that did not affect the development plan signif­ icantly. Both the Township Board and the commission agreed that such changes could be authorized by the Planning Commission without a lengthy procedure. The revision of the ordinance states that minor changes in such areas as lighting, streets and open spaces may be authorized by the Planning Commission without a public hearing if such changes occur after it has approved the site development plan. However, the use of the site may not be changed, or if more than 5 percent of the size, density or square footage of the building is changed, a public hearing must be held. Questions were asked by citizens about allowing changes in water drainage or sewer, and Dunn pointed out that any changes would still have to meet all health and building codes. In answer to another question, the commission agreed that anything controversial, such as a 5 percent change in a large commercial building, would be subject to a public hearing. After the hearing closed, the commission voted to recommend the PUD revision be approved by the Caledonia Township Board. Acting Planner Andy Bowman said he will review the application submitted for the PMR permit renewal for the Den Hartigh sand pit on 68th Street. Discussion will be held at the October 2 meeting. Good reported that several new development proposals would probably be sub­ mitted to the commission in the near future because of the sale of several properties in the township. He said that the former Jousma farm at M-37 and Cherry Valley has been purchased by Reibel Development Corp., which proposes to construct a 600-unit mobile or modular home park there. Eighty acres of the Rodgers farm on the west side of M-37 just north of the Caledonia Village Centre has just been sold, he said, with a 150-home development planned for the site. Other farm properties along M-37 are under pressure to sell, and the Proudfit apartment complex might be expanded, he added. "Your peaceful summer is over," he told the commissioners. Good also reported he is still taking applications for the vacancy on the Planning Commission created by the resignation of John Die le man. The commission then worked on the township general development plan with Bowman, who explained the township suitability maps for the various land uses and compared their results with the land use plan presently in effect. He pointed out to the commission that "suitability" is a starting place in planning develop­ ment. TO THE EDITOR: Let’s take care of our nice things in our community To the editor: kids, teenagers, adults and I want to express my ap­ senior citizens, let’s not mess preciation to the Lions Club up a good thing? for the walkway to Spring I noticed a board had been Park broken. I hope that was not It’s very beautiful, especial­ done on purpose ly now with the fall colors. At Let’s take care of things in least once a week I walk along our town, so everyone can en­ it to see how far it has gone. I joy them. hope it gets finished soon. A senior citizen I did notice some trash Donna L. Fox along side the walk. Please, Middleville Thornapple Township changes insurance Continued from front page matter of what fund would be would be "a ready source of used could be settled at that information." time. One afternoon a week will "The sooner the better; we be spent in the township's need lots of things set up office training someone in the now," Pierson said. operation of the system, or An independent consultant meeting with township for five years, Pierson worked officials to keep them aware on the Gun Lake Sewer of how the project is Authority and before that progressing, he explained. worked for WW Sciences and Pierson said he would start Engineering (Williams and with a project plan, and will Works). have written reports, In a related move, the board schematics, and "everything will have Duncan Lake to let the township know resident Jack Wing to be a what they need to know." "Field Obseiver" on the Also, the bookeeping of the project. system for billing, accounting "He’ll be on-site for 20 and so on would be Pierson’s hours a week, working with responsibility, Boysen noted. the engineers on construction The contract will be of the collection system. He effective when the account to will be the township’s field pay for the sewer project observer for the residents' side Pierson's pay will come from of the system," Boysen is decided. reported. Pierson said the money Wing also would like to be should come from the the systems operator when the construction phase of the system is installed and turned bonds sold to pay for the over to the township to project, with the township supervise, he said. paying him and then being That position requires a reimbursed from that furri. license, and with that in "Were not in this alone," mind, the board approved Boysen said, "Barry County sending Wing to a Water and the Department of Public Stabilazation Lagoon Sem­ Works will have to agree to inar. this too." Held in Lansing and Boysen told the panel that a meeting with all of the people sponsored by the Michigan involved with finances on the Department of Natural project was to be held Resources. The three-day Tuesday, Sept 12, and the workshop's cost is $110, and is "a very intensive operater training program," Boysen noted. The test to obtain a license is held once a year in the spring, he said. ■‘We’ll need someone to answer a lot of questions. We’re feeling our way along on this thing. We’ll definitely need an operator - either hire a firm or someone like Jack," he said. Wing will start as an employee of Progressive Architects. Engineers and Planners, and when the system becomes operational he will take over as the operator for the township. The firm of PAEP of Grand Rapids is responsible for the Duncan Lake sewer project and a separate on-going project to clean up the water of the lake. Boysen appointed Treasurer Shirley taion and Trustee Rex Schad as a "bond committee" to advise the rest of the board on matters related to financial matters. "We need to stay on top of this bond program. To see that everything is funded properly, timely payments are made, and money is invested properly. If you need outside expertise, use who you want. Rich Pierson can help in that. We really should get on line early," Boysen said. Thg^nj^Neius 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. Mi 49058,9998 POSTMASTER Send address changes to THE SUN AND NEWS P O Bo* B Hastings. Ml 490584602 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year.. Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties bouncleu in 1870 — Published by... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. $8 00 S10 00 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I September 19. 1989 / Page 3 Rewritten sewer ordinance approved Caledonia Council to pursue delinquent hook up fees a section dealing with sewer At the request of the connections which will be council, further tests will be rewritten for a future vote. made later in the fall after The new ordinance is not some wet weather to see if greatly changed from the the water table rises. However, Albers said, the original, said Brown, but it initial tests were conducted is updated and contains all in both dry and wet weather, the amendments that have and the storm water ran past been passed since the the sewer line into the sandy original ordinance was written in 1971. It also soil below. Two vacant village homes, includes the new rate schedule drawn up by the which have caused concern sewer committee, and as possible safety hazards, provides a process for were again discussed. The applying for sewer units and Quigley home at 333 for "holding" units that are Emmons has been sold, not being used immediately. reported Cherry, and the A developer now will have council agreed to defer any to pay both the sewer fee action on the house to give and the regular rate to keep the new owner time to begin the unit(s) active. work on it Williams and Works The Dettman house at 328 Engineer Laura Albers Emmons was supposed to be undergoing rehabilitation updated the council on the by its present owner, but Department of Natural council members agreed Resources' response to a little was happening there. A request from the council about the possible report from Buff Rodgers, construction of a mechanical village employee, said the house was "fairly well sewer treatment plant. (See secured" with the exception related article.) She also said that tests of of a missing basement the sewer line running from window. Caledonia Elementary Cherry was asked to write School showed little the owner again, requesting infiltration of storm water. the lot be cleaned up and the by Barbara Gall The Caledonia Village Council last week authorized its attorney, Jim Brown, to pursue collection of delinquent fees owed by two developers for hookup to the village sewer system. A number of developers in the Village last year were mistakenly charged sewer fees by the building permit instead of by the number of sewer units applied for. Brown earlier this year told the council it was within its legal rights to request payment according to its ordinance, and all the developers have complied except Jack Morren, who owes $600, and Michael McKinney, owner of Great Lakes Car Wash, who owes $800. Clerk Jackie Cherry said that Morren had offered to pay a portion of the fee, but McKinney still refused to make any payment. Brown said he will begin legal procedings to collect the fees. In other important action, the council unanimously passed part of its rewritten sewer ordinance, except for home repaired. Concern also was expressed over the construction of "Fritzie’s Fast Food" restaurant, owned by Jim Gibfrey. Rodgers reported that he did not know if the holding tank had been installed at the site, located at the east side of the Village Centre. He had reported at a previous meeting that the restaurant’s sewer line runs over the top of the village's. Council President Glen Klaver said Gibfrey was supposed to come to the meeting to answer these questions, but had not appeared. Gibfrey will be called again, Klaver said. In other business. Cherry said she had received the sample bottles from the Kent County Health Department, which will check water from the same wells it had tested previously. The council tabled action on the paperwork outlining the structure and the governing of the local public access television channel operated by Caledonia Cablevision, which is now under the ownership of C-Tec Inc. The council will discuss the contract submitted by former Cablevision owner Ken Gackler after Attorney Brown has read the ordinance and reviewed the franchise agreement. In his turn on the agenda. Real Estate Broker Perry Mellema of Grand Rapids asked if the council would like to work with "some developers" in building a larger mechanical sewer treatment plant in return for the annexation of the Jousma farm to the village. He said the "developers," would make a sizeable contribution to the cost of the plant, offering from $250,000 to $1 million. Mellema refused, how­ ever, to name the developers. "When you see them, you'll know who they are," he said. Council members pointed out to Mellema that the county commission makes decisions on annexations, but asked him to put his request in writing. Mellema said later that his appearance at the council meeting was " a preliminary meeting," and that he had not yet discussed his plans with the township. He said he would submit a written proposal to the council, and that he planned to attend the joint Council-Township Board meeting scheduled to discuss area sewer needs. In other action, the council passed a motion to replace the engine for the village truck, with the cost for the parts and labor not to exceed $4,000. It also approved the idea proposed by Trustee Dan Erskine to develop a fact sheet for builders and developers, which would provide information about permits, fees and ordinances, and which would be given out when a building permit was issued. It approved a resolution honoring the 25th anniversary of the senior citizens’ "Happy 60" club and one proclaiming Sept. 15 as POW-M1A Recog­ nition Day. Caledonia Village, Township eye cooperation in sewer needs by Barbara (»all Faced with continuing needs for public sewer, the Caledonia Village Council and Caledonia Township Board continue to discuss possible township involve­ ment with the expansion of the village's sewer system, Council President Glen Klaver said last week. Klaver said he has been discussing the idea with Township Supervisor Jerry Good, and announced that the two boards will meet with consulting engineer Laura Albers of Williams and Works. A lack of vacant land to expand the village's lagoon wastewater treatment sys­ tem has led village officials to consider the construction of a mechanical sewage treatment plant to handle the rapidly growing needs of the area. The Village Council already has authorized Albers to consult with the Department of Natural Resources to see if such a plant now might be feasible. In the past, the DNR has vetoed a mechanical wastewater system for Caledonia because of the potential threat to the Thornapple River, where the effluent from a mechanical plant eventually would end up. However, Albers suggested the DNR now might be more lenient about the project if the village could meet the effluent standards. Caledonia Township is also in need of public sewer for newly developing residential and commercial areas, but is too far away from Grand Rapids to link up with that system. Like the village, it faces the prohibitive costs of constructing its own system. Cooperating on such a venture is a logical step for the two local governing bodies to consider. Albers said the two groups need to meet and discuss what the township's ideas are. "We need to know what service area we're looking at for the plant," she said, "whether it’s just for the village or for the area west of the Thornapple as well. And well need to know just what the commitment from the township is. "We can't begin any cost analysis without the numbers," she continued. "We need to know if we're talking about 500,000 gallons per day or one million gallons per day." She said Williams and Works estimated that a fully developed village would use about 400,000 GPD. Albers reported to the council that she has received preliminary information from the DNR about its surface water effluent limitations, and expects to hear more details with specific restrictions on what water samples would have to show before effluent could enter the Thornapple. "Then we'll know what degree of treatment will be needed, and what kind of costs we'll have as far as a mechanical plant is concerned," she said after the meeting. "But we can’t do this without the numbers." She said that even if the DNR's findings are positive, the proposal will have to go to the Water Resources Commission, which is a separate entity from the DNR. "Then we will have more public meetings. Everyone needs to understand that even if we can meet the DNR's restrictions, the Water Resources Commis­ sion could still shoot the project down." She said the steps for approval of a mechanical plant began with the village meeting with the township to determine the service area and the GPD the plant would handle. The next step would be to submit a discharge permit application to the DNR, which takes some time to prepare, she said, and then the DNR would review the application. If the DNR approves it, the application would then be reviewed by the Water Resources Commission. "It's a lengthy process," she said. "It will take some time because it's possibly a controversial issue since it deals with the Thornapple River." Lawsuit filed in 1987 fire brings countercharges by Jean Gallup A lawsuit filed by the Village of Middleville's insurance carrier seeks reimbursement for $55,958 it paid the village for the loss of its offices in a 1987 downtown fire. The company paid the village’s claim after a fire destroyed the Village Hall, Kow Patties Saloon, and damaged Phil’s Pizzeria during the June 27 blaze. Michigan Mutual Liability main and Property Pool, in the suit filed in Barry County Circuit Court June 28, alleges that James and Patricia Bowman, Kow Patties Saloon Inc. and William Steffen were responsible for the fire and resulting damage to the village offices through several counts of negligence and nuisance. In court papers filed to answer the charges, the defendants’ attorneys, Me Phillips and Dimmers of NEW FALL HOURS: Mon -Wed. 10 a.m-9 p.m. ; Tues.. Thurs.. Fri. 10 a.m-11 p.m.( Sat & Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. < > Check our full; line of Deli Items. 129 East Main Street, Caledonia ' Phone — 891-8997 Hastings, denied that their clients caused the damage to the Middleville Village offices. Rather, the reply alleges that the damage to the Village of Middleville office building was caused by the Village of Middleville and the Middleville Fire Department failing to adequately contain, fight or protect against the fire in the structure shared by Kow Patties and the village offices. Further, they allege that the Middleville office was damaged by negligence and/or inexperience of the MFD, and/or negligence of village officials. Village Manager Kit Roon, Fire Chief Robert Kenyon and Township Supervisor Donald Boysen said they would have no comment. "It's really a dispute between two insurance companies," said Village Attorney James Fisher. James Bowman declined to comment on advice of his attorney. A cross complaint was also filed on Aug. 8 in the same court by the Bowmans, charging Steffen with "lack of reasonable care and caution in the use of his smoking materials" thereby causing the fire. Those court papers asked for a judgment against Steffen for any amount they might be found liable for and costs, attorneys fees and interest Attorney Frances S. Kolasa’s answer to that charge filed for his client Steffens on Aug. 25 denied the charge and maintained that the fire was caused by negligence of persons other than Steffen. Kolasa asked the cross complaint be dismissed with predjudice and award his client costs and attorney’s fees. No pre-trial hearing has been set at this time. T-K Homecoming on Sept. 29 Mark your calendar. The third and final hog roast, sponsored by the T.K. Athieuc Department will be Sept 29 This will be Middleville’s Homecoming so get your family and fnends together. The pork on a bun and a can of pop cost $2 and will be served starting at 6:30 p.m. al Bob White Stadium The game on Sept 29 will be against Battle Creek St Phillips because Comstock Park dropped its’ varsity foot­ ball program Come and join the fun, the band pre-game starts at 7:15 p.m. and luck-off time is 7:30 p.m. POST BUILDINGS ERECTED OR MATERIALS PACKAGE! CALL CARLISLE CASHWAY LUMBER AND SAVE 1-800-669-5603 or 455-5629 �Page 4 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / September 19. 1969 Have we had enough rain lately? Seems good to see all so green and beautiful this time of year. Clarke and I drove to Kalamazoo Saturday morning to meet Lester and Nancy Spr inger and went with them to Edwardsburg to the Springer family reunion. There was a big group and a pig roast. We were sorry that Dorothy and Elmer Fischer from Texas didn’t get here in time. They arrived on Monday. Glad to see them back here with us again George and Loretta had Sunday dinner with the folks at Cunningham Acres. They are open now for the fall time. Sunday. Vermon and Carol Burgess and grandson An­ drew Stem from Jenison met Esther Kelley. Maurice and Myrtle Freeman and June Tungatc at the Sweden House for a family get-together din­ ner. It was the first time for seeing the new grandson Scott and Doug Witte from Spring Lake spent Saturday with Grandma Tungate white Dad and Mom attended a wedding in Grand Rapids. Shirley Reaser of Hastings had a birthday surprise Sun­ day for hubby Bob Reaser. Harry and Bemad i De attend­ ed. plus a huge crowd of 83. It was a great day to be out of doors and a big surprise to Bob Monday we attended the big 25th Senior Citizen anniver­ sary held at the Holy Family Parish Hall. It was the ‘Hap­ py 60” group. 1964-1989. A nice group enjoyed this. Lillian Schultz had such a good program. Even Santa ap­ peared and left us each a gift. Abe Lincoln was there, too. Everthing was great. Dorothy Fischer spent Wednesday with her Dad and me and we had the big fish supper at Fables in the even­ ing. Later we went to Ellas and had fun with the grandchildren Thomapple Kellogg athelete of the week set Each week, student athletes are selected for their performance, effort, attitude and dedication to their team and school. The students can be proud of their contribution and sportmanship in the athletic arena. This weeks athletes are (front row. left) Julia Kooiman, Erin Seger, Kathy Brock, Alicia Batson. Shannon McMurray (back row) Jason Pranger. Brett Muller, David Sherwood, Jamie Berg. Peter Andreson. David DeHaan, Seth Nelson, Cory Heald and Ed Rumbergs. Valerie Jackiewicz is not pictured. DUTTON LOCAL CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Call 795-3345 today and have your church listed here each week! DIRECTORY Reach Over 7,000 Area Homes Good Shepherd Lutheran Church St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest "People that care" !| I’" Sunday Service 9:30 a m. Pastor Monte C. Bell (616) 795-2391 The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family . God s family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship................8:30 am. Sunday School..................................9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship.............. 11 <X) a m. SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE YOU AQE INVITED 795-3667 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings Paul Dourue. Interim Rector Phone 945-3014 7 15 am Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45 p m 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11 a.m. Church School 9:45 a.m. Parmelee Morning Worship .... 9:30 a m, Middleville Sunday School . .9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ....................... 11 00 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. Rev Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Rev Rick Veenstra. Interim Pastor Rev. Stanley Vugteveen. Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A dnadi uetk a aanng heart jar ata (wnnwun and the ucrid" Sunday Services*?.30 a m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle BuuaLL 10.00 a_m .,10 30 am 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service................ 11:00 a.m 111 Church Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. "The Church where everybody s somebody... and Jesus Chris! b lord" Sirxjav Schod 930 am krclov Mommg Wonhp 10 30 a m Siraov Everwg Wonho 600 p m Weanesao prayer & Boe tfuOy 7 00 p m ftev MMom Dooson Aastcx Sieve joctsan. >ourr Pastor 8913923 1000 O m. 11 15 a m 600 p m Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music PEACE REFORMED 708 West Main Street Morning Prayer Wednesday........ ........... FIRST BAPTIST MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH Sunday Eucharist During Summer.. ................. Regularly.... .......... 9:30a.m. 10:45 a m. 6:50a.m. 7:00p.m Sunday Evening Service.......................................6:00 p.m. 2415 McCann Road, Irving, Michigan MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED Ret A Church on the Word Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School Praise Service Sunday Evening Service Sunday School Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Rev Roger Timmerman Pastor A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY 9:45 a m., 11:00 a.m & 6 00 p.m WEDNESDAY.................. Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p m Visiting Pastor: Al Korvemaker • 452-9711 Rev. Robert Gerke 8^1-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church Morning WcxsNp Service Sunday School Evenmg Worship Serve® (just South of 68th St.) M-37, north of Middleville Middleville at the Community Hall atJaMgr 6950 Hanna Lake SE Dan Ackerman Seminary intern Al Tiemeyer Community calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia. Ml Church Office. (616) 891 1512 ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue PHONE 891-8119 LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev. Max E Tucker Music, Jeff Vander Heide “God Cares for You’’ Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School ........................ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship.............................11:00a.m. Evening Worship.................................6:00p.m. Pastor Wesley J. Coffey Phone 795-7076 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 11:10 am. Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship. Wednesday .7.00 p.m. REV KENNETH VAUGHT 8918028 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Sunday Morning Worship .................. 10:30 A.M. Phone 891-9259 Sunday School............................................... 9:30A.M. Evening Service.............................................. 5A5P.M. Saturday Evening Mass................5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass 9 00 a m & 11:00 a m. First Friday Mass.......................... 7:00 p.m. Rec. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School Worship SarvK« 9:15 a.m. 10:00 am. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Dr. Robert Wessman (The (Did (Time JHdbodiat CCburch 5590 Whitneyville Ave . S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School.................. 10:00 a m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children s Classes 7 00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / September 19. 1989 / Page 5 T-K mat coach, Michigan’s best high school grapplers visit Japan by Jean Gallup Thornapple Kellogg High School wrestling coach Tom Lehman and 11 high school wrestlers recently spent two weeks in Japan as part of the Michigan Wrestling Feder­ ation cultural exchange program, and enjoyed every minute of the experience, they said. While staying in Tokyo, Fukuoka and Miyazaki and Shimabara, the team took in many interesting sights as they worked their way to being the only visiting wrestling team to go undefeated on the tour circuit The Michigan youngsters, who qualified for the trip at a tournament in Ypsilanti, were originally scheduled to take a trip to China in early June But, with the political unrest in Beijing, they were offered a trip to Japan instead. Lehman has passed up opportunities to visit Russia, Germany and Japan in other cultural exchanges in the past because of work commit­ ments, but said he was happy he took this trip, which he called a great experience for him and the American youngsters. The group found the Japanese people perfect hosts, with a majority of the orientals speaking some English. "We were in Tokyo for four days at the end of our visit and we got along just Fine without interpeters," he said. Most of their accom­ modations were provided by wrestling coaches in the towns they visited, or friends of the coaches. The Huiguchi family, who were their hosts in Fukuoka, own office buildings there as well as a lodge in the mountains outside of the town. For a special dinner for their American guests, the Huiguchi family went to some lengths to entertain their new friends. Lehman and his charges were driven 30 miles from town to a large log-cabin type lodge with a dozen smaller cabins owned by the family. Lehman described a beautiful complex designed with a waterfall coming from the mountainside as pan of the decor. Lehman was invited to Fish at a large pool at the lodge, and jokingly said, "I hope you aren’t counting on me catching the dinner." His host said, "Oh, yes. You will catch dinner. Do you like shushmi?" Within 10 minutes, he had caught eight rainbow trout, one 17 inches long, he said. Also within minutes of the catch, the Fish were being Filleted, and sliced very thin to rest on a bed on shaved ice as shushmi. While eating the appetizers of fresh Fish, they watched servants grill pork chops on one side of a hugh grill, and cook many varieties of vegetables on the other side. Enjoying the landscaped grounds, Lehman said he was struck by the fact that the only people there were his group. Asking why there were no other people there, his waiter told him that all the Japanese customers had been asked to leave by 4 p.m. that day so the Americans could be properly entertained. In additon to practices and wrestling matches, the team and coaches were treated to Japanese shrines, temples, Wearing tee-shirts that say "Why fly on Japan Air Lines?" on the front and "Because we give you more of the Orient’ on the back, the wrestling team is ready for another match in Japan. Representing Michigan are (front row, left) Jamie Golden, Otesgo; Ken Buckland, Portland; Masaaki Hatta, Eric McCourt, East Lansing; Troy Broadway, Constentine; Trent Moore, Grandville; (back row, left) Chad Watts, Albion; Tom Costello, Detroit; Cliff Casteel, Montrose: Jason Bingaman, Mendon; Mike Galvin, Grand Rapids; Jason Loukidees, Coach Phil Jackson fromDetroit, and Tom Lehman. bus tours, volcanos, gardens, a Disney World-type entertainment park called "The Asian Pacific Exposition," a sports complex, and just the charm of the cities they visited. In the 14 days they were in Japan, the visitors saw just one policeman. He was policing an accident on a freeway. The cities were all exceptionally clean, and the young people walked the streets and used the subways at all hours with no fear. "In Miyazaki we went to a section called the nightclub section at 11 at night and no one bothered us. In fact, they'd stop us and offer to buy us drinks. A lot of people would say," You American? I been to America. I been to Los Angeles, or New York, or where ever they had been," he said. The Japanese people seemed enthralled with the Americans and anything American, Lehman said. They were approached by young and old alike who wanted to pose for pictures with them, or just to talk. One little girl asked Lehman if her mother could take her picture with him. When Lehman happily obliged, the girl was ecstatic. She planned to take the photo to her school for show and tell to prove that she had talked to real Americans. When the young wrestlers asked to be in a picture with her, she promised to make a print for each one and send them to her new friends from America. Many mementos were passed out by the group during their stay and were always well received. Pins, paper weights, shirts, stickers and buttons and anything with the United States logo on them were given out everywhere. Somewhere in Japan are many young people are proudly wearing painters hats donated by the boosters in Middleville, which say TK Trojans, Lehman said. "We were the center of attraction everywhere we went," he said. Lehman is the Junior/Open Director of the Michigan Wrestling Federation, and he credits many others with the growth and interest in wrestling in the Thornapple Kellogg schools. Jim O'Neil was responsible for Middleville hosting the state wrestling tournaments for 12 out of 15 years, Lehman said. Also, he named Ray Page, Keith Rhines, Skip Pranger, Hank Dugan and Jerry Page as early influences in the sport. 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Life is so full of so many wonderful things to do that my days don't seem fu’l enough to get them all in So many of you folks told me when I called for news that you really enjoyed my telling you all about the Vision Quest Wagon Train. I am so glad that it happened to us. and I could share it with all of you. The thing that keeps me do­ ing the news is you folks lik­ ing to read it. That is my pay. when I get discouraged and wonder why I do it. What would I do without my warm, wonderful caring community family? You keep me on my mental and physical toes A big warm wonderful hug to everyone of you. Wretha McNee called to give me her news. I certainly appreciate when you folks do that Mr. and Mrs Adam Chriowski and three children (minister al Parmalee), came to visit Wretha Friday even­ ing. The Cleo DeWindcs were Saturday evening callers. Sun day afternoon. Beth Ploeg and two sons were callers. Sunday. Sept. 10. nephew Charles Ogden and wife, from Paw Paw called on June and Howard Colburn. The rest of the day they visited with Wretha. Saturday evening, Larry and Sandy Poland, along with Sandra’s mom from Texas and Wretha. went to daughter Sharon Tuessen’s to celebrate two birthdays, Ben Tuessen. who was 2, and his dad, Tom. Had a good talk with Ella Morton. She is feeling good and enjoying life. Louise Jackson is also com­ ing along, refusing to give in­ to the aches and pains, and en­ joying life anyway. On September 12, Helen Bowman and 12 other people got together, having a super time. Her brother from Minesola. Edward Eckert, then her brother Morris and Gladys Wiesenhoffer of Hastings. Elmer and Ethel Wiesonhoffer, all got together to have a meal and to visit. She wouldn't even let anyone do any cleaning up. She didn't want to waste any time while they were all together. She said that she had plenty of time to clean it all up While everyone was there, time was too precious to waste. Virginia Blood had a wonderful time during the last of July and part of August. Her son. wife and eightmonth-old baby stayed with her. Virginia hadn't seen her grandchild and said that she is just a little doll. She felt so rich being able to hold and watch her. She said that her son and wife put pressure on her to come to visit them in November and December in San Antonio. She said that she has never flown and is really looking forward to the trip. Finally got Ett Van Sickle, who said that she. Mr and Mrs. Russell Palmer. Mr and Mrs. Ralph Palmer and Eva Engle all went up to Etta's cabin at Brevort. They had a relaxed and enjoyable time, doing just what ever hit their fancy. It only rained one time in the two weeks they were there Ett also went to Dorothy Brog's Friday evening. Lois Bender had the Jenny Rugg Circle of the Methodist Church last Thursday. Sept. 7. Twelve people were there. Marge and Bob Wheeler have had her aunt and uncle. Bob and Gladys Beatty from Florida. They spent time with each of the family members the month they were here. Marge said that now that they were gone, she would have to get back down to earth and get busy Our daughter. Cay. now has a horse, called Pepper, a black Tennessee Walker. Has she been sore while she and Pepper are getting acquainted! It is fun to see her work with him and enjoy him. Do all children dream of having a horse sometime? As a city child. 1 always dreamed of one. I said something to Cay and so now she is en­ couraging me to get up on him and she will lead him around and let me try him out. (Don’t tell her that it delighted me to have her treat me as if I was a scared child. I would say that I was an uneasy adult.) She even told me that I could hold on to the saddle horn, when I said that 1 was uneasy that he was so tall and that it was a long way to the ground. 1 am even looking forward to doing that. Who knows, we might be able to find a quiet old nag that would be willing and pa­ tient enough to help me learn to ride a horse With the horse's eyes and mine. I might be able to go somewhere on my own without having to ask so­ meone to take me here or there I guess that is my biggest ir- “My Insurance Paid It All!” ' 7 '' Property insurance is now available to pay. not the depreciated value, but the full replacement cost of your farm or commercial building us about it — today' BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St (M 37) Middleville Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 ritatkwi. I have had to become so very dependent on Johnny for every time I want to go someplace He is a sweetheart and does it willingly, even when he can't see the sense of it. But oh to be free and in­ dependent again Trouble is. there are no longer any hit­ ching posts anywhere in the city anymore. M-m-m-m. wonder how I could solve that1 The Ladies Literary Club met to have dinner al Bay Pointe Wednesday. Sept. 13. Virginia Root said they had a wonderful time. Lib Palmer s side of the family, the De Veres, had their family reunion at Lib and Aime’s. Due to the weather, they held it in their garage. Saturday. Sept. 9. Lib said some of the older members needed to get out of the wind. Betty Newman also attend­ ed the Ladies Literary Club dinner at Bay Pointe. She said there were eight members there Hadn't been able to get a hold of Sandy Van Elst in quite a while, so had a nice visit Saturday. Sept. 12. she attended her 20th class reu­ nion. But other than that, she said they have just been busy with farm and family doings, school starting, outdoor work. For the last two weeks, they have been painting the outside of the house I remember when Johnny and I moved into our farm home on Cherry Valley (ac­ tually we hadn't even moved into it yet. we came out whenever we could. Johnny and his dad painted the outside of the house. Then, when we moved in. it seemed that all we were doing the first year was removng the old wallpaper, repainting the woodwork, along with having a baby and all the things that go with a young growing family. Johnny had a double job. working in Grand Rapids, chores at home, as well as the inside v ork. But looking back now, those were really the good times. You were really content, busy as all get out. but had a wonderful sense of accomplishment, that you were saving money and doing all this together. Life was hec­ tic. rich and very rewarding. Pat Wagner and Luana Tolan went to Shipshewana Tuesday. Sept. 12, to see the Amish countryside, their way of life, even seeing the laun­ dry hanging on the line, neatly arranged, as well as their im­ maculate buildings and area. We non-Amish might see the sense of returning to our basic roots, that we in our hurried frantic pace need to have in our different lifestyle. I feel it is a reaching out to make sure that the old American goodness is really still there. I know that I always feel a quite sense of peace when I have been there, that there is still our Pioneer spirit, course to do what is light and strong faith in God and family It was Paul Leach's birth­ day. Sunday. Sept 10, so Mary Noah. Mary VanderWal. and of course Paul. Kay and Melvin Noah, and Ruth Geukes. all got together for cake and ice cream. Later in the day. Beverly and Brenda Swanson dropped in to join them. Neva Kenyon said Bob Ke­ nyon called all the members of the family Sunday morn­ ing. the 10th. to tell them that their dad. Art Kenyon, was going to be crowned king of the Tbomapple Manor weekly doings. The director of ac­ tivities. had set up Old Fashioned School Days, and the crowing of a king and queen was the culmination of the week-long fun. Friday. Art came in second in the old fashioned spelling bee. During that week it was also Grandparents Day. Sun­ day. they had an oldfashioned picnic. Dinner music was provided. I remember her saying Don Reid was one of the musicians. Many of the Kenyon family were there. Art was so sur­ prised and pleased at having the residents vote him in as king. They all still wanted to keep on going, it was such a wonderful week and final day. but by four o’clock, most were ready to resume their usual routine Neva said the activities director has a wonderful, en­ thusiastic approach to life, wonderful ideas and genuine love of people. The families, as well as the residents, came away with a wonderful feeling. Middleville's Fire and Am­ bulance had their picnic at Calvin Hill Park Sunday Sept. 10. Donna said that it was a lovely day and a good turnout. Mae and Rollo Bowerman attended the Bowerman Reu­ nion Sept. 10 at the V.F.W. Hall in Middleville. There were 63 there. Wednesday. Sept 13. granddaughter Mr. and Mrs. Robert Waalkes and children came to visit with them Louise Elwood had lunch with Adele Parker and Ger­ trude Hiar at the Mid Villa Then Monday , the 11 th. Louise, along with Rod and Char Finkbeiner. attended the senior citizen dinner and en­ joyed listening to the Herminette’s. I guess that is all for this week Visit with you next week Have a good week. T-K exchange students speak for themselves Many different and exciting things can happen to students from other countries when they visit America. Five such visitors, sponsored by Youth For Understanding, are in Middleville this year attending Thornapple Kellogg High School and each sees a unique view of their adopted home and school. The following are their comments and impressions of Middleville at the beginning of their visit in what could be called "letters to the community." They were written by the students themselves and were not edited in an effort to lend some authenticity: Satu Lehi-Koinen Hi! Seventeen years ago in Finland born a girl, the day was 3th in January. The girl her name Satu Lehi-Koinen. Many years later, she decide that she wanna travel in the coutry where everything is big and people friendly. She hears there is that kind of place and it's call United States of America. And, now I'm here in Middleville and people are friendly and at least cars are bigger than in Finland. My hometown is Lahti (and everyone knows the place?!) If ask me about Finland, I have short answer. Green, wet and cool little country, the most northerly country in the world. And, of course, Santa Claus lives in Finland. I stay with the Tyners and they are ideal, wonderful, lovely and marvelous people (have someone a funny feeling that my mother help me to write this part?) Maybe someone can remember my brother Petri, who was here two years ago. (He stay with Tyners, too). I’m in cross-country team. I'm not doing very well, but I have great time. I enjoy to be here; meet new people, eat junk food and realize how different The five foreign exchange students at TK are making themselves at home and making friends in Middleville. Posing for a picture in the school library are (front row, left) Jacqueling Keen, Peter Anderson, Bettina Poels (back row) Felix Butscheid and Satu-Lehi Koinen. everything is. I hope we have a great year together, Love, Satu. Peter Andersen My name is Peter Andersen. I am 16 years old. I'm an exchange student through YFU. My home country is Denmark. Denmark has a population of five million people. One and 1/2 million of our poeple live in Copenhagen, the capital. I live in Roskilde, which is only 20 miles from Copenhagen. Denmark is known for their export of agricultural products, bacon, eggs, com and milk. The Danes are also famous for their architectural designers. I am living with the DeHaan family, David, Joy, Bethann, Dave and Courtney. I’m a senior at Thornapple Kellogg High School. After school, I play soccer My coach is Mr. Evans. I enjoy him and the guys on the team. Soccer in the U.S.A, is different from European soccer. The U.S.A, way of living is quite similar to where I come from, but there are some differences. For example: We don’t have lockers in our schools, and our schedule is not the same every day, as it is here. The biggest difference between our schools are the activities after school. In Denmark, all sport activities are outside of school as separate clubs. I ’ike the way it is included in the schools here. The reason I wanted to be an exchange student is to improve my English, and to experience many new things. I hopt to make lifelong friendships. My new friends are great. I am very happy and like it here. I think it will be a very exciting year and I know it will affect my life and my future. When I return to Denmark, my plans include college and a career as an architect Jacqueline Keen My name is Jacqueline Keen and I'm an exchange sutdent from Sydney, Australia. I am living with Sue and Terry Palazzolo. I have been here for over a month and am enjoying my stay... although I was a bit homesick at first. The flight was very long and tiring. I took me three days of flying to get here. So far, I have been to places like Pleasure Island, a Western Michigan football game and water skiing on Barlow Lake I have also started gymnastics in Middleville. I think my family are also planning to take me to Cedar Point, which should be fun. Felix Butscheid My name is Felix Butscheid and I turned 16 in July. I’m an exchange student from West Germany. My father owns a jewelry shop in Cologne and my mother used to be a lawyer. I’ve a younger brother who is 14. Continued on next page �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / September 19, 1989 / Page 7 Open House held at T-K schools Brothers and sisters enjoyed the Open House at the Middleville schools too. Here, Josh Klings demonstrates how well he does on a computer for his otder brother Jason. Friends, parents, grandparents and teachers came together last week to get acquainted with the teachers and the classrooms that the children of the Thornapple Kellogg Schools started about three weeks ago. The time was used to become more familiar with the school buildings and the staff and teachers. Beth Baurs students at West Elementary look a little tired this morning...Oh, these are not really her students, they are a touch of whimsy that greeted parents, grandparents and friends at the Open House held on Thursday of last week. Jayme Heilich and her mother visit with Suzanne Dood after examining the spelling and math charts on display. Ryan Miller points out his picture from among his classmates. Dad seems to enjoy looking at allof the artists work. T-K exchange students speak Continued from previous page Boyd and Nancy Bender made the exchange possible. I have two older host brothers, Jeff and Boyd. During my visit 1 expect to learn American customs and the American way of life. I also hope to improve my English and my personality. To fulfill these wishess I want to take part in my family activities and be a good student in school. It's very important for me to find good friends. I hope that I will see Chicago and Washington, D.C. I think 1 will enjoy my stay in the U.S.A, because I found a very nice family who takes care of me and 1 appreciate the school and the students there. They are all really nice to me. Call 591-8019 2M3 J 104lh Si.. C*:eficwM 4* m.kJ West of M 37 I became an exchange student because I want to see how America is, the people who live there, and their way of life and how all this differs from Germany. I want to learn to be more independent and I leave my country to reflect on German customs, on my family and my friends. Bettina Poels Hello everybody, There is a stranger in your village! This stranger is a exchange student from the Netherlands. My name is Bettina Poels, I'm 18 years old and I live by the family Blain. I came here to make this little village unsafe.....(just kidding). Now, seriously, I came here to have the time of my life. Hilton’s Apple Acres W mustcei carouses. pottery S'aoevtne wreaths targe setectKXt ot painted and stuffed antmats - immature country home Till now, everything has been fantastic. I'm learning real American things like eating hamburgers once a week, and drinking a lot of coke. It is also strange for me to go everywhere by car. In the Netherlands, you go shopping by bike, train, bus or car. But I can say I like America and all the things about it I enjoy cross-country team from the TK School, and that is fun! I've been with them to Holland (Mich.) for one week and to a field meeting. At this moment my legs are too bad for running. I don't know u hat it is, but I hope they are better next week. Until now, school has been difficult because my English isn't that good. Especially government because I meet a lot new people and friends! That is one of the most important reasons 1 am here. Now, I want to thank Lyle, Pam, Kathi, Angie, Tami and Richard for having me be their daughter, sister this year. And I want to say to you; don't say the next time; who s that stranger* Because you know now I am Bettina and I want to have a great year with you. Love, Bettina. •Low Rates • Fast Approval •Home Equity Line •First Mortgage •Second Mortgage •Fixed Rate •Adjustable Rate •Commercial Mortgage •Interest Only Mortgage State Bank of Caledonia Offices in Caledonia & Dutton 267 Main St. — CALEDONIA - 3206 68th St., S.E. — DUTTON — Phone Phone 891-8113 698-6337 FDI€ �Page 8 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / September 19. 1989 'Happy 60’ Club celebrates silver anniversary in Caledonia When everyone agreed that by Barbara Gall it was a good idea, they decid­ A potluck dinner with cake and prizes, a speech by Abe ed to call themselves the ' Happy 60 Club” in honor of Lincoln, a sing-a long, some “down home’ fiddlin’ and Near, a happy person, “who folk guitar and an never liked being called ‘old.' “unseasonal ” guest ap­ Schultz said. The first meeting was held pearance highlighted the Caledonia Happy 60 Club's Sept. 21, 1964. with nine celebration of its 25th an­ members, and meetings later were held on the second Mon­ niversary last week The club's history has been day of each month. Schultz said that originally faithfully logged by its presi­ dent. Lillian Schultz, who set members field the meetings in their homes, but then the out display s of scrapbooks and photos at Holy Family group moved to the Caledonia Catholic Church Hall, where Community Schools board room, and now has new the party was held She wrote that the club, the quarters in the former junior oldest senior citizens’ group high building. “Our oldest charter in the area, began in 1964 when Edith Near of Caledonia member is Caroline Huyck. attended a Hastings senior who is 100 years old.’' said citizen group meeting with her Schultz, who has been presi­ dent of the group since 1978. sister. Near enjoyed herself so “She is living at the MJ. much that she went back to Memorial Home in Grand Caledonia, invited some of Rapids. Another member, her friends in for a chicken Nora Kayser, is 98 and is liv­ dinner, and explained her plan ing at Porter Hills. They The Happy 60 members and guests dig into an am­ to found a senior group in the aren’t able to attend, but they ple potluck lunch as the party gets under way. are in our thoughts. ” Caledonia area. The birthday celebration was important enough to bring Santa Claus down from his North Pole retreat to pass out favors and “Ho ho ho” a few “Happy birthdays” instead of the usual ‘‘Merry Christmases.” Caledonia Township Super­ visor Jerry Good read a resolution from the Caledonia Township Board con­ gratulating the club on its an­ niversary. and then presented MIIHVIM Schultz with a bouquet of red roses for all her work in coor­ dinating the club’s activities. “Lillian and 1 go back a long way,” said Good to the club members and guests. “She was the first person to give me a job way back when I was about 9 or 10 years old and selling newspaper subscriptions.” The featured speaker of the day was “Abraham Lincoln,” lone Aidrink, left, and Lillian Schultz cut the "birthday cake" as part of the Hap­ portrayed by Gerald Bestrom py 60 Club's 25th anniversary party. of Middleville. “Abe” talked about the changes he has seen Barry County in the country over the years, recited the Gettysburg Ad­ Commission on dress and played “The Battle Aging menu set Hymn of the Republic” and “America the Beautiful" on Lunch Menu the saw . Wednesday, Sept. 20 He didn’t fail to slip in a Sliced chicken with gravy, few quips that Lincoln might Italian blend, parsley have enjoyed, like “If you potatoes, wheat bread, oleo, want to sound like a full or­ chestra, you have to play a jello, milk. band saw,” or "The reason I Thursday, Sept. 21 use rosin on my bow is so I’ll Lasagna, tossed salad, stay on pitch.” carrots, wheat bread, oleo, Les Raber on the fiddle with pears, milk. Bernard Weeks on guitar had Friday, Sept. 22 some toes tapping, as did Faye Baked fish, scalloped Freeman, who accompanied tomatoes, baked potatoes, herself on guitar and sang a wheat bread, oleo, cookie, variety of songs. Her rendi­ milk. tion of “The Auctioneer’s Monday, Sept. 25 Song” brought the most smiles. Beef steak with gravy, President Lillian emphasiz­ parsley potatoes, peas and ed in her part of the program carrots, wheat bread, oleo, that the club welcomes all cookie, milk. seniors in the area, and thank­ Tuesday. Sept. 26 ed those who have helped Christmas in September* One of Santas helpers Beef stew, winter mix, keep the club going for 25 pays a surprise visit to the birthday party, handing out biscuit, oleo, tangerine, years. gifts and holiday greetings. Sure sounds just like milk. “We love our America, and Events John DeVries," chuckled the party-goers we love our Caledonia com­ Wednesday, Sept. 20 munity.’ she concluded. "We need you, and you need commodities, Hastings, us. ” singalong; Middleville, Margaret Reid; Nashville, blood pressure; Delton, 114 River Street. Middleville Hose Humphrey Downtown — Along the River Thursday. Sept 21 COMPLETE FLORAL SERVICE Health Fair, Hastings, cards; Nashville, bingo; FOR ALL OCCASIONS Middleville, cards, Delton, LVc wire flowers worldwide Margaret Reid Friday, Sept. 22 OPEN Mon Wed 9-5 (616) 795-3331 Nashville, popcorn; Thurs 4 Fn 9-5 30 Sat 9-1 Woodland. Margaret Reid. ( ONtaiAH I "Fourscore and seven years ago..."Gerald Bestrom portrays Abe Lincoln and delivers the Gettysburg Ad­ dress as part of his presentation at the birthday celebration. happy' ^7THORN APPLE FLORAL Caledonia Township Supervisor Jerry Good gets a warm thank-you from Club President Lillian Schultz after Good presented her with roses from the Township for all her work coordinating the club's activities. 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 • Let­ ter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good tastes. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submit­ ted. 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"The Mental Health people being there for another year is just fine. It gives us plenty of time to plan." Activities for now will center around weekends when the building is isn’t in use by the BCMHD. he said "Maybe kids on Saturdays for gym things. We’ve had while still others manned shovels and rakes. “It just takes a little bit from everybody," remarked Diana McGuire as she watched people moving about, doing their tasks. The former school has been purchased by the Village of Freepdort from the Thornapple Kellogg School District for $50,000, and will have work done on the inside and outside over the next year. The Barry County Mental Health Department will still use the building until its new facility is completed, McGuire said. "Were planning a few community events," said Ken some interest in a children's gymnastic club to use the building. There are all sorts of possibilities," he said, "but, for now we’re going to go slow." A community potluck and open house was held immediately after the volunteer work was completed for the day. Further work will be done in stages, with the land­ Every volunteer had a specific job, and everyone did their part. The north side scaping scheduled to be of the former school house already has taken on a differnt look at 11 a.m. finished in the spring. Caledonia village CENTRE’ Diana McGuire, village clerk for the village of Freeport, displays the drawing showing how the community center will look when finished. 9300 Cherry Valley S.E. (M-37) SNIDER HOME ENTERTAINMENT Artificial Silk Flowers - IN STOCK All Halloween & Q E % ;> Christinas Fabric ^Joit Rainbow’s End YARN, CRAFTS & VARIETY HOURS Monday-Friday 9 to 8; Saturday 9 to 5 30 Phone 891-1106 MOVIE RENTAL Rent Sat., Get Sun. Joanne Dipp, left, and Retha Ray polish the building windows, inside and out. Retha's fiance, Clarence Scholdelmayer (Shoe) is also volunteering his time working with a bobcat. 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Middleville's John Schibe scored a pair of touchdowns on three-yard runs while the Trojans' other scores come on a 34-yard dash by backup quarterback Dave Lehman and a one-yard run by Ger­ many exchange student Felix Butscheid The Millhouse-to-Eastwood combo helped straighten out a sputtering Middleville offense which had built only a 14-0 halftime lead. "We didn’t seem real com­ fortable offensively in the first half," acknowledged Trojan coach Keith Rhmes. Rhines said defense also helped turned the trick in the second half "We re starting to play good defense for a change." he said. "We re settling in on players is part of it. It's taken time to get the right people in the right spots "We seemed as if we got extremely serious defensively in the second half. We popped the ball loose and recovered it a couple times. " Calvin Christian finished with three fumbles and an in­ terception by Eastwood, his fourth of the season. Sophomore middle linebacker Lehman led the defense with 12 tackles while Del Craven added 10 and Schibe nine. Statistically. Middleville held Calvin Christian to 67 yards on the ground and 69 through the air on only 3-of-13 passes. Middleville, meanwhile, ran up season highs in rushing with 226 yards and in passing with 155. Millhouse and Lehman completed 6-of-12 passes Middleville plays at Lee this Friday T-K J.V. girls continue to win In the last two seasons. Manin and Caledonia have kept the TK jayvees from hav­ ing undcafeated seasons. Last week, the JV Trojans turned the tables against these two opponents by defeating Mar tin 57 to 35 and Caledonia 43 to 42. Against Martin, the Trojans used a very strong fourth quarter to seal the victory They outscored Martin 19 to 8 by using good stong defense and timely shooting from the entire team. The girls coming off the bench. Becky Reigler scoring 7 points. Marcy Gildca scor­ ing 4 points. Jennifer Hoff scoring 9 points and Lisa Einbcrger scoring 2 points played a large part in the victory. Others that scored were Jessie Weatherhead with I point. Heather Zoulek with 5 points, with 8 points was Mandy Pranger. and with high point for the game and playing a very good game was Alicia Batson with 21 points. Laura Donker had many key rebounds to help in this team effort. If you like your games close, then this was the game for you. The outcome of the game was not decided until the very last shot of the game. The first half was complete­ ly different as the Trojans jumped out ahead 16 to 4. but with the Scots ahead at the half 22 to 21. In the third quarter, the Trojans outscored the Scots 12 to 7 to set up the drama for the last quarter. The game was tied with 11 seconds to go with Mandy Pranger at the free throw line and having two shots. She made the second one and the Scots final shot did not find its mark, so the victory belonged to TK. Again the team played as a team and the victory was indeed a total team effort. Scoring for TK were Lisa Einberger and Jennifer Hoff with 2 points. Mandy Pranger with 5 points. Heather Zoulek adding 6 points, having her best game so far Jessie Weatherhead had 10 points, and capping two good games. Alicia Batston was high point with 18 points. These two wins improved the jayvee record to 5 and 0. Their next home game will be Thursday against Calvin Christian starting at 6 p.m. Middleville’s Brad Bruner tries to elude a Calvin Christian tackler in the Troians’ 45-0 win last Friday. Scots lose battle to Sailors 12-8 Caledonia takes second in Olivet Invitational OUR TUNE-UP WON’T LET YOU DOWN. WE GUARANTEE IT. With the Champion Guaranteed Start Tune-Up, if your car fail* to start for 12 months/12,000 mile* — you may pet up to $150 back! 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Marshall 105, DeWitt 125, Hastings 127 and Hillsdale 149 Winning medals for the Scots were Todd Whitwam, fifth. 16:48; Jeff McCaul, sixth, 16:54; Andy Lillie, eighth, 17:02 and Jason Boorsma. 13th, 17:42. The Scots meet the Forest Hills Northern Huskies tomorrow at Johnson Park at 4 p.m. Caledonia's Tom Bednarsky sweeps the ball around the end as the South Chris­ tian defense closes in. Bednarsky caught a touchdown pass and scored the con­ version in the Scots' 12-8 loss to the Sailors. The Caledonia Fighting Scots lost their first game of the season 12-8 as a sell-out crowd watched the South Christian Sailors block a Caledonia punt return in the fourth quarter and take the ball 30 yards for the winning touchdown "We lost on a play where South gave great effort and had a ton of luck and a great bounce of die ball," said Scots Coach Ralph Shefferly "You hate to see tough games come down to one play, but T-K freshmen gridders gain victory over Godwin, 14-0 The young Trojans moved their record to 2-0-1 as they defeated Godwin 14-0. The first half wm a back and forth struggle with both teams threatening to score but each time good defense and mistakes stopped the doves The second half began with Tim Rybtski returning the kick off 35 yards on a fine run to the Godw m 45 Eight plays later Seth Nelson broke up the middle for a 17 yard touchdown. Following the kickoff T-K again stopped Godw in and took over the ball on the T-K 40-yard line. Nine plays later Mark McNutt ran 12 yards for the second Trojan touchdown. A pass from Scott Palazzolo to Andy Highley was good for the extra point. The offense behind the blocking of Jim Norman. Jim Bush. Jason Burandt. Rob Minor. Corey Heald. Jake Betzer and Andy Higley roll­ ed to 190 rushing while the defense stopped Godwin with only 69 total yards. that is how it happens sometimes." Defense dominated the game, with South Christian holding the Scots to only 175 yards in total offense, their lowest output this year. Scots Coach Ralph Sheffer­ ly complimented his defense, which held the Sailor offense to a mere 103 total yards. The Scots scored first on a 10-yard pass from junior quarterback Brad WaJbndge to Tom Bednarsky, who add­ ed the two-point conversion Walbndge completed 5 of 12 for one touchdown and 73 yards for the evening. South responded with a score, but a defensive rush sacked the Sailor quarterback on the PAT attempt, and the score stood 8-6 until the fourth quarter "I’m very proud of the team effort the kids gave this week," said Shefferly. "Our players showed a lot of character in trying to come back in the last minute of the game," he added. "One game does not make a season or especially the con­ ference race, and we are go­ ing to be a large factor in this league race." The Scots will meet the "always tough" Forest Hills Northern Huskies this Friday "We have to put last week behind us and prepare for a good Northern team," said Shefferly "We plan to learn from (Mir mistakes, and we ll be ready." FOOT PAIN? • Corns • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain Dr. Terrence J. Emiley NEW OFFICE FOR PODIATRY 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call 891-9133 for Your Appointment �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I September 19. 1989 I Page 11 T-K girls basketball team undefeated so far this year Tammy Ruffner drives by a defender to score two in a winning effort. The Middleville varsity girls basketball added two wins to their record last week which now stands at 5-0. On Tuesday the T.K. Ladies defeated Martin 66-45. Leading scorer was Jamie Beuschel with 12 points. Beuschel scored 11 points in the fourth quarter to help lead her team to the victory Valene Jackiewicz was leading rebounder with 6 and Jennifer Merrill pulled down 5 rebounds The quick hands of Marcie Henry added 6 steals Starter Maggie James also contributed 10 points as did teammate Jennifer Merrill. The Tuesday win was just the right tune-up for the Thursday match up with Caledonia. In a game that kept the fans on the edge of their seats. Middleville defeated Caledonia 47-43. At the end of the first quarter Caledonia was leading 11-9 but at halftime Mid­ dleville regained the lead 21-19. In the third quarter the T.K. Ladies added another 15 points by some fine freethrow Caledonia still unbeaten in cross country Senior Captain Andy Lillie continued to give the Scots quality depth in victories at South Chris­ tian and the Middleville Invitational. The Caledonia cross­ country team brought home the championship trophy from the Middleville Invitational held on Monday. Sept. 11 at Gun Lake State Park The team scores were Caledonia 31. Godwin 49. South Chris­ tian 96, Fennville 123, Kelloggsville 154. Allendale 155, Middleville 156, Lee 174, F.H. Northern 182, Wayland D.N.F.F., Com­ stock Park D.N.F.F., and Hamilton D.N.F.F. Although Godwin’s Ryan Ortega won the first place medal in a race with 67 run­ ners, Caledonia's excellent team depth proved to be the championship difference. The Scots finishing places and times were. Todd Whitwam 2- 17:18; Jeff McCaul 3- 17:20; Andy Lillie 5-17:36; Jason Boorsma 11-18:19; Tim Stack 13-18:33 and Chris Holiday 31-19:34 The boys remained undefeated in O.K. Gold com­ petition as they ran by the defending champion South Christian Sailors 19-36. The Scots’ again had a very fine team effort to insure the vic­ tory. The finishing places and times for the Scots were Todd Whitwam 1-17:37; Jeff Mc­ Caul 2-17:42; Andy Lillie 3-17:50; Jason Boorsma 6-18:40; Tim Stack 7-18:43; Chris Holiday 11-19:45; Rick Petehaver 13-20:29; and Chris Denison 14-20:34. Scots girls up cross country record to 5-1 The Caledonia girls cross country team has run to a 5-1 overall record and a 1-1 record sofar in the OK gold conference. Sept. 6 the Scots captured the first seven places and defeated the Hudsonville Eagles 15-50 ona very wet Johnson Park course. Thursday, again at Johnson Park, lhe Scots ran personal best times, but still were beaten by a tough South Christian Sailors team 22-36 However. Caledonia’s Becky Beland set a new con­ ference freshmen record of 21:08, beating the old record by 29 seconds. Also running their best times for Caledonia were Amy Leatherman. Korey Hoffman. Roni Robertson. Susan W elton. Heather Bums. Tina Ruehs. Lisa Parbel and Kelly Purdx Saturday, the ladies com­ peted in the tough Olivet In­ vitational. finishing fourth behind state powers Hillsdale. DeWitt, and Sturgis. Caledonia captured 4 of the 15 medals by running tough, intelligent races. Placing well for Caledonia were Becky Beland, fourth; Roni Robertson. 11th; Korey Hofmann. 12th and Amy Leatherman. 13th. The Scots run tomorrow at Johnson Park against the Forest Hills Northern Huskies Caledonia varsity girl eagers lose 47-43 Caledonia lost a tough game to Middleville 47-43. Too many turnovers, a 29% field goal percentage and a 21-9 fowl trouble enabled Middleville to beat Caledonia by four points. With all this going against the Sweet Ladies they never folded With 30 seconds to go in the game the Scots were behind 44-43. Middleville was just playing better ball, didn't panic and came out on top Jenny Wilkinson led Caledonia with 15 points and set a new record by making S-cf-7 three-pomt shots. Anne Andrusiak chipped in 11 points while controlling the boards with 10 rebounds. Caledonia golfers finish sixth in meet The Scots golf team travel­ ed to Cedar Springs on Mon day to play at North Kent Golf Club The Scots finished sixth in the match with a 168 total Jeff Tolan lead Caledonia with 41 followed closely by­ Chris VanRyn 42 Andy Foster 42 and Spike Baird 43 On Thursday, the Scots traveled to Wayland to play at Orchard Hills Golf Club The Scots played well and finished third in the conference match Caledonia was led by Chris VanRyn w ith a 39 followed by Jeff Tolan 42, Andy Foster 42 and Tim Scon 43 Scots win against jayvee football The Caledonia junior varsi­ ty football team won its se­ cond game in a row by de teatig a tough South Chris­ tian Sailor team. 34-22 Alan Aho scored 4 TDs and Brad Segenga scored 1 TD Brad Seeley and Tom Benedict each scored 2 PATs. Outstanding line play was turned in by Brandon fkxiary . Rich Schutt. Brad Feenstra, Mike Balsms Mark Uyl. Todd Hudson. Barry Thorn­ ton. and Chris Berends. shooting by Valerie Jackiewicz. The fourth quarter saw Caledonia outscore Mid­ dleville with four 3-pointers scored by Jenny Wilkinson but it just wasn't enough for the win. Jackiewicz played a great game with totals of 13 re­ bounds and 14 points. Sue Wheeler and Maggie James also added 7 points and Marcie Henry again showed her quickness with 6 steals and 6 assists Jennifer Merrill, off the bench, scored 8 points and 3 rebounds. Finishing up the scoring was Jennifer Karel with 5 points and 5 rebounds. Marcie Henry 4 points and Sue Seger adding two points This was the first time Coach Sprague had defeated the Caledonia team and praise and felt his team played a well executed game Next weeks games start league play Tuesday at Kelloggsville and Thursday at home against Calvin Christian. •K tennis team beats Caledonia The Trojan tennis team won their second match of the season by defeating Caledonia 6-1. The Trojans again won all four singles matches, but added two doubles matches to the total First singles player. Kathy Brock, was selected “player of the match” for her fine per­ formance. Kathy easily won the first set over Jodi Turrnstra, but Jodi jumped out to a 3-0 lead in the second set. Kathy worked hard to get back to a 4-4 tie. Both players played consistent tennis dur­ ing the rest of the second set. Jodi won the next game to go ahead 5-4. The match was then stopped due to rain. We finally got the match going again and Kathy won the next game to again tie the score at 5-5. The rains came again, and the match was postponed until the following Tuesday. Both players picked up where they left off. with Jodi taking another lead at 6-5, but Kathy did not give up as she fought back to tie the score at 6-6 and force a tie-breaker. Kathy played very well in the tie-breaker and jumped out to a 6-2 lead. She hit a good solid serve to her opponent which was hit into the net to give Kathy the seventh and final point in the tie-breaker. Kathy played a solid match with strong ground strokes and consistent all around play to take her second win in as many matches this season. In other singles action, se­ cond singles Bonnie Bekkering won her second match of the season 6-4, 6-0. Bonnie struggled a bit in the first set, but wasted little time disposing of her opponent in the second set. Third singles player, Erin Seger also won her second match without a loss, defeating a player fresh off a Lakewixxl tournament cham­ pionship. Erin won her match 6-2, 6-3. Fourth singles player. Shel­ ly Wolvenon played another fine match. Shelly only lost one game against her Wayland opponent, but was able to improve on that with a fine 6-0, 6-0 win against Caledonia. First doubles. Patty Cisler and Ginger Zoulek played a fine first set, winning 6-3. In the second set we trailed 2-3 when ram postponed the match. One of the players was unable to complete the match and were forced to default the match to give Caledonia their only point of the match. Second doubles, Michelle Hillman and Antonia Panza lost the first set 1-6 to a team that was the runner-up in the Lakewood tournament. However, the Middleville team bounced back to win a very difficult second set in a tie breaker 7-6 (7-5). We feh that our chances were g-xd going into the third set. We had made some serious mistakes in position and used the ten minute break to make corrections. Michelle and An­ tonia made the corrections and played their best set of the season so far. winning the final set 6-2. This team showed a great deal of improvement during this match. Third doubles. Sarah Wierenga and Lesa Kacchele won their first varsity match 6-3. 64). We were very proud of the way this team played. If these two work hard and re main dedicated they will develop into very fine players. In exhibition matches Cathy Hart and Wendy Yoder won 6-1. 6-2. Jenny Wiescnhofer and Kelly Mulder lost a pro­ set 6-8. Anne-Marie Butler and Melissa Chelbana lost a pro-set 4-8. Middleville also finished third in the Hastings invita­ tional tennis tournament last week. Byron Center won the tournament with 16 points. Otsego finished second with 13. Middleville finished third with 10 points and Hastings finished fourth with nine points. Middleville had an outstan­ ding performance from first singles player Kathy Brock. Kathy won top honors at the tournament by winning the first singles flight. Kathy won her first match against Otsego 6-0, 7-5. Next, Bryon Center fell by a 6-0, 6-1 score. For her last match, Kathy won a grat match against Hastings, 6-4, 5-7, 6-4. Kathy played very smart against the Byron Center and Hastings players. She controlled the pace of the matches, and used angled backspin to the backhand side to control her opponents. Middleville also had a fine performance from fourth singles player Shelly Wolver­ ton. Shelly won the fourth singles flight by defeating Otsego 6-3. 6-3. Hastings 6-2, 6-1 and Byron Center 6-3, 6-4. Shelly continues to play a very strong game We will continue to work on a strong, consistent game for Shelly which will make her an even better player Shelly is now 5- 0 at her fourth singles position. Others scoring points for the Trojans were Bonnie Bekkering (second singles) with a 2-6, 6-1, 7-6 (7-2) win over Byron Center, and Erin Seger (third singles) with a 6-2, 6-2 win over Hastings. Enn also lost a close three set match to Otsego. while the singles players scored eight of the ten Trojan points, we did have some suc­ cess in doubles The first doubles team of Patty Cisler and Ginger Zoulek defeated Otsego 6-2, 6-2. This team also lost a very close match to Byron Center in three sets. Antonia Panza and Michelle Hillman (second doubles) did not win a match, but were very competitive in their mat­ ches, especially in a close three set match loss to Hastings. Sarah Wierenga and Lesa Kaechele scored a point when they defeated Otsego 6- 2, 6-4. • NOTICE • s Caledonia Gymnastics of Middleville . . .is now under new owner­ ship of Cathy Moma. She has taught at the gym this last year, and is very excited and motivated to make this the best club in the area We offer classes for all ages and levels: preschool, beginner, intermediate and advanced. We also have a girls and boys USGF competition team. Classes are held Mon thru Thurs and Sat mornings. There will be an open gym every Sat. 11:00-1 00 Everyone is wel­ come Kids, we also have hours available to rent the gym for that special party. We are located 101 E Main St. in Middleville If interested in classes or rental information, please call 795-7620 or 7953410. See ya at the gym! - CATHY MOMA �Page 12 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I September 19. 1989 Former Middleville man awarded OF grant by Jean Gallup Dr. Terry Noah, a Middleville native, has been awarded a research grant from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to study the effect of environmental pollution on children’s lungs. Noah, a pediatrician, is also a clinical instructor at the University of North Carolina Hospital in Chapel Hill, N.C. His wife Margaret is also a physican, and after finishing the training program at Chapel Hill, she will be a family practitioner. Terry decided to center his medical career on children because, “I enjoyed them more than adults, they’re more fun. Their outlook is usually more hopeful; they're more uplifting generally." His research started earlier this summer, and two weeks ago it was announced that the gene that causes Cystic Fibrosis has been identified. Cystic Fibrosis is a congentital, chronic disease of the mucous glands that affects the pancreas and causes lung disorders. This promising discovery "won’t help my research," but is a giant step toward an eventual cure of the disease, Noah said. "I’m sure the CF Foundation heavily backed that research,” Terry said, pointing out that the work that led to the discovery was done at the University of Ann Arbor and the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada. "America has made a lot of progress in gene identification... that will come sooner than a cure," he said of the recent breakthrough. It will probably first change the way to detect a carrier, he said, noting that both the mother and father must carry the CF gene. Terry and Margaret Noah are in now working and living in North Carolina. "Genes make protein, and now when they make defective protein we know where it is. In the future, medications may reverse the effect of the defective protein," he said. Noah's work goal is not to specifically isolate genes, but to find out as much as possible about the effects of pollution on children's lungs. He said he won't be able to give many answers to specific questions for some time because "there is a lot we don't know about the things we put into the air," but there is a wealth of knowledge about one area. "We can confidently say to everybody that breathing second-hand smoke is very bad for children, causing pneumonia among other diseases. Not smoking is the number one thing you can do for children," he said. Terry and others working in the general field of thoracic (chest) field will submit their research results to a meeting of the American Thoracic CALEDONIA PRINTING 9790 Cherry Valley Rd.. Caledonia • Photo Copying Letterheads » Envelopes • Business Cards • Carbonless Forms 891-2121 • Weddings • Rubber Stamp • Computer Forms • Facsimile Service Fax # 891-8074 Donna Apsey Manage' J»w» 4 CoHeen Sr>oaf Owne«s -8e*>»no Sf«N.a s Pu-.-a - Society in the spring. The society consists of doctors who specialize in chest diseases. A committee of that group reads all the research papers and selects those of most interest to be examined at the gathering. "It will be a couple of years before I have anything startling to say," Terry observed with a laugh. Middleville residents will remember that Noah has many other talents. An accomplished artist, his drawings of prominent buildings of Middleville, past and present, still hang in the Thornapple Kellogg/Community Library. He also is musically inclined, playing the trumpet and piano, along with enjoying tennis and softball, his mother, Kay, said. The rest of the Noah family members also are achievers, though Kay said there was nothing unusual about her family. Father Dr. Melvin Noah, also born in Middleville, is an obstetrician/gynecologist who is working in the research field of infectious diseases at the Upjohn Company in Kalamazoo. Greg is the oldest of the four Noah boys and is an optometrist in Buelah. Greg and his wife, Anne, have the first grandchild in the family, a boy named Christopher Lee. Terry was followed by Randy, who is low a lawyer Scot frosh girl eagers win two BEAUTY, QUALITY. CRAFTSMANSHIP ENDURING MEMORIALS Cemetery Memorials Are Our Only Business. Our Workman­ ship is Guaranteed To Your Satisfaction. And The Materials To Reflect Years of Family Pride. We Have A Large Display To Help You Make The Right Choice And Still Fit Your Budget. LOWELL GRANITE COMPANY CALEDONIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE • AL SNYDER • practicing in the San Fransisco area with his wife, Chen Yin, also a lawyer. Chris is attending medical school in Wayne State University in Detroit. All the boys played tennis when they were growing up, Kay remarked, with Chris almost making it to the national tournament held annually in Kalamazoo. The only woman in the Noah family was bom in the Detroit area and she came to Middleville in 1958 when she married Mel. After teaching for one year, she retired to raise a family and returned to teach at Thornapple Kellogg in 1973. She resumed teaching in the Freeport building, which she called "a wonderful exper­ ience." She has a master's degree in audio/visual arts from Western Michigan University and teaches kindergarten at the McFall Elementary School. And someday she may teach Terry and Margaret's first and their second grandchild, whom they are expecting in March 1990. When discussing her family, she dismisses any notion that she and her family are unusual in any way with a shrug of her shoulders. "We're just normal people," she said, "We’re a close family. We all get a lot of support from Mel, and this is such a great community. It supports anyone with talent." The Caledonia freshmen girls basketball team had a good week, posting two wins. The first win was over Maple Valley by the score of 42-19. The girls lead the whole way. Jenny Tuinstra lead the attack with 11 points. Deb Nickels had 9 points, and Nicole Miller added 8 points. The Scots also beat Mid­ dleville by a score of 41-24. The Scots lead most of the way in that one. Jenny Tuinstra again lead the Scots with 10 points, while Lisa Tarrien and Kathie Oosierhouse each added 6 points The Scots are now 5-0 and play at Catholic Central on Tuesday. VILLAGE of CALEDONIA SUMMARY of COUNCIL MINUTES September 11. 1989 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Village Council was colled to order by the President with all members present. Several guests were also present. The minutes of the lost regular meeting and the financial state­ ment were approved os printed Motion by Berencsi seconded by Soules to approve payment of the bills. Carried. Motion by Kegerreis. second­ ed by Berencsi to purchase a foe tory rebuilt motor for the Ford truck, cost not to exceed $4000.00 for motor and installa­ tion. Carried. A resolution to designate September 15. 1989 os POW MIA Recognition Day ' was presented by Erskine, seconded by Berencsi. Ayes all. Resolu­ tion declared adopted A resolution to congratulate the Hoppy Sixties Club ' on the observance of their 25th an­ niversary was presented by DeVries and seconded by Kid­ der. Ayes all. Resolution declared adopted Motion by Soules seconded by Kegerreis to proceed with the next step to collect payment for the delinquent sewer connection fees going to court if necessary Carried. An Ordinance establishing charges for the use of and for the services supplied by the sanitary sewer system of the Village of Caledonia, repealing on existing sanitary sewer system rate ordinance and pro viding for collection of such charges the enforcement of the provisions of the ordinance and penalties for violation thereof wos presented by DeVries and seconded by Erskine. Ayes all Ordinance declared adopted A resolution wos offered by Kegerreis and seconded by Soules to approve the transfer of stock in Class C licensed business from Gerald VonderVelde to Cornelius Vander Velde Ayes all Resolu tion adopted Motion by DeVries seconded by Berencsi to adopt the agree ment with Caledonia Township for the schored costs of certain governmental services with the Township paying 80 percent and the Village paying 20*. Carried Other items discussed were MTS report Mellema project. Old Kent Bank project Gibfrey s fast food, water testing snow plowing, burning pits, library Board and Caledonia Communi ty Cable Channel. Meeting ad journed at 9.40. Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (V 19) Serving Our Country Douglas Curtis Airman Douglas Curtis graduated from basic training Aug. 10 at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. He is now stationed at Lowry Air Force Base in Denver. A 1988 graduate of Caledonia High School, he at­ tended Grand Rapids Junior College for a year, training in computer electronics. Curtis is the son of Ron and JoEllen Nickels of Caledonia and the late Dave Curtis. Michael E. Zubik equipment technician with the 379th Civil Engineering Squadron at Wurtsmith Air Force Base, Mich. His wife, Susan, is the daughter of Clarence Schloff of 1764 10th St., Wyandotte He is a 1974 graudate of River Valley High School, Three Oaks. Michael E. Zubik, son of Benedict Zubik of 146 Crestwood Drive, Michigan City, and Dorothy Wohlford of 9465 Spring Creek Court, Middleville, has been pro­ moted in the U.S. Air Force to the rank of technical sergeant. Zubik is a construction Timothy L Hooper Sgt. Timothy L. Hooper has been decorated with the Army Commendation Medal in West Germany The Army Commendation Medal is awarded to those in­ dividuals who demonstrate outstanding achievement or meritorious service in the per­ formance of their duties on behalf of the Army. He is an intelligence analyst with the 1st Aviation Regiment. Hooper is the son of David R Hooper of 612 Grand Rapids St. and Shirley A. Ke­ nyon of 608 Grand Rapids St., both of Middleville. His wife, Jayne, is the daughter of Kenneth and Marie Jackson of 6754 Whitneyville Road, Middleville. The sergeant is a 1985 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School. Back to School — Pizza Time from PHIL S PIZZERIA ITALIAN SPECIALTIES 795-7844 Pizza • D-nner • Zib • Steaks • Appetizers • Submarines • Calzone • Spaghetti • Cheesecake • Sausage Roll 891-1596 / WE CATER ALL OCCASIONS HOURS Tutt Tim HJOae lipa Over t so Years of Quality Craftsmanship. MIDDLEVILLE Fa I Se I pja. Sun Cloud Mon �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I September 19, 1989 / Page 13 More parental involvement needed VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES August 22. 1989 President Thatcher colled the meeting to order at 7 00 p m Present Bray, Hardy, Myers, Riley, and VandenBerg Absent Mason Guests Barb Ga<f from the Sun and News and Tom Johnson CPA Minutes of the August 8. 1989 meebg were approved os reod Council ond Tom Johnson CPA reviewed the Village of Middleville 1988 Audit. Myers presented to Council the final draft of the Fire Protec tion Agreement betweenthe Village ond Township Myers moved that Council adopt the Village of Middleville ond Thornapple Township Fire Protection Agreement with the following amendment to Section 6 It is further acknowledged that this Agreement becomes e< fective on the 15th day of September. 1989. ond that the initial term shall be one year ond that the said Agreement shall be deemed to be automatically renewed for suc­ cessive one year periods thereinafter unless written notice of intent not to renew is given by either of the parties hereto to the other party a* least sixty (60) days prior to the ex piration dote (Sept. 15) of this Agreement or and renewal thereof Support by VondenBerg Ayes all, Carried President Thatcher updated Council on Promotional Commit­ tee meetings ond his meeting with the photographer Attorney Fisher announced the approval from the Barry County Board of Commissioners on the annexation of the Mobile Home Development property to the Village of Middleville Manager Roon updated Coun­ cil. that the renovation of rhe Main Street Bridge will start September 11. 1989 With no further business, Hor dy moved for adjournment Sup­ port by Bray Ayes all. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 7 48 p.m. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (9/19) School Lunch Menus Thomappk Kellogg High School. Middle School. Page Elementary Wednesday, Sept. 20 Beef tacot lettuce and cheese, green beans, pincap pie tidbits Thursday, Sept. 21 Chicken/vcgctable. chop Central Carage Towing ★ 24 Hour Service ★ Reasonable Rates call 795-3369 or 1-800635-9964 suey. rice, biscuit/honey. applesauce Friday, Sept. 22 Pizza, sweet potatoes or peas, fresh fruit. Monday, Sept. 25 Macaroni and cheese, broc­ coli. bread and butter, pears Tuesday, Sept. 26 Pizza burger on a bun, slic­ ed carrots, pineapple tidbits. NOTE: Whole and 2% milk offered every day. Hot dogs at Page every day. Salad bar at High School on Monday. Piz­ za. ham and cheese sandwich, chili, chef salad at H.S. each day. Caledonia High School and Middle School Wednesday, Sept. 20 Sub Sandwich, French fries, mixed vegetables, ap­ plesauce, milk. Thursday, Sept. 21 Lasagna, dinner roll, cole slaw, cookie or fruit choice, milk Friday, Sept. 22 Fish w/bun, hash brown potatoes, green beans, fruit choice, milk. Monday, Sept. 25 Hamburger w/bun. French fries, com. fruit choice, milk. Tuesday, Sept. 26 Pizza, potato chips, vegetable stix w/dip. fruit choice, milk. NOTE: Secondary only: Fruit choice and assorted sandwiches daily. Salad bar available every Monday. Wednesday and Friday. West and McFall Wednesday, Sept. 20 Beef tacos/lettuce and cheese, green beans, pineap­ ple tidbits. Thursday. Sept. 21 Chicken/vegetable, chop suey. rice, biscuit hooey. applesauce Friday. Sept. 22 Pizza, sweet potatoes or peas, fresh fruit. Monday, Sept. 25 Macaroni and cheese, broc­ coli. bread and butter, pears Tuesday. Sept. 26 Pizza burger on a bun. slic­ ed carrots, pineapple tidbits. NOTE: Whole and 2% milk available every day Hot dogs available every day. Athletic boosters provide more than cheers by Barbara Gall Imagine a frosty football evening and no coffee or hot chocolate for a little “warmer-upper “ Or a basketball game without a cola and a sack of popcorn And how would you know who No. 32 is without the fall or winter sports roster you picked up at the gate0 Followers of Fighting Scots sports teams might be surpris­ ed to learn that it’s the efforts of a small group of parents that provide not only these lit­ tle “extras." but also much needed sports equipment for all Caledonia students. A coach, for example, put in a request for weights and flooring for the new weight room Check the weight room, and the desired weights and floor mats are there. The new pom pom club doesn’t have a treasury yet, but needs money to buy those pom poms. Can the Boosters help? Pom poms are ordered. A new baseball field is in­ cluded in the building pro­ gram. but dugouts had to be cut to save expenses. Dugouts, however, have been built, and it's probably no mystery by now who funded the project. Add soccer nets, instruc­ tional videos and a new of­ ficial's stand for volleyball, and a list of $10,000 worth of recent contributions by the Boosters is fairly complete. “Coaches come to us with requests, and we then vote on which projects we’ll fund. However. I think it’s impor­ tant to remember that some of these projects benefit all our kids, not just athletes," said Booster Vice President Skip Grimes. “Any student who takes physical education uses the weight room and soccer equipment, for example. Other Booster officers pointed out that the conces­ sion stand is not open just for sports any more The indoor concession area m the new high school commons will be open for dances, concerts and plays as well as for basketball games. Officers of the Caledonio Athletic Boosters offer a toast to a successful season for the Fighting Scots teams. Posing in Booster sweaters and jackets are Hannah Denison (left), secretary; Skip Grimes, vice president; Wayne Beltz, co-dance coordinator; Mike Denison, programs; Gail Beltz, co-dance coordinator and Kathy LaBine. concession direc­ tor. Missing are Dee Hudson, treasurer and Mike Thompson, president. pand, we need more involve­ ment from parents." he said. The Boosters are promoting their group this year by selling jackets and sweaters with the Fighting Scots’ logo on them. They can be ordered at the concession stand during games or from any Booster member, said LaBine. Jackets are $35 and sweaters $25. The Boosters provide the free programs handed out at football and basketball games, and anyone who contributes $5 or more to the Boosters will be recognized in the pro­ grams. said the officers. All the Boosters emphasiz­ ed the fun as well as the work involved in their program “We have a great time working in that concession stand.’’ said LaBine. “And it’s nice because you’re not only involved with your kids’ activities, but you’re meeting the other kids too.” “And their parents.“added Grimes. Persons interested in help­ ing with any of the club s ac tivities should join, even if he or she can't attend all the meetings, said Grimes. Volunteers can call any Booster member, or get mfor “Parents shouldn't think they have to wait until their kids are in high school to join," he continued "They really should gel involved while their kids are younger, so that the programs have the right equipment when their kids need it.” mat Kin from the high school athletic office. 891-0211. Caledonia Athletic Director John Sodemian said he is nothing but grateful for all the help the Boosters provide "I can’t say enough nice The group presently meets the first Monday of the month, and meeting dates and times are announced in the “Take Five” school publication. things,” he said. “The small group of parents involved with the Boosters are doing a fantastic job to supply the things that make for an outstanding athletic program. ’ ’ And speaking of dances, the Boosters make sure there is a dance following every home football and basketball game. The officers said that an op­ portunity to sponsor dances is first offered to high school clubs and classes as a money­ making project. Any dates not spoken for are handled by the Boosters, who make no profit on dances. Grimes said “We just want to be sure there is a dance for the Kids after the games.” explainer Booster Secretary Hannah Denison. ‘ Our big objective this year is to get more people involved in the group so it’s not just a few parents doing it all.'’ said Grimes "ft isn’t as though we don’t get help, because we do." ad­ ded Kathy LaBine. who is in charge of concessions. "A number of parents will turn out to work at the conces­ sion stand, but they don’t real­ ly join the Boosters and help plan and organize the activities “All that work is left up to just a few " Grimes said that the Boosters are now looking for­ ward to opening up conces­ sions at soccer and tennis mat­ ches and softball and baseball games "But as the programs ex­ lake delivery of a new Polaris snowmobile before October 1, and vre’ll gire you 5300 worth of free Polaris cloches and accessories. Make sure you hurry, though, because after October 1, the offer goes down to $200. .After November 1, it’s $100. And after November 30, it disappears. So come check out all sixteen Polaris sleds, from the legendary Indy 650 to the all-new Wife I rak, a real workhorse featuring a 20-inch track. .Ask about StarOrd, and our $149 extended warranty. VCie’II make a believer out of you. Believe II POLARIS Bob's Service Shop F1MAMCIMC available 610 Wellman Road Nashville • 852-9377 € WW Uxtotro. IP .Wr onb 0xm1 x pxruapMiM 4ralm �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 19, 1969 Legal Notice VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT. MICHIGAN At o regular meeting of the Village Board of the Village of Caledonia, held at the Township and Village Holl Caledonia. Michigan, on the 11th day of September 1989 at 7 30 pm. Present Klover, Berensci. DeVries. Erskine Kegerreis Kid­ der Soules. Shook Cherry Ab­ sent None, The following ordin once wo* offered by DeVries and seconded by Erskine ORDINANCE NO. 89 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM RATE ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE establishing charge* for the use of and for the services supplied by the sanitary sewer system of the Village of Caledonia. Kent County. Mich igon. repealing an existing sanitary sewer system rote or­ dinance. and providing for collec tion of such charge* the enforce ment of the provisions of the or dinonce ond penalties for viola tion* thereof THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS Section 1. Charge for Um of Sanitary Sewer System. (5) Chorge* for the use of and for the service supplied by the system shall commence on ond o* of the dote of first occupancy whether in whole or in part of any building connected to the system, or on ond os of that date which is six months after the date of connection of any building to the system whether or not such building is then occupied, which ever shall first occur. In the event that the owner of any premises or other user of the system elects to disconnect any premises from the system either in whole or in port upon the ground* that such premise* ore not occupied either in whole or in part such owner or other user shall thereupon forfeit ond have no further right to any allocation of sewer equivalent units as to such premises, either in whole or in port Such owner or other user* shall thereafter hove not greater right or preference to on alloca­ tion of sewer equivalent units or such property or sewer system use greater than that of any other owner or user applying for con nection to the system (1) There is hereby estoblished o chorge for the use of ond for the services supplied by the sonitory sewer system of the Villoge of Caledonia (' the system"). Such charge shall be at the rate of $8 00 per month per sewer equivalent unit (as defined below), to be billed quarterly to and for each premises served by the system ond located within the Villoge ond also a sewer impos­ ed chorge of $25 00 per year per sewer equivalent unit (a* defin­ ed below) to be billed annually in the annual real property tax bill, to ond for the owner of eoch premises served by the system and located within the Villoge There shall be a sewer imposed charge of $8.00 per year to ond for eoch vacant ond undeveloped premise* located within ond assessed for real property taxes by the Villoge such chorge to be billed annually in the real proper ty tax bill covering any such premises. (2) There is hereby established a chorge for the use of and for the service supplied by the sanitary sewer system of the Village of Caledonia in the amount of $16.00 per sewer equivalent unit, to be billed quarterly, to and for each premises served by the system but located outside the Villoge. In no event, however, shall the charge for the use of ond for the service supplied by the system be less than a total of $8.00 per month for eoch premise* served by the system. (3) The above-described charge for the use of ond for the service supplied by the system, as to premises either within or outside the Villoge. shall be designated a user chorge. allocable to opera­ tion, maintenance and replace­ ment of the system. Of the mon­ thly chorge per sewer equivalent unit for service by the system to premises located outside the Village. $8.00 per month per unit shall be the user chorge ond $8.00 per month per unit shall be the debt service charge. (4) The use of the system by and the providing of the services of the system to manufacturing or industrial customers may occur in accordance with the term* of a written contract or agreement, in the discretion of the Villoge Council. Section 2. Sewer Equivalent Unit. The term sewer equivalent unit a* used in this ordinance shall be the quantity of sonitory sewage ordinarily arising os a result of the occupancy of a residential building or other residential dwelling by one family or other group of person* of or­ dinary size The number of sewer equivalent units to be assigned or allocated to any premises shall be determined by the Villoge Coun­ cil. based upon available informa­ tion. studies ond investigation In its discretion, ond in appropriate circumstances, the Village Coun­ cil may allocate more than one sewer equivalent unit to a residential building or other dwelling Once any premises have been connected to the system ond once one or more sewer equivalent units have been allocated to such premises, subsequent changes in the character of use or type of oc cuponcy of the premise* shall not abate the obligation to pay sewer system use charges for the premises, for the number of sewer equivalent units allocated thereto, until the Village Council determines any different alloca­ tion of sewer equivalent units for such premises. Each customer of the system shall be charged for the service thereof on the basis of at least one sewer equivalent unit. In the allocation of sewer equivalent units, the number of unit* shall be rounded to the nearest whole number. Section 3. Statement* for Charge*. Bills for statements for the charges established by this ordinance shall be sent by the Villoge Clerk quarterly to eoch customer of the system. All such bills or statements shall be due and payable on the first doy of the quarterly period following the previous quarterly period of ser­ vice provided by the system, ond shall be payable at the offices of the Villoge If any charge for sewer system service shall not be paid by the 15th doy following the end of the quarterly period for which such charge ho* been mode and is due a fee of 10% of the amount of such chorge shall be added thereto ond shall be due ond payable ond collected therewith Section 4. Lien for Charge*. (1) The charges for sewer NEWTON’S WELL SERVICE — Established 1959 — Specializing in drilling and repair of residential water systems LAUREL AND GARY NEWTON 550 East Cloverdale Road • Hastings • Ph. 945-5084 or 948-2845! system service which ore under the terms of Act 94 of »he Public Act* of Michigan of 1933 os amended, are hereby mode a lien on the prem.ses served by the system unless notice is given that a tenant is responsible for the charge Such lien shall commence a* of the dote any such charges become due ond payable (2) Whenever any sewer system charges shall be delin­ quent for at least three months, the Village Clerk shall certify any such unpaid chorge* together with any delinquent fee* or penalties to the Village tax assessing officer Such delinquent amounts shall then be entered upon the next Villoge tax roll as a chorge against the premises in respect of which such unpaid charges have been imposed. Such delinquent amounts shall be col­ lected ond soid lien shall be en­ forced in the some manner as provided with respect to real pro­ perty taxes assessed upon the Villoge property tax roll. (3) In cose* in which the service of the system ha* been applied for by a tenant or where a tenant is otherwise responsible for the payment of charges for such ser­ vice. then no further service shall be rendered to the premises in the event of the above described delinquency until a cosh deposit of not les* than the charges for one year s service to the premises of the tenant shall hove been paid to the Village as security for pay ment of the charges for sewer system service. In such event, the amount paid as a security deposit shall be applied to the payment of any delinquent charges and the remainder thereof, if any. shall be applied to the payment of chorge* for subsequent service of the system. Section 5. Application* for Service. Application* for the ser­ vice of the sonitory sewer system shall be submitted to the Villoge Clerk upon a form to be supplied by the Villoge. Such application shall state the name of the appli­ cant. the land* ond premises to be served ond such other infor­ mation a* the Villoge Council may deem appropriate There is hereby established on application fee for such service of $3,000 for eoch sewer equivalent unit allocable to the property being connected to the system, in occor dance with Schedule A hereof. Such application fee shall be paid in full at the time application for service is mode, ond such fee shall be payable to the Village Treasurer. The application fee is intended to reimburse the Villoge for the administrative costs associated with the application, the cost of inspecting the sewer connection and the proportionate share of the cost of the Villoge Sonitory Sewer System allocable to the owner or applicant. The ap­ plication fee does not include the costs imposed on the owner or applicant by the Villoge Sewer Connection Ordinance. Any owners of lands and premises as to which sanitary sewer system rates have previously been paid to the Villoge shall not be re­ quired to pay the above­ described application fee in the event of repaired, revised or new connection of soid lands and premises to the Villoge sanitary sewer system, provided that such repair, revision or new connec­ tion does not result in the alloca­ tion to the property of additional sewer equivalent units in accor­ dance with Schedule A hereof. In the event that such repair, revi­ sion or new connection including on increased utilization of the lands ond premises result* in the allocation of additional sewer equivalent units, then a new ap­ plication for service shall be sub­ mitted to the Village and an ad­ ditional application fee for eoch newly al located sewer equivalent units shall be payable to the Village upon the some terms set forth above Section 6. Delinquent Charge*. If sanitary sewer ser vice supplied to a customer has been discontinued for non­ payment of charges for such service the Village may request that a sum be placed on deposit with the Villoge for the purpose of maintaining the credit of the customer After »he drsconti nuance of service by the system by reason of non-payment of sewer system charge* any recon nection shall not be mode until all delinquent charges if any. owed by the customer to the Village hove been pmd tn full -v: lading any interest and penalties Section 7. Sewer System Fund. AH moneys derived from the operation of the sonitory sewer system shall be paid to and held by the Villoge Treasurer separate and apart from all other funds of the Villoge ond oil of such moneys ond oil other funds arising from the operation of the system os may be delivered to Village Treasurer shall be deposited m a separate fund, ap­ propriately designated and the Village Treasurer shall administer such fund in accordance with ap­ plicable lows ond regulations. Section 8. Accounting and Record*. The Village shall establish and maintain a proper system of accounts ond shall maintain proper books ond records in which complete ond appropriate entries shall be mode of oil transactions relating to the sanitary sewer systems. At on nual intervals, the Villoge shall cause to be mode an independent audit of such book* ond records Section 9. Industrial Customer*. Industrial users of the Village sonitory sewer system, os defined in the Village s sewer use ordinance, who discharge to the Villoge sanitary sewer systems, shall pay an in­ dustrial cost recovery charge equal to the industrial user s allocable share of the federal sewage treatment works con­ struction grant received after March 1. 1973. based upon pollu­ tant loading volume and delivery flow rate. Such charge shall be imposed and shall be paid in the manner set forth above with respect to other charges for the use of the system. At such time that on industrial user, as defin­ ed in the Village s sewer use or­ dinance, connects to the Villoge sanitary sewer system, an in­ dustrial cost recovery system ac­ ceptable to the U.S. Environmen­ tal Protection Agency, in accor­ dance with 40 CFR 35 928 shall be adopted by the Villoge Council. Section 10. In the event that the sanitary sewer system copaci ty is, in the opinion of the Village Council, insufficient or could become insufficient within a reasonable period of time because of the number of sewer equivalent units requested by one or more property owners, the Village Council may proceed upon the terms of ond subject to the conditions set forth in this section. (1) The Villoge Council or the Village Building Inspector may deny a building permit for con­ struction or renovation where the same would result in an increas­ ed usage of the sanitary sewer system upon occupancy and use of such buildings such that the ad­ ditional usage as measured in sewer equivalent unit* or other­ wise estimated would, in the opi­ nion of the Villoge Council, ex­ ceed the then existing treatment capacity of the sanitary sewer system or would exceed such capacity within a reasonable period of time. (2) The Villoge council may deny the right to alter, change or modify the usage or occupancy of a building within the Villoge where the same would result in an increased usage of the sanitary sewer system such that the additional usage as measured in sewer equivalent units or otherwise estimated would, in the opinion of the Villoge Coun­ cil, exceed the then existing treatment capacity of the sonitory sewer system or would exceed such capocity within a reasonable period of time. (3) In the event that previously granted sanitary sewer system capacity, a* measured in sewer equivalent unit* or otherwise estimated, is not used by the pro­ perty owner the Villoge council may reallocate such unused capacity provided that the proper­ ty owner agrees to give up all right to the unused portion of sanitary sewer system capacity. (4) When requested to issue a building permit for construction, renovation or other purpose* for which such a permit is by law re­ quired. the Villoge Council may. when appropriate allocate an amount of sewer system treat­ ment capocity to the proposed building renovated building or otherwise construction Such allocated amount of sanitary sewer system treatment capaci­ ty may be based upon sewer equivalent units or may be other wise estimated by the Villoge Council, in such a cose the Villoge Council may allocate the amount of treatment capacity re­ quested. the amount of capacity which would be required if the construction, renovation or other construction were completed to the full extent requested or in rhe alternative the Council may allocate any lesser amount of sewer system treatment copoci ty based on sewer equivalent units or other estimate. When is­ suing building permits where the proposed construction or other work would result in on increas ed number of sewer equivalent units for the property in question or whether the estimated usage of the sewer treatment system after such construction would be greater than that previously ex isting, the Villoge Council may condition its allocation of sewer system treatment capacity by specifying a period of time within which such construction, renova­ tion or other work must com mence ond may specify that if such work does not commence upon the stated date the Coun cil may eliminate or reduce such allocated sewer system treatment capacity. (5) Where on applicant has not complied with any condition upon the allocation of sonitory sewer system capacity whether by failure to commence construction within a stated period of time or otherwise the applicant shall have no father right to all or any port of the sonitory sewer system capacity previously allocated to such applicant. The Villoge Coun cil may. in that event, allocate all or any part of such sanitary sewer system capacity to another appli­ cant or to the same applicant should he reapply for the same, or the Council may in its discre­ tion. refrain from allocating all or any part of such capacity. (6) Where an applicant has been allocated certain sanitary sewer system capacity, but such allocation is conditioned upon the commencement of construction, renovation or other work by a certain date, the applicant shall, though the condition has been satisfied, nevertheless continue to proceed diligently, in a timely fashion and without undue delay in the performance of such con­ struction. renovation or other work. If the applicant fails to pro­ ceed in such a manner and with such timeliness in the perfor mance of the construction, renovation or other work, in the informed discretion of the Villoge Council, the applicant shall then hove no further right to the sanitary sewer system capacity previously allocated. Th* Village Council may, in that event, allocate all or any part of such sanitary sewer system capacity to another applicant or to the same applicant, should he reapply for the same, or the Council may, in its discretion, refrain from allocating all or any part of such capacity. (7) Where an applicant has been granted the right to certain sanitary sewer system capacity for property as to which a building permit has been issued ond should the applicant transfer in whole or in part, th* property or any right under th* terms of th* building permit, th* trans­ feree may acquire no greater por­ tion of sanitary sewer system capocity, and no other greater right, than that previously granted to th* transferor. If the transferee proposes to alter, change or modify the construc­ tion, renovation or other work that would have been performed by the transferor and if the same would result in an increased usage of the sanitary sewer system os measured in sewer equivalent units or otherwise estimated, th* transferee may not proceed with the same unless such increased usage shall have been allocated ond approved by th* Villoge Council. The Villoge Council shall have no obligation to allocate or approve any such increased sonitory sewer system usage (8) The Villoge Council may in its sole discretion establish the order in which applicants ar* con­ sidered Th* Village Council need not consider applications in the order they are received but may establish any order of constdera tion including, though not limited to. the nature of the proposed usage Section 11. Repeal. The Villoge of Caledonia sewer system rate ordinance adopted April 12. 1971 ond the amend meats to th* Village of Caledonia sewer system rote ordinance adopted October 13. 1975. August 9 1976 November 21 1977 February 14, 1978 December 8 1966 July 13. 1987 and December 14, 1987 are hereby repealed All other ordinances or parts thereof in conflict with this ordinance are to the extent of any such conflict, hereby repealed Section 12. Sever abHfty. The invalidity of any port of this or­ dinance shall not affect the validi­ ty of any other port thereof which con be given effect without any such invalid part or parts. Section 13. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become ef­ fective immediately upon its publication, or upon the publica­ tion of a summary of its provi­ sions in a local newspaper of general circulation in the Villoge. Schedule A Table of Sewer Equivalent Unit* for Charge* for Service by the Village of Caledonia Sanitary Sewer System Um of Property. Number of Sewer Equivalent Unit*: Auto Dealers new or used with cor wash 40 per 1000 *q. ft at its own value auditorium (school). 01 per seat barber shop. .14 per choir, beauty shop .25 per booth bank* 5 per 1000 *q. ft bakery 1 25 per 1000 *q ft banquet hall 1 per 1000 sq. ft plus add 2 for kitchen plus odd 2 for bar bar*. 3 per 1000 *q ft boarding house rooming house bed ft breakfast 1 per premises plus .20 per bed boarding school convent. 1 per premises plus .25 per bed. bowl­ ing alleys no bar or food facilities 50 per alley with bar and or restaurant .50 per alley plus bar and or restau. ant at own value cor wash mechanical. 10 per line, self serve. 1 per stall: churches. .25 per 1000 sq ft cleaners, pick up only 1 per premise pressing facilities. 1 per premises plus 50 per 1000 sq ft clinics, medical ft dentol 1 per 1000 sq ft., convalescent homes (nursing homes). 1 per premises plus .4 per bed. country clubs athletic clubs. 1.5 per 1000 sq ft. plus other uses at own value rottoges 1 per unit, day core center. I per premise plus 25 per 1000 sq. ft drug store. .25 per 1000 sq. ft., fraternal organization*, members only, 1 per hall plus other uses at own value, members & rentals 2 per hall plus other use* at own value, funeral home 1.5 per 1000 sq ft plus residence, grocery store, super market. I per 1000 sq ft., hospitals. I per bed. hotel* & motel* 2 person* per room both .25 per bed. industry, wet pro­ cess. to be determined at time of application, exclusive of wet pro cess. .50 per 1000 sq. It.; kennel* 1 per premise* plus .10 per 1000 sq. ft.; laundromat. .50 per washer; multiple family residence. 1 per family; office building. .50 per 1000 sq. ft.; parks & recreation area*, with camping facilities. 1 per camp plus .25 per site; without comp­ ing facilities. .2 per 1000 »q ft. per parking space; party store/ convenience store, I per 1000 »q. ft. with gasoline, with gasoline, 1 per 1000 sq ft. plus .25 per noz zle; post office, .50 per 1000 sq. ft ; public building, other than hospitals, .50 per 1000 sq. ft., restaurants, meal* and bar, 3 per 1000 sq. ft., meal* only. 2 per 1000 sq. ft.; with drive thru. 2 per 1000 sq. ft. plus 1 per drive thru; drive thru or take out only, I unit; schools, no cafeteria, pool, shower*. 1 per classroom, with cafeteria. 1 per classroom, with cafeteria ft shower*. 1.5 per classroom; with cafeteria or catering, shower* ft pool. 1 5 per classroom plus pool at own rate, bus garage. I per premise, sta­ tion. go* only, .25 per nozzle, ser­ vice ft repair. .4 per 100 sq ft ; single family residence. 1 unit per residence, store, other than listed. .25 per 1000 sq. ft., swim­ ming pool. 3 per 1000 sq. ft.; theatre commercial. .02 per seat; trailer park*, individual sewer. 1 unit per site; utility sub station 1 per premise, veterinary facility. 1.5 per premise, with residence. 1.5 per premise plus I per residence warehouse ft storage 10 per 1000 sq ft.; waste disposal station. 2 per station. Ayes All. Noy* None ORDINANCE DECLARED ADOPTED Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk I hereby certify that the forego­ ing is a true ond complete copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia at a regular meeting held on the dot* first stated above and I further certify that public notice of such meeting was given a* provided by low. Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (9/19) �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / September 19. 1989 I Page 15 Real Estale Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 79S-3S45 Rates: 5 words tor *2.50 then 10* per word If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 5:00 p.m. Miscellaneous DON’T FORGET! We have a paint color computer to match your carpet or wallpaper samples. CALEDONIA VILLAGE HARDWARE. < all X91-9255._____________ IRILNDLY HOME PARTIES the number one party plan, has openings in your area. Set your own hours - highest paid income - no experience necessary - no investment no service or delivery charge - high quality merchandise. Call today for free information. 1-800-227-1510.____________ LET US REPAIR YOUR WINDOWS and screens. Caledonia Village Hardware. Call 891-9255._____________ WANTED JUNK CARS: Haul away free, Rapid Towing. 698-9858.__________________ WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 MANPOWER COMES TO YOU WITH IMMEDIATE JOB OPPORTUNITIES’ As a civic affairs project, MANPOWER will be recruiting in your area Monday, Sept. 25 and Tuesday, Sept. 26 from 9a.m.-4p.m. at the Moose Lodge located at 128 N. Michigan, Hastings, MI. Come in an apply for both clerical and industrial work. We have many temporary and permanent hire potential assignmenu available. Here are just a few of the opportunities waiting for you at Manpower. Word Processors, Furniture Manufacturing, Date Entry Operators, Drivers, Secretaries, General Laborers, Merchandis­ ers and MUCH MORE! Call for further information at (616) 957-0461 oir just stop by and see us. 2930 Broadmoor S.E., Grand Rapids, MI. MANPOWER Temporary Services. E.O.E. Community Notices ALA TEEN New meeting 7 p.m., Tuesday nights at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. Help Wanted APPRENTICESHIP - Wamar has an opportunity for a quali­ fied applicant to join our prog­ ram to become a Thermoplastic Injection Mold Maker. Should Jk skilled in math, drafting and machine tool operation and possess high mechanical apti­ tude. Position requires discipline and self-motivation. Training company paid. Excellent benefit structure. Send resume and school records to: Wamar Tool and Machine, 5041 68th St., S.E, Caledonia, Ml. 49316. FACTORY WORK AVAILABLE. 1st and 2nd shift open­ ings at 4 factory! located near the Kent County Airport (M37 and 44th St.). Trim Press opera­ tors, plastic injection operators, assemblers, inspect/sorters and others. Will train if no experi­ ence. Apply 7:30am-4:30pm weekdays at 2401 Camclot Ct, SE. Located behind Eastbrook Mall, off M37. PEOPLEMARK, INC. (616)957-2101. EOE. GENERAL FACTORY • PLASTIC MOLDING. Wamar has openings for Machine Oper­ ators on second shift. Hours are 4:30 P.M. - 3:00 A M. Monday through Thursday. We offer an excellent benefit package. Appl­ icants will be accepted at: Wamar Products, 5041 68th St., S.E., Caledonia, Ml. 49316. MOLD MAKER - Thermoplas­ tic Injection. Wamar has an opening for an experienced mold maker capable of building and repairing molds. Should have completed accredited MOLD MAKER program or equivalent and have 3 plus years expcreincc in building precision small to medium thermoplastic injection molds. EDM skills and ability to fabricate electrodes a plus. We offer a comprehensive benefit package. Send resume and school records to: Wamar Tool & Machine, 5041 68lh St. SE, Caledonia, MI. 49316. COOK’S CARPET CLEAN­ ING and Upholster) Septem­ ber Special: Clean three rooms or more receive free FIBER SHEILD protection. Special rates for senior citizens and churches. Call 795-9337. FALL BEAUTY ABOUNDS around the lake behind this 3 bedroom walkout ranch. Cale­ donia Schools $139,000. ENJOY FALL overlooking your backyard from the deck of this 3 or 4 bedroom, 1 1/2 story walkout, 2 1/2 baths, Franklin type fireplace. Caledonia. $99,000. CALEDONIA VILLAGE Comer lot featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 storv, with walkup attic, bam. $79,000. LAKE ISABELLA-lot $10,000 possible terms. PINE RIVER HILLS-9 acres $6,000. Call LU WARD 795-3723, RE/ MAX BROKERS. 891-9219. HOUSE FOR SALE: Middle­ ville by owner walkout ranch. Quality country living on 5 acres with 3 plus bedrooms, 2 full baths, finished basement with 2 stall garage. Call anytime 1-732-2251. ________ Garage Sale 20th and 21st: 702 E. Main, Middleville. Winter clothes from small to adults, lots of misc., furniture and some antiques.___________________ G AR AGE SALE: Clean brand name kids clothes, boys and girls size infant through size 7, also crib, dresser, stroller, and high chair. Many adult clothes and household items. September 21st and 22nd. At 5855 Hilltop Dr., Middleville.____________ GARAGE SALE: Sept 21, 22, 23. Crafts, microwave, exercise bike, trampoline, 2 B&W TV’s, many others. 6189 76th, Caledonia.___________ SEPT. 23 One day only! We’re moving, Corvette parts, every­ thing must go. 9a.m.-6p.m. 200 Vine Street, Caledonia.______ SIX FAMILY PINE EDGE ESTATES: Off 7900 Block 68th St. Furniture, toys, baseball cards, snow fencing, riding lawn mower, family clotlies, house­ hold goods, Misc. Thursday and Friday. September 21st and QUALITY CONTROL 22nd, 8 to 5.______________ INSPECTOR. Wamar has an opening on second shift for an For Sale Automotive inspector. Candidate must be FOR SALE: 1979 Rally Sport experienced in Quality Control Camaro, new motor, two sets of and, preferably, injection mold­ good tires. 891-9959. ing. Must have ability to use inspection equipment, read blue­ prints, manage records, under­ For Rent stand procedures and have good communication skills. Prior BANQUET HALL FOR experience with layout and SPC RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ a plus. Send resume and school tions, reunions, meetings. Bar records to: Wamar Products and kitchen facilities avail­ 5041 68th St., S.E., Caledonia, able. Call 672-7110. ________ SLEEPING ROOM: with Ml. 49316.________________ SUPERVISOR, second shift. A private bath, lady preferred, leader in the thermoplastic injec- references. 891-9408. tin molding industry has an opening for a skilled manager of people. This position will have total responsibility for manage ment of all departments on second shift. Prior injection molding experience a plus. We offer an excellent benefit pack­ age. Please send resume and salary requirements to: Sun &. News, AD4424, PO Box B, Hastings, MI. 49058._______ WOODWORKERS a Grand Rapids area manufacturer of plywood office furniture parts is currently accpepting applica­ tions for second shift press oper­ ator. Wages start at $5.50 per hr. with regular reviews and increases. We offer a full benefit pkg. which includes insurance, bonuses, overtime, and a 50c night shift premium. Apply in person at Davidson Plyforms, 5505 33rd St. S.E., Grand Rapids, MI. PAINT WORK: Home and Business and apartments Inter­ ior - Exterior. 948-2649 after 6pm. For Sale POLE BUILDINGS - Horse bams and garages. 24x32x8 completely erected, $3,350. Includes service door and 9x7 overhead. Many sizes available. Call Mecca Buildings for your dist. rep. 1-800-544-6682. Business Services A & M TOWING We buy junk cars or haul away free. 942-7253.__________________ VANHAM TRUCKING AND GRADING: backhoe service, snowplowing, bulldozing. Cale­ donia and Middlevilk area. Bob VanHam, 891-1574. Want To Rent MIDDLEVILLE SCHOOLS 2-3 bedroom apartment for mother and 2 children. 945-3032 before 8p.m._______________ sun & News Classifieds Call... 795-3345 Former missionary at conference Bom and reared in Pontiac. Shelton grew up under the ministry of Dr. H.H Savage. First Baptist Church. Follow­ ing his graduation from Bob Jones University , be went to Taiwan with Dr. Dick Hillis to preach God’s Word in tne Chinese army camps. This ministry was sponsored by the late leader of Free China. Generalissimo Chaing KaiShek Thousands of his soldiers professed to receive Christ as Saviour. In early 1952. Shelton began to evangelize the people of the Pescadores, a chain of islands between Taiwan and Mainland China. Twelve of the Islands had never heard the Gospel of Jesus Christ, eight of those had never been visited by a white man He returned to the States and married the former Nancy Harrison. A few weeks later they went to Okinawa, where the) served their first term as missionaries. After furlough they went to Vietnam, where they intended to spend the rest of their ear­ thly ministry. They learned the language and entered into a work of evangelism and Bi­ ble conferences that took them from one end of the country to the other many who received Christ as Saviour. Over 900 went through the pastor’s class of instruction and came into the fellowship of the church. The radio ministry under Shelton covered the globe and response came from 36 countries. Perhaps one of the greatest outreaches was the television program, “There Is An Answer.’’ which weekly saturated the greater Detroit area, resulting in the conver skm of many people and the edification of countless Chrisians The church now has 54 missionaries, many ot whom went out under Shelton’s ministry. Today, the Sheltons are in a The\ returned to the States full-time ministry of for furlough with their three evangelism and Bible con­ children. (Their daughters. ferences. Their children are Beck) and Shan, were bom in now grown, “out ot the nest Okinawa and their son. Dan. and living for Christ, so Nan­ in Saigon.) It was during cy travels with Bob and is en­ furlough that the war broke joying a ministry among out in Vietnam and the) were children. not able to return to that field In addition to their labors m to do the work that was so evangelism and Bible con­ close to their hearts. ferences. Shelton now has a Following Dr. Savage’s weekly radio broadcast that 38-year ministry at First Bap­ reaches many states as well as tist, the church extended the overseas. He also spends from call to Bob Shelton to become four to six weeks every year their next pastor. in Bible conferences and There were several evangelistic crusades in other highlights to the work in Pon­ countries. tiac, the greatest being the T-K grad finishes course at WMU Gary Stauffer, a Middleville native and Thornapple Kellogg graduate has recently completed course work toward a speciality in alcohol and drug addiction certificate at Western Michigan University. Stauffer, coordinator of outpatient services at the DeLano Clinic, has a master of social work degree and more than 17 years of clinical Freeport youth returns from trip Ryan Smith of Freeport recently returned from a sum­ mer abroad as a Youth For Understanding (YFU) Inter­ national Exchange student, on a scholarship sponsored by Steelcase Inc Ryan lived with the Tennick family in the United Kingdom. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Smith and attended Thornapple Kellogg High School prior to his departure. experience, the last 15 of which have been in the employ of DeLano. The clinic is an outpatient mental health facility located in Kalamazoo. His specialities include crisis intervention, suicide assessment and prevention, depression and consultation to the community. "This additional training enhances my ability to assess individuals who are exper­ iencing a signficant mental challenge, along with dependency of drugs or alcohol," Gary said. Gary's parents, Lois and Donald Stauffer, live in Middleville on Grand Rapids Street. His brother, Dr. Donald Stauffer, is a professor at Slippery Rock College in Pennsylvania, and his sister Barb works at Pharmacy Care in Middleville. When not working, Gary and his wife, Jane, head outdoors to enjoy camping, fishing, running and bicycling. They look forward to an extended bicycle tour of upper Michigan in the future. Jane is director of nursing at Sturgis Memorial Hospital. Jane and Gary have two children. Matt, 21 is a senior at University of Michigan, and Haylay, 16 is a senior at Portage Central High School. JOHN DEERE One-Stop Shop Sale “YFU's American Overseas program gives high school students a chance to immerse themselves in another language and culture, which helps them learn and grow in ways they never an­ ticipated.’’ said YFU Presi­ dent William M Woessner. •The increased confidence and abilities with which students return home is invaluable. ” YFU. established in 1951. is one of the world s oldest and largest nonprofit interna­ tional exchange organizations. dedicated to international understanding and world peace About 3.000 students participate in YFU’s American Overseas program each year For more information about YFU. call 1-800-teenage MARKER IMPLEMENT 1*3 9670 M-37, Caledonia 891-8188 hours 8005 30 We««da/1. 8 00 3 00 Saturday Le �Page 16 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / September 19. 1969 FARO’S ITALIAN Area League Bowling to Wolverine Purdum Construction 7-1; Faro's Pizza 5-3; Smke Ser­ vice 44; Cow Patties 44; Hastings City Bank 44; G & L Apartments 44; Village Grocery 44; Taylor Tren ching 3-5; G A L Remodeling 3-5; Caledonia Marathon 2-6. High Series - TJ Cooley 554; T. Piccione 547; B. Fuller 546; D Kollar 545; J. Cucmeila 540 High Games - T. Piccione 232; TJ. Cooky 214/211; JCucmeila 214; C Purdum Jr. 210; C. Peurach 200. 117 W. Main, Middleville, Ml Phone 795-7911 OPEN 7 NIGHTS *< a Sun. thru Thurs. 3:30 to 11 p.m. Fri. & Sat. 3:30 to 12:30 a m. 31' Two Pizzas for One Special Price a i Save up to 70% on Second Pizza Good only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday & Saturday) E “a t £ $750 .... s950 (2)Small 10"deluxe ...s1250 (2) Small 10" litem......... (2) small 10" 3 items (2) 14" 1 items J $14oo (2) 14" 3 items (2) 14" deluxe * MONDAY SPECIALS ★ 8 IS JV eagers lose to Trojans 43-42 Antipasto salad............. Spaghetti & t___ Meat sauce ........... Z I £ ★ TUESDAY SPECIALS ★ H 18X12 Big Pan Pizza *3 Cheese & Tomslo Seuce Add *1°° Each Additional item .. I VI VI * WEDNESDAY SPECIAL ★ -fl Ham & Cheese Sub F $900 dC Includes mayo & lettuce Bow lerettes Seif and Sons 6-2; Burger King 5-3; Hair We Are 44; The Water Doctor 4-4; Hastings City Bank 3-5; Village Stylist 2-6. High Series - P. Fountain 494; D. Pin 480; D Blough 471; G. Hull 470; P. Miller 468 High Games - P Fountain 184; D. Pitt 184. J. Soules 176; T. Cooley 176; P Miller 175; D. Blough 175. Specials not valid with any other offers or Free Delivery The Giris jayvee basketball lost a tough one last week at the hands of Middleville by a score of 4342 The Scots had a chance to win. but missed a shot with 3 seconds to go. Roxanne Gallert lead the Scots with 15 points and 5 re­ bounds. Jenny Smith had 10 points, including 2 threepointers, and Treasure Hylkema added 8 points. This is not an alien from outer space, just a worker dressed as he should be to sandblast the bridge which spans the Thornapple River. Pouring of the railing to restore them should be done this week. Thornapple Kellogg Soccer Express comes to a halt BEST PIZZA AROUND — FASTEST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES! i FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA | LOWELL or MIDDLEVILLE l$200 Off 1 Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop ! , Taka Out Only • Only 1 Po» Coupon • Expires 9,3089 ' ' FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA LOWELL or MIDDLEVILLE '$900 Ifc Uli ANYie .1V OR irnr pizza : Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop NO COUPON NEEDCD All of our Pizzas Include our Special Sauce and 100*« Mozzarella cheese r? NO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY P 9 f- 15 MINUTES $ TAKE OUT OR C EAT IN OR FAST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES Here s what our customers say about Faro s Pizza =’ FRESHMEN FOOTBALL: Sept 21 Delton................... Sept 28 Byron Center...... • (H) •(H) JV FOOTBALL: Sept 21 Catholic Central. Sept 28 Comstock Park... •(H) -(T) VARSITY FOOTBALL: Sept. 22 Lee....................... Sept 29 St. Philip FRESHMEN BASKETBALL: Sept 19 Delton......................... Catholic Central....... Sept. 21 Sept 26 Plainwell.................... JV A VARSITY BASKETBALL: Sept 19 Keiioggsville Calvin Christian...... Sept. 21 Sept 26 Sept 28 Comstock Park. TENNIS: Sept 23 Sept 25 Sept 27 Sept 28 Allegan.............. Comstock Park. Godwin............. Rogers..-......... BOYS’ GOLF: Sept 20 Kelloggsviiie. Make-up Sept 21 Sept 25 GodwirvCP... Sept 27 Hamilton...... SOCCER: Sept 19 S. Christian........ FHN .................... Sept 21 Sept 26 Caledonia........... Sept 28 Calvin Christian CROSSCOUNTRY; Sept 20 Lee ........ Sept 27 Comstock Park. Sept 30 Fennville........... (1) •(H) • (H) ...(H) •CD TO -(H) CD •(H) (T) (H) (T) CD The dream of an undefeated season ended Tuesday night when the TK varsity soccer team (3-1-2) lost a 6-2 deci­ sion to an excellent East Grand Rapids squad. Both teams entered the game undefeated and the Tro­ jans fell playing without senior standout Peter Andersen. Peter leads the team with 9 goals in 5 games The game opened with both teams attacking their goal and a very aggressive style of play, but both goalkeepers turned them away on many occasions. With about 14 minutes left in the first half, Glen Woodard broke a scoreless tie with his fourth goal of the season. Their lead didn’t last long when EGR retied the score at 1 apiece just a few minutes later. With Middleville being con tent with the way things went in the first half, they came out with the same aggressive style of play, but this time EGR wouldn’t be denied EGR scored three times in the first 10 minutes to blow the game wide open and Middleville never threatened again. Both clubs scored once more in the game with Middleville’s Chip Baughman scoring his first goal of the season and ending the score at 6-2. BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION HALL 9548 Cherry Valley EVERY THURSDAY 6:10 p.m. Early Birds ZYLSTRA DOOR, INC. "Where the customer comes first" (H) CD (H) •(H) CD • CD CD CD CD • CD GARAGE DOORS AND OPENERS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • Sales • Service • Installation Member of the Grand Rapids Homebuitaers Association - WE SERVICE ALL MAKES - 698*7242 s»,_™ 3086 92nd S.E., Caledonia � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/SunandNews_1989-09-26.pdf 8c924c52462db9b9987169a7f89271a5 PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia >3.. 118th Year ' No 88 / September 26. 1989 * Middleville. Michigan 49333 Proposal ‘B’ endorsed Caledonia School Board to apply for December date for bond issue request by Barbara Gall The Caledonia Board of Education last Tuesday authorized Superintendent Robert Myers to apply for a December election date for its second bond issue request this year. The December election follows the one last June in which residents were asked to approve funds to expand the district's three elementary schools. That request was defeated by 17 votes. Trustee Sharon Oatley reported that she and Trustee Steve Donker had met with a committee of teachers, parents and staff who recommended the December election time. The committee also recommended that enough funding be requested so that cuts would not have to be made once the construction was begun. The $4.12 million request would add a total of 18 classrooms to the three elementaries, gymnasiums at Kettle Lake and Dutton Elementaries and improve­ ments at Caledonia Element­ ary. Myers said that the district faces enrollment increases of about 100 students a year, and Kettle Lake Principal Jeff Worman reported after the meeting that 10 Kettle Lake area students already are being shuttled to Dutton Elementary because of lack of classroom space. He said that Kettle Lake classrooms were at capacity in the second, third and fifth grades and only a few openings remained in the first, second and fourth grades. "We have a fair amount of space in the kindergarten this year, but that's only because we added the new all day-alternate day program. "Caledonia Elementary is full, and Dutton is rapidly running out of room," he said. Worman said that the district may end up having to study the "flex" areas, those along the elementary school boundaries, to make enrollment adjustments, although no one liked the idea of moving children from one school to another. If the bond issue is approved, construction could begin in the spring of 1990. The Caledonia election will be held after the Nov. 7 state referendum on two tax proposals, both designed to provide more state aid to schools and to equalize the per-pupil spending through­ out the state. At the board meeting, Myers emphasized that neither proposal would affect building programs or debt retirement schedules. These will continue to be handled by local school boards in the same way. Voting "no" on both proposals will keep everything just the way it is, Myers said. Proposal "A" seeks a half-cent increase in the state sales tax, with the added funds to go to public education. This proposal would have little effect on Caledonia schools, Myers said. Proposal "B" is more complicated and combines an increase in the sales tax from 4 to 6 percent with a rollback in property taxes. Under "B", all districts would become "in-formula" schools, Myers explained. School operating property taxes would be reduced to a "charter" millage, which could never be changed again except by another constitutional amendment. However, each district would be allowed to levy four extra mills, and each would get a "cost of living" increase from the state each year. In Caledonia, the millage rate would be rolled back from 30.5 mills to 20 mills, which would remain the charter millage unless the extra four mills were levied. Twenty-four mills, there- Continued on page 2 Caledonia teacher Larry Ferguson crosses off the ideas his group has presented during a school im­ provement brainstorming session held during last week's school board meeting. Building inspection fees raised Yankee Springs Township water system halted by health department by Jean Gallup The Michigan Department of Public Health has requested that Yankee Springs Town­ ship temporarily halt development of a well to deliver water to about 40 homes because of contamination spreading in the underground water table in parts of Section 19 of the township. Supervisor David Van Elst read a letter from Cora Rubitschun, representative of the Ground Water Quality Control Section of the MDPH, at the Sept. 14 township meeing. "MDPH and the BarryEaton District Health Department have recently sampled wells on Arch wood Drive, Valley Drive, East Parker Road and Chief Noonday Road for volatile organic chemicals. Trace amounts of several com­ pounds were detected in wells on Archwood and Valley Drives. We are in the process of confirming these results," Rubitschun wrote. First samples from the Gun Lake Comunity Church well and the Hoving well on Chief Noonday Road showed the chemicals, but later samples were negative, she continued. The MDPH has asked that the development of the well­ field site on Payne Lake Road be stopped until the lab tests have been reported. "The impact of these results on the placement of the well field will be discussed when results are reported," she said. Middleville couple runs area United Way by Jean Gallup Several Middleville resid­ ents have volunteered to make the village aware of the annual Barry Area United Way campaign that will be kicked off on Wednesday, Ocl 4. Lu and Dick Ward are both working for the annual event, with Dick as the Target Company Drive Chairman and Lu as Residential Chairwoman for Middleville. Marianne Baerman will work with businesses and Chris Boysen will be the contact for the Thornapple Kellogg School System, said Barry Area United Way Executive Director Cathy Williamson, who also hails from Middleville. Boy Scouts and other youths from agencies sponsored by the United Way from Middleville will be going door to door to provide Rubitschun also wrote that she would submit a request for funding from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to extend the proposed water main to serve all of Archwood Drive, Valley Drive, Patterson Road from Valley Drive to Chief Noonday, and the first four residences on Parker Drive. The proposed water main originally would have supplied parts of Edwin, Archwood and Chief Noonday Road. Garth Greenan, project manager of the of the water system from WW Science and Engineering (formerely Wil­ liams and Works), had reported in April that the well that would serve the service area was a good producer of water. A well that puts out 50 to 60 gallons per minute (gpm) is considered adequate, and the well that was ready to be tested in April was expected to produce 180 to 200 gpm. VanElst said the only thing that could be done about the delay is to wait and see what happens. Also at last week's meeting, the board voted to raise the fees charged for services provided by the township with the new rates effective for those who apply after Oct. 1 "I have no trouble justify­ ing these rates, especially after studying the amount of time we spend on them, and the costs to the township," Van Elst said, "and I was conservative on the times spent on these services." The new rates include $10 for permits for portable sheds, signs and disk antennas; $25 plus 5 cents a square foot for pole barns, decks, fences and other structures; $25 for pools; $100 plus 5 cents a square foot for a new single family residence or multi­ family; $50 plus 5 cents a square foot for remodeling or additions, $150 plus 10 cents a square foot for commercial Continued on page 3 Caledonia Twp., Village agree on joint project by Jean Gallup Caledonia Village and Township have agreed to work together on the planned expansion of the village's sewer system, reported Trustee Chip DeVnes at the township board meeting Sept 20. DeVries also said township and village officials had a special meeting Sept 18 and had agreed to share costs on a one-year trial basis in a 80-20 split. The larger amount would be the responsibility of the township because of "size proporai ion and double taxing and so on," DeVnes said. "We sat down and looked at the costs of running projects and the cost of running these buildings and decided on the 80-20 split for one year," he said. The 4-0 vote by* the board to accept the plan was called “just legal steps now," after discussion with village officials last month, DeVries said. The participation of the township in the sewer project already initiated by the village is agreed to in principle, but not in specific ways yet, he said. “It's definite that the village will expand the sewer. We will play some role in it; as yet we don't know what that role will be," he remarked A proposal to rebate the money the township is paid by C-tec to the non-profit organization that runs community access Cable 8 was approved by the board in a 4-0 vote. Cary DeWitt, a rep­ resentative from the community service cable, told the board to expect more community participation on the channel with the rebate going to fund more local projects. "Anyone can use this channel for a variety of functions, weddings, birthday parties, politics on the local and county level and sports," he said. "(C-tec owner) Ken Gackler would like to use it as before except he will open it up to just about everyone. It will be very much the same, but we'll update the equipment. There will be a more consistant output and maybe there will be a TV Guide* type of thing," he added. Part of the agreement to rebate the fees paid by C-tec is that someone from the township will be seated on the board of directors for cable communications for one year, DeWitt explained. Jeff Heilman was nominated and put on that board as township represent­ ative. The board also appproved an advertising agreement with the Grand Rapids Press for the coming year at $7.40 a column inch. The cost represents a slight increase over last year. A suggestion to bring to a vote a planning commission �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I September 26. 1989 Superintendent’s Corner by ... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg In August, the Board of Education, with staff input, adopted five goal areas for the 1989-90 year. An outline, or plan, for meeting the goals will be developed by the administration and presented for board review at the regular meeting Oct. 9. The Superintendent’s Comer will be used over the next two or three weeks to continue providing information on the goals and the considerations under study for meeting them. Again, I would like to request your input into this process. Please call your principal or me at 795-3313. Goal: Develop and implement a five-year capital outiay/maintenance plan ' Capita) outlay is usually considered as funds for needed addi­ tional equipment, buildings, or grounds development. Maintenance is providing for needed buildings, grounds or equipment repair or replacement. The plan would cover instructional equipment, major tex­ tbook adoptions, budding and grounds, major athletics facility and equipment, transportation, and food service equipment. Personnel and routine cleaning and upkeep needs are usually not included Each administrator is charged with the responsibility of developing, with staff input, a listing of needs for their building or area of responsibility. These needs lists will be combined and prioritized. Also included could be annual allowances for major needs such as textbook replacement or roof repair. The plan will then be presented to the Board of Education Building and Grounds Committee, which is inspecting each building and the grounds. The committee will further develop the plan, then make a presentation and recommendations to the full board. The capital outiay/maintenance plan will be coordinated with other district needs and plans such as the computer plan and the Curriculum Council recommendations in the budget process. This process will be repeated each year and the five-year plan will be updated and extended. Each year the plan can become more specific providing a helpful tool to your Board of Education in meeting the major needs of the Thornapple Kellogg School. Some of the major capital outlay and maintenance projects already completed this year or in the process that will be part of the first year of the plan include: Replacement of the high school gym roof. Major repair to West Elementary parking lot. in addition to repairs to all lots. Adding an IBM computer lab at the high school. Adding $24,000 of computer hardware in the middle school and elementaries. Adding entrance porticos at the middle school. Construction of an entrance to the ouside stairwell at the middle school. Replace ceiling in the middle school gym hallway. Expand the outside storage building. Restoration work on the football field. Middle school cafeteria renovation. Extensive painting — all exterior doors at the middle school and high school, middle school hallways, cafeteria and classrooms. Construction of elementary play fields near Page Elementary and restoration of middle school track. Two new buses are on order and special education bus rebuilt. Booster pump for water system. Installation of lockers received from Wyoming Rogers High School in middle school gym. Middleville couple heads local United Way Continued from front page written information about the BAUW to residents Another part of the residential drive program will be to set signs out urging support, she added. An important thing for people to remember is that the money pledged anywhere can stay in Barry County, Williamson said. “All you have to do is designate it," she noted. Fifty percent of Barry County residents work outside of the county, she said, and they should know that it is easy to support their own county. She pointed out that $20,000 was designated from the United Way of Kent County by those who wanted to donate to Barry County. Industries in Middleville involved in BAUW this year will be Bradford White Industries, Simpson Indust­ ries, Lescoa and Baby Bliss, Williamson said. “Some companies do their campaigning before the actual Dan Ruffe (left), personnel manager of Bradford White, accepts a box of Barry Area United Way pins from Dick Ward, Target Drive Chairman for Middleville. The pins will be given to Bradford White employees for their participation in the BAUW annual campaign. drive, she said, "in Hastings, Consumers Power Company, J-Ad Graphics and FlexFab all are what we call target companies or pacesetters, and they run their own campaigns." "We believe in it and like to help in some way to raise the funds needed," Ward said. The Barry Area United Way has 45 member agencies that they support with funds to carry out programs for the residents of the county. Cuddy Drain work won’t cost Barry residents Barry County residents along the Cuddy Drain will not have to pay for repairs, at least not this tune around. Barry County Drain Com­ missioner Robert Shaffer said last Wednesday that the work will be paid for by a special drain contingency fund that now is enough to cover the costs. The work on the drain is ex­ pected to begin next week. Leonard Roe of Allegan was awarded the contract for about $5,000 to clean sand bars out out of a silt trap that runs about 150 feet east from about 50 feet east of Patterson Road into Gun Lake. A special meeting at the Yankee Springs Township Hall was held last Monday night, at the request of the Gun Lake Homeowners’ Association, and Shaffer and Allegan County Drain Com­ missioner were on hand to at­ tempt to explain the project. Shaffer said Barry County is picking up 78 percent of the tab for the work, while Allegan County will absorb the remainder of the costs. Allegan County residents do Continued on page 6 Caledonia board to set December date for bond request Continued from front page fore, would be the maximum that could be levied. Myers said under Proposal "B” the district would receive $4,500 per pupil in the first year, whith is about $300 more per student than the district presently spends. In succeeding years, this per-pupil figure would be tied to the cost-of-living formula. Board Treasurer John Finkbeiner asked what would happen if the state ran out of money or suffered a recession. Myers replied all districts would suffer equally, just as before. After discussion, the board agreed to support Proposal "B." In other action, the board approved a negotiated agreement with the Transportation Association, and approved $2,015 for an Eye Com Reader/Printer and $12,290 for a 1990 Ford Van. President Arlene Hodg­ kinson added Athletic Director John Soderman and Caledonia businessman John DeVries to the committee working with the County Parks Commission on the purchase of school property for a proposed expansion of Lakeside Park. Other members of the committee are Chairman David Clark and Jim Newell. Citizens requesting time on the agenda voiced complaints about hazardous conditions on the new soccer field after wet weather. Jack Berends and Kathy Tafelsky both questioned why the field had not been finished properly when the board had voted funds for this purpose. Hodgkinson turned the matter over to Director of Auxiliary Services Richard Overmire, who will look into playing conditions on the field. Another citizen, Ann Mulder, said she wished to know if the Boardwalk playground at Kettle Lake - Coiiectr Elementary was indeed a community playground, as it had been promoted, or if it was just for Kettle Lake students. She said she had been told to leave the playground when she brought her pre-school youngsters to play there during the day. Hodgkinson told Mulder she and Kettle Lake Principal Jeff Worman would meet with her on the matter. After the business meeting, Director of Academics Doug Busman led the board and audience in a brainstorming session for school improvement ideas. He said the premise behind the exercise was "If you want a good idea, get a lot of ideas." The most popular suggest­ ions encouraged the school to become a positive place where each student could feel good about him or herself. . The^SunondNews An ‘all-risk’ Homeowners Policy covers many more losses than a standard’ or ‘broad form’ pohcy, at a small increase in premium Ask us about the all-risk’ Homeowners Policy today? Publication No. USPS 347580 1952 N Broadway — PO 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 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 BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St (M-37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 costs o vote for one of the school improvement ideos after oil were listed. t-oandeu tn 1870 — Published by... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I September 26, 1989 / Page 3 TO THE EDITOR: Middleville annexes 2nd parcel of property by Jean Gallup Area cemeteries in disrepair To the editor: I am writing this letter out of concern for the friends, relatives, clergy, veterans and others who lay at rest in the Caledonia cemeteries. The condition that the village and township officers have allowed the cemeteries to diminish to is a disgrace and indication of lack of respect for the dead and their loved ones. In particular, the lawns at these cemeteries have not been mowed and maintained throughout the summer mon­ ths. rhe grass and weeds this past Friday was at least 12 in­ ches deep The beautiful flowers and shrubs planted by the friends and families were, at best, barely visible. The flush headstones and veterans markers were invisible until you stepped on them When we returned on Sun­ day, the lawn had been par tially mowed. The lawn on the west side of the cemetery road was still knee deep in grass and weeds and the headstones in (he area that was cut was left with deep grass surroun­ ding them The people of the village and township have given these officers the responsibility of maintaining the cemetery and keeping it respectable for those who have served their families, fnends. community , country and Lord, and been laid to rest. Although I am not a resident of Caledonia Village and Township, my mother-in-law and father-in-law were I am not concerned about the blame that they will want to put on the contractor they hired to maintain the cemeteries, because they have been given the ultimate authority. I believe these officials owe the people in this area a guarantee that the situation will be corrected immediately and that it will never happen again. I also feel the Caledonia Village and Township Officers owe the families of those who lay at rest in the cemeteries a per sonal apology for the lack of respect shown to their family members. Respectfully yours. Dale L. Bopp. Grand Rapids 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 • Let­ ter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer’s name will be published. • All letters should be written in good tastes. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submit­ ted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling & punctuation. The village of Middleville has grown through annexation for the second time in a month, with another approval by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The second parcel of property to be transferred from Thomapple Township to the village is on 10 acres owned by Rivertown Realty and Development Company of Grandville, situated east of Lincoln Meadows. The previous annexation approved by the commis­ sioners was a 40-acre parcel of land, which is the site of a proposed mobile home park called Cider Mill Estates. With the action by the commissioners Sept. 12, and industrial; and $10 for temporary office and demolition permits. Also, electrical permits for a 100-amp service will be $75; for 150-amp service it will be $100 and for 200amp service it will be $125. Late fees or no calls will be double fees with a $50 minimum and a late occupancy permit will be $50. Rezoning requests will be $150, special use permits, $100; variances or other Zoning Board action; $100; and the rental for the hall will now be $200. In other business, the board scheduled two hearings on requests from property holders on four roads to set up special assessment districts to pay for the paving of those roads. A special tax district allows the township to lend money to homeowners to contract for work such as road paving and recover the money by a "special assesment” each year to be paid with their taxes. To set up such a district, at least 51 percent of the property owners who would be affected by the improvement must sign a petition requesting the district from the township. Two public hearings must be held to field public comments on the proposed work before it can be considered by the board, with published notices for 10 days each before the meetings. The hearings were scheduled for a special meeting of the board on Thursday, Sept. 28, and at the next regular board meeting Oct. 12. l^THORNAPPLE FLORAL 114 River Street. Middleville Downtown — Along the River COMPLETE FLORAL SERVICE FOR ALL OCCASIONS — We wire flowers worldwide OPEN Mor Wed 95 Thurs &Fn 95 30. Sal 91 (616 ) 795-3331 To do that, the co-owners of the company. Dan Vredevoogd and Jeff DeKoning, also will require a zoning change from R-2 (single and two-family dwellings) to R-4 (multiple family only). The developers had asked the village for the annexation after a zoning hearing was held before the Barry County Planning Commission in May. At that time, they were advised to seek annexation as the simplest and fastest way to achieve the zoning change. "It would make sense, doing the annexation first to the village," said Linda Anderson, director of the county office of planning at that time. "A village zoning change is much simpler because they don't need the O.K. from the county and state. So. the village could do it faster." The developers have said they will construct one building at a time, with the project expected to take several years. The village has not been able to permit new hook-ups to the present sewer system of the village because it is over capacity, so Rivertown Realty will construct on-site sewers for the first building, they have said. The 50 percent expansion of its present lagoon-type system is scheduled to be finished during the fall of 1990. according to reports to the council by the Village Engineer Richard Meyers. Caledonia Village, Twp., hear repair options by Barbara Gall The Caledonia Village Council and Township Board sat down together last week to discuss a cooperative effort to expand sewer service in both municipal areas. No official action was taken, however, because the Department of Natural Resources still must decide whether the village can obtain a surface water discharge permit necessary to construct a mechanical treatment plant. The two boards did seem to agree that the village would own and operate the expanded local sewer treatment system, while the township would contract with the village for any sewer services. The expansion discussed, however, would not yet have the capacity to handle Yankee Springs system on hold Continued from front page Middleville is 50 acres larger than before. Village manager Kit Roon approved of the expansion. "In my opinion, it’s the type of development that belongs in either a city or a village, as opposed to the township," he said. "This area needs more rental property. We get calls every week from people looking for places to rent. "I understand the concerns about traffic. We can take care of that as it comes up-more traffic lights, widening; what­ ever it takes." Rivertown Realty plans to build a 132-unit, six-building apartment complex on the property, located east of the Lincoln Meadows Senior Citizens Apartments. The roads in question are Johnson and Russell roads in Gun Lake Plat, with 15 property owners seeking $9,523; Wayland Avenue in Sandy Beach Plat for $7,250 with 27 residents; Cleland from Patterson to Sandy Beach Road for $12,849.19 for 24 owners; and $5,680 for eight taxpayers on Cleland to North Sandy Beach Road. The repayment plan calls for payments over three years at 8 percent interest. The board also held a truth­ in-taxation hearing before the regular meeting and will act within seven days to prevent the millage rate they are allowed to levy to drop from .9847 to .9138 mills. The Headlee Amendment says that townships may not levy any increase in property tax assessments, discounting inflation, without a public hearing. VanElst pointed out that the township has rolled back the Headlee Amendment for the last four years, and the levy has gone from 1.5 mills to .9847. He also noted that Yankee Springs pays Thornapple Township _5 mills for fire and ambulance coverage, and can no longer afford not to override the amendment sewer service for the whole township. Village Council President Glen Klaver said he had hoped the DNR’s decision on the permit would be in hand by the meeting date, but consultant engineers from Williams and Works indicated that now it might be November before the village gets its answer. The two boards went ahead with some preliminary discussion, however, including a review of the expansion plans for the village’s present lagoon wastewater system. Lou VanLiere, engineer from Williams and Works and project director for^he Caledonia system, explained that though recent repairs to the system had increased its capacity, all sewer permits presently must be approved by the DNR on a case-by-case basis. Expansion plans will bring the system to 200,000 gallons per day, and if additional lands could be added adjacent to the system, expansion could increase capacity to 500,000 GPD, an equivalent of about 3,200 units. "This is about as far as expansion of the existing site could go," he said. Adding a mechanical sewage treatment plant to handle further expansion would require the surface water discharge permit, because the effluent would drain into the Emmons Basin and the Thornapple River. If the DNR approves the permit, and if the township is interested in hooking into Continued on page 5 Start swmc cP Tis the season to start socking away savings for Christmas 1990. Join our Christmas Club today and begin a little stocking stufffer that will make your Christmas future merry and bright. State Bank of Caledonia Offices in Caledonia & Dutton 267 Main St. - CALEDONIA — Phone 891-8113 3205 68th St., S.E. — DUTTON Phone 698-6337 lender FDI€ �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I September 26. 1989 find out the cause of my problems," she said. She will be undergoing more tests and possible surgery in the near future. Our good wishes go with Hazel. The Hazel McCaul column will not be in the Sun and News until some health problems can be corrected. "I will not be collecting news for a week or two until I Leighton United Methodist Pioneer Club starts Sept. 27 nursery will also be provided The program is from 6:30 to 8 p.m Pioneer Cub’s aim is to show children how Jesus Christ can be tn every phase of their life For further information, call A nona Steeby (891-1567) or the church office (891-8028) Leighton United Methodist Church, at the comer of 142nd Street and 2nd Avenue, will begin its Pioneer Club program Sept 27 at 6:30 pm. Pioneer Club is a nondenommational program for children from kindergarten through the sixth grade. A 3and 4-year-old class and a Surplus food distribution in area scheduled for Sept. 28 Please bring your registration cards with you. no card, no surplus. For more information, call Lillftn Schultz at 891-8135. The next commodity surplus food distribution date will be .Sept. 28 at the Holy Family Hall from 10 a m. to 5 p.m. or until supplies run out. Thornapple Kellogg school athlete of the week announced Each week, student athletes are selected for their performance, effort, attitude and dedication to their team and school. The students can be proud of their contribution and sportmanship in the athletic arena. This weeks athletes and the sports they play are (front row, left) Mark McNutt, freshman football; Bill Baldry, JV soccer; Marde Henry, JV basketball; Bonnie Bekkering, tennis; Kim Wohlford, freshman basketball; Mandy Pranger, JV basketball; Trade Middleton, cross country; (back row) Phil Postema, golf; Mark Harcek, JV football; Tony Jones, cross country; Shawn Monroe, JV football; Jeff Kares, varsity football and Tad Thatcher, varsity soccer. DUTTON LOCAL CHURCH Call 795-3345 today CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 6950 Hanna Lake SE (just South of 68th St.) and have your church A Church on the Word listed here each week! DIRECTORY Reach Over 7,000 Area Homes Good Shepherd Lutheran Church St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest 'People that care" Visiting Pastor Al Korvemaker • 452-9711 SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. l|| jiwJygr Middleville at the Community Hall 1 p" Sunday Service 9.30 a m. Pastor Monte C. Bell Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (616) 795-2391 2415 McCann Road, Irving. Michigan Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music Sunday School 9:45 a.m. ll:00a.m Sunday Evening Service...................................... 6:00 p m. St. Paul Lutheran MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE MISSOURI SYNOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES (Come join our family . God’s family) 111 Church Street Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Parmelee Morning Worship Sunday Morning Worship.................8:30 a m. Middleville Sunday School Sunday School...........................................9:45am. Morning Worship Sunday Morning Worship............... 11.00 a m. . 9:30 a.m. . 9 45 a m. 11 00 a m. Rev. Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church Church Office Phone - 795-9266 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 708 West Main Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. Mom»ng Wo»sn© Se*v>ce Sunday School Evenr»g Worship Serve® 1000 a m. 1115 a m. 600 p m. YOU ARE INVITED Aev Roger rimmerman. Pastor 795-3667 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH "The Church where everybody s somebody and Jesus Christ is lord" Sunao School 9 X am Sux>ov Momng Wash© ’OKa m Sunday t/enrg Wonh© 600 pm Weanesocn Modern prover 4 Boe Oucfc 700 p m Rev WHkjm Dobsor Pastor S**ve Jackson Youm Pastor 891-9923 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings ■‘.A durrch utdt a airmg heart jtr on cnaunaur\ and dve world" Ret Paul Double, Interim Rector Sunday Services9:30 a.m. it 6:00 p.m. Phone 945-3014 Pastor Mede Buualda Sunday Eucharist During Summer_______________10 00 am Regularly ................................ 10:30 am. Morning Prayer Wednesday__ ________ .._______ 7:15 am. Dan Ackerman Seminary intern Al Tiemeyer Community calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 7240 68th Street. SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M 37 Pastor. Rev. Max E. Tucker Music, Jeff Vander Heide “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Sunday Morning Worship Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer................. A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY 9:45 a.m., 11 00 a m & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY.................. Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m 9:30a.m. 10:45a.m. 6:50a.m. 7:00p.m. Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School Praise Service Sunday Evening Service ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH 6:45 pm PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue 1st Service 8: 30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11 a.m. Church School 9:45 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 Rev Rick Veenstra. Interim Pastor Rev Stanley Vugteveen. Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED Services — Sunday School ....................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship.................. 11:00 a m. Evening Worship.....................6:00 p.m. Pastor Wesley J. Coffey Phone 795-7076 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 11:10 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6 30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday 6.30 p m Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship, Wednesday 7 00 p m REV KENNETH VAUGHT 891-8028 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Rev. James Cusack Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 A.M. Phone 891-9259 Sunday School......................................................... 9:30A.M. 5:00 p.m. Evening Service....................................................... PJ4. Saturday Evening Mass SAS Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School Worship Service 915 o.m. 10 00 o.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Porsonoge — 891-8167 Rev. Dr. Robert Wessman Sunday Mass ......... 9:00 a m & 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass ....................... 7.00 p.m. (The (Old £imr JRrtl|odi«t (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave, SE. Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11 00 a m. Evening Worship 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . . .7 00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 26, 1969 / Page 5 Caledonia Village, Township hear options for joint sewer system Continued from page 3 the village system, then the township must decide how large an area would be served and how many units would be needed, said VanLiere. The boards also need to consider the financial "mechanisms" in constructing such a plant, he said. "What is economically feasible?" he asked. "To go to 500,000 GPD at the existing site could cost $3 million. It could cost 54 to 5 million for a plant that could handle one million GPD. Financing must be a major consideration in any of these alternatives." Attorney Jim White then explained to the officials several basic options in setting up a joint village-township system. One would be to establish a joint sewer-water authority that would oversee the construction, the financing and the care and maintenance of the system. Users would pay the authority, which then would pay for the system. Everyone would be equal in this arrangement, White said. A second option would be to let the county build, finance, operate and maintain the system. The local municipal bodies would then contract with the county for services. However, White warned, administrative costs are high in this arrangement, and local control is lost The third option would be for the village to own the system and then contract with the township. White also discussed the financial aspects of a joint system. He said raising money is hard, but that the most feasible fund-raising methods were to raise charges to use the sewer and to set up special assessments. He pointed out that there were no longer many federal grants available to finance such a project, and that a growing area like Caledonia would not qualify for Environmental Protect­ ion Agency or other low-interest loans. Developers also could help defray the cost of the system, he said. "You have some big developers knocking at your door. You can find out who is really serious about these plans, and they can help pay." First, however, White said the question must be decided as to which governmental entity would handle the system. "The township does not want to be in the sewer business," responded Cale­ donia Township Super­ visor Jerry Good. "The village is the expert. The township doesn't want a lot of little systems scattered all over, either." Klaver said he agreed with Good. "Are we safe in the assumption that the village will go ahead in the sewer business?" he asked his council. Council Trustee Hugh Kegerreis pointed out that some village residents felt the system should service only the village. Klaver said the village would still be the leader and the owner of the treatment plant. The township would contract with the village for services. Trustee Susan Berencsi noted that the attitude of developers about paying sewer fees had changed. "It used to be that they had the attitude that they were doing us a big favor coming out here," she said. "Now they seem willing to pay the price." White reiterated that a sewer service district would need to be identified in the township, and VanLiere added that consideration must be given to how that service would be transported to the township. "The village system is already built," he said. "But in addition to the capital cost of building the treatment facility, there is the cost of building the (transportation) system (for the township.)" White said the township would have to assess money to build the system, plus pay the village for its services. Good then asked if the village was willing for the township to participate in its plans, or would it rather see a series of small sewer systems set up in the township. Trustee Dan Erskine said answering that question really depended on what the DNR said about a surface water discharge permit. No cooperation would be possible without that, he said. At White’s suggestion, another joint meeting will be held after the necessary information is received from the DNR. He also suggested the township decide on a service area and an approximate number of units that would be needed from the sewer system. Before the joint meeting began, the Village Council unanimously approved the ordinance governing the future operation of the local access cable television channel. Village Attorney, Jim Brown, said he found no fault with the wording of the ordinance, and Trustee Jeff DeVries was appointed the council's representative on the new board of directors which will run the channel. The first meeting of the board will be Oct. 2. In another matter, Erskine questioned why the DNR Caledonia Township, Village agree on joint sewer project Continued from front page can tell you," Fischer questions on specific prop­ request to allow minor continued. erties were answered by the changes in Planned Unit Another member of the board. Developments (PUD) without audience suggested that the To the contention that public hearings brought planning commission might Datema is very difficult to strong objection from one approve a minor change reach to conduct business, the audience member. "I disagree. pending approval of the board advised those who want We have no other input township board, and the to talk to him to call him at except public hearings. They public would then have input his home. are not an elected body; we at the township meeting. Williams, who is also have no recourse, therefore we "What does it matter if the president of the Campau Lake should have the right to planning commission has Association, announced that know," Ed Fischer said. three things or five things on Clerk Sharon Buer the docket?" Fischer protested. explained that minor changes "I move that we table this were those that would not for a month, and see if we can affect more than 5 percent of come up with the changes in the value of the PUD, either wording," said Trustee Tom Fischer, ending the discuss­ up or down. Planning Commission ion. The vote was 4-0 to table member James Williams the matter. Treasurer Shirley Tolan spoke for the idea of a change. "These minor changes are reported that the summer tax so small and it's expensive collection was going at with notices and bringing "about normal" pace with 80 people in. These are minor percent of the taxes paid by things they want to change, township residents. Complaints about the job that's all," he said. "You're going to be there performance of Phil Datema, the township building anyway, and you're not doing a good job of advertising, I inspector, were heard, and the Kent County Health Department, Caledonia Town­ ship and the Campau Lake Association were going to conduct a sanitary survey to assess future needs and explore options to meet those needs. The first meeting of those involved in the project was scheduled for Sept. 25, he said. had granted the owner of Fritzies Fast Foods Rest­ aurant at the Village Centre a sewer unit when the application had not gone through the council. He said he objected to the new restaurant receiving a unit when others have been on a waiting list a long time. Klaver said he had been telling callers to go to the DNR, but council members questioned whether all prospective applicants had been told the same thing. Qarificatioh of the policy was not possible because Village Clerk Jackie Cherry was on vacation. Burger King 5-7; The Water Doctor 5-7. High Series - B. Meyers 555; D. Blough 475; G. Stevens 465; C. Sinke 449; J. Soules 447. Bowkrettes Hair We Are 8-4; Village Stylist 6-6; Hastings City Bank 6-6; Seif & Sons 6-6; High 218; C. 167; L. 164. P T-K golfers drop three The Middleville Golf Team traveled to Ironwood on Sept. 18 to battle league leaders Byron Center and Calvin Christian. Calvin Christian, rated number one in the State Class C and a third place finisher in last years state tournament, blistered the Ironwood nine with a 147 team score. They had scores of 35, 36. 38 and 38. Byron Center shot a 177 and Middleville a 190. Leading Middleville in scor­ ing were Matt Cawson with a 42; Brett Muller. 46; Phil Postma. 48; and Brian Beutc. 54. Cawson's 42 was the match medalist score in the Byron Center match. On Sept 20 the Trojans entertained the Kelloggsville Rockets at the Yankee Springs Golf Course. Kelloggsville's 180 team score bested the disappointing 201 score for Middleville. Matt Cawson had a 46 to lead Middleville Other Middleville scores were Jack Miller with 50. Bob Borrink with 52 and Phil Postma with 53. Next week Middleville travels to Palmer Park to play Godwin and Comstock Park and to the Pines to play Lee and Hamilton. T-K alumni invited to Homecoming Sept. 29 Thomapple Kellogg are in­ vited to the pre-game ac­ tivities which include a hog roast starting at 6:30 Friday, Sept. 29 at Bob White Stadium. Come and bring back your memories to share with fellow classmates. The cost of the pork on a bun and a pop will be $2. A special surprise will he waiting for all returning alum­ ni so don't miss out on the fun. The band will start its pre­ game show at 7:15 p.m. Kick-off is at 7:30 p.m. The Middleville Trojans will be playing Battle Creek St. Phillip in a non-league contest. Protect your family from financial hardship. OPEN SAT., SEPT. 30 • 1-4 PM 7660 TISCHER ROAD, LAKE ODESSA (B4th St. E. to M 5O (Aldeo Noth). E. to JocAson. S to W. To Tischer S to houto 1 LARGE FAMILY HOME 3 plus bedrooms. 2.1 ocres. Formol dining room. Main floor oHice or hobby room with outside entrance. Family room. All Andersen windows. Motivated sellers. cmam Auto-Owners’ mortgage life insurance provides money to pay oft the mortgage or other debts in the event of you r death. and can continue mortgage payments if you’re disabled Call your Auto-Owners agent for details. Cell LINDA VAN GEEST 8918534 or ... GREENRIDGE Realty, Inc. 949-8900 ThlNo Pro6&enfa)p&,- DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. "When You Think of Insurance, Think of Us” 215 E Main Street, Caledonia, Michigan 49316 JEFFREY M. De VRIES (lames - B. Meyers Sinke 169; B Kerner Love 166; D Blough Miller 164. (616) 891-8125 JOHN J. DeVRIES �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / September 26, 1989 Middleville Rotary Club spaghetti dinner coming up With the coming of fall’s cooler weather, warmer meals are in store for most of us. The Rotarians of Middleville know this, so every year about this time, plan for a huge spaghetti dinner to kick off the fall season. For his efforts at earlier Rotary spaghetti dinners, Chet Geukes (left) has earned the title of chief sphagetti thrower, and Marc Squire (right) does very well at toasting tray after tray of garlic bread to accompany the main course. Tasty homemade pies served for dessert are becoming a delicious tradition at the annual event. The Rotary Club members put on the dinner to raise money for the many worthwhile activities they contribute to throughout the year. Again this year, they will pass out complimentary tickets to each elementary school child in the Thornapple Kellogg Schools. All children under the age of 12 are free when accompanied by an adult. Tickets are available for $4 from any Rotary Club member and also at the Middleville Branch of the Hastings City Bank. Trojans split two tourney soccer games Cuddy drain cleaning work won’t cost Barry residents Continued from page 2 not have enough money in their Cuddy Drain contingen­ cy fund to pay for the project, so residents from Wayland Township will be assessed. But Shaffer cautioned, “The next time around we won’t have that money and we’ll have to assess (the residents). 1 think most of the Barry County residents understand the situation.” Some Wayland Township officials and residents, however, are upset about hav­ ing to pay again for the work. A major dredging project for the drain took place about three years ago. when workers removed silt with a suction technique. Some residents protested the work, saying it was too costly and that it wouldn't take care of the problem for long. Wayland Township officials since then have filed a com­ plaint with the State Drain Tribunal, maintaining that Allegan County residents along the drain should not have been assessed because the channel at the east end of the drain is being used for recreational purposes. The township holds that it does not function primarily as a drain and that those who benefit most from the drain work should pay for it. A hearing on that complaint will take place in December. On the other hand, Barry County residents say that the sediment buildup is a direct result of what the Allegan County residents do with the drain further upstream. The cleaning of the drain this time is expected to cost just under $5,000. CALEDONIA PRINTING 9790 Cherry Valley Rd., Caledonia • Letterheads • Photo Copying • Envelopes 891-2121 » Weddings • Business Cards • Rubber Stamp • Carbonless Forms • Computer Forms • Facsimile Service Fax # 891-8074 Colleen Shoa* Owners -Beh.n-tj S/eiia s Pizra — Trojan cross country teams win Both the Middleville cross country teams were victorious in the meet with Wyoming Lee last week. This is the first time since 1985 that the girl’s team had enough runners to score a victory. The boys score was 24-32 and the girls was 20-33. Middleville places were: Julia Kooman, first, (23:08); Tracie Middleton. third, (26:11); Faith Smith, seventh, (30:31); Christy Christian, sixth. (29:42) and Melanie Cooper, fifth, (27:43). For the boys: Ed Rumbergs, first, (18:34); Tony Jones, second, (19:15); Nick Stahl, fourth. (19:53); Mark Shriver, eighth. (21:22); Bryan Belson. ninth, (22:53) and Bill Atkinson, tenth. (25:04). • COURSE OFFERED • Course Title: Personal Finance The time is gone when providing for tomorrow's needs meant simply working hard and putting a little bit away each month. Taxes, inflation, interest rates and confu­ sion about savings and investment options require that closer attention be given to planning how we manage our financial resources. Each of these topics is explored in this 4-week course entitled "The Seven Keys to Financial Success". This class is being offered on October 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 7:00-9:00 pm. at Thornapple Kellogg H.S. To register, call 795-3397. The TK varsity soccer “Ex­ press” began its OK Rainbow Conference action this past week with a split of two games. Plagued by injuries, the Trojans faced rival South Christian with just two reserves, and fell to the Sailors 5-1. Glenn Woodard scored the lone goal. On Thursday, TK traveled to Forest Hills Northern and romped to a 7-0 victory. Senior forward Peter Andersen scored 5 goals in the first 15 minutes of the game and the Trojans coasted the rest of the way for the victory. Bob Flikkema added a goal and Steve Van Duine booted a penalty kick to complete the scoring attack. Goalkeeper Chris Barton earned his second shutout of ‘Happy 60’s’to have potluck The Caledonia “Happy 60” Club will have a potluck din­ ner Monday. Oct. 2. the new board room, or Senior Centers as it is called now, at 330 Johnson St. in the old junior high building. Bring a dish to pass and your own table service. The Leighton Methodist Church Senior Citizens group will be coming to enjoy the day with the group. Also, two nurses from Grand Rapids will come to speak to the group (this is an invitation from the Leighton group). After the program, the business meeting will be held, with elections of 1989-1990 officers for the new year For more information, call Lillian Schultz at 891-8135. the season as the Express played most of the second half with ten players to rest their injured teammates. Middleville is now 1-1 in conference play and 4-3-2 overall. TK travels to Caledonia today and to Calvin Christian on Thursday. Call... 795-3345 The J.V. Trojans moved their record to 4-0 with a 14-2 victory over G.R Catholic Central last Thursday night. With an exciting 20-14 win over Caledonia, a 58-6 win over Kelloggsville. and a 32-0 win over Calvin Christian, the Trojans were riding high go­ ing into Thursday nights game. Jamie Berg, averaging 143 yards a game through three games, found the going rough against the Cougars and ended un with 55 yards on 11 carries. Dave Sherwood was 4 for 9 passing for 38 yards with Mark Harcek catching two for 30 yards. Berg took the ball in from 10 yards out to start the scor­ ing for the Trojans. The extra point try was no good and the first quarter ended with the Trojans ahead 6-0. In the second quarter, the Trojans fumbled the ball out of their own end / one to give the Cougars their only score for the night and the half-time score of 6-2. In the third quarter, the Trojans mounted a time con­ suming drive, which lasted in­ to the fourth quarter. That ended with Dave Sher­ wood taking the ball in on a 9-yard scamper around the left end. Sherwoxl connected with Bob Jansen for the two point conversion and the final score 14-2. The defense, for the third time in four games, held their opponents under 100 total yards. Harcek lead the defense with an important interception that stopped a Cougar drive in the third quarter The Trojans travel to Comstock Park to take on the Panthers this Thursday, Sept. 28. T-K golf team wins 2 matches last week The young Middleville golf team had their best week in a long time by going 2-2 in league action last week. On Sept. 11, Middleville entertained defending Class C State Champion, Comstock Park and Godwin. Comstock Park shot a 177 to beat Mid­ dleville by 20 strokes but Middleville’s 197 score beat Godwin’s 224. Leading the way in the match held at the Yankee Springs Golf Course was Brett Muller with a 46, Bob Borrink’s and Brian Beaute’s 50's and Phil Postma’s 51 were also coun­ ting scores for the Trojans. On Sept. 14 the Trojans traveled to Winding Creek to take on Hamilton and Lee. Hamilton's 183 edged out the T-K linksters by seven shots, but Middleville’s 190 bested Lee’s 225 total. Phil Postma shot a 45 to lead Middleville. Other Middleville scores were Brett Muller’s 46, Jack Miller’s 47, and Matt Cawson’s 52. Middleville next plays Calvin Christian and Byron Center at Ironwood and Kelloggsville at Yankee Springs C COME PLAY FOR A LIVING! 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Middleville Police Chief Louis Shoemaker is teaching a Drug Abuse Resistance Education class to 210 children in seven different fifth-grade classes at the school and has already said he expects the program to grow in the future. The DARE project, which Chief Louis Shoemaker talks to Curt Wissink's fifth grade class about drug abuse. His program lasts for 17 weeks and covers all aspects of the problem of drugs. Music teaches insights and self esteem by Jean Gallup Students at Page Elemen­ tary were treated to a special program recently when Jerry Jacoby presented music and songs with a difference called "Lifesong Entertainment." "Jerry's program deals with honesty, respect, respons­ ibility, integrity and friendship," said his wife, Michaella. The hour show is upbeat, with high energy entertaining songs and stories that teach, she continued. "He really has a heart for kids. His goal is to help today's kids become lifelong winners," she said. A former high school band director and elementary music teacher, Jerry began his career as an entertainer part-time Jerry Jocoby always has an four years ago. After one year, he decided to go at it full energetic show for the students he entertains. Here time, and loves it, she remarked. he is matting the children He performs at schools, of Page Elementary part banquets, private clubs and of the show. amps. An hour of good dean hilarious fun is promised by Jerry Jacoby when he performs. The students seemed to enjoy his show, and he said he loved playing at Page Elementary in Middleville. "I loved Page Elementary. They're a very good audience and very receptive," Jerry said, "I'd love to come back." Since his shows are never the same, the next visit will be a surprise, he added. "It will have the same emphasis, but different stories," he said. Jerry plays guitar and banjo and works with his puppet chicken, Elmer. He also involves the children very heavily in his show. "The kids have a really good time, with much laughter, and they all feel good about themselves during his shows," Michaella said, "He's a real kid person." His stories are real life true stories the kids can relate to; a lot of "Leave It To Beaver"type truths that he learned about when he was a child, she said. Performing in Illinois, New York and California, Jerry gets good reviews from Michigan audiences as well as the other states. "Jerry Jacoby can keep the whole school in the palm of his hand with a fabulous entertaining and educational show," comes from Oakbrook School in Sterling Heights. "We've had Jerry Jacoby to perform on three occasions this year. Each performance was tailored for a special event," said a Southwood School official in Kentwood. A Muskegon teacher says,"The most positive and exciting program we have attended." He just calls it one hour of good, clean, hilarious fun. A member of the Michigan Touring Arts Agency Directory, Jerry has two audio visual tapes available. The tapes are ideal for parents, grandparents, educators and anyone who loves children, Jerry said. "Good Stuff for Kids," and Heros For Kids* can be ordered by writing to 22167 Margareta St., Detroit, 43219, or by calling 1 (313) 534-1540. has lately received a lot of national and local publicity, is taught only by police officers in the communities they serve after a training period, usually paid for by community organizations. The Thornapple Drug Abuse Council and the Parent and Elementary Teachers (PET) both contributed to the cost of the training for Shoemaker over the summer, as well as other civic groups. The long-term commit­ ment is not expected to have tangible results until the present fifth graders are in the tenth or eleventh grade, Shoemaker said, when explaining the program to the Middleville Village Council before he underwent the necessary training. That doesn’t mean the program won't be working, he said, but that will probably be the earliest when the effect of the program can be measured. The fifth grade is the "exit class," the last before the youngsters go into the junior high or middle school, and is the focus of the drug resistance prog­ ram. "The program is designed to have visitation from kindergarten to fourth grade and from sixth to ninth grade, but we can't commit to those because of lack of manpower, so we're concentrating on our exit class," Shoemaker said. "I really sold on this program." he continued," It's very, very profitable for the family, the school and the community." Shoemaker said his early experiences with the children and the program gives him encouragement. He said that the school staff is receptive and the children very responsive. "What the kids know about drugs runs the gamut from quite naive to very well versed — especially in terminology. But, they are all very knowledgeable kids," he noted. He said he is also happy to see the Bush administration "from the president on down; along with the schools parents and communities," get behind the anti-drug effort. The classroom course for the young people runs for 17 weeks. Shoemaker will finish the first session shortly before Christmas, and return for another 17 weeks and another four classes after the holiday break, he said. The solution to the nation’s drug abuse problem sounds simplistic, but it is true, he said. "If the young people in our community choose not to use drugs and alcohol, we wouldn't have a drug and alcohol problem in our community," he noted. The program he has committed to is working toward that result, he said. "It takes everybody's input," he stressed. 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Warm drying periods are not as long as is usually necessary to completely dry the hay, to make it safe to store and not have spon taneous combustion. The Shermans met their cousins at Gun Lake to camp out for the weekend of Sept 11, 12 and 13. LaVonna said there were certainly a lot of other people who had the same idea, because the park was loaded. When I talked to the Olivers, I was told that all the family felt punk with colds Hope you all shake them off quickly, folks. Its a shame to miss the beautiful fall days when we get them. Beth Verlinde said Leo just got back from his annual bear hunting. No luck, but they did see a bear. The fun in being with ocher bear enthusiasts is very rewarding. I guess, as is actually shooting one. Daughter Nancy and her son. Jeff, came from Rochester. N.Y. to enter Jeff at MSU for his freshman year. They stopped at Verlmde's first and then they all went over to MSU’s football game. Don Williamson said they spent Saturday and Sunday, the 12th and the 13th. on Lake Michigan fishing. No luck, but had a good time, anyway. Bette and Ray Koeplmger went to their nieces wedding. Saturday, Sept. 12, in Muskegon Then while in Muskegon, the Venture Touring group went to visit the Silver Sides World War II Submarine. Had real good weather for the weekend Russ and Alice Bender left last Tuesday to visit their daughter. Beverly, and family in California. They came NEW FALL HOURS: ■ main Mon Wed 10 a.m.-9 p.m. ; Tues., Thurs., Fri. 10 a.m.-11 p.m.J Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. < ■Check out our... DAILY SPECIALS 129 East Main Street, Caledonia Phone — 891-8997 • JF ! home the first of this week. Rollo and Mae Bowerman went to visit his sister Gladys Carter She suddenly had some trouble with her knee She was sitting down to get up and couldn't. She is using a walker now Fern Doyle and Nettie Jansen got together for a whole day of visiting, shopp­ ing and just relaxing and en­ joying being together. Mon­ day. Sept. 14. Saturday. Fem and her daughter got together and had lunch and did some shopping. Loraine Thome is her daughter Then Friday evening, another daughter. Collen Swelnis. came for a visit. Had a nice visit with Edith Miller. Not too much change. John is about the same It was just nice to give a verba) hug to both to them. There doesn't seem to be much else I can do. Jerry and Jack Spencer went to an interesting Festival. Johnny Appleseed, in Fort Wayne. It was raining there as here, and Jerry said that she was surprised at the number of people who disregarded the rain She was there with son John and Mary Spencer. Daughter Lacy, their youngest child was given an apple by a man playing Johnny Appleseed, with a cooking pot on his head. Lacy was delighted in the whole thing. Jerry said it was the nicest, warmest and friendliest group of people. Hadn't been able to get Ber­ nard and Alice Wieringa. Alice had a good time walking the Mackinac Bride on the Labor Day Walk Bernard said that he had done it several times, so he did not go with Alice and her sister-in-law. Chic Moma's brother and Finance Waiver until February 24, 1990 on the John Deere credit card or finance waiver until March 1,1990 with JDFP Financing. Don’t Missit! $125 off riding mowers $125 off 100 Scries Lawn Tractors $200 off 200. 300 and 100 Scries l-nvn & Garden Tractors $40 off walk-behind tubers Get the quality you expect from John Deere at unexpected prices. A huge selection of riding mowers, 100 Series Lawn Tractors, 200, 300 and 400 Series Lawn & Garden Tractors, and walk-behind lawn mowers have been marked down to move out. Come in wliile the selection is best! 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Trudy Truax from Wayland, came Sunday. Sept. 17, to spend the day with Lois. Son Dave and wife Colleen, who live in Muskegon, also came over for a visit Sunday. As it was the Rev. Mike Northrop's 28th birthday, Ilya Norton said the whole family got together over Labor Day to attend Jeff Oakley’s family birthday party for lyla’s grandson, Mike. They ate out in the carport, until the delighted bees, joined the par­ ty. They finally had to remove the food to inside the house. They filled their plates and ate on the other side of the house. The bees didn't discover that they were there for quite a while, and by that time, they were all done. Then Fred and Linda Fisher invited all of Mike’s church members out to their home, right after church, for another celebration of Mike's birthday. ly la Norton and Grace Van Dyken went to Caledonia's funeral home to pay their respects to the family of Manan Dipt Monday evening. Sept 18. Sunday. Sept. 17. Eunice Brown’s brother and wife. Robert and Martha Crofoot. and sister. Ruth Wobma. came to see how Eunice was coming along. Bill and Donna Dean of Rochester came to spend the last weekend in August with Pat and Roger Barnum Jackie Bedford went out for lunch with a group of Ex­ Penny employees. Tuesday. Sept. 19. in Grand Rapids. Max Bedford is planning to retire this year on Nov. 10th They hope to do a lot of traveling. Don and Lois Stauffer just got back from a trip to St. Ignace and the Soo. On the trip they stopped to see Jack Stauf­ fer. He used to be a teacher here in Middleville. He lives up in the UP. Clare and Dorothy Brog hosted the old Carley Guild of the Methodist Church at a par­ ty last Saturday , the 16<h. at their home. There were 29 members there. Bessie and Carl Nelson at­ tended the family reunion, the Whitfords' and the Vaughns’. Bessie's side, at Hale. Sept. 12. Bessie said that last year a lot of the family were not there due to sickness and death. So this year’s was a much happier reunion, with so many there In the morning, when Johnny and 1 go out for our morning walk, the dew has been so heavy that there are so many ’’Fairy bushes." as my sister calls them Actually, they are just extra fine seed heads of various grasses But laden down with such heavy dew. they look so lacy and fine, catching your eye with their different colors. Have a good week, folks. See you next week THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Synopsis of Board Minutes September 11,1989 Regular meeting called at 7 03 p.m. Board Members Present s Others 7. Minutes approved as printed. Printed bills in the amount of $84,630.12 approval by roll call vote. Motion passed unanimously to accept the insurance proposal from the Burnham 8 Flowers Agency in the amount of $15,449.00. Motion passed unanimously not to enter into an agreement with Caledonia Community Cablevision at this time. Motion passed unanimously to pay necessary expenses for Jack Wing » attendance at a Waste Management Operation train­ ing session. Motion passed unanimously to enter into an agreement with Richard Pierson. Wastewater Management Consultant. Motion passed unanimously exempting state owner proper ties from the administration fee Meeting adjourned at 10:40 p.m. Donna Kenyon. Clerk (9 26) Caledonia band trades chili for Florida sun by Barbara Gall The Caledonia High School Band will warm up fans with a chili dinner before the Scots’ Homecoming game Oct. 6. The noteworthy feast is part of a concerted effort to fund the band's Florida tour, which is planned for spring vacation in 1990. Musicians will abandon flutes and French horns to serve chili, hot dogs, dessert, milk and coffee from 4:30 to 7 p.m. in the high school cafeteria. Band parents are asked to chime in by drumm­ ing up homemade goodies to serve as a postlude to the supper. If your’re not too •’baro­ que." you can join a bandsponsored tour to Woodfield Mall in Schaumberg, Ill., on Nov. 4. The cost of the trip is $35 per person, and includes coffee and doughnuts en route. The bus will leave at 7 a m and return at 11 p.m. L'pbeat shoppers should call 891-1631 to make a reservation. A continuing money-maker for the marchers is collecting pop cans and bottles for recycling They are also col­ lecting D & W receipts, and will gladly make double time to your home with pick up service Simply call 868-6858 or 698-7214, and within a wave of the baton, a band member or parent will arrive to rhap­ sodize over your generosity, carry off your donations and hope for an encore. All funds generated by these programs will help defray the $30,000 cost of transporting the band to Florida where it will perform at Sea World and Disney World. Director Nan cy Ten Elshof is "Haydn" the destination of a special sur­ prise performance. All band parents are invited to tune in a( the Caledonia High School band room on Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. where the next Caledonia Instrumental Music Association meeting will be conducted. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I September 26. 1989 / Page 9 Homecoming King, Queen chosen Spirit Week atT-K promises week of fun by Jean Gallup A week of Homecoming festivities at Thornapple Kellogg High School starts Monday, Sept. 25, and will continue all week until they will be capped by the Friday night football game and a dance. At halftime, the Homecoming king and queen will be announced, revealing the results of earlier balloting by the students. A dance will follow the game and will last until midnight, ending the traditional week of fun for the students. The representatives for the homecoming game are freshmen Mindy Truer and Andy Higley, sophomores Heather Lenz and Jamie Berg, and juniors Kathy Uzarski and Jason Carpenter. The candidates for king and queen come from the senior class. Queen nominees are Sara Sei leek, Robin Kidder and Kathy Brock. The king will be chosen from among Mike Millhouse, Brad Eastwood or Nick Fox. The week's events will start on Monday with human pyramid contest with two grades competing at the same time and a seven-minute time limit. The first class up and following all the rules, such as only the bottom row of the pyramid may touch the ground, will win. Tuesday will see the tug-of-war, with 25 people to a side. Two grades will also compete at one time, continuing with winner vs. winner for first and second place, and loser vs. loser for third and fourth place. No cleats will be allowed. Dizzy bats will be the highlight Wednesday. Rules are simple. Each team has eight girls and eight boys. One member runs to the starting line to get a bat, places his forehead on the bat. He then pushes the bat in counterclockwise circles five times, clockwise circles five times, runs back to the starting line, tags the next runner, and sits down. On Thursday things get serious in the week-long contests to determine which class has the most spirit, with the mattress race. The 25-member teams from each class will have passers and riders. The riders lie on the mattress on the floor, and the mattress is then passed down the line with the rider lying on the top of the mattress. At the other end of the course, a new rider will climb aboard for the return trip. The class with the fastest time wins, and there is a penalty of 5 seconds if the rider falls completely off the mattress. The Friday of the big game and the close of spirit week is full of activities such as the obstacle course, a three-legged race, cake eating races and guzzling competitions, along with jump rope and cotton ball contests. A pep assembly will add to the excitement leading up to the airband contest held in the afternoon. Also by Friday morning, each class will have a hall decorated with a theme, and they will be judged on creativity, the decorations and the display of spirit by the class. The dance after the game to close out the night and the week will be semi-formal and will be held in the gym. Barry County Commission on Aging lunch menu set Wednesday, Sept. 27 Crispy chicken. Brussel sprouts. California blend, wheat bread, oleo. cake, milk. Thursday, Sept. 28 Sliced turkey, beets, spinach, roll. oleo. apple, milk. Friday, Sept. 29 Spaghetti with meat sauce. California blend, wax beans, fruit mix. milk. Monday, Oct. 2 Veal with gravy, whipped potatoes, oriental blend, din­ ner roll, oleo. fruit cocktail, milk. Tuesday. Oct. 3 Meatloaf with gravy, baked potato, chopped spinach, rye bread, fresh fruit, oleo. milk Individual menu items sub­ ject to change. Events Wednesday. Sept. 27 Hastings, singalong; Mid­ dleville. cards; Delton. Wolverine Band. Woodland. Margaret Reid Thursday. Sept 28 Hastings, cards, Nashville, bingo; Middleville, cards. Friday. Sept. 29 - Hastings, rolls and coffee; Nashville, popcorn; Woodland, blood pressure Monday. Oct. 2 - Hastings, bingo and popcorn, slides by Dejongs; Middleville, cards. Tuesday. Oct. 3 - Color lour. Nashville. Wolverine Band; Hastings, darts. FOOT PAIN? • Coms • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nads • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pam • Foot Related Knee Pam Dr. Terrence J. Emiley NEW OFFICE FOR PODIATRY 612, Mam Street in Caledonia Call 891-9133 for Your Appointment An annual event held every year at Thomapple Kellogg is the election of the Homecoming King and Queen. They are selected from members of the senior class, and are joined by representatives of the sophomore, junior and freshman classes. The winners of the crowns won’t be known until half-time at the homecoming game on Sept 29. 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MON TUES SAT. 10-5:30 WED THURS -FRI. 10-8 . 891-1584 The New Design I and II 9349 Cherry Valley Quality flowers designed with a personal touch. 891-8646 Mon.-Fri. 9-6; Sat. 9-5:30 Full Family Hair Care Caledonia Dorr 891-9257 681-9933 c/bove beyond Designed especially for you ... you’ll have complete coverage ... in one policy from one agent ... through one company at a LOWER COST. P1ONEEER STATE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY STAUFFER & WIGGERS SERVICE IS OUR PRIORITY — Caledonia Village Centre — 891 0090 or 1-800-647 0090 INSURANCE AGENCY in the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 in Caledonia. Ml 49316 (616) 891-9294 �Page iO7The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I September 26, 1989 Living memorial honors Dutton Firefighters Firemen from the Dutton/Gaines Fire Department stand in the background as the Vanderwal family listen to the Rev. Gerald Van Oyen as he dedicates a tree to the memory of Ray Vanderwal. The family members are (from left) Ross Vanderwal, his wife Karen , Dirk Vanderwal, Lori Walburg, Bob Housekamp, Barb Housekamp. Ruth Vanderwal, Cart Brinks, and Greg Vanderwal. Vanderwal, a firefighter with the department died earlier this year and the men of the department wanted to do something special to honor him. "I think it was a wonderful thing for the businessmen and firemen to do," said his widow Ruth. I m really gratetui tor it. Now we can watch it grow." Polls to celebrate 50 years Robert ond Kothrine Poll will celebrate their 50th anniversary Oct. 5. An open house will be held Oct. 7 at the Alaska Baptist Church, 7240 68th St. S.E. The Polls have three sons, John and Gladys Poll. Don ond Martha Poll, and Roger and Ginnie Poll; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. No gifts, please. School Lunch Menus Thornapple Kellogg High School, Middle School. Page Elementary Lunch Menu Wednesday. Sept. 27 Chili or vegetable beef soup, fruit, cheese/crackers, vegetable sticks. Thursday, Sept. 28 Pita Fajita/beef, lettuce, cheese, green beans, fruit Possible future volunteer firefighters watch and listen to juice. the dedication. Steven Jansen (left to right), Jonathan Friday. Sept. 29 Gallup, Daniel Jansen and Tommy Jansen attended the Pizza, cole slaw, fresh ceremony for Ray Vanderwal. fruit. NOTE: Whole and 2% milk offered every day. Hot dogs at Page every day. Salad bar at High School on Monday. Piz­ za, ham and cheese sandwich, chili, chef salad at H.S. each Middleville AA meetings day. are held at the Village Com­ munity Hall, 314 E. Main Street, at 8 p.m. Sundays. For more information call West and McFall 948-9402. Lunch Menu Middleville AA meets on Sundays 1989 MODEL CLOSEOUT NO PAYMENTS UNTIL FEBRUARY 1990 White is making way for the new 1990 product line by Wednesday, Sept. 27 Chili or vegetable beef soup, fruit, cheese/crackers, vegetable sticks. Thursday, Sept. 28 Pita Fajita/beef, lettuce, cheese, green beans, fruit juice. 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Middleville, Ml / September 26. 1989 / Page 11 Scots leash Huskies for third win in football and the score remained 6-0. despite a strong Husky rally near the end of the game “We moved the ball well all night, but over 100 yards in penalties was a large thorn in the foot, along with two fumbles which halted good moving drives." commented Scots' coach Ralph Shefferly “Northern deserves a lot of The Caledonia varsity foot­ ball squad held off a stubborn pack of Forest Hill Northern Huskies for a 6-0 win Friday night, upping the Scots’ season record to 3-1. Caledonia junior Bill Kowal put the game's only points on the scoreboard with a 26-yard touchdown run in the first half. The PAT attempt failed. Scot tennis team scores victory over Coopersville exhibition fourth doubles. Tanya Jousman and Kim Det­ wiler 6-2, 6-0 At Wayland, doubles teams were the winners as Karla Oosterhouse and Pam Johnson claimed a 6-3, 6-3 win at first doubles, and Cheryl Kral and Lil Hultman at second doubles won their contest 6-0, 6-1. In the third singles match between Caledonia’s Aleassa Schambers and Wayland's Emily Stem, the girls dueled for over two hours, both win­ ning a total of 13 games, many of which went to deuce. Stein put together the win. however, 1-6, 6-3, 6-4. The Scots meet Cedar Spr ing at home tomorrow at 4 p.m. The Caledonia girls tennis team got on the w inning track last Wednesday, posting a decisive 7-0 win over Coopersville, after sustaining a 5-2 loss to Wayland on Monday at Coopersville. Jodi Tuinstra at first singles and the first doubles team of Karla Oosterhouse and Pam Johnson both scored impressive 6-0, 6-0 victones. Other winners for the Scots were: second singles, Kim Graham 6-1, 6-4; third singles. Aleassa Schambers 6-0, 6-1; fourth singles, Katie Ramsey 6-0, 4-6. 6-0; second doubles, Cheryl Kral and Lil Kultman 6-1, 6-0; third doubles Rachel Adams and Susan Marsman 6-1, 6-1 and Middleville freshmen lose to Delton 20-6 last week The Caledonia JV football team last Thursday extended its winning streak to three with a 30-14 victory over the Huskies of Forest Hills Northern The young Scots gained 295 yards in total offense, led by Brad Seeley, who rushed 97 yards in seven carries for two touchdowns. Brad Stegenga rushed 80 yards for one touchdown and four PATs.. Ryan Haik added another touchdown for the Scots, and freshman quarterback Alan Aho scored two PATs. Coach John Butler com______ ___his defense which plimented held the Huskies to 60 yards rushing Seeley made two in­ terceptions. and Brad Feenstra led in tackles with eight. Barry Thornton also made key tackles in the Husky backfield, said Butler. The Scots will attempt to make it four in a row Thurs­ day against the Wayland Wildcats. credit They found ways to stop us at the best times, but still our men played well to overcome that." Shefferly complimented his defense, which held Northern to 159 yards in total rushing, picked off two interceptions and allowed onlv three com­ pletions m 15 Husky passing attempts Pete Crumback and Brad Walbridge each had one in­ terception. while Tom Bed­ nars ky. Kowal, Crumback and Phil Heyboer played tough defense. Shefferly said. “Our front four of Brent Bums. Scott Feenstra. Alan Aho and Tim Gnnage along with Wayne VanDam kept the Huskies under control all night." he added. He also credited the win to good play by the Scots' special teams. “It was a game where you never knew what was going to happen next." said Shefferly. “One team would have a great drive going, then there'd be a penalty Or you would think you had their drive stop­ ped. and there would be a penalty that kept the drive going. “It was that kind of night. But our kids played well. It was great to see our players grow mentally and emotional­ ly tonight." The Scots will try for their first home win of the season when they meet Wayland Fri­ day night. Game time is 7:30 p.m. Caledonia girls now 6-1 in cross country this season The Caledonia girls cross country improves it's record to 6 wins and a single loss by defeating the Forest Hills Northern Huskies by a score of 18-41. The Ladies ran very good first halves to set themselves for many personal bests. Plac­ ing for Caledonia were Becky Beland, first; Roni Robertson, second; Amy Leatherman, third; Korey Hofmann, fourth; Heather Bums, eighth; Tina Ruehs, ninth; Nicki Lan­ non. 10th; Susan Welton. 11th; Kelly Purdy. 12th; Lisa Parbell. 13th; Heather Comegys, 14th; and Stephanie Daniels. 16th. Caledonia’s Bill Kowal scored the single touchdown that won the game for the Scots in their gome aginst Forest Hills Northern last Friday. Kowal, shown here gaining yards against the South Christian Sailors, has had an outstanding season on both offense and defense. Scot boys up record to 3-0 The Fighting Scot boys cross country team remained undefeated in O.K. Gold com­ petition as the) defeated the Forest Hills Northern Huskies 15-46 to improve their con­ ference record to 3 wins and 0 losses. The Scots again showed quality team depth as they captured the first six places in the meet. The finishing places and times for the Scots were: Jeff McCaul, first, 17:25; Todd Whitwam. second, 17:40; Andy Lillie, third, 18:05; Jason Boorsma, fourth, 18:29; Tim Stack, fifth. 19:00; Chris Holiday, sixth. 19:23; Chris Dennison. 11th, 20:33 and Rick Petehaver. 12th, 21-56. This Wednesday the Scots will run against Wayland at Johnson Park. Call 891-8019 Hilton’s Apple Acres 2193 J 1Mth St., eionu JUST ARR1VE0I Many baautltul 4h milts West JUST ARRIVED! Many beautiful painted wood Item* ol M 37 FAMILY PORTRAITS Fall colors are at their best at R.A. Bass Photography! That's why Regency' is the only choice for free-standing stoves and fireplace inserts. clean bum combustion, the Regency is now more than ever your choice in value and effktency With such innovations as tarnish tree gold plated doors, air wash, wide selec­ tion and approved D.E.Q. 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The TK freshmen football team dropped the first game of the year to Delton by a score of 20-6 Delton got a quick score on the first play of the game on a 60 yard run; then added the extra point. The young Tro­ jans came midway through the second quarter on a 1 yard run by Mark McNutt making the Thomapple Kellogg seventh graders beat Kelloggsville The Thomapple Kellogg Seventh Grade Basketball Team started off the season on a high note as they defeated Kelloggsville 33-5. The team started off slow as they held a 5-0 lead at the end of the first quarter, but played excellent defense through the whole game. Vikki Jansen led the scoring with 11 points. Sara Kaechele had 6 points, Jessica Coe 4 points. Tracy Lee 4 points. The B team traveled to Hastings and played a fine game as they lost to the Hastings A team 24-14. Impressive wins don't necessarily bring talk of championships — even with unbeaten teams John Scheib scored a pair of touchdowns and Middleville's punishing defense held Lee to only 58 total yards as the Tro­ jans blanked the Rebels 28-0 last Friday night. The win. the team's third straight and its second straight shutout, ups the Trojans' mark to 3-1 overall (3-0 league). Even with the wm. which ties Middleville with Byron Center for the O-K Blue topspot. Trojan coach Keith Rhines said his team is still a With the start of league play last week the T.K. girls basketball team defeated Kelloggsville on Tuesday 58 ITALIAN SPECIALTIES 795-7844 Pizza • D^net • Ziti • Steaks • Appetizers • Submarines • Calzone • Spaghetti • Cheesecake • Sausage Roll EAT IN OR TAKE OUT / WE CATER ALL OCCASIONS HOURS Tim nun 1t*aa. 11 pa Fn I Sat 11:30 sa1 pa San Ctoaed Mon the half on a 23-run by quarterback Mike Millhouse. The score climaxed an outstanding 14-play. 99-yard drive after Middleville had thrown its first of two goal­ line stands at the Rebels. Middleville didn't score again until the 5:18 mark of the third quarter on a 10-yard run by Brad Bruner. After a safety. Scheib scored on a one-yard run with 1:50 left in the third quarter and then a two-yard plunge late in the fourth period. Middleville's defense, which had shutout Calvin Christian the week before, allowed only 27 yards on the ground and 31 through the air against Lee The Trojan offense, mean­ while. rushed for 231 yards with Millhouse connecting on of-6 2passes for 22 yards. Scheib led the ground gainers with 24 carries and 140 yards. Millhouse added 53. Defensively, Rhines pointed to senior tackle Steve Thompson, who had 13 tackles and a sack. Rob Hunt and Bruner had interceptions while Lee was hurt by three fumbles. Middleville hosts Comstock Park in the school’s homecoming clash this Friday. T-K girls basketball score to league wins Back to School — Pizza Time from PHIL’S PIZZERIA Downtown MIDDLEVILLE long way from a third con­ secutive title. “We haven't even con­ sidered it,” Rhines admitted. “There is no talk, not with some wars coming up.'' Middleville has to play Byron Center yet as well as once-beaten Godwin and Hamilton on the road. But Middleville still put together an impressive effort against Lee “We played better.” Rhines said. “We still have trouble starting slow; we can't seem to get it together early. We have a habit of doing that at Lee . " The Trojans led only 6-0 at Volerie Jockewicz to 28 and on Thursday outscored Calvin Christian 55-42. In the game against Kellog­ gsville 12 of the 17 players were part of the scoring drive put together by Middleville. Marci Henry contributed 9 points and 4 rebounds along with 4 assists and 3 steals. Teammate Valerie Jackiewicz went 4 for 4 at the line and finished her game with 8 total points and 4 rebounds Polly Kidder. Susan Seger and Jennifer Merrill each add­ ed 6 points with Kidder scor­ ing two 3-pointers. Gina Cline also hit from the point 3range and finished with 5 points. Finishing out the scoring was Maggie James. Jennifer Karel, Tamee Ruffner with 4 points each and Robin Kidder. Sara Selleck and Sue Wheeler adding 2 points each The T.K. Ladies got off to an early lead on Thursday against Calvin Christian and held a 25-18 half-time score. Calvin remained patient on their offense and stayed within striking range until the last half of the fourth quarter. Valerie Jackiewicz went 6 for 7 at the free throw line in the fourth. The C.C. squad was unable to stop Jackiewicz all night and she finished the game with 23 points and 7 rebounds. Again Middleville showed a well balanced game. “The attitude and deter­ mination of this team is just unstoppable." stated Coach Jim Sprague. Maggie James was picking players pockets with 10 steals. 8 points and 3 rebounds “Just an outstanding perfor­ mance turned in by this young lady," commented Sprague Jennifer Merrill pumped in 8 points to keep the momen­ tum going along with Sue Wheeler adding 6 points. Merrill and Wheeler also combined for 7 rebounds. Gina Cline showed consisten­ cy at the 3-point range as she stepped in and dropped another basket good for 3 points. Sue Seger finished the scoring with 2 points. Next week the T.K ladies will play Lee away on Tues­ day and Comstock Park at home on Thursday. Game time is 7:30 p.m. Central Middleville net team splits two games Garage Towing ★ 24 Hour Service ★ Reasonable Rates Call 795-3369 or 1-800635-9964 The Trojan tennis team split two matches last week when they opened league action against Kelloggsville and Calvin Christian. The Trojans had little trouble with Kellog­ gsville, winning by a 7-0 score. State ranked Calvin Christian was another matter, as the squires won the match, 6-1. In the Kelloggsville match we were pleased to win all seven matches in straight sets The singles players continued to play very well in this match. Kathy Brock won her sixth match of the season. when she won what was ex­ pected to be a very close match by a 6-0, 6-2 score. Kathy played exceptional ten­ nis while controlling her op­ ponent throughout the match. Bonnie Bekkering played her best match of the year while defeating her opponent 6-0, 6-1. Bonnie was selected "player of the match" for her fine performance Bonnie was also selected “athlete of the week”. Enn Seger won her first set 6-4. Erin struggled in the first set with serve problems, but picked up her game in the se­ cond set to roll to a 6-1 win. Shelly Wolverton won her seventh match of the season with a 6-2, 6-1 win. In doubles action Zoulek and Cisler won 6-2, 6-3. Hillman and Panza won 6-0, 6-2. Wieringa and Kaechele won 6-3, 6-1. Despite losing the Calvin Christian match Middleville coach Larry Seger felt very good about our performance as a team. Kathy Brock lost 5-7, 3-6. Bonnie Bekkering lost in three sets 6-3, 3-6, 2-6. Erin Seger lost 3-6, 1-6. Shel­ ly Wolverton was the only winner as she won her match 6-4, 6-3. This was the toughest test for Shelly so far this season. “We were very happy with the way Shelly responded to the pressure of a close match. Shelly was selected “athlete of the week,” said Seger. Middleville did not have our regular third doubles team Sarah Wieringa was ill, but Cathy Hart stepped in and did a fine job in her first match as a top ten varsity starter. Cathy teamed up with Lesa Kaechele losing a close match by a 2-6, 6 score. 4- The doubles teams played very well against more ex­ perienced Calvin teams. The first doubles team (Ginger Zoulek and Patty Cisler) lost 6-7, 3-6. Second doubles (Michelle Hillman and An­ tonia Panza) lost 4-6, 5-7. This week Middleville plays Comstock Park, Godwin and Rogers. The following week will be an important week. We will play two of the three teams in the conference, in­ cluding undefeated Hamilton. Middleville soccer team splits 2 games Last Tuesday the Trojans were host to a wary strong team from South Christian. South Christian scored first. Play by the Middleville strikers Jim Flikkema, David DeHaan and David Olthouse gave the Sailors a rough time The Trojan defense was led by Jason DeVries, Adam Hoisted. Chad Mason. Bill Baldry as goalkeeper. Early in the second half tnc Trojans tied the score with a goal by Curt Thaler The Sailors scored one more time, to make the final 2-1. On Thursday the Trojans traveled to Forest Hills Nor­ thern. Middleville scored first with a goal by Jon Kermeen. The Trojan halfbacks Curt Thaler, Scott Oliver, Matt Hopkins, Bob Middleton, Mac Missad. Ryan Walker, Middleville Jayvee girls basketball team percent in league play this season The T.K. jayvee girls basketball team have a good start on the league season by defeating Kelloggsville and Calvin Christian The two games were opposite as they outscored the Rockets 54 to 27, but had a close one with Calvin 38 to 32. Against the Rockets, the Trojans jumped out ahead 9 to 0 at the end of the first quarter and were ahead 24 to 5 at the end of the half The Rockets did have a good second half, mostly one girl who had 14 points This victory was a total team win with all the girls scoring but Bee key Reigler who did a good job on defense Lisa Einberger and Jennifer Hoff scored 2 points each, Laura Donker had 3 points and 4 points each were added by Gddea and Mandy Pranger Heather Zoulek scored 6. Jessie Weatherhead had 11 and Alicia Batson had 22 points In the game agamu Calvin Christian the score was tied 17 all at the half The Trojans went ahead in the third quarter outscoring Calvin 11 to 3. The Trojans had a very good night from the free throw line hitting 17 out of 35. Scoring for the TK were Marcy Gildea and Jessie Weatherhead with 2 points, Laura Donker and Heather Zoulek added 4 points each, Mandy Pranger had 5 points, and Alicia Batson had 21 points. The two wins have improv­ ed their record to 7 and 0. Their next home game is with Comstock Park this Thursday and Craig Stolesonburg con­ trolled the mid-field. They kept the ball on the Northern end of the field most of the half. The second half started with a goal by David DeHaan with the assist from Brent Wustman Curt Thaler scored the next goal on a penalty kick. After a score by Nor­ thern the Trojans came back with another goal by Jon Ker meen with a second assist from Brent Wurstman. Ryan Recker, Tony Slamback and Dave Olthouse also helped fuel the team to victory with a final score of 4 to 1. Coach Marty Wustman was very pleased with the play of the entire team. Wustman also said “When the team controls the ball at mid-field, it con­ trols the flow of the game I would also like to thank all the parents for their support, and invite others to come out and enjoy some great varsity and jayvee soccer.” POST BUILDINGS ERECTED OR MATERIALS PACKAGE! CALL CARLISLE CASHWAY LUMBER AND SAVE 1-800-669-5603 or 455-5629 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / September 26, 1989 / Page 13 Obituaries Dorthea A. McMillen WAYLAND - Dorothea A. McMillen, 82 of 1965 Archwood Drive, Gun Lake, Wayland passed away Monday, September 18, 1989 at Thornapple Manor. Mrs. McMillen was bom May 16, 1907 in Woodland, the daughter of William and Edith (Stricklin) Mohler. She was raised in the Woodland area and attended schools there graduating in 1924. She was married to Forrest McMillen, October 11,1928 in Woodland, he preceded her in death February, 1966. She has resided in Hastings, wintered in Mesa, Arizona and at her home at Gun Lake for the past 30 years. Mrs. McMillen was employed at the former A.K. Frandsen Dry Goods Store in Hastings many years ago. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Fred (Betty) Ziegler, Hastings; two sisters, Alene Reahm of Wall Lake, Delton and Katherine Post of Gun Lake Wayland; one grandson, nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Thursday, September 21, at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville with Reverend Willard H. Curtis officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangement were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Ymca by Jean Gallup Thornapple Kellogg School area residents will have many recreational activities to choose from starting in January of 1990 if the efforts of the YMCA of Barry County s Thomapple Kellogg Program Committee work out as planned. The committee and YMCA Executive Director Dave Storms have set goals that have to be met to make the idea become a reality. “At last Monday's (Sept. 11) Board of Education meeting, the TK board approved the concept of cur program," Storms said. "Now we re negotiating with the school district to work out plans like how best to utilize space, housing and we're also talking about maybe an office in the middle school to run the program from." "Dave is going to be YMCA program plans underway at T-K working with me and a Board "We know that their youngsters from January of Education committee to through March are floor develop ways to work out the budgets are already set for this hockey, basketball, family arrangements," Superintendent year, but we re asking for a Steve Garrett agreed. "It will commitment for next year’s fun nights, junior high teen nights, volleyball leagues and be a better way to provide for budget," he added. Another goal is a $26,000 a cheerleading clinic. coordinating and enhancement In the months of April of *• xreation and activities for allocation requested from the Barry Area United Way. The through July there will be evt-yone in the community." baseball, girls' softball, swim The first goals to be met BAUW has already given the lessons, tennis, playground are the raising of funds new agency $5,000 to help activities and junior high teen through the Barry Area United with the startup. Storms nights. Way and the surrounding remarked. August through December BAUW funding will help townships and villages. make possible another will feature tail football, a Storms noted. wrestling clinic, indoor Storms said he will seek a important goal, he said, that a full-time soccer, a high school total commitment of $9,500 of hiring volleyball league, junior high from the municipalities at administrator for the program. "We'll know in mid­ three-on-three basketball meetings with the various November about the allo­ leagues, parent-child prog­ boards. rams, swim teams, leaders Rutland and Irving cation, and we hope to have a clubs for teens, and a junior townships have already full-time YMCA professional high teen night. committed funds to the director hired and ready to go Members of the YMCA of program, and Storms will by Dec. 15," he said. "We're Barry County's Thornapple meet with the others at the looking now for someone Kellogg Program Committee regular board meetings in who will implement our program, one who will live in are Chairwoman Celeste October and November, he Wolverton, Greg McGandy, the TK School District." said. If all of the goals are met, Sally Stanton, Regina Stein, the program should "be up Jeanne Perry, Marianne and running" on Jan. 1 of Baerman. Joanne Dipp, Chris 1990, Storms said. Boysen and Ray Page. Some of the things that For more information, call would be available to Wolverton at 795-3074, or through the Hasting Fitness Middleville-area families and Storms at 945-4574. Center and she said the new venture will hold an open house in the middle of October ATTENTION HOMEBUYERS: Arc you “Just about everybody thinking of buying a new or existing home? The thinks about getting started' Michigan State Housing Development Authority on some kind of fitness or (MSHDA) has two programs to help art the financ health program, and we’d like ing costs of homeownership. If you are a modestto help," said Wobma. “We wish to promote exercise and income family or single person, call MSHDA at nutrition to gain fitness for the 1-BOO-327-9158 (Monday-Friday 8 am- 5 p.m.) lor total person. We want more information. everyone to stay healthy. ’' New Direction to team with Hastings Fitness Center Two separate local businesses have cooperated in planning a total health and fitness program geared to in­ dividual needs. New Direction Weight Management, owned by Kay Wobma of Caledonia, and the Hastings Fitness Center will offer several dual health packages, said Wobma She will supply guidance on nutrition and eating behavior patterns while HFC will pro­ vide the exercise equipment and classes for clients whose needs might range from changing their total lifestyle to those who just need some ad­ vice on getting into a fitness program. “I see us serving three kinds of clients,” Wobma said. “The first is the person who wants a program involv­ ing both nutrition and use of exercise equipment and programs. “The second is the person who needs to change his or her patterns in nutrition, but who needs to make a perma­ nent change in eating habits. “Then there are those who just want some advice about a program, the people who have been thinking about fitness, but who just need some en­ couragement and suggestions about how to begin. " Wobma offers her clients a nutritionally balanced food plan set up by a registered dietician, Shelley Williamson of Grand Rapids. She em­ phasized that her plans are totally supplement-free. “Everything is natural." she said “There are no chemicals, no pills." Clients will receive written guides to help them improve their eating behavior, along with counseling to keep them headed toward their goals. At no extra charge, she will help clients get "stabiliz­ ed’’on the new food plan, as well as offer a year of maintenance after the weight loss is achieved. “Getting stabilized simply means getting geared to eating less food and different kinds of food,” she explained. “After the desired loss is achieved, I’ll help the client gradually get back to a more normal food plan, but one that won't put the pounds back on. “During the maintenance year, the client can stop in any time to get advice or support to keep from gaining the weight back again. ” Wobma said one of her pro­ gram’s features is the in­ dividual counseling each client will receive. She said she will work out a plan for any age or physical condition. “This is something for everyone, from 8 to 80." she said. “It’s not just for an elite few.” Aug. 25th • “THE EASTONES ’50s & '60s Rock ’n Roll LX — Cal/ for Dinner Reservations — MiddleVilla Inn on M-37 ms» north oi Mtddiev tlie For Reservations Call 795-3640 or 891-1287 Koy Wobma Clients will be able to use her program at the Hastings Fitness Center at reduced rates if they are already members there, she said. The different packages will vary in price, depending on what the individual chooses, so prospective clients need to call ahead for information. The Hastings Fitness Center is located at 101 State St. and the number is 945-9701. Wobma said she can understand the difficulties in breaking bad eating habits and getting into exercise. “I had a lifelong weight problem,” she said, “but I finally lost weight about eight years ago. Then I gradually got into exercise, biking, hik­ ing, back packing. “It didn't just happen over­ night. and 1 think I can offer clients some insight into hovlifestyle change works.” In addition to her personal experience. Wobma holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology and psychology from Aquinas College and recently com­ pleted a master's degree in ex­ ercise science at Western Michigan University . She did an internship with an exercise phy sidogist and holds a cer­ tificate m holistic training in which the person as a whole is treated "For instance, when a per­ son is treated holistically. he or she just wouldn't be handed a diet to lose weight We’d look at the person's lifestyle, stress, the reasons why he or she is overweight. We’re looking at the total person, rather than isolating one problem “ Wobma has lived in the Caledonia area about 20 years »ith her husband and three children She can be reached Stop in for coffee and a “fresh" doughnut from Boorsma Come in and enjoy our... FrostYogurt > • PHONE 1 nn« CALEDONIA SELF-SERVE MARATHON 9266 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Ml 49316 OUR PRICES ARE THE SAME FOR CASH OR CREDIT �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I September 26. 1989 ‘Crafty’ friends are partners at D&D Gifts Hondmode clothes and other gifts for babies ore among the items available at D&D Gifts in Caledonia. Owners Dorothy Zoet, left, and Dolores Burri display two of the quilts just waiting for a special baby. by Barbara Gall Two Caledonia residents who once attended elementary school together on the west side of Grand Rapids have teamed up to open Caledonia’s newest retail shop Delores Bum and Dorothy Zoet. who tease each other about which one is the older, now say they are having fun filling the shelves with craft items at their newly opened shop. D&D Gifts, located at 231 Kinsey. D & D’s grand opening is scheduled for this Thursday. Friday and Saturday, and its owners hope residents will stop in to see their wares and register for drawings. Ticket holders can win either a ‘‘Precious Moments’ ’ baby quilt or a floral hat decoration. Burri and Zoet said the drawing will be held Saturday at I p m., but winners do not have to be present to win. Browsers will be welcomed with refreshments during the grand opening, they added. Although both now have lived in the Caledonia area for more than 20 years. Dorothy Zoet said neither knew the other had moved to Caledonia until their sons met each other at school “We had moved around, and even lived in California for a while.” Dorothy said. "It was quite a surprise when the boys met and came home from school with the news. ” The two friends found they not only had children in the same school, but they also shared a love for crafts. Delores said she enjoys a number of different activities, including sewing, knitting, crocheting, quilting and painting. Dorothy does country pain­ ting, floral arrangements, ceramics and likes to paint on fabric. Their little shop on Kinsey has special memories for Dorothy, she said, because her mother ran a ceramics shop there years ago She said her husband. Howard, originally purchased the shop to showcase the fur­ niture and cabinetry work created by his son Mark and grandson Paul But Delores and Dorothy decided they were tired of their "crummy” jobs on a sandwich line ’’Actually, it wasn’t such a terrible job. but we decided we’d like to do something creative.” Delores said, “and since we had both done crafts before, we decided on this.” Now the shop is filled with hand-made items ranging from Mark and Paul’s fur­ niture to quilts, crocheted Get credit for something you’ve never done. Erik the cat relaxes at his home Erik gives new meaning to the phrase "Fat Cat". He looks like he could do anything he wants, but is really quite shy. He sits for a photo at his home with Kathy and Gary Rodgers. Originally named Erica after a soap opera character on "All my Children," Kathy said a later discovery caused the name to be changed to Erik. baby clothes, floral ar­ rangements, baskets, painted tee-shirts, dolls, “lots of bun­ nies,” country painting, afghans and ceramics. Little wooden toys perch on the win­ dow sills and handiwork on consignment from other crafters hangs on the walls and hugs the shelves. “When we started this, we wanted to try to help others, too,” Delores said. “We thought there are a lot of ar­ tists and crafts people out there who need a place to show their work. “Right now we have work here by some of our senior citizens, for example. ” “We feel we have something here for everyone and at a reasonable price,” added Dorothy. Hours at D & D are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. On Friday, Sept. 29, however, the shop will be open until 9 p.m. Burri and Zoet said that crafters and artists who might like to put their work in the shop on consignment should bring in samples of their work during business hours. FACTORY WORKERS BEACON SERVICES has immediate openings available with large Alto & South East Grand Rapids companies. Ex­ cellent starting wages and hire-on potential for dependable, motivated applicants We currently have jobs available in the following classified tions: • REWORK • SANDING • BUFFING • PLASTIC INJECTION To be given immediate consideration for avail­ able positions, have reliable transportation and two pieces of legal I.D Never a fee to appl icants searching for both temporary and long term employment No previous credit? 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Wellman Road Nasvhille, Ml • 852-9377“ ~ Dolores and Dorothy pose among the many kinds of gifts for sale at their shop. Dolls, custom furniture, ceramics and many other decorative items offer buyers a wide selection. M 37/44th St or 4436 Broadmoor S.E. 698-7979 (EOE) �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I September 26. 1989 / Page 15 Thornapple Kellogg School Official Board Minutes September II. 1989 The meeting wen called to order by President Von El»t at 7 33 p.m. in the Page All Pur­ pose Room Present Von Elst. Siebesmo. Romph. Williamson. Thaler and Lefonty. Absent Verlinde. Administrators Present Gorrett, Jontma Goossen. Rich Boysen and Barber Acting Secretary Member Lefonty was appointed as acting Secretory. Adoption of Agenda Motion by Siebesmo seconded by Williamson to adopt the agendo os presented Yeos All Motion Carried Approval of Mintues Motion by Siebesmo. seconded by Romph to adopt the minutes of the August 14, 1989 meeting. Yeos All Motion Carried. Approval of Bills Motion by Lefonty, seconded by Thaler to approve the financial report and bills In the amount of 1271.436 90 for the month of August. Yeos All. Motion Carried Public Input: No Comment. New Kitchen McFall and Page Discussion that we ore holding retainer as Refrigeration Engineering has not finished their work such as switches and final details YMCA of Borry County Mr David Storm. Barry County YM CA Director presented o pro­ posal for development of a YCenter for the Thornapple Kellogg School area. The pro­ gram would have a director, coordinator a recreational pro gram and use the Thornoppie Kellogg School facilities. The Board, by consensus, supported the concept and directed the Ad ministration and Board Building ond Grounds Committe to meet with the Borry County YMCA to develop a draft agreement to present bock to the Board. Buffs Membership Discussion was held in reference to becom­ ing a member of BUFFS Motion by Thaler, seconded by Siebesmo to table item III B Membership in Buffs Yeos All. Motion Carried. Tutition Students. Motion by Siebesmo. seconded by Romph that the Board of Education ac­ cept Payshence Erb ond Mot thew Erb os tuition students for the 1989-90 school year. Yeas All. Motion Carried Motion by Williamson, seconded by Lefonty that the Boord of Education accept Jesse Schaffer ond Jamie Schaffer as tuition students for the 1989-90 school year. Yeos All. Motion Corned Adoption of Classes Motion by Thaler, seconded by William­ son to hove the Board of Educo tion adopt classes for credit for the 1909 90 school year for High School Graduation Yeos All Motion Carried. AAotion by Siebesmo, second­ ed by Romph that the Board of Education adopt classes for credit for the T-K Alternative High School graduation for the 1989 90 school yeor Yeos All. AAotion Carried. Teaching Contract: AAotion by Williamson, seconded by Romph that the Boord of Education ap­ prove a teaching contract to Bethany Ann Burgess for the 1989 90 school year Yeos All. AAotion: Carried. Wage Rote Correction: AAotion by Thaler, seconded by Siebesmo that the rote for Mrs Sullivon. Executive Secretory be corrected from $22,246 to $22,046 and Mrs Apsey, Receptionist-Secretary from $19 637 to $19 037 Yeos AU Motion Carried. Truck Allowance AAotion by Siebesmo seconded by William­ son that the Truck Allowance for Scott Richter lee Wiermga and Corf Fea+herly be increased to $30 per week from $20. Yeos All AAotion Carried. Detention Room Supervisor: Discussion was held that an aide position be formed for a Deten­ tion Suspension Room Super­ visor at the Middle School. No action was taken. Pro-Ration of Mill Motion by Lefonty seconded by Romph that the Boord of Education ProRate the funds received for the levy of one mill for Athletics and Extra Curricular activities at 75% for Athletics and 25% for Extra Curricular activities Yeas All AAotion Carried. School Finance Reform Pro­ posal Motion by Romph. seconded by Siebesmo to sup­ port Proposal B of the School Finance Reform Proposals. Yeas All AAotion Carried Committee Reports: Mr. Thaler reported on the Finance Committee Meeting held August 28 1989 Mr. Williamson announced that the Building and Grounds Committee meeting would be held September 18 1989 at 4 30 p.m. ond that the Committee will hove an inspection tour Special Meeting to be held Oct 23 1989 for the Budget Committee. Administrator Reports: The Administrators expressed ap­ preciation for a smooth school opening and commended all support staff and teaching staff. Grievance Superintendent reported thgt a grievance filed by the Association is being pro­ cessed at the principal level Graduation The date has been set for Moy 27, 1990. Comments: The Boord ex­ pressed appreciation to all the individuals that helped in get­ ting the Football Field in shape for the coming season ond plan­ ting flowers ond the many jobs associated with this endevor. Adjournment Motion by Romph seconded by Thaler to adjourn at 10:40 p.m. Lon Lefonty. Secretory Pro-tem Thornapple Kellogg Boord of Education (9/26) 1989 Softball League Champs PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Help Wanted Help Wanted EARN MONEY typing at home. $30,000/year income potential. Details, (1)805-687-6000 Ext B-6574 SPRAY PAINTERS NEEDED: for mask spray painting of plastic automotive parts, for second and third shifts. Wages up tc S8.35 per hour plus bonus and full benefit packages, please apply betwen 8a.m. and 11:30a.m. or 1p.m.-4.30p.m. at Lacks Industries, 3500 Raleigh, Kentwood, off 36lh Street between Kraft and Patterson. No phone calls please. APPRENTICESHIP - Wamar has an opportunity for a quali­ fied applicant to join our prog­ ram to become a Thermoplastic Injection Mold Maker. Should be skilled in math, drafting and machine tool operation and possess high mechanical apti­ tude. Position requires discipline and self-motivation. Training company paid. Excellent benefit structure. Send resume and school records to; Wamar Tool and Machine, 5041 68th St., S.E, Caledonia, MI. 49316. CALEDONIA COMMUNITY SCHOOLS has immediate need for substitute school bus drivers. Interested, qualified persons apply to Joyce Lass, 891-0224. EARN MONEY typing at home. $30,000/year income potential. Details, (1)805-687-6000 Ext. B-6574. GENERAL FACTORY PLASTIC MOLDING. Wamar has openings for Machine Oper­ ators on second shift. Hours are 4:30 P.M. - 3:00 A.M. Monday through Thursday. We offer an excellent benefit package. Appl­ icants will be accepted at: Wamar Products, 5041 68th St, S.E., Caledonia, MI. 49316. MOLD MAKER - Thermoplas­ tic Injection. Wamar has an opening for an experienced mold maker capable of building and repairing molds. Should have completed accredited MOLD MAKER program or equivalent and have 3 plus years experience in building precision small to medium thermoplastic injection molds. EDM skills and ability to fabricate electrodes a plus. We offer a comprehensive benefit package. Send resume and school records to: Wamar Tool & Machine, 5041 68lh St. SE, Caledonia, MI. 49316.______ ZYLSTRA DOOR, INC. "Where the customer comes first” GARAGE DOORS AND OPENERS RESIDENTIAL * COMMERCIAL • Sales • Service • Installation Tammy S. Jeffery. 10450 Greenlake Road, Middleville, ts a freshman al Taylor University this fall. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs. Terry Titus Taylor University is a 143-year-oid Christian liberal arts uuutuuon located at Upland. Ind. Sun & News 795-3345 SEWING OPERATORS: training incentive bonus. Will train, good benefits. First shift Call 792-2222 or apply in person at Kessler Inc., 801 S. Main Street, Wayland, Ml. Memoe' of me Grana Raprfs Homebuilders Association — WE SERVICE ALL MAKES - 698*7242 __________ 3086 92nd S.E.. CaKdoni,__________ PLASTIC MOLDING: plant has a need for a setup person. This position involves the setting of molds and machine parameters in an injection mold­ ing operation. Benefits include tuition reimbursement, profit also required. If you arc inter­ ested, send your resume to: Wamar Products, Inc., 504168th S.E., Caledonia, MI 49315.rience with layout and SPC a plus. Send resume and school records to: Wamar Products 5041 68th Sl, S.E., Caledonia, MI. 49316. QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR. Wamar has an opening on second shift for an inspector. Candidate must be experienced in Quality Control and, preferably, injection mold­ ing. Must have ability to use inspection equipment, read blue­ prints, manage records, under­ stand procedures and have good communication skills. Prior experience with layout and SPC a plus. Send resume and school records to: Wamar Products 5041 68th Sl, S.E., Caledonia, MI. 49316. Middleville woman attends Taylor U. ALA TEEN New meeting 7 p.m., Tuesday nights at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. Rates: 5 words for ’2.50 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50' billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 5:00 p.m. PACKERS NEEDED: for inspecting and packing plastic automotive parts, second and third shifts, wages start at $5.80 per hour plus bonus and full benefit package, please apply betwen 8a.m. and 11:30a.m. or lp.m.-4:30p.m. at Lacks Indus­ tries, 3500 Raleigh, Kentwood, off 36th Street between Kraft and Patterson. No phone calls please. Members of the Swamp Fox team, champs of the Tuesday night Middleville league with a record of 13-2 and also winners of the league tournament. (Left to right front) Ted Bouwens, Mike Harrington, Rob Pickard, Pot McMullen; second row, Doug Cook, Bill Thole, Todd Brown. Kevin Lancaster; bock row, Lynn Kermeen, Mark Keeler. Not pictured, Larry Pitt, Jeff Mogoon and John Huyck. Community Notices Call for Classifieds SUPERVISOR, second shift A leader in the thermoplastic injcctin molding industry has an opening for a skilled manager of people. This position will have total responsibility for manage­ ment of all departments on second shift. Prior injection molding experience a plus. Wc offer an excellent benefit pack­ age. Please send resume and salary requirements to: Sun & News, AD#424, PO Box B. Hastings, MI. 49058. Lost & Found FOUND IN BANK PARKING LOT: Watch, weekend of July 5th. Must identify. 891-8113. HISTORIC BOWENS MILLS - “IT’ S CIDER TIME FESTIVALS every Saturday through October * 10am-4pm Special: Cider making old huge water powered press. Folk Music, rides, good food, other special events each w eek!! S2.00 adults, students SI.00 2 miles north Yankct Springs Stale Park entrance. 795-7530. Miscellaneous DON’T FORGET! We hate a paint color computer to match vour carpet or wallpaper samples. CALEDONIA VILLAGE HARDWARE. Call 891-9255._____________ LET US REPAIR YOUR WINDOWS and screens. Caledonia Village Hardware. Call 891-9255. SOON AND TOOTS don’t cry, you’ll learn to play pinochle some day. Ken and Ryal WANTED JUNK CARS. Haul away free, Rapid Towing. 698-9858.__________ WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 Business Senices For Sale A & M TOWING We buy junk cars or haul away free. 942-7253._______________ POLE BUILDINGS Horse bams and garages. 24x32x8 completely erected, $3,350. Includes service door and 9x7 overhead. Many sizes available. Call Mecca Buildings for your dill rep. 1-800-544-6682. COOK’S CARPET CLEAN­ ING and Upholstery Septem­ ber Special: Clean three rooms or more receive free FIBER SHEILD protection. Special rates for senior citizens and churches. Call 795-9337. PAINT WORK: Home and Business and apartments. Inter­ ior - Exterior. 948-2649 after 6pm.______________________ VANHAM TRUCKING AND GRADING: backhoe service, snowplowing, bulldozing. Cale­ donia and Middleville area. Bob VanHam, 891-1574. THREE PIECE light wood bedroom suite, velvet couch, stereo cabinet, tables, lamps. 891-1325. ___ _____ TWIN EXTRA LONG MATTRESS and box springs with headboard $125 complete. 891-8056. Pets SHITZU AKC: Male, 6 months, all shots. $250. 891-1910. Garage Sale 8748 WHITNEYVILLE ROAD log slitter, lamps, tables, canning jars, many more things. Sept. 29 and 30. 9a.m.-? CALEDONIA MOVING SALE: Pool equipment, anti­ ques, womens clothes (size 9-16), household goods, furni­ ture, appliances, tools & more. Tues. & Wed. 8:30am-? 7037 Patterson Ave. Everything must go! No early sales!_________ GIRL SCOUT 268 will be holding Rummage Sale on Sept. 29 and 30 at the Community Building in Middleville from 9a.m.-5p.m. Real Estate SPACIOUS AND AFFORD­ ABLE 14X70, 2 bedrooom, deluxe Holly Paik, 1985-86. Deck and storage bam, near Gun Lake, Patterson Rd., Villa-Vista park, Middleville Schools, $21,500. Financing available, 10% down, 795-3975 or 795-2228. For Rent 6anquet hall for RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. See me for a State Farm , Family Insurance Chectytip It s a no-cost review of your insurance cover­ ages and needs KENNETH J. VISSER — Agent — 9240 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Michigan Like a Qooa netgNxx State Farm «there State Farm Insurance Companies Home Offices: Bloomington, Illinois 891-9217 �Page 16 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I September 26. 1969 Becky and ‘Kez' endure Trophies, treasure and tee-shirt reward Caledonia 4*Her by Barbara Gall Caledonia freshman Becky Poll, 14, "cleaned up" in more ways than one at the 1989 Yankee Springs Competition and Endurance Ride held recently. Not only did she join her 4-H club, the T-K Riders, in handling the food service for the participants, she also rode her mare "Kaz" in the 15-mile event, winning overall grand champion honors in her first try at endurance horsemanship. She also won two 4-H awards and a first place in the junior novice class, netting her a total of two trophies, two gift cert­ ificates, a leather halter, a tee-shirt, a grooming bag, an etched glass mirror and the traditional blue rosettes. Her 16-year-old half-Arab mare, "Kaz," received a big bag of carrots, Becky added. "But there's nothing left of those to display," she laughed. The daughter of Roger and Jeanie Poll of Caledonia, Becky said she really wasn’t sure about entering the endurance competition when the sponsoring Great Lakes District Riding Association invited the 4-Hers to compete, as well as help out. But she decided to give it a try when her 4-H friend Wendy Blain of Middleville entered. "If she wouldn't have gone, I wouldn't have gone," said Becky. "We did kind of give each other some moral support, and our horses had been stallmates at the (Barry County) fair, so they were friends too. "But I was afraid my horse wasn't really in condition for endurance riding. Those horses are all muscle, and real lean, and Kaz was all filled out for showing. "I was afraid she was too fat for the ride, and we only had a week to prepare." Becky explained that the purpose of endurance riding is to condition the horse for the long trek, and that the animals are thoroughly checked by veterinarians before, during and after the ride. "I told my parents that if Kaz was having trouble, I would just drop out," Becky said. "But she can really ease up on herself, and when the vet checked her pulse and respiration at the vet checks, she was always in good shape." Unlike the better known racing events where the first horse home is the winner, endurance riding requires the riders to bring in their horses as close as possible to a certain time. In the 15-mile event, for example, the riders had two and one half hours to get back to "camp." "You were penalized for being early and you were penalized for being late," Becky said. "You also lost points if your horse’s pulse was too high at the vet checks, or if it came in limping or if it had saddle sores, or anything like that" She said that of a possible 400 points, she and Kaz scored 375, the highest overall of the 27 participants. Her friend Becky Poll ond her more Kaz’ pose with a few of the awards they won as overall grand champions at the Yankee Springs Competition ond Endurance Ride. At 16, Kaz is the senior member of the winning team. stranger to success in "That's why it was so good Wendy also did well, horsemanship. This year to have a friend along." coming in third in the she qualified as one of the Apparently Kaz thought novice class, and tying with top 13 Barry County 4-H so, too. Becky for one of the 4-H riders in her events, an awards. honor that allowed her to "The hard part is pacing compete at the Aug. 19 yourself," she said. "We Michigan State Fair. There ended up walking the last she earned two fourth-place three miles because we were finishes. ahead of schedule." "Going to the state fair Becky said she enjoyed was very educational," she meeting the riders from out said. "I learned a lot and I of state who participate in didn't do too badly." the endurance competitions, Becky said she plans to and mentioned that in her continue with her riding, and would like to get into event riders of all ages, from very young to "some jumping events. And she will "definitely" try endur­ older people" took part. CALEDONIA AMERICAN ance riding again. "That was neat, and it's LEGION HALL "It's a nice break from different from 4-H, where 9548 Cherry Valley showing," she said. "I was most of the people in your EVERY THURSDAY just nervous this time class are about your age." 6:30 p.m. Early Bird* because it was my first try. 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Michigan 49333 No 89 / October 3. 1989 Middleville council accepts plat plan for village by Jean Gallup The Middleville village council last week approved a plan to attract industry to the village, voted to fund a recreation program for the residents of the area and agreed to paint the village hall any color but white. A preliminary plat plan for the Middleville Industrial Park was accepted after the effect a limited covenant would have on the future tenents of the park was explained by Attorney Jeff Youngsma. While the Middleville Plan­ ning and Zoning members recommended to the coucil that they approve the plan, council that the covenant was they also suggested that the between the present and future zoning be changed from 1-1 owners of land in the park, (light industrial) to 1-2 (heavy and wasn't a law that the industrial). village could enforce. But the planners would not "If someone builds an have recommended that ammonia factory you couldn’t change if they had known of a stop it. A fellow land owner limited covenant that applies would have to file suit. The to the property owners, village is not given the rights Village President Duane to enforce. That belongs to Thatcher said. only the landowners. The The covenant, or agree­ persons who own the land ment, excluded heavy industry enforce the covenant. and bars several other "I don’t think the village businesses such as manu­ has a remedy under these facturers of ammonia, covenants. I think you should dynamite and paint. be using zoning," he said. Youngsma advised the Youngsma suggested the board zone the property 1-1 and use special use ordinances to control the businesses going into the park. Trustee Lon Myers disagreed. "That will keep out things we want here. If we went I-1, we wouldn’t stop any of the exclusions," he said. "But you’ll have special use that you can use, Youngsma said, "I would recommend that you get the proper zoning classification." Trustees Floyd Bray, Delbert Riley and Thatcher both favored leaving the zoning 1-2 along with Thatcher, citing the strictness of Michigan Department of Natural Resources regulations regarding toxic substances. They also noted that setting up barriers to new business such as seeking a special use, would discourage potential tenants. During discussion, Thatcher urged affirmative action by the council. "They can’t move ahead before we do. Our planning commission has looked into this for us--they recommend that we accept it. That’s what they do for us. The planning commission has that job," he stated. The panel voted 7-0 to approve. Remarking that the owners of the park will have to bring final plans to the council. Thatcher asked Youngsma to "look at the covenant more closely and come back to the next meeting." The plans for the park caH for 13 lots of varying sizes on 40 acres, with a new street 36 feet wide with 10-inch thick pavement. Village Manager Kit Roon said. It will be served by a eight­ inch water main, and a storm sewer system with temporary Continued on page 2 Fire destroys residence near Gun Lake by Jean Gallup A late morning fire at the home of Scott Sochrust on Valley Drive near Gun Lake resulted in the total loss of the house, a Thornapple Township Fire Department official said. The cause of the Sept. 29 fire is not known, but an investigation is under way, said Gary Rounds, a firefighter on the squad. The residence was insured. The original call to report the fire was received at the Michigan State Police Post at Wayland at 11:05 a.m. Since the Middleville firefighters provide protection for that area, the Wayland personnel alerted the dispatcher at Hastings at 11:09, reported a trooper from the post. After receiving a call from Hastings at 11:14 a.m., the township squad was in service at 11:20 a.m. and on the scene at 12935 Valley Drive at 11:31 a.m., Rounds reported. Wayland and Orangeville Fire Depart mens were called to assist with manpower, and the Hastings Fire Department sent a truck to Middleville to provide coverage for that area while its department was at the scene of the fire. No one was injured in the blaze. The cause of the blaze that destroyed this home on Valley Drive near Gun Lake has not been determined. An investigation is underway. Middleville council OK’s funding for Thornapple Kellogg YMCA by Jean Gallup The Middleville Village Council has agreed to enter into a contract with the Thornapple Kellogg YMCA to help fund the programs they will provide for the community. The council agreed 7-0 to things they provide are more give $2,500 a year to the important than ever, Storms Middleville branch of the reported. "We are in a transitional national program. Dave Storms, director of society today; moving faster the Barry County YMCA and than ever before," he noted. If the TK-YMCA obtains the Hastings Youth Council, attended the Sept 26 meeting the necessary funding from surrounding townships, to explain the program and seek the commitment for villages and the Barry Area funds from the next fiscal United Way, the programs can start on Jan. 1, 1990, Storms year's budget. Barry County has had said. "Our goal is to develop a YMCA programs and activities since 1947, and the year-round schedule of programs to serve everyone Ymca from the grade school level to adult leagues," he said. "We’ll have a junior high leader s chib, and form an area swim team with a full-time professional to supervise the activities. "There are a few things to remember about the YMCA. Number one, you don't buy memberships in our Y, like they do some other places. Everyone in Barry County is considered a member Number Continued on page 2 The Homecoming King and Queen, Mike Millhouse and Robin Kidder T-K Spirit Week, Homecoming a success by Jean Gallup Spirit week is over, with Robin Kidder and Mike Millhouse named king and queen, the junior class being awarded the trophy for having the most spirit of the classes over the week, and one more in the win column for the Trojan football team. Monday say otherwise normal teachers and students climbing one on the other to form a human pyramid in the gym. Tuesday saw a tug of war with students trying to pull their friends over an imaginary line. Wednesday had the dizzy bats contest and Thusrday the mattress race. But the big day was Friday with hall decorations to be judged, an obstacle course to be run during the noon hour, a pep rally, and airband contest, and judging on how spirited the classes were at the rally and between classes. More Homecoming on page 11 �Page 2 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / October 3, 1989 ‘Spirit Week’ features Disney and dress-up Neighbors Caledonia’s Homecoming festivities to start by Barbara Gail Caledonia students by now should be into the swing of Homecoming with “dressup’' days and lunch-time entertainment, all building up to the Friday night football game and the crowning of the king and queen. A dance Saturday evening will cap the events of the busiest week in the school’s fall calendar. Beginning with a pre-class serenade yesterday by the high school jazz band. Spirit Week opened on “College Day,” with students sporting attire proclaiming their favorite college or university. Today (Tuesday) is designated “Clash Day." when criteria for “bestdressed" includes the most of­ fensive color combination possible Disney cartoons will be featured to expand the cerebral matter of all students as they partake of their lun­ cheon meal Wednesday is for patriotism. Caledonia-style Purple and Gold Day should bring out the colors on those most loyal to the Fighting Scots, as well as offer another chance to anv who didn t w in a pnze on Clash Day Face painting will take place at lunch as part of the fun Anyone who attends school Thursday will know what each student wants to be when he or she grows up. as the at­ tire of the day should depict a desired career A nice touch would be to “lip sync” a song appropriate to one's costume during the lip sync contest at lunch. Friday could pose a challenge equivalent to preparing for a Halloween costume party , as students will dress as their favorite Disney characters. A cookout will be held at lunch time, and a sixth-hour assembly will feature enter­ tainment by students and staff, as well as the announcement of the lip synch contest winners. A chili supper, sponsored by the band, will precede the traditional parade, which will line up at 6 p.m. Leading the line of floats and royal can­ didates will be this year’s Grand Marshals. Chuck and Marian Roetman Kickoff of the Homecoming gridiron battle with Coopersville is at 7:30 p.m.. and halftime ceremonies will mark the crowning of the 1989 king and queen Chosen by their classmates as nominees for queen are seniors Jodi Tuinstra. Mane Tubergen and Leslie Draft. King candidates are Tom Cox. Rick Olson and Alan Roetman. Representing their classes during the festivities are freshmen Enn Peterson and Karl Hofmann, sophomores Gina Warner and Chris Berends and juniors Cheryl Kral and Joe Cox. The king and queen will reign over the Homecoming dance in the high school gy m Saturday evening, with music beginning at 8 p.m. Middleville council accepts new paint plan Continued from front page through a lift station to reach the present sewer lagoons, he said. The improvements will be said. paid for by block grant He explained that to apply development funds, Roon for grant money, the park must be registered with the state as an industrial park. To be registered, it has to be platted. "That's why they need your OK," he added. In other business, Thatcher, Trustee Terry Mason and Roon will serve as a committee to decide what color to paint the village hall. An estimate of $3,888 for one color with another 20 percent added for two colors was received from Nationwide Painting Company, Roon reported. The council discussed some repairs to the structure that should be done the same time as painting, but felt that the painting should be agreed to now in order to get it done before the weather became too cold. Village Manager Kit Roon shows the plans for the platting of the industrial park in Middleville. retention pond. An eight-inch sanitary sewer line will go Middleville council OK’s funding for YMCA Continued from front page two, remember the word collaboration. We're not in competition with any existing program. We are collaborating with the school and the community. There won't be any program duplication. If the school has a program, like basketball for elementary schools, we just won't have one," he said. Another point to remember is that the YMCA has programs for the entire family and is inexpensive, he said. Storms said the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education has approved the concept of using the school facilities for the TK-YMCA programs, and he will make appearances at township meetings to seek additional funds. "I'm going to all the townships to ask. We'll ask them to look at what we offer - compare our programs with other towns - see what they offer, what we offer." he said. With the overall goal of $41,370, Storms said they would seek $26,000 from the BAUW, $9,500 in township dollars, $2,030 in program fees. $1,000 from local service club donations and $2,840 from other in-kind funds. The townships and villages that benefit most will be asked to contribute most, he said. In addition to the goal of raising $41,370, the group also plans to hire a full-time professional director to live in the TK School District, and secure office and program facilities with the school district, city and county parks and other community agencies, Storms said. In the future, the TKYMCA may have a playground program in a Middleville park. "Gun Lake and the village of Freeport may have a program too," he added. "This seems to be an extremely cheap bottom line to provide for our children," Village President Duane Thatcher said. Area Al-Anon/Alateen to meet on Tues, at 7:30 p.m. Al-Anon meetings will be held Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, Kraft Avenue, Caledonia Call 891-9259 days Alateen Meetings Alateen meetings will be held Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church, Kraft Avenue, Caledonia. Call 891-9259 days. with... NORMA VELDERMAN Hi Folks! I goofed again. I said Fem Doyle had an opera­ tion. and when I called her. she sounded tired. It was sup­ posed to be Fem Poland, not Fem Doyle. Fem called to let me know I sure appreciate Fem Doyle calling to let me know. How I dislike it when I do that! It does matter very much to have things right. So please, folks, don't hesitate when I do it. It makes me feel so much better knowing that I can trust you folks to helpme keep the news accurate Betty Robertson attended the Extension group. Tues­ day. the 26ch. at Feather Thompson s home Sunday. the 24th. daughter Sharon and Matthew O'Donnell came for dinner. Jim and Betty were a part of the local group that went to Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. Tenn. It did ram some while they were there Sue Bremer Enders and hubby Dave, along with some other Middleville people, at­ tended the Western Michigan Cub Scout get together. 1500 strong at Mackinaw City and went over to Mackinac Island. They stayed at the state park near there. They enjoyed do­ ing something different for the family. They had a pop-up camper, and stayed there while their son slept with the other Cub Scouts. Bessie Nelson had been having her sister, Vides King, staying with her for a few days. Her sister comes from Nobinway, in the Upper Peninsula Katie Wieringa, Phyllis Kietzman, Elvis Fisher, two sisters and a sister-in-law went over Wednesday to East Lansing to visit sister Mary Kaechele. Myrtle and Lawrence Secord went to a craft show in Detroit, the 23rd and 24th, and the wind blew so hard that it knocked down their tent. Walt and Lois Bender, along with Don. Janet and Randy Geukes, all went to Sandy Creek Campground, eating at the Golden Onion Restaurant. Ward and Bette Bender also went to Grand Ole Opry Land at Nashville with the bus tour. Cindy and Doug Thaler and their son, Joshua, along with sister Virginia and her boyfriend, went Saturday, Sept. 23, to Chicago to a wed­ ding. They returned Saturday evening. Tuesday, the 26th, Cindy’s mom, Doris Green, came to visit and they canned tomatoes Got a hold of Helen Wenger for the first time in a long while. I asked her how Uncle Joe Wenger was coming. She said he was coming along nicely. Like the rest of us who can no longer drive ourselves any more, it is terribly frustrating But he is coping with it. He and Fred Steiner go out for breakfast together and enjoy each other’s companv I know, with me. the loss of my independence because of my eyes is very hard to ac­ cept Johnny is wonderful, even when he can’t see the need to go here or there on sil­ ly old history junk He still pa­ tiently takes me where I want to go Our bodies are traitors to us. But at the same time. I abused my body and so have to pay for it now. Or I should say our family has to pay for it now. And 1 have nothing to really grumble about. My family members are wonderfully supportive It is mentally degrading that I who have always been in charge of my life, constantly now have to learn to depend on others for so many things. Enough grumbling, old lady and go on with life. Roll with the punches and accept the fact that you have been given this problem to learn how to be a better person. I am not completely blind. I can see objects, not details. There are so many other peo­ ple worse, much worse off than myself. Don't let it be a stumbling block, turn it into a stepping stone. That's why 1 have been given this problem. And God never gives us any more than we can stand. And when we really get tru­ ly on top of the problem, we are accomplishing the reason that we were given the problem. Back to the news. Helen, Cindy Wenger (Mrs. Marty) and Ann (Mrs. Dan) got together and had a common birthday celebration. I think Helen said that they got together Sunday at Cindy's. Lois Bremer wasn’t home but son Mike answered and told me his mom had gone to the annual Methodist Church conference in Muskegon. She stayed overnight with son Dave and Colleen. Jenny Tobin is coming along. Her therapists are real­ ly amazed at her progress. Dick Ward said his daughter has been living in California while her husband finishes college. He has now completed his three years. They have moved to East Lan­ sing, where he now has a job. It is good to have a part of your family closer at hand to see now and then. Kathleen McNce says that she is really enjoying her wonderful porch. She u exerCoctinued on next page 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 Bo« B. Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties. t-oundea in 1870 — Published by... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. $8 00 510 00 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I October 3, 1989 I Page 3 Middleville man in Nashville Muzzleloader Rendevouz and Shoot by Jean Gallup Bob Getty from Middleville and friends from his club “The Forked River Free Trappers" of Nashville, attended the recent celebration of Harvest Days in Nashville, which featured a Muzzleloader Rendevouz and Shoot. Bob is a "buckskinner" and represents the era from about 1740 to 1850, he said. "We come from an earlier date than the Civil War Reenacters," he said, and pointed out that they aren't mountain men either. "We do have an honorary member, Pat Malloy, who is a mountain man, but that isn't what we are," he explained. His hobby, which he says he enjoys immensely, was started by his wife, Lila, when she bought him a rifle kit eight years ago. He built his cap-lock Thompson Center Hawkins Muzzleloader, and is now in the process of having a flint lock made for the gun. The men usually make their own equipment, which in his case also includes a tomahawk he made and a knife be brought from another muzzle loader, he said. He wears an authentic muzzeloader's outfit that took seven hides to make, and molds the balls used as ammunition. Besides shooting matches at the meets, there are knife and hawk tossing contests, an art he learned by practicing at meets and club gatherings. Also at the club meetings, the men practice the fine points of shooting by holding a "primitive" shoot with novel challenges. Bob reports he has built a buck target to be put among the trees for use in such a contest. The matches sometimes feature some interesting tests, such as something of value on a blanket The first-place scorer gets first choice of the objects on the blanket, and in the end, everyone gets something. Bob said. He uses his gun to deer hunt during the firearm season in Michigan, he said "Fve got one deer with it. The first time I went out with it, I missed two bucks the first day," he said with a laugh. In Michigan, after the close of the regular firearm season on Dec. 1, there is a special 10-day hunting season just for muzzleloaders, so he will be able to use the 15-day regular and 10-day special season to stalk the elusive whitetail. He is confident enough of his skill to say, "I'm going to hunt with just the muzzleloader this year." Middleville Neighbors continued from previous page Bob Getty of Middleville looks the part of an early settler of the west with his muzzleloader. The handmade buckskins he’s wearing took seven hides to make. shooting at the blade of an axe and splitting the ball into two pieces. There is no doubt if the ball is halved, for there are clay targets on either side of the axe blade that will be shattered if the ball really is split. Getty has accomplished that feat, along with aiming at a cross made from two pieces of yarn, and breaking both strings of yarn at the cross with the ball. "When we have a club meeting, we have a primitive and then a line shoot. For that we have different targets like bull's eyes set, maybe 25 yards away," he said. "The primitives usually have more novel things." "Bill Rupright is the president of our club. We have 10 to 12 members right now. Royce DeMond from W-D Fireworks is also a member and is really interested in it," he remarked. Bob always goes to an early "shoot" in June in Dorr and the big event for muzzleloaders held in August, also near Dorr. "That one has 300-400 men there; they come from all over the country," he remarked. Meets are available some­ where in Michigan almost every weekend, if anyone would like to attend one, he said. "I can't get to them as often as I’d like," he said of the gatherings, "but I go to all I can." "I want to emphasize that this is theraputic for me," he said,"I don't do many other things, and I really enjoy this. I think the best part is the cameraderie with the others. I only see these guys once a month, usually." The meets usually start on a Friday, sometimes as early as Thursday, and last for three days, or at least a weekend, he observed, but he is usually limited to a one-day stay. "But, these can be family efforts. My wife isn't able to go, she has MS (Multiple Sclorosis), but lots of others do make it a family affair," he said. "Once you get into this.... I've been told that I was bom 50 or 100 years too late. It's really something. It's not dangerous, but you don't do well working with black powder unless you really keep your mind on it," he commented. Any invited guest can shoot all day for $2 at the meets, he explained. Cumulative scores are kept during the day, and the highest scores for the day wins the prizes. "In Nashville, everybody that hit a target got a prize, I think," he said. When competing at the club level and ending with a tie, one of the men gets out the flint and steel kits. The first man who completes the very difficult task of making a flame using the flint and steel is the winner, he said. After the 4 p.m. close of a shoot, an informal *blanket' shoot is held. Before starting the match, all of the shooters place cising out there. Clarence is even going to build parallel bars to practice on. Ethel Gibson said she at­ tended the Barn Count) Retired School Personnel meeting in the Nashville Methodist Church. Sept. 27. The woman speaker talked on the Medicare Catastrophic Insurance Lib Palmer said that a group of people got together to go to Nashville Methodist Church for the Barry County Retired School Personnel meeting. Those there were Ethel Gib son. Bernice Carter. Virginia Root. Florence Fiala, Nettie Black and Lib Palmer. Donna Cox said that son Greg, Maggie and son Brian came to visit them Saturday, Sept. 23. The Lynn Tolans spent the weekend in Kalamazoo at the Street Rods National North. Jerry and Michael Stein spent last weekend at Mackinaw City, Mackinac Island and St. Ignace at the West Michigan Cub Scouts’ outing. There were 1,300 there and 35 were from Middleville. Gina and Regina Stein went to Mt. Pleasant to tour the campus while Jerry and Michael were up north. Regina says that they have new neighbors across the street. Seena Van Til was there visiting at her place when I called. Mary Noah and Paul l each drove up to stay at the Noahs' cabin. Then Chris Noah worked on Paul’s eye Mary said that they are so pleased with Paul's progress Of course, they visited with Ann and the baby. Rollo and Mae Bowerman visited with brother Ed and wife of Gun Lake Sunday, the 24th. in the afternoon. Louise Elwood, brother Jack Williams and wife and friend Joe of St. Louis came to visit her last Friday They then went out to visit all after­ noon with Art Kenyon. On the way back, they stopped to have pie and coffee at our place Louise had the Hospital Guild at her home Tuesday. Sept. 26. They have two new members. Betty Newman and Florence Fiala The Thornapple Heritage Association made apple butter at Bowens Mills Saturday Sept. 23. Lorraine says she thought it ws the best apple butter that we had ever made The weather was rainy and cold, so that heat felt good. Give yourselves a big hug from me, particularly you who I couldn’t get a hold of to visit with. I always feel so much better after I visit with all of you. It makes up to me the fact that I can't get out to see each one of you every now and then. “Say, Fred, let’s talk life insurance " Abraham Lincoln, as portrayed by Gerald Bestrom of Middleville, delivers the "Gettysberg Address" at the Nashville Harvest Festival and the fifth annual Muzzleloaders Rendezvous and Shoot held on Sept. 22 and 23 The independent agents representing Auto-Owners take the time to tailor the best policy far your needs, not theirs. DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. "When You Think of Insurance, Think of Us” 215 E. Main Street. Caledonia, Michigan 49316 JEFFREY M DeVRIES (616) 891*8125 JOHN J DeVRIES �Page 4 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / October 3. 1989 “Counselor Corner” bv Bernie Weller Thomapple Kellogg Middle School Counselor The Hazel McCaul column will not be in the Sun and News until some health problems can be corrected. "I will not be collecting news for a week or two until I find out the cause of my problems," she said. She will be undergoing more tests and possible surgery in the near future. Our good wishes go with Hazel. CPAs to explore white collar crime at meeting on Oct. 19 The Western Chapter of the Michigan Association of CPAs will meet on Thursday Oct. 19, to discuss “Fraud and White Collar Crime The meeting will be held at The University Club in Grand Rapids, beginning at 6 p.m Orin T. Sprague, a special agent with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, is the featured speaker for the meeting. Chapter Chairman Larry A. Deane. CPA, with the accounting firm of Beene, Garter & Co. in Grand Rapids, will preside. The MACPA, head quartered in Farmington Hills, serves more than 11,000 CPAs across the stale with its educational and pro­ fessional programs. Polls to celebrate 50th RESULTS 795-3345 Robert and Kathrine Poll will celebrate their 50th anniversary Oct. 5. An open house will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Oct. 7 at the Alaska Baptist Church, 7240 68th St. S.E. The Polls hove three sons, John and Gladys Poll, Don and Martha Poll, and Roger and Jeannie Poll, 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. No gifts, please. Information for this article is taken from a pamphlet entitled ‘ ‘Our Children s Self-Esteem' ’ wrincn bv Mary Nelson. Self-Esteem - What Is It? Self-esteem is significant in every aspect of life. How we act. how we learn, how we relate, how we work and how we play are all determined by our beliefs and attitudes about ourselves. Self-esteem, then, is a feeling, a personal assessment of wor­ thiness. It indicates the extent to which each of us believes him/herself to be capable, significant, successful and worthy. Persons with high self-esteem appear poised and confident. Their social relationships are generally good. They are less in­ fluenced by peers and tend to make better decisions. People with low self-esteem, on the other hand, may feel isolated, unloved and defenseless. They perceive themselves as being powerless to attain what they desire from life. Often, withdrawal and passivity are the result. Because of their positive beliefs about themselves, people with high self-esteem are treated differently than those with low self-esteem. And such treatment influences their expecta­ tions of themselves and the situations they encounter. Conditioned by favorable treatment and fortified by past per formances they believe to be successful, persons with high self-esteem are far more likely to expect future success in social and academic encounters than are individuals with low self-esteem who have previously experienced rejection and failure. So the spiral perpetuates itself. It is almost impossible to underestimate the impact of self-esteem on each person s life. It is evident in academic performance, in social interactions, and in life achievements. DUTTON LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Call 795-3345 today and have your church listed here each week! Reach Over 7,000 Area Homes CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 6950 Hanna Lake SE (just South of 68th St.) 9:30a.m. 10:45a.m 6:50a.m. 7:00p.m. Visiting Pastor: Al Korvemaker • 452-9711 Good Shepherd Lutheran Church "People that care" St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. |l |1" Pastor Monte C. Bell Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 r FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music Sunday School............................................................... 6:00 p m. Sunday Evening Service The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (616) 795-2391 St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... God’s family) 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. 2415 McCann Road, Irving, Michigan MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street 9:45a.m. 11:00a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer...................................... 6:45p.m. PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11 a.m. Church School 9:45 a.m. Parmelee Morning Worship ... 9:30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School....... 9 45 a.m. Morning Worship ................. 11:00 a.m. Rev Lynn Wagner - 795-3796 Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 Rev Rick Veenstra. Interim Pastor Rev. Stanley Vugteveen. Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar, Director of Christian Education Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church Church Office Phone - 795-9266 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 708 West Main Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. "The Church where everybody is somebody... and Jesus Christ is LorcT 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Sendee 10 00 a m. < < <5 a m 600 pm. YOU ARE INVITE D Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings Ret Paul Donnie, Interim Rector Phone 945-3014 Sunday Euchanst: During Summer ...........................10 00 am Regularly ........................._........ 10:30 am Morning Prayer: Wednesday....................................... 7 15 a m. Sunday School 930 am Smoot Momng WcxVO K>X O m SixcJOv Evenmg Worsh© 6 00 p m •veonewo, x*owee* r*a»er 5 ioe s»jo, 700 pm Rev Mbam Dobson. Pastor S»eve Jackson Youth Pastor 8913923 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A dtMnck uttk a camg hean for atr jrrmaun and the *odd' Sunday Services*?: 30 a m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Meruf BuuaLia Dan Ackerman Seminary intern Al Tiemeyer Community calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev. Ma* E. Tucker Music, Jeff Vander Heide “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. M-37, north of Middleville Middleville at the Community Hall Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. l|| A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY .9:45 a m., 11:00 a m. & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m A Church on the Word Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School Praise Service Sunday Evening Service ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED Services — Sunday School ....................... 10:00 am. Morning Worship.................. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship..................... 6:00 p.m. Pastor Wesley J. Coffey Phone 795-7076 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted (or hearing impaired) 9 45 a m. Sunday School 11:10 a m. Sunday Evening Service . 6 J0p.m Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday 6.30 p m Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship. Wednesday 7 00 p m REV KENNETH VAUGHT 891-8028 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Sunday Morning Worship.............................10:30A.M. Phone 891-9259 Sunday School .................................... 9:30 A.M. Evening Service.............................................. 5:45P.M. Saturday Evening Mass.................5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ......... 9 00 a m. & 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass........................... 7.00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School Worship Service 9:15 o.m. 10 00 o.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891 8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Dr. Robert Wessman Che ODIH Cinif JHethudiat (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E. Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School 10:00 Morning Worship 11:00 Evening Worship 6:00 Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes ...7:00 Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - a m. a m. p.m. p.m. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I October 3. 1989 I Page 5 David’s House fundraiser garners more than $30,000 by Jean Gallup The sky was a brilliant blue with fluffly white clouds, but the temperature was in the low 40s with stiff winds when walkers and bicycle riders started out to fill their pledges on the walk-a-thon to benefit David's House Sept. 23. The First Baptist Church in Middleville was host for the event for the first time this year, and organizers estimate that the event has raised $28,026. "We've estimated that much, but it always goes over, so I'm sure we'll go over $30,000," said Ann Braford, secretary to the director of David's House. Braford is also the daughter of the Rev. Jay DeBoer, director of the ministry, and Lois DeBoer. David DeBoer, along with King David in the Bible, is the inspiration for David's House, a professional care facility for physically or mentally impaired adults. The fund-raiser has shown nhenomonal growth from an idea by a 12-year-old girl five years ago. Before the first building was built, Ann and her daughter, Jennifer, 12, decided to use some available land to raise vegetables and sell them for money to help with the first building. It turned into more work and trouble than anticipated, so when Jennifer suggested abandoning the effort and holding a walk-a-thon instead, her mother asked her father what he thougnt of the idea. "He said. 'Go for it*," she reported. With just a month's preparation, the first walk was held at the First Baptist Church of Sparta, and it gathered $14,600 in pledges. "We really got a lot of support from Sparta Baptist Church to start with," she explained. "And, we never have to pay for food, and prizes are always donated, so the payback is really good." The funds raised this year are earmarked to fund the master plan and blueprints for a new unit for women to be built at the location of David's House on Banner Drive in Grand Rapids. "It’s a lot of work, planning routes and taking care of details, but each year we've tried to make it better. This is the best year ever for everything going as planned," Ann said. Ann and her family are already looking forward to next year. "I'm looking forward to having 500 people next year. Dad would say 1,000, but I think I'll just stay with hoping for 500 next year," Ann said. Everyone who participated in the walk-a-thon got a tee-shirt. The day was quite chilly and Scott Meek (left) and his brother Steve wear their shirts over their jackets. Steve is also prepared with gloves to keep his hands warm. The ’cool’ glasses are optional. Deanna Manzer shows her dad Dan’s bicycle which he will ride 30 miles to support David's House. The nice part is that Deanna will get to ride the route her dad takes in the "Cannondale Bugger." The first of more than 250 walkers and bikers leave the First Baptist Church of Middleville on a walk-a-thon to benefit David's House. Finding the Right Loan Is No Picnic. f searching for a loan leaves you feeling like a I basket case, come see our inviting spread of low interest and flexible repayment plans. We think you’ll find our approach to lending money as refreshing as a day in the country. Serving Our Country Marty Kermeen Senior Airman Marty Ker­ meen. who is stationed at Wurtsmith Air Force Base in Oscoda. Mich., and with the 379th Transportation Squadron, was a recent graduate of the base's profes­ sional military education program Sr A Kermeen graduated w ith the top of his class and received the distinguished graduate award. He is a 1986 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School and is the son of Lynn and Luana Tolan of Mid­ dleville and Dave and Sue Kermeen of Lowell. Andrew T. Westlake Manne Pfc. Andrew T. Westlake, a resident of 7784 Creekwood SE. Alto, has completed the School of Infantry. During the course con­ ducted at Manne Corps Base. Camp Pendleton. Calif., Westlake received classroom instruction and participated in field exercises involving in­ fantry tactics; and construc­ tion and camouflage of fighting positrons; and the use of mines, demolitions, and intra-company communica­ tions equipment He joined the Marine Corps Reserves in January 1989 Daniel A. Rudd Manne Pvt. Daniel A Rudd, a resident of 5660 Stimson Road. Middleville, has completed the .Marine Corps Basic Combat Engineer Course. During the seven-week course at Marine Corps Engineer School, Marine Corps Base. Camp Lejeune. N.C.. Rudd studied the fun­ damentals of engineering sup­ port for combat units. He received instruction on the tools and procedures for building bridges, roads and field fortifications He also studied the use of demolitions, land mine warfare and camouflage techniques. A 1988 graduate of Thornapple-Kellogg High School, he joined the Manne Corps in January 1989. Offices in Caledonia & Dutton 267 Main St. — CALEDONIA — Phone 891-8113 3205 68th St., S.E. - DUTTON Phone 698-6337 LENDER FDI€ �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 3, 1989 Caledonia home featured on Home Builders tour Enjoying the shaded front porch of their refurbished century-old farm home are Maygan Post, her mother Kim, brother Kirk and father Brent. Family pets also en­ joy the peaceful spot. by Barbara Gall A farm house restored and remodeled by Caledonia residents Kim and Brent Post is one of the seven homes featured by the Grand Rapids Homebuilders Association of Remodeled Homes on their 1989 tour. The tour was begun by the association to promote remodeling and to allow the public to see what home­ owners have done to make their home fit their needs, instead of selling it and buying another, Kim Post said. The tour began last weekend and will continue Oct. 5-7, with homes open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday and Saturday, and from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday. Tickets are $3 for adults and $1 for children 12 and under, and can be purchased at any of the homes, or at Eastbrook Mall. A visit to the Posts’ home at 8960 Vincent in Alto is like taking a step back 100 years, as the century-old farmhouse is not only a testimony to the Posts’ dedication in restoring the home, but also a showcase for Kim's collection of antique furniture and accessories. A formal parlor, the family sitting room and carefully arranged collect­ ions of family photographs and even the linens revive the Victorian love of formal arrangements, coupled with more comfortable settings for the family. A ruffly nook for a little girl and railroad ticking curtains in a room for a boy suit the Posts’ two children, Maygan, 6, and Kirk, "almost 3." What the visitor can't see, however, is the eight years of work that transformed the aging home to its present charm. And to make the story even more unusual, the building contractor who finished the house is Kim herself, now the head of Newell Construction. That's a transformation story in itself. She explained that in 1981 she and Brent were living in a 500-square-foot home in Cutlerville, and were planning to contract Kim's brother, Mike Newell, to build them an A-frame style home. But instead, the Posts ended up making an offer on the old farmhouse on Vincent after Mike, a builder, said he thought they could remodel the place for $10,000. "Brent has never let me live that one down,” laughs Kim, recalling the decision to buy the house. "It's now a 'few' $ 10,000s later, and we're still putting on the finishing details. "It's been one thing after another, and like any house, you're never finished." Kim said they lived in the house the entire time it was being redone, and both Maygan and Kirk were born during the remodeling process. "Brent did the demolition work," Kim explained. "He ripped out all the old plaster, and we carried out all that debris." In deciding just how they wanted the house to look, the Posts got lucky. They found out that Eileen Shook of Caledonia had grown up in the house, and she hunted through old photographs, finding pictures of how the farmhouse had looked years ago. "Now the house plan is fairly close to the original," said Kim. "However, we have opened it up a little, especially upstairs. Most houses built then were divided into more little rooms than what we prefer today." Downstairs, the front door opens from the shaded front porch into the living room, where Kim said the family spends most of its time. Adjoining that room is the formal parlor, which leads to Maygan’s cozy room and bath. A light-filled dining area is located beyond the living room and a side door opens to the new patio and garden, where the family enjoys summer picnics, Kim said. A convenient powder room is located off the back entrance. The efficient kitchen is quite a change from the Victorian way of living, as it features tile counters, a microwave and a new refrigerator, conveniences that our grandparents never enjoyed. The country theme prevails in accessories and is accented by the custom fined wood cabinets. Upstairs is a comfortable master suite with bath, a large guest room and Kirk’s room. Plenty of storage has been built in, as the space was shifted to make the Remodeling and restoring the home has provided Kim Post ample space for her collections of antiques. Stairwell and corners become interesting places filled with mementos of the past. The wood stove is the focal point of the Posts' cozy living room, which is adjoin­ ed by the more formal “front parlor." bedrooms larger than in the original home Antiques donated by Kim's relatives and acquired at auctions also furnish these rooms. "This house is an example of a typical American farmhouse," said Kim. "These were not wealthy people with a fancy home like those in Heritage Hill. The house was built by farmers who came here while Caledonia was still unsettled, and we have tried to keep that in mind while we worked on the house." She said that they found some of the original pieces of molding dated in the 1870s, and have used them in the home. But the house is now fitted with all new electric, plumbing, insulation and most recently, a new furnace. They salvaged as many of the old windows as possible, but others have been reproduced. "We heated with wood for eight years," Kim said. " The old furnace wasn’t too efficient. After we paid $300 for the first three weeks in October, we couldn't imagine what we'd be paying in January." 7 Heating the big old home with wood had its disadvantages, Kim said. "Sometimes we’d get home in the evenings, and the place would be freezing," she recalled. The house was partly finished when Mike Newell was killed in a plane crash in March 1988, and it was at Continued on next page /// \ NEW FALL HOURS: • main J Mon.-Wed. 10 am.-9 p.m. jTues .Thurs., Fn. lOa.m -11 p.m.e " -Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m -7 p.m. • Caramel Apples • W/th Special Toppings ! Homemade Doughnuts • and Hot Spice Cider ! 129 East Main Street, Caledonia • Phone — 891-8997 J - �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 3, 1989 / Page 7 Caledonia home featured on builders association tour Continued from previous page The 100-year-old formhouse at 8960 Vincent, Alto, is one of seven homes chosen for this year's Parade of Remodeled Homes. Restored and remodeled by Brent and Kim Post, the home will be open this weekend. Thomapple Kellogg Cross Country earns win Julia Kooiman led the girl's to a victory over Comstock Park last Wednesday, at Johnson Park. She ran the 5000 meter course in time of 22:22. running the best time of the year in league competition Freshman Melanie Cooper finished third in the meet with a 25:43 clocking. Tracie Mid dleton. finished close behind running 25:53. Faith Smith ran the course in a time of 26:19, finishing sixth. Christy Christian finish­ ed seventh with a time of 26:42 On Saturday the girls ran at the Fennville Invitational. They didn’t have enough girls to run as a team, but did real good as individuals. Julia Kooiman at 21:27. Tracie Middleton. 23:53, Melanie Cooper at 24:25 had their best time of the year. Faith Smith had a time of 27:28 The boy's team lost a very close meet with Comstock Park. 26-31. Ed Rumbergs led the team with a second place finish, running a time of 18:11. Tony Jones was fourth (18:46), Nick Stahl was sixth (19:16), Mark Shriver, seventh (20:43) and Bryan Belson 12th (23:20). The boys finished 11th in the team competition at the Fennville Invitational. Each of the runners of the team had their seasonal best time. Ed Rumbergs was a medal winner with his 12th place finished, running a time of 17:01. A unique feature of the Fen­ nville Invitational is that they have an “old timers run." This race is open to past run­ ners, parents, coaches and “older timers." Running in the alumni race were Ed Neuman, a 1989 graduate posting a time of 18:54. Steve Becker. 1988 grad (18:13) and a 1969 graduate and old timer Mark Shriver. (20:32) and old timer. Coach Mid­ dlebush, (21:00). that point that Kim became a builder as well as director of the Caledonia Cnild Care Center. "Mike and I had been working on two big projects,” Kim said. "When he died, I first had to finish the (Caledonia Child Care) Center, and Brent and I had to finish this house. "But I went to classes and got nay builder's license last December. I really enjoy the work and the decision making. I don’t pound a nail, but I meet with my crew to go over the work for the day. "But if I hadn't been so close to Mike, I’d never have been able to tackle it" She said so far her company, which continues under the name Newell Construction, has done small jobs and remodeling work, but she hopes to build an entire home soon. Kim said there aren't many women in the building industry, and she has been treated with some skept­ icism by other builders. "It's not that anyone is nasty," she said. "But when I go to builders' meetings. I’m just not accepted. But that's not intimidating to me. I'll do what I think is right and keep on going." In the meantime, finishing details are being added to the farmhouse on Vincent. The remodeled home, open to the public this weekend, offers other would-be remodelers a dose of inspiration laced with the realities of eight years of hard work. Visitors could be charmed by the "after," but should be sure to take a good look at the "before." C COME PLAY FOR A LIVING! Become a Discovery Toys Educational Consultant this holiday season and you’ll put money in your pocket and a new career under your tree Through home demonstrations, you can earn part time or full-time income while providing children everywhere with tovs that stimulate creativity and promote non violent play For more information call Lisa at 868-6753 J.V. soccer gains a win and a tie Last Tuesday the jayvee Jim Flikkema to close out the Trojans traveled to Caledonia. scoring for Middleville in a The Caledonia team had a 2-0 win. four game winning streak Thursday’s game at Calvin coming into the game, and Christian was a classic to was ready for number five. watch, with both teams play­ The junior Trojans had dif­ ing extremely well. ferent ideas and with a strong The play of Mac Missad, midfield game led by Ryan Ryan Recker. Scott Oliver Walker. Curt Thaler. Craig and Matt Hopkins helped the Stolsonburg. Dave Olthouse Trojans control the game. and Tony Stanbach. the team TK scored first with a goal kept the Scots off balance by Dave DeHaan and assist The first half was played to from Brent Wustman. The a scoreless tie. The Trojans team from Calvin came right started fast in the second half hack and tied the score before with a goal by Dave DeHaan half time. with the assist from Bob The second half went back Middleton and forth with Trojan forward Caledonia started to put Jon Kermeen almost getting more pressure on. but the TK the tie breaker score. fullbacks Jason DeVries, The play of the TK Chad Mason and Adam goalkeeper was superb. Hoisted kept intercepting the Bill Baldry stopped a penal­ ball and breaking up the plays. ty kick and a one-on-one Middleville came back and break away shot. At the end of Dave DeHaan scored his se­ regulation play the score was cond goal with an assist from 1-1. Two five minute over­ time periods were played, again both teams came close to scoring the go-ahead goal. When the final whistle blew the game ended in a draw. Coach Marty Wustman was pleased with the teams play this week and said the team is playing together better every game Next week the Trojans travel to Hastings on Wednes­ day and South Christian on Thursday Wayland’s J.V. blows away Scots Wayland’s offensive line opened up some big holes to lead the Wildcats to a 12-0 victory over the visiting Fighting Scots. The Wildcats (1-1-1) totaled 315 offensive yards, while the Scots (2-1) only gained Tl. This week the J.V.’s travel to Coopersville Area League Bowling Bowlerettes Hair We Are 11-5; Burger King 8-8; The Water Doctor 8-8; Village Stylist 7-9; Hastings City Bank 7-9; Seif & Sons 7 -9 High Series - T Cooley 518; D Levert 511; F. Muller 510; C Sinke 509; P Miller 498 High Games - D Pitt 202; P Miller 199; T. 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Ml / October 3. 1989 Caledonia teachers piloting‘job-sharing’ by Barbara Gall They like the same colors, they wear the same kinds of clothes, they graduated from the same university, they even resemble each other a little And they have the same goals and standards when it comes to educating children It's not surprising, then, that Caledonia Elementary teachers Nadji Buikema and Vicki Warren say that after one month .their one-year job­ share pilot program is work­ ing out to be all they had hoped Their drcam was that the job-share idea would offer them more time with their pre-school age children without sacrificing quality teaching in the classroom. Now. after a lot of plann­ ing. the two say they feel their students may be getting a bet­ ter education with two teachers instead of just one. Buikema. a 13-year teaching “veteran” and War­ ren. a first-year teacher, share the teaching duties in a second-grade class, with each spending three days a week in the classriMim instead of five Buikema teaches “their” second-graders on Mondays and Tuesdays, and Warren is at the head of the class on Thursdays and Fridays. This arrangement allows each of them to have two extra days at home with their young children, but each feels con­ tent at home, knowing her students are being instructed by a teacher she trusts. Both are at school on Wednesdays when the two not only teach, but also observe each other and spend free time and their lunch time planning lessons together “The shared Wednesdays are one of the keys to the whole thing." said Warren. “We not only observe each other, but we also wrap up ac­ tivities or work that needs to be done before the other takes over. “It's also a chance to learn from each other, and we offer suggestions to each other, too." Buikema explained that in job-sharing situations she had heard about in other schools, each teacher usually came for half a day. one in the morning and the other for the afternoon. But both she and Warren agreed they liked the all-day idea with the shared day bet­ ween each teacher's in­ dividual turn with the class. “The kids seem to like it. too," said Warren “They have two teachers caring for them instead of just one. They already have the days down about which of us comes on which day. They would really question it if either of us came in on the wrong' day without a gixxi reason “But one of the best reac­ tions we've seen is that several have written in their class journals that they like Wednesdays best, when both of us are here . ” The two teachers explained Hoppy grins from this Caledonia Elementary second-grade class show they enjoy having two teachers who care for them instead of just one. that they. too. keep a daily journal, through which they correspond with each other, along with a daily phone call. Whichever teacher is working at school that day carefully records the children's ac­ tivities. both academic and personal “It's important for both of us to know that Johnny's dog had puppies, or that Susie was down in the dumps that day, ' said Buikema. “Or I might note that one of the students had done really well in a hand­ writing exercise that day so that Vicki can follow up when she comes to class.” “And I don’t worry about letting Vicki know if I’ve made a mistake. I know she'll understand, and that we’ll work around it together. “But I have to say that I'm not sure that I could confess ‘my sins’ to just any other teacher." said Buikema. “We are honest with each other.” agreed Warren. "And that is so important in this kind of program. It’s part of the trust we have in each other. Trust and respect are absolutely essential for the whole thing to work.” “And what it’s all about is that we’re home more with our children, too, and not worrying about how the other is doing with the class,” said Buikema. “At home we’re giving 100 percent to our own children, and at school we’re giving 100 percent to the children in our class.” “I think we both are better teachers because we feel good about ourselves as mothers. We’re not worrying so much about our young children because we’re with them more." added Warren. “I think this issue of child care is one of the most impor­ tant in our society, and we need to think of solutions for this problem.” she said. Buikema said this particular child care solution came about after she asked Caledonia ad­ ministrators if job sharing might be possible. “I think both (Caledonia principal) Jeanne (Glowicki) and (Caledonia Superinten­ dent of Schools) Bob Myers were a little skeptical,” said Buikema. “They asked if this would be be the right thing for the kids, and 1 honestly didn’t know. So I talked to teachers and principals in other districts, and I heard only positive things from the few districts that have tried it." Buikema said Caledonia ad­ ministrators then told her that if the right person could be found, perhaps the idea could be worked out. Warren said she had been subbing for five years and had two youngsters still at home when she decided to look for a permanent job and began taking resumes around to various school districts. “That's when I met Diane DeYoung, the secretary at Caledonia Elementary. She was so pleasant and friendly, and I honestly can say I remembered her distinctly after visiting ail those other school districts. “She took my resume, and a week later she called me back about this position.” “We had a lot of people in­ terested in this position. ” said Buikema. ”1 think there will be more arrangements like this because so many applied” Continued on next page T-K athlete of the week named Caledonia Elementary teachers Vicki Warren, left, and Nadji Buikema have found their job-sharing teaching program satisfying both as teachers and as mothers. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY CO.. MICHIGAN: AND OWNERS OF LOTS WITHIN THE PLAT OF SANDY BEACH AND OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Supervisor and assessing officer of the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry Co.. Ml. has filed with the Township Clerk of said Township, his proposed Special Assessment District roll for the North end of Sandy Beach on the basis of levy $687.69 per landowner of said Assessment District as directed by the Township Board PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Special Assessments are proposed to be col­ lected over a three year period in conjunction with the tax statements of the Township starting in December 1989 with interest on the unpaid balance at the rate of 8% per an­ num Any Assessment may be paid in full prior to the date of the tax statements without interest The monies collected will be used to improve the northern part of Sandy Beach within the Plat of Sandy Beach by grading, furnish, place, and compact hot plant mixture along said road, together with other work incidental thereto Such Assessment roll is open tor public inspection by any person interested therein at the office of the Township Clerk dunng regular businesss hours on regular business® days by telephoning 795-9091 from and after said date of this notice and until including the day of sad scheduled public hearing thereon and may be further examined at said public hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a heanng upon said Assessment Roll and levy, including any revision, corrections, amendments or changes therein, will be heio at the Yankee Springs Township Hail on Bnggs Rd within the township commencing at 7:30 p.m on October 12, 1989 ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE INVITED to be present at the aforesad time ano place. Any persons objecting to said Assessment roll must file his objection thereto >n writing with the Township Clerk before the close of the heanng or within further time as the Township Board might grant Marilyn Page. Clerk Each week, student athletes are selected for their performance, effort, attitude and dedication to their team and school. The students can be proud of their contribution and sportmanship in the athletic arena This weeks athletes and the sports they play are (front row, left) Jessie Weatherhead, jv basketball; Melanie Cooper, cross country; Shelly Wolverton, tennis, Tracy Potts, freshman basketball; Maggie James, varsity basketball (back row) ; Mike VanKuiken, jv football; Jon Kermeen, jv soccer; Peter Anderson, varsity soccer and Nick Stahl, cross coountry. Missing are Nick Fox, varsity football Jason Brandt, freshman football, and Matt Cawson, golf �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 3. 1989 / Page 9 Caledonia teachers pilot a ‘job-sharing’ program Continued from previous page The two agreed that job­ sharing in a classroom is no easy matter, and must be worked out very carefully between two compatible individuals. “And you can’t be the kind of person who needs to be the favorite teacher," added War­ ren. “The arrangement won’t work if the two teachers are competing for the affection or attention of the kids. “If teaching is your ego trip, then job-sharing isn’t for you.” The two pointed out that it took a lot of time and work to set up the program and to keep it running smoothly. “You’re really not here just half-time, ” said Buikema. “and that's what other teachers who have done this told me "Vicki and I joke about our hours and call it our threefourths time job with half-time pay “ They said that they spent many liours setting up the pro­ gram. working even on weekends But they also felt that next year it would be easier to get started, since the ground work had been laid. They said they felt it was too early to tell if the program was indeed providing a better education for the children. But Buikema said she felt she was becoming better organized, and that the curriculum was being more carefully planned with two of them having to work together “I feel the kids are getting a lot,” she said. “I feel good about their instruction, and I think they get an enthusiastic teacher five days a week. " Warren agreed “Nadji is all ready to come in on Mon­ days and get the week started. but just when she's kind of wishing she could stay home with her baby, it’s my turn to come And by Wednesday. I can hardly wait to come in to see all the kids . ” “Just when I’m starting to wane a little, she’s all enthus­ ed about getting here." laugh­ ed Buikema Myers said he. too. was op­ timistic about the job sharing idea, but gave credit to Buikema and Warren for all their hard work “It's going so well because those two people made a deci­ sion to do something extra for kids." he said. "As a result, the students are gaining, not losing.” He said that their success could have a positive effect on future job-sharing possibilities, but that each case would probably be con­ sidered individually until the district had enough experience to form some guidelines or procedures • ‘I think it was crucial to the success of this arrangement that Nadji had some say in the teacher chosen to work with her in the classroom." Myers added. “I think that factor is something we should keep in mind when other cases come up .’’ Despite all the work and time the program has taken, the two teachers say it suits their needs, both as teachers and as parents. Buikema said that in her research on the program she read a statement by one teacher who said job sharing in the classroom is like a marriage “I would agree with that." she said. "Job sharing takes a lot of working together to be successful “But 1 think it’s a win. win. win situation, for the school administrators, for our children in the classroom and for our own children at home.” There's a new kid on the block in Barry County and the name's ... Thornapple Kellogg YMCA Program Center Year-Round Programming The objective of the newly formed Thornapple Kellogg YMCA Program Committee is to develop a year-round schedule of recreational activities for resident families of the Thornapple Kellogg school district. Tentative Schedule BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION HALL 9548 Cherry Valley EVERY THURSDAY •:IO p.m. tarty Birds Central Garage Towing Check the following tentative schedule and see what families can be enjoying from January through December. APRIL-JULY Baseball Girls Softball Backyard Learn to Swim Lessons Summer Tennis Playgrounds Jr. High Teen Nite JANUARY-MARCH Floor Hockey Basketball Cheerleading Clinic Family Fun Nites High School 3 on 3 Basketball Junior High Volleyball League Junior High Teen Nite Tail Football Wrestling Clinic Cheerleading Clinic Indoor Soccer AUGUST-DECEMBER High School Volleyball League Jr. High 3 on 3 Basketball League Parent Child Programs Swim Team Leaders Clubs for Teens Junior High Teen Nite Support the Barry Area United Way Campaign October 4th thru October 31st ★ 24 Hour Service ★ Reasonable Rates Call 795-3369 or 1-800635-9964 Accomplishment Through Collaboration But this Program Center isn’t going to just happen. That’s where you come in. Want to know more? Call the YMCA at 945-4574 ... or the Barry Area United Way at 945-4010 We need your support — moral, vocal and financial. It is essential that all networking agencies in Barry County collaborate if this goal is to be achieved. Here’s how we launch this program. United Way RAISE $41,370! $26,000 — Barry Area United Way $9,500 — Township Tax dollars $2,030 — Program fees $1,000 — Local service club donations $2,840 — Other in-kind funds HIRE full time YMCA professional Director to work and hve in the area serviced by the Thomapple Kellogg School system SECURE office and program facilities with the Thomapple Kellogg school district, city/county parks, and other community agencies and facilities. Thanks to you, it works for all of us! YMCA of Barry County’s Thornapple Kellogg Program Committee Celeste Wolverton: chairperson Greg McGandy Jeanne Perry Sally Stanton Marianne Baerman Regina Stein Joanne Dipp Chris Boysen Ray Page YMCA Members At Large Steve Evans Skip Pranger Max Miner Martha LaVoie Terri Vanderkooi President, YMCA of Barry County: Dan King YMCA Executive Director: David Storms �Page 10 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 3. 1989 Pumpkin World opening at S&S promises a special fantasy time by Jean Gallup "Cinderella and the Fairy Godmother," "Little Red Riding Hood," the Old Woman in the Shoe," Charlie Brown and Lucy, Fred Flintstone and Barney Rubble await area children of all ages at S&S Market during the month of October. A special fantasy time is planned for children and their parents, with even more special events lined up for the Saturdays of the month. The greeehouse has been transformed into a world of pumpkin characters, with about 200 bales of straw, flowers, and a nursery rhyme motif. A treat for kindergarten through second grades from area schools is the "Story Lady," who will read stories to the children every Saturday at 2, 3 and 4 p.m. With enough room to accommodate 70 children, organizer Maureen Robinson emphasized that there is nothing in the fantasy land to frighten. "Everything is for fun. This is for a nice fantasy. Even the surprise that we have is friendly," she said. "Well have smiley bats, spiders and even our ghosts are fun." To add to the children’s excitement are live animals with goats making an appearance all day on the 7th and the 21st of October, minature horses on the 14th and a special visit by baby llamas on the 28th from noon to 2 p.m., she added. S&S plans to be open all of October from the 2nd to the 30th, and on the Sundays which fall on the 15th, 22nd and 29th. Live characters will be around on Saturdays also, with a clown and a scarecrow expected to delight the children. "I’m hoping the families will come with the children. We can arrange tours, with cider and doughnuts along with the story time, and we also give out discount coupons for when they want to purchase a pumpkin," she noted. A huge pumpkin is bound to attract attention and all the children will be invited to guess its weight for a prize. The Pumpkin World work was done with the help of Robinson's assistant, Jan Bender, and artist Belinda Dennis. For more information on the Story Lady or tours, call 795-9758. Four year old Patrick McKeown has already examined the baby in the window of the Old Woman’s Shoe. But he seems to have missed something. His brother, Michael, 3, points out another "child" on the top of the shoe. T-K experiences Homecoming/spirit week Showing spirit is easy for the freshman girl’s team at the tug of war. Kathy Hart leads her team in a mighty pull. Jan Bender helps chief designer of Pumpkin Land, Maureen Robinson, with the finishing touches on the huge shoe for the old woman who had so many children she didn’t know what to do. YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY CO., MICHIGAN. AND OWNERS OF LOTS WITHIN THE PLAT OF JOHNSON GUN LAKE AND OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Supervisor and Assessing Officer of the Township of Yankee Springs. Barry Co.. Ml, has filed with the Township Clerk of said Township his proposed Special Assessment District Roll for Johnson Rd. and Russell Dr on the basis of levy $669 71 per landowner of said Assessment District as directed by the Township Board PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Special Assessments are proposed to be col­ lected over a three year period in conjunction with the tax statements of the Township starting in December 1989 with interest on the unpaid balance at the rate of 8% per an­ num. Any assessment may be paid in full prior to the date of the tax statements without interest The monies collected will be used to improve Johnson and Russell Dr with the plat of Johnson Gun Lake by grading, furnish, place and compact hot plant mixture along said road, together with other work incidental thereto Such Assessment roll is open for public inspection by any person interested therein at the office of the Twp. Clerk dunng regular business hours on regular business days by telephoning 795-9091 from and •ftei said date of this notice and until including the day of said scheduled hearing thereon and may be further examined at said Public Heanng PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a heanng upon said Assessment Roll and levy including any revision, corrections, amendments or changes therein will be held at the Yankee Springs Twp Hail on Bnggs Rd within the Township commencing at 7:30 pm on October 12. 1989 ALL INTERESTED PESONS ARE invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place Any persons objecting to said Assessment Roll must file his objection thereto in wntmg with the Township Clerk before the close of the heanng or within further time as the Twp Board might grant Marilyn Page, Clerk Brian Marcukaites is showing some good moves aginst the senior boys team on the tug-of-war rope.The spectators urge on the young men. _ a 1 a Continued on next page �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 3, 1989 / Page 11 Thornapple Kellogg holds Homecoming/Spirit Week action Continued from previous page Heave ho! Didn’t do any good. The senior boys wiped out the teachers and staff tug- of-war team. Continued on next page The teachers weren’t allowed to win a trophy or anything, but got into the spirit of the week anyway. With a doff of the dunce cap, teacher Pete Bishop gets ready to become part of Spirit Week’s final day last Friday. Caledonia village CENTRE’ 9300 Cherry Valley S.E. (M-37) RAINBOW’S END r _______ COUPON 25% OFF All Halloween | Costumes, Accessories & Makeup i 1 WITH THIS COUPON (Expires 10-7-89) J Rainbow’s End YARN, CRAFTS & VARIETY HOURS Monday-Friday 9 to 8; Saturday 9 to 5 .30 Phone 891*1106 SNIDER'S With a score of 80 points earned over Spirit Week, the junior class edged out the seniors by four points. The sophomores gathered 54 points and the freshman class ended with 46. 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John Scheib scored three touchdowns — two on thrill­ ing 52 and 50-yards runs — and Jason Pranger gathered in a 75-yard TD strike from Mike Millhouse to lead the Trojans to their fourth win against one loss. St. Philip falls to 2-3 Scheib ’ s first two touchdowns erased a 6-0 St. Philip lead The runs came from 52 and 24 yards and Matt Wiesenhofer kicked an extra point for a 13-12 lead midway through the second period. After St. Philip closed the gap to 13-12, Brad Eastwood scored on a 16-yard reverse to make it 19-12 at the half. Brad Eastwood (46) takes the ball across for the one of the two touchdowns he made in the first half. T-K Spirit Week, Homecoming great success Scheib’s 50-yard scamper early in the third quarter made it 26-12 and Mike Millhouse s two-yard plunge late in the period salted the contest away The run climaxed an eight-play. 69-yard drive and upped the margin to 32-12. The 75-yard pass from Millhouse to Pranger ended the scoring. Rhines said his team was outstanding offensively against St. Philip. Middleville rushed for 234 yards with Scheib accumulating 152 yards on eight carries. Millhouse connected on 4-of-7 passes for 115 yards. “Offensively, it was our best game of the year, but defensively we didn’t do that well.” Rhines said “Maybe we've spent too much time on offense lately." St. Philip finished with only 86 yards on the ground, but the Tigers hit 14-of-23 passes for a whopping 200 yards Rob Hunt led the Trojan defense with 13 tackles while Dave Lehman had 11 and Steve Thompson. Del Craven and Scheib added nine. Rhines said the tough part of the Trojan schedule is now upon the team Middleville is currently tied for the O-K Blue topspot with Byron Center with 3-0 marks. God­ win. the Trojans' opponent this week, is third at 3-1 and is coming off a wild 65-64 win over Hamilton. Middleville plays at Hamilton next week and hosts Byron Center in two weeks. Rhines said the outlook for a third straight league title is hazy “I'm not sure we're gonna be able to do it." he said “We’ve got a tough road ahead I don’t know what to think. “Offensively we're coming together and it's time because the race is on. There’s nothing easy from here on down the road." Caledonia frosh girl eagers lose 2 after 5 wins last week The Caledonia freshmen girls’ basketball team got off to a fast start with a 5-0 record, but has slipped the last two games. The first loss was at the hands of Catholic Central, which beat the Scots 30-16. In that one. Jenny Tuinstra had a game high of 8 points. The other loss came at the hands of Kelloggsville Chris­ tian. by one point. 29-28. The Scots were led by Lisa Tarrian. who had 8 points and 7. rebounds Also. Tracy Webster and Deb Nickels each contributed 6 points. Senior class candidates Sara Selleck and Mike Millhouse. Senior class candidates Kathy Brock and Nick Fox. 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In the Lee contest. .Mid­ dleville was led by Valerie Jackiewicz. who contributed 18 points and 10 rebounds and Marcie Henry with 16 points and 6 steals It was a fine overall team effort with the enure sixteen member squad contributing to the victory On Thursday night the Tro­ jan hoopsters put together their best performance of the season in trouncing the Com­ stock Park Panthers, as fifteen players notched points in the scoring column Marcie Henry led the attack with a perfect 6 for 6 from the field for 14 points along with 9 steals. Close behind was the other half of a very strong ground combination in Maggie James who chipped in 11 points. Gina Cline also threw in three-3 pointers to finish with 9 points. Jamie Beuschel led in the rebound department with 6 as the squad grabbed a season high 46 rebounds The win gives the Trojan team a 9-0 overall record along with a 4-0 conference record. However, the TK team will be tested this Thursday night at Hamilton's new gym­ nasium. when the two undefeated conference leaders will take a step in deciding the 1989 O K Blue championship. The shot falls for Sue Segar during the Comstock Park game, (photo by Kevin McGee) Middleville girls tennis team wins t hree matches The Trojan tennis team im­ proved its record to 6-2 last week with three wins, two over league opponents. The first win was over Comstock Park by a 6-2 score. Ail four singles players won their mat­ ches. Kathy Brock won 6-0, 6-1. Bonnie Bekkering won 6-1, 6-1. Erin Seger won 6-3, 6-1 and Shelly Wolverton won 6-0. 6 0 Ginger Zoulek and Patty Cisler won 6-2, 6-0. This team played their best match of the season against Com­ stock Park We were much more aggressive at the net than we have been this season. Both girls are playing more consistent tennis and could surprise one of the top teams this season Michelle Hilman and An­ tonia Panza lost 6-7, 1-6. Sarah Wieringa and Lesa Kaechele won 6-1, 6-3. The team played very well against Godwin and won the match 7-0. Singles players Kathy Brock, Bonnie Bekker­ ing, Erin Seger, and Shelly Wolverton all won their mat­ ches by 6-0 scores. In doubles. Ginger Zoulek was unable to play, so we moved Sarah Wieringa to first doubles where she teamed up with Patty Cisler and won 6-0, 6-0. The second doubles team, Michelle Hilman and Antonia Panza won 7-5, 6-0. We have been in a slump at this posi­ tion, and did not play well in the first set. but this team real­ ly put it together in the second set. Michelle and Antonia were selected “players of the match" for their fine second set performance Third doubles, Lesa Kaechele and Cathy Hart played very well and won 6-0, 6-1. Cathy has been a very reliable 11th player for our team this year. She has gained valuable varsity experience so far this season. The Trojans won an ex­ citing match to finish off the week The team defeated Rogers 4-3. Shelly Wolverton won her match 6-0, 6-0. Kathy Brock came off the courts next with a 6-0, 6-1 win. The next three points went to Rogers, and suddenly the team score was tied at 3-3. For the second time this year, Erin Seger was the final and deciding point. Erin won the first set 6-4, and lost the se­ cond 4-6. The third set was very similar to the Wayland match. Erin went ahead 4-1 in the 9790 Cherry Valley Rd., Caledonia 891*2121 • Photo Copying • Envelopes • Business Cards ► Weddings • Rubber Stamp • Carbonless Forms • Computer Forms • Facsimile Service Fax # 891-8074 NEWTON’S WELL SERVICE — Established 1959 — Specializing in drilling and repair of residential water systems LAUREL AND GARY NEWTON 550 East Cloverdale Road • Hastings • Ph. 945-5084 or . 948-2845 : Kathy Brock and Bonnie Kathy lost only two games Bekkering continue to do a in three matches. Bonnie con­ fine job leading the team this tinues to do a fine job playing season. Kathy continues to the second best players from dominate opponents at the each school. “We are very first singles position as her proud of our 1989 co captains." scores indicate this week. said Coach Larry Seger. Hamilton is undefeated and ranked seventh in class "C" and are leading the league with Calvin Christian. We will play our last home match against Lakewood this Thursday. T*K soccer team win one, lose one last week The T-K Trojan varsity soc­ cer squad split two games in conference action last week. The “Express" traveled to Caledonia to battle both a determined young Scots team and poor field conditions to come away with 3-2 victory. Peter Andersen scored his second goal of the game with less than a minute remaining in the contest to clinch the victory. Steve Van Duine booted in the other T-K goal. On Thurs­ day, the Trojans traveled to Calvin Christian for a Next, our third doubles (Sarah Wieringa and Lesa Kaechele) came off with a 6-0, 6-0 win. Sarah and Lesa have played very well lately, they were selected “players of the match" for their efforts. Sarah has been very consistant from the backcourt, and now Lesa is playing very well at the net. CALEDONIA PRINTING Letterheads third and deciding set, only have the Rogers player come back to tie the match 4-4. The next two games were very close, but Erin won both to secure the sixth team win of the season. shootout between two conten­ ding teams Behind the scor­ ing of Peter Andersen's two goals and Steve Van Duine's solo shot, the Express grabbed a 3-1 lead early in the second half, but saw it slip away to a 4-3 loss from the aggressive Calvin team. This week the Trojans travel to Hastings on Wcdnes day for a non-conference game and to South Christian Thursday for a rematch against the league leaders. T-K is 2-2 in the OK Rain bow Conference and 5-4-2 overall. £7 THORNAPPLE FLORAL 114 River Street, Middleville Downtown — Along the River Glenn Woodard of Thornapple Kellogg shows how to take control of the soccer ball from an opposing player. COMPLETE FLORAL SERVICE FOR ALL OCCASIONS — VVe wire flowers worldwide Thomapple kellogg Golfers shoot their low score of year In a match against Lee on Sept. 27. the T-K golf team shot it’s low score of the year. The Trojans trounced the Rebels 177 to 201 to record their best effort of the year. In the match, held at The Pines. Man Cawson earned medalist honors by shooting a 42. Brett Muller had a 43, Brian Beute a 45, and Jack Miller a 47. The four scores in the 40's represented the first match this season that the Mid­ dleville hnksters have had four scores in the 40’s. In the same match T-K was closely nosed out by Hamilton's 173 Hamilton had scores of 41,43, 44 and 45. It was a great effort by the Mid­ dleville kids and a big upset came close. Coach Weller commented that he is really proud of his young kids. They are working hard and improving and look­ ing forward to having good league and regional tour­ naments to finish the season. Earlier in the week, Mid­ dleville beat Godwin 201 to 219 and lost to Comstock Park 201 to 179 at Palmer Park. Matt Cawson and Brett Muller led Middleville with 48’s. Phil Postma had a 49 and Bob Borrink a 58 to lead Middleville in scoring. T-K girls jayvee basketball team still stays undefeated The TK jayvee girls have improved their record to 9 and 0 by continuing to play good team basketball Last week, they defeated Lee 50-20 and Comstock Park 60-25 In both games, the team played good defense and im­ proved on their individual skills, especially shooting from the free throw line. For the two game-, Becky Reigler. Marcy Gildea and Jennifer Hoff have added 4 points apiece, Lisa Einberger had 6 points. Heather Zoulek added 7 points. Amanda Pranger had 13 points. Laura Donker had 14 points. Jessie Weatherhead had 19 points, and Alicia Bat son had 39 points. OPEN Mon -Wed 9-5 Thurs & Fri 9-5.30; Sat 9-1 (616) 795-3331 �Page 14 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I October 3, 1969 Caledonia ‘Sweet Ladies’ score 3 consecutive wins Caledonia's "Sweet Lad­ ies" eagers have bounced back with three straight victories after a disap­ pointing loss a couple of weeks ago to Middleville. The Scot girls entered this week's play with a 6-1 overall record, 2-0 in the O-K Gold Conference. The most recent victory was a particularly "sweet" one, a 62-49 verdict Thursday evening over defending state Class B champion Grand Rapids South Christian. Coach Rebecca McKee credited a strong second half and balanced scoring as keys to the victory. Four of the Sweet Ladies hit for double figures. Tara Marble scored 11 points and came up with six rebounds and five steals. Amy Peterson collected 11 points and dished out four assists, while Jenny Wilkinson had 11 points and Carrie Hill counted 10 points and gathered five rebounds. Two days earlier, the Sweet Ladies opened O-K Gold Conference play with a 62-38 decision over Hudsonville. Once again, it was a strong second half that made the difference, as the two teams were tied at the half. Marble led the attack with 13 points and she came up with six rebounds. Anne Andrusiak and Carrie Hill both contributed 10 points. Caledonia stepped outside league play a week ago Saturday and handed Leland its first loss of the season, 41-36, to start its winning streak. Andrusiak tallied 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and Jenny Wilkinson dropped in 10 points, including three three-point field goals. Caledonia's Anne Andrusiak puts in two for the Scots over the Sailor defense. The Scots won the conference match-up 62-49. Scots still in the hunt for O-K Gold grid title by David T. Young football is all about," he Caledonia, still in the thick said. "We’ve got a of the race for the O-K Gold state-ranked team, the Conference football crown, league leader, coming in for set the stage for showdown Homecoming. It’s going to with Coopersville with a be fun." 28-7 victory over Wayland The Scots made quick Friday night. work of a Wayland team The Fighting Scots pushed billed as one of the most their overall season record improved units in the O-K to 4-1 and 3-1 in the league, Gold this year. They scored going into this Friday's every time they got their critical Homecoming battle hands on the football in the with state-ranked Cooper­ first half, churning out 197 sville, which is 4-0 in league yards on the ground, and play. The Scots are tied with built a 28-0 cushion heading Kenowa Hills and South into the intermission. Christian for second place. Bill Kowal started the Coach Ralph Shefferly fireworks on the Scots' first said it won't be difficult to play from scrimmage with a motivate his troops in 44-yard run to the Wayland practice this week. four-yard line. Two plays "This is what high school ZYLSTRA DOOR, INC. "Where the customer comes first" CARAGE DOORS AND OPENERS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • Sales • Service • Installation Member of the Grand Rapids Homebuilders Association — WE SERVICE ALL MAKES — 698-7242 s,XzXsna __________ 3086 92nd S.E., Caledonia__________ later he crossed the goal line from five yards out. Later in the same quarter, the Scots moved 62 yards down the field in 10 plays with a punishing ground attack and Crumback scored on a five-yard romp. Quarterback Brad Wal­ bridge then tossed a pass to Gene Cross for the two-point conversion to make it 16-0. A stingy Caledonia defense held Wayland in check again early in the second period and Crumback capped a nineplay, 57-yard drive with his second The Trojan tennis team finished with 6 points in the Allegan tennis tournament last weekend. Five of the 6 points came from singles wins. Kathy Brock defeated Spr­ ing Lake 10-6 Bonnie Bek kering defeated Kalamazoo Hacket 10-5. Erin Seger won the consola­ tion championship round, defeating Hastings 10-1, and Spring Lake 10-8. Shelly Wolverton defeated Otsego 10-4. The only doubles win came fron Ginger Zoulek and Patty Cisler over Hastings by a score of 6-4, 6-3. Cemetery Memorials Are Our Only Business. Our Workmanwg ship is Guaranteed To Your Satisfaction. And The Materials To “ Reflect Years of Family Pride. We Have A Large Display To Help You Mabe The Right Choice And Still Fit Your Budget. LOWELL GRANITE COMPANY CALEDONIA In the second half Sheffer­ ly substituted liberally on offense to try a few new things. The Scots fumbled the ball three times and the last time they coughed up the football was costly, as it directly led to Wayland’s lone score of the evening. Caledonia fumbled on its own three-yard line with a little more than a minute left in the game and the 'Cats took it in on the next play. The Scots’ defensive unit limited Wayland to just six first downs, one of them on a 15-yard pass interference penalty. Shefferly had a great deal of praise for his players' Singles players lead tennis team in Allegan tournament BEAUTY. QUALITY, CRAFTSMANSHIP tn ENDURING MEMORIALS LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE • AL SNYDER TD of the night, this time from three yards out, to make it 22-0. Rick Olsen made a couple of key runs to keep that drive alive. Wayland, which was stymied by the Scots’ defense for most of the evening, then finally started to move the football through the air, getting into Caledonia territory, but Bill Kowal intercepted an aerial at his own 38 and raced to the Wildcats' 11-yard line to set up the Scots’ fourth and final score of the night. Kowal went the final two yards into the end zone with 2:36 left in the half. • Over iso Years of Quality Craftsmanship. 891-1596 efforts on both sides of the ball. "The offensive line, all across the front, did a good job," he said, mentioning Tim Grinage, Ken Aho, Scott Daniels, Brent Bums, Brad Hawkins, Robert Poll, Phil Heyboer and Scott Feenstra. "We had a blocking scheme this week that required them to be particularly active." The defense was led by inside linebackers Tom Bednarsky and Daniels, who were credited with 18 and 14 tackles, respectively. Shefferly also praised the work of defensive back Alan Roetman. Richard J. 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Of the 94 runners par be i pacing. the Scots took three of the first 10 places, but the Scot's solid depth proved to be the winning ingredient Placing for Caledonia were Todd Whitwam, second, 16:29; Jeff McCaul, fifth, 16:39; Andy Lillie, seventh, 16:41; Jason Boorsma, 23rd, 17:34 and Tim Stack 27th, 17:45. Chns Holiday ran the course in 18:26 and Chns Denison in 19:41. and the ' Heat! Install REAL EYRE Qas Logs IN YOUR FIREPLACE Tests prove Reai-Fyre logs burn twice as efficiently as wood at only half the cost. Realistic Logs Available Now — AT — Stones Chimney & Fireplace Shoppe Our New Location in the Caledonia Rua Mail at 9958 Cherry Valley (M-37) is Open to Service your Fireplace Needs call 457-2800 • 1-800-446-7339 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 3. 1989 / Page 15 Help Wanted Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for ‘2.50 then 10‘ per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. 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MOLD FACTORY WORKERS BEACON SERVICES has immediate openings available with large Alto & South East Grand Rapids companies. Ex­ cellent starting wages and hire-on potential for dependable, motivated applicants. We currently have jobs available in the following classifica­ tions: • REWORK • SANDING • BUFFING • PLASTIC INJECTION To be given immediate consideration for avail­ able positions, have reliable transportation and two pieces of legal 1.0. Never a fee to appl­ icants searching for both temporary and long term employment. APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED BETWEEN 8:30 A.M.-4:30 P.M. MONDAY-FRIDAY M-37/44th St. or 4436 Broadmoor SE. 698-7979 MAKER­ THERMOPLASTIC INJEC­ TION Wamar has an opening for an experienced mold maker with capability for building and repair of molds. Should have completed an accredited MOLD MAKER program or equivalent and have 3 or more years experi­ ence in building precision small to medium thermoplastic injec­ tion molds. EDM skills and abil­ ity to fabricate electrodes would be a plus, submit resume and school records to: Wamar Products, 5041 68th Street SE, Caledonia, Mi 49316. REAL ESTATE CAREER Unlimited earning potential. Job freedom and job satisfaction. We are interviewing sales people for Kentwood, Caledonia, Byron Center and Middleville areas. Century 21 Czindcr Realty, Inc. 891-9201. PACKERS NEEDED: for inspecting and packing plastic automotive parts, second and third shifts, wages start at $5.80 per hour plus bonus and full benefit package, please apply bet wen 8a.m. and 11:30a.m. or 1p.m.-4:30p.m. at Lacks Indus­ tries, 3500 Raleigh, Kentwood, off 36th Street between Kraft and Patterson. No phone calls please.____________________ PLASTICS TECHNICIAN A leader in the thermoplastic molding industry has an oppor­ tunity for a skilled technic ton. Person selected will have skills in the art and science of injection molding to obtain excellent quality and productivity. Person will be responsible for trouble shooting and training and will answer to the General Foreman. We offer a comprehensive bene­ fit package. Please send resume and salary requirements io Ad •429. Co Sun A News, P. O. Box B, Hastings, Mi 49058. Back to School — Pizza Time from PHIL'S PIZZERIA ITALIAN SPECIALTIES 795-7844 Pizza • Onnet • Zit< • Steaks • Appetizers • Sjtvnannes • Calzone • Spaghetti • Cheesecake • Sausage Roll EAT IN OR TAKE OtT Downtown MIDDLEVILLE WE CATER ALL OCCASIONS T«k-TWs njCua n F« I Sa H JI a* t a*. W «-* Onm Mo* hours SEWING OPERATORS: training incentive bonus. Will train, good benefits. First shift Call 792-2222 or apply in person at Kessler Inc., 801 S. Main Street, Wayland, MI________ SPRAY PAINTERS NEEDED: for mask spray painting of plastic automotive parts, for second and third shifts. Wages up to $8.35 per hour plus bonus and full benefit packages, please apply betwen 8a.m. and 11:30a.m. or 1p.m.-4:30p.m. at Lacks Industries, 3500 Raleigh, Kentwood, off 36th Street between Kraft and Patterson. No phone calls please. QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR Wamar has an opening on second shift for an inspector. Candidate must be experienced in Quality Control and preferably, injection mold­ ing. Must have ability to use inspection equipment, read blue­ prints, manage records, under­ stand procedures and have good communication skills. Prior experience with layout and SPC a plus. Send resume and school records to: Wamar Products, 5041 68th Street SE, Caledonia, Mi 49316.________________ EARN MONEY typing at home. $30,000/year income potential. Details, (1)805-687-6000 Ext B-6574. PLASTIC MOLDING- plant has a need for a Setup person. This position involves the setting of molds and machine parameters in an injection mold­ ing operation. Benefits include tuition reimbursement, profit sharing, pension program, and health and life insurance. Over­ time may be required. If you are interested send your resume and school records to: Wamar Products, 5041 68th Street SE, Caledonia, Mi 49316. For Sale PIANO FOR SALE: Wanted: Responsible party to take on small monthly payments on piano. See locally. Call Manager at 800-635-7611 antyime. POLE BUILDINGS - Horse barns and garages. 24x32x8 completely erected, $3,350. Includes service door and 9x7 overhead. Many sizes available. Call Mecca Buildings for your dist. rep. 1-800-544-6682. For Sale Automotive FOR SALE: 1979 Rally Sport Camaro, new motor, two sets of good tires, $2500. 891-9959. Scot cross country blanks Wayland Caledina boys’ cross­ country team improved its O.K. Gold conference dual meet record to 4-0 as they shutout the rebuilding Wayland Wildcats 15-50. The Scou’ solid team depth was evident as they captured the first seven places in the race. Places and times for Caledonia were Todd Whitwam 1-17:13; Jeff McCaul 2-17:30. Andy Lillie 3-17:54; Jason Boorsma 4-18:22; Tim Stack 5 18-43. Chris Holiday 6- 19:48 and Chris Denison 7- 20:01. Scot first-year runner Jason Boorsma ran a personal best time of 18:22 in the Wayland meet. Scot Jayvee girls now own 4-3 mark The Caledonia junior varsi­ ty girls’ basketball team has played three games recently, winning against Leland Satur­ day by a score of 57-12. The Scots were led by Rox­ anne Gallert. who had 12 points and 6 rebounds. Treasure Hylkema had 9 points, while Stephanie O’Krangley had 9 points and 9 rebounds. Against conference foe Hudsonville, the Scots lost 54-45. The Scots were led in that one by Roxanne Gallert, who had 13 points, while Hylkema had 13 points against South Christian, winn­ ing 52-20. Gallert again led in scoring with 15 points. Kylkema had 11 points and 7 rebounds and Jenny Smith had 10 points and 6 rebounds. The Scots record now stands at 4-3 overall and 1 -1 in the conference. Charles F. Storkan -------------------------Wayland VFW Post 7581 and was a Charter Member of the Hastings Elks Lodge 1965. He is survived by one brother, Edward J. Storkan of Hastings; two sisters, Mrs. Oliver (Helen) Peterson of Alto, Mrs. Richard (Ann) Maters of Kalamazoo; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Leo, Frank, Jim and Larry Funeral services were held Saturday, September 30 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Stanley Finkbeiner officiating. Burial was at Coman Cemetery. Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association. MIDDLEVILLE - Charles F. Storkan, 72, of Payne Lake, Middleville passed away Wednesday, September 27, 1989 at Blodgett Hospital. Mr. Storkan was born October 4, 1916 in Cleveland, Ohio the son of James A. and (Frances C. Volpaleasky) Storkan Sr. He was employed at Viking Corporation, in the Payroll Department for 15 years. Was the Yankee Springs Township Clerk for six years. He served in the Armed Forces as Staff Sergeant from October 1941 to September, 1945 with the 645th Tank Destroyer Batta­ lion of the 45th Infantry Divi­ sion in the European Theater. He was a life member of the VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES September 12, 1989 President pro tern Hardy call­ ed the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Bray, Hardy. Mason. Myers. Riley, and VandenBerg. Absent: Thatcher. Guests: Jean Gallup from the Sun and News Minutes of the August 22, 1989 meeting were approved as read. VandenBerg moved the printed bills be paid. Support by Riley Ayes all. Carried. VandenBerg moved the printed transfers be allowed Total to Payroll........... $23,531.32 Total to Motor Pool....$4,537.97. Support by Riley. Ayes oil. Carried. VandenBerg moved the following transfers be allowed. Water Receiving to Water Operating & Maintenance ......................................... $7,000.00 Sewer Receiving to Sewer Operating & Maintenance ......................................$25 000 00 Support by Riley. Ayes afl. Carried Attorney Youngsma onnounc ed the approval from the Barry County Board of Commissioners on the annexation of the River town Development (132 apart­ ment complex) property to the Village of Middleville Council and Manager Roon reviewed the Manager » Report Council and Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the August Police Activity Report With no further business, Myers moved for adjournment Support by Bray Ayes all. Car ried. Meeting adjourned at 7:18 p.m. Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (10/3) Introducing A DealThat Will Jobs Wanted CHILD CARE 1st or 2nd shift, infant, loddlei, pre-school, before or after school. 795-2381. Miscellaneous DON’T FORGET! We have a paint color computer to match your carpet or wallpaper samples. CALEDONIA VILLAGE HARDWARE. Call 891-9255. LET US REPAIR YOUR WINDOWS and screens. Caledonia Village Hardware. CaH 891-9255._____________ WANTED JUNK CARS: Haul away free. Rapid Towing. 698-9858.__________________ WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 Community Notices ALA TEEN New meeting 7 p.m., Tuesday nights at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. HISTORIC BOWENS MILLS - U s Cider Time Festivals" every Saturday through Oct. 10a.m.-4p.m. Special: Cider Making/Old Huge Waler Powered Press, Rjdes, Good Food. Oct. 7 Mini Indian Pow-Wow by “Wah-meme Singers" (White Pigeon Family). Oct 14 15 Big Civil War Reenactment $2 adults, students SL 2 mile north of Yankee Springs Slate Park Entrance. 795-7530. Take delivery of a new Polaris snowmobile before Nov. 1, and we’ll give you $200 worth of free Polaris cloches and accessories. Make sure you hurry, though, because after November 1, its $100 and after November 30, it disappears. So come check out all sixteen Polaris sleds, from the----------- i legendary Indy 650 ’ to the all-new < WideTrak, a real workhorse featuring a 20-inch track. Ask about StarCard, & our $149 extended warranty We’ll make a POLARIS believer out of you. Believe It. Bob's Service Shop FIMANCIMG avakablc 610 Wellman Road Nashville • 852-9577 C W89 I laJxanrx LP Ofttr <x>h pxxl ■ pmry Mg drsfcw �Page 16 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 3. 1989 FARO’S ‘Pooh’ and friends teach safety in Caledonia by Barbara Gall Most people whose children ride a school bus each day have a healthy respect and a good deal of admiration for the bus drivers who. like the proverbial mail carriers, travel their daily rounds faithfully through rain, sleet, ice and snow Mail carriers, however, on­ A ly have to put up w ith a mere vicious dog or two on routes. The school bus driver is responsible for the safety of a cargo of children whose agili­ ty is surpassed only by vocal capabilities Concerned with “needless" accidents that involve children and school buses, a group of Caledonia bus drivers have £ volunteered their time to put on bus safety programs at the elementary schools for children in kindergarten through second grade Wise to the ways of youngsters, bus drivers don’t even try to give a “talk” to the children Instead they use the medium the children know best, television In a video featuring Winnie the Pooh and his forest friends, safety rules for boar­ ding. riding and getting off the school bus are relayed to the children as Winnie’s friends take the school bus to school for the first time. Luckily, Christopher Robin has told them all about the proper ways to behave on a bus. and none of them get hurt because they are always “thinking about safety." After the video, bus driver­ u r Middleville's Finest 117 W. Main, Middleville. 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Kathy LaBine and Lyn Ferris talked about why they storied the safety programs “We got the idea after see­ ing the program at Carmen Ainsworth Schools on the east side of the state." said Bar­ ron, who co-chairs the project with Ferris. “We thought it was a good idea, and that the kids would like the video." “We're doing it just to re­ insure the safety of our kids, said LaBine “And that’s the most im­ portant thing in the world," added Barron The bus drivers said they appreciated the cooperation of the schools in providing the time and place for their pro­ gram. They added that they thought if all schools would enforce the safety rules, there would be fewer needless accidents. They said that parents, too, need to be aware of the safety rules, and pointed out several ways parents often unwitting­ ly endanger their children. Sometimes parents bring a VI Delivery Ul Ul I BEST PIZZA AROUND — FASTEST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES! £ The drivers said their “Pooh" costumes were made by Millie Ploeg. especially for the safety programs Other bus drivers who volunteer their time for the presentations are Carol Harvey . Anita Sizelove. Ena Henion and Stephanie TenHave The drivers -said they decid­ ed their performing company needed a name, so look for the Caring Caledonia Bus Drivers, appearing each fall at an elementary school near you. 'Now who remembers what to do when you get oH the school bus?' Caledonia bus driver Lyn Ferris reviews the rules youngsters at Dutton Elementary have just seen acted out in a video and in a skit performed by the bus drivers themselves. ★ WEDNESDAY SPECIAL ★ $ 900 tt Ham & Cheese sub Includes mayo & lettuce dt b B Specials not valid with any other offers or Free their children up behind the bus where the driver can t see them, they said. Another blind spot for the drivers is along the side of the bus The bus drivers said they also put on some demonstra­ tions for parents at elementary school open houses, where the drivers made the parents go through the proper procedures of getting on and off the bus “We also demonstrated how distracting a misbehaving child can be to the driver." Barron said. "1 think it open­ ed their eyes.’* % tillage Barber “ ft r! $ 795-7760 John Hampton, Barber Stylist Member of the State Barber Association £ 207 E. Main St., Middleville OPEN: Tues.-Fri. 8-5:30; Sat. 8-12:30 1 FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA LOWELL or MIDDLEVILLE I □ I 8 n $900 ANY 14 . 1 ■ <■ wi ■ irxir pizza 1 Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop Marathon Engineering \ Tdie Out Only • Only 1 Per Coupon • Exptree 1031/89 110 Johnson Caledonia. Michigan (616) 891-1147 ' FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA LOWELL or MIDDLEVILLE ! $9^0 ACC AMV14 ’• °" 1 da UTT ir ziz" pizza I Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop c a NO COUPON NEEDED If F All of our Pizzas Include our Special Sauce and 100% Mozzarella Cheese *0 FREE OOP WITH FREE DELIVERY 15 MINUTES *J TAKE OUT OR EAT IN OR FAST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES Mere s what our customers say about Faro s Pizza Dutton Elementary kindergarteners and first and second graders watch intently to see if Pooh,' Robby Rabbit' and Tigger' break any of the bus safety rules. Bus drivers Pom Barron, Kenny Homrich and Kathy LaBine portrayed the forest friends ;n a skit on bus safety. Middleville youth enrolled at Reformed Bible College Reformed Bible College in Grand Rapids, has announced that Kurt Henry of Mid­ dle ville has enrolled this fall. This month the college begins its 51st academic year — and ns last year at its Robtnson Road campus. RBC is a private, accredited college that grants bachelor of religious education degrees in a variety of mission, church staff and social work pro­ grams Graduates are working in 51 countries continents on Custom Welding & Fabricating Come see us for all your welding needs. Heliarc • Mig • Stick Rod • Gas Custom Built Trailers six In mid-1990, the college plans to move to a new cam­ pus in Grand Rapids that will allow for expanded facilities to meet the growing needs of the curriculum and of RBC students Drawing students from 20 stales, five Canadian provinces and eight countires outside of North America, the campus is quite cosmopolitan. Truck & Trailer Wiring and Accessories Open 8 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday Jeff Kellogg � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/SunandNews_1989-10-10.pdf 84ddebca2a97572a12e67d1f9bb8d7e2 PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Middleville, Michigan 49333 118th Year No 89 I October 1989 Bradford White Corporation changes hands by Jean Gallup The Bradford White Corporation of Middleville, Barry County’s largest employer, with more than 600 workers, has been sold by its parent company to an Australian firm, president Michael DeLuca confirmed Tuesday. The sale by Nortek Inc. of Rhode Island ends months of rumors about a possible sale to a foreign company. But DcLuca said that White being sold to S.A. Brewing Holdings limited (SABH) of Adelaide, Australia, "will have no significant effect on our operations, except for the better. "You can quote me. It will be business as usual, absolutely,” he added. Asher McGhee, chairman of the bargaining committee for Local 1002 of the United Auto Workers, said the union officially was notified of the sale Tuesday at 9 a.m. As for possible changes for the people who work at the manufacturer of water heaters, McGhee said, "I hope for the best." The letter from DeLuca, distributed to the employees on Tuesday, said the sale followed a period of intense discussions between Nortex and SABH. "SABH management is very impresed with our staff and employees and has assured me that this transaction will have no significant effect on our operations, except for the better. It will be business as usual for all of us at Bradford White," he wrote. SABH is the leading water heater manufacturer in Australia, he added. A large, diversified company producing a wide range of consumer and industrial products worldwide, the company has substantial holdings in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada, as well as in Australia, and is prominent in the brewing, winery, food processing, packaging, large appliance and container industries, DeLuca reported. This is the second time in less than three years that ownership of Bradford White has changed hands. Nortek purchased the firm in April of 1987. An earlier possible sale to another water heater builder, Continued on page 3 The Bradford White water heater business has been sold to an Australian firm. Thornapple says yes to one gravel pit plan, no to other by Jean Gallup One proposed special use permit for a gravel pit was approved and another was disapproved by the Thornapple Township Planning Commission at a special meeting last Wednesday. The vote to allow one but not the other is not the final word on the project. Rather, it is a recommendation that was given to the Thornapple Township Board at its meeting last night. The Township Board will in turn make its recommendation to the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission at its Oct. 16 meeting. That board will table the request, or forward its recommendation to the Barry County Commissioners. The Commissioners will vote to accept the proposal for a special use permit, deny it, or accept it with changes. An 80-acre farm owned by Ronald Schantz is the property where DDM Development of Grand Rapids is seeking permits to open two separate gravel pits. One parcel is 20 acres off the farm on the north side of Finkbeiner Road and was approved; the other is a 40acre (minus 10 acres Schantz will keep) piece of property on the south side of the same road. Rick Koster, representative for the development company, explained the plans for the two mineral extraction sites, and then supporters and Homecoming royalty proclaimed detractors were heard. Koster said the site on the north side of Finkbeiner will have the top soil taken up and placed into a berm along the front of the property. The gravel will be extracted, the topsoil put back and the area seeded after a period of three to five years, he added. Only 13 of the 20 acres on that site are suitable for mining, Koster said, and since it is next to an existing gravel pit with equipment leased by South Kent Gravel Company, will be processed there. Koster said the two companies are not related, although they have common the places the company thinks shareholders. there is. The gravel from the pit on After comments by those in the south side will be hauled opposition to the plan, Koster across the road for processing, summed up his company's he said. position, saying they needed both parcels, not just one. The hours of operation will "We try to make plans that be from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. work for everyone. We would weekdays and from 7 a.m. to like a permit for five years, 2 p.m. Satuday, he said. with renewal available three Koster was unable to months before expiration. We answer specific questions will have to get a soil erosion about increase in traffic, effect and sedimentation permit of the trucks on area roads, issued by the Barry County how accurate the proposed Drain Commissioner. "We would apply for extra contour maps are to the final results and what would hours of operation, and access Continued on page 2 happen if there is no gravel in Intent of PUD ordinance changes to be discussed Caledonia planners extend Den Hartigh mineral removal permit Caledonia seniors Jodi Tvinstra and Tom Cox were crowned 1909 Homecoming King and Queen during halftime ceremonies lost Friday evening. by Barbara Gall The Caledonia Township Planning Commission last week agreed to grant an extension of their planned mineral removal (PMR) permit to sand pit owners John and Peter Den Hartigh. Their PMR permit was extended until Dec. 4 to allow them time to comply with several Commission requests. The current per­ mit will expire Oct. 15. Neither owner was present at the Oct. 2 meeting, when the renewal was discussed. Commissioners directed newly-appointed Commis­ sion Clerk Chip DeVries to send a letter to the Den Hartighs asking them to bring the requested information to the Nov. 6 meeting of the commission in preparation for the required public hearing held before any PMR renewal. Verification of grades on the topographical print of the pit and a current erosion and sedimentation permit from the Kent County Health Department need to be presented by the Den Hartighs. In addition, the Commission want the owners to know that it may ask for soil borings on the site, and that the township engineers have asked for monitoring wells to be established to check ground water quality. The commission also is requesting that the pit be in compliance with the ordinance by the spring of 1990 regarding the number of "open" acres at the site. This matter is currently under study, and the commission will advise pit owners by spring of its decision. The commission also is asking the Den Hartighs to adhere io the 100-foot easement requirement, even though they own the adjoining property. The necessary procedures still should be followed before mining in this area, the commission decided. Commissioners noted that a recent inspection of the operation indicated the owners have complied with Kent County and Department of Natural Resources requests that sand trucks be fueled off the site and that empty fuel containers be removed. The commission also discussed the denial of its recommendation for a revision in the planned unit development (PUD) ordin­ ance which would allow the commission to approve "minor" changes in a developer’s site plan without holding a public hearing. The changes the Continued on page 3 �Page 2 /'The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 10. 1989 Two hurt in high-speed crash near Middleville Superintendent’s Corner by ... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg Question What group of public officials in Michigan oversees the expenditure of $6 billion and makes policies that affect the lives of 1.6 million children? Answer: Michigan’s 4,200 locally elected school board members. If the answer surprises you, take time to reflect how these public servants indirectly impact all of our lives. The men and women you elect to guide our local schools set economic and cultural directions for the entire community when they deter­ mine budget priorities for salaries, curriculum and building needs Their decisions affect whole families when they ap prove policies on student discipline, attendance, athletic eligihlity and graduation requirements School board members must guide their programs through a sea of compliance with state, federal and judicial guidelines They Tight an uphill battle of improving education for our youth with dwindling resources and escalating costs. No wonder they often become frustrated trying to stretch available money to meet the array of educational needs they know exist in the schools and in the community. Today these boards of education are confronted not only with the needs of K-12 children, hut with the great needs of disadvantaged pre­ schoolers and functionally illiterate adults. School board members know that their community’s sup­ port. both financial and verbal, is crucial for continued economic development to keep their communities thriving and their constituents employed. Yet the job is often a thankless one and their service goes unnoticed. Small wonder many communities arc finding it difficult to reennt highly qualified candidates for school board elections. In the Thomapple Kellogg School District, your seven school board members are responsible for a budget of $7,873,923 with 226 employees, 2,168 students and fine schools. You have empowered them with a critical public trust. Michigan’s long tradition of local control of public education, which predates statehood, depends on their continued dedica­ tion and informed leadership. We are indeed fortunate to have local citizens on our Board of Education that dedicate many hours to our children and their education. Serving on the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education are. Gary VanElst, president; Jan Siebesma. vice president; James Verlinde. secretary; Gary Thaler, treasurer; Donald William­ son, trustee, Lon Lefanty, trustee; and Wendy Romph. trustee. Please help us say “thanks” during Michigan’s first annual School Board Member Recognition Week, Oct. 9-13. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 — 891-9294 — PUBLIC HEARING OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS Monday, October 16, 1989 7:30 p.m. Yankee Springs Twp. Hall 284 N. Briggs Road TO RESIDENTS AND INTERESTED PERSONS The Yankee SpringsTwp Board ol Appeals will meet tohear the following request for variance: Alkema. Lot 1 Arhana Crest asked for a vanance tor the placement of house tn relations to the road easement Judy Jeffrey. Lot 1.10601 Gun Lak Rd asked for a fence vanance of less man 50 * Other business that may come before the Board of Appea,S Manlyn Page. Clerk Yankee Spnngs Twp. by Jean Gallup A high-speed crash Sept 28 left two men hospitalized with injuries and the truck they were riding in a mangled wreck. Both of the passengers in the 1975 Ford pickup truck involved were thrown from the vehicle when the accident occurred at the intersection of Adams and Norris Road in Yankee Springs Township, said Trooper Lou Quinn from the Wayland Post of the Michigan State Police. Gary Pennock, 37, owner of the truck, and passenger Chris Crumback of Caledonia were both admitted to Pennock Hospital by Thomapple Township Am­ bulance Service, according to a hospital spokeswoman. Crumback was released during the day on Thursday, and Pennock was released on Friday, she said. Quinn said the pickup was traveling at a high rate of speed when it ran off the road and struck a tree. This Ford pickup shows severe damage sustained after a collision with a tree. Thornapple says yes to one gravel pit plan ways and the number of feet Continued from front page from adjoining property lines. will be granted to our land at You can have noise reasonable hours. We take abatement, and dust control into account the health, and regulate the type of safety, comfort and conven­ equipment they can use. ience of everyone. We can "The Barry County address any noises problem. Planning Commission is Soil erosion will be waiting for you. You can set controlled to prevent harm to any regulations that you other properties. And, we want. You can even limit the always install a four-foot high amount of area to be dug at wire fence along the slope one time. And if they don’t where gravel is removed," he comply, you can shut them explained. down at a moment's notice," The fence to keep people he stressed. away from where gravel is "Those are the most liberal being removed is moved set of offers off the top that along when the work I've ever seen," he said after Ronald Schantz speaks in favor of the gravel prt progresses, he noted. listening to the summary Fred Rock, a former trustee development outside of Middleville. presented by Koster. of Thomapple Township, was The commission voted 5-1 one of several who spoke access streets limited to plans said. "They ’ ll fight you; the to approve the south site but against the special use permit. submitted, protection from economic incentive is not the north, with their He listed several objections entry by children, dust control to the plan, saying that the plans, drainage plans, plans tremendous. And you can't provisions and the Caledonia area will be less attractive for for disposal or storage of outwait them. But you can ordinance combined. In the case of a conflict building sites with a gravel material on the property, a work with them. You can pit nearby, the location is too performance bond of $5,000 restrict hours of operation, between the two sets of rules, control the set back (number the motion said, the more close to the high school and for each site, the question of of feet) from road right-of- restrictive would apply. the village, hazardous cond­ transferability of any permits itions will be created by the spelled out and the permits to heavy trucks that haul gravel expire in one year unless Richard J. and area wetlands would be work has started. The section in question is adversly affected by changing Choryan, 0.1) designated as "H" on the the topography. DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY He also noted that another master land use plan, which is 131 East Main Street farm will be permanently lost used to guide future planning Caledonia, Michigan and there would be no in the township, Spencer said, OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON economic advantage to the and is designed to provide a Family Vision Cure buffer between agricultural community. • Contact Lenses Planning Commission and residential land use. John Gates, the new Chairman Jack Spencer, • Vision Therapy excused himself from chairing Planning and Zoning Admin­ Phone — 891-1056 the meeting because he is an istrator for Barry County, affected property owner, and attended the meeting and ________________ ___ said he wished to remark on offered information of the the request for a special use other gravel pits that he had permit____________________ experience working with. Spencer said he wanted the Gates said that in the last Caledonia ordinance covering ten years, gravel pits have had Publication No. USPS 347580 planned mineral removal to a lot of attention, and the 1952 N Broadway - P O Box B govern the actions of the courts are now involved. Hastings. Michigan 49058 DDM Company. It’s a good news, bad news -The Sun and News (USPS 347 580> is published weekly Among other rules, Spencer situation, he said. by The Hastings Banner, Inc "If they decide they are asked for entrance and exit ............................... * 1952 N Broadway. Hastings Ml 49058 1072 limitations, control of num­ going to come into your Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 9998 ber of acres operated on at one community, they will, Thafs POSTMASTER: Send address changes to time, site rehabilation, the bad news. The good news THE SUN AND NEWS. P O Bo* B operation duration limited to is they can be controlled, but Hastings. Ml 490580602 three years, hours of work not by zoning. It is by SUBSCRIPTION RATES kept to 7 a m. to 6 p.m. on regulatory ordinance that you $8 00 Local. Per Year..................................... weekdays and no weekend regulate them and make (the $10 00 Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties work, and sound levels kept at situation) palatable," he said. 80 decibels at a distance of 50 "I hate to see you put a lot houndeu in 1870 — Published by.. feet of stock in something that is THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. Also, he said he wants inadequate for your needs," he �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 10, 1989 / Page 3 Thornapple petitions try to stop gravel pit by Jean Gallup About half a dozen people are circulating petitions in Middleville and Thornapple Township objecting to a special use permit request to Barry County officials that would allow two gravel pits on a farm in the township. DDM Developers of Grand Rapids have applied to the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission for special use permits for two parcels of land on the Ronald Schantz farm located on Finkbeiner Road about two miles outside of Middleville. The permits would allow the establishment of two pits on the farm and mineral removal from the land. Fred Rock of Finkbeiner Road said that he and five others are circulating petitions and will bring the names to the Township Board meeting held last night, and will take the names to the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission meeting Oct. 16 at 9:30 a.m. The Thornapple Township Planning Commission has notified the Township Board that it approves a special use request for a 20-acre parcel on the Schantz farm, but objected to the same request for another parcel of 40 acres. The Township Board is gathering opinions on the subject to form a recommendation of its own to the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission. Rock is seeking to deny permits to either pit. "If this is allowed, the effects will be felt now and years down the road," he said. "What kind of development will go next to a gravel pit?" The petitions list 12 reasons that the gravel pits should not be located on the 80-fann located on the north and south side of Finkbeiner Road. The petition says the property near the pits would be devalued by being near 70 acres of gravel pits; area children would be endangered by the heavy truck traffic on the roads used by the huge gravel trucks; the noise level for the gravel pit is continuous for six days a week, and can be heard over a mile away; the dust blows off the piles of sand and gravel and into neighboring pools, houses and equipment; the heavy trucks damage the roads and the pits present planned location is too close to die high school and the village. Also, Rock's petition maintains that the gravel pits would restrict good community development because of the "horrid" appearance of a gravel pit; spilled gravel on the roai intersections create a dangerous dry slippery condition, and along with a negative impact on the environment, the loss of farm land will restrict wild game flow across the area. He also disputes the developers’ time estimate of three to five years to take out the gravel. "There is the adjacent 40-acre gravel pit used by the Barry County Road Commission. It's been in operation for approximately the last 40 years, and will likely be in operation for the next 40. The estimate for three to five years as suggested will very likely be 20 years, more or less," he stated. "My wetlands are furn­ ished by underground streams. It would affect my property-it would probably dry up my land. Right now there is an active artesean spring that flows all year long," he said. "If that property is left a farm, $200,000 estates could be placed there in the future, but not if there are gravel pits there," he noted, "it will have a direct negative impact on Middleville." Bradford White has been sold Continued from front page Rheem Manufacturing Company, was called off in January 1987 after the U.S. Justice Department filed documents in federal court in Washington, charging that Rheem planned to acquire the plant to close it DeLuca said at that time that the justice department's revelations were the reason for "disengaging" from the merger with Rheem. Faced with the loss of more than 600 jobs in the community, Middleville was shaken by the continued rumors of sales and plant closings for months during 1986 and 1987. In a newspaper article earlier this year, Richard Milock, president of operations, said that the work force has not had a layoff in seven years. Milock did not return a phone call to comment on the sale. School Lunch Menus Caledonia High School. Middle School. Dutton Elem. and Dutton Christian Lunch Menu Wednesday. Oct. 11 Baked chicken, baked potato, dinner roll, dessert or fruit choice, milk. Thursday. Oct. 12 Pizza (H.S. & M S. only) Sandwich choice, fries, com. fruit choice or brownie, milk. Fridaj. Oct. 13 Taco or Fajita, com chips, cocage cheese, fruit or dessert choice, milk. Monday. Oct. 16 Hoc dog on bun. fries, pickle spear, fruit choice. milk. Tuesday. Oct. 17 Pizza, chips, com. fruit choice, milk. NOTE: Secondary only: Fruit choice and assorted sandwiches daily. Salad bar available every Monday. Wednesday and Friday. Thursday. Oct. 12 Fish fillet on whole wheat bun. com on the cob. fresh vegetable medley, orange wedges Friday. Oct. 13 Pizza, cole slaw, applesauce Monday. Oct. 16 Pizza burger on a bun. slic­ ed carrots, pineapple tidbits. Tuesday. Oct. 17 Chili or vegetable beef soup, crackers and cheese, bread and butter, vegetable sticks, fruit juice bar NOTE: Whole and 2% milk offered every day Hot dogs al Page every day Salad bar at High School on Monday. Piz­ za. ham and cheese sandwich. chili, chef salad at H.S. each day Sun & News Classifieds Thomapple Kellogg High School. Middle School. Page Elementary Lunch Menu Wednesday, Oct. 11 Oven baked chicken, whip­ ped potatoes, seasoned green beans, oatmeal roll, crisp apple. Caledonia planners extend Den Hartigh planned mineral removal Continued from front page commission could approve were enumerated in the Chip DeVries revision and included such things as lighting, open spaces, loading docks and streets. All changes would still have to meet municipal requirements. At the September Caledonia Township Board meeting, however, several residents objected to the revision, saying they felt that a "minor" change in a large commercial develop­ ment was not really minor. They also said that since the planning commission was an appointed, rather than an elected board, there was less direct accountability to township residents when the public hearing process was taken away. The residents pointed out that some public hearings are not held on regular commission meeting nights. The Township Board tabled the recommendation as a result of the protests. The commission last week reiterated that the intent behind the revision was to cut down on costs by having to spend less of the budget on advertising meetings and mailing notices to residents neighboring the develop­ ment in question. It also hoped to save time in its very busy schedule by cutting down on the number of public hearings when only a simple construction change, like the height of light poles, was involved. At their meeting last week, the commissioners agreed to "sit down" with the Township Board to discuss the intent of the revision before taking any further action. Commission Chairman Steve Gould announced that Township Clerk Sharon Buer had resigned her position on the Planning Commission, and that serving as the new representative from the Township Board would be Chip DeVries. DeVries also agreed to take over Buer’s former job as clerk for the commission, Gould said. The commission continued to review the text of the township's land use plan with Planner Andy Bowman. During the discussion, the commission agreed that the present Township Board should see the community responses on an earlier survey taken by the commission before preparing the land use map. The need to re-evaluate the land use plan every few years also was discussed. Foremost Insurance offers tour of new headquarters Caledonia Township Super­ visor Jerry Good has an­ nounced that officials of Foremost Insurance Corpora­ tion will offer area residents the opportunity to tour the new Foremost headquarters building Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. Company officials will meet visitors at the Kraft Avenue entrance to the Foremost pro­ perty. which is bordered by 60th and 68th Streets and Kraft and Egan Avenues. The new facility, overlook­ ing Kraft Lake and surround­ ed by woods, is scheduled to open in January . 1991. “Look! A Deer!” Everyone looked — the car ran off the road and hit a tree. That’s why auto liability. property damage, and medical payments insurance is available from Booth’s. Oh. yes. also towing and emergency road service coverage BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middlevine. MI 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 High-coverage, lew-cost auto insurance is “no problem" from your Auto-Owners agent. 7A1 Ab Probbrrx fapfa • DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. ^n^uianc4 “Whan You Think of Insuranca, Think of Us" 215 E Main Street, Caledonia, Michigan 49316 JEFFREY M. DeVRIES (616) 891-8125 JOHN J. DeVRIES �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 10, 1989 Thornapple Kellogg athlete of the week set seems that I am enjoying sum­ mer. thinking that fall is ahead of me yet. When in reality, fall is here and way over half over Time is sure passing quick­ ly. Days are so busy and there is so much to do and so little time to do it in. Sometimes I get so cross with my pro­ testing body, that I just drag it along and tell it to get with it. because I don't have the time to listen to its grunting and grumbling. So my body and I are going to push ahead and climb right into it and go ahead full tilt. It might as well come along willingly, because we can't miss one blame thing that comes along. Granddaughter Michelle Oke and great-granddaughters Amanda and Kristen came to visit lyla Norton. They went out to eat. to visit and capped off the visit with some shopping. Daughter Arvis and Danny also came over to visit lyla was so pleased. Her old principal at Mt. Pleasant came over to visit with her. It had Before 1 get started with the news. I wanted to tell all you folks now, if you don't know, that Hazel McCaul has been having trouble with her neck. After a lot of tests, running back and forth to Hastings. Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, she had surgery Tuesday, Oct. 3. When Loretta Clark called me, Clarke Springer had told her that Hazel had come out of surgery okay. But she was coming along when he left her late Tuesday evening. How about all of you showering Hazel with cards and letters, letting her know that you have missed not hear­ ing from her? She is such a wonderful person, full of fun and love of everyone, and such a strong part of the whole communities of Caledonia and Middleville I am sure it would really warm her with your thoughtfulness. It would definitely re-charge her bat­ teries, whenever she hits a low spell. Do you folks not look for­ ward to the colder weather coming, as I do? To me it just Each week, student athletes are selected for their performance, effort, attitude and dedication to their team and school. The students can be proud of their contribution and sportmanship in the athletic arena. This weeks athletes and the sports they play are (front row, left) Jake Brewer, jv football; Shannon McMurray, freshman basketball; Jason Devries, jv soccer; Becky Reigler, jv basketball; Gina Cline varsity basketball; Julia Kooiman, cross country; Tim Rybiski, freshman football; (second row) Jason Frei, varsity soccer; Brian Beute. golf; Steve Thompson, varsity football; Mark Shriver, cross country; and Ray Johnson, jv football. Not pictured are Kathy Brock and Felix Butscheid. to be continued next week... DUTTON LOCAL CHURCH Call 795-3345 today and have your church listed here each week! DIRECTORY Reach Cher 7,000 Area Homes Good Shepherd Lutheran Church St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest “People that care" Middleville at the Community Hall r I |1* Sunday Service 9.30 a m. Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (616) 795-2391 St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family God s family) SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School Praise Service Sunday Evening Service 9:30 a.m. .10:45 a m. 6:50 a.m. 7:00 p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music Sunday School.......................................................9:45 a.m. Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 2415 McCann Road, Irving, Michigan MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship .. 9 30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship ... 11:00 a.m. Rev Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church A Church on the Word Visiting Pastor Al Korvemaker • 452-9711 Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship................. 8:30 a m. Sunday School................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship................ 11:00 am. CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 6950 Hanna Lake SE (just South of 68th St.) Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00am Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45 p.m PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue 1st Service 8:50 a.m. • 2nd Service 11 a.m. Church School 9:45 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 Rev Rick Veenstra. Interim Pastor Rev. Stanley Vugteveen. Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev. Max E. Tucker Music. Jeff Vander Heide “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School ......................... 10:00 a m. Morning Worship..................... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship....................... 6:00 p.m. Pastor Wesley J. Coffey Phone 795-7076 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 1110 a m. Sunday Evening Service 6:30p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday 6.30 p.m. Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship. Wednesday 7.00 p.m. REV KENNETH VAUGHT MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 708 West Main Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. ‘’The Church where everybody is somebody and Jesus Christ is lord" Suxtoy School 930 am Stnoov Momrg Won/vp 10 3G am Si/xjo E vwvng Wonho 6 00 p m Wednesday Mowem 5 Stve VjO. 700 pm Rev W*om Dobson Pastor Momng Worshc Service Sunday School Everung Worship Service W OO a m. 11 15 a m 600 pm. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman Pastor 795-3667 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings Ret Paul Dounie. Interim Rector Phone 945-3014 Sunday Eucharist Dunng Summer....._____________ 10 00 a m. Regularly............................................... 10:30 am Morning Prayer Wednesday____________________ 7:15 am. Steve jocaon Youth Pastor 891-3923 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A cherdi utrh a atneg keen tor ota coaMOMun and tkt wdd Sunday Services9:30 a.m. 6r 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buualda Dan Ackerman Seminary- intern Al Tiemeyer Community calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 891 8028 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Rev. James Cusack Sunday Morning Worship.................................. 10:30A.M. Phone 891-9259 Sunday School.........................................................9J0A.M. Evening Service........................................................M5PM. Saturday Evening Mass.................. 5:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School Worship Service 9.15 a.m. 10 00 o.m 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Dr. Robert Wessman ' SUNDAY .9:45 a m . 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY.................... Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7 00 p m Sunday Mass ............ 9:00 a.m & 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass..............................7:00 p.m. {The (Did $ime JHrthociitt (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School................. 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship.......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship.............. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes ... 7:00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 10. 1989 I Page 5 Barry Area United Way kicks off 1989 fund raising The Barry Area United Way went from “Zero the Hero" to more than $50,000 in campaign collections last Wednesday morning during the kickoff of its annual drive With the announcement of contributions of several “Pacesetter" businesses and industries, the total on the first day of the campaign reached $54,034 That figure is more than 20 percent of this year's goal, which is $240,000. a 46 per­ cent increase over last year. The * * Pacesetter' ’ com­ panies were organizations that collected contribution figures from their employees early. totalled the figures and then presented checks to the United Way at Wednesday's kickoff to issue a challenge to others Coleman Insurance, the Hastings Area schools employees. Consumers Power. Bosley's Pharmacy. Flexfab, J-Ad Graphics and the Viking Corp, served as pacestter^ have been difficult to find them seating. Many said the crowd was the largest ever for a United Way kickoff breakfast. Jacobs, after talking about starting the drive with “Zero the Hero" opened the morn­ ing’s festivities and introduc­ ed the 1989 United Way cam­ paign chair. Terne Norris. About 175 packed the Leason Sharpe Hall next to the Presbyterian Church in downtown Hastings. United Way Board of Directors Presi­ dent Nonne Jacobs com­ mented that had any more people shown up it would Jacobs said some of Norris' best qualities were “energy " and "sparks of commit­ ment." noting she joined the campaign only a few years ago and rose to campaign chair in just a short time. While referring to a United Way “jump-a-thon" fund­ raiser last summer in which Norris parachuted from a plane twice. Jacobs said. "Some of us wondered about her. but she landed with both feet firmly on the ground " Norris introduced Cathy Williamson, executive direc­ tor of the Barry Area United Way. and members of the campaign cabinet, including Kevin Smith, industry; Greg McGandy. co-vice chair; Mark Christensen, financial, insurance and real rstate (FIRE) and co-vice chair; Karen Despres, retail; Dr. Wesley Logan, professional; Tammy Pennington, public agencies; Richard Ward and Lu Ward, target and residen­ tial; and Robert VanderVeen. education. Norris called the cabinet "my winning team. In order to win (meeting the United Way goal), you have to sur­ round yourself w ith the people with the knowledge and abili­ ty to get the job done." McGandy then welcomed Ed Larson, vice president of human relations at Felpausch. who was chair of the 1988 campaign. Larson, noticing the huge turnout, said, “There's not a better way to kick off the cam­ paign than to have this kind of support.” Christensen introduced the guest speaker for the event. Bob Ivory, regional director. Mid-American Region, United Way of America. Ivory talked about the im­ portance of volunteerism and its historic place in America. While the Boy Scouts of America do not solicit funds, scouts Matt Hernandez (left) and his brother Tony can hand out leaftlets explaining what the United Way does. Here, Maggie Keegstra is given the poster showing the slogan for the campaign this year. He noted that the French writer Alexis deTocqueville, upon visiting this country in the 1830s. noticed how Americans tend to come together voluntarily. "Regardless of where we re coming from, whether it’s big or small business, the public or private sector, all of us have to come together for the common good." he said. Ivory likened a community volunteer effort to marriage. “It takes the same kind of commitment to make a oneon-one relationship work." he said. While talking to the many people in the audience, the guest speaker said. “You're very critical as volunteers in the community and in the United Way. I get the sense there is a movement within us... that we can't wait for so­ meone else to do the job for us. A commitment to do something about problems underlines the need for volunteers.” Ivory said he has seen com­ mitment from Norns, who called him more than a year ago to line him up as the kickoff speaker this year. He added. “It takes a number of us to put ourselves on the line and ask our neighbors to help, to carry the personal message to others through our own convictions." Just before he presented a brief video on the United Way. narrated by actor Chuck Norris, he said. “I feel honored to be with you this morning. I think there's a sense of commitment and ex­ citement in the Barry area. " Norris then unveiled the United Way's new tote board, which will be placed at the courthouse in Hastings, at LeFanty's Insurance in Mid­ dleville and at the Felpausch Food Center It replaces the old "thermometer" sign that gauged the progress of the drive. While concluding the pro­ gram. the United Way cam­ paign chair talked about the drive's theme. "You Are My Hero, the Wind Beneath My Wings." She recalled that when she was 11 years old. she and her brother climbed a huge tree, but she encountered trouble getting down because of a fear of heights. Her brother landed safely on the ground and realized that she was scared He told her to “hang on" and ran to get their father, who helped her down from the tree. Norris said that many would call her father the hero for helping her down. But she said she felt her brother was the real hero because he had the presence of mind to do the right thing. "It was my brother who had the sense to realize that he didn’t have the knowledge of how to get me down from the tree, but he had the sense to get help." Norris went to say. "So the real heroes are those who give to those who have the skills to help. "When a volunteer calls on you. consult your conscience and then give until it feels good.” Plan Now For Their Future Our special College Fund Savings Plan lets you rest easy about the rising cost of a college education. Stop in today to discover how a little The United Way banner hangs over Main Street in Middleville to remind the residents of the current campaig i. Rotary Spaghetti dinner set for October 20 One of the highlights of the the Rotary Club of held from 5 to 7 p.m. at the fall season is the annual Middleville. Thomapple Kellogg High Snaehetti Dinner staged by This year's dinner will be School cafeteria on Oct 20. Back to School — Pizza Time from PHIL S PIZZERIA ITALIAN SPECIALTIES 795-7844 Pizza • Dinner • Zm • Steaks • Appetizers • Submarines • Calzone • Spaghetti • Cheesecake • Sausage RoH EAT IN OR TAKE OUT WE CATER ALL OCCASIONS Dowatowa HOURS Tim TK« 1130am 11 a. MIDDLEVILLE • a. se ;; a « - : g ♦ io All the Rotarians donate their time and talent with good humor to put on the belt-loosener with traditional spaghetti and sauce. Also featured are homebaked pies for dessert to have with the dinner, or to purchase and savor later. Proceeds for the dinner help fund scholarships and other projects the Middleville Rotary Club supports. State Bank of Caledonia Offices in Caledonia & Dutton 267 Main St. - CALEDONIA Phone 3205 68th St., S.E. - DUTTON Phone 891-8113 698-6337 aousiac LENDER iqval FDIC �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 10, 1989 Project AIM works in Thornapple Kellogg elementary schools — Linda Thaler's second grade class has completed its assignment. Learn while having fun. Posing for a photo with their ’creatures’ are (front row, left to right) Tara Brown, Mandy Hirons, Jessica Erway, Josh Strait, Peter Baker, Don Sexton, Amande Bowyer, Shayna Neason, Elizabeth Wagner, (second row) Rachael Brinks, Jennifer Carpenter, Adam Nieland, Matt Tava, Susan Beckering, Lauren Vandal, Joshua Mosey, Doug Blocksma, Brian Bishop, (third row) Jeremiah Donker, Rebecca Eason, Mariana Slachter, Jacob Raber and Adam Seifert. Absent is Cori Lumbert. by Jean Gallup What started as a way to teach children more about math and science has quickly developed into a program of social studies and language, in addition to the original idea. The effort to train teachers in the integration of math and science created the need to have teaching materials to instruct youngsters. What evolved is a more meaningful and holistic approach called "activities to integrate mathematics and science (AIM)." said a report from the National Science Foundation. Thornapple Kellogg Elementary teachers volun­ teered their time over the summer to learn the concept and are now teaching the approach with its intertwined subjects. Science encourages the students to question, •nvestigate hypotheize and discover, while mathmetics provides clarity, objectivity and understanding. Language provides powerful tools of communication, the report stated. and arranged in a line starting Extensive field testing with the heaviest weight. confirms beneficial results, Then they write stories about according to the report. their creatures," she The new program creates continued. more interest from the An example of creative students, understanding is writing about their creatures increased and the quality of is offered by Brian Bishop, a learning and retention is second grader. improved, it said. "My creature comes from Motivation and involve­ Mars and he looks cool. ment are also dramatically Sometimes he likes to hide increased, as the students but I hate it when he bites investigate real world me. When he bites me, I get situations and participate in rashis. The rash is spred and the process. covers by bodee and when it "I hear, and I forget; I see dus my mom tels me to put and I remember; I do and I my creature in a caje. The caje understand," is a Chinese is big anuf that his U.F.O. proverb used by Linda Thaler, can fit in it." second grade teacher at West Project AIMS is funded Elementary School in solely through the sale of the Middleville. developing series of books "This hands-on activity used to teach the program, integrates math skills with with all funds going into a science processes," she trust fund administered by explained. Fresno Pacific College. "First we estimate weight The use of the fund is in grams and then we use restricted to support further scales to find actual weight. research and development or Then, each student uses his scholarships for teachers who pieces of fruit or vegetable to participate in writing and field create a creature. The creatures testing teams and the are weighed when completed publication of the books. Racheal Brinks used her imagination to make a "creature" with the fruit and vegetables she has weighed. Caledonia Ambucs offers trip by Jean Gatlup Fly away to London for a dream vacation for two and let the Ambucs pick up the tab for the tickets, says Sharon Oldham of Above and Beyond Travel of Caledonia. That's the prize offered by a raffle to be held at the Caledonia Centre Mall travel business on Dec. 29. The raffle is one of the first fund-raisers to be staged by the new Ambucs (American Business Clubs) chapter formed in Caledonia to support physically challenged people. The newly-formed club has Sharon Oldham as president, Tom Kenyon, vice president; Ken Gackler, treasurer; and Donna Apsey, secretary. Besides sending physically challeged kids to summer camps and building ramps for those who need them, the club provides financial help for those who aid the disadvantaged. "We provide scholarships for students studying all kinds of therapy, be it physical, occupational, speech, hearing, music or recreational ther­ apy," Oldham reported. "There are 11 active clubs in Grand Rapids that will do the same things that we will do." Nationally, since 1955, 6,000 students have received such scholarships, she added. Business members of the Caledonia Ambucs are Above Matt Tava finds the acutal weight of apple slices after the students have told how and Beyond Travel, Caledonia many grams they think they weigh. Mandy Hirons and Josh Strait seem engrossed Printing, Exercise with Ease, in the weighing process. Czinder Realty, Country Town and Floral, Caledonia Cablevision, Saskatoon Golf, Caledonia Farmers Elevator, Central Auto parts, Roetman by Jean Gallup Council is a professional Funeral Chapel, and In the spring, Bill Rich, Using humor to entice organization serving parents principal of West and McFall Caledonia D&W. children to learn to love and educators in the Barry Elementaries in Middleville, The winner of the prize does not have to be present to reading is the idea behind Dr. County area. The group seeks will present "The Principal Jerry Mallett's appearance at to develop lifetime reading and the Affective-Effective win. the Barry Area Reading habits and encourage a love of School." Council's program this reading. For more information and afternoon and evening at the Future programs put on by ticket prices, call Rich at 795Thornapple Kellogg High the BARC will feature 9747. School Auditorium. Elizabeth Kerwlikowski and The presentation promises Tracy Cobb in November. HELP WANTED to be filled with laughs and Cobb recently spent several TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, provide practical ideas to "turn months in New Zealand COOKS — BARRY CO., MICHIGAN: AND OWNERS OF LOTS WITHIN THE PLAT OF SANDY BEACH on" students to reading studying its highly successful AND OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. Day and Night through humorous children's reading program. The country PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Supervisor and assessing officer of the Township o* Full and Part-time books. has the highest literacy rate in Yankee Springs, Barry Co., Ml, has filed with the Township Cleric of said Township, his Prefer Experience. An authentic gourmet camp proposed Special Assessment District roll for the North end of Sandy Beach on the basis the world and Cobb will share Must be able to work hobo dinner prepared by Tai her knowledge and experiences weekends. Pay com­ of levy $687 69 per landowner of said Assessment District as directed by the Township Board Cooper will be in the cafeteria in New Zealand. miserate with experience. from 5 to 6 p.m., and the PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Special Assessments are proposed to be col­ Planned for mid-winter are a Apply in person ... lected over a three year penod in conjunction with the tax statements of the Township presentation by Mallett will variety of workshops MIDDLE VILLA INN starting in December 1989 with interest on the unpaid balance at the rate of 8% per an­ be from 6 to 7:30 p.m. presented by talented local — 795 3640 — num. Any Assessment may be paid in full prior to the date of the tax statements without In honor of "Goodbye to people. e.o.e. interest. The monies collected will be used to improve the northern part of Sandy Beach Camp Crumb," a book within the Plat of Sandy Beach by grading, furnish, place, and compact hot plant mixture written by Mallett, the attire along said road, together with other work incidental thereto Such Assessment roll is for the evening is "camp open for public inspection by any person interested therein at the office of the Township Clerk dunng regular businesss hours on regular busmesss days by telephoning 795-9091 chic." Those attending may from and after said date of this notice and until including the day of said scheduled public come dressed for camp and be 9790 Cherry Valley Rd , Caledonia hearing thereon and may be further examined at said public hearing eligible to receive an 891-2121 PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a heanng upon said Assessment Ron and levy, autographed copy of a Mallett • Letterheads < Photo Copying including any revision, corrections, amendments or changes therein, will be held at the book. • Envelopes • Weddings Yankee Spnngs Township Hall on Bnggs Rd within the township commencing at 7:30 Other popular books p.m. on October 12, 1989 • Rubber Stamp • Business Cards written by Mallett include ALL INTERESTED PERSONS ARE INVITED to be present at the aforesaid time and place • Computer Forms • Carbonless Forms "Good Old Ernie," "Poor Old Any persons objecting to said Assessment roll must file his objection thereto in writing • Facsimile Service Fax • 891-8074 Ernie," A Bellyful of Ballet" with the Township Clerk before the close of the heanng or within further time as the and "The Mystery of Chung's Township Board might grant Chinese Restaurant" Marilyn Page, Clerk The Barry Area Reading —B&ttnd « Pizit — Reading council plans ‘An Evening at Camp’ YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN CALEDONIA PRINTING �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I October 10, 1989 / Page 7 Rescue workers test skills in mock disaster by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Children inside screamed as the school bus laid on its side. Firemen ripped open the roof while ambulance work­ ers rushed the wounded to the hospital. The mock disaster was only a drill, but rescue work­ ers Wednesday night learned some valuable lessons in handling a major accident Sixteen children from the Hastings schools donned makeup and fake blood to simulate various injuries. Rescue workers removed the kids from the bus, checked their injuries and rushed them to Pennock Hospital. Afterward, firemen set the vehicle ablaze to study fire fighting techniques. Hastings School officials planned to familiarize bus drivers with what happens when a vehicle overturns. But the drill became a rescue exercise for firefighters, po­ lice, ambulance workers and hospital personnel. Representatives from six school districts, four fire de­ partments, three police agen­ cies and two ambulances ei­ ther participated in or observed the practice rescue. Hastings School Trans­ portation Director Betty Johnson said the exercise, held at M-37 Auto Parts, was Rescue personnel practice getting a ’victim’ out of a school bus during the mock disaster held last Wednesday. a valuable experience for ev­ eryone. "We started out with a training program for drivers, and we ended up with a pro­ gram that benefitted the community," she said. "I am pleased so many people got something out of it." Bus drivers walked through the vehicle to become ac­ quainted with maneuvering inside a bus laying on its side. An old Hastings school bus is set on fire as part of the exercise in a mock disaster to test area rescue personnel. The surprise drill took place last Wednesday. "I think it was a real learn­ ing session for all our drivers," Johnson said. "We talk about what we can do and should do, but until you see a bus turned over, you don't comprehend." Delton Fire Chief Merle Payne said firefighters gained some valuable tips about how to use the jaws of life to open up a school bus. "They learned more about how a school bus is put to­ gether," Payne said. "You have to be careful. You cut too many (roof panels), it might collapse on you." Rescue workers and ambu­ lance personnel are required to hold disaster drills regu­ larly, but officials said they learn something new every time. "It helps us prepare for the real thing," said Paramedic Lori Bishop from Hastings Mercy Ambulance. "Basic­ ally it's practice. You priori­ tize the patients and decide who gets transported first." At Pennock Hospital, chil­ dren were brought through the emergency room while the hospital tested its ability to handle a large disaster. "We made sure through telephone contact that we would have had enough peo­ ple," said Pennock Hospital Director of Public Affairs Tom Kaufman. "It is good for us to test our emergency response sys­ tem with different ambulance services." Kaufman said. "It makes sense to vary the loca­ tions and work close to­ gether." Once the children were re­ moved, the bus was lifted up and set on fire. It took twice as long to get the fire started as it did to put out, leading fire officials to comment that buses are in little danger of burning. "I wouldn't get too nervous about it,’ Payne said. "It is - WE SERVICE ALL MAKES - not going to burn by itself. Something else has got to be there to get it to burn." Bus drivers and officials from Hastings, Delton, Maple Valley, Thornapple Kellogg, Lakewood, and Plainwell schools attended the disaster Firefighters from Hastings, Delton, Middle­ ville and Freeport also participated. Ambulance crews from Hastings and Thomapple ambulances were 698-7242 S»sl” 3086 92nd S.E., Caledonia present, along with observers from the Barry County Sheriffs Department, Hast­ ZYLSTRA DOOR, INC Where the customer comes first' CARACE DOORS AND OPENERS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL Sales • Service • Installation Member of the Grana Rapes HomeouiKMrrs Association Grube-Kerber speak vows The marriage of Amy Elizabeth Grube and Jeffery James Kerber solemnized Aug. 5. 1989. at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. The bride is the daughter of Lyle and Liz Belson of Mid­ dleville and the late Robert E. Grube. The groom is the son of Jim and Barb Kerber of Middleville. The bride was escorted to the altar by her brother. Ed Grube. Maid of honor was ings Police and Michigan State Police. Mac Dashney, director of the Michigan Transportation Department, was at the drill. Officials said they hope to conduct more mock disasters in the future. "This is something that has to be done more often," Payne said. "Not just once." Carrie Grube, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Cathy Grube, sister of the bride, and Kay Teska, sister of the groom. Best man was Dave Van Sickle, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Jim Grube, brother of the bnde. and Dave Perry, friend of the groom. Ushers were Ray Bawcja. brother-in-law of the groom, and Mark Teska, brother in law of the groom. THIS FALL IS THE START OF SOMETHING BIG ON HBO. HBO has big news to report. Along with the mane specials, championship boxing and wonderful Big, we hove more big movies than ever before family programming like "Bahar" and "How to and mae 1988 award-winning movies than any Raise a Drug-Free (hid* h odds up to what is other pay service And thats not ai. ■ surely HBO s best season ever So lheres a new HBO original movie every month, hiorious comedy MMffl I get HBO and fmd out what al the excitements about ©1989 Home Bo Otte, k Alters ewwd «6 a ngekk wvunrt nd tatorat rf Ham Bo Ofla,k. Current C-TEC Cable Subscribers can add HBO for only $4.95 installation ... and $4.95 per month for 3 months* C-TEC Cable Systems of Michigan OFFER EXPIRES 10/25/89 1-800-968-0220 •Certain restrictions may apply Customer must keep HBO for full 3 months or regular installation charge will be applied to account �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / October 10, 1989 featuring Spartan B^d products $partan S SrtcS'31*1 Spartan Apple Juice No sugar added • No presen. atives 64 fl. oz btl jri P1 ™ster » Spartan Frozen vegetables Com Mixed - Peas Cut Green Beans 20 oz. wt poly bag Mustang Sth Prizes: 1st Prize: Four Trips for 2 to Michigan’s Double JJ Resort Ranch 1990 4-Wheel Drive S-10 Chevy Blazer 6th Prizes: Equipped with lots of extras 2nd Prizes: Five Chefs Choice Barbecue Grills by Charmglow Two Colorado Trips for 2 To C Lazy U Ranch or Cash Alternative Of s1500.00 7th Prizes: I Seven Farberware Open Hearth Broiler-Rotisseries _ 3rd Prizes: 8th Prizes: 7W) Polynesian Contemporary Spas with installation Seventy-Five $100 Gift Certificates Redeemable at Your Favorite Spartan Store 4th Prizes: Five RCA 20-inch Color Trak Remote Televisions / SHREDDED Colby. Taco Blend. Colby Jack Monterey Jack Cheddar or Mozzarella 8 oz. wt. bag r$109 coiby Cheese % i* Sweepstakes entry forms and rules available at participating Spartan stores. No purchase necessary. Must be 18 years or older to win. Spartan Shredded Cheese D A kJ T f C n Buy One, Get One V • Buy One, Get One IARANTEED When you purchase one 25 ol package of Spartan Thin Sbced Meats with this coupon, you 1 receive one package of your choice FREE at the checkout PSP DO© Participating Spartan stores in your area are listed on facing page. ■ ■ When you pun contamer of Spa 4*u �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 10, 1989 / Page 9 Loss to Godwin dampens Middleville’s title It isn’t over yet. but the Fat Lady is warming up. Middleville’s chances of a third consecutive O-K Blue football title dimmed con­ siderably last Friday in a 14-6 loss at Godwin A pair of 16 and 46-yard touchdown passes wiped out a 6-0 Trojan halftime lead and handed Godwin the win. Mid­ dleville (4-2 overall) ties the Trojans with Godwin for se­ cond place with a 3-1 mark Byron Center. Middleville s opponent on Oct. 20. is 4-0. Trojan coach Keith Rhines said his team's chances of a piece of the O-K Blue title are still alive. “They’re pretty good.” he said. “They’re fair." Middleville’s only points Spartan Stores are easy to find: Caledonia Caledonia Foods 9960 Cherry Valley D&W Food Center 9375 Broadmoor Felpausch Food Center 103 N. Grove Hastings Felpauscn Food Center , 127 S Michigan Lake Odessa Carl s Supermarket 838 Fourth Ave Plumb s Valu Rite 820 Jordan Lake Ave. Middleville Pastoor s Family Market Arlington Road M37 Carl s Supermarket 999 Reed Street Shelbyville Weick s Foodtown 71 124th Ave. Sunfield Carl s Supermarket 8270 Grand Ledge Hwy. from the beginning. " Rhines said the 81 yards on the ground was more a result of Trojan mistakes rather than the Godwin size advantage. “They're huge, but we made more mistakes. We’d get things going and be a whisker away from breaking something, and then we’d run into our own man. “It was not one of the best games we've played, but they are a good team." This week Middleville plays at Hamilton, which has scored 64 and 54 points the last two weeks. Area bowling results '> \ Delton Nashville came on a 69 yard pass from Mike Millhouse to Jason Pranger at the 11:51 mark of the second quarter The Tro­ jans never again got inside the Wolverine 15-yard line The Trojans were held to a season-low 81 yards on the ground. Millhouse, however, threw for 169 yards, com­ pleting 8-of-22 passes. Middleville surrendered 170 yards on the ground and 152 in the air. Godwin fumbl­ ed five times, but the Trojans couldn't recover a single one. “We didn’t complete any of our assignments.” Rhines said. “We d take turns mak­ ing mistakes; we just didn't get the job done both offen­ sively and defensively. “Not only was it a tough loss, but it was hard-fought Bowkrettes Hair We Are 14-6; Burger King 12 8; Hastings City Bank 11-9; Village Stylist 8-12; The Water Doctor 8-12; Seif & Sons 7-13. High Series - G. Meaney Trojan JV soccer takes tough loss against Saxons_ 512; P Miller 491; D Blough 487. L. Riva 473; J. Marble 463 High Games - G Meaney 185; D Blough 183; C. Haight 180; P Miller 178; C. Sinke and J. MacKenzie 176. Middleville receiver Jason Pranger (80) can’t quite get to a pass in Friday s 14-6 loss to Godwin. There’s a new kid on the block in Barry County and the name’s ... Thornapple Kellogg YMCA Program Center The J.V. soccer team of Thornapple-Kellogg was defeated 5-0 by the Hastings Saxon Wednesday night. The Trojans played a good clean game, but just couldn't pull off a win. Two players that Coach Wustman felt did an “excep­ tionally good job" were Adam Hoisted and Jason DeVries. Both of these players had an excellent defensive game. Coach Wustman said he feels that he has a good team, and believes the members will improve as the year goes on. The JVs have four league games left and will be striving to win them all for a chance at the league championship. Currently, the Trojans league standing is 3 wins, 6 losses and 1 tie. Year-Round Programming The objective of the newly formed Thornapple Kellogg YMCA Program Committee is to develop a year-round schedule of recreational activities for resident families of the Thornapple Kellogg school district Tentative Schedule Check the following tentative schedule and see what families can be enjoying from January through December APRIL-JULY JANUARY-MARCH Floor Hockey Basketball Cheerleading Clink: Family Fun Nites High School 3 on 3 Basketball Junior High Volleyball League Junior High Teen Nite Tail Football Wrestling Clinic Cheerleading Clinic Indoor Soccer Baseball Girls Softball Backyard Learn to Swim Lessons Summer Tennis Playgrounds Jr High Teen Nite AUGUST-DECEMBER High School Volleyball Leasee Jr. High 3 on 3 Basketball League Parent Child Programs Swim Team Leaders Clubs for Teens Junior High Teen Nite Support the Barry Area United Way Campaign October 4th thru October 31»t • REWORK • Large Alto area com­ pany has sanding, buf­ fing, and racking posi­ tions available. High starting wages for the non-ex perienced worker. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd shifts available. Overtime and week­ ends also available. To be given immediate consideration, have reliable transportation and two pieces of legal identification. Applications accepted between 8:30 AM.-4:30 P M. Monday-Friday. Accomplishment Through Collaboration But this Program Center isn't going to just happen. That’s where you come in. Call the YMCA at 945-4574 ... or the Barry Area United U/ay at 945-4010 We need your support — moral, vocal and financial. It is essential that all networking agencies in Barry County collaborate if this goal is to be achieved. Here’s how we launch this program. United Way RAISE $41,370! $26,000 — Barry Area United Way $9,500 — Towfiship Tax dollars $2,030 — Program fees $1,000 — Local service chib donatk $2,840 - Other m-kmd funds Beacon Services, Inc. Want to know more? Thanks to you, it works for all of us! YMCA of Barry County's Thornapple Kellogg Program Committee HIRE full time YMCA professional Director to work and live m the area serviced by the Thornapple Kellogg School system Greg McGandy Sally Stanton Regina Stein SECURE office and program facilities with the Thornapple Kellogg school district, city/county parks, and other community agencies and facilities. Steve Evans Skip Pranger n; chairperson Jeanne Perry Marianne Baerman Joanne Dipp Chris Boysei Ray Page YMCA Members At Large M-37/44th St or 4436 Broadmoot S E 698-7979 (EOE) Max Miner Martha LaVoie Terri Vanderkoot President, YMCA of Barry County: Dan King YMCA Executive Director: David Storms �Page 10 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 10. 1989 Caledonia has ‘spirited* Homecoming week Seniors Tom Cox and Jodi Tumstra reigned as king and queen over a jubilant Homecoming celebration after a spirit-filled week was capped with the football Coopersville. The theme of ‘ Disney ” was earned out all ueek with Disney cartoons, a Disney dress-up day and Disney characters on the parade floats. Traditional events included the Powder Puft football game, the pre-game parade of cheering students and Homecoming royalty and a Saturday evening dance Continued on page 12 The Homecoming Court poses before the parade and game. Queen candidates Leslie Draft, left, Marie Tubergen and Jodi Tuinstra ore joined by King candidates Rick Olson, Tom Cox and Alan Roetman. Chosen as the 1989 Homecoming Grand Marshals were Marion and Charles Roetman. ML •. ’ Freshman representatives were Erin Peterson and Karl Hofmann. Junior representatives were Joe Cox and Cheryl Kral. NEW FALL HOURS* • Representing FFA were Nick Kaechele and Brenda Kaechele. Mon.-Wed. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. • Tues., Thurs., Fri. 10 a.m.-11 p.m J Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. ix FURNITURE AND FINERY Check out our... 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Ml. has filed with the Township Clerk of said Township his proposed Special Assessment District Roll for Johnson Rd and Russell Dr on the basis of levy $669 71 per landowner of said Assessment District as directed by the Township Board HOURS Monday Friday 9 to 8, Saturday 9 to 5 30 Phone 891-1106 NEWTON’S WELL SERVICE PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that said Special Assessments are proposed to be col­ lected over a three year period in conjunction with the tax statements of the Township starting in December 1989 with interest on the unpaid balance at the rate of 8% pet an­ num. Any assessment may be paid in full pnor to the date of the tax statements without interest The monies collected will be used to improve Johnson and Russell Dr with the plat of Johnson Gun Lake by grading, furnish, place and compact hot plant mixture along said road, together with other work incidental thereto Such Assessment roll is open for public inspection by any person interested therein at the office of the Twp Clerk dunng regular business hours on regular business days by telephoning 795-9091 from and after said date of this notice and until including the day of said scheduled heanng thereon and may be further examined at said Public Hearing ___________________________________ Expires 10-14-89 • I Rainbow ’s End < YARN. CRAFTS & VARIETY TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP. BARRY CO., MICHIGAN. AND OWNERS OF LOTS WITHIN THE PLAT OF JOHNSON GUN LAKE AND OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that a heanng upon sa»d Assessment Roll and levy, including any revision, corrections, amendments or changes therein will be held at the Yankee Spnngs Twp Hall on Briggs Rd within the Township commencing at 730 p m. on October 12. 1989 ALL INTERESTED PESONS ARE invited to be present at the aforesaio time and place Any persons objecting to said Assessment Roll must file his objection thereto tn wntmg with the Township Clerk before the close of the heanng or within further time as the Twp. Board might grant Phone — 891-8997 were Gina In the Caledonia Village Centre Marilyn Page, Clerk • • • — Established 1959 — Specializing in drilling and repair of residential water systems LAUREL AND GARY NEWTON 550 East Cloverdale Road 'Mickey Mouse' must hove learned his loyup form from Coach Becky McKee. • Hastings • Ph. 945-5084 or 948-28455 1 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 10. 1989 / Page 11 Thornapple Kellogg teacher finds way to help others by Jean Gallup While others may shake their heads and say "Isn't that a shame" when they see a troubling situation, Thomapie Kellogg teacher Maggie lagnecki sees a problem and blinks about how she can help. And then she finds a way to solve the problem and finds the people to help her. Jagnec.ki’i special love is a teaching program for migrant workers through the schools at ’Cent City, but that’s only part of the story. Starting her second year at TK, Maggie worked part time as a special education teacher in the resource room, and is now working full time in the resource room with fourth and fifth graders at Page Elementary School. But she also teaches curriculum programs to migrant families at Kent City, including English as a second language, an amnesty course, classes on citizenship and residency requirements, a high school equivalancy course, math and English and arts and crafts. "I work with two camps. Humphrey and Johnson," she said. "But they’re more than camps, they are like communities. Humphrey has 15 families, Johnson has two. My camps are like families." About half of the camps bouse only single men. The other half have families, and Maggie says she lices working with them best "I’ve had this camp for two years, and plan on it next year," she said. She especially likes being a part of the growth of a family she teaches. "Last year, we had a baby,” she said, smiling. Most of the families live near each other in Texas when not following their circuit, so they know each other, she explained. "Most camps are that way," she added. In addition to the July to November courses she teaches through the school, Maggie also works through her church, St. Judes in Grand Rapids. She volunteers her Tuesday evenings to tutor eight second-grade students. "Las: year, I volunteered at The Bridge, a facility for runaways, and worked third shift on Friday and Saturdays at Northview Manor, an adult foster care facility," she noted. "I had to give it up this year. It was perfect, just five minutes from home, and they were really nice people. I hated to leave, but I can't do it all, so I had to," she said. Maggie explained some of the features of the programs she teaches. The meetings are held wherever they can find a place, maybe in a home, or in a dormitory room, she said, but they always have a place where they are welcomed. "We get up to 15 at a time, and we just do what we have to do," she said. For Maggie, teaching doesn't mean that fun and imagination is left out. With the "Kid-Night Bingo," using various things to signify blocks, they learn verbs or math, almost anything that can be used to help learn a second language. Sometimes she uses food groups to score a bingo. Every square will have to have a dairy product, or vegetables or fruits to make up a line. "Arts and Crafts" night has turned into a treat for her and the ladies. Men are not excluded, but it just seems that the women are more into doing crafts, so they treat it like ladies' night out, and arrange for baby sitters to have and evening of education and socialization at the same time, she commented. Working with churches and individuals, Maggie gathers things her friends can use. "I save everything I get. People have been really generous. Churches, neigh­ bors, everyone. Sometimes, on the last day of a garage sale, Til stop by and offer to take the things that didn't sell," she remarked. "When you’re on the move constantly, you can only have so much," she said of her friends. She names clothes, blankets, dishware and toys as just some of the needed items. Magazines are a favorite, she said. "If things work right. I’ll make an extra blanket run, if the churches call and say they have some for me," she said. Another of the things she does that she said is challenging and keeps her going is tutoring children who have special needs or have no formal religious training. She has three she is working with now. She still manages to do almost all she wants to do, even if it means working extra nours. "Some days I’m here all day Sunday to make sure my school work gets done. This is my day to get the extras done," she said. Housework is something she doesn’t mind, but doesn’t have much time to do. "I can get into housework,when I have time," she said. "I don’t know if we have a program here through the Community Education program here," she said." I know we have one just for kids—<teacher) Doug Hart does that. It would be kind of nice for someone program here." to start Classifieds Call... 795-3345 Thornapple Kellogg band busy, eyes Florida trip The Thornapplc Kellogg High School band has been busy lately. The fun started at marching camp in August. With only one member of the marching band absent, the remaining 115 members mar chcd, “tooted" and played their way through five days of rigorous training The band members returned to Mid­ dleville with their festival show roughed out and their spirits soaring. Assisting at camp were flag advisor Pat Thatcher; and counselors Jim Hallberg. Ken kiesm, Jim Oliver, Kathy Kermecn, Elaine Northrop, Terri Mello, Jane Roon, Faye Freeman and Cheryl McWhinney. The band’s four field com­ manders, Jennifer Karel, J.J. Slag. April Stambach, and Becca Forbes had attended drum major Syracuse*. Ind. Trumpeter Brian Beute had enjoyed a ses­ sion at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp, and senior baritone Tad Thatcher and senior trumpeter Shelly Duyser had represented the local band in the all-star band at the all-star football game at Michigan State University. Since school began in September, the band has per­ formed at home football games and continued to prepare for the Michigan High School Band and Orchestra marching festival Tuesday, Oct. 10, at 7 p.m., at Otsego High School. The festival show includes “Stiletto," a Spanish opener featuring Shelly Duyser on trumpet, Mandy Ainsworth on saxophone, and Matt Hopkins on horn; the 1989 drum break, composed by Jim Hallberg and choreographed Fr5 • Shelly Duyser, all-star by Care Moore, both former band directors; “Who Put the Bornp?”, a 1950s rock tune; “Dayo,” featuring vocalist Tad Thatcher; and the closer. Products Quality The bond at Camp Pendalouan in August 1989. band and trumpet soloist. 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Soccer war results in T-K loss The popular saying. “It isn’t whether you win or lose — it’s how you play the game.’’ could very well be applied to the varsity soccer game this past Saturday. Heid at the Hastings soccer field, the Middleville Trojans battled it out with the Hastings Saxons, scoring three goals. The Trojans stayed ahead until the last quarter of the game when the Saxons made a striking comeback scoring four goals. This ended the game with Middleville 4. Hastings 5. “Steve Vanduine did an outstanding job with three goals. " said Coach Evans. “The game started out pret­ ty good,’’ he added, “but we have to be first to the ball next time, and make the opponents play to our kind of game.” Win or lose, the Trojans team did a great job and are counting on continued fan support in its goal of being conference champions. Caledonia High School was adminstered by Snow White and the Seven Dwarves on Disney Day' of Spirit Week. Costumed Principal Tonya Porter poses with 'Dwarves' Mike Pintek, left, Chris Koryto, Karilyn Oosterhouse, Dave Wesorick, Mary Pyper, Mary hill and Bonnie Crumback. Bosses Day October 16 Sweetest Day October 21 NAME THE CAT CONTEST Stop in and meet our new shop cat, give him a name and if we pick your name you win! T-K freshmen down byron center NOW AVAILABLE Custom made gourmet baskets filled with an assortment of fresh fruits, nuts, dutch chocolate, gourmet coffees, teas, cookies, jams, jellies, popcorn. No age limit, no purchase necessary The Middleville freshmen defeated Byron Center 40-0 last week to improve their record to 3-1 -1. Seth Nelson lead the offense rushing for 167 yards and 3 touchdowns. Tim Rybiski, Todd Boonstra and Chris Foster also added TDs, while Mark McNutt and Jim Nor­ man picked up extra points. NEW Terra Cotta Pumpkins • y Ceramic Lighted k nTy Great for Halloween - THORNAPPLE FLORAL 114 River Street. Middleville Downtown — Along the River . \ 'll (OlO/ /7J-JJO1 OPEN Monday thru Wednesday 9 to 5; Thursday & Friday 9 to 5:30: Saturday 9 to 1 The jayvee girls basketball team smoked F.H. Northern last week by the score of 75-32. Jenny Smith led Caledonia with 17 points and 4 steals, while Michelle Crowe scored 13 points and grabbed 9 rebounds. Roxanne Galiert had 13 points and Stephanie O’Krangley added 10 points In their next game, the Scots trounced Lakewood 67-36. led by Jenny Smith with 16 points and Treasure Hylkema who had 16 points and 14 rebounds Roxanne Gallent added another 14 points 11925 Marsh Rd. 672^7288 OPEN I ALL year,^ 10? OFF NEW DESIGNER JEANS Cherokee-Ric Caledonia J.V. girl eagers win 2, lose 1 _________ } ALL FALL /X XA i ALL FALL CLOTHES ' >5 ANO B,QJC!yJ2Q% OFF I ' Free Gift Wrap 1____________ BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION HALL 9548 Cherry Valley EVERY THURSDAY 6:50 p.m. Early Birds Full Service Travel Agency 9300 Cherry Valley SE (M-37) — Caledonia Village Centre — 891-0090 or 1-800-647-0090 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / October 10. 1989 / Page 13 ‘Sweet Ladies victims of state’s No. 1 Class B team by David T. Young It isn’t easy to try to stay with the state's No. 1 -ranked In what was billed as a league showdown, Wayland showed the local eagers why Class B basketball team, Caledonia’s ’Sweet Ladies” learned Thursday night. it holds such a lofty position by registering an impressive 58-42 triumph to move into sole possession of first place in the O-K Gold Conference with a 4-0 mark. The loss dropped Caledonia's overall season record to 8-2 and 3-1 in the league. Wayland, which lifted its season mark to 10-0, used a stingy defense and exploited a distinct height advantage to overpower the Sweet Ladies. Caledonia, outsized in the front court by four to six inches at each position, had great difficulty penetrating the Wildcats’ zone and couldn't get off the types of shots at the basket that coach Rebecca McKee would have liked to have seen. Wayland took control of the ballgame early in the second period after leading by just three points in the late stages of the first quarter. With less than 10 seconds left in the opening period, the Scots had a chance to cut their deficit to one point, but threw away an in-bounds pass. Wayland's Missy Brats burg answered with a pair of free throws to put her team up 17-12 just before the buzzer. It was all downhill for Caledonia after that. The Wildcats scored 10 unanswered points in one stretch in the second quarter to go up 29-16 and they never looked back. McKee's quintet was outrebounded by the taller Wildcats 45-30. One of the few bright spots of the night was the offensive play of Ann Andrusiak, who dropped in a career-high 20 points. It was the scoring of Andrusiak that kept the Scots close in the first period, as she scored 11 of the Scots' first 14 points. Tara Marble chipped in 11 points for the Sweet Ladies, but no other player could even come close to hitting for double figures. Bratsburg and Becky Long each netted 14 points to lead Wayland, which saw all but one of its players break into the scoring column. The week wasn't a total loss for Caledonia, however. On Tuesday, the Sweet Ladies pulled out a 50-48 thriller over a highly-touted Lakewood team in a nonconference contest. Caledonia’s Anne Anudru»iak,(50), lost week scored 20 points in the Sweet Ladies losing 58-42 effort against state-ranked Wayland. tillage fiarber ^t|op ’ 795-7760 i John Hampton, Barber Stylist Member of the State Barber Association 207 E. Main St.. 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Phil Heyboer brings down Coopersville's Keith Mankel as Bill Kowal (20) backs up the play. T-K golf team completes league season________ VITAMIN J Natural Vit. E 400 LU. (d-Alpha) Beta Carotene 15 mg $499 B-Complex with Vitamin C Garlic Oil Softgels $459 $259 100. n softgels 100. n songeis Stress Complex w/Zmc L-Lysine 500 mg $499 $429 PLASTIC INJECTION OPERATORS Large South East Kent County companies are using Beacon Service to fill long-term im­ mediate openings for plastic injection operators. 8-10-12 hour shift available. Pick the location and shift that fits your schedule. Get experience and get paid. Above average wages. No experience necessary, just a will­ ingness to learn. 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Byron Center match held at the Yankee Springs Gold Course on a cold and windy after­ noon. the Trojans lost to Calvin Christian 158-209 and lost to Byron Center 176-209. Brett Muller and Jack Miller led Middleville with 51’s. Phil Postma had a 53 and Brian Beute at 54. Middleville then traveled to Orchard Hills to play Wayland. The Wildcats 174 score outstroked the Trojans’ 189 score. In the first meeting between the two schools. Middleville lost by 38 shots. Brett Muller’s 44 led the scor­ ing for Middleville. Phil Postma had a 46, Matt Cawson a 47, and Jack Miller a 52. In the Kelloggsviile match at Broadmoor. Middleville shot a 188, their record low team score of the year. Kelloggsviile shot their best score of the year also with 172. Bren Muller again led the Trojan scoring with a 43. Matt Cawson had 44, Bob Borink. 50. and Brian Beute. 51. Middleville finishes its season with the Conference meet at Orchard Hills and the Regionals at Lake Doster. Middle villa ""jSC" Bowling Center (p Fall League Openings (89-90 Season) — MIXED LEAGUES — Wednesay 9:15 p.m. — Starts October 11 Tuesday 9:15 p.m. — (Men, Women or Mixed) One Team Opening Saturday 9:00 a.m. — Youth openings 1218 yrs. old Saturday afternoon — 12:30 youth league openings (8 yr. of age and under) MOONLIGHT MADNESS IS BACK Starts October 14th at 11:30 p.m. Prior registration required 115 E. Main Middles, a, Ml 49333 9864 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Ml 49316 Not all retailers carry all items. Caledonia earned a share of the OK-Gold Confernce's four-way tie for first place by defeating Coopersville 20-14 Friday night. The Scots' offensive line opened up holes for the runn­ ing backs Bill Kowal and Pete Crumback as the Scots rushed for 238 yards and passed for 14. Kowal scored all three Caledonia touchdowns, with Crumback taking in one twopoint conversion. “Alan Roetman and Rick Olson had great ball fakes and kept Coopersville guessing for the whole first half." com­ mented Scots Coach Ralph Shefferly. “(Junior quarterback) Brad Walbridge played a fine game, and the offense is star­ ting to develop better every game as he gains ex­ perience." he added. With the Scots leading 20-8 For more information call ... 795-3640 or 891-1287 on the ball on the next two snaps to let the clock run out. “Defensively everyone played super." said Shefferly. “It was a total team effort. Pete Crumback was a workhorse on offense, carry­ ing the ball 125 yards on 22 attempts, and the defense has been doing great things all year. “It was a truly welldeserved victory.” Shefferly complimented his hneoackers. Bednarsky. Scott Daniels. Crumback. Ken Aho. Kowal and from linemen Tim Grinage. Scott Feeenstra. Brent Bums Aho ami Bob Poll “who played solid all game long.” The Scots will meet the Kenowa Hills Knights Friday in another showdown for the league leadership. Caledonia. South Christian. Kenowa Hills and Coopersville each stand at 4-1 in the O-K Gold Tennis team plays state ranked teams close The Trojan tennis team tennis we have seen her play finished the week with a this season and was selected record of 6-4 after losing to “player of the match.” The doubles teams played two state ranked tennis teams. Three of our four losses are to very well, but Hamilton simp­ state ranked teams, all in our ly had too much experience for us at three positions. We league Middleville traveled to were especially proud of Hamilton where the Sarah Wieringa and Cathy Hawkeyes won a very close Hart who played very well in match by a 4-3 score. Kathy a 5-7, 3-6 losing effort. Brock won her match 6-0, Singles player Bonnie Bekkcr6-2. Erin Seger won another ing also played very well in a close match. 4-6, 6-4, 6-4. 5-7, 3-6 losing effort. The week didn’ get any Shelly Wolverton won her match, defeating a previously easier as we lost to Byron undefeated player by a 7-6, Center 2-5. Again, we were very close to winning the 6-1 score. Wolverton played the best match, but came up a little T-K girls varsity cage team ‘traps’ Godwin Wolverines The TKHS girls varsity basketball team is off to its best start ever with a 10-0 record after defeating Godwin Tuesday night. No team, boys or girls, has gone through its first ten games undefeated. The game was close in th first quarter with Middleville leading 17-7. The second quarter found Middleville outscoring Godwin only 10-8. In the third and fourth quarters, Middleville faltered, but managed to build up a 20 point lead against the Wolverines by the time the final buzzer sounded for a 50-30 win. Good defense and produc­ tivity off the press helped Middleville to the victory. Valerie Jackiewicz led the way for Middleville with 16 points, 7 steals, and 8 boards. Sue Wheeler chipped in 8 points followed by Sue Seger with 7. Maggie James had 6 points and 7 steals. Marcy Henry added 6 points, Jenny Merrill threw in 3. and Robin Kidder and Jennifer Karel had 2 points apiece. Scots’ cross country improve to 5-0 in O-K Gold tourney The Caledonia Fighting Scots boys’ cross country team improved their O-K Gold dual meet record to 5 wins and 0 losses by defeating the third place Coopersville Broncos 24-32. Despite wet, rainy weather, the Scots ran their best mental race of the season, with the top six running exactly as they planned, said Coach John Soderman. In a very unusual cross­ country happening, the Scots top three runners. Todd Whit Call 2993 Sunday Morning - Rent-a-lane Starts Oct. 15th at the half, the defense took over, allowing Broncos only one more score near the end of the third quarter. The PAT failed, and the Scots led 20-14 as the game neared the closing minutes. The Bronco defense did not give up. however, and the Scots were forced to punt after two offensive drives were stopped On the second punt, kicker Tom Bedarsks 's knee touched the ground, and the Broncos regained the ball on the Scots’ 38-yard line with three minutes left in the ball game Caledonia's secondary of Roetman. Olson and Phil Heyboer batted down three end-zone passes to shut down Coopersville’s final attempts to score. The Scots took over at their own 11 -yard line with 1:16 left on the clock. Coopersville had no time outs left, and Walbridge fell Cst:t- » Hilton’s Apple Acres w PICK YOUR OWN PUMPKIN Wttl W 1437 warn, Andy Lillie and Jeff McCaul, all finished in the same second with an outstan­ ding time of 17:17. Times and places for Caledonia runners were Todd Whitwam second, 17:17; Any Lillie, third, 17:17; Jeff Mc­ Caul, fourth, 17:17; Jason Boorsma seventh, 18:27; Tim Stack eighth, 18:37; Chris Holiday, 10th, 19:28; Chris Denison 12th, 20:05; Brad Hodgkinson 14th, 20:21 and Rick Petchauer 16th, 20:31. Country Pottory, Porcelain Dolls, Antique Repo. Candlestand, Glass Christmas Or na moots from West Germany, Hand Carved Birds. Beautiful 1990 Painted Calendars, Halloween Ornaments. short. Kathy Brock and Shelly Wolverton won singles mat ches in straight sets to give us our only points. Kathy played very well and was selected “player of the match” for the Trojan team. We had two doubles teams that played much better in this match, and nearly pulled out the win. Patty Cisler and Ginger Zoulek played very well in a losing effort 5-7, 6-4, 4-6. Sarah Wieringa teamed up with Kelly Mulder to play third doubles. This team played very well, losing a close match 3-6, 6-7. Central Garage Towing ★ 24 Hour Service ★ Reasonable Rates Call 795-3369 or 1-800635-9964 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 10. 1989 I Page 15 Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for '2.50 then 101 per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50' billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 5:00 p.m. For Sale Help Wanted POLE BUILDINGS - Horse barns and garages. 24x32x8 completely erected, S3,350. Includes service door and 9x7 overhead. Many sizes available. Call Mecca Buildings for your dist. rep. 1-800-544-6682. FACTORY: Jobs available near the Kent County Airport. (South of Grand Rapids.) All shifts! No experience required! Will train to do plastic Injection, produc­ tion assembly, operate trim press, rack - inspect parts and others. Apply 7:30 am-4:30 pm, weekdays al 2401 Camclot Cl S.E., located behind Eastbrook Mall (28th Sl and M-3/j, off Lake Eastbrook Dr. PEOPLE­ MARK INC, (616) 957-2101, E.O.E._____________________ For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail* able. Call 672-7110. ___ COUNTRY HOME FOR RENT: 10 miles south of 44th Street on Kalamazoo Ave. 3 bedroom, 2 baths, modem kitch­ en, telephone calls 5-8p.m. 891-8049. _________________ FOR RENT AT GUN LAKE: Furnished 2 bedroom house, until May 15. $300 a month. 219-980 0586. Miscellaneous WANTED JI NKCARS: Hani away free, Rapid Towing. 698-9858.__________________ WANTED: Wrecked or used pick ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 CARD ~OF THANKS We would like to try and thank the Middleville class of 1984 and all the many people who contributed to the fund rais­ ers for my cancer fund. We both can’t express the wonderful feel­ ings we both feel at having such supportive and caring friends and family. We arc very grateful! Love, Tammy and Brian Miller Community Notices ALA TEEN New meeting 7 p.m., Tuesday nights at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. _ HISTORIC BOWENS MILLS - “It’s CidcrTimc Festi­ vals” every Saturday through Oct. 10a.m.-4p.m. Cider Making/Hugc 1800s Water Powered PRcss, Rides, Good Food. Special: Oct. 14-15: Big Civil War Reenactment, battle each day! Oct. 21: Folk Music, Arts and Crafts. Oct. 28: Bicen­ tennial Wagon Train. $2 adults, students $1, 2 mile north of Yankee Springs State Park Entrance. 795-7530. For Sale Automotive 1982 CAM A RO BERLI.NETTA Air, t-tops, stereo, excellent cond. 795-3511 evenings. MOLD MAKER APPREN­ TICE Wamar has an opportuni­ ty for an Apprentice Thermo­ plastic Injection Mold Maker. Should be skilled in math, draft­ ing and machine tool operation and possess high-mechanical aptitude. Position requires disip­ line and self-motivation. We offer a comprehensive benefit package. Send resume and school records to: Wamar Tool and Machine, 5041 68th Sl, SE, Caledonia, Ml 49316._______ PLASTIC MOLDING- plant has a need for a Setup person. This position involves the setting of molds and machine parameters in an injection mold­ ing operation. Benefits include tuition reimbursement, profit sharing, pension program, and health and life insurance. Over­ time may be required. If you arc interested send your resume and school records to: Wamar Products, 5041 68th Street SE, Caledonia, Mi 49316. PLASTIC MOLDING- plant has a need for a Molding Utility person. This position involves the handling of raw materials in an injection molding operation. Benefits include tuition reim­ bursement, profit sharing, pension program, and health and life insurance. Overtime is also required. If you are interested send your resume and school records to: Wamar Products, 5041 68th Street SE, Caledonia, Mi 49316._________________ QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR Wamar has an opening on second shift for an inspector. Candidate must be experienced in Quality Control and preferably, injection mold­ ing. Must have ability to use inspection equipment, read blue­ prints, manage records, under­ stand procedures and have good communication skills. Prior experience with layout and SPC a plus. Send resume and school records to: Wamar Products, 5041 68th Street SE, Caledonia, Mi 49316. Fann CLUB CALVES: polled Here­ ford Heifers and cows. Fall show Business Services and sale. Southwest Michigan PAINT WORK: Home and Polled Hereford Assn. Allegan Business and apartments. Inter­ Co. Fairgrounds, Allegan. Satur­ ior - Exterior. 948-2649 after day, October 14lh, Show 6pm.______________ 9:30AM. Sale 11:30PM. For SNOWPLOWING: pcr job or info, phone 616-721-8356. yearly contract, reasonable rales. Call 891-8750. Help Wanted EARN MONEY typing at home. $30,000/year income potential. Details, (1)805-687-6000 ExL B-6574. EASY WORK! excellent pay! Assemble products at home. Call for information. 504-641-8003 exL 6149. SEWING OPERATORS: training incentive bonus. Will train, good benefits. First shift. Call 792-2222 or apply in person at Kessler Inc., 801 S. Main Street, Wayland, Ml. REAL ESTATE CAREER Unlimited earning potential. Job freedom and job satisfaction. We are interviewing sales people for Kentwood, Caledonia. Byron Center and Middleville areas. Century 21 Czinder Realty, inc. 891-9201. Classifieds j GET RESULTS Our Classified Department will be happy to assist you — 8:00 to 5:30 1 Monday-Friday 8:00 to Noon on Saturday i i ± i ± | ± T-K Honor Society starts service projects The National Honor Society of Thomapple Kellogg High School has gotten off to a great start this year with the election of officers. a tutoring program and a service project On Sept. 12 the new of­ ficers were elected Maggie James was named president, Marcie Henry vice president. Sara Sei leek secretary, and Robin Kidder, treasurer. Each member volunteers his time for tutoring on either Monday. Wednesday or Fri­ day from 7:30 to 8:25 a m. or Tuesday or Thursday from 3-4 p.m. Tutoring is available to middle school or high school students in room 305 at the high school Anyone wishing further information, may con­ tact Kevin McGee at the high school or the Counseling Of­ fice at 795-3394 Maggie James. Marcie Henry. Robin Kidder. Tad Thatcher. Mary Cisler. Petra Muller. Sue Wheeler. Corey Dean. Mike McKiernan. Jason Pranger. Tori Novakowski. Amy Rector. Erin Roon. Amy Cravero. Kris Thaler, and Cara Errair volunteered their time to the Volunteers begin painting the back side of the house. Top left clockwise Tod Thatcher, Corey Dean, and Jason Pranger, Maggie James, Marcie Henry Mary Cisler, and Mike McKiernan. Kent County Housing Coali­ tion Paint Spree on Saturday. Sept. 23. They painted one of 20 houses in the project for the needy. Owners of the houses paid two dollars per gallon of paint and the volunteers did the rest. Historical society plans tour A color tour and historical surveying will be presented for the public by the Caledonia Historical and Genealogical Society at Fallsburg Park Saturday, Oct. 14. The tourists will board a school bus at the Caledonia Elementary School parking lot (parking of cars available), and the bus will leave at 8 a.m. Those traveling should br­ ing a sack lunch, because lunch time will be spent in Fallsburg Park to observe the Wooden Covered Bridge of old. Apple cider will be furnished. There will be observing and surveying of the old town site, readying for a dig next spring and viewing Fallsburg Museum and one of the old unfinished homes. If time permits, the group will stop at Cannonsburg Museum and arrive at Caledonia about 5 p.m. In case of rain, the tour will be re-scheduled for Oct. 21. Cost is $5 and checks may be made out to the Caledonia Historical Society and mailed to Elizabeth H. Finkbeiner, 9626 Kraft Ave., Caledonia, 49316. For information: phone 891-8572 mornings or 891-8053. (front) and Erin Roon painting Financing! T-K Freshmen gain two victories Middleville's freshmen girls basketball team went on the road this week and came away with two victories, defeating Hamilton 31-26 and Hopkins 27-18 Tuesday, the Trojans jumped off to a 10-5 first quarter lead and held that lead going into the half. Hamilton tied the game in the third quarter with the use of a good half court press Middleville came back in the fourth quarter as Tracy Potts scored 7 of her game high 11 points including a well-timed 3-pomt goal Sarah Count played a strong game with 9 points and 4 rebounds, while Theresa Baerman added 5 points with 6 rebounds. Other scorers were Kim Wohlford. Tracy Schondelmayer and Shannon McMurray Thursday T.K. traveled to Hopkins and found themselves with a 16-6 halftime lead The Trojans never trailed as Sarah Count led all scorers with 14 points. Tracy Potts, Mindy Truer and Theresa Baerman followed with 4 points apiece Shannon McMurray and Kim Wohlford were strong on the boards with 6 rebounds each. Sue Wheeler diligently. $125 off We’ll wave the finance charges until Feb. 24, 1990 on the John Deere Credit Card or until March 1, 1990 with JDFP financing. ruling mowers $125 off 1<M) Senes $200 off 200 300 and 400 $40 off walk behind All of our new John Deere Lawn & Garden Equipment is priced ready to move! ’First payment will be due 1st of April, 1990 with FDFP financing Financing available to qualified buyer -—-MARKER__ 683 IMPLEMENT s Cherry Valley Rd 37) • 891 8188 • M-F 8 5:30; Sat 8-3 �Page 16 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 10. 1989 £ FARO’S ITALIAN Freeport Yoder Service sold to Fairchild Oil * Middleville's Finest 117 W. Main, Middleville, Ml Phone 795*7911 OPEN 7 NIGHTS Sun. thru Thurs. 3:50 to 11 p.m. Fri. a sot. 3:50 to 12:50 am. 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But on Dec. 7, the Japanese put a crimp in those plans by attacking Pearl Harbor, so Mabel le and younger brother Gordon ran the station until Elwood completed his military obligation in 1946. Turnabout is fair play, so when Gordon was in the service during the Korean Conflict, Elwood and his mother carried the load. In 1955 the brothers became co-owners of the station, and have run it continually until the sale last week. In 1961 they expanded the business by adding a fuel oil route, which is part of the sale. The route serves people from Freeport to Middleville to Hastings, and all of Clarksville to Lake Odessa, Elwood reports. Gary Yoder, Elwood and Iris* son, has been working at the station since he was 14, starting in the school co-op program in 1974, will continue at the station. Another Freeport resident who started out part-time and went on full time in 1968, Ben Christie, will also stay with the new owners. Changes over the years include the regular mainten­ ance, remodeling the exterior and adding new tanks. One thing that didn't change was the all-service part of the station. When most of the nation went to self service, the Yoders didn't. "We talked of it," Elmore said,"but we thought the people didn't want it, so we didn't pursue it" Both men are boosters of Freeport and both have served on the village council. Elwood and Iris both have been Irving Township Treasurer, as has their son, David. Plans for Gordon and his wife, Lee, are to spend six weeks in Alaska next summer and he will do some hunting and fishing. And, "now I can do what I please for a change." Elwood and Iris will also travel, but in a different direction. Elwood said he will play golf in Florida for six weeks, and Iris is working on plans for a trip west. The pair will travel first to Las Vegas, rent a car and drive to Elwood Yoder helps out until the new owners of Yoders Sevice take over. 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Zero Clearance Fireplace or Wood Furnace Expires Oct. 30, 1989 I | • ‘ � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/SunandNews_1989-10-17.pdf 086dbf4bac6f3bdce3248aa6f45a5b5f PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia 118th Year Middleville, Michigan 49333 No. 91 / October 17, 1969 Caledonia Council to clarify sewer application by Barbara Gall Staff Writer CALEDONIA - Sewer issues continue to dominate the business of the Village Council, as a lack of available units creates hardship for the number of developers eager to build in the area. The council reported last week that it still is waiting for word from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources about its requests concerning both construction of a mechanical treatment plant and the possible availability of more units, now that the village has completed repairs to existing lines. Despite the lack of information from the DNR, the council has continued to update its own sewer ordinances, and it agreed last week to authorize its sewer committee to set up procedures for applicants wishing to hook up to the village’s sewer system. Council President Glen Klaver reminded the council that until the present treatment system is expanded, the DNR has the final say on which applicants get any available units in the near­ capacity system. Confusion has resulted, Klaver said, because the DNR will choose applicants requiring only one or two units, even though others have been on the waiting list for a longer time. In question was the DNR's allowing "Fritzies" fast-food restaurant owner Jim Gibfried to hook up the restaurant to the sewer without any consultation with the Village Council. The new restaurant, soon to open at the Caledonia Village Centre, was connected without any notification of or inspection by the council or its consulting engineers. Council members agreed they wish to maintain control of their system, even though the DNR has the power to pick and choose who gets to connect to it Setting up a permit policy would allow the village to control the system. Otherwise, applicants can simply bypass the council and go directly to the DNR, Klaver said. "We need to clarify a lot of things," Klaver said. "For instance, how long can property owners hold units without using them? Developers sit there with units unused, and the village gets no collection fee, no revenue, while others are sitting for a year on the waiting list" Village Attorney Jim Brown pointed out the village's ordinance sets up the rate structure and the "framework" for approving and denying permits. He also said that if there is capacity, the council must grant permits to qualified applicants. "'Fritzies' got approved because of the low sewer usage there. I'm sure," said Klaver. "Most applicants need more than one unit." The Sewer Committee, composed of Klaver, Trustee Jan Soules, Trustee Dan Erskine and Clerk Jackie Cherry, will meet Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. to discuss a procedure to recommend to the council. It also will review the waiting list of applicants and Continued on page 2 State mandates treatment of village water supply by Jean Gallup Staff Writer MIDDLEVILLE - Those with a very sensitive sense of taste may have detected a mild flavor of chlorine in the water over the last week. Village Manager Kit Roon said. With tests now reading negative for any contam­ ination in the village, Roon said the process is scheduled to be completed on Oct 16. When a routine monthly test recently showed a trace of coliform bacteria at one site in the water system, the water was re-tested. Because a second test also was positive, under state mandates, the water had to be examined until a 0 test was recorded. On a scale of 1 to 500, a reading of 1 was registered at the village hall site. The other locations tested 0, and when the positive test was found in the hall, officials were required to re-test the water. When the second test came out the same, by state and federal law, the water system had to have chlorine (bleach) added to purify the water. "We routinely take samples once a month at four locations," said Roon. "We test the same locations two or three times in a row, to establish a base, and we test other sites the same way, it's not always the same four. "This time, the village hall was tested and it came back with a 1. This is a very stringent test. They look for an awful lot of things in the water, and this is all they found. We treated the water as a precautionary measure. Besides, this is closely regulated by state and federal law," he said. Roon said he objects to the routine treating of water, especially in a place like Middleville, which prides itself on its water. "I don’t want to put anything at all in the water, but people's health comes first. If it is necessary, I surely will do it, but as long as we can continue to provide good, pure water, I don't see why we should put anything into it," he said. Richard Benzie, district engineer with the Michigan Department of Public Health, explained what the presence of coliform means in a municipal water supply: "Coliform is not harmful, but is gives us a general indication that there may be other harmful bacteria present. Coliform comes from the same sources that harmful bacterias do, and are easier to detect The harmful ones die off quicker than coliform, so are harder to test for," Benzie said. "So, if there are two positives for coliform, the village is required to institute chlorination. But, there are many ways for coliform to enter a system besides contamination," he said. "If there is construction nearby, or a homeowner in­ stalls a new bathroom, or a new water main is installed and the system was not properly sanitized afterward, coliform may enter the system," he said. "It is our position that every water system should be routinely chlorinated as a preventative measure, but Middleville is proud of its water and of not using it. "Not now, but in about a year I expect there will be a policy at the state and federal level which will require it. I think that towns under 1,000 people will probably be exempt, but those over 5,000 will have to have routine treatment of their water with chlorine. Middleville is in between there, so that will be dealt with on an individual basis," Benzie commented. 'Say a snow plow hits a hydrant and knocks it off. That would result in a severe loss of water pressure, and probable contamination in the water system. If there were chlorine already in the system, there would still be traces of it and it would take care of it," he pointed out. "Or, if a new main was installed, and some contam­ ination entered the system because it wasn't properly sanitized, the chlorine would contain and eliminate the problem." However, Benzie noted that a properly constructed, isol­ ated and monitored water supply such as Middleville's might not be required to treat its water supply. Suspected Satanic site burned near area A suspected site of Satanic activity was set on fire last Tuesday night, according to Michigan State Police. For several months troop­ ers have monitored the site, located on private property adjoining the Middleville State Game Area near Garbow and Soloman roads. Until last week the property consisted of a 40foot circle constructed of straw bales, containing five altars and a small shed. The altars were laid out in a the pattern of a five-pointed circle within the circle. The area also had a small platform for burning in the middle. Detective Sgt. C.J. Anderson from the Hastings Post said authorities found an upside down cross, animal bones and talesmen in the area. "There's a lot of work in this thing," Anderson said. Police also found "no tres­ passing" signs - and a lot of empty beer cans nearby. Police said a neighbor re­ ported putting out the fire, but authorities are unsure about who started the blaze. Although police have had their eye on the site through­ out the summer, officials said nothing illegal was found in the area. "There's nothing against the law, but it is out of the ordinary," Anderson said. Police said the owner is angry because unwanted visi­ tors have been seen on his property. "The guy is really upset about people tracking around his property," Anderson said. "His big gripe was that someone left the gate open." Two local men hurt in car-deer accident Two men were seriously hurt last week in a high-speed collision with a deer north of Middleville. Driver Keith D. Schultz, 20, and passenger Eric B. McWhinney, 19, both of Middleville, were taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings by Thornapple Ambulance after the 7:45 p.m. accident on Ocl 8. Schultz was transferred by Aeromed to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was listed in fair condition last Wednesday. McWhinney was admitted at Pennock Hospital and released the day after the accident. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Schultz was driving north on Whitneyville Road south of Garbow Road at a high rate of speed when his car struck a deer. Schultz lost control of the 1985 Pontiac and left the east side of the road. He pulled back onto the pavement, slid sideways across the rood and crashed into a tree off the west side of the roadway. The car went on to strike a second tree and rolled over onto its top. Deputies said the impact knocked the deer 162 feet off the road and demolished the car. The accident remains under investigation. Happy Birthday Boardwalk One year ago, a crowd of community members gathered at the Kettle Lake Elementary School to construct the Board walk playground, and the ‘wooden wonder* remains a testimony to hundreds of volunteer hours. Kettle Lake children celebrated its first anniversary with cake, banners and extra recess time. Principal Jeff Worman and some of his students pose for this birthday portrait at the playground’s entrance. �Page 2 / The Sun and News,*Middleville, Ml I October 17, 1989 Superintendent’s Corner by ... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg Planning, Zoning officials attend seminar by Jean Gallup Staff Writer MIDDLEVILLE - Sending members of the Planning and Zoning Commission to seminars is a good way for the panel members to learn ways to better do their jobs, chairman Eldon Newmyer told the Village Council Oct 10. Newmyer ar.d Marge Loew, secretary of the Cuuimission, were the members who attended a three-day seminar, sponsored by the Michigan Society of Planning Officials (MSPO), Oct 5, 6, and 7 at Boyne Highlands in Harbor Springs in northern Michigan. Sessions were held on subjects such as master plan implementation, wetlands, groundwater protection, site plan review, home occupations and sign placement among others, he said. Continuing to look at the 1989-90 District Goals, this week we consider Goal: Involve Community, Staff, Administration, and Board in a School Improvement Program. The first question that comes to mind is, “Isn’t everyone always interested in improving our school, and haven’t we been doing this? And of course the answer is yes. But a “School Improvement Program" is more than that. Today, the term School Improvement takes on a special mean­ ing. School Improvement is a building-based planning process that is goal-directed, oriented toward student outcomes, based on current effective schools research and is long term in Newmyer told the council nature. A school improvement program is not mandated from above the things they had learned but is primarily a staff process and is based on a cooperative would lead to them bringing approach. Each building will have its own school improvement "a couple of ordinances" to team and will develop its own school improvement plan. the panel for review soon. The School District then has a District Coordinating Com­ One he said he'd like to mittee that is appointed by the Board of Education or implement is a site-plan Superintendent consisting of adminstrators. teachers, and other review that calls for those key people that will be given the responsibility of development asking for a zoning change to of a District Plan. have detailed plans to give to The total process followed through the completion will take three to five years. An in-service program for School Improvement is being pro­ vided by the Kent Intermediate District. A commitment for our District to participate was made prior to the start of this school year. There will be orientation and in­ formation made available for al) school personnel during the Continued from front poge year. determine the amount of the The process will start with one school, Page Elementary, performance bond to be this year with plans to expand to more buildings next year. required on construction of a The following staff have volunteered and have been ap­ new sewer connection. pointed as the Page Elementary School Improvement Team: The bond figure will Linda Goossen, Sharon Kalee, Dave Hyde, Helen Jahnke, become part of a revised Jody Pratt, Marilyn Timmerman and Kim VanElst. During the sewer connection ordinance year they will devote many hours to the task. Based on their work the Board of Education will adopt Belief and Mission also approved by the council last week. It outlines the Statements and School Improvement Policies. Through the School Improvement process we can make our specifications for pipe sizes and materials to be used when school even more effective in meeting the needs of students. an individual or business connects to the system. Attorney Brown explained the ordinance also indemnifies the village if the connection is not constructed or crash, including broken back, maintained properly. A man mistakenly reported He said that, in large part, as being released from an area jaw, ribs and left leg, in the ordinance is the same as addition to severe damage to hospital after a one-vehicle the original one first his spleen, his father, Robert, accident Sept. 28 instead was established in the early airlifted to Butterworth said. 1970s, with the biggest Chris has undergone seven Hospital in Grand Rapids, revision allowing the council where he is now listed in fair operations, and faces at least one more, the elder Crumback condition. aided. Chris Crumback, 32, from The younger Crumback Caledonia, was with Gary faces more time at Pennock on the Thursday Butterworth, and will by Jean Gallup night when the accident probably require physical May 27, 1990, seems like a happened near Adams and therapy, his father said. Norris Road in Yankee Tm sure he would long time away, but the time Springs Township. appreciate cards and letters to plan for the annual allCrumback suffered while he's in the hospital," night party for graduating seniors of the Class of ’90 is extensive injuries in the Robert said. now, say organizers of the third post-graduation cele­ bration. The steering committee has held two meetings, and plans Whether residence, another before going into full farm, or business — swing matching parents of owner or tenants — seniors with committees, said virtually all property JoAnne Robinson of the damage, theft and steering committee. liability insurance can Robinson is seeking be combined into one volunteers to work on specific policy, one premium, committees from senior class one renewal date students and parents in Inquire about a Middleville and FreeporL package policy*’ "We have some, but more parents are needed to become involved, so it will all come together," she said. 497 Arlington St (M-37) Middleville. MI 49333 For the early birds who would like to give a ticket to their favorite senior, the pnee the panel when considering such a change. "I will make explanations to the planning and zoning (commission) on this part of special land use," he said. "Then they (the applicants) will be held accountable; we'll know exactly what they are doing, and this will also give them an idea of what we do." Both Newmyer and Loew said the seminar was very inform-ative and valuable. "Every meeting I went to was very beneficial," Loew said. Newmyer said he met a nationally known man who is working on the plans for the world s largest airport to be built in Denver, and Loew said she learned a lot from talking to a man from the neighboring city of Wayland about the master plan that his commission had just completed. One of the things Lowe noted was that home occupations in villages and towns shouid be encouraged. Besides making working easier and keeping overhead low for the home workers, the MSPO felt that having people in the village during the day to see what was happening around town was beneficial for a municipality. The 3,400-member assoc­ iation will hold its annual seminar in Lansing next year, and Newmyer suggested that more members from the commission might be able to attend that one because it would be closer. Lowe echoed his thoughts saying, "Everyone hears things differently. It would be nice to have another member Between meetings, getting of the commission to talk to to talk to other planning about what you've just offcials proved interesting learned to kind of compare too, they said. notes. It's hard to tel) someone how much you've learned, there is so much." "This was not a beginner’s seminar," Newmyer pointed out," but we got along very well. There were a lot of people there from the DNR (Michigan Deaprtment of Natural Resources), from the commissioners down to the regional officers. It was very educational." Over the next year, Newmyer's goal is to get as much education as he can. "I’ll try to guide the other members to learn all they can, too," he said. An interesting bit of information that Loew heard is that by state statute, members of a planning and zoning commission must be paid a minimum of $25 a month. The local panel members are currently paid less that that amount. The next meeting of the Planning and Zoning Com­ mission will be at 7 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Middleville Village ll.il! On the agenda will be a public hearing to allow the public to comment on a request to rezone three parcels of property on Spring Street to allow condominumums, Loew said. Caledonia Council to clarify application Man hurt in crash presently in hospital to require the performance bona. The new ordinance also incorporates all previous revisions, he said. This and a new sewer use ordinance to be presented next month represent the final updating of the original ordinance by the committee. They will take effect upon publication. In other action last week, the council authorized Brown to begin legal proceedings against the owners of the vacant properties located at 328 and 333 Emmons. Despite the sale of one property and the assurances from the owner of the other, no improvements have been made to either residence, council members agreed. Brown said the owners will be given 10 days notice from Patches Asphalt for before legal proceedings village road repair. • Approved the purchase of begin. He then reported to the an Alger Communications pager for employee Buff council that he had tried unsuccessfully to collect Rodgers at a cost of $226 and money "out of court" from a monthly service charge of two developers who owe $18.50. • Accepted the recommend­ delinquent sewer connection fees. Brown said he will now ation of the Library Committee to purchase an begin lawsuits against Jack Morren, who owes the village awning and handrail, pending $600, and Michael the approval of the Township Board. McKinney, who owes $800. Klaver asked the council to In other business, the consider ways the village council: • Accepted the bid from could use county community Fischer and Sons for snow block grant money, which is assigned for improvement removal. • Approved a permit for projects. Village Treasurer Jay Caledonia Elementary to march its annual Halloween Shook reported $32,001.24 in delinquent taxes has been parade down Main Street. reported to the county for • Accepted a $4,682 bid collection. T-K Senior Party planning begins "Only One Po/icy?’’ BOOTH AGENCY Cail 795-3302 or 891-8208 is $25 until the first of the year. The cost will go up to $30 after the new year begins. The lower price might encourage parents, grandparents and friends of seniors to give them as gifts for Christmas, Robinson sug­ gested. Parents who volunteer their time will have the choice of several committees. Different committees have different time requirements, so the volunteers can pick one to fit their time schedules. Robinson is also looking for a volunteer to make a video history of the Class of 1990 during the rest of the school year. "What we’re looking for is someone to use a video camera that is available to us to tape things the seniors do all year," she said. For more information call either of the co-chairs of the the party, Janet Henry (9459675) and Judy Jackiewicz (945-9298). For ticket orders or information, call Elaine Northrup at 795-3786. Sun & News Classifieds Call... 795-3345 — ThexSurijnd Neius Publication No USPS 347580 1952 N. Broadway P .0 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 Outside Barry, Kent or Allegan Counties t-oandea in 1870 — Published by... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. $8.00 $10 00 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 17, 1989 I Page 3 Board considers reviving fine arts programs by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Students in the Thomapple Kellogg school system will be have a fine arts program with vocal music, art, dance, drama, band and foreign languages if the Board of Education and administrators can work out staffing and time problems, it was decided at an Oct. 9 meeting. Linda Thaler, one of several teachers who studied the situation in the schools over the last year, reviewed a report accepted earlier by the Curriculum Council. While everyone who spoke in the discussion agreed that fine arts have been neglected over the past several years, problems that must be overcome seem to mean that the program to restore classes in the fine arts will need more study. Discusssion centered on where to find the teachers and the school time for any possible additional courses. Board President Gary Van Elst thanked Thaler for her presentation, and said that it was the proper way to "get the ball rolling." Superintendent Steve Garrett said later that he agreed with the argument for an expanded fine arts program. "We need to be concerned about fine arts in our curriculum, but it needs a lot more in-depth study. I think a first priority would be reinstatement of elementary music," he said. Thaler showed the board a survey taken by high sc hoc! students (except seniors) at TK last year, indicating what fine arts classes they would like to take, a chart comparing Middleville schools' fine art offerings with surrounding communities, and a report on the past and present status of fine arts in TK. She also read a five-year plan that called for additional staffing, which she said would be necessary to provide the students with an adequate arts education program. The plan calls for the addition of two elementary music teachers in the school year 1989-90, one high school teacher for Humanities/Theatre in 199091, a vocal music teacher shared by the middle and high school in 1991-92, an art teacher at the high school in 1992-93 and two art teachers for the elementary schools in the fifth year. Thaler explained that the arts are basic ways to communicate, to help students develop creativity, and to learn all other subjects as well. She also said the study of the arts helps students develop discipline, artistic judgment, and they prepare them for adult lives. "We don't think art is a frill, we think it is absolutely necessary," she stressed. If there are any Other who worked on the disagreements, they will be fine arts report are Mary referred to the superintendent's Francisco, James Hallberg, designee, the agreement says. Aaron Tabor, Shirley For its part, the TK Board Thompson and Mary Weaver. of Education agreed to In other business, the board classify the YMCA groups as approved an agreement with "B" Commuity groups and the YMCA of Barry County waive room rental fees, and to provide facilities for its will not charge for the use of programs for the residents of school areas and facilities the Middleville/Freeport area. except the pool. The YMCA has agreed to Also, office space will be provide a telephone and pay provided for a YMCA for its costs, supply SI porfessional at no cost. million in liability insurance The board also heard a to the TK schools, pay the status report on the salary for custodians when the elementary physical education school is used on weekends program at TK by teacher and provide all of the John Sorenson equipment needed to run the program. Girls' soccer as a varsity program was approved, The organization also has starting in the spring of pledged to provide leadership 1990, the week of Oct. 22-29 and supervision for its was proclaimed as Red programs, provide an annual Ribbon Week in the TK report, maintain the facilities District, and payment of and equipment and pay the tuition to the Grand Rapids school for any damage to Public Schools for 13 special them. education students in 1989-90 was approved. Hiring Royal E. Grewe as a half time school psychologist was also approved by the board. Also, a 1990 GMC threequarter ton cargo van was purchased from Good GMC for $12,119.64. A state incentive funds resolution was also adopted. The state pays a school district a set dollar amount for each student if the school provides several specifications set by the state. TK meets or exceeds the requirement to qualify for the funds, Garrett said. And. work continues on the five goals the school district has set for itself. The goals are to promote the school district, develop a five-year capital outlay plan, develop a school improvement plan, secure an elementary principal, and curriculum improvement for college or employment. Red Ribbon Week Campaign plans now in full swing in Middleville The Thornapple Kellogg Schools are participating in Red Ribbon Week, with activities designed to present visible a unified and commitment toward the creation of a drug-free America. Spring Park play area almost ready for kids The playgound funded by a bequest by Erma Bussiere and the village of Middleville is taking shape, with the completion date set for this week or next. Page and West Elementary Schools will hold poster contests, anti-drug buttons have been for sale in the community since Oct. 12, and the winners of the poster contest will receive a free button, bookmark and free admission to the TrojanByron Center football game on Friday, Oct. 20. The winning posters will also be displayed at the game and at the Rotary Spaghetti Dinner the same evening. The objective of the drug awarness campaign is to establish a parent and community network in every community to support drugfree lifestyles. The network is designed to include all aspects of the community: Schools, parents, youth, religious institutions, business and industry, law enforcement, government, service organ­ izations, media, medical, social services, legislators and private citizens. Other events to be held at TK during the observance will be wearing red ribbon wrist bands on Oct. 19, red ribobons on classroom doors on Oct. 20 and "Wear Red Day" on Oct. 25. The days Oct. 28 and 29 are designated as Red Ribbon Religious Weekend. The observance started after federal agent Enrica Camarena of the Drug Enforcement Agency was murdered by drug traffickers in Mexico in 1985. His death sparked a nationwide campaign. The National Federation of Parents (NFP) decided to attack the drug problem from another direction — by reducing demand. The NFP adopted a red ribbon as its symbol and sponsors the National Red Ribbon Campaign with the ribbon symbolizing a commitment to a drug-free, healthy lifestyle. "Say, Alice, don’t you think that chicken should be baked by now?’ The men from the DPW in Middleville who are installing the new playground equipment discuss the complicated construction. Place "a" into slot "b", and tighten wing nut. Then take "c" and place into "d" upside down. 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Guests for the day were Cindy Steckstra and Carol McGown, nurses from the Michigan Veterans Facility in Grand Rapids. Who spoke about “Steps to feeling great,” and a personal wellness program The pro­ gram dealt with heart pro­ blems, high blood pressure, cholesterol with heart pro­ blems, including “stress.’’ After these talks both ladies gave the rest of the group a few exercises to do. which were not hard on a person, but helped to loosen up stiff joints and circulation. They also mentioned that stress is a fact of life, to manage it. and not let it manage you. After the program, the business meeting was held by President Lillian Schultz, with the election of officers for the new year The tally resulted in re-election of all the former officers, which are Lillian Schultz for her 12th year as president; Jeanette Sherman, vice president for her fourth year; Fianna Lind, secretary for her sixth year; and Kathryn Voffke. treasurer for her sixth year. The club's next potluck din­ ner will be Monday, Nov. 6, at the new center. Members will count their many bless­ ings for Thanksgiving Dinner In-service day set for T-K Classes at Thornapple Kellogg will be io session in the morning only Thursday, Oct. 19, because of a teacher in-service day. Teachers will attend in­ service sessions at the Kent Intermediate District and TK during the afternoon. No school lunch will be served on Thursday, and kindergarten classes will be held in the morning only T-K students of the month for Sept, named Congratulations are extended to the following students who were selected by their teachers for Thornap­ ple Kellogg High School s "Students of the Month" for September. The students are (front row, left) Sarah Wieringa, Ann Dennis, Kris Thaler, Kirk Thaler, Kirk Scheib. Sherry Swelnis, Jason Richer, Shannon McMurray, Shelly Duyser, (second row) Lori Wieringa, Gina Stein, Howard Cook, Ed Rumbergs, Tony Jones, Tad Thatcher, Rob Lawrence and Kelly Schondelmayer. The "Students of the Month" award has been developed to encourage and recognize individual student performance in one or many of the following areas: citizenship, enthusiasm, leadership, academic ac­ complishment, dedication, participation, cooperation, positive attitude or some other personal achievements. The faculty and staff are proud of their students and of the support that the community gives in order that these students and others may continue to achieve, (photo by Kevin McGee) DUTTON LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Good Shepherd Lutheran Church “People that care" Middleville at the Community Hall l|| gaSgugj Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. ? The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Pastor Monte C. Bell (616) 795-2391 St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family ... 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Pastor 795-3667 Sieve Jacfcson. voutr Pastor 891-3923 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord A Church on the Word M-37, north of Middleville SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. 708 West Main Street Morrwng Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service (just South of 68th St.) Visiting Pastor: Al Korvemaker • 452-9711 Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Parmelee Morning Worship .... 9:30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship......................... 8:30a.m. Middleville Sunday School......... 9:45 a.m. Sunday School........................................... 9:45a.m. Morning Worship........................ 11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship............... 11:00 a.m. Rev Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Rev. Robert Gerke Church Office Phone — 795-9266 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6950 Hanna Lake SE Pastor Merle Buualda Dan Ackerman Seminary intern Al Tiemeyer Community calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue Church School 9:45 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 Rev. Rick Veenstra, Interim Pastor Rev. Stanley Vqgteveen, Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Max E. Tucker Music, Jeff Vander Heide “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School ....................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship.................... 11:00a.m. Evening Worship..................... 6:00 p.m. Pastor Wesley J. Coffey Phone 795-7076 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 11:10am. Sunday Evening Service.................................... 6:30p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday 6:30p.m. Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship. Wednesday 7:00p.m. REV. KENNETH VAUGHT 891 -8028 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Sunday Morning Worship 10.30A.M. Phone 891-9259 Sunday School............................................... 930AM. Evening Service..............................................5:45P.M Saturday Evening Mass............... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ........... 9 00 a m. & 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass.......................... 7:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School Worship Serv.ce 9:15 o.m. 10:00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Dr. Robert Wessman (The (Did Glimr JHfthodist (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship........... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship . . . . 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes ... 7:00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I October 17, 1989 / Page 5 Reptile visitors en-wrapture Caledonia middle schoolers by Barbara Ciall Caledonia seventh-graders got a very close look at the science of herpetology last week as snakes slithered through their fingers and an accomodating six-foot boa constrictor draped himself around their necks. The "hands-on" study of reptiles and amphibians seem­ ed to change many of the youngsters ideas of the rep­ tiles as their comments chang­ ed from “Oh. sick!" and "Yuck" to “He feels dry and smooth," and "They’re not slimy at all Responsible for this change in perception was the demonstration of reptiles put on last Wednesday by Jim Yonkers of Grand Rapids. He showed the students several non-venomous snakes, including a milk snake, an albino California king snake. an Everglades rat snake, a ball python and both a young and adult boa constrictor He also showed them another kind of reptile, a caimen. which bears a strong resemblance to the more familiar alligator. He explained the characteristics of each species and supplied information about the animal's life span and eating habits. The students' interest was obvious throughout the pro­ gram. as all eyes were on the snakes Yonkers dangled in front of them. Hands waved as the seventh-graders asked questions or related their own experiences with snakes. Yonkers showed the students how a snake should be handled so that after his demonstration they could pick up some selected snakes if they wished. He emphasized that no one was to be teased with the snakes, and that no one had to handle the reptiles if they didn’t want to. However, most class members were eager to get a closer look at the beautifully colored snakes, and even ten­ tative students at least let one of the snakes slide across his or her hands. Yonkers said he has been collecting snakes since he pur­ chased two boas about ten years ago. "I’ve always been in­ terested in snakes, even when 1 was a kid." he said. "1 got those first two for a hobby . " His hobby led to breeding snakes, and he said he sells most of the offspring, keeping only those he uses in his breeding program. He explained that he feeds the snakes rats and mice he Caledonia seventh-grader Lisa Peterson looks leery about a 'close' relationship with a friendly boa constrictor. The six-foot visitor was part of a presentation in her science class. ‘Little People’ 4-H Club to start in Middleville Oct. 28 A new program promising crafts, games and lots of fun for Middlevilie-area children from ages 4 to 8 starts Saturday, Oct. 28, and will be held once a month after that. Part of the Barry County 4H Program, the Saturday gatherings are an introduction to 4-H for little people, said Connie Blain, one of the organizers. The children will be entertained at the Middleville Village Hall from 10 to 11:30 a.m. "Registration will be necessary, but for the first time, parents can just bring the kids in," Blain said. For more information, call Blain at 891-8158 or Robin Runals at 795-2123. purchases from breeding labs. The rodents are frozen and thawed when needed, just like hamburger. Yonkers said his wife also is a herpetologist, though her interest was hardly instantaneous "When I started this, my wife wouldn't even touch them." he recalled. “Now she has her own collection of rare specimens." Yonkers, who usually works as a meat cutter for Gordie s Supermarket, said he especially enjoys giving pro­ grams to younger children who are not "so set" in their attitudes about snakes and other reptiles. "It’s really fun to watch them, because the kids nearly always change their minds about the snakes after they’ve seen them up close and held them and hear about how they live." "It's good for them to know that most snakes, for instance, won’t attack anything unless they're hungry or they’re be­ ing hurt. That’s why 1 am careful to tell them not to squeeze the snakes when they hold them. "The snakes will give you a nip if they feel threatened . " He said he has been giving the programs about as long as he has been collecting snakes, but does not bring any poisonous animals to his shows. He himself, has been bitten by poisonous snakes, however. Yonkers added that he often brings some borrowed amphi­ bians like frogs to his shows, because he doesn’t own any. His biggest “pet” has been Herpetologist Jim Yonkers of Grand Rapids shows Caledonia seventh-graders a caimen. one of the rep­ tiles in his collection. a 16-foot Burmese python, he said. The students said they thought his show was "really cool." and that they enjoyed seeing the different kinds of snakes he brought to class. "Look at that." laughed one student watching his friend try to keep track of a visiting snake who was try ing to slide inside the boy’s collar. "You finally found so­ meone who wants to be a ’close* friend " "Hissing" cousins, at least. Stratolounger’ Upholstered Oak Collectables Brass HOURS Mon Fri 10 8. Tues . Wed . Thurs . Sal. 10-6 891-9280 iia Village Centre .. Service is our middle name. You'll be amazed at the number of services State Bank of Caledonia offers. No matter what you need — checking or savings accounts, term investments or an IRA — we have the services you're looking for. Our bank can also get you the loan you need. Whether it's a consumer or real estate loan, you'll get your money quickly. Also, our finan­ cial services staff offers investment opportunities to help make your money grow. 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When the box is opened, the students "©ooh" over a large pumpkin. Its weight is estimated by all the children, and then a scale is brought out to see who came the closest. The pumpkin's 25 pounds is compared to the children's own weight with a lesson of "greater and lesser" learned in the fun of everybody getting weighed. The cheerful decorations, the carefully prepared pumpkin exercise and the tables with organized "learning centers" for individualized learning are testimony to Bowman's hard work in organizing not only a classroom, but a whole new program in less time than it takes to say all-day, altemateday kindergarten. Bowman accepted the challenge of setting up a pilot program in Caledonia for an ADAD class only six days before school opened. When she first walked into her Kettle Lake Elementary classroom, the bulletin boards were bare, no books waited on the shelves for young readers and no friendly cartons of materials waited to be unpacked. But the former pre-school and first-grade teacher said she set to work preparing the room to greet the 18 youngsters whose parents had "volunteered" them for the new program. "I had to have something up that was cheerful and stimulating," Bowman said. "It was a rush job, but I managed to have the room look welcoming for the children when they arrived." She said that along with her contract, she received a $2,000 start-up budget to purchase equipment and educational materials for the new class that had just been approved by the Caledonia School Board. The board gave its blessing after 18 families voiced interest in it through a survey sent out to kindergarten parents. Bowman said she began ordering as soon as the classroom had been decorated. "Actually, it's been fun for me and the children not to have everything right here on the first day," she said. "The things I ordered have been coming in, and it's exciting for all of us to open the box and see what new things have arrived for our room." She pointed out a large carton of wooden blocks that had just arrived. "Monday we'll have a great time getting them out and learning how to work with them," she said. "The children are still having fun with the new 'balance beam' that recently arrived." Bowman said that being hired so close to the opening 795-7760 *3 John Hampton, Barber Stylist Member of the State Barber Association 207 E. Main St., Middleville OPEN: Tues.-Fri. 8-5:30; Sat. 8-12:30 STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE ENGAGEMENTS Structured octivities, like working at the learning centers, are usually planned for the morning half of the day, leaving the afternoon for more active learn­ ing projects. of school kept her from visiting other all-day kindergarten programs in the area, but that she lias talked to kindergarten teachers in the Lowell system, which this year went to an all-day, alternate-day program. She said she is planning observation trips to the Holton and Muskegon districts to gather more ideas for the new Caledonia program. So far, she said, she has encountered only positive responses from those teachers and districts who use the allday program. But teaching an all-day program doesn't mean just stringing together half-day sessions. "You do have to plan things differently from the usual half-day program," she said. "I must plan one day to equal what the other classes cover in two. "I also plan so that we do the more structured parts of the program in the morning when the children are at their best Then the 'movement* and hands-on activities are done in the afternoon, when the children might have a harder time sitting still for stretches of time. "One of the big concerns with an all-day program was whether the children would be too tired by the afternoon session," Bowman said. "What I found out was that the children are not very tired at all. Just the teacher is!" she laughed. Bowman added that so many children now attend day care and pre-school that the transition to an all-day program may not seem so hard to them. She explained that the morning session is taken up with calendar activities, the pledge and readiness activities. She said she has the children do a little bit in workbooks, and that language activities are also planned for the morning. "We might write a story together, for example," Bowman said. "They offer the ideas and I write them down. This gives the children a chance to use their imaginations, but also they use vocabulary and see the words." Bowman said she likes to use themes in working with the kindergarteners. Right now, for instance, the theme is apples, and apples are tied into as many of the daily activities as possible. On the bulletin board are big red apples with faces, one painted by each child as an art project. Alphabet study highlights the letter "a" with Continued on next page Kelly-McDiarmid to marry jorie Kelly of South Circle Drive. Parma The groom-elect, of Mason Street NE, is the son of Robert and Myrt McDiarmid of Whitney ville Road . Middleville Linda Jean Kelly and Steven Ross McDiarmid will be united in matrimony on Dec. 9, 1989. The bride-elect, of Blan­ chard Court. Wyoming, is the daughter of Lewis and Mar­ Zandbergen-Muller to be wed Jill Ann Zandberger and Michael Louis Muller will be united in marriage on Dec. 29, 1989. Jill is a graduate of Caledonia High School and has completed one year at Grand Valley State University. Mike also is a graduate of Caledonia High School and is now serving the U.S. Navy in Orlando, Fla., Parents of the couple are Donald and Carol Zandbergen of Caledonia and Clifford and Patricia Muller of Alto. Back to School — Pizza Time AGENCY from PHIL’S PIZZERIA ITALIAN SPECIALTIES 795-7844 Pizza • Dinner • Zrti • Steaks • Appetizers • Submarines • Calzone • Spaghetti • Cheesecake • Sausage Roll EAT IN OH TAKE OUT / WE CATEH ALL OCCASIONS Downtown HOURS Tuct TW» 1130am 11pm MIDDLEVILLE Fn It Sat 11 30 a m 1 p m Sun 4 10 C^<t Mon Richard J. Choryan, O.D DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON One of the odvontoges of all-day kindergarten is that the children con finish projects like painting this apple tree in one day. • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 17, 1989 I Page 7 Continued from previous page eat if she wishes. "I ate with the children the its shape and sounds, and even snacks consist of apple first two weeks of school to make sure they could get treats. "Everyone liked the apple along okay. Now I can have slices that I shook up in lunch to myself, but I still cinnamon and sugar," laughed eat with them from time to Bowman, "but apparently the time, just to see how they’re apple butter isn't going over doing. "Having Linda here really too well." Apple butter spread on helps. She’s usually here bread was the snack of the during the learning center part day, and while some of the of our day, and I can sure use students ate every crumb, that extra pair of hands to others were quietly putting help the children and to check their unfinished slices into on whether they have completed their tasks." the trash. Special classes, like "Did you like it?" whispered one boy to his computers, gym, art, music and library ideally would be neighbor. scheduled in the afternoon, "No, but I tried it," whispered the other. The two she said. "Since they didn’t know looked at each other, stuck until the last minute that this out their tongues and giggled. class would be here, not Apple trees were the subject of a class art project everything got settled that way. Next year, it will be to be displayed in the hall, and the students were to visit easier, because we’ll know ahead of time." an apple orchard that She said the afternoon afternoon. activities like the story, the "We even used different letter people, the hands-on colors of apples in our math program, finger play number work, "Bowman said. and free choice time all “We counted how many involved learning by doing. apples were red, how many The activities also involve were yellow, and how many the children with each other, were green, for instance. and they learn to share and "We then did some take turns. graphing work with our "The structure of the day results." She explained that one of allows the children to handle the ADAD program," the advantages of the ali-day Bowman said. program was that students Parent support for the new could finish a project after kindergarten option has been lunch, rather than having to strong from the very wait another day. beginning, she said, and added "It's nice to complete a that during the school’s open project in one day," she said. "Since our afternoons are less house several parents stopped to say they would like their structured, a child can take a few minutes to finish an art future kindergarteners to be in the program next year. project, for instance, or one "I think the parents are of the "center" activities." supportive because they chose Bowman said that after this program," she said. lunch ("They love eating "Nobody told them their child lunch at school!"), the had to be in this class. They children usually have a liked having an option that relaxation time, resting on suited their needs better than the alphabet pillows near the the half-day program." shelves. Bowman said she was "They seldom, if ever, go surprised, however, that the to sleep," she said. "But they majority of her students’ do quiet down for a while." Classroom aide Linda parents were not both Maines arrives in time to take working outside the home. "I thought that would be the children to lunch and a short recess, allowing the reason most parents would choose this program, Bowman some free time to because it would be easier to schedule babysitters and plan the week. However, that apparently was not the underlying reason." Bowman expressed her appreciation of the help she had received from the rest of the Kettle Lake staff "The teachers have been so supportive and have shared a lot of ideas." she said. “I have been very happy in Caledonia; there are a lot of caring people here." Kettle Lake Principal Jeff Worman said he, too, was pleased with the program so far. "I have to admit I was skeptical of the concept," he said. "My own children had gone to the usual half-dayevery-day kindergarten, and I Continued on next page Caledonia's first class of all-day kindergarteners pose with teacher Shorri Bowman before beginning the day s activities. The children had just received the big pumpkin which they wanted in the picture. IT’S TIME FOR HOME IMPROVEMENTS. THE ONLY QUESTION IS WHICH ONE YOU’LL DO FIRST! Stop by or call any of our convenient offices today. ’H’s a pumpkin!' The delight of a surprise is written on the faces of the kindergarteners os they finally find out what's in a mystery' box. 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Some parents, however, were busy setting up the Harvest Sale, traditionally one of the major fund raisers for the school. The sale has netted as much as $15,000. said event cochair Marcia Yonker. Fri­ day’s event, which featured dinner, a silent auction and a “real" auction brought in about $10,000. she estimated. Items up for bids included “something for everyone.” from toys to trimmers. The piece de resistance was a white quilt stitched by the school's circle group. Grandparents were honored guests at Dutton Christian Elementary last Friday. Enjoying the chance to visit their grandchildren's classrooms are Bill and Helen Hutt, who receive loving attention from grandchildren Carroll Burgess(left), 8; Craig VanderHeide, 7 and Diana Burgess, 7. ‘29’and counting! Taking a break from setting up the Dutton Christian Harvest Sale are commit­ tee members Sherri Lind, Sue Sikema and Marcia Yonker. The sale featured items for any age or interest. Not even man’s best friend was forgotten. Kettle Lake all-day kindergarten takes off Confinvd from previous page "Those parents wanted the was worried about an all-day option, and so they want it to program taking away the work. It's one of those selfenthusiasm of going to fulfilling prophecies." Worman said no school for the kindergarteners because we wouldn't be evaluations have been made getting them used to school this early in the year, but that he was pleased with "the good gradually enough. ’’We were concerned about things" he's seen in the the children getting tired, and AD AD class. ''I've heard no negative we were worried about continuity in the educational comments from parents, and process with no follow-up the while there are some scheduling difficulties, I have next day. "But so far, these fears have no complaints. "We'll be sitting down been groundless, and the children seem to be handling fairly soon to compare the the whole day in school very half-day and all-day programs to see where we are in each," well. "I would say there are two he said. Bowman said her three reasons why this class is doing so well," he continued. years teaching experience in pre-school and five years in "One is the way Sharri first-grade have greatly helped Bowman has worked so hard her in planning the new developing the program, and program. A graduate of the other is the fact that the Michigan State University, participants volunteered for Bowman has taken graduate the program. hours at Western Michigan the price of a McCulloch Pro Mac 700 4* • 70 cc. horsepower • electronic ignition • anti-vibration system • flag lever chain brake • steel bucking spike • hand chrome-plated cylinder • DSP compression release va,ve • 16 ”-28’ ’ sprocket r5429"*1 SUGG. 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She and her husband, Bob, a second-grade teacher at Caledonia Elementary, live in Grand Rapids with their two sons aged 12 and 16. The ADAD students themselves seem happy with their new life at school, working at their learning center tasks, ready to paint apple trees and enjoying the free play choices that come when work is finished. Visitors are made to feel at home, as they will be asked to guess how much the pumpkin weighs, if they will please help open a stubborn milk carton and, if they're lucky, they’ll get a story read to them in a combined effort of two or three earnest students. "I like lunch, too," confided a confident young man with his hands casually shoved in his pockets. "And recess," chimed in a classmate with traces of apple butter on his face. No one seemed to mind that the bus didn’t take them home ax 11.30 a.m. "I couldn't have asked for a nicer class to start the program with," said Bowman. "They are so cooperative, so ready for any activity. Both Linda and I have noticed how caring they are for each other, too. "And I am still amazed at how much energy they have left by the end of the day!" Just as the hobos did in Depression days, picnickers cook their suppers in foilcovered coffee cans over an open fire. Marie and John Graham hosted their hobo party despite the disappearance of the rural landscape around their farm. Middleville student on K-College’s list Jo Hannah Steiner, daughter of Mr and Mrs. Bruce Steiner of Middleville, was one of 150 students at Kalamazoo College who were named to the dean s list for the last academic quarter To achieve the honor, students must earn at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale GET RESULTS 795-3345 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 17, 1989 I Page 9 Sleemans to celebrate 25 years by renewing their vows Pie bake-off contest set for this week Mr. and Mrs. Don Sleeman will renew their vows at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, in honor of their 25th wed­ ding aniversary. They will repeat vows at the First Baptist Church of Sebewa, corner of Goddard and Musgrove, Lake Odessa. A reception, buffet and open house will follow at the church fellowship room afterward, until 4 p.m. The couple and their children request no gifts, rather the presence of friends and family and their re­ cent snapshots to preserve in an anniversary album. Kettle Lake Octoberfest committee members Jon Buys, left, Jill Sobczak, Linda Myszak, Fonda Paarlberg and Brenda Radaz are promoting their pie bake-off contest to be held October 20. The culinary competition is open to the public. Entrants are asked to call 868-7308, 868-6064 or 868-7625 if they plan to enter, and then bring their pum­ pkin, apple or cherry pies to Kettle Lake School, 8452 Garbow, between 5 and 6:30 p.m. for judging by Caledonia School Board members and by Head Judge Jeff Worman and Superintendent Robert Myers. Prizes and ribbons will be awarded based on quality of crust, taste and best overall pies. Judges will reserve the right to ask for second samples in case of a tie. Neighbors I NORMA VELDERMAN Sunday, the Hart family met Liz's folks and Grandpa Brown in Grand Rapids and they all went out to eat. Liz said Doug’s mom of Hastings, has been in the hospital but is now home recovering. The Oliver family, along with Karen and John Miller, went over to Saugatuck. Sun­ day for dinner. Louise and Lloyd Elwood enjoyed Louise's birthday gift of a balloon ride. Taking off at the balloon launch site, they traveled in almost a straight line to Whitmore Road. Louise said it was so quiet, they could see deer and fox and all the scenery was so wonderful Our youngsters gave us a balloon ride, and it was a fiz­ zle. There was no wind and, in spite of everything that our pikx could do, our flying time was taken going up and down to find a breeze, never going more than a mile or two from the launch site. Both parties were really at fault, us for going up when the windsock was perfectly limp, indicating that there was not a single breath of air stirring, and the balloon company for having us go up anyway. I would still like to try again, but if the same conditions oc­ curs, 1 hope they will take us right back down and give us another try. They do have to pay the pilot for coming out and trying. Or they should warn us that such a thing can happen and how much that kind of lesson can cost. Sunday, the Elwood family all got together at Mike and Walt Eavey’s home for birth­ day celebrations. Tuesday evening, Oct. 3, Louise Elwood went to Past Chief’s at Lavina Finkbeiner’s. This weekend. Ann and Lloyd Elwood are going to New York to attend a parap­ sychology seminar. This weekend Steven Morgan was married at Peace Reformed Church. Son Joe NEWTON’S WELL SERVICE — Established 1959 — Specializing in drilling and repair of residential water systems LAUREL AND GARY NEWTON 550 East Cloverdale Road • Hastings • Ph. 9 4 5-5084 or 948-2845! and wife, and daughter Penny and family from Florida were also there Daughter Penny and her family were there a week before the wedding. Rose was busy cooking, visiting and rushing around, but said that it was a wonder­ ful family time. Rose wouldn’t have it any different, but she realized, as all of we mothers do. that God has a reason for giving young peo­ ple the chance to have and raise a family and not give this opportunity to older folks. Barb and Ann Clinton had her cousin, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Taggart from southern Illinois, over for the weekend. While they were here, the weather was so beautiful, that they went out to Bowens Mills. Then they also all went over to Lake Odessa, to visit Mr. and Mrs. Neeb on Sunday. Pat Tolan said that her folks came down from Baldwin. Jean wanted to go to her class reunion Ann Bartlett said that daughter Kale is settled at MSU and is enjoying it very much. Alice and Russ Bender had dinner m Grand Rapids. Sun­ day, Oct. 1, with his sister, Florence and Dick Dickerson. Basil Bowerman, wife and family, came out to visit his folks. Mae and Rollo Bower­ man, in the afternoon Have you folks noticed ail the decorations, outdoors at S & S market in preparation for Halloween and the pumpkin days that they will be celebrating on the October weekends, primarily the Saturdays? It catches your eye as you pass Donna Kenyon says that Bob is now home from the hospital and has to wear a brace on his back, for a while Donna's sister from Swartz Creek is visiting w nh her for a while Bill Kenyon said that they went out to \ is it Art last weekend He is coming along fine Then all of their family got together to celebrate daughter Gayle’s birthday Another one of my goofs. I said that Greg Noah operated on Paul Leach’s eyes. He took Paul to a specialist in Traverse City, an opthamologist, so he could take care of Paul. Sorry about that folks. The Lynn Tolan’s, along with the rest of their Street Rod Club, dressed up and drove in their cars to WKZO’s sponsored “Songs of the 50’s’’ Saturday, Sept.30. Then they parked their street rods in the parking lot for atmosphere. Edna Steeby said that her sister and hubby from In­ diana, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Wright, drove up and spent a few days with her. Some of you folks are experiencing colds. Not really serious, but the sniffles are always something miserable to have to go through. Marj Williams and Marian Martin spent the month of September visiting all of their scattered families They went to Arkansas to see Den Martin and family over Labor Day. Then they went to Abilene, Texas, to see Arizona friends of Marj Williams. Then they traveled across to Meridian, Miss, to see Doug Martin and his family The next stop was to see Marj’s boys. First they stopped in Rock Hill, S.C., to see Dave Williams and family. Then it was on to Bob Williams and family in Charleston. W. Va., Fred Williams in Dayton, Ohio and then on home to Michigan Tuesday evening. Oct. 3, they had a dinner for their brothers and sisters Ed and Katie Wiennga. Bernard and Alice Wiennga. and Harry and Bemadine Reaser. They try to get together, when possible, once a year. Guess that is all for this week. My eyes got balky Wednesday night when I went to call the rest of you WAYLAND AMA Newer bi level on 10 very secluded acre* Fireplace in rec. room custom kitchen cabinet*, appliance* to remain More land available Call Corner»tone or eve* Mary at 948 8840 VACANT • 13 ACM BUILDING SOT Between Middleville and 948 8840 GUN LAKE ACCESS 2 bedroom mobile home with woodburner 2 cor garage and handyman cottage High 20* Call Cornerstone or ewe* Deb 623-8357 realty inc. gft’sj [g •OiiOe* 4611 N. 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Spartan Stores are easy to find: Caledonia Members of the Middle School Student Council for 1989 are (front row, left) Jesse Strzyzewski, Mike Mrozinski, Jason Gearhart (treasurer), Kevin Holst, Eric DeGroote, (second row) Jeremy W. Hilty, Jeremy Anderson. Matt Liu, Ethan Buist, Cathy Brooks, (third row) Cindy Fox (secretary), April Scharphorn, Teri Fitch, Courtney DeHaan. Katie Curtis, Tami Byron-Okuly (fourth row) Jason Secord, Katie Berg, Jaime Strater, Carrita Ingersoll (vice president), and Brooke VanElst (president). I Caledonia Foods 9960 Cherry Valley D&W Food Center 9375 Broadmoor 8 Delton Intramural program launched in Middleville Felpausch Food Center 103 N. Grove Hastings Felpauscn Food Center 1Z7 5. Michigan Lake Odessa Carl's Supermarket 838 Fourth Ave Plumb s Valu Rite 820 Jordan Lake Ave. Middleville Pastoor s Family Market Arlington Road M37 Nashville I Carl's Supermarket 999 Reed Street Shelbyville Weicks Foodtown 71 - 124th Ave. Sunfield * Cindy Fox could be returning Travis’s throw Carl's Supermarket * from the other side of the gym. In end-zone ball, 8270 Grand Ledge Hwy. £ girls play along with the guys. Joe Stevens and Carrie Williamson watch and wait. An intramural program to build school spirit, get students involved, encourage participation, build cameradie and just plain let the kids have fun has started at Thornapple Kellogg's Middle School. "The focus is on participation. We're going to have fun things to do at noon hours," said Marti Blough, librarian at the school. The program covers all parts of what interests students at school, so everyone can participate, she said. Athletics, academics, manual skills, reasoning ability, everything will come into play, so all students will have a chance to excel. "Hart has a very successful intramural program," Blough pointed out. "Our whole emphasis is on the kids. It's a kind of morale booster so they can feel good about themselves when they participate." Activities the students will be challenged by are end-zone ball, rim ball and the turkey trot in the gym. A quiz bowl and a library research race will be held in the library, and the game "Name That Tune" is also on tap. "Some are just silly games, like paper-wad tossing, lock opening contests and shoe tag." she added. In the key contest, many combination locks are gathered and the contestants draw a combination number to try to get the right lock opened before anyone else, she explained. Another "just fun" competition is the "Paper Shuffle," in which teachers stand on a newspaper, with students placing another newspaper sheet in front of Style is style, and Brad Totten show fine form with his throw. Stacia Kooiman, (left to right), Jacob Dussia and Mark Overbeek wait for the throw to be returned. them to step on as fast as possible to allow them to "race" to a goal. But they have to pick up the paper just stepped on to put in front of the teacher over and over again. Some activities are for single participants, some feature tests for whole classes. There are points for participating and for winning, for both classes and individuals, Blough noted. The program has already started for the seventh and eighth grades. The noon hour programs have been well received, she said, and they are helping build class and school spirit. Kick The Cable Habit uniden Satellite Television Systems • Built in Descrambler • On Screen Graphics • IR Remote SNIDER'S ★ ★ ★ ★ :ull one-year warranty Movie & Game Rental Compact Discs VCRs - Radios ★ Cassettes Audio, Video & Phone Accessories 891-9292 9359 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Centre COMMERCIAL 6 RESIDENTIAL SATELLITE SYSTEMS HOURS: Monday-Thursday 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Friday-Saturday 10 a m.-9 p.m. �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 17, 1989 Trojans race past Hamilton to set up title showdown Three in a row wasn't such a wild idea after all. Middleville stayed alive in its bid for a third straight O-K Blue football last Friday by pounding Hamilton 35-16. The win sets ups a title showdown against unbeaten Byron Center (7-0 overall. 5-0 league) this Friday in Mid­ dleville. Byron Center has won 14 straight games dating back to last year A win means the Trojans (5-2. 4-1) earn no less than a third of a championship, or if Godwin (4-1) loses, a co-title. Despite opening the season with an extremely inex­ perienced team. Middleville Thornapple Kellogg athlete of the week announced Each week, student athletes are selected for their performance, effort, attitude and dedication to their team and school. The students can be proud of their contribution and sportmanship in the athletic arena. This weeks athletes and the sports they play are (front row, left) Patty Cisler, tennis; Sarah Count, freshman basketball; Heather Zoulek, JV basketball; Sheri Bray, varsity cheerleading; (second row) Kristie Richards, JV cheerleading; Jennifer Merrill, varsity basketball; Rob Miner, freshman football; Jim Flikkema, JV soccer; Steve Van Duine, varsity soccer, (third row) Sara Wieringa, tennis; Trade Middleton, cross country, Tony Jones, cross country; Steve Thompson, varsity football; Todd O'Brian, JV football and Pat Leppan, JV football. Seger/Wolverton lead Trojans in conference championships Erin Seger and Shelly Wolverton were runners-up in the third and fourth singles spots, and led the team in total points at Saturdays conference championships The two players took different routes to the finals. Third singles player, Erin Seger pulled the Trojan upset of the day, by defeating the second-seeded player from Calvin Christian. Erin played what might have been her best match of the season in upset­ ting Calvin Christian 6-4, 6-1 in the first round. In the second round. Erin defeated Kelloggsville 6-1, 6-2. In the finals. Erin played good tennis, but Byron Center won the match 6-1. 6-3. Fourth singles player. Shel­ ly Wolverton was seeded number one and was awarded a first round bye for her dual match record of 6-0. Shelly won her second round match against Kellogsvilie 6-0. 6-0. In the finals. Shelly gave her match her best shot, but it just wasn't to be. Hamilton won the match 6-2, 6-3. Erin and Shelly were awarded medals from the O-K Blue conference for their fine performances. First singles player Kathy Brock won her first match against Hamilton 6-1, 6-1. Kathy came up just short in her bid to reach the champion­ ship round when she lost a tough match to Kelloggsville 4-6, 6-1, 4-6. In doubles action we were forced to play a new team at first doubles. Patty Cisler and Sarah Wieringa did a fine job in defeating Comstock Park in three sets. 3-6, 6-2, 6-3. Michelle Helman and An­ tonia Panza played some of their best tennis of the season while defeating Godwin 6-2, 6-1. In the second round this team gave a very strong Byron Center team all they could handle. Middleville finally lost the match 5-7, 6-7, but what a fine effort by this team! Middleville finished with a total of 14 points, good for fourth place behind three state ranked teams. Calvin Chris­ tian went undefeated in the league, but did not win the conference championship. Hamilton won the conference tournament while Calvin Christian finished third. Hamilton won the con­ ference championship based on their second place dual match season, and their first place tournament finish. Bowling Results Bowlerettes Hair We Are 17-7; Burger King 13-9; Hastings City Bank 12-12; Village Stylist 11-13; The Water Doctor 10-14; Seif and Sons 9-15. High Series - J. Marble 516; B. Kerner 471; B. Neil 465; T Cooley 456; G. Stevens 455. High Gaines - J. Marble 200; J. Soules 177; E. Brodock 168; B. Meyers 167; B Neil 167. Sweetest Day October 21 NAME THE CAT CONTEST Stop im and meet our new shop cat give him a name and if we pick your name you win! No age limit no necessary NOW AVAILABLE Custom made gourmet baskets filled with an assortment of fresh fruits, nuts, dutch chocolate, gourmet coffees, teas, cookies, jams, jellies, popcorn -A %£ : NEW Terra Cotta Pumpkins Ceramic Lighted Great for Halloween THORNAPPLE FLORAL 114 River Street, Middleville Downtown — Along the River (616) 795-3331 OPEN: Monday thru Wednesday 9 to 5. Thursday k Fnday 9 to 5:30 Saturday 9 to 1 coach Keith Rhines said he is not surprised to see his team in the running for a third straight won or shared O-K Blue title. “We knew we'd be at or near the top.” he said. "We went into the year with quite a few seniors but short on ex­ perience. We were untested and untried, but they shaped up quick.” The Trojans, who zipped to a 21-8 halftime lead against Hamilton, couldn't have been accused of looking ahead to Byron Center. John Scheib scored three touchdowns on runs of two. eight and three yards to lead Middleville to the win. Brad Eastwood scored the other two touchdowns on a 75-yard reverse and a 50-yard pass from Mike Millhouse Man Wiesenhofer kicked all five extra points. Rhines said his team played •‘better” than in last week's 14-6 loss at Godwin. Hamilton had entered the game after having scored 118 points in its last two games. “We did a lot more things." Rhines said. "We made some adjustments and offensively we moved the ball. The kids were fired up and that's going to have to continue But 1 don't see that as a problem since we’re playing for a league championship.** One of the keys to the game was a 311-195 rushing advan­ tage Scheib ran 24 times for 138 yards. Millhouse connected on 5-of-7 passes for 79 yards while Hamilton passed for 72 yards. Soccer team wins pair now 7-6-2 The T.K. varsity soccer squad gained two conference shutouts this past week in home field wins over Forest Hills Northern and Caledonia. Against the Huskies, T.K. opened up the second half of play with an aggressive attack that sealed a 4-0 victory. Goals were scored by seniors Peter Andersen, Tad That­ cher, Brad Buehler, and preserve the shutout. Barton s Glenn Woodard. fourth of the season. Andersen led the attack The two victories gives the against Caledonia by scoring Trojans a 4-3 conference three first half goals en route record and sets up a home to a 6-0 win. Tad Thatcher ad­ field showdown today with ded two more in the second 4-3 state-ranked Calvin Chris­ half and Bob Flikkema drilled tian for second place in the one in to complete the scor­ O.K. Rainbow League. T.K. ing. Flikkema then replaced is 7-6-2 overall. goalkeeper Chris Barton to Trojans battle it out with rivals You win some and you lose some. This saying can be used accordingly to describe the up-to-date season of the Tro­ jan freshman basketball team. Last Tuesday night, Oc­ tober 9, the Trojan freshman basketball team defeated Maple Valley 36-25. All team members did an exceptional job. Kim Wohlford led the team with 13 points, 8 of which she scored in the second quarter; Theresa Baerman. 8; and Sarah Cant, 7; Kim also led in rebounds, which coach Richard Lintz said was a big pan of the game. With this victory, the mighty Trojans were filled with confidence when they faced Grandville on Thurs­ day, Oct. 12. The Trojan team fought fiercly, but could not pull out a win. With all of their effort, the Trojan team came out in the end with a 37-29 loss. With these games the team's record stands at 6-6. Middleville loses O-K Blue lead The stage was set. This was the showdown for first place in the O.K. Blue as the battle was on for number one at Hamilton. Despite the cold and rain outside, a scorcher was going on inside, eventual­ ly a 46-44 loss. The game started with Mid­ dleville jumping out to a 4-0 lead, Valerie Jackiewicz pick­ ed up two quick fouls. Most of the quarter was spent with Middleville and Hamilton each trying to find its rhythm. The score at the end of the first period was Middleville 9 and Hamilton 13. In the second quarter. Mid­ dleville began to be taken out of its offense by the Hawkeyes. Hamilton then outscored the Trojans 13-9. The third quarter found Middleville outscoring Hamilton 13-12. The Trojans played well offensively tn spurts, but had problems with the Hamilton half court dia­ mond press The game was close in the fourth quarter, with Mid­ dleville tying the game at 40-40 with 2 minutes left. The Hamilton half court press con­ tinued to plague Middleville as they committed 30 tur­ novers in the game. Middleville had the oppor­ tunity to tie the game at 46^46 with two long bombs, but couldn’t covert. Merrill and Vai Jackiewicz had 13 points apiece followed by Wheeler with 7 and Henry with 6. The next game between these two teams will be Nov. 7 at Middleville. Middleville got back on track Monday with a 55-38 win over Maple Valley. The game was close until the fourth quarter when the Tro­ jans put the game (Hit of reach Valerie Jackiewicz led the '• with 18 points. Mak. He’s overall record this year >s 1I-I. POST BUILDINGS ERECTED OR MATERIALS PACKAGE' CALL CARLISLE CASHWAY LUMBER AND SAVE 1-800-669-5603 or 455-5629 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 17, 1989 / Page 13 ‘Ladies’ maintain winning seasons on all levels T-K J.V. gridders on a roll The J.V. football team in­ creased its record to 7-0 with a 38-0 win over Hamilton last Thursday night. Because of injuries, the Hawkeyes weren’t able to finish the game and the game was called with 1:19 to go in the third quarter. The Trojans were lead by Jamie Berg with 171 yards on 14 carries followed by Dave Sherwood with 50 yards on six carries and Jake Brewer with 24 yards on four carries. The Trojan defense did their job by stopping the Hawkeyes on the first series of downs and forced them to punt The offense didn’t waste any time putting points on the board, when Jamie Berg slashed his way through a gap ing hole and raced 55 yards for the Trojans first touchdown. Berg also scored the two point conversion to make the Trojan J.V. soccer beats Caledonia Thursday night the fighting Scots of Caledonia traveled south to take on the junior Trojan express. The Trojans started off strong by controlling the play at midfield. Halfbacks Mac Missad, Ryan Walker, Matt Hopkins, Craig Stolsonburg and Scon Oliver continually out played the visiting team. The Trojans first score was made by Dave DeHaan with the assist from Brent Wustman. The Scots tried to fight back, but excellent team work by the Trojan defenders Jason DeVries. Adam Hoisted and Bob Middleton held the Scots off. The Trojans kept continual pressure on the Caledonia defense from forwards John Kermeen, David Olthouse, and Tony Stambach. The last Trojan score was by Dave DeHaan with the assist from Curt Thaler. Goalkeeper Bill Baldry played another good game posting his second shutout of the season. Final score was 3-0. Last week Tuesday the Tro­ jans played a very determined team from Forest Hills Nor­ thern. The Trojans lost 2-1 with the lone goal being scored by Curt Thaler on a penalty kick. score 8-0 After a John Stayton fumble recovery , the Trojans only us­ ed 7 plays to score their se­ cond touchdown when Berg plunged through the right side of the line for 1 yard and his second touchdown of the night. The two point conver­ sion failed and the first quarter ended with the Tro­ jans on top 14-0. In the second quarter, the Trojans put together a nine play 50 yard scoring drive that ended with Berg making his third touchdown and also scored the two point conversion. In the third quarter. Sher­ wood connected with Berg on a 15 yard pass that gave him his fourth touchdown. The two point conversion was good and the score 30-0. Berg also ran for 62 yards for the final touchdown and his fifth for the game The two point conversion was good with the final score 38-0. The young Trojans travel to Byron Center next Thursday night to wrap up the O.K. Blue season Game time is 7 p.m. All three Caledonia girls’ basketball teams upped their winning records last week as the season passed mid-point. The varsity rolled over Coopersville 49-21 last Mon­ day as Amy Peterson led the scoring with 15 points. Carrie Hill and Anne Andrusiak each added 8. and Andrusiak also pulled down 5 rebounds for the Sweet Ladies Another victory Thursday against Kenowa Hills lifted the team to 12-2 overall and 5-1 in the OK-Gold The Ladies again dominated as The eighth grade basketball team improved their record to 5-3 with a 35-25 victory over Byron Center. The Trojans held a slim lead at half time, kit dramtically improved their pla\ in the se­ cond half to put the game away Leading the scoring for TK were Janue Strater u ith II points. Brooke VanElst 6 points. Carla Ploeg 4 points. Katie Zoerner 4 points. Amanda Osborne 4 points. Bntt Haraburda 2 points. Kendra Weather head 2 points and Cori Drake 2 points Jenny Smith led all scorers in both games, dropping in 16 points against Coopersville and then scoring her season high of 24 against Kenowa Hills. She also recorded 4 steals from the Broncos and brought down 5 rebounds against the Knights. Other leading scorers for the jayvees were Stephanie O’Kranglej and Treasure Hylkema with 12 each against Coopersville. Hylkema also dominated the boards in that game with 11 rebounds The JV stands at 8-4 overall and 4-2 in the conference. The freshmen split a pair of games against Byron Center, winning the first 45-34. but losing the second 53-48. Jen­ ny Tuinstra scored 13 and 14 points in the two games, while Nicki Sutter followed closely with 14 and 10. The frosh are now 9-3 for the season T-K J.V. girls improve 12-1 The T.K. jayvee girls im­ proved their record to 12-1 by defeating the Lions from Maple Valley 45 to 39 and the Bulldogs from Byron Center 47 to 40 In both games, the Trojans played good team ball on defense and on offense. They have increased their percen­ tage from the free throw line up a few points which has aid­ ed in the victories. Against the Lions. T.K. was behind at the half 18-17, but used a very strong fourth quarter to gain the win. They outscored Maple Valley 19 to 11 on excellent free throw shooting from Laura Donker. Alicia Batson. Jessie Weatherhead, and Jennifer Hoff. Scoring for T.K. were Mar­ cy Gildea and Jennifer with 4 points apiece. Becky Reigler with 6 points. Jessie with 8. Alicia with 10. and high point going to Laura with 13 points. Back in league play, the JV’s used balanced scoring per quarter to gain the win over Byron Center. Per quarter, they scored 11. 11,11 and 14. Because of in­ jury, the team was not all full strength, but they played hard and improved their league record to 6 and 1. Scoring 2 points apiece were Becky Reigler. Heather Zoulek, Jennifer Hoff, and Jessie Weatherhead. adding 3 points was Marcy Gildea, having 14 points was Laura Donker, and high point was Alicia Batson with 22 points. They play Kelloggsville tonight (Tuesday) at home. Amy Peterson, shown here in action against South Christian, scored 15 points to lead the Sweet Ladies in a victory over Coopersville. BE A HERO... invest in the community! In C Use V OU VVere Missed ... the Barry Area United Way wants you to have the opportunity to BE A HERO and contribute to this year’s drive. 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Giving is a Personal Matter ... What your dollar buys. PAYROLL DEDUCTION I ouftxxtze my employer to deduct S per poy period I 8th grade eagers improve record 5-3 they outplayed the Knights 44-26. Jenny Wilkinson led the scoring with 8 while Judy Brodock grabbed 7 rebounds. The junior varsity also won two conference games, defeating Coopersville 69-18 and Kenowa Hills 64-13. seero, $2.50 per week provides 86 hot, home delivered lunches to homebound seniors $1.00 per week purchases 433 pounds of food for shelter families through a local food bank. $1.50 per week provides course materials for 16 Red Cross First Aid students. Most employees use the Payroll Deduction Plan. By spreading contributions over 12 months, you are able to conveniently moke your gift and do your part to build a better community RETURN YOUR PLEDGE to... Barry Area Unibed Way 907 West State Street Hastings, Michigan 49058-1162 616-945-4010 �Page 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 17, 1989 Scots still in first after dramatic win at Kenowa Hills MARNE — In a game that offered the fans “a little bit of everything” Friday, the Caledonia varsity football team defeated Kenowa Hills 32-19 to eliminate a contender in the battle for O-K Gold honors. A Caledonia victory over Cedar Springs this week would clinch at least a tie with Coopersville for its first-ever football title in the Gold. The Scots got off to a slow start Friday, with Kenowa missing a field goal and scor­ ing a touchdown in the first 15 minutes of play . Down 7-0. Caledonia then marched 76 yards in 10 plays, with senior Rick Olson scor­ ing on a 16-yard run. and Alan Roetman adding the twopomt conversion. The Scots scored 32 unanswered points, as they rushed for 336-total yards “We played our best of­ fense and defense of the year in the third quarter.” said Coach Ralph Shefferly. Roetman broke away for 76-yard touebdow n run after a key block from Brad Hawkins, and then scored his own PAT for a 16-7 lead for the Scots. Olson scored again on a 15-yard run and quarterback Brad Walbridge added the two-point conversion to make the score 24-7. Whitwam leads Scots to Rockford Invitational Tourney On Saturday, the Caledonia boys' cross-country team won its third invitational cham pionship trophy of the 1989 season as they won their divi­ sion of the Rockford Invitational Coach John Soderman said his Scots ran their most dominating race of the year as Todd Whitwam captured first place and Jeff McCaul. Andy Lillie. Tim Stack and Jason Boorsma finished in the top 15 in a field of 58 runners. Final team scores were Caledonia 41, Newaygo 87. Central Montcalm 91. Grant 98. Belding 104. Kent City 152, Comstock Park 164, Tri­ County 178 and Forest Hills Northern 205. Whitwam dueled for first place finishing 11 seconds faster than the second place On the first play of the fourth quarter Olson carried the ball 46 yards, dodging at least four would-be tacklers on his way to the end zone in what his coach described as one of the best high school runs he's seen. Senior guard Scott Daniels directed traffic as he blocked to open a path for the running back. After another two-point conversion by Roetman. the Knights rallied as they faced a 32-7 deficit. Led by quarterback Mike DenBraber. Kenowa scored in the fourth but the Caledonia defense came up with key quarterback and running back sacks to thwart the Kenowa effort and hang on for the w in “It’s to the players* credit that they have been successful in two games for first place two weeks in a row.” said Shefferly. “We face another tough team Friday in Cedar Springs. Their record is deceiving. They are tough, and they will play a hard game to knock us from the top “They have everything to win and nothing to lose, but then, so do we." sky led the way with two solo tackles. 19 assists and a fum­ ble recovery. Scott Feenstra came up with three solo stops and 13 assists. Scott Daniels had 13 assists. Tim Grinage two solos and 12 assists and a quarterback sack. Brent Bums a solo. 12 assists and two sacks. Ken Aho a solo. 11 assists and two sacks, and Phil Heyboer came up with seven assists and his first interception of the season John Macomber also had an interception when the Knights went for a two-point runner. His winning time was 18:06 The other Scot medal win­ ners were Jeff McCaul, fourth. 18:28; Andy Lillie, seventh. 18:45; Tim Stack, 14th, 19:19 and Jason Boorsma. 15th. 19:19. This week the Scots face Cedar Springs before the OKGold conference meet on Thursday Alums victorious against varsity cross country team in Caledonia A strong field of alumni outran the 1989 varsity in the third annual Caledonia varsity-alumni cross-country meet Oct. 7. This meet, which is tradi­ tionally held at Caledonia Lakeside Park, this year was moved to the streets around Caledonia High School because of a tractor pull being held at the park. The alumni team, strengthened by 3 current col­ lege runners and 2 former col­ lege runners, defeated the var­ sity 25-34. The 1978 alumnus Don Passenger's winning time on the 2.5 mile course was a sensational 12:48. DEER i PROCESSING : $3800 L PLUS HIDE **' We make jerky, hot dogs, salami, summer sausage, and dried venison. ★ We Buy Hides! ★ 2 LOCATIONS TO BETTER SERVE YOU Moline Locker Placing for the alumni team behind Passenger were John Barstis (1988), fourth; Sam Wilkinson (1989), fifth; Dave Hodgkinson (1981). seventh; Tim Hodgkinson (1989), eighth; Dave Himebaugh (1978), ninth; Dan Joyce, tenth; Mike Berends (1988), 15th; Dave DeZwaan (1977), 16th; Robert Myers. 19th; Bill Schumacher (1985), 20th; Stan Fortuna, 22nd; Ken Leatherman, 23rd; Sally Clark (1988), 24th; Bill Tomascheski, 25th; Ralph Shefferly, 26th and Joe Zomerlei, 27th. Placing for the 1989 varsity team were Jeff McCaul, se­ cond; Todd Whitwam, third; Andy Lillie, sixth; Jason Boorsma, 11th; Tim Stack, 12th; Chris Denison, 13th; Rick Petchaver, 14th; Chris Holiday, 17th and Brad Hodgkinson 18th Becky Beland, Sue Welton and Kelly Purdy of the girls’ varsity team also competed. Oosterhouse Johnson upset FH Northern for OK Gold Conference honors At the OK-Gold conference meet Oct. 7 the first doubles team of Karla Oosterhouse and Pam Johnson turned the tables on the second seeded Forest Hills Northern team handing them a 2-6, 7-6, 7-5 defeat The Scots overall made a respectable showing at the conference meet, winning 10 points for the day and main­ taining their sixth place finish. Earning points for the Scots were singles players Jodi Tumstra. 1; Kim Graham, I and Aleassa Schambers 2. Doubles teams Karla Oosterhouse and Pam Johnson earned 2 as did Cheryl Kral and Lil Huitman and Susan Morsman and Rachel Adams. All three doubles flights went three sets, but the Scots' second doubles team of Cheryl Kral and Lil Huitman. were the only team to pull out a victory 6-2, 2-6, 7-5. Senior Rick Olson carries the ball on his way to one of three touchdowns he scored for Caledonia as the Fighting Scots defeated Kenowa Hills 32-19. Olson rushed for 180 yards to help the Scots maintain a first-place standing in the O-K Gold. Junior high eagers beat Wayland The Middleville eighth grade girls basketball team defeated Wayland 21-12 Tuesday night. The win im­ proves their record to 4-3. The Trojans took a 11-4 half time lead. The second half saw the Trojans widen that lead as they put the game away. Scoring for T.K. were Jamie Strater with 8 points, Carla Ploeg 6 points, Britt Haraburda 3 points, Brooke VanElst 2 points and Metta Bedrick 2 points. The seventh graders had to use overtime to defeat the 12 points, the key to victory was the ball hawking and re­ bounding of the Trojans led by Chelsie Peck, Tracy Lee. Jessica Coe and Tara Titus. Wayland Wildcats 39-34. T.K. led at the half 18-13, but that lead quickly evaporated in the third quarter as Wayland took the lead 25-24. The fourth quarter was close all the way as regulation play ended 31 all. In the overtime, Vikki Jansen scored 6 points and Chelsie Peck 2 points to secure the victory for the Trojans. Along with Vicki Jansen s 21 points and Sara Kaechele’s Scots’ J.V. pounds Kenowa Hills’ eagers Caledonia’s junior varsity football team extended last week their record to 5-2 as they thrashed Kenowa Hills 52-22. The Scots’ offense churned out 476 yards against the Knights as Brad Seeley scored three touchdowns and Brad Stegenga. Alan Aho and Todd Hudson took in ont each. Ryan Haik, Tom Benedict, Chris Berends and Stegenga scored PATs. The offensive line was led by Mark Uyl, Brad Feenstra and Rich Schutt. Coach John Butler praised Coach Ron Pyders defensive unit, especially complimenting Jeramy Potgeter, Blake Osborn, Todd Hudson, and Chris Berends Hudson, Haik and Stegenga each pulled down an intercep­ tion to halt the Knights offense. Thursday the young Scots travel to Cedar Springs for a conference game Scots’ girls take first Saturday, the Caledonia girls' cross country team ran very tough races to capture first place at the Rockford Invitational. Despite a very hilly and slow course, the Scots brought home 13 medals, the championship trophv and an individual championship Led by Becky Beland s first place finish, the ladies ran tough races and had 5 runners in the top 20. Placing for Caledonia were Amy Leatherman, fifth; Korey Hofmann, ninth; Heather Bums, 15th; Susan Welton, 17th; Lisa Parbel, 21st and Heather Comegys 22nd. Coach Dave Hodgkinson says he hopes this team will continue its winning ways at this week’s meet against Cedar Springs and in Thurs­ day’s OK-Gold conference meet at Johnson Park Central Garage Towing ★ 24 Hour Service ★ Reasonable Rates call 795-3369 or 1-800635-9964 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 17, 1969 I Page 15 Middleville church sets mortgage burning event Mrs. Banta and Miss Deighton from the Living Science Foundation visited West Elementary recently and brought many interesting animals with them. She made the children biologists for an hour by teaching them that animals need only three things; food, water and air. And also, animals grow, reproduce, and die. Here, in Celeste Wolverton’s third grade class, Mrs. Banta lets a toucan perch on the arm of Lisa Wachtor. Students meet exotic creatures The big smile on third grade teacher Steve Hoke’s face doesn’t necessarily mean that he really likes "Julias Squeezer"; it just means that he isn’t afraid of him. Julias weighs 17 pounds and has a smooth, soft skin. The First Baptist Church of Middleville will celebrate a mortgage burning at a special day set aside for that purpose on Sunday. Oct. 22. The church was organized in 1853. and constructed its first building on Main Street in Middleville in 1867 at a cost of $8,000. It was in 1969 that the church relocated and built a new building on M-37 or N. Middleville Road Then, in 1978. at the 125th anniversary of the beginning of the church, the church put an addition on to its present building, consisting of new offices, a fellowship hall, an educational center, and with a mortgage of $287,000. Now the complete building, with 12 acres of land, three buses, and a bus garage and all the equipment is all paid off The mortgage burning ceremony will take place at 11 a.m. on the 22nd of October. Participants in the service will be two former pastors and their wives, the Rev. and Mrs. Wesley Smith, now pastor of First Baptist Church. Newaygo, and the Rev. and Mrs. Jerry Foster, mis­ sionaries, to France; John Cottrell, vice president Hastings City Bank; Jim Yacynych, chairman of the deacons; and the Rev. Bruce N. Stewart, present pastor. Following the morning ser­ vice, there will be an all­ church dinner in the fellowship hall, and at 3 p m. there will be a special service of remembrance of days gone by. The day will conclude with a 6:00 evening service, where all three pastors will be participating. The public is invited to at­ tend all of these services. Sun & News 795-3345 VILLAGE of CALEDONIA SUMMARY of COUNCIL MINUTES October 9 1989 The regular meeting of the Caledonia Village Council wos colled to order by the President with all members present except DeVries. Minutes of the last regular and the Special meeting were approved os printed. Financial report was accepted Bills of the month were approved for payment. Motion by Kegerreis second­ ed by Kidder to contract with Fischer for snow removal this year. Carried. Motion by Kidder, seconded by Erskine to grant permission for the Elementary Halloween parade on October 30. Carried. Motion by Erskine, seconded by Kegerreis to rent acreage to Bill Neil next spring. Carried. Motion by Kegerreis. second­ ed by Berencsi to contract with Patches Blocktopping for street repair. Carried. Motion by Kidder seconded by Berencsi to purchase a new pager for Rodgers. Carried. An Ordinance to provide for the connection of private pipes and mains and private drains to the Village of Caledonia sanitary sewer system and also regulating the use of public and private sanitary sewers and other matters was presented by Soules and seconded by Kidder Ayes All. Noys None Or dinonce declared adopted K communication from Sam s Joint asking that they be allow ed to be open for New Years Eve was read and discussed. The Village Ordinance states that they may be open from 7 00 p m until 4 00 a.m. when New Years eve falls on Sunday This wos agreeable with the represen­ tative from Sams Motion by Kegerreis. second­ ed by Berencsi to shore with the Township in the purchase of on awning for the Caledonia Library. Carried. A brief report was given on the Village Township meeting about sewer expansion We are still waiting for reply from the DNR Community Development fund program wos discussed. Also discussed were: Kevin DeMott s project: truck repair: Fritlies Dettman and Quigley houses and Newsletter. Meeting ad­ journed at 9 30 p.m. Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (10 17) MS support group will meet October 21 in Grand Rapids Kent County MS Support Group of the West Michigan Branch of the National Multi­ ple Sclerosis Society. Michigan Chapter Inc., will meet Saturday, Oct. 21. from 10 a.m. to noon at Mary Free Bed Hospital and Rehabilita tion Center (second floor Conference Room), 235 Wealthy St. SE in Grand Rapids for a “social get together" and video for MS persons, families and friends For information, call 791-0924 or 774-3191 or the local office at 681-2620. SPAGHETTI SUPPER Sat., Oct. 28 5-7:30 P.M. $4.50 Adults $2.50 Children , 1NW I I MW, } < | Bowne Center Unlted Methodist wmI church Middleville Rotary recognizes T-K student School. Middleville's Rotary Club has implemented this "Rotary Student Recognition Award" to identify one high school student each month for displaying some "special” academic, service, leadership, athletic, or personal achievements. Teachers will nominate students from all areas of the curriculum; a selection com­ mittee comprised of seven high school faculty members will then make the final deci­ sion of each month's Rotary award winner Shelly was nominated for her outstanding performance as Student Council President for organizing the 1989 homecoming events. Her leadership was an invaluable asset in planning an undertak­ ing of this magnitude "Rotary Student Recognition Award" for September at Thomapple Kellogg High -COUPON- Congratulations go to Shel­ ly Duyser who was nominated by Jackie Hoover for the | I She is also a member of the symphonic and jazz bands where she has often perform­ ed as a soloist. Some of her other accomplishments in­ clude: outstanding performing soloist at the W.M.U. Jazz Festival, first divisions at the Solo/Ensemble Festival, three year member of the National Honor Society, voted most valuable player of the softball team in her sophomore year, a member of the basketball team, participation in musicals, and nominated as "Student of the Month. " The faculty and staff of Thornapple Kellogg High School and the members of the community are proud of Shelly ’s achievements and are honored to name her as the Rotary Club’s first recipient of the award. Investment seminar slated in Caledonia Monday thru Saturday 9 a m io 5 30 p m Fradoy til 7 p.m I 218 E. State St.. Hostings. Ml 49058 COUPON GOOD THRU SATRUOAY NOVEMBER t« 1989 ____________________________________________________________________________ » An investment seminar, "Whu You Should Know About Mutual Funds." will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday Oct. 24, at Caledonia High School Robert M Zalokar. a cer­ tified pubbe accountant with the Memll-Lynch firm in Grand Raptds, will ult about "the world of mutual funds. from the basics up” Zalokar said the session will cover what mutual funds are, how they work, the different kinds of funds and how to tell whether they are meeting the investor’s goals. The program is free, but space is limited. For reserva­ tions. call 774-4254. Pumpkin World “89’ Ofi October 2-30, 1989 Cost ... 50' ... 00 Don’t miss your chance to see the pumpkin people. Story Lady Each Saturday 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m Special Events Saturdays A ft • Oct. 21 • Oct. 28 . Petting Rabbits Llamas (12-1:30 p.m.) Special Tours, Nursery Schools, etc. Call for scheduled times. RED & GOLDEN DELICIOUS APPLES . . . 81? 6/ CIDER in Your Own Jug MUTSU APPLES - excellent for eating Applesauce & all cooking uses. 50‘ OFF ANY PUMPKIN izS (With this ad • Limit one per ad) S&S Farm Market 7350 S Middleville Rd (M-37) Between Middleville and Hastings Ph. 79E-9758 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Mon-Sat 9 am4 pm, Sun 12-5 oo �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I October 17. 1989 Costumes like these won prizes at last year's Mall Association Halloween party. Caledonia merchants to treat Halloweeners The Caledonia Village Centre Mall Association will provide a pre-trick or treat party for area ghosts, monsters and other costumed visitors on Tuesday, Oct. 31, beginning at 4:45 p.m. The public is invited to join the fun as the Caledonia High School band begins the party with a flourish before leading the parade of strange apparitions around the mall parking lot. As the marchers go by, the "scariest," the "most beautiful" and the "funniest" costumes will be picked out by veteran judges Lillian Schultz, Ione Aldrinl: and Fianna Lind. They will award prizes for first- and secondplace in each category. The association will then offer cider and doughnuts to all before participants scatter for other Halloween activities. This is the third year the Mall Association has sponsored the Halloween parade and party, with more than 80 Halloweeners of all ages entering the costume HELP WANTED Accepting applications for a Loan Officer. This is a full-time position with benefits. • • • • • • • • Credit union experience a plus Prior loan knowledge a plus Mortgage/Equity lending a plus College education a plus Ability to interview a necessity Excellent people skills PC and CRT skills needed Positive attitude with the ability and desire to progress Send resume that clearly states past salary history to: ATTN: CEO Thornapple Valley Community Credit Union P.O. Box 289. Hastings. Ml 49058 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE If needed, you will be contacted contest last year, said event co-chair Judy Groendyke of Rainbow's End Yam and Gift Shop. She and co-chairwoman Judy Kaechele of Country Fun for Halloween in Dutton, Caledonia Cartoon videos, games, candy, balloons, coloring books and cider and doughnuts await Dutton children on Halloween night at the Dutton/Gaines Township Fire Department and the Caldeonia Township Hall in Caledonia. The fun starts at 7 p.m. Oct. 31 at the Fire Station at Hammond Avenue and 68th Street, and the same time at the Township Hall on Emmons Street in Caledonia. The evening is sponsored by the Kent County Traffic Squad (KCTS) and the Dutton and Caledonia organizations to provide entertainment on a traditionally fun night for children. "We'll provide a place to come and have fun, along with the other normal activities of the children, or BEAUTY. QUALITY, CRAFTSMANSHIP in ENDURING MEMORIALS Cemetery Memorials Are Our Only Business. Our Workman'fig ship is Guaranteed To Your Satisfaction. And The Materials To ® Reflect Years of Family Pride. We Have A Large Display To Help You Make The Right Choice And Still Fit Your Budget. kA/ LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE • AL SNYDER • Over 1 so Years of Quality Craftsmanship Thornapple Kellogg School | Official Board Minutes October 9 1969 The meeting was called to order by President Von Elst at 7 35 p.m in the Page All­ Purpose Room Present Van Elst Siebesmo Thaler Lefanty. Verlmde and Williamson Absent: Romph. Administrators Present Gar reft. Jonsmo Boysen Pranger Goossen Barber and Perry Adoption of Agenda • Motion by Williamson seconded by Thaler to adopt the Agenda as presented and recommended by the Superintendent Yeos All Motion: Carried. Approval of Minutes • Motion by Williamson seconded by Siebesmo to approve the Minutes of the meeting of September 11. 1989 with the cor rection of a roll coll vote on the approval of the Bills and Finan­ cial Report. Yeas: All. Motion: Carried. Financial Reports Approval of Bills - Motion by Thaler, second­ ed by Lefanty to approve the bills for September 1989 in the amount of $625 850.75. Yeas Van Elst. Thaler. Verlinde. Siebesmo, Thaler and William­ son. Motion: Carried. Public Input • Mrs. Celeste Wolverton. Chairperson for the United Way in the TK School District handed out United Way leaflets. Audit Report - Mr. Kronz and Mr. Jim Olson discussed the Audit Report of 1988-89. They ore from the Audit Firm of Krenz and Saurman. Motion was mode by Lefanty, seconded by Thaler that the Board of Education accept the Audit Report for the year ended 6/30/89 as submitted. Yeas: All. Motion: Carried. Fine Arts - Mrs. Linda Thaler presented the report of the Fine Arts Study Committee that colls for two elementary music teachers and an addition of a High School Humanities/Theater teacher for next year. Elementary Physical Ed. - Mr. John Sorensen spoke on behalf of the Physical Education pro­ gram at TK and expressed a need for new equipment over a three year period. Barry County YMCA - Motion by Williamson, seconded by Thaler to approve the revised agreement between the TK Board of Education and the Barry County YMCA for use of TK facilities. Yeas: All. Motion: Carried. Girls Soccer - Mrs. Jeanne Perry reviewed the Soccer item with the Board of Education. Motion was mode by William­ son, seconded by Thaler that the Board of Education approve Girl's Soccer as a Varsity Sport for the 1989-90 year. Yeas All. Motion: Carried. Red Ribbon Week Motion by Siebesmo, seconded by William­ son that the Board of Education proclaim the week of October 22-29 as Red Ribbon Week in the Thornapple Kellogg School District. Yeos All. Motion Corned Approval of Tuition for Special Ed. • Motion by Thaler seconded by Williamson that the Board of Education approve payment of tuition to Grand Rapids Public Schools for 13 Special Education students for the 1*89 <>0 year Yeas All. Motion Carried. Personnel Motion by Thaler, seconded by Siebesmo that the Board of Education approve the employment of Mr Royal E. Grewe as a School Psychologist for the 198* 90 year on a half time basis. Yeas All. Motion Carried. State Incentive Funds ■ Motion by Siebesmo. seconded by Verlinde that the Board of Education adopt the State Incen five Resolution. Yeas All. Mo tion: Carried. Food Service Von Motion by Thaler, seconded by Williamson that the Board of Education ap­ prove the purchase of a 1990 GMC 3 4 ton cargo von from Good GMC at the quoted price of $12.119 64 from the Food Ser vice Budget. Yeas All. Motion Carried Committee Reports Mr Williamson gave a report from the Building and Grounds Com­ mittee that toured the High School and West building Their plan is to tour all the buildings, including the bus garage in the near future. Future Planning • The Board reviewed the copies of the Stu­ dent Handbooks from all the Schools. Handbooks will bo con siderod for adoption at the November Regular Meeting. Budget Revision Consensus of the Board is to hold a Special Meeting for the 1989 90 Budget Revision on Monday. Oct 30 at the Pago All-Purpose room. The Finance Committee plans to meet in the Administration Building on Oct. 23, 1989 to review the Budget before going to the Board. TKNIA Grievance President Van Elst assigned a Committee of Verlinde, Williamson and Siebesmo to meet with the Association. Administrator Reports Reports «vore presented to the Board by each Administrator. 4th Friday ■ The 4fh Friday Enrollment report was received by the Board. The unaudited enrollment for 1989 90 is 2168 which is down one student from 1988 89 School Board Member Recognition - Governor Blan chard proclaimed the week of October 9-13 to be School Board Member Recognition Week. The Superintendent presented cer­ tificates of appreciation to each member Adjournment Motion by Verlinde, seconded by Siebesmo to Adjourn at 11:35 p.m. Yeos All. Motion Carried. James Verlinde. Secretary Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education (10/17) for parents to bring children to have a good time without taking them door to door," said Paul Schlosser, lieutenant in charge of community service of the traffic squad. Adults also are invited, and they can have coffee to go with the doughnuts. The group put on such an evening last year in Ada for the first time, and this year expanded into areas that had open facilities, Schlosser said. nr'he Kent County Traffic Squad has both uniformed and non-uniformed officers who work in different areas in association with the Kent County Sheriffs Department and the Grand Rapids Police Department. "The uniformed officers travel with sheriffs deputies on road patrol, while the non­ uniformed members of the squad work on special functions," he explained. speak "What a banker Western Chapter, Indepen­ For instance, Schlosser dent Accountants Association looks for in small business said, Child Watch is a of Michigan, will meet on clients and their program run by the KCTS, Oct. 26 at the Harley Hotel of accountants and they stage the School Bus Grand Rapids, at Cascade Dinner will be at 6 :30 p m. Rodeo program every year. and discussion will start at Road and 1-96 in Grand 7:30. The KCTS is the oldest Rapids Phone 696-1461 before such organization in the The speaker will be Jack country, being formed more Webber, group vice president Oct. 23 for reservations. Guests are welcomed. than 70 years ago in Grand of Old Kent Bank, who will Rapids, he noted. "Men from the Corrections Department, road patrol officers and uniformed police officers will all be dropping • Coms • Bunions • Heel Spurs by during the evening to talk • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts to the children," he said. • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain Dutton Fire Chief Dale Gipe agreed that is it was a good idea for the 3- to 13NEW OFFICE FOR PODIATRY year-olds in the Dutton and Caledonia area. 612 Main Street in Caledonia "This will give them Call 891-9133 for Your Appointment somewhere to go and have some fun on Halloween night," he said. Accountants’ group to meet on Oct. 26 FOOT PAIN? LOWELL GRANITE COMPANY CALEDONIA Town Floral said they are encouraging even more area residents to get busy on a disguise and vie for a prize this Halloween. ( 891-1596 Dr. Terrence J. Emiiey �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 17, 1989 I Page 17 Legal Notice At o meeting of the Villoge Council of the Villoge of Colodonio. Kent County. Michigan, held at the Township and Villoge Hall. Emmons Street, Caledonia Michigan. on the 9th day of October 1989 at 7:30 p.m Present Klover Berensci Er­ skine, Kegerrei*. Kidder. Soules Absent DeVries. The following ordinance was offered by Soules and seconded by Kidder ORDINANCE NO. 89-2 SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM CONNECTION ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE providing for the connection of private sewer pipes and mains and private drains to the Villoge of Caledonia sanitary sewer system and also regulating the use of public and private sanitary sewers and other matters. THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS Section 1. Connection* to Sanitary Sewer System. All connections mode to the Villoge of Caledonia sanitary sewer system shall be carried out in full compliance with all ap­ plicable provisions of the Villoge of Caledonia Sewer Use Or­ dinance In addition, ap­ propriate permits shall be first obtained from all other agencies having jurisdiction, including though not limited to the Kent County Rood Commission. In ap­ plying for such permit, the appli­ cant shall provide to the Villoge a sketch showing the proposed sewer connection, and such sketch shall include the building outline, location of proposed sewer pipe from property line to the building, siie of the propos­ ed sewer pipe, all distances in feet, location of clean outs, loca­ tion of the public sewer line, location of the building line from the nearest manhole on the public sewer system and other applicable information. Section 2. Specification* for Sewer System Equipment. The Village Public Works Superintendent, in consultation with the Village's Consulting Engineers, m6y provide to ap­ plicants a listing of the types of sewer pipe which are acceptable for connection to the Village sanitary sewer system. Unless otherwise approved by the Villoge Public Works Superinten­ dent, the minimum diameter of such pipe shall not be less than 6 inches within the public right of way and not less than 4 inches on private property. All sewer service lines or pipes shall be in­ stalled commencing at the public sewer main or stub and shall be laid at a uniform line and grade to the building connection. Previously installed building sewers may be used or recommended if they are first approv­ ed by the Villoge Public Works Superintendent. Section 3. Installation of Sewer Service*. All sewer pipes, also known as sewer services. installed under driveways, walkways parking lots and plowed areas shall hove not less than four feet of cover below grade, in order to prevent freezing All other areas shall have not less than two feet of cover The minimum grade for 6-meh diameter pipe shall be 1 8 inch per foot. The minimum grade for 4-inch diameter pipe shall be 1/4 inch per foot. Section 4. Notice for Ter­ mination of Work. In the event that the Villoge Public Works Superintendent or his inspector determines that the sewer line is being laid in a manner which does not conform with ap­ plicable Villoge Ordinances or regulations he may order all such work to cease by deliver ing a notice to such effect m writing to the owner or contrac­ tor. with a copy to the Villoge Clerk Section 5. Inspection of Connection*. Upon completion of installation of a building sewer service line, the owner or applicant shall notify the Public Works Superintendent or his in­ spector. whereupon inspection of such connection shall be mode by the Superintendent or his representative. All excava­ tions for building sewer service installation shall be adequately guarded with barricades and lights so as to protect the public from hazard. Streets, sidewalks, parkways and any other public property disturbed in the course of the work shall be restored in a manner satisfactory to the Public Works Superintendent or his representative. Section 6. Regulation* for Sewer System Connection*. The Village Public Works Superintendent may prepare and submit to applicants for public sewer service a written listing of information and regulations relating to connec­ tions with the Villoge sanitary sewer system, and all such owners or applicants shall comp­ ly with the some. Such listing of information or regulations may include items noted above as well as others relating to the in­ stallation of sewer service con­ nections in a good and workmanlike manner. Section 7. Deposit* and In­ demnity. The Villoge may re­ quire the owner of applicant to deposit with the Village Treasurer a sufficient sum of money to cover the estimated costs and expenses of inspection of any proposed sanitary sewer system connection. Before is­ suance of any permit for sanitary sewer system connec­ tion. the owner or applicant shall be notified of what amount shall be deposited for such pur­ pose, and such amount shall be deposited with the Villoge Treasurer before any such per­ mit is issued. Such deposit of cosh may also be required by the Villoge for the purpose of fully funding any damages, costs, ex­ penses and claims of every kind or nature arising out of or as a result of any work performed or failing to be performed with regard to any such sanitary sewer system connection. Any monies so deposited and not us­ ed or required for such pur­ poses, or for the purpose of repairing or completing any ex­ cavations or other work, shall be returned to the owner or applicant. In its discretion, the Village may require an owner or appli­ cant to file a performance bond, with acceptable surety, in a sum deemed sufficient by the Village to cover the faithful perfor­ mance of all required work in order to complete the proposed sanitary sewer system connec­ tion. Such bond may be in lieu of the above-stated deposit of cosh, but solely in the discretion of the Village. Any such perfor­ mance bond shall provide that the owner or applicant, or the agents or contractors thereof, shall idemnify and save harmless the Villoge and the owner of the premises against all damages costs, expenses and claims of every kind of nature arising out of or as a result of work performed or foil­ ed to be performed with regard to any sanitary sewer system connection Section 8. Other Ordteiance*. The provisions of this ordinance ore in addition to those set forth in the Villoge of Caledonia Sewer Use Ordinance Section 9. Severability. The invalidity of any part of this or­ dinance shall not affect the validity of any port thereof which con be given effect without such invalid port or parts Section 10. Repeal. The Villoge of Caledonia Sewer Con noction Ordinance adopted March 20 1978 and all amend­ ments thereto are hereby repealed Section 11. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become ef­ fective upon its publication or upon the publication of a sum­ mary of its provisions in a newspaper of general circula­ tion in the Villoge of Caledonia Yoas All Noys None ORDINANCE DECLARED ADOPTED Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (10/17) Area woman president of computer training A new computer training and consulting company in Grand Rapids has a Mid­ dleville woman as its president. Agnes Rock heads Smart Source Inc., which was started Sept. 15. Vice presi­ dent is Janet Stiles of Grand Rapids Smart Source, which has a new training center at 3501 Eastbrook. Suite 272, in Grand Rapids, will focus on training people in the use of the “Smartware II” softwear system. Classes will take place six days a week and on week nights to accommodate the diverse schedules of students and business people. Smartware II. by Informix Softwear Inc , is an integrated softwear system that includes a word processor, spread­ sheet, data base and communications. PC Magazine, in its Sept. 12 issue, said. “Smartware II is probably the strongest of all integrated packages for the PC. with an especially power­ ful data base. For most corporate pur­ poses, the few balanced features available in stand­ alone packages may be less valuable than the shared inter­ face and integrated program­ ming language in this program.” Besides the Smartware II, classes will include general word processing, spreadsheet, data base and applications on the IBM compatible personal computers. “Smartware II is the only softwear most small to medium sized businesses would ever need to fully automate and expand their of­ fice environment,” Rock said. Stiles estimates that “There are over 1,000 users of the Smart system in West Michigan.” She added that she believes that many are us­ ing it because of its increased flexibility, ease of use and comprehensive programming capabilities. Both business women said they were encouraged by their husbands to form and manage the company. Both of their husbands are experienced in programming and training, and they will assist as training supervisors, system developers and in other dayto-day activities. Agnes Rock (standing) and Janet Stiles. THE 1990FORMULA MACH US HERE! New Meaning to the Word “Macho”1 Mach 1 is back, ready to defend its title as the most advanced snowmobile and engine technology on snow. The race-proven Mach 1 uses its R.A.V.E. valve to give the torque you want, across the entire power band! 0 Down & No Payments til 1990 Payments as low as Student from Alto studying in Spain Brian J. Timmer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gerald B. Tim­ mer of Alto, is participating in a foreign study program this year through Kalamazoo College Timmer, a junior, is study­ ing in Madnd. Spain. Kalamazoo College students in the program are living with host families in Europe and some are study mg in Nepal. Japan. Africa and the Dominican Republic The K-College student typically spend six months as juniors or three months as sophomores, becoming ac­ quainted with different cultures and people while stu­ dying at selected colleges and universities The students receive full academic credit for successful completion of work overseas Much of the college’s foreign study program is funded by an endowment of the S.R Light Trust Fund. M59U month offer includes... $200°° Accessory Package 'With approved credit. Offer expires Oct. 31, 1989 '89 voyager '89 Escapade '89 Plus LT $12833 s1327„? PRICES INCLUDE FREIGHT, PREP CHARGES AND TAXES Caledonia Farm Equipment 9740 CHERRY VALLEY 58 mos. at 17.2% Fixed 891-9233 �Page 18 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I October 17. 1989 Obituaries John W. Miller__ Timm of Middleville, David J. and Mary Miller of Middlevil­ le, Alan L. Miller of Hastings; five grandchildren; his mother, Mrs. Marjorie Miller of Wayland; one brother, Glen Miller of Middleville; several nieces and nephews. MIDDLEVILLE - John W. Miller, 73, Middleville passed away Sunday, October 8,1989 at Metropolitan Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mr. Miller was born on June 30, 1916 at Allegan County, the son of William Guy and (Marjorie Bell Doxey) Miller. He attended Wayland School. He was married to Edith M. Thompson on June 29, 1940. Mr. Miller was employed at Bradford White Corporation for 30 years. He retired in 1979. He was a member of Local 1002 UAW. He enjoyed work­ ing in his garden and was an avid fisherman. Mr. Miller is survived by his wife, Edith M. Miller; child­ ren, Sue Ann and Gordon He was preceded in death by his father William Guy Miller and a brother Carl Miller. Memorial services were held Wednesday. October 11 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, with Reverend Stanley Finkbeiner officiating. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice or Middleville VT.W. Post 7548. Walter A. Wilson_______________ MIDDLEVILLE - Walter A. Wilson, 81, of Middleville passed away Monday, October 9,1989 at Metropolitan Hospi­ tal, Grand Rapids. Mr. Wilson was bom on July 10, 1908 in Middleville, the son of George and Lydia (Barnum) Wilson. He was raised in the Middleville area and attended school there. He was married to Ivah Anderson on August 17, 1929. She preceded him in death November 1, 1987. He was employed at Hastings Manu­ facturing Company, retiring in June of 1970 afier 26’/$ years. He was on the Middleville Fire Department for 14 years, from his children, Jack and Patricia Wilson of Middleville, James and Sally Wilson of Remus, Eugene and Lois Kidder of Hastings, Gordon (Cork) and Marilyn Wilson of Grand Rapids; 15 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; a half brother and a half sister; sever­ al nieces and nephews. 1938 to 1952. Mr. Wilson is survived by His body was willed to Michigan State UniversityMedical School. A memorial service was held Thursday, October 12 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Pastor Jeff Arnett officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Middlevil­ le VFW Post 7548. CALEDONIA PRINTING 9790 Cherry Valley Rd., Caledonia 891-2121 Letterheads • Photo Copying • Envelopes • Weddings • Business Cards • Carbonless Forms • Rubber Stamp • Computer Forms . • Facsimile Service Fax # 891-8074 Donna Apsey Manage' Jim & Colleen Shoal. Owners —Sehrnd Stellas Pure — F 8th ANNUAL (In Area) MASON, MICHIGAN October 20,21,22 The Original ---Txi Country X Peddler 1 JtTTJv Show One-ol-a-Kind 18th & 19th Century Heirlooms of the future Ingham County Fairgrounds Arena Building Exit Kipp Road off 127 South of Lansing SHOWTIMES: Friday. October 20. 5 9 p m Saturday. October 21.9 5 p m Sunday. October 22. 11 4 p m ADMISSION: Adults — $3 50 Each Day Children (2 10 yrs ) - $ 1 50 Each Day $1 00 Parking FOR MORE INFORMATION American Memories Inc • C* ■ Aonowa A 88160 Ceiery Cenwr Rd Decatur Ml 49045 9O93^fl The mysterious case of the new scoreboard by Jean Gallup Staff Writer It has it all. Suspense. Intrigue. Drama. A lastminute race to the wire. The story of the new scoreboard at the Thornapple Kellogg football field can now be told. The Sun and News has obtained a "confidential” memo from the business manager of the school system, Alice Jansma, to the superintendent, Steve Garrett. With tongue planted firmly in cheek, the following is the true story of how the scoreboard that blinked to life in the second quarter of the freshman football against Comstock Park on Sept. 28 came to Middleville. But let's let Alice tell it TO: Stephen Garrett FROM: Alice Jansma DATE: Sept 22 RE. weekly update ITEM 3: Football scoreboard: The scoreboard died Thursday night. It is in very bad shape - people think that replacement of bulbs will do it, but that is not the case. Due to the fact that is was moved from the old football field at the Middle School to the new football field in the fall of 1971 and has been out in the weather all of those years without protection. The wiring harness and sockets for the bulbs to set in is almost non-existent. Johnson Controls fixed it as best they could before the season started, and said “try not to touch anything - hope and pray you make it through the season." TO: Stephen Garrett FROM: Alice Jansma DATE: Sept 29 RE: Weekly update ITEM1: High school scoreboard Last week, I told you the scoreboard died. After an okay from the Building and Grounds Committee, Monday, Sept. 25, Jeanne Perry and I went to work on the problem. We were able to obtain a scoreboard from NEVCO Scoreboard in Greenville, 111., that met our needs. This is one of the largest manufacturers of scoreboards and equipment in the country. They had a football scoreboard at this time of year because it had been ordered and cancelled by another school. When we called we were "next in line." A school in Arkansas had wanted it, but when they declined on Tuesday, a.m., Sept. 26, we were told it could be shipped and arrive in three to five days. I told the sales rep we needed it for Friday, Sept 29, homecoming. "Impossible," she said. "We need it," I said. ’Til check again," she said, She did and found they could ship it overnight for an additional $5 shipping charge School Lunch Menus Thornapple Kellogg High School, Middle School, Page Elementary Lunch Menu Caledonia High School, Middle School, Dutton Elem. and Dutton Christian Lunch Menu Wednesday, Oct. 18 Roast turkey, mased potatoes, mixed vegetables, dinner roll, fresh fruit. Thursday, Oct. 19 NO LUNCH Friday, Oct. 20 Pizza, sweet potatoes or baked beans, pears. Monday, Oct. 23 Burrito/cheese sauce, broc­ coli, applesauce. Tuesday, Oct. 24 French toast/honey, sausage, orange juice, sliced peaches NOTE: Whole and 2% milk offered every day. Hot dogs at Page every day. Salad bar at High School on Monday. Piz­ za. ham and cheese sandwich, chili, chef salad at H.S. each day. Wednesday, Oct. 18 Chili w/crackers, grilled cheese, cole slaw, fruit choice or dessert, milk. Thursday, Oct. 19 NO SCHOOL. IN SERVICE. Friday, Oct. 20 Macaroni and cheese, fishwich, green beans, dessert or fruit choice, milk. Monday, Oct. 23 Barbecue on bun, fries, baked beans or pickle, fruit choice, milk. Tuesday, Oct. 24 Pizza, chips, green beans, fruit choice or cookie, milk. NOTE: Secondary only: Fruit choice and assorted sandwiches daily Salad bar available every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Survivors of Violence Support group meets weekly The Womvn's Concerns Office (WCO) of the Com­ munity Action Agency of South Central Michigan (CAASCM) has announced the formation of a support group for Survivors of Violence This self-help approach will encourage the healing process through the sharing of pro­ blems. feelings, experiences The group is free of charge and open to all survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, rape, incest and abuse The group will meet every Tuesday at 7 p.m. in the Womyn’s Concerns Office, 107, S. Jefferson St., Hastings For further information, call the Womyn’s Concerns Office al 948-4260. from the truck to the wagon, took it to the field and secured it to the present post used; she checked with underneath the old scoreboard. It was operating by the shipping and said CXX. I called the terminal in second quarter of the freshman game. Approximately five Grand Rapids, and they were very cooperative. It was hours from delivery to operation. shipped Wednesday, Sept. 27. The old scoreboard will be They called early Thursday lowered and the new one morning, Sept. 28, and said it raised either Monday or was in town. Tuesday. I contacted Buist Electric, This took lots of they sent an electrician and cooperation and we sure NEVCO faxed the schematics received it from everyone to Simpson Industries. The involved. area sales rep for NEVCO called while the electrician TO: Stephen Garrett was in my office and they FROM: Alice Jansma went over the specs. DATE: Oct. 4 We had to have an RE: Board report electrician in order to validate ITEM 1: Football the five-year warranty. scoreboard: The truck arrived here between 12: 30 and 1 p.m. The Boosters have offered (Custodian) Lee Wieringa to pay for one half of the Well, it didn’t make it. We cost. The cable needs to be do not have the $7,000 to buried under the track. Next buy one at this time-and we spring will be a good time to need time to research and find finish. a piece of equipment that will The Sun and News be best for us. dispatched a reporter to the Mrs. (Jeanne, the athletic Homecoming Game to gauge director) Perry is addressing fan reaction to the new the problem — we will try to have it (the old one) working addition that looks like Las for the next game. In the Vegas come alive. "Is that a new scoreboard meantime, maybe the local service clubs would like a under the old one?," one asked community project that another. "I guess so. Hmmm, I would be very visible? went home and got a hay wonder why they didn’t put it wagon. They transferred it up where it belongs?" - total, $216. Air freight was out of the question. I asked which truck line would be ZZy^VNEW FALL HOURS- nd 111 s|rtct Mon.-Wed._10 a.m.-9 p.m. ues., Thurs., Fri. 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Check out our ... HALLOWEEN CHEESES CARAMEL APPLES CIDER & DOUGHNUTS • 129 East Main Street, Caledonia Phone — 891-8997 ZYLSTRA DOOR, INC. "Where the customer comes first” GARAGE DOORS AND OPENERS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL BINGO Member ot the Grand Rapid* Homebuilders Association EVERY THURSDAY 698*7242 s^u.a 3086 92nd SE, Caledonia CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION HALL 9548 Cherry Valley S:50 p.m. Early Birds • Sales • Service • Installation �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I October 17, 1989 I Page 19 Call for Classifieds VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES September 26 1989 Prendent Thotcher called the meeting to order at 7 00 pm Present Bray. Hardy. Mason, Myers. Riley, and VondenBerg. Absent None Guests Jeon Gallup from the Sun and News Celeste Wolverton David A. Storm. Executive Director of the Barry County Y.M.C.A. and Regina Stein. Minutes of the September 12. 1989 meeting were approved os read with the correction, totol to payroll should be $23,531.32 David A. Storm. Executive Director of the Barry County Y.M.C.A. approached Council with a slide presentation and a request for financial support for the program Discussion held Myers moved that Council pledge for the Village budget at the next fiscal year $2,500 00 for the Borry County Y.M.C.A. Sup­ port by Bray Ayes all, Carried Planning Commission recom- mends to the Council to approve the Preliminary Plot for the In­ dustrial Pork Discussion held Hardy moved that Council upon the recommendation from the Planning Commission ap­ prove the Preliminary Plat for the Industrial Pork Support by Bray. Ayes all. Carried. Manager Roon presented to Council a price quote of $3 888.00 from Nationwide Pain­ ting Inc. in regards to Village Hall building. Thatcher moved that Council contract Nationwide Painting Inc. with a 20 percent increase for and additional color at a ap proximate total amount of $4,665.60 Support by Hardy Ayes all. Carried. With no further business. Bray moved for adjournment Support by Hardy Ayes all. Carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:12 p.m. Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk (10/17) Octogenarian Dinner set for October 18 The Middleville United HELP WANTED • COOKS • Day and night full and parttime prefer experience. Must be able to work weekends Pay com­ miserate with experience Apply in person^^ m,ddle VILLA INN 795-5640 Methodist Women are sponsoring their annual Octogenarian Dinner at noon Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the church dining room. Those who have attained the stature of 80 years, and have not received an invitation, are cordially invited to attend the dinner. A program is planned for the occasion, which honors those 80 or over. The United Methodist Church is located at 111 Church S. in Middleville. COUPON 7»i^»-^H?y|VALUABl.E » New 1990 American Greetings Calendars — SAVE 20% OFF ■ ...With This Ad $ I * • i - EXPIRES 10/21/89 - Rainbow’s End i YARN, CRAFTS & VARIETY HOURS. Monday-Friday 9 to 8, Saturday 9 to 5:30 I 1 Phone 8911106 QyripRfTTiRE Stone’s Chimney & Fireplace Shoppe Our New Location in the Caledonia Plaza Mall at 9958 Cherry Valley (M-37) is Open to Serve Your Fireplace Needs - CALL - 457-2800 • 1-800-446-7339 Come & see us at the ... Energy Expo ’89 Oct 17-21 Booth 121 Eastbrook Mall | 3IOne 5 Vinmucy Service, Inc. ■ I ;S1OO: : • off •: I With Coupon { I Any Wood. Frepiace insen • Zero Clearance Fireplace or | Wood Furnace I — Expires 10 30 89 — 3! PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for ‘2.50 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 5.-00 p.m. Help Wanted CLEANERS: Part-time commercial, nights in Middle­ ville, leave name and number at 534-4439.__________________ FACTORY JOBS: AU shifts available! Most require some sort of production experience, will train to do exact job. Plastic injection, line assembly, inspect­ ing, load/unload machines, clean up in factory, trim press operating and others. Apply 7:30am-4:30pm, weekdays at 2401 Camelot CT., SE. Located off M-37, behind Eastbrook Mall, turn on Camelot Drive. PEOPLEMARK, INC. 957-2101. EOE.____________ MOLD MAKERTHERMOPLASTIC INJEC­ TION. Wamar has an opening for an experienced mold maker with capability for building and repair of molds. Should have completed an accredited MOLD MAKER program or equivalent and have 3 or more years experi­ ence in building precision small to medium thermoplastic injec­ tion molds. EDM skills and abil­ ity to fabricate electrodes would be a plus. Submit resume and school records to: Wamar Tool & Machine, 5041 68th St., S.E. Caledonia, Ml. 49316._______ PLASTIC MOLDING-plant has a need for a Setup person. This position involves the Setting of molds and machine parameters in an injection mold­ ing operation. Benefits include tuition reimbursement, profit sharing, pension program and health and life insurance. Over­ time may be required. If you arc interested, send resume to: Wamar Products, Inc. 5041 68th SL, S.E., Caledonia, MI. 49316. PLASTIC MOLDING plant has a need for a Molding Utility person. This position involves the handling of raw materials in an injection molding operation. Benefits include tuition reim­ bursement, profit sharing, pension program, and health and life insurance. Overtime is also required. If you are interested, send your resume to: Wamar Products, Inc., 5041 68th SL, S.E., Caledonia, MI. 49316. PLASTICS TECHNICIAN: A leader in the thermoplastic molding industry has an oppor­ tunity for a skilled technician. Person selected will have skills in the art and science of injection molding to obtain excellent quality and productivity. Person will be responsible for troubles! looting and training and will answer to the General Foreman. We offer a comprehensive bene­ fit package. Please send resume and salary requirements to: AD# 431 C/O The Sun & News, P.O. Box B, Hastings, MI. 4905a. QUALITY CONTROL TECHNICIAN, THERMO­ PL ICS. Wamar has an opportunity for an experienced Quality Control Technician. The preferred applicant will have a minimum of 2 years experience in Quality control, with one year experience on aCMM, including programing, will be competent with SPC, and will be proficient at trigonometry, geometric dimensioning and toierancing, blueprint reading gaging, resin testing, layouts and tooling capability studies. Applicants may be considered with less experience providing they have solid technical skills in a related area and are willing to aggres­ sively pursue and complete comprehensive training prog­ rams. If you possess these skilL and desire lo be part of an excit­ ing, fast-paced atmosphere, send resume and school records to: Wamar Products, 5041 68th At , SJL, Caledonia, MI. 49316. Help Wanted QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR. Wamar has an opening on second shift for an inspector. Candidates must be experienced in Quality Control and, preferably, injection mold­ ing. Must have ability to use inspection equipment, read blue­ prints, manage records, under­ stand procedures and have good communication skills. Prior experience with layout and SPC a plus. Send resume and school records to: Wamar Products, 5041 68lh SL, S.E., Caledonia, MI. 49316.________________ LIGHT FACTORY WORK, full time, no experience required. Apply at Power Manfacturing Company, 9818 Cherry Valley Rd., Caledonia. 117 W. Main, Middleville, Ml Phone 795-7911 OPEN 7 NIGHTS Sun. thru Thurs. 3:50 to 11 p.m. Fri. A Sot. 5:50 to 12:50 O.m. Two Pizzas for One Special Price & 1 BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. 8 Business Services COOK’S CARPET CLEAN ING and UPHOLSTERY October SPECIAL: Clean 3 rooms or more FREE DEODERIZATION. Special rates for senior citizens and churches. Call 795-9337. SNOWPLOWING: per job or yearly contracL reasonable rates. Call 891-8750. Jobs Wanted HOUSEKEEPING Affordable/effecient. Caledonia Middleville area. Refrences. 795-9358. Miscellaneous “IT’S CIDER TIME FESTI­ VAL” - HISTORIC BOWENS MILLS - October 21 - Folk Music, Arts and Crafts, Cider Making on huge old water powered press, Amish Apple Butter, Hot Apple Dumplings. Blacksmith, 150 year old “Plank House”, one room school, covered bridge, Good Food, much more!!! Adults $2.00 Students $1.00. 2 mile North Yankee Springs Slate Park Entrance. 795-7530._________ WANTED JUNK CARS: Haul away free, Rapid Towing. 698-9858.__________________ WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. 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District residents will vote on the bond issue Dec. 13. Business Manager Judi Dean explained at the board meeting that this sum would provide the funds needed to finance the new classrooms and enough for the first interest payment next year. "By taking a portion of the bond issue and setting it aside (for the interest payment), a high millage will not be needed to pay the interest," she said. Passing the bond issue will result in a seven-tenths of one mill tax difference between what residents are paying this year and what they would pay next year, she said. Funds raised by the bond issue will be used to finance 10 new classrooms at Dutton and eight at Kettle Lake Elementary, as well as gymnasiums at both schools. Caledonia Elementary would gain two classrooms, and worn facilities at the school would be updated. The project would equalize the student populations at the three schools, with about 500 students attending each, and, most important, alleviate overcrowded conditions threat­ ening the elementaries next fall. During a separate report later in the meeting, trustees Sharon Oatley and Steve Donker compared projected school population figures to district classroom space. Oatley said that if the proposed bond issue is approved, elementary student capacity will be increased from the current 1,150 to 1,500 and would meet the projected student enrollment ENROLLMENT PROJECTIONS BY GRADE LEVEL Graph courtesy of Caledonia Community Schools. Continued on page 2 T-K School budget audit now complete The annual budget audit, completed by the firm of Krentz and Saurman, was re­ viewed and accepted by the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education at its meeting ear­ lier this month. With a one-time adjustment for buses, the school had $227,000 in excess of ex­ penses over revenues, Richard Krentz said. "There would have been only a $90,000 shortfall without that one-time adjust­ ment," he said. "But you did a nice job of budgeting," he added, "you did very well. Halloween is creeping up on Middleville residents The Rick home in Middleville has scary ghosts, tombstones, pumpkins and all the rest of the things needed to "terrify" children seeking tricks or treats on Halloween night. Do you notice the human monsters on the porch? Are they supposed to be smiling?? Gravel pits approved in Thomapple Township by Jean Gallup Staff Writer MIDDLEVILLE - An 80acre farm just outside of Middleville will be the site of two gravel pits, after approval of a special use permit by the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission Oct. 16. The Ronald Schantz farm will be sold to DDM Development of Grand Rapids and will have gravel extracted from areas on 40-acre parcels on both the north and south sides of Finkbeiner Road. John Gates, Barry County Planning and Zoning Direct­ or, gave several suggestions that will be incorporated into the special use permit, such as a permit for five years for the parcel on the north side of Finkbeiner Road, berms for visual screening and an agreement to mine only the 13 acres shown on the development plan for the parcel on the south side of the road. Gary Schenk, an attorney for DDM, said his clients would abide by "reasonable rules and regulations coming from other ordinances dealing with these type of operations." "In fact, we will put them on ourselves," he said. He told the group that Consumers Power Company has assured him that it will work wiJ? the pit owners on the gas ;ipe line, which goes through the south 40-acre segments. The pipe line would have no effect on the operation, he said. A portable plant for the south parcel will be put in to process gravel, and the north side site adjoins another gravel pit that already has a processing plant for that site, he explained. Schenk spoke against any restriction on the amount of working area the company could use at any one time before it started reclaiming it He denounced the ordinance passed m Caledonia, which was used as a model for the Thomapple Township offic­ ials when discussing the application for a permit. "If we went by the Caledonia ordinance, you couldn't turn the equipment around. This was just not thought out. Reclamation behind yourself is not suitable. "The Caledonia ordinance is a most ill-conceived docu­ ment. Of the two companies involved with it, one is suing, and the other is trying to get around it," he said. He said the logical time to restore the land was when the set-back or end of the work area was reached. Several people raised objections to the pits, citing increased traffic, noise, dust, Continued on page 2 "The food service, and the book store broke even, but your school, like every other school in western Michigan, lost money on the athletics program. Fortunately, the li­ brary did very well, so you came out well," he explained. Revenues were up $431,000 over last year and expenses were up $351,000. "A major reason for the in­ crease in revenue was the in­ crease in enrollment, which generates more state aid," said Superintendent Steve Garrett. "Expenses were up, but less than we budgeted due to not Continued on page 3 Township board responds to concerns on PUD ordinance commission were enumerated by Barbara Gall in the revision and included Staff Writer CALEDONIA - The only changes that amounted to less than 5 percent of Township Board Wednesday responded to citizens' building size or that dealt concerns over a revision in a with such details as lighting, PUD ordinance and over driveways and loading docks. Any changes in land use mounting costs of a lawsuit filed against the township by would require a public developers Harry Mast and hearing, as would any major change in the site Douglas VerMeulen. The board passed 4-1 a development plan. Objections were raised by motion to accept recom­ mended changes in the several citizens, however, township's planned unit who felt the revision would development (PUD) ordinance deprive them of any chance to as proposed by the Township know about or object to these Planning Commission, minor changes. including an extra section "I would have no input," added by the board. said Ed Fischer. "I would not The Planning Commission know what is happening. A had proposed that a revision lot of these things are decided be made in the PUD at the commission’s special ordinance allowing the meetings, and I am not commission to approve informed. All of a sudden, it’s minor changes in a site there. development plan without the "I have no feedback either," time-consuming and cost-ly he added. "I think there should procedures of publication and be some way of informing public hearings. me of what's going on." The kinds of minor changes Planning Commission that could be approved by the Continued on page 3 �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / October 24. 1969 School board to request $4,175 million bond Continued from front page This week I received an anonymous letter with a question for the Superintendent's Comer. In general. I do not respond to anonymous letters or calls. However, this letter did not involve personnel and 1 would like to encourage you to communicate with your school. So here’s the question and I’ll try to answer it. “Would you explain why we have all these elementary students trying to sell us candy for fundraising purposes after you got the three millage increases you and the faculty cried for? “In the last two days. I have had a number of students ring my doorbell trying to sell the candy. When I ask them what the revenue is for, they respond ‘So we can have equipment in our new building’ and ‘So we can take trips.’” Why can’t you at least admit you have more than enough money on hand since the millage increases to take care of the needs of the students? What more do you want? I will be pleasantly surprised if you answer my question in the Sun and News.” First, the school district docs not do fundraisers and yes. we do have, thanks to the voters approval of the millage, funds to provide for the needs of the students in programs, facilities and equipment. Support groups, through fundraisers, provide for additional enrichment activities and special equipment that pro­ vide greater opportunity for children over and above the regular programs 1 believe the fundrasiers referred to in the question is the an­ nual fundraiser sponsored by the Parent and Elementary Teacher (PET) support group, which is held only once during the year and is the major source of funding for the activities sponsored by the group. There are also fundraisers being conducted by the band groups for their planned trip to Florida next summer and. of course, there are a number of fundraisers by many groups that are not school connected such as scouts. In order to better answer the question, 1 met with Mrs. Karen Jousma, president of PET. Some of the uses of the funds raised include: • Providing a dynamic performing arts program with up to $5,000 per building provided to bring-in special programs and take students to special programs, mainly in Grand Rapids. • Contribution to the Drug Awareness Resistance Education Program conducted by Chief Louis Shoemaker of the Mid­ dleville Police Department for our Page Elementary students. • Providing supplementary library and computer equipment and materials. • Additional specialized playground equipment. • Sponsoring Grandparents Day and Staff appreciation luncheon. Some of the current ideas now being considered by PET are providing funding for a fall camping experience for students and special enrichment trips for each elementary grade level. With the passage of millage, our district is better able to fund the basic.program. This allows PET to expand its support into more specialized items such as the Health and Fitness Center just ordered for Page Elementary. Through everyone working together, we are able to make the Thornapple Kellogg Schools a great place for kids. We encourage your support and welcome you to become part of PET. PET is open to your suggestions. They meet the first Tuesday of the month, with the next meeting at 7 p.m., Nov. 7. at McFall Elementary . All are welcome. in grades K-5 for at least five years. "After 1995, we might be looking at a need for another elementary building, if the population continues on its projected growth," she said. "But we must remember that by then the cost of new buildings will be spread out as these new residents move into the area. They will have to share the burden of paying for new schools." The report also included figures for grades 6-12, and showed the present capacity of 1,200 adequate until the 1991-92 school year. At that time, she said, capacity at the secondary level again could be During a lighter moment at the school board meeting, bus drivers Lyn Ferris, "tight" because enrollment is expected to go over the 1,200 left, and Pam Barron each were awarded a Caledonia *C* and framed copies of the Sun and News article about the drivers' safety program they initiated for figure. She explained the board had elementary students. purchased land near the former Board member Bernard Nagel gets a hug from 'Pooh.' who is part of the pro­ junior high just for expansion gram and who often appears disguised as driver Stephanie TenHave. needs. When the present high were being submitted to state complex, the former junior school-middle school building the recommended range of 5 and national architectural high complex and bus garage. becomes crowded, one and 10 percent of the • A loan of $15,000 to design compet-itions. solution might be to combine operating budget, she said. Other recommendations ap­ Community Education to Dean pointed out that the the two wings into one high proved by the board were: purchase three vending school and build a new middle district also has set aside • Change orders for the machines for the Support school on the recently- funds designated for future high school, amounting to Service Building. Deputy staff increases, potential purchased property. $18,801 to come from Superintendent Craig Schmidt "By the year 2000, even the property tax reform and land building and site funds. said the machines could bring expanded high school could purchases, and the auditor said • A change order for $3,991 in a profit of $200 "in a good be at capacity," she this shows "sincere fiscal for new doors, frames and month," and will provide continued. "At that time, responsibility on the board’s hardware for the business community education several options would face the part to plan ahead for major wing of the high school to be students with soup, coffee and community. Would we want expenses." paid from one mill funds. snacks. Dean told the board that two high schools? Would we •The purchase of three want a ninth-grade building with a sound financial plan, • An increase in the stipend the district will not have to pianos from The Piano Shop like several districts have? Or for $13,440 to be paid from for a drama director to a would we want to stay with ask the voters for additional the high school account. minimum of $847 and a operating funds with each one large high school? These • The purchase of an maximum of $1,396. With new venture. will all have to be considered "This is evident in the fact electronic valve for the high the new auditorium, three down the line." that we have not asked for school/middle school boiler productions instead of one Board President Arlene from Holwerda will be mounted each year. additional operating millage room Hodgkinson pointed out that Trustee Jim Newell since 1982, while in that Huizinga Co. for $1,850. suggested property tax reform • Expending not more than reported that his committee same seven-year period we for school funding will not $7,000 for computer will work with the county on have seen many neighboring affect building projects. districts ask for operational equipment and training for its proposal to expand "School tax reform does auxiliary service personnel. Lakeside Park by purchasing millage more than once." not cover new buildings," she She said that significant The computer will be used to some of the school property said. "We still have to go to set up schedules and monitor west of the football field. portions of the audit will be the people for construction will need to published in the Sun and such schedules as bus routes Plans fund-ing." accommodate the possibility and facility use. News within the next two In other action last week, • A $3,843.50 bid by Cale of a school being built there weeks. the board accepted and placed Dick Rogers of The L. Flynn and Associates to and its need for access to the on file the 1989-90 annual the high football field property, Design Forum reported that appraise school audit performed by school Newell said. the new high school school/middle Seidman BDO. Dean said the auditorium should be ready auditors commended the for use by Dec. 3. district for its outstanding "We may still be a little performance regard-ing the dusty, and some of the more financial condition of the complicated pieces of rigging school system. The Caledonia "Happy 60" and there will be an afternoon She explained that as of still may need to be installed, Club will have a Thanksgiving of telling why we are so June 30 the district’s but the seats will be in, and potluck dinner Monday, Nov. thankful. Each one is asked to the auditorium should be undesignated or available bring a story, or poem or just ready for the events 6, at noon at the new Senior funds amounted to $589,769 Citizens Center at 330 something connected with our scheduled," he told the board. or approximately 5 percent of great holiday in November, He also said that Johnson St., the former old the operating budget. junior high school building. “Thanksgiving Day.” This percentage falls within photographs of the building Members are asked to bring ‘Happy 60’ Club to ‘give thanks’ in Caledonia Nov. 6 Gravel pits approved in Thomapple Township Continued from front page hazardous conditions created by the pits and devaluation of property values. Jack Spencer, chairman of the Thomapple Township Planning Commission, point-ed out that the new business would go against the townships master plan and will inhibit village expan­ sion. He gave the commission several conditions the township and the planning board agreed should be met if the project were approved. Hours of operation, noise levels, safety fences, dust control, access roads and the amount of working space the company could use at one time were listed by Spencer. Also, the permit should be for three years only, and the company should be required to post a $10,000 perfomance bond to assure cleanup of the property after the gravel is removed, he added. "I’m looking to the future," said Don Boysen, Thornapple Township Supervisor, "Can we fit it in with what our future generations can live with?," he asked. Boysen said he recognized the need for gravel, and did not object to a pit on the north side of the road. "The north side is an extension, and that's OK." he said But, the south side should have more study before being allowed io go ahead, he said. Fred Rock, who has a farm adjacent to the property in question on the south side of the road, also spoke against the plan. He agreed with the concerns of those who spoke before him and added that Middleville has nowhere to expand except to the west. North and south expansion is not possible because of the Thornapple River and the flood plain, he said, and east of the village is too hilly. He strongly objected to the heavy trucks sharing Bender Road with young drivers who use that road to bypass Middleville on their way to and from school He maintained that addition of another 70 acres of gravel pits, added to the 40 that the Barry County Road Com­ mission owns and 40 on the Henry Dykstra farm, will bring the total to 150 acres. In addition to looking like a "moonscape," he said with the loss of farmland and no economic gain to the township, the operation would be "a negative for our community." a Thanksgiving dish to pass, and their own table service, and a friend or two to enjoy the day in giving thanks. After the dinner, the busines meeting will be held. TfeeiSun pnd Neius 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. 1PJ2 N Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 1072 Seco'd-Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 9998 The motions made to allow the business into the township stated that several conditions discussed at the meeting would be agreed to by the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission and Gates. Both parcels were passed by a 5 to 0 vote. The center is on the main floor, with a handicapped en­ trance, and a spacious room for many guests to come. 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Trustee Chip DeVries then moved that the board accept the PUD revision with the addition of a section that required such approvals be handled only at regular meetings of the Planning Commission. This motion passed 4-1, with Tom Fischer dissenting. "I’m happy," said Ed Fischer after the meeting. "I think it's a fair compromise." In another matter, the board authorized Supervisor Jerry Good to "sit down" to talk with Mast and VerMeulen to see if any "common ground" exists between the developers and the township on the lawsuit the company filed against the township. The lawsuit was brought up by Lawrence Kok, who said he was a taxpayer in the township. Township records show that Kok owns vacant property in the township, but presently lives in Grand Rapids. Kok read a speech in which he deplored the amount of legal fees being paid by the township to fight the VerMeulen-Mast case. He also said he felt the recent approval of a PMR permit for the extension of the Velting sand pit "left the township indefensible" against the suit He said he "urged" the township to re-assess its position and to settle the suit through negotiation. VerMeulen-Mast Inc. filed a lawsuit after being denied a request last January to rezone property at 7719 Whitneyville to Planned Mineral Removal (PMR) . The developers had proposed a sand mining operation at the site where they planned to remove 4.5 million cubic yards of sand over a 10-year period. The proposal, originally submitted in early 1988, was studied for nearly a year before the commission formally turned down the request at a special Jan. 16 meeting attended by more than 100 citizens. The commission cited eight very adverse consequences for both the immediate area and the township if the project were approved. These ranged from traffic and environmental problems to fear of a negative impact on property values and residential development in the area of the operation. The proximity of Kettle Lake Elementary School also was listed as a concern. Despite a number of offers made by the developers to construct a model sand mining operation with an attractive entrance, extra safety precautions and ground­ water monitoring wells, nearly all those attending the special meeting opposed the location of the pit. When the Township Board voted to follow the recom­ mendation of the com­ mission and deny the “The water pipes froze and burst!” There’ll be no ‘hot time in the old house’ tonight! But your loss can be fully covered by a Homeowner Policy from ... rezoning request, the developers sued the township. Board members said Wednesday they, too, were concerned at the mounting costs to defend the township's position, and Good said the iawsuit could drag on "for years." But he could say little about the case because it has gone to court. "I agree with the Planning Commission’s decision to turn (the request) down," said Buer, "but I would rather spend the money on other things than legal fees. "But I don't want anyone who gets turned down by the township to think 'Oh well, all I have to do is take them to court.'" Hoping for an alternative to a long and costly lawsuit, the Board voted unanimously to back a discussion between Good and VerMeulen and Mast. Gould, who had been asked by Good not to comment on the commission's decision, said after the meeting that he did not share Kok's opinion on the case. "Those here tonight are assuming the township's case is meritless," he said. "It’s not The township does have a defensible position." Interestingly, the board earlier had decided not to ask voters to waive the Headlee Amendment, which requires the tax rate be rolled back when assessments increase more than the rate of inflation. The board's action reduced the winter property tax rate to .8789 mills, compared to the one mill levied last year, 2 loss to the township 'of "dt least $5,000 in revenue, said Treasurer Shirley Tolan. Though Kok claimed that the township so far has spent $35,000 in legal fees for the case, Buer said no exact amount has been released by the township office. "I am not sure where he got his information," she said. Winter arrives early this year in the area An unusual early winter snow storm struck Barry County on Thursday, Oct. 19, dumping more of the heavy white stuff earlier in the year than normal. Reports from around the county showed three to six inches fell during the one day snowfall. Reminding motorists that driving is different in the wintertime in Michigan is this familiar scene being played out at 100th Street on Thursday afternoon. T-K budget audit complete Continued from front page spending accounts we had," he added. Krentz told the board of an­ other change in budgeting procedures for next year. The change in state regula­ tions means that the school will have to recognize food grants as an additional value, as another budget item, he explained. Krentz also recommended that the school have another bank account and everything should go on computer. The yearbook account will have to have about $3,000 transferred into it to get it back in the black, he noted. Despite a positive report on the school budget, Krenz ad­ vised the school board to try to build up a 12 to 15 percent fund equity to "tide you over." Speaking about the two school finance proposals on the November ballot, both of which would affect school funding, he said, "I*d like you to build up a fund equity. Depending on A or B, we might need it. You're going to need money to operate for the period of time before the state lets the money to trickle down. We're facing uncertain­ ties. Fifteen percent would not be unreasonable." The auditor said other schools he works with have fund equities from 4 to 25 percent, and "while some are lower. You are probably at the lower end," he said. Krenz, who audits 16 schools and two intermediate districts, complimented the business manager, Alice Jansma, on her account keep­ ing. "I might say the records for the last few months are far better with changes in per­ sonnel and procedures. There is a great improvement. Next year should be the turn-around year," he stated. "Alice has done a tremen­ dous job," Vice President Jan Siebscma agreed. Garrett echoed Siebesma's sentiments, saying, "With so many requirements and the difficult year of having four elections, they are to be commended. I know I appreci­ ate the job done by the busi­ ness manager and the staff." The one life policy that’s with you every step of the way. BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville. 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Traverse City and spent a few days. She said it was just beautiful while she was there. Her sister is coming from Florida this week and so will have a very welcome visit. Dick and Wally Ward spent about a week up north at their “shack.” Lu said Dick just loves it up there. Lu Ward said that her two sisters and she are getting together this week. One is from Minnesota and one from Philadelphia. The three try to get together once a year. Monday. Oct. 9. Fem Doyle. Jean Tungate. Esther Kelly and Lois Bacon went out for breakfast in Hastings. Sunday, Oct. 8, Fem and daughter Sandra went up to Morley. They went out for dinner and did the color tour. Saturday, the 7th. Fem and Did you folks get your cards off to Hazel McCaul? She came home Sunday. Oct. 8. in the afternoon. I called her Monday evening after Loretta Clark told me that she was home. She is coming along pretyy well Her neck is still sore, of course, after the operation, and now she just has to “let nature take its course.” as the doctor told her It takes time to get back on your feet, and as most active people. Hazel wants things done yesterday and is not too willing to be over patient. Our head says that the operation is all over and so we should be right back on our feet You will get there just fine, give your body a chance. Hazel Thornapple Heritage meets at the Middleville Methodist Church basement Wednesday. Oct. 18 al 6:30 for a potluck Son Tom Elwood and Jan C. visited Louise Elwood’s for Sunday, Oct. 8, dinner, for Tom’a birthday Sheila and Mary joined them Sheila Elwood is going to another daughter. Lorraine, hubby and children Scott and Linn went out for dinner. I imagine that most of you know that John Miller died Sunday evening. Oct. 8. It was a merciful blessing, if death can ever be. to those in­ volved. Cancer is rightfully named “Crab.” After wat­ ching my mom die by inches from brain cancer. I would think "octopus" with all its spreading tentacles, would be more appropriate I was so grateful when my mom got pneumonia. I guess John suffered so very much. Both he and Edith have always been very special people to me. And how hard it was on Edith and John, only God will know But our hearts go out to you folks left. If any of you want to contribute anything in memory of John, Hospice and the VFW were so very wonderful, it would be very nice Lois Bremer attended a cousin's golden wedding an­ niversary in Holland. Satur­ day, Oct. 7. Lois said Jenny Tobin at­ tended school all day for the first time. Of course mom. Frances Tobin, was there with her. Jenny is not a bit behind, due to her work at home. So she is really right in there get­ ting better every day. Talent art and crafts bazaar set on Nov. 4 Hundreds of artists and craft makers will be at the Caledonia High School all day Nov. 4 to show their wares to hundreds of shoppers seeking gifts for Christmas and other happy occasions, say organizers of the second annual event. Wendy Johnson (left) and her sister Terri from Manton were two who attended the popular bazaar last year arid will be invited back this year. The day of sales is sponsored by the Lowell/Caledonia/Thornapple Kellogg Community Education will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Hunts went to Kalamazoo to have dinner with daughter Laine, their oldest. Then they went on to DUTTON LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Good Shepherd Lutheran Church “People that care" Reach Ch er 7,000 Area Homes Visiting Pastor: Al Korvemaker • 452-9711 St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar III Sunday Service 9:30 a m. The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Pastor Monte C. Bell (616) 795-2391 St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family . God s family) 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. Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 2415 McCann Road, Irving, Michigan CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Pannelee Morning Worship . . 9:30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School . . 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship........................ 11:00 a.m. 708 West Main Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Ren. Paul Douiue, Interim Rector Phone 945-3014 Sunday Euchanst During Summer —......... ....1000 a m Regularly......________ __ ____ __ 10 30 a.m Morning Prayer Wednesday- _______ ._______ 7:15 a_m Sunday Evening Service 6:00p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45p.m. 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11 a.m. WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 795-3667 Sunday Morning Worship Service..........................11:00a.m 111 Church Street MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED YOU ARE WVTTED 9:45 a.m. PEACE REFORMED Church Office Phone — 795-9266 1000 a m. 11 15 o m 600 P m. ........................................ "The Church where everybody 6 somebody... and Jesus Christ is Lord” Suxlay ScJvxn Mommg WorVC ScrxXJi Evening Wortfo Wednesday prayer & toe 09V ftflham Dodson Pas*> Steve Jackson Youth Pastor smo. 9 30 am 10 30 Om 6 00 p m. 700 p m 391-8923 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A dturck utfk a amng keen for aa CBfwvmty and tkr uorid Sunday Services4?: 30 a.m. k. 6:00 p.m. Pastor Mede Buuaida Dan Ackerman Seminary intern Al Tiemeyer Community calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office (616) 891-1512 A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M 37 Pastor, Rev. Max E. Tucker Music, Jeff Vander Heide “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor FIRST BAPTIST Sunday School Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Mommg Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 9:30a.m. 10:45a.m 6:50a.m. 7:00p.m. Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School Praise Service Sunday Evening Service ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH SUNDAY 9:45 a.m , 11 00 a.m & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY ........... Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m A Church on the Word M-37, north of Middleville Middleville at the Community Hall .(J aJSw Call 795-3345 today and have your church listed here each week! CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH 6950 Hanna Lake SE (just South of 68th St.) Paw Paw to visit her parents Continued on page 15 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue Church School 9:45 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 Rev Rick Veenstra. Interim Pastor Rev Stanley Vugteveen, Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar, Director of Christian Education LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Services — Sunday School ........................ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .................... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship................................. 6:00p.m. Pastor Wesley J. Coffey Phone 795-7076 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 11:10 am. Sunday Evening Service 6.30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday 6.30 p.m. Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship, Wednesday 7 00 p.m. REV KENNETH VAUGHT 891 8028 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Sunday Morning Worship.............................10:30A.M. Phone 891-9259 Sunday School............................................... 9:30A.M. Evening Service.............................................. 5.-45P.M. Saturday Evening Mass............... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ........... 9:00 a m & 11:00 a.m First Friday Mass..........................7:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School Worship Service 9:15 a.m. 10 00 a.m. ZThe (Did <Timt (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave . S.E. Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship.............. 11:00 a m. 250 Vine Street Evening Worship................ 6:00 p.m. Church Office — 891 8669 Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . 7 00 p.m. Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Dr. Robert Wessman Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 24, 1989 / Page 5 Earthquake shakes Middleville native now living in San Jose the other direction, making it The first night was spent in hard to keep your balance, she the living with no one except noted. Mikie sleeping well. The epicenter of the Aftershocks have been earthquake was reported to be occurring since last Tuesday 10 miles north of Santa Cruz, night, with reports that 1,400 which is 20 miles south of have been counted. San Jose. "Some you can barely feel, "We were lucky; we never but one last night lost power like a lot of (Wednesday) was 5.0. There people, and I had done my was one about a half hour shopping the day before. The after the big one that mea­ temperature was in the 60s, sured 5.2.," Tom commented. so it wasn't uncomfortable," "Samantha is still real she said. jumpy - she won't sleep in "Our major concern was her own bed yet - we have to always to get in touch with put her in our bed to get her home, and let them know we to sleep. The first night Mike were all right. With the was out in five minutes and sporadic telephone service, it slept through the whole was the next day before we thing," he recalled. got through," she said. They put Samantha in ther Tom was at his job at a water bed because feeling an service station when the earthquake is much harder quake hit. He has been living with the action of the water with quakes all of his life and disguising other movement, is not surprised by them. Teresa explained. "The first thing I thought A check of the outside of was that it was big, by the the house the next day way it rocked," he said. "In showed spider cracks, but 1985,1 was at work, too, and none of the lines bringing that one was a pretty big one, utilities into the house were so I know. affected by the ground "Then I started to worry moving. about Teresa and the kids - I Tom stayed home Wed­ know how they hate them," nesday to help soothe the he said. family, but now it is He said his employer’s wife "business as usual" for them, had just pulled into the sta­ he said. tion and was talking to her Samantha and Mike are husband when the decorative back in school, trying to get bricks on the pillars of the back to their routine. station started to fall around "I keep telling her them. (Samantha) that I think it is "They all missed both of all over, and I hope this one them," he said. (tremor) is the last one. I'm The drive from the station trying to be a supporting as I where he works to his home can to her, but it's a scary is about three miles, and nor­ feeling - something I never mally takes about 15 min­ want to go through again," utes. Teresa said emphatically. Traffic was so heavy that "I'm seriously thinking he had to wait some lime to about counseling for me and get on the road home, and he Samantha. I’ll be all right for spent about 45 minutes in his a while, and then I'll just start car getting there. crying. From what I hear, Tom had already called X SYSTEM this is normal, but... Tom is home before he started out, used to this, and we're not. but almost immediately tele­ GUARANTEED He wasn’t scared at any time. phone service was lost, he WATERPROOFING Me? I'm ready to come back reported. Serving Michigan to Michigan." Since 1972 "Teresa held up till I got Samantha talked about the home, then she couldn't hold FOR FREE ESTIMATES earthquake from an 8-yearup any more. Call Toll Free 1 -800-643 4232 old's perspective. Samantha was pretty In Grand Rapids 243-7670 "I was very, very scared. shaken but Mike took it in We stood in the hallway. I stride. thought I was going to lose my parents because it was a big earthquake, and I cried for Daddy," she said. "He's the only one who knew to turn off the gas pumps at the station. The other guys just ran," she reported. She says she is "a little afraid" to sleep in her own bed, but doesn’t have bad dreams about her experience. At school the teachers and children discussed the quake to help them deal with their NEW L6TWG • MIOOLEVILLE 3 bedroom 2 story Som« with 1' ■> feelings. bo ths Close to schools fenced bock yord and deck "We talked about it all day. Extensive remodeling and natural woodwork Call Corner Hester Elementary had no stone or eves. Mary 948 8840 cracks - nothing fell down. NEW LISTING • FREEPORT 4 bedroom 2 story Victorson home My teacher (Mr. Rossi) said on comer lot. Wrap around porch, new fumoce main floor Hester School will not ever utility and woodburner Call Cornerstone or eves Solfy fall down," she said. 948 8264 The earthquake of 1989 NEAR YANKEE SPRINGS 2 houses for the or.ee of one 2 happened Tuesday, Oct 17. bedroom ranch with guest house 20 acres with 36x40 heated By Oct. 19, Sanantha was workshop. Don t miss this one. Coll Cornerstone or eves looking forward, not back. Debb.e 623 8357 “Do you want to know what my brother is going to be on Halloween?" she asked. “He's going to be 'Midnight Wamor and I'm going to be a 50s girt. I gel to uear my poodle skirt and we're going 4611 N. Middleville Road — Middleville to have a Halloween Party..." by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The aftershocks and effects of last week's San Francisco earthquake are still being felt by California residents, one of them a Middleville native. As the state was rocked by the awesome power of an earthquake with enough strength to make highways roll and crack and bridges and houses collapse, families and friends of shaken residents were left for hours with no information, as private com­ munication was cut off. With a million phone calls in a five-minute period, AT&T quickly disconnected everyone to protect its system. One woman who survived the ordeal, but had a hard time finding a way to tell relatives back home, was Teresa Gallup Goularte, a 1977 Thornapple Kellogg High School graduate who moved with her husband, Tom, to his home town of San Jose, after they both served in the U.S. Air Foice. At four minutes after five o'clock on Oct. 17, she had just picked up the children from school, Samantha, 8, and Mike, 6, and settled down to watch TV when the house started to shake. "I felt a sudden jolt, and grabbed both kids and ran to the hall doorway. Samantha was hysterical and 1 was try­ ing to calm her. Mike was hanging on to her and talking to her, trying to calm her too," she said. The house rocked in one direction and then shifted in WET BASEMENT? riywrOrro O cornerstone ■Winc □ The weather was fine at the last Halloween Parade the Elementary Schools held in Middleville. The children will be out again on Halloween Day at 1 p.m. on Main Street. They’re b-a-a-a-ck! ‘Strange characters’ appear on Halloween This is an official alert. This really is an official alert. Principal Bill Rich said so, and he knows what he is talking about, so pay attention. Hundreds of them will be roaming the streets of the village of Middleville "terrifying" all innocents (adults) who have the misfortune to be on or near Main Street next Tuesday afternoon, starting at 1 p.m. They may be just the kids of the Thornapple Kellogg elementaries, Page, West and McFall, but they promise it will be horrible to see. Ghosts, skeletons, witches, animals, Batmen and Draculas will all be there, showing off their fearsome costumes complete with crazed leers. People may come to town around 1 p.m. Tuesday to see if they can stand the sight of hundreds of weird creatures. The middle school band and teachers will participate. They will not be weird. This is the end of the alert. cAbove £•‘-Beyond 0/tave# AMBUCS RAFFLE — Win a trip for 2 Detroit to London" $1.00 donation • No purchase neccessary Local Fund Raiser • Restrictions Apply 9300 Cherry Valley SE (M-37) - Caledonia Village Centre 891-0090 or 1-800-647 0090 SAVE for their tomorrow. TODAY Wbat do your children want to be when they grow up? Whatever it is. they’ll need a good education to go very far. It’s not too soon to start saving for their education In fact, the sooner you start, the bet­ ter There are a variety of savings plans available, and one is just per­ fect for your needs Stop in and discuss your children s future with a personal banker today. Then, re­ lax and enjoy the growing years knowing their future is secure. State Bank of Caledonia FDIC Offices in Caledonia. Dutton & Middleville 267 MAIN STREET CALEDONIA 3205 68TH ST SE DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE Ph. 891-8113 Ph. 698-6337 Ph. 795-3361 LENDER �Page b 7 The'Sun and News. Middleville. MI / October 24. 1989 Octogenarians honored at dinner The Forest Hills Senior Citizen Band entertained the crowd at the annual Octogenarian Dinner sponsored each year by the Methodist Women. The Octogenarians seemed to enjoy the meal of chicken cassarole. molded salad, relish tray, rolls and dessert. Before the entertainment started they posed for a photo. Attending were (front row, from left) Hazel Nagel, Jennie Davis. Virginia Root, Gladys Carter, Minnie Perrault. Mae Bowerman, Viola Secord. Doris Wheeler, (second row) Mildred Wiley, Elnoral Hummel, Clifford Davis, Ben Nagel. Rollo Bowerman, Muri Streeter, Mark Squire and Nell Allgeo. The centerpieces were made by Sandra Soloman Ehmry, Diane Haskins and Kathy Bremer. Hunter’s safety taught through T-K community ed. TO THE EDITOR: On proposals: ‘No New taxes’ To the editor: The United Methodist Church was the scene of the annual Octogenarian Dinner last week. Thirty five were honored for being at least 80. Receiving a flower to take home were Cleo DeWind, (front row, from left) Frances Misak, Lillian Richards, Rosalie Carey, Laneta Wilkes, Hazel McCaul, Helen Hooper, Josie Robbe, (standing) Ard DeWind, Mildred Maclver, Adah Zerbe, Lucille Getty, Paul Carey, Joe Fiala, Ted Mattingly, Ella Fischer, Edna Heaven, Clark Springer and Vern Hooper. On Nov. 7, we are going to be asked to increase the amount of sales tax we pay. This money is supposed to help our schools, as was the lottery money. Michigan has increased school funding in the past 25 years at more than double the rate of inflation. Yet most state universities have to offer remedial reading, writing and math programs. More money will not better educate our kids? There is already enough money in Lan­ sing for education if our elected officials would only spend it wisely. President Bush wants to become known as “The Education President” and I hope for our sake he does, and I agree with him “No new taxes.’’ Pauline Hair Middleville Those who will be 12 years old at any time during the up­ coming hunting season, could benefit from the Hunter’s Safety Class being offered by Thornapplc Kellogg Com­ munity Education tn Middleville. Classes will be held Friday, Nov. 10 from 6 to 9 p.m. and Saturday. Nov. II from 8 a.m to 4 p.m. in the cafeteria. There is a $4 registration fee and a registration deadline of Friday, Nov. 3. Students must attend both sessions to earn their certificate. A sack lunch and a beverage should be brought for Saturday’s class. Questions can be directed to the Community Ed office at 795-3397. Caledonia, Middleville to participate in Close Up The Close Up Foundation has again invited schools from across the Grand Rapids area, including both Caledonia and Middleville, to participate in its government studies pro­ gram during the 1989-90 school year Invitations to the schools have been issued by Cassie Bell, the foundation’s com­ munity coordinator for the Grand Rapids area, who is developing meetings with teachers in the area. The students will travel to Washington during pre­ selected weeks to develop an understanding of the federal government and current events. An estimated 385 par­ ticipants from the Grand Rapids area are expected this year. “We offer the students the opportunity to see Washington as a living city by taking them into the buildings they often see only on television, and then by questioning law- and policy-makers they may only read about. Through the ex­ perience we have found that HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HALLOWEEN New Arrivals NOW AVAILABLE Custom made gourmet baskets filled with an assortment of fresh fruits, nuts, dutch chocolate, gourmet coffees, teas, cookies, jams, jellies, popcorn. HERITAGE LACE TABLEWARE 4 ’ ! | W7 JL/ / * NEW Terra Cotta Pumpkins Ceramic Lighted Great for Halloween THORNAPPLE FLORAL 114 River Street. Middleville Downtown — Along the River . \ aiai (Olv/ /SO-3331 OPEN Monday thru Wednesday 9 to 5 Thursday & Friday 9 to 5 30 Saturday 9 to 1 they return home with an in­ terest in both national and community affairs. They want to become involved,” said Bell. During the week the students will participate in numerous seminars and workshops with Washington officials. They will question the experts and then share their views with students from other areas of the country Included in the schedule will be a day on Capitol Hill, where thev will have the op­ portunity to observe the legislative process and often meet with members of Congress A teacher from each of the Grand Rapids area schools will accompany the students, not as a chaperone, but as a participant in a program designed to acquaint them with issues and newer educa­ tional methods To ensure that all types of students are able to participate in the program. Close Up pro­ vides fellowship funds to each of the schools for teachers and low-income students. These fellowships are made available through a Congres­ sional appropriation and mat­ ching hinds from a large number of businesses, in­ dividuals and school districts that support the foundation’s citizenship education programs. Close Up expects that more than 27,000 students and teachers from across the coun­ try this year. Since 1971, the foundation has brought more than 260,000 participants to Washington for similar programs. The program was first in­ troduced in the Grand Rapids area in 1975, and it has in­ cluded more than 6,650 since that time Caledonia man elected to Suffolk Breeders position The Michigan Suffolk Breeders held their annual meeting recently at Renn-Vue Farms in Pigeon. Officers elected wre president, Terry Renn, Pigeon; vice president, Al Steeby, Caledonia; and secretary-treasurer, Doyle Dingman. Bellevue. Board members elected to serve through 1992 were Mark Chapman, South Rockwood; and Paul Woods, Marshall. Brenda Reau, Petersburg, has been ap­ pointed public relation* director. The purpose of the Michigan Suffolk Breeders is to promote the Suffolk breed of sheep. Anyone actively engaged in the breeding of purebred Suffolk sheep is in­ vited to become a member of the organization by sendng their $10 membership dues to Doyle Dingman, 6871 S. Ionia Road. Bellevue, 49021. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Mfr / October 24, 1989/ Page 7 Township selects planner Page Elementary kids remember Leah Miller in a special ceremony New member named to the Planning Commission CALEDONIA - The Township Board last week approved Supervisor Jerry Good’s recommendation to appoint Geraldine "Gerry" Fairbrother to the Township Planning Commission. Mark VandcrPloeg of Grand Rapids also was approved as the new township planner. Fairbrothcr will complete the term of former Commissioner John Dieleman, who resigned last July. Dieleman had been reappointed for a threc-year term in 1988. A 33-ycar resident of Caledonia Township, Fair­ brother’s five children all graduated from Caledonia High School. Their daughter, Judy Hocbcke still lives in the area and is the librarian at Kettle I-ake Elementary. Fairbrothcr served on the school board from 1976 to 1984, and she and her husband, Bud, continue to raise sheep at their Alaska Ave. farm. ” We got into cattle first and then sheep because of the kids' 4-H work, but gradually the sheep just kind of pushed out the cows," she laughed. She said her goals as a planning commission mem­ ber include helping with an orderly progression of development in lhe township. "I know people out here don’t want to become overpopulated," she said. "While we need to have development, we'd like to retain some of the open spaces. "Bud and I have always been interested and have attended the township BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION HALL 9548 Cherry Valley EVERY THURSDAY 6:30 p.m. Early Birds Geraldine Fairbrother Mark VanderPloeg meetings for years. Some­ times we’d be the only ones there," she recalled. "I can remember that when I began as a school board member, we had a terrible time with real estate people because they were discouraging people from building or buying homes out here. "Now we’ve gone from one extreme to the other, and so quickly. We don’t want to lose all the good things that made people want to move out here. "I’d like to help make sure the township is getting the best possible advice from its consultants with all this change going on. The FAMILY HAIRSTYLES VICKIE RYNBRANDT (616) 795-9250 1711 BRIGGS N . MIDDLEVILLE. Ml 9 mties east ol Wayland on Briggs Rd overlooks Bartow laKe 2V» mties South and West of MtOdiev.iie NOTICE: THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP ELECTORS Testing of the automatic counting devices for the November 7th Special Election will be held on November 1, 1989, 10:00 a.m., at the Township Office, 104 High St., Middleville. The testing is open to the public. DONNA KENYON Thomapple ** £ decisions are not easy ones, that’s for sure." One of the consultants hired to offer advice on orderly development, VanderPloeg will begin his career as a planner with his half-time position in Caledonia Township. He will work two days a week with the township for $650 a month, Good said. VanderPloeg fills the vacancy left by the resignation of former Planner Andrew Bowman, who has taken a full-time post with Gaines Township. Formerly a Holland resident, he attended Holland Christian High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in public history at Western Michigan University. He also holds a master’s degree in urban and regional planning. "I’ve got a lot of studying to do," he said at the meeting, "but I'm happy to be here and I'm looking forward to helping the township." by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A friendly little girl who will always remain a smiling, sharing, 11-year-old fifth grader, was remembered by her family, classmates and friends in a special ceremony last Friday at Page Elementary in Middleville. A blue spruce tree, the symbol of everlasting life, was dedicated to the memory of Leah Miller, a popular student who died in a tragic automobile accident last May. Linda Goosen, principal of the school, said the tree will be called "The Leah Miller Celebration Tree." The tree will be a part of school activities and will be decorated with colorful Christmas lights during the holiday season. Children will gather there to sing Christmas carols. On Valentine’s day, students will make valentines to hang on its branches. Leah's tree will be part of other holidays, too. Goosen stressed that the tree will be a living part of Leah’s memory. Pat McCollum, who was Leah’s fifth-grade teacher, said she remembers Leah as a very special little girl who loved to write. "She'd sit for hours, just writing," she recalled. "She had a lot of love for everyone; she would help everyone. And everyone was her friend." Leah always said "Hi" to younger children, and they remember her too, McCollum pointed out. "They say, 'Oh, yes, she was everybody’s friend.’ It’s very important to younger kids when older children say hello to them," she said. Leah’s older brother, Jared, is in high school and younger brother, David is now a student in McCollum's fourth-grade class. "He's doing very well. He shares different feelings about Leah with me," she said. The teacher said that books for the students are passed out at random and by coincidence David now uses Leah's math book. He likes that, she said. "We have a lot of good memories about her," she said softly. The tree was funded by the Parent and Elementary Teachers Organization and donations for Alton and Rhoda Miller's daughter School finance reform forum set at T-K on November 1 Legislators will meet with area residents in Middleville at the Thomapple Kellogg High School Auditorium on Wednesday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. The subject of discussion will be Proposals "A" and "B,“ which will appear on the Nov. 7 ballot Invited to appear and give their opinions are State Senator Jack Welborn and State Representatives Robert Bender from Lhe 88ih District and House Minority Leader Paul Hillegonds from the 54th District Also invited were represen­ tatives from the office of the Governor and the Stale De­ partment of Education. The meeting is sponsored by the Coalition on Schoo! Tax Reform, and promises the public that they will have an opportunity to hear opin­ ions of the legislators and ask questions. Schools invited to attend are Allegan, Delton, Cale­ donia, Wayland, Hastings Lowell, Lakewood Martin, and other Kent Intermediate District schools. Also invited are George Woons, superintendent of KISD, Associate Superin­ tendents of KISD Nicholas Timmer and Jack Oatley, and Cherry Jacobus from the Michigan Department of Education. This tree was dedicated in Leah Miller's memory at Page Elementary. Hilton’s Apple Acres Special Halloween Sale Call 891-8019 AMISH CRAFTED QUILTS w PICK YOUR OWN PUMPKIN FALL HOURS • CkUr • Apples • Decorative Corn • Pears • Maple Syrup • Stoneground Flow A Mties • Presentee • Honey Open ’til Christmas 15% OFF Sale Ends Oct 31st DEER PROCESSING $38°° PLUS HIDE lit u We make jerky, hot dogs, salami, summer sausage, and dried venison. ★ We Buy Hides! ★ Will Trade Hide for Deer Skin Gloves Moline Locker (Processing for Bow Season done at Moline only) 877-4602 Caledonia (Corner of Kraft & 100th) I (Processing done at Caledonia only for Gun Season) 891-8940 k �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I October 24. 1969 Middleville Vet decides to start ‘horsing around’ by Jean Gallup Staff Writer People love their pets. A lot. That love and the willingness to pay for stateof-the-art medical treatment once reserved for humans has led an area veterinarian to specialize in the treatment of just one member of the animal kingdom. Jeff Adams, a vet for more than 10 years, now treats horses exclusively. "I went this way because basically I enjoy horses. The horse population is rising quite rapidly. With people buying 10-acre plats, they room and they buy a horse," he said. "They aren't all big stables - people have two or three. They're becoming popular." "And, harness racing is growing, leading to breeding harness racers. There are also a lot of show horses, in all breeds. They definitely require the best care," he continued. With the advances in equipment and techniques for all species of animals a veterinarian sees, it's getting more difficult to keep up with advancements in procedures that have to be kept up with. And if a vet does not keep up, "you're not providing the service people want," he said. "I think you will see more group practices where a vet Veterinarian Jeff Adams performs a routine check on a horse from Elite Arabian Farms outside of Middleville. Owners Judy and Jim Rapp have pure Arabian, National Show and American Saddle bred horses that Adairs cares for. will specialize with a certain area. It's getting very complicated, and even within species we'll see specialists. It's the next step after general specialization," he added. In places like Kentucky, where the use of horses is in­ tensive, there will be vets who treat ouly horse repro­ duction and those who do only orthopedic surgery on horses, and so on, he pointed out. "People are willing to go a FOOT PAIN? • Corns • Bunions • Heel Spurs Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain Dr. Terrence J. Emiley NEW OFFICE FOR PODIATRY 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call 891-9133 for Your Appointment GYMNASTICS IN MOTION Formerly Caledonia Gymnastics of Middleville ... is now under new ownership of Cathy Moma. She has taught at the gym this last year, and is very excited and motivated to make this the best club in the area WE ARE NOW STARTING OUR 8 WEEK SESSIONS We offer classes for all ages and levels preschool, beginner, in­ termediate and advanced We also have a girls and boys USFG competi tion team Classes are held Mon thru Thurs and Sat mornings Everyone is welcome Kids, we also have hours available to rent the gym for that special party We are located 101 E Main St. in Middleville If interested in classes or rental information, please call 795 7b20 or 795-3410 See ya at the gym! - CATHY MOMA lot more distance with ani­ mals. And with show horses, they have so much invested they are willing to spend the money to give them the best care," he said. Adams said that some peo­ ple treat their animals like children, but they have to re­ alize that the life span of an­ imals is shorter than our own, and the pets will grow old and die. "Pet cemeteries are becom­ ing very popular," he noted. Treating horses on the farm involves surgeries, using anesthetics, with Adams doing gelding, hernia repairs on foals, laceration repair, some reproductive work, and taking care of tumors, in­ testinal impactions and twists. "For the more invasive type of surgery, more control is needed than can be achieved on the farm, so we can bring them to one of a few surgical facilities in the area. The bottom line is that the university (Michigan State University in Lansing) will handle anything we send them," he observed. "We'll refer, just as your physician does. But, we can do a lot of routine surgery right on the farm," he said. "I look at it two ways. You've got to like animals, and you have to enjoy the people you work for. All my life, I've always enjoyed rid­ ing, showing and breeding horses. "I enjoy the owners - and horses are trained more than cows, so are easier to deal with. But Adams likes all species of animals. "If I grew up on a diary farm and spent my life with cows, Td probably work on cows," he said. Advice to first-time or long-time owners of horses is the same. "First have a vet examine a horse before you buy it," he cautioned. "If the seller ob­ jects to that, don't consider buying from them. "You need to know if the horse has the proper temperament for what you are going to use it for. Not only do you get a health check from a vet, we can tell by spending 10 or 15 minutes with the animal about its temperament, and if it will give you problems." "If you get a rank animal, with say, chronic health prob­ lems, most conscient-ious people can't sell the animal on the same basis. So they are stuck. You just don't take the pony back and demand your money. It's buyer be­ ware here," he advised. Vaccination of the animal is also needed, he said, but he tries to use common sense. "You can vaccinate for ev­ erything under the sun, but we try to be practical. We weigh reaction potential against risk of exposure," he points out And worm them regardless of what the previous owner says, he said. "For instance, they'll probably tell you that the horse is wormed on a regular basis, but is probably just about due to be wormed again," he said. He can find no "worst" part of his job, he said. "When I get clients, I feel an obligation when they ask me to care for an animal on a regular basis - I have to be on call. If it's midnight and 10 below, you have to be there, like it or not. I have a series of pagers, an answer­ ing machine and mobile phones to stay in contact and still have a normal life. Practicing alone is a chal­ lenge that he likes. "As long as I can handle it myself, I will. Being just me, I know the animal; I know what procedures I've used. So I don't have to worry about something someone else has done; I know what's been done. "But I can't rule out work­ ing with someone else in the future. I've worked with other vets - it had its advantages, but I like the personal con­ tact," he said. Being located in the Middleville area is a plus for a vet, he said. "For what I do I'm centrally located. North is Grand Rapids, west is Allegan, east goes to Lansing and Battle Creek is south. Adams is a native of Tecumseh, and he graduated from Michigan State Univer­ sity in 1978. After a short stint in Chicago, he took up practice in Middleville. He and his wife, Kathi, live in the Gun Lake area. His telephone number is 664-5039. Burghdoff-VanPutten to say vows on Sept. 9 Deanne Lynn Burghdoff and Lawrence Donald Van Putten II were joined in mar­ riage in a double-ring ceremony by the Rev. Lynn Wagner at the Parmalee Methodist Church in Mid­ dleville on Sept. 9, 1989. The bride is the daughter of Charles and Patricia Burghdoff of Freeport and the groom is the son of Lawrence and Joanne VanPutten of Middleville. Laura VanPutten. sister of the groom, was the maid of honor Jeannine Burghdoff. sister of the bride, and Deanna Hartman, friend of the bride, were bridesmaids. Charles Isenhoff. friend of the groom, was best man. Nick Marble, friend of the groom, and David Heller, cousin of the groom were groomsmen. David Heller and Charles Isenhoff also served as ushers. Sharina Owen was the flower girl and Matthew Burghdoff was the ring bearer A buffet reception was held at the Yankee Springs Township Hall following the ceremony After a honeymoon trip to the Upper Peninsula, the cou­ ple now reside in Freeport. C COME PLAY FOR A LIVING! • 1 / 7 Become a Discovery Toys Educational Consultant this holiday season and you’ll put money in your pocket and a new career under your tree Through home demonstrations, you can earn part time or full time income while providing children everywhere with toys that stimulate creativity and promote non violent play. For more information call Lisa at 868-6753. ^Pumpkin World “89 LAST WEEK OF OCTOBER Cost ... 50c Don’t miss your chance to see the pumpkin people. Story Lady Each Saturday 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m Wheelchair Accessible I Special Events A A Saturdays • Oct. 28 Llamas (12-1:30 p.m.) Special Tours, Nursery Schools, etc r Call for scheduled times 7 WHITE PUMPKINS 9 O« (5 BUTTERCUP SQUASH .... ) RED SEEDLESS GRAPES..................................... CIDER la Yow Owa A » - qc $ .................... 79 Am MUTSU APPLES - excellent for eating asnd all cooking uses S&S Fann Market 7350 S Middleville Rd (M-37) Between Middleville and Hastings Ph. 795-9758 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK Mon-Sat 9am4pm,Sun 12-5- & �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 24. 1989 / Page 9 Red Ribbon Week in Thornapple Kellogg schools Students from Page Elementary proudly show their winning Red Ribbon Posters The posters will be put up in shops and stores around Middleville. Here, Kileen Thomas, (seated, left to right) Kevin Doyle, Laura Dodd, Sage Lucas, (standing, rear) Chad Bauman, Paula Sweeney, Jeremy Doornbos and Matthew Neason show their anti-drug messages. They received bookmarks, book covers and buttons. A campaign to promote a drug-free lifestyle is being observed this week with buttons, red ribbons, red yarn wrist bands and posters. The winning posters announced last Wednesday were placed on the fence at the football field on the night of the last game of the season Friday, at the school cafe during the Rotary Spaghetti Dinner on the same night, and will be placed in businesses around Middleville, said Jody Pratt, organizer of the poster contest. The winners received a book mark, book cover and buttons for their posters. The objective of the drug awarness campaign is to establish a parent and community network in every community to support drug-free life styles. The network is designed to include all aspects of the community: Schools, par­ ents, youth, religious institutions, business and industry, law enforcement, government, service organi­ zations, media, medical, social services, legislators and private citizens. The National Federation of Parents sponsors the nation-wide campaign. Gathered in the Gym at West Elementary, the winners in the Red Ribbon Poster Contest display their creations. Andrea Wilson,(front row, from left) Teri Schondelmayer, Leah Kennicut, Jamie Nausiada, Amber Dutcher, (rear) Russell Craven, Nick Hutchins, Matthew DeBlaay, Jason Brown and Mike Smith seem pleased that they won. Other winners who were absent were Chad Brinks, Cori Lumbert and Danielle Quisenberry. There's a new kid on the block in Barry County and the name's ... Thornapple Kellogg YMCA Program Center Year-Round Programming The objective of the newly formed Thornapple Kellogg YMCA Program Committee is to develop a year-round schedule of recreational activities for resident families of the Thomapple Kellogg school district SPAGHETTI SUPPER Tentative Schedule Sat., Oct. 28 5-7:30 P.M. $4.50 Adults $2.50 Children MBPS* Comer of 84th Street and M 50 VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WHEN: Tuesday, November 7, 1989 TIME: 7:00 p.m. WHERE: Village Community Hall, 314 East Main St., Middleville PUBLIC HEARING FOR: Special Use Permit PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS: vacant land on Spring Street across from Baby Bliss. LEGAL DESCRIPTION AS FOLLOWS: Lot 4. except the East 28 feet, also the East two thirds of Lot 3, Block 45, Village of Middleville, Section 22, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thomapple Township, Barry County, Michigan ALSO That part of Section 22. Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thomapple Township. Barry County. Michigan, described as commencing 18' West of the N.E comer of Lot 4 Block 45. Village of Middleville; thence West 312 feet along North line of Lots 3 & 4, thence North 66 thence East 213’ thence South 66’ to the place of beginning Subject to all conditions, easements and restrictions of record. PROPERTY OWNERS BEING: Mr Chuck Edkms NAME OF APPLICANT BEING Mr. Tom Garbow PROPERTY OWNERS AND APPLICANT MUST ATTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING Anyone with concerns or comments may attend the Public Heanng or send any written comments to Planning and Zoning Members with name and addresses as follows: Mrs Marge Loew Secretary 203 Grand Rapids St. Middleville, Michigan 49333 APRIL-JULY JANUARY-MARCH Floor Hockey Basketball Cheerleading Clinic Family Fun Nites High School 3 on 3 Basketball Junior High Volleyball League Junior High Teen Nite Bowne Center United Methodist CHURCH PUBLIC HEARING Dr. Eldon Newmyer Chairman 520 Bernard St Middleville, Michigan 49333 Check the following tentative schedule and see what families can be enjoying from January through December Tail Football Wrestling Clinic Cheerleading Clinic Indoor Soccer Baseball Girls Softball Backyard Learn to Swim Leuon* Summer Tennis Playgrounds Jr High Teen Nite AUGUST-DECEMBER High School Volleyball Lv?c -e Jr High 3 on 3 Basketball League Parent Child Programs Swim Team Leaders Clubs for Teens Junior High Teen Nite Support the Barry Area United Way Campaign October 4th thru October 31st Accomplishment Through Collaboration But this Program Center isn’t going to just happen. That’s where you come in. Want to know more? Call the YMCA at or the Barry Area United Way at 945-4574 ... 945-4010 We need your support — moral, vocal and financial. It is essential that all networking agencies in Barry County collaborate if this goal is to be achieved. Here’s how we launch this program. United Way RAISE $41,370’ $26,000 — Barry Area United Way $9,500 — Township Tax dollars $2 030 — Program fees $ 1,000 — Local service club donations $2 840 — Other in-kind funds HIRE full time YMCA professional Director to work and bve in the area serviced by the Thomapple Kellogg School system. Thanks to you, it works for all of us! YMCA of Barry County's Thornapple Kellogg Program Committee Celeste Wolverton chairperson Greg McGandy Jeanne Perry Sally Stanton Marianne Baerman Regina Stein Joanne Dtpp Chris Boysen Ray Page YMCA Members At Large SECURE office and program facilities with the Thomapple Kellogg school district, dty/county parks, and other community agencies and facilities Steve Evans Max Miner Terri Vanderkooi Skip Pranger Martha LaVoie President, YMCA of Barry County: Dan King YMCA Executive Director: David Storms �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / October 24. 1989 The mysterious case of the new scoreboard by Jean Gallup Staff Writer It has it all. Suspense. Intrigue. Drama. A lastminute race to the wire. The story of the new scoreboard at fte Thornapple Kellogg football field can now be told. The Sun and News has obtained a "confidential" memo from the business manager of the school system, Ali;e Jansma, to the superintendent, Steve Garrett. With tongue planted firmly in cheek, the following is the true story of how the scoreboard that blinked to life in the second quarter of the freshman football against Comstock Park on Sept. 28 came to Middleville. But L*t*s let Alice tell it: TO: Stejihen Garrett FROM: Alice Jansma DATE: Sept. 22 RE: weekly update ITEM 3: Football scoreboard: The scoreboard died Thursday night. It is in very bad shape - people think that replacement of bulbs will do it, but that is not the case. Due to the fact that is was moved from the old football Field at the Middle School to the new football Field in the fall of 1971 and has been out in the weather all of those years without protection. The wiring harness and sockets for the bulbs to set in is almost non-existent. Johnson Controls Fixed it as best they could before the season started, and said "try not to touch anything - hope and pray you make it through the season." Well, it didn’t make iL We do not have the $7,000 to buy one at this time-and we need time to research and Find a piece of equipment that will be best for us. Mrs. (Jeanne, the athletic director) Perry is addressing the problem -- we will try to have it (the old one) working for the next game. In the meantime, maybe the local service clubs would like a community project that would be very visible? TO: Stephen Garrett FROM: Alice Jansma DATE: Sept. 29 RE: Weekly update ITEM1: High school scoreboard Last week, I told you the scoreboard died. After an okay STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 — 891-9294 — from the Building and Grounds Committee, 4onday, Sept. 25, Jeanne ’erry and I went to work on the problem. We were able to obtain a scoreboard from NEVCO Scoreboard in Greenville, Ill., that met our needs. This is one of the largest manufacturers of scoreboards and equipment in the country. They had a football scoreboard at this time of year because it had been ordered and cancelled by another school. When we called we were "next in line." A school in Arkansas had wanted it, but when they declined on Tuesday, a.m., Sept. 26, we were told it could be shipped and arrive in three to five days. I told the sales rep we needed it for Friday, Sept. 29, homecoming. "Impossible," she said. "We need it," I said. "I'll check again," she said, She did and found they could ship it overnight for an additional $5 shipping charge — total, S216. Air freight was out of the question. I asked which truck line would be used; she checked with shipping and said CXX. I called the terminal in Grand Rapids, and they were very cooperative. It was shipped Wednesday, Sept. 27. They called early Thursday morning, Sept. 28. and said it was in town. I contacted Buist Electric, they sent an electrician and NEVCO faxed the schematics to Simpson Industries. The area sales rep for NEVCO called while the electrician was in my office and they went over the specs. We had to have an electrician in order to validate the Five-year warranty. Alice Jansma looks surprised that the camera caught her in the act of supervising the installation of the scoreboard. Lee Wierenga (right) and Marv McWhinney proved that they were up to the job. The truck arrived here between 12: 30 and 1 p.m. (Custodian) Lee Wieringa went home and got a hay wagon. They transferred it from the truck to the wagon, took it to the Field and secured it to the present post underneath the old scoreboard. It was operating by the second quarter of the freshman game. Approximately Five hours from delivery to operation. The old scoreboard will be lowered and the new one raised either Monday or Tuesday. This took lots of cooperation and we sure received it from everyone involved. TO: Stephen Garrett FROM: Alice Jansma DATE: Oct. 4 RE: Board report ITEM 1: Football scoreboard: The Boosters Imve offered to pay for one half of the cost. The cable needs to be FACTORY WORKERS Beacon Services is a pro­ gressive employment service that works with many Alto area and S.E. Grand Rapids companies Reliable trans porlation, two pieces of legal I D and a dependable work history can put you to work immediately at no fee to you. Here Is just a listing of the many types of positions wo have available: ASSEMBLY FRESHMEN FOOTBALL: Oct. 26 Wayland.................................................................................(H) JUNIOR VARSITY FOOTBALL: Oct. 26 HIGH CHOLESTEROL? HARDENING OF THE ARTERIES? LEAD IN YOUR DRINKING WATER? THEY ARE RELATED! "Federal Safe Drinking Water7' says: "EPA and others are concerned about lead in drinking water. Too much lead in the human body can cause serious damage to the brain, kidneys, nervous system, and red blood cells. The greater risk, even with short-term ex­ posure, is to young children and pregnant women." THE BORN CLINIC HAS BEEN TESTING FOR LEAD FOR 6 YEARS. If you ore concerned about the complications of lead in your body. Coll The Born Clinic for a vascular analysis. Preventive Health Care Clmic $£ 0m «* hM . GaM UprtL Ml inltM455 3550 buried under the track. Next spring will be a good time to Finish. The Sun and News dispatched a reporter to the Homecoming Game to gauge fan reaction to the new addition that looks like Las Vegas come alive. "Is that a new scoreboard under the old one?," one asked another. "I guess so. Hmmm, I wonder why they didn’t put it up where it belongs?" Wayland................................................................................ (H) VARSITY FOOTBALL: Oct. 27 Wayland................................................................................. 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(H) Byron Center......................................................................... CD Barry County Commission on Aging Lunch Menu set Wednesday, Oct. 25 Swedish meatballs, Italian bread, sliced zucchini with tomato, wheat bread, cake, milk. Thursday, Oct. 26 Chicken, peas, tossed salad, rice, plums, milk. Friday, Oct. 27 Veal scallopini. wax beans, spinach, dinner roll, oleo, fresh fruit, milk. Monday, Oct. 30 Sweet and sour pork, on nee. French cut green beans, citrus cup, chocolate cake, milk. Tuesday, Oct. 31 Sliced beef uuh gravy, parsley potatoes, peas and carrots, wheat bread, oleo. cookie, milk. Events Wednesday, Oct. 25 - Mid­ dleville, cards; Hastings, legal aid, singalong; Delton, closed Racking, packing, and sor­ ting positions available now. Work in a printing or finishing company where advance ment is the key word. We ll take care of you if we can count on you. Ask about our Employee of the Week! PLASTIC INJECTION We are currently working with several prestigous S.E. manufacturers to fill full-time opennings. 8 10-12 hour shifts available. Get experience In safe, clean en vironments and get paid High starting wages for am­ bitious beginners. REWORK Large Alto area company has positions in sanding, buffing, and assembly High starting wages for the non­ experienced worker Be eligi­ ble for Employee of the Week bonuses Only dependable, reliable, and motivated ap­ plicants need apply We have a concerned staff of counselors that will work to match your skills and in­ terests to available positions. We pay top wages, have ex cellent benefits, and are open 8:30 am to 4 30 p m Monday-Friday Thursday, Oct. 26 Hastings, cards; Nashville, bingo; Middleville, cards. Fnday. Oct. 27 - Nashville, popcorn, W(MxUand, bkxxi pressure Monday, Oct. 30 Hastings, bingo and popcorn, Middleville, cards; all sites Halloween parties Tuesday, Oct. 31 - Contest winners announced, ail sites puzzles; Hastings, darts; Delton, opened M 37/44th St. or 4436 Broadmoor S.E. 698-7979 (EOE) �i F* • »’| • . 1? »• . . < • i iv The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 24, 1989 / Page 11 Trojan varsity eagers have winning week The Middleville varsity cage team beat the Byron Center Bulldogs 45-32 last Thursday night in O.K Blue conference action After trailing 10-8 at the end of one quarter, things still weren't clicking for the Tro­ jans until about midway through the second quarter when Middleville's offense and press got into the game. With a few seconds left in the period. Sue Wheeler drove the lane and passed off to Beushccl under the basket who hit the shot and was foul­ ed. Beuschel missed the at­ tempt at the three point play, but the momentum began to shift Middleville’s way The Trojans led at the end of the quarter 20-15. The third quarter saw the Trojans really open the game up The Middleville press kicked in and the Trojans capitalized on several Bulldog turnovers. The long bomb and aggressive defense also helped the Trojans to lead 31-20 when the quarter ended. In the fourth quarter, the Trojans continued to build their lead with good defense and pressing When the buzzer sounded, the final score was Middleville 45 and Byron Center 32. Valerie Jackiewicz lead the way for Middleville with 12 points, including 7-for-8 at the line Maggie James had 10 points along with a good defensive performance. Jen­ nifer Merrill had 9 points followed bv Sue Wheeler with 8. The Trojans beat the Kelloggsville Rockets on Tuesday 70-27. This was Parent s Night. Each of the jayvee and varsity players were introduced between games with her parents. Valene Jackiewicz paced the Trojans with 11 points, followed by Sara Selleck w ith 8. Pam Elkins and Jennifer Merrill each had 6 points apiece. Middleville is currently in first place in the O.K Blue conference. 1/2 game ahead of Hamilton. Trojans take 6-0 win against Fighting Scots It turned up "all roses" for the TK varsity soccer team who beat Caledonia 6-0 last Thursdav With the weather just right, and the Trojans playing on home turf, it turned a very profitable game The Trojans with their smashing 6-0 win were quite pleased with themselves and the game they had played. Best efforts of the game in­ cluded Peter Andersen with 3 goals. Tad Thatcher with 2 goals and Bob Flikkema with one Jason Frei in mid-field did an exceptional job and Chris Barton held his ground by not letting the Scots score. Middleville is doing ok in their league standings and is forevermore pressing towards their goal of conference. As the end of soccer approaches, the Trojans can be sure of their fans endearing support Middleville will host Caledonia, and Hastings drew Lowell in the upcoming district soccer tournaments TK 8th grade girls basketball squad ends season record 6-4 The eighth grade girls basketball team defeated Kelloggsville 36-11 in the opening round of the O.K. Blue Junior High Tourna­ ment. The victory improved their record to 6-3. The Tro­ jans started slow but were able to improve their play in the se­ cond half for the victory. Leading the Trojan scoring was Clara Ploeg, 12 points; Kendra Weatherhead, 6 points; Katie Zoerner, 4 points; and Britt Haraburda, 4 points. The eighth grade basketball team lost to Godwin 32-22 in the second round. The first LIFESAVER* half saw everything that God win did go right and everything the Trojans did go wrong as Godwin took a 22-5 half time lead The second half saw a dif­ ferent Trojan team come fighting back and never giving up. They were able to cut into the Godwin lead but there was just not enough time. Scoring for TK were Brooke VanElst. 8 points; Jamie Strater, 8 points; Britt Haraburda. 4 points; Kendra Weatherhead. 2 points and Carla Ploeg played a tough defense game. The Trojans end their season with a 6-4 record. Both games will be played Wednesday. Oct. 25 with the winning teams competing at Lowell on Saturday. Oct. 28 for the District crown. The Middleville-Caledonia game will be played at 4 p.m. There will be no admission charge. Both teams represent the O.K. Rainbow Con­ ference where Middleville finished third with a 4-4 record and Caledonia and winless in its firt year as a varsity program. Lowell represents the O.K. White League and Hastings is unaffiliated. Seventh graders lose finale The TK seventh grade basketall team failed in their upset try of undefeated Byron Center 26-23. Vikki Jansen had 10 points Alicia Batson finds an open lane to the basket in last weeks game against Kelloggsville and Chelsie Peck 4. The Trojans ended the season with 5 wins and 3 losses. (photo by Kevin McGee) Trojan tennis team finishes fifth in region The Middleville tennis team finished its season w ith a fifth place finish in the regionals held at Allegan Shelly Wolverton had a great tournament, winning a total of four matches to claim the fourth singles flight championship After winning three mat­ ches on Friday the team returned on Saturday to play for the regional champion­ ship. Wolverton continued to play very well against Gull Lake, who had upset the top seed from South Haven. She started out fast, winning the first three games and went on to win the match and regional title, 6-4, 6-3. All three of the other singles players also won matches before they lost to seeded players. Kathy Brock defeated Paw Paw 6-1, 6-1. She then lost to the eventual champion from Mattawan. Bonnie Bekkering defeated Wayland 6-1, 6-2. She then lost to a seeded player from Allegan. Bonnie played a fine match losing in three sets against one of the top second singles players in the tournament. Erin Seger won her first match against Wayland 6-0, 6-4. She then lost to a seeded player from Otsego in a match that had many long games. Middleville had only one doubles win. but the team played some great tennis The first doubles team of Patty Cisler and Sarah Wicringa defeated Mattawan 3-6, 6-1, 6-0. They then lost to the third seeded team from Gull Lake in another great match 1-6, 5-7. This team played much better than expected. "We were very pleased with the way this team ended the season." said Coach Larry Seger. T-K Jayvee’s win two in league cage action The TK jayvees continue to play good basketball and have improved their league record to 8 and I and their overall record to 14 and I. Last week, they defeated Kelloggsville 45-26 and Calvin Christian 50-45. Scoring were Mandy Pranger with 2 points, Becky Reigler added 4, with 5 was Jessie Weatherhead. Heather Zoulek had 6, Laura Donder and Jennifer Hoff each added 8, and Alicia Batson had 12 points. Against a very good Calvin Christian team, the Trojans were behind at the half 26-25, but used balanced scoring, 13 and 12, in the second half to win. This aided in the win, as the Trojans were able to make 15 points from the line. Scoring wcrc . with 17 apiece were Laura Donker and Alicia Batson. Trojan runners hot in the cold professionol SMOKE ALARM Automatic FLASHING SAFETY LIGHT Activates when alarm sounds Exclusive HUSH CONTROL To silence false alarms and iryni from coolung. 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Coopersville, which had a shot at the O-K Gold Con­ ference co-championship, was knocked into second place by Forest Hills Northern, which defeated the Broncos 13-12 the same night The championship marks Caledonia's first in the Gold, and ends a 19-year quest for a conference title. In 1970, Caledonia, then under coach John Soderman, shared O-K Blue honors with Middleville. then under Bob White. Present Caledonia coach Ralph Shefferly said the defense “as usual" was the big factor in the game, holding Cedar Springs to 22 yards rushing and allowing only one touchdown He especially complimented the defensive play of Tom Bednarsky. Scott Daniels. Tim Gnnage and Bob Poll. Nick Kaechele and Darnels both brought down the Red Hawk quarterback for 14- and 9-yard losses, respectively, while Phil Heyboer and Rick Olson each had two solo tackles and John Macomber picked up his third intercep­ tion of the season. Offensively. Bill Kowal returned to the lineup after an elbow injury sidelined him last week to lead the Scots with 206 yards on 13 carries He scored three of the Scots' touchdowns, one on a 65-yard sprint to the end zone. Pete Crumback and quarter­ back Brad Walbndge each ad­ ded one TD. Bednarsky kick­ ed the Scots’ first one-point conversion this season, and Crumback took in a two-point PAT Caledonia's one loss this season came when the South Christian Sailors scored late in the game on a blocked punt return. The Scots regained sole possession of the con­ ference crown in an equally dramatic game Friday when Cooopersville lost co-champ honors by one point. "The team thanks all their families, fans and the school band for their support and for making this event so special." Shefferly said. The Scots, now 7-1 on the campaign overall, will finish their season this Friday in a non-conference game at home against Lowell. Caledonia is in the hunt for a spot in the Class B post­ season playoffs, but it must defeat the Red Arrows in order to have any chance at all. Cheering seniors Scott Daniels, Pete Crumbock and Tim Grinage hoist cooch Ralph Shefferly to their shoulders as they celebrate their O-K Gold championship. ... while Trojans grab a 20-14 overtime victory against the Bulldogs Brian Marcukaitis brings down the Byron Center quarterback Mike Wiltzer in the 20-14 Trojan win. (photo by McGee) ....................................... N APAk NAPA AUTO PARTS 4NAPA> It’s impossible to make The LEGEND Battery any better. Easy-to-grip Handle in popular sizes Heat Sealed Case to Cover 75 Month — Limited Warranty Ancor-Lok” " resists vibration tor tong life 600 to 850 Cold Cranking Amps of Starting Power It was a lesson in what hap­ pens when a team believes in itself. Not considered as an O-K Blue power this fall, Mid­ dleville claimed a share of its third straight league title last Friday with a stunning 20-14 overtime upset of Byron Center. Jason Pranger intercepted a Bulldog pass to kill their over­ time possession, and then John Scheib scored on a twoyard run to break a 14-14 tie and hand the Trojans the win. Middleville, Byron Center and Godwin, which crushed Lee 34-6 Friday, thus share the O-K Blue crown with 5-1 marks. Middleville is 6-2 overall with only this week’s non-league game at Wayland remaining. Middleville coach Keith Rhines said his team's third straight won or shared league title topped the last two. “The newest one always seems the best,” Rhines said. "It’s great. It’s a real ac­ complishment for the kids, the school and the community. "It was a tough, wellfought ballgame. We put a lot of preparation into the game, probably double the normal hours." Scheib’s touchdown was his second of the game. His 11-yard dash with 8:09 left in the fourth quarter and Rob Hunt’s two-pointer gave Mid­ dleville a 14-6 lead. But Byron Center, which had won 14 straight games coming into the contest, rallied on a 17-yard TD run by Scott Marquard with just over three minutes left. Pranger’s interception halted Byron Center’s over­ time possession and then Scheib won it with his touchdown. Middleville had grabbed a 6-0 first period lead when Mike Millhouse found Brad Eastwood with a 57-yard scor­ ing strike with just under nine minutes left in the first period. Byron Center tied the game on a six-yard pass from Mar­ quard to Scott Blouw. The Bulldogs won the statistical war as their ball control offense kept Mid dlevillc on defense for much of the game. The Trojans ran only 22 plays in the first three quarters. 40 for the game and finished with only 177 total yards — 135 through the air. Byron Center, meanwhile, had 60 offensive plays and totaled 210 yards including 149 on the ground Still, Rhines was extremely happy with his team’s effort "1 would have to say it was probably our best game of the year,” he said. "They’re a real ball control team. There was nothing wrong with our offense, we moved the ball when we had it.” Rhines said his team never doubted it could win a league championship. "We were down after the Caledonia and Godwin losses, but against Godwin the game was closer than the score in­ dicated,” he said. "We just kept our heads up and kept playing.” Computer Designed Radial Gods Up to 2 hours and 25 minutes of Reserve Power lor when you leave car lights on High lech Alloy G' So, we lowered the price SCO M M M TOPS WITH EXCHANGE AND ■ $10.00 REBATE. OfCtR EXPAES OCTOBER 3- M9 The LEGEND.'..A Better Battery. Central Auto Parts 210 E. 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Tuesday, the Ladies dominated Cedar Springs 58-35 as Amy Peterson drop­ ped in 14 points and An­ drusiak brought down 6 rebounds The junior varsity was led by Jenny Smith, who scored 21 points and grabbed 8 re­ bounds in a 51-24 victory over Cedar Springs CALEDONIA -The Sweet Ladies literally hung on for a one-point victory over the Hudsonville Eagles Thursday night, upping their season record to 12-2 overall and 7-1 in the O-K Gold. The contest was marked by Caledonia surging ahead, but a stubborn Hudsonville squad kept the game close The Ladies led by seven points near the start of the fourth quarter, but Hudson­ ville rallied to within one as only seconds remained on the clock. A Hudsonville foul brought Tara Marble to the line, and On Thursday, however, the JVs lost a close 46-42 contest to Hudsonville in a battle for second place in the league. Smith again led the scoring with 14 and Stephanie O'Krangley added 12. The JVs now stand 9-5 rwerall and 5-3 in the Gold The freshmen team won both games last week, outscoring Hopkins 53-23 and defeating Middleville 35-23. Nicki Sutter led the scoring with 12 against Hopkins, while Lisa Tamen scored 11 and then added nine against Middleville to help the young Ladies to an 11-3 overall record for the season Scots golfers take fifth in conference meet The Caledonia varsity golf team finished fifth in the OK Gold conference meet at Broadmoor Golf Club on Oct. 17. Scoring for the Scots were Chris Van Ryn. 84. Spike Baird. 87; Andy Foster, 88; Jeff Tolan. 88; Tim Scott, 89 and Greg Hoekstra. 89. OK Gold conference match team scores were: Hudson­ ville. first, 326; Forest Hills Northern, second, 336; Cedar Springs, third. 338; South Christian, fourth, 343; Caledonia, fifth. 347; Kenowa hills, sixth, 349; Coopersville, seventh. 352; and Wayland, eighth, 356. OK Gold conference final standings were: Hudsonville. 78%; Kenowa Hills. 65'A; Forest Hills Northern, 65, Cedar Springs. 58; South Christian. 38Mi; Caledonia, 33%; Wayland. 32; Coopersville 26. Scots JV golfers play in Spectrum League The Caledonia junior varisty golf team this season played in the newly formed Spectrum League This league was set up to provide younger golfers with an opportunity to par­ ticipate and develop ability in preparation for varsity play. “In the past J.V. matches were hard to set up and not easy to get." said Coach Cal Keizer. “This new league has given our younger players greater opportunity. In its first Spectrum League match, the Scots’ finished seventh. Scoring for Caledonia were Casey Young. 44; Chad Vandervelde. 45; John Millard. 52; and Tim Mohs, 56 Spectrum conference match team scores were: Jenison, first, 173; East Kentwood, se­ cond, 182, Grandville, third, 183; G.R. Christian, fourth, 185; Forest Hills Central, Stratolounger’ Upholstered Oak Collectables FURNITURE Brass AND FINERY HOURS Mon.-Fri. 10-8; Tues . Wed , Thurs.. Sat 10-( 891-9280 In Jhe Caledonia Village Centre CALEDONIA PRINTING 9790 Cherry Valley Rd., Caledonia • Photo Copying • Letterheads • Envelopes • Business Cards 891*2121 • Weddings • Rubber Stamp • Carbonless Forms • Computer Forms • Facsimile Service Fax # 891-8074 fifth, 188; East Grand Rapids, sixth, 189, Caledonia, seventh, 197; and Rockford, eighth. 212. On Wednesday. Oct. 11. the J.V. golf team finished fifth out of 23 in the All-Area J.V. tourney. Low scorer for Caledonia was Casey Young who shot a 45 on a tough Grandville course. Tim Molis scored a 50 and John Millard a 51. DOOR, INC "Where the customer comes first" GARAGE DOORS AND OPENERS RESIDENTIAL * COMMERCIAL Sales • Service • Installation Member o' the Grana Raptas Homeburtoers Association 698-7242 3086 92nd S.E., Caledonia Caledonia finishes undefeated in dual meets The Caledonia boys’ cross country team completed the O.K. Gold dual meet part of the season with a 7-0 record after a hard-earned 25-30 vic­ tory over the previously undefeated. Cedar Springs Red Hawks. The Scots had an excellent performance evening as all eight Scot runners ran their career fastest time at Johnson Park. Times and places for Caledonia runners are Jeff JcCaul, first 17:02; Andy Lillie, second, 17:08; Todd Whitwam, third, 17:13; Tim Stack, ninth, 18:09; Jason Boorsma, 10th, 18:50; Chris Denison, 14th, 19:57; and Rick Petchauer. 16th, 20-18. O.K. Gold boy’s cross country final dual meeting standings. Caledonia. 7-0; Cedar Springs 6-1; Coopersville 5-2 South Christian 4-3; Kenowa Hills 3-4; F H Northern 2-5; Hud­ sonville 1-6; Wayland 0-7. Undefeated Scots outrun Kenowa Hills 22-34 The Caledonia boys’ cross­ country team remained undefeated in O.K. Gold dual meet competition by defeating the Kenowa Hills Knights 22-34. Coach John Soderman noted that again the Scots had run a strong physical and mental race to make the margins of victory greater than expected. Times and places for Caledonia runners were Jeff McCaul, second, 17:29; Todd Whitwarn, third. 17:33; Andy Lillie, fourth. 17:48; Jason Boorsma. sixth. 18:32; Tim Stack, seventh, 18:40; Chris Holiday, tenth. 19:48; Chris Denison. 13th. 20:33 and Rick Petchauer. 14th. 21:11. T-K Freshmen defeat Hamilton ZYLSTRA The Caledonia cross country team poses with first place trophy at the Rockford Invitational meet. Front row, left are Todd Whitwam. Andy Lillie, Tim Stack, Jason Boorsma and Jeff McCaul. Back row. from left, ore Brad Hodgkinson, Chris Denison, Rick Petchauer, Coach John Soderman and Chris Holiday. The Scots finished undefeated in conference dual meet competition. The Trojan freshmen foot­ ball team defeated Hamilton last Thursday 24-0. to move their season record to 4-2-1. Tim Rybtski opened the scoring on a 42 yd reverse. Seth Nelson added the extra points Six plays later Nelson ran 39 yards for a TD and Chns Foster earned the ball for the extra point TK s final TD came on a 67 yard run by Todd Boonstra and a pass from Scon Palaz­ zolo to Andy Higley was good for the final 2 points The defense held Hamilton 54 sards tn total offense for the night - OPEN Mon.-Fri. 8 to 8, Sat 9 to 4 30 Located in Caledonia Village Centre (between D&W and Rite-Aid) On M-37 891-1820 European Sun Spa and The Firm Toning for one month unlimited toning...................................... 6 mo. Unlimited Toning SOK95 Xn s12995 1 month Unlimited Tanning $3995 1 Month Unlimited Vibrasaun w $2995 AEROBICS AVAILBLE European Body Wraps Package Wraps Available $0095 1st One ___________________ [ �Page 14 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 24. 1989 Obituaries Herman Becker __ _____________ GUN LAKE - Herman Becker, 88, of Gun Lake passed away Thursday, Octob­ er 12, 1989 at Metropolitan Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Susan; one son, Vernon (Judy) Becker of Gun Lake; two grandchildren, Steven Becker of Gun Lake and Mrs. James (Deborah) Fuller of Ypsilanti. Athlete of the week at Thornapple Kellogg Each week, student athletes are selected for their performance, effort, attitude and dedication to their team and school. The students can be proud of their contribution and sportmanship in the athletic arena. This weeks athletes and the sports they play are (front row, left) Curt Thaler, jv soccer; Antonia Panza, tennis; Michelle Helman, tennis; Jamie Berg, jv football; Shannon Huss, jv cheerleading; Lynn Wilson, varsity cheerleading; (second row) Luke Kidder, freshman football; Kim Wohlford, freshman basketball, Laura Donker, jv basketball, Julia Kooiman, cross country; Sue Wheeler, varsity basketball; Matt Cawson, golf; (third row) Todd O’Brien, jv football; John Schieb, varsity football; Ed Rumbergs, cross country; and Chris Barton, varsity soccer. Rotary dinner in Middleville again a success Trojans end 1989 golf season The Middleville Golf Team ended its season on a good note by beating Saranac and by shooting an excellent score in the league meet. In the Saranac match, held at the Yankee Springs Golf Course, on Oct 10. Mid­ dleville defeated the Red Skins 195-203. Match medalist. Matt Cawson led the Trojan scoring with a 44 Bren Muller had a 48. Jack Miller a 50, and Bob Borrink The annual spaghetti dinner hosted for the communi­ ty by the Middleville Rotarians was a big hit with area residents with several hundred lining up for the delicious pasta and sauce. The Governor General of the Michigan Rotary was a guest but still bought tickets to support the good works of the organization. President of the Middleville club, Lon LeFanty (left), sells the tickets to Governor Frank Traviglia. GET RESULTS call 795-3345 Richard J. Choryan, O.D DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan • OPEN SATURDAY ’TIL NOON Funeral and committal services were held Monday, October 16, at Archer-Hempel Funeral Home with Reverend James Barney of Wayland United Methodist Church officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Foundation. Girl Scouts enjoy Fall Fun Fest a 53. The win represented Middleville's fifth win of the season Maple Valley also played m the match and they shot a 70. In the Conference Golf Match held at Orchard Hills on Oct. 7. Middleville shot a 360. good for fifth place and only one shot out of fourth. Leading the way for Mid­ dleville in their best showing of the year was Brian Beaute U Ith a ' ■ 50 s ' Brian had 10 putts for his nine hole score of 37. Matt Cawson had a 42- 46-88. Jack Miller a 43- 47-90. and B<»b Borrink a 45-90-95. Middleville finish ed in sixth place in the overall standings. The golf team didn't fair so well in regionals on Oct 13 at the tough I Jike Doster lay out Middleville shot a team score of 437. Malt Cawson had a 97. Bob Borrink a I0I, Brett Muller a 116 and Brian Beaute a 123. Central Garage Towing • Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 ★ TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TWP., AND BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN AND OTHER IN­ TERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE YANKEE SPRINGS Township Board at their regular meeting adopted addition of definition to OR­ DINANCE 15.162 to Apartment House, Board House. Motel and Hotel. 24 Hour Service ★ Reasonable Rates PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Zoning Ordinance 15.020 should read the governing force for Special Exceptions will be Planning Commission and not the Board of Appeals. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that rezon­ ing of the Zasadil Property has been changed 400 ft. on Chief Noonday from Agricultural to Commercial and 400 ft. on Valley and Ar­ chwood has been changed to Residential from Agricultural. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land User Plan map will reflect these changes. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that any in­ terested persons may observe these changes at the Township Office. 284 N. Briggs Rd. Any parts or portions of other ordinances which are in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. This will take effect immediately upon publication. Marilyn Page, Clerk Yankee Springs Township Grownups helped teach the young ladies new skills at the same time the over 400 Scouts met new friends at the Fall Fun Fest. An event planned to bring area Girl Scouts together to get acquainted and to learn new things at the same time was a great success. The Fall Fun Fest held at Caledonia High School earlier this month, attracted over 400 young ladies who socialized and attended uorkshops. Scouts came from Middleville. Wyoming, Kentwood, and Cutlerville to join the fun. Grandville, Byron Center, Tri-Cities, Caledon.a, Halloween Time is Pizza Time from PHIL’S PIZZERIA ITALIAN SPECIALTIES 795-7844 Ptzza • Dinner • Zlti • Steaks • Appetizers • Submarines • Calzone • Spaghetti • Cheesecake • Sausage Roll EAT IN OB TAKE OUT WE CATEB ALL OCCASIONS Dow.town hojjus Tael n; ■ , , m u p m MIDDLEVILLE - Call 795-3369 or 1-800635-9964 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I October 24, 1989 I Page 15 Middleville Neighbors Con’t Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for ’2.50 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 5:00 p.m. ________ For Sale Thank You POLE BUILDINGS - Horse bams and garages. 24x32x8 completely erected, $3,350. Includes service door and 9x7 overhead. Many sizes available. Call Mecca Buildings for your di*t. rep. 1-800 544-6682. CARD OF THANKS The family of Walter A. Wilson would like to thank fnends, relatives and neighbors for the flowers, cards and calls and the donations to different organizations in Dad’s name. Special thanks to the Ameri­ can Legion Auxiliary of Hast­ ings for the very nice luncheon. To Pastor Jeffery Arnett and Connie and Hcneritta Beelc[. Jack and Pat Wilson Jim and Sally Wilson Eugene and Lois Kidder Cork and Marilyn Wilson Grandchildren and great grandchildren For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. WALNUT LANE APART* MENTS in Moline has 1 & 2 bedroom apartments available starting at $287 and $320 rcpcctivcly. Water, sewage, trash service and heat included. Call 877-4080 leave name and number. Equal Housing Opportunity. Business Services COOK’S CARPET (II ANING and UPHOLSTERY October SPECIAL: Clean 3 rooms or more FREE DEODERIZATION. Special rates for senior citizens and churches. Call 795-9337. SNOWPLOWING: per job or yearly contract, reasonable rates. Call 891-8750. Farm PACKERS NEEDED: for inspecting and packing plastic automotive parts for seco.id and third shifts. Wages start at $5.80 per hour, plus bonus and benefit package. Please apply between 8am and 11:30am or 1pm and 4:30pm al Lacks Industries 3500 Raleigh, Kentwood, off 36th St. between Kraft and Patterson. No phone calls please.__________ SPRAY PAINTERS NEEDED: for mask spray painting of plastic automotive parts for second and third shifts. Wages up to $8.35 per hour, plus bonus and full benefit package. Please apply between 8am and 11:30am or 1pm and 4:30pm at Lacks Industries, 3500 Raleigh, Kentwood, off 36lh St between Kraft and Patterson. No phone calls please. Community Notices ALA TEEN New meeting 7 p.m., Tuesday nights at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. SECOND \ N N I AL COMMUNITY TALENT arts and c’-nfts bazaar. Saturday, Nov. 4, 10a.m.-4p.m. Caledonia High School. Over 70 tables of goods, quilt raffle, baked goods sale, lunch served lla.m.-2p.m. Lost & Found LOST BLACK LAB Middle villc area, family pet. 795-9011. Help Wanted ACCOUNTANT: SE Grand Rapids manufacturer seeks and experienced pcrons to take charge its computer based accounting functions. Candi­ dates must possess at least 2 years experience in payables, receivables, payroll and job cost­ ing on a automated system. General ledger to trial balance will be a plus. Please send your resume to Ad #434, c/o The Reminder, P.O. Box 188, Hast­ ings, MI 49058. EASY WORK! excellent pay! Assemble products at home. Call for information. 504-641-8003 ext. 6149. FACTORY JOBS: All shifts available! Most require some sort of production experience, will train to do exact job. Plastic injection, line assembly, inspect­ ing, load/unload machines, clean up in factory, trim press operat­ ing and others. Apply 7:30am-4:30pm, weekdays at 2401 Camelot CT., SE. Located off M-37, behind Eastbrook Mall, turn on Camelot Drive. PEOPLEMARK, INC. 957-2101. EOE. Miscellaneous TRADE DEER SKINS: for gloves or cash, Wildlife Taxidermy, 795-9686. WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 PAINTING: interior, home & business. 948-2649. Recreation MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET: Stadium Arena, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Saturday, October 28th, 11am to 5pm, information: 616-521-4203. Real Estate Garage Sale DRIVE BY THESE HOMES: CALEDONIA: 6921 76lh St, 3 or 4 bedroom walkout, 2 1/2 baths, pool, nice wooded lot. $85,900. CALEDONIA: 9520 Vincent, walkout 3 bedroom ranch, 2 baths, lake front, near golf course, 5 acres, $129,900. MIDDLEVILLE: 11012 Gun Lake Rd. 5 or 6 bedroom 2 story. 3 baths, fireplace, In-Law apart mem. 2 3/4 acre $111,900. LU WARD 795-3723. RE-MAX BROKERS 891-9219. ATTIC TREASURE SALE Best “treasures” around. Satur­ day, November 4th, Caledonia High School, 10am - 4pnx Lunch served, baked goods sale, arts crafts bazaar too!_______ n\ain FANTASTIC SUPER FALL GARAGE SALE! Everything from holiday decorations to furniture, clothes, toys and much much more. There will be new country crafts too, Wed, Thors., Oct 25, 26, 9a.m.-? 9825 84th Sl S.E, Alto. NEW FALL HOURS: • Mon.-Wed 10 a.m-9 p.m. • Tues.. Thurs.. Fn 10 a.m-11 p.m. J Sat & Sun 11 a.m.-7 p.m. cic u&del Warm up on these Cod Days ... with Hot Chocolate. Hot Cider and Home Made Chili! 129 East Main Street, Caledonia Phone — 891-8997 jhjfe JF • Continued from page 4 The Hunts attended a benefit golf outing at Yankee Springs for Sherry VandenBerg Wanda said that it was very cold, but they had a good time Kathy and Chic Moma and his mom. Mattie Moma. went out for dinner It was Mattie's 81st birthday. Keith Gibson has been home with his folks. Paul and Ethel, for a few days. He came home to celebrate his birthday Kane and Ed Wiennga have been having son Bill s son. Jeremy, staying with them between sessions of school. The last Saturday and Sunday. Oct. 7th and 8th. Katie kept score for the WOTV Bowling Tournament telecast at Mid­ Villa. Father Joe Thatch came to visit Ed and Katie Monday. Oct. 9. m the evening. Lucille Getty went to Col­ leen and Rollie Cox's cottage up north. She and Waive Long were their weekend guests. While there, they went on a color tour of the area, near Evart Lucille has been busy going to her church circle and the Literary Club. Also, her cousin. Maxine Fiedewa. and sister. Velma Steeby have called on her. Not together, but different times. Sunday. Oct. 8. Charlie and Donna Cox. with daughter Marilyn, met son Greg. Mag­ gie. and Brian out for a Chinese dinner. Donna Kenyon said she had just talked to son Rob, who was just on his way to one of his classes. He is going to have to complete some courses before December. Isn't it nice to have your son enjoying the services, instead of just patiently waiting till his time is up? He talked to her with such enthusiasm. Mae and Rollo Bowerman had daughter and hubby stop over Sunday, Oct. 8, to visit with them. When I called Alice and Russ Bender, daughter Joan was there visiting with them. Saturday, Oct. 7, Bette and Ray Koeplinger went with the Venture Motorbike touring group on a color tour. Their family also got together to celebrate at least three birthdays. Daughter Stacey William­ son was home from MSU. over the weekend of Oct. 7 and 8. Scon and Jim Oliver were some of the TK folks to go to the Band Marching Festival at Otsego Wednesday. Oct. 10. Doug Hart and 1 have not had a chance to visit in such a long time, that it seemed we had to get re-acquainted all over again. He has always been gone and 1 got the news from ocher members of the family. He says they are experienc­ ing having a member of the family in high school this year. Right now daughter Cathy is working on tennis. Then be and son Michael and the family are busy with soc­ cer. Even Doug's dad and mom came over to cheer on the team. Doug said the vacation that the family wen! on to D.C., Mt. Vernon. Monticello, and James Monroe's home and a tnp up the Sky-line Drive, and even to Williamsburg. and the old Jamestown areas, was super, one io savor and remember all winter, until they can go back this next year Liz's folks and Grandpa Brown came last Sunday to celebrate Liz's birthday before they left for Florida. Folks, if you haven't gone to see Pumpkin World at S&S Market in the plastic greenhouse, you are really missing quite an exhibit. There is even a simulated Bat­ man and his Batmobile. Charlie Brown and Lucy. Red Rjdinghood. all pumpkin peo­ ple. You will see all kinds of pumpkins that you never knew existed. Then there are handpainted pumpkins. I believe that Jan Bender did quite a few of those. When Johnny and I stopped on our way back from Hastings, there was a group of EBI retarded folks going through. Were they ever hav­ ing fun! It was fun just to watch them have a good time. They were just finishing and then were going out to the “Pumpkin Patch" at Maureen and Wayne Robinson's farm. Maureen was the planner of the whole thing. She was working on it all of September. She said she had a great deal of help from her grandson and others. He just came to her with a pile of books recently, telling her and showing her what they were going to do for next year. She laughed and told him to just let her get this year over before she starts working on next year. They have made a little auditorium out of bales of hay, even separating the various mystery rhymes. Just to set it all up. is a big job. let alone doing all the figures. She said they had a live pen for animals for the kids to see. But they were such little naughty mischiefs, that they were really naughty "kids." It was really worth the time to just stop and see it all. Synopsis YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP MINUTES October 12 1989 Meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Supervisor VanElst. Present Seger. Finkbeiner. Jansma Poge. Kelley. Lewis. Schilthroat and 23 visitors Minutes and Financial reports were given and approved Approved to use the Old Kent Money Market for Governmen­ tal Units. YMCA was discussed by Dave Storm Special Assessment for roods North end of Sandy Beach Johnson Rd. and Russell Dr. was approved and will be on the Summer tax bill. Definitions of Apartment House. Boarding House. Motel and Hotel were defined and amended to 15:162 of the ordinance. Reioning of 400 ft. on Chief Noonday to Commercial and 400 ft on Volley and Archwood to residential of the Zasadil pro­ perty was approved. Furnace bids were opened, discussed, and tabled. Special Exceptions wording should be Planning and Zoning is the governing force not the Board of Appeals 15.020 Price for residents to rent the Township Holl will be $150.00. Twp. will send a letter of sup­ port for recycling in the Twp. Truth N Taxation was approved. Pay in the bills was approved. Meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m. Marilyn Page Clerk (10 24) $0 Down ON ANY NEW POLARIS ATV Plus No Payments and No Interest for 90 Days with Polaris Star Card? OFFER GOOD THRU NOVEMBER 30. Wamng’ ATVs can be hazardous to operate These are fuisize mactxnes. designed to be ridden only by adults age 18 and older For your safety Always wear a helmet, eye protection and protec tr.e ciothng Never nde or paved or pupke roads Rolans recommends that a# ATV riders take a tranr>g course For safety and trarwng rdocmation. see vour deafer or call Polar is at 1-800-328-9975 to MN. 1-800 247-6670 Offer good at par Kipatmg ATV dealers Bob's service Shop 610 S. Wellman Rd. OOIC?? Nashville. Ml r'kJLMrilS tul RKnrvnend i Dyou fnends 852-9377 �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 24, 1989 Scots’ cheerleaders back ‘a winning team’ Coledonio varsity cheerleaders recently gave up part of a vocation day to support the kickoff of the United Way campaign at Jet Electronics, 5353 52nd Street. Adding to the spirit of the company's theme of a winning team with United Way.' the girls led cheers and tossed in toy footballs for two groups of Jet employees, a total of about 400 people. Showing their enthusiasm for the charitable organization are Michelle Goodnough. left, Allison Scholten, standing left, Amy Campbell, coach Karen VanKuiken, Ami Olthouse, Cherie Nowak, Lisa Wolfert and April Schut. NEWTON’S WELL SERVICE School Lunch Menus Thoma pple Kellogg High School, Middle School, Page Elementary Lunch Menu Wednesday, Oct. 25 Taco/lettuce and cheese, buttered com, fruit juice. Thursday, Oct. 26 Chicken noodle soup, crackers, grilled cheese sand­ wich, vegetable sticks, pineapple tidbits. Friday, Oct. 27 Pizza, cole slaw, apple juice or plums. Monday. Oct. 30 Cheeseburger on a bun, potato rounds, sliced pickles, pears. Tuesday , Oct. 31 Hot Gobbler sandwiches, ghostly mashed potatoes with witches gravy, apple/betwitchin’ cookie. NOTE: Whole and 2% milk offered every day. Hot dogs at Page every day. Salad bar at High School on Monday. Piz­ za. ham and cheese sandwich, chili, chef salad at H.S. each day. Caledonia High School, Middle School, Dutton Elem. and Dutton Christian Lunch Menu Wednesday. Oct. 25 Goulash w/cheese. garlic toast, peas, fruit choice or dessert, milk. — Established 1959 — Specializing in drilling and repair of residential water systems jn Thursday, Oct. 26 Pizza (H.S. & M.S. only), sandwich choice, fries, com, fruit or dessert choice, milk. Friday, Oct. 27 Cheeseburger on bun, com chips, mixed vegetables, fruit choice, milk. 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P Bueschel 179 Bfl *76.64 LT235/85R16 *94.95 Lube, Oil & Filter • Custom wheels • Batteries • Good Selection of Used Tires *10.00 and up Manager — JON RAYMOND 613 S. Broadway (M-37) Next to Crystal Flash Middleville, Ml • Call 795-3550 • open Mon fh 8:30-6, sat. 8:30-2 p.m. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/SunandNews_1989-10-31.pdf fb3b36b83f7ca519f7c27627516418c1 PDF Text Text X Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia 118th Year Middleville. Michigan 49333 No. 93 / October 31. 1969 Chances for sewer expansion via state grant suffers setback by Jean Gallup Staff Writer MIDDLEVILLE - Efforts to have a state grant pay for part of Middleville's planned sewer expansion have suffered a setback. Village Manager Kit Roon told the Village Council last Tuesday the problem results from a business that was going into the Industrial Park, but then withdrew ts offer to build a plant there. However, the owner of the business, TPS Inc. of Yankee Springs, said the project will be done. "I'm not giving up, it’ll happen," said Arnaldo Rodriguez. "It's just timing. I hope by spring to walk in there with a check in my hand and say, 'Let’s build.’" "I'm a firm believer in Middleville. This is the place it's going to happen and I’m going to help. I’m here to stay," he vowed. Roon explained that state grants are made available to pay for part of the cost of supplying public utilities to companies that provide a community with new jobs. Fifty new jobs were expected with a 12,500square-foot, $1.7 million engineering plant to be built by Rudriguez’s company. With the announcement that the village no longer qualified for the grant, Roon said "It doesn’t look very bright" "That's where we are unless we can find some one else to come into the park," he added. Joseph Rahn, executive director of the Joint Economic Development Commission for Barry County, is working with the village to obtain grant money for the project “We received a letter from the client that he was withdrawing from the project at this time. My hope is this client or another client will eventually bring this project into compliance. Our goal is to find another to bring the process to pass," Rahn said. The grant is needed to partially pay for not only the new business, but also to help fund a sewage lagoon expansion the village needs to allow hookups to the system. New hookups were stopped by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources a year ago when the DNR ruled the lagoons were being used beyond their capacity. Grant Continued on page 3 Former Middleville man takes ride as final wish J-Ad Service Graphics News When the two mules pulling a buckboard clip­ clopped into the drive of the Prairieville Cemetery last Thursday, Robert McKibbin's journey through life ended the way he wanted it to. His wish was to be taken to his final resting place in a mule- driven wagon, with his family and friends accompanying him. The funeral must have been what McKibbin was thinking of. A sunny and warm autumn afternoon made the ceremony of placing the casket on the buckboard for the last mile and the slow, plodding walk of the mules to the cemetery seem more majestic. McKibbin was widely known as a horse and mule trader and breeder, and had told his son, Rolland "Ike" McKibbin, of his desire for his funeral. "My last mile, I want be­ hind mules." he said his father told him, "It was his last wish. Everyone in the family knew he wanted horses. It was his life-long enjoyment, horses and mules - he preferred the mules," Ike said. The funeral arrangements were completed with the help of friend, Dorwin (Dade) Schultz of Charlotte. Dade said he bought his Wish Continued on page 2 Jack-O-Lantern artistry in Caledonia Todoy’s the big day for corn shocks iock-o-lonterns and strangely garbed ap­ paritions. Kettle Lake Principal Jett W ormon shows Tim Hurst and John Feenstra his customized pumpkin artistry. Rebecca and Anna Curtis are glad to sample the waffles with blueberries and sausage that the cooks made and served in a practice run last Saturday. The community dinner will be on Nov. 10. Freeport Commitee to hold a dinner Waffles with blueberries, strawberries or real maple syrup topping will be on the menu, along with sausages and eggs, for the first community event ever to be held in the Freeport Community Center, said secretary Sue Postema. Serving will be from 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, at the former school house on the west edge of the village. "This will be a familyoriented thing; something for people to do with their families that's in the community," Postema said of the volunteer-staffed supper, A network of volunteers have been working on the concept of a community center in Freeport since the village agreed to buy the former elementary school house from the Thornapple Kellogg School District, The sale was completed this fall, and a lease agreement made with the building’s longtime tenants. the Barry County Mental Health Department. The agreement allows the program Event Continued on page 10 Area voters to consider school finance proposals by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Michigan voters, including those in Caledonia and Middleville, will go to the polls next Tuesday to decide if they want a constitutional amendment to allow a state sales tax increase to better fund schools. Proposals A and B both have supporters and detract­ ors. Proposal A would raise the state sales tax by one-half cent, from 4 to 4.5 cents. It would provide an increase of nearly S4G0 million for K-12 education. Proposal B would raise the state sales tax by two cents from four to six cents on the dollar. If passed, it would raise more than $300 million for K-12 education, and would provide for a property tax cut of 35 to 40 percent in most school districts across the state. It would also provide each district with a charter millage, not subject to voter approval. The Michigan State Board of Education and the Michigan Superintendent's Association support “B" while the Michigan Edu­ cation Association prefers "A". State Senator Jack Welborn, who represents all of Barry County as well as three others, has spoken out against both proposals. State Reps. Paul Hillegonds and Robert Bender, who together represent all of Barry County, both support "B." Jody Pratt, president of the Thornapple Kellogg Educat­ ion Association, said the Kent County Education Assoc-iation Political Action Committee (KCEAP) and the TKEA Executive Board have agreed to support both proposals. "Yes for A and yes for B is a little different from the official position of the Michigan Education Assoc­ iation, but we are doing this with the permission of the MEA," she said. "If both proposals go down, 40 percent of the school districts in Kent County will be in serious financial difficulty. We may not be as bad off as some, but with all those districts in trouble it would impact us; it has to," she stressed. When asked about the local group s difference in posture with the MEA, she said, "Yes, this is different from the state-wide situation, but the MEA has told us that different districts have to look at their own situation and support the proposals that best fits their needs," she said. The Thornapple Kellogg. Board of Education supports "B," as does Caledonia's board, despite the fact the latter school is out of formula and does not receive state aid. Gary VanElst, president of the TK Board of Education, said, "I think, as far as education is concerned, that B provides more quality than A, and there is incentive to vote for B because of the property tax relief." Wendy Romph, trustee, said TK’s board passed a resolution supporting B. "The basic difference is that the people who vote for B will be getting a property tax break," she said, "and that’s important around here." Proposal B also leaves the school district with more control at the local level than A, she added. "There’s ju«t more meat in Proposition B. It spells out what it will do. I know a lot of people are in favor of deducting from their federal income taxes, but more would rather not pay them in the first place," she said. Vot6T8 Continued on page 2 �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 31, 1969 Superintendent ’s Corner by ... | Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg 5 —. ...... ,. , ■ In the Oct. 17 issue of The Sun and News it was reported that the Board of Education considers reviving fine arts programs and that Thomapple Kellogg will have vocal music, art, dance, drama and foreign languages if the Board of Education and ad­ ministration can work out staffing and time problems. The following question may be asked. “Aren't vocal music, art, dance, and drama extras, and if they are not, why were they cut from the program? And what is the school doing about it?" First, I believe that there is a strong consensus among educators and the public that fine arts are important There is a growing belief that the arts are a fundamental part of educa­ tion. Having fine arts as part of the curriculum is very impor­ tant — they are not extras. During the early 1980s, cuts had to be made When this hap­ pens the district is faced with difficult choices. Staff must be reduced The program was pared back to the basic academic classroom and a large number of electives were eliminated. It was also during this time that the “Nation at Risk" was published by the federal government and there was a major emphasis placed on the academic subjects. As this happened, more and more secondary students elected academic subjects, reducing the numbers electing both fine arts and vocational subjects Increased pressure by the state to increase graduation requirements has also affected fine arts As the district continued to face financial difficulties and the elementary schools continued to grow, a decision was made to keep the elementary physical education program at a strong level and not have elementary music rather than have to weak programs The reinstatement of elementary music is being considered now. In doing this, it is necessary to see if some teaching time now devoted to physical education can be applied to music and where else in the elementary day can time be found for music. Increase in equipment and supply budgets are also necessary in this consideration. This whole subject can be misleading especially at the elementary level. Fine arts are very important and each teacher works to infuse appreciation for the arts into the regular class curriculum. Also, as was mentioned last week, through PET (Parent and Elementary Teachers), our students have had this opportunity to have many enriching experiences through special programs and field trips. The tine arts report to the Board of Education was. as Gary VanElst, Board President, stated, “a proper way to get the ball rolling. “ Much more study is needed on how we can get more emphasis and opportunity for choice back into the curriculum. Our district has an excellent and growing instrumental music department both at high school and middle school, we also have art, Spanish as a foreign language, drama, and the musical as co-curricular activities. We need to enhance these, but not at the expense of cutting already successful programs. The mule drown wogon turns into the Prairieville Cemetery taking Robert McKibben his lost mile. Aboard the buckboard are Elsie McKibbin (left) Donaldene Garrison and Ike McKibbin. Driving the mules ore Dade Schutlz, owner of the team. Wish Continued from front first pony for his kids from Robert McKibbin and they became acquainted more than 33 years ago. "I knew his kids, too,” he added. Schultz is the president of the Michigan Bi-Centennial Wagon Train Club, and has horses, mules and wagons of all types that he uses in his club activities. "Rex Casey contacted us about Bob," he recalled, "and we said we’d be glad to help out." It’s quite rare to have this type of funeral, but Dade said he approves of the unique ride to the graveside. "It’s something to give the kids to keep their sense of history going," he commented. Ironically, the club made the trek from Charlotte to Yankee Springs just two weeks ago for its annual "Color Tour." BOOTH AGENCY Many of us have our ‘harvest’ in jewelry, furs, coin and stamp collections, fine arts Be sure they are adequately insured against theft and damage with an all risk’ floater pobey from BOB BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St (M 37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 He also worked for Clark Equipment Company in Battle Creek for 22 years. McKibben continued to raise horses after his retire­ ment until declining health and the death of his first wife, Edna, led him to sell his farm in Yankee Springs and move into a smaller home in Coats Grove. But, with his death last week at the age of 86 he re­ turned to where he had lived so long. Dade said he understands how Bob McKibbin felt "Our plans are made," he said of himself and his wife. "When our time comes, we’re going in a covered wagon." Area voters to consider finance proposals Continued from front page Romph pointed out that the school tax burden was not being shared equally by all. "Just as an example, 60 percent of Yankee Springs Township is state owned and pays no property taxes. If the whole area was privately developed, we would have more financial support for the school. "Michigan is a big tourist state and I feel if those people (tourists) are going to use that land, they should help share the load by paying the extra two cents while they are here. If we can at least defray some of the expenses for the people who do pay taxes, maybe we are getting equity in a way," she said. A forum is scheduled for 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, at the high school auditorium to discuss both proposals with the public, she said. the Legislature to distribute to the schools. Both set a floor on the amount of money that will go to the school, but that could also be the ceiling," he continued. "And, there is no guarantee that the Legislature will continue to put money into it," he added. "Pm voting ’no’ on both of these because I think the present system is better than either of them," he said. He agreed for the need for finance reform for Michigan's schools. "Of course we need reform. I think it's up to the governor and the legislature to put education financial reform on a priority," he said. Welborn said he had proposed the use of $300 million in state surplus funds for the schools this year. Because of his plan, he said, the schools realized a $150 million to $175 million increase in state aid funding, but meaningful reform was lost for another year. "If the MEA and the Michigan Superintendent’s that has an Alpha Kappa Mu Association and the Mich­ Inviteu to attend and participate are eight area schools, representatives of the Kent Intermediate School District and Bender, from the 88th District, and Hillegonds from the 54 th District, who also is House Minority Leader. Welborn and represent­ atives from Gov. James Blanchard’s office and the State Department of Educat­ ion also have received invitations to appear. "This forum is a good place to learn of the issues and find out what effect the proposals, both with the sales tax and the property tax, will have on you," Romph stated. Welborn said he would not be able to be at the TK forum, but would comment on the questions. "Both are tax increases," he said. "More tax money is raised, but it leaves it up to Caledonia man joins honor society at Western this year “The Harvest Is In! In addition to raising horses and mules, McKibben was a Yankee Springs native, a farmer, a railroad worker and a builder. Marc P. Mitchell of Caledonia is among 15 Western Michigan University students who have been selected to the Alpha Kappa Mu National Honor Society. The students were inducted into WMU’s newest honor society at a ceremony Oct. 1 WMU is the only institution of higher education in Michigan chapter. The chapter is limited to juniors and with a grade point average of at least 3.3 and graduate students with at least 16 credit hours and a grade point average of at least 3.7. Mitchell, son of Gary D. Mitchell, is a senior majoring in sociology MADD founder to speak Connie Wymer, founder of Barry County’s Mothers Against Drunk Drivers chapter, will present the pro­ gram at the Gun lake Area Womens’ Chib on Wednes­ day, Nov. 8. Visitors and guests are in­ vited to attend the meeting, which starts at 9:30 a.m. at Bay Pointe Restaurant on Gun Lake. 11456 Marsh Road. Lunch will be available after the program Members are reminded to bring their exhibits for the art display. igan School Board Assoc­ iation hadn't all supported these tax increases, we would have won this year. "If the people turned down these blatant tax increases, then special interest groups will start to push for higher priority, and we will get it (finance reform)," the senator said. "I've owned a farm since 1952 and I could save a considerable amount of money by the big reduction in property taxes. But I know it is very temporary; it doesn't change my assessment. "A property tax cut will lead to increased value, and that leads to a higher assessment, and more taxes," he added. Besides both proposals taking away local control of the school district, he said, the $300 million or $400 million is a lot of money, but it is not a permanent fix for the problems schools face. He added that in the future The people will be left on their own." The4Sun.flndNeuK 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* 8 Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties toundeu in 1870 — Published by... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. $8.00 $10 00 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Mt / October 31, 1989 I Page 3 Local toy rep leads campaign Hugo’s victims to find ‘Discovery’ in December by Barbara Gall Staff Writer If Lisa Quillan’s idea works, many South Carolina children whose homes were leveled by Hurricane Hugo will still receive a new toy, book or game for Christmas. Quillan, a Caledonia High School graduate and a local manager for Discovery Toys, is hoping to raise enough contributions to order presents for the young hurricane victims in time for a Christmas delivery. This means donations need to be turned in by Nov. 15, she said. Her goal is to raise $10,000, which would supply toys to about 1,000 young­ sters in the ravaged areas near Charleston. She said she will not make any commission on the project, instead adding her profits to the campaign coffers. Quillan said that at the suggestion of the Red Cross she has contacted the United States Marine Corps in Charleston, and the servicemen there have agreed to distribute the toys. Quillan said the unit's commander will send her a letter verifying that the Marines will coordinate the project with her. "The Red Cross said they were busy just handling survival needs," Quillan said. "They liked the project, but just didn't have the time or workers to hand out toys." She added that she hopes a representative from Discovery Toys also might be on hand to oversee the delivery and make sure there are no problems with any of the toys. Quillan explained that the idea to help the hurricane victims actually was a spinoff of a project she had heard about from other consultants who had raised money to buy Shooks mark 50 years Caledonia graduate Lisa Quillan, a manager for Discovery Toys, displays some of the toys she would like to send to victims of Hurrican Hugo if enough contribu­ tions can be raised. toys for needy children at Christmas. "I thought 'what a neat thing to do,' and just kept the idea in reserve as something I could try to do this Christmas," Quillan explain­ "When the hurricane hit Charleston, I was trying to think of some way I could help those people, and the Christmas idea popped in my mind. "The funny thing is, before I had a chance to really talk about it with anyone, another consultant in my group called me up and she had the very same idea!" "Now our managers and consultants in Rockford, Lowell and Cascade are working on this project, too. We all have different individual goals, but everyone is trying to make Christmas a little happier for children who lost everything." Quillan said she is hoping to enlist the help of area schools, businesses, youth groups and individuals who would like to join the campaign. She is planning to order toys in the $8 to $10 range, so even a small contribution will buy some child a present, she pointed out. Caledonia High School's Director of Student Services, Mike Pintek, said he is planning to present Quillan's project to the high school student congress. "Right now we re thinking of donating all the profits from our pop machine for this month, and maybe the congress will approve a little more," he said. Quillan explained that Discovery Toys makes products for all age groups and the toys do not require batteries. "People might like to know that the toys meet rigid durability and safety standards, they are designed to promote creativity, and they are non-violent," she said. "If I were the contributor, I'd like to know what kind of toys my money was buying." She said she would purchase items like stacking and teething toys for infants, along with puzzles, books, educational card games, board games and craft kits. Sturdy trucks and airplanes would not be forgotten either. Donors will be listed in a "thank you" ad in the Sun and News, she said, and each will receive a receipt indicating the contribution to a charitable cause. Quillan has just begun the work of contacting groups and businesses, and said she welcomes suggestions and offers of help as well as funds. Individuals and organizations interested in the project should call Quillan at 868-6753. The children of Ernest and Virginia (Miller) Shook will honor their parents with a 50th anniversary open house Sunday, Nov. 5. The couple was married Nov. 5, 1939. They have lived and worked in Caledonia most of their lives. Ernie retired from the Caledonia Post Office in 1978, after being a rural carrier for 30 years. Their children ore Ron and Rosalie Shook and Phil and Rosella Shook of Caledonia; Don and Pot Shook of Romeo; David and Sally Shook of Middleville; and Bill nd Sue Van PortFleet of Kentwood. They have nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The celebration will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. at Caledonia United Methodist Church, located at 250 Vine Street, Caledonia. Relatives and friends are invited. No gifts, please. STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 — 891-9294 — Chance for state grant suffers setback Continued from front page In other business at last Tuesday’s Village Council meeting, Roon presented a copy of the hydrogeological study on the sewer expansion plans required by the DNR. The study was produced by the firm of Meyers, Bueche & Nies Inc., the engineering company hired by the village to design the expansion. "No, it’s not the Grand Rapids phone book," Roon said of the thick book. The DNR has been given the information it requested and the agency has to approve the plans as the next step in the expansion, Roon added. He also reported that the work on the bridge was virtually complete and "looks really good." Scuba divers checked the structure below the water line and reported that it also was sound, he said. The village matched funds given by a former Middleville woman and purchased playground equip-;.at for Spring Pr k. The pa* it equipment is also complete, except for some wood chips and sand, which will be done yet this fall, he said. "Kids are playing on it, so it’s already getting some use," Roon said. A letter from the people involved with Parents and Elementary Teachers (PEp was read to the council, thanking the village for installing a sidewalk to complete the present walkway from the village to Bender Road. Before the walk was installed, the elementary school-age children shared the busy road with buses and cars. Eldon Ncwmyer, president of the Village Planning Commission, asked the council if the secretary of the panel, Marge Loew, could continue to serve when she moves about two miles out of town. Village President Duane Thatcher replied that he would look into the martyr but that he was almost sure that "if you serve on the Planning Commission, you should live in the village." Here's the pitch: Your local Auto-Owners independent agent will always go to bat for you. ThiNo Prv6bm Ftopti ■ DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. X. "When You Think ol Insurance, Think of Us" 215 E. Main Street, Caledonia, Michigan 49316 JEFFREY M. DeVRIES (616) 891-8125 JOHN J. DeVRIES �Page 4 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / October 31, 1989 with. HAZEL McCAUL Hello again! I am glad to be back with you folks again. On Oct. 3 I had the coratted artery opened again I was at Borgess Hospital for one week. Now I seem to be gaming strength and feeling real good. Thanks to all for gifts, flowers, cards, food and calls. You really find who your friends are at a time like this. I will go Oct. 27 to see Dr. Patil and do hope all will be good reports. On Friday. Oct. 20. Fred and Betty Opperman, niece and nephew from Midland, came down to spend some time with us On Saturday Emma Silva, G.R. and Lou Meyer of Battle Creek joined us for a noon luncheon and visit. We attended Dorothy Fischer s birthday party Sun­ day with 22 of the family at­ tending The party was held in Grand Rapids. After the din­ ner, Dorothy and Elmer, daughter Joyce Kerr and Pat Osbun came back to our house to visit. Marj Williams has gone to Arizona for the winter. She left Oct. 13. The Reaser's son-in-law. Frank, from California, has been here bow hunting. How can you shoot them? Halloween Time is Pizza Time from PHIL’S PIZZERIA ITALIAN SPECIALTIES 795-7844 Pizza • Dinner • Zltl • Steaks • Appetizers • Submarines • Calzone • Spaghetti • Cheesecake • Sausage Roll EAT IN OR TAKE OUT / WE CATER ALL OCCASIONS Downtown HOURS Tun Thun 11 30im 11 pm MIDDLEVILLE FrtlrSal 1130am 1pm Sun 4 10 CfowdMon Thomapple Kellogg athletes of the week set Each week, student athletes are selected for their performance, effort, attitude and dedication to their team and school. The students can be proud of their contribution and sportmanship in the athletic arena. This weeks athletes and the sports they play are (front row, left) Shannon McMurray, freshman basketball; Jennifer Hoff, JV basketball; Melanie Cooper, cross country; Adam Hoisted, JV soccer; Niki Belka, JV cheerleading; Kathy Uzarski, varisty cheerleading; (back row) Dale Kruger, freshman football; Brian Osbun, varisty football; David Sherwood, JV football;, Jennifer Karel, varsity basketball; Mark Shriver, cross country and Jason Frei, soccer. DUTTON LOCAL CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Call 795-3345 today and have your church listed here each week! DIRECTORY Reach Over 7,000 Area Homes Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest “People that care" f|| Middleville at the Community Hall III Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod Pastor Monte C. Bell (616) 795-2391 St. SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 MISSOURI SYNOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Parmelee Morning Worship ... .9:30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School........ 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship .................... 11:00 a.m. Rev. Lynn Wagner - 795-3798 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church Church Office Phone — 795-9266 ’ MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 708 West Main Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. 'The Church where everybody b somebody... ... and Jesus Christ is Lotd~ Sxxxn School 930am Sunday Momrg Worvo *0 30 am Sunday Everang Wonhc 6® pm Wednesday Wmw trover & 9<>e smo. 7 ® pm Rev WRtam Dobson. Pastor Steve Joctaon. Youth Pastor 8918923 Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evenmg Worship Serv.ce W 00 o m. 4 3 45 ° m 600 p m. YOU ARE »WV1TEO Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings A Church on the Word 9:30a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School Praise Service Sunday Evening Service 10:45a.m. 6:50a.m. 7:00p.m. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Sunday School...................................................... 9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service................. 11:® a.m. CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A dwndi u«xk « axraig keen aw awuiiun and the tvoHd" Ret Paid Downie, Interim Rector Phone 945-3014 Sunday Euchanst: During Summer............ -_______ 10 00 a m. Regularly_______ ___________ 10 30 a.m Sunday Service$9-.30 a.m. ft. 6:00 p.m. Morning Prayer Wednesday_______ ~________ ...7:15 a m. M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Pastor Merle Buualda Dan Ackerman Seminary intern Al Tierneyer Community calling 6:45p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Max E. Tucker Music. Jeff Vander Heide “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music Sunday Evening Service.............................................. 6:®p.m. 2415 McCann Road, Irving, Michigan MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE Sunday Morning Worship............. 8:30 a.m. Sunday School.............................. 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship..............11 00 a.m. A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY.... 9:45 a.m , 11 00 a m & 6:00 p.m WEDNESDAY.................Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m Visiting Pastor: Al Korvemaker • 452-9711 St. Paul Lutheran (Conte join our family ... God's family) 6950 Hanna Lake SE (just South of 68th St.) ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11 a.m. Church School 9:45 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 Rev Rick Veenstra. Interim Pastor Rev. Stanley Vqgteveen. Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education Services — Sunday School ...................... 10:00 am. Morning Worship .................. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship..............................6:00p.m. Pastor Wesley J. Coffey Phone 795-7076 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) Sunday School Sunday Evening Service Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship, Wednesday REV KENNETH VAUGHT LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue 9 45 a.m. U;10 am 6:30 p.m. 6.30 p.m 7:® p.m. 891-8028 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Sunday Morning Worship ................ 10:30 A.M. Phone 891-9259 Sunday School........................................... 9:30A.M. 5:00 p.m. Evening Service.......................................... 5-45P.M. Saturday Evening Mass Sunday Mass ........ 9:00 a m & 11:00 am. First Friday Mass....................... 7:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School Worship Service 9:15 o.m. 10 00 o.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891 -8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Dr. Robert Wessman (The (Did fEimr JHetl|odi»t (Clpirch 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School 10:00 a m. Morning Worship.......... 11:00 a m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . . 7 00 p.m. Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 31, 1989 / Page 5 Middleville couple is concerned about Barry County road policies by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Nancy and David Perkins are building a home on Kiser Road south of Middleville and will move in next spring. They want to move to the country, and say they use any excuse to drive out and work on the house or just spend time there. During the four years they have been coming to Barry County, they have been driving around the area, taking in the natural beauty. But at the same time they have seen things that disturbed them. "We've driven a lot of country roads around here and have seen various activities that really concern us about road maintenance, that seems more destructive to the nearby environment than it is helpful to the road," David Perkins said. Work on Shaw Lake Road about two miles south of Middleville was what got him and his wife actively involved in doing something about the situation. Residents around that road more than a year ago objected to the Barry County Road Commission cutting growth along the gravel road for 33 feet in both directions from the center line of the road. They also objected to the speed in which they say the project was accomplished, which they said denied them the opportunity to know what was going to happen to the road before it was done. Since the initial tree cutting and widening work done on the road, nothing has been done to finish the project, leaving it to erode while the Road Commission waits for money to complete the project, Perkins said. But he said his efforts are not just for Shaw Lake Road, but for other road maintenance and improvement programs in the future. And, he said, he does not want to be confrontational while working with county officials to find solutions to his environmental concerns. "Id like to talk to the officials on the Barry County Road Commission to find out what their problems are, then go to the county commis­ sioners, and maybe get some legislation to change liability laws, if something like that is needed," he said. "We have to start at the local level to raise awarness. If we don’t do it, it won’t get done." The Perkinses have attended township meetings and talked to some officials at the Road Commssion, and have enlisted the West Michigan Environmental Council’s help. "I’m going to pursue it and find positive solutions. We can use the action council’s legal resources, expert testimony and so on. Before you can press these issues, you need accurate information on the environment. I’d like to facilitate the coming together of people to work with the county in Z’y/ZZ'VNEW FALL HOURS: lYldin | Mon.-Wed. 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Hues., Thurs., Fri. 10a.m.-11 p.m.( bp Sat. & Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. < | I Warm up on these Cool Days ... with Hot Chocolate, Hot Cider and Home Made Chilil 129 East Main Street, Caledonia Phone — 891-8997 PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WHEN: Tuesday, November 7, 1989 TIME. 7:00 p.m. WHERE: Village Community Hall, 314 East Main St., Middleville PUBLIC HEARING FOR: Special Use Permit. PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS: vacant land on Spring Street across from Baby Bliss. LEGAL DESCRIPTION AS FOLLOWS: Lot 4, except the East 28 feet, also the East two thirds of Lot 3, Block 45, Village of Middleville, Section 22, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thomapple Township, Barry County, Michigan ALSO That part of Section 22. Town 4 North. Range 10 West, Thomapple Township, Barry County, Michigan, described as commencing 18’ West of the N E. comer of Lot 4 Block 45, Village of Middleville; thence West 312 feet along North line of Lots 3 & 4, thence North 66 thence East 213’ thence South 66’ to the place of beginning. Subject to all conditions, easements and restnctions of record. PROPERTY OWNERS BEING: Mr Chuck Edkins NAME OF APPLICANT BEING: Mr Tom Gartww PROPERTY OWNERS AND APPLICANT MUST ATTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING Anyone with concerns or comments may attend the Pubic Hearing or send any written comments to Planning and Zoning Members with name and addresses as follows Dr. Eldon Newmyer Chairman 520 Bernard St. Middleville, Michigan 49333 Mrs Marge Loew Secretary 203 Grand Rapids St. Middleville. Michigan 49333 ' J ( < establishing the range of values the policies really need to address," he said. The action council will play an important role in providing information and negotiating the ideas for policies than can then be used for a model for other com­ munities, he said. "I was enlightened at the (September) meeting of the Yankee Springs Township about the amount of expenditures for road maint­ enance and the genuine concern of the people," he said. "But, we can’t see a plan that is working. There doesn’t seem to be any plan." Several things should be considered when making up policies on road maintenance and construction, he said. "Cost is one value, impact on the environment is another. Aesthetics have to be considered, and safety should be looked into deeper than they are now," he pointed out. "Reclamation and human values are important too." More options should be looked at than just clear cutting everything within 33 feet from the center of road, as was done on Shaw Lake Road, he maintained. When work on roads is done, a reclamation plan could be considered before work begins, Perkins said. A friend from Wisconsin suggested to him that prairie grasses and flowers could be use as an effective and care­ free ground cover for large spaces that have been cleared, such as Shaw Lake Road instead of just being left as it was when work ceased. The more involvement by diverse people, the more options are likely to be able to be considered, he contended. "There may be more things to look at," he said, "the more opinions we have, the more resources we have." David will encourage others who are interested to work with him, Nancy and the action council. "Together, we will work with the Road Commission, the county commissioners and the township officials to take a step back from current policies and view a larger perspective so we can integrate other values. "We have to stop looking at the problem like we did 25 or 50 years ago. We know more today and we need to implement that knowledge. People years ago understood the land and that they were part of it," he observed. ’ I’m not really educated or an expen on the real value of trees, but I know there are programs in Kent County being set up to plant trees. Trees provide a balance in nature, they give off oxygen, and help clean the air. "I don’t understand the taking of a tree that took a 100 years to mature, and is still healthy. Why can’t we look at the value of what is there, and has been there for 100 years?," he asked. Perkins concluded, "They should be willing to listen to another viewpoint with ocher values. This very important to others in the community." The Perkinses' telephone number is 1-698-2310. David Perkins tries to be keep aware of environmental issues. Here he reads an article on endangered plants in a area newspaper. Li - V r Ai f ANII III 9 I| } III |1 pocket the difference between our low cost loans AND THEIRS We try to keep our loan rates as low as can be! When you’re in the market for a loan...shop and compare...and then see us. We’ll work out a loan that you can work with ...low rates, convenient terms! State Bank of Caledonia FDIC Offices in Caledonia. Dutton & Middleville 26T MAIN STREET CALEDONIA 3205 681M ST S E DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLE VILLE Ph. 891-8113 Ph. 698-6337 Ph. 795-3361 LENDER �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 31, 1989 Caledonia residents ‘send in the clowns’ by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Poets, playwrights and philosophers have long recognized that someone who can help us smile during life's tragedies also helps us overcome die bad times. The sympathetic friend who tries to cheer us up or the loving parent who coaxes a smile from a sad child are everyday examples of the much-dramatized image of the "clown" who must smile, no matter how much he or she hurts inside. "It breaks my heart to come here," said Caledonia area resident Marie Graham through her painted clown face topped by a huge red wig. She and her husband, John, also in clown costume, were making their way through the halls of the pediatric critical care wing of Butterworth Hospital. Armed with a fuzzy stuffed animal and a funny push-up toy, the two clowns waited outside the children's rooms as pediatric recreational therapist Pat Pashak checked with each child well enough for visitors. "Good morning! Do you know what? There are some clowns visiting here today. Would you like to meet them?" Most of the injured or ill children wanted to see the clowns, and the Grahams would step into the room, greet the child and chat a few minutes while the youngster played with the toy, stroked the stuffed animal or showed some of his or her playthings. Many of the children were heartbreakingly cheerful as they lay with legs in traction or rested from therapy, and nearly all had a smile for the For children immobilized by injury or illness, the day is long. Clown Marie Graham hopes her visit will break up some of the monotony of this child's required stay in bed. 7X '...... *' J ■J* . .......... 2nd Annual Community Talent Arts and Crafts Bazaar i SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1989 CALEDONIA HIGH SCHOOL 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. two be-wigged and smilingfaced visitors. "It's a good thing our smiles are painted on," said Marie Graham. "I just have to go in there and not think too hard about what has happened to those kids, or I couldn't do it." In the playroom, where more mobile youngsters enjoy a change of scenery, play with toys and have a snack, the Grahams were joined by another clown, "Sparkles" from Grand Rapids. Here the clowns could play a little with the patients, admire their coloring skills and chat with the bed-ridden. This visit was the second the Grahams have made to the Butterworth ward, and they said they planned to continue as long as hospital officials would like them to come. Their entrance into the world of clowns actually began about a year ago after they attended the Mardi Gras in New Orleans. Friends had warned them to be careful of pickpockets in the crowded streets. "I made these costumes, thinking we'd fit right in with the celebration, and we’d have nice deep pockets in these baggy clothes so our money couldn’t get taken," Marie said. "But what really got us thinking about being clowns was the reaction of some children to our costumes," said John. "A couple of them came running up to us and were all excited about talking to some clowns." Returning home, they began their local career on Monroe Mall, entertaining the children there, and have been visiting the nursing home where Marie's mother lives. Marie dressed up their two granddaughters as clowns for Celebration on the Grand last fall, and the cousins Dressed as clowns, John and Marie Graham bring smiles and a bright spot in the day to children in critical core at Butterworth Hospital. attracted all kinds of attention from children and photographers, she said. "The folks at the nursing home really enjoy our dressing up," Marie said, "and the girls were surprised at how many children came running up or noticed them at the Celebration on the Grand." "Marie gets these goofy ideas," grinned her husband. "She started thinking about the hospital because she wanted to see if we could make the kids there laugh too. "I don't know how she gets me into these things." The two said they will come to children's birthday parties and this year will be in the Santa Claus parade in Grand Rapids, as well as the Halloween parade. Marie said they also would like to learn to form balloons into animals as part of their clown act. For now, they plan to continue their monthly visits to Butterworth, only taking a break this winter for their annual Florida vacation. "It's hard to see those little ones all laid up like that," said Marie. "The day is so boring for them, we just hope we brighten things up a little for them." Pashak said the clowns’ visits do just thv. "Their days tend to be so routine in the hospital," she said. "There isn’t much for them to do except watch TV. "The clowns and the visits from the zoo do have a real therapeutic effect on the children because it gives them something to look forward to. That, in turn, helps them look forward to getting back into the swing of being well." "Our chronic patients, those that have to come to the hospital regularly for treatment, know which days the zoo animals will be here and which days the clowns will come. They have those days down pat! "They know they have to come back and forth to the hospital, and these visits from the clowns give them something to look forward to during their stay, and that helps a lot when you have to be here often." Pashak said the hospital staff makes a big deal of zoo days and clown days, reminding the children, for instance, that "It's circus day tomorrow! The clowns will be here!" For the Grahams, also, there is something to look forward to. "It makes my day," John said, "if we can make just one kid laugh.** Caledonia scene of Monday concert Featuring — Music lovers chase the ‘blues’ with jazz band LUNCH: Served 11 a m. to 2 p.m. BAKED GOODS FOR SALE, TOO! HANDCRAFTED GOODS: (Crafters from out of town as well as many local talents.) Over 70 tables of goods! ATTIC TRESURES: "One man s junk Is another man's treasure" QUILT RAFFLE: (2 quilts, 1 afghan raffled off at 3 p.m.) fouon*. consortium oouuumn ro The new Caledonia High School Commons will be jammin’ next Monday evening as the Caledonia, Thomapple Kellogg and Lakewood jazz bands enjoy swinging at each other in their third combined concert. Beginning at 7:30 p.m., each group will play about five selections in a variety of jazz styles, said Caledonia director Peter DeLille. The concert will last about an hour and there is no admission charge, he said. “All three of these jazz bands have been active perfor­ ming groups during the past few years,” he said. "This concert will be just one of several performances for each group, and it should be an in­ teresting musical exchange. ” The Lakewood band is directed by T. David Pugh, and the Thomapple Kellogg High School group is led by Tom Nash. The Caledonia lastrumentai Music Association will sell refreshments throughout the performance. HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HALLOWEEN New Arrivals HERITAGE LACE TABLEWARE NOW AVAILABLE — Custom made gourmet baskets filled with an assortment of fresh fruits, nuts, dutch chocolate, gourmet coffees, teas, cookies, jams, jellies, popcorn. THORNAPPLE FLORAL 114 River Street. Middleville Downtown — Along the River , nnc noi (olo) 795-3331 OPEN; Monday thru Wednesday 9 to 5 Thursday & Friday 9 to 5 30 Saturday 9 to 1 Caledonia's Pete DeLilie.leh, TK's Tom Nosh and Lakewood's T. David Pugh will lead their jazz bands in a combined concert Monday evening. (File photo) �The Sun and News. Middleville,’ Ml I October 31. 1989 I ^age V Cider and Christmas carols served up at school’s Octoberfest by Barbara Gall Staff Writer provided a few more reminders of the harvest season. After the dinner, pies entered in the pie-bake contest were sampled by the judges from the school admin­ istration, and then, along with the hay rides, families enjoyed such traditional fall fun as apple bobbing and square dancing under the calling expertise of Leon Timmers of Caledonia. Students also could make crafts in one of the classrooms and cider and doughnuts were served to all, Sobczak said. Though the Oct 20 snowy weather provided a "winter wonderland," the Kettle Lake community went ahead that evening with an autumn Octoberfest, marking the return of the school's traditional fall family event Last year, construction of the Boardwalk playground took the place of Octoberfest as a community get-together. Despite the wet snow, about 350 residents turned out for the event, and even the hay rides were held as planned, reported Octoberfest committee member Jill The evening culminated in Sobczak. the announcement of the pie "The kids piled on the hay contest winners, who were wagons, sang Christmas judged on their culinary skills carols and had a great time," in the apple and pumpkin pie she said. categories. The Kettle Lake cafeteria Grand champion apple pie stage had been turned into a baker was Kathryn Sobczak, setting of corn shocks, with Jan Kwantes of Cale­ pumpkins and bushels of donia and Rose Hendershot of apples for the potluck dinner, Hastings taking second- and which preceded all the third-place honors. activities. Gallons of cider The champion pumpkin pie was submitted by Chris Hurst of Alto, and special awards were given to third-grader Dan Myscak for best crust, and Ann Nurfki's pie was honored for the best appearance. "The weather forced some of our entries from Middle­ ville and Caledonia to cancel," said Jill Sobczak. "The pies were baked, but the ladies didn't like the looks of the driving." Contest winners received prizes and gift certificates donated by local businesses. Some of the guests took Octoberfest home with them, as the organizers raffled the remaining cider, the bushels of apples and the pumpkins. "This isn't a fund-raiser though," said Sobczak. "It's an event for families to get together, have fun and get to know each other as the school year begins. Octoberfest has been a tradition at Kettle Lake for a long time." This year, a little touch of Christmas added a new flavor to the usual cider, doughnuts and apple pie. Snowy weather didn't keep Kettle Lake students and their families from the school's traditional fall Octoberfest. Here, students gather among the harvest decorations, ready for some fun after a pot luck dinner. REPORT OF CONDITION Consolidated Report of Condition of State Bank of Caledonia of Caledonia, Michigan and Foreign and Domestic Subsidiaries, a member of the Federal Reserve System, at the close of business September 30,1989, published in ac­ cordance with the call made by the Federal Reserve Bank of this District pursuant to the provisions of the Federal Reserve Act. ASSETS Ready for cider, apple bobbin' and hayrides, Kettle Lake students enjoy the school's annual Octoberfest. Area Homemakers plan bazaar The Barry County Exten­ sion Homemakers are having their expanded Christmas Bazaar Saturday. Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Hastings Middle School (the old high school). Eighty-four craft booths will be selling all kinds of handmade things Seven crafters from Middleville area, two from Caledonia, and five from Freeport will join with others from as far away as Kaleva. Sand Lake. Hudsonville. Lake City. Yp­ silanti. Bank Creek and Kalamazoo All together 24 different localities will be represented The Hastings Kiwansis will also sell their famous peanut brittle The Barry County Histoneal Society will sell GET RESULTS 795-3345 historical plates and three state licensed quilt raffles will be held with the Nashville Methodist Church, the Lady Dems and Charlton Park each having a quilt to raffle. The Extension Women will have a county-wide bake sale and there will be a lunch counter. All Extension Women's profits will go for scholarships to MSU Colkge Week next summer. Some of the crafters and ar­ ticles are. from Middleville, Laural Rock, dned and silk flower arrangements. Myrtle McDiamud. china porcelain dolls. Norma Lewis. Barbie. Ken and Skipper clothes. Janet Bender, crochet and sewn articles. Gay Lee Kelley, wood shelves and painted wood country articles. The Frank Richters, wood furniture, cradles. toys, air freshners. painted angels, and Phyllis Root with wooden and calico items and Victorian butterflies to hang on the tree, tiny wooden angels to sit on shelf edge. Myrtk Freeman, needkpoint and other tree or­ naments and Sharon Kadau. hand painted log slice Christmas ornaments, both from Caledonia; Bonnie Hogan. Ypsilanti, folded star purses; Noreen Parshall, Gobles, painted sweatshirts and reversible purses; Hazel Wilkins. Kalamazoo, vacuum cleaner dolls, cover ups; Bessie Smith, Nashville, bears. MSU. U of M, Vic­ torian and Country bears; Norma Shanks. Woodland, quilts and other crochet and sewn articles; Jennie Haire. Hastings, stained glass sun catchers and 3D; Lawrence Dowsetts. Ionia, counted cross stitched pillows, sachets, sampler, baskets and wooden angels; R.. Presser, Shelbyville, all kinds of docks including scenic ones; Ricky Hilliard. Kaleva, bird feeders and houses; Lee Shep­ pard. Sand Lake, styrofoam sculpture, and Cathy Hemmer. Allegan, water color paintings (realistic) and flower arrangements There will be all kinds of sweatshirts, punch work, cross stitch, painted and applique and the new silk flower, crocheted collars, all kinds of animals, many, many types of angels, all kinds of pillows, woven rugs, lampshades and Lamps, hot dish takers which hold the heat more than two hours, wooden toys, china painting, glass etching and more. DOLLAR AMOUNTS IN THOUSANDS 1. Cash and balances due from depository institutions: a. Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin’’’............ 2,222 b. interest-bearing balances1................................................................ —0— 2. Securities (from Schedule RC-B) ........................................................ 16,928 3. Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell: a. Federal Funds sold4........................................................................... 3.450 b. Securities purchased under agreements to resell*..................... — 0— 4. Loans and lease financing receivables: a. Loans and leases, net of unearned income (from Schedule RC-C) 47,203 b. LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses................................. 518 c. LESS: Allocated transfer risk reserve ........................................... —0— d. Loans and leases, net of unearned income, allowance, and reserve (item 4.a minus 4.b and 4.c)................... 46,685 5. Assets held in trading accounts........................................................ —0— 6. Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases).......... 1,244 7. Other real estate owned........................................................................ — 0— 8. Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies.......................................................................... — 0— 9. Customers’ liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding . — 0— 10. Intangible assets (from Schedule RC-M)........................................... 170 11. Other assets (from Schedule RC-F)................................................... 985 12. a. Total assets (sum of items 1 through 11)..................................... 71,684 b. Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j) (from Schedule RC-M) — 0— c. Total assets and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j) (sum of items 12.a and 12.b)............................................... —0— LIABILITIES 13. Deposits: a. In domestic offices (sum of totals of Colums A and C from Schedule RC-E)................................................................................... 63,492 (1) Noninterest bearing’.................................................................... 7,160 (2) Interest-bearing ............................................................................ 56,332 b. In foreign offices, Edge and Agreement subsidiaries, and IBF’s (1) Noninterest bearing...................................................................... (2) Interest-bearing ............................................................................ 14. Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase: a. Federal funds purchased*................................................................ —0— b. Securities sold under agreements to repurchase* ..................... —-0— 15. Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury ................................. —0— 16. Other borrowed money.......................................................................... — 0— 17. Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases —0— 18 Bank s liability on acceptance executed and outstanding.......... .. —0— 19. Notes and debentures subordinated to deposits............................. —0— 20. Other liabilities (from Schedule RC-G)............................................. 523 21. Total liabilites (sum of items 13 through 20)................................... 64,015 22. Limited-life preferred stock............................................................ —0— EQUITY CAPITAL 23. Perpetual preferred stock...................................................................... —0— 24. Common stock......................................................................................... 1,600 25. Surplus..................................................................................................... L600 26. a. Undivided profits andcapital reserves 4,469 b. LESS. Net unrealized loss on marketable equity secunties .. —0— 27. Cumulative foreign currency translation adjustments .................. 28. a. Total equity capital (sum of items 23 through 27)....................... 7,669 b. Losses deferred pursuant to 12 U5.C. I823(j) (from Schedule RC-M) — 0— c. Total equity capital and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j) (sum of items 28 a and 28.b)............................................... — 0— 29. Total liabilities, limited-life preferred stock, equity capital, and losses deferred pursuant to 12 U.S.C. 1823(j) (sum of items 21, 22 and 28 c) 71,684 MEMO: DEPOSITS OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN .................................................. NONE I George Edgar Exec. V.P. 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 is true to the best of my knowledge and belief George Edgar 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 Gover­ nors of the Federal Reserve System and is true and correct. Harold J. Glass James E Gless Paul F Garbow �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / October 31, 1989 TKidcttcuittz Neighbors with,.. NORMA VELDERMAN Hi everyone! Well, it is good to get back home to Johnny and Cay and my own home I had a good time at Lake Leelanau with Arlene and the kids. We canned applesauce, did some pumpkin. I ironed and tried to help her with all the things that she wanted me to get done. Talked a blue steak. walked around the Lake Leelanau trying to guess at the beginning of the area. Went to Leland's library to get some tapes and some history books on the area It is such a beautiful area. 1 missed the closed circuit TV magnifier that Amy, Gan and Susie Thaler loaned me. 1 tried to read those history books I had taken out with my hand-held magnifier, and I only managed a few paragraphs before my eyes gave out. So I brought them home and am using it now to read them. Thanks to the Thalers. I am very spoiled. Betty and Paul Newman had Paul’s brother Hubert and wife staying over the weekend (Oct. 21 and 22). It was rainy, but not snowing. Then Paul and Betty met Bob and Jerry Helngel and they went to lunch. Betty Robertson said that she didn't have any news. She was entertaining a very unwelcome cold, so they didn't do much Lois Bremer had her brother Corky and wife visiting her last weekend. Daughter Francle Tobin had just excitedly finished calling Lois to tell her that Jenny had just finished taking six steps by herself. And Monday was the first day she had spent in school all by herself. She had received her special wheelchair last week So they came over Sunday to go to church with Lois. Jenny went right along with them as they walked to church from Lois’ home, down Grand Rapids Street to the Methodist Church That young lady sure has been working, as well as mom The students at West Elementary locate the "Eyes and Ears" logo on the side of a utility truck, showing them it is a safe place for them to be. UNITED METHODIST HOLIDAY B. 1/ II ii Handiwork & Crafts Second Time Around Nature’s Corner Children’s Corner (Area for children to enjoy while parents shop at their leisure.) Baked Goods & Candy Coffee & Donuts Luncheon Christmas Crafts Something for Everyone! SATURDAY NOVEMBER 4th 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. ... at the ... UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 111 Church Street Middleville, Michigan Francie. and dad. Dan. to get her body into condition and on the road to recovery . Hadn't been able to gt a hold of Sue and Dave Enders Sue said they were just busy, but had no real news. Then she told me that son Brad had broken his leg playing foot­ ball . He was supposed to get a walking cast Wednesday. Oct. 25. Brad had to learn for himself that he was limited in what he could do. after it happened On Sunday. Oct. 15. Eunice Brown attended the 25th wed­ ding anniversary of her sister and husband. Mary and Ralph Marcott. Eunice couldn't remember the exact name of the place, ocher than the En­ vironmental Place on First Avenue in Allegan County. Debbie Hooper and Scott of Grand Raipds came to visit Dons and Emmett Campbell. Sunday. Oct. 22. and earlier they went over to see their son Mike's new Clysdale baby. Now he has two Clysdales Again I made a goof. I call­ ed the Campbells the White s in my last column. Cousin Maxine Fedewa came over and Lucille Getty went to call on Mercy Bower­ man. another cousin, on Mon­ day. Oct. 23. Then Colleen and Rollie Cox. with Lucille Getty and his mom. Waire Long, went out to eat. Sunday. Oct. 22. Bessie and Karl Nelson went out with a group of senior citizens of Whitney ville Bible Church. 14 of them to Grand Haven. Jack Spencer had sister and hubby visiting with them for a few days. They live in Largo. Fla. They arrived here during our snowstorm Then Jack and Jerry and son John and Mary attended a craft show in Napierville. Ind. They were there for three days. Doug Thaler said they have been busy with just family things. But they had fun building a snowman and then watching it melt. Doug and Michael Han went to their annual fixxball game Saturday. Oct. 21. at MSU. Jim and Scott Oliver also at­ tended the MSU and Illinois football game on Saturday Jim Verlinde said they didn't have any news, except that an air balloon was just go­ ing over the house as we talked. Betty Koepl inger said Ray went hunting out west with some friends He will be home this weekend. They go to hunt mule deer To be continued next wook As part of the safety program, the pupils at West Elementary got to look at a cruiser from the Barry County Sheriff’s Department. Some got to get inside of the special car. They know it’s a good place to go if they are afraid. West Elementary students hear about ‘Eyes and Ears’ utility company program makeup instead of a mask, Some of the advice for a J-Ad Graphics News traveling in groups when out happy, accident-free Hallow­ Service “begging" and wearing an een includes trick-or-treating Students in trouble was the easily seen costume. when it is still light, crossing focus of the program the only at corners, wearing students at West Elementary took part in last week. "McGruff the Crime Dog,” and "Beary" made appearances and talked to the children in the Middleville school. A two-year-old program, called "Eyes and Ears," is sponsored by utility comp­ anies and has drivers of utility John Hampton, Barber Stylist vehicles keep watch for Member of the State Barber Association children in trouble. The vehicles also serve as a 207 E. Main St., Middleville safe refuge for children in the OPEN: Tues.-Fri. 8-5:30; Sat. 8-12:30 event of an emergency. Students became acquainted with the eyes and ears logo, which tells them the vehicle is a safe place for them if they need help. The drivers are also looking out for suspicious people and circumstances and will report them to their dispatchers, who can contact the police. The second and third graders MIDDLEVILLE Large 2 story ranch style home also learned where they can with in-law apartment, 3 baths, fireplace, alwrays go for help in addition basement, deck, garage, 2% acre, barn. to the utility workers. Mom $111,900. Lu Word 795-3723. Re/Max Brokers and dad, police and places 891-9219. where theie are a lot of people are all good choices for children in trouble. moving Other safety tips given include not answering the door if they can't see who it is or don’t know the person; MLS 131 East Main Street how to answer the telephone -------- S. Caledonia, Michigan when they are at home alone, and remembering not to take — CALL — anything from a stranger. Halloween safety also was 891-9219 brokers highlighted for the students. tillage Barber 795-7760 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 31, 1989 / Page 9 Caledonia Community Schools BDO SEIDMAN 99 Monroe Avenue N.W.. Suite 800 Grand Rap.ds Mich.gon 49503-2603 Telephone (616) 774-7000 — Fax: (616) 776-3680 Accountants and Consultants INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUE, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES • YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1989 SCHOOL SERVICE FUND Revenues FOOD SERVICE ATHLETICS Local Sources.................. State Sources.................. Federal Sources.............. Transfers from General Fund.............................. TOTAL REVENUES Expenditures Current: Food Service.................... Athletics........................... 219 864 -074,796 40,067 -0-0 ______ -0- 206,740 294,660 246,807 304,312 ______ -0- -0235,538 TOTAL 304,312 EXPENDITURES..... EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES OVER (9,652) EXPENDITURES...... STATISTICAL REPORT Statistical, financial and narrative report of the Caledonia Community School District as required by Act 269, Public Acts of 1955, Act 287, Public Acts of 1964. 1988-89 1987-88 Appraisal Value of School Property Value of Buildings and Land..................... 10,788,008 12,350,704 1,562,696 2,040,358 Value of Equipment....... 10 10 Number of Buildings........... Number of Teaching 102 92 Stations............................ Number of Resident 2,096 2,042 Pupils K-12....................... Number of Non-Resident 8 5 Pupils K 12....................... 2,104 2,047 Total Number of Students.. Teochers Salaries - Per Schedule 21,009 19,635 Minimum BA.................... 37,816 35,343 Maximum BA.................. 21,795 23,320 Minimum MA.................. 37,503 40,127 Maximum MA................. 25,211 23,562 Min. Masters + 30........ 42,228 39,466 Max. Masters + 30....... Total Salaries for 2,842,272 3,151,164 Classroom Teachers. Number of Classroom 107 95 Teachers...................... Number of Professional 107 95 (certified) Personnel. Number of Support 167 173 Personnel.................... Ration of Pupils to 21 to 1 20 to 1 Certified Personnel.. GENERAL FUND COMPARTATIVE BALANCE SHEET FOR FISCAL YEAR - ENDED JUNE 30 ASSETS: Cash........................................ Investments......................... Taxes Receivable................. Accounts Receivable.......... Interest Receivable............. Due from other funds......... Inventory............................... 1988 1989 2,055 2,104,876 6,250 51,867 10,853 -08,101 2,055 2,129,625 7,343 31,409 30,131 12,000 8,101 TOTAL ASSETS....... 2,184,302 2,220,664 LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCE: 1988 37,474 Accounts Payable................ 496,073 Salaries Payable.................. 1989 TOTAL LIABILITIES............. 533.547 FUND BALANCE (Note 3): 850,000 Designated...................... 800,755 Undesignated................. TOTAL LIABILITIES & 2,184,302 FUND BALANCES.. 116,726 478,999 595,725 1,035.170 589,769 2,220,664 GENERAL FUND COMPARATIVE REVENUE AND EXPENSE STATEMENT - FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30 REVENUE: Local Sources General Fund Property Tax............................... Earning on Investments.......... Other Local Revenue.... TOTAL LOCAL SOURCES............... State Sources State Membership Aid.. State Aid Categorical Grants............................... TOTAL STATE SOURCES Federal Sources Incoming Transfers............. 1988 1989 6.664.960 7,759.385 171,038 83 803 254 567 33,699 6.919 801 8.047.651 -0- -0- 98,194 150,119 136,273 ______ -0- 271,728 117,980 364,062 TOTAL REVENUE & TRANSFERS............. 7,478,963 9,094,607 1,653,460 434,394 1,036,286 301,157 1,791,908 519,428 1,113,566 416,491 58,698 2,594 3,889 69,940 9,045 22,883 EXPENDITURES: Instruction Elementary (K-6)............. Middle School (7-8)......... High School (9-12).......... Special Education........... Compensatory Education.................... Vocational Education.... Enrichment/Adult.......... Employee Benefits Instruction........................ TOTAL INSTRUCTION....... 545,897 618,815 4,036,375 4,562,076 Support Services - Pupil Guidance.......................... Improvement of Instruction.................. Other Pupil Services...... Library............................... 124,125 135,459 8,697 70,204 97,961 18,824 74,518 112,117 300,987 340,918 46,446 Investments..................... 47,711 50,686 TOTAL ASSETS....... 47,711 50,686 LIABILITIES & FUNDS BALANCE: Due to Student and 47,711 School Group............. 50.686 TOTAL LIABILITIES............ TRUST FUNDS BALANCE............... 47,711 50,686 -0- -0- DEBT RETIREMENT FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30 ASSETS: Cash....................................... Investments......................... Prepaid Expenses............... 1988 1989 20 483,882 ______ -0- 20 397,478 46,950 TOTAL ASSETS....... 487,901 444,448 Liabilities and Fund Balance: TOTAL LIABILITIES............. RESERVE & FUND BALANCE............... -0- -0- 487,901 444,448 TOTAL LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCE. .. 487,901 444,448 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND COMPARATIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30 REVENUE: Property Tax Levy............... Earning on Investments...... 1988 1989 1,316,408 29,285 1,009,608 47,505 51,367 TOTAL REVENUE... 1,345,693 1,057,113 253,918 346,296 282,680 413,227 EXPENDITURES: Redemption of Principal.... Interest & fees on Bonds.... Miscellaneous Expense...... 170,000 885,229 3,671 220,000 887,644 2 922 668,465 483,688 836,758 522,206 1,058,900 1,100,566 84,110 72,562 286,793 (43,453) 143,184 240,729 2,026,107 2,419,589 436,400 563,537 225,000 195,238 10,000 150,182 206,740 -0- 193,917 236,28-1 -0- 193,437 319,882 364,062 TOTAL ASSETS...... 7,742,153 LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCE: Liabilities 933,015 Accounts Payable.......... -0Arbitrage......................... TOTAL 933,015 LIABILITIES............. FUND BALANCE. .. 6,809,138 1.797,840 TOTAL LIABILITIES & 7,742,153 FUND BALANCE.... TOTAL SUPPORT SERVICES-PUPIL.... Support Service Board of Education......... General Administration/ Business....................... School Administration... Operation/ Maintenance.................... Pupil Transportation...... Other Business Services............................ Employee BenefitsSupport........................ Capital Outlay..................... T.-ansfers/Other Transactions 1986 Building & Site....... Athletic Fund.................. Cafeteria......................... Special Education Tuition/Services............. Debt Service - Buses...... Land........ TOTAL TRANSFERS OTHER 1,296,839 TRANSACTIONS... TOTAL EXPENDITURES/ 7,660,308 TRANSFERS............. EXCESS (181,345) EXPENDITURES...... 9,120,423 (25,816) SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS COMBINING BALANCE SHEET - JUNE 30, 1989 SCHOOL SERVICE FUND ATHLETICS ASSETS FOOD SERVICE Cash....................................... 39,904 Investments......................... -0Inventory............................... 3,235 922 54,291 43,139 55,213 55 213 55,213 272 770 293,186 272 770 293.186 LIABILITIES & FUND BALANCES: Liabilities Accounts Payable..... 464 Fund Balances............... 42 675 157 492 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES.. 43,139 51 925 114,236 TOTAL INCOMING TRANSFERS............ Bus Contracts.................. Land Contract.................. TOTAL ASSETS....... 11,269 TRUST AND AGENCY FUNDS COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30 1989 1988 ASSETS: KISD Special Education Other................................ TOTAL SUPPORT SERVICES............... 235,538 TOTAL EXPENDITURES...... EXCESS REVENUES.............. BUILDING AND SITE FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET FOR FISCAL YEAR • ENDED JUNE 30 ASSETS: Investments........................ Interest Receivable........... . 1988 7,573,512 168,641 1989 1,524,228 ______ 1,524,228 220,173 140,000 360,173 1,164,055 1,524,228 BUILDING AND SITE FUND COMPARATIVE REVENUE AND EXPENDITURES STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR ENDED ■ JUNE 30 1988 1989 REVENUE: Earnings on Investments. General Fund Transfer.... 745,168 225,000 320,432 150,182 TOTAL REVENUE. 970,168 470,614 5,053,215 ______ -0- 5,975,697 140,000 EXPENDITURES: Buildings and Additions.. Arbitrage Rebate.............. .. TOTAL EXPENDITURES.. 5,053,215 6,115.697 EXCESS EXPENDITURES... .. (4,083,047) (5,645.083) FUND BALANCE BEGINNING OF YEAR.............. .. 10.892,185 6,809,138 FUND BALANCE, END OF YEAR................. 6,809,138 1,164,055 �Page 10 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 31, 1989 School Lunch Menus Thomapple Kellogg High School. Middle School. Page Elementan Lunch Menu potatoes or baked beans, pineapple tidbits. Monday, Nov. 6 Pizza burger on a bun. slic­ ed carrots, golden peaches. Wednesday. Nov. 1 Pizza soup, crackers/cheese. pretzel, cole slaw. ff. juice. Thursday, Nov. 2 Chicken noodle soup, crackers, vegetable sticks, tuna salad sandwich, crisp apple. Friday. Nov. 3 Pizza (H.S. Folded), sweet Tuesday. Nov. 7 Lasagna, tossed salad, garlic toast, sliced pears. NOTE: Whole and 2% milk offered every day. Hot dogs at Page every day. Salad bar at High School on Monday Piz­ za. ham and cheese sandwich, duh. chef salad at H.S. each day. AMBUCS president Shoron Oldham presents the check to KSRP coordinator Lynn Schumacher os Bob Oldham, Tom Kenyon, Bill Schumacher and Shirley Janose look on. Rider Eric, 3, and his friend Sugar Babe pose patiently, hoping their lesson will get underway soon. Caledonia AMBUCS sponsors raffle for fund raiser this year The Caledonia chapter of the American Business Clubs are selling raffle tickets for a trip for two to London, an­ nounced chapter president Sharon Oldham. Proceeds from the raffle will be used to help “physically challenged “in­ dividuals or organizations that work with the handicapped. FACTORY WORKERS she said. The newly-formed chapter just made its first charitable donation, choosing to help the Kent Special Riding Program The county program is based at the Caledonia farm of Bill and Lynn Schumacher. “Right now we plan to gear our funds toward this project because it's operating in the Caledonia area.” Oldham said. She added that the group would appreciate knowing of other local organizations that help the handicapped as well as physically challenged in­ dividuals who could benefit from financial assistance. Tickets for the raffle cost one dollar each, and can be purchased from any Caledonia AMBUCS member, she said. The fund raiser will run until Dec. 29. when a 2 p.m. drawing at Above and Beyond Travel in the Caledonia Village Centre will determine the lucky traveler. More information about AMBUCS and the fund raiser can be obtained by calling Above and Beyond at 891-0090. ‘Loved Ones’ Day delightful, though weather was frightful Freeport Community Building Committee to stage 1 st event Continued from front page to continue in the building until a new facility being built for the department is completed. Work bees have already been held, with building renovations done to the outside, and some landscaping done outside earlier this fall. Weekends will be available for functions that involve the community until the present tenants move to their new quarters. Fro more information call Postema at 765-3016. Beacon Services is a pro­ gressive employment service that works with many Alto area and S.E Grand Rapids companies Reliable trans poriation, two pieces of legal I.D. and a dependable work history can put you to work immediately at no fee to you. Here is just a listing of the many types of positions we have available: ASSEMBLY Racking, packing, and sor­ ting positions available now. Work in a printing or finishing company where advance­ ment is the key word. We’ll take care of you if we can count on you. Ask about our Employee of the Week! PLASTIC INJECTION We are currently working with several prestigous S.E. manufacturers to fill full-time opennings. 8-10-12 hour shifts available Get ex­ perience in safe, clean en­ vironments and get paid. High starting wages for am­ bitious beginners REWORK Large Alto area company has positions in sanding, buffing, and assembly High starting wages tor the non­ experienced worker Be eligi­ ble for Employee of the Week bonuses Only dependable, reliable, and motivated ap­ plicants need apply We have a concerned staff of counselors that will work to match your skills and in­ terests to available positions We pay top wages, have ex­ cellent benefits, and are open 830 am. to 4:30 pm. MondayFnday M-37/44th St. or 4436 Broadmoor S.E 698-7979 (eoe) Dutton Elementary students and special guests enjoy doing classroom projects together during the school's annual Loved Ones' Day.' by Barbara Gall Staff Writer DUTTON - Elementary staff and students might well have been singing the old hit "I’ve Got My Love to Keep Me Warm’’ Oct. 20 as "the wind was blowing " and "the snow was snowing" on the day designated as "Loved Ones* Day" at their school. But more than 300 relatives and friends decided they "could weather the storm," and turned out at 9:30 a.m. to enjoy the school’s fifth annual loved ones* party. "We try to have the party early in the school year, before a lot of grandparents and relatives head south for the winter," said Dutton Principal Jerry Phillips. "Wouldn’t you know we d hit the day of a freak snowstorm!" "But while the weather was terrible, it was a beautiful day," he said. "Everyone showed up despite the wintery conditions, and we had a wonderful time." Phillips said he was concerned when he looked out his window that Friday morning to see snow and slush covering the ground. "I thought immediately about parking," he said. "Where were ue going to put all the cars with snow on the ground T’ However, the guests simply parked on the grass near the school, and it all worked fine, Phillips said. He explained that the annual event has been dedicated to "loved ones" rather than just to grandparents because many invite an aunt or neighbor or friend who kind of takes the place of a grandparent in their lives. We have many students who are new in the area, and some invited neighbors from their old neighborhoods, the people who kind of ‘adopted’ the children when they were little." During the morning, kindergarteners and fifth grader presented a musical program, and the second graders performed a choral reading and a Halloween skiL Flower arrangements were presented to guests who traveled the farthest (Texas and California) and to whoever had the most grandchildren currently attending Dutton (six). A gift also was presented to Mrs. Ruth Eldridge, who was honored as the oldest Dutton “graduate" present. She said she graduated from Dutton in 1904. Winners of a contest to design the program for the students don’t have grandparents living in the area. "This way the children can day also were given flowers to present to their loved ones. Matthew Boot and Katie Meehan, from the lower and upper grades respectively, were the winning artists. Phillips said that after the "The Joker* stopped by to try the waffles with program, the guests visited the students’ classrooms for fixings last Saturday night at the practice held to make about an hour, participating sure everything would work right at the coming in planned activites that dinner. Doesn’t he remind you of Craig Jenkins jr.? involved both student and guest "Some worked on an art project" he said, "and some interviewed their grandparent or friend about the past for history. Some did times table quizes... they were all nice group activities." DOOR, INC. The Dutton PTO furnished “Where the cusfo/Wf eemes firet'' refreshments for the morning, he said. "The best pan for me," Phillips added, "is to walk down the hall and have the RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL guests stop me and say 'Make • Sales • Service • Installation sure you remember to invite ot the Grand Rapids Homebuilders Association me next year." Apparently, the weather "sno" problem. su^'ia ZYLSTRA GARAGE DOORS AND OPENERS 698-7242 ___________ 3086 92nd S.E, Caledonia___________ �The Sun end News. Middleville, Ml I October 31, 1989 I Page 11 Trojan JV’s win 2 in league play The TK jayvee girls im­ proved their league record to 10 and 1 by defeating the Lee Rebels 49 to 24 and Comstock Park 56 to 25. With these two wins, the girls have an overall record of 16 and 1. Against the Rebels, the Tro­ jans were ahead at the half 20 to 9 behind good team defense and rebounding. For the game. Mandy Pranger had 10 boards and Laura Donker had 13 to aid in this team victory. Scoring for TK were 8 apiece from Becky Reigler and Laura Donker. Mandy Pranger add­ ed 9. and Alicia Batson had 13. The girls continued to play good basketball against Com­ stock Park They are play ing as a team with good team passing and rebounding. In this game, the girls jumped out ahead 33 to 13 in the first half, with a very strong 20 point second quarter. Playing good defense, with their total number of fouls way down, also aided to this victory . Scoring for TK were Pranger and Jessie Weatherhead with 10. Donker with II. and Batson with 17. T-K runners hot in conference Caledonia seniors raffle quilt Caledonia senior citizens will raffle a queen-sized quilt mode for the annual Lakewood-Coledonia-Thornapple Kellogg Bazaar to be held Nov. 4 in the Caledonia High School commons. Tickets for the raffle will be sold at the bazaar at the cost of three for a doll Posing with their handiwork are Mina Geldersma, Charlene McCorriston, Fianna Lind, Marie Welton, Hilda Chapel, Margaret Kirby and Community Education Supervisor Sara Colburn. Missing ore quilters Evelyn Huyck, Marie Wondrazek and Bea McGinn. TK's cross country team was hot Oct 24 at the con­ ference meet in Grandville. The team did an excellent job with the girls team finishing third and the boys finishing fifth overall in the O.K. Blue competition In the girls race Julia Kooiman. a junior received the conference championship with a time of 21:10. Having beaten her previous best score of 21:32 in the Hamiltion meet Trade Middleton also ran her best time at conference with a time of 23:22 taking 10th place. Not far behind Middleton were Melanie Cooper and Faith Smith, with Melanie Cooper finishing 12th with a time of 23:51 and Faith Smith 15th with a time of 27:18. Benina Poels. a senior and a lifesaver according to the team, ran in the competition despite an injury. Middleville needed an extra girl to run with a full team Bettina finished the race with a time of 30:25. For the boys team. Ed Rumbergs earned a fourth place with a time of 17:34 beating his previous best time of 18:11 in the Comstock Park meet. Tony Jones, a junior came in 20th with a time of 19 44. Nick Stahl finished with a time of 20.30. not far behind Stahl was Mark Shriver with his best time of the season coming in with a time of 20:33. Brian Belson finished the race coming tn with a time of 22:02 also receiving his best time of the season. After the conference meet Ed Rumbergs and Julia Kooiman were named All Conference Tony Jones. Tracie Middleton. and Melanie Cooper were named Honorable Mention. T-K 7th graders are Blue Champs The Thomapple Kellogg seventh grade basketball team is the 1989 O.K. Blue champion. On the road to the cham­ pionship they defeated Kelloggsville 35-89 as Vikki Jansen scored 19 points, and Sara Kaechele 6 points. In the second game, the Trojans played near perfect defense as they defeated God­ win 23-13 to get into the finals. Vikki Jansen scored 8 points. Jessica Coe 6 points. Tracy Lee 5 points and Sara Kaechele 7 points. In the finals the Trojans meet previously undefeated Byron Center and won the championship 24-21 as Vikki Jansen and Tracy Lee scored 8 points. 1989 Model CLOSEOUT NO PAYMENTS, NO INTEREST UNTIL FEBRUARY, 1990 The leaves haven’t fallen yet, but our prices have-to their lowest of the season. Get your best deal now on 1989 models-while supplies last! WITH NO PAYMENTS AND NO INTEREST UNTIL FEBRUARY, 1990! Students of the month named Middle School Students of the Month are selected by the faculty based on some of the following criteria; being cooperative, attentive, responsible, dependable, having good manners, a good attitude and for just being neat kids. The Middle School Students of the Month of September are (first row, left to right) Michael Anders, Curtis Brinks, Traci Campbell, Teri Fitch, Jason Gerhart, Michael Ignatoski, Pat Kathman, Michelle Merlau, Tiffiny Middleton, April Spencer, (second row) Jeremy Anderson, Hillary Blough, Jessica Coe, Lisa LeFanty, Matthew Liu, Sarah Matson, Kerri McNees, April Scharphorn, Kiley Thaler, Erin Wolverton, (third row) Nicole Carpenter, Jeffery DeMaagd, Jeremy Hilty, Kelly Ignatoski, Steve McKiernan, James Ramey, Jason Secord, Brooke VanElst, Kendra Weatherhead and Josh Zimmer. Absent is Rene Ellinger. Gridders up for Wayland victory With 49 seconds left on the clock in the first quarter. Wayland scored the first TD of the Oct. 26 jayvee and freshman football game Thirty-four seconds later the Trojan offense scored their first TD of the game and made the two point conversion. No points were scored by either team in the second quarter. 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(M-37) Caledonia, Michigan Phone 891-9233 �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / October 31, 1989 Caledonia misses playoff chance Coledonia's Rick Olson is brought down offer a gain against the Lowell defense Friday night. Caledonia lost the game 16-12 when Lowell scored a late fourth­ quarter touchdown. CALEDONIA The O-K Gold champion Fighting Scots saw their chance for a spot in the post-season Class B playoffs sprint away Friday with the Lowell’s quarterback The Red Arrows’ Ryan Holtz broke a tackle late in the fourth quarter to race 65 yards for a game-winning touchdown. 16-12. A last-minute drive by the Scots was halted by a Lowell interception to seal the victory for the Red Arrows. “They made one spec­ tacular play.” said coach Ralph Shefferly “Still we came back with a great drive with time running out. I found out just how good we were as a team, and I think we were pretv. dam good.’’ Shefferly said the Caledonia defense was dealt a severe blow when junior linebacker Tom Bednarsky was injured in the fourth quarter. “Lowell took advantage of the position changes we had to make." he pointed out. “We played hard, but the game was lost on that one great play by Lowell." Lowell’s offense dominated the first half of the game, jum­ ping to a 10-0 lead by inter­ mission. A hard-working Scots’ defense, led by Pete Crumback. Tim Grinage. Brent Bums and Bednarsky hung on as the Scots’ offense only ran 14 plays. Caledonia regrouped at halftime and came back to grind out a 21-play scoring drive in the third quarter, with quarterback Brad Walbridge scoring from one yard out. Middlville makes blue race exciting but loses The Middleville varsity girls’ basketball team walked into Squire territory on Satur day night. This was the O.K Blue showdown between the first place Trojans and the number two Calvin Christian Squires. By the time the Trojans were finished, they left feeling that Calvin Christian was a nasty place to spend a Saturday night The Squires were red hot in the first quarter as they ex­ ploded for 19 points to 9 for Middleville. Nothing seemed to be clicking for Middleville through the whole game as they were unable to get their game plan established. In the second quarter. Mid dleville still couldn't get it’s offense together as they were outscored 7-6. The Trojans showed signs of life in the third quarter by cutting Calvin’s lead to 5. 34- 29. Valerie Jackiewicz single-handedly brought Mid dleville back as she scored 12 of the teams 14 points. Middleville continued to fight back in the fourth quarter They tied the game at 35- 35 with about five and a half minutes in the quarter. But Middleville had ex­ pended everything they had in getting to this point, and couldn’t pull the win off at crunch time The momentum shifted Calvin's way as they went on an 8-1 tear. Mid­ dleville had some oppor­ tunities. but their efforts were stifled by the Calvin stall which successfully ran precious time off the clock to win 43-36. Valerie Jackiewicz scored 12 points. Maggie James had Middleville freshmen split pair of games Last week Middleville’s freshmen girls basketball team came away even by defeating Plainwell 30 to 22 and falling to Wayland 38 to 30. Last Tuesday the Trojans played host to Plainwell as Tracy Potts hit 6 of her game high 10 points to put Mid­ dleville up 14 t- ® at the half. Good defense in the second half allowed the Trojans to post a 8 point victory. Following Tracy Potts in scoring were Kim Wohlford with 8 points, Theresa Baerman 6 points and Sarah Counts 4 points and 7 steals. Thursday TK travelled to Wayland and fell short by 8 points. The Trojans fell behind by 5 points early and could not gain the lead. Shannon McMurray and Kim Wohlford led the team with 7 points and 8 rebounds apiece Tracy Potts and Theresa Baerman had a strong game with 6 points apiece. an excellent defensive perfor­ mance and also threw in 10 points including two 3 pointers. Jennifer Karel had a nice game, ending up with 8 points. Middleville bounced back on Tuesday night by defeating the Lee Rebels Middleville’s offense got back on track as they jumped out to a 39-17 half-time lead. Good defense and pressing secured the win as the Trojans outscored Lee 63-37. Jackiewicz lead the way for Middleville with 14 points, followed closely by Wheeler with 11. Gina Cline had a nice game as she scored 10 points. Hamilton is currently in first place, with Middleville and Calvin Christian both in a tie for second. In the fourth quarter. Bill Kowal followed blocker Brad Hawkins to take in the ball from four yards to put the Scots ahead 12-10. but Lowell denied the two-point corner sion attempt for the second time of the evening. With only six minutes re­ maining. Holtz broke loose on an option play to score the w inning touchdown Kowal led the Scots’ of­ fense. rushing for 123 yards in 22 carries and scoring one touchdown. The Scots end the season with the school’s first outright conference championship in 27 years. Caledonia tied with Middleville for the O-K Blue title in 1970. Anderson helps Middleville pass Hastings in soccer, 3-1 Peter Andersen scored two goals to help Middleville past Hastings 3-1 Saturday and help the Trojans earn a district championship. The Trojans, now 9-7-2, play Gull Lake on Wednesday in a pre-regional game. The regional finals are Nov. 4 at Otsego. Andersen’s first goal at the 10-minute mark gave Mid­ dleville a 1-0 halftime lead. Dave DeHaan made it 2-0 with a goal 10 minutes into the second half Andersen, who set a school record with 31 goals, then scored on a deflection 20 minutes into the second half for a 3-0 Trojan lead. Hastings' goal came off a deflected pass by a Mid­ dleville player with the Sax­ ons’ Jeff Lambert getting credit for the goal. Middleville goalie Chris Barton faced 11 Hastings shots on goal while the Tro­ jans had 21. Serving Our Country Dave L Smith Defense carries Middleville past Wayland gridders 7*6 After weeks of riding an emotional roller coaster, the letdown was inevitable. After playing four key O-K Blue games in a row, Mid­ dleville coach Keith Rhines it would be difficult preparing for Wayland, winners of only a single game. But a stiff Trojan defense rose to the occasion, stopping the Wildcats three times inside the 20 to preserve a tight 7-6 win last Friday. “There had to be a letdown after the biggest game of the year." said Rhines. whose team had clinched its third straight O-K Blue title the week before against Byron Center. “We were just where we wanted to be this week; we played just good enough to win." Mike Millhouse threw an eight-yard touchdown pass to Brad Eastwood late in the first quarter to tie the game at six, and Matt Wiesenhofer booted the extra point for the game­ winning margin. Neither team scored after that, but three times Mid­ dleville stopped Wayland drives inside the Trojan 20-yard line. “Our defense was there when it had to be," Rhines said. The defense was led by Rob Hunt, who had 16 tackles, and Jason Pranger, who had two interceptions, three batted down passes and 10 tackles. The Middleville defense bended, but didn’t break. Wayland had 197 yards on the ground and 114 through the air, but failed to get into the end zone after it’s second drive of the first period. Middleville rushed for 115 yards and Millhouse com­ pleted 5-of-10 passes for 43 yards. The win finishes off Mid­ dleville’s season with a 7-2 mark. “It was an excellent season for us, just a great year,” Rhines said. “We came a long ways, covered a lot of ground. We hung together well." Scot harriers take top Gold Tourney honors The Caledonia boys’ cross­ country team capped an undefeated conference dual meet season with a champion­ ship at the O-K Gold Con­ ference meet last Tuesday “The meet again was a very competitive race between Caledonia and Cedar Spr­ ings.' ’ said coach John Soderman “The Scots turned in another sensational team per­ formance for the win " Caledonia edged the Red Hawks by 10 points and was led by Todd Whitwam. who placed second in the meet behind Coopersville’s Gary Powers Whitwam improved his career best time by 22 seconds, running the course in 16:51. Soderman praised “ex­ tremely aggressive races” by Jeff McCaul and Andy Lillie, who finished fourth and fifth, respectively, in times of 17:14 and 17:17. Aiding the championship effort *ere Jason Boorsma. who finished 13th in 18:12, Tim Stack. 15th, 18:33 and Chns Holiday, 22nd in 18:48 Team scores were Caledonia. 39; Cedar Springs, 49; South Christian. 87; Kenowa Hills, 94; Coopersville, 105. Forest Hills Northern. 145; Hudson vilte, 184 and Wayland, 223. Marine Pfc. Dave L. Smith son of Daniel L. and Lois A. Smith of 8007 Kraft Ave.. Caledonia, has completed recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot. San Diego. During the 13-week training cycle. Smith 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 Marines 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 self-discipline were emphasiz­ ed throughout the training cycle. A 1988 graduate of Caledonia High School, he joined the Marine Corps in May 1989. William D. Frost Marine Capt. William D. Frost, son of William D. and stepson of Nancy P. Frost of 2771 68th St., SE, Caledonia, recently reported for duty with 2nd Force Service Sup­ port Group, Camp Lejeune, N.C. He is a 1977 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, An­ napolis, Md., with a bachelor of science degree, and is a 1984 graduate of Duke University, Durham, N.C., with a doctor of jurisprudence degree He joined the Marine Corps in April 1972. Christina Wheeler Marine 2nd Lt. Christina K. Wheeler, daughter of Thomas D. and Marshia N. Wheeler of 2085 Fawn Ave., Mid­ dleville, was graduated from The Basic School. While attending the school, located at the Manne Corps Combat Development Com­ mand, Quantico, Va., Wheeler was prepared, as a newly-commissioned officer, for assignment to the Fleet Manne Force. The 26-week course con eludes instruction on land navigation, marksmanship, tactics, military laws, person- nel administration, Manne Corps history and traditions, communications and the techniques of military instruction. Wheeler was also taught leadership by example and the importance of teamwork. She was required to participate in a demanding physical condi­ tioning program. A 1984 graduate of Thor­ napple Kellogg High School and a 1988 graduate of Grand Valley State University, Allendale, with a bachelor of science degree, she joined the Marine Corps in October 1988 Stanley W. Stevens Army National Guard Pvt. Stanley W. Stevens has com­ pleted the Army’s construc­ tion machine operator course at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. During the course, students were trained to operate and maintain heavy construction equipment and received prac- tied experience by actually working at construction sites Stevens is the son of Pamela R Hiedtman of 1420 W. Green St., Hastings. His wife, Michele, is the daughter of Janice McCaul of 309 5 McCann Road, Middleville �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / October 31. 1989 / Page 13 Brock, Bekkering, Seger on All-Conference team Seniors Kathy Brock, Bon­ nie Bekkering and sophomore Erin Seger were unaminous selections to the O-K Blue all­ conference team. Kathy and Bonnie were selected to the first team. Erin to the second team. known for her consistent ten­ nis throughout the year Kathy is a very determined player, and makes better use of angles on the court than most players. This combination of determination, consistency, and smart play has made Kathy one of the best number one singles players that we have had at Middleville Bonnie Bekkering played the second best player from opposing schools Bonnie was singled out as a tough com­ petitor. She is a steady player who never gives up during a match. She scored a big win over another all-conference player from Byron Center to help with team points dumg a tournament this season. Bon­ nie has played singles for Middleville for the past three seasons. Bonnie has a history of playing great players “to the wire. " She has a number The O-K Blue coaches select the best 15 players in the conference to be honored (10 to the first team and 5 to the second team). Athletes are selected based on the level of competition and league record. Coaches also consider the season record and sportsmanship Kathy Brock played first singles and finished the season with a 15-6 record. She has a conference record of 6-2. She also won the Hastings invita­ tional this year. Kathy always plays the best player from op­ posing schools. She was of upsets, including a win over a strong Gull Lake player in the regional* last season. She has been a true leader for our team, and has set the best possible example for our younger players Enn Seger played third singles and finished the season with a 15-7 record. 6-3 in the conference. Erin had a great conference tournament, defeating an all-conference player from Calvin Christian. She went to the finals of the conference tournament before losing a match. Erin also won the consolation bracket in the Allegan tournament. She also won two matches during the season with the team score tied at 3-3. Erin has proven that she can play under pressure, and should be one of our better players for the next two seasons. O.K. Blue All-Conference players (left to right) Bonnie Bekkering. Kathy Brock and Erin Seger. Sweet Ladies lose two in O-K Gold Conference CALEDONIA The Sweet Ladies' basketball campaign hit a sour note last week with conference losses to South Christian and Forest Hills Northern Identical 7-3 records leave Caledonia dueling with South Christian for second place in the O-K Gold On Tuesday. South Chris­ tian opened up a 5-0 lead in the first few minutes of play. though Caledonia soon rallied. Sophomore Jenny Wilkinson came off the bench to score three baskets, and Caledonia took a 12-11 lead at the end of the first quarter The game remained close throughout, with the score tied many times. Caledonia led at the half 22-18, but foul trouble and a slow start in the third quarter put the Ladies behind by four Amy Peterson tied the score at 30 with 1 minute left in the third quarter, but a Caledonia turnover let the Sailors take the lead 32-30 as the fourth quarter began. The Ladies missed a number of scoring oppor­ tunities as the clock ran down, and South won the game 44-40 after the Ladies failed to convert a turnover and missed a last-minute free Scots’ JV, frosh eagers each win two CALEDONIA Both the junior varsity and freshman basketball teams won two games last week to maintain their standings in the O-K Gold. The jayvees scored an easy win over South Christian 49-37, with Roxanne Gallert scoring 16 points, coming up with 9 steals and handing out 5 assists. Jenny Smith and Treasure Hylkema added 14 and 8 points respectively while Rosalyn Risdon brought down 8 rebounds. In a 59-38 victory over Forest Hills Northern, the jayvees lifted their season record to 11-5 overall and 7-3 in the O-K Gold, good for third place in league standings. Hylkema played one of her strongest games against Nor­ thern, scoring 12 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. Stephanie O’Krangley drop­ ped in 14 and Smith added 10 points along with 7 rebounds and 6 assists. Gallert also played a fine all-around game with 10 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 6 steals. The freshmen defeated Kelloggsville Christian 48-20 and then downed Forest Hills Northern 53-41 to earn a firstplace standing in the Gold. Debby Nickels scored 9 and Nicki Sutter 8 against Kellog- POST BUILDINGS ERECTED OR MATERIALS PACKAGE! CALL CARLISLE CASHWAY LUMBER AND SAVE 1-800-669-5603 or 455-5629 NEWTON’S WELL SERVICE — Established 1959 — Specializing in drilling and repair of residential water systems & Jr LAUREL AND GARY NEWTON rtl 550 East Cloverdale Road rj • Hastings • Ph. 945*5084 or 948-2845™** gsville. and Jenny Tuinstra led the young Ladies with 16 against the Huskies. Nicole Miller scored 12 in the Nor­ thern contest, and Tracy Webster played her best game of the year, adding 12 to the Caledonia total. The frosh are 13-3 overall and 4-1 in conference standings. Scots’ girls take second in O-K cross country The Caledonia girls' cross country team ran their best team race of the year to cap­ ture second place at Tuesday’s O-K Gold conference meet. The Scots placed four run­ ners in the top ten finishers and gave champion South Christian “a very good race, " said Coach Dave Hodgkinson. Caledonia’s first five finishers also recorded per­ sonal best times at the meet. A great race by Becky Beland shattered the old conference record even though she finish­ ed second in the race to South’s Kuipers Beland ran the course in 19:59. Rom Robertson overcame a broken ankle to finish fifth in 21:33; and Amy Leatherman and Korey Hofmann ran ex­ cellent races to finish txh and 8th in 21:38 and 21:48 respectively Heather Burns rounded out Caledonia's top five with her year's best of 23^4 Susan Welton and Tina Ruehs also ran in the Scots* top seven. The Caledonia junior varsi­ ty runners finished 24<h thru 29th in the reserve race which included many boys’ team members. Placing for Caledonia were Lisa Parbel. Stephanie Daniels. Nicki Lan­ non. Kelly Purdv and Heather Comegys throw opportunity . Center Anne Andrusiak was held to only seven points as Wilkinson scored 12 and Amy Peterson 10 to lead the Ladies. In a fast-moving game against Northern, the Huskies dominated the first quarter, leaving the Ladies behind 17-9. The Ladies staged a furious rally in the second period and Emily Ashbaugh's basket tied the game at 25 each with 40 seconds left in the half. A bucket by each team put 27 points in each column at intermission. Early in the second half, the Huskies again pulled ahead, as the Ladies scored only 7 points in the third quarter Down by 10 as the last quarter began, the Ladies rallied again, as a three-point play and a basket by Andrusiak put Caledonia within two. Ashbaugh tied the score on a steal, and moments later, a three-pointer by Peterson tied the score yet again. The Scots missed too many foul shots with only seconds to go and the game went into overtime with both teams tied at 55-55. The Huskies, however, took command in the over­ time, scoring 10 unanswered points to win the game 67-57. Andrusiak scored 17 points and brought down 8 rebounds for Caledonia, while Tara Marble dropped in 14 and grabbed 6 rebounds Peterson added 9 for the Ladies, who now hold a 12-4 season record. Caledonia plays at Wayland tonight in a conference mat­ chup with the undefeated and No. 1-ranked Wildcats. �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I October 31. 1989 Simon C. Maichele MIDDLEVILLE - Simon C. Maichele, 70, passed away Wednesday, October 25, 1989 at his home. Mr. Maichele was born on September 27, 1919 in Thor­ napple Township, Barry Coun­ ty, the son of Simon G. and (ina M. Bass) Maichele. He was raised in Tbornapple Township and attended Murphy School and graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School in 1936. Follow­ ing graduation he took an agri­ culture short course at Michi­ gan State College and returned home to farm with his father. He took over the farm after the death of his father in 1952. Tliis farm became a Centennial Farm in 1984. He was married to Frances E. Bustance on March 8,1953. Through FFA and 4-H he became interested in sheep, which continued through out his life. This interest in sheep Obituaries Homer L Smith HASTINGS - Homer L. Smith, 85, of 980 Cook Road, Hastings, passed away Monday, October 23, 1989 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids. Mr. Smith was bom August 21, 1904 in Irving Township, Barry County, the son of Orley and Gertrude (Bates) Smith. He was raised in Irving Township, attending the Ryan School, graduating in 1924 from Hastings High School. Mr. Smith was married to Mildred I. Calkins, July 6, 1929 Having worked for the Grand Trunk railroad as a time keeper and Bell Telephone Company in Grand Rapids for several years, in 1933 he purchased the former “Coffee Shop” in Hastings on Main Street, which he owned and operated until 1952. He also owned and operated the J&S Hamburg in Traverse City from 1938 until 1976. From 1954 until June 1989 he repre­ sented the Chester B. Stem, Inc. of New Albany, Indiana as a buyer of Veneer logs travell­ ing extensively for the company. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Hastings Rotary Club and a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International, member and past president Hastings Country Club, Hastings Elks Lodge, Traverse City Eagles, Hastings Masonic Lodge #52, Scottish Rite, Saladin Shrine, member and past board of directors Michigan United Conservation Clubs, past president Hastings Chamber of Commerce, member and past president Barry County Conservation Club, Wolverine Beagle Qub. Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Mildred; daughter, Mrs. Douglas G. (Dorotha) Cooper of Hastings; three grandchildren, three great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Harold E. Smith. Funeral services were held Friday, October 27, at the First Presbyterian Church, with Reverend G. Kent Keller offi­ ciating. Burial will be at River­ side Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangement were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. led to 50 years of involvement with Barry County 4-H Fair as well as years of employment at Hastings, Wayland and Lake Odessa Livestock Auctions. Mr. Maichele is survived by his wife, Frances B. Maichele; three daughters, Jacalyn Ann Maichele of Grand Rapids, Susan M. and husband Michael Briggs of Grand Rapids, Tamara A. Maichele of Middleville; two grandsons, Matthew and Daniel Briggs; one sister Mrs. Keith (Marian) LaFountaine of Royal Oak; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, October 27 at the Beel­ er Funeral Chapel with Reverend Lynn Wagner offi­ ciating. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Middleville VFW Post 7548, Barry County 4-H Fair, or Barry Community Hospice. Auto mechanics class to start second term on Nov. 27 The Lakewood Community Education auto mechanics class will begin its second term the week of Nov. 27. Due to the large enrollment for first term, an additional class was opened on Tuesday evening in addition to the Thursday evening class. Areas of instruction for the second term will be automatic transmissions on Tuesday evenings and brakes on Thurs­ day evenings. Students who do not have their high school diplomas or who are high school graduates under 20 on Sept. 1, may take these classes free of charge. Others will be charged a small fee. Dennis Ackerson is the vocationally certified instructor. The Lakewood Community Education auto class is one of the few in this area that offers State of Michigan certification testing in the evenings. Call 616-374-8897 for further in­ formation or to enroll. Barry County Commission on Aging menu/activities set Lunch Menu Wednesday, Nov.l Crispy chicken, wax beans. Italian blend, wheat bread, fresh fruit, oleo, milk. Thursday, Nov. 2 Spaghetti with meat sauce, mixed vegetables, Brussel sprouts, cherry fruit ’n’saucc, milk. Friday, Nov. 3 Fish, red potatoes, broc­ coli, dinner roll, peaches, oleo, milk. Monday, Nov. 6 Stuffed pepper, com, baby carrots, rye bread, oleo, pineapple, milk. Tuesday , Nov. 7 Vegetable lasagna, beets, winter blend, dinner roil, apricot fruit n’ sauce, milk. Events Wednesday. Nov. 1 Hastings, cards; Middleville, cards; Delton, blood pressure, surprise entertainment. Thursday, Nov. 2 - BEAUTY, QUALITY, CRAFTSMANSHIP ENDURING MEMORIALS Hastings, darts, board games; Nashville, bingo; Middleville, cards, birthday party. Friday, Nov. 3 - Hastings, arts and crafts; Nashville, popcorn. Monday, Nov. 6 - Hastings, bingo and popcorn, Maryann Lupino from the Sec. of State office. Tuesday, Nov. 7 - All sites puzzles; Hastings, remember when; Nashville, Stan Pierce and his dulcimers; all sites shopping trip. Country painting class still open_ It’s not too late to sign up for the advanced “country painting" class being spon­ sored by Lakewood Com­ munity Education. The six-week class begins Nov. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. and is held at Lakewood High School. The registration fee is $18. For more information, call 374-8897. Thornapple Kellogg soccer team tops Caledonia 7-2 The TK varsity soccer squad advanced to their first district championship game by defeating Caledonia 7-2 last Wednesday The Trojans were led by the league's top scorer, Peter Andersen, who tallied 4 times for a school record 30 goals Senior citizens make a trip to Rodney for color tour Thirty-two senior citizens from the Caledonia area, with their director Sara Colburn, boarded the Action Line Coach at the old junior high parking lot at 9 a m. Oct. 19 for a trip to Rodney It was a rainy and snowy morning. The driver was John and his wife from Sparta. The first stop was at Lowell at 9:45 to meet the other bus that carried 19 other senior citizens from the retirment homes The trip resumed, and it was still raining and snowing, more like Christmas weather instead of a color tour. There was a lot of color, but with it being such a dark dreary day, there was no sunshine to put glitter on the trees. The win­ dows were covered with rain and snow, but at least the seniors were warm and dry in the bus. The group arrived at Rodney. Mich., which is east of Big Rapids, at the Cran Hill Ranch, which is settled on many hundreds of acres of ground and forest. They were welcomed by the manager. Ron Glass, who has been with the ranch for many years through the Reformed Church Association. This is a year-round ranch for all churches to come and enjoy the surroundings and their Swiss steak dinners, country style, and their homemade bread that everyone enjoyed. Another group was also present when the Caledoniaarea travelers arrived. They were from a church in Grand Rapids, totaling about 100 all together. Some took the tour of the camp and the grounds with the ranch bus. There were many cabins that house many children and families throughout the year. Many seminars and family get togethers also are held. The manager and his wife and family do all the cooking and see to it that many loaves of bread are baked for the oc­ casion. After the dinner, with what loaves are left, the manager has a fun auction. At 2:45 p.m., it was time to bid farewell to the manager again for another year. The senior citizens were all back Area women’s bowling results set Wednesday A.M. Ladies League Yo Yo’s 25-7; Die Hards 22-10; Wacky Rollers 20M1-11 3-Rascals 18-14; Should-a-bins 15-17; Ups & Downs 15-17; Great Balls of Fire 12^-19*6. Cemetery Memorials Are Our Only Business. Our Workmanship is Guaranteed To Your Satisfaction. And The Materials To “ Reflect Years of Family Pride. We Have A Large Display To Help You Mabe The Right Choice And Still Fit Your Budget. Ku’ LOWELL GRANITE COMPANY CALEDONIA LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE • AL SNYDER • Over 130 Years of Quality Craftsmanship 891 1596 on the season. Tad Thatcher. Steve VanDuine. and Glenn Woodard, contributed goals to give TK the victory and a chance to meet Hastings in the finals held Saturday. Oct. 28 at Lowell. Middleville is 8-6-2 entering the district title match. High Series - N. Polmateer 453; L. Green 453; C. Mosey 444; B Otto 439; L Sherman 400. High Games - L Green 171; N. Polmateer 169; B Otto 156; P Ensing 155; C Mosey 154. SAVE s10000 Frankfurt per adult on round trip price if booked and paid in full by December 31, 1989. 9300 Cherry Valley SE (M-37) — Caledonia Village Centra 891-0090 or 1-800-647-0090 on the buses again and it was snowing quite hard, and the ground was covered. On the way back to Lowell and Caledonia, the bus drivers stopped at Robinettes Or­ chards and Craft Shop for hot coffee and doughnuts. Then travelers returned to their buses for their final distmations One bus went to Lowell, and the other one to Caledonia parking lot of the Senior Center on Johnson Street. The weather was bad here, with about foui inches of snow covering the seniors* cars in the lot. The group arrived at the lot at 5:30 p.m. with all saying they had a good time, regardless of the weather. The seniors* next trip will be to Turkeyvtlle U.S.A. Dec. 12, with the holiday pro­ gram of a play "Old Fashion Christmas." Birthday celebrations numbered three on the bus this time, and a couple was celebrating their 49th weddmg anniversary. Mr and Mrs Adam Swidcrski. The birthday song was sung, along with the anniver sary song. Central Carage Towing ★ 24 Hour Service ★ Reasonable Rates Call 795-3369 or 1-800635-9964 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / October 31, 1989 / Page 15 Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for *2.50 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 5:00 p.m. For Rent Help Wanted BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110._______ APPEAR IN TV COMMER­ CIALS: all types needed. All ages, earn big money. Regal Incorporated, 1-800-962-5644 call now! WALNUT LANE APART­ MENTS in Moline has 1 & 2 bedroom apartmenis available starting at $287 and $320 repeclively. Water, sewage, trash service and heat included. Call 877-4080 leave name and number. Equal Housing Opportunity. BABYSITTER FOR INFANT full lime, non smoker, refrcnccs required. 891-9271._________ Want To Rent WANTED: 3 bedroom apart­ ment for $300 to $350 per month, in Middleville School District, with or without pels. Phone after 4pm 623-5796. Garage Sale ATTIC TREASURERS SALE: Best “treasurers” around. Saturday, Nov. 4th, Caledonia High School, 10a.m.-4p.m. Lunch served, baked goods sale, arts/crafts bazaar loo! Business Senices COOK’S CARPET CLEAN­ ING and UPHOLSTERY October SPECIAL: Clean 3 rooms or more FREE DEODERIZATION. Special rates for senior dtizens and churches. CaM 79S-9337. PAINTING: interior, home &. business. 948-2649._________ SNOWPLOWING: per job or yearly contract, reasonable rates. Call 891-8750, Miscellaneous TRADE DEER SKINS: for gloves or cash, Wildlife Taxidermy, 795-9686. FACTORY: positions are avail­ able on all shifts al factories located near the Kent County Airport (M-37 and 44th St.) Caledonia and Kentwood. Some require prior production experience, not all. Apply 7:30a.n- -4:30p.m., wtr/days 2401 Camclot CL, SE. Located behind Eastbrook Dr., PEOPLE MARK, INC. 957-2101. EOE. PACKERS NEEDED: for inspecting and packing plastic automotive parts for second and third shifts. Wages start al $5.80 per hour, plus bonus and benefit package. Please apply between 8am and 11:30am or 1pm and 4:30pm at Lacks Industries 3500 Raleigh, Kentwood, off 36th St. Between Kraft and Patterson. No phone calls please.__________ SPRAY PAINTERS NEEDED: for mask spray painting of plastic automotive parts for second and third shifts. Wages up to $8.35 per hour, plus bonus and full benefit package. Please apply between 8am and 11:30am or 1pm and 4:30pm at Lacks Industries, 35CC Raleigh, Ken* ood, off 36th St between Kraft and Patterson. No phone calls please. Community Notipes ALA TEEN New meeting 7 p.m., Tuesday nights at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia._________________ ATTENTION THORNAP­ PLE KELLOGG Class of 1980, the 10 year reunion is in the works! Please call one of the following people with your address. Also if you would like to help, please let one of us know. Kathy VanDenBcrg For Sale Drake 891-9359, Trade CALEDONIA COMMUNITY Bowden Lantinga 795-7092 & SCHOOLS Obsolete equipt- Karen Mello Barber 795-7005 ment sale. Saturday, November (answer machine).__________ 4th, 1989, 9am to Noon at Cale­ LADIES COMMUNITY donia Bus Garage, 330 Johnson BF'LE STUDY: with a story St. Student desks, chairs, gym hour for ages 3 to 6, Wednesdays lockers, tables, stoves, masonry, 9:30-11a.m., Middleville Christ­ door and window frames, ian Reform Church, 710 W. cabinets, and light fixtures. Main. Nursery provided, no WANTED: Wrecked oi used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 FOR SALE: Good quart canning jars. $2.00 a dozen. Call as late as 10:30pm, 795-3503. POLE BUILDINGS - Horse bams end garages. 24x32x8 completely erected, $3,350. Includes service door and 9x7 overhead. Many sizes available. Call Mecca Buildings for your dist. rep. 1-800-544-6682. WARDS 24” 5H snowblower w/chain. Great shape, $200. Call after 5 795-2233. BINCO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION HALL 9548 Cheny Valley EVERY THURSDAY 6:50 p.m. Early Birds costs, everyone welcome! NOTICE: Due to moving and building, I will not be doing any sewing until after January 1, 1990. I will have same phone number. 795-3503. Marge Loew.___________________ _ SECOND ANNUAL COMMUNITY TALENT arts and crafts bazaar. Saturday, Nov. 4, 10a.m.-4p.m. Caledonia High School. Over 70 tables of goods, quilt raffle, baked goods sale, lunch served lla.rn.-2p Real Estate CALEDONIA Wooden 1 lot, 76th near Broadmoor. Will build the home of your dreams. Tom Wilkinson Builder, 891-8294. ‘Campbell Kids’ to visit T-K The Campbell Kids visited J-Ad Graphics News the Middleville schools to Service The famous Campbell promote the school system’s Soup Kids are scheduled to food program. About 500 nutritious visit Thornapple Kellogg elementary schools Wed­ school lunches are served each nesday and Thursday, Nov. 1 day to students in the three elementary schools. Each and 2 West and McFall Element- menu is planned around the aries will welcome the Kids four food groups, offering a W’ednesday, and they will be minimum of five items each at Page Elementary Thursday. day. And, for better health, The Kids, who have efforts are being made to slimmed themselves down reduce salt, sugar and fat used recently, appeared in running in preparing foods. The Kids gave the students outfits and brought balloons and games. They reminded games on fitness and food so students to eat well and stay that children can score themselves. healthy. Area bowling results Bowlerette* Hair We Are 20-12; Village Stylist 18-14; Burger King 17-15; Hastings City Bank 16-16; The Water Doctor 13-19; Seif and Sons 12-20. High Series - D Blough 552; T. Noffke 527; D. Levett 510; G Stevens 492; B Meyers 492. High (James - D. Blough 205; D. Levett 192; T. Noffke 183; P Rogers 181; B. Kerner 177. VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES October 10 1989 President pro tern Hardy coll­ ed the meeting to order at 7 00 p.m. Present Bray Hardy Mason Myers Riley and VondenBerg Absent Thatcher. Guests Jean Gallup from the Sun and News and Dr. Eldon Neymyer Minutes of the September 26 1989 meeting were approved os read VondenBerg moved the printed bills be paid Support by Riley. Ayes all. Carried. VondenBerg moved the printed transfers be allowed Total to Payroll..........$17,873.68. Total to Motor Pool........ 1.827.20 Support by Riley. Ayes all. Carried. VondenBerg moved the following transfers be allowed. Water Receiving to Water Operating & Maintenance ...................... $3,000.00 Sewer Receiving to Sewer Operating & Maintenance ....................................... $10,000.00 Sewer Fund to Payroll Fund — 1 4 Treasuer and Clerks fees .$2 300 00 General Fund to local Street $10 000 00 Support by Riley. Ayes all. Carried. Council reviewed the Manager s Report. Council and Police Chief Shoemaker reviewed the September Police Activity Report. Dr. Eldon Newmyer. Chairper­ son of the Planning Commission, reported to Council on the An­ nual Michigan Society of Plonn ing Officials Seminor held at Boyne Highland. With no further business. Bray moved for adjournment Support by VondenBerg Ayes all. Car­ ried. Meeting adjourned at 7:22 p.m. Cheryl Hooper. Village Clerk (10/31) New manager named at Wilder Automotive J-Ad Graphics News Service Mike Kennedy, new manager of Wilder Auto­ motive in Middleville, is already on the job al the auto repair business located in the rear of the Central Auto Parts on Main Street, ready to use his skills to serve area automobile owners. Kennedy, a mechanic licensed by the State of Michigan, has worked at the Wilder Automotive business in Hastings for a year before accepting the position of manager at the Middleville branch. The business, which has been in Middleville for about two years, will continue to feature work on brakes, transmissions, engines, clutches, and exhausts, in addition to tune-ups and lubrication, oil and filter changes, Kennedy said. Hours for the automobile Mike Kennedy is a working manager of Wilder's Automotive in Middleville. Here he locates a problem under the hood. repair garage are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, and 8 a.m. to noon on Saturdays. Kennedy asks that regular maintenance work be done by appointment. �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I October 31, 1989 5 FARO’S ITALIAN Middleville woman finds ‘air mail’ 6^ ’ Middleville's Finest 117 W. Main, Middleville, Ml Phone 795-7911 sd J cI’ OPEN 7 NIGHTS Sun. thru Thurs. 3:30 to 11 p.m. Fri. 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"We appreciate doing some­ thing that shows the impor­ tance of the good things that are happening in the schools," she said, "and, we love hearing from you." People in Birch Run, Cassopolis, Pullman, South Haven and Wayland and now Middleville all have reported recovering balloons, the prin­ cipal noted. Middleville man ordained into ministry ] FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA | <x 3 a t J-Ad Graphics News Service Cathy Vickers of Middleville recently found a helium-filled balloon from an Illinois schoolchild less than 24 hours after its launch. Mohammad Hasan, a stu­ dent in Ruth Wagerer’s sec­ ond-grade class at Betsy Ross Elementary School in Prospect Heights Ill., said he earned three balloons to launch by reading nine books. With the rest of his class, he sent his balloons skyward on Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 1 p.m. All three balloons were en­ twined, with two already de­ flated, when Cathy noticed a bright orange balloon in her back yard the next day at 8 a.m., she said. She was on her way out of the house on an errand, so she didn't walk down to get the balloon until around 2:30 in the afternoon, she added. Judie Lehman, principal of the Illinois school, said she was pleased to receive word that Vickers had found the balloon and would write to Mohammed and return his name tags. "It's really exciting when we get cards back," Lehman said. "Once we got a phone call from the east coast, and the child got to talk to the finder. I m sure Mohammed will be excited and will write her back." This may be the last bal­ loon launch, though the event generates interest and excite­ ment about reading. "We're considering not do­ ing it because of environmen­ tal concerns. We're looking at alternatives, something that will keep the interest level in reading up," the principal added. q IS MINUTES TAKE OUT OR Q EAT IN OR FAST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES The Rev. Daniel Jeffery recently was ordained into the gospel ministry by the Family Baptist Church of Kingsford, Mich. Rev. Jeffery is the son of Mrs. Leona Jeffery of Parmalee Road, Middleville. He is a 1969 graduate of Thor­ napple Kellogg High School. He has been a missionary for the past 10 years with the Continental Baptist Missions of Grand Rapids For eight years he was involved in the construction of new churches, and in the past two y ears as a missionary-pastor. He and his wife. Linda, and daughter. A mice, presently reside in Kingsford, where he is missionary-pastor of the Family Baptist Church Before entering the DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON Family Vision Care • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 J DEER j PROCESSING $38°° PLUS HIDE We make jerky, hot dogs, salami, summer sausage, and dried venison. ★ We Buy Hides! ★ Will Trade Hide for Deer Skin Gloves Moline Locker (Processing for Bow Season done at Moline only) 877-4602 Caledonia (Corner of Kraft & 100th) (Processing done at Caledonia only for Gun Season) 891-8940 ministry , he was a member of the First Baptist Church of Middleville. Area birth announced Here s what our customers say about Faro s Pizza Robin and Diana Lewis are happy to announce the birth of their daughter, Ashley Robin, at Blodgen Memorial Medical Center. Grand Rapids, on Oct. 3. She weighed 8 lbs. 9 ozs. and was 204 inches long Rickard J. Choryan, O.D Ashley was welcomed home by brothers. Jessie and Jodie. Proud grandparents are Alpha and Margie Lewis, Bob and Kaths Haukom. and Darrel Willyard, all of Middleville � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/SunandNews_1989-11-07.pdf 4d9c7e4d4d2d667e1be43ead9ef7d480 PDF Text Text X Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Middleville. Michigan 49333 118th Year 94 ^November 7.1989 T-K School Board approves $8 million revised budget by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education Oct 30 approved a revised budget of nearly $8 million for the 1989-90 school year. The budget shows projected revenues of $7,959,244, and expenses of $7,887,977, with a projected fund balance of $457,859 on June 30, 1990. Property and other taxes at the local level bring in $4,533,212 while state and federal sources supply $3,182,540. Another $243,492 is received from other sources to reach the nearly $8 million figure in revenue. The budget calls for $3,606,557 to be spent for basic programs and instruction, $2,191,843 for added needs, adult education, special education and admin­ istration costs and $2,089,577 for business and operation expenses, for a projected total of $7,887,977. The revised budget was I’m worried about the board’s adopted, but not until after credibility. I have concerns objections were raised by about the way some decisions Trustee Lon LeFanty about are made. We have to deal the handling of the proposed with issues openly. When we refunding of athletic fees to tell the public that we have parents who had paid for their will have an $85,000 fund children to participate in balance, and we end up with sports for the time between $386,000, that’s not doing millage votes when athletics business in the open. I can were put on a play-to-pay see no valid reason why it basis. shouldn't be handled tonight," The first item on the LeFanty maintained. agenda was consideration of the subject, but the board voted 5-1 to table the discussion until the regular November meeting. LeFanty protested the A one-car accident on decision, asking why it was Bender Road Friday morning, to be tabled. Oct. 27, resulted in injuries "Richard Krentz (the auditor to a young Middleville man for the school) has valuable on his way to Thornapple information we should see Kellogg High School. before we discuss this and make a decision," Board Phillip Lawrence, 17, who President Gary VanElst has been listed in fair condition at Butterworth replied. Hospital in Grand Rapids, "I've said it numerous was traveling north on Bender times, and Til say it now. We Road between Shaw Lake and should address this matter. Adam roads south of the village at about 8 a.m. tyben his compact car struck a tree. Remember to vote today, Nov. 7 Trustee Wendy Romph told LeFanty that the board was not denying the problem. "It does not mean it's out of discussion totally, it just means that we'll wait until the auditor gives us new information that we should have," she said. Saying again that he was not in agreement, LeFanty asked for a roll call vote on the motion to delay the It will be dealt with. I know it's going to be handled - a couple of weeks doesn't bother me. It has no effect on this budget whatsoever. "We didn't spend budgeted money. That's where it (the fund balance) came from Spending was defferred and that left a cash reserve." he stated. Sh TK School, p«g« 5 Middleville youth, 17, hurt in one-car crash He was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings by Thomapple Township Ambu­ lance and was transferred to the Grand Rapids hospital for further treatment. The Thornapple Township/ Middleville Fire Department used the "jaws of life” to extricate the young man from Middleville firefighters and ambulance personnel work to free a young man pinned in his car. his badly twisted car. An observer at the scene said Lawrence was pinned at the Middleville man recalls role in World War I VETERANS DAY ^November 11,1989^ Amos Palmer shows a photo of himself taken at the Great Lakes Training Center tn 1918. discussion. The vote was 5 for and LeFanty against tabling the matter. He then made a motion to table the entire budget, which failed for lack of support. Treasurer Gary Thaler responded to LeFanty later in the meeting, saying "I made the statement (that the parents might be reimbursed) last September. If we have money left, we'll look at refunding. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer He remembers World War I, being on the deck of a troop ship in the harbor of Brest, France. He was a 21-year-old volunteer in the United States Navy arriving in Europe to help fight "The War to End All Wars.” Amos Palmer, 94, of Middleville, says he can remember a bnght, sunny day with dirigibles floating overhead to guard the coastline and eating corned beef hash on the upper deck of the ship. Palmer went into the Navy on Jan. 3, 1918. He took his training at the Great Lakes Navel Training Station in Norfolk Va. He was supposed to stay on a ship that would deliver troops to the war zone, and return to the United States with the wounded, but it didn’t work out that way, and "you didn't ask questions. They could just pick you out and you did what they said," he says. Guarding enemy soldiers and munitions turned out to be what he did most of the time he was "over there" in France. Of the soldiers he guarded, Amos says you didn't ask them what they were being held for, either. "They just handed you so many troops to watch, and you didn't ask questions about what they had done," he says. Palmer joined at "the lowest rank they had, of apprentice seaman, not a fancy job,” with starting pay of $32.60 a month. Sh Wodd War /, page 2 WWWWWWif-WWWWWWWWWWW knees and chest. The Wayland Post of the Michigan State Police handled the accident, but will not provide details until its investigation is completed. Hometown group ‘Hush’ to appear Friday at TK School by Jean Gallup Staff Writer "Hush,” a rock band with all the members from Middleville, will give the hometown folks a chance to see them perform on Friday, Nov. 10, at 8 p.m. in the Thornapple Kellogg High School auditorium. Members of the group, which plays light rock, are at the beginning of their careers, they say, and they intend to pursue their love of music professionally. Jim Freeman, Dan Verlinde, Dave French, Tad Thatcher and Rustic Sloan are the the musicians and Randy Sharp is the sound man in the rock band. The young men, who have known each other since kindergarten, started getting attention outside of Middleville when they entered rock music contests at radio stations WLAV and WKLQ, and played at "Splash" in Grand Rapids this past summer. They also performed at the Gerald R. Ford Museum in June, and at the Summerfest celebration in Hastings in August. A demo-tape produced by the band has four original songs written by the guys, including “Leave With Me," "Every Rhythm has a Purple Lining," Eyes of Gray," and "Punish the Guilty." Promotion for the tape was done over the summer, with French reporting that, "We practically went door to door playing tapes. We even went up to the tennis courts so they could listen while they were playing." "This is a big step tot us," Sloan said of the first paid public appearance by the band, "but it is also exciting. We are totally responsible for the whole thing." The rental of the auditorium was handled first, said Sloan. "We had to have a parent and teacher who would be there, so Mr. Thatcher and Mr. Verlinde agreed to do that," he continued. The young men have Continued on page g �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 7, 1989 World War I vet recalls role Superintendent’s Corner Steve Garrett Superintendent Thornapple Kellogg A budget hearing was held by the Board of Education Mon­ day. Oct. 30, and the revised budget for the 1989-90 year was adopted. I would like to use the “Superintendent’s Comer” to share with you some of the discussion held on the budget and to highlight a few of the areas where you may have concern. This year’s general fund budget is a balanced budget, with projected revenues of $7,959,244 and an expenditure level projected at 7,887.977 and unallocated revenue of $71,267. The fund balance in the General Fund on July 1 was $386,592 and is projected to be $457,859 at the end of this fiscal yeaK June 30. 1990 This is a major increase in the level of budget over the budget of last year. The revenues have been increased as the direct result of the increase in millages approved by the voters. This not only increased the local revenue, but it forced the state to increase the level of state aid because the formula is based on the number of mills levied. The budget for expenditures has increased $1,031,000 over the actual expenditures of last year The major part of any school budget is personnel costs with about 80 percent being allocated for salaries and costs of fringe benefits. Salaries for the district increased 5.5 percent, plus in­ crement for staff who are not at the top of the schedule. This, plus the addition of two teaching staff, a half-time psychologist and one custodian, resulted in an increase in personnel costs of $396,953. The cost of fringe benefits, which is mainly health in­ surance. has been increasing greatly. This is not just a school problem, it faces all employers. The cost of fringe benefits in budget will cost an additional $164,398. This is a total for per­ sonnel of $561,351. What about the other $469,731? One mill was voted for athletics and co-curricular activities. The budget has a new allocation of $58,826 for co-curricular activities and a $150,756 transfer to the athletic fund ($114,611 greater than the $36,145 transferred last year). There was 6/10 of one mill voted for bus replacement, the budget has a new allocation of $108,760 in this account. The remaining $187,534 of increases is being budgeted for increases in textbooks, teaching supplies, in-service, and maintenance projects. Due to the uncertainties, funds allocated in the budget for last year were not spent even though the needs were there. This resulted in the actual expenditures being less than what was budgeted, which means that the year ending fund balance was $218,572 more than was projected. Those needs are now being addressed. Copies of the general fund budget and the budgets of the athletic fund, food service fund and public library are available at the school administration office. You are invited to come in and review the budgets, the district goals or discuss any ques­ tions or concerns you may have. Please remember to vote today. Your Board of Education has endorses Proposal B. Both Proposal A and B would mean additional funds to your school district, but Proposal B also provides for a reduction in property taxes. continued from front W Guarding a large ammunition depot at Lapolice didn't concern him at the time. But now he says, "One touch would clean off the world, but you don’t think about those things when you're young." He tells of one munitions dump that was blown up, with the Germans sailing a small boat into the harbor to set a bomb with a timer to destroy their target He remembers that the apple trees were severely damaged by the blast “They were in bloom, and there they were; twisted over double, but they still lived," he says. One of his jobs was to oversee the transfer of prisoners for shipment back to the states. "They thought we would have trouble with the men, but we never did. When they step out and have a bullet facing them - well, they wanted to go home. They were no problem at all." He remembers having to help bury a pilot after his small plane crashed into a building along the coast, and writing to the family of a friend with details of their son's death. They had been informed of the accident, but Amos knew that the government would not send any more information for months, so he did. Letters to him from home were a highlight of his time in France. Mail call was only once every two weeks, and sometimes he would have four or more letters. "I enjoyed the letters, you bet. They were pretty good medicine," he said. After his stint in the military, he returned home to Middleville and to a more normal life. He met and became friends with a man who worked at Kellogg's in Battle Creek. It turned out that he was a German soldier in the war. He told Amos many things about the war from his perspective, because Amos never pressed him or seemed too curious, he says. "I never repeated anything he said, so he was comfortable with me," he recalls. One of the terrible things of the war, his friend said, was the mortars that the Allied troops used against the Germans in the Dardanelles. He recounted times when an engagement would start with 108 men, and there would be no reinforcements until the count was down to four. Sometimes three, two and at one time, every man but one was was killed, his German friend told him. Mustard gas was used during the fighting, Amos said. "Tom Loftus got mustard gas," he says, raising his hand to his throat, "he got a bonus." Amos didn't have to think long about the cause of the war. "We stuck our nose in a little bit on that one," he explains. "We went over to help them a little, and then they blew up a couple of our ships and things got heated up. And England was nearby, and when they got into it they brought in Canada, too. That's about the way to look TO THE EDITOR: Let’s support TK YMCA program To the editor: The Barry County YMCA is currently working to establish a ThornappleKellogg program center to provide activities for our families. It is being modeled after the Hastings YMCA where the local school buildings and grounds and other available community facilities can be utilized. The Hastings YMCA has proven itself, it is a well run program The financed support will come largely from the United Way. Other sources needed for the success of the program must come from the area township boards of Yankee Springs, Thornapple, Rutland. Irving, Freeport and the Village of Middleville. Let your township board know that you would like to see the YMCA in our area by contacting a board member in your township. What a great way for the townships to say that “we provide recreation for our residents through our budget allocation to the T-K YM­ CA.” All this at a relatively low cost per resident. Call or write your township board soon. Thanks. Martha LaVoie Yankee Springs Township School Lunch Menus 3 or 4 bedrooms I > story cedar lined living room with woodh»im«*r bo«hs. wooded lot. $85 900 Lu Ward 795-3723 Re Max Brokers Thomapple Kellogg Schools Lunch Menu MLS 131 East Main Street -------- Q. Caledonia, Michigan RF/WKK brokers — CALL — 891-9219 "It wasn't long before they got into it again. The Germans had all that equipment and Hitler thought he could take over. And he was really doing some business, let me tell you," he says. "They thought we were weakened up. Maybe we were," he says thoughtfully. Palmer reports that he was homesick for about an hour after the armistice was announced, but shook it off, and he returned home about six months after the Armistice. Returning to Middleville, Amos had many jobs, working at carpentry, at French’s Feed Mill in the village, on the CK&S Railroad in Grand Rapids, and at the E. W. Bliss company in Hastings. He retired from the Bliss Company in 1962. He and his wife of 55 years, Lib (DeVree) Palmer have one son, Fred, and three daughters, Enid, and the twins, Bernice and Beatrice. Amos comes from a large family of five boys and three girls. The son of Henry and Ixjuella Palmer, he was born five miles east of Middleville. The family included his brothers Oscar, Mike, Burt, Preston and sisters Amby, Hazel and Daisy. "There were larger fam­ ilies," he said," the Loftuscs and the Corrigans had about as many as we did," he says. All in all, he says the first world war was not a bad experience for Amos. "I got along good with the boys, that was the main thing. I liked the service." BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION HALL 9548 Cherry Valley EVERY THURSDAY 6:30 p.m. Early Birds JJje^unand News Publication No. USPS 347580 CALEDONIA COUNTRY WALKOUT MOVING Amos Palmer as he was in 1918. at it" Wednesday. Nov. 8 Chicken panic on a bun. mashed potatoes. oranges, cookie Thursday, Nov. 9 Chili or veg beef soup crackers, bread butter, p.nut butler \eg slicks, apneou Frida). Nov. 10 Pizza, cole slaw, applesauce Mondas, Nov. 13 Burrito cheese sauce, green beans, pineapple tidbits Tuesday, Nov. 14 Roast Turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing, gravy, cranberry sauce, roll, sherbet. NOTE: Whole and 2% milk offered every day. Hot dogs eac day at elementaries and middle school Salad bar at High School on Mondas . Piz­ za. ham and cheese sandwich, chili, chef salad at H.S. each day. 1932 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 Ml 49058 1072 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058,9998 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE SUN AND NEWS P.O Bom B. Hastings. Ml 49058 0602. SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year.................. S8 00 Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties 510 00 houndeu in 1870 — Published by... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 7, 1989 / Page 3 Chimney fire damages mobile home in area with . NORMA VELDERMAN Chuck and Dorothy Corson left Friday for a short trip to DC and Alexander to see daughter, Maureen. They also went to Mt. Vernon. They had been there before, but this time they took the bike and walking trail all along the river bank. He said that they had exercise posts all along the trail. At each post they had various exercises to do He said that he had never seen that before Louise Elwood said she went with the Bowens Mills Ladies Aid group (two cars full) to Turkeyville for the dinner and show. They usual­ ly go every Christmas, but decided to go early so they weren't so full of holiday turkey, and would get to see a different show. But much to their disappointment, one of the three performers, a lady, had an accident and broke her ankle. They were supposed to see “Murder at Howard Johnsons s hospital Guild 10 met at the Mid-Villa on Tuesday, Oct. 24, No for their monthly meeting. The members turned in all of their sewing for Pen­ nock Hospital She said that they had a great deal of things for such a small group. Doris Apsey is now president Rose and Ken Morgan had a nice weekend Oct. 21 and 22. They attended the Lions and Vikings football game It wasn't as enjoyable as it would have been if the Lions had won Manlan Martin is expecting her son. Larry, and his family for the weekend. Daughter Marilyn is having a Hallo­ ween Party Saturday. Oct. 28, for the family. So Marilan is looking forward to having a good family time. Russ and Alice Bender had daughter Beverly from California with them for a week. She just left Tuesday the 24th. Unfortunately, she was here for the snow storm. Neva and Bill Kenyon went to Jack and Alberta Hooper’s Saturday, the 21st to play cards with their group of friends. Daughter Arvis Curry and lyla had a real big celebration for their two birthdays. Arvis was celebrating her 50th bir­ thday. She was bom on lyla’s 28th birthday. lyla said that Missey and Danny planned a big dinner and party with all the rest of the family pitching in. They had banners outside wishing Arvis a happy 50th birthday Inside the walls were decorated with streamers with many balloons. They were, of course, the guests of honor. Arvis and Danny Curry. lyla Norton, Rev. Michael Northrop, Ar­ vid Northrop. Arvis’ brother Monty and Jason Norton. Michelle and Danny Oke and daughter Amanda and Kristin. They had dinner, and two beautiful cakes, one for each of the birthday people Cakes were made by Missy. Then lyla stayed a few days with granddaughter Missy and David Oke. And of course lyla had a wonderful time with her great-granddaughters. Aime Palmer had a big par­ ty, Sunday. Oct. 22, for his 93rd birthday. His nieces and nephews, family and friends were also there There were 33 people there. Well, that’s it for this week. There have been a lot of peo­ ple that each week I have not been able to get a hold of. I seem to be calling at the wrong time to catch them at home each week I have tried regularly, but some are always busy or no answer. Have a good Halloween, and hopefully more of this wonderful weather 1 forgot. I attended my old Extension group to share with them the fun I had when the Vision Quest Wagon Train stopped at our place. There were a lot of new faces, and a lot of the regular old members as well. I always loved Exten­ sion. 1 learned to sew from our leader, Martha Kuhn. And we had so many in­ teresting lessons on various subjects. It was like going to an adult school for housewives each month. All of the members now say that they have an Extension leader, but they have absolute­ ly no lessons, except what they get for themselves. MSU is certainly missing the boat when they don’t take advan­ tage of these members. As it used to be, these women, are the energetic, bundles of fire people who ac­ complish many good things. They are the kind that make a dynamic and progressive community for the betterment of all people as a whole. Hasn’t the month gone rapidly? Or is it just me? Visit with all of you that I can get. next week. IRVING TWP. - A mobile home caught fire Wednesday morning when a wood burning stove caused a chimney fire. No one was injured in the blaze, which caused about $10,000 in damage to the home at 3493 Woodschool Road, said Hastings Fire Chief Roger Cans. The blaze began shortly before 8 a.m. when the chimney above the wood burner caught fire, Caris said. Randy Benedict, who is living in the home, had left for work before the fire broke out. "It must have been he stoked up the wood burner and went to work, and had a chimney fire," Caris said. "It’s a very common cause of fire." Hastings and Middleville firefighters responded to the alarm, bringing the blaze un­ der control within 15 to 20 minutes, Caris said. But firefighters remained at the property for another two hours to make sure the fire A chimney fire caused severe damage to this house on Woodschool Road last Wednesday. was completely out. Caris said the particular type of insulation used in the home often appears to be extinguished and then suddenly flairs up. The roof and the living room and one bedroom ceiling were damaged in the fire. No estimate was available on the items damaged in the home. Caris said the mobile home, owned by John Smith, is repairable. Middleville woman part of Israel pilgrimage Donna Anderson of Mid­ dleville last week fulfilled "a childhood dream’’ when she took part in the International Christian Celebration of the Feast of Tabernacles in Israel. An active member of the Assembly of God Church in Grand Rapids, she said that, “'Seeing it and feeling the spirit of the country has brought to life the Bible,” which she has long studied and taught. A registered nurse, Ander­ son has been so fascinated by Israel that she volunteered to spend an additional several months at a Jerusalem hospital to assist in her career speciali­ ty of counsel and care for pregnant women. Donna Anderson (left) at the Hyatt Jerusalem Hotel with Polly Grimes, host of the pilgrimage for 144 evangelical Christian leaders from various parts of the United States. Just because you have a small business doesn’t mean you have small problems. <_Aboue S^eyond SAVE s10000 Frankfurt per adult on round trip price if booked and paid in full by December 31,1989. (Restnctions Apply) 9300 Cherry Valley SE (M-37) - Caledonia Village Centre 891-0090 or 1-800-647-0090 tillage Barber | 795-7760 ; <3;^ John Hampton, Barber Stylist Member of the State Barber Association 207 E. Main St., Middleville OPEN: Tues.-Fri. 8-5:30; Sat. 8-12:30 DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. I I I “When You Ttunk ol Insuronck, Think ol Uk" 215 E. Main Street. Caledon.*. Michigan 49316 JEFFREY M. DeVRIES (616) 891-8125 JOHN J. DeVRIES �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 7. 1989 “The Campbell Kids” visit Middleville elementaries The students at McFall Elementary School were surprised and delighted when the "Campbell Kids" visited them on their lunch hour. They listened carefully to this "Kid" and asked her many questions. The Campbell Kids visited all three elementary schools last week. Here they are on their way to West to talk to the children about good food and good eating habits. DUTTON LOCAL CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Call 795-3345 today and have your church listed here each week! DIRECTORY Reach Over 7,000 Area Homes Good Shepherd Lutheran Church St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest “People that care" Middleville at the Community Hall Sunday Service 9.30 am. ll Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (616) 795-2391 St. Paul Lutheran Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Rectory Ph. 948 2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 2415 McCann Road, Irving Michigan MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE MISSOURI SYNOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES (Come join our family . . God's family) 111 Church Street Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship................... 8:30 a m. Sunday School.......................... 9:45 a.m. Sunoay Morning Worship.......................... 11:00a.m. Parmelee Morning Worship ... .9:30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School....... 9.45 a.m. Morning Worship.................... 11:00 a.m. Rev Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Robert Gerke 89l-8o88 - Office/891-8978 - Church Church Office Phone — 795-9266 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 708 West Main Street 8546 Whifneyville Ave. at 84th St. "The Church where everybody b somebody and Jesus Christ is Lord" Morning Worship Servee Sunday School Evening Worship Service 1000 a m t< arTI 600 pm YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger rimmerman. Pastor 795-3667 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Ret Paul Donnie, Interim Rector Phone 945-3014 Sunday Eucharist During Summer.......™......................10 00 a_m Regularly ............... ........... ...... 10:X am Morning Prayer Wednesday................. ................... ....... 7:15 a m 6950 Hanna Lake SE (just South of 68th St.) A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord A Church on the Word SUNDAY..... 9:45 a m., 11:00 a m A 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY..................... Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. Sunday Morning Worship Sunday School Praise Service Sunday Evening Service 9:30a.m. 10:45 a m. 6 50 a m. 7:00p.m. Visiting Pastor: Al Korvemaker • 452-9711 SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH 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 9:45 a.m. 11:00a.m 6:00p.m. 6:45p.m PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11 a.m. Church School 9:45 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 Rev. Rick Veenstra. Interim Pastor Rev. Stanley Vugteveen, Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Max E. Tucker Music, Jeff Vander Heide “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School ........................... 10.00 a.m. Morning Worship................................ 11:00a.m. Evening Worship.................................... 6:00p.m. Pastor Wesley J. Coffey Phone 795-7076 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 11:10 am. Sunday Evening Service .6:30 p m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday 6:30 p.m Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship, Wednesday 7:00 p.m. REV KENNETH VAUGHT ixxx* Scnoo StZKXX Morning Wash© xzdrn Evenmg Wonhct Weonesoov ‘Aawee» prover & Boe Aidr Rev kWtam Dobson. Pastor Steve Joaaon. Youth Pastor 6201 Whifneyville Avenue Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Sunday Morning Worship................................... 10:30A.M. Phone 891-9259 Sunday School......................................................... 9-.30A.M. Evening Service....................................................... 5:45P.M. Saturday Evening Mass...................5:00 p.m. 891 3923 Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 utth a canrtf heart jar mcr aammaaun and the vvodd" cAktcA Sunday Services*? 30 a m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merk Buualda Dan Ackerman Seminary intern CHRISTIAN REFORMED CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY 9 30 am 10 30 am 6 00 p m 700 pm CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH ".A LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH 891-8028 Al Tierneyer Community calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia. Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School Worship Service 9:15 a.m. 1000 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Dr. Robert Wessman Sunday Mass ............ 9:00 a.m & 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass.............................. 7:00 p.m. ^Ije (PH ftimt JHrthiidiat (Church 5590 Whifneyville Ave , S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School............... 10.00 a m. Morning Worship......... 11:00 a m. Evening Worship............ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . 7 00 p.m. Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I November 7, 1989 I Page 5 ‘Commands’ shuttle at U.S. Space Academy TK Junior enjoys being ‘spaced out’ at academy by Barbara Gal! Staff Writer When the space shuttle went on its most recent mission, at least one Middleville student understood the NASA jargon and even had some idea of what space flight was like. Thomapple Kellogg junior Luann Snider recently learned a lot about aerospace, not just through textbooks, but also with hands-on experience at the U.S Space Academy at Huntsville. Ala. She said she applied for the program last spring, and was accepted in the aerospace "track." one of three divi­ sions at the academy. During her stay from Sept. 24 to Oct. 3. she went through some of the training of a “regular" astronaut, learned how to "fly" a shuttle and was drilled on what to do in emergency situations in space. "The day lasted from 6 a.m. to about 10:30 p.m.,” Snider said "Then we were usually up until 11 or 12 doing homework for the next day.” During the week, the aerospace students first had 16 hours of ground school before learning flight data, she ex­ plained. Then the learning switched to the hands-on variety. In the academy training room are three giant replicas of the shuttles, including the cockpits, she said. There the students got to put to use what they had learned about flying the shuttle. They also experienced a simulation of moon walking, and had eight hours of training simulating an F-86 jet and a T-42 plane Each "track" also had to build a rocket. Snider said, and everyone heard speakers, watched videotapes, and went on field trips to Arnold’s Air Force Base and the University of Alabama, w here they learn­ ed about ocean crash survival. Astronauts Alan Bean and Michael McCulley were among the speakers, along with designers of the shuttle, who gave background on the history of space travel and ex­ plained how the shuttle was designed and how it works. Snider said professors gave TK Board revises budget Continued from front pogo After more discussion, and with Superintendent Steve Garrett answering questions about specifics, the board voted 5-1 to adopt the amended general appropriation budget and the athletic and food services budgets. VanElst, Secretary James Verlinde, Trustee Gary Thaler, Vice President Jan Siebesma and Romph voted yes; LeFanty voted no. The public library budget was approved 6-0. In other action at last week's meeting, the board approved the addition of one custodian and authorized the sale of a used Army surplus wrecker and snow plow by accepting bids. After preliminary discus­ sion, the board asked the Personnel Committee to study the rate structure of the Community Education poo! employees. They also agreed 6-0 to buy four buses from Woodland International. Garrett reported that if the board ordered the units now, they could get delivery by next September at the same price as the last unit. He said one bus could be paid for out of the 1989-90 budget and the other three out of the 1990-91 budget. Saying there was no contract violation, the Personnel Committee also made a recommendation to the board to deny two grievances from school employees. The board voted to deny both grievances. GYMNASTICS IN MOTION Formerly Caledonia Gymnastics of Middleville ... is now under new ownership of Cathy Moma She has taught at the gym this last year, and is very excited and motivated to make this the best dub in the area academs made her realize how big space is and how much there is left to explore. "It made me think a lot more about the space pro­ gram." she said. "And I understood all the abbrevia­ tions they used when the last shuttle went up. That was fun." She said anyone interested in applying to the program should have good skills in math and science. "We used those areas a kx." she emphasized. Snider explained that the program is divided into three age levels, with a space camp set up for fourth-through sixth-graders, a level I academy for seventh through ninth graders and the academy itself for students 16 to 20 years of age. While definitely interested in a career in science. Snider said she thinks her interests lean toward launching into the ocean rather than into outer space. "Right now. I’m still most­ ly interested in marine biology.” she said. "But space academy definitely was a great ex­ perience We worked really hard, but it was fun and we learned so much you couldn’t leam in a regular school." State Farm Medicare Supplement insurance* It can pay some charges Medicare doesn’t can. Lon LeFanty — Agent — 403 West Main Middleville TK junior Luann Snider found her week at the Na­ tional Space Academy fun and educational. talks on astronomy, and the students took a tour of the rocket museum at the academy. At the end of the week, she said, students underwent four two-hour trainings called "missions." in which the young people had to suc­ cessfully simulate launching their craft, docking with a space lab and landing safely. During these short mis­ sions. the students were graded to see what post each would earn for the big 24-hour mission. During this final simula­ tion, the students each were assigned a role on the crew and they performed as though they actually were in space for 24 hours, Snider said. "We even slept for one shift, just like you’d do on a real mission," she said. During the "flight,” the counselor controlling the simulation would throw the crew problems like a meteor shower that knocked out the ship’s signal and oxygen and caused a radiation leak. "Everyone was dying from the radiation," said Snider, who was the space shuttle commander, "and we had to walk in space to repair the lab. We were graded excellent’ in our teamwork and the way we deployed the solar panels. We actually had to build our own after the power went out." After completing the big mission, the students attended a graduation ceremony, which ended the week’s activities. "It was great, and I’d love to do it again," Snider said of the experience. "It was in­ teresting and I made friends from all over, like Mexico. Puerto Rico. Canada and just about everywhere in the United States. "The hands-on learning made all the work seem like fun." Snider said the week at the BUS. (616) 795-7925 Res: (616) 795-7184 Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there. •Not connected with or endorsed by the U.S Government or the Federal Medicare Program tc« Company Hom, BKxxninglon HHncM* YOU CAN GET BEHIND THAT WHEEL WITH OUR AUTO LOAN The car of your dreams Is as close as our affordable aufo loan that lets you tailor your monthly payments to suit your budget. WE ARE NOW STARTING OUR 8 WEEK SESSIONS We offer classes for all ages and levels preschool, beginner, in­ termediate and advanced We also have a girls and boys USFG competi­ tion team Surplus food distribution scheduled Classes are held Mon thru Thurs and Sat mornings Everyone is welcome Kids, we also have hours available to rent the gym for that special party Surplus food distributions for the Caledonia area will be held Nov. 16 at the Holy Family Catholic Hall on Kraft Avenue. The food will be distributed from 10 a m. to 4:30 p.m. It is suggested that those wish to receive the commodities bring their own bags or containers and they should bring registration cards for proof of eligibility. For more information, call 891-8135. We are located 101 E Main St in Middleville If interested in classes or rental information, please call 795 7620 or 795^3410 See ya at the gym! - CATHY MOMA State Bank of Caledonia Offices in Caledonia. Dutton & Middleville 267 MAIN STREET CALEDONIA 3205 68 TH ST S.E DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE Ph. 891-8113 Ph. 698-6337 Ph. 795-3361 FDIC LENDER �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 7, 1989 West Elementary students break piggy banks to help by all the rooms would be. Most teachers made a fun and practical lesson of the fund-raising, Erb said. "We collected and counted the money on Monday morning, and asked all the classes to estimate how much the total was before we told them the amount," she continued. Beth Bauer's third grade class agreed on the figure of $192, making them the "best" guessers. The students know what the donations will go for. "For Hurricane Hugo. For blankets and stuff," said John Boom. "New buildings, because they all fell down," added Kevin Lee. Cindy Sines said the money would buy wood to build new houses. Cal Abbott said it would go "to build bridges back up," and Matthew Reil said he knew the money would help "people who were hurt." Joyce Morgan, Blood Drive chair of the Barry County Red Cross unit, accepted the check with the chapter's thanks. "All the chapters of the Red Cross were expected to raise more money to help," she Victims of the recent disasters, "The Earthquake of 1989" and "Hurricane Hugo," are receiving help from everywhere in the United States, and the kids from West Elementary in Middleville are doing their part, said second grade teacher Shelley Erb. With pennies and nickels taken from their piggy banks, the students gave a check to the Barry County Red Cross last Wednesday to help the victims of the natural disasters. "We held a collection drive for one week, and all the money came from the children's piggy banks," Erb reported The teachers and students worked on lessons that involved the fund drive, she said. Some teachers used the exercise to point out the value of the Golden Rule. The students thought about if they were ever in a disaster and how they would like to be treated. Another teacher used the event to highlight math. If the students knew that each classroom collected $12, they were asked to figure out how much the entire amount given Shelley’ Erb’s and Beth Bauer’s class helped present a check for the victi.ns of the earthquake and Hurricane Hugo to the Red Cross. Accepting the check for over $200 is Joyce Morgan ^rom the Barry County Red Cross. said. "They never said how much, but whatever it is, we have more than covered it with the help of the residents of Barry County. People in Barry County are very generous - like these kids who gave pennies and nickels. They showed that change counts, too. Together, we did a fantastic job." Middleville Community Pool has something for everyone by Jean Gallup Staff Writer With colder weather approaching, people who can no longer go outdoors for exercise and activity look for alternatives. One such alternative might be the Community Pool at Thornapple Kellogg High School, where people of all ages are invited to use the pool for exercise or just plain fun. Besides programs for the public, the pool and its director, Terri VanderKooi, have a full range of activities for the children in the TK schools. A parents' day was held recently at the pool to show the parents of second and third graders the progress their children had made on basic water skills, VanderKooi said. "We demonstrated the skills the children had learned over seven weeks," she noted, "like rhymthic breathing, the American Crawl, sitting, kneeling and standing dives, 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 20% GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFTS! OFF ALL DENIM! Free Gift Wrap I Gift Certificates Always Fit!! Phone 672-7288 Rio and Cherokee tffAND BOX and tuck and feet-first surface dives," she reported. The seven weeks of work by the small students showed amazing results in the children when compared with the first sessions, she noted. They also learned the elementary backstroke, how to tread water and leveling off. "If children are just learning to swim and they accidentally fall into the water, leveling off will teach them how to get back out," she said. Underwater swimming and floating were also learned during the course. "They really worked hard on self rescue and the rescue of others. They all know the meaning of 'reach, throw, never go,' for the rescue of others," she stressed. "The kids all worked very hard." The pool programs provide instruction for students from kindergarten through ninth grade, with programs tailored to the ability and age of the 11925 Marsh Rd / (Next to South Side Pizza) Tues Fri. 10-8; Sat 9-8; _____ Closed Sunday & Monday i Practicing the "reach, throw, never go" part of rescuing others are (left to right) Jeremy Reed, Amber West, Holly DeVries and Ron Strouse. Aaron Tabor and Terri Vander Kooi worked with the children. students. "We start with kinder­ garteners with a short course; kind of an introduction. We go very slow and use games and singing. At this level, we have parent participation, and the class only lasts two or three weeks. Parent-Teacher conferences set for TK Schools The teaching staff of Thor­ napple Kellogg High School will be conducting ParentTeacher Conferences in the high school, Wednesday, Nov. 15, and Thursday, Nov. 16, beginning at 5 and ending at 8 p.m. High school classes will be in session from noon to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 15, with conferences following from 5 until 8 p.m. On Thursday, Nov. 16, a regular school day will be held from 8:30 a m. through 3 p.m. Again, conferences will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday evening School will be in session from 8:30 to 11:25 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 17. If parents find it difficult to attend the conferences dunng the scheduled time, they are asked to call the high school office (795-3394), and a more convenient appointment will be arranged Report cards and grades will be distributed to the parents at the conferences. The second and third grades they like, she said. "We have an adult aqua­ learn the basics of water exercise class led by Elaine safety and rescue, she said. "When in the fourth and McWhinney," on Monday and fifth grades, we are basically Wednesdays from 7; 15 to 8 adding swimming strokes. p.m., and adult lap swims There are 12 in all, and they Monday through Thursday get to learn things like the from 4:30 to 6 p.m., she sidestroke and the whip kick. said. "By the ninth grade, we Tuesday and Thursdays have very strong swimmers from 6 to 7 p.m. are set for with basic and advanced family swim time, followed rescue skills. by an open swim from 7 to 8 Most higher grades have a p.m. seven-week course, she On Saturdays, the pool is pointed ouL used for open and family The public can also benefit swims from noon to 1:30 from the use of the pool if p..m. ANY TIME IS PIZZA TIME! 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Just as in other areas of the company, computers play a key role in fire protec­ tion engineering at Steelcase. Engineer Pat Knight of Caledonia demonstrates the kinds of information stored on the computer. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Most of us associate fire protection with the local fire department and its familiar trucks and life saving equipment. But Pat Knight of Caledonia wishes more people, especial­ ly more students, knew that fire protection also has been an option for engineers since the turn of the century And the need for fire pro­ tection engineers is growing. ■‘Ninety-nine percent of FPE (fire protection engineer­ ing) graduates are getting jobs right out of school and at com­ parable salaries to other entry­ level engineering jobs,’’ Knight said. “The three ex­ isting training programs in this country aren’t graduating enough people to fill the needs of industry and government.’’ Knight, who oversees fire protection services at Steelcase, said the need for FPEs is especially great in major companies like oil and insurance, in large architec­ tural firms and in a safety­ conscious industrial world. “Some contractors even hire their own fire protection engineer as part of tl*eir staff,” he said. Consulting is another possibility for a fire protection engineer because small com­ panies can’t afford to hire their own. he added “This is a professional career, not a one-year shot,” Knight emphasized. “There is a real chance to develop pro­ fessionally; there is a chance to move up and there is much flexibility in the field. “The unique thing is that this field takes all the other engineering fields and sort of combines them. You need to understand engineering in many facets, plus there are physical science applications.” He said FPEs don’t have to wait around to get real ex­ perience either. There is a lot of hands-on experience from the beginning. “This is especially true if your’re working in the area of designing fire protection for an industry or company. You might be working right at the construction site, overseeing what is being done. ” Knight added that the field is an excellent one for women, since there are only a few female FP engineers. 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Middleville Road — Middleville Worcester Polytechnic In­ stitute in Worcester, Mass. “Thousands of new fire protection engineers will be needed by government and in­ dustry over the next five years.” Lucht was quoted as saying. “But our program at WP1. together with those at Oklahoma State University and the University of Maryland, will graduate fewer than 75 this year.” Lucht was quoted as saying that a need also exits for doctoral-level fire protection engineers to write textbooks, serve as FPE faculty and pro­ vide scholarly leadership. In the same article. Ward quoted Jim Milke, lecturer at the University of Maryland’s Department of Fire Protection Engineering as saying, “If students could only see how wide open and lucrative the job market is now in FPE, then we’d have a lot more enrollments Demand is so high, the job market doesn’t have up-and-down cycles like other enginering disciplines.” The three schools offer slightly different programs. WP1 students can choose a dual-degree option, earning a traditional engineering degree plus the FPE master’s degree in about five years. Management students can choose a fire protection con­ centration and graduate in­ ternship program Evening classes also are offered. At Oklahoma Sure, the em­ phasis is on industrial loss control, while the University of Maryland program prides itself as the only accredited undergraduate program solely for FPE education. The stu­ dent’s first two years at Maryland, however, are ex­ actly like those of any other engineering student as the FPE classes are taken in the last two years FPE educators quoted in Ward’s article agree that many of their students know about the field because they had fnends or family involved in firefighting All agree that more students at the high school and beginning college lesel need to be made aware of the opportunities in the field Knight explained that fire protection services at Steelcase include a variety of jobs. "Because of the size of the company, we do just about every thing in the area of fire protection," he said. "However, our goal is to pre­ vent major loss.” The Steelcase FPE depart­ ment trains its own fire brigade personnel, for instance. “These are not firemen," he emphasized. “But they are trained on how to respond in emergencies.” The FPE department is responsible for inspecting all facilities for hazards and pro­ tection needs, especially after remodeling is done. The department also ap­ proves or rejects plans for fire protection when a new building is constructed. “Fire protection for the Corporate Development Center (the “pyramid”) took three years to plan and com­ plete.” Knight pointed out. The engineers also interact with all the contractors, and only after their review do the ill plans go to insurers and local authorities for approval. The department also main­ tains equipment like the sprinkler systems, and must develop testing procedures for the maintenance of that equipment. They respond to emergen­ cies within the company and. when necessary, interact with the fire department. Code enforcement is also part of the fire protection ser­ vices at Steelcase. Knight said. The department now con­ sists of two engineers, four specialists and two on-call persons. Knight added. Milke was quoted as saying that the field provides engineering students “a general background and we teach them how to think. We can show them a booming FPE market with initial salaries comparable to any other engineering discipline As industry and government see the need for. and the abili­ ty of. our graduates. I think fire protection engineering as a career will get the recogni­ tion it deserves ” Knight, who is a graduate of the Oklahoma State program, affirmed Milke’s statement. “There arc definitely more jobs than people, and these are jobs with entry level salaries of $26.000-$30. (XX) and lots of mobility.” He said he would be happy to talk with any student in­ terested in the fire protection engineering field. He can be reached by calling Steelcase and asking for the fire protec­ tion services department. 5l 4 mln il i iilmliulml n ilm| 11 ilmlml n il ml mini! mlnil mil ui. jjI 31 EUROPEAN SUN SPA and THE FIRM Located in Caledonia Village Centre (between D&W and Rite-Aid) On M-37 891-1820 - OPEN Mon.-Thurs. 8 to 8 Friday 9 to 7 Saturday 9 to 4 30 00 UNLIMITED TONNING 3 Months Unlimited Toning.............. 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She and her husband, Craig, worked for a while as a truck­ driving team, and routinely drove to the West Coast. ’’We thought then, what a neat place to live,'" Vaughan recalled of their decision to move west, "so we were happy when I was accepted into dentistry school there. We went to California because we thought we wanted to live there, but after four years in L.A., we were ready to come back to Michigan." Returning to Grand Rapids, she practiced three years with Dr. Carl Richards and then worked in Middleville with Dr. F. James Budde for a year and a half. "Now it’s time for me to open my own practice," she said. Vaughan said one of her professional goals is to help her patients prevent dental problems as well as cure them. "I’m big on education," she said. "I’ve set up a special Dr. Robin Vaughan room to show videos that will help the children understand how to take care of their teeth. There are a number of good ones; some even have cartoon characters to appeal to the younger children. "I’ll have some videos that are designed for adults, too. They can see the video that will explain everything the dentist is doing in certain circumstances, just in case I leave out something. "It doesn’t matter how beautiful my dentistry work is," Vaughan emphasized, "if my patients don’t take care of their teeth at home. All my work is for nothing without good home care." Vaughan said she will use her "special room" to show patients x-rays, models and DEER PROCESSING $38°° PLUS HIDE We make jerky, hot dogs, salami, summer sausage, and dried venison. ★ We Buy Hides! ★ Will Trade Hide for Deer Skin Gloves case presentations as well as videos so they will understand more about the dental work that needs to be done. Her new office is located at 9809 Cherry Valley (M-37), next to the Cherished Memories bridal and formal wear shop. She will take appointments as of Nov. 6, and will start seeing patients next Monday. "The carpet should be in by then," she laughed. The Vaughans, who have lived in the Caledonia area for the past two years, said they have been pleased with the work done by local contractors in finishing the office space. "Now I’m just looking forward to meeting new patients," she said. Parent-Teacher Conferences to get underway at Caledonia The Caledonia Community Schools will begin their fall parent-teacher conferences this evening from 6 to 9 p.m. Students will attend school only in the morning on Wednesday. Nov. 8. and con­ ference hours for the parents of elementary and middle school students will run from 1 to 4 p.m. No conferences will be held at the high school on Wednes­ day because of a faculty School Improvement Team meeting Parents, however, are en­ couraged to "play student" Wednesday morning and at­ tend school in their son or daughter's place. Classes begin at 7:45 a.m., and shortened versions of all classes will be held until dismissal at 11 a.m. Students will attend a full day of school Thursday, and conferences again will be held from 6 to 9 p.m. No school will be in session Friday. Nov. 10. Members of the committee that will stage the annual all night party for TK seniors after graduation next May spent several hours decorating the hall to suprise the senior class. The group will also sponsor a holiday dance in December to raise funds. Parents surprise seniors at TK School The "senior's hall" took on the character of the "Pet Semitary" after several parents decorat­ ed the area with symbols from the horror movie. Liz Belson even rented the video and watched it, so she would know what was in-volved. Here, she sets up headstones of some of the pets buried in the fictional ceme-tery. David and Eileen (Jahnke) Trestain are pleased to an­ nounce the birth of their first child, Patricia Helene. She was bom Oct.7, 1989 and weighed 7 lbs. 15 ozs. Her parents live in Plano, Texas. Her grandparents are Rick and Karen Trestain of Portage and Norman and Patricia Jahnke of Allendale, formerly of Middleville. FOOT PAIN? • Corns • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain Dr. Terrence J. E mi ley NEW OFFICE FOR PODIATRY 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call. 891-9133 for Your Appointment Moline Locker STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE (Processing for Bow Season done at Moline only) 877-4602 AGENCY Caledonia (Comer of Kraft & 100th) (Processing done at Caledonia only for Gun Season) in the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 in Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-8940 (616) 891-9294 / Stauffers to mark 50th The children of David and Mildred (Cisler) Stauffer will honor their parents with a family gathering to observe their golden wedding anniversary Sunday, Nov. 12, at Crystal Springs Country Club The couple was married on Nov. 11 1939, in Middleville. The Stouffers' children are Terry and Janet Simpson. Lorry and Dawn Stauffer and Tom Stauffer. They have seven grandchildren. HOMEOWNERS MOBILE HOMEOWNERS FARM-INLAND MARINE won KER S COMPENSATION COMMERCIAL-LIABILITY �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 7. 1989 / Page 9 Caledonia merchants provide Halloween parade and prizes Fifteen members of the Caledonia Moll Associotion offered Holloween beauties and beasts a chance to show off and win prizes at the moll's annual Halloween party. Judges Lillian Schultz, Fianna Lind and lone Aidrink picked the funniest, the scariest and the most beautifully costumed guests os the 81 entries paraded around the parking lot. The guests were led by a motley group of Caledonia High School and Middle School musicians. The Association donated $25 to the band, served cider and doughnuts to all and provided prizes for the best costumes. First place winners received three fivedollar gift certificates and socond-place winners received a six-pack of pop. Winning second place for the funniest costume was Kurt Kaechele,(left), with first place going to Lisa Postmus,(back row, center). Scariest honors went to Ryan Bowyer,(front left) second place, and Sam Neely, (back right) first place. Judged most beautiful were Denise Robinson, (front center) first place, and Brooke Nagel, second place. Caledonia High School and Middle School band members provided the music os they led the Halloween guests around the Village Centre parking lot. For Sale Call for Classifieds FIREWOOD: Oak or Sugar Maple, !4 cord $31. 891-1838. PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 FREEZER: Scars Kenmore, 15.9 cu. fL 891-1650. Rates: 5 words for *2.50 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 5:00 p.m. Fifteen-month-old Stephanie Twiss is fascinated by the costumes of the other party-goers. 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New songs written by the band members will be featured in the Friday night program, along with other material written by them, and songs by other artists. "Water," "When You’re Down," and "I Yearn For You," are all new songs that will be performed. Sloan reports that private engagements are picking up for the group, and the their tape has sold out at "The Vinyl Solution," a record and fromtrontpage tape shop on 28th Street in Grand Rapids. "We’ve had to bring them more tapes several times," Sloan said with pride. Sloan is attending Grand Rapids Junior College, and French is studying at Western Michigan University, but that doesn't stop them from promoting the coming event. "I’m selling tickets at J.C. and Dave is selling them at Western, and my mom is doing a fantastic job of selling them at "Hair We Are," he said, “and you can get one from any band member." “Couldn’t Collect a Cent!” Most theft insurance now requires evidence of forcible I entry to collect a loss claim. Be sure your auto is locked — I your home and place of business securely locked when you are away. BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington Si (M 37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 APPEAR IN TV COMMERCIALS: all types needed. All ages, cam big money, Regal Incorporated, 1-800-962-5644 call now! ASSEMBLY! WORK AT HOME Electronic parts, crea­ tive crafts, wooden novelties. Excellent income! 504-646-2335.______________ POLE BUILDINGS - Horse bams and garages. 24x32x8 completely erected, $3,350. Includes service door and 9x7 overhead. Many sizes available. Call Mecca Buildings for your dist. rep. 1-800-544-6682. Fresh — Wanted Business Services LOVING CARING PERSON : to watch my 2 children parttime, three days, newborn and 3% year old. My home or yours. Prefer Middlcvillc/Wayland area and north. 795-7067 anytime. COOK’S CARPET CLEAN ING offers a Thanksgiving Gift Certificate for your sweetheart. SurprLse her and bless her with clean carpets and upholstery. <Tall Sandy for details 795-9337. __ ___ For Sale Automotive PAINTING: interior, home & business. 948 2649. ________ FOR SALE: 1983 Pontiac Bonneville, $3800 or best offer. Call after 4pm, 891-1781. SNOWPLOWING: per job or yearly contract, reasonable rates. Call 891-8750. Boorsmo Donuts & coffee. Hot Chocolate EASY WORK! Excellent pay! Assemble produces at home. Call for information. 504-641-8003 Ext 6149. C |l flfl I Bratsl| In a hurry: hot DOCS EQC . —r (For Lunch) FACTORY: at least 30 people needed to start work this week ai. factories located in all areas of Grand Rapids, near the Kent County Airport in Kentwood and a few in Caledonia, some positions (but not all) require prior production experience. All shifts are available. Apply 7:30a.m.-4:30p.m., weekdays at 2401 Camelot CT., SE. Take M-37 north to Lake Eastbrook Dr. (behind Eastbrook Mall). PEOPLEMARK, INC. 957-2101. EOE____________ YMCA PROGRAM DIREC­ TOR: Ideal opportunity for creative, take-charge, self­ starter to develop a full range of YMCA programs for the entire fa mi I) in a newly formed YMCA program center in Middleville, Ml. Excellent bene­ fits. Salary $18,000. Position opens Jan. 1, 1990. Please send resumes and cover letters to: YMCA of Barry Cour*.% P.O. Box 252, Hastings, MI 49058. Resumes will be accepted until Nov 27. Anti-Freeze $8.49,O b\ ■k \ HON / Caledonia Self-Serve Marathon 9266 Cherry Valley Caledonia. Ml 49316 phone 891-8198 OUR PRICES ARE THE SAME FOR CASH OR CREDIT �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 7, 1969 Halloween happens on main street Elementary apparitions of all sizes and forms of humanity appear on Main Street during Halloween festivities. Mickey and Minnie, usually disguised as Caledonia Elementary Principal Jeanne Glowicki and secretary Diane DeYoung, lead the tradi­ tional Halloween parade through the village. Veteran Middleville 4-H leader wins outstanding leader award by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A Middleville woman who has helped three generations of children in 4-H projects was honored last week at the 1989 Barry County 4-H Awards Presentation in Hastings as the "Outstanding Leader” of the year. Emily Van Matre, a local project leader and club leader, is still an active participant in the 4-H program. Her students call her "fun to be with," and "patient with us kids." Other Middleville residents also earned awards for their work in many fields in 4-H. Wendy Blain was given Senior County Medal and Humane Society Award in the horse division, and Senior Medals for crafts, and citizenship. Wendy is also a member of the TK Riders. Gina Stein won the Senior County Medal for leadership, and the Key Club and "I Dare You" medals. She also earned a Junior Leader pin. Junior County Medals for sheep were awarded to Amy Wieringa, and Jessica Pratt earned a Junior Leadership medal. Also on the junior level, Tracy Wieringa was given a medal for agriculture while Amy Wieringa earned a medal for sheep. The introduction of Van Matre for the "Outstanding Leader Award" noted that she is serving her second and third Emily Van Matre generation of 4-Hers by "helping them to learn new skills and attain their personal goals. Never one to sit still, she attends Kettunen Center each year to learn new project and skill ideas. Our 'Outstanding Leader's’ dedicat­ ion to 4-H has been so great that her daughter and now her granddaughter are following in her footsteps. Footsteps that started over 35 years ago Middleville VFW planning Veterans Day activities The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 7548, Middleville, will have Veterans' Day activities at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 11. Veterans will gather at 10:30 a.m. in back of the VFW Hall. A message and prayer will be delivered by the Rev. Bruce Stewart of the Baptist Church. All individuals and groups are welcome to participate. Want To Rent Real Estate It’s impossible to make The LEGEND Battery any better. WANTED: 3 bedroom apart­ ment for $300 to $350 per month, in Middleville School District, with or without pets. Phone after 4pm 623-5796. CALEDONIA Wooded 1 acre lot, 76lh near Broadmoor. Will build the home of your drcams. Tom Wilkinson Builder, 891-8294.__________ Miscellaneous Easy-to-gnp _ Handle in popular sizes TRADE DEER SKIN’S: for gloves or cash, Wildlife Taxidermy, 795-9686. MIDDLEVILLE, 10535 Gun Lake Rd., 0 down, $404 MO, 95 APR, $48,000, 30 years, Equal Housing Opportunity, Wilde Broker, 517-426-5154. Heat Sealed Case to Cover 75 Month___ — limited Warranty Ancor-Lok” resists vibration for long hie 600 to 850 ____ Cold Cranking Amps of Starting Power Computer Designed Radial Gnds Up to 2 hours and 25 minutes of Reserve Power tor when you___ leave car lights on High Tech Alloy So, we lowered the price SEQ ■■■ As Low As MWITH EXCHANGE AND $10.00 REBATE. OFFER EXPWES NOVEMBER 15 -909 The LEGEND.\.A Better Battery. Central Auto Parts 210 E. Main Middleville 616-795-9045 Central Auto Parts 227 Main Caledonia 616-891-1148 Available At NAPA Auto Parts Stores and Auto Care Centers WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 Community Notices ALA TEEN New meeting 7 p.m., Tuesday nights at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia._________________ ATTENTION’ THORNAP PLE KELLOGG Class of 1980, the 10 year reunion is in the works! Please call one of the following people with your address. Also if you would like io help, please let one of us know. Kathy VanDenBerg Drake 891-9359, Tracie Bowden Lantinga 795-7092 & Karen Mello Barber 795-7005 (answer machine). LADIES COMMUNITY BIBLE STUDY: with a story hour for ages 3 to 6, Wednesdays 9:30-1 la.m., Middleville Christi-i Reform Church, 710 W. Main. Nursery provided, no costs, everyone welcome! NOTICE: Due to moving and building, I will not be doing any sewing until after January 1, 1990. 1 will have same phone number. 795-3503. Marge Loew. and has seen 4-H change from cooking, sewing and livestock to this multi-faceted program of today that is reaching for the stars. Currently she is a leader in the Trail Dusters 4-H Club iff the project areas of sewing, crafts and folk patterns." Her pupils honor her by saying "she's nice" and "she listens to my problems," and "we all call her Grandma." The 4-H Awards are given to individuals in recognition of specific accomplishments, says the awards handbook. In many program areas, the award is also an opportunity to learn. This adds a dimension of responsibility to the individual and to others. There are three important things to remember about awards, the handbook contin­ ues. One, it is an honor to receive an award, it is honorable to accept and carry out the responsibility of the award. Two, an award is recognition of the thing you have achieved in the past. After you have received your award it is time to set new goals for tomorrow. Third, an award is an opportunity to grow and learn new skills. • PUBLIC HEARING • Village of Middleville Planning and Zoning Commission When: November 21, 1989 Time: 7 p.m. Where: Village Community Hall, 314 East Main Street, Middleville. Public Hearing For Special Use Permit. Property Commonly Known As: 475 Holes Avenue Legal Description as Follows: Lot 5 of Market Street Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof, Liber 5 of plats page 89 Being in Southwest 'A of Northwest V«, Section 26 T 4 N R 10 W. Property Owner Being: Mrs. Susan Stapish. Name of Applicant Being. Mrs. Susan Stapish Property owner and applicant must attend the public hearing. Anyone with any concerns or comments may attend the public hearing or send any written comments to the Planning and Zoning Commis­ sion with names and addresses as follows: Dr. Eldon Newmyer 520 Bernard St. Middleville, Ml 49333 Mrs. Marge Loew 203 Grand Rapids St. Middleville, Ml 49333 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 7, 1989 I Page 11 Pumpkin contest held last week One of the Grand Prize Winners is this display of a grand piano designed by Brian Jahnke. A straw man sits atop one pumpkin and "plays" another. The imaginative entry featured black and white painted pumpkin seeds as piano keys, and black ears of com as legs. Rachael Patterson is looking at the ’musical score.’ Tim Hannan eyes a scarecrow and the scarecrow stares right back at tne Halloween pumpkin decorating contest held at West Elementary. Third grader Owen Williams made this entry. Pumpkins are fun to look at when they are decorated as these were at West Elementary last week. Sometimes you just have to pinch a pig’s nose to see if it is real, says Adam DeVries. Middle schoolers learn Halloween history Caledonia Middle School combined ingenuity, art, history and Halloween with a pumpkin decorating contest last week. Each advisory group drew the name of a U.S. President and tried to make a pumpkin look like that man. Four interesting ♦a^ts about the President also had to be included. Cafeteria staff judged the entries on likeness, creativity and imagination. The winning group, Mr. Debakey's eighth-grade, will be rewarded with a pizza lunch. Shown with 'Teddy Roosevelt' are winning pumpkin designers Phil Stimac, Veronica Greiner and Brigitte Stephen. PUBLIC HEARING VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION WHEN: Tuesday. November 7, 1989 TIME: 7:30 p.m WHERE: Village Community Hall. 314 East Mam St, Middleville PUBLIC HEARING FOR: Special Use Permit PROPERTY COMMONLY KNOWN AS. 411 Grand Rapids St LEGAL DESCRIPTION AS FOLLOWS: Lot 3, North v>. Lot 6, Block 19. Keeler Addition PROPERTY OWNERS BEING: Mrs Cathy Peters NAME OF APPLICANTS BEING: Mrs Cathy Peters PROPERTY OWNERS AND APPLICANTS MUST ATTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING. Anyone with concerns or comments may attend the Public Hearing or send any written comments to Planning and Zoning Commission Members with names and addresses as follows: Dr. Eldon Newmyer 520 Bernard St Middleville, Ml 49333 Mrs Marge Loew 203 Grand Rapids St. Middleville, Ml. 49333 Engagement set An Oct 20. 1990. wedding is planned by Kelley Ann Biermacber and Robert Scon Pa* ios b The couple, both of whom reside with their parents, are the children of Gary and Lynn Biermacher of Middleville, and Edward and Carole Pawloski of Kentwood Both the bnde and groom elect are graduates of Thornapple-Kellogg High School and attend Grand Valley State University Kelley will receive a bachelor of science degree in nursing upon graduation in April of 1990 Robert is seek­ ing a bachelor s degree in business administration SELLINC FARM MACHINERY & MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Thursday, Nov. 9 • io am ON FARM LOCATED AT: Otsego, South 2 miles to 102 Ave., East to 14th St., South % mile or from Plainwell - red light South to 102 Ave., West 2 miles to 14th St., South 7i mile. AC D-17 CASE 4490 4X4 FORD TW 20 HD 5 DOZER (parts) MF 1150 DIESEL I.H. 400 Planter (6-row dry fertz) 6-row Danish tine cultivator Danish cultivator (for parts) 4-sec. Spring Tooth Drag nh 890 chorper with 2 heads NH 470 haybine (parts) 2 axle Pinto hitch trailer 35 KW generator, engine driven Land leveler (homemade) Belt feeder-Harvestore-good condition, ready to move Computer feeder with 100 transponders Tax-O-Wick 370 grain dryer 300 gal. overhead fuel tank 1000 gal. fuel tank Knight Tandon wagon 4-Fiat racks with gears N.H. tandom spreader Feed grinder and mixer 1957 MACK TRUCK 1983 TORNADO DIESEL 1979 CHEVY BLAZER 12 ft TRAVEL TRAILER j.D. bw disc 6 T storage bins 2 axle trailer 32 ft. feed bunk IHC grain drill Auger silo unloader 2 fuel pumps 10500 bu. grain bin Cehl wagon Crain dryer and auger 60 ft. transport auger Knight wagon N.I. rake H. H. 27 blowers (2) Snow blade J.D. 494 com planter Ford corn picker (3 pt) Buzz saw Roller mill I. H. 560 6 btm. plow Kory gear Skid steer bucket Log splitter Bob Cat trailer J.D. grain drill 3 pt. back blade J.D. 24T baler Shop built trailer IHC grain drill 40 ft. semi-trailer Birch disc, (parts) Case quick coupler NH 495 haybine 2-50 ft. elevators OFFICE EQUIPMENT: Desk, copy machine Small engines Storage bins and racks Surge buckets Over 100 (like new) Milk veyor 5Vi ft. steel fence posts 2 water transfer pumps 2 new elec, barn fans x 36'' 3 good used bam fans x 48 and smaller Several wagon loads of small items, will sell inside in case of rain. Several pieces of large old farm equipment for iron. FEED: 300 T. HAYLACE IN HARVESTORE 650 T. CORN SILAGE, PILED ON CEMENT Owner: LARRY DIGBY 48 ■ 14th st. Plainwell, Ml • Phone 616 685-8067 NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS • ALL ITEMS SOLD AS IS WHERE IS SALE MANAGEMENT LUNCH 0N GROUNDS Lake Odessa Livestock Auction For more mkxmanon contact VERNE LETT INGA Ph 616 792 9838 or "TINK BROWN Ph 616 673^3753 Box 573,488 West Tupper Lake Road, Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 • Ph. 616 374-8213 �Page 12 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 7, 1989 Caledonia kids get ‘ Close Up’ look at local, area government by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Close Up program lived up to its name this year, as Caledonia High School students and other area participants, took a two-day look at local and area government Oct. 25 and 26. An appearance by former President Gerald R. Ford highlighted the Grand Rapidsarea program with the former President speaking to the students on the topic "You Can Make a Difference." The 50 Caledonia students spent Wednesday, Oct. 25, in downtown Grand Rapids where they heard several speakers and toured the Gerald R. Ford Museum. Dr. Edward Jones, a physician, delivered the keynote address at Fountain Street Church where he spoke about racial injustice. The Rev. George Harwell of the Heartside Ministry in downtown Grand Rapids and Victor Vasquez, director of community development in Grand Rapids, later spoke to students from 13 area high schools on the homeless, and F.B.I. Special Agent Elvin Smith discussed the problem of terrorism after the Close Up participants toured the Ford Museum. Ford spoke to the students the next morning at Fountain Street Church, explaining how he got into politics. The young people then broke into groups to tour various public facilities. Some high schools visited 61st District Court, and others went to Probate Court. Caledonia students toured the Grand Rapids Press building, while those from Thomapple Kellogg joined a group that heard about the problem of family abuse from a Kent County Sheriffs detective. "All the speakers geared their topics to local problems rather than national issues," said Caledonia teacher Barbara VanEenanaam. "This part of the program deals with local government and then the kids go on to study national government, especially those who go to Washington D.C. later this year." The Close Up program got really "close up" Thursday afternoon when the students returned to their own districts and visited their local township government offices. In Caledonia, Township Supervisor Jerry Good welcomed 35 students and explained a little about the duties of his office. Township Assessor Dan Schuermen then explained his job, and faced a barrage of questions from the students about how assess-ments were determined. Good explained how the local Board of Appeals works, and what the township is doing to bring its assessments on each township property up to date. Township Clerk Sharon Caledonia students participating in the Close-Up program learn how how their property is assessed during a session at the Caledonia Township Office. Assessor Dan Schuerman explains the process while other students find their homes on the township map. Buer told the students about her job and the kinds of business that takes place at the township level. The township office is where citizens register to vote, she pointed out to the students who either are or will soon be of voting age. Treasurer Shirley Tolan explained her duties, also, saying "if you like to work with numbers, this is a job for you." She told students that most township taxes go to the school districts in the township, which in this case would be Caledonia, TK and Kent Intermediate. She also gave them an idea of how much the township has grown, saying that when she first took the job of treasurer 18 years ago, the total worth of the township was about $365,000. Today, she said, it is worth about $4 million. After the officials gave their presentations, the Obituaries students looked around the office, asked questions and hunted up the location of their homes on township maps. The town-ship treated them to cider and cookies before they returned to school. “I was really impressed with all the questions they had, and with how intelligent their questions were," Good said of the visitors. "You can see where the concerns of our citizens are, since Dan (Schuerman) had to field all those questions on taxes and assessments’" The Caledonia students participating in Close Up arc sponsored by VanEenanaam and social studies teacher Marv Folkert. Alice Potts Trepp 'That little square is my house?' Caledonia senior Doug Stanek locates his family's property as he studies an aerial view of one section of the township. TSfwSwwi, Tires-R-Us MIDDLEVILLE specialise in “Quick in & Out Service” FALL ROADMASTER IV ALL-SEASON RADIALS P155/80R13......... 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SIZES — Courser OTD Radial LT a polyester Cord Body Steel Cord Belts Q • • a Super traction tread with scalloped shoulder lugs for continuous gripping edges Outline white letters in LT-metric sizes and black walls in commercial sizes to meet personal and business applications LT235/75R15 *76.64 LT235/85R16 *94.95 <16.95 Most Cars Lube, Oil & Filter Custom Wheels • Batteries Good Selection of Used Tires *10.00 Manager and up 50 me *29.95 60 me *39.95 500 CCA 70 me *59.95 675 CCA 613 S. Broadway (M-37) Next to Crystal Flash Middleville, Ml • Call 795-3550 • open Mon. Fn 8 306. sat 8 30-2 p m ANN ARBOR - Alice Potts Trepp, 79, of 3370 E. Morgan Road, Ann Arbor passed away Tuesday, October 17, 1989 at Whitehall Convalescent Home, her home for the last 13 years. Mrs. Trepp was bom Octob­ er 24, 1909 on a farm in Macomb County, four miles east of Washington, the daughter of Ray G. and Mary (Pratt) Potts. She graduated from Mt. Clemens High School in 1927 and the Univer­ sity of Michigan School of Nursing in 1931. She was married to Dr. Samuel G. Trepp June 16, 1932 at her grandmother’s home in Washington. They lived in East Aurora, New York, Swarthmore, Pennsylva­ nia and Dedham, Massa­ chusetts. After his death in 1950, she moved to Middlevil­ le. She was founding member of the Thomapple Heritage Association, a member of the Methodist Church, the Middle­ ville Women’s Reading Club, the D.A.R. and a life member of the University of Michigan School of Nursing Alumni Association. She was a nurse at Pennock Hospital and the Kalamazoo Y Camp Aharah at Walkerville. Mrs. Trepp is survived by one son, Robert M. (Card) Trepp of Phenix, Maryland; three daughters, Mrs. Basil (Katherine) Babcock, Mrs. George (Mary) Gilligan, both of Ann Arbor and Mr Ralph (Elizabeth) Frankowski of Houston, Texas; eight grand­ children, Shauna (Gary Snyderman) Babcock, Kerry Gilligan Chandler, Kevin (Susan) Gilligan, Carolyn, Linda and James Frankowski, Robert M. Trepp, Jr. and Samuel G. Trepp II; one sister, Mrs. Edmund (Helen) Irwin of Indianapolis, Indiana; two brothers, Gerald R. (Oreta) Potts of Kalamazoo and Robert F. (Sally) Potts of Grand Rapids and a sister-in-law, Mrs. John D. (Ellen) Potts of Owasso. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Rex (Frances) Schad of Middleville in 1927 and a brother, John D. Potts of Owosso in 1977. A memorial service was held Friday, October 20 at the First United Methodist Church, Ann Arbor with Rev. Russell L. Smith officiating. Private family interment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made to the Nursing History Society, The University of Michigan, do Patricia Williams, 1624 Argyle Crescent, Ann Arbor, MI. 48103. Arrangements were made by the Muehlig Chapel, Ann Arbor. Ltt ui lighten your rmplovnmt need* SKILLED WORKERS Beacon Services is a prog ressive employment service working with a growing Lake Odessa firm adding a 2nd shift to their operations Immediate positions In the following clas slflcaticns Welders 6 mo - 1 year experience in production mig operations 10 openings on 2nd shift Press Operators Automatic, with die-setting background 5 positions now available on 2nd shift. Machine Repalr/Maintenance - All purpose maintenance and repair for punch press Must have hydraulic background 1 position on 1st, 1 position on 2nd. 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Posing with the trophy are (front row, left) Steve VanDuine, Colin Mackie-Smith, Chris Barton, Peter Andersen, Tad Thatcher, (back row) Josh Carpenter, Glenn Woodard, Brandon Fox and Don Filcek. Other members of the outstanding team are Charles Baughman, Bradley Bueler, Todd Coe, Robert Flikke, Jason Frei and Jestin McWhinney. Soccer team loses 8-0 game to Gull Lake The TK Soccer Express ended an enjoyable season last Wednesday falling in regional action at Gull Lake 8-0. The Trojans were clearly outmatched by the hosts but were to be commended for their effort and composure. TK completes the season at 9-8-2 with a third place con­ ference Finish of 4-4 and a district championship trophy for the awards case. Junior sweeper Don Filcek and junior midfielder Jason Frei were honored as reci­ pients of All-Conference Honorable Mention cer­ tificates. Senior goalkeeper Chris Barton earned first team All-Conference status and senior forward Peter Andersen was selected first team All-Conference forward after leading the league with 15 goals and 3 assists in 8 games. Andersen s 31 goals overall made him the con­ ference candidate for All­ State nomination. Trojans send two runners to state Graduating players in addi­ tion to Barton and Andersen are Tad Thatcher (co-captain. 5 goals, 4 assists). Chip Baughman (1 goal. 1 assist). Colin Mackie-Smith (1 assist), Brad Buehler (2 goals. 5 assists), Brandon Fox and Glen Woodard (8 goals, 8 assists). The Middleville cross coun­ try team was hot in the regional meet Oct. 28th at Gun Lake State Park, qualify­ ing two runners for state. Ed Rumbergs. a junior, came in 18th place out of an estimated 126 runners. His time was 17:15. Tony Jones earned a 42nd place running time of 17:57 beating his previous best time of 18:46 Nick Stahl, a junior, ran a time of 19:21. Mark Shriver came in with a time of 21.34, and Bryan Belson ran a time of 22:32. The girls team did very well also. Julia Kooiman. a junior, came in eighth place with a time of 20:57. breaking her previous best time of 21:10 which she earned in the Con­ ference meet a few weeks ago Tracie Middleton. a freshman, ran a good time of 23:39. Melanie Cooper, also a freshman, came in with a time of 23:55. Faith Smith, a junior, ran a time of 29:32. Trojans. Ed Rumbergs and Julia Kooiman qualified to represent Middleville in the state competitions. BASKETBALL (Girls): Varsity TK 59 v. Godwin 29.............................................................................Nov. 2 Junior Varsity — TK48v. Godwin 49............................................................................ Nov. 2 TK athletes of the week announced Frosh — TK 20 v. Byron Center 38................................................................... Nov. 2 Each week, student athletes are selected for their performance, effort, attitude and dedication to their team and school. The students can be proud of their contribution and sportmanship in the athletic arena. This weeks athletes and the sports they play are (front row, left) Brad Eastwood, varsity football; Mike VanKuiken, JV football; Ed Rumbergs, cross country; (second row) Brad Buehler, varsity soccer; Tara Manning, JV cheerleading; Marcy Henry, varsity basketball; Jamie Berg, JV football; Sue Faunce, varsity cheerleading; and Julia Kooiman, cross country. l C"Uen WILDER'S 5 WHY BUY A DICOUNT TIRE ... you Can Have the best for LESS COOPER & DAYTON TIRES All Sizes Available 60,000 Mile COOPER 50,000 Mile LIFELINNER CLASSICS COOPER MONOGRAM *42.86 *45.25 Pi 9S 7OSR13 IX CtessK WW. *47.63 P18S70SR14 LX C1* WW.. ’49.04 P1»7QSR14 CL Classtc WW... *50.49 P2O5/7OSR14 LLCtasSK WW.. *51.44 P21V7QSR14 LL CteSSK WW. *52.86 P215Z70SR1S LL Classic WW.. *54.83 P22&706R15 LL Oessic WW. *56.69 P23ST70SR15 Class* WW. .. *59.54 Pt 7S70SR13 IX Classic WW.. P18&70SR13 LL Classic WW PiSMORUMono.. •40.50 P16MKR13 Mono.. P17V8OR13 Mono. P18M0R13 Mono.. ssk *43.59 *45.36 Cm Hastings Only) P21V75R14 TSAW. 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Chelsea also captured Trojan jayvee eagers lose to Godwin In a very close game, the Middleville jayvees came up one point short against God­ win by the score of 49-48 They had a rough first quarter being outscored 10-4. but outplayed Godwin in the other three quarters The Tro­ jans fought back to be only six behind at the half 24-18 The girls outscored Godwin 17-10 in the third quarter to only run out of gas in the last quarter It was at the line that TK fell short, with Godwin hitting for 11 points with TK hitting for 6 points. This is only the second loss for the Trojans who have the fine record of 16 and 2. The two losses are by 1 point each. Jessie Weatherhead had 15 rebounds and 4 points Laura Donker grabbed 10 rebounds and 12 points. Mandy Pranger had 13 rebounds and 18 points. Tonight will be the last home game for the season against Hamilton, come to the game and cheer for the team. the girls' Class B team The Caledonia boys' team championship. placed 17th and the girls 23rd Jeff McCaul led all Scot in the team competition in runners in the boys' half of the first year both Caledonia the competition, coming in groups qualified for the state 23rd and covering the hilly meet together. and chilly Tyrone Hills "It's a great thrill just to be course in 16:58. there," said boys' coach John Bob Bates of Coldwater Soderman. "Our guys ran turned in the winning extremely well and the individual performance in winners turned in sensational Class B with a 16:05 time, times. It's always a great while Fremont won the boys' experience to run with the team trophy. best" Girls' coach Dave Hodgkinson agreed. "There's over 200 Class B teams in the state, and we were one of 26 teams that made it," he said. "It was a new experience for all our girls, and now that they know what they can do, we plan on doing even better next year." Scots competing in the meet along with Beland were Amy Leatherman, who ran 86th in 21:45; Korey Hofmann, 89th in 21:47; Roni Robertson, 113th, 22:16; Heather Burns, 156th, 22:04; Lisa Parbel, 160th, 24:22 and Susan Welton, 163rd, 24:36. Todd Whitwam finished 41st in the boys* contest in 17:16; Andy Lillie came in 59th in 17:29; Jason Boorsma ran 125th in 18:21 and Tim Stack finished 137th in 18:33. Area Bowling Results Bowlerettes Hair We Are 23-13: Village Stylist 19-17; Burger King 18-18; Hastings City Bank 18-18; The Water Doctor 16-20; Seif and Sons 14-22. High Series - B Meyers 508. E Brodock 497;' P Miller 494; G. Stevens 483; C. Smke 477. High Games - B Meyers 200. E. Brodock 190; G. Stevens 188; P Miller 182; C. Sinkc 179 Wed. A.M. Ladies Yo Yo’s 29-7; Die Hards 26-10; 3-Rascals 22-14; Wacky Rollers 21 Vi-14‘A; Great Balls of Fire 15'Zr-2O9i; Shouldabeens 15-21; Ups and Downs 15-21. High Series - S. Foster 492; B Otto 467; D Polmateer 430; L. Gieseler 410; M Beadle 405 High Games - S. Foster 182; B Otto 181; L Giesler 167; C. Mosey 161; D. Polmateer 152. Caledonia ‘78er’ gridders finish season at 2-6 The Caledonia Middle School "78er" football team recently completed a 2-6 season in which it wai competitive in almost all games it played. The policy of the 78er league is to play all players who come out for the team, attempting to provide everyone with a positive football experience. Team members ore (back row, from left) coach Joel MaComber, Ed Smith, Ed Schutt, Jared Noble, Gary Koben, Bill Zetty, Pat Bailey, Darren Caskey, Keith Bohez, Jeff Elliott, Dalton Zylstra, coach Steve Chapman, coach Jim Uyl; (middle row) Marc Vandervelde, Justin Heyboer, Dan Simmons, Brian Hanna, Vito Lombardo. Matt Wurm, Brandon Jousma, Marcus Roetman, Jon Oldfield, Chris Love, Matt Neely, Dave Uyl; (front row) coach Howard Zoet, Jr., Troy Bowman, Eric Blanding, Clarence Fuller, Kevin Bloem, Jason Haywood. Scott Hudson, Brian Carter, Todd Thornton, Brian Chapman, and Jason Gardner. Scots take medals in cross country tourney The Fighting Scot boys cross country team closed the invitational segment of the 1989 season by running the fastest time (88:47) in the Coopersville Classic. This invitational is compos­ ed of four class races in which the seniors, juniors. sophomores and freshmen from the O-K Gold Con­ ference completed against each other. Earning medals for Caledonia were; senior divi­ sion and Andy Lillie, first, 17:38; junior division: Todd Whitwam, second, 17:13 and Jeff McCaul, fourth, 17:40; sophomore division: Tim Stack, third, 18:07 and Jason Boorsma, fourth, 18:09; freshman division: Chris Hohdav . tilth. 19 23 The girls also competed, winning six medals and many ribbons in the unusual meet. Caledonia ends 3-game cage losing streak Squeeze the throttle of the Indy 500 and you’re offat a bullet’s pace. The Indy 500 delivers quick holeshots and a hard-hitting midrange. In the right hands, the Indy 500 is a weapon designed for maximum joy. Check out the Indy 500 and other exciting Polaris snowmobiles today. Then stan practicing your marksmanship. POLARIS Believe II BOB’S SERVICE SHOP 610 S. Wellman Rd., Nashville, Ml 49073 s Phone 852-9377 S Caledonia’s varsity basket­ ball team rebounded from a loss Tuesday to No. 1-ranked Wayland with a 46-30 victory over winless Coopersville Friday. Caledonia Coach Rebecca McKee alternated her starting lineup with her bench, as a poor-shooting Bronco team could not get the ball to drop, despite 20 fouls whistled on the Sweet Ladies and a number of missed long shots thrown up by Caledonia. The only excitement in the game came late in the fourth quarter, when Coopersville pulled to within seven with slightly over six minutes left. However, a three-point basket by Jenny Wilkinson, which she followed with a steal and a conversion, pulled the Sweet Ladies safely ahead again for good. Anne Andrusiak and Wilkinson shared scoring honors with eight points each. It was a different story Tuesday evening when the Ladies met Wayland on the Wildcats' home court in the second conference encounter this season between the two teams Wayland’s Jenny Ritz, left alone, scored eight unanswered points to begin the game, and the score stcxxl 12-2 by mid-quarter. Hard work by the Caledonia defense and key rebounds by Tara Marble kept the Scots in the game, as they responded with nine unanswered points of their own on three-pointers by Wilkinson and Amy Peter­ son, bringing the Ladies to within one by the end of the first quarter During the next period, the lead see-sawed back and forth between the two quintets, with Caledonia’s Anne Andrusiak hitting for eight points inside during the quarter Then, just at the intermis­ sion buzzer, a key play of the game occurred when An­ drusiak was called for her third foul. The Wildcats converted the two free throws to lead 28-25 at the half. With Andrusiak on the bench in the third quarter, and plagued with turnovers resulting from poor passes and attempts to force the in­ side play, Caledonia saw Wayland break away to a 41-31 lead. In the final period, the Ladies looked worn down, scoring only four points to the Wildcats' 17. The game ended 58-35, leaving Wayland undefeated so far this season. Andrusiak led Caledonia with 10 points, all scored in the first half. Peterson added eight and Marble six. The Sweet Ladies will carry an overall record of 13-5 and a league record of 8-4 into their game with Kenowa Hills tonight at home POST BUILDINGS ERECTED OR MATERIALS PACKAGE' CALL CARLISLE CASHWAY LUMBER AND SAVE 1-800-668-5603 or 455-5629 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 7, 1989 / Page 15 First ever for Scots! Caledonia’s cross-country team cap season, qualify for state MNMt MBWrwM; ». JraasJMi Members of the Caledonia boys’ cross country team which qualified for state competition are front row, left, Brod Hodgkinson, Andy Lillie, Jeff McCaul and Chris Holiday. In the bock row, from left, ore Todd Whitwam, Rick Petchauer, Jason Boorsma, Chris Denison, Tim Stock and coach John Soderman. A combination of talent and hard work brought conference and regional honors to the Caledonia boys’ and girls’ cross-country squads, enabling both to compete in the state meet last weekend at Tyrone Hills Golf Course in Fenton. Coaches John Soderman (boys) and Dave Hodgkinson (girls) made no effort to hide their pride in the two teams' accomplishments this year, and had nothing but praise for the hard work of each team member. The boys' squad won the OK Gold championship after an undefeated conference dual meet season, and the girls came in second to South Christian in the conference meet. However, on Saturday, Oct. 28, the Scot girls' harriers turned the tables to win the Class B Region 15 meet and qualify for the state competition. Caledonia placed four of the top 20 finishers and edged runner-up South Christian, 91 to 97. The boys' team, meanwhile, also qualified for the state Class B meet by taking second at die regional meet the same day at the Gun Lake State Park. Gull Lake was first and Grand Rapids Catholic was third. Leading the girls’ regional championship effort was Becky Beland, who was individual runner-up at 19:37, 10 seconds behind medalist Kim Blouw of Wyoming Park. Amy Leatherman, Roni Robertson and Korey Hofmann again turned in excellent supporting perform­ ances by placing sixth, 15th and 17th, respectively. Hodgkinson pointed out that the times run by each of the top four Scot runners would have qualified them for the state meet, regardless of Caledonia's team finish. Placing fifth among the Fighting Scots’ runners was freshman Heather Burns, who was 51st. The coach said Bums and sophomore Susan Welton have been pushing each other all season, but this time Bums passed Welton and 16 other runners late in the race to take her spot and help the Scots take the regional crown. "Heather’s passing those 17 runners made all the difference in our score," Hodgkinson pointed out. "That's the unique thing about cross-country," Soder­ man agreed. "It absolutely takes five people to get the job done. You don’t have to be the fastest runner on the team to be essential to the team’s winning." Welton checked in 68th and Lisa Parbel was 87th to round out Caledonia's individual finishers. The regional crown was particularly sweet for the girls, who were defeated by South Christian earlier this season in an O-K Gold Conference dual meet as well as losing the conference championship to the Sailors. The boys' team was just five points behind Gull Lake in the regional competition, scoring 84 to the Blue Devils' 79. Grand Rapids Catholic finished with 97 for third in the 20-team field. Soderman said it was another solid team effort that propelled the Scots into qualifying for the state meet. Todd Whitwam led the way for Caledonia by finishing fourth in the field of 140 runners with a time of 16:41. Jeff McCaul was fifth in 16:46, Andy Lillie was 15th in 17:09, Tim Stack 29th in 17:42, Jason Boorsma 31st in 17:43, Chris Holiday 57th in 18:18 and Chris Denison 104th in 19:32. In regional action, the top three teams win the right to ■r • Caledonia girls’ cross country team qualified for the state meet last Satur­ day. In the front row, from left, are Becky Beland. Amy leatherman and Roni Robertson. In the middle row from left are Korey Hofmann, Tino Ruehs. Heather Burns, Stephanie Daniels. Deb Wilson and coach Dave Hodgkinson. In the bock row are Susan Welton, Heather Comegys, Kelly Purdy and Lisa Parbel. Missing is Nicki Lannon. her into doing anything; she compete in the state meet day of practice or, for that keeps pushing herself to Soderman said his squad matter, a day of running all improve. And she did overcame "a lot of adversity" season. improve with every race." to accomplish what it did this "The really amazing thing Soderman also commented season. is that we have three runners on constantly improving "One of last year’s top who had never run cross­ times among his runners. runners, Paul Burchfield, country before this year.” Senior captain Andy Lillie, moved," he said, "and Chris Hodgkinson said two early who this season earned all­ Durkee, our fifth runner was wins against East Grand conference for a second year, injured. During pre-season, Rapids and Lowell set the improved his time 37 seconds Tim Stack received a stress tone for the year. in a "fantastically positive fracture, and Rick Petchauer "Those teams also qualified and consistently run year," was trying to run with an for the state meet,” he pointed said Soderman. ingrown toe nail. Then Brad out. "Beating them early Likewise, conference Hodgkinson hurt his hip. really was an encouragement runner-up Todd Whitwam "For a while, I didn’t know for our girls," improved 85 seconds and if we'd have five runners in Despite an ankle injury that fellow all-conference runner the field." took Roni Robertson out of Jeff McCaul knocked 76 Soderman said he credited the running for a few meets seconds off his best time of this season's success to and illnesses suffered by Amy last year. Tim Stack faithful conditioning by the Leatherman and Korey improved by 68 seconds. team members, to hard work Hofmann, "the other runners "We were just totally and to luck, "in that order." came through, and our streak pleased with the practices, the He considered the high of bad luck didn't hurt us." effort and our runners’ times," points of the season the dual Hodgkinson said his team said Soderman. meet victory over a strong was characterized by constant­ Both coaches emphasized Cedar Springs team, the ly improving times and some the importance of year-round conference meet and,"of self-discovery on the part of training for success in cross­ course," the regionals. first-year runners who had country, and Soderman said "Every meet we continued never thought of themselves Caledonia is one of the few to improve," he said. "The as distance runners before. schools that clears a lane on consistency of performance "I couldn't have found a its outdoor track so runners was truly outstanding, and we better captain than Roni," have a safe place to work out never had an unsatisfactory said Hodgkinson of his junior during the winter months. time or effort." all-conference veteran. "She Soderman, who has coached Hodgkinson, who with 12 set the example, and she Caledonia cross-country runners fielded Caledonia's knew when to tell the other teams to eight conference largest ever girls' cross­ girls how things were done. titles in the last nine years, country team, said that four That was really important pointed out that the Caledonia of the girls rank in the best- with so many newcomers on program also provides boys’ ever top 10 point scorers in the team." and girls' teams their own Caledonia history. They also First-year juniors Hofmann coaches. rank among the highest in and Leatherman trained a lot "I’m a big advocate of the miles run. last summer, Hodgkinson idea that you can’t coach two "Five or six never missed a said. "Their work got them teams equally effectively," he and the team to where we are explained. "The coach now." naturally tends to spend more Susan Welton and Kelly time with his or her better Purdy, also first-year junior team. It’s only human nature. runners greatly improved "Cross-country is the kind their times during the season, of program that is always he said, along with the five looking for anyone who is sophomore members of the even slightly interested in team, Tina Ruehs, Nikki running for us," he added. "As Lannon, Lisa Parbel, Heather I said earlier, it’s a team effort Comegys and Stephanie where everyone is important, Daniels. whether you’re seventh or Freshman Heather Burns 27th. has "a great work ethic," he "Doing your best can help said, adding that she is your team almost as much as probably the fifth best coming in first." freshman in the conference this year. Future horticulturists learn ‘on the job’ The Caledonia High School horticulture class recently helped with the finishing touches at the new school by planting a variety of greenery in the main lobby planter.Instructor Al Steeby said the students hod to determine the proper soil needed as well as the species of plants that would thrive in a low light environment. freshmen is teammate Becky Beland, who consistently led the Scots and broke the old conference record many times over the season. By the time of the conference meet, she was running 56 seconds faster than the old record, Hodgkinson noted. "Becky obviously has a great future as a runner if she continues to work," he said. "She is a pleasure to coach because I never have to talk Sun & News Classifieds Ca ... �Page 16 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / November 7, 1989 All-conference honors given Scots receive football, cross country honors * Middleville's Finest H n 117 W. Main, Middleville, Ml Phone 795-7911 OPEN 7 NIGHTS Sun. thru Thurs. 3:30 to 11 p.m. Fri. A Sat. 3:30 to 12:30 a.m. Two Pizzas for One Special Price 9 Save up to 70% on Second Pina j Good only Sunday thru Thursday w (NOT VALID Friday & Saturday) nJ $750 .... s950 S (2) small 10" 1 item......... S (2) Small 10" 3 items g (2) small 10" deluxe ... $1250 II * (2) 14" 1 items s b $14oo 8 o (2) 14" S items (2) 14" deluxe Seven members of the Caledonia girts’ and boys’ cross country teams and four members of the Fighting Scots' football team were named to O-K Gold all­ conference teams Freshman Becks Beland and juniors Roni Robertson. Korey Hofmann and Amy Leatherman of Caledonia’s regional girts’ champion cross country team earned the honor. Receiving all-conference honors from the boys’ con­ ference champion team were senior Andy Lillie and juniors Todd Whitwam and Jeff McCauL Jason Boorsma received honorable mention. Both Robertson and Lillie also won all-conference honors last year. Senior Tim Grinage was named to both the offensive and defensive all-conference football teams in the Gold. The starting center on offense, defenseively he amassed 15 solo tackles. 66 assists, six running back sacks for total losses of 13 yards, five quarterback sacks for losses of 40 yards and three fumble recoveries. Bill Kowal, a junior, was named to the offensive team Chosen for O-K Gold oil-conference honors in footboll ore Rick Olson, left, defense; Pete Crumbock, honorable mention, offense; Scott Daniels, defense: Tim Grinage, offense and defense and Bill Kowal, offense. Missing is honorable mention punter Tom Bednarsky. The Scots are coached by Ralph Shefferly, top. as a running back. He rushed for 646 yards on 82 attempts in the Gold. He scored 10 TDs for 60 points and had a total offensive yardage of 797 yards. 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Judging will be done again route in Middleville at 1 p.m. this year, with first prize Saturday, Dec. 2. The Middleville Lions earning $75; second place, $50; and third, $ 25, say organizers. Anyone who would like to enter a float in the parade may call Bill Kenyon at 795-3669. Call 795-3369 or 1-800635-9964 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/SunandNews_1989-11-14.pdf b6ec656111fec8abe03a21ebf8cdc48e PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia No. 95 I November 14. 1989 Middleville. Michigan 49333 118th Year Disqualification causes adjournment of meeting Yankee Springs ZBA lacks quorum to decide variance issue by Jean Gallup Staff Writer MIDDLEVILLE - The Zoning Board of Appeals in Yankee Springs Township had to postpone a decision on a request for a variance Nov. 6 because of a lack of a quorum. The matter has been rescheduled for discussion Nov. 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the township hall. The three-man panel lacked a quorum when board member John Jerkatis Jr. did not show up and William Schultz disqualified himself because he owns property near the parcel in question. Chairman Frank Fiala, saying that this was the first time the ZBA had ever failed to have a quorum, apologized to the audience for the inconvenience. Another application was acted on by Schultz and Fiala while they waited to see if Jerkatis would arrive late. When he didn't, the variance request, by Greg Alkema, was rescheduled for a later date, and the meeting was adjourned. Alkema, who asked for a seven-foot roadway variance at the Oct. 16 meeting, previously had been given a variance to build a home not closer than 40 feet from the lakeside property line, raising concerns of other residents of the lake, according to the minutes of the meeting. It was unclear exactly where the measuring of the 40 feet should start, whether it should it be measured from the lakeside property stakes, current water line, or a high water line, the minutes said. At the Oct. 16 meeting the board had decided to table the request until Nov. 6 to give them time to contact township attorney John Lohrstorfer and get a precise definition of the lake setback measuring point, the minutes concluded. The variance request that was acted on by the board last Monday night resulted in a denial for the construction of a solid privacy deck fence asked for by Judy Jeffery of Gun Lake Road. The township ordinance requires that a privacy fence be at least 50 percent open and not be a part of a deck, Fiala told Tom Jeffery. Jeffery agreed that the fence could be separated from the deck, and had a brochure showing several types of fences that met the 50 percent open test. The Knowles, who own the lot next to Jefferys, objected to the fence because they said it impeded the view from their sunroom and deck area. Randy Knowles suggested that the fence be shorter than the one the Jefferys were going to install. "There’s the catch," Jeffery said, "the fence has to be at least the size of the deck. To make the fence shorter than the deck will not work." After an initial agreement by Knowles and Jeffery that they could work out their problem in a compromise, more discussion persuaded the board that they could not, and the board voted to deny the variance for tlie solid fence. Den Hartigh, Jousma to seek PMR application by Barbara Gall Staff Writer CALEDONIA The Township Planning Com­ mission last week unan­ imously agreed to extend a planned mineral removal (PMR) permit until March 5 for sand miners John and Peter Den Hartigh, canceling a public hearing Dec. 5 on their renewal request. The action anticipated the Den Hartigh brothers submitting a combined application with neighboring pit owner Gordon Jousma, whose PMR renewal comes up next spring. Jousma said combining the two renewal applications would cut down on paperwork and cost for both the commission and the owners. The two pits would be treated as one operation with two working areas, he said. Jousmas operation is located at 6775 68th St., and the Den Hartighs’ at 6987 68th St. Commission members s'aid they welcomed the idea of streamlining the permit process, but wondered if the combined application would reduce the number of open PMR Continued on page 2 Home occupation approved Plan commission hears plans for 3 duplexes Parents relive school days Parent John Mjjlard demonstrates his profiency on the flutaphone during 'his' band class. On page 6 by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Three duplexes are in Middleville's future, if prob­ lems with site requirements can be worked out by the owner of the Spring Street property, it was learned at a Village Planning and Zoning Commission meeting Nov. 7. However, a decision was delayed until Nov. 21 to allow the panel time to get a legal opinion on placing a duplex on a lot smaller than what the present ordinance calls for. A home occupation was approved at a second public hearing of the evening, which was held before the regular monthly meeting. The panel heard plans for the development of twofamily units from the owner of the parcels. Chuck Edkins, and Tom Garbow from Garbow Realty. A zoning change from R-l (single family residence) to R-2 (multiple family) would be needed before the project could start, Garbow said. Also, the plans call for dividing the two lots into three equal lots for the planned three duplexes. "Every community needs some type of multi-family housing; this seems like a good place," Garbow said of the property across from the Baby Bliss Company. He also said they were aware there is a moratorium on sewer hookups, which would delay the building. But Eldon Ncwmyer, chairman of the commission, said the men should investigate the possibility of sewer hookup. "It's my understanding that as long as it’s a lot in Middleville, it could be hooked up. There are six houses going up by the school, and they'll be hooked Homo Continued on page 3 Middleville family appreciates efforts of a Hospice volunteer by Jean Gallup Staff Writer In medieval limes, pilgrims journeying to and from the Holy Land, stopped at places called "Hospices" for food and lodging. Hospices also served as way stations for sick and dying trawlers who could go no further. Caring in the midst of a frightening and often overwhelming time in life is the spirit behind modern Hospice care, as a Middleville family learned recently during the death of a loved one. Edith Miller and her family said they have appreciated the care and support from Barry County Hospice during John Miller's last months, particularly from Mae Smith The Miller family includes sons Al and Dave, Dave's wife Mary, and daughter Sue and her husband, Gordon Timm. John's fight with a serious disease started in 1979 when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He died on Oct. 8, 1989. During the summer and fall of this year, Mac Smith became a familar person to the family by doing what she does for all her clients. Besides providing respite for the others who care for the terminally ill family member, she gave John companion­ ship, humor and a friendly hand and ear. This volunteer is not typical, because there are no "typical" Hospice volunteers. She is funny, tough, tender, straightforward and has no pretensions. Mae calls the time she spends with terminally ill patients and their families "the most rewarding work I've ever done." The only criteria for using the Hospice services is that there must be a primary care giver, in this case Edith, with a patient who has six months to live. Mae and Edith worked with Visiting Nurses, who are are specially trained and contracted though the Barry Eaton District Health Department. The service of the nurses is Hospice Continued on pg. 5 Al Miller, (standing right,) and his brother Dave chat with Hospice volunteer Mae Smith, (seated right) and their mother Edith. Daughter Sue Timm could not be present at the gathering. �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I November 14, 1989 Superintendent’s Corner Planning and zoning ordinance committees named by Jean Gallup by ... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg The Thornapple Kellogg School District is a winner Notice was received this week that it was awarded a $1.000 classroom grant from Grand Valley State University and the National Science Foundations, thanks to Kevin Briggs. The grant comes as a result of Briggs being selected as one of 20 outstanding science and mathematics teachers in the West Michigan area of Kent, Ottawa and Muskegon counties. Briggs, during this past year, participated in the ‘Recognize Exemplary Teachers Expand, Enlist. Extend" program, and received the National Science Foundation Partnership Teacher Award in March. As a result, he spent this past summer work­ ing at Stcelcasc Inc. in an internship where he took part in the development of a computer-based training course in project management The industry internship was an expanding and challenging experience for Briggs He was able to see first hand the type of work environment our students will face after graduation and he had the opportunity to work and communicate with both managerial and production personnel. The $1,000 grant is to be used by Briggs to purchase materials, equipment or supplies to improve science and mathematics instruction. He plans to buy computer software and materials for his physics class The physics and the computer classes are challenging and providing our Thomapple Kellogg students with a rigorous academics program. Briggs, through the internship program, can work with students to provide a more relevant and mean ingful academic experience as it relates to the work world and our students need to compete worldwide. 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MOVING jfiii _Q. 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan - CALL — brokers 891-9219 Staff Writer MIDDLEVILLE - A prediction and a challenge were given to members of the Middleville Planning and Zoning Commission at its Nov. 7 meeting by Chairman Eldon Newmyer. “This is a small quiet village - but no matter how much we want to keep it w'e will be a bedroom community with a small industrial base," he warned. “But we have the power in our hands right now to tell how it will look like in the future, and we need ordinances to do that." He asked for a commitment from the members to come to regular meetings and volunteer for committees to work on the ordinances he said would be needed to control the inevitable growth coming "down the highway from Grand Rapids." First, tabulation of the thick zoning ordinance books should be done to make it easier to find answers to specific questions, he said, and he urged other panel members to read the ordinance a section at a time. Five ordinance committees were formed, with the January meeting of the PZC as a target date for the wfitten zoning laws to be ready to give to the Middleville Council. The council will study the laws, and then will enact them, or ask for changes to allow enactment, Newmyer reported. He said that at the last council meeting, the village president, Duane Thatcher, was receptive to the idea of zoning ordinances being put in place, saying the council would welcome the laws to study. A condominium law to control development of the multi-family units is needed, Newmyer said, as well as a site plan ordinance that will also cover screening, buffering and landscaping. Panel member Dan Hutchins will have the task of the site plan ordinance, using copies of the laws from surrounding communities to help develop a similar one for Middleville. Placement and size of signs in the village is subject to ordinance and will be worked out with PZC members Linda French and Ron Errair as the committee. Newmyer and Donna Stagray will develop an ordinance on groundwater protection, which is important in safeguarding the municipal water supply, he said. Wetlands protection is controlled by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, so a local ordinance is not needed, Newmyer observed. PZA member Adam Chy rowski will coordinate the zoning law with the recently completed village master plan. “I have said I will attend the village council meetings," Newmyer noted. A topic of discussion at every recent meeting has been how to get people to comply with the ordinances, such as junk or trash in yards, Newmyer said. Lack of compliance is "something we have to face," he said. "It is controlled now by by complaint. Someone complains to Kit Roon (village manager) and he takes care of it. What we need to do is compile a master list. We should go up and down the street and make a list of violations," he said. Chyrowski said he had talked to Police Chief Louis Shoemaker about any problems with enforcing the ordinances. "He said junk cars were easy. Other violations are not so easy. He said they take a lot of paperwork, and when someone knows he’s going to have to appear in court, they’ll wait until the last day and clean up the mess. I think we should have the chief explain to us what we should know," he said. "Actually the chief doesn’t have that much to do with it, Newmyer explained, "We need to make the Village Council aware of it. We looked at making our complaints with a copy going to Kit and one to the Village Council. Better, we should make a master list and give it to the Village Council. At this point, each of us should take a notebook and write down the violation and the address. We can show the list to the council," he said. "Didn’t we talk about hiring an outside person to do this?" asked Hutchins. "Right, we did, but Kit Roon handles it, and he has too much to do. That’s why we should do this," he advised. Den Hartigh, Jousma to seek combined PMR application Continued from front page acres allowed under the PMR ordinance. Planner Andy Bowman agreed that this may be a problem and suggested the operators consult with the township attorney before submitting the application. Commissioner Dick Dunn said he thought there were many advantages to the operators' idea. "Then we could really see a whole picture,” he said. "We'd be able to look at things like monitoring wells and traffic all at once instead of piecemeal." Supervisor Jerry Good suggested that since the Den Hartighs had submitted all the requested information about their operation, the Commission could extend their permit until they could meet with the attorney. He added that standardizing of the pits is being worked on, and he felt the work on this proposal could be handled in a month if the engineering could be worked out. The township engineers have already outlined the location and number of monitoring wells needed for the Den Hartigh operation. The commission also held a public hearing on the request of Janice Buys for a special use permit to operate a home beauty shop at her home at 8554 Garbow. Commission chairman Steve Gould explained that this use is permitted when authorized by the commission if the business is entirely within the residence with no outside evidence of its existence, if it is not a nuisance, if it is carried on by the inhabitant, if the equipment is usual for households, if it doesn't affect insurance rates on the home and if not more than 50 percent of one floor of the residence is used for the business. Buys, whose home is located in a single-family residential district, explained that her request met all the stipulations, and emphasized that she would not put up a sign or advertise. She said she only intends to serve friends and family members, but as a licensed operator she must have the consent of the township "even if I do just one person's hair in my home. "I'm not interested in running a shop. I'm onlv interested in the legality of the matter," she said. Buys submitted a plan showing the room where she would maintain the one chair she would be using, and said only she would be working there. Several residents questioned the request, saying they feared granting this permit would encourage others to do the same. "The area is strictly residential," said one neighbor. "She may do what she promises, but if one can do it, others will want to do it." Gould explained that each special use permit is considered separately, and Bowman added that the zoning is not changing. "The planning commission can impose any conditions it wishes on the permit," he said. "The number of cars allowed in the driveway can be limited, for instance.” Gould also said the permit is revoked if the conditions are not met. When another resident protested that there is no way of policing the conditions. "It's the people who don't get a permit for these operations that cause the problems," he said. Gould emphasized that granting one permit did not mean others would be given automatically. One of the factors that would be considered in future requests would be how many such permits had been given out along Garbow Drive, he said. The commission agreed 6-1 to approve the request, with the additional condition that the owner would operate the business with no additional staff. In other business, Good agreed to meet with Bart Arrigo, owner of the Pace sand pit on Whitneyville Road, about bringing the pit up to standards being requested of other sand mining operations. The Pace PMR permit expires Dec. 12. The commission also unanimously agreed to the stipulation of the township board that any minor changes in approved planned unit development site plans be discussed at regular meetings of the commission. Commission members discussed the application submitted by Riebel Development to rezone the Jousma farm at Cherry Valley and Broadmoor from agricultural to R-3 "Special Use." Good explained that the company proposes a 234-unit "mobile home" development for the property. Bowman said the applicant must show why this property is suitable for R-3 use, and the commissioners noted that an application could not request "special use" as part of the rezoning. Gould requested Planner Mark VanderPlocg meet with the applicant to explain the defect in the application. Reibel can apply for either R3 or PUD rezoning, he said. The commission set Dec. 13 for a public hearing on the text of the general development plan. The meeting will be held at the Alaska hall at 7:30 p.m. The next regular meeting of the commission will be Dec. 4, though it will hold a special meeting Nov. 28 to complete work on the general development plan. The.Sun and News ■T aria i firttin aiMi 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 Secon<FCIass Postage Paid at Hastings Ml 49058 9998 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE SUN AND NEWS. P O Bo* 8 Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties boundeu in 1870 — Published by... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. 58 00 510 00 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / November 14, 1989 / Page 3 Area supporters of A and B ask, ‘now what?’ by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Patterson-Bailey united in marriage on October 7 Miss Leanne Patterson and Mr Pete Bailey were united in marriage in a candlelight wedding service Oct. 7, at the First Baptist Church of Mid­ dleville by Pastor Bruce Stewart. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs. Russ Patterson and the late Gerald Pratt Jr. and the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs. Larry Bailey, all of Middleville. The front of the sanctuary was gracefully adorned by arch and heart candelabra* decorated with greens, baby’s breath and ruby-colored bows Walking before the bride was her maid of honor and cousin. Miss Bridget! Fifelski of Wayland Miss Michelle Mcl^ain of East Laming; Miss Karla Wood. Miss Becky Newman, both of Rockford; and Miss Melissa Tobin of Jenison served their friend as bridesmaids. They each wore tea-length iridescent taffeta gowns with puffed sleeves and fabric roses cascading over each shoulder in jewel colors of ruby, emerald, amethyst, sapphire and topaz. Each girl carried a lovely arm bouquet in a complimenting hue to her gown. Anneliese and Lacey Patter­ son. sisters of the bride, drop­ ped the traditional rose petals. They were identically dressed in white satin bubble-hem dresses with tiny iridescent polka-dots trimmed with ruby fabric roses Walking between them and serving as ringbearer, was Jeffrey Chap­ man. cousin of the groom. He was dressed in a tiny white tuxedo that was identical to the grooms. Voters in Michigan defeated the two tax proposals on the Nov. 7 ballot by a large margin, and Barry County, Middleville and Caledonia area voters also turned down both choices in overwhelming numbers. With the defeat of both tax increases, what will happen next in school finance reform has become the subject of the day. "I’ve asked the legislature, and I’m waiting for an answer," said Wendy Romph. Romph, a trustee of the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education, was a supporter of B. "I’m kind of at a loss," she said after the defeat of the measures. "We’ve worked very hard trying to find a bill The bride chose an elegant white floor-length gown of crystal satin with alencon lace inserts. The lace overlay train was accented with sequins and tear-drop pearls. Her bead­ piece was a floral beaded wreath with an elbow-length Continued from front page silk illusion veil. She carried a up. But, we don’t handle that; cascade of white roses and ivy you'd have to look into it," with small ruby-colored he said. stephanotis and baby’s breath. The question of lot size The groom wore a white came up, with a consensus full dress Christian Doir tux­ that one duplex might be able edo with white pique’ vest and to be placed on an existing tie. The groomsmen had black lot with less than the present tuxedos with matching ac­ cessories to the groom requirement, but the double Standing beside the lot that would be split would bridegroom as best man was not have enough feet to meet friend Mark Tasker. the standard. Groomsmen were Jeff Chap­ "Our ordinance says that man, cousin of the groom; the requirement is 80 feet of Troy Bailey, brother of the frontage (for a standard lot) groom; Jerry Czarnecki, and 750 square feet of living friend; and Chad Peters, space. A two-family needs cousin of the groom. Nick 120 feet of frontage, and Wheeler and Bud Bailey serv­ 15,000 square feet of living ed as ushers. space. The question is - can Soloist, Mr. Christopher we allow the first duplex on a Schout, sang “Cherish the standard lot?" Newmyer Treasure’’ and Mr. and Mrs. asked. Jim Wert sang “Only God "Maybe we should table Could Love You More” and this until we talk to the “Household of Faith. " Mr. and Mrs. Leo Fifelski. lawyer," he added." aunt and uncle of the bride, Garbow said he had no and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry objection to the delay, Peters, cousins of the groom, saying, "We want to work were co-master and mistress of ceremonies. A dinner reception followed at Dari's Banquet Hall and Restaurant in Alto. Honored guests were grandparents Mrs. Bernice Marble. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Doombos, and Mr. George Wolfe. The couple honeymooned in Jamaica and now reside at 707 E. Main Street. Middleville. that would be beneficial to schools like ours," she said, "I guess we’ll just wait and see what the legislature will do." State Senator Jack Welborn of Kalamazoo, who supported neither proposal, views the vote not as a loss, but as an opportunity, he said. "By going down, it keeps K-12 education on the front burner, otherwise, it would have been dead," he said. "So this forces the legislature to work toward some meaningful funding and reform. There’s enough money there, if they just put proper priority on it so the schools get their fair share." State Senator Dick Posthumus, a Republican from Alto who represents most of the Caledonia area, said voters’ rejection of the proposals is proof the public doesn't believe new taxes are the answer to financial problems plaguing Mich­ igan’s schools. "I think the message sent by the voters is clear," he said. "It was a message to the Legislature that they want no new taxes. They feel that they’ve been giving us enough money and that we need to change our priorities and begin funding local schools with the money we already have." In area townships, the vote was decisive. Precinct No. 1 in Irving Township saw Proposition A defeated 105 to 30. Proposition B also lost with 100 votes against and 38 saying "yes." The second Irving precinct voters turned down A by a tally of 172 to 41 and B by 155 votes to 62. Both precincts in Thornapple Township also saw the voters soundly rejecting both proposals. Precinct 1 in that township voted 361 to 137 against A and 316 to 200 against B. Precinct 2 rejected A 299 to 131 and B 277 to 156. In Yankee Springs, Proposal A went down 483 to 129 and B suffered the same fate by a vote of 433 to 197. The tally in Caledonia Township was even more negative, with only 215 castings votes in favor of A and 1,061 against, and 277 said "yes" to B while 1,012 opposed it. In Barry County the two proposals went down to defeat by more than a 2-to-l margin. Plan commission hears plans for 3 Middleville duplexes with you; we don’t want to cause trouble. "I could draw up two or three scenerios for you to look at. I guess that’s our position. That particular corridor would be more beneficial for the community with the development," he said. Cathy and Jerry Peters were granted a home occupation permit to carry on the Cat-ABalloon business in the basement of their home at 411 Grand Rapids St. The venture will be a delivery-type business, handling balloons, candy and gifts and serving the Middleville, Caledonia and Hastings areas, Cathy said. Her goal is to move into decorating large-scale banquets and receptions, so most of the traffic will be going away from their house, she said. The Peter’s driveway is large enough for six cars at a time, which exceeds the requirement for traffic and parking, Newmyer said. A letter from a neighbor said the business would be an asset, and expressed approval. The candy she will have for sale will already be packaged, with no handling of food that would require Health Department approval, she added. A sign the size of a regular house name plate will identify the business, she said. Peters also answered questions about the safety of helium, which is a gas used in the balloons she sells and uses to decorate. Her insurance agent told her that helium is extremely safe and non-flammable, and there would be no additional premium because she would be using it, she said. She said she plans an open house Nov. 25 to make the community aware of the new business. • PUBLIC HEARING • Village of Middleville Planning and Zoning Commission When: November 21. 1989 Time: 7 p.m. Where: Village Community Hall, 314 East Main Street, Middleville. Public Hearing For Special Use Permit. Property Commonly Known As: 475 Holes Avenue. Legal Description as Follows: Lot 5 of Market Street Plat, according to the recorded plat thereof. Liber 5 of plats page 89 Being in Southwest % of Northwest W, Section 26 T 4 N R 10 W Property Owner Being: Mrs. Susan Stapish. Name of Applicant Being: Mrs Susan Stapish Property owner and applicant must attend the public hearing. Anyone with any concerns or comments may attend the public hearing or send any written comments to the Planning and Zoning Commis­ sion with names and addresses as follows: Dr. Eldon Newmyer 520 Bernard St. Middleville. Ml 49333 Mrs Marge Loew 203 Grand Rapids St. Middleville. Ml 49333 A multiple car discount for families with two or more cars is “no problem" at Auto-Owners. ^Auto-Owners Insurance ThtNoPrMtonfioplt,' DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. “When You Think ol tnturonco. Think of U»” 215 E. Main Street, Caledonia, Michigan 49316 ->E^REY M. DeVRIES (616) 891-8125 JOHN J. DeVRIES �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I November 14. 1989 Library plans ‘Garfield’ club Nice weather, but a little cooler We have the leaves about conquered for our fall work Everone was glad to see Bud C isIcr in church. Sunday He is doing well after his surgery Sunday. Dorothy and Elmer Fischer, Maurice and Emma Jane Ingram and Clarke and I had dinner. Bob and Shirley Reaser. Hastings, and Harry and Bernadine Reaser spent the weekend at Baldwin at Bob’s trailer It was rather cool, but they had a nice time together Sunday. Esther Kelley . Lois Bacon. Fem Doyle and June Tungate had dinner at Bob's Restaurant at Lake Odessa Mary Beth from Spring Lake spent Tuesday with her mother. June Tungate. Social club will be Thurs­ day at noon with Edna Wood. There will be a potluck dinner. Marion Martin. Mid­ dleville. spent Wednesday at the Reascrs We had a nice crowd at the Parmalee Fall Dinner Nov. 2. Emma Jane and Maurice In­ gram and Clarke and I attend­ ed the Welcome Comers M.E. Church Bazaar and din­ ner Friday, Nov. 3. you see, I am up and going again Monday we attended the Happy 60 Club meeting at Caledonia. The Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library will celebrate Children’s Book Week. Nov. 13-19 by launching another “Garfield’s Reading Club.” Rather than wait two or three months for completely new theme materials to be published, the library is repeating “Garfield’s Reading Club” to satisfy re­ quests from patrons for a club now. Any child who has reached his or her third birthday or has not completed first grade is in­ vited to join. This club is similar to the summer reading clubs. Each child will place a sticker on his or her folder for every library book read to them. Children who are beginning readers may also read alone or with an ex­ perienced reader. Children will choose a small incentive (bookmark, sticker, etc.) for every 10 library books. Each child who reads or is read 60 library books will be invited to a party in May. Story hour sessions for pre­ schoolers will be announced later. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Thomapple Kellogg Schools Wednesday. Nov. 15 No Lunch. Thursday . Nov. 16 Middle/Fish nuggets. H.S./Fish Patty. Au Gratin potatoes, broccoli florets, muffin, peaches. No El. Lunchl Friday . Nov. 17 No Lunch. Monday. Nov. 20 Hamburger on a bun. potato Jeakle, C.P.A. from Prangley. Marks and Co. who will speak on the “Single Business Tax”. Dinner is at 6:30 p.m. and discussion at 7:30. Phone 696-1461 before Nov. 13 for reservations. Guests are welcomed. The teaching staff of Thor dismissed at 11:35 am nappie Kellogg Middle School Scheduled conferences for will conduct parent teacher sixth graders will be from conferences at the middle 12:30 to 3 p.m. Open conferences will be school Wednesday. Nov. 15. held for all parents from 5 to 8 and Thursday . Nov. 16. On Wednesday, school will p.m. in the gym. School will be in session for be in session for grades six. seven and eight from noon to sixth, seventh and eighth 3 p.m. with open conferences graders from 8:35 to 11:35 in the gym from 5 p.m. to 8 a m. on Friday. Nov 17. If parents find it difficult to p.m. No school will be in ses­ attend the conferences during sion in the morning. School will be in session all these times, they are asked to day (8:35 to 3:10) Thursday call the middle school office at for seventh and eight grade 795-3349 and arrangements students. Sixth grade students will be made. Report cards were schedul­ will be in session from 8:35 to 11:35 a.m. and will be ed to be sent home Nov. 10. Call 795-3345 today and have your church listed here each week! Reach Over 7,000 Area Homes Good Shepherd Lutheran Church St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest "People that care" Middleville at the Community Hall l|| Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. || Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (616) 795-2391 St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family . . God's family) 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. SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Rectory Ph 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship . 9:30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School ... 9 45 a.m. Morning Worship ................. 11:00 a.m. Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church Church Office Phone — 795-9266 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 708 West Main Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave at 84th St. ’The Church where everytxxty a somebody... Mornrtg Worship Serve© Sunday School E venmg Worship Seoce W 00 o m. 1115 am. 6 00 p m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Ret Paid Cknime, Interim Rector Phone 945-3014 Sunday Eucharist: During Summer----------------------------------- 10 00am Regularly-----------------------------1030a.m Morning Prayer Wednesday —.............. .............. —7:15 a~m FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Sunday School...................................................................9:45a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service and Jesus (Mis Lord" Sunoa> Schoo. >■ SutoOy Momng Wash© <030 am SurxXA E venmg WonNP 6 00 p m Aeanesoo Modern prayer & 8£M tfudy 7 00 p m ffiev W»am Dobson. Pastor Stove jocmot Youth Pastor 891-8923 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH uah a armf far are aarmuruis and die u«xW Sunday Serviced: 30 a.m. 8c 6:00 p.m. “A ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Senring a Living Lord SUNDAY..... 9:45 a m.. 11:00 a m & 6 00 p m WEDNESDAY.................... Family Fellowship Prayer 5 Bible Study 7:00 p.m 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M 37 Pastor, Rev. Ma* E. Tucker Music. Jeff Vander Heide “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music 11:00a.m. Services — Sunday School ........................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship................................ 11:00a.m. Evening Worship.................................... 6:00p.m. 6.00 p m. Sunday Evening Service 2415 McCann Road, Irving, Michigan rounds, pickle slices, perky pears Tuesday, Nov. 21 Tuna noodle or macaroni and cheese, green peas, bread and butter, fruited jello. NOTE Whole and 2% milk offered every day. Hoi dogs each day at elementaries and middle school. Salad bar at High School on Monday Piz­ za. ham and cheese sandwich, chili, chef salad at H.S. each day. T-K school sets conferences Accountants group have to have Nov. 16 meeting The Western Chapter. In­ dependent Accountants Association of Michigan, will meet Nov. 16 at the Harley Hotel of Grand Rapids, at Cascade Road and 1-96 in Grand Rapids. The speaker will be Thomas School Lunch Menus Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45p.m. PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11 a.m. Church School 9:45 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 Rev. Rick Veenstra. Interim Pastor Rev Stanley Vugteveen, Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education Pastor Wesley J. Coffey 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 10 a m Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday 6:30 p.m Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship, Wednesday 7 00 p m PEV KENNETH VAUGHT LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Phone 795-7076 891 8028 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Sunday Morning Worship....................... 10:30 A.M. Phone 891-9259 Sunday School........................................................ 9:30A.M. Evening Service........................................................ 5:45P-M. Saturday Evening Mass.................. 5:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School Worship Service 9:15 a.m. . 10:00 a.m. Pastor Merle Buualda 250 Vine Street Dan Ackerman Al Tierney er Seminary intern Community calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 Church Office — 891 8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Dr. Robert Wessman Sunday Mass ............ 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a m. First Friday Mass.............................. 7:00 p.m. The (DIH ^Time JHdlnidist (Churrlf 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E. Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School............. 10:00 a m. Morning Worship 1100 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . . . 7:00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I November 14, 1989 I Page 5 Family appreciates Hospice help Continued from front page billed to the family's insurance company by the health department as a home health service. All other Hospice personnel are volunteers and there is no charge for their services. The wife, volunteer and nurse and family worked together to make exh day left for John a day to be treasured. "We all become a team," said daughter-in-law Mary. "All together, you just do what you have to do." Dave Miller agreed, saying the first thing that had to be done was to convince Edith that she must have time for herself. "Mother didn't want to leave him, 'til we made her take care of herself too - she had to," he said. Mae entered the Millers’ lives in June, when it became known that John had less than six months left. An open, friendly woman, she quickly became a family friend. When Mae could not visit with John for a period of two weeks, another volunteer filled in for her. And while John liked her replacement, he wanted Mae back. ‘"She's nice,’ he said to me. 'but she's not Mae,*" Edith said, "he was used to Mae, and liked to talk to her." "We would sit and talk and talk," Mae agreed, "and we'd fix the world. But something always happened, and the next time 1 came, it would require 'fixing' again," she said with a twinkle in her eye. "I’ve thought of him so often lying in front of that window," she said indicating the picture window of the Miller home that faces Bender Road. talking about his dying, but he never gave up hope, Edith said. He wouldn’t let his tools go at an auction held a few months before his death, because he said he would need them when he got better, she recalled. He talked to Mary about going fishing and about painting his truck when he would get better. "He was a strong man." his wife said, "he handled it very well." Mae calls herself "just a volunteer," but the Miller family said she was much more. Mae said she would look around and think to herself, "I’ll bet she (Edith) would like to have those blouses rinsed out," or "I II just do up the dishes and the laundry so sne’ll have everything done when she gets back." One of the best parts of having someone to share the burden, one family member said, is the help it is when there are other family crisises that must be handled at the same time. Mae and her husband, Al, had seven children, and have been foster parents to 60. The children were mostly preadoptive, she said, but there were exceptions. At one time they had a 15-year-old girl with twin babies staying with them. "I ought to get them back," she joked, "I lost 25 pounds when they were with us." The twins were no problem, but the 15-year-old was a handful, she remem­ bered, and she still knows where she is and how she's doing. "You lose track of some you meet, but how can you "He enjoyed watching the forget this family?' she said, farmer haying in the field patting Edith's arm. across the road, and the kids Volunteers and donations driving to school and coming are needed by the Hospice, back. He’d watch for the mail Mae pointed out. to come, and he'd say, Especially needed are There's the mailman.' I’d say, registered or licensed practical ’Do you want me to go get nurses. the mail? and he'd say, 'Yeah, She also urged area that would be nice,’" she said churches to be more involved with the air of one sharing a in Hospice. "Area churches need to do private joke. John didn't have trouble more. Hospice will go to your church and put on an information program, telling church members what they can do to help. We should have more volunteers from our churches," she stressed. “I pay a S10 membership fee once a year, and the gas and phone bills I consider a donation," she said. Families can learn about Hospice through their doctors or hospitals. When needed, volunteers will give family members a packet outlining Hospice’s volunteer duties and responsibilities, as well as procedures that must be done at the ti me of death. A Hospice volunteer's job description calls for emotion­ al maturity, sensitivity to the needs of families in stressful situations, completion of the training course, and no close personal loss within the previous year. The support services offered by the volunteers include babysitting and providing companionship to the patient, respite for family members, doing errands, occasional light housekeeping or meal preparation, and hands-on care. Confidentiality is strictly observed in the Hospice program, and volunteers are enouraged to to work with the primary nurse, who is working with the family to prevent problems from arising. No gifts or gratuities are accepted by volunteers, and meals may be accepted on occasion, but not as a rule. For those unsure whether to call Hospice to use its services, here are four questions to consider: • Is there a serious, life­ threatening illness? • Does the patient want to be cared for at home? • Would the family like to try, with Hospice help, to care for the patient at home? • Do you feel the need for additional help (emotional, physical)? If you answered "yes" to two or more of the questions, Hospice might be the answer for you, the handbook says. "I’d advise people to definitely look into it," Mae said, "I would use it myself." Happy 60 Club has Thanksgiving The Caledonia "Happy 60“ Club had its Thanksgiv­ ing potluck dinner Monday. Nov. 6 at the new center, with 22 present and all bringing a variety of food for a Thanksgiving dinner Following the dinner the business meeting was called to order by President Lillian Schultz, then the program consisted of everyone taking part to tell what they were thankful for. either in a poem. “LOOK AT THOSE FLAMES! 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Students of the month named The faculty and staff of Thornapple Kellogg High School have announced the following students as "Students of the Month" for October. (Front row, from left) Melanie Cooper, Luann Snider, Amy Smit; second row Attie Kinney. Lisa Eddy. Nathan Hillman: third row - Jessica Robinson, Mark Pullen. Becky Taggart, Jason Egnew; fourth row - Amy Pullen, Tracy Medaris, Pam Elkins; fifth row Ken Ter ryberry, Bryan Thompson, Jenn Karel. Tim Krewson and Matt Stander During the past month, these students have displayed individual achievements that have been recognized by this special honor. (photo by Kevin McGee) Service is our middle name. You'll be amazed at the number of services State Bank of Caledonia offers. No matter what you need — checking or savings accounts, term investments or an IRA — we have the services you're looking for. Our bank can also get you the loan you need. Whether it's a consumer or real estate loan, you'll get your money quickly. 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First, however, parents had to find their students' locker, manipulate the com­ bination lock, find the tex­ tbooks (a few lockers were "stacked" and the unsuspec­ ting parent was greeted with a shower of books and papers), and then locate the classroom, all without being tardy. Students who had parents who couldn't participate, good naturedly directed mystified adults to the typing room, helped locate lockers and even did a little coaching in the classroom. “The parents were great." said physical education teacher Rebecca McKee. "They played 'Skin the Snake' and ‘Amoeba’ and really had fun. I can’t get the kids to do that stuff, but their parents joined right in " Most parents said they did have fun. though they didn’t learn any more algebra then they did the first time around a decade "or so" ago. Several commented on how differently subjects like 'Typing room? Down the boll, through the com­ history were taught compared mons. take a left at the next hall and the room'll be on to the classes they your right.' Mr. Shefferly helps out a book-laden stu­ remembered "I just remember learning dent' last Wednesday during Parent Exchange Day at dates." said one mother. Caledonia High School. bv Barbara Gall Staff Writer CALEDONIA - Parent teacher conference week took on a new perspective last Wednesday, as parents swit­ ched roles with their high school sons and daughters and attended school in the kids' places for half a school day Caledonia High School's first student-parent exchange day was set for when parents traditionally visit school for a progress report from their children s teachers. This year, however, parents were offered more than just an accounting of grades and behavior From physics to “phys. ed.. ’ ‘ shortened classes allow­ ed each “substitute student" the chance to sample a real lesson in each of his or her child's subjects. Activities planned for the special students included Mb Neighbors with.. NORMA VELDERMAN What was it Paul Harvey said the other day? The animals all have a much heavier layer of fat. plants have produced a much heavier amount of seeds, so they are predicting a very hard winter. Well, time will tell. We can only live through it to find out what is coming Right? Johnny drove us to Kitchner, Ontario. Canada, this last weekend (Nov. 3, 4. 5). I wanted to see if I could locate my great-grandmother’s grave and make a rubbing. And maybe 1 could find the grave of my infant uncle (if it has a tombstone). Didn’t find either of them in the records of cemetery lists. Didn’t have time to stalk the cemetery stone by stone. But I did find some wonder­ ful members of my grand­ mother’s family. They were such wonderful hostesses. 1 want to make another trip and walk the cemetery to check all tombstones. Virginia Root went to grandson David Johnson's wedding Saturday, Nov. 4 at Leighton Church. 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This time they will have quite a few members, even some third generation. lyla Norton’s grandson, the Rev. Michael Northrop, after attending a Nazarene meeting in Grand Rapids Monday Nov. 6, slopped on his way back to Kalamazoo and stayed for a while to visit. They went out to lunch and got caught up on family and church happenings On Sunday. Nov. 7, lyla. after attending grandson Michael's church, had dinner with daughter Arsis and Dan. and son Arvid, Mike, David and Missy Oke and two girls, Amanda and Knsien Greg. Maggie and son Brian came Saturday. Nov. 6, to visit Charlie and Donna Cox. They are planning to go to son Greg’s for Thanksgiving. Neva Kenyon said her sister Mane! and hubby from Columbiav ille came for the weekend of Nov. 4 and 5. Donna Kenyon said they had Sunday dinner guests on Nov 5. The Reid Ruggles, who used to be former Mid­ dleville residents, came over. Bueno musical'' Caledonia parents Cherie Driscoll (left) and Jeannine Pelon have just mastered the command ”Toca las maracas'' os they substituted for their children in Spanish class during Parent Exchange Day. “We never discussed issues very much, or the integrity of the Founding Fathers." ‘‘I’ve had fun and really learned quite a bit." said another. "But that chemistry, it just about blew me away. Well, maybe I’d better change the way I said that." she laughed. Other parents commented on how helpful the attending students had been, and how much they enjoyed meeting other parents and students in their children’s classes. "I think this has been a very positive thing for both parents and students," said teacher Stan Spencer. "The parents have an idea of what their kids go through here every day. and it’s nice for the students to see the parents here taking part.’’ Principal Tonya Porter said the idea of a parent-student exchange probably originated with the school improvement team as a way of getting parents tqore involved with the school. The idea received the full support of the staff, she said. "Being in the school and doing something here is one of the best ways for parents to see what is going on." she said. “It will help them understand more about what their students are doing, and help them know what ques­ tions to ask of us.” “I think the event has been a real success." she added. “We want parents to be more a part of the high school, and I’m very pleased so many were here.” Twila Elwood didn’t visit too long because she was go­ ing to attend “Past Chiefs” at Leona Smith’s home Tues­ day evening, Nov. 7. On Oct. 29, Mae and Rollo Bowerman visited son Basil and family. Mae also said all their children were taking Rollo and Mae out to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Thursday even­ ing, Nov. 9. Russell Bender said daughter Mary Alice spent the weekend of Nov. 4 and 5 with Alice and Russell. Daughter Joanie was to be there starting Thursday, Nov. 9, for a few days. Ann Bartlett said she didn’t have any particular news. But they did hear from daughter Jennifer in California after the earthquake. She was on the 44th floor of a 49-story building. She said their building is on rollers, and as they were up rather nearly to the top, the building swayed about three or four feet. The building settled back to nor­ mal apparently without any damage. One man, who got into the elevator just as the quake hit, fell about four floors before the safety took effect He call­ ed Jennifer the next day and said dial no way would he every get in that elevator again, he would rather walk the 44 floors. Barb Clinton. Faye Slagel and Caroline Bird went to Chesaning and Frankenmuth Nov. 3. On Oct 26. Barb attended a President’s Club dinner, sponsored by Avon at the Mamot Inn. Ray and Bette Koeplinger went with their Rider Club to have brunch at the Dome World. Even if it was a little chilly , one of the members had a new motorbike, and wanted them to ride around a little They also went to Kalamazoo. Ray got back from his hun­ ting trip out west. He went to the Southeast comer of Utah. He said they had to go 40 miles to their hunting spot. The town where they stayed was at 4,000 feet and the hun­ ting spot was at 8,000. He said he saw a lot of mule deer, but none were close enough to get a shot. He said the view was spectacular. Sue Verlinde said her son received his master’s degree last summer and is working at the National Bank of Detroit. Son Dan and his group, “The Hush,” rented the TK Auditorial and held a concert, Friday, Nov. 9. Liz Hart’s parents and Grandpa Brown came for din­ ner Sunday, Nov. 5. Daughter Cathy and Doug Hart attended the MSU football game Sat. Nov. 11 The Thomapple Heritage Group will meet Wednesday, Nov. 15, at the Robinson home. She is the former Maureen Windes. The meeting will be at the old Windes home on State Road at 8 p.m. If you are not clear as to where it is, call John or Maureen Robinson, 795-3912. Francie Tobin answered the phone when I tried to get Lois Bremer. I was so pleased to talk to her. It has been such a long time since I had talked to her I wanted to make sure that she, Dan and Jenny really know how much the Mid­ dleville community family love and support all of them in their continued growth. That is why I love a small town, we are just like a close-knit fami­ ly. Sure, we are nosey, even quarrelwome amongst ourselves, as any family is. But when anything happens to one of us, we all feel it and stand behind them, loving them and enfolding them in ours and God’s unconditional love and spiritual light Jenny is now in school full time, except Tuesday and Thursday, when she goes to therapy. Sunday, Nov 5, the Bremer family got together at Lois’s home to celebrate Mikle and Kathy's son Brett’s birthday. Jerry and Jack Spencer, along with John and Mary Spencer, attended a craft show, in Livonia Saturday, Nov. 4, at First Elementary School. Then, on Friday, Nov 10, they were at Oakland Com­ munity College for amxher Craft show near Rochester, Mich Friday, Nov. 10, Alice and Bernard Wieringa will have the Bible Study group of the Continued on page 8 More parents came than were expected, she said, although ample amounts of coffee and cookies were available in the library after the school “day " was over at 11 am. During the coffee time. Superintendent Robert Myers asked parents for suggestions on improving the exchange day idea "How ’bout a coffee break in the middle of the schedule." grinned one parent //?\ NEW FALL HOURS: ndIfl street^ i Mon Wed 10 a.rn -9 p.m. Tues, Thurs., Fri. 10 a.m-11 p.m. Sat & Sun. 11 a.m.-7 p.m Warm up on these Cool Days ... with Hot Chocolate, Hot Cider and Home Made Chili! • kx 129 East Main Street, Caledonia J'W Phone — 891-8997 JT �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 14. 1989 / Page 7 ForT-K QB Mike Millhouse, hard work pays off by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Thornapple Kellogg High School senior Mike Millhouse, quarterback of the O-K Blue co-champion football team, is the hardest worker on the team, says his coach, Keith Rhines. "He's got an extra helping of self motivation," he said, "and maturity." "That’s why he started at quarterback; because of his maturity and willingness to work hard," the coach said. Millhouse has been playing in school athletics since he was 8 or 9 years old, he said. He played football, basketball and baseball all four years of high school, starting with freshman, going through junior varsity and into varsity. "Athletics definitely teaches you the value of teamwork; how to budget your time," Millhouse said. “You have to if you want to do a lot of things, and it makes you learn to prioritize things. It teaches you lots of lessons. And, I just enjoy being part of the team." The biggest thrill for the quarterback, who threw for more than 900 yards and 10 touchdown passes this year, was "winning the O-K Blue championship against Byron Center." The worst sports experience was a neck injury he suffered last year while playing against the same team. "That was pretty painful," he said. "It was hard to come back from. I only played two games and was out for the rest of the season." After a moment’s thought Area Chemistry students show ‘magic1 to elementaries 'Now you see them, now you don't.’ Ben Shafer and Rob Driscoll make styrofoam pellets disappear as part of the magic' show. Prepared for the worst, second-graders watch to see what the chemistry students will come up with next. Professional Grooming Boarding Veterinary Supervision Pet Supplies • RX Diets Thornapple Veterinary Medical Center 2220 Patterson. Middleville 795-9817 • 877-4056 Mike Millhouse he added, "It might have been a good thing for me - it made me work harder to come back this year." Is Millhouse a natural athlete? “Definitly not, no," he answered. "I have to work hard. No, no I’m not a natural. I have to really work." Rhines agreed that Millhouse works hard and xhieves. "During practice, he’d send a kid down field on a long pattern, throw a pass, and then run down to the end of the field so the kid wouldn't have to come back to him. Then, he would send him on another pattern back to the other end," the coach explained. "His willingness to do that made sure that he never had trouble finding someone to throw to," he added, "that shows his maturity, too." Rhines said he thinks there won't be much that Mike can't do in his future. "He has ability—he's a thinking, working, motivated young man," the coach said. The Millhouse family, parents John and Rosanne, and Mike, Ryan and John, recently moved to Forest Hills, but Mike didn't want to stan over at a new school for his senior year. He drives to Middleville every day so he can finish his last high school year with the same young men he has played team sports with since he was a youngster. He reported that Ryan, in the 10th grade, and John, in the sixth, are doing great at Forest Hills, making lots of friends and Ryan is already going on the basketball team. Is he following Mike's example? “No, he’s not following me in any way," Mike said emphatically, "he's already a better player than I am. He's a real good basketball player." What advice would he give to a freshman considering athletics? "Well, it depends on the kid. If he is the type who wanted to succeed. I'd tell him no matter how little natural ability you have, if you work hard, you'll come out on top," he said. Millhouse has already been accepted at Michigan State University and the University of Michigan, but has made no decision yet about which he will attend. He’s not sure what he will study yet, either. "Maybe - and this is a big if - I’ll study sports journalism. But I really haven’t made a decision yet," he said. "He will succeed at whatever does," said Rhines, "because he won't be beat." Caledonia High School chemistry students recently celebrated National Chemistry Week Oct. 29-Nov. 4 by staging their an­ nual "Chemistry Magic” show for Caledonia elemen­ tary students. Sometimes awed and sometimes skeptical, the youngsters clearly enjoyed the production as balloons mysteriously blew themselves up. styrofoam pellets dissolv­ ed and as fizzing, steaming, colorful and sometimes smelly concoctions were created with just a drop of this or that. Instructor Loralynne Clark supervised the various "acts.” and coached her students in their presentation techniques. "Those guys must be really smart,” whispered one second-grader to his friend during the show. Barry County Commission on Aging menu set Menu Wednesday, Nov. 15 Beef stew, sliced zucchini, biscuit, citrus fruit, milk. Thursday, Nov. 16 - Tuna casserole. Italian green beans, Scandinavian blend, jello, milk. Friday, Nov. 17 - Veal parmesan. com, California blend, wheat bread, fresh fruit, oleo, milk. Monday, Nov. 20 - Fish, mixed greens, stewed tomatoes, rice pilaf, plums, milk Tuesday, Nov. 21 - Classic ribenes, red potatoes, mixed beggie. wheat bread, pears, oleo. milk. Events Wednesday, Nov. 15 Hastings-Cards. NashvilleBlood Pressure MiddlevilleCards Woodland-SIides by Hessel and Madlvn Forest 12 15 Thursday. Nos. 16 Hastings-Darts. Board Games. Nashville-Bingo. Middleville-Cards. Maryann Lupino from the Sec. of Slates office 11:15. Friday, Nov. 17 - HastingsArts & Crafts NashvillePopcorn, birthday party. Woodland-Stan Pierce and his Dulcimers 12:15. Monday. Nov. 20 Hastings-Bingo and popcorn, slides bv De Jongs 11:00 Middlesilk-Cards NashvilleStan Pierce and his Dulcimers. Tuesday. Nov. 21 - AU sites puzzles. HastingsRemember when The magic of chemistry! Jeff Velthouse and Scott Minder create some mysterious brew to the sound of oohs' and aahs' from an audience of secondgraders. SKIN CANCER WARTS MOLES Laser Surgery is one of the most safe and effective means of removal. If you have a mole that you have been questioning, call the Born Clinic. They have 13 years of experience in LASER SURGERY. 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Grevets, who plays the trom­ bone, has been accepted in the “Blue Lake in Bavaria” pro­ gram in which students from Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp spend a month of the summer touring and perfoming con­ certs in Europe as part of a 100-member student band Auditions for the band are held before the president of the camp, he said, and students must try out the year before they actually participate This past summer. Grevers said the students performed in Germany. Holland. Belgium and Switzerland, putting on two concerts in each city visited for a total of 14 concerts. The young musicians stayed with host families who show­ ed their guests the local sights, fed them and provided a place for them to sleep during a typical two-day stay “They were really friendly and generous." Grevers said of his hosts. "They didn't always speak English either, but we managed There was a lot of sign language and poin­ ting and laughing over mistakes, but we did communicate." Grevers said the European families fed the students especially well. “In fact, they usually overf­ ed us.“ he said. “I didn’t need to gain a pound, but they were always saying "Eat. eat!" Grevers said the students traveled to Europe and then spent a week rehearsing on the grounds of a retirement home in Germany. There, the day began a 7 a m and rehearsals went on all day with a few breaks for meals and a little time for recreation. “We were chaperoned by the conductors, their wives, a nurse and a supervisor." he said “They watched our hours, and there was a bed check, but we were pretty free to walk around the town or Lansing Diary Three encouraging signs that the Michigan House of Representatives is taking its legislative oversight and poiicymaking duties more seriously... Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) Questions. A recently-released federal audit found inadequacies in MSHDA’s administration of certain HUD-subsidized hous­ ing programs. At my urging. 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Michigan 852-9377 — Financing Available —- ~ through the country , which is really pretty " When the Blue Lake group would arrive in a town or city to perform, they were greeted by the local city band and then everyone would go to the park for a concert by both bands, he said The Blue Lake band would perform a second “more formal" concert in uniform the next day. "We always ended our con­ cert with The Stars and Stripes Forever." and that piece would be conducted by the local biermeister." he said While bus trips between cities lasted, from 45 minutes to as long as 12 hours, the students still had time for some sightseeing, including a tour of the famous “Disney” castle and a boat trip on the Rhine River. Band members this past summer ranged in age from 13- to 18-years-oki. Grevers said, and all had auditioned the year before for the chance to participate in the European tour. “You do have to pay your own way." Grevers noted. “And that’s not cheap. But a lot of the band members ap­ plied to foundations and organizations like Rotary or obtained some student loans to help pay for the trip. "You do have some time between getting accepted and the actual departure to look for some funds " He said both his tours w ith the program have been educa­ tional as well as fun. "Of course you meet peo­ ple. and we had several Euro­ pean students in our band as well as students from all over the country ." he said. "But I really enjoyed the music, too. And being in the band makes you work at your music. I learned from the others how to better my performance, my style, all the little things that people look for in music. " Next summer, however, he and his trombone will not be traveling around Europe as he has been invited to be a counselor at the main camp in Muskegon. He said he will probably give some private lessons, as well. “But the tours were a great experience." he said." A lot of students just don’t realize how far their music can take them." legislation through his com­ mittee on a partisan vote. Rather than risk a showdown on the House floor, the MSHDA director finally agreed to address Represen­ tative Bankes’ concerns. Presently she and committee staff are examing MSHDA documents to determine if fur­ ther legislative oversight ac­ tion is warranted Who’s Responsible Here? One of the more disturbing trends in Lansing has been the willingness of elected representatives to let special interests and their lobbyists negotiate controversial issues for them. Case in point: a package of bills to improve the administration of Michigan's unemployment system—pieced together by business and organized labor groups, with only two lawmakers monitoring the process. Minority members from the House and Senate were not invited to participate. The proposed agreement, for the most part, is needed. It merits legislative action without the kind of partisan baiting which could blow up the al way s-explosi ve unemployment insurance issue. As House Minority Leader. I pledged not to play games with the package. Ted Grevers and his trombone have toured Europe twice as part of a program sponsored by the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp. What I did not promise was to try to muzzle all amend­ ments offered in good faith by lawmakers who disagreed with parts of the reforms. Republican Representatives Bill Martin raised an objection to the proposed maximum tenyear sentence for employers convicted of defrauding the unemployment system. He argued that Michigan cannot afford to lengthen sentences for non-violent offenders at a time when our prison system is bursting at the seams. I sup­ ported his amendments to reduce the maximum penalties, as did a bi-partisan coalition of 65 Democrats and Republicans. When that change was adopted. Speaker of the House Dodak halted action on the en­ tire package Shortly thereafter. I was invited into a room of angry business and labor lobbyists who claimed that their delicately balanced agreement would be destroyed by the Martin proposal-or any other amendments They weren’t the only ones who were angry. I reminded them that they did not have a monoploy of gixxl public policy—and that elected representatives have the right, indeed the duty, to participate in the policymaking process. The result: a slowing down of Continued on page 15 Middleville Neighbors with Norma Velderman Continued from page 6 Peace Reformed Church meet at their house. There are usually 12 members in the group and they meet once a month. Kathy Moma had just left, so I had a chance to talk with Chick for just a short visit. He is going to go deer hunting this year. Had good visit with Ett VanSickle. We had met almost a month ago at the lab at Pennock Hospital. There were quite a few Middleville people, it seemed like a Mid­ dleville invasion of the lab. Her line has been busy every since, when 1 would try to get her. So I was glad to hear she is finally getting back on her feet. She has almost gotten "stir crazy” from being con­ fined to home, but she is now back on her feet and can drive and go out. Daughter Jana is here visiting with us for a week. It has been two years since she has been home. So it is good to see her and get a chance to visit with her. Cay is taking two days off so they can do something together it is nice for us parents to have her home, but it is a little dead for her after the first couple of days. None of the other kads could get home to visit with her Date and Pat are out in California on business. Ted s job and photo studio keep him from coming over. Mary, of course has her nursery school, where they live in Hillsboro, Oregon. Jana, who lives in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, has a new job. She now works for an economist who puts out weekly forecasts, as well as monthly analysis. She is his “Girl Friday,” using all kinds of computers and accompaning printers, etc. Three of our six children are heavy into computers, as are most of the people in the business world. Wonder what would happen to the business world if there suddenly wouldn't be any electricity available any place at any price. Wonder if our kids could shift back to actual mentally and physically doing similar work, without all these wonderful electrical tools? Could the cashiers in the stores add up our grocery bills in their heads? They are wonderful tools, but I feel they do tend to cripple us mentally. We depend too heavily on tools to do our mental gymnastics. "If we don’t use it, we lose it.” Have you noticed how you can throw a cashier into a panic if you ask them how much the item cost after giv­ ing them a $10 bill. They can only look at the computer and tell us what it says is the change. I know they are a very necessary tool, but we are losing the mental challenge to figure in their head. I guess it is the old saying, “A crutch works two ways.” It can help very much, but is a double-edged sword. Very helpful but when the need is gone, it is destructive. I like to see our young folks come up with a great versatili­ ty. If one way fails we have many ocher options in our heads that can be substituted. See you folks next week. Are you mentally getting ready for winter? I’m still lag ging behind and still in the nice weather rut. Sun & News Call... 795-3345 ANY TIME IS PIZZA TIME! from PHIL’S PIZZERIA ITALIAN SPECIALTIES 795-7844 Pizza • Dinner • Ziti • Steaks • Appetizers • Submarines • Calzone • Spaghetti • Cheesecake • Sausage Roll EAT IN OR TAKE OUT / WE CATER ALL OCCASIONS Downtown HOURS Tu« It pm MIDDLEVILLE I . , A S- II TO « m 1 p m S-n 4 !0. M.m �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 14, 1989 I Page 9 Third-grade class to ‘thank’ PTO with school fair proceeds Kettle Lake teacher Shirley Neitzel and her third-graders have been working hard on a product to sell at the school’s annual arts and crafts show this weekend, but the profits will not go into their pockets Instead the youngsters plan to donate their proceeds to the PTO in thanks for all the pro­ grams and fun events the PTO has provided the students “We talked about it in class.” said Neitzel. Our FFO has helped us build our Boardwalk playground and has provided the cultural arts programs as well as things like skating parties for the students. “They would like to show their thanks by donating a lit­ tle to the PTO through this project.” Neitzel said the children hope to raise $25 with their tags for Christmas packages The project got underway last year with a request for old Christmas cards, and the students cut out pictures and pasted them to little cards which thev measured and folded. The tags will sell for 25 cents a bag The project benefits more than just the PTO, Neitzel pointed out. “I’ve been really impressed with the way the children have worked together, and they have been so careful to do a good job. They know they must make a good product if it is to sell.” However, most crafts being sold at the show are made by adults, said show co­ chairwoman Pam Luetkemeyer. and over 45 crafters will display their wares in booths scattered throughout the school, she said. A lunch will be served, and children will have their own craft room w here they too can get creative. Christmas gift items will be featured. Luetkemeyer said, with a wide variety of craft and art items for buyers to look over Hours for the fund raiser are from 10 a m. to 4 p.m.. and there is no admission fee. Neitzel s third-graders re­ mind buyers that they’ll cer­ tainly need some tags for all those packages' Working hard to finish their class project for the Kettle Lake bazaar to be held this weekend are third-graders Jeremy Pettenger, left, Aaron Buys, Andrea Bouwkamp and Kim Van Sprange. The students plan to donate their profits to the PTO. Memorial service to honor teacher Elizabeth Thurber A memorial service honor­ ing a long-time teacher and friend of the Middleville community, Elizabeth Thur­ ber, will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Thornapple Kellogg Audit­ orium. A native of Fairbury, Neb., Liz came to Middleville to teach English, speech and dramatics in 1956. She stayed with the school until 1982, moving only once in 1971 to become the middle school librarian. To help gain recognition for her students, she founded the local chapter of the National Honor Society at Thornapple Kellogg in 1957. "Liz was very giving person of her time and energy,” said her close friend, Katie Wieringa. "Her utmost thoughts were always of the children. Al­ ways, her kids were her prized possession." Young people became her friends and stayed her friends until she died, with the kids helping her not because they had to, but because they wanted to, Katie said. Mike Sanford, Todd Hooper and Brent Biermacher come immediately to mind, she recalled, with them taking her out to eat, and always helping her. "They even liked helping her when she was crabby because she didn’t feel good," Katie said. "It wasn’t a chore because she was so interesting. She had a marvelous memory and they liked her. If she wanted to do something or go somewhere, there was always Middleville VFW observes Veterans Day someone to say ’let me help you,"* Katie continued. "She was just a super person. She had two master's degrees; one in history and one in library sciences," she added. 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This year, the Scots put together a 7-2 season and a conference championship, earned four all-conference picks and near­ ly won a spot in the post­ season playoffs. “I'm really proud of our seniors, because after last year they could have come in­ to the season with little con­ fidence. ” said Coach Ralph Shefferly “But our last game of the 1988 season was a win over Lowell, and I think that was a confidence builder. It gave them something positive to think about for the next season.” And “positive" was the name of the game this year. Shefferly said, complimenting not only his team, but the fans, parents and high school band on the way they backed the Scots. “We've never had so much positive support as we've had this year." he said. “Even when we really messed up. or someone scored on us. the fans just cheered all the louder and harder “The parents were unbelievable They were behind us all the way. " But cheering fans alone don’t win foottali games, and Shefferly said he credits a big measure of the Scots' dramatic turnaround to the way the players had worked over the summer getting in shape “We had strength and quickness from the beginning of the season.” he said. “Everyone returned strong. We had two players who ben­ ched over 300 pounds and seven already running under five seconds for 40 sards. “And there’s no doubt that we were blessed with good players.” Shefferly said a running game was the team's strength “Our slowest guy ran a 5.6 forty (yard dash), and our weakest linesman benched 270.“he said. “W'ith that kind of offen­ sive line, why not run with the ball? The nice thing about a running offense is you keep the clock going and you're tir­ ing out the opponent." he ex­ plained. “And we were in the kind of condition to run that kind of game." The Scots averaged 6.3 yards a carry, he said, and of a total of 2.517 yards in total offense. 2.330 were on the ground. He said he also feels the team’s success resulted from “good chemistry " among the junior and senior players. “They respected each other." he said. “And they all worked hard... at practice, in the weight room and in the off-season. “There was a core of about 15 guys who never missed their workouts, not even on the stickiest hot summer day That’s when you get a winn­ ing team." Shefferly said the attitude of the junior class helped bolster the confidence of the team “The juniors were not used to losing." he said. “Their determination, combined with the senior leadership, really helped." He praised the coaching of his staff, head defensive coach “Buzz" Leatherman, and Gerard Wagner. (“He taught the fakes that everyone en­ joyed so much.") John Butler, who joined the Caledonia staff this year, pro­ vided a lot of offensive exper­ tise. he said, and coaches Paul Nixon. Paul Zoet and Ron Pyper all did outstanding work. Shefferly said he thought the third quarters in the games against Kenowa Hills and against Lowell were the best football the team played. “But we played good foot­ ball all season." he said. “In sports, though, there is always that certain factor of luck. But I think our biggest bad break, the blocked punt in the Sooth Christian game, could have been prevented. “I should have called a time out and reminded the boys to get that hall off quickly. 1 didn't do that, and we lost the game when South scored. 1 take full blame for that bit of bad luck He said he thought it was good for the quality of the Caledonia athletic program to be playing teams from schools the same size as Caledonia. “It's fun playing these good teams. You know. people told us we were nuts to move up to the Gold. Well. I wonder where some of those folks are right now. "Our cross country teams just qualified for state, our football team won the con­ ference and the girls are doing well in basketball. “Our kids can accomplish whatever they want. They'll reach whatever goal is set for them; they've proven that. “Next year I see our league as being tough and exciting with lots of talented juniors returning on several teams I predict that it will be another season where the big play’m three or four games will deter­ mine the conference. "This year was fun for us and 1 think for the fans. We’re looking forward to next year already!" Caledonia cross country letter winners announced Caledonia senior named all-conference in soccer Senior captain Ryan Berends of Caledonia was nam­ ed to the Rainbow League's all-conference team by league coaches. Berends won his honor as a midfielder, though Scots coach Steve Jackson said Berends could play any position, handling the ball well and showing good speed and hustle. He scored 3 goals and 7 assists this season, but Jackson commented these statistics do not reflect Berends' ability and effort. Soccer spectators especially enjoyed Ryan's "flip" sideline throw-in, Jackson added. — OPEN HOUSE — Sunday, Nov. 19 • 1-4 PM 803 WEST MAIN At their banquet this even­ and 12 members of the girls’ ing. Caledonia cross country team. Jason Boorsma. Chris coaches John Soderman and Dave Hodgkinson will award Denison. Brad Hodgkinson. varsity letters to nine Chris Holiday. Andy Lillie, members of the boys’ team Jeff McCaul, Rick Petchauer, Tim Stack and !\xkl Whit warn earned letters this season. Lillie. McCaul and Whitwam also received all­ conference honors, with Boorsma named honorable mention. The boys’ team finished a 10-1 dual meet season and won the O-K Gold Con ference champttHtshtp. They placed second in the Class B regional meet and came in 17th in the state meet. All 12 members of the girls’ team earned letters after a 10-1 season, a second in the O-K Gold and a first in the regional meet. Freshman Becky Beland placed fifth in the state to earn all-state honors. The team finished 22nd in the state meet. Beland and fellow freshman Heather Burns; sophomores Tina Ruehs. Nicki Ixinnon, Heather Comegys, Lisa Parbel and Stephanie Daniels; Russ Crumbock of Caledonia, now home from three years of service in the Ar­ and juniors Korey Hofmann, my at Goeppingen, Germany, shot a six-point buck with bow and arrow on Hallo­ Amy Leatherman, Rom Robertson, Susan Welton and ween. It was his first time hunting this year. His brother, Scott Crumback, also Kelly Purdy ran for the Scots shot a buck with bow and arrow on Halloween a few years ago. this year. Beland, Hofmann, Leather man and Robertson also were Sun & News named all-conference, and Hodgkinson said every runner Call... will return for the 1990 795-3345 season. 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Middleville Road - Middleville Fri., Nov. 24 & Sat., Nov. 25 9 AM to 6 PM Marty Junglas, 12, bagged this 10-point deer with a bow and arrow while hunting alone in Thornapple Township. Marty is not old enough to participate in the firearm deer season, so this is the way he got his first deer. The very excited young man ran back to his house to get help bringing in the deer he captured on the second day of the bow and arrow season. 4573 Bender Rd., Middleville, MI Court DOOR PRIZES! This is our best year ever. Looking forward to seeing you. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 14, 1989 I Page 11 ‘Ladies’ draw bye in districts Caledonia varsity eagers finish 2nd in O-K Gold The Caledonia varsity girls' basketball team ended regular season play last week with wins over Kenowa Hills and Cedar Springs to claim second place in the O-K Gold Con­ ference behind undefeated Wayland The Sweet Ladies finished with a 15-5 overall record and were 10-4 in the league. Senior center Anne Andrusiak led the Ladies Tues­ day as they scored a 44-30 victory over Kenowa Hills. She dropped in 12 points and grabbed 8 rebounds in a lop­ sided game, which saw Caledonia ahead by 14-4 at the end of the first half and 24-11 at intermission Amy Peterson added 8 points and 6 assists while Tara Marble scored 8 and Miriam Comegys brought down 10 re­ bounds. Sophomore Emily Ashbaugh recorded 4 steals on the defensive end of the court. “it wasn’t pretty. but we won.” said coach Rebecca McKee of the loosely played contest “We could have played better The Ladies scored 14 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to pull out a 52-42 victory Friday over an improving Cedar Springs quintet. The game was marked by numerous fouls by both teams. It began slowly with the score standing at only 11 -7 after the first quarter The contest see sawed through the second quarter, with the Red Hawks picking up the loose balls and most of the offensive rebounds The Ladies manag­ ed only 8 points in the period, and held a slim 19-18 lead at the half The Red Hawks pulled ahead in the third quarter and led by as many as eight points before the Ladies fourthquarter surge which was in­ itiated by Peterson s threepoint basket Peterson led the scoring with 13 points including the three-pointer, and Jenny Wilkinson also connected for a three-pointer as she added 11. Senior Judy Brodock came off the bench to score 9. while Tara Marble helped out with 11 rebounds Caledonia will begin regional play Wednesday night when the Ladies meet the winner of the West Catholic-Wyoming Park con­ test. The game will be played at Rogers High School and begins at 7:30 p.m. 7th grade OK Blue B-Ball Champions Proudly displaying the trophy they captured for being the 1989 O.K. Blue champs are members of the winning team. Kelly Koller (front, from left) Cortney rich, Sara Kaechele, Tara Titus, Angil Gildea, Amy Thaler, Randy Neeson, (second row) Chelsea Peck, Heather Herminette, Amy Selega, Kristy Reed, Amy Evans, Kari Bustran, Jessica Coe, Julie Shear, Vikki Jansen, Kary Schondelmayer and Heather Altoff. Standing in the rear is Coach Ron Strater. Tracy Lee and Michelle Shepard are not pictured. Caledonia senior Judy Brodock(24) shoots over the Kenowa Hills defense dur­ ing the Ladies' winning effort last Tuesday. T-K athletes of the week announced Each week, student athletes are selected for their performance, effort, attitude and dedication to their team and school. The students can be proud of their contribution and sportmanship in the athletic arena. This weeks athletes and the sports they play are (left to right) Kim Wohlford, freshman basketball; Robin Kidder, varsity basketball and Lisa Einberger, JV basketball. GR media all-stars face local eagers mi 795-7760 1 J°hn Hampton, Barber Stylist w Member of the State Barber Association 207 E. Main St., Middleville OPEN: Tues.-Fri. 8-5:30; Sat. 8-12:30 ZYLSTRA DOOR, INC. "Where the customer comes first" CARACE DOORS AND OPENERS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • Sales • Service • Installation Member ot the Grand Raptds Homebuilders Association 698-7242 __________308 S*^s:'a ->2nd S.E.. Caledonia The Thornapple Kellogg Athletic Boosters will sponsor fund-raising media basketball game at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, at the TK High School gym. The game will pit a team of Grand Rapids area media all-stars, including Kevin Reynolds and Dennis Sutton of WCUZ Radio, against a local "Over the Hill Gang." Entertaining the audience will be a special "Over the Hill’ cheerleading squad and the TK Jazz Band. Gail Batson, president of the TK Boosters, also said there is an effort to organize a pre-game girls’ alumni basketball game at 6:15 p.m. that day. Any alumni interested in participating may call athletic director Jeanne Perry at the high school. Cost to attend the game will be S2 for adults and SI Just Returned from a Buying Trip Out West! COME SEE • NEW ITEMS GALORE • TOO MANY TO MENTION Indian Books • Sweatshirts • T-Shirts • Hats • Deer Horn Items • Indian Jewelry • Tipis • Mandellas • Turquoise Buckles • Clocks • Lamps • Leather • Custom Concho Work on Leather Jackets INDIAN JtWAA Moccasins • Indian Rug Bags. Blankets. Pottery, Cards. Rugs. Pictures. Wall Hangings, Statues. Head Bands, Peace Pipes. Tapes. Etc • Harley Jewelry • Beautiful Solid Sterling Silver Jewelry and Buckles ...for that unique item stop in and see us! mandella 2293 Gun Lake Rd. Corner of Tanner 4 Gun Lake Rd. behind Thornapple Valley Realty (Look for Tipi) * 945-4345 HOURS: 10 5 Wednesday and Tlmtsday 10 8 Friday. 10 5 Saturday & Sunday �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I November 14. 1969 Middleville girl eagers lose to Hamilton 48-45 Middleville’s varsity girls basketball team lost to Hamilton 48-45 last week. points in the quarter to trail 35-25. The Trojans played with in­ tensity and had all aspects of their game executing proper­ ly. They dueled Hamilton to a 10-10 tie at the end of one period. The Trojans stormed back in the fourth quarter as they outscored Hamilton 20-10 Baskets kept being exchanged by both teams, and the crowd played a part in several momentum changes The game was ties with no time on the clock, but time still re­ maining before the final buzzer sounded, when a foul was called Middleville had two foul shots, but couldn’t convert either. The game went into overtime. Mid­ The game see-sawed back and forth in the second quarter as Middleville went to the lockeroom trailing 22-20. In the third period, the Tro­ jans hit a drought. The shots just wouldn't fall as Mid­ dleville could only master 5 dleville trailed by one with about 30 seconds remaining in overtime. The Trojans had control of the hall, but couldn't get a bucket. Hamilton got the rebound and was then fouled. The Hawkeyes convened both free throws Middleville pushed the ball up the court, but couldn't put up a shot as time expired. Leading the way for Mid­ dleville was Valerie Jackiewicz with 16 points. Maggie James and Jennifer Merrill each added 9 points. Marcie Henry chipped in 7. Caledonia frosh eagers 1st, JV 3rd in O*K Gold Tournament The Caledonia jayvee basketball team carried a season-end winning streak to third place in the O-K Gold with an 11 -3 conference record and 15-5 overall The young Ladies defeated league leaders Wayland 5146 on Oct 31. led by Jenny Smith who scored 19 points including 10 of 10 at the free throw line Treasure Hylkema poured in 17 for her season’s best game and also pulled down nine rebounds. A win against Coopersville saw Roxanne Gallert capture 10 steals, as she scored 13 points and grabbed seven re­ bounds to lead Caledonia to a 42-21 victory. Against Kenowa Hills, Gallert again led the attack with 16 points, followed closely by Smith and Stephanie O Krangley, who scored 15 each, as the team clinched a third in conference standings. A 54-32 win over Cedar Springs kept the winning streak alive, as Caledonia dominated the boards against the Red Hawks. Hylkema pulled down 12 rebounds and Smith added eight. Gallert led the scoring with 11. while Smith scored 10 points and stole the ball six times. Riding a seven-game winn­ ing streak, the freshman team wrapped up the conference ti­ tle with a 35-31 win against Wayland, led by Jenny Tuinstra and Lisa Tarrien. who scored 10 each Against a tough Grandville team. Tuinstra poured in 24 points for her best scoring ef­ fort of the season in a 53-47 win for Caledonia. The winning streak was kept alive with a 50-16 victory over Maple Valley, but it was snapped in a close 46-45 loss to Hamilton. The frosh ended the season 16-4 overall and 5-1 in the conference for first-place honors. Sun & News Call... 795-3345 Central Carage Towing ★ 24 Hour Service ★ Reasonable Rates Call .795-3369 or 1-800635-9964 J-V eagers have 17-3 season The TK jayvee girl’s basketball team ended their season on a positive note by defeating Byron Center 32 to 29. The Trojans had a very strong second quarter outscor­ ing the Bulldogs 15 to 2 to be ahead at the half 24 to 12. They cooled off in the second half, but were able to hold off enough to come out on top. Pulling down some impor­ tant rebounds were Lisa Einberger and Jennifer Hoff. Scoring for TK were Mandy Pranger with 5. Laura Donker with 6 and Becky Reigler with 12. The team completed a fine 17 and 3 overall record and league record of 11 and 3. Robin Kidder makes a shot in the game against Hamilton last week. Two Trojans at state in cross country Juniors Ed Rumbergs and Julia Kooiman represented Middleville in the state cross country meet Nov. 4. For the girls, Julia Kooiman ran a time of 20:53 coming in 30th out of 90 participants In the boys competition. Ed Rumbergs finished with a time 19:44 coming in 63rd out of 87 participants. Bowling Results Wednesday A M. Ladies Yo Yo’s 31-9. Die Hards 28-12. Wacky Rollers 25 1/2-14 1/2. 3 Rascals 22-18. Ups and Downs 19-21. Great Balls of Fire 17 1/2-22 1/2, Should A Bins 17-23. High Series - L Gieseler 460. L. Sherman 419. L Green 406. C Mosey 406. M Ainsworth 399. High Gaines - L. Gieseier 177, C Mosev 159. L. Green 154. M Beadle 154. B Oto 151 T-K has 14 on fall all-league football teams Thornappje Kellogg athletes who earned all-conference honors this fall inZtheSOkK Blue were (from bot­ tom, left, and following "M" shape) Julia Kooiman, cross country; Ed Rumbergs, cross country; Kathy Brock, tennis: BonAieBeckering, tennis: Zack Curths, football; Matt Weisenhofer, fodTbart BrodEBstwood, football Dave Lehman, football; John Scheib, football; Jeff Kares, football; Jason Pranger/football* Steve Thompson, football; Chris Barton, soccer; and Peter Anderson, soccer. T-K girls JV eagers maintain good season record The girls / V basketball team posted a good record for the season despite the recent loss to Hamilton With only one game left, teams record is nmv 16-3. The Troyan girls played hard during the whole game against Hamilton but were never able to overcome a rough first half Scoring for TK were Becky Reigler. Marcy Gildea. 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Farm WANTED: standing timber, will log with horses or skidder. 517/852-9040 Hughes Logging- Miscellaneous TRADE DEER SKINS: for gloves or cash, Wildlife Taxidermy, 795-9686. WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 QVC Network has an­ nounced that C-Tec Cable will offer the QVC cable shopping program to subscribers in Middleville as part of its bask: cable service The QVC program will replace The Home Shopping Network. Beginning Nov. 15. the QVC program can be seen 24 hours a day on Channel 26. Nancy Palmatter, marketing manager at C-Tec. said. “QVC’s emphasis on high-quality products at at­ tractive prices low-key selling approach, and strong customer service orientation will appeal to many of our subscribers. We think our reasons for converting to QVC will become apparent within a few minutes after watching the program.” Palmatter also said. We would like to express our thanks to the Thornapple Kellogg PET and to those people who made donations for a ti c beautiful Blue Spruce tree that was planted at Page elementary School in memory of Leah. The dedication was very special and will remain as a wonderful memory Io her family. Riank you Alton and Rhoda Miller __________________ and Boys Business Services COOK’S CARPET CLEAN­ ING offers a Thanksgiving Gift Certificate for your sweetheart Surprise her and bless her with clean carpets and upholstery. Call Sandv for details 795-9337. PAINTING: interior, home & business. 948-2649. SNOWPLOWING: per job or yearly contract, reasonable rates. Call 891-8750. For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able.Call 672-7110. BARN STORAGE SPACE Protect your hay & equipment from the elements. Middleville area. Reasonable offers accepted. 795-7527._________ For Sale Automotive ’81 DODGE COLT: new fires, new exhaust system, high mileage, looks good, runs good, 4-specd, $850. 795-7794. Community Notices ALA TEEN New meeting 7 p.m., Tuesday nights a’. Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. Christmas Items FOURTH ANNUAL Kountry Kettle Craft Show. Kettle Lake Elementary School, 63th & Whilneyville Rd. Saturday, November 18, 10am to 4pm. Childrens craft room, lunch and snacks. COMING NOVEMBER 24 & 25: 4th annual Christmas Open House at Country Calico Woods, 7456 Bouman Dr., Middleville. 9:00To 5XX). Hand crafted gifts and Christmas items. Watch for ad in next weeks Reminder. Christmas House Open Fri. & Sat.. Nov. 24 & 25 9 A M to 6 P M Sunday, Nov. 26 “QVC’s commitment to customer service was a major factor in our decision to offer their programming to our subscribers. QVC is a service organization that places great emphasis on giving the customers more than they ex­ pect. For example, they will honor merchandise credits from The Home Shopping Network and to intorduce their program to our subscribers. QVC will apply a $5 credit to the first purchase Also. QVC has more than 100 different segments; such as. What’s New for the cook. The Seras Craftsman Tool Hour, or Collectors Comer. Now our subscribers can actually plan their shopping. QVC Network is carried by cable systems to more than 15 million homes nationwide Chad E. Servis ______________ Hazel McCaul Help Wanted APPEAR IN TV COMMER­ CIALS: all types needed. All ages, earn big money, Regal Incorporated, 1-800-962-5644 call now!__________________ QVC Cable shopping service coming to C-Tec Cable system beginning Nov. 15 Serving Our Country Pvt. Chad E. Servis has completed basic training at Fort Leonard Wood. Mo. During the training, students received instruction in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tac­ tics. military courtesy, military justice, first aid. and Army history and traditions. Servis is the son of Gerald A. and Linda D Servis of 8484 Cherry Vattej SI Caledonia He is a 1989 graduate of Caledonia High School. Timothy J. Trumbull Airman Timothy J. Trum­ bull 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. Trumbull’s mother and stepfather are Mr. and Mrs. Robert W. Frost of 303 Fre­ mont, Middleville. He is a 1989 graduate of Thornapple-Kellogg High School. Ron L. Satterfield The husband of Sharon M. Satterfield of Middleville helped teach some 50 Air Force Reservists and Air Na­ tional Guardsmen how to evade enemy troops at an 11-day Air Force Reserve training exercise in the Michigan woods in September A1C Ron L. Satterfield, an National Guardsman from the 110th Security Police Flight, Battle Creek Air National Guard Base, Mich., was one of some 50 reserve and guard security police supporting the Wild Stallion exercise Sept. 6-15 at Phelps-Collins Air Na­ tional Guard Base in northern Michigan. Airman Satterfield and the other security police served as “aggressor” forces while reserve and national guard students learned escape and evasion skills needed to sur­ vive in enemy territory in wartime. The busiest hours for the “aggressors” came during the field training in the Huron National Forest, about 50 miles from Phelps-Collins. They roamed the woods, dodging wild turkeys, deer, and Michigan mosquitoes, searching for 15 student­ instructor teams. As they searched, the “enemy soldiers” honed their own skills at moving stealthily through unknown territory. Airman Satterfield uses those and other skills in air base ground defense as a security police specialist at Battle Creek ANGB. Brent C. Reiffer Marine Pfc. Brent C. Reif­ fer, son of Randy C. Reiffer of Alto, has completed recruit training at Manne Crops Recruit Depot, San Diego. During the 13-week training cycle, Reiffer 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 Marines. 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 self-descipline were em­ phasized throughout the train­ ing cycle. A 1989 graduate of East Kentwood High School, he joined the Marine Corps Reserves in June 1989. Lenny J . Clark Marine Lance CpI. Lenny J. Clark, son of Louis R. and Ann S Clark of 3388 Wind­ mill Court, Caledonia, has completed the Manne Corps Basic Combat Engineer Course During the seven-week course at Marine Corps Base. Camp Lejeune. N.C., Clark studied the fundamentals of engineenng support for com- bat units. He received instruc­ tion on the tools and pro­ cedures for building bridges, roads and field fortifications. He also studied the use of demolitions, landmine war­ fare and camouflage techniques A 1988 graduate of Caledonia High School, he joined the Marine Corps Reser.es in September 1987 Jack A Pieters Marine Pvt. Jack A. Pieters, a resident of 7686 Breton. Caledonia, has com­ pleted recruit training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot. San Diego. During the 13-week training cycle, Pieters was taught the bksics of battlfield survival. by Marines. 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 selfdiscipline were emphasized I 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 throughout the training cycle. A 1988 graduate of Caledonia High School, he joined the Marine Corps Reserves in May 1989. Douglas L. Curtis Airman Douglas L. Curtis 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. Curtis’ mother and step­ father are Mr. and Mrs. Ronald L. Nickels of 4758 Patterson Road, Caledonia. He is a 1988 graduate of Caledonia High School. Jefferey L. Murphy Air Force 1st Lt. Jeffrey L. Murphy has arrived for duty at Carswell Air Force Base, Texas. Murphy is a navigator with the 20th Bombardment Squardron. He is the son of LeRoy H. and Martha N. Murphy of 6648 Millstone Drive, Caledonia. His wife, Kathleen, is the daughter of Charles J. and Susan Hallsman of 3741 Royai Meadow Road, Sher man Oaks, Calif. The lieutenant is a 1981 graduate of ThornappleKellogg High School, Mid­ dleville and a 1985 graduate of Olivet College Michael J. Friable Pvt. Michael J. Fnsbie has completed basic training at Fort Dix, N J. During the training, students received instruction in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tac­ tics. military courtesy, military justice, first aid, and Army history and traditions. Fnsbie is the son of Karen A. Gierzak of 1450 Pease Road, Vermontville, and Donald C. Frisbie of 9117 Benton Road, Grand Ledge. The private is a 1989 graduate of Maple Valley High School 1 P.M. to 5 P.M REFRESHMENTS ■ DOOR PRIZES Come, bring a friend and enjoy this special occasion with us. • Many Christmas Arrangements and Gifts • Fresh Flowers for All Occasions Viola’s Floral & Gift Shop 7900 Cunningham, Lake Odessa Phone - 374-8788 Scott P. Palmer Army Reserve Pm ate Scott P. Palmer has completed an Army food service specialist course at Fort Dix. NJ. The course trained person­ nel to prepare and serve food in large and small quantities Students received training in baking, field kitchen opera­ lions, and the operation of an Army dining facility. Palmer is the son of Larry K and Linda L. Palmer of 4720 Crane Road, Middleville The private is a 1989 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School oAboue S ^Beyond cJftavel_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Booked & on Deposit by Jan. 31, 1990 Save up to ’400 (per couple) on Alaska Cruises 9300 Cherry Valley SE (M-37) — Caledonia Village Centre 891-0090 or 1-800-647-0090 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 14. 1989 I Page 15 Kenneth W. Stamm Obituaries Harry D. Vandyken PALEMETTO. FLORIDA Hany D. VanDyken, 64, of Palemetto, Florida and former­ ly of Middleville passed away Wednesday, November 8, 1989. Mr. VanDyken was bom July 30, 1925 in Chicago, Illi­ nois, the son of Fred and Theresa (Borema) VanDyken. He lived most of his life time in Middleville. He was married to Florence 1. Frieling. He was self employed and was the owner of Ruffage Company in Middleville. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II, and Vice President of Consistory for the Bayshore Gardens Reformed Church. Mr. VanDyken is survived by his wife, Florence; three sons, Ronald L. “Ron” Lee of Winnemeicca, Nevada, Donald D. “Don” VanDyken MB. of Reno, Nevada and Harry M. “Dutch” VanDyken of Seffner, Florida; four daughters, Vicki S. Sandkalla of Reno, Nevada, Lou Anne Moore, Cynthia Sue Tenhaaf, both of Middleville and Kena Christine Bos of Amsterdam, Netherlands; one brother, Gerald VanDyken of Middle­ ville; one sister, Beatrice Cones of Chatum, Illinois and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, November 13 at the Bay shore Gardens Reformed Church, Bradenton, Florida with Rev. William M. Hoff­ man and Rev. Scott C. Edding officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bayshore Gardens Reformed Church. Veryl John Belson HASTINGS - Veryl John Belson, 73, of 1535 North East Street, Hastings passed away Tuesday, November 7, 1989 at his residence. Mr. Belson was born December 17, 1915 in Hast­ ings, the son of John and Elma (Norton) Belson. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended the Barry County Rural Schools. He lived most of his life in the Middleville area. He was married to Sarah Artheal Burghdoff September 1, 1938. He was engaged in general farming and dairy farming for many years. He was also employed at the E.W. Bliss Company from 1945 to BINCO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION HALL 9548 Cherry Valley EVERY THURSDAY 6:50 p.m. Early Birds 1970. He retired in 1987. He attended the First Baptist Church. Mr. Belson is survived by his wife, Sarah Artheal Belson; a daughter, Diana Belson of Hastings; two sons, Kenneth Belson of Six Lakes and Michael Belson of Byron Center; seven grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; one sister, Norma Lince of Malkof, Texas; two brothers, Clifford Belson of Kalamazoo and Richard Belson of Hastings. Funeral services were held Friday, November 10 at the First Baptist Church of Hast­ ings with Pastor Kenneth Gamer officiating. Burial was at the Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Hastings or American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. FOOT PAIN? • Corns • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain Dr. Terrence J. Emiley NEW OFFICE FOR PODIATRY 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call 891-9133 for Your Appointment HASTINGS - Kenneth W. Stamm, 69, of C-478 Gaskill Road. Hastings passed away Tuesday, November 7,1989 at Pennock Hospital where he had been taken after being stricken at home. Mr. Stamm was bom April 24,1920 in Hastings, the son of Llewellyn and Estella (Lafler) Stamm. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended the Hastings Schools, graduating in 1938 from Hastings High School. He was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army. He was married to Betty Jean Carpenter on April 10, 1948. He was employed at the E.W. Bliss Company for 41 years, retiring in 1981. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying hunting, fishing and garden- He was preceded in death by three brothers. Duane. Norval and Carroll Stamm. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 11 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Rev. Philip L. Brown officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Veva P. Shook LUTHER VILLAGE - Veva P. Shook, 94, of Luther Village passed away Sunday, Novem­ ber 5, 1989. Mr. Shook was a member of the Caledonia Chapter OES #97. She is survived by three sons, Merle and Ruth Shook, Ernest and Virginia Shook, Jay and Eileen Shook, all of Cale­ donia; 12 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren and five GUN LAKE - Margaret Thomas, 84 of 4578 Wild­ wood, Gun Lake, and Wauchu­ la, Florida, passed away Friday, November 10, 1989 at her daughter and son-in-law’s home in Middleville. Mrs. Thomas was bom on May 5, 1905 in Hastings, the daughter of Gregory and Catherine Feldpausch. She was raised in Hastings and attended St. Mary’s, Notre Dame, and Mercy School of Nursing as a RN in 1927. She was married to William Thomas on November 15, 1932 at St. Rose Catholic Church in Hastings. She was a member of Cyril and Method­ ist Catholic Church, Gun Lake. Mrs. Thomas is survived by husband, William, and daught­ ers, Mrs. Kenneth (Dorothy) Slocum of Freemont, Mrs. Lansing Diary Continued from page 8 this interest-group steamroller as business and labor representatives meet to discuss their proposals with concerned lawmakers. Imperial Governorship? Governor Blanchard has single handedly cut $46 million from this year’s social services budget without a gubernatorial veto—and in ENDURING MEMORIALS Cemetery Memorials Are Our Only Business. Our Workman­ ship is Guaranteed To Your Satisfaction. And The Materials To Reflect Years of Family Pride. We Have A Large Display To Help You Make The Right Choice And Still Fit Your Budget. LOWELL GRANITE COMPANY LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE • AL SNYDER • Over t so Years of Quality Craftsmanship. 891-1596 MIDDLEVILLE - Alma J. Arentz, 67, of 5750 N. Irving Road. Middleville passed away Friday, November 10, 1989 at her residence. Mrs. Arentz was born December 7, 1921 in Balti­ more Township, Barry Coun­ ty, the daughter of George and Jessie (Durkee) Couch. She was raised in Barry County and attended the Dowling, Hast­ ings and Middleville Schools. She was married to Albert L. Arentz June 27, 1939. She had lived most of her life in Barry County and had resided at her present address on the North Irving Road since 1972. Mrs. Arentz is survived by a son, Eric Arentz of Cool, Cali­ fornia; two daughters, Mrs. David (Arlene) Adams of Climax and Mrs. Sheila Sawyer of Grand Rapids; ten grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; three sisters, Anna Mae Ogden and Harriet Kuball of Hastings and Viola McMannis of Elkhart, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert on July 7, 1979; an infant daughter, Elizabeth Ann in 1942 and a sister, Geneva Neil. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a m. Wednesday, November 15 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Rev. Michael J. Anton officiat­ ing. Burial will be at the Irving Township Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the TB & Emphysema Foundation. Harold R. Cutler great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by the her husband, Harvey K. Shook. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 8 at the Roetman Funeral Chapel, Caledonia with Rev. Dr. Robert Wessman of the Cale­ donia United Methodist Church officiating. Burial was at the Holy Comers Cemtery. Margaret Thomas BEAUTY, QUALITY, CRAFTSMANSHIP CALEDONIA Alma J. Arentz ing. He was a member of the Maple Leaf and Michigan State Grange, Hastings and State Odd Fellows, and chair­ man cf E.W. Bliss Retirees. Mr. Stamm is survived by his wife, Betty Jean; one son, Lynden Stamm of Lansing; two grandchildren; one great grandchild; his mother, Estella Stamm of Middleville and a sister Mary Scabone of Warren. Robert (Mary Lou) Paul of Mantua, New Jersey, and Mrs. Donald (Cathy) Williamson of Middleville, son-in-laws, 15 grandchildren, 12 great grand­ children, and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was her brother Roman Feldpausch. Cremation has taken place. A memorial mass was held Sunday, November 12 at Holy Family Catholic Church, Cale­ donia. Burial was at Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetary, Hastings, with Rev. Fr. Jamec Cusack as Celebrant. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Area United Way. Arrangements were made by tie Beeler Funeral Home in Middleville. without an executive order that requires legislative com­ mittee approval. Outraged Democratic and Republican lawmakers have requested an Attorney General’s opinion on the obscure provision of a 1984 law which, Blanchard claims, gives him the authority to ig­ nore the legislature’s role in the budget-cutting process. Also moving through the House is a bill to repeal the 1984 law. I support these legislative actions. The legislature, not the executive, is responsible for deciding budget priorities Governor Blanchard should respect that constitutional separation of powers. At the same time, lawmakers must uphold their constitutional separation of powers At the same time; lawmakers must uphold their constitutional responsibility to balance the budget Social ser­ vices costs—such as health care services to the poor and elderly—are exceeding pro­ jected expenses Budgetary cuts will have to be made. But rather than simply tnmming coverage for Michigan's most vulnerable citizens, as the Governor is proposing, my candidates for cuts include stale subsidies to profitable corporations like the automobile manufacturers. MIDDLEVILLE - Harold R. Cutler, 88, of Middleville passed away Saturday, November 11, 1989 at Butter­ worth Hospital. sa; three sons. George D. Cutler of Mason, Theodore Lee Cutler of Spring Lake and David A. Cutler of Middlevil­ le; nine grandchildren; 1?. great grandchildren and one brother, Mr. Cutler was bom on Darwin Cutler of Grand October 6,1901 in Homestead, Rapids. the son of Elias E. and He was preceded in death by Margaret M. (Spears) Cutler. his wife, Beatrice C. Cutler and He was married to Beatrice a daughter, Margaret Clair C. Parker on December 25, Cutler. 1920. He was a farmer his Memorial services will be entire life in the Barry County held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, area. He was a life member of November 15 at the Paimalee the Middleville Lodge 231 United Methodist Church with F&AM and Past Master, life Rev. Lynn Wagner and Rev. member of O.E.S. and Past Adam Chyrowski officiating Patron of Middleville and Masonic services will be held Hastings, past President of the at the church, under the Barry County Association of auspices of Middleville Lodge O.E.S., member of the Lucille 231 F&AM. Smalley Middleville Club and Memorial contributions a member of the Parmalec may be made to the Parmalec United Methodist Church. United Methodist Church. Mr. Cutler is survived by Arrangements were made one daughter, Mrs. Ted (Phyl­ by the Beeler Funeral Chapel, lis) Armstrong of Lake Odes­ Middleville. WE'RE HUNTING for DEER HIDES! *5 Each or Deer Skin Gloves We make jerky, salami, summer sausage, & hot dogs at both locations. Processing done in Caledonia only! Other services available at both locations. Moline Locker 877-4602 Caledonia (Corner of Kraft & 100th) 891-8940 �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 14, 1989 Middleville man shows United Way spirit Even Davis, a 25 yearveteran of Steelcase Inc. and a member of the Middleville Lions Club, volunteered recently to have the United Way banner in Middleville repaired. During recent Lion Club meeting. Village Manager Kit Roon noted that the United Way banner, which spanned the lower part of Main Street had been damaged. The meeting featured Cathy Williamson, executive direct­ or of the Barry Area United Way, who talked to members about the fall fund-raising campaign. "Kit said that the wind had blown the banner down, and that a truck had run over it, ripping it bad enough so it couldn't be put back up," Williamson said. "I mentioned that I could get it fixed," said Davis, "I went to see (DPW employee) Bill Kenyon, picked it up, brought it into Steelcase, got permission and and got it fixed." Getting permission from the giant office furniture manufacturer was not a problem, he said, "because Steelcase backs the United Way." "I returned it to the crew, and it was installed," he said. Davis, a 10-year member of the Middleville Lions Club, went out of his way to help because, he said, "I believe in the United Way; it's a very worthwhile organization." Williamson commended Roon and the employees of the Department of Public Works, along with Davis, for volunteering their time to install the long, heavy emblem of the Barry Area United Way not once, but twice. Tad Thatcher is ‘Rotary Nominee’ for Oct. Tad Thatcher has been nominated as the “Rotary Nominee" for October at Thornapple Kellogg High School. He was selected for his achievements in the areas of academics, athletics and the arts over the past four years at TK In the academic field. Tad is one of the leaders m his class, with a 3.91 grade point average in a college preparatory curriculum. He has been selected as student of the month, was elected to the National Honor Society as a sophomore, and was a twoyear member of Future Pro­ blem Solvers. In athletics. Tad has been successful in soccer and tennis and was chosen as captain of the 1989 soccer team, was selected as athlete of the week and was picked as Academic All-Star. The arts have also been part of Tad’s accomplishments. He has been a four-year member of the marching and symphonic bands, was student band director, earned first Area Births Announced (From left) Rotarian Gary McKee, Tad Thatcher and Duane and Pat Thatcher. divisions at the solo and ensemble competitions, was selected to perform witht he Michigan High School Coaches Association’s AllStar Band, received several leading roles in both the fall plays and the spring musicals, and now performs as the lead vocalist with the local rock band, “Hush.’’ POST BUILDINGS ERECTED OR MATERIALS PACKAGE! CALL CARLISLE CASHWAY LUMBER AND SAVE 1-800-669-5603 or 455-5629 BOY - Larry and Terri (Scott) Etter of Norfolk, Va., are the proud parents of a new son, Timothy William, born Nov. 6 at 8:38 a.m., weighing 6 pounds and 13 ounces. He is joined by sisters Leanne and Christine. Grandparents are Harry and Patricia Scott of Middleville and Russ and Norma Etter of Alpena. Deborah I Adams i and San­ dy Scbollaart are happy to an­ nounce the birth of their twins Katrina Ann and Adam John at Butterworth Hospital. Grand Rapids on Oct. 17. She weighed 6 lbs. 15 ozs. and he weighed 6 lbs. 9 ozs Both were 19 inches long Both babies were welcomed home by their sister Amanda. Proud grandparents are Freida and Martin Scbollaart of Grand Rapids and Keith and Margaret Adams of Middles ilk Avoid Unwanted Strays • Control Pet Populations K ft % Spay-Neuter Surgery Costs for All Dogs under 5 Years Old Does not include dogs tn heat or pregnant Discounted costs vary with sue ot dog. DISCOUNTED price also for PERMANENT REMOVAL of unneeded and problem ANAL GLANDS - Avoid licking, scooting, foul odors, costs of medical care. VVOff Spay-Neuter Surgery Costs For All Cats No-limitations if over 3 months old $ 1 9°° Declawing with Above s250<^More - 28% Off Female Cats S29°° Male CaU Through December 7, 1989 795-9817 or 877-4056 Thomapple Veterinary Medical Center call 2220 Patterson - Middleville A Full Service Small and Exotic Pet Facility HOURS: Monday-Thursday 7:30-7:00 pm.; Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 7:30-6; Sat 8:30-Noon � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/SunandNews_1989-11-21.pdf 8c3312bc7aa9b031aa8e1bbaa92247b6 PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia -.................................... 118th Year ' No 96 / November 21. Middleville, Michigan 49333 Mast-VerMeulen PMR granted, but under restrictions Six-yeor-old Brendan Grimes was one of many Caledonia residents who opposed the location of the Mast-VerMeulen sand pit. by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The Caledonia Township officials’ lengthy battle to deny a sand pit proposed by developers Harry Mast and Douglas VerMeulen ended at Wednesday’s Township Board meeting. Despite protests from most of the large crowd in attendance, the Township Board reversed its earlier decision to deny the planned mineral removal permit and unanimously approved a negotiated settlement, in which the permit was granted under heavy restrictions. "This board has been in office for less than a year," Township Supervisor Jerry Good told the crowd as he began his report. "This is the most difficult problem it has faced, and has cost me many sleepless nights, I can tell you." On the recommendation of the Township Planning Commission, the former ‘Without question, this is the most difficult decision this board has had to make.’ Jerry Good board last January denied the request by the developers to remove 4.5 million cubic yards of sand from their 80 acres at 7719 Whitneyville Ave. Cited in the denial were such issues as traffic problems, environmental concerns and a negative impact on residential property values in the area. The proximity of Kettle Lake Elementary School and the number of sand pits already operating in the area also were factors in the denial. Mast and VerMeulen promptly sued the township, but the case so far has amounted only to expensive legal maneuvering. Good told the packed township hall Wednesday night that "it might be years" before the suit was settled. With legal fees beginning to take their toll on township finances (the township has spent $50,000 fighting the lawsuit so far and the case has not yet come to court), the board last month authorized Good to meet with the plaintiffs. He returned to the board after 12 to 15 negotiating meetings with an agreement he said he felt would be in the best interests of the whole township. He said the terms of the settlement would establish a precedent of stringent controls over future development projects in the township. He explained that the negotiated agreement includes 25 points which will allow the township to exercise control over the new sand pit. If the township would have lost the lawsuit, he said, no such control could have been set in place except by the court. Besides being required to comply with the township’s PMR ordinance, the new sand mining operation has a 15* year limit with the mining to be done in phases. Not more than 15 acres can be "open" at once. Renewals will be scheduled every three years. Three monitoring wells must be established on the site for checking ground water, and two more may be required by township engineers if they think them necessary. The developers must post a performance bond of SI 25,000 and pay the township three cents for each cubic yard of sand removed, plus $8,000 a year to the township’s public improvement fund. PMR Continued on page 3 T-K Board rejects pay to participate refunds by Jean Gallup Staff Writer MIDDLEVILLE - Parents of students who paid for their children to participate in athletics or other extra­ curricular activities at Thornapple Kellogg last year will not get a refund, the Board of Education has decided. The split vote rejected a recommendation by the Finance Committee that onethird of the money collected from the parents be refunded. Vice President Jan Siebesma, Trustee Wendy Romph, President Gary Van Elst and Secretary James Verlinde voted against the refund. Treasurer Gary Thaler and Trustees Donald Williamson and Lon LeFanty voted for the measure. Thaler, the Finance Committee chair, explained that a meeting with the school auditor, Richard Krentz, resulted in Krentz saying that "first and foremost, we give no money back," Thaler reported. "We talked to him at length; we had talked of it last September. We said if we had excess money, there would be a refund," he said. "We used last years budget-we found that we did have $92,000 of revenue over expenses last year." "We delayed some major purchases last year," he continued. A booster pump for $25,000 was not purchased, and roof repairs for the high school gym, budgeted at $20,000, were not done. There was also $36,000 transferred from the general fund. A track club payment of $11,000 was counted since it should have been transferred back into the general fund, Thaler continued. "We came up with $22,000 out of $67,650 that was spent for athletics and extra­ curricular activities. I can tell you that it is our recommendation that we pay back one-third of all the money we collected last year," he said. Pay Continued on page 6 Middleville sewage expansion plan may result in double water fees by Jean Gallup Staff Writer MIDDLEVILLE - Water rates would double for residents under a plan being considered by the Village Council to pay for the expansion of the sewage lagoons. Even with one option that calls for the doubling of water rates from the current $26.50 to around $50 a quarter, they would still be a bargain, village officials said. How to pay for the planned lagoon expansion was brought up by Richard Meyers, who is the engineer working on the upgrading of the sewage system "I thought it would be a good idea to discuss this. Sooner or later, if we're going to build something - you’re going to have to pay for it," he told the council. With total cost of the project now estimated at between $1.5 and $2 million, Meyers said the most feasible way to fund the expansion is by issuing general obligation bonds, Meyers gave the council several options based on figures using different amounts of money to be borrowed, interest rates and lengths of lime the payments would be made. "These are just possibilities,” said Village Manager Kit Roon. "If we come up with enough money, we may have to bond for only $1 million, but we really won’t know until after we take bids. We just thought it was time to start thinking about finances," he said. One set of figures were based on 1,248 homes and industries using a total of 240,000 gallons of water a day, he said. If more units were used in the future, the cost would be lowered for each household, he predicted. The hydrogeological study made by his firm of Meyers, Bueche &. Nies has been submitted to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, and directions from the DNR probably will be back by the first of the new year, Meyers said. "The bottom line is there is not reason in the world why we can’t expand," he stated. The problem of leakage of the lagoons would probably have to be dealt with, he said. "The ponds do leak. There’s no question about that What will the DNR make us do? Probably seal the ponds," he noted. The ponds have leaked since they were installed 18 years ago, he remarked, and are leaking more than ever. Meyers said he hoped the DNR would allow the expansion to be completed before the leaking ponds had to be emptied to be sealed, allowing at least the new lagoons to be operational during the repairs. "But the DNR may make us incorporate the repairs with the expansion," he reported. Another problem was the discovery of foreign Expansion Continued on 2 ■ Proposed Boundary C. Present Boundary Annexation OK would double town’s size by Jean Gallup Staff Writer MIDDLEVILLE - The village would more than double in size with approval of annexation of parts of four sections of Thornapple Township, which will then would become the new boundaries. All of sections 22, 23, 26 and 27 are marked for inclusion in the village, along with the the high school and Page Elementary properties. The annexation request will be sent to the Barry County Board of Commissioners, which will set a public meeting before making a decision. The "squaring off* of the Annexaton Continued on 2 �Page 2 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / November 2", 1989 As I write this week’s “Superintendent's Comer” our thoughts are on Thanksgiving and what Thanksgiving means in our school and community I saw a cartoon this past week where two people were in a shopping mall all decorated for Christmas and the caption read “It must be almost time for Thanksgiving.' I believe many of us today get so wrapped up in the busy aspects of our lives we don 't take time to really appreciate what we have and be truly thankful. I think this is especially true in the holiday season. What better time than Thanksgiving, the day set aside for that purpose to take time to be thankful for all our blessings. I am thankful to be able to be part of this community, to work in this school district and to live in this great nation. As we count our blessings let us go one step further and say “thank you” to those who have worked so hard to provide for us. On behalf of our schools 1 would like to express some of those thank you’s. First, a thank you to the voters and taxpayers of the Thomapple Kellogg School District who went to the polls last June and supported not only the renewal of our millage, but also addi­ tional millage to maintain our level of programs, end pay-toparticipatc for athletics and extra-curricular activities and pro­ vide funding needed for scheduled bus replacements. They will again be asked this spring or at the annual June election to renew 2.5 mills of our present millage that expires this year and to again pass the Headlee rollback provision so that we can levy the full millage authorized I would like to thank the parents and families in our district. As we watch the news media we need to appreciate the students and families in our community. A special thank you to Jean Gallup and the Sun and News and to the Freeport News for the positive coverage of our schools and their activities. I would like to recognize the continued support of the businesses and churches of our community. Thank you to the villages of Middleville and Freeport and the townships for their support. Good schools don’t just happen. We are able to do a good job because we have a capable and dedicated staff, strong ad­ ministrators, supportive Board of Education and an excellent support staff. And. above all, we have great students. For all this we are thankful. ‘Pilgrims’ make new hats for Thanksgiving First-grode Pilgrims of Kettle Lake display the new caps and hats they made to celebrate Thanksgiving with the Indians' across the hall. From left are Tina Quillan, Derek Smith, Mindy VandenHout, Tyler Hall, Melanie Smith, James Higgins and Amberly Bierlein. Sewage expansion may double water fees continued from front poge chemicals in the sludge in one pond. The test wells around the lagoons showed there was no contamination in the water supply, he said. Generally, when the ponds are cleaned of sludge it is disked into the surrounding ground, he said, but with the contamination, “we may have to eliminate or neutralize the chemical, or take it to a landfill,’’ he said. Trustee Terry Mason asked why, if the lagoons tended to lead when they were built, they weren't fixed during construct-ion. "We did try," Meyers said, "it met requirements." Some landfills leak and the leaks never get any worse, but the cracks in Middleville's system grew worse, he explained. "The question is, will it get larger with time? This has gotten larger. The westerly end of the lagoon is all fill. It probably settled and cracked the clay liner," he explained. Annexation would double Middleville’s size continued from front page village borders has been talked about before, with village officials saying that the hodge-podge of village limits has confused not only residents but visitors as well. But, more important than simplifying the lines is that Middleville will have phenomenal growth in the near future, said Trustee Delbert Riley at the Nov. 14 meeting of the Village Council. Riley, the chairman of the Annexation Committee, gave the Village Council a report from Duane Thatcher, village president, outlining the reasons for the move. "The information about the expected growth of the village has come through the site study for a possible municipal buillding, a new master plan for the village and a lagoon expansion project for the village, Thatcher said. "While potential growth is exciting, it is also scary. As we have further studied growth information, many questions have been raised. What would happen to our rich farm lands? What would happen to our wooded areas, lakes, river and streams? What would happen to our Deer?’ Everyone looked — the car ran off the road and hit a tree That’s why auto liability, property damage, and medical payments insurance is available from Booth’s. Oh. yes. also towing and emergency road service coverage. BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St (M-37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 rural way of Life? Could we stop this intrusion?" he asked. "The answer to the final question is, no," he said, "consequently, we must address the other questions. We believe if we can not stop the growth, we must try to control it." Asked about notification of the people who would now be residents of the village as well as the township, Jeff Youngs ma noted that there will be publication of the public hearing by the Board of Commissioners. Kit Roon, the village manager, said he sees no real problems wit), the expansion. "There’ll be about two more miles of roads to plow in the winter and maintain in the summer. The only problem will be clean-up week, with be clean-up week and a half," he said. Trustee Terry Mason questioned if there would be any conflict with the township over the annexation Thatcher remarked that the master plan of the village and th* one the township is working on should be dovetailed together. The annexation would let village officials create areas for single- and multi-family housing, commercial centers Meyers urged the council Industrial Park, to make a members to "keep this in the development grant possible. right perspective. This has to Such a grant was in the be done." works, but was lost when a Even with the rate increase, possible tenant for the park comparison with surrounding withdrew his offer to build a municipalities shows that factory there and provide jobs Middleville's rate are low, for the area. Meyers said. Without the promise of "Everytime we do a Mayor new jobs, the main condition Exchange Day we talk about for the grant money was not water systems, and every met, and is no longer being mayor says 'How on earth can considered. you supply water at that low An ad valorum tax was cost,’" Village President mentioned by Meyers as a Duane Thatcher said. possible way to finance the "Its a real bargain at these project. rates," Meyers agreed. 'But with 19 mills being Meyers also encouraged the assessed, each mill would panel to keep looking for a generate $1,900 a year, and tenant to occupy the would take too long," he said. and industriiiUareas. That would assure the preservation of some of the farmland and nature areas, Thatcher said. Successful control of growth would allow Middle­ ville residents to continue to enjoy rural living that they Tuesday, Nov. 28 have today, he said, but if the Thomapple Kellogg Schools Chili or vegetable beef Lunch Menu growth is not controlled, soup, crackers/veg. sticks, "there will be a hodge-podge bread and butter, apricots. Wednesday, Nov. 22 of uses throughout the area, NOTE. Whole and 2% milk T acos/lettuce/cheese, changing our lifestyle offered every day. Hex dogs golden com, rosy applesauce. forever." each day at elementanes and Thursday, Nov. 23 middle school. Salad bar at No School. Thatcher acknowledged that High School on Monday. Piz­ Friday, Nov. 24 some residents would be za. ham and cheese sandwich, No School. upset by the annexation fish sandwich, chili, chef Monday, Nov. 27 request, and village sewer and salad at H.S. each day. Tuna melt on a bun, creamy water services would not be cole slaw, pineapple tidbits available "at first." "We can immediately offer increased police protection, possibly belter street and road maintenar.ee and several other r ♦ 4^small services." he said. Publication No. USPS 347580 The council voted unan­ 1952 N. Broadway - P.O Box B imously to request annex­ Hastings. Michigan 49058 ation. The Sun and News (USPS 347 580) is published weekly Middleville would include by The Hastings Banner, inc all of sections 22, 23, 26 and 1952 N Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 1072 27 of Thornapple Township, Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 9998 with the high school property POSTMASTER Send address changes to on Bender Road the only THE SUN AND NEWS P O Bo* B village property outside of Hastings Ml 49058 0602 those sections. SUBSCRIPTION RATES The annexation will Local. Per Year . $8 00 increase the state equalized Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties $10 00 valuation in the village by $2.6 million and bring in Founaeu in 1870 — Published by... S27.000 more in property THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. taxes. School Lunch Menus The.Sun and News �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / November 21, 1969 I Page 3 Mast-VerMeulen PMR granted, but restricted continued from front pog* The Bradford White building Old White’s building planned for Middleville Village offices by Jean Gallup Staff Writer MIDDLEVILLE - A building that was the focus of controversy when village officials planned to have it torn it down has been saved from the wrecking ball. Ironically, the same officials who wanted the former White’s building razed have decided to use it themselves. Commonly called the Whi:2*s building, the art-deco structure across from the corner of Main and Railroad streets in Middleville was one of four structures purchased by the village for razing in July 1988. But problems with the legal title for the building prevented it from being demolished with the other buildings in the fall of that year. Formerly owned and used for offices by the Bradford White Company, the building will be renovated and used once again for offices and for a police station for the village, said Village President Duane Thatcher. Central Garage Towing 24 Hour service ★ Resonable Rates Call 795-3369 or 1-800635-9964 Meanwhile, a planned mun­ icipal office idea has been scrapped for now because of the cost of expanding the sewage lagoons and other things, Thatcher said, and while the present offices in the former First Baptist Church are not adequate, "it is not feasible to get the new building." So, "harkening back to other members of the council, and under duress," Thatcher said, he went with Village Manager Kit Roon to take another look at the old White building. They found that "there is enough there to save," he said. "What we are asking for is permission to have a building committee work out definite plans for renovations," That­ cher said to the council. "The facade will be changed to more in keeping with our stagecoach theme," Thatcher said, "and we will look at square footage and see what we can do. It seems larger than the old village offices (on Main Street). "There is plenty of room for Jan (Cutler, secretary to the manager) and room for a manager’s office and one for the president, and room for the police department," he remarked. Thatcher suggested himself, Roon, Meyers and "possibly one other council member" serve on the committee. The projected cost of $75,000 to $125,000 could be raised by selling the street front property that the village purchased last summer when it had the Flying Colors and Middleville Furniture Gallery torn down, Thatcher said, and by using the $12,000 saved when the White building was not demolished. All on-site processing of minerals must meet the approval of the Department of Natural Resources, driveways must be paved be in accordance with the Kent County Road Commission and gates must be provided along with a “tire bath" to keep sand from being tracked out of the pit as trucks enter and leave. Trees must screen the operation and Good later said that most of the mining will not be visible from the road. The agreement requires DNR approval of the fuel­ loading area, while reclamation requirements for the site, including slope gradations and revegetation, are specifically spelled out. The township also will require that 60 percent of the pit's truck traffic shall use a Whitneyville to 84th Street route. Only 40 percent of the trucks working the pit will be allowed to travel north on Whitneyville past Kettle Lake Elementary, and Good said the agreement directs the pit owners to route traffic away from 68th Street as much as possible. If complaints pile up, he said, the Township Board can require that only 30 percent of the trucks use the 68th Street route. When questioned by skeptical residents about enforcement of the controls, Township Attorney Jim Brown pointed out that the agreement will always be under the jurisdiction of the court, and that any violation of the agreement means the township could request the court to enforce an injunction against the operation and shut it down. "That’s one good thing about the settlement," Good said later. "We’ll always have the court to back us up." Despite the regulations imposed on the operation, citizens attending Wednesday’s meeting were angry at the board’s reversal of its decision, and many urged continuing the court battle, even offering to raise money. Some suggested a special millage to support the township’s case, and others voiced the fear that if the township backed down on this lawsuit, any future developer denied a zoning request would sue. Jeff Worman, principal of Kettle Lake School, urged the board to consider the safety of the 350 youngsters who travel to and from the building every day and who use the playground equipment there, especially in the summer. “We built a beautiful playground at Kettle Lake, and it scares me to think of next summer when all those kids are riding their bikes up and down Whitneyville to get to the playground with sand trucks traveling the same road," he said. Others asked for a township-wide vote to see how the majority of the residents felt, but Brown said there were no legal provisions for a referendum on a judicial action. "This has been a long and most difficult negotiation," Brown said to the citizens. "The board's aim was to extract the most possible in the process." He pointed out that more lawsuits are settled through negotiations than go through the whole court action, and he said that the pattern in court cases involving a township fighting a mineral or resource removal has been that townships lose more often than they win. "That is because the mineral is where it is," he explained. "It can’t be moved like a store or housing addition. You have to mine it where it is found." After listening to residents’ comments for nearly an hour, Good asked the board members for their opinions. All said they felt the settlement was better for the whole township, whether or not the new sand mine itself was to their liking. The members then unanimously approved Tom Fischer's motion to accept the settlement and grant the permit. "Without question, this is the most difficult decision this board has had to make," Good said. After the meeting. Mast and VerMeulen issued a state­ ment, congratulating the "statesmanship" of the Township Board in making the decision. They also pledged to show the township residents that the sand pit will be an asset Good later said he thought the settlement would not provide a bad precedent for future zoning requests as several residents feared. "Development is coming, and this will give us leverage. It’s a message to other developers that things will have to be done our way," he said. "And I’m not worried too much about future lawsuits. We've learned a lot, some of it the hard way, and I don’t think we’ll be getting into more situations where we ll be taken to court "I understand why people are unhappy with this decision, and it wasn’t easy for the board either. But I believe that having control over it (the sand pit) is important, and that this settlement is the best action for the township as a whole." Vandals destroy pickup with an axe J-Ad Graphics News Service IRVING TWP. - A Middleville man says he’ll never leave his truck by the side of the road again. The 22-year-old man was driving on Grange Road west of Engle Road Nov. 2 when he had a flat tire during the evening. He pulled the 1983 Chevy pickup truck over to the side of the road, planning to re­ turn and repair the next day. When he returned the next morning, he discovered the pruning axe he had left in the rear box sticking out of the front seat. Vandals who came upon the vehicle during the night smashed the windows and used the axe to punch 15 to 20 holes in the truck’s hood, grill, fenders, rear box and doors. The total damage was estimated at $2,500. Barry County Deputy Sheriff Tim Rowsc called the destruction an unusually ma­ licious act. "Once in a while, they’ll smash a mirror or some­ thing, but to take an axe and smash up the truck is pretty vicious," he said. "They knocked out every window and they left the axe sticking in the seat when the left." Rowse asked that anyone with information about the destruction call the sheriff's department. T-K Library closed for holiday The Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library will be closed Nov. 23 and 24 for Thanksgiving vacation. Regular hours resume Nov. 27. Sun & News Coll... 795-3345 STAUFFER & WIGGERS High-coverage, tow-cost auto insurance is “no problem" from your Auto-Owners agent. INSURANCE AGENCY duto-Owners Insurance Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 — 891-9294 — DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. **Wh»n Yow ThtaR of /nsurence, Think of 215 E. Main Street, Catedon<«. Michigan 49315 JEFFREY M. DeVRiES (616) 891-8125 JOHN J. DeVRiES �Page 4 / The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / November 21. 1989 T-K Middle School Students of the Month set Wemette-Prysock to be wed Mr and Mrs. Vincent Wemette of Clarksville an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter Fredea Kay to Brian Kelly Prysock, son of Mr and Mrs Ned Prysock of I-akc Odessa. The prospective bride and groom are 1987 graduates of Lakewood High School. The bride to be. also graduated from Southeastern Academy in 1988 from Kissimmee. Fla. She is now employed at Travel Consultants in Grand Rapids and the groom to be is employed at Bradford White. Middleville A May 19, 1990 wedding is being planned. Middle School Students of the Month are selected by the faculty based on some of the following criteria; being cooperative, attentive, responsible, dependable, having good manners, a good attitude and for just being neat kids. The Middle School Students of the Month of Otober are (first row. left to right) Tarah Beuschel, Jamie Byers, Courtney DeHaan, Adelaide Devine, LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Leah Dodd, Andrea Kokmeyer, Thadd Otto. Raechelle Walker, Kelly Williams, (second row) Wayne Bowerman, Rachel Brock. Eric DeGroote. Chad Foster. Bruce LaBine, Karen Richards, Dawn Vanderwoude, Sarah Wisniewski, Chris Deblaay. (third row) Cynthia Fox, Carrita Ingersoll. Charlyne Janose, Erik Lake, Heather Miller, Mike Nelson, Carla Ploeg, Jaime Strater, and Kathryn Zoerner. Call 795-3345 today and have your church listed here each week! Reach Over 7,000 Area Homes Good Shepherd Lutheran Church “People that care" Middleville at the Community Hall JI Sunday Service 9:30 a m. |l" Pastor Monte C. Bell The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (616) 795-2391 St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 MISSOURI SYNOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml Sunday Morning Worship................... 8:30 am. Sunday School...................................... 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship................. 11:00 a m. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music Sunday Morning Worship Service............. 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service.......................................6:00 p m. 2415 McCann Road, Irving, Michigan MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE God s family) CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE Sunday School.................................................................. 9:45a.m. St. Paul Lutheran (Come join our family FIRST BAPTIST 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship . .9:30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School....... 9 45 a.m. Morning Worship.................... 11:00 a.m. Rev Lynn Wagner — 795-J798 Church Office Phone — 795-9266 Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer...................................... 6:45p.m. PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11 a.m. Church School 9:45 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 Rev. Rick Veenstra. Interim Pastor Rev. Stanley Vugteveen, Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY 9:45 a.m., 11:00 a.m 8 6 00 p.m WEDNESDAY Family Fellowsnip Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Max E. Tucker Music, Jeff Vander Heide “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School ........................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ..................... 11.00 a.m. Evening Worship.................................... 6:00p.m. Pastor Wesley J. Coffey Phone 795-7076 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 II 10 am Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade). Wednesday 6:30 p m Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship. Wednesday 7.00 p.m. REV KENNETH VAUGHT LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 708 West Main Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. CHRISTIAN REFORMED "The Church where everybody s somebody... and Jesus Christ s LortT 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Mornmg Worsmp Service Sunday School Evening Worship Sendee 10 00 O m. 1115 am. 6 00 p m. VOU ARE «MV1TED Aev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 765-3667 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings Ret Paul Doutiic, Interim Rector Phone 945-3014 Sunday Eucharist: During Summer__ ______________ 10:00 a.m. Regularly--------„---------------------------- 1030 a_m. Morning Prayer Wednesday...-------------------------------- r.15 a.m Sunaoy Schoo Sunaay Momng Wonhc Sunday Evenng Wonh© Wednesday Mowee* oo»ei 8 toe tfuov tMtom Dodson Pastor 9eve Joctoon. Youto Pastor o 30 o.m <030 a m 6 00 p m 700 p m Sunday Morning Worship....................... 10:30 A.M. Sunday School ........................................... 9-.30 A.M. Evening Service ........................................5H5PJ4. 9913923 Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A chttrch a cartng heart for our awwwuri and the ucrid' Sunday Services9:30 a.m. k 6:00 p.m. Pastor Merle Buuaida Dan Ackerman Seminary intern Al Tiemeyer Community calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School Worship Service 9:15 o.m. .. 10 00 o.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Dr. Robert Wessman 891 -8028 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 & 11:00 a m. First Friday Mass.............................. 7:00 p.m. (Tilt (Did JAdbodisf Cdliiirch 5590 Whitneyville Ave . S.E. Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School 10 00 a.m. Morning Worship......... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . . .7:00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I November 21, 1989 I Page 5 Exchange student joins brother’s 'family' ‘Hiro’ settles into Caledonia life The staff of Cornerstone Reatly, Inc. would like to meet Middleville residents during this weeks open house. Mary McCarthy (front row, left) Lorraine Bedford, Kenda Ringlever, Darryl Knorp, (back row) Randy Ward, George Sinen, Sally Mennell and Debbie Erway all are waiting to say hello. Not pictured in Broker Barrie Hudson. Cornerstone Realty open house to celebrate its office expansion J-Ad Graphics News Service Doing business in Middle­ ville has been so great that Cornerstone Realty has doubled its staff and office size in one year, said Sally Mennell, branch manager. So to say "Thank you, WHEN YOU NEED ... sensible answers to any questions about life, health or disability income insurance Talk To Me Leonard D. Nanzer 115 S. fcflbnoa St Hastings. Mt 49058 (616) 948-2990 Call Uxla) for more information BANKERS LIFE AND CASUALTY Chicogo llhnon 60630 We thin*. a lol of yn®. I'he proof is in our product* Middleville," Conerstone will have an open house to invite the public for coffee and doughnuts and to show its new offices to area residents. The open house will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 20,21 and 22. "This is just our way of thanking Middleville-area people. We're inviting everyone to stop by, meet the staff and have a cup of coffee," she said. "We have a staff of nine to serve Middleville and Hastings, Caledonia, Freeport and Clarksville," Mennell said. "And we have another 15 Realtors we can call on in the Grand Rapids area." A full-service office. Cornerstone Realty offers a relocation service, whether local or nationwide, home warranty plans and a free market analysis, she said. "We also work with local lending institutions as well as mortage companies in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. We can make mortgages under­ standable to find what best for you," she pointed out. "The whole idea is just to say 'thanks, Middleville' for making our business grow," she concluded. 11th annual T urkey T rot is Nov. 25 in Middleville The 11 th annual Middleville Turkey Trot will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, at Thornapple Kellogg High School. The event, sponsored by the Middleville Track Club, will include a 10,000-meter race and a mile "fun run." Halt of the 10,000-meter run will be over country roads and the other half will be over gravel roads. One hundred medals will go the top 100 finishers and ribbons will be given to all participants, including partic­ ipants in the fun run. — 4th Annual — Christmas Open House Country Calico Woods 7456 Bouman Drive, Middleville Fri. & Sat., Nov. 24 & 25 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Coffee & Cookies • Drawing for Victorian Wreath • Tole Painted Decorative Wood Items • Christmas Ornaments • Pine Cone Wreaths. Barns. Cows. Towel Bars. Shelves. Door Harps An aid station will be set up at the five-kilometer mark on the course and water and cider will be available at the finish line. Five or more runners from the same work place may compete as a corporate team at no additional cost. Awards will be given to the corporate winner and runner-up. Cost for entering the 10kilometer race will be S5 per person, S6 for late registration. The fun run will be for free. Long-sleeve tee-shirts ill be for sale on the site of the start of the race. Registration will be at 8:30 a.m. Nov. 25. The age divisions will be 13 and under, 14 to 16, J? to 19, 20 to 24, 25 to 29, 30 m 34, 35 to 39, 40 to 44, 45 to 49, 50 to 59, and 60 and over. Those who wish to register before the race may make out checks to the Middleville Track Club and send them to Bill Rich, 403 Grand Rapids St., Middleville, 49333. Parents must sign for entries under age 18. Pre-regismnion deadline is Monday, Nov. 20. Caledonia exchange student Masahiro "Hiro" Yamada had a head start when he arrived in Caledonia Sept. 15 because he already knew- his American parents, Mike and Marcia Thompson. Hiro's older brother Michiki (Michi), now 24, had been part of the Thompson family when he was an exchange student here six years ago, and the Thompsons then visited Japan and had met the rest of the Yamada family. Hiro, who is 18, arrived in the U.S. in August, staying for a while with a Minnesota couple and then moving to Caledonia just as school was getting under way. He said he applied to be an exchange student because of the close ties between his native country and the U.S. "The United States affects the world, so I would like to learn about American people, their lifestyles, schools, what people here think about." Hiro said he was surprised that Americans did not see more about Japan on their television news. "In every news, we have American topics," he said. "I was surprised in America there are not more Japanese topics, but then America is very huge. Michigan alone is like a country. I understand that because America is so big, it has a lot of troubles of its own to talk about." not have a long history and many traditions to tie them down. "America is only 213 years old," he pointed out. “Japan has so many more years of customs and traditions." He said his school subjects in the U.S. were easier than in Japan, though he had a hard time "because I always need the dictionary!" Hiro said he hopes his English vocabulary will improve, however. He is taking speech, world history, physical education, industrial woods and painting this semester. Hiro will have to take four more months of schooling Hiro said he thought when he returns to Japan American students were very because he will get no credit for his year of school in the different from Japanese high U.S. Eventually, he thinks he school students. would like to go into "I think here the students business, but now he hopes are more cheerful," he to get into the University of explained. "In Japan, we have Tokyo. However, the to study so much to make the high school level, teenagers competition is stiff, and it’s hard to get in, he said. don't have much time for fun When asked what he liked until we get to the best about America so far. he university." said he liked driving the wide He also said he thought open roads. American girls were different, "In Japan, the roads are so even though Japanese women now "were more Western" and congested," he said. He added that Japanese teenagers aren't owned businesses and worked allowed to drive until they art outside the home. "Japanese women and girls 18. He said he also liked the are still more shy. American girls are more... powerful," people here. "American people are he commented. He also said he thought kindly," he said. "Whenever I Americans could be more have trouble, someone open-minded because they did helps." 11 this time to give thanks for all the wonderful blessings in our lives ... State Bank of Caledonia Offices in Caledonia. Dutton & Middleville JW5 v i t duttom Ph. 891-8113 Ph. 698-6337 AMOOitvnu Ph. 795-3361 LENDER �Page 6 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 21. 1989 Vacant homes get last reprieve Village council approves sewer ordinance and permit by Barbara Gall Staff Writer CALEDONIA - The Vill­ age Council last Monday unanimously approved an updated sanitary sewer ordinance after council attorney Jim Brown said he had completed polishing up the wording and organization of the work. The original ordinance dates from 1978, and the new version, the product of the council's sewer committee, includes all amendments to that document, Brown said. The council's consulting engineers from Williams and Works gave the new ordinance their stamp of approval as well, said Laura Albers of that firm. The committee also has outlined a policy for applying for a sewer use permit, said Council President Glen Klaver. Confusion had developed over how applicants for sewer units should proceed, since the Department of Natural Resources has the final say in who gets the limited number of available units. Council members were concerned that applicants would bypass applying with the village clerk and instead go over her head to the DNR, leaving the village with little control over its own sewer system. “This policy outlines just how and to whom the people should apply, and when the DNR gets involved,- Klaver said. “This way everyone gets the same information." Council members also discussed requiring low use water fixtures in future construction and remodeling to help conserve units in the village's near-capacity system. Brown said he will look into this matter. Two aging residences again were on the council agenda as the Dettman and Quigley properties on Emmons Street remain in dilapidated con­ dition and perhaps pose a safety hazard because of broken windows and a caved­ in section of roof on the Quigley house. Brown said that because of the long correspondence with the owners over the properties, demolishment proceedings could begin if the homes still had not been repaired. Clerk Jackie Cherry said the owner of the Dettman house wrote the council saying he had been working on the inside of the house. Brown asked if animals could still get into the building and if it still posed a safety hazard. "I don't think we can insist that it look good," he said, "but we can insist that it be safe." The council decided to ask the village building inspector to contact the owner, inspect the home and report to the council in December when a decision will be made on whether to tear down the house. The Quigley house, which has been sold to Steven Crum, will be treated in the same manner, the council agreed. Brown also will look into Penn Central Railroad’s notification of a S145 raise in the lease of a storm sewer to the village. The village has paid a $5 lease to the railroad since 1957, but Penn Central sent a letter to Cherry stating the new fee would be SI50. Also to be decided at the December meeting will be whether to participate in the "Miss Dig” service, which provides builders and utilities knowledge of buried gas, telephone and cable lines. The service costs $11.05 per month plus telephone costs. The village also must have someone mark its under­ ground lines when requested. In other business, developer Jack Morven told the council he protested being called "delinquent" in paying for sewer hookups to the village. The council has sued Morren and car wash owner Mike McKinney for fees not charged when several builders and developers were accidentally charged by the number of building permits issued instead of by the number of sewer hookups used. T-K Board rejects pay to participate refunds continued from front poge Thaler also suggested that the board send a letter asking the parents who had paid for school activities "if they wanted to accept the refund or leave it where it is." Romph asked where the money would go if the parents declined to accept it. “Will it go to the athletic fund?' "We set it up to go back into athletics. We have separate accounts for each, they can go back there," Thaler replied. VanElst objected to any refunds. "Pay to play did not come from the board. Parents and boosters came to us and asked up, people would ask for for approval. We did not force rebates. The problem is the anyone to do this. fund balance in not high "I see this as no difference enough; it's not even close. from this program or any With the maintenance and other one we cut," he said. curriculum cutbacks made in “Will this set a precedent?," the 1980s, we're just trying he asked, “as soon as we cut a to catch up. I don't think we program and come up with have extra money," she more money, do we have to stated, "and, I'm not sure refund for that?" he continued. about legal fees pending in "We should tell the state December. We don't know they are responsible. I guess what those fees will be." what I want to emphasize is Williamson recalled how the difference of last year's the pay to play refund issue budget -what we added this started. year to compensate for last "We had a very tense year's cuts," he said. meeting with a presentation. Seibesma said she was also The board stated that is was concerned about setting a possible that some of the precedent. "If we open this athletes that paid to play might receive refunds. It was not stated just once; it was stated two or three times that there might be money refunded," he observed. Collectors Old World Glass Williamson said he thought CHRISTMAS denying the refund might lead to credibility problems and ORNAMENTS Large Selection lawsuits for the board. Some Just Arrived "The board has gone AMISH MADE through real problems with QUILTS credibility in the past, this Many to choose from may happen again," he *n today's popular maintained. colors. Hilton’s Apple Acres GIFT PACKS TO ORDER HOURS tuts » » Sion* Giound Flout* GREAT CHRISTMAS GUTS! OFF ALL DENIM! Free Gift Wrap Gift Certificates Always Fit!! Rio and Cherokee Seibsma said she had received no telephone calls about the matter, and "no comment from the public or the boosters." "I got no phone calls either," said Thaler," but I go back to last fall when it was said." "It was stated in public, that's my point," Williamson repeated," I don't know if it was part of a presentation or not, but that's what occured." Superintendent Steve Garrett commented, "The auditor agrees we do have more fund balance than expected, but I’d like to say that we do not have any 'excess.*" Garrett also said he realized that the board members faced a lot of pressures but if the question was what was right, "either way can be considered right." LeFanty supported the refund saying, "With the millage passed, we should do this now." Though the others have paid the extra money, Morren and McKinney have refused, and as a result the council has begun legal proceedings against them. "Obviously we disagree on this matter," Morren said. "But I object to being called "delinquent' when the matter has not yet been decided in court." He added that he originally was cited for owing the village $600, but that papers recently received from the court now say he owes "an undisclosed amount" which includes court costs and interest. Morren said he disliked not being able to find out the exact total being charged against him. The council will consider using community block grant funds to improve the walkway and perhaps install a light near the bridge at Lakeside Cemetery, where upkeep is shared by the village and Caledonia Township. Klaver said he and Township Supervisor Jerry Good have discussed the project, and agreed that perhaps a cooperative effort could be worked out for the area which, council members agreed, is very wet and muddy much of the year. The council granted a parade permit for the annual Christmas parade through the village and donated $100 to help fund the Dec. 9 event. Buff Rodgers, one of the organizers, told the council that presents would not be given out this year, breaking a long tradition of handing out presents to the children after the parade. Funds for the toys were donated by local businesses and individuals. "There's been a few abusing this," he explained. “It's too bad, because we've done it for a long time. But this year, we're going to give the children each a big bag of candy instead." Santa himself, however, is expected to arrive in traditional Caledonia fashion, putting his reindeer out to pasture while he rides down Main Street behind a team of draft horses. ’TKcddtzuittl Neighbors with... NORMA VELDERMAN Good morning, everyone! How about this weather? Heaven only knows what it will be like when this papet comes out a week later, but as I write it this morning, Nov. 14, we have had two beautiful days, Sunday and Monday Well, daughter Jana was with us for eight days. She was a little disgusted with our cold, rainy weather. She lives in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. And there it usually only just a few days of cold weather, due to the Japanese current. Her dad asked her if she didn't ever want to come back to Michigan. She replied, “In no way.’’ It had been two years since she had been home and it seemed so good to see her. She and Cay had a good time together. It was quite a shock when I first saw her. She and Cay are getting so they look a great deal alike I had never realized it before. Daughter Shanin O'Don­ nell, hubby and family had Sunday dinner Nov. 12 with Jim and Betty Robertson. Her grand-daughter's friend. Joel Da Iman, also was with them Saturday, Nov. 11, Jim and Betty went over to Paul and Ethel Gibson’s to a card party. Betty entertained the Women's Club Tuesday, Nov. 14. Ruby McKim and Judith Timmons from Greenville, Ohio, came to the Middleville area and stopped to sec Lois and Gordon McWhinney dur­ ing their stay here. Brenda Bremer said that hubby Tom was building on to the their bam, so he has been very busy. Sue Enders said she and her family haven't been doing Continued on next page "Sacrifices were made by these families . All that was HW1S based on the belief, whether inferred or directly. The figure can be debated, but to ieverybody's credit the budget is in the black. We could wish the federal government could do that too. It's really great our budget turned out this way. But it's a moral issue - a credibility issue." "Either way is morally right," Garrett replied. 'Well, the auditor's right, NEW LISTING • CALEDONIA 1 % story 2 plus lorge bedrom home but in this we should get this on I 26 ocre Full bosement | % bath* and garage More behind us and go on. I think land and horse barn available Coll Cornerstone or eves (0O_|) the best way is to follow our Mary 948-8840 recommendations, and go GON LAKE ACCESS 2 bedroom mobile home with woodburner, ahead and have a great school 2 cor garage and handyman cottage High 2Os Coll year," LeFanty urged. Cornerstone or eves Deb 623 8357 (J J.4) VACANT - 13 ACRE BULDMC SITE Between Middleville and Coledon.o on paved rood Close to M 37 only 10 minutes to Steelcose Coll Cornerstone or eves Mary 948 8840 (X 0I) Phone 672-7288 0 11925 Marsh Rd j (Next to South Side Pizza/ Pl Tues. Fri. 10A Sat | Closed Sunday & Monday \n realt!'inc SS □ •tAPOR* 4611 N. Middleville Road — Middleville �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / November 21, 1989 I Page 7 Middleville Neighbors Continued from previous page much because they are enter­ taining the flu bug. Jackie Bedford said hubby Max was given a lovely retire­ ment party Saturday. Nov. 11, at the Mid-Villa. He is starting his retirement by go­ ing deer hunting. What a wonderful way to start the relaxation part of his hardearned unwinding part of his life. Don and Lois Stauffer at­ tended the 50th wedding an­ niversary party of the Dave Stauffers. Son Dr. Don Stauf­ fer and family were here for the weekend to attend the celebration Katie Wieringa and the girls attended a dog show in Grand Rapids this last weekend. Anna Harris, daughter Jane and Terry McCandlcal and children were home. Then Pam and Jim. Anna and Jane Nichols went to Grand Rapids Sunday afternoon. Anna left Nov. 14 to go to Debbie Hock ridge's place during the hunting season. Barb and Phil Bender visited her parents. Harold and Jean Terpstra, Sunday afternoon. Nov. 12. Jack and Jerry Spencer are busy helping son. John, and Mary with their exhibit in Grand Rapids, which is on for quite a while. Jerry said her brother-in-law from Florida has come to help for three weeks What a thoughtful thing to do’ Maybe it's a little nuts to leave nice warm Florida for the possibility of good old un­ predictable Michigan weather at this time of year. On Sunday. Nov. 12. Paul and Ethel Gibson called on Mr and Mrs. Curtis Pierce of Allegan. Curtis had a heart at­ tack, but is coming along much better Edna Steeby spent the weekend of Nov. 11 and 12 at son Bob’s. Her grandson was in a play, so she got to see him perform. Luana Tolan said they at­ tended a surprise birthday par­ ty Saturday. Nov. 11. for Ken and Lynn Wagner. Then they attended Mary Spencer’s sur­ prise birthday party at Fred and Agnes Rock’s. The Tolan's attended the surprise 25th wedding an­ niversary party for Joan and Darrell Williamston Oct 25. lyla Norton recently had dinner in Kalamazoo after church, with daughter Arvis. grandson Arvid and the Rev. Michael Northrop Then her son. Monty, came to visit with her. Mary VanderWal had a wonderful time visiting her grandson in Bartie Creek. Saturday. Nov. 11. Bill Kenyon went up north deer hunting this week Donna Kenyon said hubby Bob and his friends went up north to hunt deer. She didn’t think they had any snow, as of Nov. 14 Daughter Robin and sons visited her parents. Don and Dorothy Dean, to celebrate Loren's birthday The whole family was there. We had our Thornapple Heritage meeting at John (Jack) Robinson s (not Wayne Robinson's, as I said before). Just another one of my goofs. 1 have always wanted to see the inside of the beautiful old home, high up on the hill. And I finally did. The space, large rooms, beautiful wood­ work. you felt very uncrowded. Another thing 1 had not realized until Dorothy and Don Dean came back was how good it seemed to have one of my historical god­ parents back with us again. Don and Dorothy have a home near the shores of Lake Superior at Christmas, and they spend a large part of good weather up there. They both were doing volunteer work every week up at the park near them. Don works in the tourist building, and Dorothy takes tourists on a nature tour of the plants and trees of the area. And she has done a lot of colored pencil sketching of all the wild flowers. And because Don is a strong history buff, he has been working on the local history. So they are now back with us, missing their wonderful home up north. Right away, Don brought me a copied history of Middleville that Mary Jackson had written. I don't know where I would be if Don had not so generously educated me about our local history, unselfishly telling me about this or that and seeing that I had a copy. What would I have done without my “Historical Fairy God Parents?” They have all made my research and writing so full and interesting and rich. Rolla and Mae Bowerman and sisters Alice Strumberger and Doris Haight went to see ZYLSTRA DOOR, INC Where the customer comes first" CARACE DOORS AND OPENERS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL Sales • Service • Installation Member of the Grend Repute HomebuMen AmocmNoa 698-7242 S^s'™ 3086 92nd S.E., Caledonia his older sister. Gladys Carter, m Grand Rapids. Sun­ day. Nov. 12. Manan Martin had her son, Larry, and two girls, to help Marilyn’s baby son. Timmy, celebrate his birthday and Allison s birthday this past weekend Then they went back to Manan’s for dinner. I didn’t know until Rose Morgan told me that her son. Steve, had been having trou­ ble with his back and so just had surgery on it and would have to be quiet for 12 weeks. How do you keep a busy per­ son quiet for that length of time? Most young folks don’t realize that by getting active too soon they can do perma­ nent damage if abused too ear­ ly in the healing process. Louise Elwood has her grand-daughter Lynn from California visiting with her for a while. Son Tom and his friend. Jan C.. came over Sunday. Nov. 12. for dinner. Ray Koeplinger said that wife Bette had outpatient surgery on her knee and is at home recuperating with Ray’s kind help Cathy Williamson’s mom, Margaret Thomas, died this last week at her home. The funeral was Sunday. Nov. 12. All the family and grand­ children were there with Cathy and Don Williamson at their home. Her dad. Bill Thomas, will be going back to his home in Florida. Guess that is it for this week. Hope you deer hunters get your deer! If you don’t I hope the time away was relax­ ing and very enjoyable. Don’t let any stepping stones slow down your spiritual growth. Climb right over them and go on with your life John Christianson and Sarah Frank stop to look at the first example of local artists work in a planned series to encourage students to look at arts and crafts as something they might be interested in. These baskets are all the work of Lorraine Otto. T-K students can now see local artists work for inspiration Thornapple Kellogg teach­ ers Pete Bishop and Doug Perry have started a series of exhibits from local artists in the art gallery room of the high school for the young people to see and consider as a hobby. The first exhibit in the "Artists of the Community” series featured many different styles and types of baskets woven by a well-known Middleville artist, Lorraine Otto. The two teachers took it upon themselves to initiate the program to show the students some things artists create, and possibly inspire them to try their hand something that might turn out to be interesting and fulfilling for them. They are working on the next exhibit now, with plans for a once a month display of area artists. Bird carvings and duck decoys, crafts, painting, weaving and dried flower arrangements are among the things that would be shown. Besides showing off the local works, the teachers hope that the students will find more creative and leisure time activities to enjoy. Local artists are encouraged to call 795-3394 to arrange to have their work displayed. �Page 8 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 21. 1969 Caledonia downs West Catholic in regional bid; lose to Central The Caledonia girls’ varsity basketball team came from behind to defeat West Catholic in regional play last Wednesday night only to lose a championship bid Friday to Catholic Central Anne Andrusiak and Tara Marb.e combined for 24 points, while Amy Peterson scored 18 from the outside to lead the “Sweet Ladies" to a 57-45 victory over the Falcons. Coach Rebecca McKee used only seven players in her team's first ap­ pearance in the tournament In Wednesdays contest. Caledonia jumped to an early 12-6 lead, but West Catholic put its speed to work, tying the score at 12 by the end of the first period. The Falcons’ speed and penetrating drives continued to be effective in the second quarter, but inside play by Marble and Andrusiak. plus outside work by Peterson, kept the Indies in the lead The score stood 28-24 at intermission. Caledonia went cold as the third quarter got underway, scoring only four points in the first three minutes of play. A driving Falcon team had pull­ ed ahead 38-35 with one minute left when senior Judy Brodock came off the bench to combine with the quick hands of Emily Ashbaugh for a steal and a score which revived the Ladies A second steal by Ashbaugh was converted by Marble, giving Caledonia a slim 39-38 lead going into the last period. The momentum continued as the defensive speed of Brodock and Ashbaugh neutralized West Catholic’s guards, while good backside cuts on offense allowed the Ladies 11 unanswered points. By the time the Falcons regrouped, it was too late Caledonia had earned its chance to meet Catholic Cen­ tral for the regional championship Facing the Cougars Friday evening, the Ladies again jumped to an early 15-9 lead But they scored only four points in the second quarter, while Catholic Central rallied to lead 23-19 at the half Minus an injured Amy Peterson, the Scots could not gain any momentum nor get the ball to drop as the Cougars continued to pile up the points for a 29-19 lead in the third period. Caledonia came alive, however, after Marble con­ verted two free throws on a technical foul and Jenny Wilkinson swished in two three-point buckets. Scores by Andrusiak and Carrie Hill put Area Bowling Results Wed A M. Ladies League Yo Yo’s 31-13; Wacky Rollers 29’/?- 14‘Z?; Die Hards 28-16; 3-Rascals 26-18; Shouldabins 21-23; Ups and Downs 21-23; Great Balls ot Fire 19 Vi-24‘A. High Series - S. Foster 467. P. Cargill 448; L. Green 435; C Mosey 410; B. Otto 393. High (James - S. Foster 195; L. Green 177; L. Sher­ man 171; P. Cargill 157; C. Mosey 155 Bowlerettes Burger King 25-19; The Water Doctor 24-20; Hair We Are 23-21; Hastings City Bank 22-22; Village Stylist 20-24; Seif & Sons 18-26. High Series - T. Cooley 551; G. Stevens 506; G. Meaney 485; D. Pitt 468; F. Muller 467. High Games - F. Muller 187; T. Cooley 187; G. Stevens 182; D. Blough 175; G. Meaney 169. Professional Grooming Boarding Veterinary Supervision Pet Supplies • RX Diets Thornapple Veterinary Medical Center 2220 Patterson. Middleville 795-9817 • 877-4056 the Ladies ahead 35-34 at the end of the third quarter The fourth quarter saw the lead grow to 37-34 before costly turnovers and fouls by Caledonia and good penetra­ tion by the Cougars put Catholic Central ahead by as many as seven points. The Ladies fought to within four, but Catholic convened four foul shots to clinch the regional championship “I knew we d match up well." said McKee after the game “The teams have the same strengths and weaknesses, so whoever was hot would win. We weren’t hot tonight “I thought that after our comeback in the third quarter we d get some steals and some extra baskets, but things just didn't go our way. " The Ladies converted nine of 11 free throws, but hit only 16 of 44 from the floor. Leading scorers were Wilkinson and Andrusiak with 13 and Marble with eight. Wilkinson hit three threepoint basket! and Ashbaugh one. while Andrusiak pulled down 13 rebounds and Marble eight Ashbaugh also captured five steals and added six assists. Caledonia ended the season with a 16-6 overall record and a second place O-K Gold con­ ference finish. Barry County Commission on Aging lunch menu Lunch Menu Wednesday, Nov. 22 Turkey with gravy, mashed potatoes, dressing, cran pear mold, baked apples, oleo, milk. Thursday, Nov. 23 Closed. Friday, Nov. 24 Closed. Monday , Nov. 27 Pork cutlet with gravy, mashed potatoes, Scandina­ vian blend, wheat bread, peaches, milk. Tuesday, Nov. 28 Sloppy joes, sliced zuc­ chini. Italian style green beans, hamburger bun, dessert. Events Wednesday. Nov. 22 Hastings, cards; Nashville, blood pressure; Middleville, cards; Delton, slides by Hessel and Madlyn Forest at 12:15. Thursday, Nov. 23 - closed. Friday, Nov. 24 - closed. Monday, Nov. 27 Hastings, bingo and popcorn; Middleville, cards; Delton. Stan Pierce and his dulcimers. Tuesday. Nov. 28 - All sites puzzles; Hastings. Remember When CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE November 24th & 25th • 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM November 26th • 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM New Ideas • New Arrangements • New Ceramics FIND THE GOLDEN STARS ON SPECIAL PURCHASES BARGAIN TABLES FROM $.!• and UP Snacks & Drinks • Free Drawing Come see what’s new — Take a peek in the comer and see what Clarabell and Linda are up to! COME SHARE THE SPIRIT WITH US Viola’ S FLORAL & GIFT SHOP 7900 Cunningham Road. Lake Odessa Phone 374-8788 Taro Marble looks for an outlet after capturing a rebound during the regional championship contest between Caledonia and Catholic Central. Posing with the tournament trophy are Julie Hutt(front, left), Michelle Remtema, Sarah Lobbezoo, Marci Holstege, Holly Morren and coach Walt Von Wyngarden. In the bock row are Susan Hoekstra, Kerry Guikemo, Mindy DeWeerd, Dana Postema, Amy Bouwmon, Kerri McKenzie, Lisa Weaver and Kim Wierenga. (Photo courtesy of Dutton Christian School) Dutton Christian sweeps tourney The Dutton Christian eighth-and ninth-grade girls’ basketball team turned the tables on its competitors Nov. 11 by w.nning the South Christian Junior High Tournament After being defeated twice by each of the teams in the Christian school league, the Dutton girls pulled out tourna­ ment victories against the same teams to bring home the first-place trophy The Defenders scored wins against Adams Street Chris­ tian, Hope Christian and Byron Center Christian to earn the chance to meet Keiloggsville Christian m the championship game. Dutton led most of the game, but Keiloggsville rallied to tie the game 25-25 at the final buzzer The overtime went scoreless until Kim Wierenga grabbed a rebound on a missed foul shot and put up the winning basket in the last second. Support Caledonia AMBUCS Fundraiser Raffle for the Physically Challenged WE NEED CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS Win a trip to London — Call for details. 0^11/80 891-0090 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 21. 1989 / Page 9 Two new teachers join Caledonia faculty Two new.part-time texhers at Caledonia High School both say they are enjoying their classes and appreciate the support they've received from other teachers and the administration. The two newcomers are Simone Heidrich and Barbara Saumier. Heidrich, originally from Bay City, is changing careers as she joins the Caledonia faculty. A graduate of Alma College with a degree in public relations, she first worked for Old Kent Bank before deciding to return to school for a teaching certificate from Central Michigan University. "It wasn’t an easy decision to go back to school, but 1 had realized that banking wasn't the job for me," she said. "I've always had an interest in teaching, and I’m really happy I went bxk." She is teaching two senior English classes at Caledonia and heads the journalism/ycarbook program. She said the class plans to put out a student newspaper, occasionally at first, and that she is enjoying her students' enthusiasm. She also said she is impressed with the new school and wondered if the students know how fortunate they are. Her plans include a possible master's degree in counseling and perhaps helping the girls’ track program since she is a former college runner. Yearbook subscriptions, by the way, are now being sold, she said. A New York native, Saumierand her husband moved to the Grand Rapids area last summer, right after their July wedding. She is leaching one class of Spanish I at the high school and an introductory Spanish class in the seventh-grade exploratory block. She previously taught for one year at Tupper Lake, N.Y., which is near Lake Placid, after graduating with a bachelor's degree in Spanish education from the State University of New York at Potsdam. She said she is very happy with the Caledonia school system and finds the students in her classes academically motivated, with her seventh­ graders showing a lot of enthusiasm for learning a foreign language. "Younger children do retain quicker," she said. "They're not afraid to try to speak in Spanish, even if they make mistakes. ;’s like a new code for them." "I really like the new school and all the renovations that are going on," she added. "I like the small-town atmosphere here, too." She said she would like to see some carryover of Spanish classes into the eighth grade, and she would like to see Caledonia offer a third year of conversational Spanish, especially for college-bound students. "That third year really helps the students in their first college Spanish class." she said. Barbara Soumier Simone Heidrich Synopsis YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BOARD November 9. 1989 Board members present VanElst Seger Finkbetner Jons ma and Page Called to order ot 7 30 p.m Minutes of October approved os A petition to sign a contract for $2 500 for the YMCA was ac­ cepted but not acted upon Motion to place admin.strotion fee on the tax bill was approved letter from Mr. Alkemo was Rezon.ng of Ted Hooker pro­ perty on Patterson, from A to RR was approved Asked the P & Z board to reconsider the rezoning of pro­ perty on Patterson to Com because of the 150ft depth. Approved the paying of the bills lor Nov Meeting od|ourned at 9 40 p.m. Mor<lyn Page clerk Yonxee Springs Twp. (11 21) Even Banks Get Report Cords Lions seeking floats for Middleville Christmas Parade Santa and Mrs. Claus will be on hand to entertain the children and adults along the Main Street Christmas Parade route in Middleville at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. The Middleville Lions Club, which sponsors the popular event every year, is still looking for floats or marchers to add to the colorful Christmas occasion. Anyone who would like to be in the parade can call Bill Kenyon at 795-3669. Judging will be done again this year, with first prize earning $75; second place, $50; and the third place taking $25. For All Quarters 1982-1989 ffpislnigs (fitv $ank Come to the Sixth Annual Countree Christmas Open House Featunng elegant grapevine Christmas trees, reindeer, angels and sleighs, fresh pine wreaths, gorgeous door swags, new baskets, baby’s breath & supplies kke never before Fri., Nov. 24 & Sat., Nov. 25 9 AM to 6 PM 4573 Bender Rd.. Middleville. MI Co DOOR PRIZES! This is our best year ever. Looking forward to seeing you. rec Has been one of only 44 Commercial Banks out of 13,416 Nationwide to be given a Blue Ribbon Bank Rating by Veribanc, a leading financial evaluating firm. We are pleased to announce this accomplishment to the community and are confident in saying that we will continue to serve you as we have for the past 103 years. �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / Novembe- 21, 1989 T-k girls’ season ends in loss to No. 1 team by David T. Young Editor WAYLAND The Thornapple Kellogg High School girls’ basketball team finished its season with a 174 record Friday by losing in the district tournament finals to the state’s top-ranked Class B team. The Trojans, despite a solid effort throughout all but two minutes of the first half, dropped a 71-43 decision to a Wayland team that consequently walked away from the contest with a 23-0 record. Middleville gave the decidely taller Wildcats a genuine scare for the first 14 minutes of the game. Led by ValerieJackiewicz and Maggie James, the Trojans hung in there and trailed by just two points, 22-20 with a little more than two minutes left in the first half. Jackiewicz scored nine of her game-high 20 points in the first 14 minutes to keep Middleville close and a threepoint basket by James brought the team to within two with 2:28 left until intermission. But Wayland went on an 80 tear in those last two minutes and then turned the Class B district championship game into a rout with a 21-6 burst in the third quarter. The Wildcats, en route to their eighth consecutive district crown, pushed their lead to as many as 32 points late in the final period. The second half started well for the Trojans when Jennifer Merrill scored to cut their deficit to eight, 30-22, but Wayland answered with backto-back three-point goals from guards Missy Bratsburg and Heather Staley to give the state’s No. 1-ranked team a sudden 16-point cushion with the third quarter barely two minutes old. It was all downhill for Middleville after that, despite an 11-point performance from Jackiewicz in the fourth period. Though Jackiewicz netted 20 points in her final high school game and James had seven, none of the other Trojan players could muster more than four points. Wayland, which moved on to the Class B regionals at Lakewood High School Monday night, had four players in double figures. All­ stater Jenny Ritz had 16 points, Staley had 14, Bratsburg 13 and Becky Long 11. The Trojans, who finished second in the O-K Blue Conference during the regular season, won their district opener last Wednesday by trouncing Battle Creek Pennfield 65-46. Jackiewicz tallied 27 points in the victory. Middleville overcame a 159 deficit late in the first period and overtook the Panthers in the second quarter with a 10-1 streak in the last two minutes of the first half. Township voters to decide Dec. 5 on garage J-Ad Graphics News Service CALEDONIA - The Township Board has schedul­ ed a meeting of the electorate for 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. Dec. 5. to vote on whether to pur­ chase the former county garage Township Supervisor Jerry Good said Kent County is ask­ ing for $60,000 for the building and seven acres located on Maple Street in Caledonia Village. The facili­ ty would be used to house the village-township fire depart ment, which has outgrown its present building, he said. Electors attending the meeting will determine, by a majority vote, whether to make the purchase. In other action last week, the board adopted a resolution establishing a public improve­ ment fund for the township Good said the fund was sug­ gested by fire chiefs who recently studied the township’s growing fire pro­ tection needs Funds from the new account could be used not only to purchase additional fire equipment, but also to im­ prove such things as parks, sidewalks and roads The Township Board would deter­ mine the projects to be fund­ ed. he said The public improvement fund will be a separate ac­ count. and money for it will come from developers con­ structing future projects in the township. While the legal aspects of the fund presently are being investigated by the township attorney. Good said the township probably will enter into a separate agree­ ment with each developer. “I don't think it's right that those of us already here should have to pay for all the improvements necessitated by new development." he said. The board also agreed to donate $100 to the annual Christmas parade and then answered questions about un­ solved problems with the Campau Lake sewer system. Good said the township has filed for arbitration with Moore and Bruggink. the engineers who put in the system. “We have received no response from them." Good said, adding that the township will not pay the company the balance due on the sewer work until problems are resolved. "It’s very frustrating." he said. "In fact, the whole pro­ ject has been a nightmare from start to finish." Serving Our Country William F. Jameson VILLAGE of MIDDLEVILLE OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES Manager Roon reported to Council the Main Street Bridge Project is complete except for paint DNR sent scuba divers to and VondenBerg check the structure underneath Absent Mason and Myers Guests: Jean Gallup from the the water it is in good condition Sun and News and Or Eldon and playground equipment is completed at Spring Park. Newmyer. Newmeyer Chairperson of Minutes of the October 10 1989 meeting were approved os the Planning Commission ap­ proached Council questioning If read. Hardy moved that Council in­ Marge Lowe con continue as struct the Village Manager to Secretory of the Planning Com­ purchase a small refrigerator to mission upon moving from the replace one previously lost in Village President Thatcher will fire for approximate cost of check into this matter. With no further business Bray $150 00 to $175.00 Support by moved for adjournment. Support VondenBerg Ayes all. Carried Letter read from the secretory by Hardy Ayes all. Corned of the TK PET membership com­ Meeting adjourned ot 7 11 p.m. mittee thanking the Council for Cheryl Hooper, (U 21) the sidewalk on West Main Village Clerk Street President Thatcher colled the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present Bray, Hardy Riley, Caledonia Middle School announces its 1989 honor roll Caledonia Middle School has announced its honor roll for the first marking period of the 1989-90 school year. Students must earn a grade point average of 3.5 of a possible 4.0 to make the honor roll. 6th Grade Rebecca Brown. Luke Champlin. Rachel Comegys, Dan Corstange. Joel Craven. Bryan DeZeeuw, Jason Eakins, Lisa Ferguson. Christopher France. Ryan Gleason, Tabitha Korf, Katharine Lappin, Brett Long, Shawn McCormick. Lori Mollema. Sarah Parbel, Christine Paulin. David Pell. Keri Reiffer, lan Smithson. Katie Sobczak. Kristina VanBelkum, Stephanie VandenBerg. Sheri Vredevoogd. Jonci Warner. Anne Whisner, Jenelle Wierenga. 7th Grade Dorothy Benham, Melissa Brower, Eric Constant, Holly Debrie, Regina DeRuiter, Katherine DeVries, Katie Donker, Sarah Flegel, Julie Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class William F. Jameson, whose wife, Valerie, is the daughter of James A. and Donna M. Anderson of 7865 Whitneyville Road, Alto, recently reported for duty at Naval Air Station Sigonella, Sicily, Italy. He joined the Navy in July 1988. Furst. Joy Geerligs. Becky Hanna. Derika Jousma. Rachel LaBelle. Jill Leather­ man, Crystal Littell, Richard Milock. Paul Minder. Vicki Nodorft, Jaimie Oatley. Holly Olthouse. Adam Paarlberg, Katie Post. Sara Roberson. Ryan Sobczak. Kelley Spence. Julie Tumstra. David Uyl, Marc VanderVelde. Heather VanEnk. Janice Welton. Kelly Wilson. Stephanie Worman. Nicole Yonker, Stephen Young. Sth tirade Brent Boncher, Jennifer Burdick. Lindy Burrows. Julie Campbell. Meredith Denison. Jamie Detwiler. Jenelle Douglas. Karyn Du ba. 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In fact, she was good enough to place 30th at the state Class B cross country meet in Fenton Nov. 4. She also took eighth place in the regional meet on Oct 28 at Gun Lake State Park with a time of 20:57, which broke her previous best time of 21:10, to qualify for the state competition. "That was my goal from the beginning of the year. I said, Tm going to state," the long distance runner said. "I didn’t tell many people, but I thought Tm going to state.’" Julia comes from a large family, with mom and dad Joanne and Keith, and brothers Keith, 38, Luke, 21, and sisters Darla, 37, Kim, 33 and Teresa, 25. "I’ve always run around the house. Mostly short races in the yard. Someone was always saying 'You wanna race?,' and away we'd go," she said. Julia did not always win races, she recalls. When she started running, she was in short distance races. "I tried it in the eight grade. I always came in last," she admitted. Her track coach advised her to try a longer distance, and so she and a girl friend set off, "just gabbing and running." She logged two miles on her first try and didn't see anything special about that. "I thought everyone could do that," she said, laughing. Julia Kooiman "It just makes me feel better. I haven't had any colds at all this year. I think running helps keep you in shape," she said. But the best thing about running is meeting people and becoming friends. She reported that she makes friends at league meets and "you get to meet even more at invitationals." "I guess I'm the only one in the family," she said of her running, "but they could have been good at it, they're all athletic." She credits her parents and coach, Keith Middlebush, with helping her become the runner she is. "He's (Middlebush) very supportive. I don't think I could have got as far as I have without him. He inspires you. It's neat that he runs with us sometimes. He knows what we're feeling. "And my parents are also supportive. I wouldn't have done it without their help," she acknowledged. "She's come as far as any Does that make her a girl I've ever coached as far as natural athlete? her work ethic," Middlebush "I wouldn't say I was a said. "She works very hard. natural. Oh, sometimes, I It's nice to have a girls' team guess," she said. "It's this year - she sets a good difficult, but I enjoy it. It’s example." hard work." "I'd like to see what she can She names several benefits do in shorter races. I thinks of running: Richard J. Choryan, O.D DOCTOR of OPTOMETRY 131 East Main Street Caledonia, Michigan OPEN SATURDAY TIL NOON • Family Vision Onre • Contact Lenses • Vision Therapy Phone — 891-1056 | she s got it," he added, "she’s had potential all along. This year she's really worked at it" Middlebush pointed out another thing Julia does properly, something he says he really likes to see. "She eats right. I've been with her when we were eating, and she made the right choices. That's crucial in a distance runner," he noted. Doing well in the state meet was a highlight for Julia. Her best friend, Diane Bender, brought a decorated balloon to the meet with Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, their favorites, tied to the strings for them to celebrate if she did well. “She's proud of me, I think," she said "That was a great experience. I felt great when it was over. I was glad though, my lungs hurt" One thing Julia has had to work hard at is controlling her nerves. "Just before the meet I was very nervous, but I didn’t show it," she said, sounding unconvinced. "I’m really working on controlling my nerves this year." Julia has a special friend who also is a fine runner. She and Ed Rumbergs run together sometimes, she said but it’s not easy. Ed is 6 feet 4 inches and Julia about 5 feet tall. "It's hard to keep up with him. I walk four steps to his two," she said with a laugh. Ed also went to the state meet, coming in 63rd. They both would like to repeat next year. Something that might help in her future running is shoes with spikes, which she used for the first time just this year. "In Middle School, I had just tennis shoes. Mr. Middlebush found me a pair of shoes. They even have a hole in the side, but they're my favorites. I’ll never throw them away." But coach and runner don’t agree on everything. In what Middlebush calls "making sacrifices," she never misses a practice. But Julia calls it "getting out of a lot of baby-sitting jobs because of training." The Middleville native would like to be a cross country coach in a small town. Some place like her home town, she said. Thornapple Kellogg School Official Board Minutes to reject the recommendation of November 13. 1989 the Finance Committee concern­ The meeting wos colled to ing the pay to participate re­ order by President Von Elst at fund. Yeas Siebesma Romph 7:35 p.m. in the Page AllVan Elst and Verlinde Noys Purpose Room. Williamson Lefonty and Thaler Present Von Elst Siebesma AAotion: Carried. Thaler Verlinde Wil I tom son Student Handbook Adoption Lefonty and Romph. Motion by Lefonty seconded by Administrators Present: Gar­ Verlinde to adopt the High rett. Jansma Dugan. Pronger School. Middle School and Rich. Goossen. Barber Boysen Elementary school handbooks as and Perry. written. Yeos: All. AAotion: Car­ Adoption of Agenda Motion ried. The emergency procedure by Verline, seconded by provisions will be reviewed Siebesma to adopt the Agendo Tuition Rotes AAotion by os presented. Yeas: All. AAotion: Thaler seconded by Romph to Carried. set the tuition rates at the max Approval of Minutes - Motion imum of $97 93 for Elementary by Siebesma. seconded by and $217.85 maximum for Romph to approve the minutes Secondary. Yeos: All. AAotion: of the Regular Meeting October Carried. 9 1989 and the Special Meeting Approval of Tuition Special Ed of October 30. 1989 as written Students AAotion by Romph. Yeas: All. Motion: Carried. seconded by Williamson to op Financial Reports - Approval prove payment of tuition for of Bills - Motion by Thaler, Special Education student pro­ seconded by Lefonty to approve gram for the 1989-90 school year the bills for October. 1989 in the with 4 to Caledonia. 2 to Grand amount of $1,318,963.13. Yeas Rapids and 9 to Kent Occupa­ Von Elst, Siebesma, Thaler. tional Skills High School ad­ Verlinde, Williamson. Romph ministered through Wyoming and Lefonty. Motion Carried. Public Schools. Yeos: All. AAo­ Public Input • None Dare Program - Police Chief tion: Carried. Personnel Motion by Shoemaker mode a presentation Siebesma. seconded by Romph of the Drug Abuse Resistance to accept the resignation of Mr. Education program as it is being Craig Rossmon as requested in implemented into our pre his letter of October 16, 1989. middle school class. Thanks wos Appreciation was extended to extended to Chief Shoemaker, Mr. Rossman for his two years the Village and the P.E.T. group service to the District. Yeas: All. from the Board. Alternative High School - Mr. Motion: Carried. Motion by Williamson, Mun joy and Mr. Dugan gave a seconded by Thaler to accept the presentation on the Alternative resignation of Mr. William High School and reported on the Southworth effective as of methods and proaress concern­ November 17. 1989 as submitted ing this area. The Board ex­ pressed their appreciation for in his letter of November 7, 1989. The Board expressed ap­ the report. preciation to Mr. Southworth for Pay to Participate - AAotion by his eleven years service to the Siebesma. seconded by Romph J Middle Villa Inn V 20th Annual Bountiful Thursday, November 23rd serving Noon ’til 6 p.m. BUFFET INCLUDES: Carved Turkey, Fried Shrimp, Baked Ham, Candied Yams, Stuffing, Potatoes and Gravy, Vegetable, Gourmet Table. Go Back for Refills as often as you like and you don’t have to do the dishes! (Regular menu also available). For Reservations Cail... DISCOVER THE GREEN LAKE INN Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner DINNER SPECIALS AFTER 4 P.M. •TUESDAY NITE - BURRITO Buy 1 2nd One ts Price WEDNESDAY NITE - PIZZA Buy 1 2nd One is * Price FRIDAY NITE - COD DINNER Saturday, Nov. 25th: SWISS STEAK DINNER SC 25 SPECIAL O Includes vegetable, roll & butter, and choice of potato CLOSED THANKSGIVING SPECIALS EVERY DAY!------------Large Groups Welcome - Please Phone Ahead 891-1201 586 145th Street. Green Lake A fl items available to go!! 0PEf7 7-3 MONDAY; 7-9 TUESDAY-THURSDAY * I 7*1 0 FRIDAY & SATURDAY District. Yeas: All. Motion: Carried AAotion by Thaler, seconded by Romph to approve a teaching contract for Mr. Patrick McHugh for the 1989-90 year pending his release from Allegan High School District. Yeas All. AAo­ tion Carried. Mr McHughes assignment will be math science or math. Pool Salaries - AAotion by Romph. seconded by Williamson to accept the recommendation of the Personnel Committee with the exception of the second year compensation for the Pool Direc­ tor s position and salary effec tive 11/13 89. Yeas: All. AAotion Carried Motion by Siebesma. second­ ed by Verlinde that the Person­ nel Committtee s recommenda­ tion for WSI to be set at $6 00 + 33 (5*6%) equals $6 33 and Lifeguard at $5.50 ♦ 30x (5%%) equals $5 80 Yeos All. Motion: Carried Snowmobile Trail Request Motion by Verlinde seconded by Thaler that the Board of Educa tton approve a contract with the Western Michigan Snowmobile Trail to permit the snowmobile trail to cross school property at Moe Road and that the Superintendent and Board Presi­ dent be outhomed to sign the agreement. Yeas: 5 members Nays: Siebsma and Romph. AAo­ tion: Carried. Reinstatement of Freshman Volleyball - AAotion by Verlinde. seconded by Williamson that the Board of Education approve the reinstatement of Girl's 9th grade volleyball for the 1989 90 year Yeas All. AAotion: Carried. Administrative Reports Ad­ ministrators reports were received from each administrator. Adjournment AAotion by Williamson to adjourn at 10 58 p.m., seconded by Romph Yeas All. AAotion Carried. James Verlinde. Secretory Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education (11/21) CLOSED SUNDAY green LAKE VLlvE 795-3640 or 891-1287 Adults Children Under 10 Children Under 3 $9.50 M.95 FREE Middle Villa Inn \^t �Page 12 I The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I November 21, 1989 ‘West’ students see ‘interaction’ first hand ' J-Ad Graphics News Service Armed with name tags, long-sleeved shirts and pants and several new words learned just for the occasion, third graders from West Elementary Schoolo in Middleville journeyed to the Howard Christensen Nature Center earlier this month. The children had learned about interaction of living things while in the classroom, so they were able to observe for themselves, with the help of interpretive teaches from the center. The field trip, with the title "The Web of Life,” came after the youngsters had learned how living things use, share and recycle natural substances found in nature, such as food, water and oxygen. They learned examples of interaction, such as plants giving off carbon dioxide that plants use in food production or insects that use plants for shelter. Albert W. Blain _______________ GRAND RAPIDS - Albert W. Blain, 79 of Grand Rapids passed away Monday, Novem­ ber 13, 1989 at Pennock Hospital. Hastings. Mr. Blain was bom on August 24, 1910 in Alba, the son of Grover C. and Alma (White) Blain. He was married to Irene E. Karrar on October 25, 1944. He was employed at E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings Mr. Blain is survived by his wife, Irene E. Blain; one daughter, Mrs. Steven (Margene) Blashkiw of A interpretive teacher at the Howard Christianson Nature Center shows third graders from West Elementary how things in nature interact. Each student was asked also asked to show three examples in nature in which organisms are benefitting other organ­ isms or are receiving benefits from others. The eight new words they learned all could be applied to activities on the field trip. Cooperation, pollination, competition, dependence, nutrient, decomposer, habitat and community all have meaning in understanding the interaction process. Sack lunches were the order of the day for the youngsters, with the party bringing enough trash bags for any refuse they made to take back to their school. After spending the day in the field with the children and seeing what they learned in the classrooms, the teachers were given wildlife activity packets and classroom post­ ers. The packets included several nature study reinformement activities and sources of more educational materials. ‘Love Light’ to perform at 4 Caledonia Christian Church O'N CLlfi FAMILY HAIRSTYLES 4 r 3 VICKIE RYNBRANDT (616) 795-9250 1711 BRIGGS N . MIDDLEVILLE. Ml 3 9 miles east ot Wayland on Briggs Rd overlooks Bartow Lake g miles South and West ot MtdOevilie <XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX\XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXg Middleville; five grandchil­ dren; two sisters, Mrs. Margaret F.owand of Big Rapids and Mrs. Irma M. Lancaster of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held Wednesday. November 15 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville with Rev. Lynn Wagner officiating. Burial was at the Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thornap­ ple Manor. VILLAGE of CALEDONIA SUMMARY of COUNCIL MINUTES Regular Meeting November 13. 1989 The regulor meeting of the Caledonia Village Council was called to order with all members present except Erskine. Several guests were present. Minutes and financial report were approved as printed. Bills of the month were approved for payment. Three building permits were issued during October Motion by DeVries seconded by Berencsi to table action on the Kent County Solid Waste Management Plan. Carried. Motion by Berencsi seconded by Kidder to approve the annual blanket permit to Michigan Bell Telephone. Carried. Sanitary Sewer Use Ordinance No. 89-3 to amend the current Ordinance was offered by Kegerreis. seconded by Soules. Ayes: all. Ordinance declared adopted. Motion by Soules, seconded by DeVries to grant permission for the Christmas Parade on December 9. 1989. Carried Mo­ tion by Kegerreis seconded by Soules to donate $100.00 for the Parade. Carried Items discussed were Quigley and Dettman houses. Penn Cen­ tral lease; Miss Dig Community Development Grant funds, and the library awning Village Primary election will be February 19 1990 Nominating petitions for the of­ fices of President. Clerk. Treasurer. Assessor and three Trustees may be obtained at the office of the Village Clerk at 243 Maple in Caledonia Petitions must be filed no later than 4 00 p.m December 19. 1989 Meeting adjourned at 9 32 p.m. Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (11/21) THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP Synopsis of Board Minutes As part of getting ready to take a field trip, the students made animals out of peanut butter clay. Travis Martin made a turkey that his classmate seems to like. <?> Obituaries “Love Light,” a group of about 50 high school singers, will perform at the 6 p.m. ser­ vice Sunday at the Caledonia Christian Reformed Church. The Caledonia Christian Reformed Church is located at 9957 Cherry Valley Ave., Caledonia. The group, led by Cheryl Baar, is from the Peace Reformed Church. Sun & News 795-3345 November 13, 1989 Regular meeting called at 7.05 p.m. Board Members Present-5. Others-12. Minutes approved as printed Printed bills in the amount of $15,980.14 approved by roll coll vote. Motion passed unanimously to adopt the on-site septic tank in­ spection procedure as written. Motion passed to enter into an agreement with Barry County YMCA to provide $2500 for the Township fiscal year 90-91. Motion passes unanimously re-appointing Mark Sevald, Barry Swanson and Frank Brown to the Township Planning Commission. Motion passed allowed Cravero typing invoice with any further services requiring prior approval. Motion passes unanimously approving a software package for the Clerk at the lowest possi ble price. Motion passed unanimously accepting amendments to the 89 90 budget Meeting adjourned at 11:15 p.m. Donna Kenyon, Clerk (11/21) �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / November 21, 1989 I Page 13 Two Middleville families ‘think turkey’ all year by Jean Gallup Staff Writer MIDDLEVILLE - Thanks­ giving is a time to give thanks. It also is called “Turkey Day" by many because the traditional fare served on that day is turkey with the stuffing and all the rest ot the “trimmings." Through the years, Thanksgiving could be counted on as the one day of the year when the huge birds would be served for the mid­ day meal. But to a pair of Middleville families, turkeys are not thought of once a year, but every day. Ken and Sally Postma and Ed and Janine Mayhew live turkeys. Ken owns Postma Hog and Turkey Farm and with Ed as farm manager raises 40,000 to 50,000 turkeys a year. Ken has been in the business for about 20 years since he went to work for Henry Smith of Middleville. He brought "Smitty" out in 1974 to go on his own. Ed, now 33, started working in turkeys when he was 13, and stayed with Postma with the exception of four years served in the U. S. Army. With his discharge in February 1977, Ed went straight back into the work he liked. The two men are the only workers on the farm, with the exception of part-time help, when needed. "All of my brothers have helped in the turkey business at one time or another," Ed said. The other five boys in the Mayhew family are J.R., Rick, Kevin, Brad and Wade. "I'm the only one who was smart, or dumb, enough to stay in it," he said with a laugh. "When I broke my hand (earlier this fall) J.R. helped for about a month," he remarked. Janine has been employed for 14 years at Luther Village, where she is the food services director, and uses a lot of turkey in the menus for the residents. "My husband raised them; I cook them. I always tell them that," she says with a grin. She uses turkey in so many ways, she says the seniors are "getting on to her." "They know if it’s chicken chow mein; it’s turkey. We have chicken dinners; it’s turkey," she joked. Returning to the serious side of her business, Janine says, "But, they do like it. and it’s high in protein, low in cholesterol, low in salt and has very little fat. It's ideal for older people." Raising the gobblers is a challenge the two farmers seem to enjoy. They are both quiet men, with little talking between them, but they both have a sly sense of humor. In the "finishing barn" where the turkeys spend about 12 weeks gaining weight, one is struck that in the sea of white, hundreds of small black eyes are the only thing to draw attention. "Yes, we count the eyes and divide by two to get a count of the birds," said Ed with just a hint of a smile. When Ken walked away without a word, Ed looked after him and said "He’s going in the house to get a jacket." Appearing from the house, Ken was indeed wearing a windbreaker. The entire output of turkeys raised on the Postma farm are all sold to Bil-Mar of Borculo, where they are processed into turkey ham, sausage, and franks. "They do package some as breast and leg and thigh meat," Ed said. The hardest part of raising the birds is "keeping ’em healthy. But the last couple of years, that hasn’t been a problem," Ken reports. "And, getting them off to a good start," he said, nodding toward Ed. "That’s hard work, so I let Ed do it." "Well," Ed said, "that’s more the hatchery than me." "Yeah," Ken agreed. "When you get a good flock, you're all right. A bad flock is hard." A poor flock will need more attention than normal. "You can tell right away. They just seem weak," Ed commented. A new flock of 10,000 just-hatched turkeys then were delivered to the brooder barn at Ed's place on Stimpson Road a mile or so out of Middleville. "That’s why I brought that house," Ed said. They are cared for there for six or seven weeks, and are then transferred to the finishing barns at Post mas on 108th Street, where they put on weight until they reach 30 to 31 pounds, Ken noted. Loading turkeys on semi rucks to ship to Bil-Mar is hard work, with many scratches taken when handling the 1,000 to 1,500 birds a day for a week. "Loading the big ones is hard," Ken said, "but it doesn’t last long." "It's kind of fun watching 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 • Let­ ter must include the signature, address and telephone number of the writer. The writer's name will be published. • All letters should be written in good tastes. Letters which are libelous or defamatory should not be submit­ ted. We reserve the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling & punctuation. them grow, but it’s that way with anything - hogs or turkeys," he said. The two also raise pigs, with 300 to 400 of various sizes at the farm now. Ken explains his philos­ ophy on farming, which works for him and Ed. "If one man can build a house in 100 hours, that doesn’t mean 100 men can build a house in one hour. The more help you have, the less efficiency you have." Ken and Sally have no children, but raised two girls, Kathy and Tonya, who are now grown and have children of their own. Ed and Janine are the parents of three children, Josh,10, Amanda, 4, and Adam, 1. Turkeys are very flighy so Ed Mayhew (left) moves very slowly when looking over a bird. 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For recep­ tions reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110.________ FOR RENT: 2 bedroom main floor apartment, $325 per month plus deposit No pets. 795-3532 or 795-7722, Middleville area. For Sale Automotive ’81 DODGE COLT: new tires, new exhaust system, high mileage, looks good, runs good, 4-spccd, $850. 795-7794. Fann WANTED: standing limber, will log with horses or skidder. 517/852-9040. Hughes Logging-__________________ FOR SALE (or lease) Regis­ tered, purebred Arabian marc. Bay, gorgeous head, gentle disposition, rides well. Produced several beautiful foals. We are retaining her latest filly and retir­ ing her from our breeding prog ram. She is linebred ♦Raffles and double •Nizzam. Bred for 1990 foal toG.C. Dark Star, registered purebred Arabian stallion, 100% Al Khamsa. Price $2,600 (terms) Phone. 698-6737 after 6pm or weekends any time. Community Notices ALA TEEN New reeling 7 p.m., Tuesday nights at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. Wanted WANTED: Deer hides, T & W. Call 868-6300 or 795-9013. THANK YOU V.F.W. We wish to thank the Middle­ ville V.F.W. Post 7548 for the beds, wheel chair and the other supplies that helped us care for Simon in his home. Your equip­ ment helped to make Simon more comfortable. We will always be greatful to our local V.F.W. for helping us get through this year. The Simon Maichcle Family Business Services COOK’S CARPET CLEAN­ ING offers a Thanksgiving Gift Certificate for your sweetheart Surprise her and bless her with clean carpets and upholstery. Call Sandy for details 795-9337.___________ SNOWPLOWING: per job or yearly contract, reasonable rales. Call 891-8750. Help Wanted SEWING OPERATORS: training Incentive bonus. Will train, good benefits, first shift, call 616/792-2222 or apply In person at Kessler, Inc., 801 S. Main, Wayland, MI. WAREHOUSE POSITION: A leader in the thermoplastic injec­ tion industry has an opening for a DRIVER/CLERK in our wart house operation. Position includes pickups and deliveries, computer data entry, preparing and processing UPS shipments and miccllaneous duties assigned. This is a first shift position. Benefits include tuition reimbursement, profit sharing, pension program and health and life insurance. Please send resume and school records to: Ad #441, c/o The Sun and News, P.O. Box B, Hastings, MI, 49058. time forgiving thanks Help Wanted APPEAR IN TV COMMER­ CIALS: all types needed. All ages, earn big money, Regal Incorporated, 1-800-962-5644 call now! EASY WORK! Excellent pay! Assemble products at home. Call for information. 504-641-8003 Ext 6149. PLASTIC MOLDING PLANT Has need for a MOLD­ ING UTILITY person. This position involves the handling of raw materials in an injection molding operation. Benefits include tuition reimbursement, profit sharing, pension program and health and life insurance. Overtime is also required. If you are interested, send your resume and school records to: Ad #4^7, c/o of The Sun and News, P.O. Box B, Hastings, MI, 49058. PLASTIC MOLDING PLANT Has a need for a SETUP person. This position involves the setting of molds and machine parameters in an injec­ tion molding operation. Benefits include tuition reimbursement, profit sharing, pension program, and health and life insurance. Overtime is required. If you are interested, send your resume and school records to: Ad #438, c/o The Sun and News, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml, 49058.________ PLASTIC MOLDING TECH­ NICIAN: A leader in the injec­ tion molding industry has an opportunity for a highly skilled MOLDING TECHNICIAN to join our team to help us grow and prosper. Person selected will have developed excellent skills in the art and science if establish­ ing proper molding parameters to obtain excellent quality and productivity. This person will be responsible for the hands on job sampling and debugging all new molds, engineering changes, fine tuning present molds and training associates in the urt and science of molding. An attitude and aptitude for excellent quality and productivity is required. Excellent people skills, commu­ nitcation skills and project management skills are required. If you have all of these skills and arc anxious to do your thing in an exciting people oriented atmo­ sphere, send you resume, school records and references to: Ad #440, c/o The Sun and News, P.O. Box B, Hastings, MI, 49058.____________________ PLASTIC TECHNICIAN: A leader in the thermoplastic molding industry has an oppor­ tunity for a skilled technician. Person selected will have skills in the art and science of injection molding to obtain excellent quality and productivity. Person will be responsible for trou­ bleshooting and training and will answer to the General Forman. Benefits include reimbursement, profit sharing, pension program end health and life insurance. Please send resume, school records, and salary requirements to: Ad #439, c/o The Sun and News, P.O. Box B, Hastings, MI, 49058.________________ Legal Notice VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA COUNTY OF KENT, MICHIGAN At o meeting of the Village Council of the Village of Caledonia Kent County. Michigan held at the Township and Village Holl. Emmons Street, Caledonia. Michigan, on the 13th day of November 1989 at 7.30 p.m. Present: Klover. Berencsi. DeVries, Kegerreis, Kidder. Soules, Shook. Cherry. Absent Erskine The following ordinance was offered by Kegerreis and seconded by Soules: ORDINANCE NO. 89-3 SANITARY SEWER USE ORDINANCE AN ORDINANCE requiring connection of certain lands to the Village of Caledonia sanitary sewer system: regulating the use of public and private sewers and drains and private sewage disposal; regulating the discharge of waters and wastes into the Village of Caledonia sanitary sewer system: and pro­ viding penalties for violations of this ordinance. THE VILLAGE OF CALEDONIA ORDAINS: Section 1. Required Con­ nection to Sanitary Sewer System. The owner of ony house, building or property used for human occupancy, employment, recreation or other purposes situated within the Village of Caledonia and abutting on ony street, alley or right of way in which there is a public sanitary sewer, is hereby required at his expense to install suitable toilet facilities therein, and to connect such facilities directly to the pro­ per public sanitary sewer in ac­ cordance with the provisions of all applicable Village or­ dinances. where the public sanitary sewer is within 100 feet of the nearest property line of the property on which any such house or building is located. Such connection to the public sanitary sewer system shall take place not later than 120 days after the date of written notice of such required connection. Section 2. Unlawful Disposal of Wastes. It shall be unlawful for any person to place, deposit or permit to be placed or deposited in any un­ sanitary manner upon any public or private property within the Village of Caledonia or on any lands or premises under the jurisdiction of the Village, any human or animal excrement, garbage or other objectionable waste Section 3. Unlawful Dtacfearga of Wastes. It shall be unlawful for ony person to discharge to ony natural outlet, drain, pipe or other facility or place within the Village or on any lands or premises under the jurisdiction of the Village, ony sanitary sewage, industrial waste or other polluted waters or waters, except whore suitable treatment thereof has been provided in accordance with provisions of this ordinance 09 -- 9-9--- A | |wwTia 1 - - -U 4 ft « -<jecwni fttyrtr Sewage FuMUea. Except as provided in this ordinance, it RECEPTIONIST/ shall be unlawful for any person SECRETARY Full-service to construct, use or maintain any Grand Rapids law firm looking to fill pan time position M its new Caledonia office. Neat appearance and pleasant person­ ality required, as well as a typing speed of 60 words pm. Hours are from 8:30am to noon on Mondays and Fndays, and 4pm to 8pm on Wednesdays. To arrange an interview, please send your resume immediately to Victoria L Kobza, Mika, Meyers, Beckett and Jones, Suite 700,200 Ottawa Ave. NW, Grand Rapids, ML 49503. Inter­ views will be held at the Caledo­ nia office Miscellaneous TRADE DEER SKINS: for gloves or cash, Wildlife Taxidermy, 795-9686. WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 septic tank, cesspool, privy, privy vault or other facility in­ tended or used for the disposal of sanitary sewage or other ob­ jectionable waste Sectfea 8. Reports on Dtocborge of Waste*. The Village Council or its represen totrves may require ony person who applies for or receives sanitary sewer service from the Village of Coiedomc somtory sewer system to furnish to rhe Village the following reports and other information: (1) An accurate writton state­ ment sotting forth the nature of the use or enterprise from which the wastes originate. the source and amount of water used the amount of water to be discharg­ ed and rhe present or expected physical chemical bacterial, rodtooctive or other pertinent characteristics of the wastes (2) A plan, drawing or map of rhe building, works or complex with each outfall or discharge to the surface waters sanitary sewer system, natural water­ course or groundwaters describ­ ed and the waste stream identified (3) Reports based on accurate sample testing showing all ap­ propriate characteristics of the wastes, such testing to be ac­ complished on a schedule, at locations and according to methods approved by the Village Council. (4) Reports on row materials entering the process or support system, intermediate materials final products and waste by pro ducts to the extent that such matters may affect disposal and control of wastes (5) Reports on the final disposal of specific liquids, solids, sludges, oils, radioactive materials, solvents and other wastes. (6) Notification to the Village regarding any alteration of any industrial process where such alteration would include or negate a process waste or potential waste. The Village Council may re­ quire any person who applies for or receives sanitary sewer ser­ vice to place ony private treat­ ment facilities, process facilities, waste streams or other potential waste disposal problems under the specific supervision and control of per sons certified by the appropriate State or other agency as proper ly qualified to supervise such facilities and discharges. Section 6. Discharge of Storm Waters: No persons shall discharge or cause to be discharged any storm water, surface water, groundwater, roof runoff, subsur face drainage, uncontaminated cooling water or unpolluted in­ dustrial process waters to any sanitary sewer No person shall make any connection of roof downspouts, exterior foundation drains, area drains or other sources of surface runoff or groundwater to a building sewer or building drain which is connected to any public sanitary sewer. Section 7. Storm Sewers. Storm water and all other un­ polluted drainage waters shall be discharged only to such sewers as are specifically designated as storm sewers, or to a natural outlet approved by the appropriate state agency. In­ dustrial cooling water or un­ polluted process waters may be discharged, upon approval of the appropriate State agency, to a storm sewer or natural outlet. Section 8. Discharge Quali­ ty Limit*. Except os herein after provided, no person shall discharge any of the following waters or wastes to any public sewers a) BOO in excess of 200 mg./i. b) COO in excess of 450 mg/l. c) Chlorine demand in excess of 15 mg/l. d) Explosive liquids or solids or gas, gasoline, benzine, naphtha, fuel oil or other flam­ mable waste. e) Garbage not properly shredded (no particle size greater than 1 /2 inch). f) Grease, oils, wax, fol, whether emulsified or not. in ex­ cess of 50 mg/l; or other substances which may solidify or become viscous ot temperatures between 32*F and 150“F g) The following industrial wastes in concentrations above the limitations specified by ap­ propriate State agencies and federal agency guidelines for protection of treatment plants and receiving watercourses and also in excess of limitations set forth in the NF DES permit for the Village of Caledonia sanitary sewer system: Cd, CN. Cr ♦ 6, Cr Total Cu. Fe. Ni. Pb Phenols and Zn, or any other metallic compounds m sufficient quantity to impair the operation of the sewage treatment process h) taert suspended solids or dissolved solids in unusual concentrations. I) Insoluble solid or viscous substances such os but not limited to ashes cinders, sand, mud. straw, shavings, metal, glass tar. loaners, plastics. wood, hair fleshings and the like j) Noxious or malodorous gases such os but not limited to hydrogen suHide, sulphur diox­ ide or oxides of nitrogen and other substances which are or may be public nuisances. k) Substances of pH level less than 5.5 or greater than 9.5. l)Radioactive wastes or isotopes of a half-life or concen­ tration which exceeds limits established by applicable State and federal regulations. m) Suspended solids in excess of 250 mg I. n) Wastes having temperatures less than 32*F or greater than 150*F a) Waters or wastes contain­ ing substances which are not amenable to treatment or reduc tion by the Village sanitary sewage treatment system or which by the system result in the sewoge treatment plant ef­ fluent failing to meet the re­ quirements of other agencies having jurisdiction over discharges to receiving waters. The colors of wastes from materials such as but not limited to dyes inks and vegetable tan­ ning solutions shall be controll­ ed so as to prevent light ab­ sorbency which would interfere with the sanitary sewoge treat ment plant processes or which would prevent analytical deter minations of the nature and quality of the effluent. Section 9. Rejection of Wastes or Required Pretreat­ ment. If ony waters or wastes ore dischn- xi or ore proposed to be disg orged to the public sewer system, where such waters or wastes contain the substances or have the characteristics set forth in Sec­ tion 8 of this Ordinance, and which in the judgment of the Village Council or its represen­ tative may have on adverse or deleterious effect uru.'. the sewoge treatment system, pro­ cesses oquipment or receiving waters or which otherwise create a hazard to life or con­ stitute o public nuisance, the Village Council or its represen­ tative may a) Reject the wastes. b) Require pretreatment to a level defined as normal domestic sewage; c) Require control over the quantities and rates of discharge, d) Require payment to cover the added cost ol handling and treating the wastes not covered by existing sewer system charges or other fees; and e) Require new Industrial customers or industries with significant changes in strength or flow of effluent to submit detailed information to the Village Clerk concerning the proposed flows of effluent. If the Village Council or Its representative permits the pretreotment or equalization of waste flows, the design and In­ stallation of the plants and equipment for such pretreat­ ment shall be subject to the review and approval of the Superintendent A* subject to the requirements of oil op pllcable ordinances, codes, regulations and state low Uctten 10. Mercepter*. Grease, oil and sand intercep­ tors shall be provided when In the opinion of the Superinten­ dent they are necessary lor the proper handling oi liquid wastes containing grease in excessive amounts, or any flammable wastes sond or other harmful ingredients. All interceptors shall be of a type and capacity approved by the Superintendent and shall be located os to be readily and easily accessible lor cleaning and inspection SoctfM 11. Mibtimu of FriUibiaj Traatowawt. where preliminary treatment or flow CONTINUED BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION HALL 9548 Cherry Valley EVERY THURSDAY •:M RUM. Barty Strata WET BASEMENT? f —M-e. nyvirvrr® Z SYSTEM u -J GUARANTEED WA T E RPROOF ING 3e/vtog MtoAigan Sinct 1972 /JBL f ■ J FOR FREE ESTIMATES C*« To// Free 1 800 643 4232 In Grana Raptor 243-7870 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 21, 1989 I Page 15 sampling and testing wastewater discharge and other matters affecting or pertaining lo the Villoge sanitary sewer sy stem Continued from previous poge equalizing facilities ore provided for ony waters of wastes, such facilities shall be maintained continuously in satisfactory and effective operation, by the owner at his own expense Section 16. Connection to Public Sewer. No unauthorized person shall uncover make any connection with or opening into, or use. alter or disturb ony public sewer or appurtenance thereof without first obtaining a written permit from the Villoge Clerk Section 12. Manhole* and Meter*. When required by the Superintendent, the owner of ony property serviced by a building sewer carrying in­ dustrial wastes shall install a suitable control manhole together with such necessary meters ond other appurtenances in the building sewer to facilitate observation sampling and measurement of the wastes Such control monhole when re quired. shall be accessibly ond safely located, ond shall be con­ structed in accordance with plans provided by the Superintendent. The monhole ond appurtenant equipment shall be installed by the owner at hi* own expense Section 17. Application. A property owner or his agent shall make application for a sewer connection permit on a form furnished by the Villoge The application shall be sup piemen ted by plans specif icotions ond other information re­ quired or considered pertinent by the Superintendent or the Villoge Clerk The fee for such application, the inspections related thereto ond other ser­ vices shall be os established from time to time by oction of the Villoge Council Section 13. Measurements. All measurements tests ond analysis of the characteristics of waters and wastes shall be determined in accordance with the most recent edition of "Stan­ dard Methods for the Examina­ tion of Water and Sewage ’ ond shall be determined ot the con trol manhole provided for such purpose or upon suitable samples token at the control manhole. In the event that no control manhole has been re­ quired, the control manhole shall be deemed to be the downstream manhole in the public sewer nearest the point at which the building sewer is con­ nected Sampling shall be car ried out by customarily accepted methods, so as the reflect the ef­ fect of constituents upon the sewage system and to deter­ mine the existence of hazards to life and property Section 14. Agreements for Treatment of Wastes. No pro­ vision of this Ordlnonce shall be construed as preventing any special agreement or arrange ment between the Village of Caledonia ond any industrial customer of the Village sanitary sewer system whereby on in­ dustrial waste of unusual strength or character may be ac­ cepted by the Village for treat­ ment, subject to payment by the customer of the cost for such treatment. Section IS. Inspection*. Employees and agents of the Village, the Michigan Depart­ ment of Natural Resources, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and other appropriate agencies shall have the right to enter all properties for the pur­ pose of inspecting, measuring. Section IS. Cost* and Other Ordinance*. All costs ond expenses relating to the in­ stallation ond connection of a building sewer to the Villoge of Caledonia sewer system shall be borne entirely by the property owner The owner shall indem nify the Villoge from any loss or damage that may directly or in­ directly result from or arise out of the installation of the building sewer or other such activity. All matter* pertaining to connec­ tion* to the public sewer system shall comply with ond be subject to the provisions of the Villoge of Caledonia sewer connection ordinance ond other applicable Villoge ordinances Section 19. Building Sewer. A separate ond independent building sewer shall be provided for every building, except where one building is located at the reor of another building on on interior lot ond where no private sewer is available or con be con­ structed to the reor building through ony adjoining lands, the building sewer from the front building may be extended to the reor building and both building sewers may then be considered as one building sewer. Old building sewers may be used for new buildings only when the Superintendent has determined that such sewers meet all re­ quirements of this Ordinance and the Village Sewer Connec­ tion Ordinance. Section 20. Construction Requirement*. The size, slope ond alignment of a building sewer, the materials of con­ struction thereof and the methods to be used in ex­ cavating. placing of pipe, join­ ting. testing ond backfilling of POST BUILDINGS ERECTED OR MATERIALS PACKAGE! CALL CARLISLE CASHWAY LUMBER AND SAVE 1-800*669-5603 or 455-5629 trenches shall all conform to the requirements of all applicable Villoge codes ond ordinances. In the absence of such provisions, the materials and procedures set forth in applicable specifica­ tion* of the A.S.T.M. ond the W.P.C.F. Manual of Practice No. 9 shall be complied with Section 21. Specification* for Building Sewers. Whenever possible the building sewer shall be brought to the building at on elevation below the basement floor In all buildings in which any building drain is too low to permit gravity flow to the public sewer sanitary sewage earned by such building drain shall be lifted by on approved means and then discharged to the building sewer The connection of the building sewer into the public sewer shall be mooe gas tight and water tight and shall other­ wise conform to the Villoge Building Code ond Plumbing Code and all other codes regulation* and ordinances of the Villoge. Section 22. Inspection* and Excavations. The opplicant for a sewer permit shall notify the Superintendent when the building sewer is ready for in­ spection ond for connection to the public sewer The connection to the public sewer shall be ac­ complished only under the supervision of the Superinten­ dent or his representative. All excavations for building sewer installations shall be adequately guarded with barricades and lights Streets, sidewalks, parkways and other public pro­ perty disturbed in the course of the excavation ond other work shall be restored in a manner ond to on extent satisfactory to the Superintendent. Section 23. Capacity for Treatment of Waste*. No con­ nections to the public sewer system shall be permitted unless there is capacity available in downstream sewers, pumping stations, interceptors, force mains and treatment facilities. Section 24. Private Sewage Disposal. Where a public sanitary sewer is not available under the provisions of this or dinano the building sewer shall be connected to a private sewage disposal system comply­ ing with all requirements of this ordinance, the Kent County Health Department, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources ond other State and local agencies having jurisdiction. Section 25. Permit. Before commencing construction of a private sewage disposal system, the property owner shall first obtain a written permit issued by the Village Clerk. The ap­ plication for such permit shall be set forth on a form furnished by the Villoge. The applicant shall supplement the application with any plans, specifications and other information deemed necessary by the Superintendent or the Villoge Clerk. A fee in an amount determined by the Villoge Council shall be paid to the Villoge Clerk at the time of filing of the application. Section 26. Installation of Private Sewage Disposal System. Installation of any private sewage disposal system shall be accomplished to the satisfaction of the Superinten­ dent. Any permit for such in­ stallation shall not be fully effec­ tive until the completion of satisfactory installation of the . private sewage disposal system. The Superintendent shall have the right to inspect the work at any stage of construction. When the work is ready for final in­ spection the opplicant shall notify the Village Clerk before ony underground portions ore covered Section 27. Construction of Private Sewage Disposal System. The type capacity location and layout of a private sewage disposal system shall comply with all requirements of the Superintendent. No permit shall be issued for any private sewage disposal system employ­ ing subsurface soil absorption facilities where the area of the lot or parcel of land is less than 6,500 square feet. No septic tank or other sewage disposal facility shall be permitted to discharge to any public sewer or natural outlet. When a public sanitary sewer becomes available to any property served by a private sewage disposal system, os pro­ vided under the terms of this or­ dinance. a direct connection shall be mode to the public sewer in compliance with this and other applicable or­ dinances, and ony septic tank and other private sewage disposal facilities shall then be abandoned and filled with suitable material. Such connec­ tion shall be made within the period of time specified by this Ordinance. Section 28. Maintenance and Operation. Any private sewage disposal facility shall be operated and maintained in a satisfactory manner at all times, at no expense to the Village. Section 29. Damage* to Sewer System. No person sholl maliciously, willfully or negligently break, damage, destroy, uncover, deface or tamper with any structure, ap­ purtenance or equipment which is a part of the public sewer or the Village public sewer system. Any person violating this provi­ sion shall upon conviction be guilty of a misdemeanor. Section 30. Inspection. The Superintendent and other duly authorized employees, agents and representatives of the Village bearing proper iden­ tification shall be permitted to enter upon all lands and proper­ ties for the purpose of inspec­ tion, observation, measure­ ment, sampling and testing in accordance with the privisions of this Ordinance. Such persons shall not, however, have authority to inquire into any pro­ cesses except to the extent that such processes relate to or af­ fect the kind and source of discharge to the public sewers, waterways or other portions of this Village sewer system. Section 31. Maintenance of Individual Sewer Service. The property owner shall install and maintain at his expense that port of the sewer service from the public sewer main to the lot line, property line or easement line, as well as that part of the sewer service from the lot line, property line or easement line to the building or other premises. The size and slope of building sewers shall be subject to the approval of the Superintendent and be in accordance with ap­ plicable ordinances. Section 32. Discontinuance of Service. Applications may be cancelled or sewer service discontinued by the Villoge for violation of any rule, regulation, ordinance or co."»d it ion of service ond also for ony misrepresenta­ tion in rhe application for sewer service, for non-payment of bills for such service or for improper or unsuitable service pipes or fixtures or failure to keep the same in a suitable state of repair Section 33. Interruptions of Service. The Village shall make all reasonable effort* to ovoid interruptions of service. When any such interruption occurs the Village will endeavor to reestablish service a* soon as reasonably possible. Whenever service is interrupted for pur­ poses of working on the collec­ tion of treatment system all customer* affected by such in­ terruption will be notified m ad­ vance whenever it is reasonably possible to do so. Section 34. Claims. The Village sholl not be held respon­ sible for claims mode against it by reason of harm or damage to ony moms or service pipes or by reason of ony other interruption of sewer service, nor sholl ony person be entitled to damages or ony refund of payments or other amounts. Section 35. Violations of Ordinance. Any violation of this Ordinance is declared to be a public nuisance and the Villoge may enforce the same by injunc­ tion or other remedy including the right to correct the violation ond charge the property owner or other responsible person therefore. Such charge may be collected in the same manner as sewer service charges imposed against the premises Section 36. Penalties. Any person convicted of a violation of any provision of this Or dinonce sholl be punished by a fine of not more than $500 or by imprisonment of not more than 90 days or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day during which ony violation sholl con­ tinue shall be deemed a separate offense. Any person violating any of the provision* of this Ordinance shall be liable for ony expense, loss or damage sustained by the Villoge or others by reason of such violation. Section 37. Definitions. Unless the context specifically indicates otherwise, the mean ing of words ond terms used in this ordinance shall be os follows: 1) BOO (biochemical oxygen demand) means the quantity of oxidation of organic matter under standard laboratory pro­ cedure in five days at 20*C. ex­ pressed in milligrams per liter. 2) Building sewer means that sewer pipe extending from the building drain to the public sewer or other place of disposal. 3) Industrial wastes means the liquid wastes from industrial or manufacturing processes or from trades or businesses, as distinguished from segregated domestic strength wastes or wastes from sanitary conveniences. 4) Natural outlet means ony outlet into a watercourse, pond, ditch, lake or other body of sur­ face water or groundwater. 5) NPDES permit means the permit issued pursuant to the national pollution discharge elimination system for the discharge of wastewater into the waters of the State. 6) Person means any in­ dividual, firm, company, association, society, corporation or group. 7) Pretreatment means the treatment of extra strength in­ dustrial wastewater flows in privately owned treatment facilities prior to discharge into publicly owned sewage works or systems. 8) Public sewer means a sewer in which all owners of abutting lands have equal rights ond is controlled by public authority 9) Sanitary sewer means a sewer which carries sewage into which storm, surface and groundwaters ore not inten­ tionally admitted 10) Sewage mean* a combina­ tion of the water-carried wastes from residences, business buildings institution* ond in­ dustrial establishments, together with such ground­ water surface water and storm waters as may be present. 11) Superintendent means the Superintendent of the Village sewer system or his authorized deputy agent or representative. Section 38. Sever ability. The invalidity of ony port of this ordinance shall not affect the validity of ony other part thereof which con be gJven effect without such invalid part or parts. Section 39. Repeal. Section 40. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall become ef­ fective immediately upon its publication or upon the publico tion of a summary of its provi­ sions in a local newspaper of general circulation In the Village Ayes: All Noys; None. ORDINANCE DECLARED ADOPTED Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (11/21) WE'RE HUNTING for DEER HIDES! % *5 Each or Deer Skin Gloves W& moke jerky, salami, summbr Sausage, & hot dogs at both locations. Processing done in Caledonia only! Other services available al both locations. Moline Locker 877-4602 Caledonia (Corner of Kraft & 100th) 891-8940 The Villoge of Caledonia Sewer Use Ordinance adopted February 14. 1978. the amendment thereto adopted June 12. 1978 and all other amendments thereto ore hereby repealed All other or­ dinances or part* thereof in con­ flict with this ordinance are to the extent of ony such conflict hereby repealed �Page 16 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I November 21, 1989 FARO’S ITALIAN Volunteers still needed for Boosters fund-raiser Media All-Stars to play hometown ‘has-beens’ MIDDLEVILLE - Famous media types who travel the circuit challenging out-ofshape former high school stars and lesser luminaries in the athletic galaxy will play in a Media All Star vs. The Hometown Over-The-Hill Gang basketball game next week. The players are set and some “not-so-spring chicken" cheerleaders are ready to urge them on, in the TK Athletic Boosters-sponsored event that will start at 6:15 p.m. next week Thursday at the TK High School gym. All that is missing are volunteers to sign up at the Middle School lounge on Monday, Nov. 27, at 7 p.m. for such tasks at ticket­ taking, and concession work. A chance to meet and talk Middleville's Finest ' 117 W. Main, Middleville, Ml Phone 795-7911 OPEN 7 NIGHTS Sun. thru Thurs. 3:30 to 11 p.m. Fri. A sat. 3:30 to 12:30 am. Two Pizzas for One Special Price 9 A s Save up to 70% on Second Pizza Good only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday & Saturday) (2) Small 10" litem......... s750 (2) Small 10" 3 items (2) small 10" deluxe .... s950 . . .$1250 with Dennis Sutton and Kevin Reynolds of radio station WCUZ and others of silimar ilk should be attraction enough for some Middlevillians to volunteer a few hours of their time, organizers say. The roster includes Thom Ellis, singer, from Caledonia, Robert J. Wright and Danny Douglas from radio station WKLQ, Bill Blett and Frank Jenks from WJFM, Brain Borbat from WLHT and Jeff Morton from WGRD, along with Jason Hill and Tom Cleary from WZZM-TV 13. Reynolds would not issue any challenge to the locals. For instance, he did not call them a team that was full of wimps, wusses and wienies. Rut he did say his team had never been defeated by the entertain during the evening, Middleville team. And, he trying to keep a straight face, said it in a smart-alecky way. or maybe with eyes rolling Besides the big draw of the heaven-ward. media stars, there is the Mostly they probably will opportunity to see local desperately hope no one will people who "always got know that those are their picked first" huff and puff and relatives out on the basketball look just like the ones who floor. were never picked for the For the younger crowd, TK team at all. Athletic Director Jeanne Perry Add to that a bevy of has organized a pre-game girls chanting cheerleaders, most of alumni game to start at 6:15 whom have had the benefit of p.m. years of nagging their Remember, you heard it husbands and screaming at their children, promising to here: The best place to be for a riotous evening of enter­ put lung power to work to tainment on Thursday, Nov. exhort their team to victory. Unusual and creative 30, is the high school gym. Ticket prices are $2 for officiating, usually dreaded and condemned by the adults, SI for students. All hometown team, will be proceeds will help fund relied on for this one evening. Boosters’ projects. The TK Jazz band will (2) 14" 1 items $1400 (2) 14" 3 items McFall, West students enjoy singer/storyteller (2) 14" deluxe ★ MONDAY SPECIALS * Antipasto Salad............. spaghetti & Meat Sauce ........... ★ TUESDAY SPECIALS ★ 18x12 Big Pan Pizza ChHH A Tomato Sauce O 3 Add «lM Each Additional Item . * WEDNESDAY SPECIAL * Ham & Cheese Sub & $ _ 00 t£ Includes mayo & lettuce Specials not valid with any other offers or Free Delivery BEST PIZZA AROUND — FASTEST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES! < FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA | LOWELL or MIDDLEVILLE *nv wr, ir* or l a I‘ $900 dfa UTT irxir pizza i 3 i Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop 1 J-Ad Graphics News Service A multi-talented story­ teller and singer entertained at McFall and West Elementary schools earlier this month, with the students "helping" David Stoeri tell stories through song and music. The 45-minute fun time included Stoeri playing the dulcimer, the hammer dulcimer and guitar and banjo, in addition to making "string stories." Traditional folk songs encouraged the children to sing along with Stoeri, who asked for audience part­ icipation. One of the many talented story tellers and musicians available to the schools, Stoeri probably will be asked to return, said Principal Bill Rich. "I think we'd like to have him back," he said. "We were very pleased with him. There were a lot of positive comments from the staff." The storytellers are quite well organized, with most of them attending their own conventions, Rich noted. "One lady we had come here said she had just returned The children's taking part in a song makes it even more fun for them and David Stoeri. He visited West and McFall Elementaries in Middleville. from a convention of storytellers that was held on Halloween night in the cemetery where Lincoln is buried," he said. "With an audience of 5,000 people, the storytellers were telling their scariest stories. "They have quite a network,’ he said of the artists. 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Closed Mon � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/SunandNews_1989-11-28.pdf 5b41010b3a25a98790a1f6c6f3634e78 PDF Text Text ( X Hastings Publ icLibrary Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Middleville, Michigan 49333 118th Year No. 97 / November 28, 1989 Mobile home park project faces one more hurdle in Middleville by Jean Gallup Staff Writer MIDDLEVILLE - A mobile home park that was supposed to be ready for occupancy this spring has one more problem to be solved before construction can start, developers say. The property management firm of T. William Hefferan, developer of Cider Mill Estates, has applied for a permit to install an on-site closed sewer system for the first 50 of the planned 160 units. It has satisfied local and state health departments on all issues but one, said Kit Roon, village manager, at last week's Village Council meeting. The storm water retention pond standards for the entire park call for a system that will handle the worst storm likely in a 25-year period, Roon said. "We re asking for a 50-year storm standard, because the drain commissioner has expressed some concern. The last hurdle for the mobile home park is the storm retention pond," he said. The park is installing the first units with its own sewer system because it is unable to hook up to the village sewage system until the lagoons, which are presently operating over capacity, are expanded. That upgrading of the sewer system will not be finished until the fall of 1990, villages officials have said. Cindy Sage Winters, prop­ erty manager with the company, said she thought the waiting is just about over. "We're waiting for an exchange of letters between the village and the drain commissioner of Barry County (Bob Shaffer). After he gives his approval, the Michigan Deaprtment of Public Health will look it over. "After the state accepts everything, we will then go to the Mobile Home Division of the Commerce Department and get a construction permit," she said. Winters said she "gives high marks for the viHage officials." "Granted, we are all upset it’s not going as fast as we'd like," she said, "but, you can't short circuit the system just to get a quick product. The system is in place to make sure that everyone's interests is looked after, and we’re fine with that. And, we couldn't ask for more cooperation than we got from the people we're working with in Middleville," she commented. "Our company can't say enough good words about the many departments we work with." "So, that's where we're at. We're ready. As soon as we get the permit, we ll go as far as the weather will let us," she explained. When construction is near, Winters will contact people on her waiting list, and will take out ads telling the community what's going on with the project. In other Village Council business last week, having a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission who lives outside the village limits was discussed. — Village President Duane Mill Continued on page 2 Caledonia Community Schools DISTRICT MEAP RESULTS (1989-90) ELEMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH SCHOOL 46.3 34.4 5.6 13.8 47.6 21.3 6.1 25.0 40.6 24.6 5.8 29 98.1 96.9 93 96.3 88.5 97.8 80.6 52.2 68.9 53.7 65.2 46.4 96.9 95.1 86.6 91.7 87 85.6 91.4 77.4 58.5 69.1 56.7 38.1 READING: Scores 3A 2A 2B 1 Ba»ic Teat Comparison Last Year This Year The delivery system work on the Duncan Lake sewer is nearing completion. This is work done on the south side of the lake last week. Duncan Lake sewer system completion temporarily delayed by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Duncan-Lake sewer system will be finished a few months behind schedule because of weather problems, but residents will still be able to hook up next spring, say project engineers. The collection system for the sewer is just about completed, but rain and snow this fall have delayed the treatment system. That will have to wait for spring, when the ground can dry out, said Tony Mourand, project manager from Progressive Architects Engineers and Planners. "The lake residents have been very good about the work being done and Balkema Construction is real consc­ ientious," Mourand pointed out. "As long as most people have a little patience, and give them a little time to clean up, things go very well.” One crew is laying pipe and another crew is following behind, cleaning up the sites, he added. He has been advising those who are "nervous" about the disruption to take a walk to the south side of the lake and look at how nice the finished route looks. "Final seeding and pave­ ment restoration will have to wait for next spring," he said. The sewer system will have about 9,000 feet of collection sewer serving approximately 140 homes the eastern side of the lake. The $715,000 system will include sewer lines, house leads, pumping stations, an interceptor sewer to the treatment site and a lagoon treatment facility. Each taxpayer in the special assessment district will pay $5,000 in 15 yearly install­ ments. Another special assessment district to pay for the Duncan Lake Clean Water Improve­ ment Plan is also set up at Duncan Lake to fund the cleaning of the lake water. Included in the first phase of that plan is a preliminary engineering study of a retention pond for Hannah Creek. Satisfactory Performance Story Information MATH: This Year Last Year SCIENCE: This Year (Gr. 5/8/11) Last Year (Gr. 4/7/10) District pleased with overall results Schools release MEAP scores b> Barbara Gall Staff Writer Caledonia School District Director of Academics Doug Busman said he was pleased with the overall scores erf Caledonia students on this year's Michigan Educational Assessment Test (MEAP) Scores showed improve­ ment in science and math at elemental"}. middle and high school levels, and reading scores improved at the two secondary levels. Elementary reading scores slipped only 1.2 percent on a newlyimplemented reading lest measuring essential reading skills The reading test now re­ quires the students to read tw o kinds of selections. Busman explained One is a story and the other an 'informational'' selection According to the handbook issued by the Michigan State Department of Education, both selections "are represematne of the matenais students are likely to encounter in their classrooms The students are scored separately for each of the two MEAP Continued on page 2 Area chief enjoys teaching DARE J-Ad Graphics materials, he started the "DARE" class at Page. News Service "DARE" stands for Drug MIDDLEVILLE - Police Chief Louis Shoemaker says Abuse Resistance Education he is enjoying teaching a 17- and is taught only by police week program on drug officers. resistance to fifth graders at In 1983 the Los Angles Page Elementary. Police Department with the He says he is benefitting cooperation of the Los from the classes, too. Angles Unified School Shoemaker reported District decided that stopping recently on the progress of the supply of illicit drugs was the relatively new nationwide a nearly impossible task, and anti-substance abuse concept worked out a program to to the Thomapple Kellogg educate children to resist Board of Education. drugs and ultimately stop the When the Parents and demand. Elementary Teachers (PET) The program that emerged and other groups helped was DARE. And now nearly sponsor his training to enable 800 agencies from 45 states him to teach the course, he and the Department of said all he knew about the Defense have already been program was its name. trained in the DARE After spending two program. The program focuses on intensive weeks at the Michigan State Police techniques of peer pressure Academy learning how to resistance, self-management teach the copywrited skills, decision making. problem-solving skills, self­ concept improvement, and value decisions on respect for the law and personal safety. "It's really working out great," Shoemaker said. "I like 17 weeks of repetitive teaching. I stress alcohol and marijuana because they are gateway drugs. When these kids become molders of attitude in the 11th or 12th grades, we will really see results," he predicted. The drug prevention effort is directed at the "exit grade," when the youngsters leave the situation where they stay in "the cocoon of one room to pass classes," Shoemaker explained. "I plan to teach the fifth grade every year." But since talking about drugs and drug abuse is a sometimes sensitive subject, there is a DARE question box DARE Continued on page 2 �.V v.4 ‘si >.f,lb»». V t* f »’ ') n r-- <’’ Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / November 28. 1989 To Keep Kids Off Drugs D A R E You will be hearing more and more about D A R E. Just what is it? The letters D A R E, stand for Drug Abuse Resistance Education, which is a nation-wide program con­ ducted in our school by Chief Louis Shoemaker of the Mid­ dleville Police Department. D A R E, is not a “one-shot deal." but is a program conducted in each fifth grade classroom for one hour each week over a 17-week period. Why is the program focused at fifth grade? Isn’t this very young'’ D A R E, is designed for children at the last grade level in which they are in one classroom with one teacher. Next year those students must face a major transition to middle school (junior high), in which they are required to make more and more individual decisions. This is also the level at which peer pressure becomes more and more intense. Some of the major topics covered in the 17-week program include building self-esteem, taking risks, choices and their consquences, alternatives to drugs, saying “no” and being assertive, handling the stress in your life, the influences of the media and role models. Through DARE.. children are assisted in meeting the pressures of those who would push drugs on them. It guides them in finding appropriate alter­ natives and emphasizes a support system for the student. Mrs. Linda Goosscn. principal of Page Elementary, had this to say, “The students look forward to meeting with Chief Shoemaker He creates a positive communication between police and children, he is approachable. No longer is a police car in front of the scImmiI looked at as oh-oh. someone's in trou­ ble. but great! it's Chief Shoemaker’s day to be here Mr. Shoemaker has developed a natural rapport with the students and offers a very positive role model for them. ” Goosscn added. “The materials used have been carefully screened by the schixil and have been found to be tastefully done and age appropriate.’’ Shoemaker expressed encouragement by the receptiveness of the staff, students and the parents. He stated. ”1 think the program will work — given a couple of years, we will see a difference. D.A.R.E. or any program cannot be a substitute for a supportive home and a caring family.” Would you like to know more or do you have questions regarding the program? We invite you to call your principal, teacher or Chief Shoemaker. Drug abuse is a symptom of a selfish, drop-out society. Do we have a drug problem? If even one child is subjected to drug abuse —- we have a problem. Caring has to help, and we care. Mill Continued from front Thatcher noted that there was no precedent for officials serving on that board once they moved out of the village. However, he said he had no objection to the secretary of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Marge Loew, staying in her position until her term was up. When Trusee Terry Mason asked if his decision was based on an ordinance, Thatcher said no, it was his decision. "But we have people who live outside of the village who work in the village," she protested. "People who are elected or appointed are members of the village, the others work for us," he explained. When Mason pointed out that the police chief lived outside of the village, Thatcher replied, "That’s different, he works for the village (and is not appointed or elected)." Eldon Newmyer, chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission, said "I hate to see her go; she's a good secretary." The council also got its first look at a promotional brochure designed to boost Middleville as a place to live and locate business and industry (see related story). Joel Funk was named as a future full-time police officer for the village, Chief Louis Shoemaker told the council. Funk, 22, is part-time officer in Prairieville and works on dispatch for the county. Funk will be working with the chief and Officer Andy Frantz to acquaint him with his new position. Shoemaker said. "I've had extensive interviews with Joel, and he is extremely eager to come over (here),’ he said. Funk replaces Officer James Ayers, who did not success-fully complete his one-year probationary period. Get Results coll classifieds 795-3345 Police Chief Louis Shoemaker explains the benefits of the DARE program to the Thornapple Kellogg Board of Education, DA R E Continued from front have to be honest with the kids," he said. He recalled that in the early efforts to fight drugs years ago, warnings that were not factual were given by adults in the classroom at all times, he said. "Shy or sensitive questions go into the box. There are some personal sensitive disclosures by the young­ sters," he added."I leave five or 10 minutes at the end of class to read questions. If they are suitable. I’ll discuss them with the class. But, I screen them; some are inappropriate. The children know which papers are theirs, Shoemaker said, so he reads the question and the paper goes into his pocket. If the question isn’t read, it also goes into his pocket. Some fifth graders are very aware of drugs, and know the "lingo," while others are not aware at all. "So, I have to bounce back and forth," he said, "but you DARE to Middleville, and thanked the village council for giving him two weeks to learn the course. "We’ll see the positive effects with these students when they’re in the 11 th and 12th grades, maybe sooner," he said. "We'vegot tochMge He gave special credit to attitudes. Maybe this will do athletic director Jeanne Perry it." for her support in bringing to children and this hurt anti­ substance abuse programs’ credibility. Robin Kidder earns DAR award at Thomapple Kellogg Principal Henry J Dugan of Thornapple Kellogg High School has announced that Robin Kidder has been chosen this year’s recipient of the Daughter of the American Revolution (DAR) Award. This award is one of the greatest honors a senior girl can achieve, Dugan said. The qualifications necessary to gain this honor are patriotism, service, dependability and leadership. Robin, daughter of Bill and Marcia Kidder. 140 Grand Rapids St.. Middleville, was chosen by the faculty from a list of girls nominated by the senior class. Robin has a 3.806 grade point average with majors in English, computers and band, and minors in business, math and science. Basketball, volleyball and track have kept her busy each season of her high school career. As a junior she was chosen the most valuable player in volleyball and received All-Conference honorable mention accolades. Three years of membership in the National Honor Society and four years of service as a class officer gave Robin a well-rounded high school ex­ perience. She held offices during this time, including treasurer for the National Honor Society for a year, president of her class for three years, and treasurer of her class for one year. Four years of band com­ pleted Robin's activities. Her classmates showed their approval of her by elec­ ting her 1989 Homecoming Queen; she served as a Homecoming representative in her freshman year. Robin enjoys camping, fishing, biking and swimming outside of school hours. She babysits in her spare time. The fall of 1990 will find Robin at Davenport College, where she would like to earn an associate degree in accoun­ ting. She eventually hopes to earn a bachelor’s degree. MEAP results released in area-----------------MEAP Continued from front selections, with Caledonia students showing more skill on the story part of the test in all three grade levels. Analyzing the results of the reading lest become more complicated with the two dif­ ferent selections. Busman pointed out. Students in “3A“ did satisfactory work in both the story and information categories. Those in “2A” did well on the story, but did not meet the catena for the in­ formation selection Students in “2B” did well on the information section, but not on the story selection, while those in category “1” did not meet the catena for either Busman noted big overall improvements in science scores this year, pointing out that this test was administered to the same students last year. "These results show the curriculum is changing slowly to meet the MEAP goals,” he said “While the test wasn’t set up to dns e the curriculum totally, we do want to meet the goals outlined by the state in these subject areas.” Lower scores in science at the high school level might result partly from the fact that fewer students are taking science by the 11th grade and many might have forgotten much of what they once knew, be commented. “This is where the MEAP helps us in evaluating our cur­ riculum,” he said. “We know that we need to work on our secondary students retaining those basic science objectives.” He indicated proudly that Dutton Elementary once again had 100 percent of its fourth­ graders score at or above the satisfactory performance level in math. Kettle Lake followed closely with a 98 percent figure. Nearly 98 percent of Caledonia High School juniors met the slate standards in reading, though all the district schools had over 95 percent of their students showing satisfactory skill levels. As Busman indicated. science scores show the greatest drop as students move through the school system. Over 90 percent of fifth­ graders taking the science test achieved satisfactory scores, but this dropped to 77 percent in the middle school and to under 60 percent by 11th grade “We have work to do, but overall, we’re very pleased with our students’ showing,” Busman said. “The MEAP shows us what skills we need to work on and where we’re doing a good job. Our im­ provement over last year is encouraging for us.” 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 Bo* B Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 • SUBSCRIPTION RATES Local. Per Year Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties founder in 1870 — Published by... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. $8.00 $10 00 �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I November 28, 1989 / Page 3 Driver dies in crash with patrol car in Middleville Seated are Kristie Winegar(left), Koryn Duba, Rachel Comegys and Jonci Warner. Kneeling are Shana Townshend (left), Lisa Peterson and Katie Danker. Standing are Tim Burri(left), Angie Stack, Dan Corstange, Adam Paarlberg and Brent Boncher. Oct. Students of the Month set in Caledonia Caledonia Middle School every month chooses four students from each grade level for student of the month honors. Each teacher may nominate two students based on their positive attitude and behavior, effort in scholarship and because they set a positive example for other students. 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The goal of the West Michigan all-star band pro­ gram is to give outstanding high school musicians and conductors greater public recognition, which may lead to greater support for music education in the schools. The students selected for Saturday’s performance were nominated by their band or or­ chestra teachers. They per­ formed at an audition Nov. 4 at Rockford High School. The more than 160 all-star hand members were chosen from among more than 400 students nominated by their instructors. Each student who took part in the audition performed a standard musical selection and several exercises to demonstrate their musical proficieny. Nearly two dozen music educators from the West Michigan area served as judges. The all-star band and or­ chestra members were selected on the basis of poise, proficiency, presence and abilities. The West Michigan all-star band project was the brain­ child of community leaders Ron Dykstra, general manager of WCUZ radio; and David Mix. president of the Arts Council of Greater Gramd Rapids. The West Michigan High School Music All-Star Com­ mittee also has asked WXMITV, Channel 17, to broadcast the Dec. 2 concert on Dec. 26 at 8 p.m. Free tickets for the perfor­ mance are available by calling the Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids at 459-2787. J-Ad Graphics News Service MIDDLEVILLE- Services were held Monday for a 24year-old motorist who died Friday after colliding with a parked Barry County Sheriff s Department cruiser. Thomas W. Berry, of Hastings, was pronounced dead at Pennock Hospital less than one hour after the acci­ dent at State and Barnum Roads. Barry County Sheriffs deputies were at the scene of another accident and had parked their 1989 Chevrolet patrol car in the intersection to slow traffic while a tow truck freed a car from an em­ bankment. Deputies said the car’s red and blue overhead flashing lights were activated and flares had been placed on the roadway at the time Berry struck the vehicle. Deputy Sheriff Ted DeMott was away from the cruiser investigating the first accident when the second took place. Deputies said Berry, who was driving a 1979 Plymouth west on State Road, collided with the rear of the parked sheriffs cruiser. The investigation has been turned over to Michigan State Police. Services were held at 1 p.m. Monday at Beeler Funeral Home in tJVOff /ZJ A Off % Spay-Neuter Surgery! Costs For All Cats No limitations if over 3 months old S1Q00 Female Cats Male Cats w f $9000 d&ZF A -r Declawing with Above s25°‘ More - 28% Off Through December 7, 1989 call 795-9817 or 877-4056 Thornapple Veterinary Medical Center 2220 Patterson - Middleville A Full Service Small and Exotic Pet Facility HOURS: Monday-Thursday 7:30-7:00 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday. Fnday 7 30-6 Sat 3 30-Noon GET RESULTS Our Classified Department will be happy to assist you — 8:00 to 5:30 Monday-Friday 8:00 to Noon on Saturday Thornapple-Kellogg West Elementary School Middleville, Michigan 49333 Dear Students of the West Elementary School: I read about your generous gift In The Sun and News and want to thank you all on behalf of the San Francisco Bay Area. Your gift Is an important part of the national relief effort. Thanks to the tremendous response both locally and nationally, San Francisco and the entire Bay Area is quickly recovering and life is returning to normal. Fortunately, my wife and I were not injured and our home was not damaged. But as I am sure you have seen and read, many people were killed, injured and left without homes, and billions of dollars of property damage resulted from the giant earthquake. You can be sure your gift is greatly appreciated by people who have lost so much. When the quake struck, my wife and I were both on the top floors of downtown, San Francisco, high-rise office buildings. Our buildings shook so hard, furniture was knocked over and walls were cracked. We evacuated our buildings (my wife had to climb down 35 flights of stairs) and then walked six miles across the darkened city to reach a relative’s home. We were lucky, though, because no one in our family was injured and only minor damage resulted to property. Again, thank you for your generosity, and best of luck with the remainder of your school year. Sincerely, P. Randall Noah West Elementary Alumnus, 1966-1970 Spay-Neuter Surgery Costs for All Dogs under 5 Years Old Does not include dogs in heat or pregnant Discounted costs vary with size ot dog DISCOUNTED price also for PERMANENT REMOVAL of unneeded and problem ANAL GLANDS - Avoid licking, scooting, foul odors, costs of medical care. Classifieds November 16, 1989 Avoid Unwanted Strays • Control Pet Populations py A % Middleville. The Rev. Stanley Vugteveen of Peace Reformed Church officiated. Berry, a construction workers, was a 1984 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School. Berry is survived by his wife, Joan; a six-month-old son, Cody; parents Donald and Sharon Berry, of Middleville; brothers Jeffrey and Michael Berry, of Hastings, a sister Bethany Plants, of Marquette; grand­ parents Frank and Pearl Browne, of Middleville, and Betty Berry, of Arizona. Editors note. In the Nov. 7 issue of The Sun and News, a story was told of a week long collection drive at West Elementary School to raise money to help the victims of the California earthquate and Hurrican Hugo. Over S200, mostly from the student’s piggy banks, was given to the Barry County Red Cross to help in the relief effort!. P. Randall Noah, a Middleville native, is the son of Dr. Melvin and Kay Noah. FOOT PAIN? • Coms • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pam • Foot Related Knee Pain Dr. Terrence J. Emiley NEW OFFICE FOR PODIATRY 612 Main Street in Caledonia Call 891-9133 for Your Appointment �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 28. 1989 TRefavtCvt with. HAZEL McCAUL On Nov. 15 we attended the “Heritage Club" at the former Windes home on the Middleville Road with the Robinson family Pat and Mary Reaser and boys left for “Disney World" in Florida They were to enjoy a week of fun and sightseeing. How about this weather? Rather cold and nasty under foot. But we will enjoy it as it goes on all winter Harry and Bernadine Reaser had dinner Tuesday night in Grand Rapids June Tungate and Esther Kelley have been helping their sister. May Freeman, with her hobbies and many gifts that she displays and sells They were at Hastings and the Ar­ mory in Grand Rapids Many senior citizens from Caledonia and Middleville at­ tended the “Thanksgiving Dinner" that was given by the Caledonia School. Wednes­ day. Nov. 15. We attended the "Big Birth­ day Party" for the Rev Lynn Wagner at the M E. Church Saturday evening, Nov. 11 It was a real “Over the Hill" party for all friends and relatives. Clarke and I attended the senior citizens' Thanksgiving dinner at Middleville Turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, gravy and all the many other great dishes of food were enjoyed by all. We had special music by Mr and Mrs Herminette from Prairieville, all pertaining to the Thanksgiving holiday Bernadine and Harry Reaser had Thanksgiving dessert with Bob and Shirley Reaser at Hastings. George Crapsy and Loretta Clarke, and Emma Jane and Maurice Ingram, and Clarke and 1 attended the Swiss Steak dinner Nov. 19 at the M E. Church in Hastings. Dale Witte and family from Spring Lake attended Parmalee Church Sunday with Dorothy and Elmer Fischer and Clarke and I had dinner in Battle Creek. Sunday. Later we attended the auction at the “Hall of Fame” in Prairieville. Schools to have holiday program for seniors Area senior adults are invited to a complimentary band concert and lunch at Thornapple Kellogg High School Wednesday, Dec. 13. TK’s Symphonic Band will provide a program from 10:45 to 11:15 in the high school auditorium. Lunch will be served from 11:30 to 12:15. Participants are asked to call the Community Education office at 795-3397 by Dec. 8 for reservations. mother June Tungate. June Tungate spent Thanksgiving with her family at the Harold Christensen home (Anne’s folks) at Green­ ville. Dale and Mary Beth LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Witte and family from Spring Lake and Paul and Anne Tungate and family from Clarkston, were some of the 19 attending. Clarke and I spent Thanksgiving with his daughter. Dorothy and Elmer Fischer, at Wayland. Ella Fischer, Elmer’s mother, and three of Dorothy's daughters were there during the day for Call 795-3345 today and have your church listed here each week! Reach Over 7,000 Area Homes Good Shepherd Lutheran Church “People that care" SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Pastor Monte C. Bell Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 (616) 795-2391 2415 McCann Road, Irving. Michigan The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod St. Paul Lutheran MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE MISSOURI SYNOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES (Come join our family FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE M-37, north of Middleville Middleville at the Community Hall 1 St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest God's family) 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. Bill Kenney, Youth & Music Sunday School............................................ Sunday Morning Worship Service 9:45 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer 6:45 p m PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue 111 Church Street 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11 a.m. Parmelee Morning Worship ... .9:30 a m. Middleville Sunday School .. .9:45 a m. Morning Worship................. 11:00 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Rick Veenstra. Interim Pastor Rev. Stanley Vugteveen. Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education Church School 9:45 a.m. Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Church Office Phone — 795-9266 PHONE 891-8119 dinner or supper. Clarke and I spent some time with Wretha Me Nee at Pennock Hospital to help soothe the shtK'k of son Clarence’s passing. ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY..... 9:45 a.m., 11:00 a m & 6 00 p.m WEDNESDAY Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7 00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE - Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev. Maa E. Tucker Music. Jeff Vander Heide “God Cares for You’’ Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School ...........................10:00 a.m. Morning Worship....................... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship........................... 6:00 p.m. Pastor Wesley J. Coffey 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 11:10 a m. Sunday Evening Service. 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade). Wednesday 6.30 p.m Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship. Wednesday 7.00 p.m. REV KENNETH VAUGHT MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 708 West Main Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. "The Church where everybody <s somebody... . .. and Jesus Christ is Lord" Morning Worship Service Sunday Scnoot Evenng Worship Service 1000 a m. 1115am 600 P m YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 SuxJoy Schod 930 a m Momng Woaho 1030 am SxxXh t wenrg Wonh® 6 00 0 tn Atecreioa* UOweek prayer & toe Uudv 700 p m »®v vWfctXT’ Dotxon. Pastor Steve Jackson Youth Pastor 891-8923 Comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A chadi a uxnng keen jot anr corwutniT' the uertd" Rev. Paul Donnie, Interim Rector Sunday Servkes9-.3O a m. & 6:00 p.m. Phone 945-3014 Pastor Merle Buualda Sunday Euchanst During Summer ________ ______ 10 00 a m Regularly .............................. 10:30 am. Dan Ackerman Al Tierneyer Seminary intern Community calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Morning Prayer Wednesday........................................ ...7:15 a m LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Phone 795-7076 8916028 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Sunday Morning Worship................................ 10:30A.M. Phone 891-9259 Sunday School ........................................ 9:30 A.M. Evening Service................................................... 5H5P.M. Saturday Evening Mass.................. 5:00 p.m Sunday Mass ............ 9:00 a m. & 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass.............................. 7:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School Worship Service 9:15 a.m. . 10 00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Dr. Robert Wessman (Tlje 0D1H Hime JHrtl|ddist (0t|urd| 5590 Whitneyville Ave . S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School.............. 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship.........11:00 a m. Evening Worship............. 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes 7:00 p.m. Rev. Royle Boilard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / November 28, 1989 I Page 5 Middleville family at home on the range Becky Jungles puts venison steak on the platter to serve her family. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Norman and Becky Jungle work as a team when it comes to slaying and preparing deer. Norman is a successful deer hunter who processes his own catch and Becky uses venison in her cooking for the family so often that she says when she goes to McDonald’s for a hamburger, it tastes funny. Norman hunts during the bow and arrow, firearm and muzzleloader seasons. He even goes to the Upper Peninsula to Iron County, returning last week with a doe, a spike horn and a fourpoint buck. During the first part of bow season, his son, Marty, using a 45-pound bow, downed a 10-point behind the family home on Patterson Road, for his first deer. Marty is only 12. "That was an exciting night," says Becky. Nicolas, 4, "helps" dad dress his latest kills with a pumpkin carving knife. And when he can't make the tail come off, he says he is "going into the house to get a sharper knife." But Mom says the knife he had was all he could use, but he could ask Dad to "sharpen it." Becky has many recipes for venison, but says it can be cooked the same as beef. She gets her recipes from his mother, Laura Jungles, friends and Norman’s co­ workers at Steelcase Inc. in Grand Rapids. "That's where we got a really good recipe for venison jerky," she reports. They also watch "Michigan Outdoors" on Channel 35 every week for more tips on how to fix the wild game. "Norman is always saying, 'come in here and watch this, they're going to have another way to fix venison,*" Becky says. "I have a marinade I use when I cook for people who aren't crazy about venison, but I don’t think there’s that much difference in the two," she said. "The cholestrol level is a quarter of beef," Norman points out. Twenty-two years old before he bagged his first deer, Norman made up for lost time, and now has many sets of horns on one wall in his pole barn and two eight­ pointers mounted on the wall in the family room. The three he brought back from "up north" were skinned the day after the hunting party returned home. They will "hang" for about a week, and then Norman, with a few friends and his mother, will process all three deer. Becky packages the venison for freezing, and marks the cut of deer, the date and whose deer it was. Marty will be pleased when the family has the deer he got for dinner, be it soup, chops, roast or steak, Becky says. > "It's harder for a mother to go hunting, but I’d like to," she says, "but it would have to be with a bow and arrow. I’m scared to death of guns." Becky does have a deer to her credit, but it wasn't a conventional kill. A pair of men. hunting from a car, downed a deer at her mailbox, but did not kill it, she said. Norman was gone deer hunting, and Becky wanted to get the deer to surprise him. She took her kitchen knife Continued on next page Central Garage Towing 24 Hour Service ★ Resonable Rates call... 795-3369 or 1-800635-9964 Students use Michigan Health Model Second grade students in Candace Rich’s class at West Elementary in Middleville learned about what eyes do and how they work by dissecting sheep eyes recently. Part of the Michigan Health Model, the class had mothers as volunteers. One mom, Julie MacGregor dissects an eye while her daughter Deb (left) and Ashley Moore watch. _______________ Dutton rallies for fellow resident the Dutton fire bam. J Ad Graphics Boot, 41, has been News Service DUTTON - Showing the diagnosed with leukemia and best of small community is currently in Blodgett spirit, the people of Dutton Memorial Medical Center have started working together undergoing chemotherapy to help local businessmen treatments. A Vietnam veteran, he Bill Boot and his family after finding out he will have to owns and operates Boot’s face extended medical Service Station in Dutton. "Bill Boot was born and treatment over the next raised in Dutton and has several months. probably helped everyone in A special benefit pancake the neighborhood at one time breakfast will be held or another," said Fire Chief Saturday, Dec. 9, starting at 6 Dale Gipe, "now it’s our and lasting until 10 a.m. at turn.’* STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 — 891-9294 — Boot and his wife Lori are the parents of a daughter, Cindy, 15, and a son, Bill, 6. Proceeds from the break­ fast, sponsored by friends, neighbors, fellow business­ men and the Dutton/Gaines Township Fire Department, will go to Boot and his family. The breakfast will feature pancakes, sausage, eggs, orange juice and coffee, and will be prepared and served by the firefighters. "Everyone eats breakfast at some time in the morning, so plan on joining us at the firebarn anytime between 6 and 10, and well have it all made and serve it to you," Gipe said. "We’re counting on everyone to spread the word," Gipe added, "we want everybody to know about this; we want a big turnout for the Boot family." Those who would like to pass along cards to wish him well may send them to Bill Boot, Blodgett Memorial Medical Center, Room 1D45, 1650 Wealthy St., Grand Rapids, 49506 Put The HAPPY Back In Your HOLIDAYS Does the soaring cost ofChristmas send your spirit plunging? Well your bank has happy tidings for you. Come talk to a personal banker to work out a smart savings plan for 1990. The valuable advice is absolutely free. State Bank of Caledonia FDKs Offices in Caledonia. Dutton & Middleville CaUOOn.a OUHON Ph. 891-8113 Ph. 698-6337 303 aHinciOn WOCXfVHlt (QU*l NOUS.aC Ph. 795-3361 LENDER �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I November 28, 1989 Range Continued from page 5 and dispatched the deer. To make the deer legal, she called a neighbor, an Allegan County Sheriffs Deputy, who came down and wrote out a permit for her to keep it. Unbeknownst to her, the two men who originally had shot the deer ended up helping her drag the deer to the garage. "They got real nervous when the cops came around. They could have had it if they'e wanted, but I didn't know it was theirs," she says laughing, "they even helped be hang it up in the garage." If Becky wanted to surprise Norman, it worked. "Oh, yes, I was surprised when I got home," he recalls, "then the story she told me I couldn't believe it" Still working on the deer with the pumpkin knife, Nicolas announces that the spikes on one of the deer are his. "Those are mine," he says proudly. Good natured banter back and forth between father and son goes on in the pole barn during skinning of the deers. A good hunter with firearms, Norman says he is not as good with a bow. "I’m not so good with a bow - I keep missing them,’ he confesses. "I don't," Marty crows. Norman Jungles checks the ropes holding two of the three deer he brought back from his successful hunting trip. West students learn Indian lore Nicolas is four, but he still helps his dad cut up his deer. He seems to be having a hard time cutting with the pumpkin carving knife, but that’s the only knife mom will let him have. ‘Happy 60 Club’ plans Christmas potluck Dec. 4 The Caledonia “Happy 60” Club members will have their Christmas potluck dinner at noon Monday, Dec. 4. at the Senior Center, 330 Johnson St., the former junior high building. Members are asked to bring a dish to pass, and their own table service, and a friend is always welcome. Getting into the Yuletide season, and hearing those Christmas songs that many enjoy so much, which only comes once a year, will be a part of the program. For more information, call Lillian Schultz at 891-8135. Professional Grooming Boarding Veterinary Supervision Pet Supplies • RX Diets Thornapple Veterinary Medical Center 2220 Patterson, Middleville 795-9817 • 877-4056 John Debiak, social worker intern with the Thornapple Kellogg Schools, has an unusual hobby which he shared with the second and third graders at West Elementary earlier this month. He brought with him a trunk full of Indian artifacts such as bear claws, peace pipes, and a vest of tiny beads that took 10 years to make. Showing off some Indian finery are (front row, from left) Beth Foster, Amanda Recollet, (back row) Andrea Kelly, Susan Dorsey and Chris Wellman. Serving Our Country DISCOVER THE GREEN LAKE INN Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Mathew S. Lytle DINNER SPECIALS after 4 PM □ TUESDAY NITE — BURRITO Buy 1 • 2nd One is Vi Price □ WEDNESDAY NITE — PIZZA Buy 1 • 2nd One is W Price □ THURSDAY NITE - HAMBURGER STEAK - w/mushroom gravy Saturday, Dec. 2nd BAKED V? SE45 CHICKEN . 0 Includes vegetable foil and butter, choice of potato □ FRIDAY NITE — COD DINNER ------------- SPECIALS EVERY DAY! Large Groups Welcome - Please Phone Ahead 891-1201 586 145th Street, Green Lake AU items available to go!! . 7-3 MONDAY; 7-9 TUESDAY-THURSDAY * I 7-10 FRIDAY & SATURDAY CLOSED SUNDAY green LAKE ~ Army Reserve Private Mathew S. Lytle has com­ pleted basic training at Fort Knox. Ky. During the training, students received instruction in drill and ceremonies, weapons, map reading, tac­ tics, military courtesy, military justice, first aid, and Army history and traditions Lytle is the son of Michael L. and Anne E. Lytle of 611 E. Main St., Middleville. He is a 1989 graduate of Thornapple-Kellogg High School. Donny Carter models an authentic Indian peace pipe and headdress for the rest of his class. Barb Benner and Jan Muir's class were both visited by John Debiak. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I November 28, 1989 I Page 7 Ready, set, go. It’s winter An abandoned lawn chair covered with snow looks out over the cold Thornapple River. The scene lets Michiganders know that the regular fishing season is over and it’s time to start looking for the ice fishing gear. An ashtray left out overnight last week shows how much snow fell in one eight hour period. T-K High School Honor Roll announced 4.0 - All A s. 3.5-3.99 Honor Students 3.0-3.49 Honorable Mention 12th Grade All A’s - Felix Burscheid. Corey Dean, Jennifer Flynn. Marcie Henry, Maggie James, Tori Novakowski. Honor Roll - Amanda Bacrman, Shelby Bodcll, Jen­ nifer Carter, Delbert Craven. Michele Duyser. Robin Kid dcr. Robert Lawrence. Michael Millhouse. Kelly Newman. Kimberly Newman. Erin Roon. Sara Selleck, Thomas Thatcher. Honorable Mention Charles Baughman. Bonnie Bekkering. Angela Blain, Robert Borrink, Sheri Bray. Katherine Brock, Anne Browne, Amanda Chlebana, Gina Cline, Baden Coleman, Cheri Dietiker, Jennifer Eichenberg, Ryan Foote, Samanthe Hayes. Michelle Helman Jeffery Hypnar, Jennifer Karel. Timothy Krewson, Amy Lantz. Amy Lewis, Tamara McCulligh. Raymond Mello. Heidi Miller. Amy Sun & News doll... 795-3345 BINCO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION HALL 9548 Cherry Valley EVERY THURSDAY 6:50 p.m. Early Birds Mugridge. Petra Muller. Tammy Newton. Jennifer No­ ble. Brian Osbun, Amy Pelli, Scott Pennington. Phillip Rakowski. Michael Rauschenbergcr. Amy Rec­ tor. Andrew Roy. Tammy Ruffner. Nancy Vandal. Peter V andenBroeck. Dan Verlinde. Sherry Walton. 11th Grade All A’s - Diane Bender. An thony Jones. Michael McKiernan. Betsy Overbeek. Matthew Slander. Susan Wheeler. Honor Roll - Maureen Bartlett. Joshua Carpenter. Jack Chapin. Amy Cravero, Zachary Curths, Lisa Eddy, Donald Filcek. Julie Holtrust, Polly Kidder, Michele Kooiman, Aaron Lytle. Karen McCarth. Jack Miller, Jamie Payne. Jason Rogers, Krista Rothhaar. Edward Rumbergs. John Scheib. Amy Smit. Regina Stein. Kristina Thaler. Christine Thompson. Lori Wieringa. Honorable Mention Jamie Beuschel. Dana Carpenter. Jason Carpenter. Mary Cisler, Todd Coe. Jen­ nifer Cole, Bethann DeHaan. Shane Dillon. Pamela Elkins. Cara Errair. Robert Flikkema. James Freeman. Shawn Hayward. Nathan Hillman. Andrew Hutchens. Tracy Medaris. Jennifer Middleton. Shannon Newman, Jason Pranger, Tracy Robertson. Tony Sclafam, Philip Seubring. Tonmas Shockley, Luann Snider. Michele Stevens. Rebecca Taggart. Rachel Teater. Koren Thomas. Steven VanDuine. Dina Wangerow. Christopher ■ Dr. Robin Vaughan^ j GENERAL DENTISTRY I Announcing New Location I ! 9809 Cherry Valley S.E. | Caledonia, Ml 49316 891-8931 % Day and Evening Hours Available < R«i MR RRRI RM RM Ml RR^ Wieringa. Wendy Yoder. 10th Grade All A’s - Ann Mane Butler. Lisa Einberger, Donald Geukes. Mark Harcek, Robert Hunt. Sherry Swelnis. Sarah Wieringa Honor Roll - Scott Bar­ nhill. Nicole Boivin. Deelane Camling, Mary Elwood. Angela Frowcin. Marcia Gildea. David Huitron. Atlan­ ta Kinney. David Lehman. Mac Missad. Daphne Moore. Kellie Mulder. Philip Postma. David Sherwood. Mindy Solomon. Denise Wyatt. Leanne Zawierucha. Honorable Mention Alicia Batson, Steven Baumgartner. Connie Becker, Niki Belka. Brian Beute. Daniel Bird. Jake Brewer, Jeremy Brooks, Andrew Cooley, Kelli Daugherty. Carrie Devine, Rebecca Forbes. Michelle Griffin, Shannon Huss, David Kempema, Heather Lenz, Arminda Lipscomb. Jerry Miner, Brett Muller. Patrick Neuman. Monica Patnoude. Patricia Postma. Matthew Pratt. Tonya Rauschenberger. Kristie Richards. Jason Richer. Kyle Rickert. Jessica Robinson. Shane Schavey. Elva Secord. Erin Seger, Lisa Shockley, Shirley Skinner. Craig Stolsonburg. Catherine Thompson. William Thomp­ son. Michael VanKuiken. Jason Walters, Jessica Weatherhead. Angela Weston 9th Grade Ail A’s - Shannon McMurray. Honor Roll - Richard Baughn. Melissa Chlebana. Medea Clairmont. Melanie Cooper. Sarah Count, David DeHaan. Jason DeVries, Laura Donker. Becky Fitch, Becky Fliearman. Corey Har­ rison. Catherine Hart. Rachel Hillman. Angela Jerkatis. Rvan Kiel. Zachary Kinney. Mark McNutt. Robert Mid­ dleton. Brian Newhouse. Teracia Potts, Mark Pullen. Bryan Thompson. Mindy Truer. Shelly Wolverton. Honorable Mention - Glen Atkinson. Theresa Baerman. William Baldry. Monique Barber. Robin Basarabski. Jacob Bennett. Wendy Blain. Shawn Blough. Charles Brown. William Burandt. Geoffrey Cook. Brian Drum­ mond *>arah Flanagan. Chris­ tian F‘««er. Dustin Hang. Cory Heald. Amanda Henley. Emily Henning, Matthew Hopkins, Lucas Kidder, Timothy Kietzman. Melinda Lake, Amy Madden. Shannon McClelland. Timothy McCulligh. Katrina McWhinney. Tracie Mid­ dleton, Jared Miller, Robert Minor, Seth Nelson. David Olthouse. Scott Palazzolo. Sara Postema. Mandee Rick, Jodie Robertson, Renee Robertson, Kristine Roehl, Timothy Rybiski. Owen Sabin. Angela Smith, Darla Stewart, Jan Terpening, Cur­ tis Thaler, Joshua Thomas, Ryan Walker. Sara Walker, Jennifer Wiesenhofer. Kimberlee Wohlford. Brent Wustman. “You Gotta Be Kidding!" Not at all You may have to pay your home building costs twice — if you pay your building contractor and he fails to pay his suppliers and subcontractors A ‘contract bond’ from the Booth Ageocy can insure against such losses BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St (M 37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Call 795-3302 or 891-8208 Michigan State Housing Development Authority ATTENTION: Barry County Do You Need Help Paying Your Rent? The Section 8 Existing Rental Assistance Program may be the answer. This is a federal program to help people pay their rent If you are eligible to participate, part of your rent will be paid directly to your landlord every month by the Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA). The part you pay will be based on your family income and the number of people in your family. However, the total amount you pay for rent and utilities generally will not exceed 30 percent of your income depending upon the type of subsidy you qualify for These are the basic qualifications: (1) You must be income eligible; (2) the living unit you choose must meet the Housing Quality Standards of the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD); and (3) the rent plus utilities charged by your landlord cannot exceed the Fair Market Rent established by HUD for your unit size and type, unless you receive a voucher subsidy. A waiting list of eligible households is being established for all bedroom sizes in Barry County. If the waiting list is ever closed, publication of such will be made. For more information and/or a pre-application form, please contact MSHDA Ellen Graham 401 S Washington Square Lansing. Ml 48909 517/373-9344 MSHDA ts an Equal Housing Lender �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 28. 1969 School board honors employees, establishes year’s priorities improvement teams in each building. The board s first priority will be to provide adequate facilities and equipment conducive to learning. The second will be to maintain a functioning school improve­ ment team in each building and to encourage the use of seven correlates for effective schools. The third priority will be to establish and maintain strong ties with all residents of the Caledonia School District. New business acted on by the board included approval of a $25,000 change order for the stage lift in the new auditorium. Building commit­ tee member Fred Boncher explained that changes in the Glenn Blocker and Kay lift were required by the safety Newell. inspector and unanticipated During the business features had to be added. portion of the meeting, the Installation costs are also board established its 1989-90 included in the sum, he said. priorities, which emphasize "We knew that at least the continued work of school some of these costs would be there from the beginning," Boncher said, "but we didn't have a figure at the time, so they were not figured in as a budget item." Dick Rodgers, project director for the high school construction, said he anticipated no changes will be required after the auditorium is completed. However, the state will continue to inspect the lift annually, just as it does any elevator, he said. Change orders for $ 11,803 Receiving 20-yeor awards were Barbara Scott, left, for electrical work in the Pat Packer and Shirley Neitzel. Missing are Dan building and $2,263 for Dabakey and Barbara VanEenenaam. additional stage rigging also by Barbara Gall Staff Writer CALEDONIA - The school board Wednesday evening honored 34 employees for 10, 15, 20 and 25 years of service with a reception and presentation of awards at the high school cafeteria. Board President Arlene Hodgkinson noted that Thanksgiving week was "a wonderful time" to thank the district's employees for their dedication. "We are thankful to our employees for doing what’s best for kids," she said. Receiving plaques and pins ft r 10 years were Leta Bailard, Lee Brown, Lynn Ferris, Dana Maynard and Richard Mead. Fifteen-year pins were awarded to Jack Berends, Ruth Bolthouse, Bonnie Crumback, Lois Higley, Charles Lothschutz, Roger Mulder, Joan Niles, Michael Pintek, Alan Steeby, Barbara Vanden Toorn, Stephen VanderLaan and Nella Warner. Honored for 20 years in the district were Daniel Dabakey, Shirley Neitzel, Patricia Packer, Barbara Scott and Barbara VanEenenaam. They were given pen sets as tokens of the board s appreciation. Glenda Compton, Carol Diefenbaker, Larry Ferguson, Calvin Keizer, Lois Lamb, Harley Mulder, John Soderman, Larry Timmer and Marvin VanKuiken were presented with pen and pencil sets for 25 years' service, while gold clocks were presented to 30-year employees William Banaszak, K1 Fry 411 urana Kapias dt. A j Middleville, MI 49333 795-2570 Monday-Friday 9:30 to 5 Saturday 9 to 12 Sunday Closed* COMPLETE DECORATING SERVICE WEDDINGS ANNIVERSARY BIRTHDAY HOLIDAY BANQUETS ★ COMPANY PARTY ★ GRADUATION Appointments Dav BALLOONS - CANDY - NUTS GIFTS FOR ALL OCCASIONS: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY GET WELL NEW BABY SWEETHEART CONGRATULATIONS THANK YOU HOLIDAYS JUST BECAUSE Fifteen-year pins were presented to Steve VanderLaan (back left), Al Steeby. Mike Pintek, Roger Mulder, Charles Lothschutz. Nella Warner (front left). Joan Niles, Barbara VandenToorn and Ruth Bolthouse. Missing are Jack Berends. Lois Higley and Bonnie Crumback. were approved. The new auditorium is nearing completion, Boncher said, with its first public use scheduled for Dec. 3, when the annual community Advent service will be held there. "I think it's very approp­ riate that the auditorium will be used for a community-wide program the first time it is open," he commented. The board approved the hiring of teachers Barbara VanEenenaam as a high school drama coach and Marie Kelley as a high school debate coach. Neither debate nor dramatics have been offered by the high school for the last several years, but willingness of staff to sponsor the activities, plus a show of student interest led to the board's decision, said Caledonia Superintendent of Schools Robert Myers. In action recommended by the Finance Committee for repair and purchase of equipment, Duthler Ford Truck was selected to supply the district with two 71passenger buses and one 47passenger bus at a cost of $128,219. The new vehicles will be additions to the district's fleet, as no buses will be sold this year, said Business Manager Judi Dean. Trustee Jim Newell reported on his visit to the national FFA convention in Kansas City, and in a separate report said that discussion with Kent County continues over using school property in the expansion of Lakeside Park He said more information should be available after Thanksgiving. In the Key Board Member report. Boncher commented on the failure of both school funding Proposals "A" and decide Dec. 13 on whether to "B" in the recent state approve a bond issue for referendum. He said he felt adding classrooms at the this happened because voters district's crowded elementary At Tuesday's did not trust the state schools. government and what it has meeting, Myers presented the done with tax dollars architect’s renderings showing how Dutton and Kettle Lake earmarked for education. "I sincerely hope that our Eleinentaries would look if community trusts us, and the new additions were will come to us with constructed. These will be on questions," he said. " We display at the administration want good communication office and at the elementary schools. with our voters." Caledonia residents will Koy Newell and Glenn Blocker received gold clocks for their 30 years of service to the district. Missing is Bill Banaszcak, who also has served the district for 30 years. Honored for 10 years of service were Lynn Ferris, left, Dana Maynard and Leta Bailard. Missing are Lee Brown and Richard Mead. We also do balloons releases f and can order Special Imprinted Balloons for any event. DELIVERY SERVICE P "FREE DELIVERY TO NURSING OR RETIREMENT HOMES Marvin VanKuiken(back left), Larry Timmer. John Soderman. Glenda Compton, Harley Mulder, Larry Fergusonffront left), Lois Lamb and Carol Diefenbaker received awards for 25 years of service. Missing is Colvin Keizer. �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I November 28, 1989 I Page 9 T-K Middle School Honor Roll set 8th tirade All A’s - Nicole Carpenter. Carrie Ingersoll. Charlyne Janose. Philip Johnson. Steve McKiernan. Carla Ploeg. Joseph Strzyzewski. Kendra Weatherhead, Josh Zimmer. Kathy Zoemer, B Honor Roll - Brian Baughman. Metta Bcdnck, Katie Berg. Sarah Beute. Jason Clark. Lisa Closser. James Cole. Katie Curtis. Jef­ frey DeMaagd. Angela DeBoer. Cory Einberger. Chad Fcatherly. Aaron Goforth, Tina Griffin. Britt Haraburda. Jeremy Hilty, Jamie Holes, Kelly Ignatoski. Timothy Keizer. Jennifer Kid­ der. Erik Lake. Suzanne Landman. Jennifer Lewis. Melissa Lincoln. Bridget Lof­ tus. John McKinley. Meagon Middleton. Amy Missad. Brea Moser, Ryan Mugndge, Kimberly Novak. Mark Ovcrbeek, Joshua Parker. Stephanie Pennington, Bianca Pratt. Jessica Pratt, James Ramey. Deanna Reed. Timothy Rothhaar, Mike Sarver. Robert Satterfield, Jayme Schut, Robert Seger. Joseph Smith, Tracey Smith. Amy Snider. Travis Stanton. Jaime Strater. Stacey Streeter. Candace Thompson, Donald Toler. Jason Tutsch, Brooke Van Elst, Darren Van Elst, Michell Wellman. Tracey Wieringa, Trisha Williams. Kevin Wright. Benicia Yoder. I. ri< Griffith, Rhonda Hcssclink. Kevin Yoder. Lisa Lcfanty. April Scharphorn. Kiley Thaler. Ryan Winchci. Sarah Wisniewski. 7th tirade All A’s - Hillary Blough. Kari Bustraan, Jessica Coe, Christopher DeBlaay. Enc DeGroote. B Honor Roll - Shane Adams, Rebecca Alexander. Heather Altoft. Jeremy Anderson. Timothy Baker. Casey Bell. Daniela Bieber. Wayne Bowerman. Andre* Brewer. J.J. Briggs. Rachel Brock. Jennifer Dykstra. Jason Christensen. Jason Clinton. Nathan Bundy. Arnie Evans. Amanda Fliearman. Benjamin Forbes. Chad Foster, Bianca Frank. JefferyFrei. Jamie Giar. Angela Gildea. Shannell Haigh. Stephanie Harvey. Rebecca Holwerda. Vikki Jansen. Sarah Kaechele. Chris Kettman. Tracey Lee, Matthew Liu, April Matzen. Kerri McNees. Bonny McMurray, Jennifer Melton, Malisa Merlau. Ty Middleton. Penny Minor. Carrie Mugridge. Darcy Mugridge. Laura Nelson, Christina Oaks, Julie Palazzolo. Chelsea Peck. Sarah Potter. Isaac Pratt. Nicole Price. Sonya Recollet. Courtney Rich, Karen Richards. Margaret Rogers, Mike Sanderson. Jon Sarver. Kary Schondelmayer. Amy Selega. Michelle Shepard. Joy Smith, Jennifer Steorts. Brett Suwyn. Aimee Thaler. Tara Titus, Jennifer Wieringa. Jason Wilkins. Brad Williams, Wendy Wisniewski. Erin Wolverton. Brandy Westbrook. Amy Ybema, Gina Yoder. Jared Zimmer. 6th Grade All A’s - Joel Barnhill, Arnie Bergakker. Tarah Beuschel, Curtis Brinks. Courtney DeHaan. 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Ml / November 28. 1989 Reorganization upgrades media services High school library offers community, evening hours The Caledonia High School library is now open three evenings a week with all ser­ vices available to serve both students and the general public, said Caledonia Media Coordinator Liz Lewis. The new hours are part of the reorganization of the district’s media services, a project undertaken by the school board last year and im­ plemented this fall. Lewis, who has been the Caledonia High School librarian for 15 years, ex­ plained that changes in staff were a key part of the new program. She is now the coor­ dinator of all the media ser­ vices, and though her office remains in the high school library, most of the work of accessing and checking out books and periodicals, helping students find information and maintaining library records is now done by a media secretary-clerk and a full-time library aide. In addition to the middle school librarian, elementary libraries are now staffed full time also, though Lewis re­ mains the only certified librarian on the district staff “One of the best parts is that now each building library has its own room again." Lewis said Cramped space in the elementary schools has often forced libraries to move out of their quarters, most recently when Dutton Elementary put its library or the stage in the cafeteria Recent additions to Kettle Lake and Dutton put the library books back in their own rooms, though present overcrowding at the elemen­ tary schools could threaten library space again. Lewis said the reorganiza­ tion of the media facilities happened because the school district recognized the impor­ tance of providing good facilities to its students. " Last year, the school board appointed a committee, which included Lewis and board members Arlene Hodgkinson and Sharon Oatley. to study how to improve the school libraries, long regarded as a weakness in the district’s pro­ gram After visiting other school districts and analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of Caledonia’s services, the committee returned to the board with a report and recommendations last March. The board accepted the committee's report, and adopted the recommenda­ tions. which included funding and long-range planning with specific goals for the media system. Lewis cited specific funding for reference books and the "electronic encyclopedia" as further examples of the board s intent to upgrade media facilities. “The board authorized S 10.000 to be split between the four buildings." she said, adding that many books and reference materials, par- Woman’s Club fund-raiser set Caledonia Woman's Club President Eva Engle, right, Vice-President Amy Finkbeiner, left, and Gerry Fairbrother, flower sale chairwoman, display the poinsettas they will be selling Dec. 1 to raise funds for their Senior Girl Scholarship Fund. The sale will be held at the Caledonia State Bank from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Plants cost $5, and orders may be placed early by calling 891-8880. Grolier's Electronic Encyclopedia provides students access to a network of cur­ rent information and provides an important supplement to the medio center s reference materials. Media Coordinator Liz Lewis, right, explains the newly im­ plemented system to students Judy Brodock, seated. ond Krista Batchelor. Ocularly in science, had become obsolete and needed to be replaced. Along with the staff and hour changes, Lewis said she has noticed a change in the students' attitudes toward the library. “That may be partly because they don’t have to use the library as a social center any more,” she pointed out. "Now they can socialize in the student commons at lunch time or after school. Students who really need to study can actually find a quiet place here. No one is in the library unless they need to do some work." Middle school librarian Marcia Heffner said she also was enjoying the changes in the media system. "First of all, we finally have space!” she said. "It’s wonderful!” The middle school media center now occupies the former high school library, which is six times larger than the old junior high room, Hef­ fner said. "Now we have room for the kids to work on projects here, and we can really en­ courage them to enjoy coming to use the library. "I want to make the kids feel comfortable here.” she emphasized. She said she has tried to make the library a little Hastings’ Holiday Home tour set for Sunday, Dec. 3 GUN LAKE ACCESS 2 bedroom mobile home on lorge lot Enclosed porch woodburner ond 2 cor goroge Coll Corner stone or Deb 623 835? (JJ-4) WAYLAND ■ Newer raised ranch on 5 secluded acres. 2 plus bedrooms I ’» baths fireplace tn roc. room custom kitchen cabinets. More land available Call Cornerstone or Mary 948 8840 (W-07) GUN LAKE 4 bedroom raised ranch with 1 > baths and fireplace Sandy beoch, seawall garage pole bom and more. Must see. Coll Cornerstone or eves Kendo 795-9141 (LL-3) 3 cornerstone g “■xylnc ffl. 4611 N. Middleville Road - Middleville Illuminated sidewalks and driveways will guide holiday guests in and out of some of Hastings’ finer dwellings as the Holiday Home Tour re­ turns Sunday, Dec. 3. The tour, sponsored by the Barry County Chapter of the American Cancer Society, will kick off with a hospital­ ity hour from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Episcopal Parish House, 315 W. Center St., Hastings. Yuletide snacks and warm holiday dnnks, with a backdrop of music by pianist Betty Williams, will be available before the start of the lour, which runs from 5 to 8 p.m. Six homes are included in the program this year, provi­ ding a mixture of traditional, contemporary, country and old-fashioned decorating * ned by “homey" with plants and a reading spot complete with bean bag chairs. “The kids really do seem to appreciate the atmosphere." she said, “and the teachers like it too. We use one comer for them to have coffee together in the morning before classes." Besides the space. Heffner said she likes having a coor­ dinator that “will help us work together instead of sort of piecemeal." She said the board and ad­ ministration also have en­ couraged the librarians to at­ tend conferences and that she and Caledonia Elementary librarian Dana Maynard at­ tended the Michigan Associa­ tion for Media in Education (MAME) conference and brought back ideas to share with other librarians. “Some of these were so neat, but they were easy and inexpensive, too,” she said. Her biggest task with the change from a junior high to a middle school program is pro­ viding sixth-grade materials for that curriculum, she said. “The elementary librarians have been such a help, and have given some of their col­ lection to this library,” she said. “And I am asking the sixth-grade teachers for recommendations on book orders. It’ll just lake some time to get all that we need for that grade.” But she emphasized her ap­ proval of the district media center organization. “Now we meet together, and we really get a feel for each other’s needs.” she said "We can even coordinate our buying to save money.” She and Lewis agreed that it will take a little time for students to get used to the new program and increased facilities. “We used to have to shuffle them through real quickly when we were short of space.” recalled Lewis. “The kids will have to grow up with access to the library, and the idea that someone is there all the time. They’re not used to the idea that they can come here and study at night, either, though that may Itegin to sink in as term papers come due,” she smiled. ”The library is an adjust ment for middle schoolers, but in a different way,” said Heffner. "They now have to be responsible for turning in books, and they’re not used to the fine on late books. It’s a big change. "But that’s why I’d like them to feel at home here We can put all the money we want into the program, but that’s no good if the kids don’t use it.” Lewis said the high school library is open from 7:30 a m. to 8 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays with all services, including word processors, available to the community as well as students. "Residents can check out books and periodicals and students can stay to study or come back after supper,” she said. “We hope this will pro­ ve to be a service to members of the community.” BOB'S SERVICE SHOP | your ... 4^ Suzuki-Polaris Dealer Ruth and Leland Turner, at 543 Indian Hills Drive; Willo and Gordon Fuhr, 427 S. Broadway; Ann and Joe Hubert, 7 S. Ironside Drive; Irene and William Cook, 1220 David Drive; Sarah and James Fisher, 19 W. Ironside Drive; and Sandy and Larry James, 1750 Heath Road. Tickets are available al Walldorffs Furniture, Music Center, WBCH and Hastings House. Call 948-2212 for more in­ formation. Snowmobile E fl MOE pre-season vlQuu Checkup special I if Cell or stop in for details. Let us help you have a great season’ Monday and Wednesday 9 a m to 8 p m Tuesday. Thursday and Friday 9 a m. to 5 30 p.m Saturday 9 o m to Noon 517-852-9516 Nashville, Michigan $ $ �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I November 28, 1989 / Page 11 Tradition a deciding factor in Middleville football success? by Sieve Vedder Keith Rhines grimaced, squirmed in his seat and final­ ly gave in. He crooked his in­ dex finger at his visitor. “Follow me,” he said, bolting from the teachers' lounge toward the Middleville gymnasium “I’ll show you what I mean ’ It had seemed like such a simple question. Somewhere there had to be an explanation for Middleville winning a share of the last three O-K Blue football championships, and obviously Rhines believed the answer to rest somewhere in the school's gymnasium. “There.” Rhines said, entering the gym and pointing to the plaques dotting the west wall. And there was the reason staring the visitor square in the face. Tradition Rhines was offering a long history of tradition as a reason for the success. Seventeen league crowns since 1955. Two regional titles. Two slate championships. Bui while Rhines admits tradition is a crucial ingre­ dient to success, it doesn’t ful­ ly explain what it takes to build a winning program. “No. but dedication and commitment docs." he added. Tradition, dedication and commitment are three key components in the recent suc­ cess of the Middleville foot­ ball program But when a pro­ gram wins 24 of 27 games over a three year period, suc­ cess boils down to a combina­ tion of many factors. Some intangible. “Hey, if I could can it and box it, there would be a lot of coaches buying,” Rhines said. •‘The kids are hard workers; they place a high priority on athletics here. And there's no fooling them — it’s hard work. “Plus we get a lot of sup­ port from the community and the school. It sounds like a standard cliche, but it’s true. Rhines said his last three Trojan teams have each been unique Three years ago. for instance. Middleville outscored opponents 291-48 en route to a perfect 9-0 mark. Rhines called that team an “awesome talent." Last year a Trojan senior group which had gone undefeated since their freshman year managed to overcome injuries, a failed millage and losing a coach. The team stumbled once at Byron Center, but still wound up 8-1 and O-K Blue co­ champs. This season was branded as a rebuilding year, as Rhines and his staff had only eight seniors back to lead a painful­ ly inexperienced team And with a minimum of help ex­ pected up from the junior var­ sity. it looked like it was going to be payback time to the rest of the O-K Blue As the season started, there was but a single light on the Trojan grid horizon. Rhines said. “If I had to brand a senior group. I'd say we just had a bunch of hard-working kids.” he said. But the hard work didn't immediately pay dividends. The season started out badly for Middleville a rival Caledonia pounded on the Trojans 22-6 in the opener. Things still looked bleak the second week despite Mid­ dleville rallying for an unim­ pressive 16-7 win over Kelloggsville. After demolishing Calvin Christian 45-0 in their third game, the Trojans found themselves ahead of lowly Lee only 6-0 at the half. Even tually Middleville ground out a 28-0 decision, but by this time Rhines and his coaches were wondering if they weren’t looking at a .500 season. But the worm turned the next week when Middleville awakened to pound eventual SMAA champ St. Philip, 40-18. The win was like a shot in the arm, a confidence booster. “We took a step up that night.’’ Rhines said. “Some Exercise with Ease of the coaches were saying. ’Hey. we’ll be all right. Just hang tn there.’ “But we were also looking at a mountain of a schedule . ” With 4-1 overall and 2-0 league marks. Middleville was primed to enter the killer pari of its schedule against the league's elite. The Trojans had to play at Godwin and Hamilton and then return home against Byron Center. As expected, winning three straight wasnt in the cards. After having lost the previous week and with its back to the wall. Godwin hammered out a 14-6 decision over Mid­ dleville. wTecking the Tro­ jans' chances of an outright title. Many Trojan football fans thought the bubble would burst entirely the next week when the team traveled to redhot Hamilton, which had blitzed its last two opponents for over 100 points. But the Trojans rose to the occasion, thumping the Hawkeyes 35-16 and setting up a showdown with unbeaten Byron Center. “We knew they had a good program, good coaches, a good team. ” Rhines said. “We knew it was going to be a good bailgame. If we won. it would be a three-way tie for first; if we lost, it was third. ” The teams battled to a 14-14 tie in regulation, but the Tro­ jans' John Scheib scored on the third play of overtime to hand Middleville a 20-14 upset and a share of the O-K Blue title Considering the youth of the team, its slow start and rugged late-season schedule. Rhines admitted thoughts of gaining another championship had been hazy until beating Byron Center. “Twenty minutes after the Byron Center game,” Rhines said. “That’s when it began to sink in.” The Byron Center game culminated a season in which Middleville improved weekby-week. It was that constant improvement which Rhines credited with bringing a third consecutive title to the school. “Outside of the last game (7-6 win over Wayland). I don’t think we played one game worse than the previous week.” Rhines said. "We im­ proved every week. “It was a case of just mak­ ing one more step all year. ” Rhines offered a small smile when pressed about a fourth straight title in 1990. After losing only five defen­ sive starters and four on of­ fense. the Trojans will return a bundle of talent. In addition, the Middleville junior varsity team cruised to a 9-0 mark minus a pair of sophomores which were on varsity . “We'll be fair." Rhines said. “We'll be okay." However. Rhines is quick to admonish those who think another championship will come easily. He aims his con­ servative attitude particularly toward the players. “They better always be prepared to give the best they’ve got." he warned. At least the last three years, the best has been pretty good. Vai Jackiewicz Maggie James Two Trojans named to all-county cage team Two Middleville girls. Vai Jackiewicz and Maggie James, were among 10 girls named to the 1989 BannerReminder All-County Girls Basketball team Middleville's Vai Jackiew icz averaged 15 points and seven rebounds per game. A two-year starter and co­ captain in 1989. Jackiewicz added 50 assists, 65 steals and 20 three-pointers. She hit 62 percent of her free throws and 47 percent from the field. Jackiewicz s high game was 33 against Delton and she w as especially tough in the districts, scoring 45 points in two games. Maggie James, a defensive specialist, averaged 6.8 point* for the Trojans She added 77 steals. 16 assists and 62 rebounds. Scots’ Grinage named to all-area squad Caledonia senior Tim Grinage was recently named to the Grand Rapids Press All-Area Offense football squad as reported in the Thanksgiving Day issue of the Press. Though given the nod for his work as an offensive center. 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Seniors Anne Andrusiak, center, and Amy Peterson, guard, won positions on the all-conference team, while junior Tara Marble took an honorable mention. Coach Rebecca McKee praised Andrusiak for her in­ side game, but noted she could play on the outside as well. “Defensively Anne held most of the opponents inside to a minimum." she said “But she was solid in every game, and every team we played had to reckon with her.’ Andrusiak averaged six re­ bounds a game, and 7.8 in conference play She shot 43 percent from the floor, averaging 10.9 points a game, and leading the team with 217 for the season Peterson was the second high point-getter after An­ drusiak. putting in 168 for the season for an average of 44 percent from the floor Dead ly from the free throw line, she averaged 83 percent, the highest in the conference. “As a ball handler, she could control the ball against most players." McKee com­ mented. “The skills are there. She doesn’t need to think about them when she’s on the floor. “Amy is a great shooter and can make the three-pointer. Her specialty was making key baskets for us in the game " Caledonia senior Amy Peterson, left, and fellow senior Anne Andrusiak were named to the O-K Gold All-Conference girls* basketball team. Not available for the photo was Tara Marble, who received honorable mention. Marble, who joined the Caledonia squad after moving from Saranac, contributed 7.5 rebounds a game and totaled 155 points for the Ladies, McKee said. “Tara constantly made key deflections and key steals for us She has just an excellent court sense “It’s very difficult to come from another school and fill a starting position and be as good as Tara has been." McKee added “I predict only improvement and an even bet­ ter shooting percentage for her next year. " McKee also complimented her four other seniors who "worked hard for the team and should be very proud of their accomplishments. " Minam Comegys gave the team a boost defensively. McKee said. “Minam provided leader­ ship; she has a good head on her shoulders and plays in­ telligently When she came in, there was no let-down in our game, and that's very impor­ tant to the rhythm of the team." “Carla Frantti came into the game with versatility defensively and offensively; she was a spark' whenever she came off the bench," McKee said. "Carla is another intelligent player who would always do what was asked of her. She's very coachable, and one of those players whose statistics don't indicate how valuable she was to the team " Came Hill was described by McKee as “a great clutch player, making some key shots in close games. " She said Hill was a defen­ sive specialist, usually guar­ ding the opponent's top offen- Six seniors helped lead Caledonia's varsity squad to second place in the O-K Gold this year. Team members include Amy Peterson, front left. Jenny Wilkin­ son, Judy Brodock, Carrie Hill, Carla Frantti and Emily Ashbaugh. Bock row, left, are Dawn Sennecker, Anne Ashbaugh, Mindy Postma, Miriam Comegys and Toro Marble. sive player. Hill, however, also shot 40 percent from the floor to round out her game as an offensive force. Judy Brodock, who missed pre-season action with a broken bone in her wrist, returned to add speed and agility to the Ladies’ defense. McKee commented. “Judy always did a good job when she came into a game," she said. "Her quickness on defense allowed nothing from the opponent’s offense. And she has a good shot, though she wasn’t con­ sistent with it in every game But she came through several times when it was important. ’ ’ “I’m just extremely proud of all the girls. We again came in second to a top-ranked team (last year Caledonia finished second in the conference to eventual state champion South Christian), and if you can't be number one. being number two isn’t all bad. “The losses to South Chris­ tian and Forest Hills Northern almost hurt us. but they made mistakes that helped us out. “I feel good that nearly all the players got floor time in most games, and when they were in. they worked hard. Our two all-conference players earned that honor; they did the work, and they deserve the recognition. " McKee said she looks for next year’s squad to be fast with good outside shooting and quick defense. Returning players besides Marble will be sophomore Jenny Wilkinson, who shot 47 percent from the floor this year, and classmate Emily Ashbaugh, who averaged over two steals a game on defense Junior Mindy Post ma hit 71 percent from the free throw line this season. She and Dawn Sennecker added height to the lineup, McKee said “It has been a great season, and 1 wouldn't trade any one of my players." she added “No coach could ask for a finer group and I wouldn’t have given up one of them “I wouldn't have complain ed if someone had shot up to six feet, though,’’ she grinned. Roman Holiday is ‘thumbs up’ at Dutton Christian 'When in Rome...,' Kerri McKenzie. Lisa Weaver and Marci Holstege model the latest style in togas os Dut­ ton Christian ninth-graders turn back the clock a few thousand years. Chariot teams racing at the Circus Maximus in Classical Rome probably were not pelted with snowballs, but such minor inaccuracies didn’t deter the fun of Dutton Christian's recent ninth-grade Greco-Roman Day. In fact, the "lake effect" weather added a familiar touch to the “chariot" races which capped a week devoted to some hands-on study of Greek and Roman culture. Teacher Jon Teune explain­ ed that after studying the history chapters on ancient Greece and Rome, the ninth­ graders spent a week in­ tegrating their knowledge of the two cultures with their other subjects. The students built models of Greek architecture in art, learned Christmas carols in Latin, studied a little about Euclid and Archimedes in algebra and held an Olympics contest in physical education. They also learned about the gladiators and acted out Aesop’s fables In“The chariot races were the final event,” he said. “The students and teachers dressed in togas for the day, but we reverted back to sweats and jackets for that one." John Hampton, 207 E. Main St., Middleville and his makeshift vehicle under control in the school parking lot. Michigan snowbanks got a “thumbs up” from those who didn't maneuver that hairpin curve on the back stretch. Spirited steeds' race down Dutton Christian School's version of ancient Rome's Circus Maximus. 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Ml I November 28. 1989 / Page 13 German foreign exchange student shares reactions on reopening the Berlin wall by Jean Gallup Staff Writer “Delighted" was German exchange student Felix Butscheid’s first reaction to the recent opening of the Berlin wall to those who live in East Berlin. He has talked to his parents in Germany since the historic event unfolded and reports his father was interviewed by an American television network while on his way to work in Cologne. His father said it was "pretty nice being open," while his mother said "it is a good step toward peace." Butscheid, a 16-year-old exchange student from Sol­ ingen, Germany, is visiting Middleville for 10 months as part of the Youth For Understanding foreign ex­ change student program. For a young man, Felix seems to have an excellent grasp of the impact and consequences of the new freedom being felt in the divided Germany. While he said he was surprised by the move, he felt that the wall could not be sealed again. "I don't think they would be able to close it again. The people would have a rebellion," he said. "But I Felix Butscheid think it's a long way to a unified Germany. Even countries around Germany, like France and England, are a little suspicious of that. Not every country would support that." And, when Germany does reunite, it would represent a powerful economic force, a fact that other countries might not like to face, he pointed out. "I don't know; maybe way in the future," he said. He thinks Gorbachev is the reason for the opening of the wall. "Gorbachev gave the OK. Neighbors with...NORMA VELDERMAN Good morning, everyone! Did you have a nice Thanksgiving? I am writing this on Wednesday before Thanksgiving. I was very sorry to hear Tuesday, Nov. 21, that Clarence McNee had died that day of a heart attack. Whenever a member of our community family goes, you wish somehow that you could help all the family in some way. Their children and your children went to school together. You don’t really know them well, but they are a part of your family. You feel so helpless, and can only want to give them a hug. and so I am sending a verbal hug from all of us, to say that we love you, and God Bless all of you. He was still young and living a full life. Lavonna Sherman said that son Chris and Pat came to visit because it was such a nice day Louise Elwood said that her granddaughter from Califor­ nia had just left. She came in the snowstorm and had a ball making a snowman, going sliding and taking a lot of pic­ tures She also got to visit with her daughter who lives in Freeport Lots of the family members were in an dout while she was here. The Eaveys and Elwoods will be getting together for Thanksgiving. lyla Norton said her family had an early Thanksgiving dinner at daughter Arvis and Dan Curry’s Sunday, Nov. 19. Son Arvid Northrop, David and Michelle Oke and their two daughters, Amanda and Kristen, the Rev. Michael Northrop and Jeff Oakley, son Monty Norton and his son Jason all were there. lyla preached the sermon Sunday, Nov. 19. at grandson Michael Northrop’s church, before their big dinner. Barb Clinton said she at­ tended the Nov. 17 travelogue at Hastings, which was on the Holy Land and many of its customs. Ann Bartlett said Dan's aunt and uncle and daughter Kate from State were going to get together for Thanksgiving Marilyn Martin had her son Dan, and Pat and family already there for Thanksgiv­ ing. along with Marilyn and her family. She also was ex­ pecting Marty Williams and family. Fem Doyle, Paul and Col­ leen Swelms and Don and Lorraine Thome were plann­ ing to get together for Thanksgiving The Jack Spencers have beey busy with a lot of family activity. Everyone is helping ipl 11 a.m Everyday CLOSED 9 p.m. Mon.-Thurs. 11 p.m. Friday; 7 p.m. Sat & Sun. Ask about our Meat & Cheese Baskets for Christmas Please order whole p>es and party trays 24 hours in advance 129 East Main Street, Caledonia . Phone — 891-8997 He left it up to the German Democratic Republic. The only way to keep them in Germany is to let them go. They did leave and go through the wall, but then they went back home. Otherwise, they will go out thorough Hungary or somewhere else," he observed. Germany has a pretty good relationship with the Soviet Union, and it is improving all the time, Felix said. "Personally, I trust Gorbachev. He offers so much to the west with cutting weapons and the reforms in his own country," he said. He also has a thoughtful response to the value of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. "Germany has a special place in NATO. There were many dangerous weapons stored there, like nerve gas and nuclear weapons. Nobody likes nuclear weapons all around them," he said. Before the wall was opened "many German people would like to see Germany leave NATO and become indepen­ dent, like Austria," he noted. After the opening of the wall? "It's not that necessary. Gorbachev has suggested we do away with NATO and the Warsaw Pact. You can't do one without the other," he said. Felix has seen the wall twice, once in the fall of 1988, and during spring break in 1989. "The opening doesn’t directly infulence my life. Maybe a few people will be put in our town to get jobs. I think that the East German people will demand that the money they have will be worth something in the west with son John and Mary Spencer's busy craft times. Their daughter, brother-inlaw Mark Spencer from Florida and a granddaughter and her friend all got together for pizza. Chris and Carol Slayton were also there. The heavy activity won’t be over until after Christmas. But it is a wonderful, hectic busy family co-operative time. That’s what makes family ac­ tivities wonderful. You are really needed and you can really contribute. Cindy and Doug Thaler and friends John and Marcia Coulier went out to dinner at the new restaurant, “Flip.” It was the time of the “50’s.” Cindy said that it was dif­ ferent, and even louder than “Show-Biz”. But they said they had a good time and a different experience. Helen and Bob Wenger were to have Thanksgiving with his parents, Bea and Verne Wenger Alice Wieringa said they were getting together with her sister. Arlene Wilcox. On Saturday, Nov. 19. they had a pre-Thanksgiving dinner at son Matt’s place. Donna Ke­ nyon was also there Dick Ward proudly an­ nounced that his daughter. Jean Oki. flew in from Indomsia Monday. Nov. 20. She will be here until after Christmas David Otto said they just finished dressing all the turkeys. He seemed to say it with satisfaction of a big job done Ethel Gibson said she had just had a cataract operation. She said it was so interesting The doctor asked her if she warned him to tell her what he was doing And Ethel said she would k>ve to have him ex­ plain everything as he work­ ed Isn’t it wonderful how this operation has progressed from a hospital experience to just an outpatient experience? She goes back to see how it turned out Wednesday. Nov 22. Son Dave and his friend were scheduled to come for Thanksgiving They are even bringing the turkey. So Johnny and Cay won’t have that much to do. Now it is not worth anything. And probably they will have a new political system, and strengthen their industry and economy," he commented. "A lot of families were split by the wall. It will be nice that they can be united again," he said. Asked what he thought of the "soviet threat," he said, "That area is over." Felix is staying with Boyd and Nancy Bender of Middleville and will be in America until next July or August. He has just completed the football season, and is looking forward to a first time experience - wrestling on the TK team. Visit with you next week. Thornes celebrate 25 years A silver wedding anniversary was observed on July 17 by Don and Lorraine (Doyle) Thome of Whitneyville SE, Alto. The occasion was celebrated recently with a family dinner at an area restaurant. Earlier in the year, they celebrated with a trip to Hawaii with friends Larry and Sandy Poland of Middleville. The Thornes have two children, Scott Thome and Kim Thome. Caledonia student earns scholarship at North Central North Central Bible College has announced that Kevin Kuipers of Caledonia has been awarded a President's Scholarship for the 1989-90 academic year The scholarship award is based on class rank, grade point average. ACT score (minimum of 25), and community/church invovlcment. and encompasses up to 100 percent tuition. C Sweatshirts CANDYw Country Prints & College BARS $ 3 for W M295 Great Gift Idea! 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Your welcome calls, cards, and visits helped us through the months. All the flowers brightened the days and the food was a helpful treat A special thank you to the V.F.W. Post 7548 that supplied us with equipment to care for our husband and father. We were so thankful for Barry Community Hospice with their calls and visits, 'fhe volunteers were there when we needed guidance and help. We are greatful to Mr. & Mrs. Beeler for their skilled profes­ sion and Rev. Lynn Wagner for his kind words at the funeral service. All the expressions of sympathy and memorial contri­ butions were a tribute to Simon. The Simon Maichelc Family RESULTS Clarence L(Mick) McNee Christmas h SALE! VILLAGE WOODS CLOCKS Saturday Dec 2nd. 9-5,510 Edwards St, Middlevil­ le. 795-3618. We have a nice selection of cypress & Poster clocks for holiday gifts. Poster clocks include; John Wayne, Elvis, Kittens, Footprints & more. Will do custom orders also. Business Services SNOWPLOWING: per job or yearly contract, reasonable rates. Call 891-8750. Pets FREE TO GOOD HOME, retriever mix puppy, very friend­ ly, about 8 months old. Please call 891-0044. Help Wanted GENERAL FACTORY PLASTIC MOLDING. Warn ar has openings for Machine Oper­ ators on first and second shifts Hours are 6:00 A.M - 4:30 P.M. and 4:30 P.M. - 3:00 A.M. Monday through Thursday. We offer an excellent benefit pack­ age. Applications will be accepted at: Warn ar Products, 5041 68lh St. S.E. Caledonia, Ml. 49316.________________ MIDDLEVILLE - Clarence L. (Mick) McNee, 64, of Middleville passed away Monday, November 20, 1989 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. Mr. McNee was born on May 13, 1925 in Middleville, the son of Guy and Wretha (Gibbs) McNee. He w as raised tn the Middleville area and attended the Middleville Schools. He was married to Kathleen Hurley June 6, 1951. He was employed at Bradford White Corporation as a truck driver for 31 years, retiring in 1989. He was a member of the Team­ ster Local 7. Mr. McNee is survived by his wife, Kathleen McNee; his children, Nancy Andrews of Dorr, Sue Ellen and Robert Caldwell of Mount Airy, North Carolina, Kathy and David FREEPORT - Lawrence E. Barcroft, 71, or 14476 Hast­ ings Road, Freeport passed away Wednesday, November 22, 1989 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Barcroft was bar. on August 6, 1918 in Nashville, the son of John Elver and Eunice (Cairns) Barcroft. He came to the Freeport area when he was six years old. He attended the Wood School, graduating in 1936 from Free­ port High School. He went on to attend Michigan State University. He was married to Louise M. Pierce on July 21, 1941. She preceded him in death February 10, 1963. He then married Marguerite B. (Judson) Woolman on Septem­ ber 14, 1963. He was engaged in dairy farming all his work­ ing life in the Freeport area. He was a member of the Hastings First Presbyterian Church and the Michigan Farm Bureau. Mr. Barcroft is survived by his wife, Marguerite; four PART TIME PERSON NEEDED to iron on shirt & cap transfers. Caledonia area. Limited but flexible hours. Reti­ rees welcome. Call 891-1003. Louis H. Heintz _________ _ ____ BYRON CENTER - Louis H. Heintz, 74, passed away Thursday, November 16, 1989. He is survived by his wife, Margaret L. Heintz; their children, Barry and Gloria Heintz, Care and Kathleen Heintz, Lois and Stanley Oxender, Beverly and David Cutler, Jon and David Heintz, Linda and Scott Benjamin, Dale Heintz, Janet and Dale Burgess, James and Steven Heintz; 12 grandchildren; a cousin, Vern and Virginia Heintz, all of the Grand Rapids area. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 18, at the Roetman Funeral Chapel. Caledonia, with the Reverend Richard J. Raab officiating. Interment was at the Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kent County E-Unit. envelopes available at the chapel. Thomas W. (Tom) Berry__________ HASTINGS ■ Thomas W. Donald and Sharon Berry of (Tom) Berry, 24 passed away Mishawaka, Indiana; two sons, Lawrence W. (Bill) Friday, November 24, 1989 at brothers, Jeffrey Berry and Barcroft of Freeport, John Pennock Hospital, Hastings Michael Berry both of Hast­ Barcroft of Hastings, Andy due to accidental injuries. ings; one sister, Mrs. Tony Barcroft of Delton and Lloyd Mr. Berry was born on (Bethany) Plants, Marquette; Barcroft of Clarksville; one February 26, 1965 in Grand grandparents Mr. and Mrs daughter, Mrs. Duane (Amy) Rapids, the son of Donald H. Frank (Pearl) Browne of Campbell of Delton; step and Sharon K. (Browne) Middleville, Mrs. Betty Berry daughter, Janet Hemmingcr of Berry. He was raised in of Sun City, Arizona; aunts, Ionia; step son, Dennis Wool­ Middleville and attended uncles, two nieces and one man of Amble; 21 grandchil­ Middleville schools, graduat­ nephew. dren; one great grandchild; one ing in 1984. Funeral services were held brother, Carl Barcroft of Free­ Monday, November 27 at He was married to Joan M. port and one sister, June Hecht Dunkelberger on July 12, Beeler Funeral Chapel, of Lake Odessa. Middleville, with the 1989. Reverend Stanley Vugtevecn He is survived by his wife, He was also preceded in Joan M. Berry, one son, Cody officiating. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. death by a grandchild and three Thomas Berry; his parents, brothers. Funeral services were held Saturday, November 25 at the Hastings First Presbyterian Church with Rev. G. Kent Keller officiating. Burial was at the Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions The Sun and News welcomes and encour­ may be made to the American ages letters to the editor as a means of express­ Cancer Society. ing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of Arrangements were made current general interest. The following guide­ by the Wren Funeral Home, lines have been established to help you: Hastings. Write us a Letter! Diane F. Fowler . CALEDONIA - Mre. Diane F. Fowler, 45, passed away Thursday, November 16, 1989. Mrs. Fowler was a graduate of Catholic Central High School in 1963 and Aquinas College in 1984. She was employed as a marketing representative for Unisys Co. BEAUTY, QUALITY, CRAFTSMANSHIP ENDURING MEMORIALS Cemetery Memorials Are Ourv5& Only Business. Our Workmanship is Guaranteed To Your Satisfaction, And The Materials To ® Reflect Years of Family Pride. We Have A Large Display To Help You Make The Right Choice And Still Fit Your Budget. LOWELL GRANITE COMPANY LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE . AL SNYDER Beatrice; one son, Gary (Janet) Bigler of Jenison; four grand­ children, one great grandchild; one niece. Graveside senices were held Wednesday at the Hope Cemetery, Middleville with Pastor Bruce L. Stewart officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Township Ambulance Service. Arrangements were made by the Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. Lawrence E. Barcroft-------------------- SEWING OPERATORS: training incentive bonus. Will train, good benefits, first shift, call 616/792-2222 or apply in person at Kessler, Inc., 801 S. Main, Wayland, ML _ CALEDONIA Foster, Sharon and Doug Elam, all of Middleville, Judy Webb of Wayland, Brenda and Juan Gonzalez and Michael McNee, all of Middleville; ten grandchildren; his mother, Wretha McNee; two sisters, Mrs. Charles (Fern) Poland and Mrs. Howard (June) Colburn, all of Middleville; several nieces and nephews; a special friend, Chuck Stith. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Amber Lean­ ne Webb. Funeral services were held Friday, November 24 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Rev. Janet K. Sweet officiating. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sids Foundation or American Heart and Lung Association. MIDDLEVILLE - Howard E. Bigler, 85 passed away Sunday. November 19,1989 at Metropolitan Hospital. Mr. Bigler was bom on August 20, 1904 in Ionia County, the son of Charles E. and Alice L. (Smith) Bigler. He was married to Beatrice Bloomer, March 22, 1939. Mr. Bigler was employed at Kent County Road Commis­ sion as truck driver for 41 years. He is survived by his wife. • Over 130 Years of Quality Craftsmanship. 891-1596 She is survived by her husband, Edward L. Fowler; their children, Edward L. Fowler Jr., Christine M. Fowler, and Mary Beth Fowler, all at home; her mother, Helen Beasecker of Wyoming; her father-in-law, Harold J. McQueen of Greenville. The Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, November 20 at the Holy Family Catholic Church, Caled« nia, with Reverened Father James Cusack as celebrant Interment in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Allo. The Rosary-Scripture Service was held Sunday, November 19. Memorial contributions in Diane’s memory may be made to the Scholarship Fund at Aquinas College, envelopes available at the chapel and church. 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Ml I November 28, 1989 / Page 15 Community Advent service opens new auditorium J-Ad Graphics News Service Caledonia High School’s new auditorium officially will open this Sunday, but seasonal hymns, not the sublime Hamlet, will be the fi st act to take the boards. For Caledonia school officials, the familiar strains of "Oh Come, All Ye Faithful” could take on extra meaning as residents file in and take seats in the longawaited facility and celebrate both a religious and a secular advent The traditional Community Advent service, sponsored by the Caledonia Ministers' Association, will mark the opening of the 886-seat auditorium, and the public is invited, as eight area churches share the first Sunday evening of Advent with hymns, carols, readings from Script­ ure and a combined choir presentation of Handel's "Hallelujah Chorus." "And anyone who wants to sing along is more than welcome," added Rev. Merlin Buwalda of the Caledonia Christian Reformed Church. He said the program will include selections by each choir or ensemble, and a pastor or lector from each church will read the Advent scriptures with familiar Christmas carols interspersed throughout the hour-long service. The offering will be divided, with equal portions sent to relief efforts for victims of both Hurricane Hugo and the San Francisco earthquake, Buwalda said. "It has been the custom to donate the Advent offering to an important charitable effort outside the area," he explained. The clergymen agreed that they are enthused about having the service in the new auditorium. "It will be wonderful to have room for everyone," said Father James Cusack of Holy Family Catholic Church. "Advent is one of those special times of the year for the whole community." Participating in the service besides Holy Family and Caledonia Christian Reformed Churches are Peace Reformed, Caledonia United Methodist, SL Paul's Lutheran, Lakeside Christian Reformed, Leighton United Methodist and Gaines United Brethern. Pastors from the churches said each is sending a choir with the exception of Leighton United Methodist, which is sending a trio. Leighton Methodist Pastor Kenneth Vaught said Linda Radmacher of his congre­ gation will be available to sign for deaf members of the community. School Superintendent Robert Myers said school officials are pleased the auditorium is opening with a community event, and that while a few finishing touches may be lacking, the auditorium will be ready for the Christmas program. The school board will officially welcome the community to the new facility, and provide refreshments as its part of the service, Myers said. "It's our grand opening, you know, and we can’t think of a nicer way or time to celebrate." Carpenters mark 25 years This photo, token from the control booth, shows the new stage as the rigging is being installed and other construction details finished. The scene will look quite different Sunday evening when the auditorium opens and area churches gather there for a community Advent service. tfye Most Beautiful Daj/ of ^our foife start with the finest WEDDING STATIONERY choose from our selection of WEDDING INVITATIONS • WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS • THANK YOU CARDS • RECEPTION CARDS NAPKINS • WEDDING MATCHES • ACCESSORIES Mel and Judy Carpenter celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary Nov. 21. They were surprised Saturday, Nov. 25, by all of their friends and relatives being at the Yankee Springs Township Hall for their surprise party. The party was given by their children. Glenn and Norma (Carpenter) Minto. Wanda, Ken and Donna. Richard J. 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Each suit comes with packages of 150 and 300 feet of rope, rescue collars for victims and life jackets for other rescue personnel, said Fire Chief Robert Kenyon. Each of the Stern's cold water rescue suits cost $658. "It's a good deal for the protection of the men who work in the water," Kenyon said. "We took a total of seven calls and were involved in rescues four times last year. "Normally we have always relied on the Barry County Dive Team. Now if we get there first, we can start rescue procedures," he added. Representatives from the two lake associations and the Women’s Auxiliary met at the fire barn on High Street in Middleville last Tuesday to view a training film showing how the suits are used. "This isn’t something that you just put on and use," Kenyon said. "We'll start more intensive training at our December meeting. But this will be a continual training sort of thing." While talking to the firefighters before the film was shown, representatives of the associations and the firefighters talked about problems emergency workers have locating the right house in a hurry. Everyone agreed that miss­ ing house numbers are a big problem for firefighters or ambulance personnel who must find those in trouble in a hurry. Barlow Lake has clustered housing all around the lake, and is quite conjested. Firefighters have numbered assigned areas to simplify the task of finding a particular house in an emergency. Jan Schuiling, board member of the GLPA, suggested the protective association work on a plan for Gun Lake similar to Barlow Lake's. Also needed few emergency workers is a uniform system of house numbers, she said. Kenyon currently is working on conjested area maps for the Middleville/Thornapple Township coverage area. Starting with a long outdated map, Kenyon has been locating and correcting errors and making necessary address changes to make the map up to date and correct for his department. When finished, Kenyon said he hopes that by the end One of the wet suits donated by two lake associations and the women’s auxiliary of the Middleville Fire Department is displayed by Fire and Ambulance Coordinator Bob Kenyon and a resident of Gun Lake, Derek Schut. of next month copies of the maps will be given to Wayland and Hastings State Police posts, the Barry County Sheriffs Department and Barry County Dispa’ch The problem of quickly finding houses around lakes by emergency personnel is discussed by Fire and Ambulance Coordinator Bob Kenyon, (left to right) and members of the Gun Lake Protective Association Carol Schut, Jan Schuiling and Von Tucker. New wrecker service available in Middleville FARO S ITALIAN PIZZA LOWELL or MIDDLEVILLE | $900 ft££ Aa UTT ANY 14", 1 irTrtr’ pizza Plus one Free 2 Liter of Pop FARO S ITALIAN PIZZA r LOWELL or MIDDLEVILLE I $900 ft££ AMY 14", 1 £■ VTT irail pizza I Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop F2H 2 Hers W Pepsi wit* any pct up pan order NO COUPON NEEDED ? y 4 All of our Pizzas include our Special sauce and 1OO®o Mozzarella Cheese NO FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY 15 MINUTES TAKE OUT OR EAT IN OR FAST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES Here s what our customers say about Faro s Pizza T* C * ft J-Ad Graphics News Service Middleville motorists now can have a faster, better service response when they have car trouble, no matter what day or time it is. Central Garage Towing has started operating a full-time towing service in Middleville from 8 a m. to 5:30 p.m. daily, and is on call 24 hours a day. Its new full-time manager is Rick Erway, who has lived in Middleville for more than 10 years. Owned by Don Spencer, who is also the owner of Hastings Wrecker Service, the new service branch specializes in light and medium towing and recovery. When needed, the Hastings office will supply heavier wreckers to allow for semi towing and recovery, Erway said. "We work together. If there's anything that I need, I can get it from Hastings," he ailed With their system of radio dispatch, they are in contact at all times, and can deliver quicker and better service, Erway said. The latest in towing equip­ ment includes a flat bed, a new wrecker and wheel lifts. Central Garage Towing will service Amoco Motor Club, Triple A and Montgomery Ward. "Remember, when times are busy, we still have backup from the Hastings crew," he pointed out The sevice area is as wide as it needs to be, he said. "We go anywhere." Erway and his wife JoAnn, have three children; Adam, 10, Danielle, 6, and Eliz­ abeth, 15 months. With four years experience in towing, Erway says he likes the work. "I enjoy it-you‘re always helping someone out. And I live here so, I'm available 24 hours a day," he said. Rick Erway shows the new radio equipped flat bed truck he uses in the towing business in Middleville. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/SunandNews_1989-12-05.pdf c1cc96b817494af9c0679c4b4607947c PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia 118th Year Middleville, Michigan 49333 No 98 / December 5. 1989 Middleville Council delays annexation request by Jean Gallup Staff Writer MIDDLEVILLE - The proposed annexation that would double the size of Middleville has been delayed after the Village Council voted Tuesday to table its request Facing stiff and vocal opposition from Thornapple Township residents and offic­ ials, the panel did not send its request for annexation to the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Instead, Village President Duane Thatcher will meet with Township Supervisor Don Boysen within the next two weeks to see if the township and village officials can reach agreement on what might be annexed. Primary opposition from residents who would be included in the new bound­ aries focused on the lack of benefit for the taxes they village would have control would pay to the village. over how development would Also, the property owners occur, giving village complained of restrictive rules officials the chance to follow that bind village residents, its master plan for growth, he such as no hunting on their said. property and not being able to "We'd like to have areas keep livestock. that surround us be in our Boysen and William Getty, jurisdiction as growth comes trustee on the township from Grand Rapids. We'd like board, also complained that the opportunity to preserve the move was made before it rural settings - to keep lands was thought out and without set aside for a rural setting as following proper procedures. rural,” he said. Thatcher explained to the "I can't see that the village gathering the reasons for the has done an exemplary job on annexation. your own property - we can One, he said, is that say ‘no* to developers," Cindy developers come to the Herweyer of Crane Road village looking for property argued. to locate, and finding none, She also noted that no develop projects in the surrounding township, and then ask for other municipality has squared annexation. The second reason is the desire to "square boundaries. Ken Schondelmayer of up the village" boundaries. With control of Irving Road brought up the surrounding property, the subject of taxes for the expansion of the sewer system. "We're going to be paying for your sewer,” he said. The expansion will not be paid for by tax money, Thatcher responded, but by a fee from those who use the service. Getty criticized the panel for not notifying the residents, township officials, or its own planning and zoning officials of the intended move. "We've worked for eight months on our master plan. We've looked to control of growth. We want to cooperate with the village, but no one was notified..... it should have been done." he said. "The major concern of Middleville is Middleville," Thatcher said. "Your major concern is the township. We want to control that part that Council Continued on Pg. 3 Several Thornapple Township residents appeared at the village concil meeting to protest the planned annexation which would make them residents of Middleville. Crowded elementaries force Dec. 13 election Caledonia voters to decide classroom ‘battle of the bulge’ by Barbara Gall Staff Writer It's probably a tossup over who is the most frustrated about providing children a good education in a growing community. There are the educators who want adequate facilities for their students and enough time to help each student. Then there are the parents, who want their children to get a good education, but at the same time see new class­ rooms taking even more tax dollars from their wallets. Some residents, especially those on a fixed income, may feel frustrated at being asked to help educate the commun­ ity’s children when their own are no longer in school. And in there somewhere, of course, are the kids them­ selves, who have no say in the matter at all. Perhaps nowhere are all these frustrations more evident than in Caledonia, where a burgeoning populat­ ion is leading to bulging classrooms, despite a recent building program that included a new high school wing, the remodeling of the old high school into a middle school and additions to two of the district's three element­ aries. As part of the program, the old junior high buildings were recycled to serve as classrooms for alternative education, community educat­ ion and pre-school and a meeting citizens. place for senior Voters Continued on page 2 An architect's sketch shows how Dutton Elementary would look with the pro posed addition. Township residents to vote tonight on county garage buy Snowy Christmas parade held in Middleville All dressed up and ready to see the parade, Kaylee Biggs, (left to right) Mandy Biggs and Holly Collins wait for the big event. They know when the band starts playing, Santa Claus will be on hts way through town. J-Ad Graphics News Service Caledonia Township residents have the chance to vote this evening on a recom­ mended purchase of the former Kent County garage. The building would be used to house the VillageTownship Fire Department, which has outgrown its pre­ sent facility. An electorate meeting for the vote will be held at 7:30 p.m. at the township hall on Emmons Street. The county has offered the township first chance to pur­ chase the garage, located on seven acres near the end of Maple Street in Caledonia Village The county will ask $60,000 for the property if the township decides to purchase it, said Township Supervisor Jerry Good. He said the garage building, which encloses at least 30.000 square feet, will be ideal for the fire department, and it was unanimous!) recommended by visiting fire chiefs who recently completed a thorough study of the area's fire protec tion needs. “It is big enough to house our present equipment plus additions,” Good said. “The garage has high doors, which will allow our trucks to carry ladders, something the fire chiefs strongly recommended for us. “It also has drains in the floor so we can wash the trucks inside, and there is a maintenance bay for minor repairs.” Good said the garage has been insulated, new windows have been added and the total structure is in good shape. “It will be more expensive to operate because it’s larger,” he said. "We’re looking at ways we could cut down on those expenses, but for the price, we just can’t do better than this offer . ” He said it would cost more than $60,000 to put an addi­ tion on the present fire bam. and it would cost about $500,000 to build a sub­ station elsewhere in the township. "We have concerns from some residents that there be a station built in the northern part of the township, and we are going to put money aside for such a station,” he said. "That is included in our longrange plan. We plan to use money that will be coming in­ to our capital improvement fund to help with these costs. “But we need to do something about the over­ crowding right now Those engines arc packed in there like sardines, and with the township growth, more equip­ ment is needed ’ He said the fire chiefs felt there would be no increase in the department’s response time if it were moved to the county facility “In fact, the chiefs felt response time might even be better because so many of the firemen live near the garage and the parking situation is much better.” GflragO Continued on Pg. 2 �Page 2 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / December 5. 1989 Garage Continued from front Superintendent’s Corner by ... Steve Garrett Superintendent of Thornapple Kellogg “The arts are often considered a frill, a non-essential ele­ ment to a child’s development. The perception of both teachers and the public about arts programs in the schools and research about its importance is uninformed.” said Dr. Diane Kordich. arts education professor, Northern Michigan University. Research in education indicates that the verbal symbol rein­ forces the visual image. It has been documented that when art was reinstalled in the schools, reading and math scores increased. The greatest perceptual awareness is gained by the second grade This would include not only visual images but numbers, letters, colors and shapes. The significance of arts in the schools make this important. Furthermore, findings show a steady decline in motor skills due to excessive television watching, “smaller families, fewer neighborhood play areas, larger participation in day care pro­ grams and parents promoting formal learning over the development of psycho-motor skills." Dance teachers could provide rhythmic movements and folk dance to improve psycho-motor skills in children. The arts arc necessary in the schools. The arts reinforce other formal learning. Creativity often gets little attention in the schools. How does one get an idea? There may be more than one right answer to a problem. Unlike math problems, there may be many solutions to world problems. The process of being creative fosters openness, flexibility, elaboration and insight. This type of thinking is encouraged in the arts and in all creative thought. Artists of all types practice breaking down barriers of knowledge, trying to redefine the limits of their experience into something new and different. All individuals have this capability. The arts reinforce creativity. A work of art is created with your hand (cognitive learning), hands (psycho-motor) and heart (affective learning) and it takes all three types to be successful. For a work of art to be a unique expression of self, the individual needs to use all three domains of learning. Each art form is a discipline and like other areas of learning, each has its specific vocabulary that allows people to com­ municate about art — the historian, the critic, the artists. The arts reinforce communication skills. The arts add depth to our lives, allowing us to express ourselves. The truly aesthetic experience comes through our five senses and is remembered throughout our lives. The arts reinforce the aesthetic experience. For all those reasons, the arts are necessary in the school. The arts reinforce life.” Barry County Commission on Aging lunch/activities set Wednesday, Dec. 6 Baked ham. squash. Brussel sprouts, rye bread, oleo. pineapple, milk. Thursday, Dec. 7 Turkey roll with gravy. Oriental blend, mixed greens, rite, plums, milk. Friday, Dec. 8 Pork chops, creamed com. scalloped tomatoes, dinner roll, oleo, pears, milk. Monday, Dec. 11 Swedish meatballs, okra. Italian style green beans, rye bread, oleo. cookie, milk. Tuesday. Dec. 12 Beef cubes with gravy, asparagus. Oriental blend, rice. oleo. peaches, milk. Events Wednesday. Dec b - Hastings, cards; Middleville, cards; Woodland, popcorn; Delton, blood pressure. Thursday. Dec. 7 Hastings, arts and crafts, music by the Herminetts; Nashville, bingo; Middleville, birthday party, cards. Friday. Dec. 8 - Hastings, board games; Nashville, pop­ corn, music by Margaret Reid; Woodland, popcorn; all sites return quiz. Monday. Dec. 11 - Start se­ cond quiz; Hastins. bingo and popcorn, music by Margaret Reid; Middleville, cards; Woodland. popcorn. Tuesday. Dec. 12 - all sites puzzles. Hastings. Remember When, trip to Gerald Ford Museum OPEN at 11 a.m. Everyday Close at 9 p.m. MondayThursday: 11 p.m. Friday and 7 p.m. Sat. & Sun. DELIVERIES AVAILABLE Ask about our Meat & Cheese Baskets for Christmas Please order whole pies and party .a, . trays 24 hours in advance 129 East Main Street, Caledonia/xT^I^^'Es^ L Phone — 891-8997 V-/Ty The chiefs did not think be­ ing farther from M-37 would be a problem. Good said He pointed out that the extra acreage that would come w ith the garage also could be a plus for the community. “The firemen like the idea of having some room for training.” he said. "And we have the Barber School presently resting on the pro­ perty. This could be a place for the Township Historical Commission to set up the heritage project they have in mind. “I recommend the purchase as a good investment. If. in a few years, we decide to build a new station farther up the highway, we could sell the property for many times what we’re paying for it today. “It’s a great offer the coun­ ty is giving us, and it's because officials there said they preferred selling it to a local municipal group than to developers. But you can bet there would be a number of developers who would love to get the property if we let this slip by. "We're not going to get The former Kent County garage has been offered to Caledonia Township along with seven acres of property. Officials would like to use the facility for housing the fire department. Voters will decide on the purchase at an electorate meeting tonight. anything else this cheap without a special millage, and I don't want to go for millage. Our people have been hit hard enough already with property tax increases. ” Good said the township had enough money set aside for capital improvements to make the $20,000 down payment and take care of any im­ provements that might be needed at the facility. He added, however. "We could move in today, w ithout doing a thing to the place ” Good emphasized that only residents attending the meeting may vote on the issue and the decision will rest on a majority vote of those present Caledonia voters to decide on classroom size Voters Continued from front But the new high school auditorium will be open for "show business" a little more than a week before Caledonia residents go to the polls again. In a Dec. 13 election, voters will decide whether to approve or reject the school board’s $4,175 million bond issue request to construct additional classrooms to relieve crowding at the elementary schools. Ten rooms would be added at Dutton Elementary, eight at Kettle Lake and two at Caledonia Elementary. Gym­ nasiums similar to the one at Caledonia Elementary also would be built at Dutton and Kettle Lake. The bottom line for district voters is that the owner of a home valued at $80,000 would pay only $16.80 more in 1990 than in 1989. But many residents, already facing higher property taxes as Caledonia becomes a prime target for development, find it difficult to understand why the school board must ask for any money when it seems there should be more dollars in the school accounts than ever before. But school officials explain that property tax money collected twice each year goes only into the schools* operating budget. "If we could just get people to understand that we cannot use operating money to build buildings, that the law re­ quires us to use separate funds for construction," said Cale­ donia Business Manager Judi Dean. "It is a complicated system, and difficult to explain, but the law requires us to go to the voters whenever we want to build or remodel and ask their permission to sell bonds to finance the construction. That millage is completely separate from the operating millage we use to pay salaries and buy equipment and books." "The other important fact voters need to understand is that the tremendous growth in the area has led to a The proposed addition to Kettle Lake Elementary is shown in this sketch. corresponding growth in the tax base. Therefore, the individual taxpayer in Cale­ donia pays only a very small portion of the total cost of the building program. "Think of it in terms of a homeowner," she continued. "If I could go to the bank and borrow money to build a $4 million home and only have to make payments of $16.80, I would consider myself very lucky indeed." Dean also pointed out that payments on the construction millage, called the debt retirement millage, would decrease each year. Steve Donker and Sharon Oatley, members of the board’s Future Planning Committee compiled these figures on the reduction of debt retirement millage and how passage of the bond issue would affect it. Voters paid: 5.95 mills Year 1987 3.98 mills 1988 3.32 mills 1989 schools is 1,150. Failure of the district’s second attempt to pass a bond issue this year would mean a serious shortage of classroom space beginning in 1991-92, when the elementary popu­ lation is projected to reach 1,197 students. This figure will be even greater if a large housing development or mobile home park is constructed in the township. "If the bond issue is passed, we must remember the build­ ing project would not be finished until 1992. By that time, with present facilities, we will be overcrowded by 140 students," reads a fact sheet prepared by the two board members. Not passing the bond issue would mean finding alternate space for the children, such as renting portable classrooms or using rooms in the old junior high building. But these are not permanent solutions, say board members. "No one looks forward to paying more taxes," said Board President Arlene Hodg­ kinson. "But development is here, whether we like it or not, and we have children who need classroom space. And this is such a small amount for each of us to pay for what we are getting! "I hope our citizens understand we are not asking for more operating money," she added. "This bond issue is just for classrooms. The board hopes that anyone with questions will call us because we want everyone to understand what is happening and what he or she is voting for. "In this case, we’re voting for our kids." Sun & News Call... 795-3345 TjjeJunondJNeios Publication No USPS 347580 If the Dec. 13 bond issue passes, the total debt retirement millage would be: 3.74 mills 1990 "The 3.74 mills is less than what we paid in 1987 and 1988," Donker and Oatley emphasized. "Plus, for such a small increase, we are getting 20 classrooms that will be used by over 500 children a year." Present combined capacity at the three elementary 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...................... Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties t-oandeu in 1870 Published hx THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. 58 00 S10 00 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / December 5. 1989 I Page 3 Group opposed to Middleville annexation circulates petition by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A group of Thornapple Township residents angry over a proposed annexation by Middleville Village officials are seeking signatures of registered and non-registered voters to try to stop the move. Spokespersons for the group are Keith Wilson of Loop Road and Cindy Herweyer, who lives on Crane Road. Both are included in the area that would become part of the village if the annexation is approved by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. "This doesn't make any sense," Wilson said. "This area is already developed, and most of the land that isn’t is flood plain. I told them at the meeting the other night, they couldn’t find enough fill to build on that, and the (Michigan Department of Natural Resources) wouldn't let them anyway. And back of Cindy and John’s is flood plain, too. "As far as the boundry lines, they don't make any sense, either. One of tfce lines cuts through my son Dennis' back yard," he said. The Village Council's plan to ask for the annexation through the county board was derailed by a confrontational meeting Nov. 28 with residents and officials of Thornapple Township. The papers asking for the move will be held up for at least two weeks to allow Village President Duane Thatcher to arrange a meeting with township officials to try to work out a solution to the impasse. Wilson said he had started circulating the petitions on Nov. 29. They plan to show them to village and township officials and the Barry County Commissioners if necessary, Wilson said. If the village sends its resolution asking for annexation to the commiss­ ioners, those officials will schedule a public hearing with notice posted for three weeks before the date of the meeting. At the hearing, the commissioners will listen to public comments and vote to approve or deny the annexation request. They may also say "yes" to part of the annexation request. As a general law, there is no provision for the people to vote on boundary annexation regardless of population, according to a representative of the Boundary Commission of the Commerce Department of the State of Michigan. New flags for Middleville Village Hall Trustee Marilyn Vandenberg and Clerk Cheryl Hooper show off the new flags in place now at the meeting room of the village council. Middleville brochure being distributed now by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Middleville, while remem­ bering the past, has an eye toward the future, with enduring values, says a promotional booklet con­ tracted for by the Village Council. The brochure, produced at a cost of $13,540 by Tech Publishing Inc., with another $1,500 for a professional photographer, will be placed in the Michigan State Chamber of Commerce, the Western Michigan Chamber of Commerce, real estate agencies, the Joint Economic Development Commission in Hastings, and will be distributed by personal con- Council delays annexation Council Continued from front will be annexed later." "Wholesale annexation is not in the best interest of property owners, township or the village," Getty replied. Thatcher in turn critized Getty, saying, "A public official shouldn't come before any other body and tell them how to run their business." Boysen asked for time to speak. "I would like to see more dialogue between the town­ ship and the village on this," he said. "If this goes to the county level, I can tell you what will happen. You'll have four times as many people, there will be screaming, yelling and bloodletting. We don't want it, or need it," "I would respectfully ask that you withdraw the petition, and get together and work out a program... "We will be divisive if we do this. I've heard from these people and others. They call me; they have no political clout with you... they do with us," he said. Trustee Terry Mason acknowledged that the village approach to the problem could be part of the problem. "Part of the beef is in our approach. It's been a problem with other issues in the past," she said. Thatcher asked for a motion to table the action of sending the petition to the county. Mason made the motion. With no discussion, the vote to table was passed 4-2, with Thatcher, Mason, Trustees Marilyn Vandenberg and Lon Myers voting "yes" and Trustees William Hardy and Delbert Riley voting "no." On December 5. 1989. from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at Page Elementary Cafeteria. Marsha Clark, an Apple Computer representative for the SoftWarehouse. will host an Apple Open House Teachers and parents will be able to try computers and various software. This is an opportunity for you to purchase an Apple computer for your family. The prices will be appealing and free training will be given with each computer. The P E T will receive Apple Points for each computer purchased that evening and will be able to use the points for a computer or computer pheriphals. for our |everyonewelcome| tact. The four-color, eight-page brochure is designed to attract commerce and businesses to the Middleville area, village officials have said. Middleville's services and facilities, businesses and industries, location and transportation, village life­ style and education are all highlighted in the booklet. Some history of the village is given in the "Remembering the Past" section and the brochure includes some plans outlined by village officials. The education page tells about the Thomapple Kellogg School System, which serves 2,200 students, and points out the availability of colleges and universities nearby. The transportation system serving Middleville is described in the location and transportation area of the brochure. Commercial expansion in the region and the current industries in Middleville are covered in the business and industry section of the booklet, while health and emergency services, housing and village government are stressed on the services and facilities page. The village lifestyle tells of Middleville's service and so­ cial organizations, parks, churches, community events and social activities, as wel' as regional recreation and leisure opportunities. "This should make a beautiful symbol of the community to foster interest in the community," Village President Duane Thatcher said. Serving Our Country Janette L. Radmacher Airman Janette L. Rad­ macher 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. The airman was a basictraining honor graduate. Radmacher is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Gerhard C. Radmacher of 4748 Sixth St., Caledonia. She is a 1986 Protect your family from financial hardship. Auto-Owners' mortgage life insurance provides money to pay off the mortgage or other debts in the event of your death and can continue mortgage payments if you're disabled Call your Auto-Owners agent for details Tk&No PrM*nfajDf&~ DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. “When You Think of tnourence, Think of U»" 215 E. Main Street. Caledonia. Michigan 49316 JEFFREY M. DeVRIES (616) 891-8125 JOHN J. DeVRIES graduate of Caledonia High School. �Page 4 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I December 5. 1989 Correction:_ funeral. Friday. It was a great time to see old time friends, but also a sad affair. Wretha is still at Pennock, doing well, though. On Sunday. Nov. 26. 10 of us went to a Grand Rapids restaurant to help Clarke celebrate his birthday. It was a couple days early, so what? Esther Kelley. Lois Bacon and June Tungate enjoyed Sunday dinner in Kentwood. Harry Reaser has been north with his brother Bob. preparing the cabin for the winter weather and cold. Pat and Mary Reaser have returned from their trip South. They visited her folks, the Wersums from Middleville, and Disneyworld and Epcot Center. They enjoyed Thanksgiving with her folks at Claremont. We attended Mick McNees’ Holiday storytimes planned for Dec. 21 at area libraries mons. at the very same time Dec 21. Enrollment in the free pro­ gram is limited to children ages 3'4 to 5. and pre­ registration is required. For more information, call Children’s Services. 774-3253, or your local library branch. Area Kent County Library System branches will present the merriest holiday stories and songs at their pre-school programs later this month. The program will be held at the Alto branch. 6059 Lin­ field, on Thursday. Dec. 21, at 10:30 a.m ; and at the Caledonia branch. 240 Em­ The following names were omitted from the Thomappie Kellogg Middle School 7th grade All A honor roll Eric Griffith. Rhonda Hesselink. Kevin Holst. Lisa Lefants. April Scharphom. Kiley thaler. Ryan Winchel. Sarah Wisniewski. Accountants’ plan holiday party on Dec. 21 InGR The Western Chapter. In­ dependent Accountants Association of Michigan, will meet Thursday. Dec. 21. at the Harley Hotel of Grand Rapids, at Cascade Road and 1-96 in Grand Rapids The group will have a Christmas parts in lieu of the monthly meeting Socializing will begin at 6 p.m., with dinner served at 6:30 p m. Phone 696-1461 before Dec. 18 for reserva­ tions. Guests are welcome. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY The Jaycees have a fail proof sales pitch. "May I show you something in evergreen?,” asks Steve Evans (left). Gary Lux (center) likes the tree that Bill Rich has picked to show him. Jaycees Christmas trees on sale The Christmas season is a time of tradition, and the Middleville Jaycees have begun the time-honored community tradition with its annual Christmas tree sales. President Don McCrath has again arranged with Pastoor's Family Market for the use of its front lot as the familiar sales location and, as always, customers can expect to find a beautiful evergreen of just the right size, shape and price for their holiday enjoyment. Call 795-3345 today and have your church listed here each week! Reach Over 7,000 Area Homes Good Shepherd Lutheran Church "People that care" l|| Middleville at the Community Hall St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. || Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar |l" Pastor Monte C. Bell Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (616) 795-2391 2415 McCann Road, Irving. Michigan St. Paul Lutheran MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE MISSOURI SYNOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES (Come join our family . God's family} 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. 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship . . .9:30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School .. .9:45 a.m. Morning Worship.................... 11:00 a.m. Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church Church Office Phone — 795-9266 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 708 West Main Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. "The Church where everybody b somebody and Jesus Chnst ts Lad" Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10 00 a m. . 1145 a m 6 00 p m. VOU AQE -NV1TED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Corner of Broadway and Center in Hastings Ret. Paul Dou-nie, Interim Rector Phone 945-3014 Sunday Eucharist During Summer................................... 10:00 a m Regularly....................................................... 10:30am Morning Prayer. Wednesday............................................. 7:15 a m FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY 9:45 a.m., 11 00 a m & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor. Rev. Max E. Tucker Music, Jeff Vander Heide “God Cares for You’’ Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. M-37, north of Middleville Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music Sunday School........................................ Sunday Morning Worship Service.............. 11:00 Sunday Evening Service 6:00 Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer The lot will be open daily and also on Saturday. The Jaycees are a non­ profit community service organization, with the proceeds of the tree sales being used for local projects and for the Easter Egg Hunt in the spring. 9:45a.m. a.m. p m. 6:45p.m. PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11 a.m. Church School 9:45 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 Rev Rick Veenstra. Interim Pastor Rev. Stanley Vugteveen. Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education Services — Sunday School ..........................10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ..................... 1 TOO a m. Evening Worship.......................... 6:00 p.m. Pastor Wesley J. Coffey Phone 795-7076 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted lor hearing impaired) 9 45 a.m. Sunday School 11:10 a.m. Sunday Evening Service 6:30pm Pioneer Gub (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday 6:30 p.m Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship, Wednesday 7 00 p m. REV KENNETH VAUGHT Sunday Schoa Sunday Momrg Worship Sunday E venmg Worship Wednesday v-awee* prayer 6 toe study Rev WUHom Dobson Pastor Steve Jackson. Youth Pastor 930om 1030 a m 6 00 0 m 7-00 p m B91-8V23 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH nfiM jOf CUT the uorid" Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. “A CrUfTCn U ctJI <1 community and Pastor Merle Dan Ackerman Seminary intern Buualda Al Tiemeyer Community calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue 891-8028 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Sunday Morning Worship................................... 10:30A.M. Phone 891-9259 Sunday School......................................................... 9:30A.M. 5:00 p.m. Evening Service........................................................ 5:45P.M. Saturday Evening Mass Sunday Mass .9:00 a m & 11:00 a m First Friday Mass............................. 7:00 p.m Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School Worship Service 9:15 o.m. 10:00 o.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Dr. Robert Wessman (The (Old {Eime JHrtl|pdist (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave., S.E. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School............... 10:00 Morning Worship -11:00 Evening Worship .6.00 Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . 7 00 Rev Royle Bollard - 868-6437 - a m. a.m. p.m p.m. �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / December 5. 1989 I Page 5 TO THE EDITOR: Shameful loss of life on hill To the editor: Years ago, I wrote a letter to the Sun and News about the hill that goes out of town. A man lost his life on that hill the other day. The township had money for the nature trail, and fixing up Robertson Road, but couldn’t take care of that hill The simplest solution would have been to work out a deal where the Village of Mid dleville could have salted and sanded really not very much further than the village limits. Now there is death, and the township and city are the ones to blame. What a shame! Go back to that night. That hill was very slippery at three o’clock in the afternoon. I traveled it. The cops are up and down that hill catching speeders in the 25-mile-anhour zone all the time. Why didn’t they report that spot? That spot hasn’t moved for years. Again, what a shame for loss of life. Donald W. Johnson PET’s earn $30,000 forT-K schools Dear editor: On behalf of our organiza­ tion. the president of McFall. West, and Page Elementary P.E.T would like to sincerely express appreciation to the community for supporting our fall fundraiser and to the parents for their contributions in making this a very suc­ cessful year. Through our sales of Classic Choice Products a net profit of $30,000 was earned. With this money we're able to fund additional enrichment learning experiences such as educational material for classrooms and playground and A.V. equipment. Special recognition should go to our three treasurers. McFall; Jan Hopewell. West; and Diana Mulder, Page; for all their time and commitment and demonstrating an ex­ cellent example of teamwork to this particularly important fundraiser, which resulted in a great success. Thanks again, Laune Brinks Robin Laansma Karen Jousma Boysen gave village some good advice Dear editor: I would like to thank Don Boysen, Thornapple Township Supervisor, for his timely advice to the Mid­ dleville Village council meeting Nov. 28. He suggested that the village hold back the request for annexation of properties to allow more time for informa­ tion to be given to the people involved. The council agreed to the request. Council members felt that it would be a benefit for sections 22. 23. 26 and 27 to be annex­ ed into the Village of Middleville Duane Thatcher, Village President, said it would give the village control of zoning instead of the township or county. The Village Council allow­ ed a mobile home park in a heavy traffic area, next to a quiet retirement home. They have encouraged an industrial park in the same congested area, while they have an in­ adequate sewer system for either project. And they want us to let them determine what goes in next to our property? They say the village needs to be “squared off’. There are no cities or villages in our areas that have squared boundries. Perhaps in five to 10 years the village may be prepared to adequately handle more area, but at this time it seems they have enough to take care of with out annexing more property People who are involved in the proposed annexation should be let their opinions be known at the next village meeting Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. Cindy Herweyer Write us a Letter! The Sun and News welcomes and encour­ ages letters to the editor as a means of express­ ing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guide­ lines have been established to help you: •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory should not be submitted. •Writers must include their signature, address and phone number. The writer’s name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Sun and News reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor The Sun and News P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 Middleville man named deputy police chief Michael Leedy has been promoted to deputy police chief for the City of Hastings. Police Chief Jerry Sarver announced the appointment to the Hastings City Council on Nov. 27. Leedy fills a position left vacant for about a year because of the departure of former Hastings Police Chief Dan Furniss in November 1988. Leedy, who started in his new position Monday, had been a patrol officer for the city for the past five years. Before coming to Hastings he had been with the Middleville Village Police Department for four years, serving as a sergeant. Sarver said Leedy ran the Middleville department bet-ween appointments of chiefs there and from the spring of 1988 to the spring of 1989 he was the Hastings department's investigator. Leedy, 33, is a native of Grand Rapids, but he grew up in Middleville and graduated from Thornapple Kellogg High School in 1975. He has taken police work at Michigan State University, Kellogg Com­ munity College, Grand Valley State University and Montcalm Community Coll­ ege. "I’ll give it 100 percent. I’m excited about it, and I hope I can do a good job," Leedy said of his new appointment. "I've worked with Jerry since I started here and I think we can continue to work together for the good of the department." Leedy and his wife, Teri, still live in Middleville, but are in the process of looking for housing in the Hastings area. They have a son, Michael, 12, and a daughter. Morgan, 2. Mike Leedy administration courses at Grand Rapids Junior College and earned his officer certification after receiving Neighbors with.. NORMA VELDERMAN Did you have a wonderful fhanksgiving with family or friends? It was a wonderful lay. weather wise, at least around here. For a change. 1 didn’t overeat, so felt comfortable and satisfied. Betty and Paul Newman and sons Paul and Dan went Sun­ day, Nov. 26, to Paul’s re­ maining brothers and sisters to have a family get together. Young Paul said that he wanted to get to know the family better, not just see them at a funeral. Some of Paul’s nieces also were there. Betty and Paul went to a friend’s 80th birthday. They had not been able to get together for some time. Louise Meller said the fami­ ly got together at daughter Jackie Amtz’s home with her family. Louise went to help her before Thanksgiving. Son Doug and Mickey and family also were there. Louise Jackson went to her daughter's for Thanksgiving at Crooked Lake. I finally got a hold of Helena Dintaman. She went to her daughter’s for Thanksgiving. Lawrence Secord said that son Steve and daughter came for Thanksgiving Saturday, Nov. 25. While I think of it, folks, remember if you want to get some special news in the Sun and News you must send it in two weeks before the event. I get the news from each of you on Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday. I turn it in Thurs­ day. The paper is set up Fri­ day . The paper does not come out until the following Tues­ day. So the deadline to get it in is that Friday. 10 days before it is sent out. Don’t call to get it in the week of the event. 1 don’t really know the deadline for the Reminder. The office can tell you exactly when the deadline is for the Reminder or Hastings Banner J-Ad Graphics owns so many papers, and there are only six days a week to work, and each has its own deadline. training at Kalamazoo Valley Community College in 1980. He also has completed pro­ fessionally related course­ Please don’t let the change keep you from putting in anything. You just have to shift gears, and plan a little further ahead. Ett VanSickle said son Gary and Joyce had the whole fami­ ly at their place. Bud Morgan, a niece and family from Spr­ Earlier this year, Sarver who had been assistant chief under Furniss and interim chief after he left, was elevated to the top city police post. Sarver said he didn’t make the selection of deputy chief hastily, noting that the post had been open for six months after he was selected to the chiefs job. ing Lake were also there Edna Bechtel went to the Douglases' in the Caledonia area for Thanksgiving. Anna Harris said most of her family members were home for Thanksgiving Bea and Glen Miller's famiContlnued on page 15 Start stocking uP ’Tis the season to start socking away savings for Christmas 1990. Join our Christmas Club today and begin a little stocking stufffer that will make your Christmas future merry and bright. State Bank of Caledonia FDKE �Page 6 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I December 5. 1969 Fogg family’s size doubles in one day by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Sometimes dreams do come true. Sometimes plans go just as they should. That's how Deb and Roy Fogg of Middleville say they feel now that they have formally adopted four little boys and doubled the size of their family. David, 5, Joshua, 4, Jason, 3 and Seth, 2, are now officially named Fogg. With their other children, Marsa, who will be 17 in February and Dan, 15, the clan now numbers eight. The boys all are brothers. Roy kids that "We've had th :se kids for three years, and the baby is only 22 months." The Foggs have been foster parents to all of the young­ sters, with "the two youngest right out of the hospital," Roy explains. David, Josuha and Seth are in special eduction programs. David is in a pre-primary impaired every day; Joshua attends three days a week. The programs are designed for pre-school age children. "We tried five days a week with Joshua, but it was too much. He's doing real good now. Three days is better," Deb said. Seth has therapy through the infant parent program at Ken-O-Shea. He goes there once a week, and the teacher comes to the home once a week. Bom with several medical problems, now at the age of 22 months, Seth has reached the mental level of two to five months. "He's not expected to progress a lot further," Deb says. "That's OK, as long as he's happy," says Roy, "and he's always happy and contented." "He gets upset when the little guys run right over him; then he gets mad," Roy teases. "The little guys are real good with him," mom says, “they give him his pacifier and his toys when he loses them." With three little boys laughing, running by and showing off the noise level is a little high, but Deb still hears something. Without missing a beat, she asks Marse to go upstairs to give Ida her bottle back. Deb's mother also is a foster parent and when she went on vacation to Florida, they left the twin girls they have in Deb's and Roy's care. "I love it What would I do without little ones at home?" she asks. David, who will start kindergarten next year, is already an accomplished artist. He loves to draw, and will pull up a stool at the kitchen counter with his paper and crayons and draw. "That’s his favorite place," said Roy. At school, when he and his friend Bobby have free time, they will go to the "artist’s corner” and create things. While sitting on Deb’s lap, he listens while he draws, and stops to show his pictures. He quietly draws a brand name he sees on his sister’s sleeve, including the small Deb and Roy Fogg get in a little romp time with four of their boys Jason is on mom’s lap, (left to right) next to Joshua and David. Happy with the best perch in the house is baby Seth. "r" with a circle around it, indicating a registered trademark. "Tell them, ’I'm proud of what I do, cause I do it so well,’’’ Roy tells David. David just beams. Roy drives a semi-trailer, and so does Uncle Dick Jousma, so David knows how to draw a fine semi, too. The adoption had been in the works for quite a long time, with the signing of the With the name change in July, Deb and Roy and friends went out for a "fancy dinner." After the signing by the judge, making the adoption complete in September, the kids were treated to dinner whereever they wanted. McDonald's it was. A change of address is next in their plans. With Seth Robert (Sefy Bobert to the little ones,) eventually going into a wheelchair, the Foggs final papers by a judge in will need a barrier-free home. "This house is up for sale," September. Roy said, "what we need is no steps. Not necesarily one level-we just need to be able to enter levels without steps. Seth will be in a wheelchair, so everything he will need will be on one floor." Bedtime comes early for the boys. "About 7:30-8 o'clock. It’s been a long day." "I don't look forward to when they grow up and go away," Deb says wistfully. "But, my Seth will always stay with me." Thornapple Kellogg alternative education is valuable asset to area young people Dan, (left to right) Deb, Roy and Marsa Fogg pose for a photo of the older family members. — FANTASTIC — Business Opportunity School Lunch Menus Everything you need to operate your own year round or very profitable seasonal meat and frozen food storage business in Battle Creek. Land, building, equipment assessed at $72,775. Taking sealed bids over $25,000 until Dec. 31st. For appointment to see property call ... 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In 1982, the alternative education program was established to provide an education for dropouts, potential dropouts, pregnant students or those who wouldn't follow conventional rules, Dugan explained. And the principal said he is very satisfied with its results. "The dropout rate has declined significally in our system," Dugan said. "The critical part of any classroom is the teacher. These kids have problems and Can Z963 tO#t’> St | • Cidar • Apple* • Maple Syrup GIFT PACKS TO ORDER HOURS TUfS. 9 < Clot.d I • Specialty Candte* Slone Ground Flour* OnfN TIL CHUIS! WAS |T| vy you need a compassionate, but strong teacher," he noted. Monte Munjoy is that teacher. He runs the alternative education classes at TK and enjoys it. "I like seeing the kids who wouldn't normally graduate from a school setting graduate from this program," Munjoy said. Many of his former students keep in touch with him. "Lots of the kids who do graduate come back to see how things are going. 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OPENING DEC. 9 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / December 5, 1989 / Page 7 Caledonia area merchants form an organization by Barbara Gall Staff Writer CALEDONIA - More than 30 area business owners met Wednesday and decided to form an organization that would provide them a means of communication, both with each other and with the township and village Jim Steketee. owner of Steketee's Turf Service, acted as a moderator for the meeting, which, he said, was called “just to see if there was interest in forming some kind of organized group. " He started the meeting by outlining problems common to the whole area, including increased traffic, the need for public utilties, planning for controlled development, ris­ ing taxes, the growth of the school population, zoning and drug abuse He pointed out how each topic affected ex­ isting business and future commercial development in the area. He included recent reports from the state on widening M-37 and the construction of the South Belt highway He praised the local school system, and labeled substance abuse the most important pro­ blem facing everyone. But Steketee spent more time discussing the need to br­ ing sewer service to the township and local business owners’ lack of say over township planning and zoning problems After his overview, he opened the meeting for general discussion. Though additional questions were rais­ ed about commercial pro­ blems. the meeting finally focused on how a local business organization would function. “There are many more in­ terested who couldn't be here tonight." Steketee told the gathering. “In fact. I didn't talk to anyone who wasn't in­ terested in some kind of T-K alternative ed is asset to young people organization." He emphasized that he thought the group needed to be a positive influence, offer­ ing "good, constructive ideas" to the township. When one businesman ask­ ed if the association would have any clout. Steketee replied that common problems would not be solved if only one or two business owners spoke up at a township meeting, for instance. “But if we get together and present an opinion held by many of us. I think we would have an impact. And I think this group could really help the community with good ideas and with the combined expertise that we have. “None of us will agree totally on every issue, but if we’ll each give a little, we can present a unified approach to many of our problems. " Some facts he presented to the group concerned the massive buildup of traffic on M-37. He said that in 1987 an estimated 14.000 cars traveled the two-lane highway each day. “You can imagine how many vehicles must be on it now." he added. He reported that the state plans to widen the road to a four-lane boulevard from 28th Street to 76th Street, with a completion date set for 1993 “at the latest." He said he didn't know why 76th Street had been picked as the cutoff for the widening, nor could he explain why nothing had been done to see that sewer lines are put in as the highway was built. He also commented that the township's land use map shows much of M-37 lined with rural residential zoning. "I don't understand this." he said. “I don't know who would buy a house today along M-37. It only seems logical that this will be an area of commercial development." The South Belt, he said, was probably five to 10 years away, but he added that its proposed cloverleaf on to M-37 was expected to handle 37.000 cars a day. He said that predictions indicated 55.000 people would be employed from 76th Street north along the highway, but that “no provisions had been made in township planning for this kind of traffic." If the South Belt is built as proposed, he said, it would gobble up most of the land designated for industrial use by the township development plan. "This plan is up for a final public hearing on Dec. 13," he said. “Now is the time, though it’s late, for us to try to see why the Planning Com­ mission hasn't planned for the possible loss of industrially zoned property." After discussing these and other topics. Steketee asked for a vote to see how many present were interested in for­ ming an association. All rais­ ed their hands. The group then asked Steketee. Archie Warner. Tim Fredericks and Gordon Jousma to serve on a commit­ tee to lay out goals for the group, which tentatively will be called the Caledonia Area Business Association. The committee also will send out a newsletter inform­ ing area business owners of an organizational meeting scheduled for Tuesday. Dec. 12. at the Alaska Hall on the comer of 68th St. and Thor nappie River Drive. Officers will be chosen and a “plat­ form" approved at the 7:30 p.m. meeting. Steketee said he'd be glad to answer questions or provide information to anyone in­ terested in the new organiza­ tion. He can be reached at 868-6667 or 698-6620 “I think this (organization) could be an excellent thing." he said after the meeting. “We can provide information to our members, and we can do some positive things in the township “Just because change is coming doesn’t mean Caledonia can’t still be a wonderful place to live and work." WET BASEMENT? rty\ji\jrr& X SYSTEM GUARANTEED WATERPROOFING Sieving Michigan Slnci 1972 FOR FREE ESTIMATES Call roll Frei. 1 800 643 4232 In Grind Rapids: 243-7670 Monte Munjoy presides over his alternative education class. Continued from previous page The 19 students now in alternative education work on an hourly instead of daily basis. With a credit earned for 25 hours over nine weeks, they can make up hours three times a day. Each subject earns one credit, plus two credits for work experience and three credits for attending the Kent Skills Center, Munjoy said. Dugan stressed that the location of the classroom is important. TK*s is situated beneath the police station. "It helps, with Police Chief Shoemaker upstairs," he said, "Shoemaker has set a pleasant tone and is extremely helpful." "It takes a strong individual to handle these kids. They are always doing something and it’s not always what you want them to," he observed. Munjoy agreed. "1 demand control in the classroom. But with the type of kids I work with, I don’t have too many rules and guidelines. I’m strong, but flexible." Munjoy was asked if his imposing physical appear- STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY in the Caledonia Village Centre on M-37 in Caledonia, Ml 49316 (616) 891-9294 HOMEOWNERS MOBILE HOMEOWNERS FARM INLANI) MARINE WORKER’S COMPENSATION COMMERCIAL-LIABILITY ance is any help in handling discipline. "My size? I think its a definite asset. Size does help," he said with a smile. The intelligence of the alternative education stud-ents is about the level of the general student population, Munjoy pointed out. "I had a kid who graduated two years ago who was considered a genius... very intelligent. I had a girl who was named student of the month last year at Kent Skills Center and a boy nominated this year," he said. The students' graduation ceremony is with the Community Education students, he said. The program also has extras, such as guest speakers from the military or local people. Substance abuse counselors from Hastings also speak. "We use the YMCA program, using the ropes to develop teamwork and as a confidence builder. In the spring, we have an activity day with other alternative education (classes) from the surrounding schools," he said. While it is recognized that a high burnout rate is typical with teachers in alternative education, Munjoy says for him it gets better every year. A 1986 graduate of Olivet College, he said the third year is his best, and he "sees no signs of burnout yet." His main goal is to stay within the school system. He coaches junior varsity football and baseball. When the football season ends, he takes "the chance to slow down and enjoy family." Make this Christmas Special For Yourself and Your Family COME CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WITH US! Peace Reformed Church offers you several opportunities: Sunday, Dec. 10th Sunday, Dec. 17th 5:00 & 7:00 PM 5:00 & 6:30 PM “Barn Seri ice” — at — 2067 92nd St. Caledonia "Christmas Musinil” • Featuring all choir music groups •Nursery available. Peace Reformed Church 6950 Cherry Valley Middleville, Ml 49333 891-8119 Sunday, Dec.24th 11:00 p.m." Candlelight Christmas Eve Service” �Page 8 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / December 5. 1989 Middleville eagers to improve on last year? Trojan wrestlers to be even stronger in 1990 season? It may be quite an encore. Bolstered by 14 returning letterman. Middleville’s wrestling team may have the talent to better last year’s outstanding O-K Blue cham­ pion team which won 21 mat­ ches and three tournaments. “Right now I hope we’re better. " Trojan coach Tom Lehman said. “But there’s a couple of weight classes I’m not sure what we have. We’re going to be decent, but right now we're a little unpredictable ' Heading the list of returnees are four wrestlers who won over 28 matches a year ago. Jim McCrath at 119 was 40-10 while winning a league title and qualifying for state; Delbert Craven at 140 was 45-11 while finishing in the top three of the conference, district and regional; Pete Vandenbrocck was 41-11; and Chad Peters was 28-16. Added to that group are Kurt Scheib and Tony Palmer at 125 or 130, Shane Dillon at 112, Zach Curths at 135 and Dave Lehman at 171. All five won at least 15 matches a year ago Adding depth are Corey Webster at 103, Shawn Monroe at 189. Jason Rogers at 189, Steve Thompson and Brian Osbun at heavyweight. Lehman is also counting on newcomers Jes McWhinney at 145 and Andy Monroe at 160. Though the returning talent is awesome. Lehman said the loss of two starters who won 63 matches between them and a third place state finisher will be felt. “We have a lot of juniors and sophomores wrestling and that makes things unpredic­ table.” Lehman said. “It’s tough to count on them. ” In addition. Middleville will have to pick its way through a stronger league. Hamilton had a sophomore-dotted lineup a year ago and should be stronger. Byron Center has all but one starter back and Comtock Park has nine of its best wrestlers back “Overall the league is bet­ ter than last year.” Lehman admitted. Basketball is nothing more than getting the other team to play your game. And if Mid­ dleville can accomplish that facit of the game, the Trojans may be a force this winter, said the team's coach. Kurt Holzhueter said the odds of Middleville bettering last year's respectable 14-7 mark are good “If we play at the pace we want, and if we don't make turnovers, and if we rebound we’ll be OK. ” Holzhueter said. “We re not as big as we’ve been in the past or as deep. " Holzhueter has two starters and a total of seven lettermen back. The starters are senior guard Corey Dean and junior forward Jason Pranger — both capable of averaging between 15 and 18 points per game. The other lettermen include projected senior starters Bob Brown. Mike Millhouse and Jim Grube along with seniors Steve Miner and Dave Kaechele. Top newcomers include juniors John Scheib and Brad Bruner, both 6-1 forwards. Holzhueter said the team will be hurt by little height off the bench. Dean at 6-3 and Brown and Pranger at 6-5 help the starting lineup, but there is little height after that. “It’s going to be a key." Holzhueter said of reboun­ ding. “The big guys who aren’t that strong will have to rebound." Holzhueter does like his team’s overall speed, its tran­ sition game and scoring punch with Dean and Pranger. “I’m hoping we can con­ tend." he said. "We should Members of Thomappie Kellogg’s varsity basketball team for 1989 are (front row. left to right) manager Nathan Pranger, Jamie Payne, Jim Grube, Steve Miner, Dave Kaechele, Mike Millhouse, Mike Wierenga, manager Brian Ploeg, (back row) Coach Kurt Holzhueter, Brad Bruner, Corey Dean, Bob Brown, Jason Pranger, Ed Rombergs, John Scheib, trainer Andy Hutchinson and trainer Jeff Prior. be right in there. It’s tough to say. it just depends on a few things." Holzhueter said Calvin Christian is the league favorite, bolstered by a retur­ ning all-stater and an outstan­ district, and Hamilton, which should be helped by several players off a 19-1 jayvee team, are longshots De fen ding champion Godwin lost four of its five starters and likely won’t be a major threat Barry County cage teams to kick off seasons on December 5 Five inexperienced Barry County teams kick off the high school basketball season tonight with most league openers set for Friday. None of the schools return more than two starters with Middleville possessing the most returning lettermen with seven. Hastings has three returning lettermen in Tom Vos, Jeff Baxter and Andy Woodliff. The Saxons were 15-8 a year ago. Hastings’ first two games are on the road at Ionia on Dec. 5 and Marshall Dec. 8. The team’s first home contest is Dec. 12 against Lakewood. Send your ding jayvee team. “They were awesome this summer." he said. "They were deep. big. fast and could shoot.” Byron Center, which peak­ ed late in the year and won a Lakewood returns starters Darrin Hyde, a senior, and junior Chris Duits along with senior lettermen Steve Barker. Chad Lake, Andy Shaw and Mike Warner. Lakewood was 10-12 a year ago. The Vikings open Dec 5 at Lowell and three days later host perennial power Okemos. Maple Valley has five senior lettermen back in­ cluding starters Shaun Thompson and Jason Hoefler Seniors David Nickel, Jeff Butler and Scott Casteele also return. Maple Valley was 15-8 a year ago. The Lions’ first two games are on the road at Williamston and Olivet with the team's home opener scheduled for Dec. 17 against Bronson. Middleville has returning starters Corey Dean and Jason Pranger back from a 14-7 team. The other five lettermen include Bob Brown. Mike Millhouse. Jim Grube. Steve Miner, and Dave Kaechele. The Trojans open at Caledonia on Dec. 5 with their O-K Blue opener three days later at Kellogsville. 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Formal Wear DeVries Ins Agency P le U I I> $ I I^'nn & Bhan Burrows I Ly A Lillian Henry I Victorian Ganwy Wau nl&Kathy Gruizenga I Bill & Berry Q“'»’nRealtv John & Katny 1 Century 21 Cim Realty Sundberg & Fireplace Shop Mike ]“^n,Bar’& Restaurant Stone s Chrimney & F>rep Richard A. Blanch Hulst Cleaners Apseys Automotive Gloria Slachter Gladys Koetje Lisa QuiHan. Manager, Di^ry Toy Sincerely. IJ �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I December 5. 1989 / Page 9 T-K’s Peter Anderson named all-state in soccer Snider Home Entertainment Caledonia Village Centre Phone 891-9292 Caledonia Village Hardware 9373 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Phone 891-9255 Seif & Sons Chevrolet 632 E. Main St. at M-37, Caledonia Phone 891-8104 Rainbow’s End Caledonia Village Centre Phone 891-1106 Main Street Ice Cream & Deli 129 East Main St., Caledonia Phone 891-8997 Western Auto 9870 Cherry Valley (M-37), Caledonia Phone 891-1484 Caledonia Printing 9790 Cherry Valley Ave., Caledonia Phone 891-2121 by Jean Gallup Staff Writer "I like basketball, I like football, tennis, ice hockey. I like all of the sports," says Denmark's Peter Anderson. He also likes soccer, and he helped his team to win the Class B district championship this year at Thornapple Kellogg. Last week, he was named to the all-state soccer team by the Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association. Quite an accomplishment for a young man who says he was burned out by soccer at the age of 13. In Denmark and all of Europe soccer is as popular as football or baseball are in the United States. Children there are given a soccer ball "as soon as they can walk," Peter said, and they start to learn the fundamentals of the game. Here, a basketball hoop is fixed on the garage in the driveway. In Denmark its a soccer goal in the front yard. Soccer playing in earnest usually starts about the age 7 or 8, but Peter started when he was 6. “I’ve always been in sports, but I was having trouble with my legs because I was growing and playing soccer, too. So I gave it up. I’d been at it my whole life. I kinda gave up organized sports, but I bicycled a lot," he said. When he came to Thornapple Kellogg as an exchange student, the 17-yearold saw that TK has a soccer program, and thought "why not?" He is happy he did, he said. "There's quite a difference in the sports programs. Here, it's inside the school system. Football, girls basketball highlight T-K’s fall season There, it has nothing to do with schools; they are private clubs. And the coaching methods are a little ahead in Denmark, but we have had soccer for over 100 years,” he said. "In Europe it is the national sport." There are two football teams in Denmark now, he added, as a sort of experiment. Watching an athlete on a playing field can tell you a lot about hime or her as a person, Peter noted. "The way an athlete acts, they get the same attitude off the field. Some fight, some don't take the game serious. Those who yell and get all upset are probably the same in life. It sort of reflects who you are,” he said. Peter is staying with his host family, Dave and Joy DeHaan, and a special high­ light was having "brother" Dave DeHaan play in the last two games of the season. Dave is on the TK junior varsity team and was brought up to play in the district final game against Hastings. "Me and Dave were the only ones to score in the final game. He was real proud It s funny, two brothers like that," he said with pride in his voice. William Getty Realty 117 E. Main St.. Middleville Phone 795-3389 Movie Depot 117 E. Main. Middleville Phone 795-9927 Approximately 211 students actively participated at the Middleville High School level and 39 at the middle school level. The seventh grade girls basketball team coached by Ron Strater finished with a 8-3 record and was first in the league tournament that was held at Byron Center with a final game TK 24-BC 21. The eighth grade girls coached by Bruce Wyatt finished the season 6-4 and had 19 girls in­ volved in the program. Rick Lentz directed the freshman girls basketball team to a 8-9 record. Tfie J.V. girls, coached by Jim French, were 17-3 overall with Hamilton getting 2 wins and Godwin defeating TK 48 to 49. The varsity girls finished third in what was a down-tothe-wire finish. The team gave up an exciting overtime game to Hamilton on our home court — TK 49-Hamilton 52. Coach Jim Sprague had nothing but praise for the outstanding game and season that his 18 players turned in. Valerie Jackiewicz and Marcie Henry were named to the All­ Conference Team and Maggie James was Honorable Men tion. Valerie Jackiewicz and Maggie James were named first team All-County and Marcie Henry was named se­ cond team All-County. The soccer team also ac­ complished an all time first when they defeated Hastings 3 to 1 to win the first District Championship in school history. Coach Steve Evans finished the regular season 7-7-2 with goalie Chris Barton and exchange student Peter Anderson being selected All­ Conference. Don Filcek and Jason Fri received honorable mention recognition. Peter Anderson was also selected for All-State honors and holder of the school scoring record and voted Most Valuable Player by his teammates. The junior varsity team coached by Marty Wustman finished 4-9-1 and had 17 young men complete the season with several players getting to successfully com­ pete on the varsity level dur­ ing tournament play. Continued on page 11 Kow Pattie’s Saloon, Inc. 116 E. 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Bass Photography MiddleVilla Inn On M-37 just north of Middleville Phone 795-3640 or 891-1287 Gavin 115 Broadway. Middleville CHEVROLET-BUICK-PONTIAC, INC. On M-37 in Middleville Phone 795-9293 Phone 795-3318 or 891-8151 Exercise With Ease Hastings City Bank 9790 Cherry Valley, Caledonia Middleville 795-3338 • Caledonia 891-0010 Nashville 852-0709 • Hastings 945-2401 Phone 891-4040 Booth Agency 497 Arlington St. (M-37), Middleville Phone 795-3302 or 891-8208 Wilder’s Auto Service 2101/? E. Main St., Middleville • 795-2119 124 N. Jefferson, Hastings • 948-2192 �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / December 5, 1989 Scots eagers anticipate exciting season this J-Ad Graphics News Service The Caledonia boys’ basketball season opens tonight at home as the Scots tip off against a long-time rival, the neighboring Mid­ dleville Trojans. Caledonia coach Jon Meerman says he thinks his team will provide fans exciting play. He said he hopes the squad's quickness, good out­ side shooting, an improved defense and its all-round athletic ability will improve last year's 6-9 O-K Gold Con­ ference record. •We're not big, but I think we’ll be an exciting team to watch/' he said “We can really push the ball up the floor, and the teams we play had better be in good shape.' Meerman has six returning letterman to lead his squad, with senior Jason Maynard playing the point while fellow seniors Darwin Caskey and Scott Feenstra work the low post position. Feenstra. at 6-4 and weighing 215 pounds, is ex­ pected to be strong for the Scots on the boards, along with junior letterman Terry Gabbert, who averaged nine rebounds a game last year and earned all-conference honorable mention. Also returning art juniors Dan Burd on the wing, and Josh O'Krangley. a highleaping guard who loves the outside shot. Moving up to varsity action are juniors Tom Bednarsky. who averaged 21 points a game last year for the jayvees. and Phil Heyboer. whose strength is defense, “but he and Bednarsky both can play all over," Meerman said. Joe Cox will back up Maynard on the point, while Eric Curtis, a 6-3 junior center, can dunk the ball “and will give us some tough minutes off the bench. Eric has great potential." Meer­ man commented. Kent Taylor, another hard­ working junior, and guard Brad Garnaat and Brent Wallis at the low post round out the varsity squad. “We're young, with 10 juniors.’’ Meerman said. “But we have a team that's worked hard over the sum­ mer. and we have good athletic ability. Offensively we have quickness and good shooters “Our need is to improve on defense, which was our big weakness last year. The key to an improved record for us will be to stop the other team bet­ ' flGhTIfc 23 i sum F'ffll f The Caledonia varsity basketball team includes Brad Garnaat (front, left), Joe Cox, Jason Maynard, Dan Burd, Kent Taylor and Tom Bednarsky. Standing are Josh O’Krangley(left), Phil Heyboer, Darwin Caskey. Scott Feenstra, Eric Curtis, Terry Gabbert, Brent Wallis and Coach Jon Meerman. ter than we did last year. "Our philosophy will be to confuse the offense with alter­ nating defenses, and we will press a lot. Both Cox and Heyboer are tough on defense, and while we ll use the three-point shot. I think we'll be okay on the inside with Feenstra and Gabbert there “We have a lot of depth this year and we've got guys like Dan Burd who have worked hard in the off-season and are doing an outstanding job." Meerman said he sees the O-K Gold as tougher overall this season, but gave the nod to Hudsonville and South Christian as the teams to beat T-K’s Peter Anderson named all-state in soccer-----------------Area Continued from previous page "He’s a real good player. He got most valuable for the jayvee team this year," he said. Many of the team members learned from Peter this year, said Coach Steve Evans. "By just watching Peter, the team learned about ball control, it was really a teaching tool for the other players," he said. After learning the funda­ mentals, soccer players go on to the next level, and one way 0/taue# 9300 Cherry Valley SE (M-37) Caledonia Village Centre 891-0090 or 1-800-647-0090 Rickard ]. 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 is to watch someone like Peter, who can show that being creative as an individual and a team player can be done at the same time, he said. "Soccer is a game of creativity - how to get that extra step on the defender. We have to use imagination; maneuver the defender so that it will lead to a pass off or a breakaway run," Evans said. "Peter can do that. It's a fun way of learning. He shows how to be imaginative while still working as a team." A traditional rivalry is mentioned by the coach. It's East Grand Rapids. Thornapple Kellogg has been the bane of the elite team for the last three years. Two years ago, a tie with Middleville was the only blot on their season, Evans recalls, and last year a loss to Middleville was the only stain on an otherwise perfect year. The only problem is while TK won’t be beat on its own turf, East Grand Rapids won’t either. The Middleville team played at the opponent's field this year and lose "That is the only game of the year that Peter didn’t play," Evans pointed out. "If we had Peter, it might have Senior-Dent Reduced-Fee Dental Care and Quality Reduced-Fee Dentures Professional Dental Care by Licensed Michigan Dentists Referral Program For Eligibility Requirements Call Toll-Free 1-800-333-7508 a service of the Michigan Dental Association been different. He is good at exposing weaknesses, for finding open area. His ball control is so good he can go one on one, and outmaneuver and get around a defender," he pointed out. Since the two teams play just once a year now, next year probably will be different. Next year, East Grand Rapids will play here. Peter is open about his feelings for Evans. "I'm real delighted I got him. He's real nice to me, and he helps me. The whole team likes him and everyone respects him. He doesn't have to scream or anything everyone just listens to him; I like him," he said. The coach has some advice for Peter. "Peter feels his skills are ordinary. He doesn't feel very confident about playing in a competitive league over there. I think he should give it a shot, attempt to get on a team." He compared Peter with another exceptional soccer player who was an exchange student in Middleville last year, and will visit his host family this summer. "Oliver (Wilken) has talked to his host family recently and said he has earned a spot on a club team in Germany. That's quite an achievement to get to that level, and I think Peter can do it," he said firmly. But that’s for later. Right now, Peter is enjoying his stay in the United States. "I'm going to play in an indoor soccer league in Grand Rapids this winter. I'm not the greatest in sports, but it comes easy to me," he said. "I'm having a great time here. I've got a lot of friends right now. Only I miss my family sometimes, but not bad yet. 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Maxim said the team hopes to improve on its third-place conference finish last year. "We re proud to do so well in our second year in the Gold," he said. "But we re always looking to do better." Returning to the team is two-time conference champion Pete Crumback, who Maxim describes as a well-balanced, motivated wrestler. "He's always working for the team as well as succeeding as an individual champion," the coach said. Crumback, a senior, will be competing in the 160pound division. Another fourth-year veteran is heavyweight Fred Sheldon, who has competed in many tournament championship matches. He took a first in the West Catholic Invitational last year and was runner-up at the 1988 Caledonia Invitational. "Fred has set his goals for this year, and as a senior he really wants to make it to state competition," Maxim said. Fellow seniors Tim Grin­ age and Kurt Coe also bring some wrestling experience to the team, though both have been away from the sport. "However, they are in excellent condition, and are working extra to be ready," Maxim said. "They will be strong competitors for us; we're pleased to have them back and very impressed with the work they’re doing. They'll be major factors on the team." Also returning is junior Pete Knight, a two-time varsity letterman who took a fourth in the conference last year. Knight, who will compete either at 145 or 152 pounds, is a hard worker who learns well, Maxim said. "He has worked faithfully on the weights all summer and is in excellent shape for the season." He said he also is looking forward to a good season from another junior, Greg Chap­ man, who took a third in the conference last year, and who will move from the 130pound division to 145 or 152 this year. "Greg is another guy who has really worked in the off season," Maxim said. "He Pictured is the 1989 Fighting Scots wrestling team. In the front row, from left are Coach Ron Pyper, Scott attended several wrestling Grinage, Tim Boyer, Bruce Lai, Rich Haywood, Greg Chapman, Dan Phillips and Coach Jim Maxim. In the camps last summer and has back row are manager Michelle Anderson, Tim Grinage, Pete Crumback, Brad Zoet, Fred Sheldon, exchange learned a lot. He, too, should student Pasi Jaaskelainen, Kurt Coe, John Craigmiles and manager Molly Doane. Missing ore Pete Knight, be a real asset to the team. Mark Rogge, Matt Lintemuth and Ken Amelia. "Bruce Lai is an upcoming junior wrestler who has for the sport here, and with Junior Ken Amelia and two excellent balance and shows his off-season conditioning. always gives 100 percent in our boys in such excellent just a lot of potential, "Haywood always did give every match") and Scott freshmen, Dan Phillips and shape and with the experience judging from the quality of every match his best shot," Grinage, a strong competitor Mark Rogge, along with we have among our wrestlers, squad newcomers Brad Zoet his work last year and the Maxim said. "That desire, in the 135-pound category. I look for another good way he's working out now." Sophomore Matt and John Craigmiles, round plus his conditioning, have season." Lai will compete at 112 made him a much-improved Lintemuth also had a out the team. "We're preparing for an promising start last year, said pounds, Maxim said. wrestler." Junior Rich Haywood also Maxim. "He really helped us exciting year," Maxim said. Second-year wrestlers in­ "We have a strong tradition has impressed his coach with clude Tim Boyer ("He,too, out in the big matches." T-K Fall Season from previous page“^""" The cross country team ex­ panded their members this season to finished in a tie for second overall and the boys team finishing fifth overall Exchange student Betinna Poels, running in pain, brought home the fifth runner score to allow the team the necessary margin to finish and place in the conference. She was also matched by one of the finest cross country performances turned in by Julia Kooiman who lead the race the entire way and brought home an exciting first place and a gold medal. Julia went on to qualify for the state meet and finished 37th with a fine time of 20:53. For the boys team, Ed Rumbergs was named All­ Conference. Rumbergs also j ^Otllage Earlier JU 795-7760 i John Hampton, Stylist Member of the State Barber Association 207 E. Main St. Middleville OPEN Tues.-Fri. 8-5:30; Sat. 8-12:30 | qualified for State and placed 53rd with a time of 17-44. Most Valuable was Ed Rumbergs and Julia Kooiman and Most Improved. Trade Middleton and Mark Shriver. The girls tennis team finish­ ed fourth in the conference under the fine coaching of Larry Seger. The teams record was 3-3 in the league and 7-4 overall. Fifteen girls competed on the team and Kathy Brock and Bonnie Bekkering were named AllConference. Most Valuable was Kathy Block and Bonnie Bekkering and Most Improv­ ed players were Erin Seger and Shelly Wolverton. Shelly was also a Regional champion, an outstanding ac­ complishment for a freshman. Coach Bernie Weller’s golf team finished 5-16 overall and 4-10 in the league for a final league standing of sixth place. Brett Mulder was Most Valuable and Brian Beute Most Improved. The final sport summary is football and what an exciting season this years varsity team provided. Th- team coached by Keith Rhines, Dan Erk and Tom Ellinger won a third straight OK Blue Title and finished 7-2. 30% off everything in store Draw from our “Magic Stocking” for additional savings up to /rfTjx. ™ on Q7 4U /0 Free Gift Wrap! Gift Certificates! Phone 672 7288 11925 Marsh Rd. (Next to South Side Pizza) Tues.-Fri. 108; Sat 9-8; Closed Sunday & Monday Twenty-six young men put together this successful season and each one played a special role. Eight players received All-Conference honors: Steve Thompson, Zack Curths, Dave Lehman, Jason Pranger. John Scheib. Brad Eastwood, Jeff Kares and Matt Wiesenhofer. Honorable Mention for Nick Fox, Bob Brown and Steve Thompson. Most Improved was Brian Marcukaitis and Most Valuable Brad Eastwood and John Scheib. The junior varisty team, under the direction of Monte Munjoy, put together a perfect 9-0 season and the OK Blue junior varsity champs. �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / December 5, 1989 Media All-Stars come to T-K, play the Over 40 Guys in basketball action What started as a solo photo of Dennis Sutton taking a freethrow shot, suddenly turned into a group "hi mom!" from the All-Stars. TO THE RESIDENTS AND INTERESTED PERSONS OF YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Rezoning of Hooker property has been rezoned from “A" to ‘RR’’, commen­ cing at the NW cor of Sec. 7-3-10 Barry Co. Ml, th S 225’, th E 300', th N 225’, th W 300’ to P.O.B. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that this rezoning took effect immediately on 11/09/89. MARILYN PAGE, Clerk Yankee Springs Twp. I I I i.i I I I I.I Sunday, Dec. 10 g ROAST BEEF & HAM SALAD BAR $6.00 S Serving 12:00 to 2:30 p.m. BRING THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS 1 CUNNINGHAM'S ACRE Corner ol Bliss and West M-50 Lake Odessa, Michigan When the older men trotted out onto the floor, they seemed a little creaky, a little clumsy. Uncertain gait, small trips betrayed feet more used to wingtips than Reeboks; more to work shoes than Nikes. The young men with long hair on the far end of the court were effortlessly running complicated patterns, soaring high in the air, slam dunking, flying up to the basket, sinking shot after shot. The Media All-Stars were delighting in the attention of the crowd; the Over 40 club was wonderering how they got into this. Thirty minutes of warmup was finished and the game was ready to begin. But with the tip-off something happened. Once jerky motions became fluid, smooth. Any extra pounds seemed to drop away, passes were made with grace and layups with ease. Drives up the lane came with confidence and the players were relaxed. They looked like basketball players. Any fear that the over 40s couldn't hold their own was gone during the beginning of the first quarter. All right, ladies and gentlemen..we have a basketball game. Good natured hi-jinks and pranks dominated the friendly game with both sides acting like the players in a script from "The Wonder Years." The object of the game was to entertain and make fun of each other and themselves, and both teams delighted the fans. Inequities? Oh, sure. Middleville's Scott Henning, who is about 6 feet 6, got to move up in the lane to get just a little closer to the basket for his free throw shots. The All-Stars picked someone from the crowd for most of their free throws. One was about 3 years old and two feet tall, but, hey, if WCUZ's Kevin Reynolds lifted him high enough, he could just drop the ball in, and he did. The referees, Jim Sprague and Fred Ainsworth were whimsical in their calls, and extremely tolerant of the many, many rule infractions. The final outcome? Media All-Stars and Over 40s both scored with Scott Henning shows the start of a slam dunk. He’ll get the two points, but the glass backboard is safe. This isn’t a disagreement between Jim Verlinde and referree Fred Ainsworth. Verlinde is actually saying, "Hey, Fred, you're absolutly right. When we have nine guys on the floor and they have four, it's not right. We should have one more." POST BUILDINGS ERECTED OR MATERIALS PACKAGE! CALL CARLISLE CASHWAY LUMBER AND SAVE 1-800-669-5603 or 455-5629 v ✓ 411 Grand Rapids St. Middleville, MI 49333 795-2570 HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a m.-5 p.m Sat. 9 to 12; Sunday Closed Caledonia residents will recognize Thom Eilis. He smiles as he gives up his free throw shot try to a young lady from the stands. She dropped it in for one. satisfaction felt by helping a deserving cause, the Athletic boosters, and a good physical workouL One can almost be sure that the workout was felt more by the Over 40’s. It doesn’t matter. They looked good. WE HAVE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE ON YOLR GIFT LIST! I How about a BALLOON BOUQUET attached to ... A jar of mixed nuts, cashews, pistachios or candy Christmas mug filled with C candy or potpourri A Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer with tummies in i HOLIDAY BALLOONS ...for Kids’ Appointments Days or Evenings For Decorating Service (MasterCard of Visa Accepted) �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I December 5. 1989 I Page 13 Snowy Christmas parade held in Middleville Here he is—the grand old man of Christmas, Santa Claus. On a cold and very snowy Saturday, Middleville residents still turned out to see the annual parade with floats, wagons, clowns and marchers. A small spectator waves her hands in time with the music from the Thornapple Kellogg Band. 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State street — Hastings 945-9383 OPEN: Mon. & wed. 8:30-8 p.m.; Tues., Thurs., Fri. 8:30-6 p.m.; Sat. 9-3 p.m. �Page 14 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I December 5, 1989 Two accidents within two hours in Middleville injure four by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The curve where Cherry Valley becomes Bass Road south and west of Middleville was the scene of two accidents Saturday morning, when two cars slid on a curve, one striking a tree and another sliding into another car, authorities say. Katherine Kenyon, 34 of Irving Road and two of her children, Danny, 11, and P.J., 7, were treated at Pennock Hospital in Hastings and released after the first accident. A third child in the Emergency workers put one of the cars involved in a two-car accident onto a flatbed wrecker to clear the scene of the Saturday morning accident. car did not require treatment, Thornapple Township Ambulance Admin-istrator Robert Kenyon reported. The driver of the other car, Marian Stroo, 75, of Barlow Lake, was admitted to Pennock Hospital and released Sunday, according to a Pennock Hospital represent­ ative. Investigation showed that the Kenyon car was traveling southbound going around the curve heading east, when her car slid across the center lane into the Stroo vehicle. The second accident at the same location was also policed by the Barry County Sheriff's Department, and resulted in minor injuries to Peter Kirk Lanning. 17, of Wayland. Lanning said he was traveling at a slow rate of speed when he lost control of his car on the curve and slid into a tree, the police report stated. Middleville Thornapple Township Ambulance re­ sponded to both accidents, and transported Kenyon and her children and Stroo to Pennock Hospital. Toys for Tots to run until Dec. 18 Hulst Cleaner^ THIS WEEK’S SPECIALSweaters - oniv £* Reg. $2.85 (thru December 9th) HOURS 8 to 6 Monday Friday. 8 to 3 Saturday Caledonia Plaza (On M-37) Rusty Kermeen at Gavin Chevrolet, Buick Pontiac, Inc. in Middleville is helping collect toys for under­ privileged children during the Christmas season. There is no dollar limit on the gifts donated, and those who wish to help can drop off the toys during regular business hours at Gavins. The program is run every year by the United States Marine Corp Reserve. “That black cloud's heading this way!" Is your property fully covered for tornado and other windstorm damage? Let the Bob Booth Agency check your insurance for ‘full value’ protection. BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville. 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Deadline is Friday at 5:00 p.m. Thank You Help Wanted CARD OF THANKS Wc would like to thank our friends and ncighbois for the cards, visits, food brought in, the beautiful flowers and all other expressions of sympathy given to us on the death of our husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Wc especially appreciate the guidance shown to us by Dr. Bob Wcssman and from Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Beeler. Wc apprcicatc everyone* loving concern and kindness. Thanks again. God bless all of you. The William Kenneth Proudfit Family LIGHT FACTORY WORK Full time. No experience required. Apply at Power Manufacturing Comapny, 9818 Cherry Valley Rd., Caledonia._______ CARD OF THANKS A big thank yoi from Ernest and Virginia Shook, to all who attended our open house to /'"Jebralc our 50th anniversary. Wc also thank everyone for the cards and gifts wc received. Our thanks and appreciation to our children and grandchildren for hosting this special event. You have all given us wonderful memories on our 50 years together. Miscellaneous TRADE DEER SKINS: for gloves or cash, Wildlife Taxidermy, 795-9686. WANTED: Wrecked oi used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 Community Notices ALA TEEN New meeting 7 p.m., Tuesday nights at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. Co//.. 795-3345 SEWING OPERATORS: training incentive bonus. 33 ill train, good benefits, first shift, call 616/792-2222 or apply in person at Kessler, Inc., 801 S. Main, Wayland, MI. In Memoriam IN MEMORIAM In memory of Tony Strumbergcr, who passed away December 5th, 1987. We think of you so often, and treasure all the love we that have shared. The Strumberger family For Sale L SHAPED BUNKBEDS: with mattresses $150 or best offer. 795-7820._________________ POLE BUILDINGS - Horse bams and garages. 24x32x8 completely erected, $3,350. Includes service door and 9x7 overhead. Many sizes available. Call Mecca Buildings for your dist. rep. 1-800-544-6682. Business Services SNOWPLOWING: per job or yearly contract, reasonable rates. Call 891-8750. PAINTING: Interior & Exterior. Residential or Business. Ph. 948-2649. Professional Grooming Boarding Veterinary Supervision rx Diets Thornapple Veterinary Medical Center 2220 Patterson, Middleville 795-9817 • 877-4056 Up to 5 qts 10W30 $6.88 with tune-up Please call for appointment. Continued from page 5 |y, Jane and Kit Roon and family, Bill and Judy and family. Jerry and Sally Miller also gathered. Ray and Bette Koeplinger had the whole family home for Thanksgiving. Ray also said that he is proud of Bette and her quick recovery from her knee surgery. She really did exactly what the doctor told her to do. She is now back to work. Doug Hart’s parents, Liz’s parents and Grandpa Brown, and Liz’s sister were there for Thanksgiving. Liz and Doug went shopping over the weekend. I heard Doug give the cor­ rect answer on WBCH’s trivia quiz Tuesday. One of the Verlinde boys said all four sons were home for Thanksgiving. He didn’t say which of the four he was. Leo and Beth Verlinde had Jim and Sue and boys, as well as daughter Nancy and girls there for Thanksgiving. Someone at the Don Williamson residence said all the family was there for Thanksgiving. I forgot to say that Ray Koeplinger said that he got his deer during the season. Chuck and Dorothy Corson had Pat Corson over for Thanksgiving. Cindy Schaad visited Saturday. Nov. 25. Louise Elwood had 24 members of her family for Thanksiving. She said everybody pitched in so she could really enjoy a wonder­ ful, warm and hectic gettogether. Sure you are tired after, but what a wonderful tiredness. You can catch up afterward on your rest. Hospital Guild No. 10 met Tuesday at the Mid-Villa for dinner. They turned in their sewing and are getting more to do. Rose and Ken Morgan had Thanksgiving with his family in Detroit. Rose says his fami­ ly are wonderful cooks and you never lack good food when you eat at any of his family’s homes. They ran into icy roads and heavy snow coming back, and it got worse the closer they got to Middleville. 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Further information or answers to questions may be obtained by calling the Student Services office at the high school (891-0214) or 891-1386. WILDERS IF YOUR CAR NEEDS TIC... WHO YOU CONN A CALI LUBE, OIL & FILTER Both tickets and videos also can be ordered through the Student Services office, and Lillie said all senior parents have been sent a letter with an order form enclosed. She added that interested parents not yet involved with the party are welcome to come to the next Countdown ’90 Steering Committee meeting, which will be held Carried November 14 1 *»89 VondenBerg. moved the President Thatcher called the printed bills be paid. Support by meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Riley Ayes all. Carried Present Bray Mason Myers VondenBerg moved the Riley and VondenBerg. printed transfers be allowed Absent: Hardy Total to Payroll $17,654.68 Guests. Erin Roon. Jean Total to Motor Pool $2,138 56. Gallup from the Sun and News Support by Riley Ayes all Or. Eldon Newmyer Thomas Carried. Smith from the East Press, and VandenBerg moved the Dick Meyers following transfers be allowed Minutes of the October 24 Water Receiving to Water 1989 meeting were approved os Operating & Maintenance corrected. _ ' S3 500.00 President Thatcher stated to Sewer Receiving to Sewer serve on the Village Planning Operating 4 Maintenance Commission the members must $8 500.00 be a resident of the Village General Fund to Mapr Street Dick Meyers updated Council Budgeted Transfer $35 000 00 on the lagoon project and possi­ Thatcher and Council reviewed ble financing. Discussion held. the new brochures promoting Council requested Dick Middleville. Meyers. Engineer and Village Thatcher recommends to the Manager Roon to draft stan­ Council the possibility of dards on storm drainage for new remodeling the Bradford White developments. building (located downtown) in­ Riley Chairperson of Public to Village offices Referred to Works B presented committee the Building Committee. report on annexation of surroun­ Council and Manager Roon ding properties to square up the reviewed the Manager s Report Village and resolution for the Council and Police Chief purpose of sending the annexa­ Shoemaker reviewed the Oc tion process on to the County. tober Police Activity Report Riley moved that Council ac With no further business. Bray cept the Resolution for annexa­ moved for adjournment. Support tion of surrounding property to by Riley Ayes all. Carried the Village. (Resolution attach­ Meeting adjourned at 8:01 p m. ed). Support by Bray. Roll Call Cheryl Hooper. Bray aye Mason aye. Myers Village Clerk (12-5) aye. Riley aye. VandenBerg aye and Thatcher aye. Motion Middleville Neighbors For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. Pet Supplies • J-Ad Graphics News Service Parents of Caledonia High School seniors are encouraged to "get stuffy’" this Christmas and consider slipping a graduation party ticket into the stocking of their son or daughter. "Countdown *90" is the theme for this year’s party, and planning "is in full swing" according to Anne Lillie, one of the parent organizers. Though details of the party are traditionally kept a secret, tickets for the event are now available, she said, along with order forms for a video highlighting events of the Class of ’90 s senior year. The parents planning the event will sell both tickets and gift certificates for the video at the Dec. 5 boys’ home basketball opener against Middleville and on Dec. 12, when the Fighting Scots meet South Christian in the Caledonia gym. A booth will be set up in the commons at both games for the convenience of senior parents, Lillie said. Cost of the party ticket is $40, and the video $35. 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Ml / December 5. 1989 Rotary Club seeks exchange host families J-Ad Graphics News Service Hosting a foreign exchange student for three to eight weeks is a worthwhile experience, leading to under­ standing of different lifestyles, meeting interesting people, and it’s just enjoyable, says Middleville Rotarian Judy Sloan. Rotary is seeking host families in the Middleville area for short-term exchange students from Europe. Those interested may obtain preliminary applications from Sloan by calling 795-2263 or Gina Hackett at 795-3338. The Sloans hosted foreign exchange student Thomas Wendling from Saverne, France, two summers ago, and their son, Rustie, visited Wendling at his home last summer. "What 1 enjoyed the most is the closeness that develops between the families. We have written or talked to Tom at least once a month since he was here. It's funny how close you can develop family ties," she said. "We're trying to figure a way so he can come back here this summer." And when a family hosts an exchange student, the follow-ing summer they may send their child to a selected host family in Europe. "Otherwise, there may be no way for the kids to see Europe. They get to know about another's life style. Everything's different - foods, cars, even coffee. "I think the most rewarding thing for a family is even if they aren't at the house, they still write back and forth and keep in touch," she said. Rotary International Youth Exchange students are typic­ ally between 15 and 21 years Ken Lodden and Jim Erfourth inspect one of the pre-cut trees at the McCann Road tree farm south of Middleville. old, and will spend time in the United States in the summer. Return visits by the local students also take place in the summer months. "They only stay about a month, so there is no long­ term commitment," she said. There is a deadline of Jan. 15 to apply to be a host family. Thornapple Valley Pines ownership changes hands by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Christmas tree farm on McCann road south of Middleville has been sold, but the new owner promises the same fine service that people of the area have experienced with the previous owner. Ken Lodden and his wife, Lisa, own an ice cream shop in the area and sell Christmas trees from that location. While shopping for trees in area tree farms, he found die Craig Patterson operation for sale, and quickly purchased it. "I was born on a farm, and have always been intrigued by farming. We've looked at a lot of tree farms, and this one is just what we were looking for," he said. Featured at the choose-andcut farm are pre-cut blue spruce and Douglas fir, or many varieties of pines for customers to select and cut themselves. New this year is a chooseand-cut section where all trees are $8. Another popular item available, Lodden said, are wreaths. Demand for the wreaths is heavy and Lisa is kept busy making them. Videotaping the family outing when the tree is cut is fast becoming a tradition, Lodden says, with many taping the whole experience to keep the memories of Christmas while the children are young. Once a customer selects a tree, be it pre-cut or cut your own, Lodden or his manager Jim Erfourth will put the tree into a shaker, which will shake the tree vigorously for about two minutes to rid it of any loose needles. If the customer wishes, the tree will be wrapped or bundled with wire for easy transporting. When customers pull into the lot, they are provided with a saw, and Lodden or Erfourth will explain the types of trees they have and answer questions. “We're just trying to carry on the good tradition Craig Patterson started," Lodden said. The lot is open from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday through Friday and all day Saturday. Sun & News Call... 795-3345 Frieda Schilthroat shows one of lhe wreaths available at the Thornapple Valley Pines tree farm on McCann Road. SKI DOO PRESENTS 3 GRAND PRIZES TO BE WON 1 each consisting of 2 great winter vehicles: An exciting 1990 Formula* Mach 1 snowmobile by Sto- Doo and a 1990 K1500" 4x4 Chevrolet pckup (approx total vatue $26 200 CON/ $19,700 US Access ramp not /I /4W . PUN... *200,000 worth of prizes to be won INSTANTLY! Ask for your game card at your participating Ski-Doo dealet Caledonia Farm Equipment 9740 Cherry Valley Ave. S.E. (M-37) Caledonia, Michigan Phone (616) 891-9233 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/SunandNews_1989-12-12.pdf 7e03421f4f61dc3385318bcc1f554504 PDF Text Text Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia 118th Year Middleville. Michigan 49333 No. 99 / December 12. 1989 Mast-VerMeulen pit still a sandstorm in Caledonia Mast and VerMeulen and the by Barbara Call Township allowed the open­ Staff Writer ing of a sand mining Kent County Circuit Court operation on Whitneyville Judge Robert A. Benson Road, and ended the Friday refused to overturn a Township's fight against a court order that permitted lawsuit filed by the two Caledonia Township to settle developers early this year. a lawsuit filed against it by However, a group of more developers Harry Mast and than 75 Caledonia Township Douglas VcrMeulen. residents who disagreed with The settlement between the negotiated settlement between the Township and the developers, met Wednesday night to discuss ways of halting the opening of the Mast-VerMeulen sand pit. Donations amounting to SI,000 and pledges for more funds were offered to finance legal action sponsored by a newly-formed political action committee called Caledonia Citizens Watch with some residents taking orange bands to tie on their cars as an indication of their support. Most township residents at­ tending were notified of the meeting by flyers distributed to homes east of M-37 between 60th and 100th ZBA rules on Barlow Lake controversy by Jean Gallup Staff Writer YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. - A bitter meeting of the The Yaftkee Springs Zoning Board of Appeals Dec. 4 resulted in a ruling that left both parties without all they wanted in a variance dispute. Greg Alkema, who owns Lot 1 of Arhana Crest on Barlow Lake, maintains that his lot should not be the subject of any ruling by the ZBA, and he should be allowed to build a home 25 feet from the lake using the water's edge to measure from, rather than the lot stakes. Property owners on the nearby lots sought to have any setback measured from lot stakes set at property lines on the lakefront. Saying they must be consistant when the question comes up in the future, the board members put into effect a procedure to use when defining water's edge. The ZBA agreed to use the water's edge for measuring for variances for setbacks, instead of lot stakes that are set on the lakefront. "It is generally fairly apparent where it is," chairman of the panel Frank I Tala said of the term "water's edge." Where the lake vegatation stops or in some cases a seawall tell where the lake ends, he added. "Where there is no controversy, we will use this standard. If there is controversy or confusion, we will request the owner and the DNR (Michigan Department of Natural Resources) to document the high water line," he said. Over Alkema's objection that a surveyor had already shown the water's edge in this case, and that the board was "making laws," Fiala responded, "It is our job to make these judgments. We do this to be consistant. This is new; we can set conditions if we are uncomfortable with a situation." Alkema, reading from a 26page prepared statement, detailed his grievences against the board, two future neighbors on Barlow Lake and specifically ZBA member William Schultz, who he vowed to have removed from the panel for "violating the public trust." He charged that property owners on either side of his lot, Al Bekkering and James Ainsworth, brought undue pressure on the board to deny him enough room to build on a lot that Alkema maintained two township officials said was "buildable." He also maintained that the method used by the board to determine the average setback by using structures found within 150 feet of his lot in either direction from the water's edge was faulty. Two sheds, one 10' by 10’ and the other 4’ by 6* were used to gain an average, he said, and he maintained they were not "structures." In that case, he argued, there was no average to be ZBA Continued on page 2 Streets, said Bob Bohez, one of the CCW members. According to Bohez, who chaired the meeting, the group was formed in response to the Caledonia Township Board's decision Nov. 15 to grant planned mineral removal zoning to an 80 -acre parcel owned by Mast and VerMeulen. The previous township board had denied the request last January on the recommendation of its planning commission and amid a storm of public outcry against the location of the proposed pit, which is about one quarter of a mile south of Kettle Lake Elementary School. The Township Board was then sued by Mast and VcrMeulen, and as the lawsuit dragged on through the year, expenses began to mount, though the case had not yet come before the judge for a final decision. Township Supervisor Jerry Good told the public at the Sandstorm Continued on 3 .*^***¥*¥*¥¥*¥¥^ School vote is Wednesday The election to decide the Caledonia School Board’s bond Issue request for elementary classroom construction will be Wednesday, Dec. 13, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Precinct No. 1 includes residents who live south of 84th Street, including those who live on the south side of 84lh. Voting for this precinct is held at the high school commons. Precinct No. 2 includes all who live east of Patterson Road (including the east side of that street) and north of 84th Street. The voting place Is Kettle Lake Elementary, 8451 Garbow. Precinct No. 3 includes those who live north of 84th Street and west of Patterson. These residents will vote at Dutton Elementary, 3820 68th St. Village wants home occupation businesses Santa brings in Christmas Santa took a break from his busy schedule to take part in Saturday s Caledonia Christmas parade. During his visit, he spent some time listening to the children s Christmas wish list. More Photos On Pages J-A Graphics News Service People who would like to set up small businsesses in their homes in the Village of Middleville are finding a welcoming atmosphere when they apply for permits. The Middleville Planning and Zoning Commission awarded two permits for single-owner businesses in the last two months, and will develop a register with a list of names of the home occupation for use by village, officials. The names could be given to newcomers moving into the area, or to let tourists know what is available in Middleville, said Marge Loew, secretary of the commission. "We learned at a Michigan Society of Planning Officials (MSPO) seminar that we should encourage home occupations because they're an asset to the community and a neighborhood," she said. "The majority of families are two-income today. They have to be," she said. "But if one works from the home, that means there'll be someone around in the daytime. It cuts downs vandalism. People who are in the day time see things." Loew said she also likes the idea of a register for all of the village’s home occupations. "We should have all the information complied for people," she said. At its November meeting, the commission granted a permit to Cathy and Jerry Peters for a business called cards to get them up to date, so I’ll have to spread myself thin for a while, but I don’t think it will be a problem," he remarked. "They (Thornapple Town­ ship) should be looking for a full-time assessor within the next couple of years anyway, with all the growth they’re having," he pointed out. Thornapple Township has 2,000 parcels of property, while Irving Township has 1,000. Buehler and his wife, Joyce, live on a farm outside of Freeport. "Cat-A-Balloon" to operate from their Grand Rapids Street home. The venture is a delivery-type business, hand­ ling balloons, candy and gifts. And in December, a request by Susan Stapich to run a one-chair beauty salon from her home was approved. While considering a request, the panel makes sure the business complies with the zoning ordinance, will provide adequate parking and will not lead to excessive traffic in a residentia neighborhood, Loew explained. The new business also must fit in with the nature of the neighborhood, she added. Still working as assessor for Thornapple Township, Buehler said he thinks he’ll be able "to handle the work load." "I've got to get Irving Township set up on appraisal Terry Mason and Susan Stapich listen to the Planning and Zoning Commission approve a request for a home occupation permit for Stapich. �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / December 12, 1989 Superintendent’s Corner Irving Township has new supervisor J-Ad Graphics' New Service Steve Garrett Superintendent Thornapple Kellogg Don't just do something, stand there! Many of you remember the old slogan. As you see. I modified it a bit. We are all very busy, working hard to do something, to change things, to improve. This is worthy and respected and certainly needed. But I would like everyone to think for a mo­ ment. Are we too anxious to be up and doing, to make changes before we study carefully what needs to be changed. I believe that many times this is the case. Is change good or bad? The answer is both. I certainly do not want people to feel that we do not need to change. Certainly we do and we can improve. But there is much to be said for stabili­ ty. In this fast-paced world today, youth is looking both for help to cope and for a strong and reliable base on which to stand. 1 recently attended the Michigan Assoication of School Boards Conference in Detroit, where Dr. Larry Lezotte and Dr. William Cook presented a program on school im­ provements. Dr. Cook complimented boards of education and superintendents on being diligent, caring and hard working. He then asked a very pointed question, “You are all very busy doing things right, are you doing the right things?” Now is the time for school administrators to “stand and lead ” School improvement has been something that existed as far back as any of us can remember. Making schools better, improving learning opportunities for kids, and staff develop­ ment have been on our agendas for years, so what’s so dif­ ferent today? Well “School Improvement" today is different. It is not a new gimmick or a new concept or idea. It is a focusing of ex­ pectations and outcomes based on study of effective schools — of what works. It is research based and focused on the in­ dividual school. It is your local school staff taking the time to see where they “stand” and move from there. We cannot afford to spend the funds or spend the time to chase after this or that new concept or special program in the hope it will solve all our educational needs. In this year’s State Aid Act, the legislature has mandated that every school district receiving state aid have a school improve­ ment plan in place, beginning in 1990-91 or the state aid due the district will be withheld. At Thomapple Kellogg School, we will comply. We are working on the district goal for school improvement, starting with Page Elementary. We hope we can have a district plan in place through the school improvement process that involves school staffs. The Kent Intermediate District is working with our district in providing in-service assistance. It is imperative that we don’t work hard just to meet the state mandates, but that we “stand there” making sure we not only do things right but “do the right things.” A man with more than 30 years experience in township and county government has been appointed as Irving Township Supervisor and will serve until the next general election. Milton Buehler of Freeport was appointed by the township board last month after the resignation of long­ time supervisor Leslie Raber. In the 1992 general election, the seat will be up for election to fill the remainder of the unexpired term. Buehler is familiar with the position he has accepted. "I was Irving Township Supervisor for six years a long time ago; and township clerk for 11 years before that, so I’m just back where I started," he said. He doesn't forsee many changes in the day-to-day operation of the township under his stewardship. "We don’t have many problems in Irving Township," he said. After his stint as supervisor from 1960 to 1966, he was appointed Equalization Direct­ or for Barry County, and served in that post until he took early retirement in 1980. His retirement didn't last long, however, and in 1981, he took on part-time work as an assessor in Orangeville Township, and added parttime assessing for Thornapple Township in 1982. He also was the interim assessor for the City of Hastings for a time. "I like assessing; it’s kind of fun," he said, "I've got 30 years experience in it" Milton Buehler Township planners OK Pace PMR renewal bv Barbara Gall Staff Writer CALEDONIA - The Township Planning Commis­ sion last Monday unanimously approved a renewal for a plan­ ned mineral removal permit for the Pace sand pit at 7977 Whitneyville Road No public comment was of­ fered at the hearing, and pit owner Bart Arrigo said he had no further information to sub­ mit to the commission Commission Chairman Steve Gould explained that the township has been working on standardizing requirements for area sand pits, and he presented a proposed PMR permit for the Pace pit, which incorporated many of the re­ quirements recently imposed on other township operations. The permit was drafted by the township attorney and supervisor. “There is nothing new here that hasn’t been required of other sand pits,” Gould said. Most of the requirements in the permit pertained to the township’s PMR ordinance, such as a limit on loudness of equipment, drainage, storage, slope gradations, dust control and hours of operation. The performance bond for this pit was raised from $25,000 to $50,000, and as is customary, the permit will come up for renewal in three years. Monitoring wells now will be required for this pit, as they have been for the last two PMR permits issued. Pace will pay the township three cents per cubic yard of sand removed, a requirement begun with the recent MastVerMeulen permit, and the commission requires Arrigo to maintain his driveway so mud is not tracked on to the public roadway. Although the commission members said they would like to require that mining at the pit be finished in 15 years, neighboring pit owner Gordon Jousma pointed out it is dif­ ficult to put a “target” on a pit owner because mining depends on so many uncon­ trollable factors. A donation to the township’s capital improve­ ment fund, part of the recent agreement with Mast and VerMeulen, will be left voluntary since the pit is seldom used, commissioners agreed. Gould also said this dona­ tion will apply to any kind of development that comes to the township, and not just to pit owners. The fund, which was recently established by the township board, will be used at the board’s discretion to defray expenses to the township that are a result of increased development. At­ torney Jim Brown said preference will be given, however, to spending a developer’s donation on im­ provements related to that particular development. Arrigo and neighboring pit owners Harry Mast and Douglas VerMeulen said they will present a written agree­ ment to the commission, stating they agree each can ex­ cavate to the other’s boun­ daries. This will allow a cooperative rehabilitation ef­ fort at the boundaries of the sites so grades will flow together. Ordinarily excavation must stop at 100 feet of the lot line. Brown pointed out that some of the provisions of the permit will require changes in the present ordinance, and these were indicated to Arrigo. The voluntary donation to the township capital improve­ ment fund, for instance, may become a requirement if a statute being debated at the state level becomes law. This would allow townships to set up a structure for developers to pay set fees into the township hind according to the scope of the development. The motion by Commis­ sioner Dick Dunn to renew the permit was passed unanimously The commission then set the following dates for public hearings: Dec. 13, public hearing on the general development plan; Jan. 8, public hearing on the Reibel Development Company's re­ quest to rezone to R-3 the Jousma farm at Cherry Valley and M-37; Jan. 22, public hearing on the PUD amend­ ment requested by Foremost Insurance Corp.; Feb. 5, public hearing on a PUD re­ quest by Don Fredericks and March 5, public hearing on a joint PMR renewal for the Jousma and Den Hartigh sand pits. The Dec. 13 hearing on the general development plan will be held at the Alaska Hall, not at the township hall on Em­ mons, noted the commis­ sioners. Text of the plan is available at the township office. ZBA rules on Barlow Lake controversy ZBA Continued from front , I made because both lots were "unimproved," and the setback from the lake should be set at 30 feet. Approximately halfway through the reading of the Alkema's document, Fiala objected to the length and accusations against Schultz and others. Fiala said he would like a copy of the statement, but he resented being "read to." After several bitter exchanges Fiala said, "Either get to the point or we will terminate the meeting." Alkema again protested it was his nght to "set the record straight," and said he wanted it in the record that "you are not going to let me continue my presentation, in spite of my objections." "No, you can’t continue reading to us," Fiala stated. Township Supervisor David VanElst agreed with Fiala. "This is nothing but name­ calling and should not go on," Van Elst said. ZBA member John Jerkatis also called for the reading to stop. "If you’re trying to intimidate this board, I won't have it. I have trouble understanding this vendetta. I thought you were happy with the variance up to now,” he said. "We granted you a 40-foot variance from the lake," said Fiala, "what do you want?" Alkema said he would not answer any questions until he had finished reading his statement. When he was told "that's not an option" by Fiala, Alkema said he would paraphrase his statement, but promised to "pursue the ‘No, I haven’t caused any con­ troversy. The lying neighbors caused the controversy,’ Alkema removal of Bill Schultz thorough the township." To get an average distance from the water's edge to use in determining a set back, Fiala used the average of two homes on either side of Alkema's lot One is 99 feet from the lake, and the other 77, Fiala said, "The average is 88 feet between the two. You could be 40 feet from the water line, with the DNR establishing the water line. Would you object to the DNR setting the water line?" “Yes, I would. We have a survey here that shows the w'ater line," he said. "Would you agree that this is controversial?" Fiala countered. "No, I haven’t caused any controversy. The lying neighbors caused the controversy," Alkema responded. Alkema also complained that if the building inspector couldn't make a decision, "maybe you need to get someone with some backbone for a zoning administrator." William Schilthroat, the township building inspector, announced that he was leaving the meeting, saying "I don’t have to listen to this." Jerkatis angrily called for a recess and then left with Schilthroat When tempers cooled and the meeting resumed, Fiala moved to give Alkema a variance to build a home 40 feet from the water's edge with the DNR setting the location of the water’s edge, and attaching that condition to the building permit. The vote was 2-0. Schultz excused himself from any discussion of the matter citing a possible conflict of interest. He lives near the lot in question. — a —. e Sun and News I ififltiin mini 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.......................... Outside Barry, Kent or Allegan Counties loandea in 1870 — Published by... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. 58 00 $10 00 �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / December 12, 1989 I Page 3 Mast-VerMeulen pit still a sandstorm Sandstorm Continued Nov. 15 meeting that a reevaluation of the strength of the township's case plus the drain of funds from township coffers brought the board to the negotiating table where an agreement granting the PMR permit was reached between developers and township officials. "We have to consider the impact of this lawsuit on the whole township,” Good said then. "We cannot use all our funds on this lawsuit when there are so many other areas in the township that need attention. "This was not an easy deci­ sion for the board to make, and it was made only after a lot of thinking on the part of each of us. We feel that it's better to have control over the pit through this settlement than to lose the case and have no control at all." Township Attorney Jim Brown explained that town­ ships lose more mineral re­ source cases than they win, another factor affecting the board's decision. The board members agreed with Good that whatever their personal feelings about the Mast-Vermeulen pit, the settlement with its stringent controls was in the best interest of the whole township. Despite another round of protests from citizens in the Whitneyville Ave. area, the board then approved the settlement which placed heavy restrictions on the pit, including the installation of monitoring wells for ground water, the posting of a $125,000 performance bond plus a payment to the township of three cents for every cubic yard of sand removed. Mast and VerMeulen also agreed to pay $8,000 a year into the township's capital im­ provement fund. In an attempt to ease truck traffic flow past the school, the agreement states that only 40 percent of the trucks will use the Whitneyville to 68th Street route, and this percentage can be reduced if complaints pile up. These restrictions are among the 25 imposed by the board in return for the PMR permit, but the members of CCW said in their position statement that the board had "buckled under to the financial pressures," and "suc­ cumbed to the dollars of the developers. The present Board's position is now clear," read the statement handed out by the committee, "...challenge their authority with a lawsuit, and you may have anything you want." The CCW told Wednesday night's crowd that it had chal­ lenged the Board's decision by hiring the Grand Rapids law firm of Rhoades, McKee, Boer, Goodrich and Tina to file a motion to overturn the court order approving the settlement. CCW also had hoped to seek an injunction that would halt the pit's operations until a decision is made whether to continue fighting the lawsuit Judge Benson, however, turned down CCWs motion that the court overrule the board's settlement and intervene in behalf of Caledonia residents opposed to the township's set­ tlement with Mast and VerMeulen donated funds to continue legal action against the sand pit. neighboring landowners who claimed the pit would be a nuisance and devalue their property. Attorney and area resident Charles "Rusty" Dannison, who along with Bohez acted as a spokesman for CCW, said the judge turned down the motion because the special individuals named in the motion, the landowners, should have intervened while the lawsuit was going on, not after the settlement. He also stated in his decision that the landowners had the right to sue Mast and VerMeulen for nuisance reasons either as a group or as individuals. And while the public still had recourse through the process of recall of its township board members, such an action would not allow any change in a settlement overseen by the court, the judge said. Dannison, in a phone inter­ view, said he did not agree with Judge Benson's decision or with his reasoning. "Those landowners did not intervene earlier because they, like all of us, had every reason to believe the Township was going to fight the lawsuit. They had no reason to intervene as indi­ viduals because they thought the Township was representing them. "Recall is not an answer ei­ ther, because the public's right to a referendum on whether or not to continue the lawsuit was bargained away by the Township Board. The settlement itself will not change, even if a whole new board took office." Dannison had told the citi­ zens' meeting Wednesday night that the motion to overturn the board decision will be consolidated with his own earlier filing of a grievance against Good and the board for a violation of the Open Meetings Act Dannison claimed the board had acted "in bad faith" by conducting township business in an allegedly unposted special meeting during a dinner at Sam's Joint restaurant before the 7:30 meeting on the 15th when the board voted to approve the settlement However, Good said the meeting at the restaurant was posted at the township hall two days in advance, and that Dannison had received a copy of that posting right after he filed his suit "Our attorney sent him a copy the following day," Good said. "The notice was right there on the window, and there was nothing sneaky about what we were doing." He said that boards are al­ lowed to discuss township business in a closed session for two reasons. One is to discuss personnel, and the other is to discuss a lawsuit with an attorney present. "We were following the rules to the letter," he said. "Our attorney was there, and we were discussing litigation." Other charges leveled against the township at Wednesday's meeting included Bohez's statement that "we have reason to believe they (the board) only spent $20,000 on the lawsuit." Good had told citizens at the Nov. 15 meeting the town­ ship had spent upwards of $50,000 on the total project at that time. "This wasn't just for legal fees," Good said in a phone interview. "This figure includes legal fees, the cost of hearings, engineering costs, and consultant fees. I don't have the exact breakdown, but yes, we have easily spent $50,000 in costs to the township for this suit." Dannison also said the township was "holding the company (Mast-VerMeulen) for ransom, and this is illegal." He said he was referring to the $8,000 a year the developers agreed to pay to the township's public im­ provement fund. However, Attorney Brown explained at a recent PMR public hearing for the renewal of the Pace sand pit that such payments presently may be made by a developer on a voluntary basis, and he added that the state legislature has been considering a bill that would allow townships to charge such a fee to help defray expenses that increase with new development, like fire protection and road repair. "They can call it what they like, 'bribe' or 'ransom,'" Good said. "But I don't think the residents of a township should have to bear all the costs that new development brings. Those people can help us out if they want to bring a development here. "And we checked very care­ fully on the legality of the matter, too," he added. Although Dannison referred to another lawsuit involving the township, Good said the only other legal matter besides Dannison's suit is a filing for arbitration against engineering firm Moore and Bruggink over some unsatisfactory work on the Campau Lake sewer project. But for most of the citizens attending the CCW's meeting, the big issue surrounding the pit was the safety of young children using Whitneyville to get to Continued on page 6 Dykstra-Eash wed in local ceremony Lenora Sue Dykstra and John Alden Eash Jr. were married Aug. 12, 1989 at Peace Reformed Church in Middleville by Pastor Stan Vugtareen. The bride’s parents are Mr and Mrs. Claypool of Freeport and Mr. and Mrs. John Higgins of Hastings The groom’s parents are John and Nancy Eash of Wayland. Maid of honor was Veronica Claypool, sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Jennie Petter, friend of the bride. Kelly West, sister of the groom; and Renee Brummel. cousin of the bride. Flower girl was Rachel Sears, cousin of the bride. Best man was John Riley, friend of the groom Groomsmen were Dan Weid man. friend of the gitnnn; Craig West, brother-in-law of the groom; and Steve Claypool, brother of bride Ring bearer was Matt Dykstra, son of the bride. Music was provided by Ginger Claypool, step-mother of the bride. Hulst Cleaner THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL - Sl00 OFF Dresses £ HOURS: 8 to 6 Monday-Friday; 8 to 3 Saturday Caledonia Plaza (On M-37) �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / December 12, 1989 Benefit show for Love Inc. to be in Middleville day Bernadine and Harry Reaser have been Christmas shopping and eating out — for a change Marj William has gotten moved to Rockhill. S.C.. to be near son David for the winter. We met Maurice and Emma Jane Ingram at Freeport Saturday evening to attend the Methodist Church Supper We attended the dedication of the Habitat House at Hastings Sunday, Dec. 3. About 75 people enjoyed the program and dedication. Much credit should be given to Pat Wagner and her helpers The Ingrams joined us in at­ tending the “Happy 60’’ Christmas dinner. Monday in Caledonia. Then we went shopping at Byron Center. It was beautiful weather again, except for the parade days, but they still were held to everyone's enjoyment, in Middleville and Hastings. A bus load of senior citizens from Caledonia went to Holland Nov. 30 to see “Hans Brinker and the Silver Skates’’ First we visited Christmas Tree Farms, then went to the greenhouse full of great poinsettias (people bought some) then to a tour of Holland and then it was on to Evergreen Commons for the dinner theater. We were at the new and remodeled Senior Center din­ ing room for our three-course meal then went across the hall to the theater for the show. It seemed to be all local talent. The had a dike built for the skaters We really enjoyed the Get Results call classifieds 795-3345 Middleville area musicians are coming together for an evening of music and drama Saturday (Dec. 16) at 7 p.m. in the Middleville United Methodist Church. Hosea Humphrey. Faye Freeman, the Singing Strings. Dedo Phillips and Jeff Schilthroat will all be perfor­ ming during the evening. All play country or bluegrass style music. In addition to the music, the drama “Joseph: Step Father of Jesus” will be presented by the Rev. Steve Reid of Hastings. Reid wrote this drama six years ago which is one of four dramas he has done all over Michigan. II- linois and California. This will be the final presentation of this drama before Christmas. No tickets are needed for the approximately- three hour concert, instead a freewill of­ fering will be received for Love Inc. of Barry County, a Christian clearinghouse net­ work that works with those in need. The Middleville church is located at 111 Church St.. Middleville For more information, call Love at (616) 948-9555 bet ween 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.. Monday through Friday. The Singing Strings will be part of the benefit for Love Inc. of Barry County at Saturday's show in Middleville. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH Call 795-3345 today and have your church listed here each week! SUNDAY..... 9:45 a.m., 11:00 a m & 6:00 p m WEDNESDAY Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m Reach Over 7,000 Area Homes Pastor, Rev. Max E. Tucker A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Music, Jeff Vander Heide Good Shepherd Lutheran Church People that care" mSov Middleville at the Community Hall 11 Sunday Service 9:30 a.m. St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Pastor Monte C. Bell Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 (616) 795-2391 2415 McCann Road. Irving, Michigan The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family . God's family) 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 and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 111 Church Street Parmelee Morning Worship . 9:30 a.m. Middleville Sunday School ... 9 45 a.m. Morning Worship ................. 11 00 a m. Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3798 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church Church Office Phone — 795-9266 FIRST BAPTIST 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. PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11 a.m. Church School 9:45 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 Rev. Rick Veenstra. Interim Pastor Rev. Stanley Vugteveen, Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School ........................... 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship ...................... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship.......................... 6:00 p m. Pastor Wesley J. Coffey LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted lor hearing impaired) 9 45 a.m. Sunday School 1110 am Sunday Evening Service 6 30 p m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship, Wednesday 7 00 p.m REV KENNETH VAUGHT MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 708 West Main Street 8546 Whitneyviile Ave. at 84th St. ' The Church there ewrtxxh' is sanebody... and Jesus Christ is Lord” Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service 10 00 a m. <1 15 am 6 00 p m. YOU ARE INVITED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Sunday Schoo 930 am. Sunday Monvng WonhC 10 30 a m krxXh Evening WorsNp 6 00 p m Wednesddy MOwee* prayer 6 Boe tfudy 700 p m Rev WWom Dobson. Poster Sieve Jockson. Youfr Pas*y 891-3923 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH Comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings “A duodt utdi a cartng heart for oar oomroaun and the uwid" Ret. Paul Donnie, Interim Rector Sunday Services*?:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Phone 945-3014 Pastor Merle Buualda Sunday Euchanst: During Summer........ ................... Regularly................................ Morning Prayer: Wednesday........................................ 1000 am 10:30 am. 7:15 a m Dan Ackerman Al Tiemeyer Seminary intern Community calling M-37 at 100th St.. Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyviile Avenue Phone 795-7076 891 8028 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Sunday Morning Worship.................................. 10:30A.M. Phone 891-9259 Sunday School........................................................ M0AM. Evening Service....................................................... 5^5P.M. Saturday Evening Mass.................. 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ............ 9:00 a.m & 11:00 a.m. First Friday Mass.............................. 7:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School Worship Service 9:15 o.m. 10:00 o.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891 8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Dr. Robert Wessman (The (Did {Time JHfthodist (Church 5590 Whitneyviile Ave , S.E. Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School.............. 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship......... 11:00 a m. Evening Worship............ 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes ... 7:00 p.m. Rev Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / December 12, 1989 I Page 5 Thornapple Heritage Association book ready J-Ad Graphics News Service Thanks to Don Reid's interest in the history of Barry County, the Thomapple Heritage Association has just completed a productiojn of a book on townships in Barry and Eaton counties, as they were in 1860. The material came from a master Reid produced over three months, using a wall map that had belonged to his mother-in-law, Amy Bower. The booklet is dedicated to her memory. It is planned to be used a tool by history buffs and those interested in geneology. "Don did a tremendous amount of work on this. He’s so unselfish. I went to him and asked if some of my students could take pictures of the wall map, and he said ’sure,"’ said Norma Velderman, an association member. "He showed me a small book, and when I asked if I could use it, he gave it to me." "When I asked if we could copy his book and sell it and split the profit, he said, 'never mind the profits, you can copy anything I have,'" Velderman said. Besides the township maps, Fischers celebrate their 25th anniversary Don Reid (left) explains some history of Irving Township to Norma Velderman. Velderman was instrumental in producing the reproduction of Reid’s 1860 wall map. Reid, a member of the Barry County Historical Society, had pictures that highlighted different townships, Velder­ man pointed out. The cost of the book is $12 and it can be purchase by mail or by stopping at the Velderman home at 7673 Middleville Road (near S&S Market). To order, send the request for the booklet along with a check for $12, plus $3 for postage, packing and handling to Thornapple Heritage Association, Box 446, Middleville, 49333. For more information call 795-9715. Tom and Carolyn Fischer of Caledonia celebrated 25 years of marriage Dec. 11. Their children are Vince and Michelle Fischer and Steve and Lisa Kent. They also have one grandson, Brady Fischer. ‘Happy 60 Club’ to hold potluck The Caledonia “Happy 60“ Club celebrated a Christmas potluck Monday, Dec. 4, at the new Senior Center. The dinner included ham and many of the dishes that traditionally go with Christmas. A total of 17 was present. Tables were decorated with the Christmas colors of green and red, and there were placemats, tiny green trees and candy canes. A large decorated tree was displayed for the occasion, and windows SAVE were trimmed with many posters of the “Babe in the Manger. " followed by the up­ dated 1989 holly wreaths, and greetings from Santa Claus and children. The program was the mixed choir from Caledonia High School, with 18 students. After the program, all were treated to punch and Christmas cookies and candy canes, and a Christmas greeting was given from the club members to the choir. A short business meeting was called to order by Presi­ dent Lillian Schultz, there a few responded tu some readings of Christmas. The rest of the group was treated to punch, cookies and candy canes. It was voted that if weather permits the group members would have their potluck din­ ner in the center to start out the new year. The dinner day will be plan­ ned for Jan. 11, at nixin. For more information call President Lillian Schultz at 891-8135 for their tomorrow. TODAY Don Reid (left) accepts a copy of the Barry/Eaton County book from Thornapple Heritage Association President Dick Ward. The book was made by using Reid's1860 wall map. ! |U 1 barber 795-7760 John Hampton, Stylist j! k Area School Lunch Menus Member of the State Barber Association 207 E. Main St. Middleville OPEN Tues.-Fri. 8-5:30; Sat. 8-12:30 PUBLIC NOTICE Open Nominations For village Officers Nominating petitions are available at the Middle­ ville Village Hall office for the biannual election, March 12, 1990 for the following positions: □ Village President □ Village Clerk □ Village Treasurer 2 year term 2 year term 2 year term □ 3 Village Trustees 4 year term □ Village Assessor 2 year term Deadline to file these petitions is 4:00 p.m. December 19. 1969 at the ViHage Hall. CHERYL HOOPER Village Ctork Caledonia High School and Middle School Lunch Menu Wednesday. Dec. 13 Baked potatoes, baked chicken, dinner roll. Califorma blend, fruit or dessert choice, milk. Thursday. Dec. 14 Pizza, french fries, com. fruit choice, milk. Friday Dec. 15 Sandwich choice, tomato soup, pickle spear, fruit choice, milk Monday. Dec. 18 Hamburger w/bun. french fries, green beans, fruit choice or Butterscotch brownie, milk Tuesday. Dec. 19 Pizza, chips, com. fruit choice or cookie, milk. NOTE Secondary Only Fnin choice aad assorted sMdwiches daih Salad Aar av ad able every Moaday. Wednesday and Friday What do your children want to be when they grow up? Whatever it is, they’ll need a good education to go very far. It’s not too soon to start saving for their education. In fact, the sooner you start, the bet­ ter. There are a variety of savings plans available, and one is just per­ fect for your needs Stop in and discuss your children’s future with a personal banker today. Then, re­ lax and enjoy the growing years, knowing their future is secure. State Bank of Caledonia FDIC Offices in Caledonia. Dutton & Middleville STREET 3205 68 TH ST S E 303 ARlMOfON MAIN DUTTON Pfe. Wl-8113 Ph. 6M-6337 Pfc. 79S-3361 LENDER �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I December 12, 1989 Sand pit in area still a sandstorm Continued from page 3 Auditorium opens with Advent Handel's "Hallejuoh Chorus" sung by eight combined local choirs and a packed house provided the first-ever grand finale' on the stage of the Caledonia Com­ munity Auditorium. The famous chorus was sung at the end of a Dec. 3 communi­ ty Advent service which marked the opening of the new auditorium. Caledonia Farmers Elevator employees recognized Proudly displaying his plaque, Robert Newman said, "Twenty five years is not really a long time. People like you really make it enjoyable. Kettle Lake School. Kettle Lake Principal Jeff Worman reiterated his concern for the safety of the children in warm weather when they might be riding their bikes or walking along the road either to school or to the Boardwalk playground. Several instances were related of sand trucks driving dangerously and too fast, and the citizens voiced skepticism that the sind haulers would or could be controlled. Area resident Sandy Tebo said her calculations showed that an estimated 22,500 trucks would come out of the Mast pit each year, causing de­ struction of the roads, the d valuation of residential property, problems on the steep grades on 68th and 84th Streets and possibly damaging the bridges over die Thornapple River. The lack of enforcement of the PMR ordinance also was brought up, and one resident complained of the "insult to nature" involved in the leveling of trees that goes on in a mining operation. "Tell those folks to call me Robert Newman (left) was awarded a surprise plaque for over 25 years of service to Caledonia Farmers Elevator. He had been handing out congratulations to other employees, when Bob Wenger (right) turned the tables on him. New sign identifies village offices in Middleville 795-2570 HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m7 Sat. 9 to 12; Sunday Closed* P VILLAGE HALL DEADLINES As a result of Christmas Day the DEADLINE FOR DISPLAY ADVERTISING Price good thru December 23rd Consisting of 2 Mylar and 3 Latex Balloons. for the December 26th issue will be ... We have Precious Moments, Mylar Balloons. Tony the Walking; Tree Balloons and Sam the Snowman Balloons. See our Holiday Display at Hastings City Bank (Middleville Branch) December 12th-16th DELIVERY SERVICE L (MasterCard of Visa Accepted) more economical, and it also means fewer trucks going down the road. "As far as enforcement of the ordinance goes, I think that problem has changed. We are now inspecting those pits regularly, and we are trying to bring all the pits up to a high standard. Just ask the pit owners. We have the toughest ordinance around, and our operators are trying to comply with it. We also have the court to back us up as far as the Mast-VerMeulen pit is concerned." He added that there just aren't any more parcels of sandy land left in Caledonia Township large enough to set up a big sand pit. The new operations are going to be in Bowne Township and on to the east and to the south, he said. "But the trucks will still have to come through on our roads. It’s something we're all going to have to live with. "I sympathize with those folks on Whitneyville, and I don't blame them for being upset, and even angry. And if they've got some constructive solutions to any of our local problems, I wish they'd turn out for the township meetings and help us out and not just wait for these kinds cf issues. We've got lots of tough decisions ahead." Dannison and Bohez, how­ ever, said Caledonia Citizens Watch plans to concentrate on the Mast-VerMeulen issue, but in view of Friday's court decision. CCW will have to regroup and "take a good hard look at the next step, what’s possible and what’s down the road." Dannison said the steering committee will meet Monday and will discuss possible steps like appealing Friday's decision as well as considering private legal remedies. Dannison said he still thinks the township could win the case. "There's no doubt in my mind that we could be victorious," he said. "I don't think the trial court gave sufficient weight to the concept of referendum," he added. "I think the judge failed to recognize that this kind of decision marks the death knell of the zoning ordinance." Dannison reiterated what many residents at Wednesday's meeting expressed, that with this settlement, denial of any fu­ ture zoning request would result in a lawsuit the township would not be able to finance, and so developers would have their way. "I’d like to take away the townships* right to settle these suits and force them to arbitration. And if I were in the board's place, I would never have made this settlement without first conducting a referendum to see what the people wanted. Then there couldn't be a fight like this over the decision because it would be what the people voted for. "We sold off a big piece of quality environment for trin­ kets," he said. "The loss of the power of the zoning ordinance is what Jerry Good and the board sold us out for." Good, however, has stated that he does not see the settle­ ment as a bad precedent. "I’m not worried too much about future lawsuits," he stated recently. "...1 don't think we'll be getting into more situations where we'll be taken to court." He said he sees the settle­ ment and its stringent controls on the sand pit as providing leverage for the township. He said he thinks it sends a message to developers that "things will have to be done our way." ★★★ EARL Y ★★★ 49333 Holiday Special Balloon Bouquet ... $700 about speeding or dangerous sand trucks," responded Good. "I think we can, in fact, we already have called a halt to some careless drivers." Good said the pit owners have been cooperating with the township in warning haulers they would be out of a job if they drove recklessly. "(The pit owners) have been watching," Good said. "In fact, the number of complaints we've had has been decreasing, and we want to keep that trend going. The sand pit operators don't want a bad image in the township, so if residents know what pit the reckless haulers are com­ ing from, I think we can put a stop to a lot of dangerous driving." He also said he thought Tebo's figure on the number of truck trips out of the Mast pit was about three times too high. "That pit is too far from M-37 to use the smaller trucks," he said. "Most of the time they're going to haul bigger loads because that’s Visitors will have an easier time locating the village offices with the new sign put up recently. THURSDAY, DEC. 21 at 5:00 P.M. CLASSIFIED DEADLINE FRIDAY, DEC. 22 at 5:00 P.M. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I December 12, 1989 I Page 7 Santa parades down mainstreet in Caledonia The legendary "eight tiny reindeer" were replaced by eight tiny red and white Holsteins as Santa was depicted by Med-O-Bloom Farm on his Christmas Eve journey. The local dairy operation's float was part of Caledonia's traditional Christmas parade held last Saturday. The Dutton Girl Scouts added some Christmas cheer to the parade by singing carols as they traveled down Main Street. Neighborhood plans nativity J-Ad Graphics News Service The 76th St. and Thomapple Bible Club once again will offer its traditional Christmas gift to the Caledonia com­ munity with its live nativity program. 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Christmas “Celebration” Worship Service Nursery Available �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I December 12, 1989 Jim Flikkema works on the set of the all-school play. Here, he nails a doorway together. Open The cast of "Cheaper by the Dozen" gather for a photo. This years all-school cast members are (front row, left) Dawn Harvey, Angie Jerkatis, Adam Hoisted, Jim Flikkema, Dan Verlinde, (row two) Amy Smit, Kris ...just in time for your Christmas hair needs. FAMILY HAIR STYLING 'the Yankee Clipper formerly at Gun Lake now in the Village of Middleville Located at 475 Holes Ave., Middleville i Take off Main St., before bridge lake Russell KUSSCII (just ljusi Oil iviaiii oi., wviviv the »uv W. to Market. Holes Ave, to the right around the curve);,, ’-LaI \ Thaler, Michelle Helman, Baden Coleman, Tad 1, ---------------------Thatcher, (back row) Dave Kaechele, Bettina Poels, Cathy Hart, Mike McKiernan, D Brian Buete, and Chris ~ Newton. 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"We do not do any type of solicitation," said First Lt. Richard Zimmerman, com­ mander of the Michigan State Police Post in Hastings. "That's the message that we want to get out. Just hang up," he said. Barry County Sheriff David HANG UP Wood agrees. "We tell them, don’t respond - just hang up. Oh, I guess you can be polite and listen to them for a minute, then tell them you're not interested, but there's really no reason to listen to them. "We are getting hundreds of complaints from people wanting to know if these are legitimate organizations. One is saying they are representing an 'Undersheriffs Assoc-iation.' There is no undersheriffs association," Wood said. Zimmerman said the problem has been seen in the past and, "it seems to have cropped up again lately." Adding to the confusion for ors, and also gave other the person who answers the advice, but his department is phone is the way they going even further now with introduce themselves, giving its advice to area residents. a long name that is generally "Now, we agree with the difficult to remember, he State Police. Just hang up," he said. added. If a caller says he represents Several hints on dealing the Michigan State Police with telephone solicitors Troopers Association, it’s not come from Sargeant Richard true, he warned. Darling, president of the "Any contact you have Michigan State Police with us is personal or by Troopers Association. mail," he said. "We don’t do ♦ It is your telephone. It is telephone solicitation." your time. If the solicitor is Wood said that a pamphlet uncooperative, rude or uses put out by the Michigan high-pressure tactics, simply Sheriffs Association several HANG UP. years ago warned people not ♦ Telephone solicitors are to be intimidated into giving highly skilled salespersons. If money to telephone solicit* they try to rush you into a decision to say yes, say no and HANG UP. ♦ Request the solicitor clearly explain who they represent and for what purpose the money will be spent. Request this in writing prior to any agreement. If they hesitate, HANG UP. ♦ If the solicitor attempts to intimidate you or promises special tratment by the police, HANG UP. ♦ If you feel at anytime the solicitor is using unscrup­ ulous tactics or is a fraudulent operation, HANG UP. For more information, contact the Michigan State Police Troopers Association at (517) 484-6772. 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We are pleased to announce this accomplishment to the community and are confident in saying that we will continue to serve you as we have for the past 103 years. �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / December 12, 1989 Middleville woman’s business slows to hobby status by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A business that was started in 1959 by Jackie Bedford is being slowed to hobby status, with increased time for herself and her newly-retired husband. However, her long-time customers and friends can still count on her to knit or sew special things, she said. Starting in a small bedroom with her sewing and knitting business called Jackie’s Yarn shop 30 years ago, she soon moved into the full basement and then to a location on Main Street in Middleville for several years. She said she appreciates the quality and durability of good materials, and advises good care of good material. "You have to take care of quality. Just because you have a fine mink coat, that doesn't mean you stick it into a washing machine and dryer," she said. "It’s the same with things made with wool. With proper care they’ll last forever. "I made Melinda a hooded sweater to start school. When she was 14, she was still wearing it to go out and feed the horses. Of course, the sleeves were up to her elbows," she said, smiling at the memory of her daughter. She recalled one snowsuit she made that was handed down through four children in one family and two in another before it finally wore out. Besides knitting and sewing dresses, coats, hats, sweaters, rugs and mittens, Jackie enjoys knitting the unusual. She makes winter birds for Christmas tree ornaments, along with angels, and even the large tree-top angels. She also makes large dolls to sell to her friends, and as gifts for her 2 and 1/2-year-old her granddaughter, Kyrie. "I knitted last year for everyone in my family," she noted. With less emphasis on the work part of her life, Jackie and her husband, Max, are planning much more travel. With his retirement from Bradford White after 37 years, they are getting ready for a Florida trip after the holidays. Since he left his job on Nov. 10, the reality of being retired "hasn’t soaked in yet,’ she said. But she's not worried that the increased time at home will be a problem for Max. "Oh, he won’t be sitting around. He’s got lots to do. And he can always go help Fred (Brown, his son-in-law). He’ll never be a couch potato," she said. Knitting while watching television at night helps keep her muscles loose, and she likes to knit while talking. "That way I don’t get quite so tense when I’m knitting," she noted. Proving that one can knit almost anywhere, she had Max bring her knitting when she made an emergency trip to the hospital just before Christmas last year. She now has to watch her diet carefully and must exercise every morning to combat osteoporisis. "Everyone knows not to call me before 9 a.m. I have to do my exercises every morning at 8:30 and then take my shower," she said. She dislikes the morning regimen, but does it because "it makes me feel worse if I don’t." She and Max plan to walk daily once in the warmer climate of Florida. For the beginning knitter, she advises "buying the best quality yam you can obtain." That means mostly imports because they, are of better quality. "I do use an American company, but they get it from England and Canada," she said. "I don't believe in machine washing fine yarn, but it can be done. If you do. turn it wrong side out and wash for only a couple of minutes. And never hang up a knit garment. Lay it flat to dry," she cautioned. "And if you are making a coat or sweater, be sure to make a lining so it will hang properly," she added. What can happen to yam is shown by how she makes a "fisherman’s mitten." She makes the mitten about 18 inches long to start with, throws it in the washing machine, and dryer, and the mitten then shrinks to a normal size and will never absorb water again, she says. Both of their children now live in the Middleville area. Chuck and Melissa Brown live about three minutes away on West Irving Road, and Chuck and Pat Bedford have just returned from California to Middleville. Seen is just part of the supply of yarns and materials Jackie uses in her hobby. f^hiiT’ch 7240 68th Street S.E. (2 miles east of M-37) Jackie displays one of the dolls she makes. □ December 17 — 6:00 p.m. Choir Cantata "A Christmas Festival " □ December 24 — 6:00 p.m. Candlelight Service □ December 31 — 9:00 p.m. to Midnight, New Year's Eve Service Barry County Commission on Aging menu Dinner .Menu Wednesday, Dec. 13 Vegetable quiche, coleslaw, sliced carrots, rice pudding, milk. Thursday, Dec. 14 Goulash, winter blend, com, oleo. citrus, milk. Friday, Dec. 15 Baked chicken, scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables, wheat bread, oleo, plums, milk. Monday, Dec. 18 Beef patty with mozzerella cheese, mixed vegetables, pineapple tidbits, milk. Tuesday, Dec. 19 Scrod, augratin potatoes, spinach, wheat bread, brownie, milk. Events Wednesday. Dec 13 Hastings, cards; Woodland, popcorn; Delton, music by Margaret Reid. 12:15. Thursday, Dec. 14 Hastings, arts and crafts; Nashville, bingo; Middleville, music by Margaret Reid, 11.45. Friday, Dec. 15 - Hastings, board games; Nashville, pop­ corn. birthday party; Woodland, popcorn, music by Margaret Reid, 12:15. Monday, Dec. 18 Hastings, bingo and popcorn, slides by Hessel and Madlyn Forest. 11 a.m.; Middleville, cards; Woodland, popcorn, music by Herminettes, 12:15. Tuesday, Dec. 19 - All sites puzzles; Hastings, Remember When, Headstart children to entertain; Nashville, music by Herminetts, 12:15. Professional Grooming Boarding Veterinary Supervision Pet Supplies • RX Diets Thornapple Veterinary Medical Center 2220 Patterson, Middleville 795-9817 • 877-4056 �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / December 12, 1989 / Page 11 Neighbors With... NORMA Caledonia’s Carrie Hill receives DAR award VELDERMAN Continued from last week I got a shock, when I c 1 Beatrice Bigler and asked how Howard was, and then felt like a perfect fool when she said that she had lost him on the 19th. 1 wanted to crawl in­ to a hole. But she was so nice and said that she is busy get ting the things taken care of that need to be done We are all sending Beatrice our love in a big, warm verbal hug. Mae and Rollo Bowerman had 15 there at their home for Thanksgiving. Then, for Thanksgiving supper, they had 14 still there Twila Elwood had Thanksgiving in Battle Creek at her niece’s, Connie and Jerry Donihue’s home. She ran into the blinding snowstorm, with slippery spots, that a lot of other travelers ran into. Aunt Ella Morton had Thanksgiving dinner with Donna and Bob Kenyon at their place. Son Rob called and sa’d he had a wonderful Thanksgiving, and dinner tasted just as good as a home cooked meal. I remember that when I was in the Navy we really got super holiday meals My hubby, John, said that whey they were fighting overseas in World War II, whenever the Navy came in where they were dug in. they always managed to go out to the ships anchored nearby and got canned fruit and the like. It sure beat their Army fighting rations. Did you ever stop and look at your own actions and have to laugh, real had? My eye trouble is called Macular Degeneration, which means the center vision in the retina cells are dying. They don’t know why, so 1 no longer can see an object if I look straight at it. So I have to look at it by shifting my eyes to one side. Then 1 can see it clearly. Well, when I was calling for news, I kept having to make my head say, “Shift to the side, kiddo.” Back would come my little voice. “Don’t want to" in such a clear little spoiled child voice. Then 1 realized that 1 was refusing to accept change in my mental attitude. 1 was doing the very thing that I used to criticize others for. “What you sew. so shall you reap ” It was a good lesson, and I made sure 1 men­ tally made my mind shift gears. It became exciting. I enjoyed the challenge of “change.” I’m still chuckling inside at myself and feeling so pleased with my growth Dorothy Brog called and said she had been in the hospital with pneumonia, and she wanted to send the com­ munity family a big hug for the people who sent cards and flowers, and especially to Dr Brown and all the nurses at Pennock Hospital, who helped make her get well much quicker. That’s the beauty of a smaller hospital where they can take the time to show they really do care. Granddaughter Karen Brog from Ohio, has been with them for a few days. Clair and Dorothy will be leaving to spend about a month with their daughter in Arizona. She wanted all her friends to know where they are. She is even having the Sun and News sent there. Neva and Bill Kenyon had all thir family home, in and out, for Thanksgiving. Art Kenyon was also there with them. Mary Noah surprised me when she answered the phone It was the first time in quite a few weeks. Daughter Mary VanderWal had gone to Las Vegas and spent three days there. Then her friend came and they went to her home in Utah for three days. Mary stayed with Melvin and Kay. Then she and her brother. Paul Leach, spent Thanksgiving with Melvin and Kay and some of the fami­ ly. Mary said all the grand­ sons and families would be around for Christmas. lyla Norton went to her grandson’s church in Kalamazoo She got together with Mr. and Mrs. David Oke and two grisl. and the Rev. Michael Northrop and Jell Oakley. Then she stayed over­ night so she could go to the evening talent program. I hadn’t been able to get the Steins for a few weeks, but did this week. Her mom, Regina LaPorte, her two brothers, Leo and John LaPorte, and their families were with them for Thanksgiving. Lynn and Luana Tolan got together with her brother, Gail Williams, and family for Thanksgiving. Luana said son John went to his Dad’s in Lowell Saturday to go hun­ ting. This is his first year to be able to hunt and he got his first deer. Betty White said all the family members were home with her and Bob for Thanksgiving, except for son Gary and Rebecca. They couldn’t come because he and his wife just had a baby girl, Elizabeth. Fred Rock said the men and their sons had a good time at their hunting camp. I asked who did the cooking, and Fred said the wives and moms sent along a lot of meals, and there was canned food and a store ‘Christmas is something else!" Christmas candles and decorations are a real fire hazard. Point out the dangers to children, and what to do in emergency, so that the blessed Christmas will not be marred by a tragedy. | a BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington Si (M-37) Mtddlevtlle. Ml 49333 nearbv The group included Fred Sr.. Fred Jr.. John Robertsons grandson (Jane’s son). Johnn Rock’s brother in-law. Robert Roben and son. Kenny, who was just out of the Navy. Raymond Blough J-Ad Graphics News Service was also there CALEDONIA - Senior Laurel Rock was getting Carrie Hill has been named ready for an arts and crafts this year’s Caledonia High show Dec. 2 in Deer Run. School recipient of the Edna Steeby had a good Daughters of the American time with son Bob and family Revolution Good Citizen for Thanksgiving. Award. Donna and Charlie Cox Caledonia High School spent Thanksgiving with son Principal Tonya Porter an­ Greg and Maggie and Brian, nounced that Carrie was in Grand Rapids. chosen for the award by a vote Neva and Andy Aicken had of the high school faculty. all their family home for Criteria for selection are Thanksgiving. leadership, dependability, ser­ Aime and Lib Palmer had vice and patriotism. Thanksgiving with daughter The daughter of Robert and Enid and John Trick. Son Mary Hill of Alto. Carrie Fred and Shirley were also ranks seventh in a class of 150 there. Then Aime had callers and has enrolled in advanced over the weekend. They were placement classes during her Audrey Heydenberg and college preparatory program. Doris Olsen. She has been a member of the Thelma Carl had National Honor Society since Thanksgiving with nephew her sophomore year and has Calvin Carl and family. Another nephew. Stanley Carl, is in Albion Community Hospital. Thelma went to see him. Brenda and Tom Bremer visited her mom’s for Thanksgiving. Lucille Getty had Thanksgiving with Bob and Lila. Then Sunday Colleen Thoma pple and Rollie entertained their Kellogg Schools friends and Lucille and Waive Wednesday, Dec. 13 Long were included Roast Turkey, dressing, Jerry Spencer went to the mashed potatoes, green Prairie Garden Club at Doris beans, fruit sherbet. Raver’s home in Hastings. Thursday, Dec. 14 They were all glad to see Chili or vegetable beef Viola Secord there, too. soup, crackers, bread and but­ Fred and Letha Buck­ ter, vegetable sticks, fruit ingham had her son, Lyle, and juice. family at their home for Friday, Dec. 15 Thanksgiving. Grandson and Pizza, H.S. (folded pizza), wife from Atlanta. Ga.. also sweet potatoes or baked made it up to be with them. beans, pineapple tidbits. My eyes are giving out! 1 Monday, Dec. 18 can’t make out the names of the Ward family and who was there for Thanksgiving. Sorry, about that, Lu. She sounded miserable with a cold. May I say that a lot of the family were there with them? It was the Moma children’s in-laws’ turn to have Thanksgiving, so Kathy and Chick Moma had their children home the Sunday following Thanksgiving. Rosemarie and Robert Otto had the whole family home for Thanksgiving, including Gary and family, John and family, Lynn and Russ. On Tuesday, Lorraine and Dave Otto and Doris Wheeler came for supper Ethel Gibson is coming along well from her cataract surgery. She and Paul were asked to Lois Bremer’s for Thanksgiving. Lots told her they had two seats needing grandparents’ presence. They also say Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gibson of Sterling Heights. Sorry, folks, my eyes just balked and I will try to straighten out the Poland family Thanksgiving news next week. I am using some tnal glasses so 1 can read by holding the material an inch away from my nose They are called “Prism Glasses." They work fine for a while 1 still haven’t learned my limitations and to work within that framework So if you will be patient with my experiments. I would be so grateful As with any new tool, you have to learn how “your body" can use it. S Scali 795-3302 or 891-8208jg ’S: SS’fl-’fl! fl! fl! fl: flt’fl! fl! fl! fl! tit. tit. titHHm ■5 Carrie Hill taken part in the peer tutoring program sponsored by that group. She also has served her class as a student council representative, as class presi­ School Lunch Menus Sun & News Call... 795-3345 Pizzaburger, sliced carrots, peaches in light syrup. Tuesday, Dec. 19 Lasagna, golden corn, whole wheat roll, pears. NOTE: Whole and 2% milk offered every day. Hot dogs each day at elementaries and middle school. Salad bar at High School on Monday. Pizza, ham and cheese sandwich, fish sand­ wich, chili, chef salad at H.S. each day. dent and as a class represen­ tative on the Homecoming Court her sophomore year. Carrie has participated in both basketball and track while at Caledonia, and serv­ ed as the captain of the varsity basketball team this year. Coach Rebecca McKee prais­ ed her leadership and team spirit, as well as her athletic ability. After graduation. Carrie plans to prepare for a career in education at either Michigan State University or Central Michigan University, with majors in science and mathematics. The Daughters of the American Revolution established their citizenship contest in 1934 to recognize and encourage outstanding young people in the pursuit of high ideals. �Page 12 / The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / December 12, 1989 Backrow, from left, Tim Grinage, Fred Sheldon, Pete Crumback: front row, Bruce Lai and Pete Knight. Caledonia finishes third in invite Only eight points separated the top three schools for the championship in Saturday's 10 team Caledonia Invita­ tional. Cedar Springs won the meet with 132 points, Flint Beecher had 131, Caledonia 124, Rockford 110, West Catholic 109, Catholic Cen­ tral 98, Whitehall 69, Fruit­ port 67 Vi, Unity Christian 61, and East Grand Rapids 18. Pete Crumback and Tim Grinage won championships for Caledonia while Fred Sheldon and Kurt Coe placed second in their divisions. Pete Knight and Bruce L>ai tixik thirds, and Rich Haywood won a fourth place medal Lai pinned two and deci­ sioned two of his opponents. His only loss was to champion Abe Cureton of Flint Beecher. Haywood advanced to the semi-finals and was leading by 10 points when he was upended in the final period. Knight won three matches and his only loss was to a state qualifier. Crumback pinned two of his opponents and decisioned the other 7-0 for the champion­ ship medal Coe gained recognition when he advanced himself to the finals from a rat tail seed. Kurt pinned, major decisioned and decisioned some fine competitors, including the number one seeded wrestler. Grinage proved that he will be a major asset to the team. He pinned his first two op­ ponents and then major deci­ sioned his last to win the championship gold medal. Sheldon earned valuable team points as he advanced to the finals. Matt Lintemuth and Greg Chapman also earned Middleville's Mike Millhouse (44) tries to block a shot by Caledonia's Josh team points by picking up wins in their weight class, O'Krangley (23) in last Tuesday's 76-64 Caledonia win. which included some very strong competitors. The Scot wrestlers’ next match will be Dec. 21 against Josh O’Krangley’s 17 Tom Bednarsky with 16 Middleville defending O-K Gold con­ "Our shooting percentages ference champs Kenowa points led three Caledonia points and Terry Gabbert with players in double figures as 12. were very good for opening Hills. the Scots knocked off rival Jim Grube had 19 to lead game.'' said Caledonia coach Middleville 76-64. the Trojans while Corey Dean Jon Meerman. "However, we added 17 and Jason Pranger didn’t play as well as we could Following O’Krangley, 14. have and neither did who added six rebounds, three Caledonia hit 26-of-54 field Middleville. ’’ steals and six assists, were goals to only 17-of-49 for Caledonia smashes Middleville in basketball Hudsonville powers past scots Defending conference champion Hudsonville used a 36 to 5 freethrow advantage to down the upset-minded fighting Scots 73 to 58. The Eagles, who are favored to win it all again this year, made 27 out of 36 freethrows to 1 out of 5 for the Scots to severe their second win of the season. The Scots tall to 1-1. Caledonia kept pace with the much larger Eagles early. WHEN YOU NEED ... sensible answers to any questions about life, health or disability income insurance Talk To Me Leonard D. Nanzer 115 S. Jefferson St. Hastings. MI 49058 (616) 948-2990 Call today for more urfomutKxi BANWftS UH AND CASUALTY CNcogo. Mtnois 60630 after junior Tom Bednarsky Meerman. nailed a 3 pointer at the buzzer The Caledonia J.V.’s lost a it was 19 all after one. hard fought battle with Hud­ Junior Josh O’Krangley led sonville by the score of 71-60. the Scots with 6 points on Chris VanRyn and Todd Hud­ some incredible moves and son both scored in double shots. The second quarter was figures for the Scots with 13 all Hudsonville. The Eagles and 12 points, respectively. and their full court man to Blake Osborn led the Scots in man pressure frustrated the rebounding with 7. Scots into making several bad "It was a great game. Both shots and passes. The score at teams played extremely hard. half was 36-28 Hudsonville. If my kids play with that type In the second half the of intensity all year long, I’ll freethrow situation played an be happy," said Coach John important part. The Scots did KIunder. not attempt a freethrow and With the loss the J.V. Scots the Eagles attempted 20. fell to 0-2 for the season. “I’m not saying the freethrow situation lost it for us. but it did play a big part." Meerman stated. "We played well, but Hudsonville played better. And though Hudson­ ville did play well, the young Fighting Scots played their hearts out and never gave up." Wed. A.M. Indies Many times in the second Yo Yo’s 39-17; Die Hards half the Eagles were up by as 36-20; 3-Rascals 35-21; many as 10 but the Scots kept Wacky Rollers 34\6-2U6; coming back. Late in the Shouldabins 31-25; Great fourth quarter the Scots at­ Balls of Fire 25Mi-3O%; Ups tempted 8 3-point shots, but and Downs 22-34. none would fall. High Series -II Parks 465; "I’m proud of my team and C Mosey 455; B Otto 447; we’ll be back.’’ said L. Green 429; D Polmateer 426. High Games - P Ensing 181, C. Mosey 176; H Parks Three-Man 170; D Polmateer 163; B. Basketball results Otto 158 Kelloggsville knocks off Middleville 88-69 Two games and Mid­ dleville's shooting abilities show few signs of coming out of deep freeze. The Trojans lost their se­ cond game of the young basketball season last Friday, an 88-69 decision to Kellog­ gsville in the teams’ O-K Blue opener. After hitting just 35 percent from the field in Tuesday’s Area Bowling Results Team W-L Gary Middleton................. 2-0 Dan Parker........................ 2-0 Tony Topol ski.................. 2-0 Loyd Elwood..................... 1-1 Paul Smth ..................... 1-1 Bdl Steftea .................. 0-2 Daw V^Elst....... T........... 0-2 MAc teaser O-2 Bowlerettes The Water Doctor 29-23; Hatr We Are 27*6-24*6; Berger King 27-25; Village ^tyhst 25-27; .Hastings City ''tert 24*6 T!% Seif & Sons 2V29 High Scite - B Meyers M. T Cooley 560; G Stevens 556; D. Levett 546; D. Pitt 511 High Games - B. Meyers 221, 206; D. Levett 219; T Cooley 210; G. Stevens 209; D. Pitt 191 Bowlerettes Hair We Are 30 Vi-25 *6; The Water Doctor 29-27; Burger King 29-27; Hastings City Bank 28-28; Village Stylist 27 ^-28 Vi; Seif and Sons 24-32. High Series - B Meyers 521; E Brodock 497; L Riva 478; B Crumbeck 477; F. Muller 474 High Games - B. Meyers 192; L. Riva 190; D Blough 185, E. Brodock Ite; B. Crumback 171. opener, the Trojans canned just 37 percent (23-of-61) from the field against the Rockets. Middleville coach Kurt Holzhueter said shooting has headed the list of problems through the team’s first two games, but isn’t the only concern. “It really has been poor,” Holzhueter said of the shooting woes. “But we’ve been real inconsistent, and it’s not been any one part of the game or person. It seems just when we get something going, we have a bad bounce or something to break us up and we struggle." Kelloggsville led 20-13 after one period, but Middleville closed the gap to 38-33 by the half. But the Tro­ jans developed problems following the half. "We came out flat in the se- cond half," Holzhueter said. "It’s hard to put a finger on why. We never threatened Kelloggsville the rest of the way." The Rockets outscored Middleville 20-12 in the third period and never looked back. Despite the loss. Holzhueter did see some solid play from a pair of individuals. Jason Pranger tossed in a careerhigh 29 points while adding nine rebounds, three assists and three steals. Corey Dean chipped in 17 points, 14 re bounds and four assists. Bob Brown added nine points and Jim Grube eight. "We’re not that far away from being respectable," Holzhueter said, "but we’re digging ourselves a hole already. There’s still a long ways to go.” The Trojans host Calvin Christian Friday. PHIL’S PIZZERIA ITALIAN SPECIALTIES Pizza • Dinners • Ziti • Steaks • Appetizers • Calzone » Spaghetti • Sausage Roll • RavioS • Manicotti • Roast 795-7844 Subs • Cheesecake Mxidtevili. OPEN: Tues -Thurs 11 30 a.m. to 11 p m Frt & Sat 11 30 a m lo 1 a m Sun < Mon �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I December 12, 1989 I Page 13 T-K’s JV’s open with a victory Top Barry County sports stories of the 1980 season? You make the cal! Middleville’s junior varsity basketball team traveled to Caledonia last Tuesday to open the 89-90 season with an exciting “come from behind" 57 to 53 victory. It was a close game from the start, with Middleville fin­ ding themselves trailing the Scotts 33 to 26 at the half. The Trojans made a few defensive adjustments going into the se­ cond half, going to mostly man defense to stop Caledonia's outside shooting The Middleville Trojan threat Middleville showed a lot of wrestling team opened up the poise and confidences as they season Saturday at the narrowed the Scots lead to 3 Wayland Team Tournament by the end of the third quarter. wrestling 5 dual meets on In the fourth quarter it was route to taking first place. In the opening match with the Trojans defense and free throw shooting that overcame Wayland. T-K won 49-15. Next was Marshall with T-K a scrappy Caledonia team. Middleville hit 7 out of 9 from winning 46-17. Highly-ranked Constantine the line in the fourth, in­ cluding 5 for 5 from Bob was T-Ks third match. In a Jansen, who finished the night hard fought contest the Tro­ with a team high of 17 points jans came out on top with a and 9 rebounds. Rob Hunt ad­ 40-26 victory. Forest Hills Central was the ded 11 points and 5 rebounds whiile Jamie Berg and Dave next team to face the Trojans Sherwood had 9 points and 3 with T-K downing the assists apiece. Ron Hooper Rangers 39-21. The final victory came played a strong game with 7 against Central Montcalm points and 6 rebounds. Trojan wrestlers open with Wayland win 51-21. to make the Trojans 5-0 on the day. Winning all five matches were Tony Palmer and Del Craven. Jim McCrath had 4 wins and a tie. Corey Webster and Pete VanDenBroeck each won four matches while Chad Peters and Brian Osbun won three matches each. Also winning matches were Kirk Scheib. Shane Dillon. Zach Curths, Jes McWhinney, Pat Leppan, Chad Peters, Steve liiompson and Jason Rogers. Thursday the Trojans will be hosting Caledonia. Hastings and Lakewood with wrestling beginning at 5 p.m. Township votes to purchase county garage CALEDONIA- Township residents who turned out for an electorate meeting last Tuesday voted 85-2 in favor of purchasing the former Kent County garage in Caledonia Village. Township officials said they plan to use the facility to house the village-township fire department. Township Supervisor Jerry Good read a prepared state­ ment, and citizens had a chance to ask questions before the vote was taken The only question raised concerned the need for a fire station in the northern part of the township, and Good said Timothy J. Trumbull Serving Our Country James S. York Navy Seaman Recruit James S. York, son of Linda K. Swatzell of 4991 Engle Road. Middleville, has com­ pleted recruit training at Recruit Training Command. Orlando. Fla. During York’s eight-week training cycle, he studied general military subjects designed to prepare him for further academic and on-thejob training in one of the such a facility was included in long-range planning for the area's fire protection needs, and that money was being set aside for that purpose. The township will pay the county $80,000 for the garage which sits on seven acres of property at the end of Maple Street. Navy’s 85 basic fields. York’s studies included seamanship, close-order drill. Naval history and first aid. Personnel who complete this course of instruction are eligi­ ble for three hours of college credit in physical education and hygiene. A 1989 graduate of Thor­ napple Kellogg High School, he joined the Navy in July 1989. Airman Timothy J. Trum­ bull has graduated from the U.S. Air Force missile mechanic course at Chanute Air Force Base. Ill. During the course, students were taught operation and maintenance of missile silo equipment. They also earned credits toward an associate degree through the Communi­ ty College of the Air Force. Trumbull is the son of Nan­ cy S. Frost and Robert W. Frost of 303 Fremont, Middleville. He is a 1989 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School. It was a decade of outstan­ ding single teams, dominating eras, and once-in-a-lifetime individuals. It was Barry County in the 1980s. Selecting the best of the best, however, is beyond the capabilities of any single in­ dividual. Thus we’re asking for help. Below is a ballot featuring 19 of the top stories concern­ ing Barry County teams and individuals from the nearlycompleted decade. We ask that you vote for the top three stories and send the ballot to Steve Vedder. in care of The Reminder. 1952 N. Broad­ way. Hastings. MI. 49058. j--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------> I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I The Best of Barry County in the 1980’s □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ The Mark and Mike Brown story. Brothers who each scored over 2,000 points in their outstanding basketball careers. Hastings outstanding 1984-85 boys cage team which won 20 games and lost in the state quarter finals. The 1989 Hastings girls basketball team which went 19-2. Hastings 1988-89 wrestling team which won league, district and regional titles. Middleville athlete Tim Mesecar, who earned 7 varsity letters in football, basketball and track. Middleville winning back-to-back O-K Blue All-Sports trophies in 1988 and 1989. The 1982-83 Trojan basketball team which compiled a 23-4 mark en route to the state semi-finals. Middleville’s three straight won or shared football titles from 1987-1989 Shawn O’Mara’s outstanding basketball career at Lakewood. Six school records including most points in a season. Lakewood running back Bill Barker and his 3,233 rushing yards in three years of high school and his 1989 MIAA MVP award. The Lakewood boys basketball drive to the regional finals and 20-5 record. A Lakewood wrestling team which went 49-8-1 from 1986-1989. Delton’s 10-1 1987 football team. Delton’s outstanding 58-3 wrestling mark from 1984-86. Delton’s girls basketball program which won 6 of 7 KVA crowns while going 118-21 from 1982-88. Delton’s girls softball team which went 56-4 in 1987-88. Maple Valley’s back-to-back appearances in the state football playoffs in 1987 and 1988. The Mapie Valley golf program which haswon 6 of the last 8 SMAA titles. Jeff Hamilton’s three-year basketballcareer atMapleValley in which he set 10 school records. 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Ml / December 12. 1989 Joseph J. Panyrek_____________________________ Obituaries Richard M. Cook HASTINGS - Richard M. Cook, 88 of 505 S. Park Street, Hastings passed away Satur­ day, December 2, 1989 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Cook was born October 23,1901 in Hastings, the son of William R. and Sarah (Roberts) Cook. He was raised in Hastings and attended Hast­ ings schools, graduating in 1920 from Hastings High School. He went on to attend the University of Michigan receiving a bachelor of science in chemical engineering in 1924. He was married to Rose M. DeFoe, May 1, 1937, she preceded him in death Novem­ ber 8, 1978. Following college he was employed in the research deve­ lopment department of the Goodrich Rubber Company in Akron, Ohio for a few years. He joined his father in the publishing of the Hastings Banner in 1930. He became owner and publisher of the newspaper in 1940. The paper was sold in 1973. He retired in 1980. Mr. Cook was a long-time member and past Vestryman of Hastings Emmanual Episcopal Church, past chairman West Michigan Episcopal Church­ man's Association and Diocese Committeeman. Long-time director National Bank of Hastings, presently director Emeritus 57 year member, past president and Red Rose Recipient of the Hastings Rotory Club Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary Inter­ national, long-time member and past director of the Michigan Press Association, member University of Michi­ gan Alumni Association, member University of Michi­ gan Press Cub, past director and chairman of Thornapple Valley Foundation, past direc­ tor and board secretary Viking Corporation and International Seal and Lock Company, long Hilton’s Apple Acres It’s a Secret HCRE5 CUSTOMJGIFT PACKS Startin^at... $5.75 hours wrs « Filled with apples maple syrup honey, dried cherries, preserves dried apples spe ciaHy candies. Hours, mues and more We UPS — OPEN til CHRISTMAS - -Tyw but Santa's pack will be filled with painted and appliqued sweatshirts, hand crafted Christmas tree ornaments, a big selection of country pain­ ted items Amishmade ----quilts and more Be a Santa's helper by shop­ ping at Hilton's gift barn. time active member of the Republican Party, a former County officer and National Delegate, member Barry County Historical Society, member Bentley Historical Library Association, member Historical Society of Michi­ gan, member and past officer Hastings Chamber of Commerce, member board of directors Hastings Press, Inc., long-time supporter of Boy Scouts and Y.M.C.A. prog­ rams, Hastings High School Alumnus of the Year 1971, Barry County Bar Association Liberty Bell Award Recipient 1988, numerous honors for newspaper excellence and Centennial business award recipient 1959. Mr. Cook is survived by daughter, Sally Cook of San Francisco, California; son and daughter-in-law William R. and Irene Cook of Hastings; two grandhildren. He was also preceded in death by a sister Dorothy (Cook) French. A Requiem Eucharist was held Thursday, December 7, 1989 at Emmanuel Episcopal Church with Father Paul S. Downie officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pipe Organ Restoration Fund at Emmanual Episcopal Church. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. GUN LAKE - Joseph J. Panyrek, 74, of Gun Lake and a World War II Veteran, passed away December 1, 1989. Mr. Panyrek served in the United States Army, 315th Infantry, 79th Division, and was awarded the Purple Heart. He also founded Joe’s Grocery at Gun Lake in 1946. He was the Grand Marshal of the 2nd Annual Water Festival of Gun Lake, and a member of St. Stanislaus Aid Society of Grand Rapids. He was also former Yankee Springs Town­ ship Treasurer for many years and a current member of the Planning & Zoning Board. He was a member of Wayland VFW, Shower of Roses Coun­ cil of the K of C 4036, The American Legion Post of Wayland and the Hastings Elks Club. Mr. Panyrek is survived by his wife, Donna (Rewa); child­ ren, James C. Panyrek of Gun Lake, Dorothy (Norman) Seger of Cobb Lake and Jo Anne Marie Panyrek of Gun Lake and Grand Rapids; three grandchildren, Michael Alan, Susan Anne and Robert Joseph; one brother, Louis (Mary) Panyrek of Grand Rapids; many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian Burial was held Monday, December 4. at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church with Fr. Charles Fischer and -Fr. Robert Creagen as co-celebrants. Military graveside services were under the auspices of the Wayland VFW Post 7581 was held at the Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wayland Area Ambulance or the Michi­ gan H-an Association. Arrangements by ArcherHampel Funeral Home in Wayland. Rotarians sell chances on wood Lon LeFanty shows the trailer load of wood that awaits some lucky ticket holder. The Middleville Rotarians cut and split the wood. J-Ad Graphics News Service More than a cord of wood has been cut by the Middleville Rotary Club and chances to win it will be sold to area residents over the next two months. The winning ticket will be drawn at halftime at the last home basketball game against Hamilton on Feb. 23, said Rotarian Lon LeFanty. The Rotarians cut wood donated by Scott McKeown every year as a way to raise funds for many community causes they support. This year funds have been earmarked for three projects. "The proceeds this year will support two scholarships, the Thornapple Kellogg all-night senior party and the DARE (anti-substance abuse) pro­ gram," LeFanty said. The civic club has already pledged $300 to the Drug Abuse Resistance Education program, to help Chief Shoemaker buy tee-shirts for every fifth grader who is part of his class, he said. Tickets are available from LeFanty’s business on the corner of Arlington (M-37) and Main Street in Middleville, or from any Rotarian. Deadline to file for village office is Dec. 19 J-Ad Graphics News Service Those interested in trying for a seat on the Middleville Village Council have seven more days to pick up nominating petitions aqd have them filed. Village Clerk Cheryl Hooper said the deadline for returning the petitions is 4 p.m. Dec. 19. The two-year offices of president, treasurer and clerk are open, as are three of the trustees’ positions. The seats held by Trustees William Hardy, Terry Mason and Delbert Riley, all-four year terms, will be filled at the March 12 village election. Nominating petitions can be picked up at the village hall during office hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. 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The bank offered the money to the first bowler who bowled a game with nothing but strikes, and will be happy to do it again the next time the 700 tournament is held at Mid Villa Lanes in Middlevile, said Neil Gardener, executive vice president of Hastings City Bank. "We were thrilled to be able to sponsor the tournament that brought that caliber of bowler to this area. We’ll gladly do it again any time they have the tourney here," he said. The 300 game is the first ever scored at the Middleville bowling center. Ladwig, 25, has been bowling for 19 years, and has rolled a 299, 296 and a 289 in the past, in addition to two other 300 games. That doesn’t mean throwing another 300 is "old stuff." Ladwig said he's still happy and excited about the perfect game and the check. "This is great, but I think of it as kind a of a bonus. I think I’ll put it into a certificate of deposit," he said of the prize. In the past, others have come close to perfection, said the manager of the lanes, Faye Freeman. She reported that Clarence Coburn and Harold Snellgrass both had rolled 299 games. Ladwig posted the 300 game while bowling in a "700 Tournament" at the Mid Villa. He also bowled 264, 258 and 201, for a total of 1,023 points. Ladwig manages Wenger’s Bowling Lanes on the west side of Grand Rapids, and bowls in two leagues a week. "Occasionally I will get out to other lanes, like this tournament," he said. Ladwig is. leading the tournament right now, with the second and last weekend coming up. He said he was quite comfortable with his score. So is Gardener. "It looks almost certain that Ed, one of the best bowlers in Grand Rapids, will win the tour­ nament," he said. Owner of the Mid Villa Lanes, Steve Wiersma (left) and Hastings City Bank Branch Manager Gina Hackett (right) watch as Executive Vice President of HCB Neil Gardener presents Ed Ladwig with a $500 check for bowling a 300 game during a tournament held at the Middleville lanes. T-K grad promoted to UP captain The promotion of Lt. Curt Bacon, district law super­ visor, Crystal Falls, to Cap­ tain, regional law supervisor, Marquette, has been announced. His new responsibilities in­ clude supervising the Depart­ ment of Natural Resources law enforcement efforts throughout the Upper Penin­ sula of Michigan. Captain Bacon is a graduate of Thomapple High School, Class of 1964. Bacon, his wife Chris and their four children have relocated to the Mar­ quette area. Violence survivors meet every Tues. FOOT PAIN? • Corns • Bunions • Heel Spurs • Ingrown Nails • Arch Problems • Warts • Ankle Pain • Foot Related Knee Pain Dr. Terrence J. 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The Michigan State Police, the Automobile Club of Michigan and others are involved in the effort to discourage drunk driving, said Sgt. Richard Rogers, a member of the Traffic Safety Services of the Michigan State Police in Lansing. More than 600 miles of red ribbons will be given out during the holiday season by police agencies and others. Locally, the ribbons are available at Cappon's Quick Mart on Main Street, and at the Middleville Police Department. "Having a red ribbon on your car means that you won't drink and drive, and are trying to encourage others to do the same," Rogers said. "Flying the ribbons will not save a life. It's just one thing some people can do to call attention to the problem. They're just showing that they are aware there is a problem, and don't like it." In addition to 300 Michigan State Police cars, Police Chief Louis Shoemaker "ties one on" on one of the Middleville police cars. The red ribbon remind motorists to not drink and drive. the Barry County Sheriffs Department and Middleville's WET BASEMENT? Police cars will have the ribbons on car antennas. The ’90’s dance set for Dec. 29 GUARANTEED J-Ad Graphics News Service Couples or singles looking for something different to add to their schedules during the coming holiday season, might want to attend an adult dance at the Middle Villa Inn Friday, Dec. 29. Dancing will be from 8 p.m. to midnight, with a disk jockey, cash bar and snacks and hor d'oeurvres, say organizers. The dance is a fund-raiser sponsored by the Thornapple Kellogg High School Senior Parents’ group, which is already busy working on the annual all-night party for graduating seniors next May. "This might be a good T-K Christmas concert is Dec. 17 The three high school bands at Thomapple Kellogg High School will present a Christmas Concert Sunday. Dec. 17, at 3 p.m.. in the high school gymnasium. The jazz hand, directed by Tom Nash, will open the con­ cert. followed by the cadet and symphonic bands, directed b> Duane Thatcher. The concert will feature an hour of traditional Christmas music, highlighted *ith jazz and symphonic band literature A goodwill offering will be received for the bands Florida trip next spring. alternative for people who don't want to go out on New Year’s Eve,” said JoAnn Robinson, one of the parents on the committee. "And this is a good time to let people know that tickets to the senior party are a great gift for Christmas." Parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles and friends may find the tickets will be a popular present, she added. Also in the works for sale later is a video of activities of the seniors throughout the school year. Along with highlights of events during the senior's last year of school will be footage from home movies spliced into the finished video. The price for the tickets is now $25 but it will go up to $30 after the first of the year, she said. To purchase tickets for the waterproofing senior party, call Elaine Northrup at 795-3786. To arrange for tickets to the adult dance, call Liz Belson at 795-9849, or Phyllis Miner at 795-7444. Serving Michigan Sinea 1972 FOR FREE ESTIMATES Call Toll Free: 1800 643 4232 In G'end Rapids: 243-7670 ZYLSTRA DOOR, INC. "Where the customer comes first" CARACE DOORS AND OPENERS RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • Sales • Service • Installation Member ol the Grand Rapids Homebuilders Association s» 698-7242 3086 92nd S.E., Caledonia________ Avoid Unwanted Strays • Control Pet Populations E % kJ VrOff Spay-Neuter Surgery Costs for All Dogs under 5 Years Old Does not include dogs in heat or pregnant. Discounted costs vary with size ol dog DISCOUNTED price also for PERMANENT REMOVAL of unneeded and problem ANAL GLANDS - Avoid licking, scooting, foul odors, costs of medical care. Spay-Neuter Surgery Costs For All Cats No limitations it over 3 months c.„ s29°” old m.i.c.,.s19m Declawing with Above s25°< More - 28% Off Through December 20. 1989 BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION HALL 9548 Cherry Valley EVERY THURSDAY S:3O p.m. Early Birds call 795-9817 or 877-4056 Thornapple Veterinary Medical Center 2220 Patterson - Middleville A Full-Service Small and Exotic Pet Facility HOURS: Monday-Thursday 7:30-7.00 p.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday. Friday 7:30-6; Sat 8:30 Noon � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/SunandNews_1989-12-19.pdf a3629aa7ca7f6c905eafe318898d2c5e PDF Text Text I The^Sun aiyf Your Hometown Newspaper Serving Middleville and Caledonia Middleville, Michigan 49333 118th Year No. 100 l December 19, 1989 Burglaries reported at three elementary schools by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Police have no suspects in the burglaries of three elementary schools in Dutton and at Kettle Lake last week. Dutton, Dutton Christian and Kettle Lake all suffered damage to locked desks and filing cabinets that were destroyed by the thieves while they were looking for money. Also, video cassette record­ ers were taken from two of the buildings, and glass in doors were smashed in all three to gain entry to individual classrooms, the principals reported. The Kettle Lake school was broken into in the early morning hours of Sunday, Dec. 10, while the Dutton schools were broken into on Dec. 11 or early on the 12th, according to Detective John Orange of the Kent County Sheriffs Department "It could’ve been a lot worse," said Berry Ter Beek, principal of Dutton Christian. "We have hours of cleaning and straightening ahead of us," he added. Most of the estimated loss of between $3,500 and S4,000 was due to damage done to furniture, windows, desks and doors, he said. "Probably $120 to $125 was cash; the rest was damage," he said. "They damaged my desk and filing cabinet in my office, prying them open looking for money. And they got a small amount from a desk top pop machine." The thieves carried away bags and bags of candy, and ate ice cream and drank coke while they were in the school, Ter Beek said. Many teachers were collecting candy to make pinatas for the Christmas season, he added.. Jeff Worman, principal of Kettle Lake Elementary, estimated that total damage to that building was somewhere between $5,000 and $6,000. "The damage is mostly glass, doors, filing cabinets. They took some small items and a small amount of cash probably about $100. "Schools don't keep that much cash around, so why would they go to a school?" he wondered. Worman said a $100 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the burglary. "We think there were at least two and maybe more," he said. The story was much the same at Dutton Elementary School. A video cassette recorder worth $900 was taken, and damage was again done to things like filing cabinets while the thieves were looking for money, Principal Jerry Phillips reported. About $120 in cash was taken by the thieves. Ordinarily, there isn’t that much money is the building. Philips said. "We think there were two of them. You can see the personality of the thieves," he said, noting that one room was trashed, and the next more selectively searched. The intruders probably spent a good deal of time in the building because they pryed open everything that was locked. Phillips said. Because of the robbery, new security measures are being looked at to prevent a repeat, he said. "We’re thinking about an alarm system and other security measures," he said. "We’re looking at manv ways to discourage these things from happening." Detective Orange said that there are no suspects, but he would like any one with any information to call (616) 7743125. Annexation request is withdrawn Jennifer Benedict places a star on a senior locker to suprise someone. Her birthday was also this day. She is seven years old. First Graders wish T-K seniors good luck One hundred and seventy five first graders came to Thomapple Kellogg High School with stars to put on the seniors lockers with a simple message. You're at the end, we’re at the beginning, and we want to wish you luck. Merry Christmas. Caledonia approves classroom building by Barbara Gall Staff Writer “This is so great, “said Caledonia Superintendent Robert Myers after Caledonia voters Wednesdav narrowly approved a $4 million bond request for elementary school additions. 705 to 679. Though about 9.000 voters are registered in the district, only 1.384. or about 16 per­ cent. showed up at the polls. Myers said he was surprised that more citizens did not vote, and that he thought the “yes” count would have been higher if more elementary parents had voted. In precinct one. which lakes in the village of Caledonia and most of the Caledonia Elementary district, the “ no " vote actually outnumbered the “ yes” 335-268 In precinct two. however, the ““yes” vote carried 321-244. while in the Dutton area the proposal was approv­ ed 106-79. Absentee ballots totaled 10 "yes” to 21 “no.” The bond issue passed after failing by 17 votes last June, and Mvers said construction will begin at Kettle Lake Elementan this spring The eight-room addition will include a new ClaSS Continued on page 5 three things; Whether to by Jean Gallup Staff Writer include the chairman of the The Middleville Village village Planning and Zoning Council’s request to annex Commission, Eldon Newparts of four sections of myer in its meetings; to re­ Thornapple Township, which study the scope of the was tabled at a previous annexation; and how to council meeting because of proceed with the entire pressure from township annexation question. He asked for a recom­ officials and residents, has mendation from the com­ been withdrawn. In the first order of mittee at the first meeting in business at the council’s February "so that residents meeting Ti esday night, can attend the next meeting Village President Duane when the annexation will be Thatcher presented a discussed." About 20 township resolution to withdraw the request, which was supposed residents attended the to go to the Barry County meeting, and just before Board of Commissioners for adjournment, they gave Riley action. petitions containing about Thatcher’s recommendation 100 names protesting the for withdrawal passed annexation. unnanimously. He also asked When Trustee Terry Mason that the whole question of asked Thatcher if the annexation be sent back to township was to be involved the council's annexation in the annexation study, he commit-tee. That committee replied, "That’s up to the has Del Riley as its committee... I don’t think chairman, along with they can effectively work Trustees William Hardy and with the township when in Floyd Bray. the end it will be a decision Thatcher asked the com­ of the village." mittee members to consider Contacted after the meeting, Thornapple Township Super-visor Donald Boysen ex-pressed disappointment that the village did not turn the matter over to the township and village planning com­ missions to work together on the problem, as he had suggested in a letter. "When I delivered my letter to him this afternoon, he told me that it was going back into the committee," he said. " If they don’t choose to work with us, there is no way we can force them. "In my letter, I suggested for the good of the communities involved, that he turn it over to both of the planning commissions, and they could set up a smaller, workable committee to work out a consensus plan to take to the county. Maybe I’ll get a hold of Del and see if he would be interested. Who knows? Maybe they’ll come back with something a little more modest. I would hope they would," Boysen said. The annexation request, Request Continued on 2 Probe continues for masked man in sexual assault by Jeff Kaczmarczyk Staff Writer MIDDLEVILLE - Authorities continue the search for a masked assailant who sexually assaulted a Hastings woman south of town last Tuesday. The woman, who suffered car trouble on her way to work, reportedly was dragged into a woods and sexually as­ saulted at knife point Dec. 12. Authorities are asking for help in locating the attacker. The 22-year-old woman was treated at Pennock Hospital for injuries, including a one-inch cut on an arm that took six to eight stitches to close. The woman was driving north on M-37 to Grand Rapids between 6:30 ajn. and 7 p.m. when she heard a noise com­ ing from the underside of her car, said Detective Sgt. Ken DeMott of the Barry County Sheriff Department. The woman turned south on Yankee Spongs Road and stopped her car along a deserted stretch of road in the Barry State Game Area. "She was out standing, looking at her car when a man pulled up with a ski mask," DeMott said. He asked if she needed help, and she said no. "He pulled a knife and took her into the woods," DeMott said. The attacker threatened her and cut her left arm with the knife during the assault, DeMott said. He took her back to the car after the attack, and she drove to Middleville and called authorities. Because of the early morning darkness and the dark-col­ ored ski mask, the victim did not get a good description of her attacker, DeMott said. But she said he had shoulderlength, dark hair that could be seen at the bottom of the mask. From the sound of his voice, the victim believes he is in his late 40s. He was driving a light-colored, four-door car. DeMott said it appeared to be an older model, mid-sized vehicle. DeMott asked that anyone with information about the case call the Barry County Sheriffs Department. �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I December 19. 1989 Twenty-year plan explained at public hearing Caledonia planners adopt development plan The Christmas season is a time for family. It is a time for us to appeciate all that we have and to assess what is really impor­ tant in our lives. As we do this. I would like to share with you a poem that over the years has meant so much to me On Going Home For C hristmas He little knew the sorrow that was in his vacant chair He never guessed they’d miss him, or he’d surely have been there He couldn’t see his mother or the lump that filled her throat Or the tears that started falling as she read his hasty note And he couldn’t see his father, sitting sorrowful and dumb Or he never would have written that he thought he couldn’t come He little knew the gladness that his presence would have made And the joy it would have given, or he never would have stayed He didn’t now how hungry had the little mother grown Once again to see her baby and to claim him for her own He didn't guess the meaning of his visit Christmas Day Or he never would have written that he couldn’t get away. He couldn’t see the fading of the cheeks that once were pink And the silver in the tresses and he didn't stop to think How the years are passing swiftly, and next Christmas it might be There would be no home to visit and no mother dear to see He didn’t think about it — I’ll not say he didn’t care He was heedless and forgetful or he’s surely have been there Are you going home for Christmas? Have you written you’ll be there? Going home to kiss the mother and to show her that you care? Going home to greet the father in a way to make him glad? If you’re not I hope there’ll never come a time you’ll wish you had. Just sit down and write a letter — it will make their heart str­ ings hum With a tune of perfect gladness — If you’ll tell them that you’ll come. M „ Edgar A. Guest On behalf of all of us here at the Thornapple Kellogg scnooi. Board of Education, administration staff and students, I would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and joyous holi­ day season. Middleville annexation request is withdrawn Request From front page commissioners should con­ which was scheduled to be sider when they make up their sent to the Barry County minds. They have a blank Board of Commissioners two check." The procedure for a village weeks ago, was tabled after several township residents to annex territory in a complained that being in the township is not complex, village would offer them no Hyde said. "The village council services and restrictive rules initiates the annexation with for higher taxes. The move would more than a resolution sent to the Barry double the size of County Board of Commis­ Middleville. It was initiated sioners asking for it; the to provide land to be commissioners schedule a hearing after developed, control that public development and to "square publishing notice of the hearing for three weeks. They up" the village bounderies, then hold the meeting and village officials have said. In annexations such as vote ’yes,’ ’no’ or whatever," these, Executive Secretary of he said. The commissioners can the Boundary Commision of the State of Michigan James vote to approve, deny or approve part of the Hyde said the people who live in the targeted area of the annexation, Hyde said. township have no option to vote on the matter, nor do they have the right of referendum. "The township is vulnerable. The question goes to the Board of Com­ missioners. That's where it’s decided; we have no jurisdiction. And there are no rules for what the by Barbara Gall Staff Writer The last component of a development plan for Caledonia Township was presented to the public and then approved last Wednesday by the Township Planning Commission after a two-anda-half-hour public hearing. The plan, contained in a thick binder, explains all the policies behind the land use map approved by the commission in January 1988, and is intended to serve as a guide for the township in deciding "which land uses should go where," explained outgoing Caledonia Planner Andy Bowman. "When you arrange land use in a proper way, you need Caledonia residents look over a number of land suitability maps displayed by analyses to help you in that process," he said, displaying a the Township Planning Commission during the public hearing on the general number of land suitability development plan. The maps were used to help decide where various land uses maps used by the would fit in the township. Commission members Roger Keating and Beryl Fischer commission in developing are seated in the foreground. the plan. He pointed out, however, industrial use. possibility of a developer removal areas. that in deciding what areas of Gould said these responses immediately coming in and Resident Jim Steketee the township should be are reflected in the develop­ using the plan as a tool for raised the issue that the plan reserved for agricultural use, a ment plan, though at the time getting zoning changed, had not been available in its different kind of analysis was of the survey, the swift Bowman responded, "This entirety before the hearing, so used by calling on the Soil upsurge in commercial and plan is not going to be interested residents had no Conservation Service. Bow­ residential development in equated into zoning right chance to read it before the man said this federally away. This plan is intended presentation. Caledonia had not yet begun. recognized system and The commission members "With this growth, the for a 20-year span, and any information from local decisions we make now will developer who thinks the land considered tabling their farmers made him "fairly impact us all the sooner," he will be rezoned right away adoption resolution to provide confident that we’ve got the hasn't been in the business time for the public to said. best land set aside for examine the document, but Bowman discussed the very long." agricultural use." then voted unanimously to relationship of the plan to The text of the long-range One developer did questioi adopt the plan because "it's zoning, saying that the 20plan includes an introduction, not something set in year indications of land use the large amount of lam which describes why an on the map did not mean that designated for rural residentia, concrete," or intended as a updating of the 1975 plan use, saying this would "be-all, end-all." township land will was needed, the studies immediately be rezoned to fit discourage building 12"The document can be involved in preparing the the map. 13,000 square-foot homes, amended if the citizens or the plan, descrip-tions of the 10 "A zoning request must be and other residents voiced commission find objections," land use categories, possible judged by two things," he their concerns about specific said Commissioner Geraldine locations for future said. "First, is it in the plan, tracts of land such as those Fairbrother. community facilities such as and second, is the township along the Thomapple River. "It's designed for change," schools and fire departments, ready for that zoning?" "I still don't like the said Bowman. "New studies a transportation plan and medium density along Alaska should be done as needed." discussions of special topics What is appropriate zoning Avenue," said Ed Fischer. "I feel good about this like the South Belt and in 2010 may not be "That is too dense. The river plan," said Gould, echoing mineral resources. appropriate in 1990, he added. is too delicate. We should be the statements of the other The text of the plan also For example, the current lack looking to maintain the commissioners. "I think it explains how it is of sewer in most of the environment." reflects a sound process." Bowman and the com­ implemented and how it can township will inhibit some Dunn's motion for adoption be amended to make kinds of development, even missioners emphasized that included a recommendation appropriate updates. though those uses may be the plan can be changed, and that the Township Board pass Commission Chairman indicated on the long-range that the means of amending it a motion of concurrence after Steve Gould gave the plan, he said. are built into the structure of it has examined the plan. audience a little background During the public hearing, the plan itself. Bowman said after the final by relating some of the residents asked many "The intent of all this work draft of the plan has been responses from a 1986 survey questions and voiced some is to bring order to the prepared, each member of the voluntarily returned by criticisms of the com­ process of development," said Planning Commission and residents as the project began. mission's work. Commissioner Dick Dunn. Township Board will receive "The survey indicated a lot Most discussed was future "This is intended to serve as a a manual containing the of ’urban flight,’ as a reason development along M-37, guide to the planning entire plan, and that for people moving to our with several asking why more commission and the distribution copies containing township," he noted. of the land along the highway township." the main points of the plan, For example, he said, 63 was not designated com­ Bowman pointed out that including the land use map, percent of the response from mercial. implementing the plan would would be made available to newer residents indicated they Bowman said that one of necessitate updating the 1975 the public. had moved to Caledonia the purposes was to township zoning ordinance, "Residents who want to because they "wanted fewer discourage the kind of strip especially in the planned unit study or copy a section of the development seen on 28th development, rural residential, neighbors." plan will be able to do this at Street and along M-37 in commercial and mineral Ninety-two percent of those the township office," he said. Caledonia Village. responding wanted to "Uses will not depend on encourage single-family resid­ access to Broadmoor (M-37)," ences while only 9 percent he said."The idea is to approved of developing tUfltili II i—iUih.ai* coordinate properties so mobile home parks in the Publication No USPS 347580 township. Gould said most of access comes from a direction 1952 N. Broadway — P.0 Box B other than Broadmoor. This those responding to the Hastings. Michigan 49058 highway was intended to be a survey wanted a "small town trunkline, and cannot be atmosphere, good schools, The Sun and News (USPS 347 580, is published weekly by The Hastings Banner. Inc broken up by lots of access and a rural atmosphere." 1952 N. Broadway. Hastings Ml 49058 1072. driveways and curb cuts, all Apartments were the Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 9998 of which hinder the flow of leading choice for any multiple-family development traffic." POSTMASTER Send address changes to He also pointed out that m the area, he said. THE SUN AND NEWS. P O Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Between 80 and 90 percent there are no public utilities SUBSCRIPTION RATES along M-37 for commercial favored the preservation of Local. Per Year $8 00 agriculture in the township, development, and that the Outside Barry. Kent or Allegan Counties. . $10.00 and the response was fairly only imminent sewer evenly split on the construction is in the hoandet, in 1870 Published by. desirability of commercial northern pan of the township. THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. growth and an increase in When questioned about the TheSun and News �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I December 19. 1989 I Page 3 Middleville, Thornapple Planning Commissions may hold joint meeting by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Seeing a need for increased cooperation between the Middleville Village and Thornapple Township Plan­ ning Commissions, the village panel named member Adam Chyrowski to try to set up bridges with the township group at a meeting earlier this month. "I have talked to Jack Spencer (chairman of the Township Planning Com­ mission) at length, and he's very much in favor of a joint meeting with his planning commission and ours," Chyrowski said. "He hasn't talked to his board yet, but he said he is sure that they would be very anxious to do this. I feel that we talked about some pretty important issues." Chyrowski noted that the Township Planning Com­ mission has just about completed work on its master plan, while the Village Commission finished its plan earlier this year. "They are still working on it, but he (Spencer) said he will be glad to give us a copy when it is ready," he said. Another concern of Chyrowski's is the co­ ordination of the zoning law to conform with the master plan. "That’s not a simple thing. I've talked to Tim Johnson, who helped us draw up our master plan, and he is willing to help us with that," he said. When the township finishes its master plan, it will have to make a zoning ordinance that will reflect goals set for the township in the plan. Spencer said the idea of joint meetings is on the agenda for the township planning board for Dec. 18. "We will talk about it and set up some dates. Whatever they decide to do we will go by,” he said. "We will try to work with the village planning comm­ ission. Theres no reason why they shouldn't work together. It's counterproductive to do otherwise," he said. Reemphasizing the need for cooperation between the two bodies, Chyrwoski said, "It (the zoning ordinance) is an important document, and I hope the council doesn't have hard feelings between the two boards to the point of not cooperating on this," he said. Farmers Elevator victim of picture mix-up High School ‘Student of the Month at T-K Sincere congratulations go to the following students who were selected by their teachers for Thornapple Kellogg High School’s “Students of the Month” for November. From left to right are Shelby Bodell, Laura Converse, Aaron Lytle, Scott Barnhill, Tracy Robertson, Dave Sherwood, Felix Butscheid, Tracy Vis, Jason Frei, Shannon Newman, Brian Beute, Takytha Potter, Erin Roon, Becky Fitch, Kathy Uzarski, Sara Walker, Maggie James. Tony Sclafani was unavailable for photo. The “Students of the Month” award is designed to encourage and recognize outstanding personal achievements shown in the academic set­ ting. The faculty and staff are extremely proud of their students and of their accomplishments. Education allows many doors to be opened for the young people of our school district. The continuous support received from the community so personal goals may be reached by students is greatly needed and appreciated. T-K Community Library holiday hours announced Rings, mugs and other gifts were given to recognize years of service by employees of Caledonia Farmers Elevator last week. Some of the honored employees are (left to right) Dean Holzhausen, 12 years; Bud Smith, 11 years; Bill Bailey, 11 years; Delores Suwyn, 18 years; Bruce Madden, 5 years; and Jack Janose, 23 years. and a Happy New Year and THANK YOU much for a great '89! The Thomapple Kellogg School and Community Library will be open during the holidays on these days: Dec. 26, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and 6-9 p.m. Dec. 27, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 28, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. The Library will be closed on Dec. 22 through 25 and Dec. 29 through Jan. 1. Regular hours resume Jan. 2. Gymnastics in Motion 101 E. Main Street, Middleville 795-7620 or 795-3410 Owned by Cathy Moma A Blessed Christmas Wishing You the Joy and Peace of Christmas Always DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc Robert Newton (left) accepts a plaque for over twenty-five years of service from Bob Wenger. Newton had been recognizing others for their years of service when Wenger turned the tables on him. illage Barber ^7 John H3mpton, Barber Stylist Member of the State Barber Association F] 207 E. Main St. Middleville 8-5:30; Sat. 8-12:30 "When You Think of Insurance, Think of Us" 215 E. Main Street, Caledonia, Michigan 49316 JEFFREY M. DeVRIES (616) 891-8125 JOHN J. DeVRIES fl �Page 4 / The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml / December 19, 1989 Dutton sends some Christmas to mission day evening at Peace Reform­ ed Church. Saturday was the Springer get-together at Circle Inn at Gun Lake There was much catching up on the news. On Sunday the group went to a Grand Rapids restaurant to help celebrate Elmer Fischer and Joyce Kerr's bir­ thdays. There were 27 who attended Loretta Clark and Clarke and I attended the ME. Church Christmas program Sunday evening. The children had a great time The senior citizens went to Turkeyville Tuesday for their Christmas show. “An Old Fashioned Christmas.” It was performed by four actors who were great. Happy holidays to all Beautiful snow again and it's cold, but we need snow for the crops and yards. Maurice and Myrtle Freeman. Vem and Carol Burgess, Jenison Ether Kelley and June Tungate enjoyed din­ ner in Grand Rapids Sunday and then came back to Caledonia for visiting at the Freeman Harry Reaser attended the Consumers Breakfast at Hastings. Wednesday. Nice to see and visit with your buddies Mary and Jim Springer of Delton and Clarke and I shop­ ped in Grand Rapids, then had chili Thursday at the mall in Caledonia The Reasers are still Christmas shopping. They, with Alice and Bernard Wieringa. attended the cantata Sun­ Get Results call classifieds 795-3345 Dutton Elementary students provided some Christmas cheer for the Mel Trotter Mission with nonperishable foods and a collection of clothing donated by the Dutton community. Student council members Tonya Buehler(bock, left), Christine Gillard, Steve Uyl and Chad Burgess(front) begin to load the bus to deliver the goods to the Mission in time for Christmas. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Call 795-3345 today and have your church listed here each week! Reach Ch er 7,000 Area Homes Good Shepherd Lutheran Church "People that care" || |l" St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church of the Diocese of the Midwest FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF MIDDLEVILLE SUNDAY MASS • 11:00 A.M. Father Thomas B. Wirth, Vicar Bruce N. Stewart, Pastor Bill Kenney, Youth & Music 9:45a.m. Sunday School Rectory Ph. 948-2936 • Church Ph. 795-2370 Sunday Morning Worship Service 11:00 a m Sunday Evening Service.............................................. 6:00p.m. The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (616) 795-2391 St. Paul Lutheran MISSOURI SYNOD (Come join our family . God’s family) Kraft Ave. & 84th St., Caledonia, Ml 2415 McCann Road, Irving, Michigan PEACE REFORMED 111 Church Street 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11 a.m. Rev. Lynn Wagner — 795-3778 Rev. Robert Gerke 891-8688 - Office/891-8978 - Church Church Office Phone — 795-9266 MIDDLEVILLE CHRISTIAN REFORMED WHITNEYVILLE BIBLE CHURCH 708 West Main Street 8546 Whitneyville Ave. at 84th St. <0 00 a m. . 11:15 am. 6"00 p m. VOU ARE HVI TED Rev Roger Timmerman. Pastor 795-3667 EMMANUEL EPISCOPAL CHURCH Comer of Broadway and Center in Hastings Ret. Paul Doume, Interim Rector Phone 945-3014 Sunday Eucharist: During Summer------------------------- 10:00 a.m Regularly ________________ 10 30 a m Morning Prayer: | Wednesday........................................ 7:15 a_m 6:45p.m MIDDLEVILLE and PARMELEE UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES Parmelee Morning Worship .... 9.30 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship......................... 8:30a.m. Middleville Sunday School........ 9 45 a m. Sunday School................... 9:45 a.m. Morning Worship........................ 11:00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship....................... 11:00am. Morning Worship Settee Sunday School Evening Worship Service Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer "The Church where everybody is somebody... and Jesus Christ is Lord” 5x60^ School 9 30 o m. Sunoav Morning WonNp <0 30 O m Sunday E vwvng WorshC 6 00 p m Wednesday MKJwee* pro»et 6 3oe study 100 pm WWbom Dobson Pastor Steve jodaor. voutn Pastor 891-3923 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH "A Juodi urth a carmg hean for arrr commwun and Uir world” Sunday Services9:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Pastor Meric Buualda Dan Ackerman Seminary intern Al Tiemeyer Community calling M-37 at 100th St., Caledonia, Ml Church Office. (616) 891-1512 A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY. 9:45 a.m., 11:00 a m & 6:00 p.m. WEDNESDAY Family Fellowship Prayer & Bible Study 7:00 p.m. 7240 68th Street, SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Max E. Tucker Music, Jeff Vander Heide “God Cares for You’’ Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. M-37, north of Middleville Middleville at the Community Hall Sunday Service 9:30 am. Pastor Monte C. Bell ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue Church School 9:45 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 Rev. Rick Veenstra. Interim Pastor Rev. Stanley Vugteveen. Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar. Director of Christian Education LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Services — Sunday School .......................10:00 a m. Morning Worship.................. 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship...................... 6 00 p.m. Pastor Wesley J. Coffey Phone 795-7076 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 11.10 a m. Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday 6 30 p.m Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship, Wednesday 7 00 p.m. REV KENNETH VAUGHT 891 8028 CALEDONIA HOLY FAMILY Kraft Avenue at Johnson Street Rev. James Cusack Sunday Morning Worship............................. 10:30A.M. Phone 891-9259 Sunday School............................................... 9:30A.M. Evening Service.............................................. 5:45P.M. Saturday Evening Mass............... 5:00 p.m. Sunday Mass ........... 9:00 a m & 11:00 a m. First Friday Mass..........................7:00 p.m. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School Worship Service 9:15 a.m. 10:00 a m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891-8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Dr. Robert Wessman (Ehc (Did (limr JHrtljodtst (Church 5590 Whitneyville Ave , S.E. Alto. Michigan 49302 Sunday School............. 10 00 a.m. Morning Worship.........11 00 a.m. Evening Worship 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . . . 7 00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / December 19, 1989 I Page 5 Business association formed in Caledonia J-Ad Graphics News Service A group of area business owners met Tuesday to follow through with plans set up at a Nov. 29 meeting to formally organize the Caledonia Area Business Association. Elected Tuesday to head a six-member board of directors was Jim Steketee, one of the initiators of the idea for a business association in the area. Steketee will serve as president of the new group. Working with Steketee on the CAB A board will be Thomas Apol, vice president; Tim Fredericks, treasurer; Jori Ann Apol, secretary; and Roderick Smithson, board member-at-large. The group at Tuesday’s meeting also approved a set of governing bylaws drafted by Steketee, Archie Warner, Gordon Jousma and Freder­ icks. They also discussed directions the new association should take. According to the bylaws, CABA is a voluntary non­ profit group, and has as its goals "establishing and maintaining a healthy business climate in Caledonia Township," the promotion "by fair, equitable and lawful means the development and adaptation of rational and consistent governmental pol­ icies" that will “insure adequate economic develop­ ment within Caledonia Township." Another function of the association will be to represent its members before governmental and private organizations, and to provide a means of collective action when "deemed advisable." Those present agreed that, for the present, membership would be limited to people doing business in Caledonia School Lunch Menus Thornappk Kellogg Schools Wednesday. Dec. 20 Tuna Melt or Fishwich on Bun. broccoi. pineapple tid­ bits. cookie. Thursday, Dec. 21 Pizza/mixed veggies, ap­ plesauce. H.S. Chicken Nug­ gets. mashed potatoes, biscuit/honey butter. Friday. Dec. 22 No School. Merry Christmas. NOTE: Whole and 2% milk offered every day. Hot dogs each day at elementanes and middle school. Salad bar at High School on Monday. Piz­ za, ham and cheese sandwich, fish sandwich, chili, chef salad at H.S. each day. Officers of the newly formed Coledonio Area Business Association are Roderick Smithson, standing, left, Tim Fredericks and Thomas Apol. Seated are Lunch Menu Wednesday. Dec. 20 Goulash w cheese. Texas toast. peas, dessert or fruit choice, milk. Thursday. Dec. 21 Sandwich choice, chicken noodle soup, pickle spear, fruit choice, milk. Friday. Dec. 22 Christmas Vacation Begins. NOTE: Secondary Only: Fruit choice and assorted sandwiches daily. Salad Bar available every Monday. Wednesday and Friday. Central Carage Towing Caledonia High School and Middle School Jim Steketee and Jorie Ann Apol. Township and Caledonia Vill­ age. Each member company would be entitled to one vote on issues brought before the association. Initial dues were established at $50 a year, with the bylaws stating that future dues will be set by the board of directors, provided the mem-bership give its approval at the annual meeting of the association. Discussion during Tues­ day's meeting centered on concerns of the members and on actions the association first should take. Several members said they hoped the group would focus on major problems such as traffic and zoning rather than "pick at the township" with little things. "We want to keep this constructive," said Steketee. "Our officials work hard, and they're trying to do a good job. Our goal should be to try to help." All agreed that they wished to be better informed on legal and business proceedings in the township, and the idea of sending a representative to township meetings was discussed. This representative would report to the member­ ship so all would be informed of what was going on. The group members also said they liked the idea of having Township Supervisor Jerry Good come to a meeting to explain how local boards were set up and to discuss with them some of the issues. A motion was approved to send Steketee to represent the association at last Wednes­ day’s public hearing on the township general development plan. The business owners expressed concern that the text of the plan had not been available for the public to read, even in part, before the hearing. They said they were concerned that the plan would be approved at the hearing even though interested residents had no chance to read through it. "Things in this text will affect all of us," agreed Steketee. "I think it would be to our good, and the township’s, if we have a chance to look it over. "I know the planning commission has put in hours and hours of time on this," he added. "But I think I’d like to know what it (the plan) says before I try to comment on it at a public hearing." Other members of the association said they also would plan to attend the hearing. The next meeting of CABA was set for Jan. 9 at the Alaska Hall, located at the corner of 68th Street and Thornapple River Drive. The meetings will begin at 7:30 p.m. Anyone with questions about the association should call 891-8365 for inform­ ation. 24 Hour Service ★ Resonable Rates Call... 795-3369 or 1-800635-9964 Sun & News 795-3345 Classroom construction in area ClaSS From front page kindergarten room, a room in­ itially planned for computers, enlarged library space and more parking space as well as a gymnsium. At Dutton, plans for the lO-room addition include two kindergarten rooms plus rooms now designated for computers and for art and music, though these could revert to classroom use if the school once again becomes crowded. Library space will be increased and parking ex­ panded at the b8th Street school. At Caledonia Elementary . two large rooms will be added to handle a variety of learning experiences that couldn’t be handled as well in a regular classroom. Myers explained. Such activities include cooperative learning and special science activities. “The architect is hustling.’’ he said. ’’He has the plans drawn up for Kettle Lake, but possibly he can get the Dutton and Caledonia Elementary plans finished so we can bid all three, possibly in late January.*’ Myers said the board hopes to have the additions ready for the students in August 1991. While concerned that nearly ...just in time for your Christmas hair needs. FAMILY HAIR STYLING fl 'the Yankee Clipper formerly at Gun Ldte mm m the M-Wtevdie I Locatedat 475 Holes Ave.. Middleville . \ Take Russell (just off Main St., before the bridge rt. Holes Ave, to the right around the curve EVENING HOURS & SATURDAYS Call Susan Stapish at 795-2496 Well get ready for the OIK together *5.00 OFF PERM SPECIAL diZUZ 700 residents chose to vote against the classroom addi­ tions. he said he was confident that “we’re not going to have to ask for operating millage in the future.” As for a futuie need for new school buildings. Myers said, “We can only wait and see. We’re planning ahead, but for now, we have space. ” ‘‘I think Caledonia is a wonderful place.” he said. “In so many districts there is such a hard time, and they’ve literally had to hit bottom before the citizens would do anything “In Caledonia, they’ve done the right thing when it was needed, without all the hassle of having classrooms on the stage or shortchanging the kids. We didn’t have to hit the bottom for the people to see the need.” “Our teachers are just elated. They’re not going to have to deal with too many kids in a classroom, or not enough classrooms, period. We re going to be able to keep our good leaching conditions, and the kids will never have to go through all the problems that go with overcrowding. "Another great thing is that all these buildings are going to Iasi the district for a long time “Our voters have given the best possible Christmas pre­ sent to 500 little kids ” Offices in Caledonia. Dutton & Middleville 267 MAIN STREET CALEDONIA 3205 68TH ST. SE DUTTON 303 ARLINGTON MIDDLEVILLE Ph. 891-8113 Ph. 698-6337 Ph. 795-3361 LThocr �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / December 19, 1989 McFall students learn about hospitals/Med Centers J-Ad Graphics News Service Going to the hospital might be less scary now for Middleville kindergarteners and first graders after they learned about what could happen if they have to visit a hospital or medical center. Child life specialists Mari­ lyn Pettigrove and Vicki Dornbos from Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids visited the children at McFall Elementary last week and explained how a hospital works. Also in the classrooms were Liz Postema, child life specialist from Blodgett, and student nurse Liz Droski. After a talk about hospitals, Pettigrove, a registered nurse, promised the young students they would have a cast put on their thumbs to see how it felt. She noted that some children used the small casts for finger puppets and a few even went home to tell their mothers that they had broken their thumbs. "But you wouldn't do that, would you,? she asked. A loud chorus of "Yes" came back from the amused children. The children thought of many reasons why they might have to visit a hospital such as, "getting hurt," “breaking a bone," or "having a baby." They also have heard of people going to the hospital with a heart attack. Pettigrove told the children about the hospitals' rooms for children where they can play when they feel like it "We call them play rooms, and we have a play room person who stays there and plays with the children. Isn't that a great job?,’ she asked. Many, many people work in a hospital to help the people who come there, she explained. They include nurses, doctors, a play room person, people who write things and answer phones, ambulance people, x-ray people, cooks, security guards and lab workers. Showing pictures of a room where a child might stay, Pettigrove pointed out the special beds, lights, a television and a rocking chair. "Some rooms have a rocking chair, so mom or dad can rock you," she said. And, in every room right by the bed, is a button a patient can push to have a nurse come to his room, she said. She also told the young­ sters that, "it is perfectly O.K. to cry or say ouch' when you get a shot." Surgery plans starts with the picking of a flavor for "funny smelling air" that makes the child dizzy and fall asleep. They can pick from cherry, orange, root beer and others. When they come back to their rooms, Pettigrove said, there will be side rails on their bed for a while, because they may get dizzy. Ways to get to the play room were discussed, with the students offering suggestions such as wheelchairs, crutches, strollers, or even a little red wagon. Pettigrove said that as long as the bed they were in had big wheels on it, they could always use that if they had to. Dornbos also talked to the children, showed them procedures that are followed when one goes to a hospital or med center and showed xrays of broken bones. Registered Nurse Marilyn Pettigrove shows the children a photo of the play room for children in Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. Rotary ‘Outstanding Student’ announced Matt Stander has been named Rotary Nominee by the Thornapple Kellogg High School facility for the month of November. Matt was selected for his outstanding academic achievements especially in the area of science Matt has maintained a 3.9 over-all grade point average in a rigorous academic college preparatory curriculum con­ sisting of several advanced courses. ed chemistry students a chance to manipulate complex chemical apparatus in a com­ petitive atmosphere. Matt has also entered the Duracell Scholarship competition with an ingenious rendition of the game show. Quiz Bowl. In addition to these am­ bitious endeavors. Matt is a member of the National Honor Society, Future Pro­ blem Solvers, the computer team. Science Olympiad, and the tennis team. His inquisitive scientific nature has prompted him to enroll in a chemistry seminar provided by Calvin College. This seminar offers advanc­ He was state champion in the Space Shuttle Involvement Program, wrote two computer programs to grade and evaluate elementary standar­ dized tests and to score the high school math competency tests and was the top scoring student in the 1988 American Computer Science League. Matt also built a speaker system as a final project for an independent study class in high fidelity physics, and en­ joys building and flying his own kites. Matt’s many and varied abilities and honors make him a very worthy recipient of this prestigious award. Sincere congratulations are extended to Matt for his diligent effort given to the academics and other interests and for setting a productive example for others to follow. Matt Stander Alverson receives FFA’s highest honor Child Life Specialist Vicki Dornbos shows the students at McFall Elementary an x-ray. This is one of the things someone may see at a hospital or Med Center. J-Ad Graphics News Service Caledonia graduate Chad Alverson, 20. capped a distinguished seven-year career in FFA as he received the National FFA’s highest honor at its 62nd convention in Kansas City, Mo. Alverson received the American FFA degree, which is awarded in recognition of the member’s attainment of degree requirements and his or her outstanding perfor­ mance in FFA. Caledonia sponsor Al Steeby said Chad is only one of 11 individuals from Michigan who were chosen for this award. ATIONAL FFA CONVENTIOl ansas City, Missouri We're racing best wishes your way for a Merry Holiday! Bob s Service Shop 610 Wellman Road Nashville • 852-9577 PLACEMENT IN AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION FINANCING AVAILABLE Among his a c complishments for the organization, Alverson served as the Caledonia chapter president, as the regional president, as the secretary for the state FFA, was the Na­ tional Central Region Profiency Winner and the Star State Agribusiness Award winner. “Chad has shown leader­ ship, determination and hard work all through his career in FFA,’’ Steeby said. “I think he’s had a real impact on our younger members as an exam­ ple of what hard work can accomplish.” Alverson graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in agricultural technology, and is working at his family’s agribusiness, HarvestHome Farms. Joining Alverson at the convention were fellow Caledonia FFA members Matt Shane, Scott Hilton, Tim Smith, Holli Bowman and Claire Gerke. Also attending were sponsors Alan and Jackie Steeby and school board member Jim Newell. Newell, a former agriculture teacher, attended as part of a special trip organized by the Michigan FFA Alumni Association for administrators and board members. Jackie Steeby reported that 23,764 FFA members, ad­ visors, chaperones and guests attended the November con­ vention, which featured speeches by well-known figures such as national drug czar William Bennett, former professional football player Terry Bradshaw, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Clayton Yeutter and polar ex­ plorer Robert Swan. Representatives more than 200 businesses, organizations and colleges talked with the FFA members about oppor­ tunities in agriculture, and awards were presented in more than 50 different areas, Steeby said The convention goers also attended the American Royal Livestock Show and enjoyed a talent show and programs by the national FFA band and chorus. Hulst Cleaner THIS WEEK S SPECIAL - Suits S/J50 I (thru December 23rd) Chad Alverson shown here receiving an award at the 1988 FFA convention, recently received the highest honor bestowed by the national FFA. HOURS 8 10 6 Monday Friday. 8 to 3 Saturday Caledonia Plaza (On M-37) �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I December 19, 1989 I Page 7 Community education consortium works, board told by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Joining forces works to the advantage of the Thornapple Kellogg, Lowell and Caledonia school districts’ community education pro­ grams, the TK Board of Education was told at its Dec. 11 meeting. Chris Boysen, community school director of the Middleville program, and Richard Korb from the Lowell schools explained that bus trips, an annual bazaar and an annual senior celebration day are offered to the community through the consortium formed by the three schools. Funding for the program comes from state aid based on millage rates and the number of students served through the consortium, Boysen ex­ plained. The Lowell school acts as the fiscal agent and its millage rate is used to calculate the state aid. "The three schools’ budgets are proportionate to the number of students in each school," she said," If we have 20 percent of the numbers of students in the consortium, we receive 20 percent of the budget." Boysen is principally responsible for adult educa­ tion, recruiting students, hiring teachers and the day-today running of the program, she said. "We require the same credits as the high school, with the same classes as seniors in school," she added. Forty-five adults have graduated through the adult program in the last five years, and "many of our students take additional training, some at the Kent Skills Center," she noted. In addition to high school completion students who return to school after a lapse of time, the program has post-graduate students be­ tween the ages of 18 and 20, Boysen said. An adult basic education program is offered in reading and math for those below the seventh grade level of education. Local programs for the TK School District include enrichment classes such as basket weaving, stained glass making and computer classes. Leisure time class students may choose to learn keyboarding, computer liter­ acy and accounting, she said. Seniors can take advantage of all the classes, she added. Also in the community education program is the supervision of two pre-school programs, "Kiddie Kampus" and the Thornapple Kellogg Co-op Pre-school. Currently enrolled in the co-op program are 33 children and another 73 are taking part in the Kiddie Kampus groups. The main difference in the two programs is that in co-op the parents are involved with the teachers in the care of the children, and in the Kiddie Kampus, teachers and aides handle the program, Boysen pointed out. The TK community swim­ ming pool is also the responsibility of the program. Making schedules, consulting classes and publicity are all handled by Boyson or her assistant, Sherry Kopf. Her responsibilities to the school district are overseeing room rentals, forming a public relations committee, producing the the school newsletter, "The Key," nine times a year and a summer school program. "The state is very firm on what you can have. Creativity was OK with the state in the past. Now it’s not. There are no fine arts, no P.E. (physical education), and we now have hourly head counts," she said. Kolb explained the need for a consortium. "There’s strength in num­ bers to implement programs," he said. "This way we can have the same programs as Kolb said, to allow them to "stay on the cutting edge of offering programs to the community." He added that special emphasis will be on senior citizens in the future. String quartet performs at school J-Ad Graphics News Service CALEDONIA - Any Caledonia or Dutton Christian fourth-grader who thought a stringed instrument meant "guitar," or that the word "group" had to have "rock" in front of it, received a music lesson last Tuesday, courtesy of a visiting "group" from the Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra. None of the instruments plugged into the wall, and no "amps" or fancy microphones were needed. Only chairs and music stands "backed up" the two violinists, the violist and the cellist who compose the Dorian String Quartet. But the children had no trouble with the audio as the quartet performed a short program for the children. Students who attended the program at Dutton Element­ She has also worked on all millage campaigns over the last four years, she said. The community education program is a changing one, she reported. The adult education portion is tapering off because of fewer referrals from the Barry County Department of Social Serv­ ices, and because more students are graduating through the high school and the alternative education program at TK, she said. "Enrichment classes are growing, pre-school is growing and pool use is also growing," she said. Record keeping for the program also mirrors the high schools, she said. "We keep records giving the student's age and residence, keep transcripts and Stev© VanRavenswaay attendance records," she said, answers questions about "we consider four nights a his cello after the quartet? week a full-time student" performance. ary got a closeup look at how the musicians handled their instruments, while those from Kettle Lake and Caledonia Elementary viewed the ensemble in the more formal setting of the high school auditorium. "We have two quartets from the symphony which visit the schools," said violinist Diane McElfish. "Between the two, we see just about all the fourth grade classes in the area." The musicians said they like to answer questions from the students if time permits. "Sometimes we even take a vote on which musician works the hardest, or involve the students in some kind of little game,” said cellist Steve VanRavenswaay. He added that students usually think he works the hardest. "That's just because he has water use appliances in the village, and she reported there would be a problem with such a requirement unless all the plumbing codes were changed. She suggested the Q council not mandate these QQ fixtures, but rather create an incentive for sewer users themselves to install them. No action was taken on the matter. Council President Glen Klaver reported there was still no answer from the Department of Natural Resources on the council’s four-month-old request on the feasibility of obtaining a surface water discharge permit. If the village were allowed such a permit, it could consider building a mechanical waste treatment plant to enlarge its sewer capacity. Klaver said Lou VanLiere Continued on page 9 the biggest instrument," joked David Prudon, first violinist for the group. McElfish said that while traveling around the area does take a lot of the musicians* time, she thought visiting the schools was fun, and she especially enjoyed the react­ ions of the children. After the performance at Dutton, several fourth-graders asked about how the instruments were made, and one wanted to know why VanRavenswaay kept a small towel on the back of his cello. "Well, we put out a lot of energy when we play our instruments, even though people may not realize that," VanRavenswaay explained. "We work so hard that sometimes we get very warm, even sweaty, and when we have to hold our instruments so close to our bodies, we don’t want any perspiration to mar the finish on the instrument. That’s why I use the towel." Dutton Elementary Prin­ cipal Jerry Phillips said he thought the visit from the ensemble was a wonderful experience for fourth-graders. "This is just the age when they might be interested in trying out the violin, for instance," he said. "It really broadens their awareness of music." Phillips added that the visit by the quartet will be followed up next year when the students visit De Vos Hall in downtown Grand Rapids to see and hear the whole orchestra. Members of the Dorian String Quartet of the Grand Rapids Symphony perform for Dutton Elementary and Dutton Christian fourth-graders. From left are David Prudon, first violin; Diane McElfish, second violin; Steve VanRavenswaay, cello and Nancy Yagiela, viola. Council sets salaries for next fiscal year receiving $85 for each regular by Barbara Gall meeting and $50 for a special Staff Writer CALEDONIA - The meeting. The council's labor com­ Village Council at its Dec. 11 meeting voted 4-2 to give mittee will make a recom­ its clerk and treasurer a raise mendation to the council in while freezing the salaries of January concerning the pay scales for village employee its other members. The new salaries will go Buff Rodgers and any hourly into effect March 1 when the personnel. In other business, Laura council's new fiscal year begins. Trustee Jan Soules Albers of the village's consulting engineering firm, was absent for the vote. The village clerk's salary- of Williams and Works, reported $10,299 will be boosted to that hydrogeological work $10,710 with the 4 percent should be completed this increase approved by the month so the council can council. The treasurer will apply for a renewal of the receive the same 4 percent groundwater discharge permit increase, making the new required for the village’s salary $6,032, up from wastewater treatment system. $5,800. She said the permit The council president will application was ready, and she continue to receive $125 for would have a report for the each regular meeting and $50 council next month. for a special meeting, and She also told the council trustees also will continue she had checked on the their present pay schedules. feasibility of requiring low larger school districts such as Kentwood." The funds given by the state are split strictly on a percentage basis, he said. Constant re-evaluation of the program is necessary. Holiday Hours Saturday, December 23 - Normal Saturday Hours Monday, December 25 - Closed Saturday, December 30 - Normal Saturday Hours Monday, January 1 - Closed Hastings • Middleville • Bellevue • Nashville • Caledonia MEMBER FDIC QO �Page 8 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / December 19, 1989 New activity hour active at Caledonia Middle School by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Whether into sports, "think tanking," cheerleading or laying out the yearbook, Caledonia Middle School students now have a designated part of the school day for extra-curricular activities so that anyone who wants to participate can join up. “Right now, about 172 or approximately 40 percent of our students are involved with one of the activities, and some are into several," said Middle School Principal David Bouck. "I think as the students get used to the idea of the optional eighth hour, we‘11 get even more involvement." The optional eighth hour at the end of the school day is part of the new "middle school plan" implemented this year with the opening of the middle school itself. Students are invited to participate in a variety of activities which vary somewhat each nine-week term, and each student is assured transportation home on a special "late bus." This way, no student has to miss out because he or she doesn't have a ride home. "The transportation was one of the things that took some time to work out in this large a school district," Bouck said. "But the transportation people have been most cooperative, and I think we’ve smoothed out the glitches." He explained that students living in the Dutton Elementary and Kettle Lake Elementary school districts are bused to designated drop­ off points that are as close to the students' homes as possible. "Each term, I give (Auxiliary Services Director) Rich Overmire and (Head Bus Driver) Joyce Lass the list of students participating and their addresses. Then Rich and Joyce work out the best drop­ off points. "The students who live in the Caledonia Elementary district simply walk across the street and take the appropriate elementary bus home. "We had a few problems getting all this coordinated at first, but things seem to be going smoothly now. This being the pilot year, we re bound to run into some of these snags. But were keeping notes on all aspects of the program, the things that work and what has been a problem, and all will be evaluated," Bouck said. An intramural sports activity is provided every day, and Bouck noted that students participating i n interscholastic sports don't have to give up intramurals because of practice. "Interscholatic team prac­ tices don't begin until after eighth hour, so if you're on the basketball team, for instance, you still can work numbers of students are coed volleyball, in which 46 sixth graders and 42 seventh and eighth graders participate, and the pep club, which has about 50 members from all three grades. The other activities average anywhere from one to two dozen participants. "Our intramural sports are pretty well set for this year, but we are open for suggestions on other possible activities," said Bouck. "We'd be happy to get a drama club started, for instance, and the possibilities are endless, depending on student interest. We do need help from parents who can sponsor them, however." Members of the Caledonia Middle School pep club work on learning cheers and practice the skills re­ quired of cheerleaders. Here, sixth-graders demonstrate a pompom routine choreographed for them by Caledonia senior Kelly Audy. The pep club is one of a number of activities offered during the new eighth hour period at the middle school. on the yearbook staff or play volleyball. The eighth hour program is for everyone," Bouck said. Activities for this term include yearbook, Future Problem Solvers, student council, supervised study, pep club, computer club, coed volleyball, and girls' basket­ ball. Sixth graders com-pete separately from the combined seventh- and eighth-grade team, Bouck explained. He added that plans for a student Make this Christmas Special For Yourself and Your Family COME CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WITH US! Peace Reformed Church offers you several opportunities: Sunday, Dec. 24th “Christmas Eve” 8:30 & 11:00 AM Worship Services ...with special music by the Adult Choir Nursery Available Sunday, Dec. 24th 6:00 PM ♦ Special “Christmas Family Service” ...with music by our Children's Choirs and 11 PM • “Candlelight Christmas Eve Service” ...with special music by the Adult Choir. Nursery Available Peace Reformed Church 6950 Cherry Valley Middleville, Ml 49333 891-8119 Monday, Dec. 25th 9:00 A.M. Christmas “Celebration” Worship Service Nursery Available newspaper also are under way. Drawing the biggest Planned for the next round of sports are coed floor hockey and badminton, while coed softball and perhaps soccer will be offered during the last term. "I look for increased participation as the kids get used to the idea," Bouck commented. "This has been a year of adjustment for all of us, and especially for the Jftcctcttcucttc Neighbors With...NORMA VELDERMAN Those of you who are so smart as to be done with Christmas shopping make me feel guilty because I am one who waits until the last minute. But 1 certainly admire your ability. Every year 1 am going to do better, but 1 don’t seem to change very much. We are very fortunate in that daughter Cay takes a lot of that load off our shoulders. I thought I would share with you, my community family, an early Christmas gift, (as Mag Keegstra expressed it when I told her): Dr. Flohr suggested that I go back to the Association for the Blind (now called Vission Enrichment Services) to re­ attend the Low Vision Clinic. As a result, I am trying a pair of prism glasses now. Remember the old prism glass chandeliers, with all that beautiful cut glass? Well, these glasses have them for lenses. When the doctor saw me, he asked what I really wanted to do most. “Read, read, read.” was my answer. He then asked me if I was vain. I was sure that 1 was. most humans are. What a weird question! He said that he would explain later. Then he had me try several half glasses, to see which one I could read with the most. I read the whole card with one pair, for the first time in quite a few years. So those were the ones he gave me to try The doctor said a lot of peo­ ple would not use them even if they could read for the first time in a long time. I had to hold the maienal an meh away from my nose and have a very strong light over my shoulder. 1 suppose the) don’t want anyone to see them reading that way. I had to laugh at that. I wasn’t that vain. I was so greedy to read that I could happily ignore how silly I looked with my nose, "literal­ ly in a book” as my mom always used to scold me for. They let me use the prism glasses for a while to see if you really want them. Then they come and make a home call to see if you are happy and comfortable with them before you buy them. Isn't that a wonderful Christmas present? Here is some delayed news, due to the splitting of the col­ umn. and my error The James Robertson family, as many of the members as could go, went to attend Dr. Richard Dean’s daughter Kimberly’s wedding to William Anderson of Lansing. The family stayed ovemght at the Raddison Hotel. The wedding was per­ formed at the University Chapel. Lucy Patterson sent me a note to tell me that the Prairie Garden Club met at Doris Raver’s for their Christmas sixth and seventh graders. Having to think about eighth hour is one more new thing along with all the other changes involved in starting middle school. And the eighth graders have never had a program like this either. "As the students become more aware, and as we have more activities for them, I think it’s going to become one of the nicest features of our school. I’ve talked to principals from other middle schools, and none have a program like this. But they all say, "Hmmm, that's a good idea." Bouck said the students will have a chance to make suggestions and voice their criticisms when the program is evaluated later in the year. But so far, he said, the students he's talked to have been pleased with the way things are going. "Yeah, it's a good idea." agreed one student. "It’s nice 'cause you don't have to do it." party. The holiday project was to present a bird feeder to Art Kenyon and the Thomapple Manor. Doris is always such a lovely hostess. On Dec. 3, the Hart family attended the Charlton Park Christmas celebration Daughter Cathy is in the TK play “Cheaper by the Dozen.’* The Sherman family went to son Greg’s to celebrate Alan’s birthday. Sunday. Dec 10 Leo and Beth Verlinde at tended the annual Michigan Dealers Christmas party in East Lansing Thursday, Dec. 7. Alberta Hooper said daughter Renee was schedul­ ed to graduate from Western Michigan University Satur­ day, Dec. 16. Mercy time has flown. My memory of her is of a very pretty youngster. To be continued next week STAUFFER & WIGGERS INSURANCE AGENCY Call us for a quote for all of your insurance needs. • Auto • Life • Health • Home • Business • Investment Caledonia Village Centre 9365 Cherry Valley Avenue Caledonia, Ml 49316 — 891-9294 S “Christmas is something else!” 8 Christmas candles S and decorations are 8 a real fire hazard. W Point out the W dangers to children, and what to do in M emergency, so that S the blessed Christmas will not be marred by a tragedy « 8 BOOTH AGENCY 497 Arlington St. (M-37) Middleville. Ml 49333 S 8 W J 5 SCall 795-3302 or 891-8208$ �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I December 19. 1989 I Page 9 Scot volleyball team has seven lettermen back The Caledonia varsity volleyball team has seven of its ten players returning from last years team Returning are seniors Anne Andrusiak. Miriam Comegys. Dora Thompson and Jodi Tuinstra. Juniors include Cheryl and Julie Kral and Susan Welton. In addition to last year's players are senior Jessica Eriksson, a foreign ex­ change student from Sweden. Tara Marble, a junior transfer student from Sa mac and sophomore Jenny Smith “Our main objective this year as a team isto run multi­ ple offenses and become more aggressive on defease.” said coach Peg Mullherin. •During our pre-season conditioning we have concen­ trated on building strength and endurance. This has enhanced our ability to better utilize our front row hitters. Our future goals are to develop quicker court movement and a more specialized passing attack. ” The team opens our season on Saturday. Dec. 23. with a pre-season tournament at Godwin. The regular season begins on Jan. 3, with a triangular match at Godwin and Grand­ ville. The first home match is Jan 9, 1990 against Covenant Christian. Salaries slated Continued from page 7 of Williams and Works had been in constant contact with the DNR, but no answers yet had been given on the request. He also said the engineers are looking into lightning protection for sewer system equipment. Earlier this year, lightning damaged two of the lift stations in the village system. The council asked the clerk to check further into the "Miss Dig" utility com­ munications system to determine the most econ­ omical way to participate as required by state law. "Miss Dig" provides a system in which contractors notify the utilities, two days before doing any excavating work in an area and thus avoid cutting any underground lines or cables. The village would pay an initial $50 to participate and $11.05 each month. However, the village also must mark its own sewer lines if digging is to be done in the area, and it must find a way of either buying a teleprinter or contracting with some entity that has one. Clerk Jackie Cherry said she would call neighboring government units to see if any were yet participating in the service. Klaver brought to the council’s attention the draft of the Kent County Solid Waste Management proposal. He explained that the final plan would be coming back to the council for approval in March or April, and that a Jan. 10 public hearing on the draft would be held at the Gerald R. Ford Museum. Trustee Susan Berencsi said her only comment was that she understood the proposal would hurt waste haulers’ business. The council then voted 5-1 to approve the draft and include Berencsi’s com­ ment. Kathy Babins of the Kent County Department of Public Works said the draft had been sent to the municipalities more for comments than approval. The County Com­ mission will consider comments sent in or stated at the public hearing before working out the final proposal of this first five-year update of the county’s statemandated 20-year waste management plan. "We now have the waste energy facility component," she explained, "and we have the landfill component. We now need to to develop a better recycling component for our waste management program. That is the focus of this proposal." She said the county hopes to get at least 50 percent of the residential population to participate in recycling by implementing curbside pickup in metropolitan and more densely populated areas. In rural areas, convenient drop-off sites for recyclibles would be established. "In Caledonia, we might have the curbside pickup in the village, while in the township there would be the drop-off centers," she said. Up to now, the county has contracted with private recylcing firms, but they just have not been able to get the job done, recyclying only one percent of the potential. The county hopes to recyle more (up to 75 tons a day) by setting up a better system and encouraging more part­ icipation, Babin said. She added that she thought the waste haulers actually would benefit from the proposed system since there would be more curbside service and thus more business. Other council action last week included: • A decision to pay Penn Central the usual $5 rent for a right-of-way though the railroad’s property. • A decision to continue efforts to get Michigan Township Services to inspect the Dettman house at 328 Emmons. • Asking Albers to look into the council’s eligibility for community block grant funds • A report that the library railing was up and the awning almost completely installed. • A report that the Michigan Liquor Control Commission would not approve a one-day permit to allow Sam’s Joint restaurant to serve alcoholic beverages on New Year's Eve because the village ordinance did not allow regular Sunday liquor sales. • An announcement that Klaver would meet with developers Jerry Baker and Don Shurlow concerning the George Rodgers property. Classifieds GET RESULTS The Caledonia varsity volleyball team includes Susan Welton, back left, Anne Andrusiak. Dora Thompson, Miriam Comegys, Jodi Tuinstra and manager Holli Bowman. Kneeling are Jenny Smith, left, Jessica Eriksson, Cheryl Kral and Julie Kral. Missing from the picture is Tara Marble. If you’re a Catholic who has been away from the Church, think about coming home for Christmas. During the holiday season we recall the good times of our lives...those we’ve had, and those we miss. If you’ve thought about how you miss the Church, this could be a Christmas to remember for a long time. Christmas is a time for healing, so we want to heal any hurts we may have caused you. We want to tell you we’re sorry for not seeing...not hearing... not caring enough. With you in mind, we’ve planned two Wednesday night sessions. Well talk about the joys and pains you’ve been through since we've been apart. Maybe we’ll find a way to bring us together again. Holy Family’s “Journey Home” sessions begin Wednesday, January 3. Call 891-9259, Know this for sure: We and let’s talk about it. Christmas Masses: miss you, and we love you! Sunday, December 24 Merry Christmas, All of Us at Holy Family Holy Family Catholic Parish 4:<X) p.m. - Childrens Choir b:(M) p.m. — Congregational Singing 10:<J0 p.m. — Anticipated Midnight Mass with Adult Choir Monday, December 25 10XJ0 a m. — Congregational Singing 9669 Kraft Avenue, S.E. Caledonia, Michigan �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Mt I December 19. 1969 Scots best Forest Hills Northern to even cage mark Junior Terry Gabbert spark­ ed an early second-half surge Friday night, as Caledonia evened its overall basketball season record at 2-2 with a 74-52 victory over Forest Hills Northern. With Gabbert tossing in eight points, the Scots went on a 20-6 run early in the third quarter to break open what had been a fairly tight contest in the first 16 minutes. Caledonia, plagued by 19 turnovers and a cool 29 per­ cent shooting from the floor, had led only 16-12 and 32-29 at the first two period stops. The Huskies were able to stay close because of a 17-for-23 shooting performance at the free throw line We had a nice talk at halftime, and we made some adjustments." coach Jon Meerman said. "Once the guys settled down, they played some basketball. They played like they can.” Gabbert finished with 19 points and 11 rebounds Dan Burd, another junior, chipped in 18 points and Jason Maynard counted 12. The win was the first for the Scots against two defeats in the O-K Gold Conference this season. Last Tuesday, Dec 12. Caledonia fell 66-48 to South Christian. The Scots trailed only 14-10 at the end of the first quarter, but South Christian scored straight unanswered points at one stretch in the second period to shoot out to a 37-20 advantage at the half The Sailors cashed in on 24 of 32 free throw attempts while Caledonia made just 7 of 14. Despite the obvious height advantage South Christian had. the Scots were out re­ bounded only 36 to 31. Josh O'Krangley led Caledonia with 17 points and six assists. Gabbert collected 10 points. 10 rebounds and five steals and Tom Bednarsky netted 10 points. The Scots will entertain Wayland in another O-K Gold Conference contest tonight before taking the traditional holiday break. Jayvees gain 1st victory The Caledonia junior varsi­ ty defeated Forest Hills Nor­ thern Friday, 64-55, to register its first victory of the season and split in two en­ counters last week. The Scots received some balanced scoring, as four players reached double figures. Todd Hudson led the parade with 19 points. Steve Taselski had 16. Brad Stegenga 12 and Mark Uyl 11. On the previous Tuesday, the jayvee Scots dropped a 70-49 decision to South Christian. Taselski scored 14 points, Tom Benedict had eight points and five rebounds and Blake Osborn came up with five boards. Trojan girls varsity volleyball team set The girls varsity volleyball team for 1989/90 includes (front row, left to right) Jamie Beuschel, Marcie Henry, Maggie James, Robin Kidder, Polly Kidder, Julia Kooiman, Petra Muller, (second row) Jennifer Merrill, Mary Cisler, Tammy Ruffner, Coach Cindy Middlebush, Valerie Jackiewicz, Angy Johnson, Jeni Eichenberg and Pam Elkins. Trojans win 53-48 in JV basketball Last Friday night the Mid­ dleville J.V. basketball team won 53-48 over Calvin Chris­ tian. Bob Janson was high point man with 14. Rod Hunt and Ron Hooper each had 10 points. Middleville’s Tony Palmer (above) tops Scott Chipman of Hastings 6-5 in the 125-pound class at the Middleville Quad last Thursday. (Photo by Judy Hendrickson.) Middleville wins mat tourney; now 10-0 What memories this season brings ... We hope your holidays are the happiest! MARATHON Caledonia Self-Serve Marathon 9266 Cherry Valley, Caledonia, Ml 49316 Phone 891-8198 Middleville finished first in last Saturday’s Jenison Invita­ tional while also running its dual meet record to 10-0 with three wins last week. At the nine-team Jenison tourney, the Trojans finished with 166 points to outdistance runnerup Northview, which ahd 164. Middleville had four in­ dividual champs. Corey Webster at 103 had two pins and an 8-7 decision; Jim McCrath had two pins and an 8-2 win, Zach Curths won 9-6, 8-5, 8-3; and Del Craven had two pins and a 12-1 win. Tony Palmer at 125 and Pete VandenBroeck at 160 won tneir first two matches before losing in the finals. Chad Peters at 145 and Dave Lehman at 171 finished third while Steve Thompson at heavyweight finished fourth. “There were several decent programs there so I was pretty pleased," Trojan coach Tom Lehman said. "We wrestled well.” The team remained undefeated in dual meets with three wins over Lakewood, 34-27 Hastings 41-14, and Caledonia, 56-16. Webster won three times, all on pins at 1:36, 5:22 and 2:34. Shane Dillon at 112, McCrath at 119, Palmer at 125 and Craven at 135 also won three times and all re­ main unbeaten. Brian Osbun at 189 and Peters at 145 also won three times. For McCrath and Craven, the wins were the 100th of their careers. WHEN YOU NEED ... sensible answers to any questions about life, health or disability income insurance Talk To Me T-K 7th grade eagers start season off with two victories The Thomapple Kellogg seventh grade boss basketball team started off the season with two victories. The> defeated Kelloggs ville 37-16 and Wayland 42-19. Against Kelloggsville Nat Bundy scored 20 points, Gus Brewer 7 points. Jim Mason 4 points. Machen Leiu 4 points, Jody Blam 2 points. Scoring in the Wayland game were: Nat Bundy 12 points, Jim Mason 15 points, Gus Brewer 4 points. 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Giesler 155 Bowlerettes Hair We Are 34'4-25'4; Village Stylist 32-28; Hastings City Bank 29'6-30'4; Burger King 29-31; The Water Doctor 29-31; Seif and Sons 26-34. High Series - B Meyers 550; G. Hull 502; D. Levett 496; C. Sinke 492; D. Pitt 486 High Games-G Hull 215; B Meyers 201; C. Sinke 201; B Neil 199; D. Levett 189. “It s the same old story,” lamented Trojan coach Kun Holzhueter. “We outplayed them in every statistical category except we couldn't put the ball in the hoop." The Trojans hit only 36 per­ cent (23-of-64) of their shots in dropping their third straight game and second O-K Blue contest. Calvin Christian, meanwhile, hit 55 percent (30-of-54) from the floor. As Holzhueter noted, the Trojans won the other statistical battles. Middleville outrebounded the Squires 27-21 and committed less tur­ novers. 34-33. but couldn't override the poor shooting. “We have a good shooting team.” Holzhueter still con­ tends. “Maybe I'm off base, but 1 thought we'd be one of the better shooting teams I've had." Calvin Christian erased an 11-10 first quarter defict w ith a 26-15 spurt in the second quarter. The Squires upped the 10-point halftime lead to 12 by outscoring Middleville 21-19 in the third quarter and then cruised through the final eight minutes. Despite the loss. Holzhueter was pleased wim ms team's overall effort. “It was a much better ef­ fort." he said. “We re on the right track; we've just put ourselves in a hole ” The bulk of the Trojan of­ fense came from two people Jason Pranger tossed in 28 points and grabbed eight re­ bounds w hile Corey Dean ad ded 27 points and 10 rebounds. Middleville plays at Lee tonight. T-K varsity wrestling team named for 1989-90 Trojans win two B meets in wrestling The Middleville wrestling varsity B team traveled to Galesburg Wednesday night to wrestle Galesburg and Comstock's varsity teams Against Galesburg the Tro­ jans got pins from O.J. Sabin, Jacob Bennett and Shawn Monroe along with wins from Greg Brower, Chris Foster, Seth Nelson, Craig Stolson- burg and Jason Rogers tor a 48-30 victory. In the match with Comstock T-K got pins from Jason Burandt, Jacob Bennett, and Chris Foster. The Trojans also got wins from Dustin Harig, Geoff Cook, Shawn Monroe and Luke Kidder for a 42-35 win. The TK wrestling team for 1989/90 includes (front row, left to right) Del Craven, Shane Dillon, Corey Webster, Jim McCrath, Zach Curths, Tony Palmer, Kirk Scheib, Chad Peters, (second row) Coach Aaron Tabor, Jason Burandt, Dustin Harig, Greg Brower, Ryan Kiel, Josh Thomas, Owen Sabin, Brad Noviskey, Tom Pelli, Jason Feltzer, mat maid Karen McCrath, (third row) Seth Nelson, Pat Neuman, Cory T-K Jayvee team defeats K.Ville Middleville’s jayvee basket­ ball team traveled to Kellog- WET BASEMENT? FOR FREE ESTIMATES C*// Toll Fm: 1-800 643 4232 in Grind Riplds: 243-7670 gsville to take on the Rockets in the second game of the season. The Trojans came home with a 75 to 61 victory to raise their record to 2 and 0. The first quarter was close. Middleville's Dave Sherwood led the Trojans with two 3-pointers and 8 points, as the quarter ended with TK on top 15 to 12. In the second quarter the Trojans tightened up the half­ court press and outscored the Rockets 18 to 7 to increase their lead 33 to 19 at the half. (TJi 19 * 9 k The staff at the ... * Kelloggsville came back in the third to cut the lead to 6 but a strong 32 point fourth quarter sealed the victory for the Trojans. Bob Jansen led the Trojans with 23 points and 11 re­ bounds followed by Dave Sherwoods 19 points, 6 assists and 6 steals. Rob Hunt had a strong game with 11 points, 6 rebounds and 5 steals while Ron Hooper added 10 points and 3 blocks. Off guard, Jamie Berg, played well with 5 points and 4 assists. w 2220 N. Patterson, Middleville ■C V \ ... would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone, and thier pets, a Safe and Happy Holiday. Your trust in our professional sendees and staff dedication has allowed us the opportunity to practice what we do best and to further advance veterinary care for your pets. We look forward to 1990 as a year to further expand our sendees while maintaining a qualified and ethical staff that truly cares about you and your pet. We are proud of our full sendee facility and hope you wdll^Q visit and get to know’ us. Please watch for more information about our sendees and our efforts to develop quality sendees and awareness to all pet owners. A Sincereh Dr LA Julius, D.V.M. Leslie Vehcky. L.V.T. Virginia Sines, Recepcioj Insulation Pays Off BLOWN-IN INSULATION is a big home improvement that can add extra money to your savings. USE Thornapple Veterinary Medical Center /-y Heald, Andrew Monroe, Chris Foster, Dave Lehman, J. McWhinney, Luke Kidder, Jacob Bennett, mat maid April Stambach, (fourth row) Coach Tom Lehman, Geoff Cook, Shawn Monroe, Brian Osbun, Pete VanDenBroeck, Steve Thompson, Jason Rogers, Ray Johnson, Patrick Leppan, and Craig Stolsonburg. CELLULOSE FIBER INSULATION • LIGHTWEIGHT • HIGHEST “R” VALUE • NON-IRRITATING • FIRE RESISTANT • NON-SETTLING • VERMIN RESISTANT CALEDONIA LUMBER 115 Kinsey Street, Caledonia, Michigan PHONE: 891-8143 4 �Page 12 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml I December 19. 1989 Obituaries John S. (Bud) Martin Academic/Sport All Star Awards given at T-K Academic/Sport All Star Awards are earned by student athletes with a 3.90 grade point average or higher during the first nine week marking period. At the same time, these students have represented their school on an athletic team. "We are proud of these accomplishments and wish them continued success," said Athletic Director Jeanne Perry. Ninty five students who have earned the honor gathered in the Thornapple Kellogg gym last week to accept the award and have their picture taken. Three-Man Basketball set 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 Team W-L Dan Parker......................... 4-0 Tony Topolski................... 3-1 Loyd Elwood...................... 3-1 Paul Smith...........................3-1 Dave Van Elsl..................... 2-2 Gary Middleton.................. 1-3 Bill Streffen........................0-4 Mike Reaser........................0-4 Jacob Meyerink Jacob Meyerink, 90, passed away December 8, 1989. Mr. Meyerink is survived by his wife, Ann, the loving father of Betty and Gene Barnard, Stewart F. Meyerink, John ana Helen Meyerink, Claud E. and Lorraine Wierenga, Dorothy Wierenga, John Wierenga, and Margaret Blaauw; many grandchildren and great grand­ children; his brothers and sisters, Henry and Lucille Meyerink, Gertrude Bergeson, Ann Pranger, Gary and Hattie Westerhuis, Alice and Floyd Rasmussen and Wilma Meyerink. Funeral services were held Monday, December 11 at Zaagman Memorial Chapel, with the Reverend Bernard Mulder officiating. Burial was at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. L___________ WHAT YOU'VE HEARD IS TRUE. LOWEST PRICE EVER on 1989 & 1990 POLARIS A.T.V Doris A. Brog___ Trail Boss MIDDLEVILLE - John S. Battle Creek; one sister Mary (Bud) Martin, 58 passed away Helen Reynolds of Holly; Saturday, December 16, 1989 several nieces and nephews. The Rosary will be recited at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Martin was born on 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, December September 24, 1931 in St. 19. Mass of Christian Burial James, Beaver Island, the son will be held 10:00 a m. of John James and Ada (Burke) Wednesday, December 20 at the Holy Family Catholic Martin. He was married to Donna Church, Caledonia with Rev. M. Fox November 13, 1954. Father James Cusack as Cele­ He was employed at Local No. brant. Burial will be at the Mt. 1102 in Grand Rapids as a Hope Cemetery, Middleville. The family will receive rela­ Millwright. Mr. Martin is survived by tives and friends Tuesday, his wife, Donna M. Martin; December 19 from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions two sons, Rick (Becky) Martin of Hastings and Ron (Jill) may be made to the charity of Martin of Kentwood; one one’s choice. Arrangements were made daughter, Sharon Price also of Kentwood; four grandchil­ by the Beeler Funeral Chapel, dren; three step grandchildren; Middleville. A Guardian two brothers, Walter Martin of Chapel. Hastings and Jack Martin of Frances J. Henion HASTINGS - Frances J. Henion, 76 of 529 W. Sager Road, Hastings, passed away Thursday, December 14, 1989 at Thornapple Manor. Mrs. Henion was born June 16, 1913 in Barry County, the daughter of Vem and Pearl (Shaw) Haywood. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended the Gregory School. She was married to Donald W. Henion November, 1938. He preceded her in death December 15, 1974. Mrs. Henion was a home­ maker and was well know in the area for her artificial flow­ ers and arrangements which she made and sold from her home for many years. She is survived by sous and daughters-in-law, Donald and Virginia Her.ion of Hastings, David and Ena Henion of Cale­ donia; five grandsons; mother Pearl Haywood of Hastings; brother, Cleo Haywood of Hastings. She was also preceded in death by sons, Grant Henion in 1945 and Howard Henion in 1961. Funeral services were held Monday, December 18 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Daniel E. Smith officiating. Burial was at the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Gladys M. Engerson MIDDLEVILLE - Gladys M. Engerson, 73 passed away Thursday, December 14, 1989 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Mrs. Engerson was born on June 25, 1916 in Middleville, the daughter of James A. 3ert” and Reva L. (Johnson) Williams. She was raised in Middlevil­ le and attended Thornapple Kellogg schools, graduating in 1934. She was married to Robert Lester Engerson on September 5, 1936 in Elkhart, Indiana. She was employed at Thor­ napple Kellogg schools, retir­ ing in 1974. Mrs. Engerson is survived by her husband, Robert Lester Engerson; her c’.iildren, Robert MIDDLEVILLE - Doris A. Brog, 82, of Middleville passed away Saturday, December 16,1989atPennock Hospital, Hastings. Mrs. Brog was born on February 23,1907 in Hastings, the daughter of William and Nellie (Babcock) Thomas. She was raised in Hastings, graduated from Hastings High School in 1927. She went on to attend Western Michigan MIDDLEVILLE-ViigilC. University in Kalamazoo She Adams, age 74 passed away taught at country schools. Tuesday, December 12, 1989 She was married to Fred in Rye, Texas. Brog. He preceded her in death Mr. Virgil was born March 19, 1963. She was a September 28, 1915 in Thor­ member of the Middleville napple Township, Barry Coun­ United Methodist Church, ty, the son of Vur H. and Flos­ Church Circles and the sie F. (Culver) Adams. Middleville Federation of He was raised in the Middle­ Womens Club. ville area and graduated from Mrs. Brog is survived by Middleville High School, later one niece, Mrs. Glenn (Barba­ graduated from Western ra) Kett of Livonia; two great Michigan University in 1940 nieces, Terri Lyn Kelt and with a B.A. Degree in Indust­ Kristen Leigh Kelt rial Arts. He was a substitute Funeral services will be held teacher in Middleville and 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December Caledonia School system and 19 at the Beeler Funeral taught World War II Veterans Chapel, Middleville with Rev. involved in the On the Farm Lynn Wagner officiating. Training Program. Burial will be at the Ml Hope Mr. Virgil was married to Cemetery, Middleville. Myrtle L. Fletcher May 3, Memorial contributions 1941 in Flint. may be made to Pennock He was employed at E.W. Hospital, Hastings. Bliss in Hastings and at Brad­ ford White in Middleville. Mr. Virgil was a member of Lee and Carol A. Engerson of Middleville; three grandchil­ dren, Diane K. Hall, Gary L. Engerson, Scott A. Engerson; one sister, Mrs. Eltha Nichols; two brothers, James E. Williams and Gerald A. Williams, all of Middleville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, December 18 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Reverend Richard Borst officiating. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemet­ ery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Dialysis Unit at St. Mary’s Hospital. Virgil C. 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Nashville, Ml POLARIS tu! tvccinmendi merkis 852-9377 Farm Bureau, Child Evangel­ ism Fellowship of Barry Coun­ ty and the First Baptist Church of Middleville. He is survived by wife Myrtle L. Adams; two sons, Gerald L. Adams of Kalama­ zoo, Carlton V. (Susen) Adams of Hastings; two daughters, Sandra K. (Don) Oudman of Grand Ledge, Myrna Weather­ ford of Wyoming; six grand­ children, Rachel Adams, Gina Adams, Troy Adams, Jeff Oudman, Tye Weatherford, Kacy Weatherford. Funeral and Committal services were held Saturday, December 16 Lt the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville with Pastor Bruce Stewart offi­ ciating. Burial was at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Middleville or a charity of one’s choice. �The Sun and News. Middleville. Ml I December 19, 1989 / Page 13 Page pupils participate in pig plucking Lungs and hearts were the subject of much interest to fifth graders in Page Elementary School in Middleville last week. Jodie Pratt and Marilyn Timmerman's rooms dissected pig lungs and hearts as part of a Michigan Health Model class. “Basically, it promotes good health care habits. This shows what healthy lungs look like. The students learn how the lungs work and how to stay healthy," Pratt said. This is the students first exposure to dissection. Usually some is done in the third grade, but the cutting and observing is being done for the first time for this group, she said. “Hearts are also studied because they are provided along with the lungs by Geukes, but the primary emphasis is on lungs," she aUd. Each of the seven fifth grades will have take part in this part of the the health classes sometime during the year. village of OFFICIAL COUNCIL MINUTES November 28 1989 President Thatcher called the Myers Riley and VondenBerg Absent: Bray. Guests: Jean Gallup from the Sun and News Tom Smith from the East Press Eldon Newmyer Don Boysen Bill Getty, ond con­ cerned Citizens of the Township. Minutes of the November 14 1989 meeting were approved os read with the correction of S35 00C 00 should read S3 500 00 With great curosity, the fifth grade girls examine the lungs and hearts of pigs donated by Geukes Meat Market as part of a health class. The girls, (from left) Beth Flanigan, Kristie Bustraan, Tayna Richer and Melissa Landon are engrossed in their task. Shop | Rainbow’s End for your wr Fascination shows in Josh Knauss’ face as he pumps up a pigs lung. Cameron Moore helps as Jodie Pratt watches. win. Also, for $1.50, a student can have a computer match him or her with the 10 most compatible partners in the student body. Another week-long effort, to help raise funds for charity, will be a class against class competition to see which can bring in the most returnable bottles. In this contest, every student in the winning class will receive a raffle ticket. Different daily events in­ clude a rent-a-senior auction that started the week last Thursday; a "dress down" day on Dec. 18, along with a noon hour volleyball game pitting the boys’ varsity from the ... Sclafani Family PHIL’S PIZZERIA ITALIAN SPECIALTIES • Pizza • Dinners • Zmi • Steaks • Appetizers • Calzone • Spaghetti • Sausage Roll • RovkA • Manicotti • Roast Beef Sub> 795-7844 We Cater All Occasions Downtown Middlevifi OPEN: Tues Thun II 30 a m Stop in for a Free Craft I Class List! \ My Rainbow ’s End YARN, CRAFTS & VARIETY W^BUON NATALE^, EAT IN or TAKE OUT County Commission on the An­ nexation of properties to square up the Village. Support by Myers Ayes 4 ond Nays 2 Mo­ tion Carried. With no further business Har­ dy moved for adjournment. Sup port by Riley. Ayes all. Corned Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p m Cheryl Hooper Village Clerk (12/19) Stocking Stuffers Gift Wrap Cards and Candy Christmas Drive ’89 under way at Thornapple Kellogg High J-Ad Graphics News Service Thornapple Kellogg High School is going all out again this year to raise funds to benefit the needy at Christmas time. This year’s Christmas drive will benefit the TK Community Holiday Baskets program, the Hastings area Hospice and the Ronald McDonald House being built in Grand Rapids. Raffle tickets will be on sale all week for 50 cents or three for $1. The prizes to be won are displayed in the library showcase, where students can go to think about which prize they might Operating and Maintenance Thatcher reported to Council on the Building Committee meeting concerning the former Bradford White building. Letter read from Superinten­ dent Steve Garrett with ap­ preciation of the D.A.R.E. pro­ gram presented by Police Chief Shoemaker Concerned Citizens of the Thornoppie Township approach ed Council with their disop provol of being annexed to the Village Discussion held Mason moved to withhold the i Santa’s s Coming! Correction: In an article telling of the deadline for filing petitions to run for village offices in Middleville in the Sun and News last week, Marilyn Vandenberg was mistakely identified as the village treasurer. Vandenberg is a trustee and the chairman of the Finance Committee; Gary Rounds is the village treasurer. Middleville basketball team against the girl’s volleyball team. Today, Dec. 19, features ”shorts day” and during the noon hour the senior boys auctioned off will do whatever their “owners’’ order them to. During the noon hour on Wednesday, Dec. 20, it is the senior girls who will be "auctioned ofr to do their "owners’" bidding. Everyone will also wear their favorite college shirt to school that day. The week will wind up Thursday, Dec. 21 with each class wearing different colors, the faculty wearing plaid, and a noon hour basketball game between the faculty and senior boys. Admission to that contest is 50 cents. Christmas assembly is sixth hour and will have a court, where any "auctioner" who has a complaint or problem with a senior "aucuonee" can haul them in front of the "judge" to get justice. The raffle drawing will be held, and that jolly old man of Christmas, Santa Claus, will make a special The charity drive is an annual event staged by the students and staff at the school to allow them to help those whose Christmas may not be as bright as it should be. HOURS: Monday Friday 9 to H. Saturday 9 to 5 30 Phone 891-1106 SOPERS' RABBITRY Purina 4888 - 68th St. S.E. (at Patterson) Caledonia, MI 49316 698-7986 4 Tbtal Nutrition. ingTolliin. 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Joyce Domire and several of her Home Economics students and Principal Henry Dugan and the high school staff helped with the drive. The drive was sponsored by the Middleville Women s Club and chaired by Cathy Williamson, with co-chairs Alice Wicnnga. Ann Bartlett. Lib Palmer. Francey Tobin and Linda Overbeek Nurse volunteers were Joy Richard­ son, Sharon Perry. Mary Loose and Ruth Newhouse (Mher volunteers were Dons Apsey, JoAnne Barnes. Mag­ gie Corrigan, Ethel Gibson, Pat Holes, Elaine Northrup. Chris Schad and Chris Shumway. Boy Scouts of Troop No. 65. Matt Hernandez. Jason Ringleka, Mike Ringlcka, Jim Bross and leaders Eugene Kidder and Bob Frost helped to load the truck. The ladies of Peace Reformed Church provided cookies. Canteen supplies were provided by the Mid dleville Lions Club and Pastoor's Family Market Gallon pins were presented to William Callan (three) and Linda Porrit (two). First-time donors were Brenda Katesky and LaVonne Douma Student donors were Tressa Aspinall. Chris Barton. Angela Blain. Bradley Buehler. Kimberly Curtis. Thomas DeLoff. Cheri Dietiker, Valerie Eggers. Jen­ nifer Flynn. Harvey Fox. Jeff Hernandez. Maggie James. Robin Kidder. Brenda Kotcsky. Rob Lawrence, Satu Lehokoinen. Charles Leppan. Jack Miller. Wendy Neeson. Kimberly Newman. Jennifer Noble. Tori Novakowski. Satu Lehikoinen, a foreign exchange student from Amy Kelli. Silvia Poels. Phillip Robolski. Tammy Ruf­ Finland donats blood at the recent Red Cross Blood fner. Krista Read. Amy Rec­ Drive at the Thornapple Kellogg High School. This is her first donation. tor, Andy Roy. Kurt Rozen. Tony Sclafani. Sheila Tabb. Cook. Raymond Dull. Doug Wieringa. Marcus Wiley. Kevin VanderWoude, Glenn Hart. Deborah Heacock. Gordon Wilkins. Dale Woodard and Tricia Wright. Mitch Hill, Penny Huss, Willyard and Cathy Other donors were Karen Lloyd Jarman, Neva Kenyon, Williamson. Allen. Rex Allen, William Gene Kidder. Kathryn Baldry, Phillip Bender, Betty Krewson. Diane Labin. Tom Brady. Gene Brady. Joe Lehman. Mary Loose. James Chambers. Jim Cook. Sandy Mashburn. Patrick McHugh, Gary Middleton. Beverly Middleton. David Middleton. Diane Middleton. Steven Misenheimer. Gene Poll, Angie Pratt. Kathryn Price. William Ramey. Linda Riva, Rex Schad. Josephine Sclafani, Helen Scott. William Schleh. Sandra Sharp. Larry Shellenbarger, Steven Sherman. Beverly Swanson. Jason Thomas, Gary Thaler. Terry Titus, Daniel Tobin. Lawrence Tripp. Joan Weick. Sandra VILLAGE of CALEDONIA SUMMARY of COUNCIL MINUTES December 11. 1989 The regulor meeting of the Coledonio Village Council was colled to order by the President with oil members present except Soules. Several guests including nine students from the Caledonia Community Schools Government class were also present The minutes and financial report were approved as printed. Bills of the month were approved for payment. Motion by Kegerreis second­ ed by Kidder to approve the draft of the Kent County Solid Waste Management Plan Berencsi expressed concern for the small business people. Ayes DeVries. Erskine. Kegerreis Kidder. Klover. Noys: Berencsi Carried. Motion by DeVries seconded by Kegerreis to pay the $5 00 bill to Penn Central. Carried. Motion by Kidder, seconded by DeVries to raise the Clerk and Treasurer salaries by 4% for 1990-91 Ayes Kidder. Berencsi DeVries and Erskine Nays Klover and Kegerreis Carried. It was decided that the President Trustee and Assessor would re­ main the some as lost year. Other items discussed were Christmas Parade library and library board: Community Development funds County garage house problem: and Sam s Joint. Meeting adjourned at 8 45 p.m. Jacqueline Cherry Village Clerk (12/19) Come join us at the ... Middle-Villa Inn on Sunday Night W? SA Student Council gets into holiday spirit NEW YEARS EVE The Thornapple Kellogg Middle School has adopted a Nashville family through Love, Inc. in Hastings. They arranged for the Student Council to help provide clothing and food needs for them. The council will deliver money, gifts, food, toys for the two children, blankets and even a turkey for Christmas dinner. The Council is also having a food drive to collect non-perishable items. They will be distributed through local churches. The TK Community Holiday Basket Program has helped with the food drive. The council wishes to thank all the students and parents who helped provide for the needy. Here, volunteers (left to right) Katie Curtis, Katie Berg, Mike Mrozinski and Kevin Holst pack the boxes for delivery. Choose from 3 Parties Villa Greenery ... 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For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110. J-Ad Graphics News Senice Caledonia students in both middle and high school “gave a little" to help the Grand Rapids-based Santa Claus Girls provide Christmas packages for needy children in Kent County . The Caledonia chapter of the National Honor Society donated $75 to the Santa Claus Giris while middle school seventh-graders col­ lected a total of $150. NHS President Dana Sizelove said the donation was one of several civic projects planned for this year. The group next plans to raise money for the American Cancer Society and will con­ tinue its yearly drug awareness program for the elementary students, she said. NHS also sponsors a peer tutoring program at the high school and a study skills presentation for younger students. The chapter’s faculty ad­ visor is Lois Lamb. Middle school teacher Luann Lewis said a Thanksgiving play about one student thinking of a way to help hungry children actually sparked the students’ interest in the Santa Claus Girls. “After Thanksgiving vaca­ tion, I reminded my classes of the subject of the play and ex­ plained the Santa Claus Girls' organization." said Lewis. ‘ ’ I had a decorated cannister on my desk and suggested that students who would like to help a disadvantaged child in our county have a happier Christmas could put in a contribution “French fries in our cafeteria cost 50 cents, so if a student gave up french fries for one day or one week, he or she could help someone else receive a Christmas package." Lewis said her classes each decorated a cannister. and she was surprised to notice most students putting in several coins at a time and even dollar bills instead of the suggested quarter. On the last day of the cam­ paign. two students from each class counted the money in front of the class. "I was certainly delighted at their tremendous generosi­ ty." she said. Lewis added that one of the classes donated its $63 in memory of two classmates’ relatives who were killed in automobile accidents during the past year. “All the seventh-graders sure showed their unselfishness and willingness to help others less fortunate." she said. The Santa Claus Girls pro­ vide approximately 12,000 Holli Bowman and Dana Sizelove of the Caledonia chapter of the National Honor Society pose with some symbols of the Christmas cheer the group hopes to br­ ing through its donation to the Santa Claus Girls. in Middleville expected to be completed by New Year’s eve, people from this area will have another choice for The Swamp Fox expansion shows how much more space will be available for the new dining room. Caledonia Boy Scouts Troop No. 202 held its quarterly Court of Honor Monday. Dec. 4 at the Caledonia United Methodist Church. 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P205'75R15 TSAW •49.63 P235/75R15 TSAW P18580R13 Mono. •51.86 10% senior Citizen Discount on Ports & lobor (Advertised prices not included) P205/75R15 TSAW •55.11 •57.11 we will honor any competitors advertised prices which are lower than ours. �Page 16 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / December 19. 1989 Three made Paul Harris Fellows Area Rotary hosts Lincoln Meadow residents The second annual dinner put on for the residents of Lincoln Meadow by the Middleville Rotary was held last Tuesday. The club held it's regular business meeting after the meal and announced that three long time Rotarians would be made Paul Harris Fellows. Chester Geukes, Arthur Kenyon and Marcus Squire were all presented with a certificate naming them as a Harris Fellow. To be a Fellow, a contributation of SI,000 must be made to the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International The foundation uses the funds collected for worldwide charitable causes. The current effort of the foundation is to immunize every child in the world against polio and five other common childhood diseases, said Dr. Wesley Logan. Logan is a Hastings Rotarian and is the unofficial historian of the club. "We’ve already had the program in 90 countries around the world. We plan to have the program completed by the year 2010," he said. Another project the foundation sponsors is the sending of some college students abroad for a year of study, he added. The Middleville Rotary donated the fees for the three men to become fellows. "These men have been in the club for so long, and done so much for the community, that the club thought that this was an appropriate way to honor them," said President Lon LeFanty. Residents of Lincoln Meadow Senior Citizens Apartments wait for the Mid Villa catering service to let them know that dinner is ser/ed. It’s all thanks to the Middleville Rotary. Rotarians Marcus Squire, (left to right) Arthur Kenyon and Chester Geukes pause for a photo just before they were given their certificates naming them Paul Harris Fellows. Steroid use not a problem in Middleville by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Thomapple Kellogg High School athletes and students appear to be bucking a national trend of increasing the use of steroids to artificially build up strength and muscle bulk. Athletic Director Jeanne Perry of says there isn’t a problem at TK, but it is something to be watched for. If steroid use were dis­ covered, counseling would be the first step and referrals to a substance abuse facility following that, Perry said. At the high school level, steroids are used to "improve appearance" while college-age students and professional sports figures probably use them to "enhance perform­ ance," she said. "My feeling is they are used to get what they believe is the appearance of the strong body. It’s society’s view of what's attractive, and they see big muscle bulk as pleasing," she said. The effects of steroid use include a decrease in male sexual functions in men along with an increase in feminine characteristics, such as increased breast size. Steroids were first used by Germans during World War II to enhance aggressiveness, which is a side effect, but along with the aggression comes excitation, depression. headaches, lethargy and fatigue. Girls who use steroids for six months will experience deepened voices, broader backs, wider shoulders, and hair in unusual places, such as their faces. Severe mood swings, dependency, post-high depres­ sion, acne, elevated blood pressure, weaker bones due to loss of calcium and possible liver tumors are also potential side effects of steroids. "The price you pay and the effects down the road are so costly," Perry said of steroid use. "It scares me with our kids that they want it all, and they want it now. They may not think about their plans for the future," she said. As many as half a million American teens use or have used steroids, 6.6 percent of 12th grade students, according to a report in the Journal of American Medical Asso­ ciation. Perry points to the parents and the community to explain why there is no steroid problem in Middleville. "I think we should give credit to parents for theii interest, support and their awarness of what their athletes are doing. "Also, the community is to be commended for its support of its young people," she said. BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION HALL 9548 Cherry Valley EVERY THURSDAY •:3O p.m. Barty Btrsta � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/25/699/SunandNews_1989-12-26.pdf 6cfa910861b333e617ff099caaa58db3 PDF Text Text The Sun and News VritfirMiii --■ - Your Hometown Newspaper ~.. " ifr' ,g Middleville and Caledonia Middleville. Michigan 49333 118th Year No. 101 » December 26. 1989 Bradford White, Local 1002 agree to open union contract by Jean Gallup Staff Writer MIDDLEVILLE - The membership of the United Auto Workers Local 1002 voted Sunday, Dec. 17, to open its labor agreement with Bradford White and negotiate a new contract, union officials have con­ firmed. The present contract is scheduled to expire in Aug­ ust 1990, and a new contract would cover all aspects of any new agreement, in­ cluding the length of lime it would be in effect, said Asher McGhee, chairman of the bargaining committee. "We met with the com­ pany prior to the member­ ship meeting to see if they were willing to negotiate a plus contract They indicated that they were willing," he said. A plus contract is one in which there are increases and no concessions, he ex­ plained. McGhee would not give a percentage of those who voted to approve the move, but said it was "over­ whelming." John Rank, manager of industrial relations for Bradford White Corp., said that he would have no com­ ment. No bargaining sessions are set yet, but a schedule is being worked out for times for members of management and the bargaining com­ mittee to meet, McGhee said. "This is something the bargaining committee has talked about. We approached the company and they agreed," he said. The Bradford White Corporation last September was sold by Nortek to S.A. Brewing Holdings Limited of Australia. Barlow Lake home construction controversy may end up in court by Jean Gallup Staff Writer YANKEE SPRINGS - A Barlow Lake property owner says lie will go to court to settle a dispute with township officials and others he feels have halted his attempts to construct a lakefront home. Greg Alkema, owner of Lot 1 in Arhana Crest, was told by Supervisor David Van Elst at a township meeting Dec. 14 that the decision made by the Zoning Board of Appeals to allow him to build 40 feet from the lake front would stand. Van Elst said the ZBA would not be overruled, and Alkema's next move would probably be through the courts. "I have already started a suit against (neighboring lot owner Al) Bekkering. The judge has told me I should get an attorney. If I need an attorney, I might as well get it all out; bring in (another neighboring lot owner James) Ainsworth and the township officials," Alkema said later. "What they have done is wrong enough that a judge will tell them that they are wrong. My intention is to pursue the matter." He has an appointment with an attorney Jan. 3, he said. Alkema has been disputing decisions made by the Zoning Board of Appeals since he bought the lot with the intention of building a house. After several attempts by Alkema and township offic­ ials to agree on variances involving the back lot line, the front lot line at the water's edge, and where the lake ended, along with several Controversy Holly Trolley visits Middleville Steve Hoke's third grade students were just some of the children from IK who enjoyed a ride on the "Holly Trolley" during a stop in Middleville last week. Majority of Middleville council members seek another term Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council will undergo at least one change after the March 12 election, because Trustee Terry Mason has decided not to run again and local seepages businessman Mark Frei will mount a write-in challenge for president. Frei gave four reasons why he was seeking the post. "I’m running because I think the village needs someone that can help the village council work with other governmental bodies. I also think the village needs some economic loyalties. They need to support local businesses," he said. Frei also said that rules that govern the village should be equally applied to everyone. "And, being a local bus­ iness man, I can be good for business in Middleville," he concluded. Everyone on the council who has a seat up for election this year, except Mason, relumed nominating petitions before the Dec. 19 deadline. President Duane Thatcher, Clerk Cheryl Hooper, Treasurer Gary Rounds, and trustees Delbert Riley and William Hardy are all seeking re-election. The vacant trustee's seat will be filled by write-in ballot, and if there are no write-ins, the president will fill the position by appointment. The president, clerk and treasurer positions are always for two-year terms, and the trustee seats are for four years. The positions held by Trustees Marilyn Vandenberg, Floyd Bray and Lon Myers have two years remaining. Attorney says sand pit referendum cannot be held by Barbara Gall Staff Writer CALEDONIA - Rep­ resentatives of the Caledonia Citizens Watch turned out for Wednesday's Caledonia Town­ ship Board meeting to learn the status of petitions they submitted requesting a referendum be held on whether to continue fighting the Mast-VerMeulen lawsuit. (See related story) They also learned that suits filed by CCW and a complaint filed by resident Charles Dannison against Supervisor Jerry Good and the board have escalated legal costs in situations where grounds for the suits were described as "slim" by Good. To help alleviate the cost of going to court in such suits, the board voted to ask plaintiffs to pay legal costs in suits where the township prevailed. Township Attorney Jim Brown explained to the audience that their petitions could not affect a judicial action, only a legislative one. "The township board did not adopt or amend a zoning ordinance, it settled a lawsuit," he said. "The act of the court is judicial, not legislative, and a referendum can be held only on legislative actions. Thus, there cannot be a referendum on the Nov. 15 decision of the board. "The township board has only the powers granted to it by law, and it is not able to (hold the referendum) if it wished to or not There is no legal base for a referendum." Brown said the minutes of the board meeting should reflect, however, that the petitions were received and filed. He also provided some background on the legal events of the case, explaining that Judge Robert Benson had dismissed both motions filed by members of CCW because the case had been concluded with both parties having the right to settle. The judge ruled that no unusual right had not been reflected, Brown said. The CCW group has filed a subsequent motion for a rehearing of the motion that had been denied, and this action is to be argued Dec. 28. "My expectation is that the court will decide the matter already has been settled," Brown told the citizens At the request of Township Supervisor Jerry Good, Brown also outlined another legal action, a complaint filed against Good and the Township Board, charging that they had violated the Open Meetings Act by having a dinner meeting at a iocal restaurant before the Nov. 15 regular meeting. Brown said the plaintiff had stated only that the dinner meeting was illegal because it had not been posted. "Public notice had been given," Brown stated, "but the plaintiff declined to withdraw the suit. The suit does not allege any other matters and should be heard within the next few weeks." Brown said later in the meeting that he was "sur­ prised and disappointed" the plaintiff had not dropped the suit when a copy of the posting was sent to him. The cost of going to court over this suit was one of the points brought up by Good during Wednesday s meeting. Good told the audience that “I've offered many times to meet with the groups, but apparently I'm not invited. Some of the truth has been stretched a long way by the time you folks hear it, and some of the grounds for filing these motions against the board are so slim that I question the kind of legal counsel you have been getting." Good said that he was willing to listen to any "legitimate" gripe about action taken by himself or the board, but that he felt the recent string of lawsuits was "harassment." It was at this point that he recommended that the board ask for losing plaintiff in such suits to pay the court costs. CCW members, however, continued to question Good and Brown about the way the settlement was handled. "I’m concerned over what happened that night (Nov. 15)," said John Simmons of CCW. "The citizens who Attorney See page 2 �Page 2 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / December 26. 1989 Loss of referendum rights challenged Caledonia Citizens’ group continues fight Bv Barbara Gall As you read this superintendent's column there will only be a few days left in the 1980s. On Jan I we embark on a new decade, with only 10 more years remaining until the beginning of the 21st century. What does the future hold? Those of us bom in the early pan of this century have seen scientific and technological developments unimagined by our parents. We can look back on dramatic changes in the way people in our country travel, com­ municate. work, and relax. We know that nothing short of a revolution has taken place. But what lies ahead? What will the Thomapple Kellogg students face as they graduate into the 21st century. Education has not always kept pace with changes that affect society in general. To be effective there must be some major changes in education and schools as we now know them. We ■re certain to sec some significant changes in the trends that lie ahead Let’s consider some of those trends: Because of fundamental changes in the economy, there will be fewer and fewer well-paying jobs not requiring further education and advanced training. To be effective, schools must be used to train both children and adults The academic day may be legnthened for children, adults will work a shorter work week and prepare for their next job in the remaining hours. Telecommunications will allow coursework to be shared with other districts or students. Education will become more individualized as new media such as interactive computers and videodiscs permit students to learn according to their individual needs and abilities. Personal computers with ultra-high resolution screens, 3-D graphics, high level interactivity, and artificial intelligence will enhance the simulations used in education and training More businesses will be involved with schools, job training programs and community source programs. The investment of corporations in employee education and re-training is already at the $80 billion-a-year level and is increasing at a rate that will double by 2001. Higher education costs will continue to rise, with much pressure to control the costs. Two-year colleges and shorter preparation programs will continue to grow. The school buildings themselves will not be as important in the future. Individuals will learn more on their own, the “places” of learning will be more dispersed, and the age at which things are learned will depend on the individual, not on a traditional grade organization. We are already seeing some of these trends take place, such as more business involvement in schools, a growing use of computers in our classrooms and a more developmentally ap­ propriate curriculum in the early elementary grades. We will continue to meet the challenges of these trends in the years ahead as we strive to prepare our students for the challenges of the 21st century. Staff Writer A group of Caledonia Township residents have appealed Circuit Court Judge Robert Benson’s refusal to overturn a ruling allowing the township to settle a lawsuit filed by sand pit developers Harry Mast and Douglas VerMeulen. The group also plans to file a suit alleging that an agreement between the developers and township is unlawful because it eliminates the citizens’ right to have a referendum on the issue. The Caledonia Citizens Watch, a registered political action committee, already has submitted petitions requesting the township hold a refer­ endum on whether or not to continue the lawsuit. Mast and VerMeulen filed suit after their request for a permit to mine sand was denied by the Township Board on the recommendation of its Planning Commission. The township later granted the planned mineral removal permit as part of a negotiated settlement allowed by court order. CCW members say they feel the township should have asked the citizens through a referendum whether they would support contin­ uing the costly lawsuit The settlement, a judicial action, states the agreement cannot be referred. Many residents in the Whitneyville Road area said they want to fight the lawsuit because they feel the pit poses a safety hazard with its proximity to Kettle Lake School. They also said they feel the roads will not hold up under the truck traffic the pit will generate. "Township officials con­ tend that a court order cannot be referred," said Charles "Rusty" Dannison, a local attorney and a member of the group, "but the citizens wish to refer the action of the board, not the court order The township bargained away Bob Bohez, left, and John Simmons of the Caledonia Citizens Watch submit petitions bearing 535 signatures to Caledonia township Clerk Sharon Buer. Those signing the petitions want the township to continue fighting the Mast-VerMeulen lawsuit. a basic right of the citizens by eliminating their right to a referendum." He explained that the matter now is a legal question and that CCW hopes to get answers to both the appeal and the suit within the week. Dannison said that his own complaint filed against Town­ ship Supervisor Jerry Good and the Caledonia Township Board for an alleged violation of the Open Meetings Act will be heard within the next few weeks by Judge Benson. Dannison claimed the board had violated the statute when it held a special dinner meeting at Sam’s Joint restaurant before the regular Nov. 15 board meeting. He said the meeting was not posted and not published and that the board had reached a decision about the MastVerMeulen settlement at the restaurant meeting. Township officials, how­ ever, claimed the meeting was properly posted and though it was a planned meeting, no vote or action had been taken. The township lawyer was present at the restaurant, and the board said it met to discuss litigation and had complied with all provisions of the Open Meetings Act. "It just seems strange to me that with all the people gathered to attend the board meeting that night, and with all the excitement about the issue, no one saw that posting. No one went to Sam’s Joint to ask about the meeting because no one knew about it," Dannison said. "It seems the board intended to avoid public notice. If they cared whether the people knew about the special meeting, they would have been sure the public was informed. "And then to hold the meeting at a bar, well, that’s fine for eating out, but the public can’t come into a smoke-filled room to find out about a township meeting," Dannison continued. "I just feel that if you can’t do it in the sunshine, you sure as heck can’t do it in the closet." The CCW is continuing to receive financial support from area residents for its legal efforts, Dannison said. He emphasized that the group does not plan to be a oneissue organization, and that it plans to send representatives to township meetings to help keep its members well informed of all issues in the area, even though its chief concern right now is fighting the Mast-VerMeulen sand pit. "There is nothing personal in this at all," he said. "The township officials work hard for very little, and all of us are guilty of not keeping informed until the issue hits close to home. "We’d like to be a constructive force in the community and help the township, not hurt it. There are a lot of people who really care about Caledonia, and we want to see it stay the nice place it is. We’d like to offer our help to the township; those board members can’t be everywhere and do it all by themselves." Dannison said one of the citizens* chief concerns is that any developer who doesn’t get his way in a zoning request will simply sue the township and hang on long enough until he obtains his zoning through a settlement, as Mast and VerMeulen did. "This whole mess is the net effect of developers coming in and doing what they want to do without regard for the township," he said. Attorney says sand pit referendum cannot be held AttOmeyFrom front page came to that meeting were firm in how the township board should represent us, but with no public discussion, the board voted to go against the entire dialogue of the evening. "No answer was provided about a referendum. We didn't have an opportunity for a referendum, and the decision you made eliminated our chance to hold one." Brown repeated that he had explained there could not be a referendum on a judicial decision, and that there could only be a referendum if the board had passed the zoning request Simmons then added," I would like to encourage Jerry to come to our meetings. I don’t want to leave this a big negative." Good thanked Simmons, and then told the audience that his response in calls and mail had been running three to one in favor of the board’s decision to settle the lawsuit, adding that the cost of the suit was only one part of the followed the recommendation of its Planning Commission issue. In other business Wed­ and approved the renewal of nesday, the board agreed to the Pace planned mineral ask the Planning Com­ removal permit for its sand mission to consider a pit on Whitneyville Road. Good pointed out that this possible amendment to the Foremost Corporation's pit now had to meet the same planned unit development. conditions required of other Foremost would like to begin sand mining operations in the development of other sites in township. “The conditions attached to its parcel in the northern part of the township. In the this permit are all new," he original ordinance. Foremost said. "The old permit was just had agreed to construct an on­ about a blank piece of paper." He said the township was site sewer system to service only its own headquarters working to standardize require-ments and application building, now under construction. Other sites procedures for the sand pits. Ed Fischer said he was still would not be developed until public sewer was brought to concerned about safety at the entrance of the Pace pit and the township. asked why no speed limit With the prospect of public signs had been posted in the sewer in the area much less area. promising than when the Good said the Kent County ordinance was passed last Department of Transportation year, Foremost now is was in the process of requesting that it be allowed reviewing that stretch of to service ocher sites in its commercial park with the on­ Whitneyville. Since it is a, county road, Whitneyville site system. In other action, the board cannot be handled by the township, he said. Another discussion was held on the problem of bringing sewer to the town­ ship, especially along the northern edge and around the "four comers" area where industrial and commercial development is expected. Good explained the need for a mechancial treatment plant in the area, but said that the Department of Natural Resources was very sensitive about "anything" draining into the Thornapple River. He said the township hopes to work with the Village of Caledonia, which already has requested information from the DNR on constructing a mechanical plant to serve the needs of the village. But he said he felt there was a real need for a plant that would serve an area that covered Cascade, Caledonia and other neighboring townships, which also are experiencing rapid growth and have no sewer facilities. Good reported that township lawyers have filed an arbitration suit against engineering firm Moore and Bruggink regarding problems with the Campau Lake sewer and that hearing should be held in mid-winter. Trustee Chip DeVries announced the Planning Commission will hold a number of public hearings in the next few months, including the Reibel request to rezone the former Jousma farm, Jan. 8; the Foremost Corporation’s request to amend its PUD ordinance, Jan. 22; a hearing on the Fredericks PUD, Feb. 5; and the request for a PMR permit renewal on the combined Jousma-DenHartigh sand pits, March 5. TheSun and News Publication No USPS 347580 1952 N. Broadway - P O Box B Hastings, Michigan 49058 "The Sun and News (USPS 347 58O> 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 S10 00 t-oandeu in 1870 — Publishedbv... THE HASTINGS BANNER, INC. �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I December 26, 1989 I Page 3 Caledonia Honor Roll announced Greg Alkema passes out Ns statement detailing Ns grievences against Yankee Springs officials. Controversy may go to court Controversy From front other smaller issues, the matter was ruled on by the ZBA on Dec. 4. That ruling said that Alkema could get a building permit for a home 40 feet from the lake's edge if he had the Michigan Department of Natural Resources determine where the lake ended and his property began. Before that decision, Al­ kema read from a prepared statement, accusing the neighboring lot owners and township officials of trying to block his building on the lot. He specifically accused ZBA Member William Schultz of violating the trust of the residents of the township by not leaving the panel to sit in the audience when the matter of his lot was discussed at a ZBA meeting in September. He asked that Schultz step down from the ZBA. Schuitz, saying that he had a conflict of interest by having a home behind the affected lot, did not vote on the question. In an "update" of that statement given to officials at the township meeting, Al­ kema said he no longer was asking for the removal of Schultz. He said that Schultz had in a slight way admitted he was wrong by sitting in the audience when the discussion was held about Alkema's lot at the last meeting of the ZBA. Alkema is now asking that Frank Fiala be removed from the ZBA saying he is a "parttime resident" of Yankee Springs. He also maintains that his lot shouldn’t be the subject of any zoning. "My desire and intention is to still build a house there," he said. Caledonia High School an­ nounced its honor roll for the first marking period. To attain this status, students, must earn at least a 3.5 on a 4.0 scale. Students who achieve a 3.0-3.49 receive honorable mention. 9th Grade Honor Roll - Michelle Anderson. Becky Beland. An­ dy Brillowsky. Heather Bums, Molly doane. Zac Ellerbroek. Shannon Flynn. Kathryn Haley. Kevin Kietzman, Ellen Klingensmith. Joseph Kopenkoseky, Crystal Kwekel, Elizabeth Mast. Mark McCaul. Jennifer Mc­ Cormick, John Myers. Kristen Neely, Debra Nickels. Kathie Oosterhouse. Kurt Orcasitas. Holly Pelon. Erin Peterson. Krista Price, Susan Pries, Jonathan Ramsey, Jen­ nifer Richard. Heather Sheehan, Paula Streit. Leah Thompson. Jennifer Tuinstra, Kim VanKuiken, Andrew VanMeter. Emily Whisner. Duane Whitfield, Jeremy Whitwam, Amanda Wisniewski. Honorable Mention - Troy Barlow. Tom Beetham, Camas Breen, Karen Cox. Charles Dannison, Jeff DeVries, Sam Donker. Kari Doorn, Andrew Driscoll. Deanna Foote. Jessica Frisbie, Roxanne Gallert, Jacci Geddes. Rick Grinstead. Karl Hofmann. Matthew Hoke, Bill Hollstein, Todd C. Hudson, Karen Huffman, Tara Hunter, Mark Johnson. Michael Lang. Stephanie Larsen. Kip Mack, Nicole Miller, Chad Neff. Jon Olivier, Carrie Peterson. Gail Poll, Rebecca Poll, Shane Ponne, Marcia Post. Kelly Rider, Cyrus Ruel, A.J. Sabin, David Scheid, Craig Schmidt, Melissa Scholten, Tricia Senneker, Michael Sines, Angela Smith, Carrie Stevens, Ben Stewart. Nicole Sutter, Lisa Tarrien, Katherine Trutsch, Joey Vanenk, Chad VanHaisma, Jodi Vanoost, Angela Warner, Kris Warner, Adam Whitlock, Susan Wilcome. 10th Grade Honor Roll - Thomas Benedict, Aron Bravata, Theresa Bravata, Marc Camp­ bell, Margie Conway, Sari Engman, Brad Feenstra, Chip Hoebeke. Heather Hoekstra. Todd Hudson. Tanya Jous ma. Susan Mars man Anne McCormick. Scott Minder. Melissa Mulligan. John Nagel. Lisa Parbel. Rosalyn Risdon. Benjamin Schafer. Brad Seeley. Scott Siler. Jenny Smith. Tim Smith. Brad Stegenga. Pamela Stephens. Michael Vanderploeg. Christopher Vanryn, Jeff Velthouse. Deborah Wilson. Honorable Mention - Marc Audy. Ben Beckwith. Brent Belanger. Aimee Brower, Jason Carter. Jessica Cook. Kim Detwiler. John Duba. Craig Fortuna. Holly Hagen. Paula Hansen. Billy Lai. Shawn Malec. Josh McConnon. John Millard. Tim Molis, Rob Moomey. Stephanie O’Kranglev. James Oldfield. Kelli Richards. Pen­ ny Ross. Tina Ruehs. Marshal Snoble, Jamie Thompson. Mark Uyl, Jeff Vanbelkum. Gina Warner. 11th Grade Honor Roll - Chris Beetham. Holli Bowman. Steven Douglas. Dennis Elmhirst. Marc Erffmeyer. Bradley Garnaat. Jennifer Graham. Sherry Hackney. Pam Johnson. Eric Lanser. Amy Leatherman. Brett Maynard. Jeff McCaul. Amy Olthouse. Richard Petchaurer, Kelly Purdy, Kathleen Ramsey. Veronica Robertson. Dawn Seeneker, Krisi Simkins. Gwyn Smith, Kent Taylor. Christopher Todd. Chad VanderVelde. Todd VanderWoude. Jill Vanoost, Todd Whitwam Honorable Mention - Matt Austhof, Tiffany Bartley, Sal­ ly Berencsi, Lori Bergy. Dan Burd, Chris Burri, Amy Campbell, Jerra Campbell, Amy Crosby, Eric Curtis, Christopher Denison, Janine Dent, Robert Driscoll, Jayson Englund, Andy Foster, Clarice Anne Gerke. Korey Hofmann, Kurt IIlikainen, Wendi Inderbitzen, SusanKlingensmith, Peter Knight, Cheryl Kral, Tara Marble, Melissa Memmer, Sherri Milley, Shelly Minzey, Missy Nolff, Cheri Nowak, Melissa Price, Jeffery Rundhaug, Matthew Schalk. Robert Stevens, Joseph Stimac, Roddney Swadner, Dana Tague, Zachary Thomp­ son, Wayne Vandam. Bradley Walbridge. Susan Welton. Lisa Wolfert. 12th Grade Honorable Mention Rachel Adams. Jennifer Benedict. Miriam Comegys. Thomas Cox. Bradley Harmelink. Carrie Hill. Bradley Hodgkinson. Lili Hultman. Scott Johnson. An­ drew Lillie. Jason Maynard. Niki McDonald. James Nickelson. Karla Oosterhouse. Amy Peterson. Sandra Roush. Aleassa Schambers. Daniel Scheid. Matthew Shane. Deb­ bie Sheldon. Fred Sheldon. Amy Siler. Dana Sizelove. Dora Thompson. Jodi Tuinstra. Amy VanHaitsma. Maren Voss. Scott Wiennga. Honorable Mention - Anne Andrusiak. Kelly Audy. Kelly Baie. Krista Batchelor. Joseph Benedict. Ryan Berends. Brian Boot. Tim Boyer. Deb­ bie Brake. Judy Brodock. Brent Burns. Kurt Coe. Scott Daniels. Dawn Desserich. Leslie Draft. Jessica Eriksson. Heather Eyk. Erin Flynn. Jeffrey Folkersma. Carla Frantti. Tom Greenfield. Ted Grevers. Tom Grimes. Tony Grinage. David Gross. Heather Hill. Scott Hoek. Holly Hunter, Pasi Jaaskelainen. Erik Johnson. Timothy Koctje. Matthew McConnon. Kimberly Meincs. Rickey Olson. Nicole Patterson. Tonya Phillips. Alan Root­ man. Todd Rundhaug. Douglas Stanek, Tina Stevens. Christopher Thomp­ son, Kendra Townsend, Michael Vanryn, Shawnie Ward, Masahiro Yamada. WET BASEMENT? f i. —. /“I— X SYSTEM GUARANTEED WATERPROOFING Serving Michigan Since 1972 FOR FREE ESTIMATES Call Toll Free 1 800 643 4232 In Grand Rapids: 243-7670 Fire destroys Irving Twp. home J-Ad Graphics News Service MIDDLEVILLE - A fire that began in a chimney and spread to adjoining walls has destroyed a Woodschool Road home. No one was injured in the 3:30 a.m. blaze Dec. 16 at 4090 Woodschool Road, said Hastings Fire Chief Roger Cans. 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Firemen were on the scene for three and a half hours be­ fore the fire was completely out. From all of the Caledonia Oil Co. and Marathon Station employees. We enjoy serving you and look forward to seeing you in 1990. Happy Holidays. 9266 Cherry Valley Caledonia, Ml 49316 (616) 891-8198 �Page 4 I The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml / December 26. 1989 Senior citizens visit Turkeyville U.S.A Calcdonia-area senior citizens traveled to Turkeyville U.S.A.. Mar­ shall. on a snowy Tuesday morning, Dec 12. Two motor coaches ven­ tured out with two drivers, with one coming to Lowell to pick up 43 senior citizens, and the other coming to Caledonia. Shortly after 10 a m. both buses were on their way. stop­ ping at Middleville and Hastings to pick up more senior citizens. Sara Colburn, the main director from Caledonia, along with Carol Wescnberg from the Lowell group, had Christmas quizzes for each one to guess. A few lucky ones won prizes. The group arrived at 1150 a m. at the great “Turkeyville U.S.A. Turkey Farm and large restaurant and theater, and it was still snowing. The seniors were placed at tables with several other groups that were there. After the dinner, all were allowed time to go shopping, or just to look and visit the bakery . When two o’clock came, the dining room turned into a theater There were four per­ formers acting in the play ‘‘An Old Fashioned Christmas.” a show lasting for two hours Carols were sung by them, with the au­ dience joining in. Show time then was over, and it was time to board the buses again to bead north to Caledonia and Lowell. The bus stopped in Hastings and Middleville again, and arrived in Caledonia at 6 p.m Group members said they were tired, but they enjoyed the trip and all mentioned about going again in the spring. The group members also expressed apprecation to Sara and Carol and the bus drivers. A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in 1990 to all. Nov. Students of the Month named at Jr. High Every month, the teachers at Caledonia Middle School name four students from each of the sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grades as students of the month. The students are chosen for their positive attitude and behavior, their effort in scholarship and their positive example. Chosen for November are Scott Striplin and Heidi Hoeksfra(back row), Bryan DeZeeuw(standing, left), Michael Pries, Lisa Constant, Jenny Wierenga, Jenny Young, Sara Robertson, Julie Furst, Katie Post and Shawn McCormick, and Liz Smith, seated. Not pictured is Vicki Nodorft. LOCAL CHURCH DIRECTORY Call 795-3345 today and have your church listed here each week! ALASKA BAPTIST CHURCH A Living Church — Serving a Living Lord SUNDAY..... 9:45 a.m., 11:00 a m & 6:00 p.m WEDNESDAY.................. 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Pastor Sieve Jackson Youth Pastor 891-3923 CALEDONIA CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH “A duack a camg ham for ac oammioun and the *orid” Sunday Services9:30 a.m. 8c 6:00 p.m. Pastor Meric Buwalda Dan Ackerman Seminary intern Al Tierney er Community calling M-37 at 100th St.. Caledonia, Ml Church Office: (616) 891-1512 9:45 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship Service.................11:00 a.m. 6:00 p m Sunday Evening Service 2415 McCann Road, Irving, Michigan Sunday Morning Worship......................... 8:30a.m. Middleville Sunday School . .9.45 a.m. Sunday School.................................. 9.45 a m. Morning Worship .................. 11 00 a.m. Sunday Morning Worship....................... 11:00a.m. Morning Worship Service Sunday School Evening Worship Service FIRST BAPTIST Wednesday Mid-Week Prayer.......................... 6:45 p.m. PEACE REFORMED 6950 Cherry Valley Avenue 1st Service 8:30 a.m. • 2nd Service 11 a.m. Church School 9:45 a.m. Evening Service Each Sunday at 6 p.m. PHONE 891-8119 Rev. Rick Veenstra. Interim Pastor Rev Stanley Vugteveen. Associate Pastor Sheryl Baar, Director of Christian Education LAKESIDE COMMUNITY CHURCH CHRISTIAN REFORMED 6201 Whitneyville Avenue Sunday Morning Worship....................................... 10:30A.M. Sunday School................................................................ 9-.30A.M. Evening Service............................................................... MSP.M. Rev. Bernard Mulder, Pastor 868-6306 CALEDONIA UNITED METHODIST Church School Worship Service 9:15 a.m. 10 00 a.m. 250 Vine Street Church Office — 891 8669 Parsonage — 891-8167 Rev. Dr. Robert Wessman 7240 68th Street. SE — Caledonia 2 miles east of M-37 Pastor, Rev. Max E. Tucker Music, Jeff Vander Heide “God Cares for You” Cornerstone Wesleyan Church Meeting at the Corner of Wood School Rd. and Wing Rd. Services — Sunday School ........................ 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship .................... 11:00 a.m. Evening Worship.................................6:00p.m. Pastor Wesley J. Coffey Phone 795-7076 LEIGHTON UNITED METHODIST Located in Leighton Township Corner of 2nd Street and 142nd Avenue Sunday Morning Worship (Interpreted for hearing impaired) 9:45 am Sunday School 11:10 a m. Sunday Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Pioneer Club (K thru 6 Grade), Wednesday 6:30 p.m Prayer Meeting/ Youth Fellowship. Wednesday 7:00 p m. REV KENNETH VAUGHT 891-8028 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 & 11:00 a.rn First Friday Mass........................... 7:00 p.m. (The (Did <Eimr UUtljodist (Churrh 5590 Whitneyville Ave , SE. Alto, Michigan 49302 Sunday School............... 10 00 a m. Morning Worship......... 11 00 a m. Evening Worship 6:00 p m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting/ Children's Classes . . .7.00 p.m. Rev. Royle Bailard - 868-6437 - �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I December 26. 1989 I Page 5 TO THE EDITOR: T-K Middle School holiday band concert a ‘fantastic job’ To the editor: My husband and I had the privilege of attending the Thomapple Kellogg Middle School Christmas band con­ cert on Dec. 10 and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves! The gym was full to capaci­ ty and some were even standing Band director Tom Nash can stand proud. He has done a fantastic job and is obvious­ ly well respected by his very disciplined band members. It was very enlightening and entertaining to see middle school children do such a fan­ tastic job in a concert. This has to be a direct reflection of the hard work and abilities of Mr. Nash. Hats off to the middle school bands and their direc­ tor for a fine performance! 1 amBarbara Manning Plainwell Kent County Teen Leadership Development program starts Kent County Cooperative Extension Service/4-H and FFA Programs have been awarded $11,240 from the W.K Kellogg Foundation to fund an 18-month pilot Teen leadership Development pro­ gram, beginning January 1990 Coined L.E.E.P. for leadership. Education, Ex­ perience and Practice, this pilot program is designed to provide 45 Kent County high school sophomores a chance to develop and practice leadership skills to become responsible adults in com­ munity, city, state or national leadership roles. These teens, nominated by county commissioners and school officials, will ex­ perience first-hand leadership activities in various settings, from local agencies to the federal government. They will serve on local boards of organizations and will be mat­ ched with business leaders who will serve as mentors. Supplementing these ex­ periences will be leadership, human relations and com­ munications training seminars. The final portion of their experience will be “fiituring." Bob Trout. 4-H Youth Agent and Project Coor­ dinator. explained. “In order to prepare for the future, our kids need to become ‘imagineers.’ Research is showing that teens who can imagine their future make bet ter choices today when it comes to drugs, alcohol, etc." Pete Siler, FFA Advisor at Lowell High School, said. “This project will provide ex­ cellent training for par ticipants, as well as good teaching experience for our FFA members in Lowell. Caledonia and Cedar Springs." The W.K. Kellogg Founda­ tion. established in 1930 to ‘‘help people help themselves." has distributed more than $1 billion in sup­ port of programs in agriculture, education and health. Areas of emphasis within those broad fields in­ clude adult continuing educa­ tion; community-based, problem-focused health ser­ vices; a wholesome food sup­ ply; and broadening leader­ ship capacity of individuals. Projects in opportunities for youth are concentrated mainly in Michigan; support for economic development pro­ jects is provided only in Michigan. The foundation is today among the largest private philanthropic organizations in the world. Mason won’t seek re-election to area council by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The only member of the Middleville Village council not to seek re-election in the March election is Terry Filcek Mason. Mason, often the center of controversy at the council meetings, did not turn in a nominating petition before the Dec. 19 deadline. "I’m tired of fighting the system. I’d like to see some changes favorable to the people instead of the officials," Mason said of her decision not to seek re­ election. "The biggest part of my decision to not run was feeling defeated after a council meeting - wondering ’did I do the right thing? It seems like I was always swimming upstream," she said. But the experience was worthwhile, Mason said. "The best part was the people, their support and ‘With the support of the people, the sky’s the limit’ Terry Mason phone calls supporting my positions on matters," she added. "It’s gratifying to know that you didn’t stand alone." She also cited phone calls and conversations with people telling her their positions. "It makes you know that you’re heading in the right direction," she said. Mason said that she will be now be able to devote more time to her growing business, a dress shop named "Sherrie Lynn" in Grandville. For her successor on the council she offers this advice: "You’ve got to keep it non­ personal. You have to able to separate your personal and professional activities. The Village of Middleville has many, many problems to handle in the future with the coming expansion. It's important that the people are involved and kept informed. With their support, the sky’s the limit - without that there’ll be nothing accomplished." The five and one-half year veteran of the council said she is not giving up participating in village affairs. "I will be involved in some level of government; be it village, township or county," she said. With her trustee’s position open, the seat will be filled by write-in ballot. Asked if she would return to the council if elected by write-in votes. Mason thought a moment and then said, "I would accept it graciously. Because I would know that it was the will of the people." If there are no write-in votes, the position will be filled by appointment by the village president. Lansing Diary Why it’s possible to main­ tain one’s sanity (most of the time) at the State Capitol. As Christmas and the New year approach. I am thankful for: • citizens who have allow­ ed me to participate in our country’s magnificent exer­ cise of freedom, represen­ tative government. • reporters and editors whose mission it is to inform the public, hold elected representatives accountable and stimulate citizen thinking and debate about issues of the day. • partisan activists who believe that a dynamic party system and the competition of ideas must flourish in order to prevent the dividing of our society into fragmented, special interests. • student interns and par­ ticipants in programs such as Michigan Youth in Govern­ ment. Close-Up and Boys’ and Girls’ State: their youthful idealism and inform­ ed opinions give me hope for the future of self-government. • friends who me to seriously calling in politics, me not to take senously. encourage pursue my but remind myself too • those legislative col­ leagues. Republican and Democrat alike, who genuine­ ly care about the well-being of Michigan citizens, who aren’t afraid to stand on principle, but who recognize the need for constructive compromise. • House Republican task force members who have shed their minority mentality by of­ fering positive and not always popular solutions to difficult problems • my loyal, able, hard­ working staff, which main­ tains civility and good humor in a highly-stressed work environment • my wife and partner. Nancy, whose loving support and w tsdocn have put the demands, frustrations and am­ bitions of my work in their proper perspective. • Sarah, our six-month old daughter, whose heart­ melting smile and wonderfilled eyes remind us daily of the miracle of life. Thank you, and may each of you enjoy a blessed 1990. Terry Mason �Page 6 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / December 26, 1989 New professorship timely as world changes Elton Smith says Michigan State chair‘a real gift’ by Barbara Gall Staff Writer Some people just can’t be captured in a few paragraphs. They have done too many things, perhaps, or they have played too significant a role to fit into anything less than a book. Elton Smith is one of those people. A man who has advised U.S. presidents, who has sat across the table from Mikhail Gorbachev, and who has received citations from na­ tional and local organizations preferred to sit at his kitchen table on a snowy morning to explain why he counts as one of his most tresured awards a newly created professorship in his name at Michigan State University. “This is a real tribute." said the 78-year-old Caledonia dairy farmer “The gifts and plaques are an honor for that moment, but this will always be there “Even a building named for you might get tom down.” he smiled, “but there will always be that teacher working with students and doing research. ” The Elton R. Smith Chair in food and agricultural policy was established last month by the Michigan Farm Bureau in conjunction with MSU Plans to establish the chair in Smith's honor have been under way since he retired from the Bureau in 1986 He has been a member for 40 years and served as its presi­ dent for 22 of them. “Elton has always had a keen interest in agricultural policy and a special kinship to the university.” said Michael Lovacic of the Bureau. He has often said he owed his career to those two institutions. Smith graduated from MSU with a degree in agriculture and worked there four years before moving to Caledonia in 1934 to live on the 365-acre farm on lOtXh Street where he and partner Jerry Good still manage a dairy herd of 700 red and white Holsteins. Smith and Kovacic said the new position is completely funded, which means it will never have to be part of the university’s budget. This is something that especially delights Smith because the position is in no danger of be­ ing eliminated through a budget cut. Sixty percent of the $1 million endowment was raised by the Bureau, with MSU raising the remaining 40 percent. Smith said the new position will be one of the few in the country that deals entirely Just calling < to say thank you ... L BOOTH AGENCY with agricultural policy, an area he sees as becoming more and more important as the world “shrinks” and countries become more interdependent. The professor filling the position will research scien­ tific information to provide background for developing a “reasonable” agricultural policy. Smith explained. The information resulting from the research will go to professors, to government and to “any other organizations that need it.” “I see this area becoming even more important with the possible release of defense money as the world continues in the direction it’s going.” he said. “The new world situa­ tion could change our whole perspective, including our ...for making us a success and wish you the best for the Holiday Season. 5^497 Arlington St. (M 37) Middleville. Ml 49333 Among his many honors, Caledonia dairyman Elton Smith now can count a chair named for him in the agriculture deportment at Michigan State University. J I policy about food and agriculture. We’ve got to learn about other countries and their needs and rethink our policies in trade and export.” “People are going to have time to talk more about the en­ vironment if they don’t have to worry about nuclear war all the time,” he pointed out. “So maybe this new position is very timely because of the increased interest in the en­ vironment, the changing political picture and our chance to discuss issues besides defense.” Smith said the research done in the new position would include such areas as food safety and recycling, but he sees the work in developing agricultural policy as the most important aspect of the job. Neighbors with... NORMA VELDERMAN ICall 795-3302 or 891-8208 WARNING! If you have had a newer furnace install­ ed in your home in the last five years and it was installed into your existing masonry chimney, chances are you are in danger. Todays higher efficient gas furances should not be installed into over-sized masonry chimneys. 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There is not too much news. Most of you are just busy with getting ready for the holidays. There have been some deaths, such as Virgil Adams, and Doris Brog. It is always a jolt, but we go on wiser for it. Ken Morgan said that wife Rosie had her angiogram tests and passed them with flying colors That was a nice Christmas present. Last Tuesday, Dec. 5. Barb Clinton attended the Avon Christmas party in Hastings Daughter Ann attended the Church Missionary Christmas party on Saturday. Dec. 9, and they attended the Zondervan’s Christmas party Ann Bartlett said a group of fnends walked m and had a surprise birthday party for the Rev. Timmerman Russ Bender said daughters Mary and Joan came for the weekend Then Alice and R uss got together * nh brother Mike and Edna in Holland. Louise Jackson said that the Rotary came to Lincoln Meadows, bringing the resident a lovely dinner. Louise said it was such a love­ ly thing for the club io do and everyone really enjoyed it. Son Basil and Joan Bower­ man came to visit his parents. Rollo and Mae, Monday, Dec. 11. Bill Kenyon said he and his brothers. Bob and Rod, at­ tended the Rotary Dinner at Lincoln, to watch his dad, Marc Squiers and Chet Geukes receive awards from the Rotary. He said that they had a wonderful time. Everyone says that Art looks so good that it makes us all feel glad for him. Sunday, Dec. 10, the Stein family had an early Christmas in Lansing. The Bob White family members are taking their turn this year to have an early Christmas, Sunday, Dec. 16. Virginia Poot was the hostess for the Literary Club Christmas meeting. Wednes­ day. Dec. 13. Ella Morton was also one of the Lincoln Meadows residents to attend the Rotary Christmas Dinner. She said the men really took care of all of them and they had such a wonderful time Ett Van Sickle went with Joan Barnes to see the Byron Center lights. Maggie Keegstra is now a resident of Lincoln Meadows and is enjoying it very much. Elaine Northop said they helped their kids move into their new home in Hastings. After living in a trailer for a couple of years, the old house, with so many rooms, seems to be a mansion She even has to check on her little daughter. “Food is the most impor­ completed a term as chairman tant thing in world politics.” of the board at Leighton he said. “There is no other United Methodist Church. area in society that's as impor­ He was inducted into the tant as food The rise and fall Michigan Farmers Hall of of nations and leaders has had Fame in 1986 a lot to do with food, with “The special thing about Elton is that he's been involv­ having it or not having it. Kovacic said that it was ed with such influential peo­ “only natural” to honor ple, but he always has time to Smith’s work for the universi­ talk to what I call just us ty and in agricultural policy, ’common folks.* said Bob where he ” advised several Newman, general manager of secretaries of agriculture and the Caledonia Farmers served on trade missions Elevator Company. overseas, including two visits “You’d never guess he's earned such responsibilities to the Soviet Union. “There is a void in this as he has. He can still come area."Kovacic said. “Noone home and visit with the has the mission to look at neighbors like he’d never agriculture and economical been gone. fields and see how they affect “But Elton is special policy, to coordinate and pull because not only is he so together the total scope of knowledgeable, but he con­ agriculture and all its in­ stantly encourages young peo­ tegrated systems and evaluate ple to go to school, to learn how they affect agricultural and to get involved. He's always had a unique feeling policy. “This will be a tremendous about young people,” asset for Michigan,” he add­ Newman said ed. “We will have here a pro­ Newman also spoke of fessor who knows total farm Smith’s dedication to policy.” agriculture, and to his Among his other honors. community. Smith has received the “His being part of the com­ Distinguished Service to munity has been an en­ Agriculture Award from couragement to others to go MSU, a Certificate of Ap­ ahead, to be leaders. 1 think preciation from the American he deserves so much credit for Farm Bureau Federation, a all that he has accomplished citation from the Federal and yet for still being so Farm Credit Bureau for friendly, humble and down “dedication and service."and to-earth. a citation from President “I just can’t say enough Ronald Reagan for his work good things about him.” on the transition team when Newman said. Reagan came to office. Newman's words were Smith also is a charter echoed by Kovacic on the member of the National Dairy Farm Bureau’s efforts to fund Promotion and Research the Elton R. Smith Chair Board and has served locally “This has been a real labor as the president of the of love for those of us who Caledonia Farmers Elevator had the privilege of working Company. He also has been with him,"Kovacic said. active in 4-H and recently “Elton is just a great man.” who lives to explore such a wonderful new play area. I talked with Wretha McNee, who is staying with daughter June and hubby Howard. All I could do was to give her a verbal hug. How about you folks being sure to send Wretha a card with your verbal hug in it. When you are flat on your back, your mind goes around and around in a circle, and just a fresh breath of air from an old friend can help boost your courage and help you to get back on your feet that much sooner. Christmas time is a wonderful time to boost her with God’s love and ours. Kathleen McNee’s daughter, Sharon, said her mom is getting better slowly. If you haven’t sent her a warm message, how about a nice shot in the arm for Kathleen. She is in Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Don’t forget the Thomapple Heritage Club Christmas potluck dessert meeting Wednesday, Dec. 20, at Lu and Dick Ward's home on Crane Road Also, don’t forget your White Elephant gift to exchange. Women’s Club met at Lin­ coln Meadows Lucille Getty attended the Prairie Garden Club at Virginia Root’s home Wednesday Dec 13 Twila Elwood attended the Past Chiefs meeting at Betty Robertson’s on Dec. 5. There were seven there I guess that is it for this week. I am so lucky, I have a soft­ ware program tor my com­ puter (Macintosh) that is call­ ed "In Large” and with the decrese of my vision I have had to make it one larger magnification. Isn’t it wonderful the new things we now have to help us keep in the main stream of life, even when our bodies start grumbl­ ing “Can’t do it." And we can laugh at its grumbling and make it get busy and work anyway. I thank God for liv­ ing in this age when so many things are being discovered and built. Love you all and a big pre­ Christmas hug. Continued on next page WHEN YOU NEED ... sensible answers to any questions about life, health or disability income insurance Talk To Me I^onard I). Nanzer 115 S. Jefferson St. Hastings, MI 49058 (616) 948-2990 Cail today for more information BANKERS Ilf E AND CASUALTY Chicago. Hhnow 60630 We think a lot of you The proof i» in our prixkxt> �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / December 26, 1989 I Page 7 West students make gingerbread houses Many things can be used to decorate a gingerbread house. Russell Craven and Sara Smith start selecting the decorations for their houses. Using frosting, Tara Brown sticks frosted mini­ wheats on the roof of her gingerbread house Caledonia Student Congress sponsoring four families completed houses Carrie Chambers have yet to decide gingerbread houses. A bonus when finishing your gingerbread house is the clean up of the extra decorations. This is how Teri Schondelmayer does it. Middleville Neighbors Continued from previous page Jenny and Cliff Davis recently celebrated their 68th wedding anniversary. All of the children were there, and a lot of grandchildren. Friends and Clark home neighbors were there to help them celebrate. Etta Willard, Jen­ nie’s sister, was also there. Bessie and Carl Nelson at­ tended the General Motors Christmas party. Thursday, Dec 21 Jerry and Pat Hilty attended her company's Christmas par­ ty Saturday, Dec. 23. Daughter Angela is home from college for three weeks. Dallas and Lynn Strong and daughter Megan of Wayland had dinner with Betty and Paul Newman. Granddaughter Rhonda and Ken Fisk came over to visit the Newmans Altha Nichols said that her sister. Gladys Ingerson. died on Thursday She said she had so much trouble that she couldn't wish her back. Virginia Root had the Praire Garden Club at her home. Wednesday . Dec 20. Edna Wiesenhauffer is disgusted with her very unwelcome guest, the good old fashioned flu. lyla Norton went to Kalamazoo to her grandson's church The members all came m to have their pictures taken for the church directory. Then all the family went to the church school Christmas pro- BINGO CALEDONIA AMERICAN LEGION HALL 9548 Cherry Valley EVERY THURSDAY 6:50 p.m. Early Birds gram. Great granddaughter Amanda was in it. They got together for dinner. Then they went to Missy, Dave, Aman­ da and Kristen's. On Monday, Dec. 18, in the morning they attended the small children’s worship service. lyla also got together with daughter Arvis. Dan and Ar­ vid. lyla had to go around and see the Christmas decorations that grandson Jason had put up. lyla said he did a real nice job. Eleanor and Chet Geukes will have son Don and Janet Geukes and family and Chet’s sister Evelyn on Christmas Day. Thelma Carl went to nephew Calvin Carl's and family for their Christmas party on Saturday. Dec. 23. Betty and Jim Robertson have been busy attending school Christmas concerts, They attended one in Hamilton. Neal LaMaire and wife of Grand Rapids came out to visit Gordon and Lois McWhinnev Thursday. Dec. 14. Eunice Brown was outside feeding birds when she had surprise visitors. Tuesday. Dec. 19. Tom Brown. Mary Jackson's son-in-law. had brought Mary out to see the relatnes and to do a little sight-seeing. 1 didn't write down whet her Mary’s daughter w as there or not Jackie and Max Bedford will have their rwo children and their family with them at Christmas, as well as her mom. Marian Holes That is it for today, folks. Have a w onderful Christmas and keep warm. Our Country Brian D. Kaechele Navy Ensign Brian D. Kaechele, son of David J. and Sharon A. Kaechele of 340 142nd St., Caledonia, has been commissioned to his pre­ sent rank upon graduation from Officer Candidate School (OCS). OCS, located at the Naval Education Training Center, Newport, R.I., is designed to prepare students to assume the duties and responsibilities of commissioned officers. During the 16-week course, Kaechele studied the prin­ ciples of leadership, man- Robert J. Baldry Army Reserve Private Robert J. Baldry has com­ pleted a wheeled-vehicle mechanic course at the U.S. Army Training Center. Fort Dix. N.J During the course, students were trained to perform maintenance and assist in the repair of automotive vehicles and associated equipment. They became familiar win the functioning of automotive wheeled-vehicle components, operating principles of inter­ nal combust ion engines, fun­ damentals of fuel and elec tncal systems, and the use of organizational and test equipment Baldry is the son of William J. and Carla R Baldry of 9811 Fmkkbemer Road. Middleville The soldier is a 1988 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School Sun & News 795-3345 power management techni­ ques, navigation and com­ munications. He also studied Naval history, traditions and missions; the structure and organization of Naval com­ mands; military courtesy; uniform regulations; seaman­ ship; and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. A 1984 graduate of Thor­ napple Kellogg High School, Middleville, and a graduate of Michigan State University with a bachelor of science degree, he joined the Navy in May 1987. The Caledonia High School Student Congress for the se­ cond straight year has under­ taken the project of sponsor­ ing four families for Christmas. The Student Congress asked for donations of nonperishable food items, adult­ sized hats and gloves or money from the student body and staff. Because of the cooperation and generosity of the student body and staff, the project was a success, which will result in a merrier Christmas for four families in the Caledonia school district. This is only one of the civic projects the Student Congress is sponsoring this school year. Others include a blood drive and programs for students at school. This year it also donated money to help victims of Hurricane Hugo. Thank You ... for your past patronage, “We care what you wear.” and look forward to seeing you in 1990. Cedar Closet Caledonia Village Centre 891-1584 It has been suck a : pleasure serving you in 1989. We are all looking forward to seeing you again in the coming year. May peace and happiness be with you in 1990. From Left Joson Groendyke Sharon Davis Judy and Jim Groendyke Missing Bonnie Colburn and Jerry Groendyke Rainbow’s End YARN, CRAFTS & VARIETY Caledonia Village Centre Phone 891-1106 �Page 8 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I December 26, 1989 ‘Mayor of Irving’ friend to almost everybody make or fix almost anything, by Jean Gallup and to tell entertaining stories Staff Writer Carl Hula, a man affect­ while he works. Owen Bates has lived in ionately called "The Mayor of Irving," declines the title, Irving for 20 years now and says, "I doubt there is anyone saying it belongs not to him, but to another longtime in the neighborhood he hasn't fixed something for. If resident, Ben Nagel. "No, no. Ben's the mayor, anyone has got problems or I'm just a roustabout," he is in trouble, he's always the first one there. He's the firs’ says. But the people who live in one to check on someone if Irving call him that anyway, he hears they're sick. And the and they always smile at the kids all like him too. He sight of him wheeling around likes to tease the kids, he's the neighborhood on his quite a joker." Carl always seems to be bicycle, waving hello to looking for something to everyone he meets. Hula, 74, is just about laugh at. But his stories never everybody's friend in the make fun of people, just their foibles. small hamlet midway With a history of inter­ between Middleville and esting jobs and things that Hastings. Long retired from a 34-year have happened to him, and Carl Hula displays a radio controlled sail boat that things he has made happen, career at E.W. Bliss, he will still Carl does not live in the features everything crafted by hand. be up on a freezing, snowy past. morning with the lights on in Alongside his Kitty Hawk husband Adrian, who live in practical experience and his workshop and a curl of model plane, there is a replica the Grand Cay men Islands. knowledge about machines in white smoke drifting skyward of the space shuttle. his shop to go along with the by the time men and women Hula tells of when E.W. Alongside his prehistoric training done "by the book" who have early morning jobs pterodactyl is the dinosaur Bliss was a stronger company in the school. are on their way to work. than it is now, and young made with a design taken "I got a lot of kids into the “When I was working, I'd from a Kellogg’s Corn Flakes men coming out of school Bliss - except Dave Humswear that I’d never get up at naturally wanted to work for mell," he recalls. box. this hour when I didn't have Carl and his wife, Eva, the company. "Dave didn't graduate, but to, but 1 get up even earlier," Bob would bring his he was a crackerjack. He have two children, Bob, who he confesses with a chuckle. classmates home after school, with his wife, Fran, lives could do anything with a He excells in anything he next door, and Bonnie and her and Carl would give them machine. Well, one day I saw turns his hand to, including woodworking and "fashioning just about anything" in metal. One of his shops has woodworking tools with airplanes of many eras "flying" on wires from the ceiling, along with various other projects that are under way. Heating the large one-room building is a wood stove that Carl constructed. The metal shop has mills, a shaper, a lathe and a welder, along with the tools found in more mundane households. "I built my own wood lathe, and my band saw; I build all of my own tools," he reports. He also does some restoration of furniture and turns vases and other articles. The people of Irving know they can count on Carl to From models of the plane at Kitty Hawk to the space (personnel manager) Wade Shook walking down the aisle and asked him why they hadn't hired Dave. He said he wouldn't hire him because he didn't finish school. He said 'that’s the way it goes.' "I thought about it for a while, and just as I made up my mind and was on my way to personnel to charge them with discrimination, here he came with a file folder for Dave. He said, 'I'll give him 30 days to make it. and you break him in.’" Carl continues. "After three days with me, they had a hot job for another lathe and no one to do it. They asked me if I thought Dave could do the job. I said he could. So he went on that lathe and did the "hot job." "Three or four months later, Shook wanted to know if I knew any more like him., I told him 'no, they only come along once in a while.*" he says. He also tells how he got a job at Murray Body Corp­ oration, a subsidiary of Ford Motor Company in Detroit in the late 1930s. With just enough money for car fare to get back to his boarding house, he planned to hitchhike back home. But, on the last day in Detroit, he gave job hunting one more try. It was cold and snowy that November day when he went down to a hiring hall and found room enough for one more, and joined one of the crowds of men waiting for the personnel man to come out and hopefully pick them for a job desperately needed during the depression. It happened that the men were telling jokes, and even after the personnel man came out and told the crowd, "No hiring today, come back tomorrow," Carl stayed with a small group of men to hear the finish of the story. After the rest of the men had gone, the man came back and asked the group Carl was standing with to come in and take physicals. They all went to work that night. He still smiles when he thinks of winning a job just by listening to a good story. In 1939, he and Eva Strumberger became engaged, and were married in 1940. At the time, he was working on the construction of the power house that stands next to the Thornapple River in Middle­ ville. The couple moved to Irving in late 1941. Also in 1941, he hired into the Bliss company at 40 cents an hour as a helper. He ran an overhead crane for four years, and then went into the Lathe Department. He retired on Jan. 1 1977. Carl now spends a lot of time in one of his workshops. But if someone wants to talk to Carl on the phone, Eva will tell them to call shortly after 4 p.m. He always comes in from his shop at four. "I always go in at 4 for an ice cream cone," he agrees. "She thinks I spend too much time out here," he says with a twinkle in his eye. She also tells him, "Carl, you're the nosiest man in Irving." "She says that just because I ride door to door with my bicycle talking to everybody. Look at the top of this building. There's a peg-leg man with a telescope looking at Irving," he says with another laugh. His neighbors don't think he's nosy. "He's the greatest thing that ever happened to Irving," says his close neighbor, Dick Raymond. "He's a super neighbor, a super guy all the way through. He has a real sense of humor. He's just like a brother, we have no secrets. "I don't know what we’d do without him. He's all right, Carl is." shuttle, everything interests MtfXWff m As the year ends, we d like to thank you for your past patronage and to assure you of our continued desire to serve you through the coming year. Happy Holidays from the owners — Jim & Colleen Shoaf, Donna Apsey and all the Employees DONNA APSEY — Manager — CALEDONIA PRINTING 9790 Cherry Valley Rd., Caledonia • 891-2121 Classifieds GET RESULTS Hulst Cleaner THIS WEEK’S SPECIAL - Pants ..... S2io (thru December 30) HOURS 8 to 6 Monday-Friday 8 to 3 Saturday Caledonia Plaza (On M-37) �The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / December 26, 1989 / Page 9 West students celebrate season Pasting, cutting and assembling stockings seems easy for Jenny Olzak (left) Ashley Tobias and Scott Quada from Jodie Elies second grade class. Amber Harty (front) and Cary Landon make replicas of the "Three Wise Men to acknowledge the spiritual side of Christmas. History repeats at Dutton Dutton Christian first-graders and preschoolers from Noah's Ark Preschool took a trip back in time, though not quite to the days of the Great Flood. Local spinner Anita Lamoreaux and her spinning wheel visited the school recently to demonstrate the pioneer craft of spinning to the children. She explain­ ed how the spinning wheel works and enhanced the first-graders' study of early America by showing them some of the many steps between shearing the sheep and wearing the coat. The children decided they were happy that today they could just buy a coat in a department store. i>. Santa windsocks are proudly displayed by students in Candy Rich’s second graders. Noahs Ark preschoolers watch wool turn into thread as the spinning wheel hums under the skillful hand of Anita Lamoreaux. May your holidays be safe and happy. We’re glad to be of service to you and wish you the best of prosperity, health and good fortune in 1990. Thank We enjoyed watching you “waist" away in ’89 and hope to see even “less" of you in 1990! HAPPY NEW YEAR! Owner, Cindy Begerow Standing from left: Jeff and John DeVries and Phyllis Gless. Seated from left: Carolyn Nickels and Nancy Biggs Tan & Tone with Proven Success 9790 Cherry Valley Caledonia — 891-4040 OS DeVRIES AGENCY, Inc. CFn&uuvnc* “Whon You Think of Insuranca, Think of U»" 215 E. Main Street, Caledonia, Michigan 49316 JEFFREY M DeVRIES (616) 891’8125 JOHN J. DeVRIES �Page 10 / The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml / December 26. 1989 Area man is a do-it-yourselfer Ready, aim, fire says Tom Kaufman. The only projectile fired from this cannon is tennis balls. Clocks are another interest ot Tom Kaufman’s. These two are examples of his work. Serving Our Country Brent A. Vanpolen Navy Seaman Recruit Brent A. Vanpolen, son of Marvin J. and Margaret J. Vanpolen of 3221 Nagle Road. Mid­ dleville. has completed recruit training at Recruit Training Command, Orlando. Fla. During Vanpolen’s eightweek training cycle, he studied general military sub­ jects designed to prepare him for further academic and onthe-job training in one of the Navy’s 85 basic fields. Vanpolen’s studies included seamanship, close-order drill, Naval history and first aid. Personnel who complete this course of instruction are eligi­ ble for three hours of college credit in physical education and hygiene. A 1989 graduate of Thor­ napple Kellogg High School, he joined the Navy in July 1989. We have enjoyed serving you in 1989 and thank you for helping our business grow. Our family is looking forward to seeing your family in 1990. Happy New Year The Sclofani Family 120 E. Main, Middleville - 795-7844 - by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Tom Kaufman is a busy man and is interested in how just about everything works. He follows his father Wilbur’s example of always fixing everything himself. "He (Wilbur) never hired anyone to make anything. He did it himself. I guess that's where I got it," Kaufman said. He said regardles of what it is, it’s almost always a matter of common sense and the patience to figure it out. Kaufman, who lives on Chief Noonday Road, is head of the public affairs department for Pennock Hospital in Hastings and is not the typical administrator. Starting in Goshen, Ind., where parents Wilbur and Effie still live, Tom has packed much activity and learning into his life. In school he was a member of the marching and pep bands and instead of going out for sports, Tom and his brother would fix television sets other students brought to school. There was no television allowed in his Mennonite home, but that didn’t stop them from learning how to fix them. Of course, he said, the boys kept the sets a couple of days, "just to make sure they were working OK," he admitted. He earned a pilot’s license at the age of 18, which he still keeps active, and in the same year build a grandfather clock from two-by-fours left over from the first house his parents built As a newly married, he did undergraduate work at Goshen and after graduating, attended Indiana University full time while also working full time at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis for three and onehalf years. That’s something he says he is glad he did, but doesn’t think he'd do again. He and his wife, Sandy, are both registered nurses. His first job in hospital administration was at Hen­ drick’s Community Hospital in Danville. "I worked there as part of my graduate program, and it turned into a job," he recalls. He worked in Danville from 1984 to 1987, with going to work, but that's Sandy graduating in 1986, about it. and working at Riley Even 2-year-old Jessica Hospital in the burn unit in prefers reading to watching the children’s section of the TV, he remarked. hospital. His house is another Moving to Michigan, project. Sandy found a position at "I did a lot of work on the Blodgett Memorial Medical house. I wired and plumbed Center, and had the couple's the basement, and put the first child, Jessica. Whether siding on the front of the they could get the house they house and the garage," he were building in Yankee said. "My favorite spot is the Springs done before they had workshop. Everything is in the baby was a race, but one place." Jessica waited until they had Tom appreciates the moved in. importance of family, both Emily joined the family on his own, and his extended Dec. 9 of this year. family. With two little ones now, "We're a close family. My Sandy will work on a part- father and mother are quite a time basis, which might pair. We have a lot of fun," leave her time to cook, bake he said. and make crafts. Having a supporting family Another interest for Tom is was even more important to building cannons, or what Tom and Sandy when a Jessica calls "big boom." young sister-in-law died of a The cannons also are built rare heart ailment, and later from scraps. The barrel of one when another had a stillborn the cannons started as a piece baby. of scrap metal from a nuclear His family still has power plant he found in a gatherings to keep family ties junk yard in Grand Rapids. strong. He said some of his "I do have a variety of nephews are already showing interests, cannons are just one signs of keeping the family thing." For example, "I like tradition of doing for to build clocks, wood­ themselves. working. I'll cut a walnut He said he expects his girls tree, let it dry and use that. I will inherit his selfdon't have a set of plans, I sufficiency. just do it. Walnut is beautifi.1 He said, "I never have and easy to work with." anyone do anything for me... The wheel hoops for his I hope my kids are all like largest cannon are the next that." thing to learn how to make, It really does seem to be he said. Actually, he said he simple for Tom. Right now, knows two methods that can he is building a jet engine. be used, he just hasn’t made Can he really build a jet up his mind which to use yet. engine? One way to find the time "Oh, I know I can,” he needed to do so much is by said. "It's pretty simple once not watching television. you understand the principle." He said he doesn't think there is much of value on the tube, He usually watches the news in the morning before Sun & News Co//... 795-3345 �The Sun and News. Middleville, Ml I December 26, 1989 / Page 11 Scot varsity eagers down Wayland 62-47 Caledonia improved its OK Gold standing to 2-2 as it out­ rebounded the Wayland Wildcats 62-47 in a win last Tuesday. Board, athletic boosters to discuss ‘half-time’ building by Barbara Gall Staff Writer CALEDONIA The Caledonia Athletic Boosters last Tuesday evening offered to fund half the cost of constructing a "half-time" building adjacent to the football and track concession stand if the school board will support the remaining cost. Al Hudson, representing HELP WANTED HEAVY WHEEL VEHK LE MECHANIC Learn how to maintain and repair heavy wheel vehicles. Earn over $645 per mo to start, plus food, lodging and medical ADMINISTRATION Specialize in personnel and administration procedures. We’ll tram you Over $645 per mo. to start, plus food, lodging and medical COMPUTER REPAIR Learn to maintain and repair state-of-the-art computers. Earn over $645 per mo. to start, plus food, lodging and medical WARRANT OEHLER FLIGHT TRAINING Train to be an Army helicopter pilot. Earn over $645 per mo. to start, plus food, lodging and medical. VOICE INTERCEPTOR As a trained specialist, you'll intercept and identify foreign voice transmissions. Over $645 per mo. to start, plus food, lodging and medical. CALL COLLECT or DIRECT SSG Mark Weslowski (616) 694-9451 354 West Allegan Street Otsego. Ml 49078-0646 ARMY. BE ALL YOU CAN BE® the boosters, presented a preliminary drawing at the December board meeting and said an estimate by a local builder put the full retail cost of constructing a 48-foot by 20-foot building at about $15,000. The boosters already have put aside $7,500 to help defray the building cost, he said, adding that the boosters also would do the leg work on checking prices and taking bids. Possible donations of equipment and labor would lower the cost for both the boosters and board, he added. "We just need to know how the board feels before proceeding," he said. The tentative plan for the building includes two team rooms, each equipped with benches and a small restroom. A storage area would separate the two rooms. A cot also could be placed in each team room for an injured or ill athlete, but the main use of the building would be as a place for teams or individuals to rest without having to go all the way back to the locker rooms at the former junior high, Hudson said. "By the time the football team returns to the old junior high after playing a full half, it hardly has time to rest up before returning to the field," he pointed out, adding that some visiting teams use their buses as a resting place. Track teams or any other group using the football field or track also could use the facility as a place to rest, to get out of the heat or as a place where an athlete could go if he or she felt ill after an event. The building would provide storage space in off­ Led by Terry Gabbert’s 18 rebounds and the aggressive defensive play of Tom Bednarsky. Phil Heyboer and Dan Burd, the Scots frustrated the 'cats all evening. Only the Scot's failure to make the easy shots and their hitting a mere 17 of 35 from the free throw line kept the game close. The game was a defensive struggle as both teams sput­ tered on offense The Scots led 17-12 after the first quarter and 31-28 at the intermission. The second half started out with both teams still struggl­ ing to score, but the Scots, pulled away in the fourth, outscoring Wayland 23-12 for the win. Jason Maynard led the Scots' scoring with 17 while Dan Burd added 15 Bednar sky and Hey boer each brought down 10 rebounds as the Scots eclipsed Wayland under the basket 56-30. “We’ve been struggling on offense all year, but 1 m not worried it will come. ” said Coach Jon Meerman. “We're playing good defense, but 1 know we can do better. We must improve our perfor­ mance. but we're glad to take the win.” The Scots travel to Godw in Dec. 29 for an encounter u uh the “always tough’’ Wolverines. Trojans crush Lee 84-42 for first cage win Middleville's basketball team came within a game of not enjoying the holidays. But 42-point wins have a way of salvaging Christmas cheer. The Trojans blasted Lee 84-42 last Tuesday night to enter the holidays with 1-3 overall and 1-2 ' * O-K Blue records. T rojan coach Kurt Holzhueter, whose team had shot miserably in losing its first three games, said im­ provement in that area led to the win. Middleville hit a season-high 45 percent (30-of-66) from the field. “That was probably the whole key right there.’' he said. “We're not big or that deep; we ran a lot of players in and played pressure defense which created a lot of opportunities." Middleville wasted no time in putting away the Rebels. With Corey Dean and Bob Brown combining for 19 points, Middleville shot to a 29-8 first period advantage and never looked back. Dean scored 13 of his game-high 26 points in the first eight minutes. Dean wound up hitting 8-of-12 field goals while Jason Pranger added 7-of-14 and finished with 18 points. Dean added seven rebounds, six assists and three steals. Pranger chipped in nine re­ bounds and three steals. “That’s the'kind of perfor­ mance we have to get from our better guys.” Holzhueter said. Brown finished with 10 points and John Scheib nine. Middleville increased its lead to 43-19 at the half and then outscored Lee 23-8 in the third period. Holzhueter said it was im­ portant his team enter the Christmas break with a win under its belt. “It sure is.” he said “We've competed well the last two games with how we played against Calvin Chris­ tian. and that's important ” The Trojans are off now un­ til Jan. 5 when they host Com­ stock Park. T-K J.V. cage team remains undefeated Last week Middleville's J.V. basketball team defeated both Calvin Christian and Lee to raise its record to 4 and 0. In the second dleville tightened and allowed only the third quarter, half Mid­ its defense 2 points in taking a 35 T-K varsity wrestling team wins three matches at Delton The Middleville wrestling team improved its season record to 13-0 Tuesday winn­ ing 3 dual meets at Delton. In the first match of the night the Trojans took on a tough Otsego team. T-K won 8 of the 13 matches and came away a 44-26 winner. Against a solid Battle Creek Lakeview team the Trojans had to come from behind in the last 3 weight classes to claim a 31-27 win. The last match of the night came against Delton with the Trojans claiming a 39-30 victory. Three time winners on the night were Corey Webster at 103, Jim McCrath 119, Zach Curths 130 and Dave Lehman 171. Winning two matches were Jes McWhinney, Chad Peters. Pete VanDenBroeck and Brian Osbun. Steve Thompson and Del Craven each added a win. to 34 lead. The game stayed close through the fourth quarter with Mark Harcek sinking two free throws in the last 30 seconds to give the Trojans their 5 point margin. Bob Jansen led the team with 14 points and 8 re­ bounds, followed by Rob Hunt and Ron Hooper with 10 points each. Jamie Brg and Jeff Geukes had strong games with 6 points each. Tuesday the Trojans travel­ ed to Lee and ran away from the Rebels with a 81 to 47 vic- tory. Middleville led from the start taking a 43 to 27 half time lead, and continued to play with intensity throughout the game Bob Jansen led the game with 34 points and 8 rebounds including 13 for 13 from the field and 8 for 11 from the line. Point guard Jamie Berg scored 16 points with 5 assists. Followed by Ron Hoopers 7 points and Steve McCrumbs 6 points. Small forward Rob Hunt had a strong game with 5 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Come join us at the Middle-Villa Inn on Sunday Night- A NEW YEARS EVE Choose from 3 Parties Villa Greenery ... Dance to the music of PACIFIC TRIO (Swing tunes & big band style) (Limited menu available) covrgcwwGr Continued on next page 6 AAAA ♦ v <1 jUU vV coupt* Villa Bakery Restaurant Dance to the music of DAVE RITTER (Variety of mild rock and country) (Full menu available) covwchmgi 0 ♦ PSEY’S Thank You ^AUTOMOTIVE ~ 891-8160 for our success! 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Middleville, Ml I December 26. 1989 T-K Spirit Squad advisor calls change ‘for the better’ by Jean Gallup Staff Writer MIDDLEVILLE - With a "Spirit Squad" replacing cheerleaders, attitudes and sportsmanship have changed for the better at Thomapple Kellogg Middle School, the originator of the change says. "The new open policy where we have anyone who wants to join the club has led to a mixture of cheerleading and a pep club," said Spirit Squad advisor Marta Blough, who also is the middle school librarian. The new unit has 34 girls from the seventh and eight grades this year, she reports. "Although the seventh grade members cheer the seventh graders during the games, they also support each other from the bleachers and perform many activities as one single unit," she said. The change has resulted in better morale in the school, where everyone sits with or near one of the spirit squad members in the bleachers, she said. And spectator attitude is better. "The girls know that we do no put down cheers. We're here to support our team. We are recognizing good sports­ manship, participation and involvement with students and spectators, and building morale within the school," she added. Anyone who was willing to commit to coming to practice was welcome to join the squad when it was formed earlier this year, and the girls attend the games and still practice twice a week. The new structure of cheer­ ing on a team, now being done on a trial basis, fits in with the existing policy at the middle school, Blough pointed out "We’ve always tried to have open policies, so they can try everything. If they find they have an aptitude or talent for something, they can pursue it in high school," she said. “It looks good so far. Even the coaches are pleased by the change in the attitudes of the spectators," she said. Blough has a helper, Jane Peck from Middleville. She gives middle school principal Skip Pranger credit for his support for the idea, and athletic director Jeanne Perry, "who has been very helpful getting shirts" for the girls. New Year’s Eve Party — r^> &> LIVE sonoo Z-' MUSIC JKarf Couple cQV Includes: |C Champagne • Party V O Favors • And After Midnight Q E® Buffet ( tJ Call Now for Reservations / L 795-2127 1 liwOSWAMP FOX LOUNGE <« 661 Broadway (M-37), Middleville X Take Out Call 795-2127 V Marta Blough and the 34 members of "The Spirit Squad" show smiles and spirit in a "team photo. "I’m so proud of the girls. They have worked so hard and accomplished so much. To watch 34 girls of different expanded into other sports. It's possible they could be mat maids in wrestling; maybe even getting into the girls' basketball program. "One thing about the girls - they are willing to work hard to get it right." she said. Board, athletic boosters to discuss building Continued from previous page seasons, he added. Hudson explained that when the concession stand for football and track was built, plumbing and electrical hookups also were put in for this building, which was to be located between the concession area and the west fence of the field. Only the concession stand was constructed, however, and when the halftime building was brought up again four years ago, it was tabled because of an upcoming bond issue. The boosters feel the facility now is needed, Hudson said, pointing out that it would be used by more than 300 athletes this year alone. The "78'er" football program, middle school track and community soccer programs use the field and track as well as the high for 1 I making us feel so welcome! HAPPY NEW YEAR! I WILDER’S AUTO SERVICE | 210V2 Main St., Middleville, Ml ■ 8 795-2119 jg (in the rear of Central Auto Parts) levels of talent come together as a functioning unit is great to see," Blough said. "I would like to see it school track and football removing the tanks, which plumbing system if a programs. are located at the bus garage, treatment system is not The building would be of may only be the start of the installed. In answer to a cement block like the project. Any contaminated question about the cost of concession stand, and be "as soil around the old tanks also salt, he said the cost of the close to indestructible as must be removed, and the area salt will be a trade-off with possible," Hudson said, of soil to be removed will be funds being spent for adding that "it doesn't need to determined by the DNR after chemicals presently used to be heated or fancy." the tanks are taken out. This treat the water and for "I think it's a super project could mean a need for repairing fixtures. for our kids and for our guests additional fill and gravel, he Use of funds from the also," he said. "All the other said. schools in the O-K Gold have Unlike its competitors, middle school budget was such a facility, with the North Garfield will not charge approved to send the middle exception of Cedar Springs." additional fees for going school principal and the through the frost level or for sixth-, seventh- and eighth­ The project was referred to the board’s building com­ shoring, and its price is also grade team leaders to a national conference on middle mittee, which will meet with the lowest for gravel. the boosters and report back The project is tentatively school leadership and to the board. scheduled for Christmas planning in Orlando. Fla., in In other action, the board break, when buses will not be mid-January. Attendance at conference was conducted a first reading of a going in and out of the garage the job description for the director and students are not around, recommended by the district’s central admin-istration, and of academics position present­ Overmire said. ly held by Doug Busman. The board also approved will cost approximately The first to hold the new bids totaling $17,485.39 $4,000. The board also amended its position, Busman was hired from Kent Culligan, in October of 1987 on a two- Howerda-Huizenga and agenda to include a resolution year contract, and then was Thornview Electric to buy, to sell the bonds as authorized offered a new contract when install and perform the by the Dec. 13 school the position became perm­ electrical work for a water election. By approving the anent this year. treatment system in the high resolution this month, the Major responsibilities school-middle school bonds can be sold earlier, listed for the position include building. Overmire said the giving the district one extra maintaining the curriculum extremely hard water at the month of interest on the guide, promoting staff building will wreck the $4,175 million bond issue. development, assisting teach­ ers and administrators in recommending additions and deletions in the curriculum, assisting the district in using The Sun and News welcomes and encour­ tests of student learning to improve instruction, and ages letters to the editor as a means of express­ overseeing the district's ing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of computer and gifted and current general interest. The following guide­ talented programs. lines have been established to help you: The board will vote on the job description at the January •Make your letter brief and to the point. meeting. •Letters should be written in good taste. In other new business, the •Letters that are libelous or defamatory should board decided that removal of not be submitted. old underground fuel storage tanks, as required by the •Writers must include their signature, address Department of Natural and phone number. The writer's name WILL BE Resources, will be carried out PUBLISHED. by North Garfield Excavating •The Sun and News reserves the right to of Wyoming, Mich., at a cost reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling of $6,741. Richard Overmire, and punctuation. the district’s director of •Send letters to: auxiliary services, recom­ Letters to the Editor mended North Garfield even The Sun and News though its initial bid was not P.O. Box B the lowest of the four Hastings. Ml 49058 submitted. He said that simply Write us a Letter! �The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / December 26, 1989 I Page 13 Obituaries August A. Turnes HASTINGS - August A. Turnes, 85 of 1080 Ogimas Street, Hastings, passed away Sunday, December 17,1989 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Turnes was bom May 2, 1904 in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Philip and Elizabeth (Kraemer) Turnes. He came to the Hastings area from Fremont in 1910, and attended the Gregory Country School and Sl Rose Catholic School. He was married to Eva May Smith June 26, 1930. He was employed at Grand Trunk Railroad for 29 years as a conductor and breakman, retiring in 1971. Previous employment included E.W. Bliss Company and he was engaged in farming for several years. Mr. Turnes was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, Hastings Moose Lodge, Brotherhood of Railway Train­ men, Order of Railway Conductors and Breakmen. He is survived by wife, Eva; six daughters, Mrs. Ray (Marjory) Maynard, Dowling, Mrs. Al (Marilyn) Ignatiades, Battle Creek, Mrs. Kenneth (Elizabeth) Haight, Mrs. Robert (Patricia) Fillingham, J-Ad Graphics^ News Service A man with more than 30 years experience in township and county government has been appointed as Irving Township Supervisor and will serve until the next general election. Milton Buehler of Freeport was appointed by the township board last month after the resignation of long­ time supervisor Leslie Raber. In the 1992 general election, the seat will be up for election to fill the remainder of the unexpired term. Buehler is familiar with the position he has accepted. "I was Irving Township Supervisor for six years a long time ago; and township clerk for 11 years before that, so I'm just back where I started," he said. Mrs. Joe (Mary) Vann, all of Hastings, Beverly DeWitt, Middleville, sons and wife, August and Eleanor Turnes of Lowell, Charles and Patricia Turnes, Hastings and son David Turnes; 23 grandchil­ dren, 12 great grandchildren; several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren, two sisters, Lillian Giza, Ocala, Florida and Clara Derby, Pontiac; three brothers, Ernest Turnes, Hammond, Indiana, Philip Turnes, Grand Rapids and Henry Turnes, Highland, Indiana; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by grandson, Matthew Turnes in 1969; daughter-in-law, Jean Turnes in 1970; daughter-inlaw, Marilyn Turnes in 1979; brother, Jules Turnes in 1986. He doesn’t forsee many Mass of Christian burial was held Thursday, December 21, changes in the day-to-day operation of the township at St. Rose Lima Catholic Church with Reverend Father under his stewardship. "We don’t have many Leon H. Pohl officiating. in Irving Burial was at Ml Calvary problems Township," he said. Cemetery in Hastings. After his stint as supervisor Memorial contributions may be made to Masses and a charity of one’s choice. Arrangement were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. assessor for the City of Hastings for a time. “I like assessing; it’s kind of fun," he said, "I’ve got 30 years experience in it" Milton Buehler from 1960 to 1966, he was appointed Equalization Direct­ or for Barry County, and served in that post until he took early retirement in 1980. His retirement didn’t last long, however, and in 1981, he took on part-time work as an assessor in Orangeville Eighth grade eagers continue to improve Thornapple Kellogg School Official Board Minutes December 11, 1989 The meeting was called to order by President Van Elst at 7:35 p.m. in the Page All Purpose room. Present: Von Elst, Siebesma. Thaler, Verlinde Williamson, Lefanty and Romph. Administrators Present: Gar­ rett, Jansma, Dugan, Pranger, Rich, Goossen. Barber Boysen and Perry. Adopted of Agenda - Motion by Williamson, seconded by Siebesma to adopt the Agenda as presented. Yeas: all. Motion: Carried. Approval of Minutes - Motion by Thaler, seconded by William­ son to approve the minutes of the November 13, 1989 meeting os written. Yeas: All. Motion: Carried. Financial Reports Approval of Bills • Motion by Thaler, second­ ed by Romph to accept the finan­ cial reports and to approve the bills for November in the amount of $736 656.00. Yeas Van Elst. Verlinde Siebesma. Thaler. Williamson, Romph and lefanty. Nays None. Motion Carried. Public Input - None. Community Education Pro­ gram Mrs. Chris Boysen, Direc­ tor of TK Community Education mode a special report on the LCTK Community Ed. Consor­ tium. Mr Richord Korb. Director addressed the Board and Sherry Kopf was introduced. Personnel • High School Moth Position. Motion by Williamson seconded by Thaler that the Board approve a teaching con­ tract tor Mrs Donna von dec Hoff for the 1989-90 school year effective upon her release from Belding Public Schools. Yeas All. Motion Carried. Enrichment Class Motion by Siebesma seconded by Romph that a part-time teaching staff member be employed for two periods at the Middle School storting the second semester to provide 7th grade enrichment Yeas All. Motion Carried. Policy Coding System Motion by Romph seconded by Siebesma to adopt the Notional School Board Association Coding System for all future policies. Irving Township has new supervisor The Trojan eight grade boy’s basketball team lost a close game to Lee, 33-28 in the last 20 seconds of the contest on Dec. 19, but the coach says the team is learning and improving and played the best they have all year. The young netters led at the end of the first quarter 64, falling one point behind at the half with a score of 1312. Lee pulled ahead by 20-14 in the third, but Middleville came back to even the score with 20 seconds left in the game. Two turnovers made the difference, with Lee taking the advantage and the game. "We’re not playing at full strength with the loss of Darren Van Elst, but the team is working hard and we're improving as the Yeas: All. Motion: Carried. Emergency Policies - Motion by Verlinde, seconded by Romph that the listed Emergency Policies be accepted as first reading to be considered for adoption at the January 8th Regular Meeting. Yeas: All. Mo­ tion: Carried. EB, School Safety Program: EB-R, School Safety' Program; EBA-R, Building and Grounds Inspection; EBAA, Hazard Communication; EBCB, Fire Drill; EBCB-R, Fire Drill; EBCC, Bomb Threats: EBCC-R, Bomb Threats; EBCD, Emergency School Closing: EBCD-R. Emergency School Closing: EBCE, Emergency Warning Regulation; JHF, lllnesslnjury Procedure: JHF-R, Injury Reports. JHFA, Supervision of Students: JHFF, Eye Protective Devises. Superintendent Evaluation Policies ■ Motion by Siebesma. Seconded by Romph to accept the Draft Policy and Procedures for Superintendent Evaluation, Job Description and Policies as The TK seventh grade listed be considered for first basketball team goes into the reading. CBA, Qualifications Christmas break with a 3-1 and Duties of Superintendent record after beating KellogCBE. Superintendent Develop­ gsville and Wayland, while ment Opportunities: CBA-R losing to Caledonia 41-31 Superintendent Job Description CBB CBC Recruitment and Ap­ before beating Lee 40-17. pointment of Superintendent Against Caledonia Nat Bun­ CEI, Evaluation of Superinten­ dy scored 13 points. Andy dent CEI-R. Summary-Board Brewer 10. and Man Leiu 4 Evaluation of Superintendent CEI-R, Superintendent Evalua­ points Against Lee Nat Bundy had tion Form Administrator Reports 16 points. Jim Mason 10. An­ Reports and comments were dy Brewer 4. and Man Leiu 4. presented by all the Adm inistators. Athletic Report Mrs. Perry presented a 1989 Fol! Summary on the Athletic Program Board Comments • Discussion was held concerning the need for an Elementary Guidance Counselor and Elementary musk teacher Adjournment Motion by Siebesma. seconded by lefanty to adjourn at 11:50 p.m Yeas All. Motion Carried. James Verlinde Secretary Thor nappie Kellogg Board of Education (12 26; Seventh graders 5-1 at Middleville season progresses. Lee was the best game so far," said Coach Ron Strater. "B. J. West really delivered in the Lee game with 16 points,” he added, "that’s his best game so far.” The Trojan squad stands at 0-4. Township, and added parttime assessing for Thornapple Township in 1982. He also was the interim Still working as assessor for Thornapple Township, Buehler said he thinks he'll be able "to handle the work load.” "I’ve got to get Irving Township set up on appraisal cards to get them up to date, so I’ll have to spread myself thin for a while, but I don't think it will be a problem." he remarked. 'They (Thornapple Town ship) should be looking for a full-time assessor within the next couple of years anyway, with all the growth they're having," he pointed out. Thornapple Township has 2,000 parcels of property, while Irving Township has 1,000. Buehler and his wife, Joyce, live on a farm outside of Freeport. We take this time to Thank You for your business in 1989 and wish you a Very Happy New Year. Stauffer & Wiggers INSURANCE AGENCY 891-9294 Caledonia Village Centre • �Page 14 I The Sun and News, Middleville, Ml I December 26, 1989 Call for Classifieds PLACE YOUR ADVERTISING MESSAGE HERE • 795-3345 Rates: 5 words for *2.50 then 10* per word. If you pay in advance, you save 50* billing charge. Deadline is Friday at 5:00 p.m. For Sale Help Wanted FOR SALE: 1 Queen size sofa bed, $250.1 tan and 1 rust reclin­ ers, $75 each. Call 795-9672 after 4pm.___________ ______ APPEAR IN TV COMMER­ CIALS: all types needed. All ages, cam big money. Regal Inc. 1-800-962-5644, call now. POLE BUILDINGS - Horse barns and garages. 24x32x8 completely erected, $3,350. Includes service door and 9x7 overhead. Many sizes available. Call Mecca Buildings for your disL rep. 1-800-544-6682. EASY WORK! excellent pay! Assemble products at home. Call for information. 504/641-8003 exL 6149. For Rent BANQUET HALL FOR RENT: Gun Lake. For recep­ tions, reunions, meetings. Bar and kitchen facilities avail­ able. Call 672-7110.________ T-K Middle School Students of the Month set Middle School Students of the Month are selected by the faculty based on some of the following criteria; being cooperative, attentive, responsible, dependable, having good manners, a good attitude and for just being neat kids. The Middle School Students for the Month of November are (front row, from left to right) Sean Crowfoot, Kelly Holwerda, Christine Hypner, Amber Moser, Robert Reurink, Jason Van Elst, Julie Weidman, Chanda Wenger (second row) Kari Bustraan, Jason Clinton, Kevin Holst, Christopher Lange, Tara Titus, Jennifer Wohlford, (third row) Metta Bedrick, Angela DeBoer, Tina Griffin, Britt Haraburda, Thomas Sines, Brian Tyner and Michell Wellman. tllage lBarber^t|op^ Amy Barnaby Scholarship 795-7760 John Hampton, Barber Stylist Wednesday Is Student Discount Day Senior Citizen Discount Everyday 207 E. Main, Middleville OPEN: Tws Fri. 8 5 30. Wed 8 7. Sat 812 3C applications available now J-Ad Graphics News Service Caledonia High School seniors interested in applying for the Amy Lou Barnaby Scholarship should pick up applications at the student ser­ vices office, announced Mike Pintek. director of student services. WHAT YOU'VE HEARD IS TRUE. LOWEST PRICE EVER On 1989 & 1990 POLARIS A.T.V Trail Boss with it Others say it s great fcr 5xmdc people mow grass _ __________________ _ use it for all kinds of odd fobs spraying yrops Quite a few mote And everyone wfv owns one agrees trvit it plays |usi hard as it works The ftijns Trail Boss 2x4 Its no-shift auk unmic ft Jaris Van.ijle Trunsmtssion and al I -wheel single-levLT Itydraulic Irak's nvike every job less of a chore Its MaclHiersori strut lam suspension means you can haw fun |ust about any­ where Ask your ftiaris ATV <iealer about the Trail Boss 2x4 Hard work has iLs reward Offer Ends December 31, 1989 WARNING. ATVs can be hazardous to operate These are full-size machines designed to lie rnkk?n only by aiiulls age IB ami older For your safely Always wear a helmet and protective gear Auod excessive speexis and be particularly careful on difficult terrain ftalans recommends that all ATV nders take a training course For safety and training informat ion see your dealer or cafl ftMans at l-BOO-328-9975 in MN I-8OD-247-667O POLRRIS YuJ leoammend t t> jour fiends Bob's Service Shop 610 S. Wellman Rd. Nashville, Ml nmr— POLRRIS tu! recanmcrd ( i^our hmis 852-9377 In order to qualify, students must hold a grade point average of 2.0 or better, demonstrate all-around ability through participation in school and non-school ac­ tivities, display behavior that indicates good moral character and firmness of pur pose, and show financial need. Applications must be filed no later than April I of the student’s senior year. After all applicants have been screened by a high school selection committee, finalists will be interviewed by Amy’s parents, Merle and Dixie Barnaby, before the final recipients are chosen. The scholarship fund was established in Amy’s memory by the Bamabys after Amy’s death in 1988, several months after her graduation from Caledonia High School. Scholarships are awarded to one or more seniors each year and range from $500 to $1,000. They are renewable at the discretion of the fund’s board of trustees. Scholarship winners are an­ nounced at graduation, and their names are engraved on a plaque on display at the high school. Pintek said Amy was “an outstanding young lady” who “set lofty goals and struggled to accomplish them, touching our lives in the process. She is remembered as a special per­ son who through her kind­ ness. warmth and courage earned the respect, love and admiration of all of us.” TWO BEDROOM DUPLEX: with utility room, storage bam, snow and yard care, no pets. $450 plus deposit. 795-7290. Thank You CARD OF THANKS To the friends, neighbors and relatives of Doris Brog, thank you for your prayers, flowers, memorial contributions and thoughfulncss. Barbara Kelt Lost & Found LOST: On December 12ih, Tiger Cat, 1 year old, White under chin and chest, while paws, neutered and front legs dcciawcd, lost in area of Kilmer Drive between 60th and 52nd street off Thornapple River Drive. Call 698-7757 or 949-0081. Business Services COOK’S CARPET CLEAN­ ING sends Holiday Greetings. JESUS is the Reason for the Season. Make your reservation to have your carpet cleaned for the holidays. Call 795-9337. SNOWPLOWING: per job or yearly contract, reasonable rates. Call 891-8750. MOLD MAKER APPREN TICE: Wamar has an opportuni­ ty for an Apprentice Thermo­ plastic Injection Mold Maker. Should be skilled in math, draft­ ing and machine tool operation and possess high mechanical aptitude. Position requires discipline and self-motivation. We offer a comprehensive bene­ fit package. Send resume and school records to: Wamar Tool and Machine, 5041 68th St., S.E., Caledonia, MI. 49316. GENERAL FACTORY PLASTIC MOLDING: Wamar has openings for Machine Oper­ ators on first and second shifts. Hours arc 6:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. and 4:30 P.M. - 3:00 A M. Monday thru Thursday. Wc offer an excellent benefit pack­ age. Applications will be accepted at: Wamar Products. 5041 68th SL, S.E. Caledonia, Ml 49316. PLASTIC MOLDING: Plant has a need for a Setup person. This position involves the Setting of molds and machine parameters om an injection molding operation. Benefits include tuition reimbursement, profit sharing, pension program, and health and life insurance. Overtime may be required. If you arc interested, send your resume to Ad #444, in care of the Sun and News, P.O. Box B, Hastings, Michigan, 49058. Miscellaneous Community Notices TPADE DEER SKINS: for gloves or cash, Wildlife Taxidermy, 795-9686. ALA TEEN New meeting 7 p.m., Tuesday nights at Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia. WANTED: Wrecked or used pick-ups for parts. Snyder and Son Used Auto Parts. Phone 792-2606 or 792-2812 Legal Notice December 14. 1989 Supervisor VanElst called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Present Jansma. Finkbeiner. Page, Kelley, Schilthroot and 38 visitors. Seger absent with notice. Minutes and Financial report approved as given. Simkins asked to rezone pro­ perty on Patterson to RM. He will meet with the P. & Board Mr. Alkema bonded out his composition of complaint to Board and Residents. Motion to collect summer taxes for Kent Int was approved if T.K. os for summer collection Simkins rezoning for 150 ft. of "C" on Patterson was resubmit- fed to the P.Z. Board for con­ sideration of 200 ft. Motion to deny Mr Minch "C" rezoning on Briggs Rd. was approved Site plan was sent back to the P.Z. Board for editing. Another look at the furnace bids was requested. Motion for service contract on the typewriter was approved Bills were approved to be paid. Contribution in Joseph Panyrek name was given to the Wayland Ambulance Meeting adjourned at 8 45 p.m. Marilyn Page. Clerk (12/26) �tl?e Most Beautiful Da^ of ^our ls>ife start with the finest STATIONERY choose from our selection of <y • WEDDING INVITATIONS • WEDDING ANNOUNCEMENTS • THANK YOU CARDS • RECEPTION CARDS • NAPKINS < • WEDDING MATCHES • ACCESSORIES Sample books may be taken out overni^it for selection at your convenience Hiiider ; $ Phone 945-9554 Hastings < \ �Page 16 I The Sun and News, Middleville. Ml / December 26. 1989 Dr. Shumway to retire in April after 32 years Middleville to welcome Dr. David Engle FARO’S ITALIAN r ? Middleville's Finest 117 W. Main, Middleville, Ml Phone 795-7911 OPEN 7 NIGHTS 4 .a Sun. thru Thurs. 3:30 to 11 p.m. Fri. A Sat. 3:30 to 12:30 a.m. I Thank You .. .. .for a great 1989. See you in ’90! Two Pizzas for One Special Price Save up to 70% on Second Pizza Good only Sunday thru Thursday (NOT VALID Friday & Saturday) $750 s (2» Small 10" 3 items .... $950 (2) Small 10" deluxe ... $1250 (2) 14" 1 items HI* (2) 14" 3 items H4°° (2) 14" deluxe............... 5175° (2) small 10" litem......... ★ MONDAY SPECIALS ★ v» Antipasto salad............. 5250 spaghetti & Meat sauce ... ........... 5275 8 * TUESDAY SPECIALS I * ★ 18x12 Bi® Pan Pizza «....»s«,c. ’5“ Add *l»« a Each Additional item .. Ul * WEDNESDAY SPECIAL * J Ham & Cheese Sub $«oo £ Includes mayo & lettuce i Sj I Ul Specials not valid with any other offers or Free Delivery £ BEST PIZZA AROUND — FASTEST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES! VI FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA "] LOWELL or MIDDLEVILLE I $200 off PIZZA IA [ I Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop I V) I FARO'S ITALIAN PIZZA s; I Asked if he is worried about establishing himself in a new practice, he said he didn't think it would be a problem. Showerman told him she was readily accepted in Middle-ville, and though* he would be, too. Jennifer Engel, who saia she is looking forward to meeting the people in Middleville, is already getting advice about life in the village, with tips on the different menus at the places to eat in town. "I'm absolutely thrilled to Dr. David Engel (left) is welcomed to Middleville by Dr. Douglas Shumway. Shumway will be working with Engel until April, when he will retire. Middleville’s newest doctor and his family pause for a photo. Dr. David Engel, daughter Mary and Jennifer are looking forward to living in a rural area. be here," he said. Meanwhile, Shumway, who will keep his license active, will not be idle. "In the beginning, I ll catch up on things around here. Then, I might fill in for other doctors. It’s going to be kind of hard stopping doing something you've done for over 30 years," he said. When Engle joins the team in mid-January, the office will have hours of 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 5 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Tuesday and Thursday hours will be 10 a.m to noon, and 1 to 7 p.m. Saturday hours will be from 9 a.m. to noon. The Engels are the parents of 1-year-old, Mary. With a laugh, Jennifer admits that Mary doesn’t like to go to the doctor. Maybe if it’s dad, it will be all right. Thank You LOWELL or MIDDLEVILLE I $200 off ir*Mll“ PIZZA VI | Plus One Free 2 Liter of Pop 2 Iters Of Pepu With any pct up pan order NO COUPON NEEDED All of our Pizzas include our Special Sauce and 100® o Mozzarella UM Cheese 5 school at Michigan State University, graduating in 1988. He completed a year's residency at Oakland General Hospital in Madison Heights, a suburb of Detroit. VI VI a I" by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Dr. David Engel next month will join the medical practice of the Middleville Doctors, Dr. Douglas Shumway and Dr. Lynette Showerman. Shumway, who will retire in April, will work with Engle during a transition period. Engel will work full time, sharing the practice with Showerman when Shumway retires after 32 years of working in Middleville. For Engel, 31, and his wife, Jennifer, moving to a small community is a long held dream. "I fell in love with West Michigan during the time I was studying in Kalamazoo," he said. "I also lived in Grand Rapids for two years during my medical training. It's a long standing desire of ours to live in a small community," he said. A native of Detroit, he said he anticipates with pleasure living in a rural area. Jennifer has worked in Virginia and lived in a small town, and is looking forward to returning to life in a rural setting. Engel is in general practice, which sometimes is called "family practice." "There is a resurgence of family practice. I would say it is something that is coming back," he said. Engel did undergraduate work at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, earning a bachelor’s degree in 1981, and went to medical We have been happy to serve you in 1989 and wish you the best of health and good fortune in 1990. central Garage Towing IW FREE POP WITH FREE DELIVERY 15 MINUTES TAKE OUT OR EAT IN OR FAST FREE DELIVERY WITHIN 5 MILES were s what our customers say about Faro s Pizza 24 Hour Service Resonable Rates call... 795-5369 or 1-800635-9964 Jon Raymond H/e Tires-R-Us specialize in “quick in and out service 613 S. Broadway (M-37), Middleville 795-3550 OPEN: Monday-Friday 8:30 to 6; Saturday 8:30 to 2 � 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/. 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